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393 Article(s) Found

Librarians’ Olympic sprint on World Book Day

Three intrepid Bury librarians completed a Story Decathlon by visiting five local primary schools to mark World Book Day Thursday...

Date Online: 10/03/2012

The countdown to chocolate heaven has begun!

Clear your diary for the Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival which takes place on the weekend of Saturday 31 March and Sunday...

Date Online: 09/03/2012

Get crafty down at the library

A new craft and social group is being set up at Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre. Whether you knit,...

Date Online: 01/03/2012

The countdown has begun...

Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival takes place on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April. This year expect some amazing additions to...

Date Online: 29/02/2012

Drugs and cash seized

Police have seized a large amount of drugs and £25,000 in cash during a warrant in Bury. On Tuesday 21 February...

Date Online: 26/02/2012

Youngsters needed for giant chocolate challenge

Pupils in nursery and primary schools are wanted by organisers of Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival to make a three-foot Easter egg....

Date Online: 10/02/2012

Damage to vehicles in Ramsbottom

Police in Bury have issued a warning to car owners in Ramsbottom after two cars were badly scratched on Saturday...

Date Online: 06/02/2012

Celebrate National Bird Box Week

Help the birds find a home this spring by building a nesting box with the help of Bury Ranger Service....

Date Online: 30/01/2012

Primary school is simply outstanding

Pupils and staff at Hazlehurst Primary School are celebrating after education watchdogs gave them an outstanding rating. The Ramsbottom school...

Date Online: 14/01/2012

Reindeer in Ramsbottom this Christmas

Ramsbottom’s reindeer are back, and this time they’ve brought a little friend with them. Mum, dad and six-month-old baby reindeer will...

Date Online: 13/12/2011

Festive Farmers Market in Ramsbottom

Snap up a tasty Christmas treat in Ramsbottom on Sunday 11 December at a special Christmas Farmers Market. A huge...

Date Online: 08/12/2011

Chocolate Cafe in Westminster

Bury North MP David Nuttall welcomed Paul Morris of Ramsbottom’s Chocolate Cafe to Westminster as part of the Lancashire Day...

Date Online: 08/12/2011

Get dressed during National Tree Week

Bury’s park rangers have organised two tree dressing events to mark National Tree Week. The public are invited to take...

Date Online: 19/11/2011

Tales of the unexpected at Ramsbottom Library

Urban legends and mysteries of Greater Manchester were brought to life by a local author and historian. Keith Warrender entertained...

Date Online: 17/11/2011

Ramsbottom chocolate company to host Lancashire Day at the House of Commons

Ramsbottom’s award winning Chocolate Cafe is helping to promote great local food & drink at a Lancashire Day event in...

Date Online: 15/11/2011

Ladies Christmas Extravaganza in aid of Bury Hospice

A Christmas Ladies Extravaganza to raise money for Bury Hospice’s New Build will taking place with the renowned Coco Boutique...

Date Online: 14/11/2011

Primary school invites community to an Open Day

Peel Brow Primary School in Ramsbottom is holding an Open Day on Tuesday 22 November. Danny Mellor, head teacher at...

Date Online: 08/11/2011

Lantern Parade snakes round the park

The Friends of Nuttall Park held their second annual Lantern Parade, tonight, Saturday 29 October 100’s of people attended the...

Date Online: 29/10/2011

Spectacular Lantern Parade

The Friends of Nuttall Park are holding their second annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 29 October from 3.00 pm to...

Date Online: 24/10/2011

Do you like apples?

Incredible Edible Ramsbottom would like to invite you to their 2nd annual Apple Day on Sunday 16 October from 1pm...

Date Online: 13/10/2011

Kill the chill this winter

Winter is well and truly on its way but Bury Council has lots of tips to help people stay warm...

Date Online: 12/10/2011

Charity cheques received by Ramsbottom Firefighter

A Ramsbottom firefighter was pleased to accept two charity cheques from the Mayor of Bury at the end of August....

Date Online: 11/10/2011

Chicken course spreads its wings

Courses on keeping chickens run at local libraries are proving so successful that another one has been organised. The courses...

Date Online: 10/10/2011

Drumming up business in the library

Local drummer Tony Fitzgerald certainly drummed up support when he gave youngsters free tuition at Moorside, Brandlesholme and Ramsbottom libraries....

Date Online: 10/10/2011

Halloween horrors for Bury families

Bury Council’s rangers have organised a super scary programme of events for the October school holidays. Youngsters and their families...

Date Online: 03/10/2011

Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye!

The Debra Simmons School of Dance has had great successes in the last 12 months and as a new term...

Date Online: 22/09/2011

Bury awash with charity spirit

Bury Fire Fighters would like to remind the public of The Fire Fighters’ National Charity Car Wash events occurring in...

Date Online: 16/09/2011

New Township Forums now under way

Six new Township Forums to give local people more of a say in their area are now up and running....

Date Online: 15/09/2011

Bury’s Parliamentary boundaries go on show

Plans to change Bury’s Parliamentary constituency boundaries are now on public inspection. From Tuesday 13 September the Boundary Commission will...

Date Online: 14/09/2011

Autumn relaunch for Irwell Sculpture Trail

The Irwell Sculpture Trail, which spans over 33 miles, relaunches this autumn with a programme of fantastic events, new sculptures...

Date Online: 13/09/2011