Saturday 18th July 2026 marked a truly remarkable milestone for Community Defibrillators for Rossendale (CDfR), Rossendale Community First Responders (RCFR) and, most importantly, everyone who lives, works and visits the Rossendale Valley. Fifteen years after Rossendale became home to the…
Community organisations across Rossendale are celebrating the success of two recent fundraising events, which together raised nearly £1,000 in support of lifesaving community defibrillator provision across the Valley. The fundraising initiative was a joint partnership between Community Defibs for Rossendale…
Friday November 28th saw the switch on of Rawtenstall’s Christmas lights by the Mayor & Deputy Mayor of Rossendale, and Dawn, David and Kath were there to represent the CFR’s. The whole thing started with a lantern parade commencing at…
This year’s 60’s in the Park was hosted at Whittaker Park (a change from previous years’ 60’s on the Square in Rawtenstall town centre). The event was full of retro fun, with plenty of 60’s fancy dress, mods arriving on…
Thank you to all our team who give up their time no matter what they are doing and respond to the those people in our community who need immediate medical response. Day or night, 24 hours a day, 7 days…
May the 4th wasn’t only International Star Wars day, it was the day that hundreds of cyclists descended on the Rossendale Valley as part of the Tour de Manc 2025. This year they were supporting Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, Seashell,…
Saturday 22nd March saw the Rossendale Community First Responders having a lovely day at Olive Branch Fostering in Rawtenstall. We were able to interact with foster families from around the region, showing the children the kit we carry and giving…
As the day comes to an end for Rossendale, we take a look back at today’s Sixties on the Square event! The weather managed to stay dry, and by noon, the sun was beaming upon us, it’s safe to say…
After a successful turnout to Sixties on the Square 2023, we’re back this year in Rawtenstall town square! Add Saturday 7th September to your diaries as we want to see you all there. This will take place from 10am till…
Rossendale CFRs are teaming up with Community Defibs for Rossendale to host a ‘No Fear’ session to the general public! This session will boost your confidence while operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), there is no prior training required, ANYONE…