October 2025

Your official monthly newsletter for the Pendle villages of Barley, Newchurch, Roughlee, Sabden Fold & Spenbrook.

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Barley Parish Council

Planning applications, Barley Garage, Parking...

As we march into October we have winter in sight, but not before a glorious Autumn we hope. Bright reds, orange and gold colours will gradually appear on our trees in the coming weeks. The autumn tree display is expected to be even more vibrant this year according to Forestry England. Very warm and sunny weather over the summer means that trees have produced more sugar in their leaves which will transform them into brighter colours. Early displays are likely from mid-September and lasting well into November in some parts of the UK. We have had a decent summer this year but a bit more …

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Goldshaw Booth Parish Council

Football Tournament, Maintenance, Bonfire...

Many thanks to everyone who participated in and supported the Goldshaw Booth Parish Football Tournament and BBQ on Saturday 13th September. It was a fabulous turnout to watch the teams from Spenbrook, Newchurch and Sabden Fold compete under the watchful eyes of volunteers Mark (referee) and Reece (paramedic). After three close matches, Sabden Fold took the trophy, presented by Anthony Dawson of Anthony Dawson Estate Agents who kindly donated to the event. Spectators also enjoyed a children’s football match and a BBQ with Beech’s famous burgers. We had lots of lovely feedback about the event and will definitely make it an annual fixture in the …

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Roughlee Parish Council

Scams, 3G signal, Seniors' Christmas Lunch...

It appears that during September we have had some shady characters in the village knocking on doors and offering their services to do building work, roofing work and cleaning gutters etc and asking for money up front to get materials to complete the work, and then not returning. Please can we all be vigilant and keep an eye our neighbours so that nobody else gets scammed. It’s also equally important that we report these incidents to the Police so that they are aware of these actions. If you see anything please email our local PCSO Alan – as he repeatedly tells me, …

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WORK/LIFE exhibition

WORK/LIFE Exhibition: Photos from Workers at Play

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Nov, 10am-6pm, Roughlee Village Centre

Following months of working with villagers to gather photos and memories, Pendle Hill Museum CIC is proud to present the launch of the WORK/LIFE exhibition. It features photos from workers at play in Roughlee, Newchurch and Barley between 1900 and 1980.

Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November – 10am to 6pm at Roughlee Village Centre – featuring:

  • Historic photos of Pendle Hill leisure, incorporating Roughlee’s Boating Lake and Pleasure Grounds, Happy Valley Tea Garden, Clarion House, Noggarth Tea Garden, Thorneyholme Hall and the Bay Horse Inn; Barley’s Pendle Inn and Old Post Office Tearoom; and Newchurch’s Lamb Inn and Friendly Inn, and …
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Roughlee Halloween 2025

Roughlee Village Centre

Halloween Scarecrows & Festival, Historic Photos (1-2 Nov), Bay Horse, Witch Wines (8 Nov)...

Hi everyone it’s that time of year again – darker days and autumn fun. Our annual scarecrow displays will be up on Sat 1st November and there will be a £40 Bay Horse voucher prize for best overall display and a £20 voucher for best scarecrow. Please get your display up and add to the weekend of Halloween fun.

On the subject of displays the village centre is being taken over by Pendle Hill Museum CIC to launch the WORK/LIFE exhibition featuring historic images of Roughlee, Barley and Newchurch since 1900 – including rare photos of the boating lake, Clarion House, tea gardens, Newchurch pubs, and …

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Barley Village Hall

🌶️ Curry Night (Sat 22 Nov), Terrace Room redecoration...

Saturday, 22nd November 2025, From 7:30pm, Barley Village Hall

Get ready for a sizzling evening of flavour, fun, and fundraising at this year’s Curry Night in Barley Village Hall! We’re turning up the heat with a Sri Lankan-themed three-course meal that promises to tantalise your taste buds and transport you to the tropics.

What’s on the menu?

  • A delicious three-course Sri Lankan curry meal
  • A lively quiz to test your knowledge
  • A raffle with exciting prizes up for grabs

Please bring your own drinks – we’ll provide the spice, you bring the refreshment!

🎟️ Tickets are £25 each

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Events in Barley: Oct 2025

Dates for your diary...

  • Pendle Forest History Group – Wed 15th Oct, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – A talk by Lavinia Todd titled “Sex and Scandal in the Victorian Era”. The story of Edith Nesbit, author of The Railway Children, whose life was stranger than fiction – Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Please email to book a place.
  • Pendle Patchers – Tues 14th and 28th Oct, from 1pm at Barley Village Hall – Pendle Patchers were one of the exhibitors at the recent Rural Crafts show at St. Mary’s Church, a day of revealing what a variety of talents there are in the area. We hoped that by showing some of the different things members of our group make, in addition to patchwork, we might attract some new people to the group. Anyone is welcome to drop in and see us, you can bring something to do or just come for a chat and a brew. Please contact Gil Beeke if you’d like more information – 01282 602449 / Email →
  • Barley WI – 1st Wed of the month, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – New members are always welcome, first three meetings are free so you can make sure you like it! The WI isn’t just a monthly meeting – we have sub groups which include Walking, Crafting, Dining Club (The Sticky Toffee Pudding Club!) along with two book clubs.
  • Pendleside Gardeners Club – No meetings over the summer break, next meeting date 16th September
  • FOG Club – Thurs evenings, 6.30pm-7.45pm at Barley Chapel – For children aged 6-11 years. Contact Angie on 07967 121031 or just come along
  • Card making class – 1st and 3rd Mon of each month, 1-3pm at Barley Village Hall – for details contact Valerie on 01282 691850
  • Coffee and Chat – 2nd Wed of each month, 10am-12pm at Barley Village Hall – All welcome, not just the old folk – £2 gets coffee (or tea) and cake!
Fashion Show

Friends of Newchurch School

Annual Fashion Show (17 Oct, Barley Village Hall)

Friends of Newchurch School are holding their annual fashion show to raise funds for St Mary’s CE Primary Academy. To be held on Friday, 17th October 2025 at Barley Village Hall.

Tickets are £20 and include a drink on arrival, supper, catwalk showcasing clothes by Wardrobe by Simone, music and a raffle. We will also have a bar and pop-up shops from Wardrobe by Simone of Whalley, Tropic, HotWax and Vynl Vibes.

Tickets are available from Hailey Hermansen or emailing.

Please come along and support our lovely school.

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St Mary’s Church

Community Wellbeing Event (11 Oct, 10am-1pm)

There will be a Community Event on the 11th of October 2025 at St Mary’s Church Newchurch in Pendle. The event starts at 10am and will finish at 1pm. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. The Mayor will be opening the event.

Our MP Jonathan Hinder will be in attendance from 12:15, and Brian Newman, Borough Councillor, will also be in attendance to answer any of your questions.

The event will provide support in tackling issues such as the cost of living crisis, local crime, social isolation, diet and exercise.

The needs of rural communities are often overlooked by local authorities and third sector …

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St Mary’s Church Services

Oct 2025 Services

Autumn has now arrived and we look forward to welcoming you to our services. Our church is relaxed and friendly. We always end our service with coffee and cake. We also have activity bags for children and a space for them to play.

Hope you can join us soon.

  • Sunday 5th October 9:30am – ‘We believe…’ series, part 2. With Holy Communion.
  • Saturday 11th October 10am-1pm – Community Wellbeing event.
  • Sunday 12th October 9:30am – ‘We believe…’ series, part 3. With Holy Communion.
  • Sunday 19th October 9:30am – ‘We believe…’ series, part 4. With Holy Communion.
  • Sunday 26th October, 9:30am – ‘We believe…’ series, part 5. With Holy Communion.

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Landmark Trees mark special anniversary for the Forest of Bowland

60th Anniversary planting

Five new “Landmark Trees” have been planted to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, thanks to the help of local parish councils.

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. Known for its heather covered moorlands, wooded cloughs and distinctive stone villages, Bowland received its official status in 1964 and is recognised as being amongst the finest landscapes in the country.

Although the “forest” in the name refers to ancient hunting areas, rather than a large expanse of woodland, trees are a key component in Bowland’s landscape and play a crucial role …

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All-Terrain Wheelchair Taster Day

Saturday 11th October: 9.30am, 11.30am or 1.30pm, Sabden

A fantastic chance to try out an all-terrain wheelchair on this autumn guided walk above the village of Sabden.

All-terrain wheelchairs are specially designed electric buggies, which can be used on country tracks, uneven ground, mud and grass. They can help people who have difficulty walking, or who may be less mobile, to experience the countryside and to accompany friends and family in the great outdoors. Walkers also welcome!

(There is a minimum age for use of the ATWs and any under 18s on the walk must be accompanied by an adult.)

£5 per person. Booking needed. Please see full details and booking link here: [ READ MORE → ]

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