Tuesday 6 May
The days are starting to warm up now and in my fields I have dog violets, primroses, celendine, bluebells, plus of course dandelions and daisies all brightening up the day. I had no Mayoral engagement but I did need to sort out the details for our Community Volunteers Awards on Wednesday.
In the evening it was off to the West Craven Area Committee at 7pm.
The days are starting to warm up now and in my fields I have dog violets, primroses, celendine, bluebells, plus of course dandelions and daisies all brightening up the day. I had no Mayoral engagement but I did need to sort out the details for our Community Volunteers Awards on Wednesday.
In the evening it was off to the West Craven Area Committee at 7pm.
Wednesday 7 May
At 2pm it was Dorothy Carthy’s memorial service at St Andrews in Barnoldswick. You may have seen an earlier blog where we had visited Dorothy before she moved up to Scotland to be nearer to her daughter. Sadly soon after moving, Dorothy had a heart attack and died. The service was full of insight into a very strong but friendly woman.
In the evening it was the first Pendle Community Volunteers Awards which I have joined forces with Pendle Community Networks to put on in the Council Chamber. It was a very warm night and we had over 120 people crammed into the Chamber. The event was very well received and we are looking forward to making it annual. We concluded with a buffet in the members Room. I had to stand up for most of the night with the civic chains on which weigh 5lbs so I was a bit tired by 10.00pm, when we finished.
At 2pm it was Dorothy Carthy’s memorial service at St Andrews in Barnoldswick. You may have seen an earlier blog where we had visited Dorothy before she moved up to Scotland to be nearer to her daughter. Sadly soon after moving, Dorothy had a heart attack and died. The service was full of insight into a very strong but friendly woman.
In the evening it was the first Pendle Community Volunteers Awards which I have joined forces with Pendle Community Networks to put on in the Council Chamber. It was a very warm night and we had over 120 people crammed into the Chamber. The event was very well received and we are looking forward to making it annual. We concluded with a buffet in the members Room. I had to stand up for most of the night with the civic chains on which weigh 5lbs so I was a bit tired by 10.00pm, when we finished.
I welcome everyone to the 1st Mayor of Pendle's Community Volunteers Awards
Here's what I said;
On behalf of the Borough of Pendle can I welcome everyone to the first Pendle Community Volunteers Awards. During my term of office as Mayor I have been immensely impressed by the commitment and dedication of our many voluntary groups. All of these groups have many people who give their time freely, day-in, day-out, year-in, year-out. In your many and diverse group and clubs, you don’t ask for any reward, you don’t even ask for any thanks, you just get on doing good for others.
This got me into thinking about how we could recognise and thank the volunteers who work actively to improve their community here in Pendle. We decided that we should pay tribute to Pendle’s unsung heroes and in particularly we wanted to thank the hard working and dedicated unpaid volunteers. So I talked to Pendle Community Network about how we could have an occasion where we would be able to thank you. We therefore decided to hold this first Pendle Community Volunteers Awards and we thought that it was very appropriate that we should hold it here at the Town Hall.
I should like to take this opportunity to thank Pendle Community Network for their support and involvement in the great deal of organisation that has gone into tonight’s event. In particular can I thank Laura Brown and Stephen Smith of P C N who have done most of the hard work.
Tonight we have 10 categories covering a wide range of roles and skills. I have taken the opportunity to visit many of your clubs, groups and organisations and have been fortunate to meet with many of you, I can tell you that I have been most impressed by all of you. It has been exceedingly difficult for me to decide who will receive these Pendle Community Volunteer Trophies but after long deliberation, we will, this evening, be able to announce the winner in each category. There are no winners or losers tonight, you are all winners. Everyone nominated will be presented with a framed certificate, unfortunately I am only able to choose one from each category to receive the trophy. The impressive trophies for tonight were produced by a local company, Merc Engineering Ltd in Barrowford. I do hope that you all enjoy the Pendle Community Volunteers Awards, that you all have a great night and that I have the opportunity to meet with you later.
This got me into thinking about how we could recognise and thank the volunteers who work actively to improve their community here in Pendle. We decided that we should pay tribute to Pendle’s unsung heroes and in particularly we wanted to thank the hard working and dedicated unpaid volunteers. So I talked to Pendle Community Network about how we could have an occasion where we would be able to thank you. We therefore decided to hold this first Pendle Community Volunteers Awards and we thought that it was very appropriate that we should hold it here at the Town Hall.
I should like to take this opportunity to thank Pendle Community Network for their support and involvement in the great deal of organisation that has gone into tonight’s event. In particular can I thank Laura Brown and Stephen Smith of P C N who have done most of the hard work.
Tonight we have 10 categories covering a wide range of roles and skills. I have taken the opportunity to visit many of your clubs, groups and organisations and have been fortunate to meet with many of you, I can tell you that I have been most impressed by all of you. It has been exceedingly difficult for me to decide who will receive these Pendle Community Volunteer Trophies but after long deliberation, we will, this evening, be able to announce the winner in each category. There are no winners or losers tonight, you are all winners. Everyone nominated will be presented with a framed certificate, unfortunately I am only able to choose one from each category to receive the trophy. The impressive trophies for tonight were produced by a local company, Merc Engineering Ltd in Barrowford. I do hope that you all enjoy the Pendle Community Volunteers Awards, that you all have a great night and that I have the opportunity to meet with you later.
The Winners
of the Mayor of Pendle’s Community Volunteer Awards were;
Young Achiever of the Year
Aamir Waris has won this award for the voluntary work he did organising the Mayor of Pendle’s Charity Dinner. The 16-year old is a student at Marsden Heights Community College. He worked as part of a small group to plan the charity dinner. As the main organiser, his role was to get the group together, arrange meetings and make sure that the event was a success. His main aim was to give something back to the community.
Leader of the Year
Susan Whitehead has won this award for her voluntary work with Building Bridges.
Over the past five years she has helped deliver the Citizenship Education Programme to pupils in Pendle’s primary and secondary schools.
Very committed and enthusiastic, Susan is described by her peers as: “pleasant, generous and never afraid to take on a challenge!” She is one of Building Bridges’ most dedicated volunteers. She is an independent, self-directed person, who is able to communicate effectively and contribute greatly to the rest of the team.
Volunteer of the Year
Samina Kauser has been given this award for her many voluntary roles within the Pendle community. Despite fighting a serious illness, Samina has always given 110% to the voluntary work she has been involved with. Her main focus has been youth work, especially as Chair Person of Pendle Youth Action and Whitefield Youth Association. In addition, Samina has worked for the Government on eliminating terrorism and is currently working on a “gang”-related project with a group of teenagers. She is also a representative and spokesperson for Muslim women in Pendle and has promoted their viewpoint in National publications.
Young Volunteer of the Year
Sarah Kelly has been given this award for the extra curricula activities she is involved with at Fisher More RC High School and in her local parish church of St Peter and Paul in Barrowford. Sarah is actively involved in the Youth St Vincent de Paul Society, including helping to organise the Old People’s Christmas Party. She also helps with the Christmas Parcels project, which gives some Christmas cheer to those less fortunate. Each box is packed with festive foods and delivered to local people. Sarah is often seen fundraising for various youth projects, such as sending young people to Lourdes to help the sick.
Community Organisation of the Year
Pendle Samaritans has been awarded this accolade for its years of dedication. The Nelson branch was established in May 1973. It was set up by a group of people who recognised the need to support those who were finding life difficult for whatever reason.
This service has been available 24/7 365 days a year, for 35 years. Last year the branch had over 22,000 calls. The volunteers offer confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone who contacts them. They give an average of 16 hours per month of their time to the organisation and every year attend a training course to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. You can guarantee there will always be a caring voice and a sympathetic ear at the other end of the phone.
Environment Project of the Year
Colne in Bloom has been given this award for making Colne a beautiful place to live, work and visit. The group was set up just over five years ago and has approximately 30 members. They are responsible for all the flowers which have been placed in planters, barrels and troughs throughout the town. They plant winter and summer, conduct regular litter-picks and look out for graffiti, fly-tipping, fly-posting and any damage around the town. They involve local primary schools with games, planting and competition. They are the official adopter of Colne Railway Station, having had the statue of Millie created and erected there. They have just secured funding for a water feature in the newly refurbished shopping precinct and have started a “reducing plastic bags” campaign with the shops in Colne.
Play Setting of the Year
Rocking Horse Club - Nelson has been given this award for its pre-school and after-school services and activities. The Rocking Horse Club is community-based and is the largest not-for-profit childcare and education provider in the North of England. It offers numerous facilities, including a breakfast club, after-school club and holiday club, as well as nursery education, which is available all day, every working day. The club employs over 75 people, of which 70 come from the Pendle area. A total of 466 children are catered for each week and over 50,000 nutritious 2-course meals are provided per year. It is a very popular and well-used nursery.
Community Building of the year
New Road Community Centre in Earby has won this award for providing a rich and varied programme of events and activities to meet the needs of the local community. The centre seeks to encourage community cohesion by providing an extensive range of activities including, fairs and craft days, Age Concern groups, a Luncheon Club, bingo afternoons, camera and history society meetings, walking groups, environmental projects, theatre and music nights, youth clubs, parent and crèche groups, Duke of Edinburgh projects, table-tennis, trips out to the theatre and its very own amateur dramatics society. It also provides courses in first-aid, computing, Italian, cookery and dancing. There are currently 36 groups that use the centre.
Volunteer Children’s Worker of the Year
Malcolm Shaw has been given this award for his work with children during his role as Secretary at Thomas Street Bowling Club. He has held this position since 1964 and has dedicated a significant amount of his time to introducing and teaching crown green bowling skills to pupils from local schools. Malcolm organises a whole host of activities, including a Saturday morning club, taster days and a holiday programme. He is also planning on starting up a junior bowling league.
Lifetime Achievement
Margaret Hird as been given this prestigious award because of the many years she has dedicated to helping people in her local community. Margaret started her commitment to the voluntary sector when she joined St John’s Ambulance in Barrowford as a cadet, caring for the elderly in nursing homes. She then trained in first-aid and home-nursing, gaining her Grand Prior Award in 1957. She then worked as a weekend volunteer at Hartley Hospital, before training in nursing at Blackburn Royal Infirmary. She became Divisional Nursing Officer for St John’s Ambulance and is now a trustee and secretary. She was appointed Community Midwifery Sister in 1965, this is when she started doing voluntary work for social services, caring for three families with special needs. She also cared for pre-school children at her local church crèche and ran a Saturday club for up to 30 children. Margaret is on the Church Council and in 1994 took on the role of Covenant Secretary, which she continues to do today. As a member of the Women’s Fellowship, she organised the syllabus and arranged outings and activities for the members in a bid to improve their lives. In 1999 she was elected onto the committee of Diabetes UK and became treasurer. She is now the local representative. In 2003 she attended a self-management course, which enabled her to help people who were suffering with long-term illnesses. She became a tutor and delivered her own courses – making physical and psychological differences to a lot of people’s lives. Margaret said: “I always remember that either potting plants in a friend’s garden, or planting a smile on someone’s face makes the world a better and brighter place for others and ourselves, and I am so thankful that I have the health to do this.”
Young Achiever of the Year
Aamir Waris has won this award for the voluntary work he did organising the Mayor of Pendle’s Charity Dinner. The 16-year old is a student at Marsden Heights Community College. He worked as part of a small group to plan the charity dinner. As the main organiser, his role was to get the group together, arrange meetings and make sure that the event was a success. His main aim was to give something back to the community.
Leader of the Year
Susan Whitehead has won this award for her voluntary work with Building Bridges.
Over the past five years she has helped deliver the Citizenship Education Programme to pupils in Pendle’s primary and secondary schools.
Very committed and enthusiastic, Susan is described by her peers as: “pleasant, generous and never afraid to take on a challenge!” She is one of Building Bridges’ most dedicated volunteers. She is an independent, self-directed person, who is able to communicate effectively and contribute greatly to the rest of the team.
Volunteer of the Year
Samina Kauser has been given this award for her many voluntary roles within the Pendle community. Despite fighting a serious illness, Samina has always given 110% to the voluntary work she has been involved with. Her main focus has been youth work, especially as Chair Person of Pendle Youth Action and Whitefield Youth Association. In addition, Samina has worked for the Government on eliminating terrorism and is currently working on a “gang”-related project with a group of teenagers. She is also a representative and spokesperson for Muslim women in Pendle and has promoted their viewpoint in National publications.
Young Volunteer of the Year
Sarah Kelly has been given this award for the extra curricula activities she is involved with at Fisher More RC High School and in her local parish church of St Peter and Paul in Barrowford. Sarah is actively involved in the Youth St Vincent de Paul Society, including helping to organise the Old People’s Christmas Party. She also helps with the Christmas Parcels project, which gives some Christmas cheer to those less fortunate. Each box is packed with festive foods and delivered to local people. Sarah is often seen fundraising for various youth projects, such as sending young people to Lourdes to help the sick.
Community Organisation of the Year
Pendle Samaritans has been awarded this accolade for its years of dedication. The Nelson branch was established in May 1973. It was set up by a group of people who recognised the need to support those who were finding life difficult for whatever reason.
This service has been available 24/7 365 days a year, for 35 years. Last year the branch had over 22,000 calls. The volunteers offer confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone who contacts them. They give an average of 16 hours per month of their time to the organisation and every year attend a training course to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. You can guarantee there will always be a caring voice and a sympathetic ear at the other end of the phone.
Environment Project of the Year
Colne in Bloom has been given this award for making Colne a beautiful place to live, work and visit. The group was set up just over five years ago and has approximately 30 members. They are responsible for all the flowers which have been placed in planters, barrels and troughs throughout the town. They plant winter and summer, conduct regular litter-picks and look out for graffiti, fly-tipping, fly-posting and any damage around the town. They involve local primary schools with games, planting and competition. They are the official adopter of Colne Railway Station, having had the statue of Millie created and erected there. They have just secured funding for a water feature in the newly refurbished shopping precinct and have started a “reducing plastic bags” campaign with the shops in Colne.
Play Setting of the Year
Rocking Horse Club - Nelson has been given this award for its pre-school and after-school services and activities. The Rocking Horse Club is community-based and is the largest not-for-profit childcare and education provider in the North of England. It offers numerous facilities, including a breakfast club, after-school club and holiday club, as well as nursery education, which is available all day, every working day. The club employs over 75 people, of which 70 come from the Pendle area. A total of 466 children are catered for each week and over 50,000 nutritious 2-course meals are provided per year. It is a very popular and well-used nursery.
Community Building of the year
New Road Community Centre in Earby has won this award for providing a rich and varied programme of events and activities to meet the needs of the local community. The centre seeks to encourage community cohesion by providing an extensive range of activities including, fairs and craft days, Age Concern groups, a Luncheon Club, bingo afternoons, camera and history society meetings, walking groups, environmental projects, theatre and music nights, youth clubs, parent and crèche groups, Duke of Edinburgh projects, table-tennis, trips out to the theatre and its very own amateur dramatics society. It also provides courses in first-aid, computing, Italian, cookery and dancing. There are currently 36 groups that use the centre.
Volunteer Children’s Worker of the Year
Malcolm Shaw has been given this award for his work with children during his role as Secretary at Thomas Street Bowling Club. He has held this position since 1964 and has dedicated a significant amount of his time to introducing and teaching crown green bowling skills to pupils from local schools. Malcolm organises a whole host of activities, including a Saturday morning club, taster days and a holiday programme. He is also planning on starting up a junior bowling league.
Lifetime Achievement
Margaret Hird as been given this prestigious award because of the many years she has dedicated to helping people in her local community. Margaret started her commitment to the voluntary sector when she joined St John’s Ambulance in Barrowford as a cadet, caring for the elderly in nursing homes. She then trained in first-aid and home-nursing, gaining her Grand Prior Award in 1957. She then worked as a weekend volunteer at Hartley Hospital, before training in nursing at Blackburn Royal Infirmary. She became Divisional Nursing Officer for St John’s Ambulance and is now a trustee and secretary. She was appointed Community Midwifery Sister in 1965, this is when she started doing voluntary work for social services, caring for three families with special needs. She also cared for pre-school children at her local church crèche and ran a Saturday club for up to 30 children. Margaret is on the Church Council and in 1994 took on the role of Covenant Secretary, which she continues to do today. As a member of the Women’s Fellowship, she organised the syllabus and arranged outings and activities for the members in a bid to improve their lives. In 1999 she was elected onto the committee of Diabetes UK and became treasurer. She is now the local representative. In 2003 she attended a self-management course, which enabled her to help people who were suffering with long-term illnesses. She became a tutor and delivered her own courses – making physical and psychological differences to a lot of people’s lives. Margaret said: “I always remember that either potting plants in a friend’s garden, or planting a smile on someone’s face makes the world a better and brighter place for others and ourselves, and I am so thankful that I have the health to do this.”
The winners join me in the Mayor's Parlour
Thursday 8 May
The new Mayoral car has arrived another black Merc. and we get to use it for our last week in office, so Neil our attendant dressed up smartly for the occasion.
Neil gets ready to take us to our next engagement
I continued with our visits to local companies and today we went to Home Haven in Colne. They produce furniture for John Lewis and the Cotswold Company and we were shown around by Jonathan Hawley.
Jonathan shows us his stylish and comfortable furniture at Home Haven
The company is growing fast producing furniture that has strong design elements. Successful small businesses like these are the job creators of the future.
From there we went to have lunch with John Miller and the directors of Pendle Heritage Trust in the old barn at Barrowford. John gave me a copy of the latest newsletter which I had written an introduction for.
From there we went to have lunch with John Miller and the directors of Pendle Heritage Trust in the old barn at Barrowford. John gave me a copy of the latest newsletter which I had written an introduction for.
Outside the Heritage Centre barn after lunch
And then on to Daisy Communications in Nelson where we were shown around the rapidly growing company by Tony Dixon, who I have known for many years.
A welcome from Daisy on their monitor
The company employs well over 100 staff and is innovative about how it treats them. Whilst their we presented an award to the employee of the month.
Employee of the Month
Daisy Communications is a massive local success story and they keep winning business awards, including the 2007 Bank of Scotland Entrepreneurs Challenge.
I had a go at trying to ride their unicycle but failed
It is continuing to grow by acquisition and Daisy look to have plenty more in the pipeline.
Tony shows us the impressive working conditionsFriday 9 May
We have been visiting all of the secondary schools in Pendle and today we went to Primet High in Colne.
We try our hand at light refraction
The head; Mrs Walsh showed around the large school and as we normally find, the students look to be enjoying studying there.
I am often mistaken for the drummer of 60's group the Four Pennies
who was also called Allan Buck. So I tried my hand at the drums.
We toured the classrooms and then met up with the head boy and girl and other students for a chat.
We have a chat with students at Primet Straight form there we went to Earby to launch the Pendle Cycle Festival.
Those bikes at the back cost thousands!
The press were out in force and we had arranged for Barbara’s husband Barry to bring a couple of bikes over foe us. So we joined the racing cyclists and directors of Cottages 4 you, the sponsors for the launch.
In the evening it was back to the Town Hall for a reception for the Friends of the Parks Groups. We had almost 70 there and I complimented them on their community spirit. We finished off with drinks and a buffet in the Members Room.
In the evening it was back to the Town Hall for a reception for the Friends of the Parks Groups. We had almost 70 there and I complimented them on their community spirit. We finished off with drinks and a buffet in the Members Room.
Friends of the Parks join us in the Council Chamber
Here's what I said;
On behalf of the Borough of Pendle can we welcome you all to the council chamber. Can I introduce Barbara Mitchell, my sister, who is the Mayoress. I am sure that you all know Colin Patten Pendle’s Parks & Recreation Manager, Julie Hibbert, Parks Outreach Officer and of course the Park Keepers. And we also have Coun Ann Kerrigan who has been the executive member for parks and recreation. I have invited you all here tonight because we wanted to give you a little thank you for all of the commitment and hard work that you put into our local parks.
During my term of office I have done my best to highlight our excellent Parks here in Pendle and the significant investments that have been going into them. I have been most impressed with the improvements that are taking place costing millions of pounds. A couple of weeks ago when it was absolutely freezing, it was my great pleasure to tour all of our parks in Pendle.
Including
Alkincotes Park in Colne; which is a wonderfully well kept Park with a rich history.
Heyhead Park in Brierfield; where I was previously a councillor for 12 years, so I knew it well. The excellent bowling green there must have one of the best panoramas in the country
Victoria Park in Barrowford and Nelson; I am told that is has the “Last Elm in Pendle”. Only last week-end we opened the new £150k bridge across the river, with a brass band playing in the new bandstand, which we had also opened last year. Incidentely, opening the band stand was the first civic engagement for me where I had a placard waving Salvation Army man protesting in front of me. I think that they are now happy in their new home.
Barrowford Park; which always well used, particularly on sunny days like this week. And where we planted wild roses in the bog garden. And on my visit I was informed that there were far too many drakes and not enough ducks
Walverden Park in Nelson; “the woodland in the town” with some unique trees and where more investment is going in.
Valley Gardens in Barnoldswick; our smallest park but much used by everyone in the town
Victory Park in Barnoldswick; with new rugby pitches and large pavilion now being built.
Lettcliffe Park also in Barnoldswick; the Boroughs only Country Park with long distance views right up into the Yorkshire Dales. And very windy which is excellent for the kites festival which is held there.
Marsden Park in Nelson; the flagship of Pendle Parks, with refurbished Marsden Hall and lots of other interesting features including the wishing gate which together with a giant green preying mantis we re-opened last year.
Sough Park; where we planted a native silver birch tree by the beck
Ballgrove Park in Colne; with its many wildlife areas and where we were shown how it looked when the largest tannery in Europe was there. I can only guess at how it smelled. Now only a few stones show that it was ever there.
Friends of the Parks; I noted on my visit, were all very friendly and really cared about their own park. I was most impressed by the dedication and commitment of all of the Friends Groups. You all had ownership and were prepared to roll your sleeves up to make improvements to your park.
Park Keepers; who are all young and all very knowledgeable about their parks and they had lots of specialisms which help to improve their areas.
Saturday 10 May
At around 11.30 we arrived to open the new Discover Pendle Centre outside Boundary Mill Store at the end of the M65. The day was warm again and we had Burnley Youth Theatre and a Jazz Band playing. After making a short speech I cut the ribbon to officially open the all ready successful centre.
A pair of sharp scissors for a change!
Here's what I said;
It is my great privilege to open the Discover Pendle Centre at the new Boundary Mill Store, at the end of the M65. Those of us who live and work in Pendle already know what an extra special part of the country this is. With panoramic views of Pendle Hill at every turning, with our award winning villages, our fascinating heritage and with probably the best stretch of canal in the Britain. Pendle has such lots to offer to visitors discovering our area.
Here’s just a few of the things that Pendle Offers;
I have been called the walking Mayor, so let me start with our hundreds of great footpaths, bridle ways and tracks just waiting to be discovered. To help you do that, we have the Pendle Walking Festival starting on August 30th with 9 days of free guided walks for all ages and abilities.
Pendle also has an extremely scenic and multi-awrd winning Leeds & Liverpool canal stretching from Burnley towards Skipton, to walk, bike or boat and with a new marina for around 100 boats at Reedley and with an open day next Sunday.
We have plenty of lovely winding country roads just waiting to be explored on foot, bike, horse, or by car.
We have lots and lots of interesting old pubs and places to eat out in Pendle, in particular bonny Colne on the hill with its many and varied restaurants.
We have great sports and swimming facilities are to be found at Pendle Wavelengths and the new Inside Spa in Nelson. We also have excellent baths and sporting facilities here in Colne and at West Craven
At Colne Muni and the historic Pendle Hippodrome theatre in Colne they perform great shows and musicals. And due to open in Spring of next year is the brand new ACE centre in Nelson. This will offer many leisure facilities including a 200 seat performance arena, recording studios, arts projects, function rooms restaurant and bar.
And not forgetting our wonderful Pendle Hill, which is only just short of being a mountain. It’s a great walk up the hill with panoramic views from the top. You can stand where George Fox had his vision and went on to form the Quakers. And not forgetting the Pendle Witches who’s story carries on to this day, with plenty of their history still for you to discover.
In Pendle we also have many innovative businesses such as Farm House Biscuits who are suppliers to Harrods and Fortnum & Masons. World class aero space such as Rolls Royce, Silentnight – the largest bed producer in Europe and many more successful local business. Our fledgling tourism businesses will also soon begin to benefit from the large investments into Discover Pendle.
So there are lots and lots to do in what I presently call the “hidden gem that is Pendle”. I expect to have to change that to the “gem that is Pendle” when the millions who come to visit Boundary mill also visit the Discover Pendle Centre and see what is available around here and Discover Pendle for themselves.
Opening the new Discover Pendle Centre
I had asked to go for lunch at the new Banny’s Fish & Chip restaurant at Boundary Mill and we were not disappointed. Fish, chips, and mushy peas with a cup of tea. Excellent! This restaurant will I am sure soon be challenging Harry Ramsden’s.
Fish and Chips - lovely!
After lunch we went to Marsden Grange in Nelson to present 80th and 90th birthday greetings and flowers.
Happy Birthday!
In the evening we went to Pendle Hippodrome Theatre in Colne for the Last Night of the Proms performed by the Pendle Youth Orchestra. This event has now been going for many years and supports the Orchestra.
Pendle Youth Orchestra give their best at the Proms
They played music including the Battle of Britain March, Mars the bringer of War, Moondance, Pomp and Circumstance, Sailors Hornpipe, Jerusalem and of course Rule Britannia. A great night and well performed by our young musicians.
And finally, another picture of of our wonderful Pendle Hill on a nice warm and sunny day.
