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Falconry Club Meeting – August 2026

Monthly falconry meeting in Helsby, Cheshire. Held from 8pm to 10pm UK time on the first Tuesday of each month.

Tue 4 Aug21:00Cheshire & North Wales Hawking Club(2.9mi)

via Cheshire & North Wales Hawking ClubCurated

Sports & Fitness

Zumba with Izzy

Yoga Class with Liz Hughes

Thu 6 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Community

Around £35.00

Events

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Thu 6 AugThe Curious Cat Bookshop(2.3mi)

via The Curious Cat BookshopLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Room on the Broom meet and greet and family fun day

Is your child a big fan of Room on the Broom? Join us for a day of family fun this summer, with special visits from Witch! Witch will appear at intervals throughout the day—remember your camera for that all-important selfie! What’s happening: Explore the Room on the Broom activity trail and meet Witch Enter our colouring competition for a chance to win a year’s membership Build your own forest and learn lots of forestry facts with the Forestry England team Face painting Fun activities, storytelling and games Ice cream There’s no need to book — just turn up and enjoy the fun. Witch appearances will take place throughout the day. Meet-and-greets are on a first-come, first-served basis and can get very busy.

Thu 6 Aug10:00Delamere Forest(2.7mi)

via Delamere ForestLocal gem

Community

Events at Delamere Forest

Delamere Forest provides the perfect venue for a range of events. If you are interested in holding an event here you will need to apply first so that we can ensure your event doesn't clash with anything else happening in the forest such as forest operations work. Once we know your needs we can advise you to make sure your event is a success. Please contact us no later than eight weeks before your proposed event. Contact us Please complete the application form below and return via email or post: Application form Email: delamere@forestryengland.uk Post: Forestry England Office, Delamere Forest, Linmere, Delamere, Northwich CW8 2HZ

Thu 6 Aug10:00Delamere Forest(2.7mi)

via Delamere ForestLocal gem

Community

Kingsley Coffee Mornings

Informal coffee mornings are held monthly at the Church Room in Kingsley.

Fri 7 Aug10:00Saint John The Evangelist, Kingsley(0.8mi)

via Saint John The Evangelist, KingsleyLocal gem

Community

Men's League

Men's League — brought to you by Kingsley Cricket Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 8 Aug12:30Kingsley Cricket Club(1.2mi)

via Kingsley Cricket Club

Religion & Spirituality

2ndSunday@6

This service takes place in the NCK Centre, adjacent to Norley Church car park. A time of relaxed and informal worship which includes teaching, prayer and praise and a time to meet and make new friends.

Sun 9 Aug17:45St John The Evangelist, Norley(1.9mi)

via St John The Evangelist, NorleyLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Zumba with Izzy

Private Party (Cleverly Dodd)

Tue 11 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Yoga Class with Liz Hughes

We keep tabs on Manley Village Hall so you don't have to. Yoga Class with Liz Hughes caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Tue 11 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Community

Manley and Mouldsworth Gardening Club

Second Wednesday each Month

Wed 12 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Zumba with Izzy

Manley and Mouldsworth Gardening Club

Thu 13 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Community

Music at Manley Adele - licensed bar

Yoga Class with Liz Hughes

Sat 15 AugManley Village Hall(2.2mi)

via Manley Village HallLocal gem

Community

still available

We keep tabs on Cheshire School of Glass so you don't have to. still available caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 15 Aug17:30Cheshire School of Glass(1.6mi)

via Cheshire School of GlassLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £35.00

Baby First Aid Course

Baby First Aid Course - Sunday 16th August 2026

Sun 16 AugCheshire First Aid(4.7mi)

via Cheshire First AidLocal gem

Children & Family

Youth Group

Youth Group - the opportunity to make new friends for young people in year 6 and older.

Fri 21 Aug06:30Saint John The Evangelist, Kingsley(0.8mi)

via Saint John The Evangelist, KingsleyLocal gem

Children & Family

Youth Group

Youth Group - the opportunity to make new friends for young people in year 6 and older.

Fri 21 Aug06:30St John The Evangelist, Norley(1.9mi)

via St John The Evangelist, NorleyLocal gem

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Venues with events near The Slack

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

Manley Village Hall2.2 miles away Saint John The Evangelist, Kingsley0.8 miles away St John The Evangelist, Norley1.9 miles away

More about The Slack

Cheshire, England

The Slack 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 Slack 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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