View a gallery of Ramsbottom photos - and send us your pics A pen portrait of Ramsbottom

Bus Link Restored

6:16pm Tuesday 15th April 2008

On April 1st the GMPTE(Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive)withdrew the subsidy for the 481 to run buses totally between Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall via Stubbins in the evening.

We love Onions - even thought they make us cry! 3:23pm Mon 14 Apr 08 Thinking of getting an allotment? Or growing a bit of veg in your garden? This is for you.

Head for Heights? 4:17pm Fri 28 Mar 08 In May of this year, 53 year old diabetes sufferer Ian Preston from Darwen, will be abseiling down the 128ft of Peel Tower on Holcombe Hill, near Ramsbottom to raise awareness and money for the Anthony Nolan Trust.

RAMMY ROCKS

5:13pm Thursday 27th March 2008

To all lovers of quality Rock music.The Rock Project is to decend on the Buchannan Sports and Social Club on Buchannan Street in Ramsbottom on Friday 18th April.

VIDEO: Vida's Walkabout - Ramsbottom 11:34am Thu 6 Mar 08 It can create a bit of a snigger from those who have never been, when they hear the name of my featured town for this week's Walkabout.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT ~~COMMENT~~Town Centre Isolated.

3:48pm Monday 3rd March 2008

Ramsbottom Town Centre has had its bus link with the heart of Rossendale broken on a Sunday night.

Treasure Hunt 9:14am Thu 28 Feb 08 Can you solve the clues placed around the park and finally discover the hidden treasure?

Tea Dance

5:20pm Wednesday 27th February 2008

Every Thursday afternoon you have the chance to join in and take part in a tea dance, beginning at 1pm and continuing until 4.30pm.

Rossendale Radio to Launch

2:12pm Monday 25th February 2008

Rossendale is to have a new Community Radio station,Radio body Ofcom announced today.The licence will last for a period of five years.The station will serve the towns of Bacup,Haslingden,Ramsbottom,Rawtenstall,Whitworth and surrounding villages.See tomorrows Lancashire Telegraph newspaper for full details.The station aims to give full and comprehensive news and sports coverage for Ramsbottom.

Radio Rossendale

12:28pm Saturday 23rd February 2008

Will Radio Rossendale get the go ahead?

Jazz at the Rose and Crown.

2:14pm Thursday 14th February 2008

Jazz could be a regular feature at a Ramsbottom pub.Suzy's Little Big Band is playing at the Rose and Crown on Tuesday 19th February at 8.30pm.Admission is £4.Landlord Chris McClung hopes the Jazz night will be a regular feature and hopes to hold events monthly.Currently vocalists and bands also play on a Saturday night at the pub on Carr Street.

Bus Service Changes

7:07pm Thursday 31st January 2008

In Rossendale Tyrer buses have withdrawn their T73 Burnley to Bolton services,through Ramsbottom.Rossendale Transport have lost the tender for late night 481 Rawtenstall - Bury via Ramsbottom service.This is to be continued by Nelson based Tyrer Bus.

Save our Civic Hall

7:00pm Monday 21st January 2008

The Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall are to hold an event on Sunday 3rd February at the Hall in Market Place.It starts at 11am.The mayor of Bury is to attend and former Northwest Tonight and Ramsbottom resident Martin Henfield.A karate demonstration is due at 12.30pm with line dancing at 2.30pm.Free admission to the public.Doors close at 4pm.The group exists to keep the hall open after its threatened closure over the years.Membership of the group is £2.

Bus Services

12:53pm Friday 21st December 2007

Dont get caught out this year when visiting friends or family in and around Ramsbottom.