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Valley Aquatics Is No More
7:24pm Thursday 28th August 2008
Well known tropical fish centre, Valley Aquatics, of Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingen, has finally closed its doors. The owners blame rising energy costs and the current economic climate for the demise of their business.
Comments (0)Ramsbottom Pubs- comment
5:14pm Thursday 28th August 2008
As a lifelong Ramsbottom resident it's sad to see the decline of the towns pubs.
Active Dance
3:48pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
Haslingden Community Link is hosting Active Dance who will be running street dance and disco classes for children and teenagers on Thursday evenings from September 2008.
Nostalgia Swing Band
3:35pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
Haslingden Cricket Club is the venue for the Nostalgia Swing Band on Sunday,7th September at 8pm. Sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Rock n Roll and more. Tickets are a bargain at £2.50. Contact 01706 825894
Charity Bikers
7:43pm Tuesday 26th August 2008
Mark Thomson and Richard Hunt of Haslingden are taking part in a 100km sponsored bike ride on Sunday 31st August to raise funds for “Stepping Stones” a children’s unit in Haslingden that provides services for youngsters with special needs. Mark and Richard work at Thomson’s Hairdressers on Lower Deardengate and still need sponsors. Forms are available from the salon.
BT Community Champions Grant
9:00pm Sunday 24th August 2008
Eccleshill Gardens Residents Association have been awarded £100 by the BT Community Champions award scheme thanks to the voluntary work of Mark Taylor, a BT employee.
Cricket Club in Crisis
8:24pm Sunday 24th August 2008
Nearby Rawtenstall Cricket Club is the latest Lancashire League club to appeal to its fans because of mounting financial pressures. An Extraordinary General Meeting has been called at 8pm on Thursday, 4th September. Members and all interested parties are urged to attend to discuss how the club can avoid a potential funding crisis.
Rossendale Festival Market & Family Entertainment
4:41pm Friday 22nd August 2008
Airtours Car Park in the village of Helmshore hosts Lancashire’s top food traders, farmers and producers on Sunday 7th September between 9.30am and 2pm.
Panopticon Picnic Trails
4:18pm Friday 22nd August 2008
As part of the Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food & Culture, Panoticon Picnic Trails are being arranged from the 18th August to the 14th September.
Linear Park presentation
11:10am Thursday 21st August 2008
Ian Sturzaker of Green Spaces and Amenities gave a presentation to Padiham Town Council on the progress of the proposed Linear Park in Padiham and the lottery bid for the Memorial Park.
Council supports residents' objections to nursing home
11:11am Thursday 21st August 2008
At the planning meeting of the Town Council, an application for the building of a 60-bedroom nursing home on land next to Whalley Road and Vicarage Avenue was discussed.
Big Challenge funds on offer
11:10am Thursday 21st August 2008
MONEY remains in Padiham’s “Big Challenge” charity pot, which is earmarked for babies born in the town between May 1 2007 and April 31 2008 – £25 saving certificate per baby.
Thieves with a Conscience
10:25am Thursday 21st August 2008
The “sculpture vultures” who stole the statue from the roundabout near Tesco in Haslingden have returned the figure. The statues were created by children at Tor View School on Clod Lane. The thieves have left a note apologising for their drunken escapade and given £50 to cover replacement costs.
Haslingden Street Fair (2)
5:32pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
There will be a warm welcome at Haslingden Conservative Club (Bank St) during the street fair on the 6th September. It will be their 140th year so they want to make it special. Lunch will be served during the day with a variety of sandwiches and soup. The ladies will be dressed in Textile costumes and there will be a grocery tombola. Admission is free with a table top sale outside or inside depending on the weather. The bar will be open.
Haslingden Street Fair 2008
5:23pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
This year’s fair will be Olympic-themed and include street performances, local talent, and charity stalls. It will be held on Higher Deardengate from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 6th.
Survey on Worsthorne sub-station
12:10pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Worsthorne residents living near the sub-station on Wallhurst Close have been surveyed about whether to fence it off and replies continue to be received.
Winner for Worsthorne survey
12:11pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Ms Reilly from Brownside Road has won a £10 Tesco voucher after taking part in a survey on future use of the Reading Rooms.
Sad death of former Parish council Harry
12:10pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
PARISH councillors were sad to hear that Harry Wearing JP, a former chairman of Worsthorne-with- Hurstwood Parish Council in the 1970s has died.
Trolley Dollies
8:14pm Sunday 17th August 2008
Rossendale General Hospital are looking for volunteers to help with their tea trollies. So if you have some free time they will be glad to hear from you. Contact 01706 215151
Longest scarf in Padiham
2:53pm Thursday 14th August 2008
THE Rev Jean McNeile,of the Nazareth Unitarian Church, organised the production of the longest knitted scarf in Padiham.
Haslingden Art Group
7:35pm Wednesday 13th August 2008
Are you interested in water colour/oil/acrylic painting? Then go along to Haslingden County Primary School's Arts Centre on Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9pm each week. Own equipment and enthusiasm required but help and tuition offered for only £2 per session.
PIN-UP BOYZ
7:25pm Wednesday 13th August 2008
The Fabulous Pin-Up Boyz are appearing at Haslingden British Legion (Lower Deardengate) on Wednesday, 20th August. Tickets are limited and cost £10. Arrive 7.30 for 8pm.
Grow Pick Cook and Eat!
4:11pm Wednesday 13th August 2008
On Wednesday 27th August at Cronkshaw Fold Farm (Alden Rd) there is a special book ahead event being held in conjunction with the Pennine Festival of Food and Culture, called “Grow Pick Cook and Eat.”
Remember Lancashire Cotton?
8:13pm Tuesday 12th August 2008
Helmshore Textile Museum is hosting a Lancashire Cotton Industry Exhibition until the 31st October 2008. Contact 01706 226459
Charity Music Night
4:27pm Monday 11th August 2008
There’s a Charity Music Night at Haslingden Cricket Club on Friday, 22nd August from 7pm to 12am. Tickets are £5 and will be entered into a free prize draw. Artists, raffle, auction, games and late disco. Contact - 07795007599
Garden Party @ Oswaldtwistle Mills
5:17pm Thursday 28th August 2008
Come along to join in the fun and collect your free energy efficient lightbulb & fairtrade hamper raffle ticket.
Ince's Shock New Signing
1:23pm Friday 8th August 2008
Haslingden Blackburn Rovers supporters can breathe a sigh of relief after weeks of turmoil at the club. One year old Caitlin Burnett of Private Lane is Paul's latest signing and says she can't do any worse than some of the other babies at the club.
Scottish Light
1:01pm Friday 8th August 2008
Nearby Rossendale Museum has an exhibition of B/W photographs by John Barton called "Scottish Light". It runs from the 6th August to the 21st September. John has been taking photographs for forty years and specialises in depicting the natural landscape. Contact 01706 260785
Free Video Course
8:07pm Wednesday 6th August 2008
There’s a free 3 day video course taking place at the CAR Video Unit at the Mary Hindle Centre on Bury Road, Haslingden . Participants will look at video production techniques and can receive a nationally recognised qualification. The course starts on Tuesday, August 19th - Contact 01706 679916.
Race Night Tribute
7:52pm Wednesday 6th August 2008
Catherine Kearney was a past student of Haslingden High School but in 2005 she tragically died of a brain tumour. In her memory a race night has been organised by Catherine’s family and friends at Stanley St WM Club on Wednesday, 27th August at 7.30pm. Admission is free and includes a potato pie supper. Contact 01254 301605
National News
Flood fears ease as rains slow
Updated 7:29pm Sunday 7th September 2008
Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.
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