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Blackburn Cathedral Community BBQ

Name: Blackburn Cathedral Community BBQ
Start: 2026-09-06T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-06T13:30:00+01:00
Location: Blackburn Cathedral

6th September at 12:00 pm

Details

Date: 6th September 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Venue: Blackburn Cathedral

Come and join in the fun at the annual Blackburn Cathedral Community summer barbecue.

Taking place in the glorious surroundings of the Cloister Garth at the Cathedral, everyone is invited to this free, friendly community event, offering a relaxed afternoon to meet friends old and new.