The Scallywag magazine - Autumn 2018 by The Scallywag - Rossendale

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Helmshore Haslingden Crawshawbooth Rawtenstall Waterfoot Water Bacup Whitworth & Surrounding Areas

Diaries

Pre-school and Out-of-School Activities

Out & About

Martin Mere Wetland Centre People’s History Museum

Focus on: Primary Schools Admission

Health

Mental Wellbeing Facts about Flu

What’s New:

Local news and events

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Autumn 2018 Issue 51

HALLOWEEN PARTY 26th October

3pm-5pm ÂŁ5.00 per child *Limited spaces available

*All attendees must arrive by 3pm Interactive story time

Halloween haunted trail Fancy dress Trick-or-treat in the woods

Halloween games Arts & Crafts

Call 01706227016 to book your place today! frances.ferguson@rltrust.co.uk www.facebook.com/cribden

Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale BB4 6RX

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Welcome

Welcome To The Autumn 2018 edition of The Scallywag magazine for Rossendale Yet another year has flown past and the Autumn school term is upon us and in full swing… Already! Have those new expensive school shoes been scuffed yet? Ours have! Have school jumpers been lost yet? Ours have!!! Quickly moving on, welcome to this Autumn issue. We hope you all had a good summer break; a distant memory no doubt. Many thanks for your kind words of support we received concerning the change of look, we really do appreciate them. In the Out & About sections, we feature two very different but enjoyable days out. One is to the Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough and the other, to the People’s History Museum in Manchester. Both places worth a visit, especially with the half-term break coming up.

Back by popular demand is our feature about primary school admissions in Lancashire, aimed at parents of three-tofour year olds, focussing on applying for a place on-line using the Lancashire County Council website. This article explains about the on-line procedure but, more importantly, gives the key dates for submission of forms - don’t miss the deadline! It is supported by adverts from some of our local schools in Rossendale; without their contribution The Scallywag magazine could not be distributed free of charge. Once again, I thank friends, readers, contributors and advertisers alike for your support and loyalty. We really couldn’t do this without you!

Tracey

To discuss and book advertising space, ideas for future articles or just to let us know what you think of the magazine, please get in touch by any of the following means: 0 15 Hardman Close, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 7DL 8 tracey@thescallywag.co.uk  0744 6834398 R www.thescallywag.co.uk/rossendale/ The Scallywag Magazine - Rossendale @ScallywagRoss

Our Front Cover:

Morgan Evans of Luddenden, Calderdale, drew our wonderful front cover picture “Sweeping up the leaves”

Editor: Tracey Sunderland Lay-out, Design & Publishing: Bankside House Publishing, Todmorden Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses which help with the distribution of The Scallywag magazine® Special Thanks: To all advertisers whose contribution ensures the magazine can be distributed Free of Charge Editorial & Advertising: Tracey Sunderland - 0744 6834398 Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. © The Scallymag® 2018 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

What’s New

Caring the Julie Way

hen a child comes to ‘Julies’ they become a part of our family, our two children feel like they have had many siblings over the years. Each child

holds a special place in our hearts. Our welcoming homely environment allows our little ones and their families to relax and feel safe in the knowledge we are caring for them like they were our own. They will be nurtured according to their own uniqueness. We are dedicated to providing enriching experiences with compassion and care. The setting is not one of four walls, our children experience off-site daily outings to our local farm, parks, walks, local library, groups of play, dance, signing, mark-making, messy play and much more. Despite years of training and experience my team and I continually develop our childcare knowledge. We are proud that Ofsted has recognised us with an Outstanding rating, but this is just the tip of what we offer. The EYFS framework forms the basis of our curriculum but we have added our own goals, happiness, laughter, friendship and love. It really is caring the Julie way!

Calling all LEGO Lovers!

cademy of FUN! will be running 3 family LEGO sessions at The Boo, home of Horse and Bamboo Theatre in Waterfoot, Rossendale over the October half term. Aimed at families with children aged from 4 through to 15, there’s a broad range of activities planned across the week which will appeal to everyone from Build World to Science Discovery!

Academy of FUN! are not for profit. Instead they are motivated by the wows and belly laughs of small children. They take FUN! very seriously indeed. To book tickets, visit: ticketsource.co.uk/academy-of-fun-cic. For further detail, please contact: Christopher Saint 07495 780565 or christopher@academyoffun.org

As a social enterprise, Academy of FUN! provide fun and engaging activities to 4 - 11 year olds and their families that promote a lifestyle proven to reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition. They work with schools, activity clubs and sports clubs as well as a wide range of commercial organisations. With a reputation as a family-friendly creative venue, The Boo is the perfect backdrop for the Academy of FUN! team to deliver their workshops to local children and families. Christopher Saint, Director of Projects at Academy of FUN! said; “We are thrilled to be working with the team at The Boo. With a different theme each day, we can guarantee that everyone will be in for some wonderfully wacky, wholesome family fun!”

What’s New

Rossendale Markets Take a fresh look at Rawtenstall Market!

f you haven’t visited the Rawtenstall market recently, then pop down and take a look!

There has never been a more important time to shop local and support these independent retailers. By supporting these small entrepreneurs we can help our community create jobs. Research shows that £10 spent with a local independent retailer means up to an additional £50 goes back into the local economy. Plus, these Valley-based businesses are run by people, not by boards, stockholders or algorithms, and you just can’t beat the personal touch. Rawtenstall is very fortunate to have a covered market hall behind the roadside stalls and with its own free car park. It’s a real bonus of having these small pockets of originality and individuality all housed in one convenient place. Who knows where your support for these traders might lead? As the old saying goes, ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’. The market allows these retailers a chance to get their company started; a first foot in the door of business with very low overheads, no tied-in leases and special offers on stall charges – all whilst bringing new product lines to our community. So they are definitely worth encouraging. Alongside the traditional market favourites of fresh and cooked meats, fresh fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables, plants, clothing and cafés, Rawtenstall Market is home to some unique and specialist stalls, like a haberdashery shop with extensive craft supplies or a dancewear boutique that works closely with local dance schools; as well as cake decoration and supplies stall that I’m sure Mary Berry would love to browse around. There are also some exciting and varied new traders such as a Breton patisserie cooking fresh croissants on site and a Thai takeaway. Let’s not forget the handy kiosks specialising in key cutting and tool sharpening or greetings cards and clothes alterations. And the famous sweet stall definitely needs a special mention! In a nutshell, Rawtenstall Market offers a real wealth of goods and services just not available from big supermarkets. So come on let’s use it, not lose it!

What’s New

veryone knows that running is free; you can do it anywhere, and it burns more calories than any other mainstream exercise. The health benefits of regular running can help reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It can also boost your mood and keep your weight under control.

So if you like running, you may have already heard by now of the growing free running event organised by parkrun. Started fourteen years ago by Paul Sinton-Hewitt and a few friends, there are now over five million people signed up to the Parkrun website which regularly attracts 80,000 people, meeting at 9.00am every Saturday, in over 280 parks nationwide. Parkrun is a not-forprofit organisation that helps to establish and manage, weekly, 5km timed runs. The events are open to anyone, they are safe and free to take part in. The local parkrun for Rossendale is held at Towneley Park, Burnley, and it isn’t just for adults. For juniors there are a series of 2km runs aimed at children aged between 4 and 14. The Burnley parkrun is organised and managed entirely by volunteers.

So what happens? It is a 5km runyou simply run against the clock – it’s not a race. People of all ages join in and run for the sheer pleasure and their ability to challenge themselves, whatever their pace. What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it’s free! However, you must register at least once with parkrun through their website and then remember to take with you a printed copy of your personal barcode number as without it you will not get an official time. What do I have to wear? There is no dress code, no race numbers and no need for expensive equipment. If running is for you and your family, then the weekly organised parkruns will no doubt be an opportunity for you all to spend some quality time together, whether running or volunteering to help. The focus of parkrun is definitely fun, enjoyment and friendship. Useful contacts: www.parkrun.org.uk burnleyhelpers@parkrun.com

Photos © David Belshaw

The Parkrun Spirit – Fourteen Years On!

ildlife, and especially birds, are not really what the children are into. That’s the truth. The thought of bird-watching (in my mind it means being quiet and standing still for hours on end waiting for our feathered friends to appear on a distant tree branch) did not exactly conjure up a good day out. However, listening to the radio and David Attenborough back in July, telling me that, ‘Watching butterflies is good for you!’ I decided that it was time to step out of our comfort zone and go to a Wetland Centre to look at birds and count butterflies.

Out & About

Martin Mere Wetland Centre The Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a nature reserve managed by The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust which is a conservation charity that essentially saves wetlands. As an area, Martin Mere was formed at the end of the last Ice Age and until it was drained, was the largest body of fresh water in England. Part of this old mere is now the site of the Wetland Centre. Since 1946 The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust has been encouraging and developing the connection we have with nature through these beautiful areas. They have carefully designed and managed these reserves so that not only can endangered wildlife be saved, but allowed to flourish. This is one of ten Wetland Centres dotted around the UK and was opened in 1975. On arrival, you can see that the Centre is very well laid out and managed. There is a notice board which you are directed to (and encouraged to take a mobile picture of) that has written on it all the times and events that are due to happen at the Centre that day, for example, flamingo and otter feeding times. This makes it so much easier to

plan your stay here as there are over 400 acres to wander around. We also purchased an essential pack of seed to feed the birds with. One pack was enough for the whole visit. Then we began to wander and wander and wander. There are paths and trails around the Centre that take you into large pens filled with various species of birds, although many of these areas are so large that you do not realise that you are walking between fenced areas. You really do get very close to the birds and some are so tame and gentle enough, that they like to feed seed from your hand. Staff and helpers are nearby to give advice and further information. There is a specific area set aside from the more public trails for the professional ‘twitcher’ to do their observing; there are also a number of bird hides dotted around the Wetland Centre which are open to all. Plus, there is a large lake to wander around that also offers boat trips and canoe safaris. There is a children’s arts and crafts section and to burn off any excess energy there is a large, well-stocked play area, with a zip wire and cold water

fountain (very popular on the day we went). Needless to say there are plenty of places to eat a picnic or stop for a snack or just stop…. We went for day trip out here during the summer, however this is a great venue for any season. This is nature at its very best as the Wetland landscape and wildlife is constantly changing. In fact, the winter season is supposed to be the best time of year to visit as it is a marvellous opportunity to view huge flocks of migrating birds. There really is something for everyone here, no matter what the time of year is, how old they are and what their level of interest in wildlife is. As part of our ‘Welcome pack’ we were given a butterfly hunt sheet and we were encouraged to go and search then record our findings on the number of varieties we could find. And this is what we did, just like David Attenborough had told me to. And I think he’s right. We did feel good at the end of the day, tired and certainly a lot more connected with nature. By Tracey Sunderland

Photos courtesy Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA | 01704 895181 | www.wwt.org.uk/martin-mere

Diary Pages

Do Your Thing For Pudsey

BC Children in Need has launched its 2018 fundraising campaign and is asking people across the UK to channel their passions, hobbies or dreams and Do Your Thing to help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK ahead of the charity’s 39th Appeal show on Friday 16 November.

An incredible star studded line-up of famous faces have come together to support the Do Your Thing campaign, from rambles to knit-a-thons, three-legged races to once in a lifetime challenges, bake sales or baths of beans, everyone can channel their passions into fundraising for BBC Children in Need. Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive at BBC Children in Need said: “Year after year we never fail to be amazed by the incredible efforts of supporters up and down the UK going above and beyond to help change young lives. Whatever you do, whether it is a day spent in fancy dress, run, cycle,

bake or ramble with friends, it really will help us give children and young people the childhood they deserve.” BBC Children in Need’s official 2018 fundraising pack is available for download now from bbc.co.uk/pudsey and is bursting with ideas to inspire Do Your Thing fundraising ahead of the 39th Appeal show on Friday 16 November. To date the Great British public has raised over £972 million for children and young people across the UK and the charity is calling on people to once again pull out all the stops and help make a difference!

Pre-schools & Playgroups MONDAY

TUESDAY

Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden, 01706 238355

7:30 - 6:00

The Maden Community and Children Centre Rochdale Road, Bacup, 01706 879949

8:00 - 6:00

Whitworth Playgroup Hallfold United Reformed Church, Hall Street, Whitworth, 01706 860492

9:30 - 12:30

Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane, Newchurch 01706 213303

8:45 - 11:45 1:00 - 4:00

Bacup Nursery School, Cowtoot Lane, Bacup 01706 873856

7:45 - 5:30

Hillside Nursery Pre-School Group Cedar Avenue, Haslingden 01706 214162

8:55 - 11:55 12:40 - 3:40

The Learning Tree St Philip’s Church Hall, Chatterton Road, Stubbins, Sharon 07970 358784

9:00 - 1:00

9:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 1:00

Crawshawbooth Pre-School The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth, Sheila 01706 507 169

9:00 - 3.00

Cherry Tree Pre-School Cherry Crescent Centre, Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall, Angela 01706 229153

8:30 - 12:00

St James-The-Less Pre-School The Old School Room, Burnley Road, Rossendale, 07749 174504

9:15 - 12:15

Little Stars Pre-School St Thomas Church Hall, Rhodes Avenue, Helmshore, 07977 694996 helmshorelittlestars@outlook.com

7.30 - 2.30

9:00 - 3.00

Whitewell Pre-school Group Community Centre, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, 01706 220805 wbpreschool@btconnect.com

9:00 - 3:00

At Anne’s CE Nursery School Ashworth Road, Waterfoot 01706 214081

8:45 - 11:45 12:15 - 3:15

St Joseph’s RC Primary School Huttock End Lane, Stacksteads 01706 873177

9:00 - 12:00 12:15 - 3:15

Tunstead Pre-School The Community Centre, Haworth Drive, Stacksteads, 01706873555 / 07854640577 / tunsteadpre-school@bt.com

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Pre-School Diary Rakefoot Rascals 9.00 – 11.30 Rakefoot Methodist Church, York Street, Crawshawbooth David Rigby 07724 806932

Mums & Toddler Group 9.15 – 11.15 Our Lady & St Anslems John Street, Whitworth 01706 853545

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.00 Sunnycrest 80 Pennine Road, Bacup Leila Allen – 01706 872725

Kay St Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.30 Kay Street Baptist Church Rawtenstall Rachel Topham 01706 213725

Toddle-in, Baby & Toddler Group 10.00 - 11.30 & 1.00 - 2.30 St Veronica’s Hall, Helmshore Road, Helmshore Annie Pemberton

Parent and Toddler Group 9:15 - 11:00 Central Methodist Church, Burnley Road, Bacup 01706 874529

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Newchurch Methodist Church, Turnpike, Newchurch 01706 210704

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Shawforth Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Shawforth 01706 560297

Ballerina Bear 10.00 – 10.45 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Baby Massage 10.00 – 11.00 (Booking

Parent & Toddler Group 9.00 – 11.30 Newchurch Methodist Church, Turnpike, Newchurch 01706 210704

Jo Jingles 9.30 & 10.30 Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre, Porritt Way, Ramsbottom Jo Corbett 01706 212889

Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.15 St John’s Church Hall, Facit, Whitworth

Mini Me Time Massage, Rockers & Yoga Teenie Tots 10.00, 11.00, 11.45 & 12.30 9.30 - 11.30 (Booking essential) Lumb Baptist Church, Burnley Haslingden Community Link Road East, Waterfoot Bury Road, Haslingden 01706 214178 Vicki Mann 07835 526420 0 – 5 yrs

Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth Helen 07982 242009

Grip & Go Climbing Tots 9.30 & 10.30 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 Ages 1 to pre-school

Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Acre Mill Baptist Church, Hammond Street, Stacksteads Christine Clegg 01706 873329

Jo Jingles 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 St Peter’s Church Hall, Hall Street, Haslingden Jo Corbett 01706 212889 3mths - 3+ yrs

Talkfirst 10:00 & 11.00 Fit Therapy, Ski Rossendale, Haslingden Old Rd, Rawtenstall Susan Broxton 01706 878781 Birth - 36 mths

FUNtasticYOGA 10.00 - 10.45 Rawtenstall Library Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall Cheryl 07917 584090

Kids Rock 10.15 – 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714

Baby M 10.30 - 1 Runamo Street, C Estate, H Ava Holt

Mums & Toddler Group 9.15 – 11.15 Our Lady & St Anslems John Street, Whitworth 01706 853545

Grip & Go Climbing Tots 9.30, 10.30 & 12.30 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 Ages 1 to pre school

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 - 11.30 Trinity Baptist Church, Market Street, Bacup 01706 873093

Ballerina Bear 10.00 – 10.45 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Little Learners (Burnley & Little Angels Toddler Group Rossendale) 10.00 – 11.30 10.00 St Mary’s Church, c/o Runamok, Goodshaw Lane Unit 10 Commerce St, 01706 830251 Haslingden Cath 07736834933

Baby M 1.00 – 2 RDDC, 5 Waterfoo 01706 2

St Peter’s Playgroup 9.15 – 11.00 St Peters Church Hall, Hall Street, Haslingden Gemma 07514 628200 or Anne-Marie 07867 580016

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Shawforth Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Shawforth 01706 560297

Sion Toddler Club 9.45 – 11.15 Sion Baptist Church, Newchurch Road, Cloughfold 01706 220392

Mini Massage 10.00 – 11.00 (Booking

NCT (Bury & Rossendale) Sling Library & Meet

Patter & Natter 9.00 – 11.30 St Anne’s Church Ashworth Road, Waterfoot 01706 558394 or 221889

Gym Tots 9:15 & 10:15 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Haslingden 01706 227016 (18months to 5yrs)

Parent and Toddler Swim 9.00 – 10.00 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850

Parent and Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.15 St John’s Church Hall, Facit, Whitworth

Jolly Tots Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 St Nicholas Church, Newchurch Eileen 01706 379928

Goodshaw Baptist Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Goodshaw Baptist Church Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth Alison - 07792 487260

Mini Me Time Massage & Gym 9.45, 11.00 & 12.15 (Booking essential)

The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth Vicki Mann 07835 526420

essential)

St Anne’s Church, Ashworth Road, Waterfoot, 0 – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth Sarah 01706 830796

Tap & Ballet 10.15 – 11.15 Fusion Fitness & Dance essential) St Peter’s Community Centre, Cloughfold Conservative Club 276 Bacup Rd, Cloughfold Hall Street, Haslingden Helen 07873 766101 Kelly 07505 287305 2 – 4 yrs Baby Sensory 10.00 & 11.30 (Booking

essential)

RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161

(3rd Wednesday of every month)

10:00 - 12:00 The Zone, Rawtenstall 07974 914216

Mini Yoga 10.30 – 11.30 (Booking essential)

The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth 2 mths – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

Sign and Rhyme (Interactive puppet show)

10.30 The Boo Theatre, Waterfoot

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Stacksteads Methodist Church, Rook Hill Road, Stacksteads 01706 560297

Baby & Toddler Group 10.00 – 11.30 Broadway Primary School Broadway, Haslingden Mrs Edmondson 01706 229832

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.45 – 11.30 Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall 01706 227911

Jo Jingles 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, Parent & Toddler Group Crawshawbooth Community 9.30 – 11.30 Centre, Adelaide Street, Helmshore Methodist Church Crawshawbooth Manchester Road, Helmshore Jo Corbett 01706 212889

Bumps & Babies 9.30 – 11.00 Zone Rossendale Rawtenstall 01706 213014

Mini Kickers 10:30 - 11:15 Adrenaline, (formally Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 (2 – 4yrs)

Baby Bounce & Rhyme 10.45 – 11.30 Haslingden Library, Deardengate, Haslingden

Mini-Movers Tap & Ballet, Disco & Acro 9:00 - 11:30 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 18 month - 4 years

Mini Street Dance 9.15 - 10.00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 2½ - 5 yrs

Pre-School/Primary Ballet & Tap – Various 9.30 – 11.30 McCaw School of Dance St Peter’s Community Centre, Haslingden Charlotte 07807386193 3+ yrs

Little Stars (Relax Kids) 10.00 – 11.00 Crawshawbooth Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth Sue 07387282649/Aislinn 07970856719

Pre-School & Pre-Primary Musical Theatre 11.00 - 11.45 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 2½ - 5 yrs

Tiny Twisters Tap and Ballet 9.00 – 10.00 Fusion Fitness & Dance Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir Helen 078737 66101

Mini Movers 9.15 – 10.00 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960 2 yrs +

Pre School Tap & Ballet 10.00 – 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 Age 2 ½ - 4 yrs

Pre-Primary Tap & Ballet 10.00 - 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 4 – 5 yrs

Stay & Play 10.00 – 12.00 Edenfield Village Pre-School The Community Centre, Edenfield Jean 0774 8083009

Mini Kickers 10.30 - 11.15 Adrenaline, (formally Haslingden Sports Centre), Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 (2 – 4 yrs)

Mini Me Time Rollers and Sign 11.00 & 12.30 (Booking essential)

St Anne’s Church, Ashworth Road, Waterfoot, 2 mths – 1 yr Vicki Mann 07835 526420

Baby Yo 12.00 – RDDC, 5 Waterfoo 01706 2

Tiddlers Group 1.00 – 2 St Mary’ Rawtens 01706 2

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Humpty Group 1:00 - 2: Edgesid Edgesid Gillian D

Mini Mess - Family (prewalkers & toddlers) 12.00 – 1.15 (Booking essential) The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth 4 mths – 5 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

Carers & 1:00 - 2: Newchu Primary Dark Lan Andrea 229478

Diddy Disney 1.00 – 1.30 Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 18 mth - 4 yrs

Ballet & 1.30 – 2 Rossend Centre, Waterfoo 01706 2

Little Learners (Burnley & Rossendale) 1.00 (Starting Nov) c/o Staghills Nursery School, Top Barn Lane, Newchurch Cath 07736834933

Pre-School Diary

oga 1.00 (Booking essential) 52 Bridleway ot 211161

Parent & Toddler Swim 1.00– 2.00 Whitworth Leisure Centre John Street, Whitworth 01706 852694

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Baby Bounce and Rhyme 2:00 - 2:45 Bacup Library, St James Square, Bacup 01706 873324

6.00 – 6.45 Whitworth Library Lloyds Street 0845 053 0005

Mini Groovers 11.15 – 12.00 (Booking essential)

Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden 3 mths – 18 mths Charlotte 07703 50217

NCT (Bury & Rossendale) Sling Library & Meet (2nd Tuesday of every month)

12.00 – 2.00 Runamok, 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden 07974 914216

Moves 11.30 (Booking Essential) ok, 10 Commerce Carrs Industrial Haslingden t 07966289103

Storytime 11.00 – 11.45 Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall 01706 227911

Mini Yoga 12.00 – 1.00 (Booking essential) Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden 2 mths – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

Rainbow Tots 1.00 – 2.30 (Term-time only) Longholme Methodist Church, near Boots, Rawtenstall David Burrow 01706 602882

Massage 2.00 (Booking essential) 52 Bridleway ot 211161

Stay & Play 2.00 – 3.00 (Sept start) RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161 Newborn – 18mths

Pre School Tap & Ballet 4.30 – 5.30 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup Contact Karen 07843 263714 (2½ - 4 yrs)

Mini Street Dance 6:00 - 6:30 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 (4 – 5 yrs)

Tiny Tappers 4.15 – 5.00 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Pre-school and Pre-Primary Musical Theatre 5:30 - 6:00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 (2½ - 5 yrs)

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 7.30 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 4 – 6 yrs

Mini Movers 1.30 – 2.15 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960 18mths +

RSKC Kindergarten Karate 5:00 - 6:00 AB&D Centre, 1st Floor, Burnley Road, Bacup Stephen Warburton 07813051768

:45 (Term Time Only) de Baptist Church de Lane, Waterfoot Davie 07568 189988

& Toddler Group :30 urch St. Nicholas C.E. School ne, Newchurch Preston 01706

& Tap 2.30 dale Dance & Drama 52, Bridleway, ot 211161

Toddler Rhyme Time 2.00 - 2.45 Haslingden Library Deardengate, Haslingden

RSKC Kindergarten Karate 5:00 - 6:00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden Julie Ringl 07835325680

Mini Movers Street & Cheer 1.15 – 2.15 Fusion Fitness & Dance Doals Community Centre, Weir, Bacup, Helen 07873766101 18mths +

These diary pages are the heart of The Scallywag, we aim to list all the activities available for 0 - 5 year olds in the area. We do our best to ensure the information is kept up-to-date. However we are not infallible. If you

know of any changes to existing entries, or of any new groups or courses that should be included, please contact us via the details on page 3. Listing in this section is FREE.

Library Times

Monday

SUNDAY

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Parent & Toddler Swim Session 1.00 – 3.00 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850

09:30 - 19:00

09:30 - 19:30

9:00 - 19:30

Tuesday

09:30 - 17:00

09:30 - 19:30

9:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:30 - 17:00

Closed

9:00 - 13:00

Whitworth Lloyd Street, Whitworth 0300 123 6703 whitworth.library@ lancashire.gov.uk

11.15 w Ewood Campus Lane, Haslingden

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Rawtenstall Queen’s Square, Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall 0300 123 6703 rawtenstall.library@ lancashire.gov.uk

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Storytime 10.30 – 11.15 Bacup Library St James’ Square, Bacup 01706 873324

Bedtime Stories (2nd Mon

Haslingden Deardengate, Haslingden 0300 123 6703 haslingden.library@ lancashire.gov.uk

nd Rhyme (Interactive

All activities listed on these Pre-School pages will require an adult to remain with the child at all times. Some activities have limited places, some only run in term time and some may be cancelled at short notice. We always advise phoning ahead before setting out to any activity and, for some of the courses, it is essential.

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Storytime 2.00 -2.45 Haslingden Library Deardengate, Haslingden

14:00 - 19:00 09:30 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:00 Closed 09:30 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:00 09:30 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:00

Thursday

Closed

09:30 - 17:00

9:00 - 19:30

Friday

09:30 - 17:00

9:00 - 17:00

Saturday

09:30 - 16:00

9:00 - 16:00

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THURSDAY

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MONDAY

Out Of School Diary Family Time 3.30 – 4.30 Whitworth Children’s Centre Hall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth 01706 648747 0 – 11 yrs Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Yrs

‘Sens’ational Dance (Special needs dance class) 2.30 – 3.15 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years Modern Dance Classes 3.30 – 6.00 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 9.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years Junior Musical Theatre & Jazz 4.00 – 5.00 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

Ballet (Various classes) 4.00 – 7.30 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

Kickboxing (Kids and Jnr) 4.30 & 6.00 Unit 7, New Hall Hey Business Park, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall, Chris – 07494 920275 4 – 12 yrs

Fearns Gymnastics Club – Beginners and BAGA awards 5.00 – 7.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads 01706 879835 5 – 7 years

Drama & Musical Theatre 5.00 & 7.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 - 21 years

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Beavers) 6.00 -7.15 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 6 - 8 yrs

Gymnastics, Cheer & Street 4:30 onwards Fusion Dance & Fitness, 4.15 – 7.15 Doals Community Centre, Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101 01706 854960 8 + years

Fearns Trampoline Club 5.00 – 7.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads Bev Hornby 07912638097

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 5.45 – 7.00 The Old Mill Hotel, Cheshire Suite, Ramsbottom Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 – 11 yrs

Junior Fun Session 6.00 – 7.00 Whitworth Leisure Centre John Street, Whitworth 01706 852694

Dance (various classes) 4.00 onwards Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 + years

Dance (various classes) 5.00 onwards Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Bacup 07843263714 5 + yrs

Football Development 5.00 – 6.00 Marl Pits Newchurch Rd, Rawtenstall, 01706 226850 Reception to Yr 2

2nd Rossendale Beaver Group 6:00 - 7:00 Burnley Road, Bacup Mr Warwick 01706 873106 6 - 8 years

Gymnastics 5.00 - 6:00 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

Children’s Theatre: Cotton Shed Theatre Company 5.45 – 7.00 Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden Cath 01706 214309 8 - 11 yrs

Trampolining - Beginners 6.00 – 7.00 Fearns Sports and Leisure Centre Fearns Moss, Stacksteads 01706 879835 8 - 12 years

Football Development 5.00 – 6.00 Marl Pits Sports Centre, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850 Yr 3 to Yr 6

Junior Netball 6.00 – 7.00 Adrenaline, (formally Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 7 - 11yrs

Hula-hooping 5.00 Adrenaline Centre, Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 8 – 11 yrs

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Beavers) 6.00 – 7.15 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 6 - 8 yrs

Under 11’s Cricket 6.15 – 8.00 Rawtenstall Cricket Club Bacup Road, Rawtenstall Simon Butterworth 07779630922

Relax Kids 4.50 – 5.30 ENERGYBODi Studio, Unit C at WBC Clarkeholme Street Burnely Road East Waterfoot

Tumbling 5:00 - 6:30 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 5.45 – 7.00 The Old Mill Hotel, Cheshire Suite, Ramsbottom Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 – 11 yrs

Rossendale 45th Beavers 6.15 – 7.15 Scout Hut, Top of Hill Street Crawshawbooth thursdaybeavers@45throssen dale.org.uk

ACRO 5.00 – 6.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 – 12 yrs

Cheerleading 5.30 & 7:00 Fusion Fitness & Dance Doals Community Centre, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

Musical Theatre 6.00 - 7.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 - 12 years

Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club 6.15 -7.45 AB&D Centre, 1st Floor, Burnley Road, Bacup Stephen Warburton 07813051768

Tap, Ballet & Disco (Various Classes)

Beginners Theatre: Cotton Shed Theatre Company 4.30 – 5.30 Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden Cath 01706 214309 4 - 7 yrs

Kickboxing (Kids and Jnr) 4.30 & 6.00 Unit 7, New Hall Hey 4.15 – 7.30 Business Park, New Hall Hey Samba Dance & Fitness Road, Rawtenstall, 613 Market Street, Whitworth Chris – 07494 920275 01706 854960 4 – 12 yrs Dance, Drama & Street (Various Classes)

Street Dance (Various Classes) 4.00 – 5.30 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850

Drama & Dance (Various) 4.30 onwards Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 6+ yrs

Drama & Dance (Various) 4.30 – 7.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama 4.00 – 7.30 Centre, 52 Bridleway, Samba Dance & Fitness Waterfoot 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 211161 01706 854960 4 – 11 yrs Dance, Disco & Cheerleading (Various Classes)

Dance & Cheerleading 4.00 – 7.00 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960 Kickboxing (Kids and Jnr) 4.30 & 6.00 Unit 7, New Hall Hey Business Park, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall, Chris – 07494 920275 4 – 12 yrs

Kickboxing (Kids and Jnr) 4.30 & 6.00 Unit 7, New Hall Hey Business Park, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall, Chris – 07494 920275 4 – 12 yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 - 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years

Kids Sparring 4.30 – 5.30 Pointe - Intermediate Unit 7, New Hall Hey 5.30 - 6.30 Business Park, New Hall Hey Rossendale Dance & Drama Road, Centre, 52 Bridleway, Rawtenstall, Waterfoot Chris – 07494 920275 01706 211161 4 – 12 yrs

Dance 5.30 – 7.00 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Junior Fun Session 6.00 – 7.00 Whitworth Leisure Centre John Street, Whitworth 01706 852694

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Cubs) 6:15 - 7:45 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 8 - 10.5 yrs

Tap, Ballet & Jazz 4.00 - 5.30 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4+ yrs

Street Dance 4.30 – 5.30 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden Rebecca 01706 227016

Street Dance 5.30 – 6.30 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden Rebecca 01706 227016

Irish 6.00 - 6.30 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161

Laser Tag 6:15, 7:15 & 8:15 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Helmshore 01706 227016

Lyrical 6.30 – 7.30 Doals community center, Weir, Bacup, Helen 078737 66101

Dance (Various classes) 9.00 - 3.30 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 yrs +

Dance (Various classes) 9.00 – 2.30 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir Helen 07873766101 5+ yrs

Dance (Various Classes) 9.15 – 2.30 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

Special Needs Kids Club 10.00 – 4.00 Tor View School, Clod Lane, Haslingden Vicky Bennett 01706 214640

Acro 10.30 – 11.00 RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 – 7 yrs

Magical Adventures 11.00 – 12.00 Crawshawbooth Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth Sue 07387282649/ Aislinn 07970856719

2nd Rossendale Scouts Training Band Practice 9.00 – 9.45 Burnley Road, Bacup Graham Helm 07736 029257 6 + years

Ballet & Tap (Various classes) 9.00 - 4.30 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

Water Band Brass

Tap & Ballet 10.00 - 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 Ages 4 - 6 years

Family Fun Session 11.00 – 12.30 Whitworth Leisure Centre John Street, Whitworth 01706 852694

Tap & Ballet 11.45 – 1.15 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall Rebecca 01706 226850 6+ yrs

Kids Club 10.30 – 12.00 Whitworth High Leisure Centre, Hall Fold, Whitworth 01706 343218 5 + yrs

Beginners Street Dance/ Street Dance 11.00 - 11.45 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 7 yrs & 8 – 10 yrs

Trampolining 9.00, 10.00 & 11.00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 5 + years

(Instrument Beginners & Improvers)

9.30 - 12.00 Water Band Bandroom, 1036-1038 Burnley Road East, Lumb, 07816 765474 Age 7+

Stephanie Bridge School of Sam Collier’s Trampoline Dancing 9.30 – 11.30 9.00 – 12.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Fearns Moss, Stacksteads Moss, Stacksteads 07931 924348 07963602838 Sam Collier

Tap & Ballet classes (Grades 1, 2 & 3)

11.45 – 1.15 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 11 years

Out Of School Diary Girl Guide Group 7.00 – 8.30 Newchurch Methodist Church Newchurch, Waterfoot Simone Cudworth 07595 652418 10 – 14 years

42nd Rossendale Beaver Group 6.00 – 7.00 Trinity Church, Market Street, Bacup Liz Nelson 01706 872414 6 - 8 years

5th Rossendale Cub Group 6.45 – 8.30 Tunstead Church, Holme Street, Stacksteads Mr Pepperday 01706 876563 8 - 10½ years

Bacup Swimming Club - Lessons 6.45 – 9.15 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall Susan Holt 07759 662594

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 8.00 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 6+ yrs

43rd Rossendale Cub Group 6.45 – 8.15 St Thomas’s Church, Helmshore Road Helmshore Mrs Cooper 01706 226116 8 – 10½ years

42nd Rossendale Cub Group 7.00 – 8.30 Trinity Church, Market Street, Bacup Mrs Horne 01706 874037 8 - 10 years

Tani Kai Karate 7.00 – 8.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads John 01706 229618

Drama 6:00 - 7:00 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

45th Rossendale Beaver Group 6.30 – 7.30 Scout Hut, Top of Hill Street, Crawshawbooth tuesdaybeavers@45throssen dale.org.uk

2nd Rossendale Cub Group 7:00 – 8.00 Burnley Road, Bacup Mr Warwick 01706 873106 8 – 10½ years

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Beavers) 6:00 -7.15 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 6 - 8 yrs

40th Rossendale Beaver Group 6.15 – 7.15 St Peter’s School Room Haslingden Ted Lewis 01706 216633 6 – 8 years

Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club 6.30 – 8.00 Haslingden Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden Stephen Warburton 07813051768

21st Rossendale Cub Group 7.00 – 8.30 St Mary’s Church, Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall Mrs Terry 01706 214106 8 – 10½ years

45th Rossendale Cub Group 6.30 – 8.00 Scout Hut, Top of Hill Street, Crawshawbooth wednesdaycubs@45throssen dale.org.uk 8 - 10½ years

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 7.30 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 5+ yrs

5th Rossendale Beaver Group 6:30 - 7:30 St. Luke’s Mission, Holme Street, Stacksteads Laura Mather 07504 407540 6 – 8 years

Pendle Forest Orienteers 6.45 – 8.30 Newchurch St Nicholas Primary School, Dark Lane, Rawtenstall Hamish Willis 07967 318501

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 7.30 - 9.00 (Juniors) Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108

2nd Rossendale Scouts Percussion Practice 6.30 – 7.15 Burnley Road, Bacup Graham Helm 07736 029257 8 + years

21st Rossendale Beaver Group 6.30 – 7.30 St Mary’s Church, Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall Mrs Black 01706 227365 6 – 8 years

Rawtenstall Swimming Club 6.40 – 9.15 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall Come along on a Wed night (term time only) to find out more.

Haslingden Girls and Ladies football training 7.00 – 8.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads Stephen 07857659829

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Scouts) 7.45 – 9.15 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 10.5 - 14 yrs

Under 9’s Cricket 6.15 – 8.00 Rawtenstall Cricket Club Bacup Road, Rawtenstall Simon Butterworth 07779630922

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Scouts) 7.00 – 9.00 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 10.5 - 14 yrs

Street 7.00 - 8.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 7+ years

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 8.00 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 6+ yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 7.00 – 8.30 (Juniors) Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108

45th Rossendale Scouts 7.45 – 9.15 Scout Hut, Top of Hill Street, Crawshawbooth thursdayscouts@45throssen dale.org.uk 10½ - 14 years

Irish Dancing (Novice +) 6.30 - 8.00 IDL Club, George Street, Haslingden Melissa 07933189836

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Scouts) 8.00 – 9.30 Peel Street, Cloughfold Mr Andrew Cooper – 07902 400472 10.5 - 14 yrs

Roo’s - Trampoline Club

(for children with special needs)

6.00 – 7.00 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads Elizabeth – 07582961072

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 7.30 - 9.00 (Juniors) Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108

40th Rossendale Cub Group 7.30 – 9.00 St Peter’s School Room, Haslingden A Smith 01706 225542 8 - 10½ years

Roller Skating 7.30 – 9.30 Haslingden Sports Centre Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016

Inflatable Fun Session 1.45 – 2.45 Marl Pits Swimming Pool, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850 8+ yrs

Tap & Ballet 1.00 – 2.00 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850 8+ yrs

Special Needs Dance 3.00 - 3.45 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 Ages 5+

Musical Theatre & Drama 1.15 & 2:15 Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts, Pioneer Building, Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 11 years

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.30 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years

Roller Skating 4.00 – 6.00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016

Laser Tag 4:15 & 5:15 Adrenaline Centre, Helmshore Road, Helmshore 01706 227016

SUNDAY

Street & Musical Theatre 12.30 – 2.15 RDDC 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 yrs+

Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club 10.00 – 11.30 Haslingden Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden 01706 227016 or 01706 878795 Tag Rugby (Girls & Boys) 10 15 - 12.00 Marl Pits Sports Centre Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall Shaun 07858 747867 5 + years Mats and Balls Fun Session 1.45 – 2.45 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall 01706 226850

Rossendale Rays MultiAbility Swimming Club 3.30 – 5.30 Marl Pits Swimming Pool Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall John Wilson 017062 25457

No age restriction

Focus On:

How To Apply For A Primary School Place

f your child was born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 they will usually start primary school in September 2019. Each year around this time we try to outline the important information to help guide you along the way. Although the closing date for the process is Tuesday 15th January 2019, it’s a good idea to start thinking about it now. Lancashire has an on-line admission application system. Full versions of the prospectus and application form are viewable and downloadable via both the on-line application system and the County Council website.

First things first:

You will need to enter three different schools - your first, second and third school preferences. If you need advice; contact our local Area Education Office situated in Accrington on 01254 220711 or 01254 220714. Before you apply, research the schools in your local area. It is always best to include a school near to where you live as one of your preferred options. Demand for school places in some parts if Rossendale is high and this could help towards you being offered a local school. Your nearest school for admission purposes is measured by a straight line.

Read the information for parents:

Find out more details about the admission criteria and process in the Information for Parents 2019 to 2020 on-line document. You also need to read the admissions policy booklet relevant to our area.

More information may be needed:

If any of your preferences are for a voluntary aided (church) school, a foundation school, an academy or a free school they may require you to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Please contact the school directly to find out about the admission criteria.

When you’ll find out:

You will be informed of your official offer of a primary school place by email during working hours on 15 April 2018, you will also be able to check online. If you need more information you Please be aware you need to apply can contact the Admissions team in for a place at a primary school, even if Accrington, also the Customer Access it’s linked to your child’s nursery, or your Centre on 0300 123 6707 Monday to child’s brother or sister is already at the Friday 8am to 5pm. Email enquiries can school. be sent to enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk

Filling in the application form:

If you registered online in previous years (before 1 September 2018) you will need to re-register as Lancashire County Council is using a new system. To complete the form you will need the following information: • A valid email address - this is the address they will use to confirm your application and the school place you will be offered in April 2018. • Your name, address and telephone number. • The forename, surname and date of birth of the child. • The child’s permanent address (if different from the parent/guardian applying). • The names of your first, second and third school preferences. • Details of brothers or sisters who will be attending one or more of the schools you are applying to when the younger child starts in September. • If the child receives care, you need the name of the Local Care Authority that is respon-sible for this care and the child’s social worker. • You will need to choose your own user ID, this must be must be 6-16 characters long and contain letters and numbers only. You will also need to choose a password. When you have completed your form fully it will show as complete. You can log back in to your application form to check the information you’ve already given and to add more if you need to; if you do change it, just make sure you resubmit. You can change your completed online application at any point before the closing date.

Good Luck!

Allocation Of School Places

hen you apply for a school place in Rossendale, you are advised to list three schools. The school that you name as your highest preference would normally be the one you really want. The admission policy for each school is applied to your child’s application along with all the other applications for the same school. At this stage, it doesn’t matter whether you have listed the school as preference 1, 2 or 3, all applications are considered equally against each school’s policy. It is where your child is placed within that policy that counts. All applicants for each school are put into order according to the criteria in that school’s policy. Places at the school are filled in order up to the published admission number. The answer for each preference will either be a yes (place available) or no (place not available). If more than one school can offer a place, then the order of preferences will be considered. Only one offer will be given, this will be the highest of those that can offer a place. If none of the schools preferred can offer a place, an allocation will be made to a school that does have one.

Health

Let’s Talk About Mental Wellbeing

urrently the statistics for developing a mental health condition in this country are 1 in 4. How many of your children, grandchildren, god-children, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters would that potentially affect? It’s a scary statistic, but imagine if you were able to support children in ways that don’t change family life and don’t cost the earth? Or imagine ways that children can support their own well-being. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:

Connect

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to slow down and find the time to talk and listen with our children, no matter what age. Shared mealtimes, fewer hours in front of the TV and family activities will help support your child’s wellbeing. Good relationships are important for our mental wellbeing. Building stronger, wider social connections can help us feel happier and give us a greater sense of purpose. • Arrange a day out with friends you haven’t seen in a while. • Encourage children to meet ups with friends rather than speaking to them by phone or online. • If you live far apart from family or friends use technology, such as Skype, to keep in touch with them.

Give to Others

What can you and your children do to make the world a better place? This isn’t about giving things away or spending money, kindness is about doing something for someone else, however small, even if it doesn’t benefit you. • Encourage them to do a chore for a family member. • Suggest they are friendly to a shopkeeper and ask then what they’re doing at the weekend. • Ask them to tidy their bedroom and get some things ready to donate to charity. • Show them how to help someone who is struggling with their bags.

Be Active

Young people need a range of opportunities to be active, both indoors and out. These can be as straightforward as running, skipping, cycling or swimming, all of which are great at improving strength, balance, fitness and concentration. Find an activity that you enjoy as a family and make it part of your life. • Walk or cycle to places with the kids instead of driving them. • Seek out a local outdoor park. • Encourage children to join a team, but help them recognise that you don’t have to be the star of the team to take part!

Be Mindful

Take notice. Sometimes our heads can get so full of information and confused that we need to take time to focus on simple things. Mindfulness is about using all of you 5 senses to really take in what is happening around you. Here’s a great technique to try with children when brushing their teeth - you can even try it too! Think about: • How the toothpaste tastes. • What it feels like to have the bristles of the toothbrush in your mouth. • What sounds the brush is making on your teeth • What the difference is between before and after you’ve cleaned your teeth. Thinking about one thing, the thing that you are doing and nothing else, will help you feel more relaxed.

Keep Learning

Children are naturally imaginative and creative. They can take an object and discover a hundred different uses for it, invent an entire character to be their imaginary friend or produce a masterpiece of modern art with just a crayon! As Kate Badger, founder of Academy of FUN!, says; “Learning isn’t just about going to school. School will teach you what you need to know but what’s really exciting is learning the stuff that you want to know!” Get the imagination going: • Encourage your child to learn to play a musical instrument. • Teach them to juggle! • Explore how things fly by learning about birds or making an aeroplane.

Children are natural learners, we just need to try and make their world as large as possible, by filling it with new experiences, cultures and ideas. Wellbeing plays a central role in creating flourishing communities. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation. By Christopher Saint

Health

Facts About Flu And The Flu Vaccine

here are many myths surrounding flu and the flu vaccine. So here are the facts. The flu vaccine is available on the NHS for adults and children who are considered “at risk”, as well as children aged 2 to 9 years old on August 31 2018.

Flu is much worse than a heavy cold Flu symptoms come on suddenly and sometimes severely. They include fever, chills, headaches and aching muscles, as well as a cough and sore throat. You’re likely to spend two or three days in bed. The flu vaccine can’t give you flu The injected flu vaccine given to adults contains inactivated flu viruses, so it can’t give you flu. Your arm may feel a bit sore where you were injected, and some people get a slight temperature and aching muscles for a couple of days afterwards. The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine contains live but weakened flu viruses that will not give your child flu. Flu can’t be treated with antibiotics Flu is caused by viruses – antibiotics only work against bacteria. You may be prescribed antiviral medicines to treat your flu. Antivirals do not cure flu, but they can make you less infectious to others and reduce the length of time you may be ill. You need to have the flu vaccine every year The viruses that cause flu can change every year, so you need a vaccination that matches the new viruses each year. The vaccine usually provides protection for the duration of that year’s flu season.

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Children can have the flu vaccine The nasal spray flu vaccine is recommended on the NHS for all healthy 2- and 3-year-olds – plus children in reception class, and school years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. In addition, children “at risk” of serious illness if they catch flu are eligible for a flu vaccine on the NHS. The flu vaccine is generally given as an injection to children aged 6 months to 2 years and as a nasal spray to children aged 2 to 17 years who have a long-term health condition. The flu vaccine isn’t suitable for babies under the age of 6 months. It’s not too late to have the flu vaccine in November You should take up the offer of the flu vaccine when it becomes available, with the best time to have it from the beginning of October to the end of November. For more information visit nhs.uk

Out & About

People’s History Museum

es... another review about yet another museum. But no... it’s a review about a VERY interesting and brilliant museum that (in their own words) has perception issues. So please read on with an open mind!

When I suggested visiting the People’s History Museum in the summer break, my children were less than enthusiastic. However I had read the great reviews and thought it sounded out of the ordinary and worth a visit. Entry is free, although donations are kindly accepted. I thought, if the worst comes to the worst, the Museum is bound to have a gift shop and sell ice cream, plus we will be close by to other Manchester City Centre attractions, so all three children’s tastes and interests will be catered for. The PHM is the National Museum of Democracy. Essentially it tells the story of how democracy developed in Britain, how things were in the past, how they are in the present, and where it is heading into the future. Opened in 2010, it is one of only two national museums in Manchester and displays almost 1,500 historic objects. There is also an opportunity to look behind the scenes into their conservation studio. Interestingly, the PHM attracts over 100,000 visitors a year with a high proportion of those being foreign visitors. So, it is a Museum about the ideas that individuals and groups (past and present) believe are worth fighting for, outlining their stories and their achievements. There is a varied collection of inspiring narratives; women getting the vote, the Co-operative movement, the Toll Puddle Martyrs, the unfair Corn Laws, to name but a few important struggles that are covered. There is a range of exhibits on display including writing, art, banners, audio and video sources. They are well laid out and divided into pre-1945 and post-1945 rooms. The high standard of interactive exhibits really helped, especially with the younger children. Even the descriptions

of the displays were good, hitting the right level of complexity without being patronising (with handy explanations and definitions of ‘difficult’ words, I’m pleased to say). Younger children can dress up, there are art activities to get involved in, there is a Co-op shop to play in and even an opportunity to choose ‘workers’ tunes to play on an old juke box. For really young children, there are little rucksacks available to be borrowed at Reception that have dressing up clothes inside and accessories like binoculars to use around the museum and keys to help open doors or look in drawers. As we were going round, the number of questions that were fired at me clearly indicated that the children were as interested in it all as I was. It’s no wonder the PHM has been voted a ‘Family Friendly Museum’ in 2017, an award where families pick the winners; they were one of just 10 winners from 700 nominations! The café has good reviews however, as usual, we took a picnic. Even the picnic eating area was great; right in the middle of the museum, not hidden away in a cold damp room. Overall the facilities were very good. We spent a good couple of hours here as we were really drawn into learning about the lives of fascinating people and the events in which they were involved. We all came away more knowledgeable and frankly, inspired by all the brave men and women who have fought for their beliefs, for justice and equality for everyone. The PHM brought to life British social history; not just to me but all of us. If you have younger children your visit may only last for an hour or so however, I bet it will be a place that you will return to again. I know we will. By Tracey Sunderland

Main photo courtesy PHM. Second photo T Sunderland

Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER | 0161 838 9190 | www.phm.org.uk

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How Can You Help?

he Red Box Project Rossendale is a community driven project that aims to ensure that no young woman misses out on her education because of her period. Red Box Rossendale – Donation Points Heads Above hair Studio – Haslingden Tesco – Haslingden Tesco – Rawtenstall Whitworth Council Building First Choice Credit Union – Haslingden First Choice Credit Union – Rawtenstall Co op – Waterfoot Co op – Haslingden Whitewell Bottom Youth & Community Centre F3 Fitness Studio – Rawtenstall The Village Centre – Crawshawbooth Trinity Baptists Church – Bacup Whitworth Medical Centre LCC Leaving care offices –Rossendale & Accrington Morrisons – Bacup (from January ‘19)

They ask the community to donate sanitary products at drop-off points across Rossendale, so that they can fill their Red Boxes and place them in schools for young women to access, aiming to reach those who may not be able to afford these vital items. They are currently working with all of the high schools in Rossendale and eleven primary schools. There are fifteen permanent donation points located within Rossendale and the initiative is currently one of the causes that can be voted for at Asda Rawtenstall as part of their Green Token Scheme. So how can you help? Firstly, they need donations of sanitary towels, tampons and underwear. Occasionally they are asked for deodorant, face wipes and tights too, so these are always welcome. Secondly, although they don’t need any more donation points – the current ones are enough to ensure they are a sustainable project - they are now at a point where they can offer the boxes to ALL of the schools in the Rossendale area. So if you work in a school and are interested in receiving one of our Red Boxes, please get in touch. They would love to hear from you and they would love to help! Please contact them via their Facebook page: The Red Box Project – Rossendale or email: redboxprojectrossendale@yahoo.com

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Pumpkin Trail Set To Entertain Families This Halloween

ossendale Hospice is pleased to announce a brand new event coming to Bacup.

PUMPKIN TRAIL Saturday & Sunday 27th - 28th October 2018 10am - 3pm

Two spooktacular days of family fun Follow the trail around the park to find the spooky pumpkin boxes. Behind each door there is a surprise waiting for you!

At Stubbylee & Moorlands Park, Bacup

£4.50

Main Sponsor

per child Adults go free

For more information or to book online www.rossendalehospice.org/pumpkintrail

The Halloween themed Pumpkin Trail, set in the picturesque Stubbylee Park, is a one mile walk offering two spooktacular days of family fun. At the start of the walk you will receive a Pumpkin Trail sheet and it is your quest to find all the answers to the questions. Follow the trail to find the spooky pumpkin boxes to get the clues. Behind each door there will be a surprise waiting! Fundraiser Joanna Williams said, “We are pleased to introduce a new family friendly event to the hospice calendar. We wanted to organise an event where families can come together and have a good time. The Pumpkin Trail will see children seeking out our hidden boxes, whilst enjoying the great outdoors. We have created the perfect event for families to get together and have a good time whilst helping the hospice raise money for its vital services.” Tickets are on sale by visiting www.rossendalehospice. org/pumpkintrail

Have You Ever Wondered…

hy all the plants in Rawtenstall looked so good in such a dry summer? If you have hanging baskets, window boxes or even flower beds in your garden you’ll know what a struggle it was to keep them alive, keeping them blooming was even more difficult! In addition to 14 Rawtenstall gardens, and now a train on the main roundabout, Civic Pride looks after 34 barrier baskets and 12 hanging baskets all of which needed watering several times a week. In Spring 2017 they fitted out their van with a watering system holding 50 gallons of water which by using an electric pump allowed teams of 2 people to work on 2 hour rotas so that over a period of about 6/8 hours everything could be watered. Then came the threat of a hosepipe ban! Wanting to be good citizens but not wishing to let thousands of plants die, they used a submersible pump to draw water straight from the rivers! With permission to draw up to 20 cu m a day the problem was solved. When the rain returned, one might be forgiven for thinking they were no

longer needed but the leaves tend to channel the water away from the baskets which led to an email from one of the team members, ‘Whilst watering the barrier baskets in torrential rain this morning, a van pulled up and two men in white coats got out and walked purposefully towards us. They then spotted the Civic Pride livery on our van and one turned to the other and said, “That explains it!” At which point they drove off!’ Civic Pride (Rossendale) volunteers work tirelessly to remove litter, educate youngsters about its dangers and restore and maintain community gardens including the banking opposite ASDA. To maintain the hanging and barrier baskets alone costs over £4000 per year. Please help us do even more and join the Civic Pride Rossendale community. Contact roger@civic-pride.org.uk or visit their website www.civic-pride.org.uk

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