ST CUTHBERT’S, BLACKPOOL 1880 – 2005
Long before the Illuminations were ever thought of, and even before the Tower was built, a young priest called Edward Lupton was sent to start a new parish in the developing area of Blackpool’s South Shore. When he died (63 years later !) St Cuthbert's was well established in what was then a prosperous part of town, full of visitors in the season. South Shore may have gone down since then, but the parish is still very much alive. Bishop Patrick, former clergy and other visitors experienced this vitality when they came to help the parish celebrate 125 years on 3rd November. The various groups in the parish came together to provide a real liturgical celebration with a wide variety of music, followed by Hotpot in the parish hall across the road kindly offered by St Peter's C of E parish.

C.W.L. NEWS
Lancaster Diocesan Branch Meeting of the CWL was held on 8th October in St Mary’s School, Fleetwood. The President, Christine Burke from Walney and chaplain Tony Ashcroft were present with 51 other Officers and Members. The league Mass for the start of the centenary year will be celebrated by Bishop Patrick in Lancaster Cathedral at 12 noon on Saturday 10th December 2005. Everyone is welcome. The centenary pilgrimage to Walsingham will take place from 15th to 19th June 2006. The Centenary National AGM will be held in Brighton on Saturday 21st September.