In: Easter, News

A range of Easter events meant that all could engage in the right way for them – from a bacon buttie outside The Grove, to hunting eggs at St James, or reflecting around the cross on Good Friday, or at sunrise on Sunday – we joined in with remembering the suffering and joy of the events of that first Easter. Firstly, on the Saturday before Easter we had a new Pop Up event held on The Grove Grass – inviting people to drop by, sit down for a bacon buttie or soup and have a chat, Phil Maud of The Grove church was very pleasedRead More →

In: Easter, News

Celebrate this Easter with these great events coming up in Horsforth – a mix of fun, food, getting together with others, and poignant reflection, there’s something for everyone! Pop-up event on the Grove Grass – Sat 12th April 10am – 3pm: Free bacon butties, palm crosses and more Everyone welcome to this pre-Easter event on the grass in front of The Grove Church on Town Street. Why not drop by for free food: Get your palm cross and leaflet about Holy Week and the meaning of Easter Sunday. ‘We look forward to meeting you.’ GOOD FRIDAY 18th April – WALK OF WITNESS & OUTDOOR SERVICERead More →

In: News

Individuals and community groups were presented with their Heart of Horsforth Awards at the full Council meeting on Thurs 30th January, acknowledging their exceptional work in the community.  We are delighted that the Community Award (one of the 5 different awards) was presented to Horsforth Churches Together for the part it plays in the community of Horsforth. Cllr Simon Dowling said of Horsforth Churches Together: “Whenever anything is happening they are involved somewhere, whether it be the Gala, Walk of Witness or the Farmers’ Market. This organisation supports and works with everyone in our community from the youngest to the eldest. They epitomise what bringing communityRead More →

In: Christmas, News

Thankful for the better weather this year, the team swung into action and there was a wonderful atmosphere as an estimated more than 800 people gathered to enjoy singing well-known carols and listen to a short service of blessing, ably accompanied by ‘The Stroke of Genius Big Band’, as well as being served a warm drink and a mince pie! Huge thanks to all who made this event such a success and for everyone who attended to make this a lovely community gathering in our town!Read More →