Amazing Accrington - Spring 2019

2018 will be considered a year of celebration, transformation and remembrance for Accrington.

The town’s rich history and culture has been a focal point of the year with festivals and exhibitions taking place throughout. From the unveiling of the newTown Square, to the first #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, it’s hard to choose a favourite moment. This edition of #AmazingAccrington looks to the future, showcasing businesses that are celebrating success in the borough, individuals who are leading the way to change, and the organisations who are raising aspirations for the youth of our town. Our article, featuring Andy Holt, encompasses everything we want for the community. The success of Accrington Stanley Football Club has been inspirational, from ‘the club that wouldn’t die’ at the boom of League 2...to playing the likes of Sunderland in League 1 - if you don’t reach for the stars you always fall short, right? I hope you enjoy the magazine, don’t forget to put the 2019 event dates in your diary! This magazine is for you, the community, if there are things you would like to see, let us know.

CONTENTS 4-5 Andy Holt - Champion of the Borough 6-10 Accrington Stanley Shirt Giveaway 12-13 What’s On in Accrington 14-15 #AmazingAccrington Bike Fest 16-17 #AmazingAccrington Live 18-19 #AmazingAccrington Beer Festival 20-22 Accrington Food and Drink Festival 24-26 #AmazingAccrington Soapbox / Rally and Car Display 27-29 #AmazingAccrington Chocolate Festival 32-33 Accrington CC - More than just a Cricket Club 34-35 Bowley, in the ScoutingTradition 36-38 #AmazingAccrington Business LeadersMeet 40-41 Langtec - ABusiness with Personality 42-43 Studio -We DoWow 44-45 Brexit Proof?Tips fromProperty Shop 46-47 WhatMore invest £25Million! 48-49 Drive-Shop-And-Dinewith the EGGroup 50-51 Hyndburn Chamber of Trade 58-59 Howard&BulloughManufacturing Prowess 60-61 The Bale ofWhinney Hill 62-63 SDA - Trenches andTransformation 64-65 Competitions 66 Vouchers

Murray Dawson Chairman of the #AmazingAccrington Initiative editor@amazingaccrington.co.uk

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