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EASTER IN COLNE
Colne Town Centre ColneSpring just wouldn’t be the same without the huge Easter event. As always the event will be full of Easter fun and promises to be an eggcellent day out for all the family!
SECRET GARDEN: JUST TINA
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickA night of incredible live music, food, and drinks under our refurbished outdoor area, The Secret Garden. The Just Tina show is packed full of sparkly costumes, powerhouse vocals and of course, the classic Tina Turner hits from this outstanding Tina Turner Tribute.
PENDLE POWERFEST
Nelson & Colne College NelsonDust the cobwebs off your vehicle and join the Powerfest this May bank holiday.
DRY STONE WALLING
Harwes Farm FoulridgeAn exciting opportunity to learn the heritage craft of dry-stone walling, suitable for ages 14 and up! Undertaking the reconstruction of 900 meters of stone walls, planting over 3,000 trees, and developing an organic allotment.
GHOST HUNT
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneEmbark on a supernatural adventure and delve into the unknown as you become a paranormal investigator for the night.
BARTY BEAR CLUB
St Bartholomew Church Street, ColneWeekly term-time toddler group for parents and carers of preschool children.
KNIT & NATTER GROUP
Lesley's Wool Shop ColneA chat and a knit.
BUGGY BOOT CAMP
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColneAn innovative class tailored for new mums and dads, blending cardio with resistance work to help you cope with the demands of parenthood.
BADMINTON
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColneThis is the perfect session if you want to play badminton (16+), burn fat and improve your overall health.
SECRET GARDEN: DANCE ANTHEM TAKEOVER
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickJoin DFC for a night of classic dance anthems. #thedfcexperience is one not to be missed, with a DJ playing all the classic dance anthems from over the years! 7 pm – 11 pm.
SCARECROW FRAME WORKSHOP
Trawden Community Centre TrawdenMake your own scarecrow skeleton that you can use year after year as the frame for your garden festival.
PARTY IN THE PARK
Lakeside Cafe Ballgrove Park, ColneFamily fun day with local food and craft stalls and live music.
MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE 2025
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyAn unforgettable ride through the stunning bridleways of Pendle, soaking up breathtaking views, passing through historic villages, and raising vital funds for Pendleside Hospice. Various entry fees and distances. Register online.
PICKLEBALL
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColneA paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.
LET’S PLAY SCRABBLE
Colne Library ColneScrabble and other traditional board games are enjoying growing popularity in our digital age. Why not come and enjoy a game of Scrabble with good company and a cuppa? Free, just drop in.
YOGA WITH SYLVIA
Elisha House Burnley Road, ColneYoga every Tuesday. £10 a month includes full gym access when signed up to the Elisha gym.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB
St Bartholomew Church Street, ColneEveryone is welcome to this weekly lunch - menu will change each week.
PENDLE PUB WALK 2025
Pendleside Hospice Colne Road, BurnleyAll walkers must ‘check-in’ at one of the two designated check-in points on the day between 10am – 12 noon- Thatch and Thistle (Barrowford) or Pendle Inn (Barley). You can start your walk at any point along the route, but make sure to pass through a check-in point during the times stated. The event will officially end at 8pm.
MONSTER TRUCKS 2025
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickThe Monster Trucks will perform a morning and afternoon stunt show which includes lots of crushing of cars, amazing stunts, and crowd participation.
BABY BOUNCE AND RHYME
Colne Library ColneEnjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies up to around 18 months of age, but older pre-school siblings welcome. Every Monday.
Top to Toe Fitness
Colne Library ColneThis intermediate yoga session will be led by a qualified instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise and stretching. This session is part of our Together Fund programme which is supported by Active Lancashire and Sport England.
GET ONLINE AT YOUR LIBRARY
Colne Library ColneBring your own device or learn on a library computer. Our digital skills sessions will run through a variety of subjects from basic computer skills to shopping online and using health apps from the GP. Sessions will be tailored to suit your needs to make sure you feel comfortable and confident with computers and mobile devices. Learn the basic digital skills which will enable you to keep in touch with family and friends, shop safely online, take up a new hobby, find work, save time and money, find information about your health and much more... We provide bite-size courses and one to one help. It doesn't matter how young or old you are, it doesn't matter if you've never used a computer, we can help you! There are also follow-on courses you can access if you wish to.
IN STITCHES
St Bartholomew Church Street, ColneEnjoy coffee, biscuits and conversation during this very popular weekly get together. Learn to crochet or knit or just enjoy the company, swap patterns, learn tips and tricks to improve your craft.
COMMUNITY GROCERY
St Bartholomew Church Street, ColneGroceries and more, each week. Stay for tea and toast and chat to the helpers. £5 gets you up to £30 worth of food and household products.
SUMMER TODDLER PARTY
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickThese toddler party games are sure to be a hit with your little ones. Who doesn’t love musical statues, pass the parcel and fun giant parachute games?
THE COLNE GALA
Holt House Playing Fields ColneThe Colne Gala will kick off with a HUGE street parade at 11 am. The fun will continue with an unbelievable range of family-friendly fun taking place up at Holt House Playing Fields from 12 pm! Not forgetting about the GIANT fun fair (which is open from Thursday evening), Giant Inflatables and the Gala Market!
STORY TIME
Colne Library ColneA weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join, reading from the best and brightest and most funny picture books in the library for kids to enjoy and to inspire them to find books and reading fun! Sign up and take part in Little Steps and meet the jungle characters. For every character you meet there will be books to read, activities to try out, and stickers to earn.
LANCS STEM STARS
Colne Library ColneAre you a science superstar, a technology trooper, an engineering expert or a maths magician? Join us at Colne Library on Mondays after school for our brand new STEM club, Lancs STEM Stars. Explore the world of science, technology, engineering and maths through a variety of experiments, games and challenges, with a new theme each week. Suitable for children 5-11 years old.
THE NATHAN SUMMERSGILL-SMITH MEMORIAL DAY
Colne & Nelson RUFC Holt House Playing Fields, 142 Harrison Dr, ColneBring your family & friends and be part of The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day – an annual charity event raising money for The Royal Marines Charity, celebrating the life of one of their amazing players.
Wild West Trail
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeThe horses have gone wild on the ranch! Grab your boots and chaps, saddle up and help keep our horses happy and healthy on this interactive themed trail.
FESTIVAL OF FUN (SUMMER HOLIDAYS)
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickSet sail on a swashbuckling quest with the legendary Pirates of Swashbuckle Bay, then step into a land where fairytales come to life and princesses await! Still craving more? Brace yourself for thrilling Dino Encounters—stand nose to nose with our gigantic dinosaurs, then journey along the roarsome Dino Discovery Trail!
KIDS SUMMER CROCHET CLUB
Lesley's Wool Shop ColneSix-week crochet club. Each Friday afternoon through the summer holiday. For 11-15 year olds.
Steak Night at The HAPPA Café
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeA delicious evening out for grown-ups! Enjoy a relaxing night in the HAPPA Café with your choice of locally sourced steaks, a full menu of sides, sauces and desserts, and the option to bring your own bottle. Pre-booking essential — more details at happa.org.uk.
BRASSNECK
The Dressers 2 Hall St, Colne, Lancashire, United KingdomA three-piece guitar band from East Lancs. 100% commitment, raw and ready.
WOOF SHACK
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeBring your dogs to this free, social event. Specialist talks and advice.
PING
Pendle Leisure Centre Crown Way, ColnePing is a sociable table tennis class designed to improve your table tennis skills in a fun and more relaxed atmosphere.
Pony Grooming Sessions
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeHave you ever wanted to groom a horse or pony? Now is your chance at HAPPA. These sessions allow visitors to groom one of HAPPA’s gentle horses under staff supervision. Suitable for ages 4+. Every Tuesday until 26th August.
Own a Pony Day
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeA special experience for children aged 6–16 to learn the ins and outs of pony care and build a bond with one of our residents. 6th August, 20th August & 23rd August,
TRAWDEN AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Trawden Recreation Ground TrawdenTrawden Show remains faithful to its original ideals of being a true agricultural show with attractions for all the family.
HAPPA’S FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeDon’t miss the first-ever Burnley Festival of the Horse. Held at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley, this one-day horse festival is a fantastic day out for families, horse lovers, and riders of all levels.
HAPPA WILD WEST FUNDAY
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeThe farm will be transformed into a lively Wild West frontier, brimming with exciting activities, games, competitions, and themed entertainment for all ages. £6 per adult. £1 per child.
Family Silent Disco
HAPPA Shores Hey Farm, BriercliffeRound off the summer holidays with a silent disco suitable for the whole family. Choose from three music channels and dance the night away!
AN EVENING WITH PAUL MERSON
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyBest known for his playing days and punditry, Paul Merson takes to the stage for a night of unfiltered stories, laughter, and behind-the-scenes revelations.
SILVER SCHOOL OF ARM
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyOn guard! From giant broad swords to elegant rapiers our in-costume experts have swords and historical armaments on display from all periods of history. You can try some (careful) weapons handling, find out more about swordsmanship and see live sword fighting demonstrations during the afternoon by members of the Silver School of Arms.
OPENING THE DOORS
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyA talk exploring embroidered cabinets and caskets of the early 1600s by Dr Isabella Rosner, curator of the Royal School of Needlework.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY – GAWTHORPE HALL
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyEnjoy exploring inside the stunning Gawthorpe Hall, open for free as part of National Heritage Open Days.
MEET PEPPA PIG & GEORGE AT THORNTON HALL COUNTRY PARK
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickPeppa Pig & George will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day at Thornton Hall Country Park for a day of muddy puddle fun!
TALK ON: WITCHES, DARK ARTS AND DEMONOLOGY
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, BurnleyPopular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s?