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Mon, 7 Sept
13:00
Scrabble
Blackrod Library
Scrabble session
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CommunityFree
Mon, 7 Sept
14:00
Digital Drop-In
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Free one-to-one help with phones, tablets, laptops, internet use and other everyday digital issues. Residents can bring their own device.
Blackrod LibraryView
FamilyFree
Tue, 8 Sept
10:00
Chat, Play, Read - Blackrod
Bolton Best Start Family Hubs
An interactive group for families with children 12 months+ Enjoy songs, stories, sensory play, and craft activities to help build your child’s communication, language, and literacy skills.
Blackrod Young People's CentreView
FamilyFree
Wed, 9 Sept
10:00
Baby Babble and Bond – Blackrod
Bolton Best Start Family Hubs
Baby Babble and Bond A drop-in fun and interactive group for families with babies 0-12 months.Enjoy songs, rhymes, sensory play, and topic chats on building relationships, weaning, play, oral health etc. Run by Family Hub Practitioners.
Blackrod Young People’s Centre, Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SYView
CharityFree
Wed, 9 Sept
19:00
Branch Meeting
Royal British Legion - Blackrod Branch
The next branch meeting of the RBL Blackrod. Non members welcome.
The Poacher, 1-2 Scot Lane, BlackrodView
FamilyFree
Thu, 10 Sept
09:30
Summer Stories
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Children's summer storytelling activity forming part of Bolton Libraries' 2026 Summer Reading Challenge programme.
Blackrod LibraryView
Health & WellbeingFree
Thu, 10 Sept
10:00
Bumps, Boobs, and Buggies Walking Group
Breastfeeding Together
Gentle walk suitable for prams, toddlers and slings. Get fresh air, improve wellbeing and meet other mums. Bring family and friends. No booking needed.
Horwich Library, BL6 7AJView
Health & WellbeingFree
Thu, 10 Sept
11:00
Breastfeeding Group
Breastfeeding Together
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.
Horwich LibraryView
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Music
Sat, 12 Sept
10:00
Blackrod Community Choir Rehearsal
Blackrod Community Choir
Friendly community-choir rehearsal.
St Katharine's ChurchView
Music
Sat, 19 Sept
10:00
Blackrod Community Choir Rehearsal
Blackrod Community Choir
Friendly community-choir rehearsal.
St Katharine's ChurchView
Music
Sat, 26 Sept
10:00
Blackrod Community Choir Rehearsal
Blackrod Community Choir
Friendly community-choir rehearsal.
St Katharine's ChurchView
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St Katharine's Church, Blackrod
A welcoming village church and host to a huge range of community groups — Messy Church, Wiggle Worship, choir, reading club and more.
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Community spotlightBlackrod Bloomers
A 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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VolunteerBlackrod Bloomers
Volunteer Gardener — Blackrod Bloomers
Help plant and maintain Blackrod's gateways, planters and flower beds. Welcoming team of 7 — always open to new volunteers and donations.
Age: All ages (with help for under-12s) Wednesdays & Fridays 8am (a couple of hours) Reliable, happy outdoors — no experience needed
VolunteerMessy Church at St Katharine's
Messy Church Helper
Join the team of ~20 volunteers running monthly Messy Church for 30+ children and their families. Great for DofE Volunteering section.
Age: 14+ Last Saturday of the month, 3pm – 6.30pm Friendly, enjoy working with families
VolunteerSt Katharine's Stitch & Knit Group
Charity Knitter — Stitch & Knit
Help make and finish items to sell at community events for charitable causes. Open to novices.
Age: 16+ Mondays 10am – 12 noon Willing to learn — happy to chat
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