1471 Horwich Squadron
Club update • 3 Sept, 18:20
Youth Football Open Day
Free football taster session for young people aged 5-14. Just turn up in trainers and give it a try!
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Blackrod Town Council
Club update • 16 Jul, 14:05
Summer Fair
Join us for a fantastic Summer Fair with stalls, bouncy castles, raffle, hot food and live music. Free entry for all the family to enjoy a brilliant day out in the heart of Blackrod.
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Royal British Legion - Blackrod Branch
Club update • 11 Jul, 10:54
RBL Blackrod 90th Anniversary Masquerade Ball
Celebrate 90 years of RBL Blackrod Branch service at this special Masquerade Ball welcoming local dignitaries. Dress to impress in suits, tuxedos, cocktail or ball gowns. Tickets are limited and available first-come, first-served via email.
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Blackrod Bloomers
Volunteer request • 6 Jul, 08:00
Bloomers need new hands for spring planting
Just 7 of us keep the village's planters and gateways looking sharp. Could you spare a couple of hours Wednesday or Friday morning at 8am? Tea provided.
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Blackrod Community Walking Group
Club update • 5 Jul, 14:00
13 walkers out in the January chill
13 of us braved the weather for January's walk — followed by a proper warming lunch. New walkers always welcome, pace stays friendly.
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Blackrod Sports and Community Centre
Public notice • 4 Jul, 12:00
Weekly timetable refreshed
Walking football, ICT, line dancing, pilates, tea & chat, dementia support, art group, fitness, table tennis, karate, youth & sport — see the latest What's On.
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Horwich & Blackrod Community Events CIC
Community updates • 3 Jul, 16:00
Festival of Blackrod 2025: ~4,400 of you turned up
Massive thanks to everyone who came to the Festival of Blackrod 2025 at the Cricket Club. ~4,400 attendees, free to all — total cost £18,753.27 with £7,000 from the Town Council and the rest from sponsorship. Bring on 12 September 2026!
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Talking Football
Club update • 2 Jul, 19:30
200+ men have joined us since April 2022
From a quiet kickabout to mental-health workshops, charity games and a planned band-night fundraiser. Mon & Wed, 7–8pm at Bolton Arena.
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Blackrod Community Choir
Community updates • 1 Jul, 09:30
Six years of Blackrod Community Choir 🎶
We're now into our sixth year! Numbers are growing, there's no upper limit and the first session is always free. Saturdays at 10am, St Katharine's.
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Blackrod Church School PTFA
School news • 30 Jun, 15:00
Glow Disco, Valentine's Disco and Easter Bingo on the way
The PTFA is planning a full calendar of family events — keep an eye on the school's PTFA page for dates and tickets.
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Blackrod Art Group
Club update • 28 Jun, 11:00
Record 56 members in 2025
A record-breaking year — 56 members, our Scarecrow weekend exhibition, and the annual 12-week library show coming again soon.
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Blackrod Educational Trust
Charity appeal • 26 Jun, 10:00
~£10,000 granted in 2024 — applications still welcome
Last year the Trust awarded around £10,000 across 49 families. Criteria may be reviewed for the next round — get in touch via the Town Clerk.
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Messy Church at St Katharine's
Community updates • 23 Jun, 18:00
30 kids, 30 grown-ups, 20 volunteers — one brilliant Saturday
Another lovely Messy Church on the last Saturday. Crafts, story, song and a meal. Next one same time, same place.
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