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What's on in School Common

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Active in the Park

Being Active , Free , Social

Wed 22 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(1.4mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

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Community Dog Show

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Wed 22 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(1.4mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

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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(0.7mi)

via St Michael and All AngelsLocal gem

Community

Service of the Word

Spoken Christian Service.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Francis of Assisi(2.2mi)

via St Francis of AssisiLocal gem

Community

Service of the Word

Spoken Christian Service.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Luke's Church(3.5mi)

via St Luke's ChurchLocal gem

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Baby Ballet

On Wednesdays 9.30 – 12.00 at the Childcare and Community Centre, Hilton Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Wed 22 Jul10:30Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Moo Movers

On Wednesdays 12:30 – 13:30 at the Childcare and Community Centre, Hilton Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, watch this space for updates!

Wed 22 Jul13:30Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Best supportive care for patients with Leukemia

Best supportive care for patients with Leukemia Back to Calendar Online course. Link

Wed 22 Jul19:00Wigan & Leigh Hospice(4mi)

via Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Community

Ashton Rainbows Girlguiding

On Wednesdays 18:30 – 19:30 at the Childcare and Community Centre, Hilton Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, watch this space for updates!

Wed 22 Jul19:30Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Grow Babies

Family , Free , Kids Activities , Social

Thu 23 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(1.4mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

July Open Evening at Holland Hall

All you need is love… we’ll take care of the rest.

Thu 23 JulHolland Hall(3.8mi)

via Holland HallLocal gem

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Afternoon Racing

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Thu 23 JulThe Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(4.4mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Grow Babies

Join us for Grow Babies!Bring your babies and toddlers for fun, friendly outdoor play and songs in the beautiful community garden with Jo. Meet other families and enjoy time in nature together. Please note the new time of Thursdays 10am – 11am St Anne’s Community Garden, 152 Beech Hill Ave, Wigan, WN6 7TA (in between […]

Thu 23 Jul11:00Saint Anne's Community Centre(1.4mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

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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(4.4mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Community

Friendship Group

A chance to chat, have a cuppa and meet new friends. There is normally a guest speaker.

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Aidan's Church(4.4mi)

via St Aidan's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Fun Quiz Night

We have a Fun Quiz every Thursday night. All the proceeds are donated to Derian House and Hindley CLLB.

Thu 23 Jul20:00The White Crow(4.3mi)

via The White Crow

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(3.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near School Common

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

Saint Anne's Community Centre1.4 miles away St Michael and All Angels0.7 miles away St Francis of Assisi2.2 miles away

More about School Common

Greater Manchester, England

School 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 School 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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