Easter Craft fare – Slimming World Middleton We want to say a BIG thank you to all the folk from Jeanie Logan and the Slimming World Middleton team who worked so hard to put on our Lighthouse Easter Craft Fair at the end of March. There were a many great craft
In support of the ‘Best Foot Forward’ walking group run weekly from here at the Lighthouse Project a number of the team members decided that they wanted to be more involved so they underwent ‘Walk Leader’ training delivered by Danny Smith from the Living Well team based in Rochdale. The
We had a great time today celebrating the 1st birthday of our Meet Up social group this week, and remembering all the great sessions and inspirational speakers that we’ve enjoyed during our first year. Ruth from ‘Cake Creator’ made us a wonderful white chocolate and raspberry sponge – anyone would
Middleton Shopping Centre raises funds for Lighthouse Project Families visiting Middleton Shopping Centre’s Christmas Grotto during December 2017 donated a staggering £2,790.08 from their visits in the run up to Christmas. On the 23rd January, Lynette Howgate, our Centre Manager, had the pleasure of presenting a cheque to the charity.
Christmas celebrations and thanksgiving We have had a great time today, sharing Christmas joy with friends and visitors at the Lighthouse Project Christmas party. We gave thanks for all of our blessings this year and reflected on the privilege of being able to support so many in our community who
Update: Carole’s funeral has been arranged for 11am on Tuesday 17th October 2017 at All Saints & Martyr’s Church, Wood Street, Langley. All are welcome to attend and dress is smart. It is family flowers only please and donations to Carole’s favourite charities can be made on the day. Following
It is with great sadness that we have to share with you about the sad death of Carole Sharples, one of our long standing and much loved members of staff here at the Lighthouse Project. Carole passed away on Tuesday 19th September in the early hours of the morning, and
The Lighthouse Project’s held its inaugural Volunteer Award Ceremony last week at the Norton Grange and our patron Steve Coogan made a surprise visit to present all the attendees with a volunteer achievement certificate. Steve’s appearance was a closely guarded secret, and it was part of an array of treats
One of our Trustees, Kelly Hughes, has recently set off to Uganda to work as a volunteer with another charity called Redearth Education that trains, equips and supports local teachers in effective ways of improving the learning of children. Kelly is an experienced primary school teacher and she has
Our Best Foot Forwards walking group celebrates its first birthday today and to mark the occasion we are having a celebration walk and party food afterwards and everyone is invited to attend, come along at 12 noon today and join us for a local walk followed by a celebration party.
Last week we reported that the Lighthouse Project would have to close its activities at Cromer Mill by 12th November, however in last minute discussions with the owners, Pin Property Consultancy, we have been given a breathing space of one month to sort out our alternative accommodation options. Obviously there is
BBC Radio Manchester – News for the journey home As part of our ongoing challenge to find a permanent base for the Lighthouse Project we got back in touch with BBC Radio Manchester as a follow up to the feature that they did on us in December 2015 when we
