On Wednesday, Holy Nativity was once again filled with 5-11 year olds having fun, playing games and baking cakes! With the current heatwave we had planned to spend the morning doing activities outside in the park. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas with Tuesday night’s unexpected thunderstorm! Not to worry! A quick change of plans […]

This week we have been privileged to have a group of 16 volunteers doing National Citizen Service at Holy Nativity. Following on from the Fun Day in the church park, one group have been looking at the borders, pulling out weeds, cutting back bushes and planting new plants! Inside the building, another group have been […]

This Sunday, Holy Nativity held a Fun Day for the whole community.  From face painting to axe throwing there was something for everyone!  Throughout the day there were all sorts of fun and games going on.  One of the highlights was the adults wheelbarrow race! When my daughter was sad because she had to leave […]

For 16 years, St Mary’s Community Shop has served the people of Illingworth as a place of sanctuary and will finally close their doors on the 3rd of July.  In 2002 the council gave the keys to a small shop front on Turner Avenue South to the community at St Mary’s Church which later became […]