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YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
We recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. Closed Wed. Various prices. Standard tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
Boxercise
Boxercise
Punch your way to the perfect physique. Boxercise is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises around, focusing on endurance, speed and co-ordination. It’s fun, energetic and very addictive. Non-contact. Mon 6pm. Booking required.
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
This is a low level circuit class and is suitable for adults of all ages. The class incorporates a variety of exercises to increase fitness levels, develop muscular strength (with the use of resistance bands) and to improve balance. It is also suitable for those have had or who are at risk of falls. Low Intensity. Wed & Fri. £2 for 12 week course. Please contact Tel: 01282 661664 to book.
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall is the perfect events venue for families and history lovers. Events include regular free tours around the hall and entertainment throughout school breaks. The medieval hall also hosts an array of workshops and special events throughout the year. Closed Mon & Sat.
LANCASTER CASTLE
LANCASTER CASTLE
See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster. England's dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle. aDULT £8,concs £6.50, family £22.50.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
Afternoon Tea Cruise
You will enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal with delicious food served at your table. Afternoon tea includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, fruit scone with strawberry jam and cream, and decadent desserts. All served with unlimited tea and coffee. Daily 12pm & 2.45pm. £27.50, child £20.
tai chi and qigong session
tai chi and qigong session
A weekly tai chi and qigong session run by the community centre. Join this friendly group and learn the gentle art of tai chi. It helps to keep the joints strong and supple and it improves posture, balance and co-ordination. Boost your general health and well-being and make new friends. Contact Jane to book. Tel 0845 053 0000.
IT Group
IT Group
Come along and learn basic IT skills with Jamie. No experience needed. Friendly safe space. Tuesdays 10am – 12pm.
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
This is a service providing mums and dad's with a safe play environment, where toddlers can be left for up to two hours, while appointments, jobs, and shopping can be done. Anyone with a baby or child not yet walking can come along to stay and play. £1 per session. Further details contact John and Linda Caddy 01282 866579.
Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre
Situated beside an ancient crossing of Pendle Water, this group of attractive listed Grade 11 farm buildings and walled garden, only a mile from the M65, offers the ideal day out for the whole family, and the perfect base from which to explore the Pendle area either on foot or by car. Weds, Thurs, Fri - open 12 - 3pm, Sat & Sun - open - 11am to 4pm, Closed Mon & Tues.
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
An underground experience for the whole family. Truly magnificent displays of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, pillars, fossils and other spectacular features. Adult £13, child £6.50, family £37. seniors citzen£11.50.The prices below £2.50 per Adult & £1.00 per Child (3-15) for Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail, which is the most direct route to the cave.
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Yoga classes - all abilities welcome including beginners. Intensity low. Tues evenings and Saturday mornings. Booking required and for further details please contact Kath. Tel:0780865346
Blackpool Dance Festival
Blackpool Dance Festival
The Blackpool Dance Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom. The Festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing, incorporating the British Open Championships for Adult Amateur and Professional couples, plus Formation Teams. Various times & prices.
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Calling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club. For children and young people. Children under 8 must be accompanied. Every Sat 10am - 3pm. Drop in. Free.
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Low Cost Café, warm safe space. All are welcome. Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri. 10am - 2pm.
Shared Reading Group
Shared Reading Group
Make friends through reading. Shared reading groups are a new type of reading group. They are very relaxing as there is no reading required before coming to the group. Instead each group has someone who reads aloud to the group and encourages discussion. Chatting about what has been read over "a brew and a biscuit" is a big part of the group. All printed materials are provided at each meeting - no books to borrow or buy and no reading to a deadline! Every Wed 2.15pm - 3.15pm.
Vintage 1940s Weekend
Vintage 1940s Weekend
In 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.
20 events,
Milkshake Live On Holiday
Milkshake Live On Holiday
Join 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
SIX – Musical
The 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.
20 events,
Twilight Walk from Trawden
Twilight Walk from Trawden
Each 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
GUIDED WALK FROM FOULRIDGE
Each 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.
19 events,
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
19 events,
Guided Walk form Colne Library
Guided Walk form Colne Library
Each 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.
22 events,
A Weekend to Remember
A Weekend to Remember
'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.
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
It's June and it will soon be National Insect Week. Insects are amazing creatures and this month Clitheroe Castle are celebrating by hiding marvellous mini bugs around the museum. You can also join in with the mini beast crafts too. Museum admissions apply. All children go free.
Literary Trail
Literary Trail
It's literary month at Gawthorpe Hall - from Charlotte Bronte to Edward Lear more writers than you might realise were friends with the Kay-Shuttleworth family. Pick up a trail sheet in the Entrance Hall and look out for the books hidden in the rooms to find out more. Open daily.
Castleford Roman Festival
Castleford Roman Festival
Come 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 Fell Race
Kelbrook 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 Food and Drink Festival
Your favourite food festival with a twist, visitors can enjoy local and independent food traders and see heritage-style entertainment!
21 events,
SKIPTON CAR SHOW
SKIPTON CAR SHOW
The 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
Totally Tina
Come 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
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
After 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.
18 events,
Boxercise
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
Samlesbury Hall
LANCASTER CASTLE
Afternoon Tea Cruise
tai chi and qigong session
IT Group
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
Pendle Heritage Centre
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Shared Reading Group
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Literary Trail
LITTLE STEPS SESSION
LITTLE STEPS SESSION
Come 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.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts at Colne Citadel, Mondays 12pm – 1.30pm. This session is for the more confident art and crafter. Further details contact Jolene: 07742883312 or Jolene@colnecitadel.co.uk.
18 events,
Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast
Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast
With 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.
19 events,
Family and Local history Session
Family and Local history Session
If you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, there are volunteers available in the library to answer your questions, help you with your family history research and show you family history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to. Every Wednesday 10am - 12pm. Free.
21 events,
LINE DANCING
LINE DANCING
Come along for Line Dancing every Thursday for some gentle exercise, dancing, and great company. 10.30am to 11.30am. Donation of £3.
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
When 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.
26 events,
English Youth Ballet Presents Swan Lake
English Youth Ballet Presents Swan Lake
Award-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 D-Day model exhibition.
Along 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.
CLIVIGER SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
CLIVIGER SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Cliviger 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.
To Be Frank – Starring Stephen Triffitt
To Be Frank – Starring Stephen Triffitt
Join 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 Best of Queen – The Break Free Tour
Get 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!
The Great Pretenders – Tribute Night
The Great Pretenders – Tribute Night
Get 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.
27 events,
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
A unique labyrinth of tunnels, chamber follies and surprises, created in a 4 acre walled garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. A day out with a difference that will challenge and delight children of all ages. Booking essential. See website for dates & times.
Club Origami
Club Origami
Shall 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
Spirit of the Blitz
To 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
Blackburn Music Society Opera Gala
An evening of your favourite Opera choruses with Blackburn Music Society and international soloists. £12, under 18's free.
27 events,
Mountain Bike Challenge
Mountain Bike Challenge
Pendle 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
COLNE’S GOT TALENT
The 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.
Tony Christie “A Life Of Music” Celebrating 80 Years
Tony Christie “A Life Of Music” Celebrating 80 Years
Tony 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.
20 events,
Boxercise
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
Samlesbury Hall
LANCASTER CASTLE
Afternoon Tea Cruise
tai chi and qigong session
IT Group
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
Pendle Heritage Centre
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Shared Reading Group
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Literary Trail
Arts and Crafts
Family and Local history Session
LINE DANCING
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
21 events,
CHEATERS BY MICHAEL JACOBS (COMEDY)
CHEATERS BY MICHAEL JACOBS (COMEDY)
Allen and Michelle, together for 18 months in their first serious relationship, face a crossroads: she’s ready to marry; he’s unsure.
22 events,
Sancho & Me: For One Night Only
Sancho & Me: For One Night Only
Charles 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.
21 events,
25 events,
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
Gary Mullen and the Works - One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
CHRIS BANNISTER PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
CHRIS BANNISTER PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
Chris will be performing many of John's worldwide hits such as Annie’s Song, Take Me Home Country Roads, Calypso and Leaving On A Jet Plane.
Oh What a Night!
Oh What a Night!
Oh What A Night takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
25 events,
Colne Gala
Colne Gala
Colne Gala is a free to enter family fun day, which takes place annually and includes a street procession, fairground, staged events, charity stalls and childrens attractions. A fun day out for all the family.
MONSTER TRUCKS – FATHER’S DAY
MONSTER TRUCKS – FATHER’S DAY
Join us for a monster family day out as the Monster Trucks join us at Thornton Hall Country Park for some spectacular, thrill-crushing live shows. The Monster Trucks will perform a morning and afternoon stunt show which includes lots of crushing of cars, amazing stunts, and crowd participation. All ticket includes full-day farm entry. Various prices.
Tournee
Tournee
14th Century Castle Life - Tournee recreates life as it may have been in Skipton during the 14th Century. Adults: £12, children £8, under 5s free, over 65s £11.
Clive Myrie – Everything is Everything
Clive Myrie – Everything is Everything
Join award-winning British journalist, news anchor and presenter Clive Myrie talking about his honest and engrossing memoir, Everything is Everything.
25 events,
Sing With The Hallé – Participants
Sing With The Hallé – Participants
Experience the thrill of singing alongside one of the world’s most renowned choirs and orchestras in a full day of inspiring choral music. The participant ticket includes a full day of rehearsal before a public performance at 6:30pm. £20.50 - £35.50.
Swing & Rat Pack Afternoon Tea
Swing & Rat Pack Afternoon Tea
Father's Day Special with Josh Hindle at Park Hill Barn Barrowford. Get ready for an afternoon filled with timeless tunes and delectable delights! The doors swing open at 1.30 pm, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.
Sing With The Hallé – Audience
Sing With The Hallé – Audience
Following a full day of rehearsals with the Hallé’s exceptional Choral Director, Matthew Hamilton, the massed singers, alongside the Hallé, Manchester’s award-winning orchestra and four stunning soloists, will delight you with their performance of this most powerful and majestic composition. Various prices.
21 events,
Boxercise
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
Samlesbury Hall
LANCASTER CASTLE
Afternoon Tea Cruise
tai chi and qigong session
IT Group
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
Pendle Heritage Centre
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Shared Reading Group
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Literary Trail
Arts and Crafts
Family and Local history Session
LINE DANCING
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
Spider’s Web
Spider’s Web
Murder Mystery by Agatha Christie. Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, is given to daydreaming. ‘Supposing I were to come down one morning and find a dead body in the library, what should I do?’ she muses. Clarissa has her chance to find out when she discovers a body in the drawing-room of her house in Kent.
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Nell Gwynn By Jessica Swales
Nell Gwynn By Jessica Swales
Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £12, concs £10 & £6.
23 events,
Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Lytham Anonymous Players present Stepping Out, a comedy by Richard Harris. £12.50 - £14.50.
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GLORIOUS! – by Peter Quilter
GLORIOUS! – by Peter Quilter
The True story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. A delightfully funny and warm play. Expect to be immersed into 1940´s New York society as if you were attending one of Florence's famed concerts. Various prices.
Beauty And The Beast – Outdoor Theatre
Beauty And The Beast – Outdoor Theatre
Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s rollicking new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is perfect for all the family! Adult £22, child £13.20.
HAMLET – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
HAMLET – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Outdoor theatre - Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 20th year, for ‘Hamlet’, arguably the greatest play in the English language. Adult £18, child £10.
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SIX CHICK FLICKS
SIX CHICK FLICKS
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity.
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TEACH REX LIVE: Velociraptors
TEACH REX LIVE: Velociraptors
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerizing creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm. Adult £12, children £10, family £38.
Steve Tilston
Steve Tilston
Steve Tilston, the hugely talented award winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folk songs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.
The McCartney Songbook
The McCartney Songbook
The McCartney Songbook is not a tribute band but a live recreation of the masterworks of Sir Paul performed by world class musicians and performers. Come join the party for an experience you’ll never forget.
24 events,
Al Murray: Guv Island
Al Murray: Guv Island
Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. 3.30pm & 7.30pm.
Curators Talk – The Whitehead Family
Curators Talk – The Whitehead Family
In this talk, led by our Curator and Whitaker volunteers, you will learn more about the collections The Whitaker holds about the Whitehead family. Exploring these collections, you will look at the history of the Whiteheads, their textile business and its role in the development of Rawtenstall. This one is for those with an interest in local history!
THE OLD OAK
THE OLD OAK
It's not where you are from, it's what you bring. Amnesty Wharfedale is delighted to be screening the 2023 Ken Loach film The Old Oak as part of National Refugee Week. £10, students £6.
21 events,
Boxercise
Strength & Balance Class – Up and Active Team
Samlesbury Hall
LANCASTER CASTLE
Afternoon Tea Cruise
tai chi and qigong session
IT Group
Toddlers Retreat at Trinity Baptist Church
Pendle Heritage Centre
INGLEBOROUGH CAVE
Yoga with Kath Gibbons
Colne Saturday Lego Club
Low Cost Café – Colne Citadel
Shared Reading Group
Mini Beasties Hunt and Mini Bug Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
Literary Trail
Arts and Crafts
Family and Local history Session
LINE DANCING
THE FORBIDDEN CORNER
GLORIOUS! – by Peter Quilter
20 events,
23 events,
The Big TLC
The Big TLC
The Big TLC is a night for you, with a fashion show showcasing local shops and boutiques alongside fabulous independent business stalls for all your shopping needs. Airedale Hospital & Community Charity are pulling together our local community to have a fun-filled evening, to celebrate our NHS and to raise money for their Emergency Department Appeal.
Kate Fox – Where there’s Muck there’s Bras
Kate Fox – Where there’s Muck there’s Bras
Enjoy an evening with comedian and author Kate Fox as she reads from, signs and discusses her book Where there’s muck there’s Bras, an entertaining and eye-opening journey through the lives of these extraordinary Northern women whose lives and achievements have too long been hidden.
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
Around the world there are scientists, rangers and indigenous communities fighting to protect wildlife and their habitats. In this show, we will hear to stories from the front line of conservation and find out what it takes to pull a species back from the brink, from parrot sperm helmets to embryo freezing and everything in between!
19 events,
22 events,
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom. Over 300 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days, celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Status Faux
Status Faux
Fast, loud and in your face, Status Faux deliver a high octane tribute to the music of Status Quo. Covering the early albums up to present day, you will be rocked and rocked hard!
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Festival of Culture 2024
Festival of Culture 2024
A major annual event celebrating art and culture. A family fun-day which will celebrate people, environment and culture through music, arts and crafts, food stalls, fun fair rides, community conversations and much more.
The Pendle Peace Walk
The Pendle Peace Walk
The Pendle Peace Walk brings people together from different towns, faiths, cultures and social status to walk together in a show of solidarity and unity as citizens of Pendle. This involves two groups of people from our Pendle community who will follow routes along main roads and scenic countryside paths. One group setting off from Colne Town Centre and the second group from a central base in Brierfield. Both Peace Walk groups will converge at the Nelson Shuttle marking the beginning of the Festival of Culture.
Global Rhythms
Global Rhythms
A global voyage of song and dance presented by Encore Dance School. 2pm & 7.30pm.
The Halle – The Best of Bond
The Halle – The Best of Bond
Prepare to be propelled into 007’s world of intrigue and danger with the electrifying music of the James Bond movies. Experience the powerhouse vocals of Alison Jiear and Matthew Ford as they belt out the iconic themes as well as the astonishing sound and spectacle of Manchester’s orchestra, the Hallé, live on stage. £16-£43.
Judy & Liza
Judy & Liza
West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with an uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality. Featuring live performances of Cabaret, Maybe This Time, The Trolley Song and The Man That Got Away to name but a few.
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts
From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers, dancers and 7 piece live band.
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CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW
CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW
Organised by Great British Motor Shows - Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Light Commercials, Ex - Army and Classic 4×4’s. Trade stands, auto jumble plus show arena on display on the event field. Adult £10, child £5, family £25.
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
First cart is released from the top of the 4 metre-high ramp by our mystery guest at 11am. It’ll be another great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens again. In addition to the races, there will be the Artisan Fair, the funfair and live music to make it another great, fun-packed family day out. Free event.
The Four Wonders of Soul
The Four Wonders of Soul
This show boasts of having the UKs finest Northern Soul vocalists appearing all together on one stage playing live with Soul Brothers Syndicate! Featuring proms stars Darrell Smith & Frida Touray as seen on the Northern Soul BBC Proms!