Are you scattering/placing ashes?
I think the meeting is the 25th - it's the last Wednesday. If you get no joy with the Cockden B&B (I have half a feeling that it shut), there is a Holiday Inn and a Premier Inn nearby. Not family run characteristic places but a clean bed?
I need to find out if mum will be with me (she usually is) and what else she might have on that week though it might be too soon to say for sure yet. It's possible we may also be able to stay over that night. If thats the case then drinks after would be most enjoyable
Otherwise, a meet up before would be better as we have an 85 mile drive back after the meeting.
I'll have a look for links for the hotels.
edit: Contact details for Cockden - Bed & Breakfast. Address: Todmorden Road; Burnley, Lancashire; BB10 3QQ; 01282 831324