Our Messy Sermon group made a beautiful poster

At St Oswald’s we have an All-Age Messy Sermon activity (instead of listening to the Sermon or having a Sunday School just for the kids). I love the way adults and children can learn together and produce such lovely things! This poster was begun last week when we were thinking about St Thomas. And who…

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Stanhill Heritage Trail Launched

The Mayor, Cllr Tim O’Kane and MP for Hyndburn, Graham Jones, launched Stanhill’s new heritage trail today. Stanhill Methodist Church was packed with heritage buffs and local people, including Rev’d Michael Ratcliffe, Carol Ratcliffe and the Vicar, Rev’d Anne Morris. Richard Hooper of Stanhill Residents led the proceedings which included a talk about James Hargreaves and…

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Shadsworth Hub Up and Running

The £4million Shadsworth Community Hub and Enterprise Centre, which has five shops on the ground floor with community facilities above, is now open – see this post for details. This is an attractive new facility in the south of the parish and well worth a visit…

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The ‘Weavers Wheel’ arrives at Knuzden

A pedestrian island is being constructed on Bank Lane, next to St. Oswald’s Community Hall. It will be a safe crossing point for people using the Weavers Wheel cycling and walking route. The route will come down the Arran Trail and cross at the Hall. It will then continue to Accrington Road along the footpath…

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Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival & Countryside Comes To Town!

On Saturday the Cathedral’s flower festival was a wonder to behold! The exhibits shaped flowers and plants into amazing artistic creations, all inspired by the art and sculpture of the church. The cathedral grounds were also buzzing to the sounds of the Council’s Countryside Comes To Town family festival with music, drama and stalls galore…

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