I have lived in Lancashire for over 30 years, the last 15 of them in Clitheroe. I'm a former teacher and a member of St. Mary Magdalene's Church. I sing in the Church choir and am in the Open Church Group.

Author Archives: Patricia Duxbury

Organ Recital

Tuesday, August 5th 2025 at 1pm Recital by Martin Payne A walk around Paris Marche en Rondeau from Te Deum H.146                 Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) Kyrie from Messe pour les Paroisses                          François Couperin (1668-1733) i Plein chant du premier Kyrie, en taille ii. chant: Kyrie eleison iii. Fugue sur les jeux d’anches iv. chant: Christe…

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Prayer Theme for July 2025

July 2025 …Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. [Luke 18:16] The July prayer theme encourages us to pray for the various ministries across our churches seeking to introduce children to Jesus. Prayer Spaces in…

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Downham Hall Open Gardens

DOWNHAM HALL CHARITY OPEN GARDENS Sunday 27th July, 12.00 – 16.00 TICKETS £8. Under 5’s free. Free Parking. Downham Hall’s annual charity Open Garden invites visitors to explore the Rose, Kitchen and cutting gardens, formal beds and herbaceous borders of the three-acre gardens with Pendle Hill as their stunning backdrop. The day also features Morris…

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Planning for our future

Please help us to plan for the future by completing the questionnaire compiled by the Rev Chris Hegg, our Benefice Curate. You will find the questionnaire at  https://forms.office.com/r/jcsfVGhfXS There will also be paper copies in church, with a box for completed responses. Your replies will help the PCC to plan for the immediate and longer…

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Coming in June

 But first, an update. Over 250 people had a great time at the VE Day 80 celebration and £560 was donated for Help for Heroes, the British Red Cross and the Royal British Legion. Thank you everyone! Play the Organ Year 2025 Saturday, June 7th 10.30 – 12.30 This is YOUR chance to play the…

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Play the Organ Year

This is your chance to make a lot of noise! Come along to St. Mary Magdalene’s, Church Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DD at 10.30am on Saturday, June 7th. There will be a short informal introduction followed by a mini-recital and a chance for anyone who wishes to play this “King of Instruments”. This is a free…

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