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Horsforth Churches Together Primary School Team “It takes a village to bring up a child” We are very grateful to have eight excellent primary schools in Horsforth. As Horsforth churches together we are developing a primary school team with the aim of supporting schools in the work of educating and nurturing the 1800 children whom they serve. The African saying “it takes a village to raise a child” invites a response from us all to offer what we can to support the children in our community. As the church we have much to give. The primary school team seeks to bring ‘willing volunteers’ from across theRead More →

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DUE TO COVID: The Foodbank is presently operating a delivery only service direct from the warehouse. The Horsforth site has not yet reopened. Before Covid, Horsforth Foodbank (a distribution centre of Leeds North Foodbank) was open twice a week in Horsforth. The aim is to help people who have entered a crisis period with emergency food. It is run by volunteers and previously Horsforth Foodbank was open 2-4pm on Wednesdays and 10-12noon on Saturdays at Lister Hill Baptist Church. Need Help: Foodbank is run on a voucher scheme.  Referral Agencies include GPs, MPs, Community Hubs and presently you can access a referral through Citizens Advice Bureau on 08082082938.Read More →

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Horsforth has become a Fairtrade Town We are delighted to announce that in 2015 Horsforth achieved its goal to become a Fairtrade Town. To become a Fairtrade Town five goals must be met. Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade products (for example, in meetings, offices and canteens). Guide to Fairtrade Example of a council resolution At least four Fairtrade product ranges are readily available in the area’s retail outlets (shops, supermarkets, newsagents and petrol stations) and two products served in local catering outlets (cafés, restaurants, pubs). Extra information about what this means Local workplaces and community organisations (places of worship, schools, universities, colleges and otherRead More →

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How can the church support the market? The Market Committee welcomes the participation of churches in developing these values, to enrich and add extra value to the market in ways which recognise the integrity of its stall holders and those who come to shop. Suggested Examples: 1) A visible presence : the ‘Horsforth Matters and Churches Together’ stall The committee will encourage different churches to host the Churches Together part of this stall each month. This makes the church more accessible to the public and gives opportunity for the churches to promote activities and celebrate good projects they and Churches Together support. e.g. Youth Groups,Read More →

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Horsforth Farmers’ Market is hosted by Horsforth Churches Together. It has it’s own website www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk where you can find out details of stalls Our aims are for the market to be a vibrant market which supports a) local producers b) good stewardship of the environment c) positive community interaction The market is an outward expression of our Christian understanding of the need to cherish the God given planet on which we live. It is for this reason that we support local producers and provide a space for the community to flourish. Horsforth Farmers Market Regular Stall Holders Information and Delivery Options where offered.pdf We presentlyRead More →