e consultation and survey told us loud and clear:

• Women and girls want to do more activity because it makes them feel better, but barriers such as cost, time, access, and confidence can hold them back.
• In Rossendale, 73% of males are active compared to just 64% of females – highlighting a gender gap we must address.

 
To respond, we are creating a menu of activities for women and girls across Rossendale – a practical resource that will:

• Showcase what’s currently available.
• Help connect women and girls to opportunities in their community.
• Support partners to work together to close the activity gap.

 
👉 We’d like to include your offer.


Please can you tell us:

• What activities, programmes, or sessions you currently deliver for women and girls (all ages)?
• Any future plans you may have to grow your women and girls’ provision?
• Contact details / booking information so we can share widely.

 
This is an important step in tackling inequalities in participation and ensuring every woman and girl in Rossendale has the opportunity to benefit from being active.

Please Email  natalieatkinson@rossendalebc.gov.uk  by September 1st 2025  so we can include your information in the first draft of the Women and Girls Activity Menu. 
Thank you for the fantastic work you already do in our community – together, we can make Rossendale an Active Valley for everyone.

Saturday 13th September 
1pm – 4pm
 Pendleside Hospice, Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 2LW
It’s a free afternoon for the community to come together, learn more about the work of the hospice, and discover the support and services available.
 For more information, or to enquire about having a stall, please contact Leah:
01282 440 120
 leah.hooper@pendleside.org.uk

Nelson has been awarded £20 million from the Government over the next 10 years — and the community will shape how it’s spent.
Pendle Borough Council is asking residents to share their views and priorities to help create a long-term plan that delivers the best outcomes for Nelson.

Fill in the survey by scanning the code in the post.
 For questions or more information, email: pfn@pendle.gov.uk
 This is a chance for local people to influence how the funding is used to improve their town.

Calling all of you who struggle with using any piece of technology: whether it be a tablet, smartphone or laptop, we’re here to help. Citizens Advice East Lancashire (CAEL) are offering a free, appointment-based service aiming to give digital support to anyone who may need it.

It’s a digital world these days and too many people are disadvantaged as a result. So whether it’s managing online banking, checking your pension entitlement, submitting an important application or just snapping your friends and keeping in touch, come and see us—we’re open 3.00-5.00pm every Monday.


When you ring to make your appointment, tell us what you want to apply for. We can then advise what ID you’ll need to bring with you to make the application process as easy as possible.


Telephone or text for an appointment: 07946 234535
Find us at: Room 32, 3rd Floor, Business First, Cross Street, Nelson BB9 7NN

​Please see the link below for the latest Heads up Health Protection bulletin. 

Heads up from Health Protection - August 2025
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Barnardo’s, commissioned by Lancashire County Council and the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, provides a statutory service for Lancashire with responsibility for assessing all Young Carers across the county.

The service supports Young Carers under the age of 18 who provide regular and ongoing care, as well as emotional support, to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or misuses substances, and whose lives are significantly affected by their caring role.

For the Rossendale area, the service is delivered by:

• Jane Simpson – jane.simpson@barnardos.org.uk
• Prityangie Asweddume – prityangie.asweddume@barnardos.org.uk

You can find more information on the Lancashire Young Carers | Barnardo’s webpage and in the information leaflet (attached), which includes a link to the referral form.
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If you would like more details or know a young person who could benefit from this support, please contact the service directly.

see the invitation to a ‘Tea Party’ to be hosted by St John’s Church (Barkerhouse Road, Nelson BB9 9EY) in support of Pendleside Hospice on Sunday 17 August between 3pm and 5pm.


You are most welcome to come along to enjoy afternoon tea, and donate to help us raise funds for the Hospice.

Jenny Duthie will be joining the team at Homewise as the new CEO from late August. She has over 20 years of experience in the charity and voluntary sector, including two decades with Citizens Advice. Most recently, she led the energy advice team at Rossendale Valley Energy, where she played a key role in supporting communities with energy efficiency and affordability.
 
Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to social impact to her new role at Homewise. 
She has a strong track record in co-production and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that services are shaped by and for the people who use them. She is excited to embrace a new challenge at Homewise and is looking forward to working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and communities to make a meaningful impact.
 
I am sure Jenny will be in touch with you once she settles into her new role. I will be leaving the organisation on 21 August 2025. I have really enjoyed working with many of you since joining the organisation in October 2023. I have also been grateful for the support and encouragement I have received whilst I have been at Homewise.  I know that the organisation will go from strength to strength under Jenny's leadership and that of the Homewise Board. 
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Plus, the animations created will be projected onto fabric as part of this year’s British Textile Biennial, thanks to Alexis and In Situ.
Don’t miss out on this unique creative opportunity!
Date: Saturday 09/08/2025
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Book your space now!

The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is here. 


There's a trend in the summer for specific types of crime to increase, often thanks to the warmer weather. That may come as a surprise, but opportunist criminals will take advantage our desire to get out, relax or travel. This August, find out what the risks are and how you can protect yourself whether at home, or away. 

As always, this issue also has a host local news and special offers too. We hope you enjoy reading it. 

P.S. Don't forget to share with your neighbours or to pass on any advice that might help someone you know. 

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