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...
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...
