The Scallywag - Winter 2018 by The Scallywag - Rossendale

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Helmshore, Haslingden, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall, Waterfoot, Water, Bacup, Whitworth & Surrounding Areas

DAILY DIARIES OUT & ABOUT For Pre-school and Out-of-School Activities

NEWS

Updates on local activity groups and businesses

Winter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;18

FOCUS ON:

Stonerig Raceway, Oldham

Primary School Admissions

CHARITY NEWS

PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Putting the Pride back into Rossendale

Issue 47

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

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page header news Weir Riding Centre et in Weir, near Bacup, in the foothills of the Pennines, Weir Riding Centre is a wellestablished community horse riding facility. Open to new and experienced riders, young and young-atheart, the riding centre offers fantastic opportunities for people to care for and ride our ponies and horses. We have a purpose-built, flood-lit outdoor arena for private and group lessons, as well as access to the countryside and moors where we can hack out and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Principle Instructor, Kaye Naylor, is a highly experienced BHS Advanced Riding Instructor with a lifetime of experience of

horses and ponies and offers tuition on the centre’s ponies or welcomes you to bring your own horse. All our instructors and adults working on the yard are DBS-checked. Weir Riding Centre welcomes individual riders for private or group lessons. We also accommodate a number of local schools for group pony care and riding sessions as part of the PE curriculum. We are a registered Pony Club riding centre and our Saturday and Sunday Pony Mornings are extremely popular. Visit our website www. WeirRidingCentre.com to find out more, or contact Kaye on 07949 477666.

Photos courtesy Weir Riding Centre

Fall in love with the Ponies!

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TOTS CLIMBING

PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN

TUES AM - 9:30 & 10:30 WEDS AM - 9:30 & 10:30 WEDS PM - 12:30, 13:30 CALL 01706 227016

13th to 15th February at Newchurch St Nicholas CE Primary 13th Feb

Detective Day

14th Feb

Valentine’s Day

15th Feb

Global Innovations Day!

Children should bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink

9:00am to 4:00pm / £15 a day Book and pay via the website www.wonderfulthings.org.uk

news balance your life

arah is a Yoga Professionals UK accredited yoga teacher, with over 1000 hours teaching experience and 20 years personal practice. She completed a 200-hour

foundational training in Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Vidya Heisel of Frog Lotus Yoga in Spain. Since then, she has completed further teacher training courses in Pre-Natal Yoga, Parent & Baby Yoga and Teen Yoga. Valley Yoga classes are accessible to everyone – every shape, every body and delivered in a warm, friendly environment (maximum 9 people per class). Sarah encourages correct and safe alignment through clear verbal instructions and offers hands-on assists to help students reach their full potential. Classes are intelligently sequenced with focus on breathwork and mindfulness as you flow between the positions, ending with guided relaxation to help you float away into a truly relaxed state of body and mind. Since teaching, Sarah has been amazed by the positive impact yoga has offered, not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This has encouraged Sarah to deepen her knowledge in using yoga as a therapy for healing and she will be travelling to India in 2018 to complete a specialist qualification in Yoga Therapy. Valley Yoga is also expanding their offer for 2018 to include reiki healing, ayurvedic yoga massage and yoga retreats. So why not let Sarah help balance your life.

why jo jingles?

ecause regular exposure to music is educational and fun!

Jo Corbett has run Jo Jingles in Rossendale for 13 years and has been their “Franchisee of the Year” several times. Jo and her colleague, Gwen, run over twenty different parent and child classes locally every week, so there is bound to be a time which fits in with you and your youngster. Their classes are carefully structured according to individual age and ability and are kept small. Using only the highest quality of music from a vast array of sources, Jo and Gwen don’t expect you to sing…but joining in adds to the fun. Their props and imagination further stimulate play which develops fine and gross motor skills. Jo Jingles is educational with a structured weekly introduction to new and fun learning themes such as colour, shape, numbers and animals. Music develops early language acquisition which is why Jo Jingles provides training for Bury Children’s Development team which supports local nurseries and childminders. Regular sessions are run for Reception and Year 1 children to stimulate and educate all abilities including SEN (Special Educational Needs) and English as a Second Language (EASL). Jo Corbett believes that the secret of Jo Jingles success is, ‘It’s fun and fresh. Watching as youngsters join in with ‘Little Jo’, who is always ready to move to the music with fun actions and has over 1,000 songs under his belt, from old favourites to new music; you just know that every single class, week after week, is going to be different. It is an absolute joy to watch them all grow and play. I am so lucky to have a job that gives such satisfaction.’ But who is “Little Jo”? He’s the colourful, friendly character who actively participates in every class. From his initial welcome to his infectious waving and enthusiastic cuddles, Jo sings, dances and has a great imagination! Sometimes Jo is shy and needs encouragement too, but he always makes time for hugs when it is time to wave goodbye.

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We offer tuition at all levels, for all ages, at both our Waterfoot and Ramsbottom branches 6 days a week. There is something for everyone at RDDC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from absolute beginner to polished performer! PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES CHILDREN'S CLASSES ADULT CLASSES Find more information and see our timetables on the website or simply email or call us.

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01706-211161

diary pages Children’s Flu Vaccine An annual nasal spray flu vaccine is offered to young children to help protect them against flu. Flu can be a very unpleasant illness for children, with potentially serious complications, including bronchitis and pneumonia. At what age should children have the nasal spray flu vaccine? This winter the vaccine will be available free on the NHS for eligible children, including: • Children aged 2 and 3 on August 31st 2017. • Children in reception class and school Years 1, 2, 3 and 4. • Children aged 2 to 17 with long-term health conditions.

What are the side effects of the flu vaccine for children? The nasal spray flu vaccine has few side effects – most commonly getting a runny nose after vaccination for a few days. How to get the flu vaccine for your child Your child’s GP or school should contact you about getting them vaccinated. Talk to the GP, practice nurse or your child’s school nurse if you want more information about when and how your child will be vaccinated against flu. If you haven’t heard yet from their GP contact them directly to make an appointment. How is the nasal spray flu vaccine given? The vaccine is given as a single spray squirted up each nostril. Not only is it needle-free – a big advantage for children – the nasal spray is quick, painless, and

works even better than the injected flu vaccine. The vaccine is absorbed very quickly. It will still work even if, after the vaccination, your child develops a runny nose, sneezes or blows their nose. The nasal spray flu vaccine will not only help protect your child against flu, the infection will also be less able to spread from them to their family, carers and the wider population. Children spread flu because they generally don’t use tissues properly or wash their hands. Vaccinating children also protects others that are vulnerable to flu, such as babies, older people, pregnant women and people with serious long-term illnesses. For more information please visit www.nhs.uk

pre-schools & playgroups MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Haslingden Community LinkBury 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 830796

9:00 - 12.00

9:00 - 12.00 12:30 - 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

7.30 - 2.30

9:00 - 3.00

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

Little Stars Pre-School St Thomas Church Hall, Rhodes Avenue, Helmshore, 07977 694996 helmshorelittlestars@outlook.com Tunstead Pre-School The Community Centre, Haworth Drive, Stacksteads, 01706873555 / 07854640577 / tunsteadpre-school@bt.com Whitewell Pre-school Group Community Centre, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, 01706 220805 wbpreschool@btconnect.com

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

pre school diary Rakefoot Rascals 9.00 – 11.30 Rakefoot Methodist Church, York Street, Crawshawbooth Debbie 01706 212880

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

Stay & Play 10.00 – 11.00 (Sept start) RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161 Newborn – 18mths

Baby Massage 10.00 – 11.00 (Booking essential) RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161

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

Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

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

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 & 1.30 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

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

Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.00 St Peters Church Hall, Hall Street, Haslingden Pat 01706 222995

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

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Jolly Tots Toddler Group 9:15 - 11:30 (7th July, 8th Sept,

6th Oct, 3rd Nov & 8th Dec)

St Nicholas Church, Newchurch Brenda Filcox 07581 702435

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

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

Storytim 10.30 – Bacup L St Jame 01706 8

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

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

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

Baby Mo 10.30 - 1 Runamo Street, C Haslingd Ava Holt

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

Mini Yoga Little Angels Toddler Group 11.15 – 12.15 (Booking essential) 10.00 – 11.30 St Anne’s Church, Ashworth St Mary’s Church, Road, Waterfoot, Goodshaw Lane 2 mths – 1 yr 01706 830251 Charlotte 07703 50217

Baby Ma 1.00 – 2 RDDC, 5 Waterfoo 01706 2

Mini Massage 10.00 – 11.00 (Booking essential) Runamok St Anne’s Church, Ashworth 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Road, Waterfoot, Industrial Estate, Haslingden 0 – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217 01706 213213 Mini Massage 9.30 – 10.30 (Booking essential) The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth 0 – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 Runamok The Village Community 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Centre, Adelaide Street, Industrial Estate, Haslingden Crawshawbooth Sarah 01706 830796 01706 213213

Bumps & Babies 9.30 – 11.00 Zone Rossendale Rawtenstall 01706 213014

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 Bacup 07843263714 2½ - 5 yrs

Pre-school Fun to Dance 9.15 – 10.00 Samba Dance & Fitness Station Road, Facit Whitworth 01706 854960

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

Little Bear Feet with Melody Bear 9.15 – 10.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Contact Karen 07843 263714 (18mths – 3 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

Tiddlers Group 1.00 – 2 St Mary’ Rawtens 01706 2

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

Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

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

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

Mini Massage 10.00 – 11.00 (Booking essential) Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden Charlotte 07703 50217 0 – 1 yr

Teenie Tots 9.30 - 11.30

Runamok Lumb Baptist Church, Burnley 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Road East, Waterfoot Industrial Estate, Haslingden 01706 214178 01706 213213

Holistic Inspirations Fitness & Wellbeing 9.30 – 11.00 (Term time only) Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help at Haslingden Neighbourhood Centre Bury Road, Haslingden Hameeda 01706 238355

Stay & Play Baby Yo 10.00 – 12.00 12.00 – Edenfield Village Pre-School , RDDC, 5 The Community Centre, Waterfoo Edenfield 01706 2 Jean 0774 8083009

NCT (Bury & Rossendale) Sling Library & Meet (3rd Wednesday of every month)

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

Bambino’s

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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 P

Mini Yoga 10.30 – 11.30 (Booking essential) The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth 2 mths – 1 yr Charlotte 07703 50217

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, 5 Waterfoo 01706 2

Mini Kickers 10:30 - 11:15 Adrenaline, (formally Runamok Haslingden Sports Centre) 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Helmshore Road, Haslingden Industrial Estate, Haslingden 01706 227016 01706 213213 (2 – 4yrs) Little Bear Feet with Melody Bear 10.30 – 11.15 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 (18mths – 3 yrs)

Pre School Tap & Ballet 10.00 – 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Runamok Pioneer Building, Bacup 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 Industrial Estate, Haslingden 559671 01706 213213 Age 2 ½ - 4 yrs Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

Pre-Primary Tap & Ballet 10.00 - 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 4 – 5 yrs

Sweet P 1.00– 2. St Paul’s

Tap & Ballet 10.15 – 11.15 Fusion Fitness & Dance Cloughfold Conservative Club 276 Bacup Rd, Cloughfold Helen 07873 766101 2 – 4 yrs

Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

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

Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group 1:00 - 2:45 (Term Time Only) Edgeside Baptist Church Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot Gillian Davie 07568 189988

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

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

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

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

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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2.00 ’s Church stall 215585

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

me 11.15 Library es’ Square, Bacup 873324

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

oves 11.30 (Booking Essential) ok, 10 Commerce Carrs Industrial Estate, den t 07966289103

Mini Groovers 11.15 – 12.00 (Booking essential) Haslingden Community Link Bury Road, Haslingden 3 mths – 18 mths Charlotte 07703 50217

assage 2.00 (Booking essential) 52 Bridleway ot 211161

Pre-School Stay & Play 1.15 - 3.15 St John with St Michael CE Primary School Moss Side St, Shawforth 01706 852614

Storytime 2.00 -2.45 Haslingden Library Deardengate, Haslingden

Bedtime Stories (2nd Mon of month)

6.00 – 6.45 Whitworth Library Lloyds Street 0845 053 0005 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

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

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

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

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

Pre-school and Pre-Primary Musical Theatre 5:30 - 6:00 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 (2½ - 5 yrs)

Stay & Play 2.00 – 3.00 (Sept start) RDDC, 52 Bridleway s Nursery on Burnley Road) Waterfoot stall 01706 211161 asey - 01706 215585 Newborn – 18mths

Pre-Primary Tap & Ballet 4:30 - 5:30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 (4 – 5 yrs)

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

& Toddler Group :30 urch St. Nicholas C.E. School ne, Newchurch Preston 01706 229478

Pre-school Fun to Dance 1.30 – 2.15 Samba Dance & Fitness Station Road, Facit Whitworth 01706 854960

Little Yoga Buds 4.00 – 4.45 Energybodi Studio, Burnley Rd East, Waterfoot, Sarah 07986 004441 3+ yrs

& 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 AB&D Centre, 1st Floor, Burnley Road, Bacup Stephen Warburton 07813051768

P’s Toddler Group .30 (Term-time only) s Centre, (Behind

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.

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

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 7.00 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 3 – 5 yrs

NOTE:

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.

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

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

Runamok 10 Commerce Street, Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden 01706 213213

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

SUNDAY

Soft Play 9:30 - 6:00

Bacup St James Square, Bacup 0300 123 6703 bacup.library@ lancashire.gov.uk

library times

monday

09:30 - 19:00

09:30 - 19:30

9:00 - 19:30

14:00 - 19:00

tuesday

09:30 - 17:00

09:30 - 19:30

9:00 - 17:00

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

wednesday

09:30 - 17:00

Closed

9:00 - 13:00

Closed

thursday

Closed

09:30 - 17:00

9:00 - 19:30

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

friday

09:30 - 17:00

9:00 - 17:00

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

saturday

09:30 - 16:00

9:00 - 16:00

09:30 - 13:00

sunday

Closed

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FRIDAY

THURSDAY

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TUESDAY

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)

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

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

Cotton Theatre Workshop 5.30 – 6.45 Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden Cath 01706 214309 7 - 11 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

Street Competition 6.00 - 7.00 Fusion Dance & Fitness, Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101 8 + years

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

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

Street 4.00 – 5.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 - 8 years

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

Contemporary Dance 5.00 - 5.45 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 9 - 12 yrs

Drama 5.30 - 6.30 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

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

Trampolining 4.00 & 5.00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Haslingden 01706 227016 5 + years

Street Dance 4.30 & 5.30 Fusion Fitness & Dance Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir Helen 078737 66101

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

Beginners & Juniors Musical Theatre 5.15 - 6.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 5 - 7yrs and 8 - 12yrs

Junior Irish Dance 6.00 - 6.45 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 8 - 12yrs

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

Modern Dance Classes 3.30 – 6.00 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

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

Tap, Ballet & Jazz 4.30 – 7.00 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161 4 – 11 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

Strictly for Kids competitive class 5.30 – 6.30 RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161 7 – 12 yrs

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

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

Junior Drama 4.30 - 5.30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 6 - 10 yrs

RDDC Productions Football Development 4.30 – 5.30 5.00 – 6.00 Rossendale Dance and Drama Marl Pits Sports Centre, Centre, 52 Bridleway, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall Waterfoot 01706 226850 01706 211161 Yr 3 to Yr 6 All Ages

Acrobatic Arts & Modern Jazz 5.30 – 6.30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 6 – 10 yrs

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

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 9.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4+ Years

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

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

Introduction to Invasion Games 5.00 – 6.00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Helmshore 01706 227016 Reception - Yr 2

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

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

Junior Musical Theatre & Jazz 4.00 – 5.00 McCaw School of Dance Manchester Rd Methodist Church, Haslingden Charlotte - 01706 210516/ 07807386193

ACRO Yoga Buds 5.00 – 6.00 4.45- 5.45 Rossendale Dance & Drama Energybodi Studio, Burnley Rd Centre, 52 Bridleway, East, Waterfoot, Waterfoot Sarah 07986 004441 01706 211161 6+ years 4 – 12 yrs

Cheerleading 5.30 & 6.30 Fusion Fitness & Dance Doals Community Centre, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

Introduction to Invasion Games 6.00 – 7.00 Adrenaline Centre (formerly Haslingden Sports Centre) Helmshore Road, Helmshore 01706 227016 Yr 3 - Yr 6

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

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

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

Kids Sparring 4.30 – 5.30 Unit 7, New Hall Hey Business Park, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall, Chris – 07494 920275 4 – 12 yrs

Pointe - Intermediate 5.30 - 6.30 Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot 01706 211161

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

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

Tap & Ballet 4.00 – 5.00 Fusion Fitness & Dance Cloughfold Conservative Club 276 Bacup Rd, Cloughfold Helen 07873 766101 7 – 10 yrs

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

Street 5.00 & 6.00 Fusion Fitness & Dance Cloughfold Conservative Club 276 Bacup Rd, Cloughfold Helen 07873 766101 7 – 10 yrs

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

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

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

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

Tap & Ballet 10.00 - 11.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 Ages 4 - 6 years

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

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

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

Football Development 10.00 – 11.00 Marl Pits Newchurch Rd, Rawtenstall, 01706 226850 4-11yrs

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 01706 226850 6+ yrs

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

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

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

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 Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 7 yrs & 8 – 10 yrs

Tap & Ballet classes

Musical Theatre Classes 1.15 - 2.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 11 years

(Grades 1, 2 & 3)

11.45 – 1.15 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 Ages 6 - 11 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fearns Karate Club 7.00 – 8.00 Fearns Sports and Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads 01706 879835 6 + years

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

Beginners Street Dance 6.00 – 7.00 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 5 - 7yrs & 8 – 12yrs

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

Juniors Street Dance 6.45 - 7.30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 5 - 7yrs & 8 – 12yrs

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

Musical Theatre 6.30 - 7.30 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 Heather Taylor 01706 220908

Beginners Irish Dance 6.45 – 7.30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 5 - 7 yrs

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

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

Break Dance 6.30 – 7.15 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 7 + yrs

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

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.

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

Grade 1 & 2 Ballet & Tap 6.30 – 7.30 Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, Bacup Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 559671 6 – 7 yrs & 7 – 10 yrs

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

45th Rossendale Cub Group 6.30 – 8.00 Scout Hut Top of Hill Street, Crawshawbooth Nick Green 07977 237245 8 - 10½ years

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

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

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

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

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

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.30 – 8.00 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 5+ yrs

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

Cheer Competition Class 7.30 - 8.00 Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101

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

Rainbows, Brownies and Guide Groups are available in the following areas: Bacup, Crawshawbooth, Edenfield, Haslingden, Helmshore, Rawtenstall, Stacksteads and Waterfoot. For detailed information please contact www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 169 5901

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

Special Needs Dance 3.00 - 3.45 Dansworks Dance Academy Bacup 07843263714 Ages 5+

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

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

SUNDAY

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

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

Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club 10.00 – 11.30 Haslingden Primary School, Ryefield Avenue, Haslingden 01706 227016 or 01706 878795

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

No age restriction

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

Great Books Guide 2017

here are 60 books from the last year that BookTrust think are great – and so will children.

These are not the “bestever” books or a list of must-reads. Instead, they are books to engage and excite children all the way up to age 11. They’re funny, sad, informative, scary and silly (and everything in between). Grouped by age, these books have been selected to help create a reading

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for pleasure culture, within families and schools. They have even included a section for 0-3s and also added some series recommendations for older children or advanced readers in the 12+ section. The Great Book Guide 2017 can be downloaded as a pdf from their website www. booktrust.org.uk. They believe that the right book is always what a child actually wants to read – and they hope their guide inspires families and schools to find that book.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, each year reaching 3.4 million children with books, resources and support.

out & about

Stonerig Raceway

et’s dispel any myths that this place will appeal only to boys. It appeals to all. I can vouch for that as I got unintentionally hooked when I took my younger son and his friends for an afternoon out. As ever, I was looking for something different to do, when I came across this place on the internet. Stonerig Raceway is an indoor Scaletrix centre with nine large themed tracks, all varying in difficulty and appearance. There is a snow track, space and desert ones, plus a 119 foot standard roadway to compete on for fastest lap times. There is even a Formula 1 simulation car to experience, however this is something that we will try on a different day. It’s situated in Lees, Oldham, relatively easy to find on a little industrial estate. The company was created by Gareth Stone, a selfconfessed Scaletrix fan, who found that when he wanted to take his own children out and do something different with them, there was no Scaletrix racing nearby or that was suitable. I booked an hour’s racing, which was about the right time, anything less and you wouldn’t have enough time to

try all the tracks out. The couple who run it are very helpful and accommodating; they were on hand to help put the cars back on the track and offer tips and advice to enhance the children’s race experience (like how to keep the cars on the raceway). None of the tracks are plain simple in construction. Each raceway has very different challenges and so this keeps the excitement (and noise) level high, right for the full hour and beyond in our case. When we went there was only one other family there, so we had the place virtually to ourselves. However, should you go at a more popular time then the helpers will ensure that everyone is rotated around the raceways by allocating set times on set tracks. This also helps keep the attention of the

younger ones. Stonerig suggest that their tracks are suitable for children aged 4 upwards; I would say that it would depend on their dexterity and concentration span, although some tracks are easier to master than others. There is no upper age limit, so whilst it was perfect place to visit with my seven year old, my husband and older son are planning a trip there as well. So is my daughter. Booking ahead is advisable, as it is a venue situated 45 minutes away. However, you can just turn up and play if you wish. Time slots of 30 mins, an hour or an hour and 30 mins can be booked in advance at a reasonable cost, per person, of no more than a standard trampoline session. You do not have to bring your own cars to race, (depending on how much of a Scaletrix fan you are, you can if you wish, at your own risk of them being damaged). There are basic refreshments available. It’s open every weekend 10.00am – 5.00pm and during school holidays. Check on their website for more details. I went along thinking I was just a taxi and chaperone, but inevitably I got hooked from the start (when I wasn’t helping put the cars back on the track). It was huge fun being a kid again. Competitive Mum alert! Like I said, a full Sunderland family visit is planned. By Tracey Sunderland

Photos courtesy Stonerig and Tracey Sunderland

Unit 2 Milking Green, Hartshead Street, Lees, Oldham OL4 5EE 0161 4782184/07736 545041 info@stonerigraceway.co.uk

focus on:

have you applied yet

f you still need to submit The basics: your online application form • If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August for a primary school place 2014 they will be looking to start for your child; here are some primary school in September 2018. of the more significant points • You need to apply for a place at a to remember. primary school, even if it’s linked to

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your child’s nursery, or your child’s brother or sister is already at the school. Online applications are now open. The deadline for applications to primary schools is Monday 15th January 2018.

When you’ll find out

School places for September 2018 admissions will be announced, by email, for primary schools on Monday 16 April 2018. If you need help accessing or completing the online application form, please call the Customer Access Centre on 0300 123 6707 - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Email enquiries can be sent to: pupil.accesseast@lancashire.gov.uk Be aware! LCC prioritise applications received on time and a late application may reduce your chance of getting your preference of school. Be quick and Good Luck!

How to apply Pick your school preferences You need to list three different schools - your first, second and third school preferences. If you need advice, contact our local Area Education Office in Accrington on 01254 220711 or 01254 220614.

Read the information for parents

Find out more details about the admission criteria and process in the Information for Parents 2018 to 2019 online document. If you would like more detail, you can read the school’s own full admission policy, which will be available on their own website. Some schools, such as voluntary aided (church) schools may require you to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). If you are unsure, contact the school directly.

Fill in the online application form

The form can be downloaded by visiting: lancashire.gov.uk/education/ data/e-admissions Make sure you use a working email address when you complete the form because this is the address Lancashire County Council (LCC) will use to confirm your application and the school place you’ve been offered in April. When you have completed your form fully it will show as complete.

charity news

ossendale is surrounded by rugged moorland, scarred by mining and quarrying, a spur of the Pennine hills. Our towns are gritty and Northern with remnants of a proud industrial past mixed with modern housing and a few industrial units. Look above the shop fronts and you’ll often see the beautiful stone architecture of buildings proudly erected by our Victorians ancestors.

However, it’s not only earlier generations who recognise the value of giving back to the community. We are fortunate in having an amazing charity, Civic Pride (Rossendale) and its sister groups in Haslingden, Bacup and Weir. Composed entirely of volunteers, they’re a dedicated lot who don’t take themselves too seriously but are determined to rid the area of that modern scourge, litter, whilst restoring and maintaining community gardens. In 2016 from across the valley they

collected over 3000 bags of litter. 1.5 million items. 18 tons. 1 year. Their Outreach team works with schools, uniformed and non-unformed youth groups and Duke of Edinburgh Award participants to raise awareness of the problem of litter. Using games and hands on, practical sessions children learn how a plastic bottle dropped on a Rossendale street can travel through the drains, into the rivers and then to the sea where it eventually breaks down and enters the food chain. In Rawtenstall alone 14 beautiful gardens have been created or regenerated including the much admired banking opposite ASDA, Bacup’s Wall of History Garden and in Haslingden, the Green Squirrel garden now maintained by willing volunteers. One visitor was recently heard referring to Rawtenstall as ‘The Floral Town’! To improve the first view of Rawtenstall for visitors arriving by train, grants are being applied for to improve the riverside gardens opposite the entrance. Additional barrier baskets have been placed on Bury Road to make the route to Bank Street more attractive but it costs over £4000 a

year just to replant them for winter and summer! In 2017 Civic Pride (Rossendale) was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for Voluntary Groups. This was in recognition of the incredible achievements of local volunteers past and present who have done so much to make our valley a more pleasant place to live, work, raise a family or start a business. Two years ago, work started on Trickett’s Memorial Ground on Burnley Road East in Waterfoot. This garden has a fascinating and little known history, a short description of which has been written by a Civic Pride volunteer. Great progress has already been made but they’re now receiving financial support from Co-op members in Waterfoot and Haslingden to create a community space for local residents, to sit, relax and make new friends. If you’d like to help as a volunteer, provide finance as a sponsor or simply know more about anything in this article please visit: www.civic-pride.org.uk or email: info@civic-pride.org.uk

Photos courtesy Civic Pride (Rossendle)

Putting the Pride Back into Rossendale