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Community

Home Connect Group

A friendly bible study held at a members home. Contact Pastor Steve for details.

Wed 22 JulGreat Eccleston Free Methodist Church(0.9mi)

via Great Eccleston Free Methodist ChurchCurated

Community

The Sound of Springsteen

Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen. Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings…

Wed 22 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Community

Junior Chess Club

Our Junior Chess Club takes place every Wednesday between 4-5pm and is open to all schoolchildren

Wed 22 Jul17:00The Tea Room(4.1mi)

via The Tea Room

CommunityFood & Drink

FREE Community Coffee Morning

A friendly place to come and relax and chat. Enjoy the refreshments, get involved with the quiz or jigsaw or just chill.

Thu 23 JulGreat Eccleston Free Methodist Church(0.9mi)

via Great Eccleston Free Methodist ChurchCurated

Workshops & Classes

Around £35.

Summer Workshop: Filmmaking (Ages 7+)

Join us for a fun, hands-on day exploring the world of filmmaking. Led by a professional artist, this one-day workshop invites young creatives to discover how stories can be brought to life on screen. No experience required, but participants will have plenty of opportunities to try new ideas, work together, and get creative in a…

Thu 23 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Live Music

The Truffle Valley Boys

The Truffle Valley Boys are a band with a mission: to bring back the raw, powerful and authentic sound of the early years of Bluegrass music – no compromises. The group draws its repertoire and sound from some of the more obscure Bluegrass groups of the 1950s – defining years for this musical genre, which…

Thu 23 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

Summer Workshop: Filmmaking (Superheroes) Ages 7+

Workshops & Classes

Around £60

Summer Workshop: Filmmaking (Superheroes) Ages 7+

10am – 5pm Join us for a fun, hands-on day exploring the world of filmmaking. Led by a professional artist, this one-day workshop invites young creatives to discover how stories can be brought to life on screen. No experience required, but participants will have plenty of opportunities to try new ideas, work together, and get…

Thu 23 Jul11:00Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

Summer Workshop: Play in A Day (Ages 7+)

TheatreWorkshops & Classes

Around £35.

Summer Workshop: Play in A Day (Ages 7+)

Come and make a new play in just one day! Every Friday during the summer, we will start in the morning at 10am with drama games and creative activities, getting to know each other, then by the end of the day we will have a short new play to show our family and friends, created…

Fri 24 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

Community

Going Viral: Silver Surfers vs TikTok Teens

Daisy House is meant to be a quiet retirement home, but behind its worn sofas is a lively, mischievous community. When sharp-tongued teenager Bea arrives through a “care in the community” scheme, she dismisses both the place and its residents. Meanwhile, Kyle, a self-styled journalist, charms his way inside while hiding a more troubling motive.…

Fri 24 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

TheatreWorkshops & Classes

Around £35

Summer Workshop: Play in A Day (Ages 7+)

10am – 5pm Come and make a new play in just one day! Every Friday during the summer, we will start in the morning at 10am with drama games and creative activities, getting to know each other, then by the end of the day we will have a short new play to show our family…

Fri 24 Jul11:00Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Wrea Green Tennis Club

Wrea Green Tennis Club is being delightfully mysterious about Wrea Green Tennis Club. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 25 JulWrea Green Tennis Club(4.7mi)

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Community

Kidz 4 Kidz All Stars

Kidz 4 Kidz community theatre company was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit group. Run completely by volunteers, Kidz 4 Kidz has offered weekly rehearsals to children aged 4 to 18 for the past 22 years. Ticket sale profit from their shows goes to helping other children in need – hence the group’s name ‘Kidz’…

Sat 25 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Likely freeDanceFood & Drink

Lowther's Folk Ceilidh with Blackbeards Tea Party

Join us for our Ceilidhs – a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering that features high-energy folk music, along with singing, storytelling, and energetic group dancing. This event is part of the Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026. If you have already purchased a Festival Supporter Upgrade for Lowther’s Folk & Roots Festival 2026, you’re…

Sat 25 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Festivals & Events

Around £25

Lowther's Folk & Roots Festival 2026

Free entry with Supporter Upgrades Available. No booking required for a free ticket. Our award-winning Folk Festival returns in 2026 for a weekend of free, live entertainment you don’t want to miss. Saturday True Foxes, Rob Barrat, The Woolverstones, Betty Kendrick, Scolds Bridle, Clive Marquis-Carr, Briar & Bramble, Steve Canavan, James J Turned, Kind Hearted…

Sat 25 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Around £25

Lowther's Folk & Roots Festival 2026

Sun 26 JulLowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

via Lowther Pavillion Lytham St AnnesLocal gem

Community

Crafty Connect

A Connect group with a difference! Games, crafts, refreshments and Bible study.

Mon 27 JulGreat Eccleston Free Methodist Church(0.9mi)

via Great Eccleston Free Methodist ChurchCurated

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Summer Workshop: Storytime & Creative Session (Superworm) Ages 2 - 5

10am – 12pm Join us for an interactive story time and creative workshop to spark imagination and fun. Featuring a different story each week, young people and their adults will work with a professional artist to explore a well-loved story. This workshop is for children (Ages 2 – 5) and their adults. This week the…

Mon 27 Jul11:00Lowther Pavillion Lytham St Annes(4.7mi)

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Venues with events near Elswick

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

Great Eccleston Free Methodist Church0.9 miles away

More about Elswick

Lancashire, England

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