An amazing outdoor cinema experience is set to rock Towneley Park. Bohemian Rhapsody - a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury - will be screened on Sunday on a giant cinema screen under the stars. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound and culminates in their iconic performance at Live Aid. Gates open at 6-30pm and the film starts shortly after sunset. There will be music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 70s and 80s. Other film showings this weekend are: Friday, 6-30pm: West Side Story; Saturday, 6-30pm: Mamma Mia To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Picnics welcome. Film certificate 12A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining. No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed. For more details go to: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/towneley-park Pictured is the real Freddie Mercury, taken by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.placeholder image
An amazing outdoor cinema experience is set to rock Towneley Park. Bohemian Rhapsody - a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury - will be screened on Sunday on a giant cinema screen under the stars. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound and culminates in their iconic performance at Live Aid. Gates open at 6-30pm and the film starts shortly after sunset. There will be music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 70s and 80s. Other film showings this weekend are: Friday, 6-30pm: West Side Story; Saturday, 6-30pm: Mamma Mia To book go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Picnics welcome. Film certificate 12A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The event will go ahead if it's raining. No seating provided unless you have VIP tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed. For more details go to: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/towneley-park Pictured is the real Freddie Mercury, taken by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

What's on: Bohemian Rhapsody, Lionel Richie tribute, vintage cars and a giant inflatable obstacle course in aid of Pendleside Hospice; here are 10 things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley THIS WEEKEND onward

By Laura Longworth
Published 8th Sep 2022, 04:55 GMT
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 09:29 GMT

Burnley and Colne’s nightlife is bustling this weekend thanks to a stellar line-up of music, games and comedy.

Daytime will bring street food, Bollywood dancing and smart vintage cars for a healthy dose of family fun while there will be free activities galore in aid of Pendleside Hospice, including a giant inflatable obstacle course.

But it night-time that is the jewel in the crown this weekend.

Our list of top things for a big night out in Burnley and Pendle has something for everyone, from Bingo Revolution and a hilarious adult panto to Motown crooners and an award-winning Lionel Richie tribute.

Tech fans will love this family coding and programming course with "Bit" the Ozobot, a tiny robot with BIG technology! The workshop takes place on Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm at Whalley Library in Abbey Road. Parents/carers must attend with their children, preferably one adult to one child. The course is free but booking is required - please contact staff on whalley.library@lancashire.gov.uk ·or 0300 1236703, or pop into the library. Photo by ERIC PIERMONT/AFP via Getty Images.

9. Coding and programming course with "Bit" the Ozobot

Tech fans will love this family coding and programming course with "Bit" the Ozobot, a tiny robot with BIG technology! The workshop takes place on Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm at Whalley Library in Abbey Road. Parents/carers must attend with their children, preferably one adult to one child. The course is free but booking is required - please contact staff on [email protected] ·or 0300 1236703, or pop into the library. Photo by ERIC PIERMONT/AFP via Getty Images. Photo: ERIC PIERMONT

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Pendle Leisure Trust is holding a Family Fun Day in aid of Pendleside Hospice. The event will take place at Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre in Surrey Road, Nelson, on Saturday from 11am – 3pm. It will offer free activities for all ages to enjoy, including a giant inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castle, games, activities and a mini Olympics on the running track for both parents and children to get involved in. There will also be face painting, magic shows, balloon modelling, a rodeo bull, children’s sandpit and giant outdoor games. Donations will be collected for Pendleside Hospice. Free parking will be available at Nelson and Colne College – just a short walk to Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre. Pictured is the exterior of Pendleside Hospice. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

10. Exterior of Pendleside Hospice

Pendle Leisure Trust is holding a Family Fun Day in aid of Pendleside Hospice. The event will take place at Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre in Surrey Road, Nelson, on Saturday from 11am – 3pm. It will offer free activities for all ages to enjoy, including a giant inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castle, games, activities and a mini Olympics on the running track for both parents and children to get involved in. There will also be face painting, magic shows, balloon modelling, a rodeo bull, children’s sandpit and giant outdoor games. Donations will be collected for Pendleside Hospice. Free parking will be available at Nelson and Colne College – just a short walk to Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre. Pictured is the exterior of Pendleside Hospice. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

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