WHAT’S ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23
An Evening of Music and Song: Hyndburn and Rossendale Branch of the NSPCC present an evening of music and song with Rossendale Male Voice Choir and 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band. St Mary’s Church, Rawtenstall. Tickets £8, to include refreshments, 7.30pm. Accrington Camera Club: Talks, competitions and more from friendly local camera club. New members and visitors most welcome. This week: Monthly competition results and entry night for April. The Hyndburn Academy, Stourton Street, Rishton BB1 4ED, from 7.45pm Entry £3 including refreshments. accringtoncameraclub.org. uk
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Ramsbottom Choral Society and Concert Orchestra Present Haydn - The Seasons: Bolton Road Methodist Church, Bury, BL8 2EH, 7pm. Tickets £8 at the door or from Bury Metro Tourist Office, Moss Street, 0161 253 5111. Further details from Barry Sugden: 0161 761 2985. www.ramsbottomchoralsociety.com Old Fashion Jumble Sale: Jumble sale in aid of community projects. St Mary’s Parish Centre, Lock Street Oswaldtwistle. 11am. For more information telephone Lynn on 07730 071426. Children’s Movie at Boo Theatre: A Bug’s Life (Cert. U) with free children’s craft activity from 2pm. Tickets £3/£2 (£4/£3 door) 3pm. Horse and Bamboo Theatre, 679 Bacup Road, Waterfoot, BB4 7HB. Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival: The 10th annual chocolate festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Just like last year, the festival is taking over the town centre so you will not only find stalls on the original site of Bridge Street but also at Market Place, inside the Civic Hall, Church Gardens and on the Saturday Market car parks. Saturday - 9.30am to 5pm, Sunday - 9.30am to 4pm. For more information visit www.ramsbottommarkets.co.uk/chocolatefestival18.html Email: info@ramsbottommarkets.co.uk or call: 0161 764 6109.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
Rawtenstall Farmers’ and Artisan Market: Lots of great quality local artisan producers. Food available to eat on the day and take home, plus the opportunity to win a foodie hamper. 10am to 3pm, every fourth Sunday of the month. Rawtenstall Town Square, off Bank Street and Kay Street.
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
Bugs and Wildflowers with Cath Ford: Cath Ford from Mid Pennine Arts leads a workshop in creating bees, bugs, insects, butterflies and wildflowers, that you might see in your garden or on a walk at Woodnook Vale, from donated craft and recycled materials. Booking essential. 10am to 1pm. To book call Barbara Sharples on 01254 230348 ext 201 or email barbara. sharples@prospectsfoun- dation.org.uk Prospects Environment Centre, 54 Broadway, Accrington BB5 1EW.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
Easter Craft Workshop activities: Join Kate for some eggs-cellent Easter activities in our popular craft sessions. All materials provided, suitable for all ages. These sessions are fun (and sometimes a little messy!) and get filled up quickly - book now to avoid disappointment. 1pm, £3 per child (advance booking required). The Whitaker, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE. Email: info@thewhitaker.org Phone: 01706 260785.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue’s Frocks and Fizz Night: Three floors of fabulousness: Ground floor: local stall holders and a late bar. Elegance floor: Evening wear, fashion and accessories. Upper floor: pampering room offering mini facials, gel nail file and polish, hand massages etc. Vidya, 331 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall BB4 8LA. 7.30pm, £5. Tickets available by calling 0161 885 0557. Email info@luzoevents.com Tornado at the East Lancashire Railway: Tornado - the world’s fastest preserved steam engine is pulling into the East Lancashire Railway in Bury for five days only. Tickets include a full line return trip on Tornado and unlimited travel on other standard services throughout the day. If that wasn’t enough, the world’s most famous engine, Flying Scotsman, will also be on static display throughout the event and visitors will even be able to climb aboard the cab and walk through the locomotive’s famed corridor tender for an additional fee. Tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children and must be booked in advance. For full information and to book your steam-fuelled adventure, visit www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk. Call 0333 320 2830.