Widnes

  • Discover the Science in Your Community – Only £5 for WA7 & WA8 Residents

     

    Live in WA7 or WA8? Now’s the perfect time to rediscover the Catalyst Science Museum or visit for the first time. For just £5 per person throughout November and December 2025, explore the fascinating science and history of the area.

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  • New Street Public Art Project Community Consultation

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    New Street Public Art Project Community Consultation!

    Are you an artist, art based community group, poet, or a writer? 

    Drop in and share your stories/memories of Widnes Town Centre. Bring along old photographs of the town centre.

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  • Vision Support Low Vision Roadshow

    Vision Support are holding a Low Vision Roadshow event on 26th September at Widnes Masonic Hall form 12 - 3pm.  this s a unique event spotlighting essential resources, expert organisations, and the latest in eye health, low vision aids, equipment, and wellbeing support.

    Calling all Stall Holders 

    They are looking for charities, community groups, and service providers who support people with sight loss to take part in a fun and informative day of connection, awareness, and celebration.

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  • Catalyst Supports The Local Community

     

    Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative designed to support residents in their local community.

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  • Volunteer Recruitment Days Victoria Park Butterfly House

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    Victoria Park Butterfly House Widnes Volunteer Recruitment Days in March.

    Drop in to the Glasshouse to sign up and see how you can help this summer.

    Saturday 23rd March, Wednesday 19th and 26th of March, 10am - 12pm.

    Over 18s only.

    You can find out more information by emailing VPETvols@gmail.com

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  • Branch closure in Widnes

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    Nat West Bank is closing their Widnes branch on the 8th May and this may impact your or your service users, they have provided a guide on what it will mean for their customers and how they can continue to access services.

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  • Mobile Cervical Screening Service- Upton Community Centre

     

    The mobile screening service will be at Upton Community Centre (Hough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PF) on Wednesday 5th March and Thursday 13th March, 10:30- 16:00


    Visit the Living Well Service bus to access a private and discreet cervical screening test at a time that suits you.

    No appointment necessary, just drop in.

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  • Woman:Kind Café

     

    Fortuna Female Society are launching a Peer Support Café supporting woman affected by domestic abuse called Woman:Kind Cafe. This is a free drop-in group, booking is not neccessary. Free light refreshments are available.

    Its monthly and starts on Monday 13th January 11AM - 1PM Widnes Library, WA8 7QT

    An informal peer led support session for women who have been touched by domestic abuse at any stage in their lives.

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  • Winter Community Kettle

     

    Halton Brook Community Centre are holding "Winter Community Kettle" events every Thursday at 12.30pm until March 2025.

    Join them for a free meal, advice, entertainment, warm space - on first come, first served basis - completely free of charge!

     

    Address: Halton Brook Community Centre, Runcorn, WA7 2DX

    For more information: 01928 568536

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  • Together Unlimited

     

    Together Unlimited is a new group that aims to support and unite people who have physical and mental health conditions.

    The group is based at Ditton Library, (Queen's Avenue, Widnes WA8 8HR ) and meet fortnightly on a Thursday 1-3 pm, the first session is the 5th of December 2024.

    Meet others, share experiences, get support and a warm welcome.

    Free refreshments available.

     

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