June 2026

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Barley Parish Council

Parish Meeting, Parking, Toilet block, Planning, Roles...

The Annual Parish meeting attracted 40 residents in May and there were presentations from the Women’s Institution (Sue Statham), the Village Hall (Tom Cosway), the Chapel (Rosemary Connor) and me on behalf of the Parish Council. All contributors were able to reflect on some of the key events over the last year and their plans for the coming year; it is always fascinating to hear of things you had no idea about.

The Council presented an update on parking management in Barley over the last four years to address congestion and inconsiderate parking (with associated hazards) including the recent introduction on parking enforcement on Cross Lane …

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Newchurch jog in the park

Goldshaw Booth Parish Council

Parish Meeting, Kathleen Wilkinson, Jog in the Park, Tai Chi, Maintenance...

Many thanks to all the residents who turned out for our Annual Parish Meeting and the screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, exploring the climate and nature crisis. Everyone agreed that the film was extremely thought-provoking and that everyone in the UK should have an opportunity to see the film on prime-time TV – we will be lobbying our MP Jonathan Hinder for this to happen. During the subsequent discussion, support was expressed for the new repair shop and café in Barley, expanding our current recycling scheme and possibly setting up a residents’ food buying group with the wholesale cooperative Suma. If you’re interested in …

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roughlee annual parish meeting

Roughlee Parish Council

Parish Gathering, Village Centre ownership, FORA Lead wanted...

During May we held our annual parish gathering in the village centre. It proved to be a very interesting evening, with talks from Ruth White and Tina Manning about the Repair Shop being held in Barley, currently on a monthly basis. I hadn’t realised that this is part of an international movement, aimed not only at repairs and recycling, but also at promoting the social aspects of community life.

Claire Milligan then told us about the “Lancashire Tweed” project, which aims to secure a fairer deal for local farmers for their sheep fleeces, with a view to turning them into a true Lancashire Tweed. I offered …

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Roughlee Village Centre

Beer, Gin & Music Festival (5-7 June)...

Join us for the Beer, Gin and Music Festival THIS WEEK!

  • Fri 5th June 3pm till 11pm
  • Sat 6th June 1pm till 11pm
  • Sun 7th June 1pm

£5 entry for the weekend! 20+ beers, lagers and ciders. Selection of gins, wines and prosecco plus non-alcoholic drinks. Live music, food available Friday and Saturday.

Jazz in the Village

Roughlee Village Centre

Jazz in the Village - 9th July, 7pm, £15

“Very cool music played in a magical atmosphere – this will appeal to jazz novices as well as hardcore enthusiasts” – Three Weeks Magazine

From Scotland, as seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, join Ian Millar on Saxophone and Dominic Spencer on piano.

BYOB, Barbecue available, Accompanied under 16s free.

For tickets please call 07849 774438

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Encouraging Progress at Barley Chapel

Volunteers needed 11th and 13th June

There is encouraging news from Barley Chapel as important restoration work is now set to begin following the award of a generous grant from the Lancashire Environmental Fund.

The funding will enable essential repairs to the Chapel Hall roof, together with treatment for dry rot, helping to preserve and protect this much-valued community building for years to come. Work is scheduled to commence on 15th June, marking an important step forward after much planning and preparation.

Before the contractors can begin, volunteers are needed to help prepare the hall. Assistance would be greatly appreciated on Thursday 11th June, when furnishings will need to be removed from the …

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repair-cafe-pendleside

Pendleside Repair Café

Sat 6 June, 10.30am–1.30pm, Barley Methodist Chapel

What are we fixing this month?

  • Clothing and textile repairs (not alterations)
  • Toys and teddies
  • Small woodwork repairs
  • Garden shears and secateur sharpening

Volunteers needed – we care keen to expand the type of repairs we can offer and at the moment we are particularly keen to hear from someone with PAT testing and electrical experience.

Free community event! Grab some refreshments, have a chat and be part of the ‘bin it, no way’ Pendleside villages project.

Repairs are free, voluntary donations welcome. If replacement parts required you may need to cover costs.

For further information email pendlesiderepaircafe@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook.

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Events in Barley: June 2026

Dates for your diary...

  • Pendle Forest History Group – Wed 17th June, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – Jenny Palmer will be giving the group a power point presentation titled “The Downham and Twiston Benevolent Society Banner.” Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Email to book a place.
  • Pendleside Gardeners Club Tues 16th June, 7pm at Barley Village Hall – We will be visiting one of our members gardens for a summer social and plant swap. Details were given at the May meeting or message the Facebook page for information.
  • Barley WI – Wed 3rd June, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – We’re delighted to welcome Rachel from Wings and Radicles, who will share stories from her beekeeping journey — from teaching children in primary schools to producing honey and beeswax products. New members are always welcome, so please arrive a little early to allow us to greet you properly. We have started collecting plants ready for the July Meeting which will be a garden party at Ruth’s & St Marys and we will welcome donations of plants to sell on the charity plant stall. Through the month, Barley WI also offers a range of active sub-groups, free for members to enjoy, including two book clubs, a walking group, theatre group, Crafty Friends, and the Sticky Toffee Dining Club.
  • Pendle Patchers – Tues 9th and 23rd June, from 1pm at Barley Village Hall – Our group members are continuing to work on a variety of individual projects involving knitting, embroidery, creative embroidery, sewing crafts as well as patchwork. There is always something to provide ideas and inspiration, such as Mary’s recently finished knitted cushion cover. Anyone is welcome to join us, bring your own project or come along to see what we’re up to. Contact Gil Beeke on 01282 602449 if you want any more information.
  • FOG Club – Thurs evenings, 6.30pm-7.45pm at Barley Chapel – For children aged 6-11 years. Contact Lorraine on 07966261520
  • 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

A Warm Welcome

My time at St Mary’s Church began on Christmas Eve of 2024.

My son Richard and his father David Hutchinson had been involved throughout the year in work carried out to make a Narthex at the back of St Mary’s Church. The making of the Narthex was to be able to make the space a more useful space, which can be rented out. Also, for it to be used to host tea and cakes throughout the summer months, once a month.

David and I attended the 2024 Christmas Eve service. We received a warm welcome from everybody. We both found something special at St Mary’s and continued …

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St Mary’s Church Services

June 2026 Services

As we start June the Church moves from celebrating lots of festivals, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Trinity to a season often called ‘Ordinary Time’. It’s called Ordinary Time because it was a season for teach and building up the church. Churches during this time are decorated green as a sign of the life of the church and its teaching. We are about to start a series of teachings running up to the summer which is called WHAT DID THE EARLY CHURCH DO FOR US…?

We will look at a series of events that happened in the book of Acts as the church was established. We will …

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Bowland-Meadow

Festival Bowland 2026: Upcoming Events

Dunsop Valley, Evening Swifts, Grassland and Abbeystead Walks

  • Dunsop Valley Ramble and Tramper Trek – Saturday 6th June, 11am – 2pm, Dunsop Bridge, £5

Join Wyre Coast & Countryside Service for an unforgettable adventure as they explore this breathtaking landscape. Choose to wander on foot or glide effortlessly on a Tramper
Booking needed. For more information, and to book a place, please click here

  • Bowland Champion Species: Evening Swift Walk – Tuesday 9th June, 7pm – 9pm, Slaidburn, Free

Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the village of Slaidburn while learning about one of our most fascinating summer visitors – swifts!

Booking needed. For more information, visit Festival Bowland Events …

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Dunsop Bridge - credit Mark Tattersall

Tracks to Trails

Discover Bowland by Bus, Bike & Train

As summer approaches, now is the perfect time to plan a local adventure. The Forest of Bowland National Landscape team, in partnership with Community Rail Lancashire, recently launched two Eco Escapes itineraries — thoughtfully curated to showcase Bowland’s spectacular landscapes, rich heritage and welcoming hospitality, while championing low‑impact travel.

These new routes encourage visitors to leave the car behind and explore Bowland by public transport, with walking and cycling trails that link to bus and rail services.

With downloadable guides, transport information, and recommendations for places to stay and eat, Eco Escapes makes it easy to enjoy Bowland at your own pace — and sustainably.

Itinerary highlights include:

Roughlee CE Primary School

Jam-packed Summer Term

We’ve had a jam-packed start to our Summer Term!

We started this half-term with a fantastic trip to the World Museum in Liverpool. Highlights included the mummies and the dinosaurs. Our Infant children started their swimming lessons with all the class achieving at least award 1 and completing their water safety certificate. The whole school also took part in Bikeability with Go Velo – children learned to ride their bikes with no stabilisers and learned how to ride on the road safely. The children have learnt about a range of topics including baptism, the Vikings, sewing, circuits and minibeasts. The Year 6s completed their SATs and …

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St Mary’s CE Primary School

A Wonderful First Half of the Summer Term

We have enjoyed a truly fantastic first half of the Summer Term here at Newchurch St Mary’s. The sunshine has brought plenty of smiles, and our children have been incredibly busy both inside and outside the classroom. Here is a glimpse of what we have been up to!

In the Classroom
Key Stage 1: Our younger children have been exploring their poetic sides, learning to recite The Owl and the Pussycat. In Geography, they’ve been designing islands and drawing maps of the playground with brilliant ideas on how to improve it. We also celebrated World Bee Day, which included a very special treat when one of …

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