Leisure and culture news
Sports Awards 2010
Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Yes! It’s that time again. As Rossendale Sport and Physical Activity Alliance prepares to hold its 5th Annual Sports Awards.
Keyboard club gets Neighbourhood Forum Grant
Published on Tuesday, 18 October 2011
The Rossendale Organ and Keyboard Club is celebrating after getting a grant of £500 from Rawtenstall Neighbourhood Forum.
Bacup Arts & Crafts Festival 2011
Published on Friday, 07 October 2011
Artists Required! Would you like to be a part of Bacup Arts & Crafts Festival 2011?
Team GB endorse Rossendale Cycling trails
Published on Monday, 08 August 2011
Some of the brightest and best young cycling talent in the country are visiting Rossendale today (10th August) to get expert advice from the Great Britain Mountain Bike Team.
Carnival is back in town
Published on Monday, 23 May 2011
A huge parade of floats, walkers, dancers and toddlers will pass through the Valley in a month’s time during Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival.
Spreading their wings
Published on Monday, 18 April 2011
Birds from aviaries at Whitaker Park and Stubbylee are able to spread their wings properly for the first time following their move to Williamson Park,
Rossendale says a big thank you to the big lottery
Published on Monday, 07 March 2011
Groups and projects in Rossendale received more than £65,000 of funding last year from The Big Lottery.
Leader’s fact finding trip to Marl Pits
Published on Monday, 07 March 2011
Rossendale Council Leader, Tony Swain is making a fact finding trip to Marl Pits sports centre in Rawtenstall today (4th March) to discuss the latest development plans which have been produced.
GB Mountain Bike Team train in Rossendale
Published on Wednesday, 09 February 2011
Young mountain bikers in Rossendale had the ride of their lives this weekend when they met cyclists from the Great Britain Mountain Bike Team for a training session at Lee Quarry in Bacup.
Thomas back to East Lancs Railway
Published on Thursday, 03 February 2011
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is delighted to welcome back Thomas the Tank Engine for 2011. After several years of absence Thomas is set to roll into the East Lancashire Railway again.
Haslingden Sports Centre finalist in National Awards
Published on Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Haslingden Sports Centre was a nominated finalist in the Association for Public Service Excellence Awards,for the most improved performer for sports and leisure facility management.
Funding to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Published on Monday, 10 January 2011
The Big Lottery Fund, with the approval of Buckingham Palace, is marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a special roll-out of 60 lottery grants.
Family fun day in Bacup on Sat January 22nd
Published on Monday, 10 January 2011
Bacup families can enjoy a fantastic day out in the town's Stubbylee park later this month – whatever the weather - and its all FREE!
Whitworth Civic Carol Service
Published on Monday, 22 November 2010
Whitworth’s Civic Carol Service will take place on Monday 13 December at 7pm at The Riverside (Civic Hall), Whitworth.
Clogs on t’ Cobbles and Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Monday, 22 November 2010
Shoppers looking for a unique Christmas experience this year are being urged to take to the cobbles again on Sunday 28 November from noon on Bank Street in Rawtenstall!
Rossendale Christmas Lights Events
Published on Friday, 12 November 2010
Details of Christmas Light Switch on events in Rossendale.
Rossendale Woman of the Year 2010
Published on Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Rossendale Woman of the Year 2010
Pride in Edgeside Park
Published on Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Residents around Edgeside Park are working with Rossendale Council to improve the appearance of the park through the Pride in Rossendale project. The Crabtree Avenue entrance to the Park has been clea
Forum Grant for Haslingden & District Indoor Bowling League
Published on Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Haslingden & District Indoor Bowling League has been providing competitive bowling for Haslingden and the surrounding area for almost 30 years.
A new dawn for Bacup Leisure Hall
Published on Friday, 08 October 2010
An exciting new future for Bacup Leisure Hall will take shape from today, following the transfer of the hall’s ownership from Rossendale Council to businesswomen Catherine Murphy.
Family fun day in the park
Published on Wednesday, 06 October 2010
Bacup families can enjoy a fantastic day out just before half-term and they don't have to travel far or pay lots of money to have a good time.
See a giant white horse on Cribden Hill at Halo
Published on Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Almost 300 people travelled from all over the region to see the installation as well as enjoying the Halo in all its’ glory.
Bloomin Marvellous – Results of Rossendale’s 2010 Garden Competition
Published on Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Green fingered residents from across the Borough have been finding out how their garden, window boxes, hanging baskets and tubs fared in this year’s local garden competition.
Local stone used for new trail
Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Lancashire County Council and Rossendale Council are about to commence works on the exciting next phase of the Pennine Lancashire Adrenaline Gateway.
Peninne Lancashire 10k – Councillors beat the 1 hour mark
Published on Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Two members of Rossendale Council completed the Jane Tomlinson Peninne Lancashire 10k run on Sunday 11th July in less than an hour.
Thrills, spills and cycling fun!
Published on Thursday, 01 July 2010
The Singletrack Classic Weekender Event will once again be held at Lee Quarry, Bacup on the 3rd - 4th of July and includes three different races - speed trials, downhill and cross country races, all o
No Limits’ Pass
Published on Thursday, 01 July 2010
Do you find your summer passes you by with lots of lazy afternoons in front of the television, bored with nothing to do?
Councillors sign up for Pennine Lancashire 10K
Published on Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Two members of Rossendale Council have signed up to run the Jane Tomlinson Peninne Lancashire 10k run on Sunday July 11th and are urging others from Rossendale to support them.
The 4th World Gravy Wrestling Championships
Published on Thursday, 10 June 2010
Without doubt one of the world’s craziest culinary competitions, and arguably the wildest, wackiest challenge ever to grace the hills of Pennine Lancashire will take place on Monday 30th August.
Reveal – Open Studios
Published on Monday, 07 June 2010
If you haven’t visited the Rossendale Valley by now you need to put these dates in your diary. On Saturday and Sunday, the 12th and 13th of June, between the hours of 10 and 4.
Adopt a Treasure…
Published on Monday, 07 June 2010
Creativity Works would like to invite you to meet artists Kaspar Wimberley and Susanne Kudielka who will be working with Rossendale Museum through June to explore new ways of using the museums collect
Neighbourhood Forum Events in Haslingden and Rawtenstall
Published on Sunday, 06 June 2010
Residents in Haslingden and Rawtenstall are invited to come and give their views on their Neighbourhood and have a bite to eat.
Forget the Easter Bunny; Monsters roam Bacup for Easter!
Published on Wednesday, 07 April 2010
Over 50 residents and visitors stopped by No5 Market Street, Bacup on Easter Saturday to take part in a special event organised by Rossendale Borough Council and the Irwell Sculpture Trail Partnership
Shiny new play area for Sharneyford
Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The play area at Sharneyford in Bacup will be getting a complete revamp following confirmation of funding from a number of different sources
Crawshawbooth Environment Association Are Making a Steep Climb
Published on Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Crawshawbooth Environment Association are attempting to raise the funds required to improve the play area at Hill Street, Crawshawbooth.
Pennine Lancashire 10K
Published on Sunday, 07 March 2010
Musicians are being invited to play at the Jane Tomlinson's Pennine Lancashire 10k and help raise money in the name of music mogul Anthony Wilson.
Rural Rossendale Foodie Walking Festival 1st October 2010- 4th October 2010
Published on Monday, 01 March 2010
Many people who visit Rossendale for the first time are always pleasantly surprised by the hills and variety of walks the area has to offer.
Market success in Rossendale
Published on Tuesday, 23 February 2010
The market success in Rossendale
Grant to Rossendale Harriers
Published on Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Drainage work to the athletics track at Marl Pits has been completed as a result of successful partnership working between Rossendale Council and Rossendale Harriers.
Rossendale Children's Trust
Published on Monday, 15 February 2010
Children’s Trusts are local partnerships which bring together organisations responsible for planning, developing and delivering services for children, young people and their families.
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