What's on in Crank

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Wed 22 Jul 2026

Wed 22 JulHot Water Comedy Club - St Helens(2.8mi)

via Hot Water Comedy Club - St HelensCurated

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On The Mic with Guest Performance by Bibby

A showcase of local singers/songwriters/storytellers and poets

Wed 22 JulArts in Libraries(3.7mi)

via Arts in LibrariesLocal 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

Community

Service of the Word

Spoken Christian Service.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Francis of Assisi(4.5mi)

via St Francis of AssisiLocal gem

Community

Traditional Communion Service

All Saints C of E Church has got Traditional Communion Service pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Wed 22 Jul10:30All Saints C of E Church(2.1mi)

via All Saints C of E Church

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All Saints Traditional Communion Service

Something's afoot at All Saints C of E Church and it goes by the name of All Saints Traditional Communion Service. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 Jul10:30All Saints C of E Church(2.1mi)

via All Saints C of E Church

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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(4.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Walking Group

A gentle walking group for all fitness levels, exploring local natural areas and history.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Crownway Community Centre(5mi)

via Crownway Community CentreLocal gem

Community

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(2.6mi)

via St Paul's Church

Community

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(2.6mi)

via St Paul's Church

Community

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)(4.1mi)

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(4.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

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Companion of Games

We've tracked down Companion of Games at St Nicholas C of E. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Nicholas C of E(4.5mi)

via St Nicholas C of E

Community

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(4.6mi)

via Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Community

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(4.8mi)

via Hilton Street Childcare and Community CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

July Open Evening at Holland Hall

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

Thu 23 JulHolland Hall(4mi)

via Holland HallLocal gem

Community

Sticky Fingers

With a fantastic, experienced and well equipped team, Sticky Fingers is a long standing 0-4's group for parents, carers and their toddler! There is always tonnes of fun, hands on crafts, story telling and snacks. All are so welcome every Thursday 9.15am-11.15am.

Thu 23 Jul09:15Holy Trinity(2.9mi)

via Holy TrinityLocal gem

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Venues with events near Crank

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

All Saints C of E Church2.1 miles away St Paul's Church2.6 miles away Hot Water Comedy Club - St Helens2.8 miles away

More about Crank

Merseyside, England

Crank is in Merseyside, 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 Crank 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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