Blackrod Now brings together local events, groups, clubs, schools, businesses and community projects in one easy-to-use digital space — and we're almost ready to go live.
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Register now so you're visible from day one. Whether you run events, have space to hire out, or need local volunteers — Blackrod Now is your free community platform.
Clubs, societies, sports groups, community associations — get your events in front of everyone in Blackrod automatically.
Register your groupHalls, sports facilities, meeting rooms, outdoor spaces — list your venue so local organisers can find and book you.
List your venueCharities, community projects and local causes — post opportunities and connect with residents who want to give back.
Post volunteer rolesAlready listed? Find your page and claim it.
Gentle walk suitable for prams, toddlers and slings. Get fresh air, improve wellbeing and meet other mums. Bring family and friends. No booking needed.
Come along and enjoy a Storytime session, followed by a fun craft activity.
Drop-in for breastfeeding mums to socialise and chat with peer supporters. Meet other mums, share experiences and get friendly advice in a relaxed setting.
Enjoy our play, make and create sessions. Each week there's a different selection of activities to choose from.
Each week a different selection of games and activities will be available to play, including Lego.
Scrable session
Quickly jump back into events you marked to revisit.
The Festival of Blackrod returns for 2026 — live music, street food, children's activities, community stalls, fairground rides and games. In 2025 the festival drew around 4,400 attendees. Formally approved in the February 2026 Town Council minutes and listed on the 2026–2027 significant dates schedule. Free to attend.
The annual Christmas Light Switch-On returns. Listed on the official Town Council 2026–2027 significant dates schedule. The 2025 switch-on featured festive singing and refreshments afterwards in the Blackhorse Street Gardens — expect a similar warm welcome in 2026.
Blackrod's Christmas Market returns in 2026 — local stalls, festive treats and family activities along Church Street. Free to attend, like all HBCE-hosted events in 2025.
The volunteer gardeners keeping Blackrod's gateways, planters and flower beds blooming.
A weekly arts club with library exhibitions, scarecrow-weekend stalls and charity fundraising.
Last-Saturday family Messy Church — craft, story and a meal. Free.
Last-Monday-of-the-month reading club at St Katharine's — free and friendly.
Community SpotlightA volunteer planting and beautification group caring for Blackrod's gateways, planters, flower beds and (seasonally) the cemetery. 7 committed members in the 2025 assembly report. The group fundraises through coffee mornings and a 'good as new' clothes sale for the Children's Society. Always open to new volunteers and donations.
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Local BusinessGreat for DofE participants, teenagers and anyone wanting to give a few hours a week to a brilliant cause.
Help run free junior and senior youth club sessions for children aged 4 – 17 (reception+).
Join the team of ~20 volunteers running monthly Messy Church for 30+ children and their families. Great for DofE Volunteering section.
Help make and finish items to sell at community events for charitable causes. Open to novices.
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