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Urmston

Combine a welcoming community with parks, grassroots sport and a thriving arts scene – and that’s the essence of Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme, buzzing hubs of local activity.

Photo: Steve Longbottom

What's On

The word 'crime' on a coffee mug inside a broken coffee mug

31 July 2026 – 26 March 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Friday Afternoon 'Crime Time' Readers' Group at Urmston Library

A friendly readers’ group for crime fiction fans, exploring mysteries, thrillers and detective stories through engaging discussion and shared discoveries.

29 September 2026 – 25 May 2027

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Tuesday Evening LGBTQ+ Readers' Group at Urmston Library

A welcoming and inclusive group exploring LGBTQ+ books, authors and stories through lively discussion and a shared love of reading.

30 October

Festivals and Events, Urmston

Halloween Macaron decorating workshop

Join in on an evening of spooky fun and leave with your own box of frightfully sweet macarons!

A photograph of Joel Hames and the cover of his book, The Viewpoint.

11 November

Festivals and Events, Urmston

An evening with author Joel Hames

Meet crime writer and editor Joel Hames and learn all about his newest books, The Boatyard and The Viewpoint, and the eight Cumbria Crime books that he wrote with Rachel McLean.