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Keswick Convention 2026

Keswick Convention 2026 Occurring for 15 hours Venue St Andrew's Church, Livesey, Blackburn Address Livesey All Age & Children's Centre, Andrew Close, Blackburn,, BB2 4NT, United Kingdom Day out to the Keswick Convention - Coach Trip (now full, reserve list - contact Sam ) 8am set off, a full day at the Keswick Convention were you are free to attend as much of the programme as you want. Back in Blackburn around 11pm. Come and See Event held in a Community Space Event held in a Green Space Event held in a Town Centre Hymns Music Prayers Singing Worship Worship band Young adults More info

Wed 22 Jul08:00St Andrew's Church(2.9mi)

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St Peter's "Stay and Play" Toddler group (termtime only)

Children & Family

Around £1

St Peter's "Stay and Play" Toddler group (termtime only)

Friendly, lots of toys, just turn up, tea/coffee, juice, refreshments. £1 per participant. Parent/carers and pre-school children, 0-4 years. NB Meets in the Community Centre next attached to the Church (entrance round the back).

Wed 22 Jul09:30St Peter's Church(4.8mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Eucharist

Join us for a quiet celebration of the Eucharist on a Wednesday morning

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Andrew's Church Accrington(4mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Eucharist at St Andrew's

Join St Andrew's congregation for a quiet celebration of the Eucharist on a Wednesday morning

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Mary Magdalen's Church(4.6mi)

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Community

Women's Daytime Home Group

Daytime home group bible study in Livesey parish. All welcome. Tea and coffee served. For further details please

Wed 22 Jul10:30St Andrew's Church(2.9mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

BCP Eucharist

Blackburn Cathedral is hosting and we're spreading the word. BCP Eucharist — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Blackburn Cathedral(3.3mi)

via Blackburn Cathedral

Community

Domino Drive

The full scoop on Domino Drive lives over on JohnPaul Parish's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul13:30JohnPaul Parish(4.7mi)

via JohnPaul Parish

Community

Evening Home Group

Home group bible study meeting in Livesey Parish. From 7.30pm for a 8pm start. All welcome. Tea and coffee served. Please get in touch for futher details at

Wed 22 Jul20:00St Andrew's Church(2.9mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Thursday Mass at St Mary Magdalen's

Join St Mary Magdalen's congregation for a quiet celebration of the mass in the Lady Chapel

Thu 23 Jul18:00St Andrew's Church Accrington(4mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Thursday Mass

Join St Mary Magdalen's congregation for a quiet celebration of the mass in the Lady Chapel

Thu 23 Jul18:00St Mary Magdalen's Church(4.6mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Minecraft Church

A for all the family church for those Minecraft mad (and those who have to put up with them!) We use tablets and laptops to create our worship together in a shared Minecraft World. For non-gamers, we have art, craft, lego and stop-motion video to join in with. We have a special communion service every so often where we make our own bread to bread and share. Come and join our friendly community. Every other Thursday - message for exact details!

Thu 23 Jul18:30St James' Church(1mi)

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Community

In-house Mission Meeting

We've tracked down In-house Mission Meeting at Baxenden St Johns. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Baxenden St Johns(4.3mi)

via Baxenden St Johns

Live Music

The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight

The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark! Get ready for a night filled with heart, soul, and … Continued\n

Fri 24 JulBlackburn Cathedral(3.3mi)

via Blackburn Cathedral

Community

"Toast Friday"

A "Places of Welcome" drop-in, with complimentary tea, coffee and toast. A chance just to come and enjoy some company and some friendly chat. Also for those who want to make contact with us, find out more about church, drop off items for the local food bank, or just have a look at the building. No judgement, all age, accessible.

Fri 24 Jul09:30St Peter's Church(4.8mi)

via St Peter's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Friday Mass

Join us for a quiet celebration of the Mass in St Andrew's Lady Chapel

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Andrew's Church Accrington(4mi)

via St Andrew's Church AccringtonCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Friday Mass at St Andrew’s

Join us for a quiet celebration of the Mass in St Andrew's Lady Chapel

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Mary Magdalen's Church(4.6mi)

via St Mary Magdalen's ChurchCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Common Worship Eucharist

Right then — Common Worship Eucharist at Blackburn Cathedral. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Fri 24 Jul12:30Blackburn Cathedral(3.3mi)

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Venues with events near Waterside

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St Andrew's Church2.9 miles away St James' Church1.0 mile away

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Lancashire, England

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