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What's on in Shawforth

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Community

Refresh

Join us for tea, toast and a natter, term time Wednesday mornings, 9-11am.

Wed 22 Jul09:00Bacup Methodist Church(2.2mi)

via Bacup Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Wednesday CRAFTernoons (next session 8th July)

Established in April 2022 and hosted by Buttons Haberdashery. for more information and to book your place.

Wed 22 Jul12:00St George's Church(4.6mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £2

Norden and Bamford Bridge Club

Join us for Duplicate Bridge on Wednesday evenings. Please arrive just before 7:00pm. Play finishes by around 10:00pm. Visitors and always welcome. A free taster session is available to first time visitors. Table Money (Members) - £2 per person Table Money (Visitors) - £3 per person Annual Subscription - £20 per person

Wed 22 Jul19:00St George's Church(4.6mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Broadfield Park Slopes - Bioblitz

Get hands on with nature - join us for a day of outdoor and wildlife focused activities.

Sat 25 JulRochdale Town Hall(4.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Arts & Culture

Summer BBQ hosted by Langley Lodge 3989

We keep tabs on Todmorden Masonic Hall so you don't have to. Summer BBQ hosted by Langley Lodge 3989 caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Todmorden Masonic Hall(3.7mi)

via Todmorden Masonic Hall

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(2.2mi)

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(2.5mi)

via Holy Trinity ChurchLocal 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(4.8mi)

via Compleat Internet Cafe

Community

Ded: The Anti-Everything Tour

Reverb Bar & Club is putting on Ded: The Anti-Everything Tour and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 30 JulReverb Bar & Club(3.7mi)

via Reverb Bar & ClubLocal gem

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(4.5mi)

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(4.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

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(4.9mi)

via Newbold Children's CentreLocal gem

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(4.5mi)

via Rochdale Town Hall

Community

Next Gardening and Bicycle Programme

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

Mon 3 AugStubbylee Bicycle Revival(1.6mi)

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(1.6mi)

via Stubbylee Bicycle RevivalLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Grow Your Own (Horticulture Course - LAL)

Mon 3 Aug14:30Stubbylee Bicycle Revival(1.6mi)

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(4.6mi)

via St George's ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Shawforth

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

Stubbylee Bicycle Revival1.6 miles away Bacup Methodist Church2.2 miles away Holy Trinity Church2.5 miles away

More about Shawforth

Lancashire, England

Shawforth is in Lancashire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. 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 Shawforth 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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