Pendle New Neighbours - PNN

20/08/2026

If you fancy a game of tennis at Marsden Park in Nelson and don’t have the equipment – don’t worry, there’s free equipment to use!
You can borrow rackets and balls from Marsden Park Café to use on the nearby courts, Wednesday to Saturday, 9am – 3pm.
This offer – courtesy of Marsden Park Cafe and Burnley Tennis Club who donated the sporting equipment – is available all summer for the whole community.

18/08/2026

Join us at Victoria Park in Nelson tomorrow afternoon for our Mapping and Exploring event. Have fun as a family exploring your surroundings and appreciating nature together.

Victoria Park, Nelson, BB9 7BN
Wednesday 19th August
1.30pm - 4.00pm

No need to book, just turn up!

We will be keeping an eye on the weather but just in case, watch this space...

17/08/2026

Parents Action Required - FREE SCHOOL MEALS ARE CHANGING!Children won’t be automatically enrolled Parents and carers need to check if you need to reapply for September 26 - even if you have previously had free school meals More families that ever could now qualify from this September if you receiv...

16/08/2026

**Update** This event will now take place indoors at Brierfield Family Hub

Join us tomorrow afternoon at Heyhead park for our Mindfulness Event. We will be around from 1.30pm - 4pm with lots of activities designed to help you relax, connect and feel good.

Please remember to prepare adequately for the weather (at the time of writing the forecast is warm with a possibility of showers).
Picnics are welcome at all of our summer events - why not meet up with some friends and share the fun together?

13/08/2026

We’re excited to share that Friends of Victoria Park are hosting a brilliant free summer event this Sunday.

Come down for live music, sweet treats, sunshine and good vibes in the park. Bring a picnic, your family, your friends - it’s all about enjoying our beautiful park together.

📅 Sunday 16th August
⏰ 2pm to 4pm
📍 Victoria Park

Everyone’s welcome.

11/08/2026

Join us this WEDNESDAY afternoon at Hodge House.
We will be hosting a fun, family Activity Day in collaboration with Pendle Youth Zone, and everyone is welcome! We will have activities for families with children up to 11, and our Targeted Youth Support team have teens and young people covered.

Come along from 2pm to 6pm and let's have lots of fun together
Hodge House is just off Regent Street, Nelson, BB9 8LJ

07/08/2026

☕ Pop in for a brew & a chat with Dawn, your local Family Hub Navigator!

A Family Hub Navigator is here to help make family life a little easier! We chat with people, offer friendly advice and support, and help connect children, young people, parents, carers, and families to local services, groups, and activities that meet their needs

Come along and find out what support, activities and services are available for you and your family. It's also a great chance to share your thoughts and help shape the services we deliver in our community.

Dawn can help with information and signposting around:

✅ Local Support Services
✅ New Parents Support
✅ Parent Courses
✅ Groups & Events
✅ Childcare Funding
✅ Children's Dental Allocations
✅ Youth Support
✅ Mental Health Support
✅ Domestic Abuse Support
✅ Financial Help & Advice
✅ SEND Information
✅ And sometimes, it's just a brew and a chat ☕

Our summer drop-ins are at the times and venues below:

Monday 17th August, Brierfield Family Hub 10am - 3pm
Tunstill Square, BB9 5GZ

Friday 21st August, Nelson Family Hub 10am - 3pm
The Zone, Leeds Road, BB9 8EL

Thursday 27th August Colne Family Hub 10am - 3pm
Walton Street, BB8 0EL

No appointment needed – just drop in and say hello! We look forward to meeting you and helping you access the support that's right for your family.

06/08/2026

28/07/2026

🌟 Pendle Summer Activities – Week 3 🌟
Get involved with another exciting week of summer activities for children, young people and families!
⚽ TYS on the Road – Nelson
📅 3 August | ⏰ 5pm–9pm
Enjoy sports, inflatables, creative activities and wellbeing support in a welcoming community setting.
👩‍🍳 SEND HAF Bake Off
📅 4 August | ⏰ 2pm–6pm
A fun cookery session for SEND young people aged 12–16 receiving Free School Meals. Learn practical skills, build confidence and work as part of a team.

🎈 Neighbourhood & TYS Combined Delivery – Earby
📅 5 August | ⏰ 2pm–6pm
Family-friendly activities including sports, inflatables, teamwork challenges and creative workshops celebrating community diversity.
Regular activities continue throughout the week.
🎨 Colourful Voices
⭐ Step Up to Youth Work
🌈 PRISM LGBTQ+ Youth Group
🤝 Safe Spaces

28/07/2026