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Do You Believe in Magic?

6:48pm Monday 15th March 2010

Adam Dadswell a 20-year-old Ramsbottom student has qualified as a member of the Magic Circle. Adam who lives in Brooksbottom Close had to pass an interview and then perform a routine in front of three judges. Close-up Magic is Adam's speciality and he performs at a variety of functions.

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Google Eyes

6:47pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Check-out your street or road on the panoramic Google Street View. Since last Thursday the service has been available to residents in East Lancashire. Surprisingly good. But what about my civil liberties...yawn.

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Foul play

2:31pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Irresponsible dog owners are being targeted by Rossendale Council as part of a campaign to reduce the amount of dog fouling in the borough; The hotspots being targeted in the Haslingden area include Victoria Park, Greenfield Memorial Gardens, Curven Edge, Helmshore Road, Peel Street, Sunnybank Street, Hillside Road, Sandown Road, the Pit Heads garage site in Piccadilly Street and Higher Lane up to the Halo.

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Freebies?

2:16pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Rossendale young people may be interested to know that money is available from the Lancashire Youth Bank in order for teenagers to set-up their own projects. Free tickets to theme parks, ice-skating, skiing and the cinema are also being given away. See; www.lancashire.gov.uk/yps

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Rossendale Bereavement Support Group

1:31pm Sunday 14th March 2010

Rossendale Bereavement Support Group meets at Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall on the first Tuesday of every month between 10am and 12 noon. You can meet new friends, share thoughts and experiences in a positive atmosphere. All new members will be made welcome. Call Joanne on 07894 481 307

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Bargain Punt?

4:02pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Soroptomists International of Rossendale invite you to an "Antiques Roadshow" where you can take your rubbish to be valued. It's at Holden Wood Antiques on Grane Road, Tuesday 30th March at 7pm. £10 includung buffet supper and all proceeds to Rossendale Hospice. Contact 01706 873361.

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Music For Easter

3:54pm Saturday 13th March 2010

St Mary's in Bury Road, Haslingden is holding an Easter Music Fair on Sunday, 28th March at 2pm. Haslingden Choir will perform with guest soloist Maureen Kelly. Admission is £5 with afternoon tea included.

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Dead Willing

3:49pm Saturday 13th March 2010

The "Make Your Will Fortnight" is from March 15th to March 26th and five participating solicitors in the Rossendale area will donate their fees to Rossendale Hospice. Contact 01706 213565

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Free Job Club

3:42pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Haslingden Library is hosting a free job club every Tuesday from 1 to 3pm. Find out about training, produce a CV and learn interview techniques. Call 01254 822717

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Roll With It

3:38pm Saturday 13th March 2010

The Macmillan Nurses Monthly Coffee Morning is now being held at Greenfield Gardens in Haslingden from 10am to 12noon. Bring & Buy, Clothes Stall and you can get a tea or coffee, soup and a roll for just £1.

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Table Top Sale

3:31pm Saturday 13th March 2010

St Peter's Church, Haslingden is holding a Table Top Sale on Saturday March 20th from 10am. Free admission, £5 for a table and there's a Raffle and Tombola. It's all in aid of the Mayor's Charity Fund. Call 01706 213522.

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Youth Concert Band

7:32pm Friday 12th March 2010

The Lancashire Youth Concert Band and Rossendale Valley Sounds are performing in a concert at St Mary's Church, Rawtenstall on Saturday, 13th March at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 and £4 for under-16s.

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Cobblers

7:23pm Friday 12th March 2010

A Robbie Williams tribute act will be performing at the Old Cobblers Inn, Rawtenstall on Saturday, March 13th. There will also be a draw for the Penny Square competition. Proceedings kick off at 9.30pm

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A Cricket Club with Soul

3:19pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

The Manhattans, a Motown and soul tribute group are appearing at Haslingden Cricket Club at 9pm on Friday 12th March and there's a disco. Tickets are £7.50. Contact 01706 215365

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The Boo

3:33pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

Rossendale's Horse & Bamboo Theatre has launched a three year "Fun for Families" programme. There will be family shows at The Boo in Waterfoot one Sunday each month except August. Contact 01706 220241.

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Adult Girls Allowed

3:59pm Sunday 7th March 2010

A "Gritty Northern Adult Comedy" called "Girls Night Out" is being performed at the Royal Court Theatre in Bacup by the Bacup Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society. Thursday 25th March to Saturday 27th March at 7.30pm. Contact 01706 874080

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Singists Wanted

2:23pm Sunday 7th March 2010

Acre Mill Choir from Stacksteads is looking for new members. They regularly perform musicals and rehearse on Thursday evenings at 8.15 pm at the Stacksteads Church, off Hammond Avenue. Contact Peter on 01706 870636 or Email; info@acremill.org.uk

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Ping Pong Rammy

1:58pm Sunday 7th March 2010

Ramsbottom Table Tennis Academy is urging youngsters to sign up for its junior coaching sessions. The classes are held at the Castle Leisure Centre in Bury on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm. Contact Keith Warrington on 0161 7616103 or email; keithwrl@sky.com

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Animal Firm

1:50pm Sunday 7th March 2010

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is being helped by Rawtenstall's Cartridge World. Every time a customer refills a cartridge they get a stamp on a loyalty card. When the card is full they get a discount and £1 is donated to the animal sanctuary.

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REAL Problems Wanted

1:39pm Sunday 7th March 2010

Adults in Bacup are being given a helping hand to boost their confidence. A free life-coaching course is available and is being run at the "REAL Centre" in St James Square, Bacup. It deals with such topics as anxiety, stress, depression and problem solving. The course is free and runs for eight weeks. Contact Gill on 01706 871730

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Give & TAKE

8:07pm Friday 5th March 2010

No sooner is the disc parking scheme suspended across Rossendale than complaints start again about people abusing the privelege and hogging spaces all day long. Well what a surprise! Who would have dreamt that selfish motorists would think only of themselves.....Me.

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Carnival Revived

8:10pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Bacup Carnival which last took place in 2004 is being revived on Sunday, June 27th. There will be a Grand Parade and a fair with stalls, rides, attractions and displays. The organisers, however, are appealing for people to volunteer to act as marshals on the day. Email; info@basco.org.uk

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Stone Me...!

4:00pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

"Adored" a Stone Roses tribute band will be playing Cafe Artisan in Rawtenstall on Saturday March 27th. The gig's for over-21s only and is from 7 to 11pm, Contact 01706 211114.

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Club for Sale

7:08pm Monday 1st March 2010

Haslingden Conservative Club closed on New Year’s Eve and is now up for sale. The three-storey building used to be a small hotel and houses a snooker table, lounge area, bar and dance floor. You begin to wonder whether the other clubs in Haslingden are going to survive for much longer?

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Schools Science Week

7:12pm Monday 1st March 2010

Between March 15th and 19th a Science Week for schools will be held at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. Four 20 minute workshops will run simultaneously on electricity, energy resources, materials and power resources. Advanced booking is needed on 01706 226459 or email, suzanne.rothwell@lancshire.gov.uk

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"A Handbag..."

2:50pm Sunday 28th February 2010

The Rossendale Players are performing "The Importance of being Earnest" at The New Millennium Theatre, Waterfoot, Saturday to Saturday (excluding Monday) from March 20th to March 27th. The play written by Oscar Wilde is directed by Jean Teasdale. Contact 01706 213560 or email; rossendale.players@gmail.com The Players last performed this work in 1941!

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Fare Deal

6:50pm Saturday 27th February 2010

The East Lancs Railway is offering special fare deals on the weekend of March 27th/28th. Any resident living in the Valley can travel at a reduced fare of £4 for adults and £2.70 for children and concessions.

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