Up & Active Ribble Valley

07/03/2026

Calories in versus calories out was our main focus yesterday as we honoured . 😀 A tough hill meant we deserved our homemade pies at Pendle View Tea Gardens. Some even managed a freshly baked scone 🥮 which were served by Elton John and Meatloaf. IYKYK 😁
Oh and we saw our first lambs. 🐑
What a splendid time.

06/03/2026

Wednesday 11th March 2026 is National No Smoking Day. As part of our work we will be in Ribble Valley Council Offices offering mini health checks for our residents and staff. Please feel free to drop by and have a chat. Our checks can include blood pressure, peak flow, height/weight (BMI) and CO monitoring (if you smoke or live with a smoker that may be of interest to you) You can have all the checks or just the ones you are interested in. We will be in reception between 12.15 and 3pm. For more information about health checks or any of our sessions please message us on here or leave a comment 💖

05/03/2026

Between mini daffodils and big daffs was the magnificent view of Pendle from the church steps in Downham this morning. A wonderful wander. Thanks to all 🌼

03/03/2026

Don't forget our Thursday meet up and stroll in Downham. Meet at 10.30 am at the car park. (BB7 4BS) Still places left.

03/03/2026

A share because we care. 🤗

💚 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle — but spotting them early can make a life-saving difference. Talk to your GP if you notice symptoms that are new, persistent or happening frequently.

Common symptoms to know:
• Persistent bloating or swollen tummy
• Pain or tenderness in your tummy or pelvis
• Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite
• Needing to p*e more often or urgently
• Indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea
• Back pain
• Feeling tired all the time
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual vaginal bleeding (including between periods or after the menopause)

These symptoms are common and often have other causes — but if they last, don’t ignore them. Your GP wants to hear from you. Early checks are important because finding cancer early can make it more treatable.

✨ Share this message, to help raise awareness this March!

02/03/2026

EDIT FRIDAY WALK FULL
Spring has sprung- OUTINGS THIS WEEK. Please book to avoid disappointment.
THURSDAY-a visit and short 30 minute stroll in the beautiful village of Downham. Meet at the car park at 10.30. (BB7 4BS)
FRIDAY- we are heading to Barley- meet at 12.30 at the car park in Barley for a walk across hills, fields and up the Pendle View Tea Gardens to include a pie and pea stop. Bookings for this are need to place orders for the food by end of the day 3rd March.
£7- pie and peas plus a brew. Pie options (legendary home made cheese and onion, steak or mince and onion. Please book via the comments or email catherine.argyle@ribblevalley.gov.uk
One not to miss. Walking distance approx 3.5 mile.

28/02/2026

🗞️Good news story incoming🗞️
A few weeks ago these 3 beauties didn’t even know each other. They met through up and active walks and are now in training together for the Jubilee Trail. They are pictured here having completed their first 7 miler together. We ❤️ everything about this.
Roz Chadwick
Charlotte Hammond
Jaya Mer

27/02/2026

Notable event !!!!! A dry Friday walk in February. See you in March Allotment Gate Flowers. 🌸

27/02/2026

We are longing for lunch stops like this from our Jubilee Trail challenge last year. Last chance to book on this year's challenge. Below are the dates and the routes along with a link to read further about the sections. It is possible to book individual sections or the complete challenge. Email catherine.argyle@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Cost per section £5 for transport

🥾 29th May. Mellor-Whalley
🥾 5th June Whalley to Downham
🥾12th June Downham- Bolton-by-Bowland
🥾 19th June Bolton-by-Bowland to Slaidburn
🥾26th June Slaidburn-Chipping
🥾 3rd July Chipping to Hurst Green
🥾10th July Hurst Green to Mellor

https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/rights-way-public-footpaths/mayors-walk/3

26/02/2026

💰💰SPECIAL OFFER 💰💰
Free homemade shortbread biscuit with every walk.
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*offer expired along with biscuits today at 11am
Thanks to the soggy shortbread smug crew that showed up this morning. 🍪
David Nicolson (top baker)

24/02/2026

Sabden Keep Fit group…. Reminder we have no class tomorrow - Wednesday the 25th as the hall isn’t available. Back to normal the week after! Thanks Tracy x

24/02/2026

FRIDAY WALK FULL
Easy walks with us this week.
Thursday- A 30 minute riverside stroll. Meet Roefield Leisure at 10am.
Friday- a 1 hour circular walk starting and ending at Low Moor Club, Clitheroe. Meet at 1o’clock.
Bookings via the comments or email Catherine.argyle@ribblevalley.gov.uk
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