October 2026

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Barley Parish Council

Turning Circle, LGR, Pendle Inn wall, Quiz & Curry night (14 Nov)...

The PC’s planned improvement works on the Turning Area to reduce standing water after rainfall has taken a step forward with the appointment of a contractor. The work will include drainage, relaying stone setts, and macadam resurfacing at the access bridge which will improve the appearance of the area.

Construction drawings, supporting documents and the tender process are now complete leading to the appointment of a local contractor, Hendon Civils Ltd, from Burnley. The works, as shown below in the design drawing, are programmed to start mid-October and last three weeks.


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Goldshaw Booth football 2026 teams

Goldshaw Booth Parish Council

Football Tournament, Bonfire (5 Nov), Speeding Survey, Neighbourhood Watch, Info Boards...

A fabulous afternoon was enjoyed by all at the Annual Goldshaw Booth Football Tournament. The rain largely held off and a good crowd watched four nail-biting matches which saw Sabden Fold successfully defend their title to be crowned the 2026 Champions! Our volunteer catering team did a great job with the BBQ, courtesy of event sponsor Anthony Dawson Estates, and we would like to thank everyone who organised, supported and participated in the event.

This rounded off our series of Spring and Summer community wellbeing events for this year, which included Jog in the Park and Tai Chi and we are now …

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Roughlee Parish Council

RFO Vacancy, Big Planning Changes, Neighbourhood Watch, Funds, Ice...

We will shortly have a vacancy for the role of Responsible Financial Officer as Jon Bailey has decided to step down. We are incredibly grateful to Jon for all his hard work and dedication over the last few years. The search is now underway for his successor. This is a paid role involving the management of parish council finances, typically requiring just a few hours per month. If you are interested or would like an informal chat to find out more, please speak to Martin or email Mary at clerk@roughlee.org.uk.

There will be a major change to how planning applications are decided to take …

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Roughlee Village Centre

Village Centre upgrades, Día de los Muertos (7 Nov), Halloween, Christmas...

The autumn has arrived and the village centre outside area is looking revitalised. The green area now contains a boules court, bug house, communal raised planters and also birds nest and feeders with solar-powered online cameras. The area is a nature zone which is a great addition to the village which hopefully the school will use regularly, and it is hoped people come down anytime to use the facility. The Parish Council believes now that we have a bird sanctuary and children’s garden area, a new fence and gate was required to give the school and families a secure feel when visiting. No dogs will …

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Pendleside Repair Cafe

Pendleside Repair Café

Sat 3 Oct at Barley Chapel - Mending, Making and Community Spirit

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Repair Café over the past few months. Our last event was really well attended, and it was lovely to be back at Barley Chapel following their summer of renovation works.

We’ve now repaired over 50 items, including lamps, jumpers, coffee machines and garden tools – what a fantastic achievement! So, if you have something at home that’s broken, worn or in need of a little TLC, why not bring it along? Our wonderful team of volunteer repairers love a challenge and will do their best to give your treasured items a new lease of life.

The Repair …

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Pendle Patchers

Events in Barley

Dates for your diary...

  • Pendle Forest History Group – Wed 21st Oct, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – Diane Poole will be giving a talk on the filming of “Whistle Down the Wind” in Downham and this year’s 65th anniversary celebrations. Members £2.00, Visitors £3.00. Please email to book a place
  • Pendleside Gardeners Club Tues 20th Oct, 7pm at Roughlee Village Centre – The topic is Getting Started with Alpines with expert Cliff Booker, Chairman of the East Lancashire Alpine Society. Remember Roughlee this month not Barley!
  • Barley WI – Wed 7th Oct, 7.30pm at Barley Village Hall – Oct 7th is the Barley WI AGM where we review our activities, celebrate our achievements, present cheques to our charities and have a little fun too! No new members on this night as this event is catered, but we will welcome you to join us on November 4th for our crafting night. Members if you haven’t chosen your choice of pie for AGM supper you must let Jenny know ASAP
  • Pendle Patchers – Tues 13th and 27th Oct, from 1pm at Barley Village Hall – The beautiful cushion cover, made in a design known as cathedral windows, was recently completed by one of our group. Most of us are not at this level of expertise, so don’t be put off if you would like to come along to Pendle Patchers but think you are not accomplished enough! We welcome knitters as well as those who sew, crochet and embroider, so feel free to drop in to any of our Tuesday meetings. For more information, 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!
Barley Village Hall

Barley Village Hall

Curry & Quiz Night

Sat 14 November from 7:30pm

Tickets £25 each, includes Sri Lankan curry by the Curry Pincher.

For tickets contact Tom Cosway and Phillip Hartley barleyvillagehall@gmail.com

Notes from St Mary’s

October...

Fifteen to twenty years after Jesus rose from the dead a church was founded in a city called Colossae. The city was around 100 miles inland from what we now know as the southern Turkish coast. It was a Greco-Roman city and a major trade route and crossroads for Asia and Europe. It was a new city founded on a crossroads and there a church was established. It was a city that was not only on a trading crossroads but a cultural crossroad. To the east, Asia, to the west, Rome, to the north, barbarian lands, to the south and east, Persia.

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St Mary’s Church Services

Services this month

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 to the end of for October are considering the way God invites people to live distinct lives that reveal His love for the whole world and invite all things to know Him. We will be continuing to examine the book of Exodus where God establishes worship with people He calls to live out His mission to the world. Through this …

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Barley Methodist Chapel

Harvest Festival (4 Oct), FOG Club, Indoor Car Boot (17 Oct), Dates for your Diary...

There is plenty happening at Barley Methodist Chapel as we head into autumn and winter, and we are delighted to see our chapel continuing to be a place where people of all ages can come together, enjoy friendship and be part of our community.

Harvest Festival Family Service Sunday 4th October at 11am, led by Pat George.

This will be a relaxed and welcoming service for all the family, we are particularly pleased that some of our young people from FOG Club are taking part in the service. Our Harvest Festival is a wonderful opportunity to give thanks for all the blessings we have, celebrate our community …

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St Mary’s CE Primary School

Start of a New Year

Learning in the infants is a true adventure this term! The classrooms are buzzing with excitement as pupils dive into the captivating story of the Titanic. In English, the children are blossoming through creative expression, exploring classic poetry like Rose Fyleman’s Mice and crafting their own original rhyming couplets inspired by Hickory Dickory Dock.

In Science, young minds are coming alive as they use their senses to explore the world through hands-on indoor discovery and fresh-air outdoor play. Whether discovering nature outside or cozying up with a great book in the new learning den, curiosity and creativity are being nurtured every day.

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Fashion Show Poster

Friends of Newchurch School

Annual Fashion Show (16 Oct)

Friends of Newchurch School are holding their annual fashion show to raise funds for St Mary’s CE Primary Academy. To be held on Friday, 16th October at Barley Village Hall.

Tickets are £20 and include a drink on arrival, supper, catwalk showcasing clothes by Wardrobe by Simone, music and a raffle. We will also have a bar and pop-up shops from Wardrobe by Simone of Whalley and Temple Spa.

Tickets are available from Hailey Hermansen or emailing friendsofnewchurchschool@gmail.com.

Please come along and support our lovely school.

Roughlee CE Primary School Reception 2027

Roughlee CE Primary School

We're saving you a spot in our Reception September 2027 class!

Applications are now open for children who start school in September 2027

If you wish to come and look around school, please contact Miss Lord on 01282 613613 or bursar@roughlee.lancs.sch.uk

To apply, please click here

The closing date for applications is 15th January 2027

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