July – from Longworth Clough to Charters Moss Plantation Mizzle is defined as a light rain or drizzle, from Low German miseln to drizzle. More mist than drizzle on this morning as 16 of us prepared to walk from the Black Dog at Belmont. We first went through Maria Square...
As we pass the middle of the year, it seems like a good time to look again at our stewardship. Firstly can I thank all who give so generously of their time, talents and cash to help St Katharine’s maintain its worship pattern. We are very grateful for all your...
I recently came across a small group of knitters linked to All Saints Church, Preston, who hope to practically show the love of God by knitting for projects in poor countries of the world. They call themselves Knit ‘n’ Send, and have personal links with a midwife in Kisiizi...
Hoghton Tower and Bottoms walk Although the weather didn’t look promising, 14 intrepid walkers set out from The Royal Oak pub at Riley Green. We were immediately diverted round a field that had been left fallow, but this allowed us to get a good look at Hoghton Tower....
The Confirmation Service took place on Sunday 19th May at St John’s Church, Wingates, with the Bishop of Bolton. Please keep in your prayers the young people and adults from St Katharine’s who have been confirmed this year….. George Hibbert Jack Smith Louis Royal Hannah Broderick Susan Taylor And...
Help us to decorate Blackrod with yarn bombing – brighten up the village for the Scarecrow Festival with brightly coloured bits of knitting. Join in and have some fun – just knit a strip or a square and bring it along to Stitch & Knit group before Monday 1st...
Next get-together on Friday 28th June at 2.00pm in the Upper Room. This session will be a Demonstration All welcome – £3 each includes refreshments Contact Hilary for details 01204 698482
Wednesday 12th June at The Italian Orchard, Broughton The next lunch out will be on Wednesday 12th June when we shall be eating at the Italian Orchard, Broughton. 20 guests are as many as we can transport and organize and the list is nearly full. However, if you would...
Showing “Florence Foster Jenkins” Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant On Tuesday 4th June at 2.00pm in the Upper Room at St Katharine’s Church Tickets for afternoon tea £3 each from church office or contact Valerie on 01204 456619
Sunday School News On the 23rd of June we had the commissioning of leaders and book presentation to Sunday school children and also the presentation to Jane Astley of a card and gift for her services to Sunday school for about 10 years. That’s a long time to be involved...