Struggling with energy bills? Join us for a joint energy advice session:
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Friday 28th November
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall, BB4 7LS

What’s on offer:

• Free hot drinks & cake – afternoon tea!
• Apply for fuel vouchers (eligibility applies)
• Request a home visit from a local energy advisor
• Advice on repairs, improvements, and adaptations

Supported by RV Energy, Citizens Advice East Lancashire, Newground Together, Homewise, and LEAP.

As we reach the final year of the Bradley Big Local programme, we’re proud to share the incredible impact the Community Fund has had in our area!
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The Fund has helped create a lasting legacy by supporting projects that:

• Bring residents together & strengthen community bonds
• Boost confidence and ambition
• Encourage active engagement with local needs
• Celebrate achievements and nurture a sense of belonging
• Build a vibrant, sustainable future

For the first time ever as a White Ribbon UK exclusive, the three men will come together from across the globe in Australia, Canada and the United States. They will be discussing how far the movement in engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women has come, the challenges that remain, and what men must do now to help achieve true gender equality in the future. 


The webinar will take place online on White Ribbon Day, 25 November at 11am. Please feel free to inform your colleagues about this event too. 


We’re sure you won't want to miss this one!  Secure your free ticket, available here.

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To move to our next phase of implementation we need your help.
We’re using our November and December sessions as a short consultation series and would love you to join us.
What we’re asking from you

• Spaces are still available for this Thursday's event, so please reserve your seat today.

• Join us at one or both of the November and December sessions to steer the format and focus.
• Nominate/introduce group leads in your network who’d benefit from being in the room.
• If helpful, we have 1–2 guest speaker slots available in November/December for topics aligned to your work.

What’s on the table

• And experienced connectors across wide ranging networks able to connect community facing organisations with products and services that respond to their needs. 

• Funding readiness & bid strategy (what funders actually want to see)
• Governance & reporting that saves time (not adds it)
• Measuring social value beyond the £—capturing the outcomes your services prevent and enable
• Practical read-across from the Autumn Statement/Budget for VCSE organisations

Dates & details

• Session 1: Thursday 13th November, 10am-12noon, Grand Hotel, Blackpool.  Book here
• Session 2: Thursday 11th December 10am-12noon, Grand Hotel, Blackpool. Book here

Showcasing Lancashire’s Grassroots Stories
 

We joined Bigtank Productions to visit local charities and capture some of the smiles made possible by the amazing organisations we support.

Read More here


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Who Are CFLM: An Introduction

Our renewed introduction gives a clear overview of who we are, how we work, and the partners we collaborate with. ​

Our Engagement: Personalised Care and Support PlanningSince the end of March 2025, Healthwatch Lancashire have been hosting the Personalised Care and Support Planning (PCSP survey on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and the following Trusts:

• Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board,
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
• East Lancashire NHS Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, NHS Foundation Trust

We have been in maternity wards talking to women, families and birthing people about their maternity experience and talking more about personalised care. 

As well as completing surveys, the team were able to signpost some mums who experienced a traumatic birth to the MNVP in their locality for support.
 
Take Part In The PCSP Survey

Find us in November

Getting out and meeting our local community is crucial to amplifying their voices. Discover all of the events we will be attending in November 2025. Come down for a chat and friendly advice👋

Discover our November Events


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"Every voice counts when it comes to shaping the future of services and improving them"
 
Share your experiences of accessing local health and care services by visiting our online Feedback Centre.
 
Share Feedback

Take part today!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LT3GTJC


Need help to complete it? Call Nicola Stanley-Dickinson on 07736 462071 who will arrange a time to complete the survey with you.
Questions? Contact research@rnib.org.uk or call 0303 123 9999

We’re running a survey for everyone in the UK aged over 16. Whilst we are particularly interested in the experiences of those with sight loss, you don’t have to have sight loss to take part.


Click below to get involved:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3657DYV


The survey closes on 30 November 2025.


Need help to complete it? Call Nicola Stanley-Dickinson on 07736 462071 who will arrange a time to complete the survey with you.

Award Categories:
Health & Wellbeing Award – Tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes.
Innovative Delivery Award – Turning ideas into lasting solutions.
Impact Award – Making real, long-term change in communities.
Not-for-Profit of the Year Award – All category winners are in the running. The winner receives a £2,500 grant, and all category winners receive a £1,500 impact video to highlight their achievements.
For info: chelsea.crossey@springnorth.org.uk

Scan the QR code to apply today!

Back and fully fit and ready to play his incredible blend of blues. 

Friday 7th November
7 PM- An Evening with Helmut Lemke - Join us at The Garage for an evening of experimental music from friend of In-Situ. Helmut Lemke (Scotland) With support tbc.

We are operating a pay-what-you-can-afford basis - reserve seats now for free, then put what you can afford in our collection bucket 
Click to Book

A reimagining of a classic in this ground breaking story format.Join Pendle Social Cinema for Grand Theft Hamlet 15 (2024) Two struggling actors find solace from lockdown isolation by staging Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online, battling griefers as they connect through William Shakespeare
Thursday 27th November
Doors 6:30p.m., film starts at 7:00p.m.
Click to Book

​What's On in November:

• Colne Shops 2nd Birthday
  
• Santa's Grotto
  
• Trip to HAPPA
  
• Understanding Dementia Training
  
• Accrington Light's Switch On
  
• Carers Rights Day
  

Coming Up This Month...
In November we will be celebrating Carers Rights Day with a celebration event in our Accrington Hub. We will be joined by the Hyndburn Singers, a local choir, and are inviting carers to join us to enjoy a pot of tea, and a delicious buffet from our café. If you'd like to find out more about the Hyndburn Singers, you can find out more via this link to their website. Home of Hyndburn SIngers

Lancashire Adult Learning have arranged a pamper day for our carers at Nelson and Colne College. Booking is essential for this session, so please get in touch if you'd like to book as places are limited. We are providing minibus pickups from Accrington and Clitheroe.

Our popular Santa's Grotto is back this year, bring your children along to meet Santa and enjoy the festivities. Have a look at the photos below which showcase last year's event. The Grotto will be part of the Accrington Light's switch on, you can watch the fireworks and lights switch on from our community garden and we will be keeping our café open so you will be able to purchase sweet treats including hot chocolate and hot dogs. This year East 17 will be performing and switching the lights on!

What we've been up to in October...
In October our Participation and Engagement Team went to Smithills Farm in Nelson to visit The Good Life Project. Attendees picked and decorated pumpkins and were shown around the farm, learning about different varieties of pumpkins.

To celebrate all things Halloween, our colleague Sara, ran a fantastic, free drop in session in our Accrington Hub to decorate pumpkins. Using tattoos and marker pens to decorate the pumpkins, people were able to create fun, spooky designs and let their creativity flow. We'll be holding more events in the run up to Christmas and we hope to see you at a session.

In October staff and Volunteers raised awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Now's #wearitpinkcampaign. We all managed to find something pink to wear and raised vital funds for a worthwhile cause.

​ Fundraising
In October we held a fashion show to raise funds. We were joined on the night by Accy Rockers who lived up to their name, rocking the venue and getting people up dancing. Have a look at some of the photos from the night. A special thank you goes out to our Haslingden volunteers Joanne and Gillian who were busy selling tickets for our raffle. Keep an eye out for future fundraising events!

Please find below information about the Lancashire Affordable Warmth Forum

Working with Positive Voices and the This is Nelson Collective, as well as participants at Nelson Library as part of sessions run by Keeping East Lancashire in the Picture project. 


Alexis collaborated with artist Emma Shaw-Peake and Faith Bebbington to create the piece, which has a soundscape by Andrew Hillock and Matthieu Wibaux.


This is a co-commission with British Textile Biennial, and part of This is Nelson.
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​Monday 24th November 2025 • Burnley

Stop smoking – 12 week program of behavioural support and stop smoking medication
Stop vaping – 6 week program of behavioural support and stop smoking medication
Specific young person’s service run by We Are With You (18 years and under)

Community based face to face sessions or Telehealth phone support. Weekday, evening and weekend appointments.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy and vaping products (18 years and above only) delivery by direct supply, pharmacies or in-store
Free 24 digital support via My Quit Route App
In house workplace support Partner training via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/smokefree-lancashire-80816280493 or online and face to face to teams.