15th Dec 11

Family Theatre

Tonight the Memorial Hall will be hosting Vamos Theatre’s production, “Much ado about Much Wenlock,” . This is a show which includes music, dance and masks in a drama about going for gold on an Olympic theme. The production is suitable for those aged 8 and over and starts at 7pm. More details please contact Kath 01254 826898.

Youth Club Christmas Disco and hot dog supper

Youth Club members don’t forget the Christmas party on Friday 16th December at the Memorial Hall.  D.J. Dan Wilkinson will be providing the tunes for non-stop dancing, except of course for a festive hot dog.  The fun starts at 7.30pm..

Carol Singing

Carol singing around the village will take place on Friday 16th December. All are welcome, you don’t even have to be able to sing! Meet at St. Peter’s Club at 7pm, all donations are for THOMAS, at charity which supports homeless and others on the margins of society.

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donations of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 or Nancy 826903 if you can help.

3 in 1 Coffee Stop, Christmas Special

Open to all, whether you have visited the coffee stop before or this is your first time, everyone is invited to the Christmas special on Monday 19th December, 2-4.30pm. There will be free sherry and mince pies, hot drinks and cake for all. Plus the usual stalls and friendly chat taking place at St. John’s old school.

Christingle

There will be a Christingle at St. John’s Church on Saturday 24th December (Christmas Eve) at 4pm. All, and especially children are welcome

 

 

 

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Summer 2012 Rota

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Hi Folks,

I’ve attached the summer rota for Youth group

Best wishes, Di

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Spring 2012 Rota

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Hi Folks,

I’ve attached the next rota for Youth group

Best wishes, Di

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8th Dec 11

St. John’s Christmas Fair

A big thank you to all those who supported St. John’s Christmas Fair. The event raised over £2000, an excellent sum which will be put to good use over the coming year.

Carol Service

All are welcome to join choir and musicians from Stonyhurst College in the annual Carol Service at the newly refurbished St. Peter’s Church, Stonyhurst on the 8th December at 7pm. There will be advent readings and traditional Carols. The service is free and mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards.

Family Theatre

The Memorial Hall will be hosting Vamos Theatre’s production, “Much ado about Much Wenlock,” . This is a show which includes music, dance and masks in a drama about going for gold on an Olympic theme. The production is suitable for those aged 8 and over and is on Thursday 15th December at 7pm. More details please contact Kath 01254 826898.

Youth Club Christmas Disco and hot dog supper

Youth Club members don’t forget the Christmas party on Friday 16th December at the Memorial Hall. The fun starts at 7.30pm with dancing to a live D.J.

Carol Singing

Carol singing around the village will take place on Friday 16th December. All are welcome, you don’t even have to be able to sing! Meet at St. Peter’s Club at 7pm, all donations are for THOMAS, a charity which supports homeless and others on the margins of society.

Christmas Parties

The young people of St. John’s church will be holding a Christmas party for those aged 3-8yrs on Saturday 17th December. Please contact Nikki Bailey 826027 for further details.

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donations of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 or Nancy 826903 if you can help.

Christingle

There will be a Christingle at St. John’s Church on Saturday 24th December (Christmas Eve) at 4pm. All, and especially children are welcome

 

 

 

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1st Dec 11

St. John’s Christmas Fair

Start your Christmas shopping the traditional way at St. John’s Christmas fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Memorial Hall. There will be many stalls including toys, linen, Christmas decorations, jewellery and homemade Christmas foods including pudding, cakes and perserves. Lunch and snacks will be available. The doors open at 11 o’clock until 2pm and Father Christmas will visit between 12 and 1pm. Admission is £1 and under 16 are free.

Carol Service

All are welcome to join choir and musicians from Stonyhurst College in the annual Carol Service at the newly refurbished St. Peter’s Church, Stonyhurst on the 8th December at 7pm. There will be advent readings and traditional Carols. The service is free and mulled wine and mince pies will be served afterwards.

Family Theatre

The Memorial Hall will be hosting Vamos Theatre’s production, “Much ado about Much Wenlock,” . This is a show which includes music, dance and masks in a drama about going for gold on an Olympic theme. The production is suitable for those aged 8 and over and is on Thursday 15th December at 7pm. More details please contact Kath 01254 826898.

Youth Club Christmas Disco and hot dog supper.

Youth Club members don’t forget the Christmas party on Friday 16th December at the Memorial Hall. The fun starts at 7.30pm with dancing to a live D.J.

Carol Singing

Carol singing around the village will take place on Friday 16th December. All are welcome, you don’t even have to be able to sing! Meet at St. Peter’s Club at 7pm, all donations are for THOMAS, at charity which supports homeless and others on the margins of society.

Christmas Parties

The young people of St. John’s church will be holding a Christmas party for those aged 3-8yrs on Saturday 17th December. Please contact Nikki Bailey 826027 for further details.

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donations of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 if you can help.

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Trail Race

Countdown to the trail race on 18th December, starting from the Bayley Arms at 1pm. If you’d like to enter please phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. The Village Hall will be open before and after the race for changing facilities and tea, coffee and cakes. The presentation after the race will be in the Bayley Arms – lots of great prizes, so dig out your running shoes and join in. We’re looking for a few more marshalls and all donations of cakes will be gratefully received! Please contact Kath on 01254 826898. Good luck to all our local entries, especially Nancy!!

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17th Nov 11

Safari Supper

Many thanks to all who supported this event to raise funds for the Memorial Hall. The event was enjoyed and raised more than £350 which is desperately needed by the Hall. We are grateful to all who hosted main courses, made soup and puddings.

Coffee Stop

The ever popular 3 in 1 Coffee Stop will be taking place on Monday 21st November. Drinks are free and there are stalls selling clothes, bric a brac, books and cakes. The event is held at St. John’s Old School hall, starting at 2.00pm .

WI

The next WI will be on Thursday 24th November. This not  a 40s night, many apologies, the 40s night will now be the Christmas meal on Thursday 15th December. The November meeting is the AGM and supper will be provided by the committee, members are asked to bring crockery, cutlery and a glass.

Youth Club

St. Joseph’s Youth Club meets fortnightly at the Memorial Hall on Fridays from 7.30pm. The next meeting is Friday 18th November and children over 9 years are welcome to attend.

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donations of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 if you can help.

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10th Nov 11

Film Club

The next film will be on Monday 14th November at 7.30pm, St. John’s old school. This will be’Whale Rider’ PG based on a Maori novel, it is a unique family drama, set on New Zealand’s east coast. The Whangara people’s leadership traditions are challenged when a young mother dies in childbirth with her newborn first son. Magnificent scenery and story line….truly uplifting! All welcome, entry by donation.

Coffee Stop

The ever popular 3 in 1 Coffee Stop will be taking place on Monday 21st November. Drinks are free and there are stalls selling clothes, bric a brac, books and cakes. The event is held at St. John’s Old School hall, starting at 2.00pm .

Friends of St. Joseph’s

Friends of St. Joseph’s School held a family Ceilidh on Saturday 22nd October and it was a fantastic success. The event raised more than £500 and “Friends “ would like to thank all those who attended for their support. They would also like to thank the Mann family for providing the excellent entertainment, keeping those from three generations happy- not an easy job!

WI

The next WI will be on Thursday 24th November. This will be a 40s night and members are invited to dress up the style of the era. This meeting is the AGM and supper will be provided by the committee, members are asked to bring crockery, cutlery and a glass.

Youth Club

St. Joseph’s Youth Club meets fortnightly at the Memorial Hall on Fridays from 7.30pm. The next meeting is Friday 18th November and children over 9 years are welcome to attend.

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donations of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 if you can help.

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3rd Nov 11

Coffee Stop

The ever popular 3 in 1 Coffee Stop will be taking place on Monday 7th November and on Monday 21st November. Drinks are free and there are stalls selling clothes, bric a brac, books and cakes. The event is held at St. John’s Old School hall, starting at 2.00pm .

Youth Club

The next meeting of the Youth Club is this Friday 4th November at 7.30pm. Young people over the age of 9 are invited to attend and adult volunteers are always needed, please contact Steve Whalley 826962

Trail Race

Celebrate Christmas this year by running 5 miles up Longridge Fell, the second Hurst Green Trail Race is taking place on Sunday 18th December at 1pm. Lots of Prizes, with santa hats and fancy dress encouraged phone Chris Barnes for more details 07816135743. Volunteers are also needed for marshalling, profits are for the Memorial Hall so come along to support. There will be refreshments on sale and donation of baking will be gratefully accepted, contact Kath 826898 if you can help.

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13th Oct 11

Family Ceilidh

Friends of St. Joseph’s School are holding a family Ceilidh on Saturday 22nd October at the Memorial Hall. This family friendly do, with games and dancing will start at 6.30pm and finish around 9.30pm. Admission is £10 per family. Bring your own refreshments, although there will be a tuck shop to keep the children happy. Entertainment will be led by the Mann Family and from past experience it’s an event not to be missed. Pay on the door.

Youth Club

The youth club’s annual trip to the Blackpool lights will be taking place on Friday 21st October. For only £4 members can view the lights and warm up with fish and chips. Those interested need to fill in a slip, get a parental signature and pay their money, phone Steve Whalley (01254 826962) to check availability as place are now very limited.

Auction of Promises

This event to be held on Friday 21st October, is to raise much needed money for the Old School Hall Trust. Promises and pledges are still needed, please contact  John Hyde 878402. The evening starts at 7.30pm and there is an optional pie and pea supper at a cost of £5.

W.I.

The next meeting will be a talk entitled “What’s in the Box” by John Higginson. This will be on Thursday 27th October and the competition on that night is for a “Curious Item.”

Safari Supper

There is to be a Safari Supper on Friday 12th November to raise funds for the Memorial Hall. This will be £10 per person , plus a bottle of wine per couple .Please contact Kath Molyneux 826898 or Nancy Bailey 826903. Host for main courses or puddings are required or just come and be a guest.

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