February 2023
Your official monthly newsletter for the Pendle villages of Barley, Newchurch, Roughlee, Sabden Fold & Spenbrook.
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February 2023
Your official monthly newsletter for the Pendle villages of Barley, Newchurch, Roughlee, Sabden Fold & Spenbrook.
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I suspect many a postman and postwoman think that I’m a right Casanova, given the number of cards that they put through my letter box every February 14th. But then they probably don’t know that they are pretty well all birthday cards, being a Valentine’s baby. In fact, it’s probably a good job my parents had already decided that, if I turned out to be a boy, I was going to be a David Andrew; otherwise I might well have been christened Valentine. (Not of course, I hastily add, that there’s anything wrong with being called Valentine; it’s just that I’ve always felt much more …
[ READ MORE → ]I hope everyone is well and keeping warm during this cold period.
It is fantastic news that as part of the government’s levelling up agenda Lancashire County Council has been awarded £50m for an East Lancashire scheme; much of which will be spent in the Pendle area on public transport, walking and cycling. The funding will enable changes to local streets, paths and open spaces. Also, it’s great to see how well Burnley FC are doing, going 5pts clear at the top of the championship.
As many of you are aware the formal notices for the residents only parking scheme in the centre of the village have …
[ READ MORE → ]As we shiver, slip and slide our way through Winter we look forward to the coming Spring and all the cheer it brings!
It will soon be time for the Together in Goldshaw gang to pick-up where we left off (and our spades), and start preparing for the planting of the fruit bushes, herbs and wild flowers in Newchurch park and the garden areas of Spenbrook and Sabden Fold. Just like the fruit trees of the park, the wild raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, bilberries and herbs of the hedgerows, the fruit bushes will bear fruit for the Community to forage and enjoy – just be sure you …
[ READ MORE → ]The Friends of Newchurch School 100 Club draw took place for January, the winners are:
Thank you to all who take part in the monthly draw, it is very much appreciated.
Villagers will be saddened to hear of the recent death of Bill Manley, who lived in Old Hall Close for over 40 years. Bill was a friendly and popular character in the local area, who regularly offered to help others and welcomed many newcomers to the village over the years. Sending our deepest sympathies to Catherine and the rest of his family at this sad time.
At the Parish Council meeting in January we discussed our budget for the year ahead and set the precept (income from council tax). After managing to avoid any budget increases since April 2020, rising costs mean that we will need …
[ READ MORE → ]There is something very special about the Pendle Hill area. Its breathtaking natural beauty has always been home to interesting individuals, past and present.
Created with support from the Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership, between 2018 and 2021 Pendlefolk assembled a team of local volunteers to shine a light on some of them.
The Parish News website is now hosting the archives from this project, featuring 12 interviews from around Pendle Hill. From mavericks to volunteer rangers, Malkin Tower to the Old Parsonage, reservoirs and summit stones to sculpture trails… and more!
View the full Pendlefolk archive here →
The January competition has been and gone and one lucky winner will soon be receiving a voucher to spend at the Bay Horse Inn in Roughlee.
The February competition has got two opportunities to win the monthly prize, so visit the Facebook site using the link below, follow the instructions and make your selection. Good Luck.
Pendle Hill is the home of 72 Seasons, first created as a year-long research project in 2020, designed by Kirsty Rose Parker (founder & director of The Evaluator), to measure how being more connected to nature makes us feel. We do that through working with a team of volunteer seasonal seekers. The seasons agreed now form a very special calendar where the seasons change every 4 or 5 days, originally inspired by the ancient natural calendar in Japan. Have fun looking for the subtle natural changes in the world around you, and at the same time you might just notice a boost in your wellbeing.
In addition to the seasons profiled each month in Parish News, you can find out more about the project in detail at www.72seasons.co.uk, or follow along on social media and explore the rest of the 72 Seasons: Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Our Parish Church exists to be the people of God, through faith in Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, worshipping Him, making disciples and serving others.
Contact Revd. Julie Smith for more details on 01282 613206 or by email →