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What's on in Top Lock

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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(2.7mi)

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(4.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Youth Group

For anyone in school years 4 to 10, whether or not you're involved in a church. We meet from 4.30pm to 6.00pm on Fridays during school term for for fun, games, snacks, Bible, prayer and hanging out.

Fri 24 Jul16:30Coppull Parish Church(4.8mi)

via Coppull Parish ChurchLocal gem

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(1mi)

via Wigan Borough Community FirstLocal gem

Community

The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis

KDS Promotions presents: The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis

Sat 25 JulThe Boulevard(1.6mi)

via The BoulevardLocal gem

Community

Around £14.00

The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis

KDS Promotions presents: The Sentence | MC16 | The Dry Retch | Graffiti Club | Kamikaze Taxis

Sat 25 Jul16:00The Boulevard(1.6mi)

via The BoulevardLocal gem

Community

'A Quiet Place' candles and ambient music

Service of The Word followed by refreshments

Sun 26 JulSt Pauls Church(3mi)

via St Pauls ChurchCurated

Community

North Manchester & Lancashire Club Kyu Grading

Club Kyu Grading for students attempting 9th Kyu orange belt to 1st Kyu brown belt

Sun 26 JulRed Tiger Karate - Horwich(3.7mi)

via Red Tiger Karate - HorwichCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Worship for Everyone

Sun 26 Jul10:00St Nathaniel C of E Church(3mi)

via St Nathaniel C of E ChurchLocal gem

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Sunday School

26th July 2026 - 11:00 - 12:00 St. Katharines Church St. Katharines Church, Church Street, Blackrod Bolton

Sun 26 Jul12:00St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod(2.7mi)

via St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod

Community

Farmyard & Feast – Sunday July 26th,

Farmyard & Feast at the Stable Door Cafe! Join us on 26th July, 11am-1pm, for farmyard fun, friendly animals and a tasty lunch. Meet our friendly animals, enjoy farmyard fun, then tuck into a delicious meal in the café. Begin your visit with a hands-on animal session where you'll have the opportunity to meet some

Sun 26 Jul12:00My Life Legacy(4.6mi)

via My Life LegacyLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Dry Darts

Join us on the last Monday of the month between 6-8pm. Join Ben for an evening of darts; everything you need is provided. All levels are welcome, and 16 and under are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Refreshments provided. (Bring darts if you use them, and we have spare sets available

Mon 27 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(2.2mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Matt Price Sensei Course

He’s back! Matt Sensei has generously agreed to run a course for us—his first visit since 2019, and hopefully the beginning of many more to come.

Mon 27 JulRed Tiger Karate - Horwich(3.7mi)

via Red Tiger Karate - HorwichCurated

Children & Family

Soft Play

Our soft play area is completely free of charge, with sessions on Monday’s available from 9-10am, 10-11am, 11-12pm, 1-2pm and 2-3pm.

Mon 27 Jul10:00Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre(4.9mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Stitch & Knit

27th July 2026 - 10:00 - 12:00 St. Katharine's Church St Katharines Church, Church St Bolton

Mon 27 Jul11:00St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod(2.7mi)

via St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod

Summer Hol ⭐ Upholland Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - Rainbows – Mixed Special

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Upholland Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - Rainbows – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Mon 27 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Class St Helens & Wigan (Standish)(3.3mi)

via Bloom Baby Class St Helens & Wigan (Standish)Local gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Upholland Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - Rainbows – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Mon 27 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Class St Helens & Wigan (Standish)(3.3mi)

via Bloom Baby Class St Helens & Wigan (Standish)Local gem

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Venues with events near Top Lock

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

The Boulevard1.6 miles away St. Katharine's Church, Blackrod2.7 miles away Wigan Borough Community First1.0 mile away

More about Top Lock

Greater Manchester, England

Top Lock 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 Top Lock 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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