Parish News

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who turned out to help at the village tidy up session on Sunday 8th March, and to those who provided and served delicious refreshments. Excellent progress was made clearing beds, weeding, pruning and litter picking. The next one is on Sunday 12th April, between 11am and 1pm, meeting at the Pavilion at the top of the playing field in Newchurch and everyone is most welcome.

United Utilities have finally agreed that the railings around the water works at the top of Newchurch are not in keeping with our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and have agreed to remove them and replace with …

In last month’s edition, I made reference to parking and driving issues throughout the village and noted that I had engaged in dialogue with our local PCSO, Alan Fielding. I am pleased to report that Alan has since spent an afternoon at the school, and further operations will be carried out before and after school across the village. So please watch this space – and your driving.

We have now received notification regarding the planning application for the caravan park. The planning department is recommending approval of a reduced scheme of six pitches. This will be discussed further at the Barrowford and Western Parishes Council meeting …

Easter is the high point of the church’s year. It is the church’s most important festival. Many of you may be familiar with Jesus’ institution of the communion, washing the disciples’ feet, his agony in the garden, his arrest and torture, his death on the cross, and his resurrection all of which are remembered at Easter. But I wonder what you make of this annual remembrance. Perhaps like many this easter will hold the hope of a barbeque or that long waited DIY job. Can I encourage you to come and explore the remembrance of Easter.

Many of us haven’t really looked at the events of …

Bowland’s Champion Species Events

Have fun discovering the 14 Champion Species at the heart of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape’s Nature Recovery Plan!

• The “Whispering” Bat – Thurs 16th April, 7.30pm-9pm, Whalley
• Ground Nest Fest – Sun 19th April, 10am-4.30pm, Lawkland
• Hard Fern Photography – Weds 22nd April, 9.30am-1.30pm, Scorton
• RSPB Moorland Safari – Mon 4th May, 9.30am-2pm, Slaidburn
• Spring Butterfly Walk – Weds 6th May, 11.30am-2pm, Langden
• The Secret World of Rivers – Weds 27th May, 10am-3pm, Claughton-on-Brock
• Globeflower Day – Sat 13th June, 10am-4pm, Abbeystead
• Champion Species Party – Fri 7th August, 1pm-4pm, Gisburn Forest
• Introduction to Riverflies – Thurs 17th Sept, 10am-3pm, Catterall
• Waxcap Watch Training – Thurs 22nd October, 10am-3pm, Wycoller

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In the classroom it has been a busy and exciting half term across school, filled with creativity, curiosity, and memorable learning experiences.

During Science Week, Key Stage 2 explored materials that conduct electricity. They made thoughtful predictions and worked collaboratively, producing some impressive results. In History, they have been learning about World War II, including an engaging lesson on rationing. Using ration books, the children planned a party, created shopping lists, and “purchased” items with coupons—bringing history to life in a memorable way.

In Key Stage 1, the children were delighted to watch chicks hatch from eggs, following a special delivery from Incredible Eggs. They also completed …