 The November edition of the Rossendale community bulletin with information about activities and services in Rossendale.
We would like to formally invite you to the NAVCA AGM, which will be held on Thursday 13th November 2025, 10am-11am, online via Zoom. All NAVCA members are welcome to join us. To reserve your place, please sign up via the NAVCA website and add the event to your calendar. The NAVCA AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the year and to influence NAVCA's strategic direction. You will have the opportunity to hear from the NAVCA board and to ask questions. This year, we have five trustee nominations and two spaces on the board, so voting will take place in the week leading up to the AGM. Full voting information will be sent to CEOs.  Alexis has been working in-residence at In-Situ to create Memory Fabric; a sci-fi inspired installation based on the memories of Nelson and its people. Alexis uses a blend of sound, projection and animation to investigate how communities shape the stories of the places they inhabit.  Thank you so much to the 18,000 of you who responded to our survey earlier this year, and shared your experiences of accessing mental health support in the last 12 months. Your stories have helped us better understand the state of mental health in England and Wales.   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)  details of two upcoming conferences focused on Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation - critical safeguarding concerns that arise in various contexts including physical altercations, sexual violence, and domestic abuse.
Communities across the UK are facing increasing social tensions - with rising anxieties around identity, belonging, and misinformation. Despite grassroots organisations and community leaders battling on the frontline to support communities and promote tolerance and solidarity, our communities are being torn apart by fear and division.
A once-unused outdoor space in Whitworth has been transformed into a safe, accessible sanctuary for carers and the wider community, thanks to a grant of £5,010 from the Crook Hill Community Benefit Fund.
The new Whispering Winds Memory Garden, created by the Stronger Together Carers Group, now provides a calm and welcoming space where people can reflect, connect, and take part in wellbeing activities. The garden, developed at The Ashcroft community building, features raised planters, sensory planting, benches, and accessible pathways, making it a valuable space for people of all ages and abilities. Volunteers and community members played a vital role in bringing the garden to life, with over 200 individuals expected to benefit from the project each year.  The wait is over! All session recordings from the Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference are now available to download completely free on our website.
View & Download all Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference recorded sessions here! upcoming webinars in November to introduce Community Groups to Park Play. Every week, communities come together for free, fun, and active sessions in local parks. It’s open to everyone — all ages, all abilities, all smiles   We’re delighted to share the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside Annual Review 2024/25, a look back at a year defined by resilience and the power of local giving.
In 2024/25, we distributed over £3.18 million in funding, through 632 grants to organisations and individuals who are making a tangible difference across our region.  The Healthy Hearts campaign is a collaboration between Lancashire County Council, Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Together an Active Future and We Are Undefeatable.
The campaign features real-life stories of ten Lancashire residents living with a range of heart conditions (including Heart attack, Stroke, High Blood Pressure) and how physical activity has helped improve both their physical health and mental well-being. To view all the stories visit Healthy Hearts - Lancashire County Council The campaign aims to encourage people aged 45+ living with a pre-existing heart condition or at risk of developing one to become more active. The areas where we are focussing this campaign are where the rate of premature mortality from CVD is significantly higher than the English average, as listed on the LCC website. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale are all included in this campaign. The Christmas appeal is back! Burnley Together are launching this year’s Christmas appeal on Monday 27th October and would love you to be a part of it. Last year, 40 schools/organisations hosted toy, food or both bins. Are you going to be one of them this year?   Building Brighter Futures: Safe Spaces, Trusted Adults, Opportunities to Thrive
Provider Booking Form https://forms.office.com/e/NTYSjz55W1 Join us at Burnley Youth Zone on Thursday 6th November for an inspiring Youth Work Market Place event! Lancashire Wildlife Recorders' Conference 2025 new date Sat 7th March - Blackburn College16/10/2025
Due to logistical difficulties, the Lancashire Wildlife Recorders’ Conference has been postponed until Saturday 7th March 2026, when it will take place at the same venue, Blackburn College. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment caused but we look forward to seeing you next Spring.  Our annual charity fashion show fundraiser is fast approaching, and we have a limited number of tickets still available! Join us this Friday 17th October, and don’t miss your chance to enjoy an unforgettable evening of style, entertainment, and community spirit, all in support of a fantastic cause. 
The latest Burnley & District U3A newsletter is out, featuring updates, activities, and events for the coming months.
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