Time Out
Colne Gala
Colne High Street ColneThis year promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a procession, carnival and stunt riders. Free.
Ghost Hunt at Pendle Hippodrome
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColneUse some of the specialised equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators whom will share there knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits. There will be breaks and free Buffet is provided.
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Albert Road ColneCome along on Sunday 18th June 2023 to watch brave soapbox racers hurtle down our huge ramp outside the Town Hall, all the way down Albert Road, to the finish line outside Tubbs of Colne at The Colne BID Super Soapbox Challenge. It’ll be a great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens. Free.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION TO BREAD BAKING
Deerstones Bakery 10 The Arcade, Market St,, ColneLearn bread baking skills, have some fun and take tasty breads home. An enjoyable workshop, providing you with the skills and confidence to bake a range of breads at home. Lunch and refreshments included. 10am. £85.
FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
Colne Library ColneIf you’re searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we’ve paid for so you don’t have to. Every Wed 10am – 12pm. Drop in. Tel: 0300 123 6703.
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ColneCome along to Colne’s popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
COLNE GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE
Colne Town Centre ColneThe race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and takes place on a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system, making for a fast, exciting spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country take part. It is wonderful to see so many people here in Colne enjoying the thrilling cycle racing in the centre of town each year.
Colne Food and Drink Festival
Market Street ColneAfter a hugh success from last year, The Food & Drink Festival returns! Food and drink tastings across the town centre hospitality venues. There will be 50 artisan market stalls from across the county, entertainment, craft area for children, man vs food competitions, cookery demonstrations. Fun day out.
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Centre ColneBuilt in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there.
PENDLE HERITAGE CENTRE
Pendle Heritage Centre BarrowfordSituated beside an ancient crossing of Pendle Water, this group of attractive listed Grade 11 farm buildings and a 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 pm – 3 pm, Sat & Sun - open – 11 am to 4 pm. Closed Mon & Tues. Until 28 July.
VOLUNTEERING SATURDAYS – DRY STONE WALLING
Harwes Farm FoulridgeDry stone walling is a heritage craft, and here you will get a chance to learn "how to” and 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! A packed lunch is required.
STEAMING DAY
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days, you can see the engines and looms in operation. There are guided tours which explain the history of the mill and the museum, and they aim to answer as many of your questions as they can. On Steaming Days, the café offers hot and cold drinks, cakes, and free parking.
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. 9 am start from Townley Park.
COLNE GALA
Colne Town Centre ColneColne Gala is a free-to-enter family fun day that takes place annually. It includes a street procession, fairground, staged events, charity stalls, and children's attractions—a fun day out for all the family.
MONSTER TRUCKS – FATHER’S DAY
Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven, BarnoldswickA monster family day out as the Monster Trucks join in 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.
FESTIVAL OF CULTURE 2024
NelsonA 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
Colne & NelsonThe Pendle Peace Walk brings people together from different towns, faiths, cultures and social statuses 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 is set off from Colne Town Centre, and the second group is from a central base in Brierfield. Both Peace Walk groups will converge at the Nelson Shuttle, marking the beginning of the Festival of Culture.
COLNE SUPER SOAPBOX CHALLENGE
First cart is released from the top of the 4-metre-high ramp by a mystery guest at 11 am. 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, making it another great, fun-packed family day out.
DISNEY BRUNCH
Pendle Heritage Centre BarrowfordA magical Disney Brunch Extravaganza! Celebrate the enchanting world of Disney with a delightful brunch buffet and an unforgettable live show featuring three incredible singers performing your favourite Disney classics.
CROSS BAY WALK
Arnside BeachSupport your Hospice by taking part in the Cross Bay Walk. Walkers will be able to experience the thrill of tackling one of the region’s most beautiful walks, whilst raising money to support people across Burnley and Pendle when they need it the most.
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ColneFor the third year in a row, the family fun day is back with lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy! There are lots of free events included in this event such as the giant inflatable hungry hippos, birds of prey show, face painting, rodeo football, funfair rides for children and many more. These events couldn't have been made possible without the Colne Town Council, Pendle Dance Academy of Dance & Performing Arts and Taz Entertainment.
The Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix
Colne Town Centre ColneThe Fort Vale Grand Prix has returned once again and will take place across all of Colne town centre.
BEAT THE STREET
PendleA fun, free game for the community of Pendle to see how far you can walk, run or cycle around your area.
Hallowe’en in Colne
Colne Town Centre ColneHallowe'en in Colne is an amazing event for all things horror inspired with live music, spooky performances, funfair rides, face painting, Halloween market and many more events available.
Remembrance Sunday
Colne Town Centre ColneThis is an event not only for the British Legion, but for all the community in Colne as well.
Colne Christmas Light Switch On
Colne Town Centre ColneWith Christmas coming up, in order to get in the festive mood for the upcoming holidays, its time to turn the lights on and enjoy the Christmas market filled with lots of festive food and gifts for everyone to enjoy.
Trawdenanny!
Trawden Community Centre TrawdenA night of fun featuring a bar, music and a buffet. Fancy dress optional!
BOYCE’S BARREL OPEN MIC
Boyce's Barrel 7 New Market St, Colne, Lancashire, United KingdomGet yourself down for a convivial evening of music, good company and fine drinks.
COMMUNITY GARDEN ADULT VOLUNTEER SESSIONS
North Valley Community Centre 59 The Meadows, ColneCome and enjoy the outdoors, get active and meet new people in the community gardens.
INTRODUCTION OF BREAD BAKING
Deerstones Bakery 10 The Arcade, Market St,, ColneLearn bread-baking skills, have some fun and take tasty bread home.
PLAYGROUP TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Trinity Baptist Church ColneToddler group, snacks and brews included.
STAY AND PLAY MAJESTIC CHURCH
Majestic Church Centre Albert Road, ColneStay and play – all children under school age. £1. 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm. 50p per additional child.
FREE GROUP WALKS
Ball Grove Park Spring Garden, ColnePlease wear suitable footwear/clothing and bring everything you need for walking. Some walks may be muddy in places. Please get in touch to register for the walk.
BINGO FOR 18 YEARS PLUS
Colne Citadel Market Street, Colne£3 per person includes soup, sandwiches, bun and hot drink, six games. Just drop in.
WARM AND WELCOME
Brierfield Family Hub Tunstill Square, BrierfieldRunning throughout winter. Pop into one of our Family Hubs and enjoy free brews and toast in a warm, friendly environment. Stay as long as you like. We have books and toys for your little ones and free Wi-Fi.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ
St Bartholomew Church Street, ColneThe church is open as usual, 10 am - 12 noon, with board games. Bring friends along to enjoy the morning.
CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMME
Colne Youth Action Group Byron Road, ColneDance classes for ages 10-16. 4 pm–5 pm. £5 annual membership. Every Tuesday night.
SEN SESSION
Colne Youth Action Group Byron Road, ColneWould your young person benefit from a quiet but social space? 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. £5 annual membership. Every Tuesday night.
MENKIND MALE SUPPORT GROUP
Colne Citadel Market Street, ColneJust drop in. 7 pm - 8.30 pm each week.
YOUTH CLUB & WELLBEING
Colne Youth Action Group Byron Road, ColneWorkshops and activities. 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. £5 annual membership.
FILM CLUB
Colne Youth Action Group Byron Road, ColneVarious films with snacks. 7 pm – 9 pm. £5 annual membership. Every Wednesday night.
PLAYGROUP
Holy Trinity Church Hall Tatton Street, ColneBaby and toddler group, free to attend. Donations welcome.
PLAYGROUP
Trinity Baptist Church ColneToddler group, snack and brews included.
PARK PRIMARY PLAYDAYS
Colne Family Hub Walton Street, ColneBaby and toddler group, free to attend, refreshments available.
CRICKET
Colne Primet Community Centre Primet Hill, ColneCricket sessions open to CYAG members. 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. £5 annual membership. Every Thursday.