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Lancashire library celebrates 100th anniversary

This month sees a library in Hyndburn celebrating its 100th anniversary. Oswaldtwistle Library, on Union Road, reaches its centenary on Friday 30 October and has planned a special event to mark the occasion. The library was officially opened by Councillor Arthur Hargreaves in 1915. It has been open to the community throughout this time, enjoying …

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Blackpool’s ‘Silver surfers’ get online for the first time

Blackpool’s ‘silver surfers’ will be making their first waves in the online world as part of a set of special sessions taking place next week. ‘Get Online Week’ will see Blackpool Council host four free taster sessions to help people in town get used to using computers and the internet. For some, it will be …

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Help yourself to stay healthy this winter

Getting a flu jab could help vulnerable people stay healthy over the winter months. Lancashire County Council is urging people to get vaccinated and is offering advice to help people to stay well. In particular, they’re targeting people with long-term health conditions, people aged over 65, pregnant women and parents of children under seven. The …

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