Parish News

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 today and tomorrow (Sat 1st and Sun 2nd Nov) – 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 …
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Daylight saving time, or British Summer Time, has ended, the clocks have been moved back one hour, and we are all lamenting that it is used to be daylight at teatime and now it is not. The practice of changing the clocks started back in 1916 during World War 1 to save energy, Germany first implemented it closely followed by the UK. The practice is now over 100 years old and still prevalent in numerous countries.

The annual Remembrance Service will start at 1050hrs on Sunday 9th November at the Turning Area with a short ceremony and two minutes silence at the Memorial Stone at 1100Hrs. …

Come and see our annual scarecrow displays up today (Sat 1st November) – there’s be a £40 Bay Horse voucher prize for best overall display and a £20 voucher for best scarecrow.

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 MUCH more. It’ll be on show Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November from 10am to 6pm – FREE entry!

With the Village Centre occupied, the landlords at the …

We have recently had our Terrace room redecorated here at the Hall, and we must say it looks fab! Thank you to Wilson & Bradley decorators in Fence for a super job! I’m sure you’ll agree it gives a fresher look to the room. We’re not finished here though as up next will be new carpets and window dressings! After that there will be a few additions to be added, so watch this space!

Tickets are still available for the Sri Lankan Curry and Quiz night at the Hall on Saturday 22nd November too!

🍛 The Feast – Courtesy of The Curry Pincher

We’re thrilled to welcome The …

A new project in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape will see volunteers learning how to identify colourful waxcap fungi and the rare grassland habitats where they are found.

Waxcaps are an indicator of ancient, un-improved grassland and knowing where these and other grassland fungi are thriving, helps to pinpoint where these grasslands remain, so that they can be protected for the future.

These ancient grasslands are the last remnants of unspoilt habitats and home to rare plant and invertebrate species, as well as rare fungi. Because so many species-rich meadows and pastures have been lost over the years, it's now vital that remaining sites are located …

As we settle into Autumn and the nights draw in, 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 2nd November, 11am – Communion at St Thomas’ Church – ‘We believe…’ series, part 6.
• Sunday 2nd November, 4.00pm – All Souls Service – A service of reflection and remembrance for those we have loved and miss at St Mary’s (no 9:30am service at St Mary’s)
• Sunday 9th November, 9:15am – Remembrance Service
• Sunday 16th …
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