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2026-07-25 10:00 - Church Cleaning

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: WA4 5AL

Sat 25 Jul11:00Hill Cliffe Baptist Church(1.9mi)

via Hill Cliffe Baptist Church

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Recreational Sailing - Better Sailing

Right then — Recreational Sailing - Better Sailing at Budworth Sailing Club. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Budworth Sailing Club(4.5mi)

via Budworth Sailing ClubLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Social Tennis

Social tennis will take place on the new courts from 1pm until 4pm on Saturday, 10am until 1pm on Sundays and 5pm until 7pm on Monday and will continue as weekly events. Social Tennis is a relaxed & friendly format for all abilities and particularly as an introduction for new players or those who have not played for years.

Sat 25 Jul14:00Lymm Rugby Football Club(3.1mi)

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& levy fee

& levy fee Sat 25 Jul 2026, 1:00PM

Sat 25 Jul14:00Pyramid & Parr Hall(3.4mi)

via Pyramid & Parr HallLocal gem

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FREE

FREE Sat 25 Jul 2026, 1:00PM

Sat 25 Jul14:00Pyramid & Parr Hall(3.4mi)

via Pyramid & Parr HallLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Family Crafts

Part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026 Join us for an imaginative interplanetary making experience where creativity, curiosity and family come together under the flow of Luke Jerram’s MARS. Free creative family craft activities will be avaliable for all to enjoy, come along and join us! Space themed accessories are welcome. The post Family Crafts appeared first on Parr Hall.

Sat 25 Jul14:00Parr Hall(3.4mi)

via Parr Hall

Community

Saturday Summer Series

Budworth Sailing Club hasn't given us the full script, but Saturday Summer Series has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Budworth Sailing Club(4.5mi)

via Budworth Sailing ClubLocal gem

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Tea and Toast

Tea and Toast. Holy Trinity has hosts Tea and Toast between 4.00 p.m. and 6.0 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon. Tea and Toast is run by volunteers who look out for those experiencing homelessness, giving out sandwiches, soup, sausage rolls tea and coffee. All the team are also there for a friendly chat.

Sat 25 Jul17:00Holy Trinity Church(3.4mi)

via Holy Trinity ChurchLocal gem

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& levy fee

& levy fee Sat 25 Jul 2026 - Sat 25 Jul 2026, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Sat 25 Jul19:00Pyramid & Parr Hall(3.4mi)

via Pyramid & Parr HallLocal gem

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Around £500

Dragon Boat Race

Our annual Dragon Boat Race turns vital fundraising into a full-blown community adventure. It's loud and colourful, and it gets teams splashing, cheering, and laughing together, all while generating vital funds for end-of-life care across Warrington. It's a day that brings families, businesses, and friends out in force, raising money and community spirit. It's fundraising with heart, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun!

Sun 26 JulSt Rocco's Hospice Charity Shop(3.9mi)

via St Rocco's Hospice Charity ShopLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

World Cup 2026 Sweepstake

Taking place across Canada, Mexico and the USA, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature 104 matches with 48 international teams, making it the biggest World Cup in history.

Sun 26 JulSt Rocco's Hospice Charity Shop(3.9mi)

via St Rocco's Hospice Charity ShopLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Social Tennis

Sun 26 Jul11:00Lymm Rugby Football Club(3.1mi)

via Lymm Rugby Football Club

Community

Sunday Summer Series

One for the diary — Sunday Summer Series at Budworth Sailing Club. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Jul13:30Budworth Sailing Club(4.5mi)

via Budworth Sailing ClubLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Forest Church

Please dress for the weather. There will be time to reflect, explore and be creative and it is open to all ages. Connecting with God out in nature. We will finish by eating together. If you are intending to come, please contact Pauline, email We would love to see you. The Venue varies. Past events have been in Marbury Park, the Church quiet garden, and Arley Hall gardens.

Sun 26 Jul14:30Methodist Church, Great Budworth(4.2mi)

via Methodist Church, Great BudworthCurated

Likely freeTalks & Lectures

Mark Bradley: Artist’s Talk

Join Culcheth-based artist Mark Bradley for an informal talk and Q&A exploring the themes behind his exhibition What is this Hubbub?, currently on show at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. Drawing on the constant flow of news and social media, Bradley’s vibrant paintings present fragments of conflict, emotion and human behaviour without clear resolution. In...Read more » The post Mark Bradley: Artist’s Talk appeared first on Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Warrington Museum & Art Gallery(3.3mi)

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FREE

FREE Sun 26 Jul 2026, 2:00PM

Sun 26 Jul15:00Pyramid & Parr Hall(3.4mi)

via Pyramid & Parr HallLocal gem

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Spotlight Events in Warrington

No matter what your child loves, this year’s PQA Warrington Summer School has something incredible in store! With two action-packed experiences to choose from, the only question is… which side will they...

Mon 27 JulHatters Row Cafe(3.4mi)

via Hatters Row CafeLocal gem

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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

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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