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Blackrod Bloomers

Community groups

The volunteer gardeners keeping Blackrod's gateways, planters and flower beds blooming.

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Blackrod Art Group

Clubs

A weekly arts club with library exhibitions, scarecrow-weekend stalls and charity fundraising.

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Messy Church at St Katharine's

Churches/Faith groups

Last-Saturday family Messy Church — craft, story and a meal. Free.

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St Katharine's Monday Night Reading Club

Clubs

Last-Monday-of-the-month reading club at St Katharine's — free and friendly.

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Blackrod BloomersCommunity Spotlight

Blackrod 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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Douglas Valley Golf Club Local Business

Douglas Valley Golf Club

Active golf venue serving Blackrod and the wider area.

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Volunteer opportunities

Great for DofE participants, teenagers and anyone wanting to give a few hours a week to a brilliant cause.

VolunteerBlackrod Young People's Centre

Youth Centre Helper

Help run free junior and senior youth club sessions for children aged 4 – 17 (reception+).

Age: 16+ Evenings/weekends DBS-checked or willing to be; warm with young people
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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