A group of volunteers from a local church in Darwen decided to run a full week of events leading up to Christmas.
Events included…
Monday & Tuesday 12th, 13th December. – A time to decorate your tree. 2pm to 8pm, local schools and community organisations were asked to come and decorate a tree at the church.
Wednesday 14th December. Grand opening – 4pm Rovers Football player, plus Mayor of Blackburn & Darwen with entertainment from ‘Elite Youth Band’
Thursday 15th December – Afternoon tea for seniors with carols from various school choirs
Friday 16h December – Quiet Day, candles, day praying for peace, 6pm communion given by the Bishop Nicholas
Saturday 17th December – Evening Fireworks 6pm, potato pie supper, brass band
Sunday 18th December – evening carol service
