Every year, on a Sunday close to what would have been Elizabeth Gaskell’s birthday, we lay flowers on her grave (10.45am) at Brook Street Chapel in Knutsford. We also lay flowers on the nearby grave of the Gaskell Society’s founder, the much-missed Joan Leach. We then go into the chapel for a special service from 11am. Our theme this year is ‘connection’.

You are most welcome to join us.