#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge 2024

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SAT 24 th AUG 2024 | 10 AM -3 pm

TOWN SQUARE - ACCRINGTON

SPONSORED BY

www.amazingaccrington.co.uk

Timings 2024 Pits Open Carts on display on Town Square 10:00am VIP Opening 11:00am Soapbox Heat 1 10:00am

THE

SOAPBOX

CHALLENGE IS BACK…

It’s that time of the year again folks, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge is back on Saturday 24th August 2024! We can’t wait to welcome you in your thousands to Accrington for what is going to be an incredible spectacle… the competition is fi erce, as teams battle it out to topple ‘Chicken Run’ and the Air Ambulance team – victors in the last two Soapbox Challenges here in #AmazingAccrington. A fast and frenetic race down our track, there will be jumps, water jumps and a tight left hand fi nish down to the fi nish line!

12:30pm

Take a Break

Enjoy the eateries in Accrington & do some shopping 12:30pm - 2:00pm Live Entertainment

FUNFAIRON BROADWAY ALL DAY

Brazilian Dancers Samba Band Blowjangles Ska Band

2:00pm 3:00pm

Soapbox Heat 2

# ShopLocal # EatLocal Take a look to see just how many places are available to feed, water and treat yourself nearby! We de fi nitely have a café culture, with a massive 49 restaurants and cafés to choose from just in Accrington. There are some superb choices available and you’ll always get a warm welcome, whether it’s for a brew or something more substantial. We also like our pubs and bars, and with 33 across Accrington, you’re sure to fi nd a place you like for a quick (or slow) drink. Hyndburn also likes a butty, and we’ve counted up an outstanding 60 sandwich shops and takeaways in Accrington itself! Chippies are a fi rm favourite for a warm meal and a warm welcome. Take a look around and try them out!

Winners Announced

We couldn’t do all this without our incredible sponsors and we would like to thank Accrington & Rossendale College, Hyndburn Borough Council and Financial Affairs.

#ShopLocal

Taste of Hyndburn tour

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on the day!

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Celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day at the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge! We will be marking the Independence Day of Ukraine at this year’s Soapbox Challenge, with the people of Hyndburn set to support our special guests. The holiday, which this year celebrates the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, is a symbol of national identity and pride in the Ukrainian people’s resilience. We will be enjoying Ukrainian food and Ukrainian dancing to honour the momentous day. Ми відзначатимемо День Незалежності України на цьогорічному Soapbox Challenge, а жителі Хайндберна підтримають наших спеціальних гостей . Свято , яке цьогоріч відзначається 33- ій річниці Незалежності України , є символом національної ідентичності та гордості за стійкість українського народу . Ми будемо насолоджуватися українською їжею та українськими танцями , щоб вшанувати знаменний день .

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