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Warrington Wolves: A Game For All

FORGED BY WIRE, CONNECTED BY WOLVES, BUILT BY COMMUNITY. Warrington Wolves are celebrating 150 years of history with a special anniversary exhibition at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. The free exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through the club’s remarkable story, from its origins in the town’s wire industry to its greatest sporting achievements...Read more » The post Warrington Wolves: A Game For All appeared first on Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

Wed 22 JulWarrington Museum & Art Gallery(3.3mi)

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FREE

FREE Wed 22 Jul 2026 - Sun 27 Sep 2026

Wed 22 JulPyramid & Parr Hall(3.4mi)

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Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

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Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

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Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul12:30Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

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Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Children & Family

Around £9.25

Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul12:30Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Focus Group - Bible Study

Focus Group meets for an hour most Wednesdays at 12:15pm – we’re a small but lively group who meet up for bible study and discussion after Coffee Bar. We begin with the living Bible and what it says to us now. We use a study guide to help us explore the text. But that’s only the beginning. For us the bible is a launchpad to life, at the heart of the way we live our lives as Christians in a…

Wed 22 Jul13:15Holy Trinity Church(3.4mi)

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Tiny Ravers

Part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026 Tiny Ravers at Warrington Arts Festival Join us for Warrington Arts Festival’s Tiny Ravers…because if adults can have a club night, why shouldn’t babies have one too? It’s time to inspire the next generation of movers and groovers! Step into an exciting sensory adventure beneath Mars, where little explorers...Read more » The post Tiny Ravers appeared first on Parr Hall.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Parr Hall(3.4mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Tennis Training

Coaching for both members & non-members is currently only on Wednesdays. Under 7’s (YOUTH RED) at 3:45 pm Junior Under 10 at 4:30 pm 11 & Over (YOUTH YELLOW) at 5:15 pm Adult Improvers 6 pm Adult Team Training 7 pm.

Wed 22 Jul16:30Lymm Rugby Football Club(3.1mi)

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Children & FamilyCommunity

2026-07-22 17:30 - Brownies meeting

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 17:30Details: Location: Church Hall

Wed 22 Jul18:30Hill Cliffe Baptist Church(1.9mi)

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Talks & Lectures

Around £40.00

WALK & TALK Wednesday Group

Wednesday Walk & Talk Group 6 pm - 7.30 pm Come rain or shine!

Wed 22 Jul19:00Natural Wisdom(4.1mi)

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Community

Around £5.00

Red Planet Reflections with Adrian West

Part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026 Join Adrian West for a relaxed, informal talk and Q&A beneath the stunning Mars sculpture by Luke Jerram. We’ll explore what we know (and don’t know) about Mars – and you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions. Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) is an astronomer,...Read more » The post Red Planet Reflections with Adrian West appeared first on Parr Hall.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Parr Hall(3.4mi)

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Community

Midweek Racing

Found this on Budworth Sailing Club's radar. Midweek Racing — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Budworth Sailing Club(4.5mi)

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Community

Sports Day

Sports Day is happening at Appleton Thorn Village Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 Jul09:30Appleton Thorn Village Hall(0.1mi)

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2026-07-23 09:30 - Bridgetots

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Bridgetots parent/carer and toddler group. We are a not-for-profit toddler group run by a committee of volunteers for all children under 5 years old. Booking essential. Please contact Jennie Gray for more information: ; : Church BuildingPostcode: WA4 5AL

Thu 23 Jul10:30Hill Cliffe Baptist Church(1.9mi)

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Bridgetots

Thu 23 Jul10:30Hill Cliffe Baptist Church(1.9mi)

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Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Caterpillars (0-6 months) - 10:00am - School – Caterpillar Club

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Caterpillars (0-6 months) - 10:00am - School – Caterpillar Club

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Thu 23 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

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Venues with events near Appleton Thorn

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

Hill Cliffe Baptist Church1.9 miles away Appleton Thorn Village Hall0.1 miles away

More about Appleton Thorn

Cheshire, England

Appleton Thorn sits quietly in Cheshire and punches well above its weight for local gatherings. The village hall has been hosting community events for decades, while the park offers a perfect spot to watch the rain roll down without getting soaked. Not bad for a Tuesday afternoon. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd craft fair keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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