FRIDAY, JUNE 29
Accrington Camera Club: Talks, competitions and more from friendly local camera club. Entry £3 including refreshments. New members and visitors most welcome. This week: Print and DPI appraisal night. Chance to show your work and comment on everyone else’s Meets every Friday during term time at The Hyndburn Academy, Stourton Street, Rishton BB1 4ED, from 7.45pm For more information see accringtoncameraclub.org. uk Young at Heart - Drama Group: Relaxed drama sessions for anyone with an interest. No experience necessary, just turn up and take part! £2, 1pm to 2pm The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ Call 01254 398319 Email: info@civicartscentre.co.uk
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Sequence Dancing: 1pm to 3pm Free session with qualified instructor. Refreshments will be served, all are welcome. Telephone the centre on 01706 218613 Whitewell Bottom Community Centre, Burnley Road East BB4 9LB Stanhill Village Fete: This year’s Stanhill Village Fete will be held at 2pm at West End Primary School on Aspen Lane, Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle. There are a wide range of traditional village fete activities including a musical entertainment, bouncy castle, coconut shy, children’s fancy dress competition and a range of stalls offering refreshments and prizes. It is a really great community occasion and helps to raise a lot of money for local good causes. Everyone is welcome, for further information contact: Susan Wilkin 07988651589 or Richard Hooper 07933773845 Guided Rail Ale Trail: The tours include an unlimited travel ticket for the East Lancashire Railway, a Blue or Green Badge Guided Tour lasting approximately four to five hours, a bottle of ale or beer sampling and lunch. Price: £39.95, lunch will be at the Hare and Hounds. Hiking involved, hiking boots required. Steep hills and muddy tracks. 20 minutes – 1 hour walk between pubs. For more information visit www.eastlancsrailway. org.uk Call Call 0333 320 2830.
SUNDAY, JULY 1
Helmshore Farmers Market: Come and browse through a fantastic selection of local produce at Helmshore Farmers Market, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Rossendale Free admission and free parking. 9am until 12 noon. For more information please contact Helmshore Mills Textile Museum on 01706 226 459
MONDAY, JULY 2
Sewing Club: A group for those who want to learn how to sew or develop their hobby. The daytime group meets weekly and the evening group meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month and we work on group projects at each individual’s pace. Sewing machines provided. £5, Daytime 1pm to 3pm, evening 7pm to 9pm. The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ Yoga: A gentle and relaxing session perfect for those new to yoga or for older people wishing to participate in some exercise. £5, 7.15pm to 8.45pm The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ
TUESDAY, JULY 3
Creative Writing Group: This group meets fortnightly to share ideas, skills and technique on creative writing. Lead by a group of enthusiasts, all abilities are welcome. £2, 1pm to 3pm The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ Huncoat Ladies meeting: Held at the Accrington and District Blind society building on Bank Street in Accrington Anyone can attend and the meeting includes a guest speaker. Every Tuesday from 8pm. Baby Explorers Pram Parade Dressing Workshop: Come along and make clip on decorations for your baby’s pram or sling so you can parade them along proudly on the Wakes procession. We’ll provide materials, tips and cups of tea for a relaxed morning of making. Ages newborn to four years, starts 10am until 12 noon. The Horse and Bamboo Theatre, 679 Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale BB4 7HB Call 1706 220241 info@horseandbamboo.org
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Grease - 40th Anniversary Drive-in Screening: Drive-in screening of the classic film Grease to celebrate its 40th anniversary and all are invited - young, old, T-Birds and Pink Ladies, fancy dress is encouraged! Guests are permitted to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages into the venue. Gates will be open at 8pm, the film will be screened at 9.30 pm, tickets are £25 Please call Hannah or Natalie on 01282 426846 Accrington and Rossendale College, Sandy Lane, Accrington BB5 2AR Knit and Natter: A friendly group who come together to knit and have a chat and a cuppa. 7pm until 9pm. £1.50 The Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HZ
THURSDAY, JULY 5
Quiz Night for Rossendale Hospice: Sunnybank Social Club, Helmshore Road, Helmshore Starts 8.30pm prompt £20 per team (max. five players) Bar, ‘play your cards right’ and finger buffet supper provided. All proceeds to Rossendale Hospice, please support this great cause. Book early to avoid disappointment, last year was a sellout and raised over £350. Text 07502029102 to book a table or email granville_ barker@hotmail.co.uk