HERE are numerous community events coming up in St Helens in the near future which you can attend:

  • Sister Duffy

A MASS is to be held to commemorate the life of Sister Kathleen Duffy to mark the third anniversary of her death.
The former Providence Hospital nurse, who was one of the town’s most-loved figures, died in may 2015 aged 85.
She became a local legend for the care she provided at the hospital, a Catholic institution loved by people from all walks of life, which closed three decades ago.
The Mass will be held in her memory at Holy Cross Church, where she was sacristan, on Sunday, May 27 at 9.30am. 

St Helens Star:

Sr Kathleen Duffy

  • Eyes down

PRIZE bingo will be held at St Thomas of Canterbury church hall in Dentons Green on Friday, April 27.
All are welcome to attend. Eyes down from 8pm. 

  • Grab a bargain

GET your hands on a bargain as the St Austin’s Ladies’ Group hosts a jumble sale later this month. 
The sale takes place from 6pm on Friday, April 27 in the parish hall on Scholes Lane.
Admission is 20p.

  • Quiz invite

RESIDENTS are invited to attend a fun quiz on Friday in aid of the Newton branch of MENCAP.
The event will raise funds for MENCAP, which is a UK charity for people with a learning disability, and will be held on Friday, April 20 at Newton Social Club on Patterson Street from 8pm. 
All are welcome 

St Helens Star: Charity Quiz at Clayton’s Marlow

  • Care home fun day 

FAMILIES and members of the community are invited to visit one of three care homes on Saturday to mix with residents for National Care Home Day.
On Saturday, April 21, Lymewood Court in Haydock, St Helens Hall and Lodge in Thatto Heath and Shevington Court in Rainhill, will open their doors to their local community and create a celebration to raise awareness and forge links across generations.
Refreshments and activities will be provided, which will run throughout the course of the day from 10.30am to 3.30pm. 

  • Dog show

HAVE a barking good time as a fun dog show comes to Victoria Park. 
There will also be food and drink stalls; face painting; entertainment and more at the City Road park for the event. 
The show takes place on Saturday, July 7 from 11am to 5pm.  
Picnic festival

St Helens Star:

Victoria Park

  • Picnic in the Park
  • GET grooving as the Rainford Picnic In The Park Music Festival returns on Saturday, June 2.  Organiser Phil Thomas, who, together with wife Tara, inspired the collaboration between four of the village’s sporting and youth organisations to raise much needed funds in last year’s inaugural event.  The event is in aid of Rainford Rangers, the tennis club, cricket club and the Boys Brigade. Last year’s proceeds have refurbished the tennis clubhouse. This year’s headline act is John Coghlan’s Quo 

Also up is the Shane Nolan Band and others including Ultra 90’s, Black and Gold, Black Cat Bone, Days Above and the newly formed Girl Talk. 
Sideshows and community stalls will keep the family entertained on a relaxed fun-filled day.  Tickets on rainfordfestival.co.uk. More information at johnawilliams1@btinternet.com