View a gallery of Mellor photos - and send us your pics A pen portrait of Mellor

VIDEO: Little Angels party in Mellor 3:17pm Thu 8 May 08 A SPECIAL community event took place this week in Mellor.

Indoor Car Boot Sale 11:17am Tue 6 May 08 Tired of looking at that box of stuff which has been sitting in the spare room for the past six months?

I finally know what a 'poot' is!

1:58pm Tuesday 22nd April 2008

I have been such a busy girl lately, trying to attend all the community events I possibly can and meet people face to face.

A Memorable Holy Week in Mellor

2:13pm Monday 14th April 2008

(The following article was written by Richard Jones and is used with his permission.) I'm writing this on Easter Sunday afternoon; a little drowsy following a lovely Sunday lunch - and a very early start!

Running for Fun - and charity too!

2:08pm Saturday 12th April 2008

The Friends of St Mary's CE School, Mellor have teamed up with the Rotary Club and will take part in the Fun Run at Witton Park on Sunday 20th April in aid of Cancer Research.

Stand- in at the MU

2:07pm Thursday 10th April 2008

The speaker at the April meeting of St. Mary's MU Mellor will be Rev Norman Atty from Whalley who has taken some of the services at St Mary's whilst a new vicar is appointed.

Men of Mellor - Come have a laugh!

1:57pm Wednesday 9th April 2008

Mellor Men's Group will meet again at the Millstone for their annual Spring Dinner on Friday 25th April.

Anything to say?

2:43pm Wednesday 2nd April 2008

All of Mellor's residents are welcome to attend the public session of the next Parish Council meeting.

Palm Sunday 3:10pm Wed 5 Mar 08 On Palm Sunday, which is March 16, at 6.30pm the choir of St. Mary's Church, Mellor will present ' The Crucifixion' music for Choir and Congregation.

More paper please! 3:08pm Sun 2 Mar 08 A skip for the collection of waste paper and card will be in position in the car park of St. Mary's School, Brundhurst Fold, Mellor during the weekend of 14-16 March.

Mothers Union next speaker arranged 3:04pm Sat 1 Mar 08 The Mothers' Union of St. Mary's Church, Mellor will meet on Tuesday, 11th March when Mrs Louise Edge will talk about her 'Life at Fairfield'.

International Women's Day of Prayer 2:50pm Fri 29 Feb 08 For over 30 years the four local churches in Balderstone, Osbaldeston and Mellor have joined together to celebrate this annual Day of Prayer.

Have your say!

7:05pm Friday 25th January 2008

Do you have any concerns about village life or issues you would like to raise?

Christian Unity

6:54pm Friday 25th January 2008

Parishioners took part this week in an ecumenical service at St Mary's, Osbaldeston to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The address was given by Rev. Jim Garrard of St Leonards, Balderstone.

Freecycle Milestone Acheived

3:19pm Monday 14th January 2008

On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries!

Freecycle

3:07pm Monday 14th January 2008

Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community.

MU in India

9:23am Friday 11th January 2008

The Mothers' Union of St. Mary's Church, Mellor met on Tuesday, 8th January.

Little Angels

1:59pm Thursday 10th January 2008

'The Little Angels' group at St. Mary's Church, Mellor meet on Tuesday 29th January at 2.15pm in the Narthex.

Week of Prayer

1:56pm Tuesday 8th January 2008

There will be a service to mark the centenary of the first Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. Mary's Church, Osbaldeston on Wednesday 23rd January at 7pm.

Bin 'Em!

2:01pm Monday 7th January 2008

A skip for the collection of waste paper and card will be in position in the car park of St. Mary's School, Brundhurst Fold, Mellor during the weekend 18-20 January.

Christmas Bells

1:55pm Sunday 6th January 2008

Bells rang out at Christmas thanks to four ex choristers of St. Mary's Church, Mellor.

Choristor's Joy

1:53pm Friday 4th January 2008

The annual Choir Awards and Prizes have been presented to the choristers of St. Mary's Parish Church, Mellor.

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Support Needed

10:03am Wednesday 2nd January 2008

Mellor Brook boy Edward Hunt, 21 this month, is looking for sponsorship.

Dog Fouling

4:53pm Friday 21st December 2007

I am pleased to report that the number of incidents has reduced since my last newsletter.

Bogus Workmen!

4:07pm Friday 21st December 2007

Yet again we have had several incidents of workmen doing work for vulnerable residents.

Christmas Services

1:24pm Thursday 20th December 2007

Services during the Christmas period at St. Mary's Parish Church, Mellor.

Fireworks

10:59am Thursday 20th December 2007

If you are planning on setting of fireworks during the coming weeks, please be aware of the firework's curfew and consider your neighbours, as sound travels a long way.

Children and Youths

10:20am Thursday 20th December 2007

I am aware that there are little or no facilities for your children in and around the Mellor area but please can you make sure that as parents or guardians you are aware of where your children are, who they are with and what they are up to.

Be vigilant!

3:50pm Wednesday 19th December 2007

I am sad to report that since July 2007, there has been a significant increase in vehicle crime, shed breaks and the theft of garden ornaments.

'Zero Tolerance' Campaign Success 3:47pm Wed 19 Dec 07 A campaign to target those who drive whilst using a mobile phone has been hailed a success.

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