BIG Lottery funds for Carers!

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service has been awarded over £434,000 from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This will enable us to will set up activities which will include confidence and self-esteem and self care training to help carers to learn coping strategies such as relaxation techniques, stress management... more

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Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service launched the Olive Branch Restaurant in March within a recently-built wing of the extra care Kingsway sheltered accommodation complex in Greenhurst Place, Blackburn.

The facility had been set up to provide tasty, high quality, affordable food and help the service tackle a 15 per cent funding defecit.

Sam Morris, Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Chief Executive, was one of 15 leaders from the two towns who signed a joint letter to the government earlier this month blasting local spending cuts.

However, she said she believed the new restaurant would provide the charity with a sustainable income, and enable it to continue providing much needed services to unpaid carers across the borough.

“We’re really excited about the new restaurant and look forward to continuing to provide a service to carers who are so in need of our support.

“We encourage people to come and visit the restaurant, because even the purchase of a cup of tea or coffee will help to support the work of our charity.”

Diners can enjoy breakfast and lunches and a wide range of affordable meals. For more information or to book a table call 01254 688440.