Halton
Culture 26: Made in Halton, Forged in Adventure heads to The Brindley for live finale
Dawnstar Gaming CIC will bring its Culture 26 project, Made in Halton, Forged in Adventure, to a close with a special live Dungeons & Dragons finale at The Brindley Studio on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 6:00pm.
Throughout 2026, different groups of players have taken part in six linked tabletop roleplaying adventures at locations across Halton.
Free Health & Wellbeing Walks Across Halton: October to December 2026
Looking for a great way to get active, meet new people and explore local green spaces? Active Halton's Health & Wellbeing Walks programme offers a range of free, friendly walks taking place across Halton throughout October, November and December 2026. Whether you're looking for a gentle stroll, a social walk, or an opportunity to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, there is something for everyone.
Join Halton Community Voices: A Community Choir for All Ages
Do you love to sing? Would you like to meet new people, improve your wellbeing and become part of a friendly local community?
Halton Community Voices, is looking to bring people together through a shared love of music. Open to people of all ages and abilities, the choir aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone can enjoy singing, make new friendships and be part of something special.
Fortuna Female Society Launches Women's Safety Survey 2026
Fortuna Female Society is encouraging women and girls across Halton to take part in its Women's Safety Survey 2026, helping to ensure their voices are heard on issues that matter most to them.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and provides an important opportunity for local women and girls to share their experiences, concerns and views on safety within the borough. The findings will help inform discussions with local decision makers and contribute to shaping future conversations and actions aimed at improving safety for women and girls in Halton.
Community Drop-In Sessions
Trinity Safe Space continues to provide practical support, information and community connections for people across Halton. From regular drop-in sessions to free ESOL classes, the charity offers a welcoming environment where residents can access advice, build confidence and develop new skills.
Community Drop-In Sessions
Residents are welcome to attend the charity's regular drop-in sessions, where support is available with:
Winter Coat Project Comes to Widnes Market – Donate Your Pre-Loved Coats
Help keep our community warm this winter!
The Halton & St Helens VCA Winter Coat Project is coming to Widnes Market with two special pop-up donation events, giving local people an easy opportunity to donate good-quality, pre-loved winter coats.
We’ll be at Widnes Market on Wednesday 7 October and Wednesday 28 October, from 10am to 3pm, where you can drop off coats and find out more about the Winter Coat Project.
It’s A Win-Win Situation When You Play Halton Community Lottery
Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 31st October, you will be in with the chance of winning a brand-new Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max with 512GB storage in our Super Draw on Saturday 31st October – all for just £1 a week!
Widnes to “Reclaim the Night” with powerful call for safer streets for everyone
Local women’s organisations, community groups and partners are inviting people across Halton to come together in Widnes this September for a powerful Reclaim the Night walk, calling for safer streets and an end to violence against women and girls.
The Reclaim the Night event will take place on Friday 25 September, with participants meeting at the bandstand in Victoria Park, Widnes, at 6pm.
Funding Opportunity for Halton Community Projects
Funding Applications Now Open Through Halton Housing's Helping Hands Fund
Community groups, charities, and organisations working to make a positive difference in Halton are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Halton Housing Helping Hands Fund, which is now open for applications.
The fund offers grants ranging from £100 to £2,000 to support projects and activities that benefit local communities. Funding is available for initiatives focusing on:
Community urged to donate pre-loved winter coats as annual Winter Coat Project returns
Halton and St Helens VCA and Care UK Charity are calling on local residents, businesses, and community organisations to support this year’s Winter Coat Project, the community recycling scheme helps to make sure people across Halton can stay warm this winter and reduce waste.
An estimated 5,000 coats have been redistributed across the borough over the last 4 years, many of which could have ended up in landfill. Help us make year 5 even more successful.