Businesses across Lancashire are increasingly recognising the importance of employee mental health and are starting to ask how they can improve mental wellbeing in the workplace. In 2021, mental health issues were the main reason for employees taking time off work, which is higher than the percentage of absences that were due to COVID. Additionally, 1 in […]

The Salon at Maxy Farm Leads the Way with Their Own Health Champions! Staff at The Salon at Maxy Farm have become the first health and beauty business in Lancashire to train as ‘Workplace Health Champions’, thanks to the ESF-funded training on offer from Business Health Matters. 8 employees from across the business recently completed a Level 2 qualification […]

Did you know that getting active and exercising can help: • Reduce anxiety and stress • Combat low mood • Increase self-esteem • Strengthen your immune system • Improve sleep • Contributes toward a healthy weight It can help you feel good on the inside and out. There are lots of different types of exercise, but the most important thing […]

It’s that time of the year again where the ‘New Year, New You’ resolutions make an appearance, often to be forgotten at the first hurdle. It is often an ongoing circle of negativity when it comes to resolutions, especially when it comes to health and fitness. We set a goal that is ambitious without any […]

The Riverside has been rebranded ‘The Ashcroft’ as it looks forward to a bright future The Riverside in Whitworth, Rossendale, Lancashire has been rebranded ‘The Ashcroft’ as it looks forward to a bright future.  The Market Street premises, along with Whitworth Leisure Centre, was previously run by CLAW – Community Leisure Association of Whitworth, but […]

Fun sporting activities to promote being active were enjoyed by more than 150 children from nursery to year three. The project, Ready Set Rossendale, held at the Adrenaline Centre in Haslingden links all schools from nursery to high school to tackle obesity, promote better mental health and collaboration. The headteacher of Water Primary School, Chris Willan, […]

A revolutionary new initiative that will support businesses across Lancashire in improving the health and wellbeing of their employees has launched this September. Supported by Rossendale Leisure Trust and a number of local and national delivery partners, the Active Lancashire led programme has brought together the expertise of specialists at the University of Central Lancashire, […]

Did you know we are more than just a gym? Join our Community on our new offer, just £9.99 for the first 3 months! Our members can enjoy swim sessions and swim classes, choose from two of our swimming pools across the Rossendale valley, Whitworth pool and Marl Pits pool in Rawtenstall! Swimming is a […]

Here are a few benefits to indoor rock climbing… Indoor rock climbing is a great way to get the kids active. It’s fun, adventurous, and exciting! Increases Strength, Endurance and Flexibility. If you struggle to get your kids active, or they get bored of exercise easily, rock climbing is a great way to disguise exercise […]

A ONCE ground-breaking 400m running track has been declared not fit for purpose, so community groups have launched a £225k fundraising campaign to upgrade it. Rossendale Borough Council owns the running track at Marl Pits, Rawtenstall, and when its predecessor Rawtenstall Borough Council opened the facility in 1967 it was reported to be the first 400m […]