Padiham on Parade

[Quickenthetempo]

If you're looking for something to do this weekend then this great event is on in Padiham centre again.

Lots of old military costumes and vehicles from the 40s.

Dancing, stalls etc food drink.

Parade on Sunday with a flyover in the afternoon.

Really good atmosphere at this event.

[bobinho]

Do you know what aircraft are flying over?

[Burnley1989]

I'll be going down, I really enjoy it with the children, it's a real shame about the weather

[Quickenthetempo]

Do you know what aircraft are flying over?

On a previous PoP thread on here, someone listed a website for all flyovers routes/times type of aircraft etc..

But I don't know at the moment sorry.

[Quickenthetempo]

I'll be going down, I really enjoy it with the children, it's a real shame about the weather

Yeah hopefully it brightens up. Plenty of shelter in the town hall, cafes etc..

It's a very good day in the pubs as well for couples etc.. with old fashion singers/artists on all through the day/night.

[bobinho]

On a previous PoP thread on here, someone listed a website for all flyovers routes/times type of aircraft etc..

But I don't know at the moment sorry.

Hopefully, it’s the BoB memorial flight. Might get lucky and get a Lancaster and a Spitfire.

[Clovius Boofus]

I'm not sure, but aren't they all grounded at the moment?

[ClaretTony]

Hope the weather turns out ok. This always looks as though it’s a fantastic event. I know my dad would have loved it.

[bfcjg]

It's a really good well organised event. We'll be down with the grandchildren.

[bobinho]

Padiham has, in the past, been considered as the poor relation to Burnley…. It is considerably smarter, cleaner and well looked after than Burnley. Burnley town centre is an absolute disgrace. Padiham is a pleasure to visit these days.

[Quickenthetempo]

Just nipped into town and it's already in the swing of things with street artists playing their music.

Seems to be more attractions every year.

Nice to see Veterans and cadets mixing together.

[Carlos the Great]

Every time I go to padiham I am mysteriously drawn like a moth to a light to the hardware shop .. I couldn’t actually name another shop there

[Goliath]

Padiham has, in the past, been considered as the poor relation to Burnley…. It is considerably smarter, cleaner and well looked after than Burnley. Burnley town centre is an absolute disgrace. Padiham is a pleasure to visit these days.

Burnley town centre has been nicely done up and having just walked through, they've done a nice job with all the flowers etc on display. Superior in every aspect to Padiham.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Just been over for a look. Shame about the weather but it was definitely worth a visit. Great atmosphere and picked up some top bargains at the charity shop

[Claretnick]

There's a hurricane fuselage parked up at the junction of station road. When the Merlin engine is fired up the whole town shakes, truly awesome....

[bobinho]

Burnley town centre has been nicely done up and having just walked through, they've done a nice job with all the flowers etc on display. Superior in every aspect to Padiham.

Multiple ID alert mods….

[Poulton-le-Claret]

There's a hurricane fuselage parked up at the junction of station road. When the Merlin engine is fired up the whole town shakes, truly awesome....

Yeah really cool although had to move away quick when it fired up as my dog hated it!

[claretburns]

Hopefully, it’s the BoB memorial flight. Might get lucky and get a Lancaster and a Spitfire.

I believe all Spitfires are grounded at the moment after a crash in May in Lincolnshire which killed the pilot.

[Burnley1989]

There's a hurricane fuselage parked up at the junction of station road. When the Merlin engine is fired up the whole town shakes, truly awesome....

Heard it last year, as an engineer, i absolutely loved it

[bobinho]

I believe all Spitfires are grounded at the moment after a crash in May in Lincolnshire which killed the pilot.

Yes, I was aware of that tragedy, but I checked the BBMF website and it suggests planes are airworthy again.

[sjb]

Every time I go to padiham I am mysteriously drawn like a moth to a light to the hardware shop .. I couldn’t actually name another shop there

Owned by a Clarets season ticket holder who was also a Great Britain Speedway International.

[Carlos the Great]

Owned by a Clarets season ticket holder who was also a Great Britain Speedway International.

Really ? I didn’t know that .. nice chap .. i always prefer bug from there rather than traditional places.. I always thought one day Ronnie Barker might come out and serve me ..

[AmbleClaret]

Owned by a Clarets season ticket holder who was also a Great Britain Speedway International.

Pleased to hear he's still going. 9 years since I sold up PDP and moved away, I always bought bits n pieces for the surgery from there.

[GetIntoEm]

With most people from the wartime era nearly all passed, at what point do we change to something more relevant?

[sjb]

Really ? I didn’t know that .. nice chap .. i always prefer bug from there rather than traditional places.. I always thought one day Ronnie Barker might come out and serve me ..

He is a nice chap - Eric Broadbelt. A Belle Vue speedway legend.

[Goliath]

Multiple ID alert mods….

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[bobinho]

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It’s the sort of post one of the resident trolls would post, that’s all.

[mybloodisclaret]

With most people from the wartime era nearly all passed, at what point do we change to something more relevant?

I hope I have misunderstood this post, and if I have, I apologise unreservedly for thinking you are a moron.

Lest we forget.

We should never forget what those brave men and women did before, and continue to do in a dangerous world.

[Carlos the Great]

I hope I have misunderstood this post, and if I have, I apologise unreservedly for thinking you are a moron.

Lest we forget.

We should never forget what those brave men and women did before, and continue to do in a dangerous world.

I don’t think he is being offensive to the brave men who died in protecting our shores but merely pointing out that in 1000 years the people of Britain won’t be having a minutes silence in recognition of WW2 in the same way we don’t celebrate how we rid ourselves of the Vikings today who pillaged and murdered our people thousands of years ago

[Goliath]

It’s the sort of post one of the resident trolls would post, that’s all.

Defending Burnley on a Burnley messageboard? Really?

[BurnleyFC]

Padiham has, in the past, been considered as the poor relation to Burnley…. It is considerably smarter, cleaner and well looked after than Burnley. Burnley town centre is an absolute disgrace. Padiham is a pleasure to visit these days.

You can’t compare them, though. Padiham is tiny compared to Burnley. It’s literally one street for a town centre.

[GetIntoEm]

I hope I have misunderstood this post, and if I have, I apologise unreservedly for thinking you are a moron.

Lest we forget.

We should never forget what those brave men and women did before, and continue to do in a dangerous world.

You've completely misunderstood, I have the ultimate respect for all service personnel that have protected our nation.

What I mean is, as the years go on there are very few from that conflict that are still around, at what point do we start showing more representation of more recent conflicts. Most of our veterans are from the Falklands, gulf war etc..

Wouldn't it be more respectful to represent some of those a little bit more?

[mybloodisclaret]

You've completely misunderstood, I have the ultimate respect for all service personnel that have protected our nation.

What I mean is, as the years go on there are very few from that conflict that are still around, at what point do we start showing more representation of more recent conflicts. Most of our veterans are from the Falklands, gulf war etc..

Wouldn't it be more respectful to represent some of those a little bit more?

My unreserved apologies, I did misread it. Again sorry.

[ClaretTony]

You've completely misunderstood, I have the ultimate respect for all service personnel that have protected our nation.

What I mean is, as the years go on there are very few from that conflict that are still around, at what point do we start showing more representation of more recent conflicts. Most of our veterans are from the Falklands, gulf war etc..

Wouldn't it be more respectful to represent some of those a little bit more?

Fewer and fewer. We are heading this year to the 85th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. We do have people with us who lived through it though and immediate descendants of this involved, myself for one.

I think it’s still relevant, while accepting that remembering other conflicts is equally so, and as I posted above on this thread, my dad would have loved it.

[bobinho]

Defending Burnley on a Burnley messageboard? Really?

Well, to be fair, I did actually add some laughing emojis at the end to help indicate it was meant as a lighthearted comment, but in reply to your question of “really?”…. Yes. Really. Sticking a few flower boxes on some railings in the centre of Burnley fools no one. Well, almost no one.

FWIW, I don’t doubt your love of Burnley is superior to mine. I do in fact love Burnley myself, but I’m happy to point out it has more than its fair share of failings, the state of the town centre being one of them. Padiham on the other hand has restored some civic pride in itself, and made a good job of smartening itself up a bit. Well done Padiham I say.

Anyway, hope you all have a great time there today.

[roperclaret]

I believe all Spitfires are grounded at the moment after a crash in May in Lincolnshire which killed the pilot.

Not here in Duxford. They are up almost daily

[Goliath]

Well, to be fair, I did actually add some laughing emojis at the end to help indicate it was meant as a lighthearted comment, but in reply to your question of “really?”…. Yes. Really. Sticking a few flower boxes on some railings in the centre of Burnley fools no one. Well, almost no one.

FWIW, I don’t doubt your love of Burnley is superior to mine. I do in fact love Burnley myself, but I’m happy to point out it has more than its fair share of failings, the state of the town centre being one of them. Padiham on the other hand has restored some civic pride in itself, and made a good job of smartening itself up a bit. Well done Padiham I say.

Anyway, hope you all have a great time there today.

A lighthearted comment that you seem to be doubling down on. Ita nothing to do with my love of Burnley, I just think they work hard on the town centre and it looks quite nice compared to any similar size towns. Padiham just isn't any sort of comparison.

If there's anyone that doesn't have any pride in the town it's the people (as proven in this thread) and the tossers that loiter around in the town centre making people feel uncomfortable.

[Goalposts]

Went along today and spent a couple of hours there - to be fair well organised and had a good vibe about
A mix of all ages -

[basil6345789]

Padiham has, in the past, been considered as the poor relation to Burnley…. It is considerably smarter, cleaner and well looked after than Burnley. Burnley town centre is an absolute disgrace. Padiham is a pleasure to visit these days.

Full of Thicknecks, though.

[bobinho]

Full of Thicknecks, though.

They’re ok really…

[gawthorpe_view]

Full of Thicknecks, though.

The vast majority of whom are Clarets.

Many post on here quite regularly.

Better than being a herb. ?

[Quickenthetempo]

Great news

We’re thrilled to announce that the Padiham on Parade Committee has been honored with the King's Award for Voluntary Service!

This prestigious award—often called the “MBE for volunteer groups”—is the highest recognition a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Here’s the best part: every incredible aspect of Padiham’s Armed Forces Weekend is brought to life by a dedicated group of fewer than 10 volunteers who don’t take a penny for their hard work.

They start planning a full 11 months in advance, devoting countless hours to make this unforgettable event a reality for our community in Padiham, Burnley, and beyond.

To our amazing volunteers—this award is a testament to your dedication. Thank you for all you do!

[bfcjg]

Fantastic news, always a great weekend and highly recommended for all ages. In a time when all we hear is bad news this really is a tribute to the organisers, well done.

[JohnMac]

Well done to the organising Committee, a just reward for everything you do for the Town.

[Longsidelenny1882]

Well done to all involved fantastic achievement

[Burnley1989]

Great news

We’re thrilled to announce that the Padiham on Parade Committee has been honored with the King's Award for Voluntary Service!

This prestigious award—often called the “MBE for volunteer groups”—is the highest recognition a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Here’s the best part: every incredible aspect of Padiham’s Armed Forces Weekend is brought to life by a dedicated group of fewer than 10 volunteers who don’t take a penny for their hard work.

They start planning a full 11 months in advance, devoting countless hours to make this unforgettable event a reality for our community in Padiham, Burnley, and beyond.

To our amazing volunteers—this award is a testament to your dedication. Thank you for all you do!

Fantastic!

We go for a few hours every year and always enjoy it

[mtlm48]

Brilliant Well Done to all Involved..

[mtlm48]

Brilliant Well Done to all Involved..

[Benson]

You can say that again

[bobinho]

Excellent. Well done everyone, great to see you recognised.