Organisations

*Organisations in Ramsbottom*
ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY - East Lancashire Local Group
	Founded in December 1986, the East Lancashire Group has developed into one of the foremost alpine groups in the country, holding regular monthly meetings (usually on a Monday evening at 7.45pm). The group plays host to the nation's leading growers, nurserymen and exhibitors and meetings. For more information contact: Shelagh Smethurst on :- 0161 761 7891 or by e-mail at :- s_smethurst@o2.co.uk or visit www.ramsbottom.net/ags
BRANDLESHOLME WARRIORS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
	Based at Ripon Hall Avenue in Ramsbottom. The club has 18 teams from U6 to U18 including two girls teams and are one of the biggest and longest running junior clubs in the area. For more details contact Andy Spence or visit www.brandlesholmewarriorsjfc.co.uk
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN RAMSBOTTOM
	A group of 16 churches within Ramsbottom, Holcombe Brook, Greenmount, Hawkshaw and Edenfield. Visit www.ctinramsbottom.org.uk
FRIENDS OF NUTTALL PARK
	A group of volunteers interested in promoting Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom. For more information visit www.friendsofnuttallpark.co.uk
FRIENDS OF RAMSBOTTOM CIVIC HALL
	A group that aims to safeguard the future of Ramsbottom Civic Hall. Take a look at the group's web page www.ramsbottom.net/forch For more information, contact Linda de Ruijter Tel: 01706 827602 or Janet Smith Tel: 01706 823658.
HOLCOMBE BROOK & DISTRICT RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
	Meet alternate Thursdays at Holcombe Brook Methodist Church. Contact Mr. R W Hall, 30 Garnet Street, Ramsbottom. Tel: 01706 823490
LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
	Meet at Summerseat Nature Reserve on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 4pm
NUTTALL PARK BOWLING CLUB
	A small but friendly club that has a fun day each Tuesday throughout the season.
PEEL LIONS (Ramsbottom & Tottington)
	c/o 91 Turton Road, Bradshaw BL0 3DX. Tel: 01204 596161
RAMSBOTTOM & TOTTINGTON LOCAL AREA PARTNERSHIP
	A group representing the local community. For more details see the Local Area Partnership page or contact Ramsbottom & Tottington Area Co-ordinator - Kim Griffiths Tel: 01204 880457 e-mail: k.griffiths@bury.gov.uk
RAMSBOTTOM ASC
	Members of the North West Speedo League. Contact: Ric Wesolowski Tel: 01706 825133.
RAMSBOTTOM CHORAL SOCIETY & ORCHESTRA
	Rehearsals for the Choir are held at St Andrew's Church Hall and for the Orchestra at Greenmount Old School. Contact may be made by - Telephone contact: Barry Sugden on 0161 761 2985 or visit www.ramsbottomchoralsociety.com
RAMSBOTTOM CRICKET CLUB
	Associated with the Lancashire Cricket League and founded in 1845.. e-mail: maurice@haslam27.freeserve.co.uk Visit there website for more details www.ramsbottomcc.co.uk or www.rammycricket.co.uk form the end of April 2008.
RAMSBOTTOM HERITAGE SOCIETY
	Meetings at 7.45pm, third Wednesday of each month in the Civic Hall, Ramsbottom BL0 9AE. Tel: 01706 828805 and www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk (also see Ramsbottom Heritage Centre page). You can contact the webmaster for the society via john_leyland@hotmail.com
RAMSBOTTOM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
	Ramsbottom Horticultural Society has 3 shows a year, the exhibits include flowers, plants, vegetables, handicrafts, eggs, confectionary, wines, junior and novice sections. Running, helping out or just taking part in these shows is always enjoyable and very rewarding. The society also runs a Trading Hut Scheme on the Peel Brow Allotments for the members of Ramsbottom Horticultural Society, it stocks fertilisers, compost, sand, seed potatoes, onion sets and many, many more general gardening products, it is well worth a visit. Our web site is: www.ramsbottom-horticultural-society.co.uk
RAMSBOTTOM MODEL RAILWAY CLUB
	Located off Bury New Road in Ramsbottom, the club meet twice weekly - Website rmrc.webs.com
RAMSBOTTOM MUSIC FESTIVAL
	Friendly music festival in local school every spring. e-mail ramsbottommusfestival@talktalk.net. Information and entry forms from the Secretary: Tom Chamberlain, Tel: 01204 887235. Website: www.ramsbottommusicfestival.org.uk
RAMSBOTTOM SUB-AQUA CLUB
	Meet at Ramsbottom pool on a Friday night at 8:00 till 9:00, and at Bury pool on Tuesdays at the same time. Diving trips arranged on a regular basis. Diving Officer: Tel: 01706 825192 E-mail: rammydivers@home6321.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.divers.telinco.co.uk
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
	Founded in 1966, the club is now in the first division of the NWCFLA. Chairman: Harry Williams. Contact: TBA. also see our Recreation in Ramsbottom page.
RAMSBOTTOM YOUTH CENTRE
	Central Street, Ramsbottom. BL0 9AF. Contact: Matt Sumners Tel: 0161 253 5392. Fax: 01706 829738. Mobile: 07774 008318. E-mail: m.sumners@bury.gov.uk.
RADSAC (RAMSBOTTOM & DISTRICT SPORTS ADVISORY COUNCIL)
	The guiding light in the coordination of sports events. Chairman: Yvonne Creswell. Contact: Dorothy Counter, Secretary - Tel: 01706 829045. Website: www.radsac.co.uk
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
	Website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ramsbottom
SPRINGWOOD & WILDLIFE GROUP
	A small group of enthusiasts who care for lovely Springwood Lodge (owned by Ramsbottom Angling Association) and wildlife along with Bury & District Conservation Volunteers. (also see Lancashire Wildlife Trust page)
SUMMERSEAT PLAYERS
	Theatre Royal, Smithy Street, Ramsbottom. Tel: 01706 826760
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL - Ramsbottom Club
	A world wide organisation for women, working through service projects to advance high ethical standards, human rights for all, equality, development and peace, through international goodwill, understanding and friendship, and the status of women. Take a look at our Soroptimist International page for more details.
SLIMMING WORLD
	From 3rd May 2011, new Slimming World group at the Grants Arms. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Come and see how you can eat healthily, and lose weight for life! For more information, please contact Bill on 01204 886670 or 07583 501178 or e-mail - bill.collier79@yahoo.co.uk. All welcome. See you there.
SPEAKEASY
	A small charity based in Market Chambers that aims to provide therapy and support for people with Aphasia. Tel: 01706 825802 E-mail info@buryspeakeasy.org.uk Website www.buryspeakeasy.org.uk President David Chaytor M.P.