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Ramsbottom Chocolate & Cheese Festival: A Sweet and Savoury Day Out!

March 25, 2025 by Lee Leave a Comment

Spring is here, and Ramsbottom is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events—the Chocolate & Cheese Festival! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th, because this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Taking place in and around Ramsbottom Civic Hall, the Urn and St Pauls Church Gardens, the festival promises a delightful mix of sweet and savoury treats, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.

Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a cheese enthusiast, or just looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone. Yes, EVERYONE! Even you!

What’s Happening at the Festival?

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Live Music: Enjoy performances from talented local musicians while you explore the festival.
  • Stalls: Browse a variety of stalls showcasing delicious chocolates, cheeses, and artisan goodies.
  • Demos & Tasters: Learn from the experts with demonstrations and sample some of the finest chocolate and cheese creations.
  • Creative Space for Kids: Keep the little ones entertained with activities designed just for them.

And if that’s not enough to tempt you, Ramsbottom’s fabulous businesses will be open throughout the day. Take a stroll through town, grab a coffee, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Plus, there’s even a chance to find a Golden Ticket (🎵I’ve got a golden ticket… I’ve got a golden..🎶, ok I’ll stop).

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, April 13th 2025
  • Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
  • Location: Ramsbottom Civic Hall & Urn and St Pauls Church Gardens
  • Entry Fee: £1 per adult

This festival is a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses while indulging in some truly delicious treats. Whether you’re planning to come with family, friends, or solo, Ramsbottom will be buzzing with excitement.

So grab your £1 entry fee and head down to town on April 13th for a day filled with flavour, fun, and community spirit.

See you there!

Filed Under: Events, Uncategorized

New Mediterranean Restaurant, Mélange, Set to Spice Up Bury’s Food Scene!

February 11, 2025 by Lee Leave a Comment

Alright, Rammy folks, listen up! It sounds like we’re getting a new spot to check out this month, and this one promises something a bit different. Forget your usual Friday night takeaway; Mélange is opening its doors and bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to the Red Hall Hotel.

So, What’s On the Menu?

Mélange is opening where Oscar’s used to be, and they’re promising a blend of Mediterranean and British flavours. A bit of sunshine on a plate, mixed with some comforting classics – sounds interesting, right?

The menu’s supposed to be a bit of a “varied mixture” (that’s the gist of the name, apparently!). Expect to see dishes like:

  • Lamb with bold spices
  • Goat’s cheese salad with red wine-poached pear
  • Mediterranean seafood risotto
  • Buttermilk-soaked fried chicken
  • Beef Wellington with “Chef’s special pastry”

Plus, sharing platters are on offer – mezze, charcuterie, and all that jazz. So, there should be something to please everyone… hopefully.

More Than Just a Meal?

Apparently, Mélange wants you to get involved with your food. Their tapenade comes with a mortar and pestle, so you can mash it up yourself at the table. A bit different, eh?

As for the vibe, they’re aiming for a Mediterranean feel – greenery, calming colours, trying to transport you to sunnier shores. Ambitious, in Lancashire, but we’ll see how it pans out!

A Word From The Owners

Priyanka and Gourav Batra, the folks behind Mélange, say:

“Mélange is about celebrating the warmth of family and friends, the joy of sharing good times, and creating lasting memories. It’s where British tradition meets Mediterranean flair, bringing love, life, and laughter to the table. We’ve created a space where every meal feels like a celebration, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

Final Thoughts?

Mélange is opening this month, and it sounds like it could be worth a look. Will it be a hit with the Bury crowd? I might have to pop up and see what it’s like.

Bookings are now live on OpenTable, so if you’re feeling adventurous, get yourself a table!

Filed Under: News

Real Life Radio launches

September 15, 2020 by Lee Leave a Comment

Real Life Radio Rossendale launches today, with some familiar sounding hosts if you’ve ever listened to Rossendale Radio.

The station promises to offer “PROPER MUSIC. REAL TALK.” all streamed online, you can get it on your Amazon Echo if you have one, or via the website directly with efforts to bring in digital radio at a later date.

The station founders were previous hosts on Rossendale Radio who since leaving Rossendale Radio have now started Real Life Radio Rossendale. This means you’ll hear fantastic familiar hosts such as Charlie Kerrigan, Steve Youngs, James Goulding, Tracy Heatley and Tony Horne amongst others, you can find out who on their Meet the team page.

What has that got to do with Ramsbottom I hear you cry? Well, how about The Ramsbottom Hour hosted by me?

I’ve not fully formed the show yet, but it will most likely lean heavily on the podcast however one benefit is there will be music, which I simply can’t do on the podcast for music licensing reasons.

I’m really looking forward to this new challenge and the team are all eager to bring you what you want to hear, so if you have suggestions, you can get in touch with the station to let them know.

Filed Under: News

Local businesses helping the #MCRFoodInitiative with Eat Well MCR

June 6, 2020 by Lee Leave a Comment

Two of the team and Eagle and Child preparing ready meals

The last few months have been difficult (and continue to be) for everyone for obvious reasons. Whilst some locals have been making face masks and PPE, groups such as RammyMen have been helping with shopping and many other things and our local restaurants have been feeding the needy and those hardworking NHS staff and homeless on the frontline.

Glen Duckett from the Eagle and Child got in touch a few weeks back to let me know some of the fantastic things themselves and others have been doing to help:

We are currently sending out prepared meals each week working with
Mary-Ellen McTague, who established #McrFoodInitiative which aims to
feed the NHS workers and vulnerable people, such as the homeless and
family members of those in hospital or care.

[Read more…] about Local businesses helping the #MCRFoodInitiative with Eat Well MCR

Filed Under: News

Bury Mutual Aid Group (MAG)

March 26, 2020 by Lee Leave a Comment

You might have received one of these recently from BuryMAG

The Bury Mutual Aid Group was formed by residents of the Borough of Bury to organise community response activities and has recently been majorly expanded to include many new volunteers across the borough to support people suffering from the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic, by providing various services to support vulnerable and elderly people and those in self-isolation. We currently have over 500 new members and are still rapidly expanding, with many people very keen to do what they can to support their local communities and their most vulnerable residents.

The group is managed by a core team of volunteers, many of whom from public service backgrounds. BuryMAGs main goal is to utilise their large number of volunteers currently to provide support for those in isolation to reduce risk of infection, and to provide supplementary support to reduce pressure on public services, by providing services for those self-isolating and those engaged in emergency public service activities. These activities are envisioned to include food and supplies deliveries to those in isolation, emergency childcare arrangements for those in isolation or who are providing a public service response, auxiliary medical staff to support district nurses and reduce pressure on A&E services, isolation reduction and well-being schemes for those self-isolating, and borough level organisation and co-ordination activities to support local volunteers in providing adhoc services to their local residents.

[Read more…] about Bury Mutual Aid Group (MAG)

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