Category: North West Charity and Third Sector

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New Liverpool Park Named

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A new park near the River Alt has been named Alt Meadows after more than 50 names were suggested by schoolchildren, residents and community organisations. The park has been created on a brownfield site which has been transformed by extensive civil engineering work, the diversion of almost 1km of the River Alt, the creation of …

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Free work clubs to help Lancashire jobseekers

Jobseekers can now attend a free ‘work club’ close to where they live. The work clubs have been organised by staff from Lancashire Adult Learning. They offer advice and support on finding work and training opportunities. The weekly sessions take place in community venues across the county, usually in local libraries, to make them as …

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Blackpool fairtrade fortnight launches

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Organisations across Blackpool are celebrating the international Fairtrade Fortnight, which begins this week. A plethora of events including Fairtrade restaurant menus, taste tests and coffee mornings will promote the Fairtrade message to the general public, explaining the importance of buying Fairtrade products such as coffee, fruit and chocolate. The events are being coordinated by Blackpool’s …

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