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St Paul’s Church open for refreshments
[ 12/09/2010; 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm. ] St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom will be serving refreshments during the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships on Sunday 12 September. Alongside possibly the cheapest cup of tea or coffee in town, good quality second hand books will also be on sale at bargain prices. Doors open to the public at 12.45pm.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Runcorn Linnets
Monday, September 6, 2010
[ 07/09/2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] After a convincing 3-0 win away at Maine Road on Saturday, Ramsbottom United need to keep up the good work and grab another three points when they play Runcorn Linnets this Tuesday in the Vodkat Premier League.
Continue reading...RamsbottonOnline.com’s Not So Famous Quiz Night
Thursday, August 26, 2010
[ 29/09/2010; 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] What was the name of the dog that found the stolen Jules Rimet World Cup trophy in 1966? Think you know the answer to this piece of trivia or does it leave you in a bit of a pickle? If you think you've got the knowledge to answer this brain teaser of a question then you and a gaggle of your pals could take part in what could easily be described as Ramsbottom's answer to Mastermind meets the Krypton Factor, (minus the physical activity part, unless raising an ice cold Warsteiner to your lips is classed as physical activity) in 'RamsbottonOnline.com's Not So Famous Pub Quiz™'.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v New Mills
Monday, August 23, 2010
[ 24/08/2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United will need to pull out all the stops when they face current league leaders New Mills this Tuesday. Come and support your local team!
Continue reading...St Paul’s Church August Bank Holiday Stalls
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
[ 30/08/2010; 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Modern, good quality second hand books at really low prices, Crafty Cat greetings cards all individually designed and for practically every occasion, bric-a-brac and our ever popular café serving light refreshments and possibly the cheapest cup of tea or coffee in Ramsbottom.
Continue reading...Big Walk Home Sunday 5th September 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
[ 05/09/2010; 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Big Walk Home is a walk from Manchester to Ramsbottom partly using the Irwell Sculpture Trail. The walk will start at 10am on Sunday 5th September at a Urbis and will finish at the Shoulder of Mutton. The walk is 16 miles.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Winsford United FA Cup Extra-Preliminary Round
Thursday, August 12, 2010
[ 14/08/2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United have got off to the best possible start this season with 2 wins out of 2 in the league. This Saturday they are hoping to continue their good run when they face fellow North West Counties Premier League team Winsford United at home in the FA Cup Extra-Preliminary Round.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre Summer Fun Open Day
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
[ 07/08/2010; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along for a fun-filled day of health and fitness sessions. All activities are FREE!!
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Barnoldswick Town
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
[ 10/08/2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United's first home game of the season is against newly-promoted Barnoldswick Town. The Rams have retained all but 2 of the strong squad which finished last season in 4th place and have made some quality new signings so this promises to be another exciting season.
Continue reading...3 Legged Race
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
[ 14/08/2010; 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Peel Lions Club will be holding our Annual 3 Legged Race on Saturday 14th August 2010. Competitors take part and raise funds for their chosen charity. 50% goes to Peel Lions Club Welfare Projects and 50% goes to your chosen charity.
Continue reading...National Playday – The Annual Celebration of Children’s Right to Play – Nuttall Park
Monday, August 2, 2010
[ 04/08/2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] National Playday is an event to celebrate the right of children to play. Come and join in the fun - all activities are free. Come and play in the hay bales, with the sand and water, make music, arts and crafts, climb on the fire engine, have a go at the police car siren, help to make a mosaic, lots of football activities and much more! Refreshments can be purchased from the Ranger Hut kindly organised by Friends of Nuttall Park.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Food & Plant Share
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
[ 06/08/2010; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Got a glut of home-grown produce? Swap or give away your surplus fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds or herbs. No money involved! Not got anything to share? Come along for a chat and see what incredible edible things people are growing here in Ramsbottom!
Continue reading...Steve O’Donoghue – Callenders Acoustic Night
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
[ 28/07/2010; 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Steve O'Donoghue plays Callenders Acoustic Night and Open Mic. Steve sound not unlike Roddy Frame doing Beatles ballads, add a little Ray Davies realism with maybe a touch of Haircut 100's strum along pop and you've got a real talent. Like a blast from a golden indie past these are cracking love songs, full of hope and rejection. Excellent.
Continue reading...Skydive for Bury Hospice
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
[ 11/09/2010; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Parachute for FREE!! If you have ever wanted to do a parachute jump, here is your chance. Bury Hospice are looking for adventurous volunteers to make a fundraising parachute jump and if you raise enough in sponsorship you will get to jump for free!
Continue reading...North Manchester Custom and Classic Bike Show
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
[ 26/09/2010; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] To take up where the Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show left off, the North Manchester Custom and Classic Bike Show will be a great day out for all the family.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Horticultural Summer Show
Monday, July 12, 2010
[ 30/08/2010; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] at Ramsbottom Cricket Club
Continue reading...Morecambe Bay Walk 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
[ 19/09/2010; 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Come and join the Queen's Guide, Cedric Robinson, for an 8 mile guided walk across the stunning Morecambe Bay Sands, in aid of Bury Hospice.
Continue reading...Bury Hospice Midnight Walk 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
[ 11/09/2010; 12:00 am to 5:00 am. ] We want you... in your brightest wigs, bunny ears and tutus, to do the Bury Hospice Midnight Walk, on Saturday 11th September starting at midnight. If you haven't got anything outrageous, you can buy something from us on the night and help raise even more funds for Bury Hospice!
Continue reading...Party in the Park 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
[ 10/07/2010; 12:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Saturday July 10th, 2010 is a date you can't afford to miss! Make sure you get yourself to Close Park, Radcliffe to see one of Europe's top tribute acts, Robbie Williams & Totally Take That Re-union!!
Continue reading...Boudoir Lingerie 2nd Birthday Party
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
[ 12/06/2010; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Hayley and Shiralee would like to invite everyone to their 2nd Birthday Party at Boudoir 20% off all purchase made on the day, free gift gift and raffle ticket.
Continue reading...Sportsman’s Lunch at The Red Hall
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
[ 23/06/2010; 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Join us for a fantastic afternoon watching England's 3rd World Cup qualifier. An Afternoon of sports, quips and cracks! Entertainment by Vince Miller, with pre-match, half time and full time commentary by David Sadler (ex United) and Tommy Booth (ex City) - both capped England Players.
Continue reading...Chopfest!
Monday, May 17, 2010
[ 20/05/2010 9:00 pm to 21/05/2010 2:00 am. 21/05/2010 12:00 am to 22/05/2010 2:00 am. 22/05/2010 9:00 pm to 23/05/2010 2:00 am. 23/05/2010; 12:00 am; ] Four days of some of the finest live music you are ever likely to hear! Admission is free so please give generously. The First Chop will be donating a percentage of bar takings for the duration of CHOPFEST to Bury Hospice.
Continue reading...Foundations for Learning – Bury & Ramsbottom Art Week
Friday, May 14, 2010
[ 22/05/2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 23/05/2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd May 2010 Foundations for Learning Factory Street Ramsbottom Bury BL0 9BT Start Time: 11.00am End Time: 3.00pm In aid of Bury Hospice, to celebrate art in its many forms, Foundations for Learning has organised a day of fun filled activities for children under the age of 8yrs. Your child can access messy, creative & outdoor crafts. There [...]
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Ashton Athletic
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
[ 29/04/2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United are still unbeaten in April after a 3-1 victory over Bacup Borough on Tuesday. Thursday's match against Ashton should be a hard-fought one. Rammy are battling to try and clinch third place, Ashton are fighting to stay in the North West Counties Premier Division.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Bacup Borough
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
[ 27/04/2010; 7:45 am to 9:45 am. ] Ramsbottom are unbeaten so far in April and will be going all out to continue this impressive run of form against local rivals Bacup Borough.
Continue reading...Wartime Weekend NAAFI Cafe
Monday, April 26, 2010
[ 31/05/2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Amidst the roar of military engines and the pounding of jackboots on cobbled streets, take refuge and enjoy the clink of teacup on saucer. As Ramsbottom celebrates its annual wartime weekend, St Paul's Church offers a morning of cups of tea and coffee plus deliciously unauthentic cakes (absolutely no powdered egg or rationing here!).
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Congleton Town
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
[ 24/04/2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Fourth placed Ramsbottom United are looking for their eighth consecutive win when they take on third placed Congleton Town this Saturday. A win will put the Rams onto equal points with their opponents.
Continue reading...Natural pregnancy & childbirth workshops
Monday, April 19, 2010
[ 13/05/2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 20/05/2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 27/05/2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A course of 3 workshops especially for Mum's to be, covering natural approaches to pregnancy, birth and early babycare.
Continue reading...Coffee Morning
Monday, April 19, 2010
[ 24/04/2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Individually designed, hand made greetings cards; an ever-changing stock of good quality second hand paperback books and probably the cheapest cup of tea or coffee in town.
Continue reading...Bury Hospice Fundraiser Ladies Event
Monday, April 19, 2010
[ 28/04/2010; 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Demonstrations, raffle, jamie oliver products. free goodie bags and treatments.
Continue reading...B.O.G.O.F on all meals at The Chocolate Café
Friday, April 16, 2010
Check out this great B.O.G.O.F offer for April & May from The Chocolate Café. Enjoy any of their thick cut sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes or salads and receive a second absolutely FREE!
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Bolton County
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
[ 15/04/2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United take on Bolton County in the quarter-finals of the Bolton Hospitals Cup.
Continue reading...The BIG Debate ‘LIVE’ video’s
Monday, April 12, 2010
Many thanks to everyone that attended The BIG Debate 'LIVE' on Friday evening at the Theatre Royal. Some very important issues we're raised and debated between the three candidates and the audience. You can watch the stream of the debate by clicking below.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Nelson
Thursday, April 8, 2010
[ 10/04/2010; 3:00 am to 5:00 am. ] After scoring 7 goals in their last 2 matches, Ramsbottom United will be hoping for another high-scoring win this Saturday
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Bolton County
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
[ 07/04/2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United take on Bolton County in the quarter-finals of the Bolton Hospitals Cup. Can Ramsbottom United make it 3 victories in 5 days?
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v St Helens Town
Friday, April 2, 2010
[ 03/04/2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Both Ramsbottom United and St Helens Town are battling for a top 5 finish in the league this season so this should produce passionate performances from both sides.
Continue reading...Beginner’s Tai Chi Classes
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
[ 08/04/2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Beginner's Tai Chi for health, relaxation and fun. Learn authentic Tai Chi every Thursday. All welcome. Classes taught by Tai Chi Union of Great Britain registered advanced instructors.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Ashton Athletic
Monday, March 29, 2010
[ 30/03/2010; 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm. ] With 3 recent signings strengthening the squad, Ramsbottom United are looking to improve on recent results and reinstate themselves in the top 5 of the league with a win over bottom of the table Ashton Athletic.
Continue reading...Rambottom United v Newcastle Town
Monday, March 22, 2010
[ 27/03/2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom United take on top of the table Newcastle Town this Saturday. A win will keep Ramsbottom's hopes of a top 5 finish alive. Can they become only the third team this season to take any points from Newcastle Town?
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Colne
Monday, March 15, 2010
[ 16/03/2010; 12:45 am to 9:46 pm. ] Ramsbottom United will be trying to better the 1-1 draw they achieved at Colne's ground a few weeks ago with a win in the home game.
Continue reading...St Paul’s Church Spring Fair
Monday, March 15, 2010
[ 27/03/2010; 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Choc full of Bargains! As a sugar rush washes over Ramsbottom on 27 and 28 March, not even St Paul’s Church is immune. That weekend the town plays host to its second Chocolate Festival and on Saturday 27 March St Paul’s capture the flavour of the occasion in their annual Spring Fair.
Continue reading...Incredible Edible Ramsbottom Community Meeting
Saturday, March 13, 2010
[ 22/03/2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Since the first "Big Dig" meeting at the end of February Incredible Edible Ramsbottom is starting to take shape. Local interest has continued to grow rapidly. People have offered all kinds of skills and we are getting some very exciting information on places we can actually start digging and planting!
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Bootle
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
[ 13/03/2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Rambottom United will be hoping to extend their unbeaten home league run to 8 games with a win over Bootle this Saturday. Both teams are in the running for a top 3 finish in the league so expect a hard-fought match.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Annual Chocolate Festival 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
[ 27/03/2010 9:00 am to 28/03/2010 5:00 pm. ] Due to the huge success of last years Festival, the organisers are looking to extend the festival over a weekend; including cookery demonstrations, evening dining experience, ELR Chocolate Express Train, Giant Easter Egg competition, wine tasting evening, World Record attempt, music and entertainment and much much more.
Continue reading...Bellini Spectacular in aid of Breast Cancer Care
Monday, March 1, 2010
[ 25/03/2010; 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] 'Bellini Spectacular' Black Tie & Glitz Night at Bellini, Ramsbottom. The event is in aid of Breast Cancer Care and will take place on Thursday 25th March at 7pm for 7.30pm.
Continue reading...Marathon Challenge
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
[ 27/02/2010; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] To celebrate Rotary's efforts in eliminating POLIO from all but three countries in the world. We will doing a 26 mile marathon but instead of one person doing 26 mil, 26 people will be doing one mile. Starts at the Ramsbottom Urn and goes as far as the Tesco store in Prestwich. There will be a display of Rotary and "End Polio Now" information at the Urn.
Continue reading...Salsa & Latin Dance Night
Friday, February 19, 2010
[ 24/02/2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] There is a weekly salsa/latin dance night every Wednesday. All abilities welcome. It's a fun night out. It takes place at upstairs at the Rose & Crown. The cost is £5.00.
Continue reading...Life Saver Course
Thursday, February 18, 2010
[ 23/02/2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Vitality Plus, Ramsbottom, plays host to a FREE course on 23rd February 2010 teaching the public what to do in a life threatening emergency. The Natural Health Clinic owned and run by Tracey Humphries and Tim Cappelli, is the venue for the British Heart Foundation ‘Heartstart UK’ course run by North West Ambulance Services Community First Responder volunteers.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Squires Gate
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
[ 20/02/2010; 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm. ] After a disappointing result last Saturday at Congleton, Ramsbottom United need to get back to winning ways and put in a convincing performance this Saturday against mid-table Squires Gate to maintain their second place in the league.
Continue reading...Quiz Night at The Grants Arms
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
[ 26/02/2010; 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ] It's quiz time at the Grant Arms! Form a team and see if your brain has defrosted after the cold winter! Organised by Bury Lib Dems, but this is not a political event - it's a social with the proceeds going to the election campaign for the dudes with the bird on the ballot paper.
Continue reading...Rammy’s Got Talent
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
[ 10/04/2010; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] “Rammy’s Got Talent’ is an opportunity for young people from the area to perform in front of a live audience at Ramsbottom’s 200 seat Theatre Royal. Auditions are open to anyone aged 19 & under living in Ramsbottom, Summerseat, Holcombe, Holcombe Brook, Brandlesholme, Tottington, Greenmount, Stubbins, Edenfield or attending schools within that area.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United v Abbey Hey
Saturday, February 6, 2010
[ 06/02/2010; 3:00 pm to 4:52 pm. ] Sat 6th Feb 2010 The Riverside Ground, Off Bridge Street, Ramsbottom Take the road between the railway station and the old paper mill - it's next to the cricket ground! Start Time: 3pm End Time: 4.50pm www.rammyunited.co.uk Ramsbottom United are back up to 2nd place in the North West Counties Premier Division after a win last Saturday. Can they stretch [...]
Continue reading...Bury & Ramsbottom Artweek
Thursday, February 4, 2010
[ 18/05/2010 10:00 am to 23/05/2010 7:00 pm. ] Bury and Ramsbottom are establishing their inaugural Art Festival in 2010! Artists from inside and outside the region are joining together to display and sell their work. The main Art Exhibition will be held in two impressive locations; Bury Art Gallery and the Fusiliers Museum on Moss Street.
Continue reading...B.O.G.O.F on all meals at The Chocolate Café
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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Check out this great B.O.G.O.F offer for February 2010 from The Chocolate Café. Enjoy any of their thick cut sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes or salads and receive a second absolutely FREE!
Continue reading...St Paul’s Church Coffee Morning
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
[ 30/01/2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Saturday 30th January 2010 St Paul's Church Bridge Street Ramsbottom Start Time: 10.00 End Time: 12.00 The first of our regular monthly coffee mornings for 2010 also offers the chance to stock up on some light reading with loads of second-hand paperbacks at bargain prices. Lots of recent titles. Also on sale are Crafty Cat greetings cards -all individually designed for [...]
Continue reading...Anthony Nolan Peel Tower Zip Slide
Monday, January 25, 2010
[ 09/05/2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Sunday 9th May 2010 Peel Tower Ramsbottom Start Time: 10am End Time: 5pm The 150 year old Peel Tower is a stunning historic monument. Situated on Holcombe Hill, the tower has an elevation of 1,100ft, with views over Manchester, Cheshire and North Wales that are absolutely breathtaking.Enjoy the view from the top before flying through the air and landing safely [...]
Continue reading...Ramsbottom United FC v Newcastle Town Match report
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Ramsbottom United bowed out of the Vodkat Challenge Cup when they went down 3-1 to league leaders Newcastle Town in an entertaining encounter where the scoreline didn't reflect the game.
Continue reading...New Year at The Red Hall
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Feeling Fed-up and down after all the Festivities???? The Red Hall Hotel has some great offers on that won’t break the bank! They will make you bounce right back to your normal self in no time! Why have to deal with the washing-up... We have some great deals on in the Restaurant! Come and dine with us on a Friday or Sunday Evening and receive 15% discount off Food on production of this flyer! Menus served from 7.00pm.
Continue reading...“Roleplay” by Alan Ayckbourn
Thursday, January 14, 2010
[ 28/01/2010; 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm. ] A young well-to-do couple, living in a posh docklands apartment, have planned a civilised occasion when they hope to introduce each other’s parents and also announce their engagement. The situation is tense enough before the arrival of two unexpected guests, one a lap-dancing gangster’s moll, the other her burly minder.
Continue reading...Visit Peel Tower
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
[ 31/01/2010; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Climb Peel Tower to take in the magnificent view. If the flag is flying, the tower is open to the public. The tower stands 128 feet tall on Holcombe Moor. Even from the foot of the tower, there are spectacular views over West Yorkshire, North Lancashire, Greater Manchester, North Wales and the Lancashire Plain. From the top of the tower it is possible to see Blackpool Tower on a clear day.
Continue reading...Learn To Social Dance
Saturday, December 12, 2009
[ 14/01/2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Your chance to learn all the popular social dances with fully qualified dance teacher Neil Gibbons. 7:30pm - 8:30pm - Salsa & Latin Line Lessons, 8:30pm - 9:30 - Ballroom & Latin Lessons, 9:30pm - 11:00pm Social Dancing.
Continue reading...RammyFest Xmas Party – The Grants Arms – Photos
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Some photos from the first of the two RammyFest Xmas Parties, held on Friday 4th December at The Grants Arms, with bands Big Lix, The Afterparty and Inside View.
Continue reading...Around the World in 79 Days
Friday, November 27, 2009
In June next year Jon Hilton from Harwood will attempt to emulate Michael Palin’s feat of 1988 by circumnavigating the globe in 80 days… but with a couple of minor differences - he will do it exclusively in a Microlight aircraft and in only 79 days! The current World Record for a flight of this type is 80 days. Unlike the current record holders - Indian Airforce pilots he’ll be going solo without the luxury of massive amounts of support.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom on the Silver Screen?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Local man Andy Remic, a former English teacher who gave up his job to pursue a career as a full-time writer now has aspirations of becoming the next Danny Boyle. For those of you who didn't know, the man behind Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later and Slumdog Millionaire is also a Lancashire lad, born in neighbouring Radcliffe in 1956.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom CC Fundraising Live Show
Monday, November 23, 2009
[ 06/12/2009; 2:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] When The Sunday market starts on December 06 December, why not complete your day with an afternoon at Ramsbottom Cricket club and be entertained by the amazing "ELICIA" as "DIANA ROSS". The afternoon starts at 2.30 PM with The "Diamond Des" Soul Show and Elicias first of 2 performances starts at 4PM she will dress sing and move Uncannily like Diana Ross.
Continue reading...The Circle – Summerseat Players
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
[ 05/12/2009 7:45 pm to 12/12/2009 10:00 pm. ] A 1921 comedy of manners; the action is set in a grand house which is the pride and joy of Arnold Champion-Cheney, a priggish MP, now three years married to the lively, attractive, Elizabeth, who has invited his estranged mother to stay for the weekend. Thirty years earlier, when Arnold was five, his mother ran off with his father's best friend, Lord Porteous. Now his mother is returning home with her lover in tow, and the family brace themselves for a few days of social embarrassment.
Continue reading...Bonfire Night
Monday, November 9, 2009
Some fantastic pictures from Longsight Road Bonfire and Fireworks display, taken on Saturday 7th November 2009. Photography by Mike Kelly.
Continue reading...A La Carte Saturday Night
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
[ 07/11/2009; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Live Music at the Red Hall. Sandra Friedman will be playing her piano Keyboard for Diners in the Restaurant between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. Requests available.
Continue reading...Tea Party – Amnesty International Fundraiser
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
[ 15/11/2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] At Inspire we are holding our very own AmnesTEA Tea Party! Come along to enjoy lots of tea, cake and good company and help raise money for human rights! We promise lots of fun and games! Worldwide, millions of people are suffering from such severe human rights violations that most of us could not even begin to imagine their pain, fear and torment. Can you imagine being put to death for falling in love with the 'wrong' person? Being sent to prison on the basis of your skin colour? being deprived of food, water and basic sanitation because of your gender?
Continue reading...Bury Hospice – Light up a Life
Monday, November 2, 2009
[ 15/12/2009; 7:00 pm; ] Light up a Life is one of the most meaningful and emotive events on our calendar in which we celebrate the lives of the people closest to us and all the wonderful memories we have of them. It is open to EVERYONE, whether you have a connection to Bury Hospice or not, whether the person [...]
Continue reading...Bury Hospice Christmas Fair
Monday, November 2, 2009
[ 06/12/2009; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Ramsbottom’s Civic Hall will play host to this years Bury Hospice Christmas Fair, on Sunday December 6, between 10am and 2pm. We are very pleased to announce that Yvonne Moore, the newly crowned Bury Woman of the Year 2009, has agreed to officially open the event. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see lots [...]
Continue reading...The Ramsbottom Rhythm & Blues Festival Gallery
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Some photos from The Ramsbottom Rhythm and Blues Festival, held at The Ramsbottom Cricket Club ground on the 25th, 26th and 27th September 2009.
Continue reading...RammyFest 2009 Gallery
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Some photos from RammyFest 2009, all photos taken by Northern Light Images.
Continue reading...The Jam Night
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
[ 07/12/2009; 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Every first Monday of the month like minded musicians meet up at the Royal Oak on Bridge St, Ramsbottom at around 8.30pm for an electric jam night. There is a PA, drums, guitars & bass provided - anyone is welcome to get up and have a go. Musicians from various local bands such as [...]
Continue reading...Walmsleys Butchers
Friday, July 31, 2009
31 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AD - At Walmsleys we have extended ourselves beyond the role of the traditional family butcher and taken the view of developing a range of products that inspire our customers and make it easier for them to source the ingredients they need to prepare a fine dining experience at home.
Continue reading...Farmers Markets
Monday, July 27, 2009
[ 13/06/2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 11/07/2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 08/08/2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The farmers market is a monthly event held on the second Sunday of the month at the Market place (next to the Tilted Vase) and inside the Civic Hall. They offer a wide variety of local produce including fresh fish, seafood, meat, poultry, vegtables, fruit, pies, jams, bread and sweets. The market also offers lots of locally made home-made crafts and paintings.
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Businesses
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Photos of various businesses in Ramsbottom
Continue reading...Ramsbottom Gallery
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Some photos from in and around Ramsbottom.
Continue reading...The Vineyard
Thursday, July 16, 2009
12 Square Street Ramsbottom BL0 9BE - Stuart Rothwell opened this well stocked wine merchant in 2008 and its taken the town by storm.
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