Carnival wins Pride award

In June, Whitworth will formally recognise one of its greatest, but largely forgotten, sons.

At Whitworth Town Council’s Annual General Meeting Councillor David Barnes was re-elected by Town Council members as Mayor of Whitworth for the municipal year ahead. Councillor Barnes will be supported in his role by his wife, Councillor Lynda Barnes.

Make sure you attend the meeting aiming to deliver local people with more information about the proposed Adult Learning Centre.

On Sunday 10 June, the Mayor and Mayoress of Whitworth, Councillor David Barnes and Councillor Lynda Barnes, will hold their Civic Sunday procession and service.

For excellent eye care, there's no need to travel far! David Gould takes the time to do things properly for exceptional value for money.

Bacup's craft fair returns this May to the Bacup Hub!

The jubilee tea party at the Riverside in Whitworth has been cancelled due to lack of tickets sold.

After 8 months of hard work and a £50,000 grant from Community Spaces, Whitworth's Memorial Gardens have been completely refurbished and will re-open at the end of May!