Ramsbottom’s litter picking group plays an important role in keeping the town clean, green, and welcoming for everyone. Made up of dedicated local volunteers, the group regularly organises litter picks across the area, helping to protect green spaces, streets, and public areas while encouraging community pride and environmental responsibility.

Open to all ages and abilities, litter picking sessions offer a simple and rewarding way to get involved, meet others, and make a visible difference. With a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose, the group helps ensure Ramsbottom remains a place that residents and visitors can enjoy, while promoting sustainability and care for the local environment.

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is a unique community space set across 55 acres, offering lifelong care to a wide range of animals. From horses and donkeys to dogs, cats, and small animals, the sanctuary provides rescue, rehabilitation, and safe homes.

Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds, meet the animals, and learn more about the work that takes place on site. Facilities include a café, shop, and bookshop, creating a relaxed and family-friendly environment.

With opportunities to visit, volunteer, and support its work, Bleakholt plays an important role in the local community while promoting animal welfare, education, and care.

Christ Church and its Neighbourhood Centre provide a welcoming and inclusive space for community activities and support. As a joint Baptist and Methodist church, it hosts regular Sunday services alongside a wide range of weekly events. These include toddler groups, memory clubs, and a free community café, offering opportunities for people to connect and spend time together.

The building is also used by a variety of local groups, making it a busy and active hub throughout the week. With a focus on inclusion and community wellbeing, Christ Church plays an important role in bringing people together in a supportive and friendly environment.

Service Sunday – 10.30am
Tuesday once a month – Memory club from 1.30pm to 3pm
Wednesday during term time – Little Stars Toddler group from 9.15am – 11.15am
Thursday free cafe open to all from 10 a.m. – 12.30pm

More details on the church website

The Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall (FORCH) support one of the town’s key community venues, helping it remain a vibrant hub for local life. Overlooking the historic Market Place, the Civic Hall hosts markets, fairs, festivals, and private events throughout the year. With flexible spaces including a large main hall and additional rooms, it welcomes a wide range of activities and groups. FORCH plays an important role in fundraising and improving the venue, contributing to projects such as the development of the garden area. With strong community ties and a central location, the Civic Hall continues to bring people together for events, celebrations and shared experiences in the heart of Ramsbottom.

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Service at 11am each Sunday.
Holy Communion Tuesdays 10.30am
St Paul’s Craft and Chat Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
Toddler Group Fridays (term time) 9.30am – 11.30am
Saturday Cafe 10am -12pm

St Andrew’s Church offers a contemporary and welcoming approach to worship, supported by an active and engaged congregation. Sunday services are complemented by a range of midweek activities, including a friendly café, small group gatherings, and courses for those exploring faith. The church has strong links with the local primary school and plays an active role in community life throughout the year. With opportunities to connect, learn, and take part, St Andrew’s provides a supportive environment for people at all stages of their journey. As part of a wider church network, it contributes to a shared commitment to community, care and connection across Ramsbottom.

You would be very welcome to join them for Sunday worship or at their Wednesday café. Sunday services have a contemporary feel, led by a strong and supportive team who preach, pray, sing and help bring church life together.

The café runs every Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, offering a relaxed space to meet, chat and connect.

For those wanting to explore faith more deeply, St Andrew’s regularly runs Alpha groups, creating an open and friendly environment to ask questions and learn more about Jesus, prayer and belief.

There are also a number of small groups that meet regularly in people’s homes, providing a great way to build friendships, share fellowship and grow as disciples of the Lord Jesus.

The church has strong links with its Church School, St Andrew’s CE Primary School, hosting assemblies, services and concerts throughout the year.

St Andrew’s is part of a team of churches that includes St Paul’s in the centre of Ramsbottom, along with churches in Stubbins and Edenfield. While each has its own traditions, they work together to support the community, share the good news of Jesus, and show his love to all.

The church offers full disabled access and has parking available.

Service at 11am each Sunday.
Cafe on Wednesdays 2.30pm -4.20pm
See website for other times and special events

The Friends of Nuttall Park support the care and development of one of Ramsbottom’s most popular green spaces. Through volunteer efforts, they help maintain the park and create a welcoming environment for visitors to enjoy throughout the year. Their weekend tea room offers a friendly place to relax, with proceeds contributing directly to park improvements.

A regular gardening group also meets to help care for the grounds, supporting biodiversity and the park’s appearance. With accessible facilities and a strong sense of community involvement, Nuttall Park remains a valued space for recreation, wellbeing, and connection thanks to the dedication of its volunteers.

Tea Room open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 3pm. All donations are used for park improvements.

Gardening Group meet on Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm from March to November.

There is a free car park, and the toilets are open when the Tea Room is open. There is an accessible toilet open with a RADA key.

Ramsbottom Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the town’s rich history through exhibitions, events, and community engagement. Based at Ramsbottom Library, the Heritage Gallery showcases changing displays that highlight local stories and significant moments from the past.

The society also hosts regular public talks, offering opportunities to learn more about the area’s heritage and connect with others who share an interest in history.

Through its work, the society helps keep Ramsbottom’s past alive while encouraging community involvement and appreciation for the town’s unique character and heritage.

The Heritage Gallery is open whenever Ramsbottom Library is open and currently has an exhibition about the Chatterton Catastrophe in 1826.

The Society meet once a month for a public meeting with a talk at Christ Church, Great Eaves Road, Ramsbottom BL0 0PX. These are on Thursday evening at 7:30. Details on the website