The Trinity family were overwhelmed yesterday by the enormous response to their appeal for volunteers for the Eco Community Garden. Plans to create this garden around the grounds of the hub have been overseen by Trinity’s Eco Group. It is hoped the space will include raised beds and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators, creating…
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TRINITY’s Christmas musical showcase really did bring joy to the world last Sunday, entertaining a packed church and raising a huge £1,200 for the Christian Aid Emergency Christmas Appeal. It was the twelfth anniversary of Joy to the World concerts which began in 2012 and continue to be a very popular. The twin themes of…
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What a stunning day for our last event of the year. Albeit chilly, the frost gave an added sparkle to a fabulous morning. Town crier, our very own Roland, set off the Clitheroe Castle parkrun, before joining us inside for refreshments. Music was provided by the one and only Arthur Geldard Music, who kindly sang…
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Trinity’s Drama Group performed to a sold out audience last week when they brought ‘Body of the Play’ to the hall over three consecutive nights. Only one team guessed the correct murderer on Thursday and Friday, and two on Saturday. Amazingly, a winning team on each night was seated at the same table! The night…
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Clitheroe Cookery Club, an independent charitable group, run by a superb team of volunteers, is making a real difference to its members. Held weekly here at Trinity, the club is for adults who want to learn how to cook. The classes cover; cooking on a budget, basic kitchen skills, new recipes and how to create…
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THIS Sunday sees World Toilet Day and Trinity Eco Group are throwing the spotlight on this global problem. It is not generally known that, although proper sanitation is a basic human right, approximately 2.5 billion people lack regular access to a toilet! Even then, most toilets around the world are either unclean or unsafe. This…
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SPOT THE PLANT POT: Fun was had by all at this month’s Live Wire. The aim of the game was to roll a ball into a plant pot that they couldn’t see! The group looked at the story of the Good Shepherd and how everyone is welcomed by Jesus. To replace all the energy lost…
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CELEBRATING CREATIVITY: The latest exhibition at Trinity’s Hub Gallery is displaying the work of budding artists from Gosha Gibek’s art class. Held at Sawley Village Hall, the weekly sessions cover a broad spectrum of subjects, including the interpretation of the sky, waves, trees, landscapes, architecture, people, animals, and more. Drawing inspiration from great masters like…
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BEAUTY is all around us, but we were really pleased to hear that Trinity’s Eco Champion Archie Whymark had been stopped in his tracks last weekend when a picture in the Hub Gallery’s exhibition grabbed his attention. The latest display of artwork is by students from Gosha Gibeck art classes, and one resonated with Archie…
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Trinity’s exciting new addition was the talk of Saturday’s Coffee Stop. Soon to the finished, rooms in The Toll House will be available to rent for local organisations looking to be close to the action. Trinity’s Peter Dixon explained more about the refurbishment work while people tucked into bacon butties and other treats. Rev Ian…
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AS the old proverb says, ‘from little acorns mighty oaks grow’, and never was this more evident than at the half term family tree-planting activity at Trinity. Organised by the Ribble Rivers Trust, the event saw parents help their children to plant acorns in seed trays which would then be looked after at the trust’s…
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A BEAUTIFUL service, crafted by Peter Lumsden, was performed at church last Sunday. Entitled ‘Caring For God’s Earth’, it gave the opportunity for our Eco Group to inform the congregation of the work they are doing. Eco Group member Lisa Bridgeman did an interview style performance, aided by her son Brennan, and there was a…
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Last Friday’s Live Wire saw children make their own colourful fishes to match the Bible story of Jonah and the Big Fish. After playing a lively game of table football, their hard work was rewarded with a pizza tea, and they loved adding their own toppings! The next session of Live Wire is November 10.
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The Hub Gallery’s first inclusion in the popular ArtwalkClitheroe event proved a huge success on Sunday. Over 100 people came to see a wonderful display by local artist John Chapman, many stopped for a brew as they meandered through town visiting the galleries on the trail. What a great way to spend a Sunday!
September’s Coffee Stop was once again packed full of friendly faces, but this special event gave us the opportunity to share our exciting plans for Trinity Community Garden. Climate Action Champion, Archie Whymark, addressed the room and introduced Anita Kellington on the Eco Group stand. She was happy to show off the designs for the…
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