THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyDirect from it’s success in London’s West End, a sold out tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road!
Film Night – Wild Water
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleThis documentary film, directed by Ben Davis, allows us to enter the world of the cold water swimming community thriving by the highest beach in England at Gaddings Reservoir, Lumbutts. £7.50, concs £6.
Illegal Eagles
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
Volunteering Saturdays – Dry Stone Walling
Harwes Farm Foulridge, ColneDry stone walling is a heritage craft and here you will get chance to learn "how to", practice on a real wall (which is the real learning according to our oversight: walling master Mr Andy Lawson). Volunteering Saturdays are about everyone getting the chance to get out into the local countryside to volunteer for wellbeing! Packed lunch required. Free.
The Real Thing
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeThe Real Thing with original vocalists Chris Amoo & Dave Smith are on tour promoting their first new album of original material in 44 years ‘ A Brand New Day ‘ No 3 in Amazon best sellers.
Saturday Night Entertainment at the Legion
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneSaturday night entertainment at the Legion - Paul Greenwood Band - great young band.
Classic & Performance Motor Show
Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, LancashireThe Great British Motor Show will be bring the best of classic and performance cars, bikes and commercials to Lytham Hall, for a spring bonanza. Adults £12.50 Accompanied children (3-15yrs) £5, Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £30.
Steaming Day
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. On Steaming Days our Café offers hot and cold drinks and cakes and free parking. Adult £6, concs £5, Ages 6 – 14 yrs £3. family £15, children under 6 – Free.
Rudding Park – Open Garden for NGS
Rudding Park Harrogate20 acres of attractive formal gardens, kitchen gardens and lawns around a Grade I Regency House extended and now used as an hotel. Humphry Repton parkland. Formal gardens designed by Jim Russell with extensive rhododendron and azalea planting. Contemporary designs by Matthew Wilson featuring grasses and perennials. Children free.
Clash of the crooners
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordFrank Sinatra vs Matt Monro featuring Russell Shaun & Alexander Stewart. Get ready for an afrernoon filled with classic hits, smooth vocals, and a nostalgic atmosphere that will transport you back to the golden era of music.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyPendle Academy are proud to present their next exciting showcase - Dance The Night Away! Immerse yourself in an evening of dazzling entertainment, as our talented dancers take to the stage for one night only to celebrate their love of dance.
FAMILY FITNESS CLASSES
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColneSpend some quality time together – whether it’s with parents, grandparents, auntie or uncle, brother or sister – and bond doing sports and exercise as a family. Establish a healthy habit – your children copy everything you do, the good and the bad!.. So lead by example and show them the fun a healthy lifestyle brings. Further details contact Pendle leisure centre for dates.
Country Roads
Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterCome with us to the place you belong as we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music, inviting audiences to enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin’ After Midnight and more. £33.50 - £40.
50’s & 60’s Atlantic Hits
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxOur band is not a “Tribute” to any one performer, as we cover a large repertoire of songs and instrumental pieces from the many great artistes of the 50’s & 60’s. both from the UK and the USA.
Vintage 1940s Weekend
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryIn 2024, the weekend is going to centre around the social and musical backdrop of life in Britain in the 1940s. We want to recreate the hope, the celebrations and the music of those bygone days, as well as the enormous pride everyone felt and continues to feel for the British and Allied forces for their sacrifice.
Beatrix
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesA promenade theatre production about Beatrix Potter. Enjoy the surroundings of the beautiful Lowther Gardens in the company of Peter Rabbit, Jemima, Jeremy Fisher and Squirrel Nutkins. 11.30am & 2.30pm.
Meet the Governor
Skipton Castle SkiptonCome and meet Sir John Mallory Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. Hear about the castle's siege and skirmishes its garrison have already fought and how the King's cause is faring in Yorkshire.
SWEET CAROLINE – A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
Winter Gardens BlackpoolThe show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. Various prices.
Brockholes Wedding Fair
Brockholes Nature Reserve Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.Perfect for the couples looking for that something a little bit different for their big day, we have around 30 fabulous local businesses joining us too. You can't help but fall in love with this impressive floating wedding venue! Free entry.
Milkshake Live On Holiday
St. George's Hall BradfordJoin your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! 12pm & 3.30pm.
SIX – Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds following two sell-out visits! Various times. £30- £49.
High Jinx
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonA show jam packed with amazing tricks, grand illusions and crazy circus thrills, presented by Michael Jordan and the fantastic High Jinx dancers. Adult £12, family £45.
Twilight Walk from Trawden
Trawden Community CentreEach walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn for all walks. Meet opposite The Trawden Arms at 6.30pm. Free. Contact Jennifer Little 07732 913617 for further details.
GUIDED WALK FROM FOULRIDGE
Four Elephants Restaurant Foulridge, ColneEach walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn for all walks. Free. Contact Ian Lowcock for further details. Tel: 07956 516177.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Guided Walk form Colne Library
Colne LibraryEach walk is led by a volunteer who has been trained by Pendle Leisure Trust. Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn for all walks. 2pm from Colne library. Free. For further details contact Jennifer Little 07732 913617.
Castleford Roman Festival
Castleford Town Centre CastlefordCome along on Sat 1st June to celebrate Castleford’s Roman heritage during a family fun day. Explore a roman-themed market with demonstrations, family activities, street food, roman trails, photo opportunities and plenty of street entertainment. Free.
Kelbrook Fell Race
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall Dotcliffe Road, KelbrookKelbrook fell race is on the 1st June and this is the 5th race in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix Series. The race starts at 10:30 am and the entry fee is £6.00. It is a mixture of road, trail and fell. It is 5.5km / 3.4 miles long, with 213m / 699 ft of ascent. Refreshments available in village hall 10am - 12pm.
Chorley Food and Drink Festival
Chorley Town Centre ChorleyYour favourite food festival with a twist, visitors can enjoy local and independent food traders and see heritage-style entertainment!
A Weekend to Remember
Astley Hall Park Road, Chorley'A Weekend to Remember' will allow visitors to go back through time and celebrate life in Chorley through the decades and to celebrate the much-loved Astley Hall on its 100th anniversary! Community parade and activities for all to enjoy at Astley Hall and Park.
SKIPTON CAR SHOW
High Street, Skipton SkiptonThe high street will once again be closed and filled with over 200 show vehicles, ranging from supercars to american cars, to vintage and classics, both old and “new”.
Totally Tina
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonCome shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. The award winning Tina Turner spectacular.
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsAfter selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe with his outrageous stand-up show, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings Screwed Up to Leeds Grand Theatre.
LITTLE STEPS SESSION
Colne LibraryCome along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning. First Mon of every month, 11.30am - 12pm. Free.
Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith opulent sets, kaleidoscopic costumes, and a hand-picked score of classic music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this fairy-tale ballet is a must-see for audiences of all ages. 2.30pm & 7.30pm £21 - £65.
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
St. George's Hall BradfordWhen life gives Rhod lemons... In his last show 'The Book of John', Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour.
English Youth Ballet Presents Swan Lake
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxAward-winning English Youth Ballet makes it’s debut with an exquisite production of Swan Lake. International principal dancers will lead an impressive cast of 80 local, young dancers selected for their skill and potential. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices.
Lancashire Infantry Museum D-Day model exhibition.
Lancashire Infantry Museum, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, PrestonAlong with the museum permanent exhibits we are hosting a model exhibition which tells the story of D-Day from April to September 1944. Adult £6, under 11yr free, 11yr - 16yr £4, family £18.
To Be Frank – Starring Stephen Triffitt
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordJoin us on a journey back to the Golden Era of swing with Stephen Triffitt performing the classic songs of Frank Sinatra, backed by the acclaimed Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK.
The Best of Queen – The Break Free Tour
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolGet ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Best of Queen The Break Free Tour!
CLIVIGER SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Kettledrum Estate Red Lees Road, BurnleyCliviger Sounds 2024 festival of music coming to the area between 7th - 9th June. This weekend will feature some of the biggest names in the music industry. £25 per day.
The Great Pretenders – Tribute Night
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordGet ready to rock and roll in an intimate setting as you are transported back in time to the legendary era of Queen for an electrifying evening of pure magic with "The Great Pretenders" – a spectacular tribute to the iconic Freddie Mercury and Brian May.
Club Origami
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleShall we see what we can make with a single square of paper? As you scrunch the paper, see how your imagination begins to dance... Dance, fashion and live music meet the magic of origami to sweep us up on a spirited and inspiring adventure in a land made purely of paper and play. Recommended ages 0-5yrs. 11am & 1pm.
Spirit of the Blitz
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsTo mark the D-Day 80th Anniversary Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the tenacious optimism of war-torn Britain. A truly heart-warming afternoon of live music and laughter, accompanied by the superb Swingtones.
Blackburn Music Society Opera Gala
St Silas' Church Preston New Road, BlackburnAn evening of your favourite Opera choruses with Blackburn Music Society and international soloists. £12, under 18's free.
Mountain Bike Challenge
Towneley Park BurnleyPendle Panthers & Cycle Sport Pendle are proud to present the Mountain Bike Challenge in aid of Pendleside Hospice. Join one of a series of mountain bike routes, tackling the bridleways in and around Pendle, taking in some beautiful villages and scenery. 9am start from Townley Park.
COLNE’S GOT TALENT
The Union Night Club ColneThe stage is waiting for you - singing, dancing, instrumentalist, magicians, acrobatics and more. Five winners will go to the open air stage at The Holthouse on the 15th June. Contact Neil Butterworth 07747843186.
TOMMY BLAIZE
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyTommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he’s sung live each week to up to 12 million people.
Tony Christie “A Life Of Music” Celebrating 80 Years
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesTony will be performing a select handful of shows along with his band in 2023/24 in commemoration of his milestone coming of age and a triumphant 50+ year career.
Sancho & Me: For One Night Only
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsCharles Ignatius Sancho was born on a slave ship on the Atlantic Ocean in 1729, yet he became a writer, composer, shopkeeper and respected ‘man of letters’ in 18th century London. Sancho & Me: For One Night Only is a performance by Paterson Joseph accompanied by Ben Park. £18 - £25.