Events news
Pendle Business Awards 2012 - get your entries in now!
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
Pendle’s innovative companies which have something to shout about are being urged to get their entries in for Pendle Business Awards 2012.
The Mayor of Pendle's 'Going for Gold' with this year's Charity Ball
Published: Monday 23rd January 2012
The Mayor of Pendle’s Olympic 'Going for Gold' Charity Ball on Friday 2nd March is set to be a wonderful evening of entertainment.
Competition to name Titanic concerto in honour of Colne's bandmaster
Published: Thursday 5th January 2012
People with an interest in the Titanic are being offered a unique opportunity to name a concerto composed for the Titanic centenary in 2012.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - at Nelson and Colne markets!
Published: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Ho, ho, ho! Father Christmas will be spreading the festive cheer in Nelson and Colne market halls each Saturday between now and Christmas.
Come and make a festive wreath in Nelson’s Victoria Park
Published: Monday 5th December 2011
The Friends of Victoria Park invite you to join them in a festive wreath making workshop.
Come and join the fun at Colne's Christmas Lights Switch-On
Published: Monday 28th November 2011
This year Colne is enjoying a Victorian Christmas Carol including: community market, late night shopping, choir, street entertainment, and a torch lit procession.
Flat cap salute to Lancashire Day
Published: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Nelson's Scotland Road traders have lots to offer for Lancashire Day on Saturday 26th November. There'll also be free entertainment with live music and the amazing Granny Turismo.
Get ready for a fairytale Christmas in Barnoldswick
Published: Friday 11th November 2011
Barnoldswick's Christmas season is set for a fairytale beginning on Saturday during the town's Switch On event at 6pm.
Jelly Babies, chloroform and Victory Vs – the perfect ingredients for a historic Lancashire Day
Published: Thursday 10th November 2011
Nelson's Lancashire Day on Saturday 26 November will be the biggest in the county with lots of free entertainment and a history event.
Remembering our war heroes on 11th November
Published: Monday 7th November 2011
People in Pendle are invited to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in past wars by taking part in a two minute silence on Remembrance Day, Friday 11th November.
The Mayor of Pendle invites you on a tour of Nelson Town Hall
Published: Monday 7th November 2011
His Worship the Mayor of Pendle, Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, invites you to join him on a guided tour of Nelson Town Hall.
Get your tickets for the Mayor’s 'A Bit Of A Do'
Published: Tuesday 25th October 2011
The Mayor of Pendle is inviting older people from across the Borough to the annual Christmas knees-up at Colne Muni.
Traffic restrictions on Pendle Hill and What's On this Hallowe'en!
Published: Friday 21st October 2011
Hallowe'en revellers are being advised not to head for Pendle Hill after dark on October 31st. But there's still lots to do in the area!
A Titanic Festival for Pendle and Lancashire
Published: Thursday 20th October 2011
Pendle is getting events underway for a Titanic Festival in 2012 to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the legendary ship.
We’re celebrating Hallowe'en in Pendle
Published: Tuesday 18th October 2011
There are lots of exciting events happening in Pendle this Hallowe'en from a Spooky Affair in Victoria Park to a sponsored walk up Pendle Hill.
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.
Witch Way up Pendle?
Published: Friday 14th October 2011
Pendle Leisure Trust Out and About project is giving people the opportunity to take part in a guided walk up Pendle Hill.
Join the line-up for Nelson's next big event!
Published: Tuesday 11th October 2011
Nelson town centre is bracing itself for its next big event – a celebration of Lancashire Day and the Nelson Christmas lights switch-on!
Open Day at Ballgrove Park
Published: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Saturday 24th September is the date for this year’s Ball Grove Open Day, with free entry from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm.
The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival is the best Blues Festival in Britain. And that's official!
Published: Friday 16th September 2011
Colne's annual music extravaganza was named as winner in the British Blues Festival category of the 2011 British Blues Awards at the weekend.
Another successful Pendle Walking Festival – despite the rain!
Published: Monday 12th September 2011
Hundreds of walkers braved the wet weather last week to enjoy the eighth Pendle Walking Festival.
Recycling past and present explored in Earby exhibition
Published: Friday 9th September 2011
If you’re interested in learning about recycling from the 19th century to the present day, pay a visit to the Earby and District Local History Society's exhibition between 17th and 24th September.
Gardener's Question Time comes to the Muni
Published: Friday 9th September 2011
Members of Colne in Bloom have invited BBC Radio 4's long-running show, Gardener’s Question Time, to The Muni Theatre in Colne.
The Nelson Shuttle's been launched!
Published: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Thanks to everyone who came to Nelson town centre on Saturday, 20th August, to celebrate the opening of the new town centre and 'launch' the Nelson Shuttle.
Finishing touches to Nelson before big re-opening
Published: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Final work and finishing touches to Nelson town centre are underway with just a few days to go before the big re-opening event on Saturday (20 August.)
Countdown to launch of a new Nelson – FREE event 20 August
Published: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Come and celebrate the new and improved Nelson town centre! Car Art Parade, launch of the Nelson Shuttle by Tony Livesey and Pendle's Mayor, FREE live music, poetry and dialect readings.
Nelson's Monopoly inspired board gets underway!
Published: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Nelson will be transformed when unusual and colourful vehicles come to the town centre to celebrate the re-opening of its high street.
Come and join in the fun!
Published: Tuesday 19th July 2011
There’ll be fun for all the family on Woodlands Road in Nelson on Saturday 30th July.
A blooming good walk!
Published: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Colne in Bloom volunteers are inviting residents of Colne to join them on a walk through the town following the judges’ route.
Vote For Colne's Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in the 2011 British Blues Awards!
Published: Tuesday 5th July 2011
You’ve got until the end of July to make your vote count!
Nelson's art car parade fanfares re-opening of high street
Published: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Nelson will be transformed when unusual and colourful vehicles come to the town centre to fanfare the re-opening of the high street!
Bonnie Colne Blooms Again
Published: Wednesday 29th June 2011
You may have noticed in recent years that Colne is blooming once again and this is due to the work of a small dedicated group of volunteers who call themselves "Colne in Bloom".
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.
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.
St George's Day to be celebrated in Colne
Published: Thursday 31st March 2011
Pendle residents are getting ready to mark St George's Day with a special festival in Colne.
Pantomime Time At The Muni!
Published: Wednesday 5th January 2011
The happy-ever-after fairytale of Cinderella is brought to life by by PMA Productions at Colne Muni.
Come to Nelson for a taste of Lancashire
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
Plans for this year’s Lancashire Day celebrations are coming together as more Lancashire produce suppliers have confirmed they’ll be coming along.
Pendle Cycle Fest Highly Commended
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
Pendle Cycle Fest has been Highly Commended in this year’s Public Services Communication Awards.
Nelson lights up for Lancashire Day!
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
Saturday 27th November will be a double celebration in Nelson town centre – Lancashire Day and the Christmas lights switch on.
Nelson celebrates Lancashire Day
Published: Monday 8th November 2010
Come to Nelson to celebrate what it means to be a Lancastrian! Plans are being made for the county's largest Lancashire Day celebrations in Nelson town centre on Saturday 27th November.
Traffic restrictions on Pendle Hill this Hallowe'en
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Hallowe'en revellers are being advised by Lancashire Police not to head for Pendle Hill on 31 October.
Be safe and have fun this Hallowe’en!
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Pendle Community Safety Partnership will be carrying out targeted work to encourage residents to be safe and respect others this Hallowe’en.
Let's Do Art Stuff In Nelson
Published: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Anyone and everyone will have the chance to explore their creative side in Nelson throughout the coming week.
Victory Weekend in Barnoldswick
Published: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Roundheads, Cavaliers and a host of top musicians are set to entertain crowds at this weekend’s Victory Park Gala Weekend in Barnoldswick.
Colne's Alkincoats Park becomes Alice's Wonderland
Published: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Alice, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts are all coming to Alkincoats Park in Colne for a very special performance on Sunday 1st August.
Colne Grand Prix 2010 results
Published: Thursday 15th July 2010
Crowds of people dodged the rain showers over Colne on Wednesday to soak up the electric atmosphere at the seventh Colne Grand Prix, sponsored by Barnfield Construction.
Winning day for National Road Race
Published: Thursday 1st July 2010
On Sunday 27th June the picturesque Best Kept villages of Pendle played host to the biggest event in the British cycling calendar, the National Road Race Championships.
Armed Forces Day 2010
Published: Friday 25th June 2010
Armed Forces Day is Saturday 26 June 2010. Show your support and attend one of the events being held locally.
Olympic medallist tries out Pendle’s National Road Race Circuit
Published: Thursday 20th May 2010
Pendle's own Olympic medallist, cyclist Steven Burke, visited Pendle last week to test out the National Road Race route. He rode alongside Pendle Council’s Director of Regeneration Brian Cookson.
National Road Race – residents invited to public meeting
Published: Monday 17th May 2010
Residents in Barley, Roughlee and other areas on the National Championships Cycle Race route are invited to a public meeting as plans approach the final straight.
Pendle Business Awards 2010 - we've got lots to shout about!
Published: Monday 26th April 2010
All of the glitz and glamour of the Oscars came to Nelson's Arts, Culture and Enterprise (ACE) Centre for Pendle Business Awards 2010.
Bradley Community Fun Day is on Saturday March 6th
Published: Tuesday 2nd March 2010
Roll up! Roll up! A special circus themed event is taking place in Bradley, Nelson, this Saturday 6th March.
Cycling stars launch National Cycle Road Race
Published: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Cycling fever is breaking out in Pendle as some of Britain’s top cyclists take to the hills to try out the National Champions Elite Road Race circuit for the first time.
Arrangements for National Cycle Road Race 2010
Published: Friday 5th February 2010
Pendleside residents, find out more about the national cycle race coming to your villages.
Nelson lights up for Christmas on Lancashire Day
Published: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Nelson town centre will be buzzing with activity on Friday 27th November.
Royal Visit to Nelson 11/11/09
Published: Sunday 22nd November 2009
HRH The Duke of Kent gave the royal seal of approval to the £6.5m ACE Centre in Cross Street, Nelson, when he officially opened it on November 11.
Thank You To Pendle Team 34 - Some Very Special Pendle Teenagers
Published: Thursday 22nd October 2009
The achievements of a group of public-spirited Pendle teenagers has been celebrated at Colne’s Waterside Millennium Green.
Enjoy Pendle this Hallowe’en
Published: Wednesday 21st October 2009
"As Hallowe'en approaches, the spotlight certainly falls on Pendle," said Councillor Allan Buck, who represents tourism locally.
Back by popular demand – Pendle’s 6th Canal Festival
Published: Friday 28th August 2009
This year's Pendle Canal Festival takes place on Saturday 12 September – and it promises to be the best yet!
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