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Waiting List

Wed 22 Jul 2026

Wed 22 JulHot Water Comedy Club - St Helens(3.9mi)

via Hot Water Comedy Club - St HelensCurated

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Active in the Park

Being Active , Free , Social

Wed 22 JulSaint Anne's Community Centre(4.7mi)

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(4.7mi)

via Saint Anne's Community CentreLocal gem

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Service of the Word

Spoken Christian Service.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Luke's Church(3mi)

via St Luke's ChurchLocal gem

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Service of the Word

Spoken Christian Service.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Francis of Assisi(3.6mi)

via St Francis of AssisiLocal 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(4.6mi)

via St Michael and All AngelsLocal 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(1.5mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Walking Group

Gentle 90-minute community walks through nearby natural areas, led by professional walk leaders.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Crownway Community Centre(2.8mi)

via Crownway Community CentreLocal gem

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Community Hub

Found this on St Paul's Church's radar. Community Hub — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul12:00St Paul's Church(2.4mi)

via St Paul's Church

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Mid Week Mass

Spotted Mid Week Mass on St Paul's Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 22 Jul12:00St Paul's Church(2.4mi)

via St Paul's Church

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St Philips Community Hub

St Philips Community Hub at 6th St Helens (Parr). That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 22 Jul12:006th St Helens (Parr)(3.2mi)

via 6th St Helens (Parr)

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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(1.5mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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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(1.4mi)

via Wigan & Leigh Hospice

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Companion of Games

Filed under: Companion of Games at St Nicholas C of E looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Nicholas C of E(4.7mi)

via St Nicholas C of E

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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(1.5mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Afternoon Racing

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Thu 23 JulThe Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Limited(2mi)

via The Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club LimitedCurated

Likely freeCommunity

July Open Evening at Holland Hall

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

Thu 23 JulHolland Hall(4.3mi)

via Holland HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Ashton-in-Makerfield

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

Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre1.5 miles away St Paul's Church2.4 miles away Wigan & Leigh Hospice1.4 miles away

More about Ashton-in-Makerfield

Merseyside, England

Ashton-in-Makerfield has nearby local names including Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre and Hope Church. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be practical, sociable or a good way to join in nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Ashton-in-Makerfield together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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