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New sign and stamp recognise Stanhill Village - home of the Spinning Jenny
The village recently celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hargreaves, who invented the Spinning Jenny there in 1764
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Accrington Pals documentary set for free Remembrance Sunday screening
“The Men Are a Good Deal Rattled” features music from the East Lancashire Concert Band
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Bonfire Night 2021 returns in Hyndburn with a bang - confirmed events
But the annual Rotary-organised Guy Fawkes display at Accrington Cricket Club will not be held this year
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Biography of Clubland founder Jimmy Butterworth launched at Oswaldtwistle commemoration
The celebration at Stanhill Methodist Church, saw an exhibition and film on the life of social reformer Reverend James Butterworth and a Spinning Jenny on display to commemorate the 300th birthday of James Hargreaves.
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Treat for pie fans as Clayton Park Bakery launches home delivery
It comes after the company started receiving requests for an online ordering service with delivery throughout lockdown
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Accrington running group wins cash prize for volunteer's award
Gail Smalley, from Clayton-le-Moors, was praised for her efforts at Together Housing Group’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ awards.
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Kind Rishton pupils give 'warmest of welcomes' to Afghan evacuees
Children hand-made a series of colourful welcome cards for the families, gifted clothes and toys for the families, as well as various other items
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Hyndburn Academy runners smash fundraising goals
Lewis Ware and Rebecca Taylor are preparing to run the Manchester Half Marathon on October 10
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Running club honour legend Dr Ron Hill with memorial run
Clayton-le-Moors Harriers running club recreated a ‘pack run’ to mark what would have been the Olympian's 83rd birthday
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Accrington nursery hosts exhibition to showcase children’s art skills
Fairfield Nursery School hosted the exhibition at The Coach House at Rhyddings Park where children and their parents were able to see their work displayed in the gallery
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'From France with love' - why new hybrid Accrington Stanley pitch is a match for Paris giants
Peter Leatham - chairman of the Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust Accrington Observer column