Parks and open spaces news
Have a quacking time at Valley Gardens Summer Fayre!
Published: Tuesday 15th May 2012
The Valley Gardens Working Group are busy gathering plenty of ducks ahead of this Saturday’s duck race, the grand finale to their annual summer fayre.
Colin Patten gears up for retirement
Published: Thursday 29th March 2012
As he prepares to retire at the end of this month, Parks & Recreation Services Manager Colin Patten wants to thank all the people who have helped make a difference to Pendle’s parks over the years.
Having a ball at Ball Grove!
Published: Thursday 29th March 2012
Children who visit Ball Grove park in Trawden now have an improved play area in which to burn off some energy.
Get in a spin for new Colne play area!
Published: Thursday 8th December 2011
Children living in the Hawley Street area of Colne can look forward to many happy playtimes on their new play area.
Show your support for Queen Elizabeth II playing field in Reedley
Published: Thursday 20th October 2011
Residents from Pendle and beyond are encouraged to show their support for the site in Reedley that will become the Queen Elizabeth II playing field in 2012.
Come and get spooked in Victoria Park!
Published: Tuesday 18th October 2011
The Friends of Victoria Park invite you and your family to join them in a Spooky Affair in the park this half term.
Come and exercise in Victoria Park!
Published: Monday 12th September 2011
Giving Pendle park users a helping hand to increase their activity and get healthy is a new walking trail around a popular Nelson Park.
Grab your racket and head for Pendle’s tennis courts
Published: Monday 27th June 2011
If watching Wimbledon is making you want to reach for a racket, why not head for your nearest tennis court in Pendle?
Grab yourself a duck for Valley Gardens Summer Fayre!
Published: Thursday 23rd June 2011
The Valley Gardens Working Group is busy selling ducks for the race in this year's Summer Fayre on Saturday 25th June.
Is Pendle up for the Challenge?
Published: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Pendle Council's Executive is set to decide whether a former sports ground should be put forward to The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge.
Kids get crafty in Victoria Park!
Published: Thursday 12th May 2011
A popular Nelson park will be full of crafty kids on Saturday 21st May, all at the invitation of the Friends of Victoria Park.
Work starts on site of former Edge End secondary school
Published: Monday 16th August 2010
Work has begun at the former site of Edge End secondary school in Nelson to make way for brand new sports facilities.
Green Flags fly in Seven of Pendle's Parks
Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Seven Pendle parks have hoisted flags up high today (Wednesday 28th July) as the winners in this year’s Green Flag Awards were announced.
Raising the Standards of Pendle's Parks
Published: Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Green Flags have been flying high in two Pendle parks since last July.
New byelaws for Pendle parks
Published: Sunday 28th June 2009
From 1st June 2009 Pendle’s parks, open spaces and children’s playgrounds will have new byelaws which will help make them much safer places to visit.
Congratulations and celebrations!
Published: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Nine Grounds Maintenance staff from Pendle Council’s Parks and Recreational Services have achieved an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture.
Friends improve wildlife areas of Alkincoats Park
Published: Thursday 8th January 2009
The Friends of Alkincoats Park have won a £500 grant from The Green Partnership Awards scheme to improve the wildlife areas of the park.
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