Events this month in Rossendale

Edgeside Community District Partnership is organising this Theatre Week.

It will feature drama, music and circus skills.

Free

Souled as Seen are a ten-piece soul band, featuring a four-strong horn section, funky rhythm section and ‘two of the best soul singers in the business’. They perform classic songs from the Motown and Atlantic soul era, plus disco and party favourites. Previous high-profile events that they have performed at include Sir Alex Ferguson’s Testimonial Dinner at Manchester’s G-Mex, Manchester United Players’ Millennium New Year’s Eve party, Louise and Jamie Redknapp’s Charity Ball in Liverpool and Jools Holland’s Blackpool concert.

The Souled as Seen band includes Larry Edwards, also known within the Valley, especially in Whitworth, for his direct involvement in The Fudge Factory.

This event is to raise money for the Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Jim Mellor’s chosen charities, which this year will be organizations working with young people in the town.

Souled as Seen will be supported by DJ Gavin. Doors open at 7.30pm, and tickets cost £12.50 and are available from Whitworth Civic Hall (854130), the Fudge Factory (852795) and the Gas Shop (854257). Tickets are expected to be popular for this event so early booking is advised

The Red Kat Charity Bike Ride is a fundraising event in aid of various local charities.By getting on your bike you can do your bit to help!

Now in its second year, the Red Kat Charity Day is a fundraising event in aid of various local charities.By getting on your bike you can do your bit to help! In addition, the Whitworth Spartans Rugby Team will be completing a rugby try along the length of the route. For more details look at: http://www.redkats.co.uk

Chatherine's Crusaders are hosting this fund-raising event for Rosemere Cancer Foundation in memory of former Haslingden High School pupil, Catherin Kearney, who died in November 2005.

The money raised is to boost the work of the centre, based in Preston where she was treated. Her mother, Joan, and a group of supporters have continued to raise funds, and have so far over £34000 contribution.

The Farmers Market is on the 1st Sunday each month, featuring local home grown produce including:

Vegetables, Ostrich Meat, Cheeses, Meats, Eggs, Poultry, Cakes, Pies, Bread, Traiditional Herbal Drinks, Jams and Preserves, Olives, Fish, Black Puddings, Chocolate, Plants and Shrubs, Hog Roast, Charity Stall & Much More!!

Come early to avoid disappointment! (and dont forget to call in at Musbury Fabrics!)

This is a self-management course for people with long term health problems, delivered by trained volunteers who themselves have long term health problems and self manage.

Afternoon course.

To book a place please phone 10282 610236

 www.expertpatients.nhs.uk

This is a 11 mile Moderate difficulty walk.  The Rossendale Ramblers have walks on most Sundays. Contact for more details

This is a new idea for people to meet locally as there is nowwhere at present.

This first event will be limited to 15 men and 15 women

It will be a buffet style so people can mingle and chat. There is a smart dress code.