Sunday 29th October saw the official opening ceremony for the poppy cascade. In front of distinguished guests and many members of the congregation words of welcome were given by Monica Hollows and Father Glen and the cascade was blessed by Father Ryan. Visitors were then treated to tea and cakes. More details about the cascade […]

Last summer, during the Lambeth Conference, Bishop Philip met one of the most inspirational Christian leaders he had ever come across.  Bishop Joseph Aba is the Bishop of Liwolo, which is in the southern part of South Sudan. Just two days after he was elected Bishop, that whole part of South Sudan was plunged into the

The Church will be open for general viewing, on Saturday 16th September, from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm. Come and visit this fine Grade II listed building. See the WW1 Memorial Chapel, the RNLI ‘Laura Jane’ Memorial, and the famous St Annes Heritage Mural, which tells the story of St Annes on the Sea from

On Saturday 23rd September at 7 pm the church is holding a charity fundraising ‘Come and Sing – “Messiah”’. It is hoped to raise as much money as possible for The UNICEF Crisis Appeal and The Fylde Foodbank which is supporting many local families, including a number from Ukraine. We wish to involve as many

On Sunday 2nd July Fr Ryan was ordained at St George’s Church, Chorley. The following day he celebrated his first Mass at St Annes Parish Church. Details of these wonderful occasions may be found in the Parish Magazine.

Chorale Amici are returning to St Anne’s Parish Church for their next concert. “Cantate!” takes place on Sunday 18th June at 3.00 pm. The concert is conducted by Alistair MacKenzie and we are also very pleased to welcome back our soprano soloist, Vicky Little and our accompanist, Kevin Morgan. There will be something for everyone

St Annes Parish Church was consecrated in 1873 and to celebrate the 150th anniversary of that event the church is holding a number of events throughout the summer More details may be found on the 150th Anniversary page.

Eccleston Brass Band will be presenting a concert in church on Friday 5th May at 7.30 pm. The concert will include traditional brass band favourites and British music from Walton and Elgar. Tickets cost £10 and include refreshments. There is no charge for under 18’s. Tickets are available from the Parish Office, from members of

‘The Crucifixion’ by Sir John Stainer (1840 – 1901) is a beautiful composition for choir, two soloists and organ accompaniment. ‘The Crucifixion’ includes five hymns for congregational or audience participation; these rank amongst the finest of their genre. Our aim is to raise as many funds as possible for the UNICEF Crisis Appeal and for

Once again the Fylde Fairtrade Steering Group is selling Fairtrade “Real Easter Eggs”. Each egg costs £4.50 or you can simply donate an egg. For every ten eggs sold the group can also donate an egg, and it is hoped to distribute them to Fylde Coast Women’s Aid and Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Home-Start. The