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...
Pictures of Blackrod’s 2019 Scarecrow Festival are now available in the gallery.
Crisp packets collection – you may have noticed two box bins in the entrance hall. One labelled Crisp Packets and the other for Pet Food pouches. This is part of a new scheme by Terracycle, working in partnership with Walkers, to recycle the plastic from these packets. PLEASE save...
A day of celebration to mark the 25th Anniversary of Women to the Priesthood was held at the beginning of May and ended in the Cathedral with a Eucharistic Celebration. It was a wonderful occasion and warranted a greater congregation, but those who attended included many of the women...
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....
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission have now erected their sign to signify that St Katharine’s Church is the resting place of Pte J Hodkinson 1714887997, who lost his life on 25th May 1920 and is buried in our churchyard. The sign is attached to the gate to the right of...
Children and staff delivered donations of food and clothing to two fabulous charities who help the homeless and vulnerable in Bolton – Urban Outreach and Bolton Community Kitchen. They were greatly appreciated. What fabulous community spirit we have in Blackrod. Thank you. Urban Outreach Bolton Bolton Community Kitchen Andy Burnham...
On the 17th of November last year a group of 24 ladies attended a pottery trip to Stoke-on-Trent. Our first stop was at Wedgwood and Royal Doulton; here there were lots of major brands including Waterford, Royal Albert and beautiful crystal all at reasonably low prices. Next stop was Portmeirion...
THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS We hope you had a chance to see the church in all it’s festive glory. Thank you very much to the Flower Team for all their hard work for Christmas and during the year. St Katharine’s Flower Team would like to say Thank You to...