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World Matchplay: Day 5 (Darts)

Coverage of day five of the tournament, which takes place at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, and features four second-round matches. Luke Littler was pushed all the way by Jermaine Wattimena before he eventually prevailed 13-11 at this stage last year, while Josh Rock also won by the same score in his match against Michael van Gerwen

Wed 22 JulMadison's(2.9mi)

via Madison'sLocal gem

Community

Around £2.50

[X] Little Stars

Weekly Wednesday Toddler Group (term time) 10am till 11.45am. Toys, crafts/sensory play, songs, refreshments and a huge welcome! £2.50 initial registration. £1 per week for first adult and child (additional children aged 6m+ are 50p each) For more information email our Church, Community, Families & Children's Worker on

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Community

St Neots and Grafham Martial Arts

We keep tabs on Little Paxton Hub so you don't have to. St Neots and Grafham Martial Arts caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 22 Jul18:30Little Paxton Hub(2mi)

via Little Paxton HubCurated

Community

Bell Ringing Practice

Weekly Practice for ringing the Church Bells before Sunday Services.

Wed 22 Jul20:00St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Sports & Fitness

World Matchplay: Quarter Finals (Darts)

Coverage of day six of the tournament, which takes place at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, and features the opening two quarter-finals. James Wade prevailed 16-13 against Gian van Veen and Jonny Clayton claimed a 16-7 victory against Stephen Bunting at this stage last year.

Thu 23 JulMadison's(2.9mi)

via Madison'sLocal gem

Community

Coffee with residents of Montague House

One for the diary — Coffee with residents of Montague House at All Saints (Grafham Parish Church). The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 23 Jul15:15All Saints (Grafham Parish Church)(4.5mi)

via All Saints (Grafham Parish Church)

Talks & Lectures

Around £3

Otters - a talk by Peter Pilbeam

23 July, 2026 - 7:00pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00Paxton Pits Visitor Centre and Parking(1.1mi)

via Paxton Pits Visitor Centre and Parking

Sports & Fitness

World Matchplay: Quarter Finals (Darts)

Coverage of day seven of the tournament, which takes place at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, and features the concluding two quarter-finals. Luke Littler was pushed hard by Andrew Gilding in last year's corresponding session, but eventually claimed a 16-14 victory. That contest was followed by a strong performance from Josh Rock, who recorded a three-dart average of 104.02 in a 16-11 victory over Gerwyn Price

Fri 24 JulMadison's(2.9mi)

via Madison'sLocal gem

Community

Food Bank

We've tracked down Food Bank at St Mary's Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(4mi)

via St Mary's Church

Community

Brampton Befrienders

Brampton Befrienders — brought to you by All Saints (Grafham Parish Church) and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Fri 24 Jul10:00All Saints (Grafham Parish Church)(4.5mi)

via All Saints (Grafham Parish Church)

Community

Fusion

Fusion, an exciting growing youth group for the young people (School Yrs 7-13) in our community. Held weekly, it's a great evening filled with fun, crazy games and activities. Take time to catch up with life with your mates in the chill out corner before learning more about God in our 10 min" God Spot" Activities include: PS4, 7ft Games Table, Darts, Table Tennis, Unihoc to name but a few! Meets 7.30pm-9.30pm Cost: FREE Tuck Shop available (small charge)

Fri 24 Jul19:30The Old Sun(4mi)

via The Old Sun

Community

[X] Fusion

Fri 24 Jul19:30St Marys Church Eaton Socon(4mi)

via St Marys Church Eaton Socon

Community

USAFE - Event

USAFE - Event is happening at Paxton Lakes Sailing Club. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sat 25 JulPaxton Lakes Sailing Club(1.1mi)

via Paxton Lakes Sailing ClubCurated

Community

Cambridge Model Boat Club Members and Guests BBQ and Sail

Cambridge Model Boat Club Members and Guests BBQ and Sail. Paxton Lakes Sailing Club. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 25 JulPaxton Lakes Sailing Club(1.1mi)

via Paxton Lakes Sailing ClubCurated

Community

CMBC Racing

Right then — CMBC Racing at Paxton Lakes Sailing Club. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 25 JulPaxton Lakes Sailing Club(1.1mi)

via Paxton Lakes Sailing ClubCurated

Sports & Fitness

World Matchplay: Semi-Finals (Darts)

Coverage of day eight of the tournament, which takes place at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, and features the semi-finals. The match between James Wade and Jonny Clayton at this stage last year went to a tie-breaker, with Wade eventually prevailing 20-18. More drama was to follow when Luke Littler surprisingly went 5-0 down against Josh Rock, but fought back to claim a 17-14 victory.

Sat 25 JulMadison's(2.9mi)

via Madison'sLocal gem

Community

Little Crickets

Right then — Little Crickets at Little Paxton Hub. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 25 Jul08:00Little Paxton Hub(2mi)

via Little Paxton HubCurated

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Venues with events near Great Paxton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Madison's2.9 miles away Paxton Lakes Sailing Club1.1 miles away Little Paxton Hub2.0 miles away

More about Great Paxton

Cambridgeshire, England

Great Paxton is in Cambridgeshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Great Paxton events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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