Children’s area The PCC discussed the proposal to establish the area at the front of the South aisle as a “children’s area” at the last meeting on 28th January. The options – to revert to the original layout of three pews, or to adopt the current configuration – were discussed...
February walk to Worthington Lakes As we approached Market Street, Adlington, we could smell and see the still smouldering skeleton after the fire which had raged through Fairport Containers. We detoured through the large industrial estate to avoid the A6, passing fishing lodges and fields until we had...
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...
This year we need to go through the process of revising the Electoral Roll. This happens every six years in line with the Church of England rules. This means all those persons already on the roll will need to fill out a new application form. These will be available...
BBC Songs of Praise will be filming ‘Congregational Singing’ and the ‘Young Choirs Festival’ at Victoria Hall, Bolton on the weekend of 8th to 10th March. Victoria Hall are aiming to fill the hall with as many people as possible on the 3 dates: Friday 8th March, 6-30pm: Congregational Sing (The congregation will...
A Circular Walk Around Anglezarke A very Happy New Year to everyone. For our first walk of 2019 we met up on Horrobin Lane Rivington on a gloriously sunny morning. 13 of us started from the Bowling Green and headed off down the path towards Yarrow Reservoir. Where the path...
Sunday School News and Messy church Messy church – All things bright and beautiful The first Messy church on the 2nd March exceeded our expectations by some way! Our theme was “All things bright and beautiful”. Thanks to Margaret there were 5 crafts for the children to make, there were...
(A WOMEN LED, GLOBAL, ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT) “Come – Everything is Ready!” Everything is ready and the invitation is for everyone – men, women and children of all ages to join this World Day of Prayer*. The women of Slovenia, one of the smallest and youngest countries in Europe, have...
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...
Christmas hats, sparkly earrings and good cheer set the tone for today’s Christmas season walk. Sixteen of us and a dog set off from the Crown pub at Horwich. Up Lord Street and Green Lane before crossing the river Douglas to Roynton Road, we were on our way up...