Abbey Village to Darwen Tower Such lovely weather for the past 2 months but this morning it was a bit cloudy. As we drove via Wheelton to Abbey Village (avoiding the road closures because of the Winter Hill fires) there were three spots of rain on the car windscreen!...
On Wednesday 15th August at Goose & Gander, Blackrod Ladies Who Lunch meets once a month for lunch at various venues around the area. Meet new friends, have a chat, enjoy a good meal. Transport can be provided from Blackrod. Why not join us? There’s a raffle and proceeds go...
Blackrod Stitch & Knit On Mondays from 10am to 12.30pm in St Katharine’s Church Upper Room For anyone with an interest in stitching Contact – 01204 697763 A non-profit making group – all funds raised go towards the costs of materials, refreshments and the occasional minibus for our days out. Everyone welcome GOOD NEWS………We...
Houghton Bottoms Walk 15 of us set off in dry, sunny conditions from the Royal Oak at Riley Green & headed for Houghton Tower behind the pub through the fields. Following the signed footpath round the woods, we crossed the Preston/Blackburn railway line & headed down to Houghton Bottoms. First...
A million thanks to all those who came along to clear the bottom corner of the churchyard of huge tree roots, bricks and assorted debris including a crisp packet best before 1989! Let that be the proof that these things don’t rot down 30 years on. Following the donation last...
Anita, Joyce and Beth from St. Katharine’s Church were part of a wider team of flower arrangers from around the country who came together at St. Ann’s Church to create beautiful floral displays for the Spirit of Manchester Flower Festival. The arrangement below has 22 yellow roses to commemorate...
Tuesday 5th June 2018 @ 2pm in the Upper Room. Tickets for Afternoon Tea cost £3.00 available from the St Katharine’s Parish office
BLACKROD ART GROUP ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION 2018 at BLACKROD LIBRARY The exhibition starts on Saturday 9th June and will run through to 26th July. The members will be hosting a preview evening at the Library on Friday, 8th June at 7.00 pm An invitation is extended to all, it will be...
Thursday 21st June is the next meeting of the History Group at 2pm in Blackrod Council Chamber. Judith Atkinson is coming along to share an intriguing talk “I never knew that”. No more information available so come along and find out what it’s all about. Please contact Jean Rosslowe on...
