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"This is going to be not only an economic disaster, but a mental health disaster..."
Our director of finance Andrea Deary was interviewed by Mick Coyle on Radio City Talks. She voiced her concerns regarding the Coronavirus...

Blackburne House News
Apr 24, 20201 min read
Childcare and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear Councillors and MP’s, I am writing to you as Claire Dove, CEO of Blackburne House Nursery which provides childcare places to...

Blackburne House News
Apr 24, 20204 min read


Beekeeping in spring
For beekeepers, spring is the start of the beekeeping season. It is when we are all (supposed to be!) ready for our bee colonies as they...

Blackburne House News
Apr 22, 20202 min read


I use my own experiences to encourage and support the students
Blackburne House has been a place of self-discovery for many women, enabling them to forge their path into a new career. Many of our...

Blackburne House News
Apr 21, 20203 min read


Blossoming Spring & Beekeepers
As I think was previously mentioned in our first blog our beekeepers have set up a WhatsApp group so there is plenty of support for our...

Blackburne House News
Apr 17, 20201 min read


Education was the key to opening the doors to my future
At Blackburne House, we believe that education changes peoples lives: giving our students a fresh start, a clear path to their future and...

Blackburne House News
Apr 15, 20202 min read


Sue's Beekeeping Journey
I took up beekeeping nearly 6 years ago and started working for the Blackburne House Bee You Project last year. I keep my hives in a...

Blackburne House News
Apr 15, 20203 min read


Research and Development Apiary at News International
The BEE You project is very lucky to have such a talented and well-connected group of beekeeping experts working with and supporting us....

Blackburne House News
Apr 8, 20202 min read


Ford Lane Community Garden
At Blackburne House we pride ourselves with the partnerships we have built over the years. This too includes the beekeepers who work with...

Blackburne House News
Apr 1, 20202 min read


Beekeeping Advice
The coronavirus outbreak in the UK has coincided with when after long winter beekeepers need to be getting out to apply feed and...

Blackburne House News
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Bistro Statement
We have come to a difficult decision to temporarily shut our Bistro for the next three week. After careful consideration of all...

Blackburne House News
Mar 24, 20201 min read
Announcement From Blackburne House Education
Dear all, Regarding the coronavirus pandemic, we are writing to confirm that Blackburne House is implementing special measures for the...

Blackburne House News
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Covid-19 information in different languages.
We wanted to share Covid-19 information in different languages, these are: - Albanian - Arabic - Bengali - Dari - English - Farsi -...

Blackburne House News
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Our New CEO
Claire Dove, founder and CEO of Blackburne House retired at the end of last week after 37 years of leading and growing the Blackburne...

Blackburne House News
Feb 17, 20201 min read


Celebrating the Life of Maire Gollock
We celebrate the life and work of Maire Gollock who gave so much to support women and the homeless. She joined the Blackburne House Board...

Blackburne House News
Jan 30, 20201 min read


"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou
#MayaAngelou

Blackburne House News
Oct 3, 20191 min read


Claire Dove OBE, announces her retirement as Chief Executive of Blackburne House
This morning, Claire Dove OBE, announced to colleagues that she will be retiring as Chief Executive of Blackburne House at the end of the...

Blackburne House News
Sep 30, 20192 min read


The greatest environmental youth movement you’ve never heard of
Behind #GretaThunberg’s headline grabbing thunderstorm of the #YouthStrike4Climate and the Extinction Rebellion protests, there is a...

Blackburne House News
Sep 27, 20194 min read


From "no hope" to University. How did Ellie do it?
We caught up with Ellie, our 2019 graduate of Access to HE in Healthcare Professions at Blackburne House. Ellie's journey has been paved...

Blackburne House News
Sep 26, 20195 min read


Take Part in a Windrush Documentary
Take part in a film documentary that Blackburne House is making for the Windrush Celebration Year Calling ‘Women decedents daughters...

Blackburne House News
Jun 21, 20191 min read
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