This News covers the two months including Christmas and the New Year. Whilst I hope that most villagers will have something to look forward to,…
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In Remembrance, 2020
All gave some, some gave all. Lest we forget. Filmed before lockdown for Remembrance Day

Photos: Pendle Halloween Festival 2020
Congratulations to the winners! Best single display: Pumpkin Monster and Best area display: Dam Head
October 2020 – Parish News
We begin the month with some sad news which is to report the loss of long-term resident Donald Almond who has died aged 99. Donald…

Covid-19 Restrictions: Tier 3 (Very High)
Pendle, along with the rest of Lancashire, is in the Government’s highest Covid alert level – Tier 3 (very high). Tighter restrictions are in place…
September 2020 – Parish News
Another month and still no sign of a return to normality. The Parish Council have been meeting on Zoom as necessary but we have yet…
August 2020 – Parish News
I recall writing last month’s Parish News with some optimism as things seemed to be improving and the Bay Horse had reopened. Since then new…

Let’s do it for Pendle – new measures to reduce spread of Covid-19
The five point plan for Pendle is:
1. Get tested if you have symptoms or if someone you live with or have been in close contact with recently has tested positive
2. Avoid family and group gatherings indoors and overnight stays
3. Wherever possible, do shopping online, pre-book appointments and make contact-less payments to avoid overcrowding
4. Wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces from now – including shops and supermarkets
5. Shops and businesses must display the maximum number of people allowed inside and stick to that number to maintain social distancing and keep customers and staff safe.
July 2020 – Parish News
At last there are signs that things are beginning to return to more like normal times. It seems a bit like the return of Spring…
June 2020 – Parish News
Although the lockdown is beginning to ease, things in the village remain quiet. Whilst visitors to our countryside have noticeably increased most people seem to…