Tourism, leisure & culture
Published on February 23, 2018 at 12:10 pm
The Flying Scotsman is visiting Rawtenstall Station for its first public outing of 2018 on March 10 and 11. You can find more details on East Lancashire Railway site
Welcoming the news that the famous locomotive is coming to the borough, Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
“I am really excited that the Flying Scotsman is visiting our borough.
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Published on January 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Organisers of Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival will be holding a quiz at the Rose ‘n’ Bowl in Stacksteads on Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm.
The quiz has been held for the past three years and has become a major fundraising event for the June carnival.
Last year more than 100 people attended and helped to raise more than £450.
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Published on October 2, 2017 at 9:46 am
More sessions where families can create and decorate stunning lanterns will be held in October.
People are invited to create the colourful creations to be used at the Light Up The Valley parade.
The sessions will be held at Globe Studios every weekend from October 7 to 22 from 10.30am to 3pm.
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Published on July 10, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Bacup hosted the Northern Grip over the weekend (July 7,8 and 9). Hundreds of people gathered for the festival.
Councillor Andy MacNae, Portfolio holder for Regeneration, Tourism and Leisure, visited the festival and praised what he saw. He said:
“I was delighted to see the Northern Grip go so well. There was a buzz around Bacup and the organisers have put on a superb festival which had something for everyone not just serious mountain bikers.
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Published on July 7, 2017 at 12:27 pm
Rossendale is set to come alive with a fantastic series of events taking place this summer, from the Northern Grip biking festival to the Boo Puppet Festival, there’s something for everyone.
Highlights include the Northern Grip Mountain Bike Festival, which will kick-start the Summer of adrenaline with a two day festival starting today and running throughout the weekend.
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Published on July 5, 2017 at 9:24 pm
It’s Northern Grip time again this weekend! We thought we’d remind you – and ourselves – what the heck is going on.
FRIDAY NIGHT
3pm onwards
Campsite opens
On arrival please head to the wristband exchange in the Courtyard to pick up your wristband then go and pitch your tent or park your van
7pm to 11pm – Opening Party in the Courtyard.
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Published on July 5, 2017 at 1:29 pm
The Northern Grip takes place this weekend (July 7, 8 and July 9) at Lee Quarry.
Ahead of the festival Councillor Andy MacNae, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Leisure and Tourism, said:
“I am really excited that the Northern Grip will be held at Lee Quarry this weekend and I really look forward to visiting the festival.
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Published on July 5, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Councillor Andrew MacNae, chair of Bacup THI Board, said after last night meeting about the public realm scheme: “I was very pleased with the number of people who came to share their views and I want thank everyone for taking the time to come to the meeting tonight. It is very important the community is involved in shaping the future of Bacup.
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Published on June 29, 2017 at 3:47 pm
A new computer generated image of what Bacup town centre could like in the future has been released.
The image shows what the proposed public realm improvement scheme for St James Square will look like from the view of a pedestrian.
The Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative is a £2m investment in the town to restore its historic character.
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Published on June 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm
The board overseeing the Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) has announced plans for the next phase of engagement on the £2m scheme.
As part of the conditions of the THI funding, a public realm improvement scheme is required.
It means changes to the road layout to make the town centre easier to use for pedestrians.
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