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Age UK Lancashire – Shops

Our charity shops are located throughout the county, offering a wide range of quality items for all ages.  About our shops

Our shops are crucial to the work of our organisation. They help us raise much-needed cash which we can use to provide services which are not funded by other (...)


Alder Grange School and Sixth Form

Welcome to Alder Grange School and Sixth Form (ag6).

Our school is a unique and special place. There is a real sense of family and community within the school. Alder Grange is a school where everybody is inspired to be the best they can, where excellence is nurtured by everybody (...)


All Saints’ Roman Catholic High School

Welcome to All Saints’ Catholic High School

A part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust

It is an exciting time at All Saints’ as we continue to build an outstanding school, where our students thrive as they embrace our school motto, “Luceat Lux Vestra”. Our success is very much based (...)


Allotments in Rossendale

Allotments

There are currently two allotment sites which are managed by Rossendale Borough Council:

Kirk Hill, Haslingden Prinny Hill, Haslingden

There are a further three allotment sites that are on land owned by The Council and managed by local groups;

Free Lane, Helmshore – managed by Free Lane Community (...)

Asda Opticians

Asda Opticians

At Asda Opticians we care about you and your family’s eye health. With eye tests available in all our Opticians, great value contact lenses which are available to buy in-store or online and clear complete prices on prescription glasses, you can be sure you can trust Asda Opticians for your optical needs.

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Asda Pharmacy

Asda Pharmacy

Our in-store pharmacies can accept NHS or private prescriptions, and with a Pharmacist on hand you can get help and advice on a wide range of issues surrounding your health.

Electronic Prescription Service

To handle prescriptions more efficiently, your doctor’s surgery may start (...)


Balladen Community Primary School

Balladen School is a great place to be. The staff are positive and extremely dedicated; they strive to provide the best learning and the best care to all the children at Balladen.

The children of Balladen are what makes the school special.  Each child here is an individual with different (...)


Barnardos – Rawtenstall Shop

Shop and help Barnardo’s

Barnardo’s has charity shops all across the UK where you can find all sorts of bargains, buy amazing cards and gift wrap, donate goods or volunteer.  Barnardo’s shops are a great place for the community to donate their unwanted items as well as shop for quality (...)


Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing

We support and empower people living with dementia, their carers and those who may feel lonely or isolated, enabling them to enrich their lives and enhance their wellbeing. We do this through offering opportunities to connect with others and take part in activities, whilst creating a culture where everyone can (...)


Boots Pharmacy

We are a business that is grounded in care

Customers and patients are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing exceptional care to them.  We want to be the first choice for their health and beauty needs.  We also offer innovative ‘only at Boots’ exclusive (...)


CAP – Rossendale Debt Centre

The Rossendale Debt Centre provides a free, home based debt counselling service for those in unmanageable debt within the BB4 and OL13 postcodes. If you feel weighed down by debt, we can help. CAP helps people regardless of their religious beliefs. Our service is not suitable for those who are (...)


Cherry Tree Care

Cherry Tree was the vision of Ronnie Testa who was passionate about people and was keen to create something with meaning, a legacy. Ronnie was also driven by his own family member who came to need a residential setting to keep them safe and cared for and there wasn’t anywhere (...)


Cherry Tree Pre-School

Based in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, Cherry Tree Pre-School is a registered charity serving the local community. We are fully committed to providing excellent quality early learning education and currently care for children from 2 to 4 years old.

Our fully qualified staff have the expertise to provide a secure, (...)


Children & Family Wellbeing Service

The Children and Family Wellbeing Service, previously children’s centres and Young People’s Service, provide services to help with parenting and other support you may need. We support families of children and young people from 0-19 years old and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities up to 25. Some (...)


Civic Pride Rossendale

Civic Pride Rossendale (Gardening, Litter Picking, Rewilding and other projects) covers the Rawtenstall, Crawshawbooth, Waterfoot and Edenfield areas.  We have helped create and now maintain many Community Gardens that help to brighten up the area for the local residents, but also creates an attractive setting to showcase the surrounding moorlands (...)


Cribden House School

Cribden House School offers a fresh start to primary aged children who need intensive support in order to experience success in their learning and we celebrate every small step towards achievement.  We are proud of our achievements and the whole school team are determined to continue on the journey to (...)


David Gould Opticians LTD (Rawtenstall)

David Gould Opticians have two optical practices in the Rossendale Valley, located on Bank Street Rawtenstall, and Deardengate Haslingden.

Founded by David & Diane Gould (both qualified contact lens opticians) in 2003, David Gould Opticians, work with experienced, qualified independent optometrists using some of the latest examination equipment to provide (...)


Denpoint

Welcome to Denpoint Dental & Implant Clinic, private dentist in Rawtenstall.

Denpoint Dental & Implant Clinic is a high quality, primarily private practice and has been providing dentistry for over 30 years. They provide dentistry for patients in and around the beautiful Lancashire town of Rawtenstall.

Treatments range from general (...)


Fairmore Medical Practice

PWE Fairmore – a two site practice

PWE Fairmore Medical Practice is a single practice set over two sites in Nelson and Rawtenstall. Patients are able to access services and appointments at both sites. Patients are advised that they may not always be offered an appointment at the branch most (...)


First Choice Credit Union

How Can First Choice Help You

First Choice Credit Union is there for you with flexible, approachable financial services, whether it’s for personal loans or savings. Our only shareholders are our members, which means you – and your community – are in control. Our members are more than just customers because we put (...)


Grip & Go

Adults and children from age 4 and above can conquer our 24 walls of fun, adventure and skill. Soar high on the Giants Staircase and, if you’re feeling really courageous, complete our infamous, ultimate challenge and attempt the Leap of Faith. Whether you’re a beginner or a climbing expert, Grip (...)


Hatton Worden Optician

Independent family Optometrist and Contact lens specialist in Rawtentall.

Providing both Private patient and NHS patient sight tests, Spectacles and contact lenses. We have a wide range of both designer and non-designer frames to choose from. We offer exceptional quality lenses from several companies including ZEISS, Essilor and Hoya. We (...)


Heightside House

Heightside House is registered to provide nursing care for up to 78 people who have mental health care needs. The home comprises three separate units; The House, The Mews and Close Care. Each unit has private and communal accommodation. There is ample car parking within the extensive grounds and access (...)


In The Know About Lancashire

We are committed to engaging with our communities across Lancashire to increase trust and confidence and to help us keep people safe and make them feel safe.

We believe that by giving people useful information and making it a two way process we can make our communities active participants in (...)


Jake Berry MP

About Jake

Jake was educated at Liverpool College, followed by the University of Sheffield, and trained as a solicitor in the City of London.

Before becoming a Member of Parliament for Rossendale & Darwen in 2010, Jake specialised in Housing and Development Law. This valuable experience has enabled him to (...)


Kay Street Baptist Church

Welcome to Kay St. Baptist Church

Making Christ Known

We are a vibrant and welcoming church centred on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our desire is to spread a passion for Jesus Christ throughout the Rossendale Valley, the UK and the world. We’d love you to join us on Sundays (...)


Kids in Rossendale

Kids in Rossendale aims to provide support to disadvantaged children within the Rossendale area. The realms of disadvantage may include socioeconomic, ill health, disability or simple circumstance. If a child is disadvantaged and therefore not able to enjoy the same life chances or opportunities as any other child then they (...)


Knits at Fitz

We are a social craft group that meets every Wednesday afternoon at Mr Fitzpatricks Temperance Bar in Rawtenstall. Mainly knitting and crocheting over a nice drink, we support charity groups and make rainbow hats for Babies at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

We are a sister group of Made (...)


Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society – Rossendale

The Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society can help you research your Lancashire ancestors.

In 1973 the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society was founded as the Rossendale Society for Genealogy and Heraldry, with meetings at Bury and Rawtenstall.

When the Society adopted its present title on 1 January 1985, (...)


Lancashire Spinners & Rossendale Raptors

The Lancashire Spinners and Rossendale Raptors are being restructured, more updates will follow later in the year.

Guy Roles – current spinners junior head coach and assistant coach for the North West and part of the Aspire program will take up the role of Partnership and Business Director. His connections (...)


Limey Valley Allotments Association

Welcome!

The Limey Valley Allotment Association manages Badgercote Allotments, an allotment site of 28 plots in Loveclough in the beautiful Limey Valley in Rossendale, Lancashire. Managing the site on behalf of the Limey Valley Residents Association, the Association provides allotments for local residents including “easy access” plots for disabled.

Of (...)


Limey Valley Residents Association

The LVRA’s aim is to represent our fellow residents in liaising with Rossendale Borough Council and other authorities which cover our area. In doing so,we intend to consult before presenting a united front on issues to try to ensure that we keep our area as a pleasant place in which (...)


Longholme Methodist Church

Longholme Methodist Church is a community of people of all ages who seek to respond to God’s love by sharing the good news of Jesus. We believe we should worship God, care for one another, and our neighbours and help each other to grow in faith.

The church (...)


Lumb Baptist Church

Our church meets in Lumb, a small village in the beautiful Rossendale Valley in Lancashire. We are a group of people who meet together to worship God and teach and encourage one another in our faith.


M3 Project

The M3 Project is a Registered Charity (1154113) that offers a variety of accommodation services and housing advice to homeless and vulnerable young people and families aged 16 to 21. The Charity is based in Rossendale but works with young people across East Lancashire. (Excluding Blackburn with Darwen)

Everyone has (...)


Paul Nuttall Optometrists

Friendly and professional eye care services provided by experienced and qualified staff, ensuring first-class customer services with quality products at affordable prices.

Eye Tests Contact Lenses Designer Range Quality and professional eye care services

Paul Nuttall Optometrists provide quality and professional eye care services. We offer domiciliary home visits for (...)


Pennine Community Credit Union

About PCCU

Pennine Community Credit Union is an ethical not-for-profit financial co-operative specialising in providing savings and loans facilities.

On April 23rd 1982, a Saver Group was launched with just 15 members and the first collection produced a total of £75 in share savings. We registered as Nelson Community Credit (...)


People Before Profit Funerals

Non-religious or Religious ~ Traditional or Modern

An introduction from our founder:

“Whilst working for a local funeral director, I was shocked (and disgusted) to witness the level of exploitation of the bereaved & vulnerable, and to discover the underhanded sales (...)


Rawtenstall Chess Club

Rossendale Chess Club

Venue: St. Paul’s Church Centre, Off Burnley Road, Constable Lee, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8HU

Match night: Wednesday

Secretary & Captain: Peter Barlass, 01706 218260, 0781 706 8427, barlassofredwood@msn.com


Rawtenstall Community Partnership

Community Partnerships are informal partnerships involving:

Local residents and representatives of local community groups Borough and County Councillors Rossendale Borough Council, Lancashire Police and Together Housing.

There are four Community Partnerships across Rossendale covering the areas of:

Haslingden Rawtenstall Bacup Whitworth

Community Partnerships promote engagement and partnership working at the community level. Rossendale’s heritage (...)


Rawtenstall Remembrance Parade

Rawtenstall Remembrance Parade and Service is organised by a committee in order to recognise the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces during conflicts around the world.

Mustering and leaving Rawtenstall Town Square at 2:25PM, to parade up Kay Street, down Bank Street, across St. Mary’s Way to gather at the (...)


Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue

Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity, made up entirely of volunteers.

An integral part of the national search and rescue service, we are called out through the 999 system, and cover an area of approx. 350 square miles across East Lancashire, Pendle, the Rossendale Valley and (...)


Rossendale Civic Trust

Rossendale Civic Trust was founded as Haslingden Civic Trust in 1964 and now covers the whole of Rossendale, incorporating Rawtenstall Civic Society founded in 1974.

The Trust is an independent body, but works in partnership, through Civic Voice,  with similar Trusts and Societies in other towns and cities across the (...)


Rossendale Hospice

Rossendale Hospice is a local charity which cares for patients and their families living with cancer and other life-limiting conditions including, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), chronic lung disease (COPD), Organ failure and others.

We offer many services free of charge include Day Therapy, a range (...)


Rossendale Hospice – Befriending Service

Befriending Service – Rossendale

Brief Description The Rossendale Befriending service aims to reduce social isolation for people in Rossendale and if applicable their partners or carers by arranging a visit by a volunteer befriender.

The scheme works by matching each person (Befriendee) with a volunteer befriender who will visit regularly (...)


Rossendale Hospice – Shops

Shop with us, fund palliative care and promote sustainability.

For many of us finding a charity shop bargain is one of life’s great pleasures but we should never forget the bigger picture of how we ended up taking home that perfect piece, whether that’s in person or on-line. The majority (...)


Rossendale Pool League

We are the pool league for the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, UK. Any pubs or clubs wanting to join should contact a member of The Committee.

Chairman Chris Kennealey 07977 598522

Vice-Chairman

Ash Tattersall 07834 716922

Treasurer Steve Cudworth 07528 268597

Secretary Les Dundas 07912 678999


Rossendale Rounders Club

We are a new rounders club based in Rossendale. The aim is to provide opportunities for ladies and over 13’s to play one of the nations favourite games. Every Thursday, we hold pay and play sessions at New Hall Hey Cricket Ground, Rawtenstall. The cost is only £2 per person, (...)


Rossendale RUFC

Rossendale Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire. The club runs three senior sides, a colts team, and eleven junior sides.

Founded in 1969, Rossendale Rugby Union Football Club has gone from strength to strength. In its early days, games were played on (...)


Rossendale Triathlon Club

The Rossendale Triathlon, has established itself as one of the most enjoyable and best value races anywhere. The Rossendale Triathlon is organised by triathletes who are passionate about our sport and have created a triathlon suitable for all abilities.

Not only will you get:

A 400m pool swim in the (...)

Rossendale Valley Junior Football Club

An FA Charter Standard development junior football club founded in August 2003 by Club President, Stephen Haworth (RIP). One of the biggest and best grassroots junior football clubs around Lancashire, offering league football and training for all ages and abilities.

We welcome players from across Rossendale Valley including Rawtenstall, Haslingden, (...)


Rossendale Valley Riding Club

Rossendale Valley Riding Club is a very popular friendly show set in the heart of Rawtenstall, Lancashire. Surrounded by beautiful views, the showground provides the perfect setting for a fun day of showing your horses and ponies . We offer a great place for both horse and human to show (...)


St. James-the-Less Pre-School

 

St. James-the-Less pre-school is based in the old school room on Burnley Road, next to St. James-the-Less Church and Presbytery. Sessions begin at 9:15AM and children are collected at 12:15PM.

Free 2 & 3 year old places are available.

Please come down if you have any questions, (...)


St. James-the-Less RC Primary School

Welcome to St. James the Less

Our mssion statement was written by children and agreed by all stakeholders of our school. It is known and lived by our children and staff and sets out what is minimally expected in this school. At St. James the Less we believe that children (...)


St. Mary’s CE Church, Rawtenstall

St Mary’s Church is an Evangelical Anglican church (CofE) in the northeastern part of the Diocese of Manchester. We seek to follow Jesus by learning His ways and by sharing his love with the people of Rawtenstall in the lovely valley of Rossendale, Lancashire.

Maybe you are new to town, (...)


St. Mary’s CE Primary School

We believe that good behaviour is crucial to maintain the positive and caring ethos of the school, and our priority is to engage children in their learning, whilst helping them develop a positive attitude towards one another and the school.

Our school caters for around 210 children split into seven (...)


Tesco – Instore Pharmacy (Rawtenstall)

Tesco – Instore Pharmacy (Rawtenstall) Address

Tesco Pharmacy Bury Road Off Bochalt Way Rawtenstall Lancashire BB4 6DD

Phone

0345 6719527

Online

Visit Pharmacy website

Opening times Monday – 8am to 10:30pm Tuesday – 6:30am to 10:30pm Wednesday – 6:30am to 10:30pm (...)

The Clog Market

Our mission is to create vibrant markets which reflect, improve and inspire our communities.

The Clog Market is an independent social enterprise in Rawtenstall in the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire. Our makers, bakers, creators and market traders sell vintage, artisan, handmade, floral, arts&crafts, food, drink, patisserie and other cool stuff. We (...)


The East Lancashire Railway

The ELR has a long and rich heritage, from all the way back when the very first trains steamed into Bury Station in the 1840s. The development of the line and all of its local railway stations was a key part of the Industrial Revolution in Lancashire, and it’s been (...)


The Hill Ski Centre

About Us

Learn a little bit more about the history of The Hill – Home of Ski Rossendale:

1969 The North West Sports Council recognised the potential of Ski Rossendale being of major regional importance in 1969 when the ideas were first being considered.

1972 The initial plans were drawn (...)


The Raft Foundation

The Raft Foundation was formed in Rossendale, Lancashire by local people to assist communities, families and individuals who are in crisis need within the Rossendale Valley.

Our projects currently include the provision and delivery of an independent 100% volunteer lead and managed foodbank service collecting and delivering to clients homes (...)


The Whitaker – Rossendale Museum and Art Gallery

The Whitaker (previously Rossendale Museum & Art Gallery) is set in a beautiful park at the centre of the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire.

A little ‘gem’ of the valley originally built in 1840 and heroically rescued from closure in 2013 when it embarked on a (...)


The Zone in Rossendale

Providing local information about events, activities and opportunities that are available to young people.

Equipment available Disabled access Other services, including NHS sexual health clinic and information drop-in centre

Together Housing

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 36,000 homes across the North of England

We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

In addition to (...)