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Community

Tea & Toast

Tuesday Tea & Toast All welcome

Tue 21 Jul09:00St. Andrew's Church, Harlestone(3.7mi)

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Community

2026-07-21 10:30 - Craft Workshop

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Arts and CraftsLocation: Mount Pleasant ChurchPostcode: NN1 4BS

Tue 21 Jul11:30Mount Pleasant Baptist Church(0.7mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Craft Workshop

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Arts and CraftsLocation: Mount Pleasant ChurchPostcode: NN1 4BS

Tue 21 Jul11:30Mount Pleasant Baptist Church(0.7mi)

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Community

MANASCREW – TUESDAY 21st TableTop Booking

TableTop Booking – PLEASE BOOK ONE SEAT/PLACE PER TABLE REQUIRED – NOT ALL SEATS FOR ONE TABLE OF 7…! Failure to do this messes the system up and indicates to me you don’t read, well… If you are able to add any comments below about players expected and games to be played, that would be…

Tue 21 Jul13:00Manascrew(0.5mi)

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Community

Men's BBQ

Time: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 18:30Details: Speaker: Paul Gask / Location: The Manse / Cost: 7.00Location: Mount Pleasant ChurchPostcode: NN1 4BS

Tue 21 Jul19:30Mount Pleasant Baptist Church(0.7mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Cafe

Through the Wellbeing Cafe, we are seeking to provide a safe, warm and welcoming space for people to improve emotional wellbeing, by providing a listening ear, a cup of tea or coffee and access to board games, jigsaws, craft activities and a space for reflection if needed. The cafe is open on Wednesday afternoons at St Francis Church, Eastfield Road, Duston, Northampton NN5 6TQ from 1pm until 4pm. Please feel free to pop along.

Wed 22 Jul13:00St Francis Church(1.9mi)

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Community

MANASCREW – WEDNESDAY 22nd TableTop Booking

Wed 22 Jul15:00Manascrew(0.5mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Safeguarding Leadership Course - Online

Safeguarding Training Wednesday, 22 July 4:00pm - 6:00pm Safeguarding Leadership Course - Online This online event will take place on Teams over two sessions, starting on Wednesday, 22 July, 2026 followed by a second session on Wednesday, 29 July, 2026, both starting at 4pm.

Wed 22 Jul17:00Peterborough Diocese Library(2.2mi)

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Live Music

Folk Night

Join us for an enchanting evening of melodies and storytelling at our Traditional Folk Music Night! This event celebrates the rich tapestry of folk music, inviting musicians of all skill levels to share their talents in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Thu 23 JulOlde England(0.7mi)

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Community

St Matthew's Minis

A time for Mums, dads or carers to bring little ones for play and social time in the Parish Centre

Thu 23 Jul09:45St Matthew(1mi)

via St MatthewLocal gem

Community

The SEO To-Do List That Fits on a Post-it Note

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Thu 23 Jul11:00Vulcan Works(0.9mi)

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Community

Quiet Book Club

Starting on March 12th, we are launching a new Quiet Book Club which will meet on alternate Thursdays from 11am – 12 noon.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Wootton Community & Sports Centre(3.3mi)

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Community

Starting on March 12th, we

Starting on March 12th, we are launching a new Quiet Book Club which will meet on alternate Thursdays from 11am – 12 noon.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Wootton Community & Sports Centre(3.3mi)

via Wootton Community & Sports CentreCurated

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2026-07-23 13:00 - Well Being Cafe

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 13:00Details: Renew 147 is a cafe style space for anyone who wants some quiet company and a safe space to just be, where you are invited to practice habits of well being. Location: Mount Pleasant ChurchPostcode: NN1 4BS

Thu 23 Jul14:00Mount Pleasant Baptist Church(0.7mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Well Being Cafe

Thu 23 Jul14:00Mount Pleasant Baptist Church(0.7mi)

via Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

New Family History Group Launches in February

Our new Family History Group will meet every fourth Thursday, beginning on 26th February 2026, from 1.30–3.00pm.

Thu 23 Jul14:30Wootton Community & Sports Centre(3.3mi)

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Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

Our new Family History Group will

Our new Family History Group will meet every fourth Thursday, beginning on 26th February 2026, from 1.30–3.00pm.

Thu 23 Jul14:30Wootton Community & Sports Centre(3.3mi)

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Venues with events near Semilong

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Mount Pleasant Baptist Church0.7 miles away Manascrew0.5 miles away Olde England0.7 miles away

More about Semilong

Northamptonshire, England

Semilong in Northamptonshire sits quietly on the map but punches well above its weight for culture. The Museum of Leathercraft has been teaching locals how to work with hides since time immemorial, while NN Contemporary Art keeps things fresh with rotating shows that might just make you rethink your taste in socks. The Black Prince offers a pint or two before heading back to the Press for some live music on a Tuesday night. It is not about crowds but about finding exactly what suits your mood without needing to ask a dozen questions. Near Here gathers these spots so you can plan your evening with confidence and a little bit of local pride.

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