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Dance

Around £5

Western Line dancing

12pm - 1pm: Improver level 1pm - 2.30pm: Intermediate level Each class £5

Fri 24 Jul13:00St Johns & St Marks(4.1mi)

via St Johns & St MarksLocal gem

Community

Around £5

Inflatable Session

This Summer, we will be running a new inflatable session at Worsley Leisure Centre! When Every Friday from 1.30-2.30pm starting 24th July to 28th August. Cost £5 for a 45-minute session. Suitability Ages 8-14 years of age and must be able to swim 25 metres comfortably, swimming test will be completed prior to using the inflatable. Sessions Date Friday 24th July Friday 31st July Friday 7th August Friday 14th August Friday 21st August Friday 28th August Cost £12.50 for a family of 4. No pre-booking needed. Simply pay at reception on arrival. Sessions are available on a first come, first served basis.

Fri 24 Jul14:30Broughton Leisure Centre(4.7mi)

via Broughton Leisure Centre

Community

Around £40.00

Feeder | Blackpool, Winter Gardens

Scruff of the Neck presents Feeder Listen: https://spotf.fi/4E144QiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/feede...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feed...Friday 24 July 2026 | Winter Gardens, BlackpoolWith special guests to be announced14+ | £40 Adv | Doors 18:00www.scruffoftheneck.comwww.yearsendfest.com

Fri 24 Jul18:00Con Keegan(3.5mi)

via Con KeeganCurated

Park Drive | Manchester, The Lodge at Deaf Institute

Community

Around £11

Park Drive | Manchester, The Lodge at Deaf Institute

Scruff of the Neck presents Park Drive Listen: https://spotf.fi/2H90gr0Facebook: https://www. Friday 24 July 2026 | The Lodge at Deaf Institute, ManchesterWith support14+ | £11 Adv | Doors 19:30 www.scruffoftheneck.comwww.yearsendfest.com

Fri 24 Jul19:30Con Keegan(3.5mi)

via Con KeeganCurated

Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire

Workshops & Classes

Around £89.00

Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire

Our beginners photography course in Lymm, Cheshire is for people new to photography or who rarely, if ever move away from their camera’s AUTO feature. See full course description below.

Sat 25 JulNorth West Photography Courses(3.4mi)

via North West Photography CoursesLocal gem

Community

Photography Gift Vouchers - The Perfect Present

You are here: Home / Photography Course Dates – Click The Date to Book Photography Course Dates – Click The Date to Book Photography Gift Vouchers - The Perfect Present BUY NOW Our photography courses are now open for booking. Click the date to book. Payment by PayPal or credit/debit card When you book we will send you an email to confirm with details on what to expect. Search: Start Date Name Details Location Price July 25, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire 25 July Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 August 15, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Didsbury Manchester 15 August Didsbury Parsonage Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ £ 89.00 Didsbury Parsonage Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ £ 89.00 August 22, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Manchester (Bury) 22 August The Sunnywood Project 15 Stock Street Bury BL8 1BU £ 89.00 The Sunnywood Project 15 Stock Street Bury BL8 1BU £ 89.00 August 29, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire 29 August Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Plan Your Journey For 2025 Our 2025 dates will be posted soon with dates starting in February when the weather and daylight are not fighting us. FIND OUT MORE

Sat 25 JulNorth West Photography Courses(3.4mi)

via North West Photography CoursesLocal gem

Community

Around £90

photography gift vouchers

Photography Course Dates – Click The Date to Book Photography Gift Vouchers - The Perfect Present BUY NOW Our photography courses are now open for booking. Click the date to book. Payment by PayPal or credit/debit card When you book we will send you an email to confirm with details on what to expect. Search: Start Date Name Details Location Price July 25, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire 25 July Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 August 15, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Didsbury Manchester 15 August Didsbury Parsonage Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ £ 89.00 Didsbury Parsonage Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ £ 89.00 August 22, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Manchester (Bury) 22 August The Sunnywood Project 15 Stock Street Bury BL8 1BU £ 89.00 The Sunnywood Project 15 Stock Street Bury BL8 1BU £ 89.00 August 29, 2026 Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire 29 August Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Lymm Business Centre, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW £ 89.00 Plan Your Journey For 2025 Our 2025 dates will be posted soon with dates starting in February when the weather and daylight are not fighting us. FIND OUT MORE

Sat 25 JulNorth West Photography Courses(3.4mi)

via North West Photography CoursesLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Broadfield Park Slopes - Bioblitz

Get hands on with nature - join us for a day of outdoor and wildlife focused activities.

Sat 25 JulRochdale Town Hall(4.3mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Meat Free

Secure your presale tickets for the highly anticipated Meat Free event coming to The Yard, featuring an inclusive atmosphere and driving techno music.

Sat 25 JulThe Yard Manchester(5mi)

via The Yard ManchesterLocal gem

Community

Ojej 2-1

Ojej 2-1 is happening at Polski Klub w Bury. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sat 25 Jul08:00Polski Klub w Bury(3.1mi)

via Polski Klub w Bury

Likely freeCommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning at St Paul's

Drop in for coffee / tea/ crumpets/ toasted teacakes and a warm welcome. No charge but any donations to Water Aid.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Pauls Parish Church(2.4mi)

via St Pauls Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

Women's Breakfast

Women's Breakfast — brought to you by St Mary's Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(3.9mi)

via St Mary's Church

Workshops & Classes

Around £89.00

Beginners Photography Course Lymm Cheshire

Our beginners photography course in Lymm, Cheshire is for people new to photography or who rarely, if ever move away from their camera’s AUTO feature. See full course description below.

Sat 25 Jul10:30North West Photography Courses(3.4mi)

via North West Photography CoursesLocal gem

Community

Saturday Cafe

Drop in for coffee, tea, cake, toasted teacake, etc

Sat 25 Jul10:30St Thomas and St John's Church(4.3mi)

via St Thomas and St John's ChurchCurated

Children & Family

The Bay Summer Fair

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

Sat 25 Jul13:00The Bay Radcliffe(3.9mi)

via The Bay Radcliffe

Community

Around £5

President's Cup

President’s Cup – Saturday 25th July – from 1pm Singles £5 to enter – includes food for bowlers

Sat 25 Jul14:00Whitefield Bowling Club(3.2mi)

via Whitefield Bowling Club

Likely freeArts & CultureChildren & Family

Family Craft Activity: Decorate a Postcard

During the First World War, many soldiers sent beautifully embroidered postcards to loved ones back home. See some of these special postcards on display in the museum, then create and decorate your own postcard to take home. Why not write a message and send it to a family member or friend?

Sun 26 JulThe Minden Suite(3.5mi)

via The Minden SuiteLocal gem

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Venues with events near Birch

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

St Pauls Parish Church2.4 miles away

More about Birch

Greater Manchester, England

Birch 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 Bowlee Community Park, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Birch 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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