Teen Earns Duke of Edinburgh Gold Despite Knee Injury
Emily Midgley, 17, completed her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award despite a knee condition, earning recognition at the Rossendale Scouts St George's Day Parade.
Emily Midgley, 17, completed her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award despite a knee condition, earning recognition at the Rossendale Scouts St George's Day Parade.
Mayor of Rossendale presents £7,750 to Bacup Pride, Kids in Rossendale, and Carer's Link Lancashire after a year of community fundraising events.
Lancashire Army Cadets, aged 12-18, restored gravestones in Bacup after a break-in at a storage facility, boosting community spirits.
The Central Methodist Ladies Fellowship in Bacup hosted 'The Pride of Bacup' event, featuring a historical talk on the town from 1200 to today and insights into Bacup Pride's 15-year volunteer work enhancing green spaces and community spirit.
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RecommendedBacup Borough Football Club has formed a unique partnership with Rossendale Works, an employability project, to complete volunteer tasks and support local job seekers since June 2025.
Rossendale Chess Club is booming with activity, attracting families and juniors to its weekly sessions in Bacup. The club's recent open night saw a diverse crowd enjoying chess, from children to seniors, highlighting the game's universal appeal.
A 63-year-old father from Bacup tragically died from burns and smoke inhalation after his wheelchair caught fire when it came too close to a gas heater in his garage while he was tinkering with his tractor.
The Bacup community is hosting a 'Brains, Bakes and Bingo' event to raise £8,000 for a specialized electric wheelchair for Finnick Whittaker, a two-year-old with cerebral palsy, to support his independence as he grows.
A former church in Bacup is being converted into a digital business hub, led by GrowTraffic's Simon Dalley, blending workspace with community focus and preserving heritage.
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RecommendedA fundraising quiz night at the Rose 'n' Bowl on January 26 aims to raise money for the 2026 Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival. Entry is £7.50 per person and includes supper. Book now!
Rossendale Hospice invites locals to join its 200-strong volunteer team. Flexible roles, full training provided. Make a difference in Bacup, Rawtenstall & Haslingden. Call 01706 393870.