ROSSENDALE’s first ever official Junior parkrun was held in Victoria Park, Haslingden, and saw scores of children and some adults complete the 2k course. After a warm up, the runners completed three laps of the picturesque park and first to the finish line was Rossendale Harriers member Charlie Dobson, 12, from Helmshore. He has been […]

Our Leisure Hub system is undergoing a system upgrade on 28th November.  Our online booking system will be temporarily unavailable, you can still ring our centres to book onto your fitness classes.  To ensure you still get your fitness fix, we’ll be operating cash-only transactions during this period.  Our friendly reception will be happy to assist you […]

November is not just about changing leaves and cooler weather; it’s also a time to change lives. Movember, officially known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is here, and it’s a powerful opportunity for Lancashire businesses to make a significant impact on their employees’ physical and mental health. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance […]

VOLUNTEERING at The Whitaker in Rawtenstall has helped asylum seeker Muhanad Karzoun to integrate into his new home while he awaits a Home Office decision about his future. The Palestinian national, was born as a refugee in Syria where his wife and two sons, aged 10 and 12 are currently living with no water, no […]

A full day of activities including artwork, crafts and a film, around climate change is being held at The Whitaker on Saturday, November 4 to encourage people to take action. The Museum and Art Gallery’s activity co-ordinator Gemma Outen said: “We’re really excited to be hosting this day of activities at The Whitaker on such […]

Extra sessions on all of your favourite activities at the Adrenaline Centre. Experience the thrill of climbing at Grip & Go, our state-of-the-art indoor climbing centre at the Adrenaline Centre this October half term with our EXTRA sessions. With different difficulty levels and experienced instructors, we have something for everyone, regardless of your skill level. Soar […]

Firstly, as always, we would like to thank you for your continued support of the Valley Gymnastics Academy programme.  This letter is to inform you that from week commencing Monday 30th October 2023, the Valley Gymnastics Academy will be moving to a new permanent home, based at the Adrenaline Centre, Helmshore Road, Haslingden, BB4 4DN. […]

At each of our gyms in Rossendale, you will find a range of dumbbells. Dumbbells are great for working the entire body with no fuss. Paul has created a simple yet effective full-body workout using just dumbbells. Warm up: Always begin your workout with a warm-up to prepare your body. This can include light cardio […]

Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through between the ages of 45 and 55. It is marked by the end of menstruation and a decline in reproductive hormones. While menopause isn’t a disease, it can cause a variety of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, tiredness and more. While some […]

Celebrate Christmas with Rossendale Leisure Trust! Are you looking for somewhere to enjoy some Christmas Celebrations with work colleagues, family, or friends? The Ashcroft and Bar and Kitchen at the Whitaker are hosting their Christmas party nights! The perfect place for some Christmas cheer! Join The Ashcroft for their Christmas Party night 2023! Saturday 16th […]

ATTENDING tai chi classes has done more than just keep sprightly 80-year-old Ann Childs fit, it also helped her cope with bereavement. Ann has been a regular at Rossendale Leisure Trust’s Adrenaline Centre in Haslingden for 30 years, initially joining a walking group when she first took retirement. Her late husband Alan suggested she got […]

COMPLETING the Couch to 5k challenge transformed the lives of Alex Alvarez-Bleasdale and her mother Michele Heys and now they volunteer to run the programme. Alex’s sister Cheryl Goodman, who then worked for Up and Active, was running the sessions at Marl Pits in Rawtenstall around six years ago and she asked her family to […]

NEARLY 1,500 bookings were made for young people to enjoy free healthy food and holiday activities over the summer holidays. The Holiday Activities and Food, HAF, programme is funded by the Department For Education, managed by Lancashire County Council and administered locally by Rossendale Leisure Trust. HAF Co-ordinator Paul Gallagher said: “Over the summer holidays, […]

MORE than 110 people are volunteering to ensure Rossendale’s cultural gem The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery is a success. Volunteer Co-ordinator Caroline Beardmore said: “We now have 114 volunteers aged from 14 upwards, as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, and the oldest is around 84. “We allow our volunteers to pick […]

National Fitness Day is a chance to celebrate the importance of physical activity and to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get moving. The theme for National Fitness Day 2023 is “Your Health is for Life,” which emphasises the importance of making physical activity a part of your daily routine. We understand that […]

FAMILIES filled The Ashcroft in Whitworth to see a special screening of Lightyear for just £3 per child, with adults watching for free. Holly Marsland attended with her son Finley, three, and her daughter Alice and as Finley left the hall at the end of the movie he said: “That was an awesome film.” Holly […]

Welcome to a Healthy Eating Blog.Now is the perfect time to dive into the world of nutritious foods and explore how they can positively impact workplace wellbeing. While healthy eating often takes centre stage for its physical benefits, its influence extends far beyond that. In this blog post, we’ll uncover the advantages of healthy eating […]

Summer holidays are the perfect time for the kids to have a splash in the pool and learn a key life skill. At Marl Pits Leisure Centre over the summer we are putting on swimming sessions for your children. For more information or to book call Marl Pits Leisure Centre on 01706 6226850. All swimming […]

SKIERS from all over Great Britain travelled to The Hill, home of Ski Rossendale for weekend Club National races. On Saturday races were held on Pendle Ski Slope and then on Sunday Rossendale hosted the second event. Manager Dave Fuller said: “This is the third national competition we have held recently and it has really […]

HUNDREDS of children will get the opportunity to enjoy free fun activities and healthy food over the summer months in Rossendale. Rossendale Leisure Trust will be running the summer Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the third year over four weeks. The holiday activities and food programme is funded by the Department For Education and […]

COLOURFUL kites of all shapes, sizes and designs made use of the blustery weather in Haslingden to fly high in the skies at Rossendale Kite Festival. The two-day celebration event was held on the playing fields at Rossendale Leisure Trust’s Adrenaline Centre in Helmshore Road and attracted people from near and far. The stunning spectacle […]

A SPECTACULAR aerial display of kites of all shapes and colours is set to delight as The Rossendale Kite Festival once again takes to the skies. The event, which is organised by Rossendale Leisure Trust in association with The Northern Kite Group, is held on the fields at the Adrenaline Centre, Helmshore Road, Haslingden, on […]

Are birthday parties starting to all feel the same? Stuck for ideas on how to make it a memorable day? Then throw a birthday party that no one has experienced before. In fact, it’s so fantastic that even adults will want to join too! Your youngster and their friends can enjoy a range of adventurous activities […]

Try tai chi for free and see a fabulous performance of tribal dancing on Thursday 22ndJune at 1.30pm in Whitaker Park Rossendale. Their Worships The Mayor of Rossendale Councillor Andrew Walmsley and Mayoress Ms Pat Smith will officially open the event followed by a performance by local Tribal Dance group Az Kabile and at 2pm, free tai […]

A PACKED day of events marked the golden anniversary of The Hill, Ski Rossendale, with attractions all day long and into the night. Although former Olympic British ski jumper Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards was unable to attend in person, he recorded his very best wishes and shared his memories of the slope where he won […]

One Pot Taco Pasta – a simple, tasty recipe cooked in one pan! Ingredients For seasoning Method Nutritional information* Calories – 525Protein – 47gCarbs – 42gFat – 18g *Rough nutritional guide Recipe created by Alex.W one of our great fitness instructors.

Who says breakfast has to be boring? Why not try this breakfast cheesecake recipe brought to you by Alex. W, one of our personal trainers. Ingredients Method Nutritional information* Calories – 524Protein – 41gCarbs – 68gFats – 5g *rough nutritional guide.

THE first bespoke shed in the UK created as an activity base for people living with dementia and their carers has been opened at Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall. Registered charity Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing invited the then Mayor of Rossendale Councillor Anne Cheetham to perform the opening ceremony. The shed is the culmination of five […]

Rossendale Borough Council (RBC) and Rossendale Leisure Trust (RLT) have announced that Whitworth Leisure Centre will close in July.  The current cost-of-living crisis has seen councils across the UK face inflationary pressures and rising demand across all services. As higher proportions of council budgets are absorbed by statutory and frontline services, councils’ ability to maintain […]

HUNDREDS of school children enjoyed a vast range of fun activities and healthy meals on the latest Rossendale Holiday Activities and Food programme. Rossendale Leisure Trust secured £200k to run the 2023 programme at Easter, over the summer holiday and four-days during the Christmas break. The HAF programme is funded by the Department For Education […]