Community
Directory of Community Food Provision Across St Helens Borough - APRIL 2025 Edition
Across the Borough, many local organisations are working side by side as part of the St Helens Borough Community Food Providers Alliance to create innovative food projects that support individuals and families. By working together - community groups, charities, and the public sector - we’re making sure that everyone has access to delicious, nutritious, and affordable food. From sharing surplus food to promoting smart shopping and cooking, our initiatives help people stretch their budgets while cutting down on waste.
Widnes Duck Hunt Event August 2026
The Duck Hunt team are running a community event across the whole of August.
The event is in 2 distinct parts:-
Part 1 - The Duck Trail - 40 ducks placed around the town and people follow the trail to discover all of the duck's names.
- Each duck is sponsored and hosted around the town. Everyone is encouraged to find the names of the ducks
Calling all local artists: Mural "Curious about Carroll"
Halton Borough Council are working in partnership with Lewis Carroll Visitor Centre in Daresbury and several other community stakeholders to update the Lewis Carroll Walking Trail.
We have secured funds to include a Mural for our “Curious about Carroll” project funded through Ineos Environment Fund and we would like to share this opportunity to local artists and their cultural networks.
Please find the “Brief for Mural Artist” which provides all information for your any artist interested in submitting their ideas for the project.
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Halton Mental Health Alliance Breakfast Networking Event 16th July 2026 9am-11am
The core members of Halton Mental Health Alliance are keen to engage more organisations in the valuable work they do.
We are looking for all types of groups and organisations in all shapes and sizes, If your service supports wellbeing and mental health from light touch prevention through to specific mental health intervention services, we need you!Join us on 16th July from 9am - 11am for a breakfast meeting St Maries, where we can enjoy a breakfast together, discuss the Mental Health Alliance - Halton and start to plan what we want to achieve over the next 12 months.
Beyond the Tracks Music Trail BSL Walk
As part of Culture 26: Made in Halton the Beyond the Tracks Music Trail will be hosting a British Sign Language (BSL) walk.
A qualified BSL Interpreter will be taking part in the walk on Friday the 17th of July and will begin at 11:30am meeting at Widnes Train Station.
The creators of the trail will be taking part and be available to answer questions along the route.
The walk is 5 miles long and includes walking over the Silver Jubilee Bridge.
All are welcome.
3D Pen Workshop For Young People with SEND in Halton Digital Arts Box
In this exciting two-hour Halton Short Breaks session, your young person will take part in an introductory 3D pen workshop before using templates to create items such as keyrings, badges, jewellery, finger puppets and more.
Plant Hunter’s Fair returns to Norton Priory Museum and Gardens on Sunday 31st May!
Plant Hunters’ Fair
Sunday 31 May 2026
10am – 4pm (museum open to 5pm)
The ever-popular Plant Hunter’s Fair returns to Norton Priory Museum and Gardens on Sunday 31st May!
There will be a tremendous range of plants available for sale from a host of favourite specialist plant growers. It’s the perfect opportunity to seek out some special plants for your garden and to speak with the growers to learn more about the plants they are selling.
Beyond the Tracks Music Trail BSL Walk
As part of Culture 26: Made in Halton the Beyond the Tracks Music Trail will be hosting a British Sign Language (BSL) walk.
A qualified BSL Interpreter will be taking part in the walk on Friday the 17th of July and will begin at 11:30am meeting at Widnes Train Station.
The creators of the trail will be taking part and be available to answer questions along the route.
The walk is 5 miles long and includes walking over the Silver Jubilee Bridge.
All are welcome.
Community Pricing at The Catalyst May, June and July 2026
Community Pricing!
Throughout the months of May, June and July 2026 The Catalyst will be supporting the local community with a special community entry price of just £5 per person!
Proof of address (i.e. driving licence or a utility bill) required upon entry.
Take up this offer for a fun family day out the Catalyst have so much to offer!
Digital Arts Box: Free Creative Club for Young People in Halton
Digital Creators Club:
Digital Arts Box sold-out Digital Creators Club is returning to Halton!
Digital Creators Club is a free, fun space where young people can explore creativity through hands-on digital and craft activities. Each session is designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help young people try something new in a relaxed, supportive environment.
They will be getting stuck into video game design, 3D pens, bead art, animation and more!
Runcorn Club Details:
Date: Tuesdays, 19th May - 23rd June