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The weekend of 1st and 2nd of July saw Horsforth buzzing with lots of artists opening their homes, hubs of activity in different spaces, and many expressions of art from all sections of the community. This year it also included the My Leeds 23 culture activities with lots going on at Calverlands Day Centre, and Climate Action focussed activities at The Grove church and centre. Here are just some of the ways our church community enjoyed being very much part of the action: Climate Action Hub at The Grove The Grove Church decided to allocate their church and Centre spaces to the Climate Action activities,Read More →

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In the hot and humid weather on Saturday, over 30 volunteers did a great job of making people welcome at our Horsforth Churches Together patch in the Gala, with all free activities including the Tots tent, deckchairs for chilling out, big games, bouncy castle, penalty shoot out, Sumo wrestling, a Paddington Bear refugee activity, make a badge to support refugees, and two short dramas about the Good Samaritan story. A big thank you to all who helped and to all those who joined in! Families with little ones really appreciated a place to sit and play at the Tots Tent, whilst others had a goRead More →

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It was a very special and moving evening as around 150 people came together to share lovely food and reflect together about what else we can do to be a town that offers welcome and opportunities to refugees and friends seeking asylum.  Our friends worked hard to make excellent food from the Ukraine, Bolivia, Iran, India and Pakistan, the colourful art from 5 schools on the theme of ‘Welcome’ made a lovely exhibition, we enjoyed fantastic music from LS18 Rocks, Asmarina Voices and individual singers, and did a quiz and heard information about the current situation. Food, Glorious Food! Our friends from different countries didRead More →

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Dementia Friendly Horsforth are proud to host an inspirational talk by Dr Wendy Mitchell, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 58. Free event at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, book on Eventbrite or pick up a ticket at the Town Council office or at Morrisons (ask for Sarah Marston, Community Champion). Everyone welcome!Read More →