Hyndburn Comets Majorettes

Accrington

Majorettes training for ages 3 to adults, with military and pom routines, dancing, performances and competitions. Babies (up to Year 2): Mondays 5–6pm and Saturdays 9–10am. Tinies (Years 3–7): Mondays 6–7:30pm and Saturdays 10am–12pm. Juniors (Years 8–11): Saturdays 12–2pm. Seniors (16+): Thursdays 6:30–8:30pm. First training session free. Message the Facebook page or contact Linda Benson on 07397 869897 for details.

07397 869897 • Facebook: Hyndburn Comets Majorettes

Scaitcliffe Community Centre

1 Hannah Street, Accrington, BB5 0QX

Contact the centre directly for community groups, room hire and activities.

01254 386285

The Woodnook Centre

Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2JH

Hosts community activities, support groups, youth activities and events.

Facebook: The Woodnook Centre

Clayton Community Centre

Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5NR

Community activities, exercise classes, family activities and room hire. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn Leisure

Bank Mill House Community Centre

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Community activities, older people's groups, crafts, meetings and events. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Facebook: Bank Mill House Community Centre

Stanhill Community Centre

Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 4PP

Community groups, activities, room hire and events. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Facebook: Stanhill Community Centre

The Globe Centre

St James Square, Accrington, BB5 0RE

Business hub, voluntary organisations, meetings and community events.

01254 607080

Arthur Wilson Centre

Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5NS

Community groups, older people's activities and wellbeing sessions.

Via Hyndburn Leisure

The Park Family Hub

Norfolk Grove, Church, Accrington, BB5 4RY

Family support, health visiting, parenting, infant feeding and early years services.

Lancashire County Council Family Hubs

New Era Family Hub

Paradise Street, Accrington, BB5 1PB

Early help, youth services, family support and activities.

01254 220692

Community Solutions North West

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AA

Self-referral for volunteering, activities, wellbeing, advice and community café. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 460080 • Facebook: Community Solutions North West

Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

The Chambers, Town Hall Square, Great Harwood, BB6 7DD

Community development, volunteering and support for local groups.

01254 888614 • Facebook: Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

Hyndburn Hub

Borough-wide

Online referral for over 60 local support organisations. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn Hub

Accrington Library

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Free community activities, reading groups, digital support and events.

0300 123 6703

Oswaldtwistle Library

289 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HS

Community events, children's activities, IT support and reading groups.

0300 123 6703

Great Harwood Library

74 Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7AL

Books, activities, digital support and community groups.

0300 123 6703

Rishton Library

High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LA

Library services, events and children's activities.

0300 123 6703

Accrington Town Hall

42 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA

Free warm welcome space during advertised opening hours. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 269600

Hyndburn Leisure Centre

Henry Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4EP

Warm welcome venue with café and seating. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Hyndburn Leisure

Maundy Relief

29–31 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EN

Community café, advice and warm space. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Facebook: Maundy Relief

Lancashire Women

21–23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HF

Warm welcome venue with advice, wellbeing and community support. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

0300 330 1354

Clayton-le-Moors Baptist Church

Sparth Road, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5PZ

Warm space and community activities. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Facebook: Clayton Baptist Church

Free Community Café

Ernest Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4HL

Free community café every Wednesday. Everyone welcome.

Facebook: Free Community Café

Mr Gatty's Tea Room (Community Solutions)

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4AA

Community café open to the public.

01254 460080

Brave Coffee House

Watson Street Works, Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HH

Independent café hosting community activities including Chatty Café sessions.

Facebook: Brave Coffee House

St Peter & St Paul's Church

Blackburn Road, Rishton, BB1 4DD

Community café, warm space, family activities and support. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Facebook: St Peter & St Paul's Rishton

Trinity Community Church – The Acorn Centre

85 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LL

Community activities, youth work, food projects and support.

Facebook: Trinity Community Church Accrington

St James' Church Community Centre

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Community groups, coffee mornings, family activities and support.

Facebook: St James Accrington

Mercer Hall

Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7AL

Community events, theatre, performances, clubs and room hire.

01254 269600 • https://www.hyndburnleisure.co.uk

Wilson Sports Village

Wilson Playing Fields, Henry Street, Church, Accrington

New community sports hub with athletics, football, walking routes and community facilities.

Via Hyndburn Borough Council

Trinity Community Church – The Acorn Centre

85 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LL

Hosts community meals, youth activities, men's groups, family support and community events.

Facebook: Trinity Community Church Accrington

St James' Church Centre

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Coffee mornings, toddler groups, lunch clubs, warm spaces and community events.

Facebook: St James Church Accrington

St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall

Blackburn Road, Rishton, BB1 4DD

Community café, warm space, family activities and local events.

Facebook: St Peter & St Paul's Rishton

Rhyddings Methodist Church

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Coffee mornings, community lunches, toddler activities and fellowship groups.

Facebook: Rhyddings Methodist Church

St Andrew's Church Hall

Church Street, Baxenden, BB5 2RQ

Coffee mornings, community activities and local events.

Facebook: St Andrew's Baxenden

St Bartholomew's Church Hall

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Community groups, parent activities and local events.

Facebook: St Bartholomew's Great Harwood

Trinity Community Church

Christ Church Square, Accrington, BB5 2NA

Community café, food projects, children's work, youth activities, Alpha courses and volunteering.

01254 377015 • Facebook: Trinity Community Church Accrington

Union Road Community Church

309–317 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3JD

Community café, toddler activities, warm space, family support and community events.

07833 670208 • Facebook: Union Road Community Church

Father's House Church

Maundy Grange, 29–31 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EN

Community support, outreach, wellbeing activities and volunteering.

01772 456545 • Facebook: Father's House Church

Accrington New Church

115 Hargreaves Street, Accrington, BB5 2BB

Community worship, fellowship and neighbourhood activities.

Facebook: Accrington New Church

Rhyddings Methodist Church

Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Coffee mornings, fellowship groups, charity events and community lunches.

Facebook: Rhyddings Methodist Church

St Andrew's Church

Church Street, Baxenden, BB5 2RQ

Community coffee mornings, social events, warm space and local support.

Facebook: St Andrew's Baxenden

St Bartholomew's Church

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Lunches, toddler activities, coffee mornings and community events.

Facebook: St Bartholomew's Great Harwood

St Peter & St Paul's Church

Blackburn Road, Rishton, BB1 4DD

Community café, food support, family activities and warm welcome sessions.

Facebook: St Peter & St Paul's Rishton

St James' Church

St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1NQ

Coffee mornings, parent groups, lunch clubs and community events.

Facebook: St James Church Accrington

Sacred Heart Parish Centre

Sacred Heart Church, Broadway, Accrington, BB5 2EA

Parish social events, community activities and room hire.

Parish office • Facebook: Sacred Heart Accrington

Raza Jamia Masjid

Lower Antley Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH

Faith services, education, community events and outreach.

Facebook: Raza Jamia Masjid Accrington

Madina Masjid

Moss Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LS

Community activities, educational programmes and family events.

Facebook: Madina Masjid Accrington

1st Clayton-le-Moors (All Saints) Scout Group

Winckley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5HS

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Children can join via the Scouts website or contact the group directly.

07789 431482

1st Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Scout Group

Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3LX

Open to young people from Beavers through to Scouts.

Scouts website • Facebook: 1st Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Scout Group

Hyndburn Explorer Scouts

Dean Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7UN

Explorers for young people aged 14–18 years. (Scouts)

01254 877573 • https://www.scouts.org.uk

Accrington Sea Cadets

Harvey Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3LT

Join from age 10. Nautical activities, leadership, Duke of Edinburgh and community volunteering.

01254 399433 • Facebook: Accrington Sea Cadets

Accrington Army Cadets

Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3LT

Open to young people aged 12–18. Leadership, adventure training and community activities.

01254 398319

Girlguiding Hyndburn

Various venues across Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Great Harwood, Rishton and Clayton-le-Moors

Use the "Find a Unit" tool to locate Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers nearest you.

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk

Fairfield Boxing Club & SITHI CIC

Charter Street, Accrington, BB5 0SA

Boxing coaching, youth development, wellbeing programmes and community activities.

07450 453296 • Facebook: Fairfield Boxing Club

Clayton Amateur Boxing Club

Civic Hall & Library, Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, BB5 5NR

Junior and senior boxing sessions. Beginners welcome.

07825 250307

Sukata BJJ & MMA Accrington

Unit 19, Fairfield Mills, Charter Street, Accrington, BB5 0SA

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and self-defence classes for adults and young people.

07737 937754 • Facebook: Sukata BJJ & MMA

House of Fusion – Dance & Community Arts

Fairfield House, Fairfield Street, Accrington, BB5 0LD

Dance classes, performing arts, community projects and holiday activities.

07792 151378 • Facebook: House of Fusion

KTZ Dance

Unit B7, Riverside Industrial Estate, Rishton, BB1 4NF

Dance classes for children and adults including street dance, commercial and performance.

07527 917629 • Facebook: KTZ Dance

Prospects Foundation

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW

Community-owned environmental charity offering volunteering, conservation, walking, cycling, gardening, food growing and climate action projects. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

01254 230348 • https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk

Growing Wild Community Allotment

Hill Street, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2RA

Volunteer community allotment teaching food growing, wildlife gardening and wellbeing. (prospectsfoundation.org.uk)

Via Prospects Foundation

Friends of Rhyddings Park

The Coach House, Rhyddings Park, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Volunteers maintain the park, café, kitchen garden, wellbeing activities and community events. (democracy.hyndburnbc.gov.uk)

Facebook: Friends of Rhyddings Park

Friends of Arden Hall & The Coppice

Peel Park & The Coppice, Accrington

Volunteer group supporting Peel Park and The Coppice Local Nature Reserve through conservation and practical projects. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Contact Hyndburn Parks: 01254 388111

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership

Lancashire-wide

Find volunteering roles including libraries, gardening, befriending, cadets and community support. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

https://www.lancsvp.org.uk

Prospects Foundation

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW

Self-refer for conservation volunteering, practical tasks, wildlife surveys, food growing, walking groups and community projects. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

01254 230348 • https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk • Facebook: Prospects Foundation

Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum

Various sites across Hyndburn

Umbrella organisation supporting around 30 local volunteer groups caring for parks, woodlands and open spaces. Join via the website or one of the member groups. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

https://www.hyndburngreenspacesforum.co.uk

Growing Wild Community Allotment

Hill Street, Baxenden, BB5 2RA

Volunteer community allotment offering gardening, food growing and wellbeing sessions.

Via Prospects Foundation • Facebook: Prospects Foundation

Hyndburn Allotments Service

Various sites across Hyndburn

Apply for one of the 22 allotment sites across the borough. The council also provides contacts for individual allotment associations. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 356180 • allotments@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Hyndburn Federation of Allotments

Various allotment sites

Represents allotment associations across Hyndburn. Contact details for site secretaries are available from the council. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

Via Hyndburn Borough Council allotments page

Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

Suite 5, The Chambers, Town Hall Square, Great Harwood, BB6 7DD

Advice on volunteering, community groups, funding and setting up local organisations. (Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS)

01254 888614 • https://hrvcvs.co.uk • Facebook: Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

Hyndburn Hub

Borough-wide

Online gateway connecting residents with more than 60 local charities, community groups and support organisations. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/costofliving/

Hyndburn Heritage Museum (Haworth Art Gallery)

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Museum, exhibitions, talks and heritage events throughout the year. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

01254 233782 • https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/haworth-art-gallery

Accrington Civic Society

Accrington

Promotes local history, heritage and conservation. Join through the society's Facebook page.

Facebook: Accrington Civic Society

Haworth Art Gallery Friends

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2JS

Volunteer and support group helping with exhibitions, fundraising and events.

Via Haworth Art Gallery

Accrington Pipe Band

Accrington (practice venue varies)

New players welcome. Contact through Facebook.

Facebook: Accrington Pipe Band

Accrington Community Choir

Accrington (venue announced on Facebook)

Open community choir with no audition required.

Facebook: Accrington Community Choir

Accrington Brass Band

Accrington (rehearsal venue via Facebook)

Recruiting players of all abilities.

Facebook: Accrington Brass Band

Accrington Camera Club

St John Ambulance Hall, Eagle Street, Accrington, BB5 1LN

Weekly meetings, competitions, talks and outings. Visitors are welcome before joining.

Facebook: Accrington Camera Club

Accrington Model Railway Society

Accrington (meeting venue via Facebook)

Regular club nights for railway modelling enthusiasts.

Facebook: Accrington Model Railway Society

Bank Mill House Craft Groups

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Craft sessions, knitting, sewing and creative workshops.

Facebook: Bank Mill House

Hyndburn Ramblers

Walks start across Hyndburn and East Lancashire

Guided walks for all abilities. Visitors can try walks before joining.

https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder

Friends of Rhyddings Park

Rhyddings Park, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Volunteer gardening, heritage, park maintenance and community events.

Facebook: Friends of Rhyddings Park

Friends of Peel Park & The Coppice

Peel Park, Accrington, BB5 6QA

Volunteer sessions helping maintain one of Hyndburn's flagship parks and nature reserve. (Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum)

Via Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum

Free Community Café

Ernest Street, Church, Accrington, BB5 4HL

Free community café every Wednesday. Open to everyone.

Facebook: Free Community Café

Community Solutions Café

Community Solutions North West, Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, BB5 4AA

Community café alongside wellbeing, volunteering and support services.

01254 460080 • https://www.csnw.co.uk

Brave Coffee House

Watson Street Works, Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HH

Hosts Chatty Café sessions and informal community meet-ups.

Facebook: Brave Coffee House

Maundy Relief Community Café

29–31 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EN

Affordable meals, warm space and community support.

Facebook: Maundy Relief

Bank Mill House Café

Bank Mill House, Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Café alongside activities for older people and community groups.

01254 884065

Hyndburn Voluntary & Community Resource Centre

Cannon Street, Accrington, BB5 2ER

Office space, meeting rooms and support for charities and community organisations.

https://hvcrc.co.uk

Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

Suite 5, The Chambers, Town Hall Square, Great Harwood, BB6 7DD

Advice for community groups, volunteering, funding and governance. (Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS)

01254 888614 • https://hrvcvs.co.uk

Hyndburn Hub

Borough-wide

Gateway to over 60 support organisations and community groups across Hyndburn. (Hyndburn Borough Council)

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/costofliving/

Prospects Foundation

54 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EW

Conservation, gardening, food growing, practical volunteering and environmental projects.

01254 230348 • https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk

Lancashire Women – Coffee Mornings

21–23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HF

Weekly coffee mornings, peer support and friendship for women.

0300 330 1354 • https://lancashirewomen.org

Community Solutions Social Activities

Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Church, BB5 4AA

Open social groups, craft sessions, wellbeing activities and community lunches.

01254 460080

Friends of Rhyddings Park

Rhyddings Park, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3DD

Volunteering, gardening, heritage and regular community events.

Facebook: Friends of Rhyddings Park

Hyndburn Ramblers

Walks across Hyndburn

Guided walks for all abilities. Visitors are welcome before joining.

https://www.ramblers.org.uk

Bank Mill House Activities

Church Street, Great Harwood, BB6 7NF

Crafts, games, lunches, coffee mornings and wellbeing sessions for older adults.

01254 884065