Lashings of Cricket

7:48pm Thursday 24th July 2008

The world famous Lashings Cricket Club will be playing at Haslingden Cricket Club on Friday 1st August 2008. The 35 overs a-side match begins at 2pm. Admission prices are £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions.

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Demise of Popular Cafe Facility

8:08pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Disappointingly the cafe at Haslingden Community Link (Bury Rd) is to close due to changes in funding systems. The facility has helped to provide work experience opportunities in hospitality for many students with learning difficulties.

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Veterans Day

11:34am Tuesday 22nd July 2008

There will be a Veterans Day at Jubilee Court, Haslingden on Friday, 25th July between 10am and 2.30pm. Tombola, Paint Balling, Army Recruitment, Fire Safety Display by local fire service and Climbing Wall. Contact 01706 830170

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School Summer Holidays – Days Out

1:50pm Saturday 19th July 2008

Haslingden youngsters and their parents may be interested in a new website giving ideas for days out during the long school holidays. Find it at www.lancashire.gov.uk/yps

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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!”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Brown hails Anglican bishops' march

Updated 9:13pm Thursday 24th July 2008

Gordon Brown has hailed a march of hundreds of the world's religious leaders, calling for urgent action to tackle global poverty, as "the greatest public demonstration of faith" Britain has ever seen.

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