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.

Working for and on behalf of the residents of Blackrod, the Town Council hosts and supports local events and initiatives.

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.

Every year since 2007, we are the award winning TEAM that brings you Blackrod Scarecrow Festival!

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.

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.

Free services and activities across Bolton

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.

Bolton Library and Museum Services

Bolton Council

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