Saturday 22 August, 10am – 3pm

Join us at Queen’s Park for a family fun day packed with great opportunities for you to get involved in.

There will also be much more you can get involved with, including a stage with interactive dance and sessions, family-friendly sports day, climbing wall, mini Health Checks, fun family activities like biker tots, self-led Xplorer trails, cycling, and much more.

Stage timetable coming soon!

Keep an eye out over the next couple weeks for the launch the official stage timetable for the upcoming MOVE! Festival! From 11am up until the closing of the event, get ready for a day full of energy and movement, including live dance performances for the little ones in Mini Movers, to interactive fitness sessions with 80’s Aerobics and Bollywood Dance. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. We will close the event with a dance where everyone can get involved!

Come back soon to check out the timetable and get involved!

This MOVE! Festival, we’re delighted to be working in partnership with Local Primary Care and GP practices across Blackburn and Darwen, to help you discover the range of health & wellbeing support available in your community.

Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, manage a long-term health condition, access preventative support, or find out what’s available locally, our health & wellbeing village brings together a variety of local services in one place.

We’re pleased to welcome Clinical Director Dr. Mo Umer, who will join us to promote the importance of prevention, healthy lifestyles and connecting residents with local services that can support health & wellbeing.

We will also have the Health Check Bus at the event, where you will have the opportunity to get your FREE Health Check and Prostate Cancer Check. The Sexual Health Bus will also be there to offer advice on sexual health.

Come along, have a chat, and take the first step to a healthier, happier you.

What’s in store?

Get ready for a day full of energy and fun at our MOVE! Festival! Whether you’re looking to get moving, try something new, or simply enjoy a great day out with the family, there’s something for everyone. Join us throughout the day at the main stage for live performances and interactive sessions, test your limits on the climbing wall, and even take part in our Family Sports Day, with fun and engaging activities, and each participant gets a medal and picture on the podium! Don’t forget to bring your bike for a free bike check and repairs. We’ll also have Martial Arts taster sessions, penalty shoot-out, and loads more to explore.

We will have a timetable full of sessions on the day, and a stage timetable for all the times for performances and sessions. Check back to this page soon to view the full timetable!

Come along, get involved, and discover new ways to prioritise your health and wellbeing!

Are you wanting to find out what physical and mental wellbeing opportunities there are in your area? Keep an eye out for our Health & Wellbeing Village! Discover valuable insight, tips and resources from a range of providers located across Blackburn with Darwen to enhance your wellbeing journey.

As well as a range of information stalls, you can also take part in a range of taster sessions, get your FREE mini Health Check, and much more!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritise your health & wellbeing!