the scallywag - summer 2013

DAILY DIARIES

For Pre-school andOut-of-School Activities

NEWSUpdates on local activity groups, businesses and

charities

OUT & ABOUT

Forest of Bowland,Forbidden Forest,

Leyburn

SUMMER EVENTSFun 4 Families

A Week of Wonderful Things

Whitworth Family Fun Day

Theatre Workshop WeekDoorstep Bus Project

CREEPY HOUSE

The Summer Reading Challenge

Summer 2013 Issue 29

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

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Front Cover WinnerA huge ‘thank you’ to St James’ CE Primary School, Haslingden, for participating in our front cover competition and supplying so many

marvellously bright, summery pictures. They put a cheery smile on our face! We received some brilliant entries. Thank you all for your hard

work.

‘Congratulations’ to Nikita Samuels, aged 10, who drew the fantastic ‘Fun’ picture, she says, “this reminds me of summer because of

all the bright colours”. Many thanks to Miss Collinge, Mr Mashiter and Mrs Livesey at St James’

School, for their help and assistance in organising this competition.

Diary Pages Pre-Schools & Playgroups, Library Times & Soft Play Page 15 Pre-School Diary Page 16 Out-of-School Diary Page 18Out & About Ribble & Bowland Adventures Page 13 The Forbidden Corner Page 23News Updates on local businesses Page 5 - 7 Rossendale Markets Page 27Summer Events Bacup & Stacksteads Doorstep Project Page 8 Whitworth Family Fun Day Page 9 Fun4Families Page 10 Creepy House – Summer Reading Challenge Page 29 Theatre Workshop Week 2Focus On: Young Carers Page 20Over to You Life’s a Risky Business Page 21Feature Ever thought of becoming a Home Tutor? Page 24 Kids in the Kitchen – Chocolate Log recipe Page 31Family Matters Are you and your child protected? Page 30

CONTENTSWelcome to our 29th issue, the very first bumper 32 page

magazine we have produced. The response has been fantastic; The Scallywag has not just come of age, but I am proud to say, is widely viewed now as the essential, local ‘must-have’ publication. Its success is mainly thanks to you, by reading it, supporting the published events, keeping us updated with new initiatives and projects, and importantly, by supporting the advertisers, without whom this magazine could not be printed and distributed free of charge.

Back to this summer issue, which is cram packed with features and ideas for things to do, both indoors and out. So you shouldn’t be stuck for activities to keep your family amused over the fast-approaching summer holiday. Our Out & About section features the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding beauty, in the Ribble Valley and for those willing to travel further afield for a day out, The Forbidden Corner in Leyburn, North Yorkshire.

For activities closer to home, keep an eye on upcoming events. For example, the enormously successful Fun 4 Families holiday activities programme, an exciting Doorstep Bus Project, with ‘stops’ in Bacup and Stacksteads; and we must mention the Week of Wonderful Things at St Mary’s School, Rawtenstall that looks, well, wonderful! Not to mention the ever-popular Family Theatre Week. Why not book a session or two and go along, give these fantastic initiatives your support, and have fun into the bargain?

There is so much on offer in Rossendale this summer to do, inside and out, that having bored youngsters is not going to be possible! The long holiday break will fly past – honest!

Enjoy your summer holiday!Tracey

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Whilst every care is taken to ensure the information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions, or for events arising from the use of this information.Any statements or opinions given in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher and no products and services mentioned in articles or adverts are officially endorsed by them.© 2013 All content of this magazine is copyright. No part of it may be reproduced by any means or in any form without written permission from the publisher.

Hosted by St Mary’s CE Primary School, Rawtenstall

Every day we will have a sports club session run by Sportscool, with the chance to try out a choice of Handball, Ultimate Frisbee, Tri Golf, Football, Cricket, Dodge ball, Cheerleading, Inflatables, Zumba, Streetdance!

A supervision craft/play area will be open most of the time.

Free refreshments will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks. Children staying all day are asked to bring a packed lunch.

A daily cost of £8.00 per child will be charged and although half day bookings are possible, children attending the sports club are encouraged to attend for the full day.

Our week will end with a celebratory dinner on the Friday evening. All children who attend any part of the week and their families, facilitators of activities and school staff will be invited. The dinner will be used to showcase what the children have experienced and, where appropriate, to perform newly learnt skills and serve some of the foods they’ve created during Friday’s Party Day.

An unusual selection of experiences and activities for children aged 4 to 11 years are being offered during week commencing 19th August by St Mary’s CE Primary School

in Rawtenstall. The day runs from 9am to 4pm in the school and its wonderful grounds. Adults are welcome to attend but there will be enough staff present to allow parents and carers to leave their children in the care of the school.

St Mary’s CE Primary School is situated on Unity Way, off Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall BB4 8RZ.Contact Kate Crane on 01706 216407 or email [email protected] for booking details.www.wonderfulthings.org.uk will be the home of the Wonderful Things Programme.Facebook will also be the place to view what is going on/planned for the week at www.facebook.com/WonderfulThingsProgramme

Monday 19th August• Let’s Communicate – A children’s press workshop in the morning will train children to report on the week’s events and submit articles and photos for the newsletter being produced for the Friday party night• Theatre fun; Deaf Signing - learning signed songs to perform on Friday night

Tuesday 20th August • Forest Day – Forest “rangers” will facilitate natural play in the Environmental Area and begin to introduce the Forest School ethos. Forest artists will also be present.

Wednesday 21st August• Animal Day – RSPB activities all day; bug hunting and pond dipping with Lancashire Badger Group and Owls (North Wales Bird Trust) will be here.

Thursday 22nd August • Mash Up Day (Music and dance) – DJ workshop; Bangla dancing/Street; Indonesian Gamelan; Musical conversations (children making up conversations on musical instruments) meet Mr Brearley and his drums!

Friday 23rd August • PARTY DAY – Banner making; cake decorating; sweetie trees; henna art; lanterns; cookery

Themes for the week:A selection of what will be on offer includes:

The School is working with volunteers throughout the Rossendale and wider community to provide the activities aimed at making a difference to the lives of children. An arrangement with a local charitable organisation has meant that the School can rely on others, in addition to their own staff, to provide diverse skills and experiences.

How can you resist a whole week of doing Wonderful Things!

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first tiger graduations

Young Tiger Cubs, James Tongue, Harvey Bell and Elliot Vidler have become the first Tiger Cubs to gain all of the merit badges required to graduate to the main Karate

Class at Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club. Sensei Ian Garside said that all three boys have done exceptionally well and all are very excited about joining the main class, held on Tuesdays and Sundays at All Saints Catholic Language College, Rawtenstall.

The Kindergarten classes for 4-6 year olds, which started back in February 2012, run on Tuesday evenings from 4.30 to 5.30pm at Haslingden Sports Centre. Since then the children have grown in self-confidence, self-control, and teamwork, and the introduction of merit badges has stimulated the children’s sense of achievement and encouraged them to practice at home. Once the child is confident enough and has completed the Tiger Cubs Programme they can move on to the main class.

The Tiger Cubs programme is balanced between learning Karate and having fun in an exciting atmosphere, but one which is more relaxed than the senior classes. Various games are used to foster the child’s individual growth and development, whilst also encouraging interaction with other children in a group setting- essential for teamworking. What is especially good to see is how the older children help and encourage the younger ones.

Elliot’s Mum says “Elliot has thoroughly enjoyed his Tuesday afternoons at Kindergarten Karate and has grown enormously in confidence. He hasn’t shown much interest in the more competitive sports, but Karate is proving to be a perfect pastime for him: he is keeping fit, improving his balance and coordination, learning self-discipline and having great fun with new friends all at the same time. Having joined the main Karate class, he is very eager to succeed and is practising his moves of an evening with his dad in our living room!

LX Photography is run by Lex-Kate Bágust,

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Lex has studied in the field of Fine Art for over 9 years and has academic experience in all art

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LX specialise in photography that is both natural and beautiful, with experience in many areas of photography, covering a wide range of subjects including Weddings, Maternity & Newborn photography, Family Portraits and Events. Lex’s style is creative and relaxed, particularly suited to interacting with people; as a mother herself she is able to use this experience when photographing young children.

LX has a home-based studio, but Lex believes in portraits being natural- an outdoor location provides a perfect backdrop for this.

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My name is Wendy and I run a well-established cleaning service in the Rossendale area. With my team’s help we can make your life a bit more manageable.

At Wendy Nicola Cleaning Services we care; we offer a reliable, professional, trustworthy house cleaning service and we concentrate on what is important to you. We pride ourselves in taking good care of your home and clean it like we would our own. Members of the team are employed by the company and are fully vetted and insured. Plus we will work flexible hours to suit you.

It all adds up to why we are considered the best in the area. Why not ask our clients?

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Dansworks Dance Academy and the Maden Community and Children’s Centre have formed a partnership to

deliver the ‘Let’s Get Physical’, initiative, aimed at getting more people active.

Enhanced Services Manager at the Maden Centre Sue Hopkinson says: “One of our priorities is obesity, which

is rising in our area. By linking with private providers like Dansworks we can not only offer opportunities for activity and exercise, but also raise awareness about things like healthy eating.”

Classes at Dansworks will include Baby Massage, DansTots, Tatty Bumpkin, Jiggle & Wiggle & Pre-School Dance. Social sessions after the classes will focus on a variety of themes, including portion size and healthy eating. For example, DansTots is a parent and toddler dance session, costing £1.50 per child.

To encourage more adults to get active, Dansworks have introduced £3 classes or £15 monthly passes, offering access to all their adult sessions, whilst children can be booked into a crèche at the Maden Centre for £1. Sue says: “If we encourage parents to be more active and eat better, it will rub off on children, thus improving their health and wellbeing.”

For more information on classes visit www.dansworks.co.uk or www.madencentre.org.uk or call Dansworks: 01706 559671. Maden Centre: 01706 871740.

Dancing partnership to improve health

Mum Theresa Egan and her toddler Alena enjoy aDansTots dance class at Dansworks Dance Academy.

booked into a crèche at the Maden Centre for £1. Sue says: “If we encourage parents

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On Sunday 7 July 2013, for one day only, Whitworth will be by the

seaside.The annual Family Fun Day at the

Riverside is organised by the Whitworth Tourism and Leisure Committee and, despite being just about as far inland as you could hope to be in England, this year’s event will have a distinctly coastal feel to it.

All the fun of a day at the beach will be available on the Riverside car park. Attractions will include funfair rides such as swing-boats and trampolines, there will be candy floss and ice cream, and there will also be a number of seaside-themed competitions with prizes for the bonniest baby, knobbliest knees and the most glamorous granny. Whitworth’s famous Vale and Healey Band will be on hand to play lots of traditional seaside tunes, and there will be fun in the water with the Funtastic Inflatables – there’ll

even be sand for the kids to play in.Councillor David Chorlton, chair

of the Whitworth Tourism and Leisure Committee, says: “The Family Fun Day has been a staple event in the Whitworth calendar for four years now, and the Committee was keen to give it a unique feel in 2013. The Committee members leading on this particular event have excelled themselves and it should be a fantastic day. We can’t guarantee the weather but we can guarantee fun seaside-themed activities for all the family.”

So get some knots in your hanky, grab your sun cream and head for ‘the beach’. The ‘Whitworth By The Sea’ Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday 7 July, 12 noon until 4pm, on the Riverside (Civic Hall) car park, Whitworth, OL12 8DP. Entry is a nominal 1p, with small charges for some rides. For more information, please contact the Riverside on 01706 854130.

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Whitworth calendar for four years now, and the Committee was keen to give it a unique feel in 2013. The Committee

A day of family fun as Whitworth finds itself

‘Beside the Seaside’

This is the last event to be sponsored by Community Spaces from the grants awarded to the Horticultural Society to rejuvenate the gardens. They especially want the Whitworth community to utilise and enjoy the new gardens, and an area was raised and paved for the Band’s use; the gardens should also be in full bloom by then.

At similar events held in London every summer, audiences bring deck chairs and blankets to sit on whilst they are entertained, and the Society hopes that you will

follow this tradition here in Whitworth - give it a try!

The event is free of charge and all are welcome - light refreshments will be served at the Riverside to complete the event, the bar will be open and there will be Bucks Fizz available for those who would prefer something special to end an enjoyable afternoon, provided at a reasonable

cost. There is also provision for the whole event to take place at Riverside if the sun isn’t shining!

For more details, please contact Anita Farrow on 01706 853768.

The Whitworth And Healey Horticultural Society, in conjunction with the Whitworth Vale and Healey Youth Band, will present

a ‘Proms in the Park’ concert in the Memorial Park, Facit, on Sunday 21 July at 2pm.

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We encourage everyone to eat fresh and healthy foods.We support our local businesses and traders.

Please join us and make a difference to our beautiful Valley.

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PLANT IT,PLANT IT,GROW IT,EAT IT!Incredible Edible Rossendale has a 2020 vision for a healthIER wealthIER Rossendale.We plant edibles in the community that can be used anyone who stops by.

We encourage everyone to eat fresh and healthy foods.We support our local businesses and traders.

Please join us and make a difference to our beautiful Valley.

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Fun 4 FamiliesHoliday Activities

Date

EdgesideSt Anne’s ChurchAshworth Road, EdgesideBB4 9JETo Book Call:01706 558394

Bacup HubBurnley Road, BacupOL13 8AGTo Book Call:01706 871740

Haslingden Community Link and Children’s CentreBury Road, HaslingdenBB4 5PGTo Book Call:01706 238355

WEEK 1

Mon 29th July Mini MonstersIrish Dancing

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 30th JulyCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 31st JulyKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Flash Bang ScienceCreative CraftSports Cool

1 - 2pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 1st AugustKnexKids RockStory Magic

10 - 12pm11 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 2nd August Family ZumbaCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

WEEK 2

Mon 5th AugustCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 6th AugustKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 7th AugustFlash Bang ScienceCreative CraftSports Cool

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

KnexKids RockStory Magic

1 - 3pm2 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 8th AugustFamily ZumbaCreative CraftKnex

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 9th AugustKnexMini MonstersIrish Dancing

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

WEEK 3

Mon 12th AugustKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

2 - 3pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 13th AugustFlash BangCreative CraftSports Cool

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 14th August Kids RockStory Magic

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Family ZumbaCreative Craft

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 15th August Mini MonstersIrish Dancing

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 16th AugustCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Lancashire County Council and Rossendale Local Children’s Trust Partnership Via the Rossendale Early Support & Intervention Small Projects Fund

Fun4Families... for Food!

This year Fun4Families are delighted to be working in partnership with the

Raft Foundation Project, Rossendale’s local Food Bank.

Instead of charging the £1.00 per child per session fee, as in previous years, we are encouraging families attending the organised events to donate one food item per child, so the £1.00 fee will be waived in favour of the food donation. Raft has a shopping list, to give you some ideas of what to bring along, but all donations will be gratefully received.

Not only will your youngsters have a great time at one of our fun-filled sessions, but you will be giving vital help to Rossendale families in need. What better reason do you need to bring your family along?

Booking is essential as places are limited and our sessions are very popular.

For more information about the individual activities please contact the various venues.

What are you waiting for? Book your place today!!

E - [email protected]/TEL - 07874 206 854Text or leave a message & we’ll get back to you

W - facebook.com/pages/The-RAFT-Foundation

Shopping listTins of savoury foodSoups, vegetablesBeans, pasta etcTins of dessert foodCustard, rice puddingFruitPastaRiceNoodlesCerealsInstant dessertsCooking sauces(especially pasta sauces)Tea or CoffeeSugarLong life milkShampooSoapWashing liquidWashing powderBaby foodNappiesToilet roll

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Donate fundsOffer help as a volunteer ��someone else!

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So what is Raft all about?13 million people live below the poverty line in the UK.Everyday the news tells us of the growing number of people in theUK who go hungry. Rising fuel costs, increasing food prices,��individuals and families.

Rossendale people are in hardship��4,000 people are out of work in the borough of Rossendale.*

Raft aims to assist those in needFinancial hardship can occur very quickly. Redundancy, illness, familybreakdown can all contribute to a sudden change in circumstance.What is more, it can be a matter of weeks before links to the servicesof local government agencies are established.

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Fun 4 FamiliesHoliday Activities

Date

EdgesideSt Anne’s ChurchAshworth Road, EdgesideBB4 9JETo Book Call:01706 558394

Bacup HubBurnley Road, BacupOL13 8AGTo Book Call:01706 871740

Haslingden Community Link and Children’s CentreBury Road, HaslingdenBB4 5PGTo Book Call:01706 238355

WEEK 1

Mon 29th July Mini MonstersIrish Dancing

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 30th JulyCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 31st JulyKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Flash Bang ScienceCreative CraftSports Cool

1 - 2pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 1st AugustKnexKids RockStory Magic

10 - 12pm11 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 2nd August Family ZumbaCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

WEEK 2

Mon 5th AugustCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 6th AugustKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 7th AugustFlash Bang ScienceCreative CraftSports Cool

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

KnexKids RockStory Magic

1 - 3pm2 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 8th AugustFamily ZumbaCreative CraftKnex

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 9th AugustKnexMini MonstersIrish Dancing

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

WEEK 3

Mon 12th AugustKids RockCreative CraftStreet Dance

2 - 3pm1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Tue 13th AugustFlash BangCreative CraftSports Cool

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Wed 14th August Kids RockStory Magic

11 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Family ZumbaCreative Craft

1 - 3pm1 - 3pm

Thu 15th August Mini MonstersIrish Dancing

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Fri 16th AugustCircus SkillsOwl manCreative Craft

10 - 12pm10 - 12pm10 - 12pm

Lancashire County Council and Rossendale Local Children’s Trust Partnership Via the Rossendale Early Support & Intervention Small Projects Fund

Fun4Families... for Food!

This year Fun4Families are delighted to be working in partnership with the

Raft Foundation Project, Rossendale’s local Food Bank.

Instead of charging the £1.00 per child per session fee, as in previous years, we are encouraging families attending the organised events to donate one food item per child, so the £1.00 fee will be waived in favour of the food donation. Raft has a shopping list, to give you some ideas of what to bring along, but all donations will be gratefully received.

Not only will your youngsters have a great time at one of our fun-filled sessions, but you will be giving vital help to Rossendale families in need. What better reason do you need to bring your family along?

Booking is essential as places are limited and our sessions are very popular.

For more information about the individual activities please contact the various venues.

What are you waiting for? Book your place today!!









So what is Raft all about?13 million people live below the poverty line in the UK.Everyday the news tells us of the growing number of people in theUK who go hungry. Rising fuel costs, increasing food prices,��individuals and families.

Rossendale people are in hardship��4,000 people are out of work in the borough of Rossendale.*

Raft aims to assist those in needFinancial hardship can occur very quickly. Redundancy, illness, familybreakdown can all contribute to a sudden change in circumstance.What is more, it can be a matter of weeks before links to the servicesof local government agencies are established.

Collection and donation��Our work involves:�� and toiletries�� milk, fruit/veg etc�� need�� where appropriate.

Let Raft throw you a line!��

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I have already written about the lovely walks we have done around the village of Downham and Beacon Fells Country Park and I was going to tell you about the pretty trek we did around Great Mitton and the River Ribble (starting with lunch at the award winning Three Fishes Inn) but have decided not to just confine my writing of an Out and About to that one lovely afternoon. Instead I wanted to encourage families of Rossendale to visit The Forest of Bowland for lots of outings over the long summer break that’s soon to be upon us. Even more so since there is to be a new Bowland Rambler Bus service starting every Sunday and Bank holiday throughout the summer direct from Accrington or Burnley, making the area accessible for more of us to enjoy.

The Forest of Bowland offers some of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes to view. It is also well-noted for its wildlife, including several protected bird species. The area is well-known for its scenic walks, indeed by some it’s considered a walker’s paradise. If you aren’t, what about enjoying more family-friendly activities such as visiting farm parks or display gardens, for example Bowland Wild Boar Park. It’s a place that youngsters

love to go, where they are encouraged to feed the animals, including deer, llamas and goats. Or Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens at Garstang (this one’s on our to-do list), a must (I believe) for those that love their plants and home-made cakes.

Or maybe you fancy a walk around a sculpture trail or nature trail? The Pendle Sculpture Trail at Aitken Wood, Barley has been created by four artists to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials. The story is told through the trail in Aitken Wood, beneath Pendle Hill, and features sculptures made out of stone, wood, and metal. (This one’s our list too!) Closer to home, only a mile from Clitheroe, the Ribble Valley Sculpture Trail runs through a park (always an important point for children) and nature reserve. Beacon Fells Country Park I have written about before and I would definitely go again- the views along the walk were amazing.

Am I not mentioning tea rooms enough? Well, the lovely, picturesque villages in Bowland have plenty of them all waiting to be discovered. Most of the villages have good facilities, including parking, toilets (another important point to mention), playgrounds, beautiful picnic spots, even a village green to feed the ducks! A few to try could

include, Barley, Chipping, Sawley and Waddington. Not all in Bowland, I know, but not far away.

A series of push-chair and family friendly walks have also been developed and it’s been a few of these that we have been trying out from time to time; they can be up to 3 miles long, perfect for those shorter strides!

There are also a number family events taking part throughout the summer. Why not try visiting an Agriculture show? The Garstang Show is Saturday 3rd August and The Chipping Show is 24th August. I have never been to one; maybe I should add one onto the list of places to visit too!

For us, the Forest of Bowland is a place that offers so much and that’s what makes it a perfect place to spend a summer’s Sunday walking, browsing or sightseeing. Our ‘Places to Go’ list is growing: what about starting yours before the summer holidays get here and the all-too-few sunny days are gone!

Information about the Bowland Rambler Bus, downloadable walking guides, cycling routes, family events and places of interest, can all be obtained from the Forest of Bowland website: (www.forestofbowland.com).

Last summer we acquired walking boots for our two older children in an attempt to get them out and about, walking along muddy footpaths, scrabbling over stiles with a bit

of basic map reading thrown in for good measure. It worked reasonably well….. when the weather was forgiving. This year it’s walking boots for all, even though I am mindful of little legs and limited walking power!

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Helmshore Pre-SchoolSt Thomas Church Hall, Rhodes Avenue, Helmshore, 07960 [email protected]

Crawshawbooth Pre-SchoolThe Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth, Sheila 01706 830796

St James-The-Less Pre-SchoolThe Old School Room, Burnley Road, Rossendale, 07901 886506

Whitewell Pre-school GroupCommunity Centre, Burnley Road East, Whitewell Bottom, 01706 [email protected]

Tunstead Pre-SchoolThe Community Centre, Haworth Drive, Stacksteads, Ann or Janet 01706 879894

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

Hillside Nursery Pre-School GroupCedar Avenue, Haslingden01706 214162

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

Edenfield Village Pre-SchoolEdenfield Community Centre, EdenfieldJean 07748 083009

Bacup Nursery School,Cowtoot Lane, Bacup01706 873856

Whitworth PlaygroupHallfold United Reformed Church, Hall Street, Whitworth, 01706 860492

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Jolly Tots Toddler Group9:15 - 11:30 (1st Friday of every month)St Nicholas Church, NewchurchRev Sue Davies 01706 219768

Toddler Group10.00 – 12.00The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, CrawshawboothHelen 07982 242009

Parent & Toddler Group9.00 – 11.30Newchurch Methodist Church, Turnpike, NewchurchShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Teenie Tots9.30 - 11.30Lumb Baptist Church, Burnley Road East, Waterfoot01706 214178

Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Acre Mill Baptist Church, Hammond Street, StacksteadsChristine Clegg 01706 873329

Talkfirst – Baby & Toddler Signing10:00 & 11.00Ashday Lea (Masonic Hall), Haslingden Road, RawtenstallSusan Broxton01706 878781Birth - 36 mths

Jo Jingles9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30St Peter’s Church Hall, Hall Street, HaslingdenJo Corbett 01706 2128893mths - 3+ yrs

Mother & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Haslingden Sports Centre, Haslingden01706 227016

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Shawforth Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, ShawforthShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Newchurch Methodist Church, Turnpike, NewchurchShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.00Sunnycrest 80 Pennine Road, BacupLeila Allen – 01706 872725

Shop & Drop Crechè1.00 – 3.00 (Term-time only; book-ing essential)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Toddler Group10.00 – 12.00The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, CrawshawboothSarah 01706 830796

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Stacksteads Methodist Church, Rook Hill Road, StacksteadsShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Gym Tots (18months to 5yrs)9.00 – 10.00 & 10.00 - 11.00Haslingden Sports CentreHaslingden01706 227016

Parent, Grandparent, Carer & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.15 (Term time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 - 11.30 Trinity Baptist Church, Market Street, Bacup01706 873093

Sion Toddler Club9.45 – 11.15Sion Baptist Church, Newchurch Road, Cloughfold01706 220392

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Shawforth Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, ShawforthShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Mother & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Haslingden Sports Centre, Haslingden01706 227016

Carers & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.15Newchurch St. Nicholas C.E. Primary SchoolDark Lane, Newchurch01706 229478 Andrea Preston

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.15 – 11.45Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall01706 227911

Jo Jingles9.30, 10.30, 11.30,Crawshawbooth Community Centre, Adelaide Street, CrawshawboothJo Corbett 01706 212889

Inbetweenies 10.00 – 11.30Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Parent and Toddler Group9:15 - 11:00Central Methodist Church,Burnley Road, BacupShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Parent and Toddler Group9.30 – 11.15St John’s Church Hall,Facit, Whitworth

Parent & Toddler Group9.15 – 11.00Haslingden Methodist ChurchManchester Road, Helmshore

Parent & Toddler Group9.30 – 11.00St Peters Church Hall,Hall Street, Haslingden Vicky 01706 215412

Parent and Toddler Group9.30 – 11.15St John’s Church Hall,Facit, Whitworth

Dance Tots & Toddler Group1.00pm – 3.00pm Cherry Tree Pre-SchoolC/o Balladen Children’s Centre01706 228501 (Ring to Book)

Baby Buddies (with Breast Feeding Support)9:30 - 11:30Maden Centre,Rochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Stay & Play9.30 – 11.30The Maden Centre,Rochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Mums & Toddler Group9.15 – 11.15Our Lady & St AnslemsJohn Street, Whitworth01706 853545

Mums & Toddler Group9.15 – 11.15Our Lady & St AnslemsJohn Street, Whitworth01706 853545

Baby Bounce & Rhyme10.15 – 11.00Haslingden LibraryHaslingden

Baby MassageVarious times - call for detailsWhitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Shop & Drop Crèche9.30 – 11.30 (Term time only; booking essential)Haslingden Community Link &Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Chat ‘n’ Chill (1st Friday of every month)9.15 – 11.15 and 1.15 – 3.15Staghills Children CentreTop Barn Lane, Newchurch01706 213303

Baby Club10.00 - 11.00 (Booking Essential)Staghills Children CentreTop Barn Lane, Newchurch01706 213303Age 0 - 12 months

Patter & Natter9.00 – 11.30St Anne’s ChurchAshworth Road, Waterfoot01706 558394 or 221889

Tots ‘n’ Toddlers(Stay & Play 1 – 3 yrs)9.15 – 11.15Balladen Children’s CentreLinden Lea, Rawtenstall01706 228501

Bouncing Babies10.00 – 11.30Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Baby Sensory Sessions (non-walking babies)10.00 – 11.30 (once a month - call for dates; term time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Street, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, Disco & Latin10.00 – 12.00 (Booking Essential)Sparkle Academy, 8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 22500418 mths – 6 yrs

Mini Movers Ballet & Tap9:00 - 10:00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Parent & Toddler Swim11:00 - 12:00Haslingden Swimming PoolEast Bank Avenue, Haslingden01706 215883

Pre School Dance (Tap, Ballet & Muscial Theatre)10.00 – 11.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupContact Karen 07843 263714Age 3-4 yrs

DansTots (parent & toddlers)9.15 – 10.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupContact Karen 07843 263714(18 mths – 3 yrs)

Stay & Play9.15 – 11.00St Mary’s Primary SchoolRawtenstall01706 216407

Baby Bounce & Rhyme10.15 – 10.45Crawshawbooth LibraryAdelaide Street, CrawshawboothKath – 01706 224269

Little Angels Toddler Group10.00 – 11.30St Mary’s Church, Goodshaw Lane01706 830251

FundaTots (sport ed. & cre-ative play)9.00 – 10.00Burnley CollegePrincess Way, Burnley2 – 5 yrsKieran 0778 429 8974

Tiny Twisters Tap and Ballet9.00 – 10.00Fusion Fitness & DanceDoals Community Centre, Burnley Road, WeirHelen 078737 66101

Shop & Drop Crèche9.30 – 11.30 (booking essen-tial - term time only)Haslingden Community Link &Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Streetdance9.15 – 10.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 2 1/2 years+

Outreach Baby Massage10.15 – 11.30Rawtenstall Health CentreBacup Road, RawtenstallC/o Staghills Children Centre 01706 213303

Parent & Toddler Swim11.00 – 12.00Whitworth Leisure CentreJohn Street, Whitworth01706 852694

Pre-school Fun to Dance9.15 – 10.00Samba Dance & FitnessStation Road, FacitWhitworth01706 854960

Rakefoot Rascals9.00 – 11.30Rakefoot Methodist Church, York Street, CrawshawboothDebbie 01706 212880

Baby Buddies9.15 - 11.15St. Mary’s Primary School, (Community Room), Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstallc/o Balladen Children’s Centre01706 228501

Baby & Toddler Group10.00 – 11.30Broadway Primary SchoolBroadway, HaslingdenMrs Edmondson01706 229832

Kay St Toddler Group9.45 – 11.30Kay Street Baptist ChurchRawtenstallRachel Topham 01706 213725

Goodshaw Baptist Toddler Group9.30 – 11.30Goodshaw Baptist ChurchBurnley Road, CrawshawboothAlison - 07792 487260

Baby Massage10.00 - 11.00The Village Community CentreAdelaide Street, Crawshawboothc/o Balladen Children’s Centre01706 228501

Mini Farm Explorers10.00 - 12.00Cronkshaw Fold FarmAlden Road, HelmshoreJoy – 01706 218614

Holistic Help Coffee Morning9.30 – 11.00Haslingden Community Link &Children’s CentreBury Road, HaslingdenEllie Williams 01706 238355

Family Time 10.00 – 12.00 (1st & 3rd Sat)The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Dad’s Group 10.00 – 12.00 (Last Sat only)Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Dad’s Group10.00 – 12.00 (2nd Sat of month)c/o Staghills Childrens CentreVarious venues. Please contact 01706 213303

Muck & Mayhem10.30 – 12.00 (Once a month, call for dates)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, HaslingdenLisa Casy 01706 238355

Surviving Teenagers9.30 – 11.30The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Shop & Drop Creche1.00 – 3.00 (Booking Essential -Term-time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Feed & Wean11.15 – 12.15The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Talking Together9.30 – 11.30The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Jiggle & Wiggle9.30 – 11.00The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Little Turtles9.15 – 11.15The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Time For Me Creche9.00 - 12.00 or 1.00 - 4.00 The Maden Community and Children CentreRochdale Road, Bacup

Diddy Dramatics 10.00 – 10.45Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Various Courses9.30 – 11.30 (Term time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

DansTots (parent & toddlers)9.15 – 10.30Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, Bacup01706 559671

Terrific Two’s9.30 – 11.00 (Booking Essential)Staghills Children’s CentreTop Barn Lane, Newchurch01706 213303

Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group9.15 – 11.15Edgeside Baptist ChurchEdgeside Lane, WaterfootPhil Clay – 01706 226114

Jo Jingles9.30 & 10.30Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre, Porritt Way, Ramsbottom Jo Corbett 01706 212889

Tap & Ballet10.00 – 11.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupContact Karen 07843 263714Age 4 – 5 Years

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Toddler Group10.00 – 12.00The Village Community Centre, Adelaide Street, CrawshawboothHelen 07982 242009

Storytime11.00 – 11.45Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall01706 227911

Shop & Drop Crechè1.00 – 3.00 (Term-time only; book-ing essential)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Parent & Toddler Group1.30 – 3.00Longholme Methodist Church, near Boots, RawtenstallShirley Suthers 01706 228234

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 2:00 - 2:45Bacup Library, St James Square,Bacup01706 873324

Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.15 – 11.45Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall01706 227911

Baby Massage11.30 – 12.30 (Booking Essential)Staghill’s Family CentreTop Barn Lane, Newchurch 01706 213303

Baby Massage1.30 – 2.30Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, Bacupc/o Maden Centre01706 871740

Baby Massage, Coffee & Chat1.30 – 3.00Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Carer & Toddler Group 1.30 – 3.00St Mary’s ChurchSt Mary’s Way, RawtenstallMargaret 01706 226748

Baby Massage1.30 – 2.30Balladen Children’s Centre,Linden Lea, Rawtenstall01706 228501

Dance Tots & Toddler Group1.00pm – 3.00pm Cherry Tree Pre-SchoolC/o Balladen Children’s Centre01706 228501 (Ring to Book)

Pre School Tap & Ballet4.00 – 5.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupContact Karen 07843 263714Age 3-4 yrs

Speech & Language Therapy Drop-in1.30 – 4.00 (3rd Monday only)Haslingden Community Link &Childrens Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Baby Bounce & Rhyme10.15 – 11.00Haslingden LibraryHaslingden

Shop & Drop Crèche1.00 – 3.00 (Term time only; booking essential)Haslingden Community Link &Children’s Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Stay & Play2:00 – 3.00Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Gym Toddle10.00 - 11.30Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Jo Jingles1.30 – 2.15 (booking essential)Balladen Children’s CentreLinden Lea, Rawtenstall01706 228501

Baby Sensory Sessions (non-walking babies)10.00 – 11.30 (once a month - call for dates; term time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Ballet & Tap1.30 – 2.30Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Mini MoversBallet, Tap & Street10.30 – 11.30Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

DansTots10.45 – 11.30Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714(18 mths – 3 yrs)

Pre-school Fun to Dance1.30 – 2.15Samba Dance & FitnessStation Road, FacitWhitworth01706 854960

Breast-feeding Drop-in1.00- 2.30Haslingden Community Link & Children’s Centre,Bury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Baby Bounce & Rhyme10.15 – 10.45Crawshawbooth LibraryAdelaide Street, CrawshawboothKath – 01706 224269

Parent & Toddler Swim Session1.30 – 3.00Marl Pits Swimming PoolNewchurch Road, Rawtenstall01706 226850

Little Explorers2.00 – 3.00Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Pre School Musical Theatre5.00 – 5.45Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 3 years+

Jo Jingles (booking essential)1.30 – 2.30Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Streetdance4.00 – 4.45Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 2½ years+

Grandparents Group1.00 – 3.00The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

RSKC Kindergarten Karate4.30 – 5.30Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, HaslingdenIan Garside 01706 878795

Parent & Toddler Swim1.00– 2.00Whitworth Leisure CentreJohn Street, Whitworth01706 852694

Mini Farm Explorers10.00 - 12.00Cronkshaw Fold FarmAlden Road, HelmshoreJoy – 01706 218614

Family Time3.00 – 4.00Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Muck & Mayhem10.30 – 12.00 (Once a month, call for dates)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, HaslingdenLisa Casy 01706 238355

Storytime2.00 – 3.00Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Shop & Drop Creche1.00 – 3.00 (Booking Essential -Term-time only)Haslingden Community Link & Children’s CentreBury Road, Haslingden01706 238355

Feed & Wean11.15 – 12.15The Maden CentreRochdale Road, Bacup01706 871740

Jo Jingles1.30 – 2.30Whitworth Children’s CentreHall Fold, Hall Street, Whitworth01706 648747

Tweenies (6 – 15mths)1.30 – 3.00Balladen Children’s CentreLinden Lea, Rawtenstall01706 228501

Diddy Street11.30 – 12.15Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Diddy Disco10.45 – 11.30Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Valley Shorai Karate Club10.30 – 11.00Ewood Bridge Mill , Ewood Bridge Neil 07927 3095723 - 5 yrs

Diddy Dramatics 10.00 – 10.45Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Diddy Disco1.00 – 1.30Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Jiggle & Wiggle1.00 – 2.00Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, Bacupc/o Maden Centre 01706 871740

Drop-in Baby Club11.15 – 12.15 Staghills Children’s CentreTop Barn Lane, Newchurch01706 213303

Storytime10.30 – 11.15Bacup LibrarySt James’ Square, Bacup01706 873324

Parent & Toddler Swim1.30 – 3.00Marl Pits Swimming PoolNewchurch Road, Rawtenstall01706 226850

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Special Needs Kids Club10.00 – 4.00Tor View School, Clod Lane, HaslingdenVicky Bennett 01706 214640

Mixed Football Beginners4.00 – 5.00Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270164 - 7 yrs

Fearns Gymnastics Club – Beginners and BAGA awards5.00 – 7.00Fearns Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads01706 8798355 – 7 years

Trampolining4.00 & 5.00Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270165 + years

Freestyle Dance5.00 – 6.00Samba Dance & FitnessStation Road, Facit, Whitworth01706 8549609 yrs +

Trampolining4.00 & 4.45Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270165 + years

Gymtots5.00 – 6.00Fearns Sports and Leisure CentreFearns Moss, Stacksteads01706 8798354 – 7 years

45th Rossendale Cub Group7.00 – 8.30Scout Hut Top of Hill Street, CrawshawboothChris Ashley 01706 2251938 - 10½ years

38th Rossendale Cub Group7.00 – 8.30Peel Street, CloughfoldRawtenstallMrs J. Smith 01706 2299458 - 10½ years

Judo Club – Kia Bear6.00 – 7.00Mechanics Hall, Bacup LibrarySt James Square, BacupBrian Moore 01282 4570485 – 7 years

Trampolining9.00, 10.00 & 11.00Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270165 + years

2nd Rossendale Scouts Training Band Practice9.00 – 9.45Burnley Road, BacupGraham Helm 07736 0292576 + years

Street Dance4.30 – 5.30Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270168 - 10 yrs

Cotton Theatre Workshop5.30 – 6.45Haslingden Primary SchoolRyefield Avenue, HaslingdenCath 01706 2143097 - 11 yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy3.15 – 9.00Unit Y Tollbar Business ParkStacksteadsNigel Fagg 01706 8701084+ Yrs

Dance Classes - Various9.00 – 12.00Fearns Community Sports CollegeFearns Moss, StacksteadsKathryn 01706 211994Age 3+

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy3.15 – 4.30Unit Y Tollbar Business ParkStacksteadsNigel Fagg 01706 8701084+ Years




Street Dance4.30 & 5.30Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270165 – 8 yrs

Tap, Ballet & Jazz4.00, 4.30 & 5.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614 – 7 years

Musical Theatre 5.00 – 6.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161

Street6.00 – 7.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614+ years

Tap, Ballet & Jazz4.00, 4.30 & 5.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614 – 7 years

Street4.00 – 5.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52, Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614+ years

Mixed Football Advanced5.00 – 6.00Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270167 – 10 years

Irish Dance4.45 - 5.30Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 2637144+ yrs

Beginners Street Dance6.00 – 7.00Samba Dance & FitnessStation Road, Facit, Whitworth01706 8549609yrs & under

Young Performers Drama4.00 – 5.00Samba Dance & FitnessStation Road, Facit, Whitworth01706 8549606 – 10yrs

Sportex Coaching Junior Soccer School5.00 – 6.00 Fearns Sports and Leisure Centre, Stacksteads,Mark Chisholm - 075924972068 – 11 years

Sunny Feet Dance - Ballet/Tap/Jazz 4.15, 5.00, 6.00Sunnybank Social Club, Helmshore Road, Helmshore.Wendy 07776 1628944+, 6+, 8+ years

Freestyle5.00 – 6.00Dansworks Studios Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 2637145 – 9 yrs

SKIDS3.30 – 5.15Sunnycrest 80 Pennine Road, BacupLeila Allen – 01706 8727258 – 12 yrs

Drama5.00 – 6.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111618+ years

Drama4.00 – 5.00Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111615+ years

Happy Club (booking essential)3.30 – 5.15Sunnycrest 80 Pennine Road, BacupLeila Allen – 01706 8727254 – 8 yrs

Beginners Street Dance5.15 – 6.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 5 – 7 years

Mixed Football5.00 – 6.00 Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270167 – 10 yrs

Sportex Coaching Infant Soccer School5.00 – 6.00 Fearns Sports and Leisure Centre, Stacksteads,Mark Chisholm - 075924972065 – 8 years

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

FundaAllstars – soccer play academy10.00 – 11.00Burnley CollegePrincess Way, BurnleyKieran 0778 429 89745 – 11 yrs

Street Dance4.30 & 5.30Fusion Fitness & DanceDoals Community Centre, Burnley Road, WeirHelen 078737 66101

Boys-Only Breakdance 5.00 – 6.00 (booking essential)Sparkle Academy, 8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 2250045+ yrs

Trampolining10.00 & 11.00Alder Grange Leisure CentreCalder Road, Rawtenstall01706 2169505 + yrs

Trampolining9.00 & 10.00Whitworth High Leisure Centre,Hall Fold, Whitworth01706 3432185 + yrs

Kids Club10.30 – 12.00Whitworth High Leisure Centre,Hall Fold, Whitworth01706 3432185 + yrs

Family Fun Session11.00 – 12.30Whitworth Leisure CentreJohn Street, Whitworth01706 852694

Junior Fun Session6.00 – 7.00Whitworth Leisure CentreJohn Street, Whitworth01706 852694

Mixed Football Beginners4.00 – 5.00 Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270164 – 7 yrs

Children’s Fun Sessions2:00 - 3:00Haslingden Swimming PoolEast Bank Avenue, Rawtenstall01706 2158838+ yrs

Dance Classes - Various11.00 – 2:30Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 6+ Years

Dance Classes - Various9.00 - 3.30Rossendale Dance & Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614 yrs +

Inflatable Pool Fun2.00 – 3.00Marl Pits Swimming Pool, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall01706 2268508+ yrs

Musical Theatre (singing, act-ing & dancing) 5.00 – 5.45Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Ages 4+

Kids Club11.30 – 1.00Alder Grange Leisure CentreCalder Road, Rawtenstall01706 2169505 + yrs

Ballet & Tap (Grade 6 RAD)4.45 – 6.00Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 343217

Ballet & Tap (Grade 7 RAD) 4.30 – 5.45Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 343217

Show & Musical Theatre 5.00 – 6.00Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 3432175 years +

Dance Classes - Various10.45 – 4.00Sparkle Academy8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 2250043 Yrs +

Junior Street Dance5.15 – 6.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 8 – 10 years

Irish5.00 – 5.45Sparkle Academy8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 225004

Limbering & Stretch4.15 – 5.00Sparkle Academy8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 225004All ages, all styles

Ballet, Tap & Jazz5.00 – 6.30Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111617 – 10 yrs

RDDC Productions4.00 – 5.00Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 211161All Ages

DansFit (Dance Exercise/Stretches/Tumbles)5.30 – 6.15Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 2637144+ yrs

Sports Skills4.00 & 5.00Haslingden Sports Centre,Helmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270164 - 11 yrs

Musical Theatre5.00 – 6.00Rossendale Dance and Drama Centre, 52 Bridleway, Waterfoot01706 2111614 – 9 yrs

Primary Tap & Ballet5.30 – 6.30Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 2637145 – 7 yrs

Limbering & Exercise6.00 – 6.45Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 3432174 years +

Ballet & Tap – Various lessons9.00 – 2.45Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 3432172½ upwards

Dance Classes - Various12.00 – 2.30Fusion Dance & Fitness Doals Community Centre, Burnley Road, Weir Helen 078737661015+ yrs

Street Dance/Freestyle 6.00 -7.00Debra McLaren School of Dance, 52a Bank Street, RawtenstallDanielle 07944 343217

Dance Classes – Various1.30 – 4.30Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 26371410+ yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy5.45 – 6.45Function Room at The Grant Arms, Market Place, RamsbottomNigel Fagg 01706 8701084 – 11 yrs

Cheerleading3.30 & 4.30Haslingden Sports Centre,Helmshore Road, Haslingden01706 2270164 - 11 yrs

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2nd Rossendale Beaver Group6:00 - 7:00Burnley Road, BacupMr Warwick 01706 8731066 - 8 years

Beginners Tap & Ballet5.45 - 6.00Dansworks Dance AcademyPioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 5 - 7

Junior Fun Session6.00 – 7.00Whitworth Leisure CentreJohn Street, Whitworth01706 852694

Rossendale Rays Multi-Ability Swimming Club3.30 – 5.30Marl Pits Swimming PoolNewchurch Road, RawtenstallJohn Wilson 017062 25457 No age restriction

Tag Rugby (Girls & Boys)10 15 - 12.00Marl Pits Sports CentreNewchurch Road, RawtenstallShaun 07858 7478675 + years

Children’s Pool Fun10.30 – 11.30Haslingden Swimming PoolEast Bank Avenue, Haslingden01706 215883

Dean’s Martial Arts6.30 – 7.30Rakefoot Methodist ChurchYork Street, Crawshawbooth07974 2191425 + years

43rd Rossendale Cub Group6.45 – 8.15St Thomas’s Church, Helmshore Road HelmshoreMrs Cooper 01706 2261168 – 10½ years

Fearns Karate Club7.00 – 8.00Fearns Sports and Leisure Centre, Fearns Moss, Stacksteads01706 8798356 + years

Bacup Swimming Club - Lessons6.45 – 9.15Marl Pits Swimming PoolNewchurch Road, RawtenstallSusan Holt 07759 662594

Haslingden Swimming Club - Lessons6.30 - 7.30Haslingden Swimming PoolEast Bank Avenue, Rawtenstall01706 215883

42nd Rossendale Beaver Group6.00 – 7.00Trinity Church, Market Street, BacupLiz Nelson 01706 8724146 - 8 years

5th Rossendale Cub Group6.45 – 8.30Tunstead Church, Holme Street, StacksteadsMr Pepperday 01706 8765638 - 10½ years

2nd Rossendale Cub Group7:00 – 8.00Burnley Road, BacupMr Warwick 01706 8731068 – 10½ years

45th Rossendale Beaver Group6.00 – 7.00Scout Hut, Top of Hill Street, CrawshawboothCath Lawson 01706 218262

40th Rossendale Cub Group 7.30 – 9.00St Peter’s School Room, HaslingdenA Smith 01706 2255428 - 10½ years

40th Rossendale Beaver Group 6.15 – 7.15St Peter’s School RoomHaslingdenMr Stevens 01706 2165146 – 8 years

38th Rossendale Cub Group7.00 – 8.30Peel Street, CloughfoldRawtenstallMrs J. Smith 01706 2299458 - 10½ years

21st Rossendale Cub Group7.00 – 8.30St Mary’s Church, Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall Mrs Terry 01706 2141068 – 10½ years

Trampolining - Beginners6.00 – 7.00Fearns Sports and Leisure CentreFearns Moss, Stacksteads01706 8798358 - 12 years

38th Rossendale Beaver Group6.45 – 8.00Peel Street, CloughfoldRawtenstallMrs J. Smith 01706 2299456 – 8 years

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

21st Rossendale Beaver Group6.30 – 7.30St Mary’s Church, Cherry Crescent, Rawtenstall Mrs Black 01706 2273656 – 8 years

5th Rossendale Beaver Group6.30 – 8.00Tunstead ChurchHolme Street, StacksteadsCharlotte Smith 0773 21217756 – 8 years

2nd Rossendale Scouts Percussion Practice6.30 – 7.15Burnley Road, BacupGraham Helm 07736 0292578 + years

Under 11’s Cricket6.15 – 8.00Rawtenstall Cricket ClubBacup Road, RawtenstallSimon Butterworth 07779630922

Haslingden Swimming Club - Lessons6.30 - 7.30Haslingden Swimming PoolEast Bank Avenue, Rawtenstall01706 215883

Under 9’s Cricket6.15 – 8.00Rawtenstall Cricket ClubBacup Road, RawtenstallSimon Butterworth 07779630922

Special Needs Dance4.30 – 5.30Dansworks Dance AcademyKaren 07843 263714Age 6+ Years

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

If you are involved in any group aimed at primary school age children, and would like it listing on these pages, please get in touch. All listings in this section are FREE.

Please note, some of the class times indicated will be for more than one lesson. Please get in touch with the contact shown, for precise details of class times that would suit your child.

Tiggers Trampolining Club (for children with Autism) 5.30 – 6.30Haslingden Sports CentreHelmshore Road, Haslingden01706 227016

42nd Rossendale Cub Group7.00 – 8.30Trinity Church, Market Street,BacupMrs Horne 01706 8740378 - 10 years

Break Dance7.00Dansworks StudiosOld Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 2637146+ yrs

Junior Drama & Acting6.15 – 7.00Dansworks Dance Academy Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 263714Age 6+

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Street (Beginners to Advanced)6.00, 7.00 & 8.00 (Booking essential)Sparkle Academy8 – 12 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall01706 225004

Street Dance7.00 – 8.00Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 26371410+ yrs

Freestyle6.00 - 7.00Dansworks Dance Academy,Pioneer Building, BacupKaren 07843 26371410+ yrs

Alf’s Blackbelt Academy5.45 – 6.45Function Room at The Grant Arms, Market Place, RamsbottomNigel Fagg 01706 8701084 – 11 yrs

Bacup Judo Club (Juniors)6.45 – 7.45 Above Bacup LibrarySt James’ Square, BacupBrian Moore 0780 8002697

Valley Shorai Karate Club6.30 – 8.00Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07927 3095726+ yrs

Bacup Judo Club (Juniors)6.45 – 7.45 Above Bacup LibrarySt James’ Square, BacupBrian Moore 0780 8002697

Valley Shorai Karate Club6.30 – 8.00Ewood Bridge Mill, Ewood Bridge Neil 07927 3095726+ yrs

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Our Service

The project covers Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale and specialises in supporting Young Carers of someone with a mental health problem and/or substance misuse issues. The services offered are tailored to individual needs, confidential and free. Services offered include:

Group Meetings One to One Support A Listening EarRespite Activities and Days Out Residential Trips Workshops, for example: sports, drama, arts & crafts and street danceAdvocacy and liaising on their behalf with schools, social services and other organisationsOpportunities for training and learning, for example: First Aid, Confidence Building and Adventure Service Challenge

Official Description

A Young Carer is a young person under 18 years of age who

is significantly affected by caring for a person with a long-term illness or disability, including mental health and/or substance misuse problems.

The person receiving care can be a parent, a sibling, grandparent or other relative.

Volunteers

We have volunteers who help out at group meetings and on activities and also family volunteers who work closely with families offering tailored support and a listening ear. If you are interested in volunteering with Young Carers please contact 01282 835728 to find out more!

YC quoteIt was brilliant for my first time

and I’ve got lots of friends and I’m happy about that!

Parental quote:My daughter’s confidence has

improved massively, especially at school.

Barnardos provides a Lancashire wide Young Carers Service and support those caring for someone with a learning disability, physical disability or long-term illness. They can be contacted on 01254 504930.

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As I write this the leaves have finally appeared on the trees, the sun is

shining, I can smell cut grass through the window and I am beginning to feel the lift that summer brings.

I am hoping that as you read this, summer has well and truly arrived and the urge to get out in the fresh air has surfaced.

But why go outside at all?Children are born with huge amounts

of energy and the urge to release it, often noisily! Being in a wide, open space is many children’s idea of heaven. The first thing they want to do when they enter a vast expanse of grass is let go of your hand and run. It may be a lot of effort for us but children need that opportunity to get out, to stimulate not only their bodies through movement, but also their minds. AND whether we like it or not, we need to get moving too and somehow charging around after a ball or playing chase seems far les effort than a visit to the gym!

So how can being outside stimulate our children’s minds? Well, nature has a wonderful way of providing props for imaginary play. On a walk this week, my daughter Hannah made a simple stick into a horse, sword for fighting dragons and a fairy’s magic wand… why did I spend any money last Christmas? This pretend play is hugely important as a precursor to reading and writing skills, as they understand that things can be

symbols that represent something else. It sparks their imaginations in a way no other kind of play can.

Some children simply need to be outside and actually learn most effectively by being physically active. Some find themselves in trouble as they can’t sit still for long enough or keep quiet when appropriate. These children especially need that chance to let off steam. Besides, surely it’s worth it when we have tired them out ready for a good nights sleep?

Children need a taste of freedom in this world where we are seemingly unable to take any risks:- ‘WARNING, this coffee may be hot!’ So instead of donning a fluorescent jacket and hardhat, I believe we need to allow children to explore the capacity of their own bodies, to test themselves at their own rate. This means taking risks – them and us. We have to face that there are some dangers we must inform our children about and others that they must find out about for themselves. So whilst I am not suggesting we let children discover the risks of running across a main road, we may let them climb higher on a climbing frame or skid on the ice.

This is perhaps the hardest part of being a parent – letting our children face risks themselves. But we all have to fall sometimes. If we never fall, how will we learn to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and start all over again? How will children learn something new if we never allow them to try?

Two things have inspired me to write

this. One was a poster I saw on a course I attended recently as a Registered Childminder. It was so refreshing to read, it really stuck in my mind. It stated, ‘Children want and need to take risks’. The other was a Sure Start leaflet entitled ‘Going out to play and learn’. There too, it talks about ‘Risk and Challenge’ and how by pushing themselves and trying out new things with their body, children ‘develop the confidence to use it well and to believe in their own decisions’. Mummy and Daddy will not always be there to guide their children – much as we may like to be. If we don’t allow our children the chance to make their own decisions, and perhaps mistakes at an early age, how will they develop the confidence or self-belief to do it as they grow?

My dad unfortunately had to raise my younger sister and me on his own through our teenage years, as my mum died of cancer when we were young. I have always felt that if I could be half the parent my dad was, I would be happy knowing that I had done well. I can’t put my finger on exactly what it was – if I could, I’d have written a series of best selling books! Thinking back though, he never gave me his advice, not even when I asked for it. He would somehow guide my thinking so that I thought I had come to the decision all by myself. He has always allowed me the room to make mistakes but has always been there to scoop me up afterwards – and he still is.He took the biggest risk – allowing me to take my own.

Life’s a Risky Business!By Rachel Green

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The Forbidden Corner started in 1979 as a small wood of fir trees. In 1989 Mr C R Armstrong CMG, OBE decided to build a walled garden with the help of a friend. He then decided to add a grotto. This grotto became a twenty five foot deep hole which prompted further channel digging and excavation. In 1992 a pyramid of molten glass was made and a maze created in the planted garden. The plan was originally to keep this work as a private folly for the exclusive use of friends and family but due to media and public demand it was subsequently opened to the public.

The result is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises set in a four acre garden with countless paths and passageways full of extraordinary statues.

Your visit starts at the Face Tower where you walk through an enormous mouth complete with burping sound effects and huge tongue. As you emerge from the tower and look back it is as if you have come out under a dinosaur’s tail. You are then free to roam around

the estate spotting the many weird and wonderful sights on the photosheet you are given on admission. There is no set route around the estate – there can’t be with so many twisting paths and tunnels. Some passageways lead to staircases, some to underground tunnels, some to chambers with a choice of doors for you to choose from.

One of the enjoyably frustrating aspects of this place is that as you move around you can see different areas or doorways but it is a major challenge to try to get to them. At one point Lily, Eliza and I had squeezed down a narrow tunnel that ended with a hole that we could just wriggle through. Admittedly, I was hauling myself through sideways whilst lying on the ground – most ungainly – but, determined not to admit defeat and also lose the children, I made it. However we soon realised that any grown man with reasonably sized shoulders wouldn’t get through and so we lost Pete and it took us about half an hour before we worked out how to find our way back to where he was.

The Forbidden Corner is full of surprises. For example, one moment we were on a garden path near a fountain then went through a doorway and found ourselves on a red carpeted staircase descending into a dark chamber with spooky figures and evil looking statues surrounding us.

The detail and effects are absolutely amazing. I have never visited a place like this before and would love to go back. It is definitely a place to visit on a fine day wearing wellies because you do get wet by all the hidden jets that suddenly squirt at you. There is a lovely cafe serving a wide range of food suitable for all ages and of course, a gift shop. Admission is £11 per adult and £9 for children aged 4 – 15. You must book your visit before you go and you are given an entry time which you must stick to. There is also accommodation available on the estate. I would recommend looking at the website to get a real flavour of the unusual and imaginative sights on offer as, for once, I am struggling to find enough descriptive words to do this place justice.

We had a great day and would thoroughly recommend it for all ages. The only negative is you couldn’t possibly do it with a pushchair, wheelchair or with any sort of mobility issues.

By Julia Boon

The Forbidden CornerTupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn,North Yorkshire DL8 4TJ.Tel : 01969 640638. www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk

The Forbidden Corner is truly a great family day out with a difference.

We visited in April and enjoyed a fascinating day with lots of surprises.

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Private home tuition is in huge demand. For someone who is reasonably well educated and can communicate with children, this demand represents the potential to earn up to £500.00 per week, working flexible hours to suit you. This is something you could try if you are looking for a career change, or simply want to supplement your income.

I will personally fully train you and supply you with everything you need to make an immediate start in a very lucrative, worthwhile and rewarding business. Revision with your own maths and English is included in the training. One to one training can be done in your own home over 2 or 3 days at your convenience, or at our Bacup address.

Ever thought of becoming

a private home tutor?

No Formal qualifications required!

Graham has been a very successful private home tutor for over 20 years and is known throughout the Rossendale Valley for improving hundreds of children’s confidence and ability in Maths and English, and achieving successes in Grammar school entrance exams.

Graham has also trained many people all over the U.K., from all walks of life and age groups, to become tutors in their own right (testimonials gladly given). His book ‘How to Start a Business as a Private Tutor’, has sold hundreds of copies worldwide. He has recently created a unique system for children to learn their times tables, which has already sold all over the UK and America, and which is in use in some local schools. Graham has featured in national newspapers, magazines and radio.

Does your child knowtheir times tables?

no computers... no writing...

no boring chanting

hundreds of games sold nationwide

visit www.ko-box.com for detailsand to see a video demonstration

More info? Call Graham on 01706 875517

Know Your Times Tables

unique... effective...

it works!

Do you want to sell this tried-and-tested ‘winner’ for us?

This unique game will be popular with a wide and varied target market, not just local, but nationwide. It will be of great relevance to schools, PTA’s, Clubs, even

friends and family; well anyone who needs to learn their times tables!

We’ll set you up with stock and show you how to demonstrate the system to

potential buyers.See fantastic five-star reviews on

Amazon.

Excellent rate of commission for good results!

For full details call Graham or Kathleen on 01706 875517

To book for training to become a Private Home Tutor or to ask any questions call Graham on 01706 875517, or visit www.gpwtutoring.co.uk for more information.

Email your address to [email protected] to receive a detailed

package including application and standing order form.

GPW Tuition Services 6 Churchtown Crescent, Bacup ,Lancs. OL13 9PL

What you can expect:Books, files, work sheets, photocopyable forms, test papers etc, etcFull day of detailed, practical help with your Maths and English.Introduction and samples of Verbal Reasoning work.One night accompanying me in tutoring children and meeting parents in their own homes.125 page ‘Complete manual of Private Home Tuition’.A 380 piece, Ko-Box, ‘Know Your Times Tables’ set with demonstration on how to use with your clients.On-going support, forever, for free, with many, many tips on how to be an effective tutor.All the equipment supplied in smart black briefcase.We will discuss: - Advertising, acquiring clients, fees, assessing new clientsPlanning, first visit, Special Needs, exams and tests.

Now is the ideal time to train during the school holidays,to be ready for the new Term in September

This is not an expensive, unaffordable

franchise!You can pay a small deposit

and affordable monthly payments, spread over 12 or 18 months, which your

tutoring will more than cover.

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Private home tuition is in huge demand. For someone who is reasonably well educated and can communicate with children, this demand represents the potential to earn up to £500.00 per week, working flexible hours to suit you. This is something you could try if you are looking for a career change, or simply want to supplement your income.

I will personally fully train you and supply you with everything you need to make an immediate start in a very lucrative, worthwhile and rewarding business. Revision with your own maths and English is included in the training. One to one training can be done in your own home over 2 or 3 days at your convenience, or at our Bacup address.

Ever thought of becoming

a private home tutor?

No Formal qualifications required!

Graham has been a very successful private home tutor for over 20 years and is known throughout the Rossendale Valley for improving hundreds of children’s confidence and ability in Maths and English, and achieving successes in Grammar school entrance exams.

Graham has also trained many people all over the U.K., from all walks of life and age groups, to become tutors in their own right (testimonials gladly given). His book ‘How to Start a Business as a Private Tutor’, has sold hundreds of copies worldwide. He has recently created a unique system for children to learn their times tables, which has already sold all over the UK and America, and which is in use in some local schools. Graham has featured in national newspapers, magazines and radio.

Does your child knowtheir times tables?

no computers... no writing...

no boring chanting

hundreds of games sold nationwide

visit www.ko-box.com for detailsand to see a video demonstration

More info? Call Graham on 01706 875517

Know Your Times Tables

unique... effective...

it works!

Do you want to sell this tried-and-tested ‘winner’ for us?

This unique game will be popular with a wide and varied target market, not just local, but nationwide. It will be of great relevance to schools, PTA’s, Clubs, even

friends and family; well anyone who needs to learn their times tables!

We’ll set you up with stock and show you how to demonstrate the system to

potential buyers.See fantastic five-star reviews on

Amazon.

Excellent rate of commission for good results!

For full details call Graham or Kathleen on 01706 875517

To book for training to become a Private Home Tutor or to ask any questions call Graham on 01706 875517, or visit www.gpwtutoring.co.uk for more information.

Email your address to [email protected] to receive a detailed

package including application and standing order form.

GPW Tuition Services 6 Churchtown Crescent, Bacup ,Lancs. OL13 9PL

What you can expect:Books, files, work sheets, photocopyable forms, test papers etc, etcFull day of detailed, practical help with your Maths and English.Introduction and samples of Verbal Reasoning work.One night accompanying me in tutoring children and meeting parents in their own homes.125 page ‘Complete manual of Private Home Tuition’.A 380 piece, Ko-Box, ‘Know Your Times Tables’ set with demonstration on how to use with your clients.On-going support, forever, for free, with many, many tips on how to be an effective tutor.All the equipment supplied in smart black briefcase.We will discuss: - Advertising, acquiring clients, fees, assessing new clientsPlanning, first visit, Special Needs, exams and tests.

Now is the ideal time to train during the school holidays,to be ready for the new Term in September

This is not an expensive, unaffordable

franchise!You can pay a small deposit

and affordable monthly payments, spread over 12 or 18 months, which your

tutoring will more than cover.

For over 100 years the Cross family have been butchers and farmers in the Rossendale area.

Phil Cross believes that the long-standing success of Cross Meats is attributable to them committing themselves to supplying own-reared and local food to local people, with a focus on taste and traceability, and at the same time helping to boost our local Rossendale economy and community.

Phil says “We pride ourselves on being traditional butchers; we ensure that all our customers, old and new, are served with top quality, own-reared, value-for-money meat products.”

The Cross farm consists of extensive beef and sheep stock and the beautifully tasty, succulent meats that they produce are available on their stalls at Rawtenstall, Bacup and Shaw markets. The flavour-fresh farm produce comes straight to you-with no middle-man. But Cross Meats are much more than traditional butchers- alongside their own beef and lamb they also sell an ever-expanding range of other local produce such as pies, sausages, home cured and smoked hams, cheese, eggs, preserves and beef dripping! Credit and debit card payment is welcome.

Famous for his banter, Phil invites you to come along for a chat, and savour the unique Cross Meats shopping experience today!

For over 100 years the Cross family

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Rawtenstall Market has welcomed a new florist into the market hall, specialising in fresh floral gifts and

arrangements for any occasion. In keeping with the gift theme, the market has a new handmade gifts stall, from personalised jute bags, to handmade keepsakes, and a handmade soaps and candles stall. Other new

traders on the market include mobility and living aids, nightwear and underwear, Slimming World, and electronic cigarettes.

At Bacup Market we’ve

welcomed a new pet foods and supplies stall, as well as a second fruit and veg stall with international produce, alongside our well established stalls including fresh and cooked meats, fish, a range of cheeses, confectionery, electrical and household goods, a cafe and much more.

Haslingden Market now has many second-hand and collectibles stalls, including furniture and white goods, alongside fresh fish and pet foods and accessories.

You’ll find that Rossendale Markets have a huge variety of stalls which are unique to the markets and offer a personal friendly service second to none!

Rossendale MarketsLocal *Service - Quality - Value

OPEN 9AM TO 4PM WITH FREE PARKINGFor more information contact:01706 217777 www.rossendale.gov.uk/marketswww.rawtenstall-market.co.uk

WITH FREE PARKING

www.rossendale.gov.uk/marketswww.rawtenstall-market.co.ukwww.rawtenstall-market.co.uk

Visit your local market:For personal friendly service and a unique shopping experience!

BacupMarketUnion St, Bacup,

OL13 0AA (off A671)

Open Wednesday

& Saturday

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Fridays

OL13 0AA (off A671)

HaslingdenMarketBlackburn Rd, HaslingdenBB4 5QAOpen Tuesday & Friday

RawtenstallMarketNewchurch Road,

Rawtenstall

BB4 7QX

Open Thursday

& Saturday

New Stalls on Rossendale Markets this Summer!

If you haven’t visited your local market in Rawtenstall, Bacup or Haslingden recently, you might want to check out some of our

exciting new stalls!in fresh floral gifts and

arrangements for any occasion. In keeping with the gift theme, the market has a new handmade gifts stall, from personalised jute bags, to handmade keepsakes, and a handmade soaps and candles stall. Other new

traders on the market

exciting new stalls!

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Papercraft for Kids

Saturday 3rd August - Bacup library. 10.00 – 11.00am;

11.30 – 12:30pm, and 2.00 – 3.00pm£3 per session, per child, all materials included.

Contact Bacup library on 01706 873324 for further details. Fee payable when booking.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a suitable adult.

So why not head to one of our local libraries at the beginning of the long summer holiday and enrol to receive your membership pack. It’s completely free and anybody can take part!

Children’s reading can ‘dip’ during the long summer holidays. The annual Summer Reading Challenge helps gets three quarters of a million children into libraries to keep up their

reading skills and confidence, encouraging children aged 4 to 11 to read six books during the long summer holiday.

The theme for the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge is Creepy House, illustrated by award winning Chris Riddell. There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children

when they take part. They can join our adventurers as they explore the Creepy House, simply by reading six books from the library. They can discover the secrets of Creepy House and meet some of the hair-

raising residents! Are the children of Rossendale brave enough to explore The Awful Upstairs, The Frightful First Floor and The Sinister Cellar?

The Creepy House theme, for 2013, ties into publishing trends for books that thrill children without being too scary. It is also a theme

which will appeal to a wide age range and to both genders. Children can read whatever they like - fact books, joke books, picture books, audio books - just as long as they are borrowed from the library. Every time a child finishes a book they get stickers and rewards and there’s a certificate for everyone that finishes.

The Summer Reading Challenge is run across the UK public library network by The Reading Agency, the independent charity running creative programmes which help people feel inspired and confident about reading. The Challenge is supported by children’s book publishers and is open to all children, who can sign up for free at their local public library. It is designed for all reading abilities.

This year, as in previous years, The Reading Agency has working with the RNIB to create supersize materials with

extra-large print for children who are visually impaired, or children who have

visually impaired parents/carers. There are accompanying information sheets about the Challenge in Braille and a certificate

in Braille. Ask at your library about these resources.

The RNIB also loans books in Braille, giant print (24 point type) and audio, for children and young people aged five upwards. Books are delivered by post free of charge and children can borrow six books at a time. A themed book list for the Summer

Reading Challenge will also be available from RNIB to help blind and partially-sighted children complete the Challenge. It is quick and easy to join the library – [email protected] or call

direct on 0161 355 2061.

Summer Reading Challenge facts:

Research shows that taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge can help children keep up their reading skills during the long summer holiday780,000 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge – Story Lab 2012

Because everything changes when we read.

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Measles isn’t trivial. It’s a very infectious, nasty illness which, in rare cases, can be fatal. About one in five children with measles experiences complications such as ear infections, diarrhoea and vomiting, pneumonia, meningitis, and eye disorders. One in 10 children with measles ends up in hospital. There is no treatment for measles. Vaccination is the only way of preventing it.

It’s an illness that spreads very easily. In fact, it’s one of the most infectious diseases known. You can catch measles if you spend just 15 minutes with someone who has the disease.

What can surprise people is that if adults get measles, they are likely to become more ill than children and for a longer period of time. Someone with measles generally has to spend five days in bed and be off work for 10 days. They are also more prone to more illness-related complications than children.

Rossendale may be a fair distance from Wales; however, outbreaks of measles can happen anywhere at any time, so it’s important that your children are up-to-date with their MMR and other childhood vaccinations. If your child has already had two doses of MMR vaccine, you don’t need to worry. Similarly if your child had their

first dose of MMR as a baby but they are not yet old enough to have received their second dose, this counts as them being up to date and there is no need to have the second MMR dose earlier than scheduled. However, if your child is school aged and has only had one MMR dose, or not been vaccinated at all, they really should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

It’s never too late for your children (or yourself) to ‘catch up’ with MMR vaccination if they missed it earlier. Children up to the age of 18 and adults without immunity should have a catch-up MMR vaccination. Babies under six months usually have some antibodies to measles already in their system, passed on from their mum at the time of birth, which may give them some protection for the first few months. But this residual immunity also interferes with their response to the MMR vaccine.

So, the best approach for children under six months is to try to avoid them having any contact with measles.

MMR vaccination is usually given as a first dose around the age of 13 months and then again as a ‘booster’ jab before school at age three to five. If your child has already had the vaccine it should be recorded in their medical notes and in their personal health record (the `Red

Book`). Ask your GP or Health Visitor if you’re not sure. The MMR vaccination is available to adults and children free on the NHS.

To confirm you need two doses of MMR to be fully protected. The first dose of the MMR jab protects 90% of those who receive it, and the second dose tops this up to 99% protection. Almost all of the children in Wales who have caught measles were either completely unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated.

To arrange a vaccination call your local GP practice and make an appointment for an MMR jab. It involves two doses which can be given just a month apart to protect as quickly as possible. If you aren’t registered with a GP, find the nearest doctor’s surgery who will give your family the jabs.

Remember - It’s not just children who can benefit from MMR vaccination. Adults who are unsure whether they’ve had measles or been vaccinated, particularly if they’re carers or work with children, can have the MMR vaccine on the NHS from their GP. Bear in mind that most adults born before 1970 are likely to be immune because they have probably been exposed to measles already.

Are YOU and your child protected?

A measles outbreak in Wales is a reminder of the importance of MMR vaccination. It’s never too late to get your children (or yourself) vaccinated against this

dangerous illness. If your children haven’t yet had the MMR vaccination, don’t delay. There have been over 800 confirmed cases of measles in Swansea and the outbreak shows no sign of slowing down.

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Who doesn’t enjoy cooking with chocolate? Whatever

the weather, baking is a great activity for everyone to get involved in. So when outside activities are not an option, why not try this tasty recipe, in fact baking in the oven is not required, it just needs to set in the fridge. It couldn’t be easier, or more chocolatey!

chocolate logBy Julia Boon

You will need two recycled 420g tin cans (for example that had Baked Beans or chopped tomatoes in) with both ends removed, washed and dried. Cover one end of each tin with double thickness tin foil and hold in place with an elastic band.

Ingredients : 225g milk chocolate225g margarine2 eggs25g caster sugar225g Nice biscuits

Method :Break the chocolate into small pieces, place in a pan with the margarine and heat gently until melted.Beat the eggs and sugar together then slowly add the chocolate mixture.Break the biscuits into small pieces, not crumbs, and add to the chocolate mixture.Pack into the two tins and leave to set in the fridge.Remove the tin foil and gently push the chocolate logs out from the tins.Place together on a serving plate and cover with whipped cream, strawberries, chocolate flakes or a topping of your choice.

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SUNDAY 21ST JULY11.00AM - 4.00PM

SUNDAY 21ST JULY11.00AM - 4.00PM

BBQ

BOUNCYCASTLE

TOY STALL& MANY MORE

ENTERTAINMENTWITH DJ & COMPERE

TEA COFFEE& CAKES

PONY RIDES

RAFFLETOMBOLA LIGHTNING

MCQUEEN

WATER WALKERS

GUEST APPEARANCE BYMISS LANCASHIRE

BBQ

BOUNCYCASTLE

TOY STALL& MANY MORE

ENTERTAINMENTWITH DJ & COMPERE

TEA COFFEE& CAKES

PONY RIDES

RAFFLETOMBOLA LIGHTNING

MCQUEEN

WATER WALKERS

GUEST APPEARANCE BYMISS LANCASHIRE

IN AID OF KIDS IN ROSSENDALEIN AID OF KIDS IN ROSSENDALE

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