St. Catherine's Hospice

St. Catherine's Hospice are holding their Ladies that Lunch here today - there is all sorts going on stalls to shop, swing singers, a fashion show, raffle and of course a delicious lunch. Just going off to take some photos so watch this space!

Blue Skies....

What a beautiful day - the south may be suffering with rain and snow but at least the blue sky is shining in the Forest of Bowland; just the sort of day for lunch at Gibbon Bridge or why not try out our early Summer Dining menu 5.30-6.30pm (but please ring us to let us know you are coming!)

Janet is out and about in the Bentley - so give her a wave if you see her...

Wine Tasting...

We are looking forward to our wine tasting dinner tonight some delicious food and interesting wines.... photos on the blog very soon....

Flowers or.....

BALLOONS! Look at this wonderful balloon arrangement that was part of last weeks Hearts & Flowers Heartbeat lunch - the photo doesn't really do them justice but they looked great, were fun and something a little bit different.

MAMILs....

We have a great gang (well 6...) of Middle Aged Men In Lycra staying who have come from all over the country to take on the ups and downs of the Forest of Bowland on their bikes. They are lots of fun and they are having lots of fun; making the most of the hills, the fresh air and obviously the appetite and thirst that all that exercise creates!

Heartbeat - Hearts & Flowers...

Heartbeat have held their Hearts & Flowers Ladies Floral Luncheon here today and the sun has shone and everyone has enjoyed a delicious lunch, a little bit of shopping (always good for the soul) and a floral demonstration from Linda Hardman of the Flower Shop at Clitheroe. Dress code was hats or fascinators - everyone had made a tremendous effort and there were some wonderful outfits, hats and fascinators.

Heartbeat is a charity that supports people of all ages affected by heart disease - something that touches us all these days.

Enjoy some of our images from the day.....

Forest of Bowland Dinner

We were delighted to welcome the delegates from the Forest of Bowland's Sustainable Tourism Conference last night for their conference dinner. Local businesses, European businesses, as well as officers from other AONBs across the UK are attending the conference to find out how we do things in Lancashire. After dinner they were entertained by local farmer/poet Michael Neary.

We hope they enjoy their stay in our beautiful part of the world!