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Community

Tintern Road Walkabout: July 2026

We're excited to let you know about our neighbourhood walkabout at Tintern Road (Middleton) in July. Customers are welcome to join the walkabout to speak to our teams and share feedback.

Wed 22 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

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Help shape the future of Lower Falinge

Together, we can help create a Lower Falinge that builds on its unique character, supports current and future generations, and becomes an even better place to live, work and visit. Come along, get involved, and help shape the future of Lower Falinge.

Wed 22 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Citizens Advice at Crompton Library

Citizens advice are now offering a drop in session at Crompton library. These sessions are on a first come first served basis.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Crompton Library(1.4mi)

via Crompton Library

Likely freeChildren & Family

Family Crafts at Crompton Library

Join us for a family craft session at Crompton Library. No need to book.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Crompton Library(1.4mi)

via Crompton Library

Community

Digital Drop-In

Do you need help with your device? Volunteers from Inclusive Bytes are on hand to assist you with all your digital enquiries

Wed 22 Jul12:00Oldham Library(1.8mi)

via Oldham Library

Likely freeCommunity

Chadderton Knitters

Join our friendly knitting group

Wed 22 Jul14:00Oldham Community Leisure(2.8mi)

via Oldham Community Leisure

Community

A warm Welcome Afternoon

a welcome for the lonely, come play bingo, have some company and refreshments. All Welcome.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Christ Church(4.6mi)

via Christ ChurchLocal gem

Arts & CultureCommunity

Knit & Natter

New Knit & Natter Group You are invited to join our Knit and Natter group, on Wednesday, 1.30pm -3.30pm at Christ Church. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. All equipment and materials can be provided. See Karen Atkinson for more details.

Wed 22 Jul14:30Christ Church Chadderton(3mi)

via Christ Church Chadderton

Likely freeCommunity

Bounce & rhyme at Failsworth Library

Join our playful sessions and meet new friends, explore the library spaces, learn new rhymes and songs and enjoy some sensory play in our Bounce and Rhyme Sessions. Perfect for 0 – 5’s. Free to join, no need to book.

Wed 22 Jul14:30Failsworth and Hollinwood District Town Hall(4.7mi)

via Failsworth and Hollinwood District Town Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Bounce and rhyme

Join us at our weekly bounce and rhyme event. Learn new rhymes, sing songs and make friends. Perfect for the 0-4’s. Free

Wed 22 Jul15:00Lees Library(1.5mi)

via Lees Library

Arts & CultureHistory & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Gallery Talk: Natural History Collection

This is part of our monthly talk programme. All our talks are free, informal and last around 40 minutes with time to ask questions at the end. Join our curator Patricia Francis for a tour of our brand new Our Beautiful Oldham gallery. She will share stories about the birds, animals, plants and insects on display. Meet in Our Beautiful Oldham Gallery. No need to book.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Gallery Oldham(1.8mi)

via Gallery Oldham

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Worship

A family friendly service of the word where many of our young families join us for prayer and worship.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Thomas' Church(0.4mi)

via St Thomas' ChurchLocal gem

Community

Life Groups

Life Groups at Hope Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hope Church(1.4mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Rochdale Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Our community drop-in sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of your RBH Neighbourhood Team in person. There's no appointment needed, and you can get help and support with a variety of things, including reporting repairs , paying your rent , dealing with damp and mould , tackling anti-social behaviour , and much more.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Bellshill walkabout: July 2026

We're excited to let you know about our neighbourhood walkabout in Bellshill in July. Customers are welcome to join the walkabout to speak to our teams and share feedback.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Coffee morning

Hope Church is hosting and we're spreading the word. Coffee morning — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Hope Church(1.4mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Gabriel's Guys

This is a fun, social event offering men the opportunity to chat and make friends, share concerns, learn new skills, be more active and gain confidence. Lots of different activities available. Every Thursday 11am - 3pm. For more information and to book a place - places are limited, so please book in advance!

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Michael's Church(2mi)

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Venues with events near Barrowshaw, Higher

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

Crompton Library1.4 miles away Hope Church1.4 miles away St Thomas' Church0.4 miles away

More about Barrowshaw, Higher

Greater Manchester, England

Barrowshaw, Higher is part of Greater Manchester, with everyday links to nearby towns and city districts. 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 Barrowshaw, Higher 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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