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What's on in Newton in Makerfield

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Wed 22 Jul 2026

Wed 22 JulHot Water Comedy Club - St Helens(4.6mi)

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FREE

FREE Wed 22 Jul 2026 - Sun 27 Sep 2026

Wed 22 JulPyramid & Parr Hall(4.8mi)

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Warrington Wolves: A Game For All

FORGED BY WIRE, CONNECTED BY WOLVES, BUILT BY COMMUNITY. Warrington Wolves are celebrating 150 years of history with a special anniversary exhibition at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. The free exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through the club’s remarkable story, from its origins in the town’s wire industry to its greatest sporting achievements...Read more » The post Warrington Wolves: A Game For All appeared first on Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.

Wed 22 JulWarrington Museum & Art Gallery(4.8mi)

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Children & FamilyDance

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(2.4mi)

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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(0.8mi)

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Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

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Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.5mi)

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Likely freeChildren & Family

Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 10:15am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul11:15Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.5mi)

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Community

St Philips Community Hub

6th St Helens (Parr) is hosting and we're spreading the word. St Philips Community Hub — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Wed 22 Jul12:006th St Helens (Parr)(2.6mi)

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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(3.4mi)

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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(3.4mi)

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Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Community

Around £8.25

Summer Hol ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul12:30Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.5mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - BirchwoodLocal gem

Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Children & Family

Around £9.25

Summer Hol (baby + sibling) ⭐ Thelwall Mixed (0-14 months) - 11:30am - School – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 22 Jul12:30Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - Birchwood(4.5mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes Warrington - BirchwoodLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Focus Group - Bible Study

Focus Group meets for an hour most Wednesdays at 12:15pm – we’re a small but lively group who meet up for bible study and discussion after Coffee Bar. We begin with the living Bible and what it says to us now. We use a study guide to help us explore the text. But that’s only the beginning. For us the bible is a launchpad to life, at the heart of the way we live our lives as Christians in a…

Wed 22 Jul13:15Holy Trinity Church(4.7mi)

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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(2.4mi)

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Tiny Ravers

Part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026 Tiny Ravers at Warrington Arts Festival Join us for Warrington Arts Festival’s Tiny Ravers…because if adults can have a club night, why shouldn’t babies have one too? It’s time to inspire the next generation of movers and groovers! Step into an exciting sensory adventure beneath Mars, where little explorers...Read more » The post Tiny Ravers appeared first on Parr Hall.

Wed 22 Jul15:00Parr Hall(4.8mi)

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Taekwon-do

Taekwon-do , Wednesdays 3.45pm-5.30pm. or Head Office on or see website

Wed 22 Jul16:45Whittle Hall Community Centre(3.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Karate

Karate , Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm. or e-mail or see website

Wed 22 Jul17:30Whittle Hall Community Centre(3.9mi)

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Venues with events near Newton in Makerfield

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

Hilton Street Childcare and Community Centre2.4 miles away Crownway Community Centre0.8 miles away 6th St Helens (Parr)2.6 miles away

More about Newton in Makerfield

Merseyside, England

Newton in Makerfield is in Merseyside, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Mood Art Gallery and St Peter's Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Newton in Makerfield 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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