BOOK NOW to get places at Summer Holiday Club at St James’ Church – 3 MORNINGS Weds 29th – Fri 31st July
**CLICK TO BOOK PLACES BEFORE 26TH JUNE**
Join this exciting Christian-led Holiday Club designed especially for primary-aged children!
Through the wonderful parables of Jesus, children will explore Bible stories in a fun and interactive way with drama, games, crafts, construction challenges, and hands-on woodwork activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to make new friends, build confidence, get creative, and discover important lessons about kindness, faith, and friendship in a safe and welcoming environment. Everyone is welcome for three mornings of fun, laughter, and adventure!
START course first session Monday 15th June 7.30pm at St James’ Church
Would you like to explore faith? St James’ will be running the Start Course on six Monday evenings commencing 15 June (Other dates – 22 & 29 June, 06, 13 & 20 July) .Normally run in groups of about 6 to 10 people, each session involves video clips, exercises, group discussion and time for reflection. Sessions last about 90 mins and are free to attend.Hot drinks and cake included!
Start will help you discover more about what God, Jesus and the Christian faith have to say about the messiness of life. All are welcome and it’s all free.
Got questions? Want to book a place? Contact:The Vicar, Jonathan Cain 07375 557804 or at jonathan.cain@leeds.anglican.org
Mother’s Union Meeting at St Margaret’s – Once a month Tuesdays 2pm, NEXT MEETING 16th June
Mothers’ Union is an international Christian charity that supports families and campaigns for social justice. We meet once a month at St Margaret’s Parish Centre and everyone is welcome to join us – tea and cake provided. Here are the topics and dates for the next few meetings:
- 17th Feb Pancakes and AGM
- 17th Mar St Patrick’s Day fun
- 21st Apr Ann Lightfoot – Princess of Wales and her connections to Leeds
- Sat 9th May Coffee Morning 10 -12 noon
- 19th May Outing – to be confirmed
- 16th June Dementia Friendly awareness – Chris Calvert
Horsforth Bereavement Cafe – next date Friday 19th June
Come along to this gentle welcoming space where you will be met with warmth, compassion and a cuppa.
Just come as you are, whether you want to chat or sit quiet.
For more details contact Lynn on bereavementcafe6@gmail.com or on 07809701493
Mass Bioblitz of the Horsforth Nature Corridor Sat 20th June 12 -3pm
Our BioBlitz is a open family friendly event where people work together to record as many plants and animals as possible in a set area and time. No experience needed — curiosity encouraged!
We will have spotter sheets, or you can download the iNaturalist App onto your phone and record your findings that way. Full instructions, demonstrations and tips for recording will be provided. You can find out more about the iNaturalist App and how to use it in our blog post.
We will be meeting at Church Lane Car Park at 12:00pm (next to St Margaret’s Church) What3Words ///frogs.fits.vague
We will then make our way down the corridor spotting as we go. You can meet up with us at various points along the way have a look at the programme for the afternoon.
Please wear suitable footwear and bring a phone (if using apps), curiosity, and enthusiasm!
If you can’t make it on that day you can still be part of it – download the iNaturalist App: Grab the app here and join the Horsforth Nature Corridor project. It’s so easy!
Wildlife Friendly Open Gardens Sunday 21st June 1 -4pm
Visit some beautiful gardens and find out more about how to make your garden or outdoor space more wildlife friendly.
Gardens to visit – no need to book, just drop in during the open garden times listed below
8 St Margaret’s close 1:00 – 2:30PM
21 Stanhope Ave 1:00 – 3:00PM
49 Brownberrie Ave 1:00 – 3:30PM
84 Bachelor Lane 1:00 – 3:30PM
25 St Margaret’s Road 2:30 – 4:00PM
- Families welcome, children must be supervised
- Please note there are steps, ponds and narrow paths in some gardens
- No dogs please
*NEW* Horsforth Festival Saturday 27th June 12 noon – 8pm in Horsforth Hall Park
The Town Team and Town Councillors are busy arranging this new Festival to be held in the park, with lots of activities including music, performers, crafts, stalls, food and drink.
Follow Hello Horsforth page on Facebook to see updates.
Comedy Night at Lister Hill Baptist Thurs 2nd July 7.30pm
Come and see this great comedy show where BBC comedy writer and ‘stand-up theologian’ James Cary explains the whole Bible, in one hour, with jokes and a big screen. And a song that you probably already know.
In this fast-moving show, written and developed for audiences of all ages, all faiths and none, James Cary shows how familiar Bible stories still in our culture like Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, David and Goliath and Jesus, all fit together. Can he really get through all that in 60 minutes? It will be fun finding out!
James Cary is an extremely experienced comedy writer, with a track record of making audiences laugh out loud. That’s been his job for 20 years, writing episodes of Miranda, My Family, My Hero and Citizen Khan for BBC TV and Hut 33, Think the Unthinkable and Another Case of Milton Jones for BBC Radio 4 – all filmed in front of studio audiences. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JAMES ON HIS WEBSITE
Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for kids. CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO BOOK YOUR PLACES.
For concessions please email the church office on office@lhbc.org.uk
Grove Cinema – Friday 3rd July 6.45pm for 7pm – The Rocketeer
Joe Johnston directs this action adventure starring Bill Campbell and Jennifer Connelly. Set in Los Angeles in 1938, the film follows racing pilot Cliff Secord (Campbell) as he stumbles across a one-man jetpack that has been stashed by a gangster fleeing from the FBI. Using the jetpack to save a distressed plane, he becomes something of a superhero. But there are others who want the futuristic machine, chief among them is duplicitous movie star Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) who is in reality spying for the Nazis.
Horsforth Farmer’s Market Sat 4th July 9am – 12.30
As usual the market will be joining in with the Walk of Art with Lucy’s Pop Choir at 10am and LS Sax at 11am, and lots of great stalls with local produce.
Horsforth Walk of Art is back! Weekend of 4th and 5th July across Horsforth
Make sure you are around for this weekend full of a fantastic artists’ exhibitions and special events all across Horsforth.
The MAP is now out! Click HERE to view/download. There will also be an app.
Follow Horsforth Walk of Art on Facebook for updates, or see the WOA website
Grove Cinema Friday 7th August 6.45pm for 7pm showing of ‘Darkest Hour’
During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman). While maneuvering his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds. Directed by Joe Wright, DARKEST HOUR is the dramatic and inspiring story of four weeks in 1940 during which Churchill’s courage to lead changed the course of world history.
Green Festival Sunday 20th September 11.30am – 3pm in Hall Park
Following the great success of the Green Festival last year, Horsforth Climate Action are working with Friends of Horsforth Hall Park to repeat the event this September.
If you are a local community group or small business who would like to take part, promoting sustainable living and engaging the community please head to the website to read the guidance and complete the application form.
Jigsaw Sale Sat 26th September 10 -12.30 at Central Methodist (opposite the library)
Come and browse an impressive selection of jigsaws at low prices!
Refreshments and home baking available, so come and have a cuppa and cake!