The Scallywag magazine - Winter 2019 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

Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise

Family Song Time with Jo Jingles

Chess – The best board game in the world

What’s New:

Updates on local activity groups, businesses and charities

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Winter ‘19 Issue 52

Welcome

Welcome To

The Winter ‘19 edition of The Scallywag magazine for Rossendale

appy New Year!

Yes! I can still say that as we have one or two mince pies left over from the festive holidays. Hoping your new year is going well and your resolutions are still intact. Welcome to the winter issue of the magazine, the first of 2019. In this issue’s Out & About we have included a Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise : a great way to visit Spaceport, the U-Boat story and take a ride across the Mersey on a ferry called Dazzle. (There’s a song in there somewhere…) We feature an article about Jo Jingles, taking their popular music and movement sessions into a Valley care home and the

wonderful, heart-warming experience it is for all concerned. The feedback from residents and Jinglers alike has been so positive. Also included is a feature from Rossendale Chess Club, a lovely friendly group that gladly welcome new members, both juniors and adults. They are even willing to go into local schools to help coach chess clubs. Again, it’s a brilliant way to encourage interaction between the generations. Once again, we say many thanks to friends, readers, contributors and advertisers alike for your support and loyalty.

Tracey A huge ‘Thank You’ to Whitewell Bottom Pre School for holding the competition to create the front cover of our Winter issue. Thank you for all your hard work.

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

‘Congratulations’ to Ivy Cropper, aged 3.

This bright and cheerful picture of penguins made us smile. Many, many thanks to Carmen Carlton and her wonderful staff for all their help and support.

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 - 07446 834398 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® 2019 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

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What’s New:

All-weather Fun

on’t waste time waiting for the weather to be perfect. There are so many opportunities to have fun in and around Rossendale, come rain or shine.

Grab a warm hat, some toasty socks and a family member or two. Take some time out together, brave a new challenge or learn a new skill…and remember: you’ll never meet a rusty person! Here’s a few ideas. 1. Tell a story Finding a way to keep things interesting is the best way to get children excited about being outdoors. Research an interesting story about a location and tell the story while you’re out and about. 2. Get creative with nature Create a ‘big’ artwork. Write messages and draw pictures in the sand. Or collect sticks, leaves and pine cones and create a masterpiece in your local park! 3. Build a nature home There are loads of ideas on the RSPB website (https://www. rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-yourgarden/) for how you can help to build a nature home in your back garden. From insects and frogs to hedgehogs and birds, children will love building a home for these small animals. They can also keep an eye on the place for signs of animals moving in!

4. Take a Walk on the Wild(life) Side Children have a natural intrigue when it comes to animals and wildlife. Grab a pad and pen and head out on a nature walk and see how many different species they can find. You could even find out more about each animal when you get home. We hope you find these ideas helpful! Christopher Saint Director of Projects, Academy of FUN!

Out with the old!

here is no better time to beat those January blues than by having a good clear out of your wardrobe. And it could be your most

One peek into your wardrobe will no doubt reveal something you haven’t worn in a while. Why leave it there when it could be worth some money? You may just want to clear out your own home. It doesn’t matter how small or large the amount you bring along to recycle at Cash for Clothes. Vanessa adds; “We recycle everything we buy. So when you sell your clothes to us you are helping to reduce landfill and aiding people in less fortunate situations access affordable clothing.” Cash for Clothes is also a great way of fundraising for your school, nursery, sports club, church or any charitable event just by bringing your unwanted clothing to the shop. Environmentally friendly and financially rewarding – Cash for Clothes will help kick-start your mood, your finances and recycle all in one simple service.

lucrative one yet. If your wardrobe is bulging with clothes you don’t wear anymore, items that don’t fit, or are just out of season or fashion, Cash for Clothes can help. Company owner, Vanessa, explains; “We offer a simple and professional service, guaranteed to put cash in your pockets. We don’t complicate things; you bring in unwanted clothes, shoes and handbags in good, clean condition. We then check and weigh them and we give you a printed receipt with your cash. Or if you are busy, you can leave your bags and come back later to collect your payment. It’s as easy as that!”

Family

here is an abundance of research now available supporting the claim that providing activities involving different age groups has significant health benefits for all involved. Growing older doesn’t necessarily mean having to lose an interest in activities enjoyed as a child and hearing music can often stimulate very strong and meaningful memories. For many young children, exposure and familiarity with the older generation may, for a variety of reasons, be infrequent or non-existent. The same applies to the older generation who may not have regular contact with grandchildren or families.

SongTime with Jo Jingles

At Jo Jingles they care about the community and the spirit of the community. So much so that they have taken their already successful music and movement sessions into two elderly care homes – including maracas, the parachute, the bag of sleeping bunnies and obviously ‘Little Jo’! And it’s been an enormous, pleasurable success for all concerned. Proving that music can provide positive mental stimulation for both young and older generations, but enjoying the experience together in a simple format of just ‘making music’ means that heaps of fun are had as well. Jo Corbett, session leader and Manager of Jo Jingles Rossendale enthused, “The older generation who raised us with love and passed on their wisdom, enabled us to do the same with our children, the younger generation. So, when we can bring them both together, we get very excited. I am lucky enough to experience this ‘meeting’ every week and it is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Three generations coming together and sharing their love of music and movement.” Jo was unsure of what the response was going to be when she first approached care homes with her idea. Would they be interested in introducing their residents to sharing her music and movement sessions with pre-schoolers? Two care homes, one

in the Valley, immediately jumped at the opportunity once she approached them and it’s fair to say, no-one has looked back. The sessions have been judged to be amazing and the impact on so many levels is clearly evident by all those present. As Jo goes onto to say, “First, we have the residents themselves – they love seeing something different, and they can join in with the children and have a good laugh with them. Myself and Gwen, my lovely teacher, can see residents coming out of their shells and becoming re-energised as each week goes by. Also the staff – they enjoy it too! As the weeks have gone by residents’ relations: sisters, brothers, daughters, and partners, are coming in, visiting when we are there to see for themselves what is happening. One daughter told us that the difference to her dad was amazing. He had become very reclusive after having had a stroke, but now he has made good friends with a couple of the children and he looks forward to their visit, taking an active part in the sessions. Then there are our super ‘Jingling’ children and their parents. They come for so many different reasons, many are current Jo Jingles customers who just love to bring joy into the care homes. What’s wonderful is that we also have parents who are now visiting their relations in the home every week, and bringing with them their children, so

that they all ‘Jingle’ together. Whatever the reason – it is making an immense difference!” One parent is quoted as saying, “It’s so heart-warming to watch the children and residents interact with each other.” Louise Testa, Registered Manager at Cherry Tree Care Home, comments, “Jo Jingles has enhanced our home immeasurably; the joy of bringing the old and young together has created an overwhelming sense of excitement and purpose for our residents. You may reach an age where playfulness and childlike freedom is forgotten, but it only takes a spark to re- ignite that flame of childhood laughter. Jo Jingles has brought that to Cherry Tree in abundance and long may it continue.” Perfect. The good news is you can be a part of it as well. Jo Jingles sessions are currently running in two care homes: • every Monday afternoon at 1.45pm they visit Cherry Tree Care Home in Rawtenstall • alternate Wednesday afternoons at 2.15pm at Carders Court Care Home in Castleton. These are Pay as You Go sessions at £2.50 per child, however there are only 10 places, so booking is essential.

Diary Pages

“My Activity Passport”

A way to inspire schoolchildren and boost resilience

rimary school children will be challenged to go on a nature trail, visit a local landmark or make a treasure map through a new “passport” of activities launched by the Department of Education later this month. It is hoped this will encourage more family time and help build children’s character and resilience. Endorsed by organisations including the Scouts, Girl Guiding and the National Trust, as well as children’s charity Action for

Children, the list of activities is intended to support parents and schools in introducing children to a wide variety of experiences and fulfilling activities like flying a kite, learning something new about the local area or putting on a performance. The activities are designed to be accessible so that every child and family can get involved and include milestones for each primary school year group. Tasks that schools and families can set children include: • painting a self portrait • posting a letter

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looking at the stars on a clear night playing a board game writing and performing a poem going hiking planning and cooking a meal interviewing someone Among the list of activities will be opportunities for children to engage in social action that helps them make positive changes for themselves and others. Schools will also be able to adapt the list to meet the needs of its pupils and local communities. More info at www.gov.uk

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

Kay St Caterpillars 9.30 – 11.30 Kay Street Baptist Church Rawtenstall Jess Goldie 01706 213725

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

Mucky Pups (Sensory Play) 10.00 – 11.00 Rakefoot Methodist Church, York Street, Crawshawbooth David Rigby 07724 806932 Birth - 4 yrs

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 Moves 10.30 - 11.30 ( Runamok, 10 C Street, Carrs In Estate, Hasling Ava Holt 07966

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

Busy Pups 9.45 – 11.15 The Community Centre, Edenfield Jean 0774 8083009

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 Messy P 10.45 – 11.30 Station 22, 5 L Waterfoot 01706 221389

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

Mini Me Time Sign 11.00 & 12.30

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

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

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)

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

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

essential)

The Riverside Whitworth Civic Hall Market Street, Whitworth Vicki Mann 07835 526420 Baby Sensory 10.00 & 11.30 (Booking

essential)

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

Sign and Rhyme (Interactive

essential)

puppet show)

Haslingden Cricket Club, Bengate Ground, Private Lane, Haslingden Kelly 07505 287305

10.30 The Boo Theatre, Waterfoot

essential)

RDDC, 52 Bridleway Waterfoot 01706 211161

(3rd Wednesday of every month)

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)

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

Parent & Todd 1.00– 2.00 Whitworth Leis John Street, W 01706 852694

Tiddlers Paren Group 1.00 – 2.00 St Mary’s Chur Rawtenstall 01706 215585

Sign and Rhy puppet show)

10.15 - 11.15 Tor View Ewoo 14 Clod Lane,

essential)

St Anne’s Chu Road, Waterfo 2 mths – 1 yr Vicki Mann 078

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 & Todd 1:00 - 2:30 Newchurch St. Primary Schoo Dark Lane, Ne Andrea Presto 229478

Baby Boppers 11.00 - 11.30 Station 22, 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389

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

Ballet & Tap 1.30 – 2.30 Rossendale Da Centre, 52, Bri Waterfoot 01706 211161

Little Learners Rossendale) 1.00 c/o Staghills N Top Barn Lane Cath 07736834

Mini Yoga 10.30 – 11.30 (Booking essential)

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

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 Massage 10.15 - 11.00 Station 22, 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389

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

Storytime 10.00 – 11.00 Bacup Library St James’ Square, Bacup 01706 873324

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 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

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 +

Baby Boppers & Boppers 9.30 - 10.00 Station 22, 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389 18 mths - 3 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

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

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Storytime 2.00 -2.45 Haslingden Library Deardengate, Haslingden

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

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.

Bedtime Stories (2nd Mon of month)

6.00 – 6.45 Whitworth Library Lloyds Street 0845 053 0005 NCT (Bury & Rossendale) Sling Library & Meet

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

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

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

Baby Boppers 2.00 – 2.30 Station 22, 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389

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

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

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)

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

Mini Groovers 11.15 – 12.00 (Booking essential)

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

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Mini Movers 1.30 – 2.15 . Nicholas C.E. Samba Dance & Fitness ol 613 Market Street, Whitworth ewchurch 01706 854960 on 01706 18mths +

Toddler Rhyme Time ance & Drama 2.00 - 2.45 idleway, Haslingden Library Deardengate, Haslingden

(2nd Tuesday of every month)

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

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

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

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.

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Nursery School, e, Newchurch 4933

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

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

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

SUNDAY

Library Times

Monday

09:00 - 17:00

13:00 - 19:00

Tuesday

09:00 - 13:00

09:00 - 19:00

09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 19:00

09:00 - 13:00

09:00 - 17:00

Closed

Thursday

Closed

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 19:00

09:00 - 17:00

Friday

09:00 - 17:00

Saturday

09:00 - 13:00

09:00 - 17:00

09:00 - 13:00

Sunday

Closed

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

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 Street Dance 3.45 – 4.45 Station 22 (DLNW) 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389 8 + 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 - 11 yrs 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 - 11 yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 - 11 yrs 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 Classes) Unit 7, New Hall Hey 4.15 – 7.15 Business Park, New Hall Hey Samba Dance & Fitness Road, Rawtenstall, 613 Market Street, Whitworth Chris – 07494 920275 01706 854960 4 – 12 yrs Tap, Ballet & Disco (Various

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

Gymnastics, Cheer & Street 4:30 onwards Fusion Dance & Fitness, Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir, Bacup Helen 078737 66101 8 + years

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

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

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.00 – 7.30 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 6+ yrs

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

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

Dance, Drama & Street

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

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

Drama & Dance (Various) 4.30 onwards Dansworks Dance Academy 4.00 – 7.30 of Performing Arts, Bacup Samba Dance & Fitness Karen 07843 263714 / 01706 613 Market Street, Whitworth 559671 01706 854960 6+ yrs

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

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.00 – 7.00 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 4+ yrs

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

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

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

Contemporary 6.00 – 7.00 Station 22 (DLNW) 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389

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

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

Solos, Jazz & Tap 5.00 - 6.30 Rebecca O’Donnell Academy of Dance, St Peter’s Community Centre, Hall Street, Haslingden Rebecca 07971619242 10yrs +

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

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

(Various Classes)

Dance, Disco & Cheerleading (Various Classes)

Drama & Dance (Various) 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

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 – 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 - 11 yrs

Dance & Cheerleading 4.00 – 7.00 Samba Dance & Fitness 613 Market Street, Whitworth 01706 854960

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

Musical Theatre – Jnrs 4.00 & 5.30 Rebecca O’Donnell Academy of Dance, St Peter’s Community Centre, Hall Street, Haslingden Rebecca 07971619242 10yrs +

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 - 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 - 11 yrs

Kids Sparring 4.30 – 5.30 Dance Unit 7, New Hall Hey 5.30 – 7.00 Business Park, New Hall Hey Samba Dance & Fitness Road, 613 Market Street, Whitworth Rawtenstall, 01706 854960 Chris – 07494 920275 4 – 12 yrs

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

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

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

Street Dance 5.00 & 6.00 Station 22 (DLNW) 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389 5 & 10 yrs

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

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

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

Lads Street 7.00 – 8.00 Station 22 (DLNW) 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389 8+ 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

Sam Collier’s Trampoline 9.30 – 11.30 Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads 07963602838 Sam Collier

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

Street Dance 10.30 & 11.30 Station 22 (DLNW) 5 Lench Road, Waterfoot 01706 221389 7 & 10+ 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

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

(Instrument Beginners & Improvers)

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

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

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

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

Stephanie Bridge School of Dance (Various Classes) Dancing 9.15 – 2.30 9.00 – 12.00 Samba Dance & Fitness Fearns Leisure Centre, 613 Market Street, Whitworth Fearns Moss, Stacksteads 01706 854960 07931 924348

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

Water Band Brass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valley Shorai Karate Club 6.00 – 7.30 Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07717 870734 6+ 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

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

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

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

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Scouts) 7.00 - 8.30 pm Peel Street, Cloughfold Andrew Cooper 07902 400472 10.5 - 14 yrs

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

38th Rossendale Scout Group (Cubs) 7.00 - 8.30 Peel Street, Cloughfold Andrew Cooper 07902 400472 8 - 10.5 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy 3.55 - 5.00 Unit N Tollbar Business Park Stacksteads Nigel Fagg 01706 870108 4 - 11 yrs

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

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

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

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

Feature

Action Stations Hi! I am so happy to announce that all our STATIONS are now covered and we are ready to GO! TRAIN, DANCE and PLAY! All the staff here are welcoming, polite and have at least 10 years’ experience and extensive knowledge in their specific fields. I am so excited for what we are going to be able to bring to Rossendale and all under one roof. From 0 – 80 there is something for everyone and our aim is to make Station 22 a welcoming experience for you all whether that’s achieving your own goals, bonding with your new bundle of joy or dusting off your dance shoes! We can’t wait to meet and welcome you!

Joanne

Out & About

Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise

Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise fter years of taking three children ‘out & about’, one of the secrets of a successful day out is keeping the children constantly moving and then they are hopefully interested (or at least distracted), by what and where you are visiting. Taking a trip on a Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise is an excellent example of keeping them constantly moving and interested. And with half-term soon to be upon us, if you choose a fair-weather day, this could be one of those successful days out!

Liverpool’s Mersey Ferries operate various Explorer Cruises all year round and they are reasonably priced. I chose this particular cruise as it runs between three terminal locations on both sides of the river and the price includes free entrance to two riverside attractions : Spaceport and the U-boat Story. The total journey time is fifty minutes and you can hop off and on the ferry at any terminal throughout the day and they run frequently. So you have flexibility. I ordered the tickets on-line (which were discounted) and chose to join the ferry at Liverpool’s famous Pier Head. In hindsight, for better ease of parking, I maybe should have joined the ferry at another terminal. It depends on the time you have available. Once aboard the ferry there is lots to see on both sides. Viewing Liverpool’s waterfront and the river ride itself were really enjoyable. We were lucky enough to be sailing on the stunning Dazzle ferry, created by Sir Peter Blake as part of the 2018 First World War commemorations; the eye-catching dazzle design is in honour of the patterns that were first used on vessels in WW1. They worked by ‘baffling the eye’ and making the ships difficult to target. Our first stop at Seacombe Terminal was to Spaceport, a great place to get interactive with fascinating information about the solar system and beyond. The 360 degree space dome and observatory were really interesting. The Space Ride and Space Dome show are a must for a visitor of any age – I had as much fun as the children! The sizeable Star Wars exhibition was an added bonus especially as we have young SW fans in our family. We stayed at Spaceport for at least a couple of hours. From Seacombe we hopped back on the

boat and took the short ride to Woodside Terminal, where we visited the U-boat Story. We were able to learn about and see an actual German U-boat that had been sunk off the coat of Denmark and then found many years later, before being homed in Birkenhead. This provided a wonderful insight into the role of the Uboat during WW2. Undercover, there are lots of interesting historical information and artefacts to read about (including an enigma machine). Once outside, you see the salvaged U-boat which has been dissected into four sections. You can look into the various compartments of the boat through glass panels which allow you to see its structure and loads of detail. It was amazing to think that this vessel housed fifty four men plus their equipment; it must have been a very claustrophobic atmosphere. We spent about an hour or so here before getting re-boarding the Dazzle and heading back over to Pier Head. There are lots of cafes close by to stop for lunch or snacks and refreshments are also available on the ferry. Personally, I found this was a perfect place to enjoy our picnic! I picked a dry day for this trip out as it would not have been be so enjoyable had it been rainy and windy. Plus it can be cold on the river ride, whatever time of the year you go. So please remember to take extra layers for warmth as the ride is best enjoyed sitting outside on the deck. This was a great day out which we enjoyed as we were either kept moving (at quite a pace) or distracted by a lot of things (I mean interested). And yes, you do get to hear THAT sixties song by Gerry and the Pacemakers again, and again and again. But please do not let that put you off. By Tracey Sunderland

Photos courtesy Mersey Ferries

www.merseyferries.co.uk 0151 330 1003

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New:

Karate - not just childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play

alley Shorai Karate Club offers all age groups a safe, supportive and friendly environment to develop skills, confidence and fitness.

Our dedicated dojo provides ideal facilities for training with a comfortable waiting area for spectators and ample off road parking. Training sessions take place throughout the week and on Saturdays; the Wednesday class being ideal for students as young as four, who will develop their skills whilst learning fair play, respect and good manners, which stems from the origins of Shorai Karate. We have classes to suit all levels of ability led by experienced, CRB cleared instructors determined to get the best out of each and every student whilst keeping things fun. Last year saw three club members competing in the WKC World Karate Championships in Dublin. Whether you want to improve your fitness, learn how to defend yourself or even if you want to join us in local or international competitions, come and have a go. The first two lessons are free. Contact Sensei Neil Holroyd for more information on 07717870734 or come and see the club in action where you will receive a warm welcome.

Family

o you play chess? Would you like to join a chess club and meet other chess players? Chess players of all abilities join our club. Some are experts who play for Lancashire and take part in competitions all over the country. Mainly we play for fun.

Play the best board game in the world with Rossendale Chess Club

We are affiliated to the Lancashire Chess Association (LCA) which encourages and promotes chess for a wide range of abilities, from beginners in primary schools right up to major contests for the very best players in England. Lancashire is one of the strongest chess playing counties in the country and are currently English county champions. This great success has come from the encouragement and development of junior talent in and around the county. Indeed, two Valley schools already benefit from support and resources provided by the LCA. So why teach our children to play chess? As teachers and parents battle with the distractions of electronic games and social media among younger generations, the supporters of chess education argue that it is a great way for children to learn about fair competition, mental discipline, planning and perseverance. In the world of chess two famous names, Tigran Petrosyan and Levon Aronian, have more in common than only

the game ; they are both Armenians. This is a country where all six year old children learn chess in schools thus becoming the first country to do so. Armenia introduced mandatory chess education for students in 2011 and children are taught chess two hours a week for two years. Now whilst that is not the case in this country, here at Rossendale Chess Club we are enthusiastic about helping teachers organise chess within their schools. In fact some of our members are actively coaching in two local primaries. Any school that feels its pupils or chess club would benefit from our assistance or coaching should contact the Club secretary, Peter Barlass. Schools running or organising chess clubs could benefit from the free loan of tournament quality equipment. Our aim is to foster school chess in Rossendale, and who knows, one of today’s youngsters could be a future Lancashire county or British champion. For example, young Joe Birks from Burnley, is British Under 8 champion and represented England at the World Cadets Championship in Georgia in 2016.

And for you? Chess can help improve mental wellbeing. As the brain works like a muscle, it needs regular exercises for being healthy. Playing chess reduces the risk of having Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. So why not come and join our friendly club who meet in the function room at the Riverside Inn, near the centre of Rawtenstall, on Wednesday evenings. Any young player familiar with the rules will be welcome at the club. Indeed chess playing mums and dads, uncles and aunts, granddads and grandmas would also be equally welcome. Becoming a member or a junior member of a proper chess club is the very best way to develop your talent, but most importantly it’s the very best way of enjoying the best board game in the world. Interested in knowing more about Rossendale Chess Club or how we can help you in the running of your school chess club, then contact Peter Barlass, Club Secretary on 0781 706 8427 or at barlassofredwood@msn.com.

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