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Food & Drink

Ladies Lunch

Join us on the last Monday of each month as we gather for good food and good company!

Mon 27 Jul12:00Bacup Methodist Church(4mi)

via Bacup Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Food & Drink

Ladies Lunch

Join us on the last Monday of each month as we gather for good food and good company!

Mon 27 Jul14:00Holy Trinity Church(3.4mi)

via Holy Trinity ChurchLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Temporary Moves Policy Workshop: Kirkholt

We're holding three events to get your feedback on our proposed Temporary Moves Policy. We would love to see you and get your views.

Tue 28 JulKirkholt Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale

A fun and friendly 6 week wellbeing course. Learn how to improve how you feel […] The post Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale first appeared on Rochdale Mind.

Tue 28 Jul12:30Compleat Internet Cafe(2.8mi)

via Compleat Internet Cafe

Community

Tuesday Afternoon Open Session

Join in our Tuesday afternoon open session, everyone welcome.

Tue 28 Jul14:00Milnrow Cricket Club(4.2mi)

via Milnrow Cricket Club

Likely freeCinema

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Suffragette

Thursday, 30 July 2026. Join us at Broadfield Park slopes for an outdoor screening of Suffragette. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this historical drama about women's suffrage in the UK.

Thu 30 JulRochdale Town Hall(2.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Likely freeCinema

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Fantastic Mr Fox

Thursday, 30 July 2026. Join us at Broadfield Park slopes for an outdoor screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this charming, family-friendly film under the open sky.

Thu 30 JulRochdale Town Hall(2.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Community

Thursday Evening Practice

Come along and join us at 6pm for our Thursday evening practice sessions

Thu 30 Jul19:00Rochdale Pétanque(4.1mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Community

Freehold Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Our community drop-in sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of your RBH Neighbourhood Team in person. There's no appointment needed, and you can get help and support with a variety of things, including reporting repairs, paying your rent, dealing with damp and mould, tackling anti-social behaviour, and much more.

Fri 31 JulKirkholt Community Centre(3.9mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Festivals & EventsFood & DrinkLive Music

Merhaba – world music, art and halal food festival

A celebration of food, live music and artisan crafts from the Islamic world.

Sat 1 AugNewbold Children's Centre(3.1mi)

via Newbold Children's CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £5

PNW Veterans Doubles

The 2026 Petanque North West Veterans Doubles is being held at Rochdale Petanque, Milnrow Cricket Club on Saturday 1st August 2026 Registration opens from 9.30am on the day, with play starting promptly at 10am. Please arrive in good time to check in and get ready for the first round. This event is exclusively for PNW members, with the top two finishers qualifying for the Petanque England Champion of Champions event at Lordswood Petanque Club, Kent, on Sunday 27th September. Entry is £5 per player, payable on the day. To confirm your place, please complete the online registration using the entry form no later than Thursday 20th July. https://forms.gle/7u5qCByGVUXJA5Tn8

Sat 1 Aug10:00Milnrow Cricket Club(4.2mi)

via Milnrow Cricket Club

Community

Sunday Pétanque Session

Come along and join our Sunday Pétanque session, everybody welcome.

Sun 2 Aug11:00Rochdale Pétanque(4.1mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Likely freeChildren & FamilyCommunityWellness & Wellbeing

SEND Sundays at Rochdale Town Hall

This monthly event offers families with children aged 3 and above a sensory-friendly visit to Rochdale Town Hall, with dimmed lights and switched-off sounds. Visitors can enjoy the Town Hall at their own pace and explore the Zen Den, a quiet space with sensory items.

Sun 2 Aug15:00Rochdale Town Hall(2.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Community

Next Gardening and Bicycle Programme

When: Approximately 3rd August 2026 (Subject to confirmation)

Mon 3 AugStubbylee Bicycle Revival(3.1mi)

via Stubbylee Bicycle RevivalLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

When: Friday 22nd May 1:30pm-4pm Cost: Free to benefit recipients in Lancashire. Location: Stubbylee Community Greenhouses Info: There’s nothing like cooking a meal with food that you have grown at home yourself. Whether you have a garden, yard or even just a windowsill, you can grow herbs and salads that can elevate your cooking and save you money. As well as boosting your wellbeing, this can become a hobby where you are also providing a habitat for our precious wildlife. For further information on the course, please contact the below email address: Email: Working With Plants (Horticulture Course - LAL) When: Friday 12th June 1:30pm-4pm Cost: Free to benefit recipients in Lancashire. Location: Stubbylee Community Greenhouses Info: Working with plants is a great way to improve your mental and physical wellbeing, and gain new skills which you can apply at home, in your community or in your career. This course focuses on how to successfully grow plants from seed, and how to plant and care for them once they have grown. The course is typically delivered 2.5 hours per session over 4 weeks. For further information on the course, please contact the below email address: Email: Next Gardening and Bicycle Programme When: Approximately 3rd August 2026 (Subject to confirmation) Cost: Free to benefit recipients in Lancashire.

Mon 3 AugStubbylee Bicycle Revival(3.1mi)

via Stubbylee Bicycle RevivalLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

Mon 3 Aug14:30Stubbylee Bicycle Revival(3.1mi)

via Stubbylee Bicycle RevivalLocal gem

Community

St George's Fellowship

Fellowship: spiritual, social and intellectual. We have a balanced and varied programme to offer its members spiritual refreshment, social interaction and intellectual food for thought. Friendship and support within the Fellowship is of utmost importance. Outings, or Christmas lunch is interspersed with talks from visiting speakers on a wide range of topics.

Mon 3 Aug19:30St George's Church(2.4mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Whitworth

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

Rochdale Town Hall2.5 miles away St George's Church2.4 miles away Compleat Internet Cafe2.8 miles away

More about Whitworth

Greater Manchester, England

Whitworth has nearby local names including Whitworth Heritage Museum, Vintage Worx Community Park and Hallfold URC. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be historical, outdoorsy or a good way to meet people nearby. Near Here brings event details around Whitworth together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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Ladies Lunch

Ladies Lunch

Temporary Moves Policy Workshop: Kirkholt

Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale

Tuesday Afternoon Open Session

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Suffragette

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Fantastic Mr Fox

Thursday Evening Practice

Freehold Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Merhaba – world music, art and halal food festival

PNW Veterans Doubles

Sunday Pétanque Session

SEND Sundays at Rochdale Town Hall

Next Gardening and Bicycle Programme

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

St George's Fellowship

Venues with events near Whitworth

More about Whitworth

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What's on near Whitworth, in your inbox

Ladies Lunch

Ladies Lunch

Temporary Moves Policy Workshop: Kirkholt

Living Life To The Full ™ Rochdale

Tuesday Afternoon Open Session

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Suffragette

Summer Cinema at Broadfield Park Slopes - Fantastic Mr Fox

Thursday Evening Practice

Freehold Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Merhaba – world music, art and halal food festival

PNW Veterans Doubles

Sunday Pétanque Session

SEND Sundays at Rochdale Town Hall

Next Gardening and Bicycle Programme

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

St George's Fellowship