My Time in Austria August 2018 Monday 6th August – it was my 12th birthday and I was really, really excited! I had to get up at 3am and I hadn’t slept at all the night before as I was so hyped up. Also, the day before I had opened...
I have been doing synchronised swimming for 8 years now. Synchronised swimming is a very varied sport; it is artistic, similar to dance, ice skating or gymnastics and it is necessary to be extremely expressive to convey a story or a theme. Also, it is a highly athletic and demanding...
The August lunch was held at Goose & Gander, Little Scotland. Each month the Ladies Who Lunch take part in a raffle for a bunch of flowers, and proceeds from the raffle are donated to a charity. This month, after we had enjoyed our three courses and coffee we were...
A Circular Walk from Blackrod to Worthington Lakes For this month’s walk we met at our lunch venue, The Goose & Gander Restaurant, Little Scotland. They very kindly allowed us to use their car park. As this is August we were very pleased to see the turnout of 22. The weather...
Admission to Communion If your child is in Year 3 or above and is interested in exploring, or wishes to be admitted to, communion before confirmation, please collect an information leaflet and registration form from a church warden or member of the leadership team. The information leaflet is available from...
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...
