We have a register now to record church attendance for those children who are hoping to apply to one of the church high schools in our area. Each high school has its own set of criteria regarding church attendances and without a written record of attendance it is very hard...
In light of the current situation regarding Covid, it has been decided to cancel the January session of Messy Church which was scheduled for Saturday 22nd January. We hope to see you in February!
Mondays at 9.30am in term-time. Wiggle is a little bookworm who loves reading stories. The sessions have a Christian focus and include free play, creative activities, singing and storytelling, followed by refreshments. Places are limited and pre-booking is essential. Ring Ruth on 07895 125 663 to book your place.
If you have ever wondered what actually happens high in the bell tower when the bells are being rung, use the link below to watch and listen. Thanks to Mike Kay our Bell Captain and his GoPro! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puYWoudnvMc&feature=youtu.be
As I’m sure you know we have a brilliant team of bellringers at St Katharine’s and to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018 they rang a peal from our church tower. This is a very complicated and disciplined operation which has strict rules, and to commemorate their...
Well, what a Scarecrow Festival we had – it was truly memorable once again and Blackrod folk did us proud. The thought, ideas and energy that went into creating the festival this year was amazing and the scarecrows started emerging on to the streets after a bit of early rain....
If you enter St Katharine’s Church and turn left into the room at the base of the Tower you will see two large painted wooden tablets attached to the wall. These tell the story of how the Popplewell Charity first began. In the early 1800’s, Mr. John Popplewell was...
On Sunday 14th October, Sunday School went for a walk in the rain. We went past the library and school, to Vicarage Road, then up Half Acre Lane to the farms. We saw two lovely horses who followed us in their field as we walked up the path. We jumped...
On behalf of the Blackrod Cemetery/Gardening group I would like to give heartfelt thanks to all members of “Ladies who Lunch”. I was invited, nay summoned, by Janet Hollick to attend their August get together where I was presented with a very generous donation of £90 on behalf of the...
