Organisations in Blackrod

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.

Third-Thursday book club at Blackrod Library — friendly evening discussion.

Groundwork are planning community activities along the River Middle Brook and want local input. Residents can share how they'd like to engage with the river by scanning the QR code or visiting the consultation link online.

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Residents' policy group shaping Blackrod's future — rights of way, MUGA, Local Plan.

Charity-run community hub on Greenbarn Way — classes, support, sport and seasonal events.

Organisers of Blackrod's much-loved annual Scarecrow Festival — workshops, scarecrows and a Sunday 10k.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers based at Blackrod Primary School.

Monday-morning stitch and knit at St Katharine's — open to novices and newcomers.

Tuesday-morning warm space at St Katharine's — free refreshments and a friendly chat.

Boxing sessions for young people from age 9, coached by Rick Godding.

Active Blackrod golf venue on the Blackrod by-pass.

Parent-Teacher-Friends Association — Glow Disco, Valentine's Disco, Easter Bingo and more.

The Royal British Legion brings society together to recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community.

Bolton Family Hubs and Start Well Centres are places where families with children under the age of five years and beyond can share the joys and challenges of parenthood.

The community events organiser behind Blackrod's biggest 2025 days out.

A welcoming village church and host to a huge range of community groups — Messy Church, Wiggle Worship, choir, reading club and more.

Monthly history meetings at the library — £1 entry or £10 annual membership, refreshments included.

Adult, junior and girls' cricket on Vicarage Road — venue for Festival of Blackrod.

Free youth and play sessions for children aged 4 – 17 (reception+).

Bi-monthly community association — fundraising bingo evenings and an annual fashion show.

A friendly Saturday-morning community choir at St Katharine's — no audition, first session free.

Monthly local walks and rambles — usually with lunch afterwards.

Crown green bowls — five leagues, three match days a week, plus open days for newcomers.

Men's wellbeing through football — matches, mental-health workshops and charity sport.

Educational charity supporting Blackrod's schools with annual recognition and project funding.

Annual grants for educational support — in 2024 the Trust gave ~£10,000 to 49 families.

Free term-time Monday morning group for babies and toddlers (with Baby Rhyme).

Saturday morning knit & natter at Blackrod Library — average 13 attendees.

Something for all ages

1471 (Horwich) Squadron is part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, giving local young people the opportunity to develop confidence, leadership and life skills through aviation, adventure training, sport, fieldcraft, first aid, flying, gliding and a wide range of other exciting activities.