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Halo Not Recognised
8:30pm Thursday 17th July 2008
Haslingden's Panopticon "Halo" has failed to win an award after being shortlisted for the Structural Steel Design Awards. Its counterpart at Crown Point, Burnley, "The Singing Ringing Tree", however, gained a certificate of merit. Perhaps they could jack Halo up then we might be able to see it!
Comments (0)Grane Walks
8:20pm Thursday 17th July 2008
United Utilities and the RSPB are organising a series of walks around Haslingden Grane. They take place on Saturday 19th July, Sunday 31st August and Sunday 5th October starting at 10am. Each walk will cover around 5 miles and places are limited. Booking is essential so contact 07824 604277
Meet Greg
12:38pm Thursday 17th July 2008
MP Greg Pope is holding an advice surgery at the Mary Hindle Cente, Bury Road, on Friday, 18th July from 4.30 – 5.30pm.
Summer Concert
9:56am Thursday 17th July 2008
Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band with organist Adrian Van Der Schans give a “Summer Sounds” concert in aid of St James’s roof fund on Friday, July 18th at 7pm. Contact 01706 213795
Primary Fun Day
8:02pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
Haslingden Primary School is holding a Family Fun Day & Car Boot Sale on Saturday, 19th July between 10am and 2pm. £8 for vans and £5 for cars. Stalls, Good as New, Tombola and Food. Contact 01706216605
Tor View Invites
8:58pm Tuesday 15th July 2008
Nearby Tor View School invites you to their Further Education Summer Coffee Morning. It’s to be held on Friday, 18th July from 10.00 – 11.30am. There are crafts, plants and other items for sale. Refreshments available.
Pendle Movie Makers set to make latest project
9:55am Monday 14th July 2008
Pendle Movie Makers held their final meeting on Monday before starting filming their latest project, which is a road safety film aimed at the eight to 12 year age group.
Headspace at Library
7:53pm Saturday 12th July 2008
Haslingden Library has created “Headspace” a creative and flexible area for young people where they can relax, interact and make the most of reading experiences. The externally funded project is looking for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 who are interested in volunteering opportunities within Headspace. Contact - 01706 215690.
Consultation Period
4:39pm Friday 11th July 2008
Proposals to gate off a problem alleyway on Manchester Rd, Haslingden (reported previously) are still to be decided. A petition against the closure has been submitted with 750 signatures. People who live in the area now have until the 31st July to make their views known. 92 incidents were reported in the alleyway over the past two years,
Family Fun
9:14pm Tuesday 8th July 2008
Haslingden Community Link (Bury Rd) annual Family Fun Day will be on Saturday 12th July 2008 from 11am-3pm.“Following on from last year's fantastic family fun day, this year looks set to be better than ever!”
Village helpers save picnic
11:15am Tuesday 8th July 2008
HODDLESDEN Millennium Green has four new volunteers.
Grease is the Show
4:26pm Sunday 6th July 2008
Helmshore Primary School is presenting the musical Grease at Haslingden High School’s theatre. The production runs from the 9th to the 12th of July and curtain up is at 7pm. £4 for adults and £3 for children.
Pussy’s Paw-Active Again!
5:16pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A legendary Haslingden stray cat well known to residents has been helped by a lady from Clegg Street. The feline who has hobbled around the town for years has now had its injured leg amputated and should be fighting fit again soon. Well done Mrs Russell.
Telephone Boxes Under Threat
4:34pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A number of telephone boxes in Haslingden and Helmshore are under the axe due to lack of use and vandalism. Residents of Bury Road, Haslingden can probably thank the vandals for the loss of their service as this box will definitely be removed.
Danger Road Closures
4:24pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
In an attempt to improve safety, parts of Grane Road will be closed between the 7th and 14th July and the 21st to 28th August, although there still seems to be some confusion over these dates. The closure will particularly affect the length from Calf Hey Road to the borough boundary.
O2 Award Great Harwood PROSPECTS Panel £500
3:00pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
O2 It’s Your Community Fund have awarded the Great Harwood PROSPECTS Panel £500 for their work on the Edge End Wood project.
Discover the hidden gems of Lancashire
11:35am Tuesday 1st July 2008
Local author, Nick Burton will reveal some little known gems of the local area when he visits Blackburn library on Thursday July 10 at 7.30 pm to launch his latest book, Pub Walks in Lancashire.
What not to wear!
11:35am Tuesday 1st July 2008
There's a rare chance to learn from one of Europe's top experts on personal style and image at Blackburn library on Tuesday, July 8.
No Parking Charges?
4:24pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
I was under the impression that parking charges had been introduced at Calf Hey Reservoir. However, visiting this picturesque spot recently there was no change to parking arrangements. Have I missed something?
Parish Fete
4:14pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
St Mary’s Parish Fete will be held on Bury Road this Sunday (6th July) from 2 - 4.30pm. Disco, entertainment, tombola, books, records, bric a brac. penalty shoot out and refreshments. Admission is by programme at 50p.
Free Fair
8:06pm Monday 30th June 2008
St James CE Primary School has its annual summer fair on Saturday 12th July from 2pm. Free admission
Aviation Brain of Rossendale
5:46pm Monday 30th June 2008
A competition to find the person with the most knowledge of aviation will be held at the Rossendale Aviation Society meeting on the 2nd July at Haslingden Cricket Club. The event starts at 7.45pm. Price of admission is a donation from non members. Contact details: www.rossavsoc.co.uk
Haslingden Primary Gets The Boot!
6:55pm Thursday 26th June 2008
There will be a Car Boot Sale at Haslingden Primary School on Sunday, 29th June between 9am and 3pm. Cars £5 and vans £8. Contact 01706 216605
Summer Fun for Children
7:41pm Wednesday 25th June 2008
Haslingden Community Link will be piloting a summer holiday fun scheme for children which will run each day from 7am to 6.30pm.
Film Fun
7:05pm Wednesday 25th June 2008
The Community Action in Rossendale Video Unit is based at the Mary Hindle Centre in Bury Road, Haslingden. The unit run by Paul Lydiate trains young people in camera and video editing techniques so they can produce their own films.
Charity fundraiser set to take place
4:38pm Wednesday 25th June 2008
Mike D’Abo Steve Ellis & Cliff Bennett will be appearing at the Burnley Mechanics for a one off show on Friday 27th June 2008 in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) This fantastic non-stop show features the finest vocalists to have come out of the era and is full of some of the world’s greatest pop songs ever written and will surely take you back to those kaleidoscopic days of the 60’s The Show which is full of world-wide Smash Hits! Between them Mike D'Abo, Steve Ellis & Cliff Bennett were responsible all these million seller Everlasting Love, Semi-Detached Suburban Mr James, Got to Get you into My Life , Build Me Up Buttercup, Rainbow Valley, If Paradise is Half as Nice, A Day Without Love, Mighty Quinn, Bend Me Shape Me, Handbags & Gladrags, Bringing on back the Goodtimes, One Way Love , Fox on The Run, Gin House are just some of their incredible songs featured in this dynamic show Along with TCT the concert will be in aid of a young local lady who died from cancer just days before she was due to get married.
How to dump your girlfriend!
11:35am Tuesday 24th June 2008
Popular stand up comedian and poet, Julian Daniel will be taking a wry look at relationship advice when he visits Blackburn library on Thursday 3 July at 7.30 pm.
Suspicious Vehicles in East Rural
4:45pm Monday 23rd June 2008
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES We have noticed an increasing number of suspicious vehicles around Eccleshill Gardens and surrounding areas.
Some More Great Work Done
5:46pm Sunday 22nd June 2008
The Trout in the Town Project: With a dreadful forecast again for the weekend of the river work; (there must be something tied to river clean up's where the rain gods descend on us): A decision was taken to press on with the River Clean Up at Greenfields, and am I am elated that we decided to crack on as the rain left us alone, we just had the strong winds to work against.
Macmillan Cancer Support
7:11pm Saturday 21st June 2008
Rossendale Macmillan Cancer Support are holding their second Summer Ball at the Holden Vale Hotel (Helmshore) on Friday 27th June. The night will invlove a four course dinner, raffle, charity auction, disco and gaming tables. Contact 01706 222500
National News
Market towns tops for house prices
Updated 6:37am Saturday 19th July 2008
Home-buyers are prepared to pay more for properties in market towns to benefit from the high quality of life the towns offer, research shows.
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