On Sunday 18th November we have the Breakaway Brass at church as part of our Remberance month. It starts at 2.30pm. Tickets £5. To reserve please call below or pop into the church. Refreshments afterwards. Then on Wednesday 28th November to finish the month we have children from Parkinson Lane School coming to sing and dance. Again … Continue reading St Hilda’s Community events this month
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Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2018
It's back! The weekend of Saturday 1 September and Sunday 2 September 2018, 10:00am-6:30pm (or later). The Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival is one of only a few instances of this particular English tradition still being celebrated annually. Rushbearing itself dates back several centuries to the time when church floors consisted of little more than stone flags or beaten earth and rushes were … Continue reading Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2018
Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!
Rushbearing dates back several centuries to a time when rushes were simply a floor covering in churches. Each year, it was out with the old and in with the new. Over many years this tradition has gradually turned into a celebration and a holiday involving music, Morris dancing and revelry. There are many ways to … Continue reading Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival 2017 this weekend!
Only 2 more sleeps until our Christmas Bazaar, find out what’s one…
This Saturday we will be holding our first festive market in Park ward on the car park at Queen's Road neighbourhood Centre, Running from 11am to 3pm. We have a free Santa's Grotto at 1pm. There a various stalls from local traders including clothing, food, jewellery, and two charity shops including RSPCA and Overgate Hospice. … Continue reading Only 2 more sleeps until our Christmas Bazaar, find out what’s one…
Christmas Bazaar: Park’s 1st Festive Outdoor Market, Saturday 3rd December…
Park’s 1st festive market! Saturday 3rd December 2016. Come along and grab yourself some festive treats. 12 market stalls showing local businesses and voluntary groups in Park ward. Free event with Santa’s Grotto, music & entertainment with Phoenix FM, crafts & henna, food & drink and Christmas Carols.We want to boost and promote the local … Continue reading Christmas Bazaar: Park’s 1st Festive Outdoor Market, Saturday 3rd December…