Meet the Author: Mackenzie Brown
2019-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
Mackenzie Brown, author of Ten Little Thrills, heads to St. Helens to celebrate World Book Day, exploring the thriller genre with ten diverse stories. Light refreshments available, free entry.

Best of Brass
2019-03-15 19:00 - 21:00
Parr Band present the Best of Brass – a great concert with a hotpot supper and a drink. Tickets £6 via 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com

Coffee Day Fundraiser
2019-03-16 19:30 - 23:00
Raise money for the Croston Coffee Day with an evening of music, dancing and entertainment from Mike Palmer. Tickets cost £10 and include a hotpot supper – email derek_alty@sky.com to book.

St Patrick's Day
2019-03-16 19:30 - 23:00
An evening of live music featuring Danny King, a disco and hotpot supper. Tickets £10 for guests or £8 for club members, including entry to Play Your Cards Right, and are available from the club or on 01744 892836.

Audience with Richard Evans
2019-03-17 15:30 - 18:00
Join conducting legend Richard Evans in conversation, sharing a life of musical memories supported by the Foden’s Band. Tickets £10 from 07740 354106 or www.priorbooking.com

1940s Night
2019-03-22 19:30 - 23:00
A night of wartime music with Katz Korner – period dress encouraged! Head back to the 40s with dancing, a raffle, tombola and supper. Tickets £12 with all proceeds to the Helen Marie charity – bookable on 01744 734155, 01744 756298 or 07724 995298.

Grand Charity Night
2019-03-23 19:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a great night of dancing and music, with entertainment from top DJs Harold & Christine and vocalist Leah Wallis. Tickets £6, available from 01695 623902, 01942 236953 or 01744 345073. Proceeds go to The Brick.

Song & Dance Night
2019-03-23 19:30 - 22:00
Wigan’s Thistle Society present a night of Scottish song and dancing, with opportunities to join in – plus refreshments and a raffle. Tickets £5 for adults or £2 for children – for more info, call Paula on 01942 680008 or Margaret on 01942 247403.

Aughton Choir Concert
2019-03-29 19:30 - 21:30
The Aughton Male Voice Choir perform a beautiful concert, with light refreshments included. Tickets £8 and proceeds go to church funds.

Choir Concert
2019-03-30 19:00 - 22:00
The Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir perform a beautiful concert. Tickets £8 including light refreshments, available from the church.

Robbie Williams Tribute
2019-03-30 19:30 - 23:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with fantastic Robbie Williams tribute Matt Byrne. Tickets £15 including a sandwich platter – call 01695 422 688 or 07749 053323 to book.

There'll Be Bluebirds Over
2019-04-03 19:00 - 22:00
See war break out across Britain with songs, radio programmes and many memories performed by the Wigan Musical Theatre Group. Tickets £9 adults or £8 concessions, bookable from Julie on 07598 508004 or ticketswmtg@gmail.com

Meet the Author: Margaret Lambert
2019-04-04 19:00 - 20:00
The author behind The Rufford Rose discusses her volunteer conservation work at Rufford Old Hall and her novel, which combines mystery, romance and plenty of history. Free, but booking required at the library or on Eventbrite.

Church Group Launch
2019-04-05 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy the official launch of the Friends of St. Laurence’s Church with songs from the stage and screen, a jazz swing band interval and a two-course supper! Tickets £15 available from the church, The Bees Country Kitchen and www.friendslaunch.eventbrite.co.uk

Meet the Author: Dean Fraser
2019-04-06 11:00 - 12:00
The Quantum Poet performs readings from his celebrated 247 Poems Tour, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Free entry.

Songs from the Shows
2019-04-06 19:00 - 22:30
Victor Michael & the Three Sopranos present a night of songs from popular theatre. Tickets £12 seated or £5 standing, all profit to Wigan Rotary Club Charities Account. Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wigan/alra-north-the-mill-at-the-pier/songs-from-the-shows/2019-04-06/19:30

Gilbert & Sullivan
2019-04-06 19:30 - 22:00
The Hoghton Players present The Seven Ages of Gilbert & Sullivan – an endearing look at the various stages of human life with plenty of solos, ensembles and choruses. Tickets £7 including refreshments, bookable on 07784 942127.

Take That Tribute
2019-04-06 19:30 - 23:00
The UK’s number one Take That tribute perform their greatest hits in aid of East Lancashire Hospice, hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver. Tickets £10 including hotpot supper.

Easter Needle Felting
2019-04-07 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how to make adorably fuzzy animals with needle felting just in time for Easter! This two-hour experience will relax you and get you chatting to likeminded people while getting crafty. Tickets £12 from Eventbrite.

Rockin' at the Civic
2019-04-12 19:30 - 22:30
A great night of totally live music and dancing from various bands, plus a hotpot supper and a raffle to fundraise for Cancer Research UK. The bar will also be open to serve drinks. Tickets £12 in advance, on sale from the Civic Hall (01695 576607) or Hesfords DIY (01695 572564).

Comedy Night
2019-04-13 19:00 - 23:00
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy in aid of The Adams Appeal, featuring some great Northern comedians! Tickets £15 including a hotpot supper.

Easter Crafts
2019-04-17 14:30 - 16:30
Join in an afternoon of Easter crafts, suitable for children aged 4+. A charge of £1 per child applies to cover materials.

Crucifixion Performance
2019-04-19 16:00 - 21:00
Calling all singers and choirs! Join a performance of Crucifixion by JH Maunder, with organist Dr. Ian Sharp. Rehearsals start at 4pm with refreshments ahead of the performance. For more information, call Eunice on 01695 422482 or Stephen on 01704 841085.

Meet the Author: Christopher Ryley
2019-04-24 10:30 - 11:30
Lathom-born author Christopher Ryley discusses his first poetry book ‘A Forest and Other Poems’, which combines love, loss and nature. Ask any questions you have and find out more about the book!

The Sound of Music
2019-04-24 19:30
The classic hit musical The Sound of Music by Pleasure Folk AMS brings the Civic Hall alive with songs like Climb Every Mountain, Favourite Things and The Lonely Goatherd.
Tickets £8 from 01695 580755 or www.pleasurefolk.co.uk

St. George's Day Fundraiser
2019-04-26 19:00 - 22:30
Enjoy St. George’s Day in Standish with entertainment from the Old Hall Brass Band, Chris “Caine” Ward and DJ Dave Chadwick. Tickets £5 – all proceeds go to Wigan Hospice, Wigan Borough Armed Forces HQ and Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Shires Fund. Call Tony on 07970 348911 to book.

Of Time & Place: Ghost Stories
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
Sue Gerrard performs her ghost stories. Tickets £5 including light refreshments – booking is essential on 07985 556539.

Pre-Summer Party
2019-05-04 19:00 - 23:00
Help raise money for Whizz-Kids in this fabulous party event and 3-course meal. Prosecco on arrival, plus an auction and raffle and entertainment by Steven Charles. Tickets £35, available on 07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com

A Little Light Music
2019-05-04 19:30 - 22:00
Ormskirk Music Society Choir perform a night of great hits, featuring music by Eric Coates, Ronald Binge, Leroy Anderson and Viennese Favourites! Tickets £7 or £5 for under-18s, available on 01695 556548 or on the door.

Big Gig
2019-05-05 13:00 - 20:00
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.
