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West Pennine Moors Walking & Riding Festival

West Pennine Moors
Saturday 24 Jul, 10,
Sunday 01 Aug, 10

From energetic climbs to leisurely rambles and heritage walks to treasure trails; there's something for everyone at the Pennine Lancashire Walking Festivals.

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Rossendale Farmers and Local Produce Market

Helmshore Textile Museum
01 August 2010

Make a day of it and explore the triple attractions of this lovely Rossendale village: Rossendale's Farmer's Market, Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Musbury Fabrics Mill Shop

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Foulridge Canal Cruises

Foulridge Wharf, Pendle
01 August 2010

Enjoy the freedom of Pendle’s waterways: Take your choice of two trips – a one and a half hour cruise from Foulridge towards Salterforth or a Tunnel Trip treat with a journey towards Barrowford.

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First Friday Frolics

Ace Centre, Nelson
06 August 2010

Comedy with Des Sharples: These frolics are guaranteed to get you giggling. And all at bargain prices. The Nelson based comedy nights are a must see.

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George's Comedy Club

Windsor Suite, King George’s Hall, Blackburn
06 August 2010

Another opportunity to get the giggles. Savour the atmosphere of this popular comedy club. Line up includes Jonathan Mayor, Carl Hutchinson and Alex Boardman

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Nigel Haworth’s Fantastic Food Show

Ewood Park, Blackburn
08 August 2010

He’s the undisputed champion of North West food, renowned Michelin Star chef and the winner of BBC2’s Great British Menu. Now Nigel Haworth offers a new food experience and day out for the whole family. Be tempted.

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Pendle Heritage Centre Food and Craft Market

Barrowford
08 August 2010

Savour another top quality food and craft market in Pennine Lancashire. Combine it with a trip to the Pendle Heritage Centre itself for a fabulous family outing.

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Madam Butterfly, Heritage Opera

Towneley Hall, Burnley
08 August 2010

Opera in Pennine Lancashire: a glorious setting for a legendary story, performed by an acclaimed company.

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Trawden Agricultural Show

Trawden
08 August 2010

Time out in Trawden. This hidden corner of Pennine Lancashire welcome you to a traditional one–day agricultural show with attractions for all the family.

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5th Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food & Culture

Pennine Lancashire
Sunday 08 Aug, 10,
Thursday 16 Sep, 10

It’s back. From gourmet short breaks and culinary canal cruises to opera and strawberries, steam train lunches, ale trails and medieval food markets. Prepare for fabulous gastronomic adventures across Pennine Lancashire.

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Panopticons Picnic Trails

Various locations
Sunday 08 Aug, 10,
Saturday 18 Sep, 10

Grab a picnic and enjoy the power of our Panopticons…the region’s outdoor art on a landmark scale.

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An Indian Banquet

Mai’da Restaurant, Blackburn
10 August 2010

Mai’da in heaven! All dishes to be clearly demonstrated as chefs chat about their techniques, the spices used and the secrets of magnificent Indian cooking.

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Silver Dogs

The Silver Dogs

ACE Centre, Nelson
14 August 2010

Back for a return date following their highly acclaimed ACE gig earlier this year. Tune in for ambient rock and seductive sound.

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Alice’s Adventures Through The Looking Glass

Blackburn Cathedral Grounds
14 August 2010

Be enchanted by this colourful and fun-filled outdoor production by The Storytellers’ Theatre Company. Part of the Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture.

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A Splendid Edwardian Weekend

Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington
Saturday 21 Aug, 10,
Sunday 22 Aug, 10

Two days, two tours. The renowned Haworth gallery is the venue for “The House On Hollins Hill” and “Tea and Tiffany” as the gallery showcases its distinctive architectural style and its prized Tiffany collection.

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Long Causeway Smallholders’ Market

Cliviger, Burnley
29 August 2010

Located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border between Burnley and Todmorden the Long Causeway smallholding has stirred up a ‘must visit monthly’ routine for lovers of good food and local produce.

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Outdoor Shakespeare

Outdoor Shakespeare at Gawthorpe Hall

Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham
31 August 2010

As You Like It: Off the Ground Theatre Company has the perfect backdrop – Elizabethan gem, Gawthorpe Hall at Padiham. Time for a picnic in the parkland!

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Foulridge Canal Cruises

Foulridge Wharf, Pendle
01 September 2010

Enjoy the freedom of Pendle’s waterways: Take your choice of two trips – a one and a half hour cruise from Foulridge towards Salterforth or a Tunnel Trip treat with a journey towards Barrowford.

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