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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.
Comments (0)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
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
What's New at Community Link
2:46pm Tuesday 5th August 2008
Mums 4 Mums is a friendly and welcoming group run by mums for mums. "Come and chill out over a coffee and talk to other mums". Fridays - 1.30 to 3.00pm. Starts Friday, 12th September 2008.
Lashings Win
8:37pm Friday 1st August 2008
The Lashings cricket team beat a Rossendale side in a closely matched contest at Bentgate on Friday (1st Aug). Unfortunately the game was spoilt by being played in winter, starting one hour late for no good reason, and the inane commentary by John Emburey and assorted trivia merchants.
Jim Kerr
5:22pm Thursday 31st July 2008
Sadly, Helmshore resident Jim Kerr has passed away. Jim was a well respected member of the Haslingden community and a keen Blackburn Rovers supporter. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our condolences go to his wife and family.
Blood Donor Sessions
4:55pm Thursday 31st July 2008
Are taking place at Haslingden Community Link (Bury Road) on Friday, 1st August. Sessions are at 1.30pm - 3.30pm and 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
Monthly Market in Helmshore
4:42pm Thursday 31st July 2008
Rossendale Farmers Market take place this Sunday on Holcombe Rd, Helmshore, Rossendale. Featuring local home grown produce including:Vegetables, Ostrich Meat, Cheeses, Meats, Eggs, Poultry, Cakes, Pies, Bread, Traditional Herbal Drinks, Jams and Preserves, Olives, Fish, Black Puddings, Chocolate, Plants and Shrubs, Hog Roast, Charity Stall. Nominated as one of the best Farmers Markets in the Region.
Stumped? It's Magic
1:29pm Thursday 31st July 2008
Haslingden Cricket Club in conjunction with the Modern Mystic League is presenting “A Summer Evening of Close up Magic” with 8 Magicians, “Prepared to be amazed !! “ It takes place at Bentgate on Friday 8th August, 7.30 pm with tickets available from the cricket club. Adults £5 and children £2.50 - Contact; 01706 215365
Free Carbon Monoxide Detector Pilot Scheme
3:22pm Tuesday 29th July 2008
The Dall Street Resident's Association Pilot Scheme "Sleep safely campaign" Has finally come to the installation stage of the Carbon Monoxide detectors.
Community Skip Event
3:24pm Tuesday 29th July 2008
Councillor Jeff Sumner has secured a further Community Skip for the residents of the Ward.
Freedom from the USA
3:27pm Tuesday 29th July 2008
Residents from Colne joined up with other members of the East Lancashire CND Group to attend a recent Peaceful Demonstration at the US National Security Agency (former RAF) Menwith Hill Satellite Communications Base in North Yorkshire.
Dig This...
8:43pm Monday 28th July 2008
Rossendale Museum on Haslingden Road has a Roman Activity Week for children from Tuesday, 29th July until the 7th August. For more information contact 01706 260785 or 227777
National News
A million fewer treated by dentists
Updated 10:43pm Thursday 21st August 2008
The number of people treated by NHS dentists has dropped by more than a million since the Government's high-profile overhaul of services, new figures showed.
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