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DanceWorkshops & Classes

Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 7-11 (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

A brand new class for boys and young males ages 7 to 11 years old. This class will begin in January 2026 at the Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon. Thursdays 6pm till 7pm and is FREE. Visit the NEXUS website here for more information on the whole programme, proudly funded by The Westminster Foundation.

Thu 30 Jul19:00Blacon Libary(4.5mi)

via Blacon Libary

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 12+ (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

A brand new class for boys and young males ages 12 to 18 years old. This class will begin in January 2026 at the Blacon Enterprise Centre, Blacon. Thursdays 7pm till 8pm and is FREE. Visit the NEXUS website here for more information on the whole programme, proudly funded by The Westminster Foundation.

Thu 30 Jul20:00Blacon Libary(4.5mi)

via Blacon Libary

Community

Showjumping

Showjumping at Wirral Riding Centre. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Fri 31 JulWirral Riding Centre(2.2mi)

via Wirral Riding CentreLocal gem

Community

Friday Social Sailing

Social Friday evening sailing. Normally a safety boat will be on the water. Keep an eye out on WhatsApp for a start time. Finish time will depend upon light levels and weather! Getting on the water safely in good company, boards, kayaks, sail!

Fri 31 Jul19:30Shotwick Boating Lake(2.1mi)

via Shotwick Boating LakeLocal gem

Community

Dragon Youth Regatta (RYA)

An Open Youth competition. More details to follow.

Sat 1 AugShotwick Boating Lake(2.1mi)

via Shotwick Boating LakeLocal gem

Community

Mens Breakfast

Once a month the men of the parish have an opportunity to gather together, have some breakfast and chat. This will start at 8 am and last for about an hour and a half. Someone will give a talk about life and how their relationship with God has worked out. Donation for breakfast.

Sat 1 Aug09:00Saint Paul's Church Hooton(2.3mi)

via Saint Paul's Church HootonLocal gem

Theatre

Around £600

Pantomime Horse Race

The iconic Pantomime Horse Race returns to Chester Racecourse this year on Family Fun Day.

Sun 2 AugHospice of the Good Shepherd Promotions(3.2mi)

via Hospice of the Good Shepherd PromotionsLocal gem

Community

Summer Series Race 9 & 10, /Summer Afternoon Handicap Race 5

Shotwick Boating Lake hasn't given us the full script, but Summer Series Race 9 & 10, /Summer Afternoon Handicap Race 5 has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 2 Aug11:30Shotwick Boating Lake(2.1mi)

via Shotwick Boating LakeLocal gem

Community

A-Z Safari Party (August Activities)

A-Z Safari Party – Part of our August Kids Activities Mon 3rd August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join our Animal Encounters with A-Z Safari Party as part of our August Kids Activities. Children can meet amazing animals up close, including a tortoise, giant African land snail, snakes, meerkats, and more, while learning fun facts about each…

Mon 3 AugGordale Garden Centre(1mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Around £9.50

A-Z Safari Party (August Activities)

A-Z Safari Party – Part of our August Kids Activities Mon 3rd August 2026 [SOLD OUT] & Thurs 27th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join our Animal Encounters with A-Z Safari Party as part of our August Kids Activities. Children can meet amazing animals up close, including a tortoise, giant African land snail, snakes, meerkats,…

Mon 3 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(1mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Circuit Leadership Team

Circuit Leadership Team at Wirral Methodist Churches. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 4 Aug19:30Wirral Methodist Churches(2.3mi)

via Wirral Methodist Churches

Community

Freckles (August Activities)

Freckles – Part of our August Kids Activities Wed 5th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Freckles is back once again at Gordale with her laugh along children’s magic show! Everyone is included in the non stop fun and if we get the magic right you may even win a prize!! Ideal for ages…

Wed 5 AugGordale Garden Centre(1mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Around £9.50

Freckles (August Activities)

Wed 5 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(1mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

Community

Leeward Twilight Series - Race 8

Shotwick Boating Lake is being delightfully mysterious about Leeward Twilight Series - Race 8. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 5 Aug20:00Shotwick Boating Lake(2.1mi)

via Shotwick Boating LakeLocal gem

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Dance Able Summer Workshop

Every Thursday at Blacon Enterprise Centre this Summer we are providing free dance experiences for young people. Join us in a fun dance workshop or Learning Disabled young people. Lunch is provided! This session is free and for 7 years and above. DETAILS: Thursday 6th August, 930am – 1pm At Blacon Enterprise Centre, Blacon, Chester FREE, booking essential. This programme is generously funded by The Westminster Foundation and is part of Cheshire Dance’s NEXUS Programme, which creates space for young people to connect with themselves, their ideas and others, through dance in the Chester area.

Thu 6 Aug10:30Blacon Libary(4.5mi)

via Blacon Libary

Community

Around £9.50

Mr Stix (August Activities)

Mr Stix – Part of our August Kids Activities Thurs 6th August 2026 11am – 12 noon & 2pm – 3pm Join Mr Stix as part of our August Kids Activities, for a non-stop show of music, mayhem, and magic! Presented by an award-winning children’s entertainer, this interactive performance is full of laughs, excitement, and audience participation—perfect for the whole family. This lively,…

Thu 6 Aug15:00Gordale Garden Centre(1mi)

via Gordale Garden Centre

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 7-11 (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

Thu 6 Aug19:00Blacon Libary(4.5mi)

via Blacon Libary

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Venues with events near The Craxton

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

Gordale Garden Centre1.0 mile away Shotwick Boating Lake2.1 miles away Wirral Riding Centre2.2 miles away

More about The Craxton

Cheshire, England

The Craxton is in Cheshire, 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 The Craxton 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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Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 7-11 (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)