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Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Caterpillars (0-6 months) - 10:00am - School – Caterpillar Club

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Caterpillars (0-6 months) - 10:00am - School – Caterpillar Club

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Thu 23 Jul11:00Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - BirchwoodLocal gem

Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:15am - School – Mixed Special

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:15am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Thu 23 Jul12:15Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.6mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - BirchwoodLocal gem

Community

Around £22.00

Afternoon Racing

Join us for Afternoon Flat Racing on Thursday 23 July at Sandown Park Racecourse. Witness exciting racing & enjoy a great evening out for all.

Thu 23 Jul12:59The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(2.5mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Reflective Service

Each service will contain a number of prayer activity stations - to help encourage you to reflect as appropriate to you. Quiet music will also be played in the background. Come and enjoy the space to be still and unwind during the busyness of the week.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Gatem Light & Life Church(3.7mi)

via Gatem Light & Life ChurchLocal gem

Community

WAM Meeting: 4 extra

WAM Meeting: 4 extra. Muddy Church, Birchwood. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Muddy Church, Birchwood(4.5mi)

via Muddy Church, Birchwood

Community

Sweaty Mama Bootcamp

On Thursdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm at the Childcare and Community Centre, Hilton Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Thu 23 Jul20:30Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(2.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

DanceSports & Fitness

Around £3

Line Dancing

Friendly and helpful line dancing sessions suitable for beginners to intermediate level dancers.

Thu 23 Jul20:45Crownway Community Centre(3.8mi)

via Crownway Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Break Up

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Fri 24 JulGolborne Community Primary School(1.5mi)

via Golborne Community Primary School

Community

Ministry of Sound Classical

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Fri 24 JulThe Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(2.5mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Community

Pop Up Pantry

Our pop up pantry offers a warm space where you can connect with friendly faces and get a brew. If you need food or just want to get in touch

Fri 24 Jul09:00Holy Trinity Church(4.4mi)

via Holy Trinity ChurchLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Tai Chi for beginners

Fridays from 10.15am till 11.15am

Fri 24 Jul11:15Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(2.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £67.20

Ministry of Sound Classical

This isn’t your average DJ set - it’s the biggest dance anthems of all time, reimagined by a full 30-piece orchestra. Join us on Friday 24 July 2026 at Sandown

Fri 24 Jul12:59The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(2.5mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Community

Funding Fridays

Funding FridaysAre you looking for support with funding for your communitygroup but unsure where to begin? Or do you have a specific funding questionthat needs answering?Join us at one of our Funding Friday drop-insessions, where members of the Communities Team and Tennant Voice Team will beavailable to provide guidance and advice. No booking required—just comealong.These sessions are designed for individuals supportingvoluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations. We’ll helpyou explore funding opportunities and strengthen applications to support yourgroup’s activities.Dates throughout 2026: 30th January, 27th March, 29thMay, 24th July, 18th September, 13th NovemberTime: 1.00-3.00pmVenue: Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre, Wigan, WN3 5HN

Fri 24 Jul13:00Family Hub at Clifton Street(4.6mi)

via Family Hub at Clifton Street

Children & Family

Soft Play

Our soft play area is completely free of charge, with sessions on Friday’s available from 1-2pm and 2-3pm.

Fri 24 Jul14:00Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(2.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Way Youth & Students

Youth is for people aged 11- 15 years old, and Students is for people aged 16-18 years old. Through different types of gatherings, we aim to empower young people to grow in every area of their life by following Jesus. We regularly talk about real life issues and create a safe environment for every young person to access. Irrespective of background or belief, we would love you to join us. We meet each Friday 7-9pm for live music, prayer, games, talks based on the Bible and an opportunity to meet others and make new friends.

Fri 24 Jul19:00The Edge(4.5mi)

via The Edge

Community

Greater Manchester Sports Club Conference 2026

GM Moving invite you to join our Sports Club Conference! This will be a day designed just for clubs like yours to connect, share and grow.

Sat 25 JulWigan Borough Community First(4.4mi)

via Wigan Borough Community FirstLocal gem

Community

The Spazmatics

80s party

Sat 25 Jul05:30Dan's Bar at The Golden Cup(2.2mi)

via Dan's Bar at The Golden Cup

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Venues with events near Garton Common

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

The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited2.5 miles away Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre2.8 miles away Golborne Community Primary School1.5 miles away

More about Garton Common

Greater Manchester, England

Garton Common 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 Garton Common 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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Summer Hol ⭐ Great Sankey Caterpillars (0-6 months) - 10:00am - School – Caterpillar Club