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Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island

We are thrilled to announce that the Summerseat Village Collective has won the bid to develop the island in Summerseat! This is a very exciting opportunity for our community, and we look forward to working with residents to create a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone. A Haven for Nature and Recreation The new developmentContinue reading “Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island”

A Touch of History Steams Through Summerseat: The Sir Nigel Gresley Visits the East Lancashire Railway

Train enthusiasts in Summerseat were in for a treat last week. The awe-inspiring LNER Class A4 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley graced the tracks of the East Lancashire Railway on March 24th, passing majestically through our village.

From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.

Summerseat Park officially opened on March 23rd, but the journey to this vibrant new space began much earlier, and it all started with a conversation. Knowing the importance of inclusivity, early consultations took place with the children at Summerseat Methodist School who were encouraged to share their ideas on what makes the perfect park. ParentsContinue reading “From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.”

Summerseat Celebrates New Play Area and Decorated Easter Tree!

It was a dreary and cold day, but on Saturday March 23rd 2024 the Summerseat community brought the sunshine to celebrate the grand opening of the brand new play area! Councillor Liam James Dean had the honour of cutting the ribbon and officially declaring the play area open. This fantastic new addition to the villageContinue reading “Summerseat Celebrates New Play Area and Decorated Easter Tree!”

Buzzy with Ideas: Repurpose Your Corks into a Bee-Friendly Bath

Our Summerseat hives are buzzing with activity, and with summer approaching, they’ll be working even harder to pollinate our gardens and local flora. To show our appreciation for these tiny environmental heroes, we can create a haven for them right in our own backyards: a bee-friendly pollinator bath! While there are many ways to buildContinue reading “Buzzy with Ideas: Repurpose Your Corks into a Bee-Friendly Bath”

Summerseat Through The Ages

A Snapshot of Summerseat’s History Summerseat, nestled in the Irwell Valley north of Bury, Lancashire, boasts a rich history interwoven with the rise of the Industrial Revolution. Early Beginnings: During the 1600s and 1700s the area of Brooksbottoms and Summerseat contained only scattered farms and hand-loom weavers’ cottages in a rural setting. The earliest reference toContinue reading “Summerseat Through The Ages”