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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(1.9mi)

via Christ ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Chadderton Knitters

Join our friendly knitting group

Wed 22 Jul14:00Oldham Community Leisure(3.7mi)

via Oldham Community Leisure

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Worship

A space for sharing and reflection.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Cross Street Chapel(4.1mi)

via Cross Street Chapel

Community

Around £4.90

Splash: Broughton

Dive into fun at our popular Splash Sessions – perfect for families and young swimmers! Enjoy a lively session with floats, games and plenty of laughter in the pool. For safety, all children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Sessions: Running Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm & 2:00-3:00pm on: Wednesday 22nd July Thursday 23rd July Wednesday 29th July Thursday 30th July Wednesday 5th August Thursday 6th August Wednesday 12th August Thursday 13th August Wednesday 19th August Thursday 20thAugust Wednesday 26th August Thursday 27th August Prices: Adult: £4.90 Junior: £3.30 Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children): £14.20 Members: FREE No pre-booking needed. Simply pay at reception on arrival. Sessions are available on a first come, first served basis.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Broughton Leisure Centre(4.6mi)

via Broughton Leisure Centre

Community

Ai Weiwei: Button Up! | Aviva Studios | Manchester

History, power and empire collide in Button Up! – a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei

Wed 22 Jul14:00Aviva Studios(4.7mi)

via Aviva StudiosLocal gem

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(1.2mi)

via Failsworth and Hollinwood District Town Hall

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(2.8mi)

via Christ Church Chadderton

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(3.6mi)

via Gallery Oldham

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(4.4mi)

via Lees Library

Community

Ai Weiwei: Button Up! | Aviva Studios | Manchester

History, power and empire collide in Button Up! – a major new exhibition from the world-leading artist and activist Ai Weiwei

Wed 22 Jul16:00Aviva Studios(4.7mi)

via Aviva StudiosLocal gem

Community

Around £2.50

Wednesday Club – Pints From £2.50! ⇊

From 4pm-9pm Every Wednesday

Wed 22 Jul17:00Bohemian Lounge(3.8mi)

via Bohemian LoungeCurated

Community

Badminton

Weekly badminton - Contact John Haslam for more info

Wed 22 Jul18:00Holy Trinity & Christ Church(3.9mi)

via Holy Trinity & Christ Church

Likely freeCommunity

Adult Coloring Club

Offers a relaxing, stress-free activity that supports mindfulness, encourages social connection, and fosters a sense of community. Not solely for “adults” - all would be welcome to this relaxing outlet. This group will be held every Wednesday in December at 2pm. To sign up

Wed 22 Jul19:00Chris's Corner(4mi)

via Chris's Corner

Sports & Fitness

Around £7

Hatha Yoga with Ellie

Wednesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Tickets £7/£6 (Concessions) BOOK HERE: https://bookwhen.com/hathayogaellie WHAT IS HATHA YOGA? 'Ha' meaning sun and 'tha' meaning moon, Hatha Yoga's aim is to unify the two energies to achieve balance in the mind, body and spirit. Hatha yoga is considered the foundation for other styles of yoga and encompasses various yoga styles including vinyasa (flow) yoga. This class includes breathwork and relaxation. IS THIS CLASS FOR YOU? It is suitable for beginners and those who have done yoga before. Adjustments and variations will be offered and you are encouraged to get to know and listen to your body, making the practice your own! It is not suitable for those aged under 16 or those who are pregnant, or following the six month period after child birth. WHAT TO WEAR? Wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in. Bring a bottle of water and a cosy layer/layers for the relaxation. Yoga mats and blocks are provided, or you can bring your own.WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? A consistent yoga practice can improve body awareness, strength, posture, balance, and flexibility. It can also promote a greater connection to self, mindfulness, and relaxation. Overall you can expect to experience a better sense of mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Birch Community Centre(4.1mi)

via Birch Community Centre

Community

Pihka Is My Name X Ian Gx

Brighton-based vocalist lan GX and Berlin-based Finnish electro duo Pihka Is My Name return this July with a powerful new Double A-Side release, In A Breath and Spiritual, arriving alongside their debut UK tour and marking the next chapter in one of Europe’s most exciting emerging alt-electronic collaborations. Following the atmospheric debut single Too Much Noise, the project shifts into brighter territory with two euphoric crossover electronic-pop anthems designed for festival stages, dancefloors and late-night drives. Blending cinematic synths, emotional songwriting and infectious hooks, the release draws inspiration from Empire of the Sun, The Human League, CHVRCHES and M83 while forging a distinct identity of its own.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Aatma(3.6mi)

via Aatma

Community

My Path, My Recovery - Phase #1

This group is for those in their first year of sobriety. It offers education on essential recovery topics, helps to build a stable lifestyle, and creates healthy daily routines. Based on the book My Ongoing Recovery Experience: The Basics from Hazelden Publishing. This group runs for 7 weeks, st

Wed 22 Jul20:00Chris's Corner(4mi)

via Chris's Corner

Likely freeCommunity

The Economics of Happiness

Join Ian Jackson for this one hour session focusing on ‘The Economics of Happiness’, showing how happiness is surprisingly aligned to both health and wealth. This event is designed to be informal, interactive and interesting to everyone. Suitable for ages 18 + years. FREE, booking required. More about the series Economics 4 Life lan Jackson is an applied economist with an interest in developing economics ideas within everyday life. This includes well-being and why applying economics to areas of human experience is so important. This series of three one-hour sessions will show how happiness, sleep and song are surprisingly aligned to both health and wealth and how you can learn more about these topics. As part of the Irwell Valley Community University.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Broughton Leisure Centre(4.6mi)

via Broughton Leisure Centre

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Venues with events near Medlock Vale

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

Failsworth and Hollinwood District Town Hall1.2 miles away Christ Church1.9 miles away Christ Church Chadderton2.8 miles away

More about Medlock Vale

Greater Manchester, England

Medlock Vale 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 Medlock Vale 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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