What's On and Things To Do Around Accrington

great harwood farmers market is on every 1st sunday of the month from march till december from 9am till 1pm somthing for every one from bouncy castle to lots of different stalls at our small farmers market.

Textile artist Ruth Singer explores personal and universal stories of love and loss, grief and celebration - using stitch as an act of remembrance. New work in the exhibition is inspired by items in the collection and the stories behind these items.

Lucy Adlington returns with the story of suffragette style and the fight for political freedom. Booking Essential. Phone: 01282 771004.

Create a counted thread scissor keep with a typical 17th century design. Learn tent stitch, gobelin stitch, French knots and interlaced chain stitch as well as how to make a small tassel and cord to complete the project. Booking Essential. Phone: Book online.

Gawthorpe remembers the lives of family members lost in both World Wars. Free with admission to the Hall. Booking Not Needed.

Gawthorpe Hall is hanging out the bunting for the Padiham on Parade event, watch WW1 newsreel on the travelling cinema, learn how to square bash with the Sergeant Major, try on some uniform or decorate your own wartime postcard. You can also travel on the vintage bus to Padiham. The Hall is also open from 10.00am.

The annual church fete for All Saints Habergham. A family event with something for everyone. Booking Not Needed.

In this RAF centenary year Carol Quarini has created a contemporary textile response to Gawthorpe Textiles Collection’s original Battle of Britain machine-lace panel.

Learn the basics of cross stitch embroidery - choosing fabric, centering your design, stitching techniques, understanding patters and making cards. Booking Essential. Phone: Book online.

Make Music Day takes place every year on 21 June, the longest day of the year. You can attend an event near you while joining thousands of other music lovers around the world in over 120 countries! Rossendale Valley Sounds community wind band are proud to be taking part this year by hosting an Open Rehearsal.

Table Top Sale @ Whalley Village Hall, Whalley, BB7 9TD, Lancashire Sunday 24th June - 9am till 2pm - FREE ENTRY!!! Everyone welcome, you may pick up a bargain or two - Admission is FREE! Last Sunday of each month Why not earn yourself some money by having a clear out of your unwanted items.

A spectacular evening of live music, lights and video in honour of one of the greatest bands of all time

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

SUMMER OF SCARES IN STORE AT SCARE KINGDOM… The UK’s number one scream park will present a whole summer of screams in 2018, with a brand-new 4-hour interactive adventure game called Midsummer Nights SCREAM.

Blackburn Music Society presents an afternoon Summer Concert, featuring Elgar’s Bavarian Highlands and other choral favourites at Pleasington Priory on Sunday, 24th June at 2.30pm, with guest conductor Helen Harrison and accompanist Joy Fielding.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

An increasing range of interesting trees and shrubs have been added to the existing collection of old fashioned roses, including rare and unusual varieties and Plant Heritage National Collection of Pemberton Hybrid Musk roses. Formal garden at front with backdrop of C17 house (not open).

An increasing range of interesting trees and shrubs have been added to the existing collection of old fashioned roses, including rare and unusual varieties and Plant Heritage National Collection of Pemberton Hybrid Musk roses. Formal garden at front with backdrop of C17 house (not open).

Crafty Vintage is a regular social gathering where like-minded folk can meet, socialise, share ideas and gather inspiration.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

Inspirational 2-acre organic garden for all seasons surrounding Georgian house (not open) with views to Pendle and Bowland. An enthusiast’s collection of many unusual plants with herbaceous borders, large island beds, shrubs, heathers, rhododendrons, small mature wooded area, old fashioned and hybrid roses.

2 gardens both open for the first time. The first is a suburban garden created over the past 9 years from a blank canvas into a creative oasis. Organically managed to attract birds, bees and butterflies. Stunning views across fields to Knowl Hill.

The Big Grill UK - Food and Music festival include Tribute To Fleetwood Mac Live & UB40, DJ’s & Acoustic

The garden where the cows used to live set in the beautiful hamlet of White Coppice with wonderful views. Sunken rose garden, fountains, waterfalls, herbaceous borders, all with colour themed planting and formal kitchen garden. Fruit tree walk down to the small lake with wild flower planting.

Goosnagh and Longridge Show is set in the Ribble Valley with trade stands craft and food marquee fairgroung and lots of entertainment sheep horticultture horses dog show beer tent and lots more is is a very good family day out

Beat-Herder, the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful party in the UK festival calendar, announces its first names for 2018.

An intriguing 6 acre upland garden within a sheltered valley, created entirely by the present owner over a period of 40 years. In that time the valley has been planted with 20,000 trees by friends, neighbours and myself, which has encouraged a habitat rich in bird and wildlife.

The Killers. Artists performing: The Killers.: Tickets avaiable.

St Aidan’s Church, Station Road, Bamber Bridge are holding the Annual SUMMER FAIR on SATURDAY 23th JUNE. 11am to 2pm A heap of Summer Fun for the whole Community with Games & Competitions,Cake Stall, White Elephant, Books, Bottle Stall, Plant Stall, Lucky Dip, Face Painting, Raffle & Tombolas. Lots to see & do!

The Octagon’s first off-site production, Summer Holiday is a feel good 1960s musical which will be brought to life as never seen before.

Cannon will fire, drums will sound, and swords will clash as Roundheads and Cavaliers descend on 7-8 July for ‘The Storming of Bolton’ - an exciting weekend of thrilling battles and fascinating ‘living history’ in the grounds of Bolton School, all free for local people and staged by costumed reenactors from The Earl

Laineys are holding a fruits-de-mer feast, at 8pm on Sat, 30th June, fresh local produce will be supplied by our friends, Gemma & Russell at M&O Fish

Thursday 21 June 2018 Speaker - Gillian Lonergan. ’More Than Just A Shop’. The history of the Co-operative movement. Admission is free to members and non-members, but donations very much appreciated.

Join us for a girls’ night out in the name of a great cause at the St Catherine’s Ladies’ Night – held in our gorgeous marquee in the beautiful hospice grounds.

Calling all gin-lovers! Join us for a Gin Night Experience in our beautiful marquee in the hospice grounds featuring tasting, tutorials and canapes, all raising funds for St Catherine’s.

Join us for a fabulous evening of fine food and top entertainment at our Summer Ball this June! The St Catherine’s Marquee in the beautiful hospice grounds is the venue for this year’s event, which will feature live music from The Soul Convicts and a charity auction and raffle.

Can you take the heat for St Catherine’s Hospice? Dare to join us for our exciting sponsored Firewalk and conquer the hot coals whilst raising vital funds to support our work.

Bring the family together for a fun day out in aid of St Catherine’s at our annual Yellow Day garden fete! Featuring a host of attractions including: Stalls Games Rides Entertainment And more, including tasty food and drink from The Mill Outside.

Join us for a traditional Spanish fiesta in our marquee this summer! Featuring a delicious menu of tapas, paella and sangria, along with music and live entertainment, it’s a chance to enjoy a taste of Spain whilst supporting a great cause.

Join St Catherine’s for our biggest fundraiser and a very special night to remember – our 2018 Moonlight and Memories Walk. The date is set, Saturday 30th June Help raise vital funds for your local hospice, whilst paying tribute to loved ones in our poignant night time trek.

Get on your bike for St Catherine’s Hospice in the North West’s famous Manchester to Blackpool bike ride!

Tackle varied terrain as you follow in the footsteps of the Queen’s Guide to the sands, Cedric Robinson MBE, in this iconic coastal walk. Following the postponement of last September’s Morecambe Bay Walk, we’re delighted to be hosting it again this summer.

LIVE music from 8 bands, anything from the beatles, eagles, oasis, elbow, stereophonics, europe, boston, AC/DC and orignal music Stalls from: blue rose gifts and balloons, rock and goth plus, nana coopers kitchen, dancing unicorn, more to be announced Bar and BBQ Advanced tickets available from: blue

The British have a peculiar talent for extracting glory from defeat, of which the so-called ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ is perhaps the prime example. In Churchill’s words, wars are not won by evacuations. It was not a victory, but it was a salvation. Had the Army not been saved, we could not have fought on.

Our hugely popular ladies event is back with live betting from Royal Ascot races. Ticket price includes: Drink on arrival, Two course lunch with tea & coffee, Afternoon tea Stalls selling ladies luxury gifts and items. Raffle, diamond draw and prize for best dressed filly.

½ acre tastefully landscaped gardens comprising of limestone rockeries, well stocked herbaceous borders, raised alpine beds, well stocked koi pond, lawn areas, greenhouse and polytunnel, patio areas, specialising in alpines rare shrubs and trees, large collection unusual bulbs. All year round interest.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.