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    Halton and St Helens is packed full of amazing people working together to tackle the issues that affect our community: from food poverty to mental health.

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    Community Asset Survey for Young People - Edge Hill University

      Are you the parent or guardian of a child aged between 8 and 15 years? Then Edge Hill University need to hear from you! What helps your child feel happy, supported, and stay well in your community? Share what works for your child… more…
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    Fuel Community Cafe CIC - Volunteers Wanted

      At the heart of Fuel is a simple belief: when people have a welcoming space to connect, learn, and play, whole communities thrive. We combine a bright, affordable café with two dynamic programme pillars - Community Support and… more…
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    Ketamine Awareness Day - St Helens

    St Helens The Best Me CIC are holding a “Ketamine Awareness Day” on Saturday, 21 February 2026, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Park Farm Community Centre, 54 Kentmere Avenue, St Helens. The event is designed to highlight the impact of ketamine… more…

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    Ladies Football Taster Sessions - St.Helens

    Wednesday for 6 weeks, starts Thursday 5th February 8pm- 9pm | Free

    Town in the Town CIC is facilitating FREE women's football sessions for 6 weeks. This is for any female over the age of 16 who would like to enjoy football with a trained, experienced female coach. This is for all women aged 16+ and of any footballing ability.

    The sessions will…

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    Garden of Light

    It is an event at St Luke's Bombed Out Church between 20th November and 5th December where people can see over 2,000 flowers lit up and make a dedication | Paid

    This Christmas Clatterbridge Cancer Charity will be lighting up one of Liverpool’s most famous landmarks with a unique Garden of light. St Luke’s Bombed Out Church will be illuminated by more than 2,000 specially designed glowing flowers dedicated to local cancer patients, those who care for them…

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    The Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers

    Tuesdays 8pm to 10pm | Free

    The Earl of Stamford Morris is an adult mixed morris side practising in The Milner Institute, Moss Lane, Moore WA4 6TX, on Tuesday evenings 8pm to 10pm, dancing out at local pubs in Summer & events throughout the year. They are looking for new members - dancers & musicians. Beginners…

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