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Calling all young creatives! Join us on Saturday 9th August 2025, 2pm–4pm for a fun and hands-on animation workshop with artist Alexis Maxwell! Your child will learn how to bring 2D paper shapes to life, picking up digital skills alongside the basics of traditional animation. Spaces are limited due to equipment, so booking is essential!   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.   The August edition of the Rossendale community bulletin is now available at Aug 2025 - Communities Bulletin
Today’s children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn’t mean they always know how to stay safe in it. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, your guidance can make a huge difference. Our new leaflet, attached, provides some practical ways to help your child explore the internet with confidence and care this summer holiday.   If you’re going through fertility difficulties, you’re not alone.
If you want to find out more about the causes of infertility, treatments and how to support your wellbeing, join the Wellbeing of Women for a free webinar: 💬Navigating the Fertility Journey 📅Wednesday 13 August 2025, 12:00 – 13:00 💻 Book your place here  Your latest news for carers in East Lancashire...
 We have three films coming up for the Summer!
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.  Calling all local organisations in Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, and Crawshawbooth!
Rossendale Borough Council and Rossendale Leisure Trust invite: ✔️ Sports organisations ✔️ Community groups ✔️ Health & wellbeing project providers To come and discuss potential projects with a focus on leisure activities and healthy walking routes funded via the Plan for Neighbourhoods funding, covering areas of Waterfoot, Rawtenstall, and Crawshawbooth. 📍 Where: Rossendale Sports Club, Clubhouse 🗓 When: Thursday 4th September 2025 🕒 Time: Drop in any time between 3pm – 7pm 💡 Find out how your ideas can be supported to benefit local residents. 🔗 For more information, visit: www.rossendale.gov.uk/regeneration-3/plan-neighbourhoods  The Stronger Together Awards - Nominations OPEN! This event will spotlight the individuals, groups, and organisations that make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities in Lancashire. We are looking for individuals, groups, and organisations that have shown dedication to collaboration, advocacy, and inclusive practice. The Stronger Together Awards are in collaboration with People First, which launched the awards ceremony as part of its Lancashire Learning Disability Partnership Board flagship event. You can nominate for the Impact Award, highlighting someone who has made a positive impact on the lives of people with a learning disability in Lancashire Or, the Inclusive Employer Award, highlighting an employer who offers paid work opportunities with reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability in Lancashire. Nominations close on August 1st 2025. 📍 Barton Manor Hotel, 746-768 Garstang Rd, Barton PR3 5AA 📆 September 24th 🕛 12pm - 6pm More about the event here. Kirsty Morgan, head of Inclusion at People First, said of the awards:
"The Stronger Together Awards is a celebration of unity and impact in Lancashire and to honour those making a real difference. This event showcases the power of collaboration, advocacy, and inclusion.I'm thrilled to see our community come together to recognise these champions of change. Let's continue to value every voice and partnership, making our community stronger together. Join us and be part of what comes next!"  Over 1,800 women and girls across the county have filled in Commissioner Clive Grunshaw's Safety of Women and Girls Survey. We want to hear directly from those who live or work in Lancashire.
Survey results will inform the work of the police and other community safety partners such as local councils and victim support services, to make Lancashire a safer place for everyone. The survey can be completed online here. The link is also available via the Commissioner's website - lancashire-pcc.gov.uk - and can be found across the Commissioner's social media channels. Search for @lancspcc on Facebook, X and Instagram or Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner on Nextdoor.  Connect with the community, showcase your work, host a fun activity, or set up a stall.
We invite you to come along to this event to engage with the community of Bradley in Nelson. If you're interested, or would like more information, please contact [email protected]  Connect with the community, showcase your work, host a fun activity, or set up a stall.
We invite you to come along to this event to engage with the community of Bradley in Nelson. If you're interested, or would like more information, please contact [email protected]  The latest large bondholder event was held on 11th July 7:30-9:30am at Burnley College.
Every bondholder came away with a special gift. New bondholders received their certificates.  We’re proud to launch something special today.
Why Not Burnley? - is a short new film celebrating the voices, stories, and pride of the borough – a rallying cry for Burnley as we build towards our Burnley Year of Culture in 2027. The film brings together local creatives, schools, businesses, community groups and national partners – a huge thank you to every person and organisation who took part. You’ve helped create something that captures the energy, spirit, and ambition of our cultural town.  Have a read of the latest newsletter from u3a, and check out the wide range of activities happening in August.
 Positive Action in the Community (PAC) is thrilled to share details about this upcoming event that promises to be both uplifting and impactful: the 'Light Up The Hills' walk!
Join us for PAC's Torch Lit Walk, a fantastic 7-mile charity walk taking place on Saturday, 6th September 2025, starting promptly at 6:00 PM from The Yard Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7AW. This unique event will see us ascend 1,170 feet through the beautiful hills of Cowpe, Rossendale, culminating in a memorable torchlit procession as the sun sets.  We have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Highlights include:
Read on to find out more!  We made the UK government rethink benefit cuts
Over the past few months, we’ve been campaigning tirelessly to prevent cuts to disability and sickness benefits, alongside disabled people, charities and MPs across the country. We called out the cuts on social media and in the news. We briefed and met with MPs. And over 2,300 Mind supporters emailed their MP. Sadly, we weren’t able to stop all the proposed cuts. But we achieved a lot. Faced with massive pressure, the UK government was forced to make significant changes to its proposals to get the Bill through parliament. In this newsletter, we’re sharing what happened. |
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