Blogs by Alexis Turner
Moving More, Feeling Better: Building Pride in Burnley Together
14/04/2026
Written by: Alexis Turner
It’s great to see a joined-up approach to making Burnley a place where being active is easy, attractive, and enjoyable. The Pride in Place Fund is helping bring the #OutdoorTown vision...
Reframing Accessibility in our OutdoorTown
12/02/2026
Written by: Alexis Turner
For many people, particularly those with disabilities, long-term health conditions or mobility challenges, being physically active is not simply a matter of motivation. Access to spaces, places and opportunities can...
Teen Team Tops Beat the Street Leaderboard Before Heading to University
29/07/2025
Engaging teenage boys in community-wide activities can often be a challenge but Beat the Street Burnley continues to prove that the right mix of fun, competition, and exploration can spark...
The Joy of Park Play
03/04/2025
Written by: Alexis Turner
📍 Location: Scott Park, Burnley – Every Saturday, 11 AM - 1 PM Written by Susan, a Burnley Park Play Leader & Ambassador At Burnley Park Play, we’re lucky to...
Burnley residents have some of the best access to greenspaces in the North West
06/09/2024
This is an article and statistic we love to see! It is great to see that the work in the borough to prioritise the outdoors, and improve awareness and access...
#OutdoorTown Host SPAR Lancashire School Games
29/07/2024
Last month, Burnley hosted a Party in the Park event as a finale for the Lancashire School Games. Children from schools in Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn,...
Why getting outside with my son is a priority
10/07/2024
Written by: Alexis Turner
When I think about my own childhood, some of my fondest memories are outdoors. A trip to the park to play football or going on a river walk with friends,...
