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Monday 8am - 6pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm Wednesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

Trawden Forest Community Centre, Shop & Library

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Trawden Forest Community Centre, Shop & Library

Community Centre, Library and Shop which serves the people of Trawden and others from the surrounding area. The Centre is available for public hire.

The shop sells local produce wherever possible and tries to limit single use plastic. Trawden Forest Community Centre (TFCC) is a not-for-profit charity held in trust and founded in 2014. In 2018 the charity leased the adjacent building and created a Community Shop & Library. The whole organisation is run entirely by volunteers. To hire the centre check out our web page for availability and our booking procedure - www.trawdenforest.com/bookings/

Our aim of the Centre is to maintain and develop it's use so that it provides a top class facility for people in the local area to be able to enjoy a range of activities, and also enable private hire. Our aim of the shop is to provide a convenience store alongside a range of ethically sourced, environmentally aware and local products. Our vision is that Trawden Forest Community Centre, Library & Shop will serve as the hub of our community, for the benefit of all residents. To hire the centre check out our web page for availability and our booking procedure - www.trawdenforest.com/bookings/

Trawden Forest Community Centre is a registered charity. Our number is 1158193.

16/09/2026

A couple of months ago this large raised bed in our grounds was full of nettles and was going to be taken away because upkeep was proving too much.

But then two of our volunteers saved the day!

A huge thank you to Marilyn & Robert who have brought the bed back to life with some hard graft! We are already looking forward to seeing it blossom next spring.

What wonderful people we have in our community - giving up their time and energy like this. If you want to get involved, there are so many different volunteer roles here - send our volunteer coordinator a quick email on [email protected] to find out more.

And thank you once again for making our village look lovely 🌼🌹🌺💐🌷

15/09/2026

**All our fresh pies have 20% off today only**
It's a pie-kinda-day! Pop down to your community shop today for a treat and a bargain whilst stocks last. See you soon! 🥧😋

14/09/2026

You are all invited to our Library event this week, on Thursday 17th September at 7pm. Come and have a glass of fizz and listen to the author, Alison Marshall, talk with Val our host for the evening, about her book Journeys of Hope: The Letters of Meyer and Sonia.

Here’s a lovely review of her book https://lancashiretimes.co.uk/article/Citizens-Of-Nowhere-Journeys-Of-Hope---The-Letters-Of-Meyer-And-Sonia-By-Alison--

It's a powerful true story of migration, family, and survival.

The first-hand story of two people’s emigration journey, told through their original letters. Meyer Fortes and Sonia Donen grew up in a Jewish immigrant community in South Africa, where they met and fell in love. In 1927, Meyer set off, alone, to study in London. Sonia stayed behind in South Africa and they kept up a lively correspondence. Their letters chart their hopes, fears, disappointments and successes, as Meyer struggles to make a life for himself in London and prepare for Sonia’s arrival. The letters triggered a voyage of discovery by the author, travelling through eastern Europe and coming into contact with modern conflicts, the people living through them and those who became refugees.

To book your place please email [email protected]

13/09/2026

Opening hours - here’s a reminder of the regular opening hours at your community shop.

Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8.30am - 4pm

A few people mentioned at the Trawden Show that they didn’t realise how early we are open, particularly on a Sunday morning.

Call in to buy a newspaper, breakfast essentials or maybe just to get the shopping out of the way so you can get on with your day 🤩

11/09/2026

We’re hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25th September in the Community Centre, 10am-12.30pm.

It would be wonderful to see you there to help support the amazing work that MacMillan Cancer Support does.

10/09/2026

Phoenix Brewery restock at your community shop. We’re happy to say that the popular Wobbly Bob is back, along with a dark beer BLACK BEE a honey porter.

Did you know Wobbly Bob is named after a three legged cat? More info on Phoenix Brewery website about this and much more.

We’ve also had a delivery of Tramlines Trawden beer, a hazy pale ale, from our closest brewery, Unbound in Colne 🤩🍺

09/09/2026

Let’s Party, Ladies! Join us for a fabulous evening at the Trawden Ladies’ Night on Friday 30th October at 7pm at Trawden Forest Community Centre!

Enjoy a seasonal fashion show from Old Rock Home and Gifts, a glass of fizz, delicious canapés, and an incredible selection of shopping opportunities from local businesses!

Tickets just £12 – available now from Trawden Forest Community Shop or from Old Rock Home and Gifts from 23rd September (cash only at Old Rock please).

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled night of fashion, shopping and celebration! Tickets sell fast...be quick! Tag your girlfriends and make it a night to remember!

Don’t forget to let us know who you are coming with when you get your tickets so we can seat you together, and tell us if you have any food allergies by emailing [email protected]

08/09/2026

Wine Tasting Evening tickets for Friday 2nd October are now on sale in your community shop.

There are limited tickets available and this event always sells out. Hosted by Byrnes Fine Wines with fabulous appetisers and nibbles to match the wine.

The non refundable tickets are £16 each.

03/09/2026

You are all invited to our next Library event, on Thursday 17th September at 7pm. Come and have a glass of fizz and listen to the author, Alison Marshall, talk with Val our host for the evening, about her book Journeys of Hope: The Letters of Meyer and Sonia.

It's a powerful true story of migration, family, and survival.

The first-hand story of two people’s emigration journey, told through their original letters. Meyer Fortes and Sonia Donen grew up in a Jewish immigrant community in South Africa, where they met and fell in love. In 1927, Meyer set off, alone, to study in London. Sonia stayed behind in South Africa and they kept up a lively correspondence. Their letters chart their hopes, fears, disappointments and successes, as Meyer struggles to make a life for himself in London and prepare for Sonia’s arrival. The letters triggered a voyage of discovery by the author, travelling through eastern Europe and coming into contact with modern conflicts, the people living through them and those who became refugees.

To book your place please email [email protected]

01/09/2026

It’s Craft Group time again this Wednesday (2nd September) at Trawden Community Centre, 1-3pm . Open to anyone who fancies it — all abilities welcome. Come and learn a new craft or bring your own project. Chatter and refreshments provided 😀

Address

Church Street
Colne
BB88RU

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441282869417

Website

http://www.trawdenforest.com/

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