Haslingden 2040

Today we’re working with CHAI Rossendale on ideas for our mural. The mural will be located in the heart of Haslingden with a focus on heritage and nature. The creativity is on point 🖼️ 🎨 Thanks to funding from @HeritageFundUK 🤞🏽 and @RossendaleBC

Ho ho ho 🎅🏼 Christmas is approaching 🎄 save the date, more to be revealed soon 👀

It’s getting hot hot hot 🥵 #hotlime #heritage 🌋

Last week our project officer visited Rossendale Civic Trust 🫶🏽 to discuss our upcoming Haslingden walk. We were treated to demonstration in scarf making🧣🧶

It may seem a bit quiet at Hassy Market but it’s all happening underground with new draining being installed 👨‍🔧🧰 Watch this space as the new flooring will be installed soon 🚨

Today we’re at Hassy Library to discuss micro-grants📚 ⏰ We’ll also be here this Saturday from 11am - 1pm. Micro - grants offer support to fund community events and more! Grants of up to £3000 💸

Don’t miss out on Rossendale’s @heritageopenday events this September 💕 lots of our amazing heritage venues offering free fun activities for all ages ☺️

Last Saturday, our mural consultation revealed that our community wanted to see heritage as a main theme 💪🏽 from St James’ Church, mills, South Asian heritage and it’s ties to the textile industry. Did you know the place name Haslingden is derived from hazel tree’s? 🌳

Community micro - grant drop in sessions 🚨 Do you have a community based project that can take place in Hassy? Our grants offer up to £3000 to support projects and events that benefit our community 💪🏽 Thanks to funding from @HeritageFundNOR 🤞🏽💕

🚨 FREE COURSE 🚨 Understanding repair and maintenance of traditional buildings - NOCN Level 3 📅 Thurs 16th & Fri 17th May 2024 ⏰ 9am - 5pm 📍 St James’ Church, Haslingden Contact laabiyahiqbal@rossendalebc.gov.uk for more info #heritage #traditionalskills #Lancs

Road closures in Haslingden from 15th February until 6th March 2024. 🚧👷‍♂️ ⚠️Phase 1 will close Bank Street/Higher Deardengate to Bury Road (the new square) from 15 - 27th Feb. ⚠️Phase 2 will close Blackburn/Manchester Road to Bank Street from 28 Feb - 6th March.

Just a reminder about the road closures and that all businesses on Higher Deardengate are open as per their usual business hours 🛍️

ANNOUNCEMENT - please RT!

Today the team met with @RossendaleCT’s, Kathy Fishwick. Check out these historic snaps of Higher Deardengate 📸 #Haslingden #Rossendale

📍St James’ Church, Haslingden. Ft Stunning views and historic gravestones

Team heritage are here at Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School for their Year 9 options evening . We are shouting out about all things economic development! Plus, after seeing Laabiyah, they've kindly put the hearing on!

Photos courtesy of Catherine Smyth Media.

Thank you Haslingden & beyond - you made our Christmas market amazing! What a buzz! So many complements and you have definitely left the ED team with a warm, fuzzy festive feel @HeritageFundNOR @RossendaleBC 🧡

What an awesome evening of laughter, fun and festivity! Thank you Haslingden 👐 @lovehaslingden @RossendaleBC @heritag