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What's on in Blackrod

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Community

Everyday English

Everyday English at Saint Anne's Community Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 21 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(3.7mi)

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CHEER CAMP

The Hub at Westhoughton

Tue 21 JulAspire Gymnastics(3.9mi)

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Around £30.00

CHEER CAMP

Get a taste of what cheerleading is really like, before our cheer squad starts in autumn 2026!

Tue 21 Jul10:00Aspire Gymnastics(3.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Walking Football

Walking Football for the not so young who still enjoy the game. Contact Dave: for further details

Tue 21 Jul10:30St John's Hall(4mi)

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Religion & SpiritualityWellness & Wellbeing

Morning Meditation

A short Bible reading, reflective prayer, the Lord's Prayer and Grace livestreamed on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Coppull-Church-of-England-100568624938128 around 11am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Tue 21 Jul11:00St John's Hall(4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Taste Cafe

On weekdays, while the Art Exhibition is open, we offer coffee and cake to all our visitors from 11am with hearty home-made soup available for lunch from 12noon. No charge, but donations are welcome. Please come and join us for food and company!

Tue 21 Jul11:00St Laurence(4.7mi)

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Connect

21st July 2026 - 10:30 - 12:30 St. Katharine's Church St Katharines Church, Church St Bolton

Tue 21 Jul11:30St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod(0.2mi)

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Communion for the Community

A said service of Holy Communion lasting just under 30 minutes in which we pray for our local councillors and elected civic officers.

Tue 21 Jul12:15St Laurence(4.7mi)

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Bell Ringing

Bell ringing practice takes on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

Tue 21 Jul19:30St John's Hall(4mi)

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WI Meeting

21st July 2026 - 19:00 - 21:30 St. Katharines Church St. Katharines Church, Church Street, Blackrod Bolton

Tue 21 Jul20:00St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod(0.2mi)

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Community

Active in the Park

Being Active , Free , Social

Wed 22 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(3.7mi)

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Community Dog Show

community-dog-show-2026

Wed 22 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(3.7mi)

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Good Food & Breakfast Club

The Good Food Club is going from strength to strength. Breakfast Club 8.45 - 10.00 a.m. Tea/Coffee and Toast 50p

Wed 22 Jul08:45St John's Hall(4mi)

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St Michael's Coffee Bar

Opens Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon Everyone Welcome ! Come along, enjoy a cuppa, a tea-cake and a chat amongst friends

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Michael and All Angels(3.4mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Home Group

Meet to chat, pray, discuss the Bible and encourage one another.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Coppull Parish Church(3.5mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Home Group Meeting

Home group meet to chat, pray and study God's word Wednesdays at 8.00pm at the Vicarage, 209 Chapel Lane

Wed 22 Jul19:00St John's Hall(4mi)

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Community

Grow Babies

Family , Free , Kids Activities , Social

Thu 23 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(3.7mi)

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Venues with events near Blackrod

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St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod0.2 miles away

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Greater Manchester, England

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