OPEN DAY
Saturday 27th July
11am - 4.00pm
• Restaurant and coffee shop open for service
• Free BBQ for all visitors
• Tea/Coffee availabe
• Garden Room open and serving Pimms to our visitors
Take a look around the village and talk to members of staff regarding the purchase or rental of available apartments.
Guests will be able to view our onsite Hairdressers and Beauty rooms, plus we will have menus of the meals we serve in the restaurant and coffee bar. A full list of activities will be available to browse and our Minibus will be available for anyone to view.
Larmenier Retirement Village is the first of this new style of living, taking retirement to a new level. Set in a stunning countryside landscape, this village offers a choice of apartments and bungalows with all the amenities of a fine country hotel.
The village has close association with the Sisters of Nazareth, a Catholic religious congregation, offering an independent living environment based around core values of dignity, respect and hospitality.
Set in four acres of grounds on the former Nazareth House, our retirement village boasts plenty of space for relaxation, as well as spectacular views. There is a healthy balance between independent and supported living, giving individuals the scope to be as active or assisted as one would like.
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Welcome to the July and August Summer 2024 Issue. We offer a wealth of events happening in and around Lancashire—don’t miss our “What’s On” section inside.
Catherine Finch features a special short story from one of our readers, as well as additional tales from Cavendish and Blackburn’s past.
Enjoy making a delicious Mango Float recipe for your family this summer, and if you’re gearing up for a holiday, we have some recommended reads that might pique your interest.
As ever, we have some fantastic businesses within this magazine providing valuable services right on your doorstep, so please take a look and see what’s on offer! Let’s all remember to support local companies as these are vital in our communities.
The Winner of The ‘Spot the Pigeon’ in issue 139 was Jane Davis from Wilpshire.
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EDITOR ' S LETTER & CONTENTS
Come and celebrate MELTS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Complimentary events, refreshments and birthday cake!
Save The Date
10TH & 11TH AUGUST 2024
Whilst some things have changed in the last quarter of a century century (waistlines and grey hairs to name but two) our working days on Backridge Farm have remained reassuringly unchanged.
The sun rises over Pendle every morning on the workshop doors and sets at the farm gate, and surrounded by wildlife and hedge-lined lanes, we have watched the rhythm of the seasons flow from one year to the next – until suddenly, here we are 25 years later!
We think that’s a good enough reason to celebrate as any and also to say thank-you to everyone who has kept us company along the way.
So please join us - and some of our talented neighbours and artisans - for a few hours of laughter, good wine and good company to celebrate our 25th birthday.
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST: 10AM – 5PM
SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST: 11.30AM – 4.30PM
COMPLIMENTARY TOURS AND TALKS:
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST
From 11.30am: Renaissance Lute performed by resident artist and musician Edward Foster.
12.00 noon: ‘Well! I never knew that about whisky!’ A tour of Pendle Witch Whisky and Gin Distillery.
1.30pm: ‘Three Sheep and a Llama.’ A masterclass on how to love a llama, despite their many strops, and why we should all learn to ‘pronk’. (Held outside)
2.30pm: ‘Bee Kind.’ Introducing the Backridge beehives (from a safe distance you’ll be glad to know). Learn more about bees, how to help them and the amazing job they do. (Held outside)
4.00pm: ‘Hotchiwitchis’. Wild hedgehogs are one of our most rapidly declining native animals. Would you know how to help them? When to intervene? Or, just as importantly, when not to? Meet Justine from our local hedgehog rescue to learn how to best help these loveable animals.
SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST
12noon: ‘Three Sheep and a Llama’ 1pm: ‘Hotchiwitchis’
2pm: ‘Bee Kind’
From 2.30pm: ‘Renaissance Lute’
3pm: ‘Pendle Witch Distillery’
AS FOR THE REST:
The day is complimentary – but every purchase earns a raffle ticket, with some fabulous prizes kindly donated by our lovely suppliers, and every purchase of £30 or above will receive a goody bag of loveliness worth over £20.
Complimentary wine, Pimm’s, nibbles, strawberries and of course – birthday cake! Hope to see you there!
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Alice’s Adventures in Brickburn LEGO® Trail Comes to
Town!
“Every adventure requires a first step.”
A magical trail of LEGO® models is coming to Blackburn town centre this August! The models, built out of LEGO®, capture the characters and imagery of Lewis Caroll’s children’s classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”.
The event, running from 10 to 26 August, will see 17 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland characters and scenes located around Blackburn town centre in venues including The Mall Blackburn, The Works, Jack & Jones, Rhode Island Coffee, Utilita, Althams, 16th Street, Blackburn Central Library, Boutique by Vee, Geek Retreat, HSBC, Turtle Bay, The Firepit, British Heart Foundation, Hobkirks Sewing Machines and Cancer Research Superstore (Townsmoor).
Immerse yourself in this magical world by sitting on the Queen of Hearts throne, pretend to be one of the court playing cards in the palace gardens or join in with the Mad Hatter’s tea party.
Visitors can pick up a trail map at The Ask Me Point in The Mall Blackburn and any of the trail
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venues to find each of the amazing models. Take part in the fun quiz about the trail and you could be in with a chance of winning £150 in vouchers!
As part of your adventure around the town centre, you can also follow a fun letter trail, collecting letters to form an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland themed word. Find the correct word and you could be in with a chance of winning the actual Mini-Mad Hatter in Jack & Jones, which has been built especially for this event!
The trail is being delivered by Blackburn BID in partnership with children’s charity Fairy Bricks. Fairy Bricks is a charity which donates LEGO® sets to children’s hospices and hospitals, brightening the lives of sick children in hospital throughout the UK and 26 other countries per year. You can find out more about the charity and donate www.fairybricks.org
Find out more about this event and making the most of your Blackburn town centre visit, at www.discoverblackburn.co.uk and follow Discover Blackburn on socials.
Peter Dewhurst (It’s Grim Upt North)
Man Bag
I now own my fantastic Man Bag, I think it looks good but I’ll not brag.
What I need this bag carries all, It’s neither too big or is it too small. Although carrying everything I need,
I can never find things with speed. For the bag seems to grow with time, It even holds three bottles of wine. The reason I like it, I will tell you why, Is that it can hold at least six pork pie.
I need a Man Shed
Sat in the garden a thought popped into my head, The time has come now, “I need Man-Shed”. The garage is full with bits and bobs to keep, However, now all my things are in a big heap.
I need a man shed, with a very comfy seat, For when I am indoors, I am always under the feet. My shed would have a big wood burning stove, And just for a laugh, it would be painted mauve.
I would sit in my shed for hours and hours, With a glass of Gin, Surrounded by flowers.
It’s Raining again
When please tell me when will end the winter wet and rain?
If it lasts for many more days it will drive me totally insane.
We always get the rain here in Lancashire in the Northwest, I have gone through two brollies and I’m not impressed.
I never in my life thought these words would come from my mouth, but if the rain doesn’t stop soon I may have to move down South.
Not to see the sunshine again for a month or so fills me with dread, Looking down at my feet now they are starting to become webbed.
I know it is because of the rain the Ribble Valley is so green and lush, But to see more sunshine I would put up with a bit of brown at a push.
Even though I am in Lancashire and maybe feeling wet and sometimes sad, if I moved down south to the sun, I’m sure that would drive me mad.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Ten married couples met recently to launch an appeal to raise £20,000 to restore the important Lychgate at the Parish Church of St Lawrence in Longridge. The gate has special significance to all the couples, who tied the knot in the church. Often decorated with flowers, they each used the gate to provide a backdrop to their wedding photos, or to shelter from unwelcome showers on their special day.
The couples were keen that the Lychgate should be preserved for future generations. From Bill and Adrienne, who were married in 1959, to Geoff and Kathleen who celebrate their Golden Wedding in September, to Chris and Elizabeth who got hitched in September of last year. Together the ten couples had clocked up a total of 387 years of marriage between them.
/ AUGUST
Happy couples launch appeal to restore iconic local landmark Ribchester Art
The gate is also important to the wider community, many of whom have congregated under it at the start of baptisms, funerals or visits to the churchyard. Since it was installed in 1939, it has been a gathering point for celebration and lament for many locals and is now threatened by fungal rot and wood boring beetles. The deterioration is such that a complete restoration is needed. Through the appeal, it is hoped that the wider community will help to save it.
The Lychgate was given by Agnes Ellen Smith in memory of her husband Thomas Charles Smith, who wrote the first comprehensive history of Longridge, and her brother William Thomas Tullis the son of James Tullis of Cooper and Tullis the Preston stonemason and master builders responsible for such buildings as Preston Town Hall, Preston Railway Station and the Harris Library and Museum.
There has been a church dedicated to St. Lawrence on the site since the early 1500’s. Longridge is unusual in that it has two Anglican churches. The largest of which is off Berry Lane and dedicated to St. Paul. Longridge people have worshipped and maintained these two fine and much used buildings since 1890 – both built of Longridge Stone.
As part of the restoration appeal there is to be a Flower Festival in St. Lawrence Church over the weekend of the 13th & 14th July and other events are planned over the coming months. Those wishing to support the appeal can do so by going to www.justgiving.com/campaign/ lychgate
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Annual Art Exhibition
SS Peter and Paul Parish Centre
Stydd Lane, Ribchester, PR3 3YQ Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August 10:00am - 4:00pm
Free Parking - Art & Craft Stalls
Raffle & Refreshments Available
Welcome To Our House - Back to the 80's
Charity Fundraiser for Derian House Children's Hospice
Born and raised in Rossendale, friends Neil Catlow and Dino Corse were deeply involved in the music scene around Burnley, Accrington, and Manchester. Seventeen years ago, Neil was paralyzed in a motocross accident. However, after the isolation of the Covid Pandemic, both Dino and Neil eagerly returned to life and music as restrictions were lifted. The club scene reignited Neil's long-standing dream of becoming a DJ.
Encouraged by Dino, Neil purchased a set of decks and taught himself to DJ. Within six months, Neil progressed from barely operating the decks to having his mixes featured on online radio stations in the UK and internationally. Thus, DJ Cat emerged! Following the success of their initial events, they ventured into something new with an 80's Night, which was a hit. Now, they're at it again with "Welcome To Our House - Back to the 80's," an 80's-themed extravaganza with a charitable heart, as all proceeds will go to Derian House Children's Hospice. Derian House offers crucial support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families in the region.
They've put considerable effort into planning and have secured Steve Berry, the former Top Gear presenter, as the evening's host, alongside
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four top acts: DJ Cl3ggy, Strictly 80's - Phil Thomas, The Lomax Brothers, and DJ Cat himself will be in attendance. Additionally, there will be a Charity Auction and Raffle, with prizes generously donated by local businesses to support Derian House (a complete list of donors will be available on the 'Welcome to Our House' Facebook Page). The Lomax Brothers, a remarkably talented piano and singing duo, will be playing the ivories, sharing their infectious joy and enthusiasm through their lively performance and relaxed stage presence – a testament to their lifelong partnership as performers. Phil Thomas embodies the essence of the 80s with his one-man tribute, covering a broad array of 80s hits that will get you dancing.
This event promises great value for money, with the added bonus that proceeds will support a noble cause. Tickets for this thrilling event on Saturday, 3rd August at St Mary's Chambers, 7 Oakley Rd, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6RB, are available for £15.00 via Skiddle or at the door. Attendees must be 18 or older.
If any local businesses would consider a donation of a product or service for our Auction/ Raffle in aid of Derian House, it would be gratefully received and much appreciated.
Neil can be contacted at: Email: DJCat79@hotmail.com Facebook: Welcome To Our house - The 80's
Complimentary events, tours and talks, plus refreshments and birthday cake!
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST: 10AM – 5PM SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST: 11.30AM – 4.30PM
Whilst some things have changed in the last quarter of a century (waistlines and grey hairs to name but two) our working days on Backridge Farm have remained reassuringly unchanged.
The sun rises over Pendle every morning on the workshop doors and sets at the farm gate, and surrounded by wildlife and hedge-lined lanes, we have watched the rhythm of the seasons flow from one year to the next – until suddenly, here we are 25 years later!
We think that’s a good enough reason to celebrate as any and also to say thank-you to everyone who has kept us company along the way.
So please join us - and some of our talented neighbours and artisans - for a few hours of laughter, good wine and good company to celebrate our 25th birthday.
We are able to advise on individual antique, jewellery or other collectables valuations.
Working in association with our sister company ‘A&C Auctions of Pendle’ we can offer a more bespoke service than most house clearance companies, from complete house clearances to individual items (all items disposed of legally).
We also work in conjunction with the Mustard Tree charity, combatting poverty and preventing homelessness.
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CHARLES Summertime
As I sit in a cubicle in Royal Preston Hospital, the ironies of life become even more real.
In my last set of ramblings, life seemed to be quite optimistic, almost as if the balance of life had reached a state of peaceful equilibrium. Sadly, the Sword of Damocles seems to hang over the lives of so many people, and tragedy, however defined, is not so far away.
I am a great subscriber to ‘Chaos Theory’, by which harmony can be achieved only through Disorder. I wonder if any of you have undergone the tsunami of disturbance which has affected my life in the past month or so.
Perhaps it began just a few days ago when my wife fell and broke her hip. After waiting for over three hours, the ambulance arrived and took her off to hospital. She spent the next thirty six hours in A&E, waiting for a bed in the hospital. Her operation took place three days later.
To make matters worse, my own leg developed a mysterious infect and I too spent five hours in A&E on Friday evening. At one time we could have spoken about the monkeys running the Zoo, but the Animal Rights people may take offence.
Then of course we had our recent General Election which’ sadly’ caused Ribble Valley people to lose their M.P., Nigel Evans, who had represented the people of the area for many years before.
The election itself proved to be a ‘Tsunami’ of change, as a new Government took control of our country. Change is inevitable, but not at its current tempestuous pace.
So, for me at least, we need a period of rest and recuperation. I wonder if any of you can help? Within the next few months, I would like to arrange a ‘staycation’, whereby my wife and I, with our two news Cockapoo puppies, would like somewhere to stay for a week or so.
But there again, it always is the case that someone is worse off than you. My friend Tony passed away just a few
days ago. He and his wife had been married for over 62 years, and she is naturally devastated, so let us keep that in mind.
On the other hand, it appears that we are living in an increasingly ‘Digital Universe.’ I remain unconvinced by the merits of such technology as events are publicised often without the permission of participants. My grand daughter leaves her primary school this year and suddenly her ‘leavers party’ is on Facebook! How often has this happened to you or members of your family.
On the other hand, before we reach for the tablets, let us bear in mind that there is a great deal to be thankful for. My wife has had a full hip replacement and is now moving around with the aid of crutches. I would imagine that for many of the older generation, such a
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concept would have been unthinkable in our childhood.
There is no doubt that the earthquake of the past few days and weeks will make many of us consider our future in a different life. I wonder if anyone thinks like me that I am quite happy to be considered elderly, as the challenges facing our younger generation are quite considerable. One thing is certain – we all need to pull together if we are to create a better lifestyle.
As the saying goes: ‘Always look on the bright side of life.’
Til the next time,
Take care,
GREENFINGER GUIDE
Here we are in Summer, the months of beautiful blooms! The gardens will be at their very, very best, ablaze with colour and the time of the year when we sit in our favourite chair along with an iced cold drink and be consumed by the heady fragrance of flowers.
We do have however, a checklist before all that relaxation can take place but do just sit and look at the pleasing view that is yours to enjoy, all down to your hard work.
So, on that note, tick off the jobs and then, let Summer begin.
1. At this time of year, watering is the key. Keep on top of this daily either in the morning or evening. Then feeding with a liquid fertilizer every other week will be beneficial to the longevity of the flowers.
2. Continue mowing the lawn weekly. Set the mower blades on high and let the grass grow longer before cutting.
4. To increase your displays of bearded irises next year, lift, divide and repeat.
5. Carry on cutting back perennial plants to keep the borders tidy.
6. Tie in new growth on climbing plants.
3. Keep an eye on the flowerbeds, borders, pots and hanging baskets. Remove any withered and spent blooms. Deadhead regularly through the summer to encourage growth of new flowers and revive displays.
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Prune the lupins, hardy geraniums, delphiniums and roses after the first flush of flowers to encourage further blooms.
8. Check the roses for black spot, remove and destroy any affected leaves. Use a rose treatment.
9. Trim the English lavender and clip into a neat shape.
10. Prune the wisteria by removing the whippy side shoots back to just five or six leaves.
Lastly, beat the weeds! Although they won’t be growing as fast as in the Spring, our current climate of sun and rain is unfortunately, a perfect combination for their growth.
Then roll out the barbecue, invite your family and friends to celebrate. Enjoy!
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THE CULINARY FEATURE
MANGO FLOAT
This edition is a beautiful Summer dessert originating from the Phillipines. It is ideal on a warm evening, refreshing and cool!
Method
1. Peel the skin off the mangoes and chop into cubes.
2. Whip the double cream until it stands in peaks. Add the salt and condensed cream, then whip again.
3. Crush the digestive biscuits.
4. In a large rectangular
dish, that is suitable for freezing, layer some biscuits, then cream and then mangoes. Repeat this process again and then use the final crushed digestive biscuits on the top.
5. Cover the dish and freeze overnight for an ice cream texture.
6. Before eating, thaw for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Ingredients
To make enough for 10 people, you will need;-
4 ripe mangoes, cubed
30 digestive biscuits
4 cups of double crem, chilled overnight
½ cup of condensed cream, chilled overnight
Pinch of salt
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FIRE AT THE CAVENDISH CLUB
It is now over a year since I asked for any memories of the Cavendish Club and the fire that destroyed it in December 1972. My thanks to everyone who responded, especially David Bowers from Billington, who recounted his experience of attending the fire. The short story based on the events of that night has now been published in an anthology of stories set in Lancashire.
Do you recall the Easter Fair which was held on the site of the old outdoor market? Perhaps you did your shopping in the covered market which was demolished to make way for the bus terminal. Or maybe you still like to eat fish and chips at the Clacky Diner in Great Harwood. All of these places and more feature in the collection, which is available from Amazon. Below is a flavour of a handful of the stories.
When Ed passes his eleven plus, everyone is overjoyed, everyone that is, except Ed. His worries threaten to spoil a visit to the Easter Fair. But things have a way of working out and with his family as support, he realises that there is more than one way to make your worries disappear.
Helen sorts through her dead mother’s belongings, despairing at the amount of memorabilia she has left behind. An unopened letter with her name on it from a bundle dated 1977 comes to light. Was this her mother once again trying to control her, or was Mother right to keep the letter a secret?
Dan has always struggled with life. Black moods haunt him and he hates his job in the mill. When he meets Edie he glimpses a chance to be happy, yet he knows it is fragile. As things fall apart, even his relationship with God may not be enough to save him.
On December 18th 1972, a fire at the Cavendish Club in Blackburn destroyed the nightclub. Although underage, Louise was there on the night and when she fears the worst, turns to younger sister Claire to help pick up the pieces.
The book is available from Amazon in both paperback and Kindle format.
www.chaffinchbooks.co.uk
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SHORT STORY IN 100 WORDS
I wonder how many of you thought about the challenge to write a story in exactly 100 words, yet never got down to actually doing it? Claire Ellis did and her story is featured below.
What I love about this piece is the pace. From the first sentence, we are with the character and their intent on escape. Claire very cleverly draws us in, each reader imagining who is on the run, speculating on various scenarios until almost at the end when one word explains it all. As soon as I knew the identity of the main character, I had to read the story again with him in mind. Thanks, Claire, for sharing this with us.
Feel free to have a go at a short story in just 100 words. If you do, send it to catherinesfinch7@gmail.com - You may find your story in print!
THE GREAT ESCAPE
ByClaireEllis
Got to make it.
Just got to make it.
Got so close last time and then they caught me. Caught me off guard. Got to be on my guard.
Got to move slowly, don’t let them see me.
Got to make it. Just got to make it next time.
I’ve got my chance!
They’ve got distracted. They’re not looking! This is looking good. I’m good to go! I’m nearly at …
“…the road, George, be careful! Come on, time to put your lead on.”
Nearly made it.
So nearly made it.
Got to make it next time.
Just got to…
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WHAT'S ON
Whalley Village Hall
WHAT ' S ON
Friday – Cheryl’s Dance Studios (termtime), Christian Group.
Sun July 28th & 25th August 2024
Time: 09:00 (Free entry)
Sellers: £10 a table – Contact Honey on 01254 822350.
If you are downsizing or just decluttering your home/attic/ garage would you like to make some extra cash from your pre-loved/ unwanted items? On the last Sunday of each month Whalley Village Hall hosts a Table Top Sale to help you sell genuine, quality household & collectable items and even Vintage clothes! No traders selling, or junk or broken rubbish. Limited spaces available. To avoid disappointment please book your table now. Come on down and grab a bargain or two! Admission is FREE!
Whalley Road, Mellor Brook, BB2 7PR
The Community Centre is the perfect venue for a variety of events such as private functions, children’s parties, conferences and meetings. It offers excellent amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, conference room set-up, Wi-Fi and IT facilities, PA system and a brand new state of the art lighting rig. With excellent transport links, it’s situated in a rural yet central location within the heart of the Ribble Valley.
Hire costs per hour for one off bookings: £15 Main Hall, £13 Front Room, £13 Foyer, £13 Upstairs Room, £4 Kitchen. Regular weekly/ fortnightly bookings: commercial organisations receive a one third discount and charitable organisations receive a two thirds discount off the standard hire rate.
Regular groups: Monday – Toddlers (term-time), Brownies (term-time), Pilates.
Tuesday – Palatine Fiddlers, Cheryl’s Dance Studios (term-time), Women’s Institute.
Wednesday – Beavers (term-time). Thursday – Little Voices BDRV (termtime), Community Ukulele.
Sunday – Film Club recommencing in September.
Check out the website www. mellorbrook.org, Facebook and Twitter @MellorBrook for news and forthcoming events. Tel: 07436 271153, email: rachael@mellorbrook.org.
Melt’s 25th Anniversary Party
Melt, Twitter Lane Waddington, Lancashire BB7 3LQ
Sat 10th August: 10am – 5pm Sun 11th August: 11.30am – 4.30pm
Complementary, talks, tours and refreshment
Chorley Flower Show
26 July 2024 to 28 July 2024. Open 10:00 - 17:00
The Chorley Flower Show 2024 is poised to captivate flower enthusiasts, gardening fanatics, and families with a spectacular showcase of breathtaking floral displays, expert gardening demonstrations, and a myriad of engaging activities.
Table Top Sale
Mellor Brook District Community Centre
SeekOut Festival
Clitheroe
26 July 2024 to 28 July 2024. Open 13:00 - 13:00
An arts and music festival to discover new artists and music, enjoy activities with family and friends, and make unforgettable memories.
Darwen Festival of Fun
27 July 2024. Open 10:00 - 16:00
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of free entertainment for the whole family.
Own a Pony Day
HAPPA, Briercliffe, Burnley
27 July 2024 Open 10:00 - 15:00
31 July 2024 Open 10:00 - 15:00
14 Aug 2024 Open 10:00 - 15:00
24 Aug 2024 Open 10:00 - 15:00
28 Aug 2024 Open 10:00 - 15:00
At HAPPA Own a Pony Day, children get the opportunity to own a HAPPA pony for the day, gaining valuable knowledge and an insight into what it is like to care for a pony, via hands on practical learning.
Wanderland Festival
Poulton-le-Fylde
27 July 2024
Find an extravaganza of entertainment on your doorstep. There’s three individually themed funfilled entertainment zones to explore, interactive workshops to take part in, a huge main stage with live music and performances from family favourites.
The Lancashire Festival 2024
Preston
27 July 2024, 11:00 - 21:00
Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local talent, featuring live performances, art exhibitions, and delicious culinary delights. Let the enchanting atmosphere captivate you as we come together to celebrate the rich tapestry of Lancashire.
Pendle Witch Tractor Road Run
Nr Clitheroe
28 July 2024, 08:30 - 14:00
Open to vintage and classic tractors (manufactured prior to 01/01/2000). Event starts and finishes at West Bradford Village Hall.
Your local area
Rebellion Festival
Opera House & Winter Gardens, Blackpool
1-4 August 2024
Rebellion Festivals is the largest INDEPENDENT Punk / Alternative music festival in the world. Over 4 days every August in Blackpool, the very best in Punk gather for the social event of the year.
Day Out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstall
3 Aug 2024 to 4 Aug 2024
It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine.
Garstang Show 2024
Garstang, Preston
3 Aug 2024
Garstang Show always has and always will be about community. What may seem to many as just another event is, in reality, a way to bring the local community together to learn about, enjoy and celebrate the role farming, food and the countryside plays.
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Festival Bowland 2024
Forest of Bowland
5 Aug 2024, 2 Sept 2024, 7 Sept 2024
Festival Bowland is a year-round calendar of events celebrating the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Blackpool Air Show
10-11 Aug 2024, 10:00 - 17:00
Blackpool Air Show will return on the 10 - 11 August 2024 with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront.
Clitheroe Food Festival 2024
10 Aug 2024 Open 09:00 - 16:30
Clitheroe is a pretty town with amazing views across a forest, so it’s a lovely setting for one of the best food festivals in the UK. Returning this August, it brings a huge selection of delicious local produce and culinary talent.
The Dino Adventure at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstall
15 Aug & 28 Aug 2024
Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex under the chin? Now’s your chance! Join our intrepid explorers on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs.
Great Eccleston Tractor Pulling Championships 2024
23 Aug 2024 to 25 Aug 2024
Come and see the best of the best compete for the European championship.
Angelica Sprockets Pockets: Outdoor Theatre at Brockholes Nature Reserve
Samlesbury, Preston
25 Aug 2024 Open 17:00 - 18:00
Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket’s never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them.
Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Concert
30 Aug 2024
This is one of the biggest, brightest nights in Blackpool’s event calendar. The big switch is pulled, and more than a million twinkling bulbs burst to life and transform the dark night skies with light.
Jurassic Adventure & Farm Admission
Mrs Dowsons Farm, BB2 7JA
Begins Saturday 27th July - Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
Show Times: 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Meet & Greets: 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Lancashire Game and Country Festival
Scorton, Preston
7 Sept - 8 Sept 2024, 09:00 - 17:00
This fabulous event - a must for countryside enthusiasts - gets bigger and better every year. The emphasis is very much on ‘having a go’ whether you are a newcomer to country sports or a seasoned professional. Attractions will include hound and gundog displays, clay pigeon shooting, ferret and terrier racing and fly fishing.
St Annes Kite Festival
13 Sept - 15 Sept 2024
The skies above St Anne’s seafront will be awash with colour on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday as fabulous display kites take to the air on the beach adjacent to the pier.
Your local area
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HISTORY
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
ByBettanyHuges
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SCIENCE FICTION
House of Flame and Shadow
BySarahJMaas
In the thrilling third book of the Crescent City series, Bryce Quinlan confronts increased peril in an alien realm, longing to reunite with her dear ones in Midgard. Bereft of trust, she is compelled to traverse the unfamiliar. Concurrently, Hunt Athalar finds himself incarcerated, yearning to assist Bryce yet restricted. Sarah J. Maas' continuation of the saga stretches the limits, placing the destiny of their universe in the balance with Bryce and Hunt at the center.
The Bad Beginning: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Vol. 1
ByLemonySnickett
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FICTION
The Olive Tree
ByLucindaRiley
In her youth, Helena experienced a magical vacation at Pandora, a stunning residence in Cyprus, where she first encountered love. Now, twenty-four years on, after the passing of her godfather, she inherits Pandora. Despite its dilapidated state, Helena returns with her family for the summer.
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