The latest events in Padiham
See below all the latest action in the wonderful town of Padiham!
The Town Council is proud to be associated with our kind and generous sponsors for The Duck Race, Party in the Park, and the Christmas Lights Switch On. Our Sponsors for 2024 were The Starkie Arms, Fardella and Bell, Altitude Services, Howard Rigg Properties, and The Fort Foundation.






Padiham on Parade 2025
A fantastic weekend full of live entertainment, food, stalls, and of course the parade!

Padiham Duck Race
Funfair, stalls, free face-painting, Punch & Judy, and circus acts. Ducks in the water at 1PM!

Party in the Park
Memorial Park Padiham, 12 noon to 5PM.

Pride of Lancashire Beer Festival 2024
The annual Beer Festival is back on the 13th and 14th September 2024. 24 Real Ales and Ciders, Live Entertainment on both days!

Christmas Light Switch On
Christmas light switch on

Padiham’s Got Talent
Come and watch Padiham's Primary School compete in Padiham's Got Talent. 6:00pm Friday 31st January at the Town Hall. Entry is free.

Mother Goose
A cracking family Pantomime featuring The Enchanted Snow Storm
Tickets from £8
Showtimes 1pm & 3pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/lemonjellypantos
Past Events
Although these events have already happened, you can still enjoy photos from the day and look forward to next time!

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
PADIHAM TOWN COUNCIL
JOB ADVERT FOR A BALLROOM MANAGER
Job title : Ballroom Manager
Job reference number : PTC0001
Closing date : 4th July 2025
A Ballroom Manager is required at Padiham Town Council. The Ballroom Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ballroom, bar, annex and kitchen, ensuring that customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. The Ballroom Manager manages inventory, orders supplies, creates drink menus, recruits and trains staff and ensure the bar is correctly staffed for all events and bookings. Oversees the annex and kitchen ensuring they are kept clean and tidy and stocked as required. They are in charge of Ballroom Bookings, ensuring the room is set up as required for each booking and returned to the standard format, equipment is functional, laundry is arranged as needed and the area is kept clean and tidy. This is a leadership position that requires excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. The Ballroom Manager must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and have a passion for the hospitality industry.
The role is for a minimum of 6 hours per week, with flexibility on working times and additional hours as required with notice.
Salary will be paid by the hours worked at £15.00 per hour, increasing to £30.00 per hour between the hours of midnight and 2:00am and on Bank Holidays.
You will be employed by the Town Council as an employee and therefore be subject to the Council’s Employee Handbook and all other policies adopted by the Town Council. The Town Council operates a PAYE system for tax and National Insurance.
Please contact the Town Clerk on 01282 968781 or email contact@padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk for an application form.
Job Vacancy Ballroom Manager
PADIHAM TOWN COUNCIL
JOB ADVERT FOR A BALLROOM MANAGER
Job title : Ballroom Manager
Job reference number : PTC0001
Closing date : 4th July 2025
A Ballroom Manager is required at Padiham Town Council. The Ballroom Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ballroom, bar, annex and kitchen, ensuring that customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. The Ballroom Manager manages inventory, orders supplies, creates drink menus, recruits and trains staff and ensure the bar is correctly staffed for all events and bookings. Oversees the annex and kitchen ensuring they are kept clean and tidy and stocked as required. They are in charge of Ballroom Bookings, ensuring the room is set up as required for each booking and returned to the standard format, equipment is functional, laundry is arranged as needed and the area is kept clean and tidy. This is a leadership position that requires excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. The Ballroom Manager must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and have a passion for the hospitality industry.
The role is for a minimum of 6 hours per week, with flexibility on working times and additional hours as required with notice.
Salary will be paid by the hours worked at £15.00 per hour, increasing to £30.00 per hour between the hours of midnight and 2:00am and on Bank Holidays.
You will be employed by the Town Council as an employee and therefore be subject to the Council’s Employee Handbook and all other policies adopted by the Town Council. The Town Council operates a PAYE system for tax and National Insurance.
Please contact the Town Clerk on 01282 968781 or email contact@padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk for an application form.

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
PADIHAM TOWN COUNCIL
JOB ADVERT FOR A BALLROOM MANAGER
Job title : Ballroom Manager
Job reference number : PTC0001
Closing date : 4th July 2025
A Ballroom Manager is required at Padiham Town Council. The Ballroom Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ballroom, bar, annex and kitchen, ensuring that customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. The Ballroom Manager manages inventory, orders supplies, creates drink menus, recruits and trains staff and ensure the bar is correctly staffed for all events and bookings. Oversees the annex and kitchen ensuring they are kept clean and tidy and stocked as required. They are in charge of Ballroom Bookings, ensuring the room is set up as required for each booking and returned to the standard format, equipment is functional, laundry is arranged as needed and the area is kept clean and tidy. This is a leadership position that requires excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills. The Ballroom Manager must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and have a passion for the hospitality industry.
The role is for a minimum of 6 hours per week, with flexibility on working times and additional hours as required with notice.
Salary will be paid by the hours worked at £15.00 per hour, increasing to £30.00 per hour between the hours of midnight and 2:00am and on Bank Holidays.
You will be employed by the Town Council as an employee and therefore be subject to the Council’s Employee Handbook and all other policies adopted by the Town Council. The Town Council operates a PAYE system for tax and National Insurance.
Please contact the Town Clerk on 01282 968781 or email contact@padihamtowncouncil.gov.uk for an application form.

Office Closed
A cracking family Pantomime featuring The Enchanted Snow Storm
Tickets from £8
Showtimes 1pm & 3pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/lemonjellypantos

Padiham Mayor’s Community Fund
The Padiham Mayor's Community Fund is now open for applications from Voluntary, Community and not for profit groups that benefit the Town or People of Padiham.

Antique & Arts Fair
The Mayor of Padiham would like to thanks everyone that participated in the Antique & Arts Fair on Saturday.

Mayor
It was a pleasure to meet up with Helen Bingley, High Sheriff of Lancashire, Mr Mark Crabtree owner of AMS Neve and the Commodore of the Royal Navy Thomas Knowles. People with different backgrounds but a genuine interest with what is happening in Burnley and Padiham.

Lancaster
Very enjoyable afternoon with Helen Bingley, High Sherriff of Lancashire and other Mayors from across Lancashire. Thanks to Councillor Shah Hussain, the Mayor of Burnley, for the lift!

Rising Stars & All Stars Vocalize Cabaret
Rising Stars & All Stars Vocalize Cabaret
A cabaret-style evening of entertainment, staged at the beautiful Padiham Town Hall Ballroom.
Saturday 21st June 2025
Padiham Town Hall
Vocalize students from Rising Stars & All Stars will enjoy this opportunity to perform on the ‘big stage’.
This special event will celebrate some of the greatest songs spanning a variety of genres from Musical Theatre to Pop. Featuring some fabulous harmony work, solos and vibrant ensemble numbers, it’s an evening not to be missed.
And since it’s Saturday night, the licensed bar will be open to ensure there’s a celebratory feel to the evening!
Arrival from 6:45pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Tickets: £15
Concessions (under 18s & over 65s): £10
See you there!