Great Harwood Farmers Market - 5th May 2013

The next Great Harwood Farmers Market will take place on Sunday 5th May and a poster with further details has been produced by the Town Centre Manager. The event is sponsored by Great Harwood company Gaskell Motor Bodies and starts at 8.00am.

Workers Memorial Day 2013

April 29th is Workers Memorial Day across the world, a day to remember all those people who have lost their lives in the line of work. It is also a day to remember all those who have no protection from corporate greed and are exploited because of a lack of regulation from their governments.

A short ceremony was conducted at the Moorfield Colliery Memorial in Altham by Rev John Tranter to commemorate the day, as well as to remember all 68 men and children who died in the worst mining disaster the northwest has ever known on 7th November 1883. The workers in the mine ranged from 46 down to just 10 years old.

The service was attended by residents from across the borough as well as Cllr Rennie Pinder, Chair of Altham Parish Council. Hyndburn Borough Council was represented by Cllr Miles Parkinson, Cllr Colette McCormack, Cllr Bill Pinder, Cllr Ken Moss and Mayor John Broadley as well as MP Graham Jones.

A buffet lunch was laid on at The Walton Arms in Altham shortly after the ceremony ended by landlord Gary Taylor.

A full set of photos can be viewed on The Hyndburn Labour Group Facebook page.

Hyndburn Leisure Centre Open Day - 28th April 2013

Ever wondered exactly what we have available at Hyndburn Leisure Centre? Then visit our open day and take part in a range of activities including pool inflatables, lazer maze, martial arts, body zorbs, squash, table tennis and a whole lot more. There are activities available for all the family, and some exclusive offers which can only be booked on the day! To mark this occasion, we will have a special guest appearance from a London 2012 athlete, so don’t miss out.

If you haven’t had chance yet, take a look at our new and upgraded facilities including the gym, feelgood factory, changing rooms, squash courts and sauna/steam room. While you’re here, have a bite to eat in the new cafe!

A link to the Hyndburn Leisure information page can be found here:

Hyndburn Leisure Open Day - 28th April 2013

Cllr Miles Parkinson - Rishton & Clayton-le-Moors

Incumbent Rishton and Clayton-le-Moors County Councillor Miles Parkinson is currently out campaigning to retain his seat in the forthcoming local election on May 2nd 2013. Cllr Parkinson was first elected as County Council representative in 2009 in addition to his duty as ward Councillor for Altham and has since become Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council. He works closely with the Rishton, Clayton-le-Moors and Altham Councillors in their ward work and has been of invaluable help on larger issues. MP Graham Jones has thrown his support behind Miles and the Hyndburn Labour group and has been out canvassing on their behalf on a regular basis.

For further news reports of Miles' work please visit the Rishton First blogspot here:

Rishton First

Cllr Bernard Dawson - Accrington South

Cllr Bernard Dawson has been out campaigning in Baxenden, Peel and Barnfield to contest the forthcoming county seat of Accrington South (pictured here with Barnfield Councillor June Harrison). Contact details for Bernard can be found in the Your Councillors tab of this blog.

Cllr Clare Pritchard - Accrington North

Campaigning continues in Milnshaw and the surrounding area for Cllr Clare Pritchard, who is standing as Labour County candidate for Accrington North in the forthcoming election on May 2nd. The campaign team (including fellow Milnshaw Councillor Paul Cox, pictured above) have been out canvassing for several months and are now knocking on the doors of people who have not already been seen.

Cllr Pritchard can be contacted using the details in the Your Councillors tab on the homepage of this blog.

Former Councillor Stan Horne passes away

Former Rishton councillor Stan Horne has passed away. Stan was an elected representative of the Conservative party until 2011. The Hyndburn Labour group would like to pass on their condolences to his friends and family.

The funeral service is to be held at 11.40 am on Friday, 26th April 2013 at Accrington Crematorium.  If you require further details please contact Prestons Funeral Services Ltd on telephone number (01254) 882422