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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 →

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Lots of you joined in with our Walk of Witness in the sunshine on Good Friday – see if you can spot yourself or others you know in these photos! Then we had a thoughtful and poignant service at The Green with hymns, readings and prayers:Read More →