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Latest news
Thanksgiving Service planned for BBC DIY SOS Project
15th November 2019
The Parish Rooms of St Silas church now transformed into supportive living accommodation
New Community Centre grant boost for St Thomas' Church, Lancaster
14th November 2019
St Thomas' church is beginning a major 'Heart of the City' building project
The story of the BBC DIY SOS/Children in Need build project at St Silas Blackburn
13th November 2019
Featuring ongoing media coverage; including link to BBC One broadcast
Reflection on DIY SOS/Children in Need build project by Rev. Sheelagh Aston
13th November 2019
Programme has now aired on BBC One ... watch on iPlayer (link in story)
Parishes across the Diocese mark Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day
11th November 2019
Services take place in churches and at War Memorials across the County
Cathedral sways to a Zumba beat for charity event
11th November 2019
The Cathedral swept the seats to one side to accommodate dancers and instructors
Archbishop of York praises work of Mawdesley pupils on Remembrance Day
11th November 2019
Pupils turn detective to find Gunner Richard Southworth who died in 1920
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