It might have been cold, raining and muddy but we were in high spirits today when we visited progress on site. The team at Groundwork Landscapes are doing a fantastic job – they are...
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Community Projects and Funding
Jan
9
2014
Jan
7
2014
Looking to burn off the seasonal excess? Then why not join the Friends of Valley of Stone on a 7 mile guided walk (including old tracks, tramways and quarries!) with superb panoramic views. Meet...
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Jan
3
2014
Don’t forget – there is a guided walk around the Riverside, Frost Holes Wood and beyond this Sunday 5 January. Meet at 10am at the Stacksteads car park (opposite the Rose n Bowl). Wrap...
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Dec
18
2013
Another bulb planting session took place today with the young people from Stepping Stones, Burnley. Working alongside the Neighbourhood watch chairman and the Community team from Proffitts, great progress was made!
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Dec
13
2013
Proffitts are delighted to be working in partnership with Twin Valley Homes and Child Action North West on the youth music project ‘Yo Radio’. This weeks drumming masterclass with Elbow drummer, Richard Jupp, at...
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Dec
11
2013
The young people at Stepping Stones, Burnley are currently undertaking their AQA training in bulb planting and maintenance. Working with the neighbourhood watch co-ordinator, Tony Moores, and the Proffitts Community team, a bulb planting...
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Dec
11
2013
The first guided ride, led by FORBA (Forest of Rossendale Bridleways Association) was held on Sunday 8 December. As you can see, it was a beautiful ride around Haslingden and Rawtenstall. The second ride...
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Dec
10
2013
Proffitts heard the good news today that we have conditionally secured £30,000 for the Western Park project. Fantastic news!!! And Stacksteads Countryside Park Group are thrilled that this much needed play area transformation is...
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Dec
9
2013
Proffitt’s has been commissioned by Rossendale Borough Council to apply for £250,000 funding from the Community Sport Activation Fund – Sport England. This is a £47.5 million Lottery funded programme which will provide grassroots...
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Dec
6
2013
