December 2025

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

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

At a Glance: Christmas Dates for Your Diary

Wed 3rd Dec, 7.30pm – Barley WI Christmas Party at Barley Village Hall
Fri 5th Dec, from 5.30pm – Santa Lights Switch-On & Carols outside the Bay Horse Inn
Sat 6th Dec, from 6.30pm – Let’s Light Up Newchurch in the centre of Newchurch Village
Sun 7th Dec, 4pm – Barley Chapel & St Mary’s Newchurch joint Christingle Service at Barley Chapel
Tues 9th Dec, 1pm – Pendle Patchers at Barley Village Hall
Thurs 11th Dec, 12pm – Roughlee Seniors’ Christmas Lunch at Roughlee Village Centre
Fri 12th Dec, 7pm – Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s
Sun 14th Dec, 3pm – Christmas Children’s Party at Barley Chapel
Sun 14th Dec, from 5pm – Barley to Bethlehem, starting at Barley car park by the Cabin
Wed 17th Dec, 7.30pm – Pendle Forest History Group Christmas Social at Barley Village Hall
Sun 21st Dec, 6pm – Carols by Candlelight at Barley Chapel
Wed 24th Dec, 9.30pm – Bethlehem service at St Mary’s Newchurch
Thurs 25th Dec, 9 – Christmas Day service at St Mary’s Newchurch
Mon 29th Dec, 7pm – Christmas Cèilidh at Roughlee Village Centre

Read on for further details…

Barley Parish Council

Toilet block, Whitehough, Christmas events (14 Dec), Planning, Parking...

Our annual remembrance service graced us with a bright and clear day, and it was good to have over 50 people attending. It was wonderful to hear the brief histories of all those whose names appear on the Barley Memorial stone read out by Angela Hargreaves; where and when they died and how young they all were, brought to life the sacrifice they made for us. The local preacher Cath Heywood conducted the short service, and she laid a wreath on behalf of the Parish Council along with representatives of the armed forces, the Borough Council and the Pendle Inn who laid wreaths after the …

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Light Up Newchurch

Goldshaw Booth Parish Council

Light Up Newchurch (6 Dec), Maintenance, Wellbeing...

On Sunday 9th November, our community came together to show respect and gratitude for members of the armed services, past, present and future. During a poignant Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church, led by Reverend Nick Murray, Councillor Kathleen Wilkinson read out the names of local servicemen who sacrificed their lives during the First and Second World Wars, and wreaths were laid by Goldshaw Booth Parish Council, Roughlee Parish Council and Pendle Borough Council.

Our seasonal events got off to a good start with Houses of Halloween in Newchurch again being a great success. The bonfire was very well attended with approximately 100 people, and we …

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Roughlee Parish Council

Seniors' Xmas Lunch (11 Dec), Kids' vouchers, Forest of Pendle, Sinkhole...

The turkeys have been plucked, the spuds bashed, and the Brussels sprouts are already on the boil — which can only mean one thing: preparations are well advanced for our Seniors Christmas Lunch on Thursday 11 December. As I write, I don’t yet know the final numbers, but it looks very much like we’re heading for a sell out. Please do remember that walk-ins on the day cannot be accommodated.

During November, we wrote to all households in the village where we believe under 16s reside, inviting them to “opt in” to receive the gift of a book token. This is our way of recognising and …

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Malkin Morris Ceilidh

Roughlee Village Centre

Santa Lights Switch-On (5 Dec); Christmas Cèilidh (29 Dec)

The very busy month of December has arrived and as usual there will be many thing to see and do. At Roughlee Village Centre we are having a change to our usual Fayre – everybody seems to be overloading on markets/crafts and so we have decided to have a more family-orientated offering this year and in conjunction with the Bay Horse we will be having Santa switch on the lights on our village tree outside the pub on Friday 5 December.

Santa and his elf ride into town on their sleigh at 5.30pm with free gifts for all children – so don’t be late to cheer …

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Barley Chapel

Dec 2025 Events

Barley to Bethlehem will be held on Sunday 14th December at 5pm from the car park. Anyone wishing to take part please come up to the chapel by 4.30pm to get into costume.

Sunday 21st December is the Carols by Candlelight service at 6pm.

Barley Chapel community look forward to welcoming all villagers!

Pendle Patchers

Events in Barley: Dec 2025

Dates for your diary...

  • Pendle Forest History Group – Wed 17th Dec, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – Christmas Social with items of interest – Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Please email to book a place.
  • Barley WI – Christmas Party – Wed 3 Dec, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – New members are welcome to attend but be prepared for a festive treat as we have seasonal drinks and nibbles and a Christmas Singalong led by the very tuneful Mann Family. For catering please let us know you are coming along either message the Facebook page or let another member know. Wear something blingy or your favourite Christmas jumper! We are doing a collection for the local foodbank so please bring a donation if you can. Last week the members had a coach trip to the Harrogate Christmas Markets, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Club visited the Brittania at Oswaldtwistle. Both Book Clubs will meet in December, each having their own Christmas Parties. We are a very busy WI with sub groups for walking, cinema, trips and crafting as well as the two book clubs so come along – keep busy this winter and meet new friends.
  • Pendle Patchers – Tues 9th Dec, from 1pm at Barley Village Hall – Our picture shows a bag made by one of our members from a stunning fabric to carry all things patchwork. We will only be meeting once in December with mince pies to go with our brews, so if you were thinking of dropping in to meet the group, the December meeting would be a good time to come. If you want any more information, contact Gil Beeke – 01282 602449 / Email →
  • Pendleside Gardeners Club – Nothing planned at the moment.
  • 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!

Notes from St. Mary’s

Ready or Not!

Well, I moved to Barrowford in November 2024, and it’s been a really busy year. But in and amongst the busyness I’m glad God called me here and I’m grateful for the welcome I’ve had from the community. I’m still finding my way to most places by satnav but gradually working out where places are. Nothing could have prepared me for the changes that have taken place in my life this last year.

And being prepared (or preparing to be prepared) is what Advent is about. It’s a season of getting ready and anticipation. In truth, we are never prepared, and Christmas happens anyway. Whether …

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St. Mary's Church

Dec 2025 Services

As Christmas approaches, 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.

  • Tuesday 2nd December, 6pm – Cruck Barn Carol Service at Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford
  • Saturday 6th December, 6pm – Newchurch Christmas Lights Switch On, followed by a visit from Father Christmas, starting in the village centre then on to St Mary’s Church
  • Sunday 7th December, 9.30am – Holy Communion for Advent
  • Sunday 7th December, 4pm – Christingle Service at Barley Methodist Chapel
  • Friday 12th December, 7.00pm – Carols by Candlelight
  • Sunday 14th December, 9.30am – Holy Communion for Advent
  • Sunday 14th December, 5pm – Barley to Bethlehem, starting at Barley car park by the Cabin then on to Barley Methodist Chapel
  • Friday 19th December, 7pm – Carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies at St Thomas’ Arms (pop up bar) at St Thomas’
  • Sunday 21st December, 9.30am – ‘Preparing for Christmas’ Holy Communion Service
  • Sunday 21st December, 6pm – Carols by Candlelight at Barley Methodist Chapel
  • Wednesday 24th December, 4pm – EPIC Christmas at St Thomas’ Church. A fun way to kick off the big night for the whole family
  • Wednesday 24th December, 9.30pm – Bethlehem Service. As midnight falls in Bethlehem, we mark the start of Christmas with them
  • Thursday 25th December, 9am – Christmas Day Holy Communion
  • Sunday 28th December, 11am – Benefice Communion Service at St Thomas’ Church

For more information please contact our Vicar Nick Murray on 01282613206 or 07551936436, or email.

Alternatively you can contact our Church Warden, Doug Bull on 07907 458894 or email.

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