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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(3.5mi)

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(3.5mi)

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(4mi)

via Oldham Library

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(2.7mi)

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(4mi)

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(2.5mi)

via St Thomas' ChurchLocal gem

Community

Life Groups

Hope Church is putting on Life Groups and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hope Church(3.4mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

Top of the Wold – The Rowbarge

Tour Champion: In memory of our wonderful friend, Margaret Davison Show Champion: Fiona Hope & Mike Fellows and Jon & Sue Kerridge No tickets required, a pay what you feel collection will be taken after the show.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Mikron Theatre Company(4.7mi)

via Mikron Theatre Company

Community

Coffee morning

Hope Church is putting on Coffee morning and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Hope Church(3.4mi)

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(3.6mi)

via St Michael's ChurchCurated

Community

Daytime Midweek Group

All Nations Church is putting on Daytime Midweek Group and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul13:00All Nations Church(3.9mi)

via All Nations Church

Community

Thursday Church

Thursday is the new Sunday!! Church for the whole family, particularly aimed at families with primary school age children. Join us from 3.45 for songs, craft, stories, games and snacks. No booking needed just turn up. For more information [drop us a message](mailto:).

Thu 23 Jul15:45St. James' Church Millbrook(4.4mi)

via St. James' Church Millbrook

Community

Evening Midweek Group

Evening Midweek Group — brought to you by All Nations Church and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 23 Jul19:00All Nations Church(3.9mi)

via All Nations Church

Theatre

440 Theatre Presents Romeo and Juliet

With their first ever full-length production, this unique interpretation turns Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy into an outrageous, fall-on-the-floor comedy! Four Forty breathe new life into the feuding families of Verona and their star-crossed lovers, revealing unexpected laughter and joy in the familiar tale. Rediscover Romeo and Julietas a vibrant, comical, and thoroughly anarchic experience. A must-see...

Fri 24 JulMarsden Mechanics(4.8mi)

via Marsden MechanicsLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Mass of Requiem

A Celebration of a Mass of Requiem where we pray for loved ones departed and for those whose years mind falls at that time

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Paul's Church, Royton(4.6mi)

via St Paul's Church, RoytonLocal gem

Community

We Nurture

Free support and play group for little ones. All parents or guardians welcome! https://allnationsoldham.churchsuite.com/events/mlg2ydir

Fri 24 Jul10:30All Nations Church(3.9mi)

via All Nations Church

Children & Family

Youth

A generation given to Jesus! In a day and age where there are so many different things telling them how to live and think, we aim to show them what Jesus says. It is our heart and motivation that youth would discover and know for themselves how Jesus sees them, how much He loves them and what their identity. Ages 11 to 18

Fri 24 Jul19:00All Nations Church(3.9mi)

via All Nations Church

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Venues with events near Dobcross

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

St Thomas' Church2.5 miles away Lees Library2.7 miles away

More about Dobcross

Greater Manchester, England

Dobcross 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 Dobcross 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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