Every year Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival keep a old tradition alive by presenting rushes to churches whilst raising funds for local charities. This year they have made a donation of £250.00 towards our 2019 project. In total 6 fantastic charities received donations this year.

Pictured is the Church Secretary Mrs Anthea Gee and the Chairman of the Rushbearing Festival Mr Gaz Baigent.

Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival takes place over the first full weekend in September, and will return on September 7th.

For more details on the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival please go to http://rushbearing.com/