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The Best Things in Colne, Lancashire*

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The Best Things
  • The views of the surrounding countryside. The availability of fish scones, Jap Fancies and good pies.
  • The Great Rhythm & Blues festival which completely takes over the town every August Bank Holiday weekend. Superb.
  • The M65.. the road that gets you out of the hell hole
  • The people and the beautiful surrounding countryside including the impressive Pendle Hill - famous for the Lancashire Witches - ultimately meeting their demise on Lancaster gallows.
  • The blues festival is a must.
  • The new continental pub-cafe in Nelson run by a delightful Turk - he gives me huge kisses every time I go in for coffee at 61, this brightens my day no end! A grateful Granma
  • the rhythm and blues festival every august bank holiday
  • The lot of shops and facillities. Also close to nearby towns that offer other services. The festival is great, and the town always has a great atmosphere,.
  • Lots of great music working musicians and the art community who seem to have made Colne home and a cultural melting pot. Local craftsmen/women. Plus landlords that are happy to support the arts. Surrounded by Fantastic countryside and rivers.
  • www.seeitlocal.com - New website providing free online service to community groups. This brilliant service is now extended to Colne.
  • My Mum - a life long resident

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Last updated: 2012-01-19

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