SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Duplicate Bridge:
Every Saturday evening, for people with a knowledge of bridge as no training given at present, 6.30pm for 6.45pm prompt start at St James Community Centre, Canon Street, Accrington, BB5 2ER. No partner needed, host available. £2 for members, £3 non-members. Plenty of free parking spaces are available outside. Call 01254 396233.
Modern Brass Tuition Workshop:
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 9am. Call 07966 425504.
Secret Music Festival:
House and techno. Bank Street Car Park, Rawtenstall, Rossendale. £10. 4pm-5am.
Haslingden Library Craft Group:
An informal group where you can meet new people, share ideas and get hooked on crochet and crafts. Haslingden Library. Free. 11am-12pm. Call 01706 215690.
Souk Community Cafe:
Run by Positive Start this cafe is open to everyone. Free refreshment, mingle with new people and enjoy lots of gup shup (chit chat)! Free. 10am1pm.
Trailblazers for six to 12-year-olds:
Reading is not just for school... it can be fun and take you to whole new worlds. (Plus, kids who read for fun do better at school as a bonus). For those aged between six and 12, who love reading and talking about the books they have read, a monthly Trailblazers Reading Group. At the sessions we have fun chatting about books and join in with quizzes, crafts and games. We also provide the refreshments. Talk to a member of staff at the library. Free. 10.30am-11.30am.
Guided Walk in Bacup:
A guided walk to take in spectacular views around Bacup and discover features you might not know about. Join Proffitts staff on a guided walk around the Greensnook area of Bacup. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs and mobility scooters due to steep gradients and unmade paths (difficulty rating = 2) There will be chance for a brew and chat after the walk provided as part of the project. Meet outside the AB&D Centre, Burnley Road. Free. 1.30pm-3pm. Call 01706 223700.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 East Lancashire Concert Band:
Players are of all ages and abilities across Lancashire. New members are welcome without audition. Civic Arts Centre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Free. 10am-12pm. Call 01204 303971.
Rossendale Farmers Market:
The excellent Rossendale Farmers Market is on where you can buy great quality, local produce. Helmshore Mill Textile Museum. Free. 9.30am-2pm.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3 Bingo Afternoons:
Entertainment afternoons for the elderly. Plantation Square Community Centre, Plantation Road, Accrington. £2, inc refreshments. Monday and Thursday. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Call 07480 797433.
Leisure Club (Over 55s):
An opportunity to socialise and make new friends. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 1.30pm3.30pm. Call 07966 425504.
St Leonard’s Brownies:
Brownies meeting. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 6pm-7.30pm. Call 07966 425504.
St Leonard’s Guides:
Guides meeting. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 7.30pm-9pm. 07966 425504.
St Leonard’s Rainbows:
Rainbows meeting. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 5pm-6pm. Call 07966 425504.
Sing – Workshop:
Participate in group harmony singing. Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom. £4. 7pm-8.30pm. Call 01706 822988.
Drama club for young people:
Informative performance workshop. Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Dramatic Annie £3, Little Munchkins £2. Little Munchkins 6pm-7pm, Teenagers 7pm-9pm. Call 01254 398319.
Drawing class:
Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. One class £5. Six classes £25. 10am-noon. Call 01254 398319.
Photographic group – workshop:
Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. £2. 1pm-2.30pm. Call 01254 398319.
Singing Group:
Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle. Free. 1pm-2pm. Call 01254 398319.
Afternoon Tea:
Drop in for a brew and a natter with Keith and friends. Bacup Library, St James Square, Bacup. Free. 2pm-3.30pm.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme:
Enjoy songs and rhymes with your baby. For babies up to around 18 months. Free. Crawshawbooth Library. 10.15am-10.45am. Call 01706 224269.
Job advice session:
Information about jobs, apprenticeships, training courses, interview preparation and support, help with writing job application forms, help with writing a CV and a skills health check. Bacup Library, St James Square, Bacup. Free. 10am-12pm. Call 0300 123 6703.
At Bacup Library on the first Monday of every month. Why not come along and join in with this informal and friendly group where we read and discuss a lively mix of books? A reading group is a great way of sharing the love of reading and inspiring you to try something different.
Reading Group:
Lancashire Library provides set of books to readings groups large and small, for all ages, throughout Lancashire for extended loan periods and you can choose a title every month. See our reading groups page for details. Bacup Library. Free. 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Come along and join in Scrabble Club with tea and biscuits. It’s a chance to meet new people and have some fun! Crawshawbooth Library. Free. 1.30pm230pm. Call 01706 224269.
Scrabble Club: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Ballroom Dancing:
Take to the floor and make new friends. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 8.15pm-10.15pm. Call 07966 425504.
Exercise class. Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 6.30pm7.30pm. Call 07966 425504.
Keep Fit: Private badminton workshop:
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 5.30pm-6.30pm. Call 07966 425504.
Kizomba dance class:
Blackburn Northern, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn. £5. 8pm-10.30pm.
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom. £4.50. 12.30pm-3pm. Call 01706 822988.
Line dancing: Peel Shukokai Karate Club:
Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury. 6.15pm-7.30pm. Call 01706 822988.
Adult exercise class:
Meet new people while exercising. St Anne’s Church, Ashworth Road, Edgeside, Waterfoot. £3. 1.15pm-2.30pm. Call 01706 558394.
Computers made fun and easy:
Learn the basics from our friendly Age UK tutors. Rawtenstall Library, Haslingden Road. £12 per six-week course, cost includes course material. 1.30pm3.30pm. Call 01282 477559.
A great way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while socialising with new people. St Anne’s Church, Edgeside, Waterfoot. £3. 8pm-9pm. Call 01706 214081.
Bokwa Exercise:
Guided Walk in Bacup:
A guided walk taking you through places you might not have been before and looking at the development and history of this are. Join Proffitts staff on a guided walk through woodland, and up to Tong Lane with its wonderful views across Bacup. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs and mobility scooters due to steep gradients and unmade paths (difficulty rating = 2) There will be chance for a brew and chat after the walk provided as part of the project. Meet outside Bacup Family Centre. Free. 1.30pm-3pm. Call 01706 223700.
Guided Walk in Haslingden:
A walk up to The Halo to look at the sculpture and spectacular views. Join staff at Proffitts on a guided walk up to The Halo. Learn more about the site and take in the wonderful views. Difficulty rating = 3 (some steep climbs and unmade paths). There will be chance for a brew and chat after the walk provided as part of the project. Meet at the Victorian Tea Rooms. Free. 10am-11.30am. Call 01706 223700.
Irwell House Lunch Club:
Enjoy a two course hot lunch while socialising with people. Irwell House, Coupe Road, Waterfoot. £4. 11.45am-1.45pm.
Join our Keep Fit Class, slightly less energetic that Zumba but good for muscles and toning. Come and join the group, meet new people and have fun whilst being fit and healthy. Whitwell Bottom Community Centre. Various prices. 10am-11am. Call 01706 229952.
Keet Fit Class: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Archery :
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 8.30pm-10pm. Call 07966 425504.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 St Leonard’s Cubs:
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 6.30pm-8pm. Call 07966 425504.
Ballroom dancing. Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place. £3.50 including refreshments. 1.30pm-4pm. Call 01706 822988.
Tea Dance:
Toddler Rhyme Time:
Learn various rhymes. Ramsbottom Civic Hall, Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury. 10am-10.45am. Call 01706 822988.
Jujitsu workshop:
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 5.15pm6.45pm. Call 07966 425504.
St Leonard’s Scouts meeting:
Billington and Langho Community Centre, Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn. 7pm-
8.30pm. Call 07966 425504. Traditional Irish music session:
Irish Democratic League Club, George Street, Haslingden. £4. 7pm-9pm. Call 01706 214787.