July 2026

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Barley Parish Council

Ogden Reservoirs, Whitehough, Planning, Turning Area...

I trust everyone enjoyed the great weather we had in late June, not quite the heatwave some got but certainly a heatwave in these parts. At the time of writing, we are all watering bedding plants and watching the grass and weeds grow before our eyes. For anyone able to put a little time into maintaining the village, please help us keep on top of the weeds, litter and general tidiness when you can.

Works at Upper Ogden Reservoir are moving along in the good weather and the increase in the height and thickness of the wave wall on top of the dam is shown below, …

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tai chi

Goldshaw Booth Parish Council

Website, Facebook, Info Boards, Tai Chi, Jog in the Park..

Despite June being a month of weather extremes, from washout to heatwave, it has been a productive month for Goldshaw Booth Parish Council. Our main focus has been the development of a new website which we are pleased to announce is now live! It has been designed to enhance communication and ensure that our online presence is compliant with the latest standards and regulations.

Our website content is now accessible to all members of our community, and our domain name is a .gov.uk address which builds our online credibility and reinforces our dedication to providing official and reliable information to our residents. To further support our …

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Roughlee Parish Council

Village Centre ownership, Jim Davies, Dog Fouling, School Tiles...

I’m pleased to share some positive news about the future of our community facilities. Pendle Borough Council has agreed for us to begin the asset transfer process for the Village Centre, garden, and car park. Solicitors have now been appointed, and we are moving through the legal steps required to complete the transfer. We are being encouraged to progress this as swiftly as possible, so we anticipate the process will be finalised in the near future.

Our thoughts are with Maureen Davies, following the passing of her husband Jim at the end of May. Jim lived in the village his entire life and will be fondly …

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Jazz in the Village

Roughlee Village Centre

Jazz in the Village (9 July)...

We have some culture appearing at centre on Thursday 9th July, a great duo will be performing JAZZ. The well known Ian Miller on saxophone and Dominic Spencer on piano are on a UK wide villages tour and we are very lucky to be allowed a slot on a busy schedule of dates. This event is a bring your own drink and glass – we include a choice of steak Canadian or vegetarian lasagne (must state which option on booking / paying for tickets) for the price of £15. See the posters for details.

Our June beer and Music Festival was busy and popular as usual. …

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repair-cafe-pendleside

Pendleside Repair Café

1st Aug, Roughlee Village Centre

The Pendleside Repair Café has had a whirlwind few months, and it’s all thanks to the incredible generosity, energy and expertise of our community. It’s been so busy behind the scenes getting everything launched that we haven’t properly thanked everyone who has donated cakes, their time, their knowledge and their guidance. We’ve needed each and every one of you, and because of you, the Repair Café has already become a real success.

Our June event was buzzing with activity, with plenty of repairs being tackled by our brilliant volunteers. The feedback was heart‑warming, with many visitors saying this is exactly what our villages need. That encouragement …

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Pendle Patchers

Events in Barley: July 2026

Dates for your diary...

  • Pendle Forest History Group – Wed 15th July, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – Business meeting and items of interest. Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Email
  • Pendleside Gardeners Club Started in 2024, we are a small group for gardeners of all abilities from the local villages. All welcome its £5 which includes tea and biscuits. July – No meeting enjoy your garden; August 18th 7pm at Barrowford Allotments – Tour and talk on maximising vegetable production with Jenny Booker; September 15th 7pm at Barley Village Hall – Pendle Mushrooms with Adrian Rose; October 20th 7pm at Barley Village Hall – An Introduction to using Alpine Plants with local expert from the Alpine Garden Society Cliff Booker
  • Barley WI – The Annual Garden Party is becoming a much-loved tradition, and this year it will be on Wednesday 1st July hosted jointly at Ruth’s house and St Mary’s, Newchurch. We will begin at the earlier time of 7:00pm. There will also be a plant stall, so please remember to bring a little cash. With any luck, the sun will shine, allowing us to enjoy these two beautiful historic settings at their very best. Parking is limited, so please car share where possible. We are also looking for sponsors for The WI Garden Summer display – it costs just £25 and all proceeds going to Pendle Foodbank – if you would like to sponsor please get in touch with WI committee or email. Looking ahead, the August meeting is on the 5th which will be an evening with a musical theme – New members welcome – try us for free for three meetings.
  • Pendle Patchers – Tues 14th and 28th July, from 1pm at Barley Village Hall – The Patchers recently had their annual afternoon tea supplied by the Cabin, which was absolutely delicious and greatly enjoyed by all. It’s a lovely occasion when unsurprisingly all the Patchers manage to be present. Anyone is welcome to come along to our group, to have a chat and see what we do, although normally you’ll just be offered a brew and a biscuit. For more details, please contact Gil Beeke on 01282 602449.
  • 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!
Rushbearing

Notes from St. Mary’s

Rushbearing Festival 10-12th July

July marks one of our biggest events at Newchurch St Mary’s. Since the early 1950s we have celebrated Rushbearing. It is an ancient festival dating back to the middle ages. Traditionally, the floors of churches and homes were often made from packed earth. Floors like these would have been cold in winter and not particularly clean. So, rushes were cut and woven into matts for homes and churches. These would have offered some insulation and kept things cleaner, but they needed to be replaced over time. So ahead of the Rushbearing homes and churches were cleaned in preparation for new rushes to be brought in.
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St Mary’s Church Services

July 2026 Services

St Mary’s is a friendly, active church with regular and accessible services. A warm welcome is guaranteed. All our services end with tea, coffee, a biscuit or a piece of cake and a chance to get to know each other better. Our services up to the end of July are for asking the question ‘What did the early Church do for us..?’ and our bible readings are from the book of Acts which focuses on the life of the early church. Through this series we hope to find a model of life as a church that we can follow. Do come and join us. Our …

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St Mary’s CE Primary School

A Wonderful Start to the Final Term!

As we enter the final stretch of the 2026 academic year, our school has been buzzing with energy, learning, and extraordinary achievements. From outdoor adventures to classroom discoveries, our children have truly been living our vision that “ordinary people can choose to be extraordinary.”

Here is a glimpse into what our young people have been up to this month.

In the Classroom
Key Stage 1: Coding, Kindness, and Sacred Spaces

Our younger students have had a wonderfully imaginative term:

Robots & Coding: Imagination met technology this term! Thanks to a very kind donation from Anthony Dawson, KS1 received brand-new Bee-Bots. The children have absolutely loved practicing their coding skills …

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Bowland-Meadow

New Forest of Bowland Community Nature Fund

Plus Bowland Champion Species Party

Nature is in crisis across the UK. The numbers of breeding birds, pollinators, and species in general have fallen rapidly in the last 50 years, and wildlife rich habitats are getting smaller, more disconnected and constantly under threat from human activity and climate breakdown. Although the Forest of Bowland is a protected landscape biodiversity is in decline here too.

As part of its action to support nature, designed as part of the new Forest of Bowland management plan, the Forest of Bowland is launching a new Community Nature Fund. You can find out more details and how to apply online here.

This fund will offer …

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