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BEAVER SCOUTS (Mon 6:30pm to 8.30pm): 6 to 8 years of age Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old.

They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between eight and eight years six months. They enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. They usually meet together once a week in a Beaver Scout Colony.

Some Beaver Scout Colonies also organise Sleepovers.more These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres. Beaver Scouts wear turquoise sweatshirts, navy blue activity trousers and their Group Scarf.

The Beaver Scout Promise is: I promise to do my best To be kind and helpful And to love God.
The Beaver Scout Motto is: Be Prepared.


CUB SCOUTS (Mon 6:30pm to 8:30pm): 8 to 10.5 years of age

As a Cub Scout you will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly you will get a badge, which you can wear on your uniform.
Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This will mean you sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities.
Cub Scouts wear a dark green sweatshirt, navy blue activity trousers and the Group Scarf.

The Cub Scout Promise is: I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and to the Queen, To help other people And to keep the Cub Scout Law
The Cub Scout Law is: Cub Scouts always do their best Think of others before themselves and do a good turn every day.
The Cub Scout Motto is: Be Prepared.


SCOUTS: (Wed 7pm to 9pm): 10.5 to 14 years of age

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10.5 and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old. The Scout Troop is the third and final Section in the Scout Group.
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set standards is the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges.
Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes
Being outdoors is important and half the Programme is given over to taking part in both the traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.

The international aspect gives Scouting a special appeal and many Scouts now travel abroad during their time in the Section. In 2007 40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the 21ST World Scout Jamboree in Hylands Park, Essex. A similar number are expected to attend the next World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011. This will provide a fantastic opportunity for young people, from different parts of the world to share a unique experience.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
Scouts wear a Teal Green shirt, navy blue activity trousers, Scout belt and their Group scarf

The Scout Promise is:

On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
The Scout Law is:
1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared

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Our Mission Statement: To alleviate physical, mental or financial distress or hardship of persons living locally and their families and friends affected by cancer, by financial support, holding support meetings, home visits, or provision of transport to hospital.

Finance is obtained by holding fund-raising events or through charitable donations. Charity Registration - 1085911

Bosom Friends has now been running as a cancer support group for 12 years now, and with the help of local people and businesses, we have raised over two hundred and fifty thousand pounds. The group support people in the Pendle, Craven and Ribble Valley areas, who are suffering with cancer, this could be individuals, or families.more In fact anyone, any age, and any type of cancer.

The group tries to give practical help to people, e.g. help with transport costs for hospital visits, and help with petrol costs, heating, medical equipment, etc. The group has also helped terminal children to have trips to Lapland, Disney World, or just a week-end break for families and individuals. The group are all volunteers, which consist of four trustees, Fundraisers, and group members.

We have a monthly members meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at St Josephs Community Centre, Bolland Street, where our members and any member of the public can have a cuppa, a laugh and a chat to people who have been through the trauma of cancer, and share their own experiences.

We find this is a very important part of our group activities, where people can talk to each other, and open up and seek help from others. Any help or financial aid that is given to anyone, is given on a strictly confidential basis, the names of the persons only known to the trustees and the charities comission. The group have often helped other cancer charaties and donated money to local doctors surgeries for cancer relieving equipment. In a nutshell that is the bones of our group, but in reality, it goes much further, home visits, talking to people who have just been diagnosed, helping the bereaved, holding fundraising events and raffles.

If you would like more information on our group or would like to offer assistance in any way we would love to see you in our shop at Ellis House, Barnoldswick..

Mon: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tues: 10:00am to 12:00am
Wed: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Thur: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fri: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sat: 10:00am to 12:00am
Sun: CLOSED

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Why we are here?
Our history goes back to the middle of the seventeenth century when the community worshipped in a cottage in Walmsgate. Later there were two Baptist Churches in Barnoldswick, Bethesda and North Street and in 1971 they became one church.
In the mid seventies we opened the Baptist Church Centre on Manchester Road as a multi purpose building.
We have always tried to serve the community and for over twenty years Ickthus Youth Club and the Barnoldswick Luncheon Club met twice a week serving the needs of young and old. The parents and toddler group on a Tuesday & Thursday continue to serve young parents in Barnoldswick.more

Who are we?
Within our congregation there is represented a variety of ages and occupations. Many are involved in differing aspects of local community life.
The congregation has active links with many parts of the world including Turkey, Kosova and Prague.
Members have been involved in the ‘Drop the Debt’ campaign and are involved in Fairtrade and Trade Justice Movement.
Together with other Christian congregations in West Craven we are also committed to Christian Aid.

Worship
You are warmly invited to the morning service at 10-30am each Sunday further details in local press.

What's On.
Parent and Toddler Group - Tuesday and Thursday 9-30 to 11-30am
Tuesday Club - Tuesday's in term time for children from 6 to 11 years old. Drinks and biscuits available upstairs for parents / carers and younger siblings.
Fancy a Brew? - First Thursday each month a coffee morning from 10 to 11-30am.
Line Dancing - Thursday's from 1-30 to 3-30pm.
Border Harmony Community Choir - Thursday's from 1-30 to 3-30pm for more details ring Stuart on 01943 461971.
Jane Wheeler School of Dance - Ballet Classes - Monday to Friday from 4pm.
Tai- chai Class - Wednesdays 7-30 to 9pm
Barnoldswick Over 50's Group - Last Friday each month from 2pm see local press fro more details.

The Centre is available for children's parties for details contact Carol on 01282 816784

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The Society was founded in 1975, shortly after the change in Local Government when
Barnoldswick, for centuries a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, became for
administrative purposes incorporated into Lancashire.

The aim of the fledgling Society was to ensure that the history and heritage of the town
should not be forgotten. That still continues to be the Society's principle aim today.
In the year 2000 the Society celebrated its 25th Anniversary by compiling a book of
photographs entitled "Barnoldswick - A Century of Change", a few copies of which are
still available for anyone wishing to know more about the community.more

From September to April meetings are held in the town library on the last Thursday of
each month, with additional excursions arranged during Spring and Summer.
Further information may be obtained by contacting us.

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Barnoldswick in Bloom is an award winning organisation helping to make Barnoldswick a town that we can all feel proud of!

The bloom group works to improve our town by creating a better environment for everyone to enjoy. The group carries out 'hands on' activity throughout the year, planting, tending and tidying up areas around Barnoldswick.

The group is open to anyone that feels proud and passionate about Barnoldswick (or is willing to help improve civic pride). Activities for people of all ages and abilities are organised throughout the year. Enthusiasm is a common feature of group members; gardening experience is not a requirement (though the odd expert is appreciated!) The group works with local schools and other organisations, such as the Garden Gate Association and the Valley Garden group.more

In 2011, Barnoldswick in Bloom (BiB) won a gold medal in the Royal Horticultural Society's North West In Bloom event and won the trophy for the best newcomer. Maintaining the traditional border status of our town, in 2012 the bloom group has entered Barnoldswick in both the North West and Yorkshire In Bloom competitions.

Activity carried out by the group includes the organisation of a 'Grow and Show' event where gardening 'gurus' can pass on tips to new generations. The 2011 event offered youngsters the chance to plant hyacinth and tete a tete bulbs to grow for Christmas. Hundreds of bulbs were planted together with hundreds more small plants being potted up. The next Grow and Show event is planned for September 2012. The event will also feature a Horticultural Show where produce from local growers will be displayed for people to admire.

In Autumn, the bloom group get down and dirty planting spring bulbs. In 2011, both the Chamber of Trade and Town Council bought bulbs to plant and over 13,000 bulbs went in alongside approach roads to the town, in front of the Holy Trinity Church, on the Town Green and in various town centre locations. Scores of people of all ages helped with the planting. The results of the work should be seen each spring for years to come.

Creating lasting landscapes by planting trees and hedges is also a priority for the group. The bloom group are participating in a bid to plant a million trees in February through the Woodland Trust's Queen's Diamond Jubilee campaign. In Barnoldswick, the planting is taking place on the Town Green and off Greenberfield Lane.

Get Your Hands Dirty Action Days during March will help prepare the town for the Yorkshire in Bloom spring judging.

In April, the group are inviting townsfolk to join in sowing wildflower seeds in part of Valley Gardens in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

During July, Barnoldswick in Bloom is organising 'Best Kept' events for residents to coincide with judging in the regional 'In Bloom' competitions.

The bloom group meets monthly (usually on the last Wednesday). Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings and help plan and implement activities. To become a registered group member costs just £1 a year.

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The Church is one of the Colne & Nelson Circuit of Independent Methodist Churches, each managed individually by its Members, but part of the national I.M. Connexion. The form of service is generally Methodist, but with unpaid Ministers and usually a different preacher each week from the Circuit and other churches.

The Chapel is a Grade II* Listed Building situated in a Conservation Area in an older part of the town, with a large adjacent Sunday School and small public car park. Erected in 1892 it is now the only remaining Victorian chapel in the town and is currently receiving some restoration with the help of English Heritage.more

Services are currently being held in the Sunday School, which now has disabled access and facilities.

Sunday Services at 10:30am (Children leave during the Service for their own Sunday School lessons, except the first Sunday each month, which is Family Worship). Brownies on Tuesdays at 6:15pm

A WARM WELCOME IS AWAITING YOU.

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The Salvation Army is a Christian Church undertaking charitable work in Great Britain and around the World. By being international , locally , where each individual is valued we welcome new members and visitors.

In our current centre in Barnoldswick in St James' Road , Barnoldswick we meet for Christian Worship on Sundays at 10.45 am.

On the last Monday in the month we have an informal meeting of general interest to people (Afternoon 2pm to 3pm)
Most Friday Mornings from 9am our hall becomes a busy community hub for Coffee , Chat , and a chance to buy pre-owned clothing , household , CDs and excellent home-made preserves and cakes in our Community Morning.more (*)

On most Saturday Mornings we are in the Town Square if you want to chat about any concerns or joys , or just buy copies of The War Cry or Kids Alive!

We are involved when time permits with other church activities sharing with Hope Barlick, and also participate in the Central North Division of the Salvation Army hosted events.


(*) No event Friday 13th July 2012 due to holidays , call 816 930 to book your £5 ticket for our band and songster weekend On Saturday 21st July 2012 - see event listing


The Salvation Army UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland, Territorial Headquarters, 101 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BN
Tel: 020 7367 4500

The Salvation Army is a Church and registered Charity No. 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

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We meet every Monday morning at Civic Hall at 9.00am to 12 noon, serving liquid refreshments and biscuits.

Our aim is to help senior citizens to meet and make friends and new acquaintances, especially after illness and bereavements.

We have five trips a year, hold concerts and get togethers.

We also have a Christmas Day out every year, and a popular event is the Easter Bonnet Parade.

We do our own fundraising locally and a group of 17 volunteers do all the work.

If anyone has 3 hours to spare and would like to help please ring Audrey on 01282 850569.

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We have two senior teams in the North West Counties Football League.

The first team are currently lying 3rd in the Premier Division and are looking to gain promotion to the Evostik league at the end of the season.
To do that the team must finish top of their league and a lot of work had to be carried out to bring the ground up to standard. This entails securing all fences so that the game cannot be watched from outside the stadium. Installing new turnstiles, more seating (50), an outside toilet block and tarmacadaming of the entrances to the ground.

The 2nd team play in the Reserve division of the North West Counties league, and are on the lookout for young players so they can be coached hopefully ready for the first team in a few year's time.more

The youth set up includes teams from the age groups U/18, U/14, U/13, U/12, U/13 (2 teams), U/10, U/9, U/8, U/7 and U/6. Most of these teams play in a league usually on a Sunday morning/afternoon.

Training takes place on a Saturday morning down Victory Park at 10:30am.
Further information can be gleaned from our website about who coaches which team.

The club is always looking for people to get involved off the field as well as on it. We constantly need someone to work behind the bar or in the kitchen on match days. Or to help in ground maintenance, which is always on the go most weeks.

Formed in 1972 and named Barnoldswick United (1972), - so called due to being canny Yorkshiremen - had there had been a previous club named Barnoldswick United and they had outstanding debts the new club would have been liable for them.
The field started out as a grazing meadow for cattle, after a lot of hard work, it is now the pitch we play on. The club had 2 teams playing in the Craven & District Football League in the early 1990's we joined the East Lancashire Football League again with 2 teams. The 2003/2004 season brought the amalgamation of Barnoldswick United (1972), Barnoldswick Park Rovers and Salterforth Juniors and we changed our name to Barnoldswick Town Football Club. We then ran 3 senior teams. In the late 1990's our 1st and 2nd teams joined The West Lancashire Football League, our 3rds staying in The East Lancashire Football League.

It has always been in the club's constitution to get our ground up to the minimum standards of The North West Counties Football League and the 2009/2010 season has seen us accepted into The North West Counties Football League, for our 1st and 2nd teams.
We have 2 pitches one being floodlit plus a floodlit training pitch. Our club house can hold up to 120 people and is hired out for functions. Our main sponsor is Silentnight Beds Ltd and the ground is named The Silentnight Beds Stadium.

We started last season 2009/10 with 3 managers and they took a lot of stick especially from Radio Lancashire that 3 managers cannot possibly run a successful football team. Well they proved them all wrong by finishing Runners up in the league and finalists in the prestigious West Riding County Cup beating Guiseley who won promotion to the Conference North along the way. It was an interesting season as we only expected to hold our own and try to make sure we didn't end up at the bottom of the league, so once again we are looking forward to avoid relegation in the first instance and take it from there.
Following on from our success in the 2009/10 season we went from just looking to avoid relegation in the Premier Division 2010/11 to astound ourselves by finishing a creditable 7th in the league, only suspensions and injuries we feel robbed us of a top three spot.

This season sees us once again with the main aim not to get relegated, but as we have only lost one of the players from last season's squad and gained three quality players realistically we hope for a top ten finish again.

Year Formed: 1972


Record Attendance: Unknown


Previous Leagues:

Craven League
East Lancashire League
West Lancashire League


Honours:

West Lancashire League Div 1 Champions 1998/99
West Lancashire League Div 2 Runners-up 1997/98
Richardson Cup Runners-up 2001/02
Craven & District Association Craven Cup Winners 1988, 1994, 1998, 2011
Craven & District Association Morrison Cup Winners 1986, 1995, 1997
NWCFL First Division Runners-up 2009/10
NWCFL First Division Managers of the Year 2009/10
West Riding County Cup Finalists 2009/10

County Affiliation: West Riding FA

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We are a natural voice singing group devoted to the enjoyment of singing and developing our voices together.

If you enjoy singing, come and join us in a fun, friendly environment, and make new friends.

New singers are always welcome – no auditions; no pressure; no experience necessary – just a love of singing.

The choir is led by Dave Stewart, an experienced teacher and singer. Learning is by listening and repetition, no musical knowledge required, though if you have some, great!

So come along for a free session, feel the therapeutic benefits and experience the uplifting feeling that singing gives you.more

We meet Thursdays in term time, 1.30-3.30pm

£5 per session, payable in advance.