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Community

Design 2 Wooden Bookmarks and paint

Design 2 Wooden Bookmarks and paint at Natasha jackson ceramics. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Wed 22 JulNatasha jackson ceramics(3.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Online Workshop focusing on TRANCE HEALING

Trance Healing Online Workshop focusing on TRANCE HEALING 29t 2026 Online 22 Jul 2026 Mixed View Course

Wed 22 JulNational Spiritualist Church(4.2mi)

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Community

Knit and Natter

A crafty group that meet to chat, share crafty skills, drink tea and eat cake! See Dawn if you would like to know more ()

Wed 22 Jul13:00St. Mary's Parish Church(2.7mi)

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Dance

Jubilee Hall Line Dancing

Line Dancing with Lorraine and Lynn, everyone welcome whether your a beginner or experienced........

Wed 22 Jul14:00Jubilee Hall(4.1mi)

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Children & Family

Summer Holiday Club

St. Peter's Summer Holiday Club will be held on two Wednesdays this Summer, July 22nd and August 26th. All Primary school aged children are welcome to join us for a range of crafts, games, stories, finishing with food. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Follow the link or click "More info" to sign up https://forms.gle/gHEk1WV4MhhfjvET9

Wed 22 Jul14:00St Peter's, Gildersome(4.9mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Online Workshop focusing on TRANCE SPEAKING

Trance Mediumship Online Workshop focusing on TRANCE SPEAKING 29u 2026 Online 23 Jul 2026 Mixed View Course

Thu 23 JulNational Spiritualist Church(4.2mi)

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Arts & Culture

Around £2

Art and Craft Club

Join us at St Peter's for our Art and Craft Club every Thursday morning at 10am. Bring along your favourite art or craft and enjoy a sociable friendly morning! EVERYONE WELCOME! Experienced or novice pop in for a look and more details. Entrance fee is £2 per session. We don't do tuition but offer advice, with help always being gladly given. We bring our own drinks but provide biscuits. All profits go to St Peter's church. The picture above is from one of our regular exhibitions.

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Peter's, Gildersome(4.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Table Tennis

Jubilee Hall is putting on Table Tennis and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Jubilee Hall(4.1mi)

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Children & Family

Mini Disco

Thursdays are for partying

Thu 23 Jul11:00The Loft(4.2mi)

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Arts & CultureCommunity

Knit and Natter

Open to all a group that meet to chat and knit. Coffee provided and occasionally cake! This group have knitted blankets and hats for our link diocese in Tanzania.

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Peter - Hartshead(4.3mi)

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Children & Family

Mini disco Afternoon

Thursdays are for partying

Thu 23 Jul15:00The Loft(4.2mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Refresh

Join us for a time of praise, worship, prayer and encouragement. Please contact us if you would like to come and are new to this service. We aim to run every week but this depends on the availability of our talented musicians.

Thu 23 Jul19:30St Peter's, Gildersome(4.9mi)

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Community

Kung Fu Club

Thursday evenings we have Kung Fu Club, this is held in the main hall 7pm til 9pm for age 14 + please come along on the night or contact Sifu Dave Sharples email : for further information.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Jubilee Hall(4.1mi)

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Community

ReGen

ReGen is happening at St Bartholomew. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 24 JulSt Bartholomew(3.8mi)

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Community

Fun Day

At St Georges Church we seek to serve God through our worship and our care for the community. St Georges Church, St Georges Road, Broadway, Lupset WF2 8AA

Fri 24 JulSt George's Lupset(4mi)

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Community

Spirit Art and Evidential Portraits

Art Mediumship Spirit Art and Evidential Portraits 29w 2026 Online 24 Jul 2026 Mixed View Course

Fri 24 JulNational Spiritualist Church(4.2mi)

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CommunityWorkshops & Classes

Sharing skills

This is a chance to invite women who enjoy craft to join a little group, enjoy some company and be a witness. They meet down in the lounge at CO.

Fri 24 Jul10:00Dewsbury Evangelical Church(0.3mi)

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Venues with events near Dewsbury

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

Dewsbury Evangelical Church0.3 miles away St. Mary's Parish Church2.7 miles away

More about Dewsbury

West Yorkshire, England

Dewsbury is in West Yorkshire, 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 Dewsbury 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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