Longridge Field Day draws in the crowds as heavy downpour fails to dampen spirits

Longridge Field Day has been hailed as a great success once again after drawing crowds to the town over the weekend. The annual event on Saturday, 14 June, saw the […]

mingooland June 17, 2025

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Longridge Recreation Ground was a hub of stalls and entertainment after the parade. Pic: Pendle Hill Properties.

Longridge Field Day has been hailed as a great success once again after drawing crowds to the town over the weekend.

The annual event on Saturday, 14 June, saw the parade set of off from the Civic Hall for a lap of Longridge and even an early downpour could not dampen the spirits of those lining the streets.

With a fairground, stalls and entertainment on Longridge Recreation Ground, the event provided plenty to keep people of all ages entertained.

Members of Longridge Band do their best to shelter from the rain. Pic: Longridge Band.

Posting on Facebook, Longridge Band said: “A very wet Longridge Field Day! Well done to the Youth Band for playing so well today in torrential rain!”

Business owners also praised the community spirit.

Thomas Turner, sales director at Pendle Hill Properties, which is based on Berry Lane, Longridge, and gave away hundreds of free frisbies on the day, said: “There was a real buzz in the air all day long, despite the rain. It was fantastic to see the community coming together and enjoying everything that Longridge Field Day has to offer. We were proud to play a small part in making it a day to remember – and it was great to see so many happy, smiley faces.”

The parade was a colourful mixture of performers, local schools and community groups. Pic: Pipkins.

The Longridge C of E Primary School float had a VE Day theme and honoured the town’s veterans. Pic: Longridge C of E Primary School.

Longridge Gymnastics Club put on an energetic display. Pic: Longridge Gymnastics Club.

Things were certainly easier when the rain stopped. Pic: Pendle Hill Properties.

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