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Horsforth Farmers Market celebrated its’ 10th birthday on Saturday 1st October!  The market organised by Horsforth Churches Together was originally just planned as a one off Harvest Celebration, but was so popular that the organising group decided to keep it going. With up to 23 food and drink stalls each month it has continued to be enjoyed and well supported by the Horsforth community with July’s annual footfall count showing 1020 people attending. People don’t just come for the delicious food but also enjoy coming for the community atmosphere and the chance to connect with one another. The Horsforth Matters stall hosts a local groupRead More →

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As you can see from the photos here, there is lots going on at Horsforth Shed, including schools and adult groups using the workshop to make lovely items and build confidence and relationships. Click on the image (or the download button below) to see their new leaflet with more details of what they are doing. They are also starting ART CLASSES open to anyone who would like to attend, see below: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING PAINTING AND MONOPRINTING? The Portrait: An Introduction to monoprint and painting 6 week course starting 31st October Join in with this exciting new course starting Monday 31st October 7Read More →

In: News, Refugee Support

Can you imagine finding yourself far from home in strange surroundings and a completely different culture? There are many people like this seeking refuge and asylum in our country and city. Are you interested in how we in Horsforth can do more to help?   HOW CAN HORSFORTH DO MORE TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR? Tuesday 4th October 7.30pm at The Grove Methodist (small upper hall)   Do join us at this open meeting to explore together how we in Horsforth can show solidarity, reach out, and offer support and welcome to our neighbours who find themselves in a strange land. There are many goodRead More →

In: News, Refugee Support

Hello from the new Refugee Support Worker My name is Rose McCarthy and in late July 2022 l was appointed to the role of Refugee Support Worker for Horsforth Churches Together employed by the Horsforth Chaplaincy Project.  I thought it might be helpful if l introduce myself and shared some hopes for the future. I moved to Horsforth 30 years ago with my husband Bill. We have 5 children who went to St Mary’s primary and secondary school. We are both active members of St Mary’s Catholic Church, which is part of Our Lady of Kirkstall parish. I am an NCT antenatal teacher and lRead More →