Evening with Joanna Trollope
2020-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
Bestselling author Joanna Trollope discusses her new book ‘Mum & Dad’, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets £20 including a book or £10 ticket only on Eventbrite or from ebb & flo bookshop.

Alice in Wonderland
2020-03-19 19:30 - 21:30
Wigan Little Theatre’s Youth Theatre present the Lewis Carroll novel adapted for stage! Curiouser and curiouser! Tickets £10-£12 on 01942 242561.

Instagramming the Apocalypse
2020-03-20 19:00 - 20:30
A satirical look into anxiety and the strange era we’re living in – who do you trust when the news is fake and global politics is a joke? Tickets £6 for adults, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions on Eventbrite or from the venue.

Musical Evening
2020-03-20 19:00 - 22:30
Join the Rotary Club of Formby for an evening of music featuring The Formby Country Folk, Folk Routes & Archie Rawson. Proceeds to International Water Projects. Tickets £7 on 01704 874438.

Tea with Milly Johnson
2020-03-21 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with bestselling author Milly Johnson. You’ll receive a copy of Milly’s new book and enjoy a buffet-style tea. Tickets £26 on 03333 445000.

Disco Bingo
2020-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Warren Farm, Southport Old Road, Formby, L37 7EL
A hilarious night of bingo and entertainment! Tickets £15 including pie and pea supper and bingo games, bookable on 07585 703443. Proceeds to Formby Cricket Club.

Bram Taylor Band - Folk Concert
2020-03-21 19:30 - 22:00
The Legendary Folk Singer Bram Taylor in concert at the iconic Spinners Mill
Fundraising Concert in support of the development of Spinners Mill – Leigh

Mamma Mia Party
2020-03-21 19:30 - 22:30
Join Nikos and his three singing waitresses for Greek food and ABBA’s greatest hits! Tickets £25 including a Greek Meze buffet, bookable on 07709 766108.

Jazz n' Gin
2020-03-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Hilldale Village Hall, Chorley Road, Hilldale, WN8 7AR
Join saxophonist Ian Millar and pianist Dominic Spencer for a night of jazz. Tickets £10 incl a buffet and gin & tonic at www.this-is-hilldale.btck.co.uk

Mothers Day Flower Workshop
2020-03-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Posthouse, 261B Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NB
Enjoy an evening out with Mum, and treat her to a flower workshop where Olive Owl Flowers will show you how to make a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet using fresh and dried flowers with a nude and blush colour palette.
Tickets available on our website.

The Haunting
2020-03-24 19:45 - 22:00
A spine-tingling play based on Dickens’ ghost stories! Tickets £10 on 07801 842983 or at formbylittletheatre.co.uk

Lenten Organ Recital
2020-03-26 18:00 - 21:00
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ
Performed by Mr Will Jeys (Organ Scholar of Liverpool Cathedral)
Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00
01744 28314
ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com

Author Talk: Chris Martin
2020-03-26 18:30 - 20:00
Local murder mystery author Chris Martin launches his first young adult novel, ‘Inky Stevens’! There’ll be a book signing and plenty of prizes to be won. Free places bookable on 01257 481816.

Aladdin
2020-03-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN1 2PG
Trinity Players present Aladdin & His Wonderful Lamp later this month, in a pantomime penned by Peter Denyer. Head to old Peking where rags become riches, true love is tested and it takes more than three wishes to get a happy ending.
Tickets cost £7.50 per adult and £5 per child, and are bookable from Joyce on 01695 624893.

Death of a Salesman
2020-03-27 19:30 - 22:00
A classic play about the downfall of the American Dream performed by Southport Dramatic Club. Tickets £10-£12 on 01704 530521 or 01704 530460.

Come and Sing
2020-03-28 13:30 - 21:00 | St Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA
Join the Standish Chorale singing Handel’s Messiah parts 2 and 3! Admission £10 per singer, then £8-£10 per audience member or £2 for students, bookable on 07989 142686 or dotawalsh@blueyonder.co.uk
Rehearsals 1:30pm-4:30pm, performance at 7:30pm.

Around the World in Music
2020-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
Travel ‘Around the World in Music’ with the Southport Salvation Army Band and vocalist Bobby Irvine. Tickets £4 on 01704 547805.

Rock 4 Dementia - Hangar 34 Liverpool
2020-03-28 18:00 - 22:30
Making Music To Make A Difference
Rock 4 Dementia – a night full of live entertainment with 3 live bands and an auction of signed merchandise in aid of Dementia UK. Hangar 34 is a brilliant venue and we intend to pack it out for a great night – learn more about us and buy tickets on www.rock4dementia.uk
Please like and share us on Facebook and help us to raise funds for this great cause.
Hope you can join us
Tickets £10.

Southport Bach Choir - Faure Requiem
2020-03-28 19:30 - 21:45
Concert of choral music with organ accompaniment – Faure Requiem and favourite anthems including Mendelssohn “Hear my Prayer” and Parry “Blest Pair of Sirens” Conductor Marc Murray with Organist Karen Au and Southport Bach Choir.
Refreshments served during the interval.

Out & About with Gilbert & Sullivan
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
The Hoghton Players present ‘Out and About with Gilbert & Sullivan’ – a journey around the world with plenty of classic songs. Tickets £7 including refreshments on 01704 578232.

Classical Concert
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Southport Orchestra present a night of music including Mozart, Rachmaninov and Glinka. Tickets £10 or £5 U-18s, bookable on 01704 532145.

Beatles Night
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Top Marks present a special night of Beatles music to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their breakup. Tickets £9 from the venue or on TicketSource.

Grosvenor Jazz
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:15
Grosvenor Jazz Great band Boogie Bills Billionaires at Grosvenor Jazz Saturday 28th March 7.30pm
A fine evening of Jazz from Boogie Bill and his Band.

Elixir of Love
2020-04-03 19:30 - 22:00
Merseyside Opera Viva perform Donizelli’s sparkling comic opera, The Elixir of Love. Tickets £15 on 0151 558 1552 or tickets@opera-viva.org.uk

Pendant Carving with Giles Newman
2020-04-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Cedar Farm, The Courses Room, The Pig Barn, Cedar Farm Back lane, Mawdesley, Near Ormskirk, L40 3SY
Learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with master wood carver Giles Newman through simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art woodcarving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to experienced carvers; age 18+. See www.gilesnewman.com to view Giles’ work and for further details.

The Armed Man & Gloria
2020-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Our Lady’s Church, School Lane, Formby, L47 3LW
Formby Choral Society present Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’ and John Rutter’s ‘Gloria’. Tickets £10 or U-19s free, bookable on 0151 929 3617.

Palm Sunday Stainers Crucifixion
2020-04-05 18:30 - 21:00
The New Cross singers will perform Stainers Crucifixion at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King St, St Helens. WA10 2JZ.
Palm Sunday 5th April 6.30pm.
NO ENTRANCE FEE, a retiring collection will be taken.
Come and experience in word, music and picture the last hours of Jesus’ life.

Easter Flower Workshop
2020-04-07 18:30 - 21:00
Olive Owl Flowers will help you create a versatile Easter floral design that can either be placed either on your door as a wreath, or on your table as a centrepiece. We’ll be using a mixture of fresh and dried flowers to make a modern, textured and seasonal rounded floral arrangement.
Tickets available on our website.

Art Exhibition
2020-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Marie’s Church Hall, Almond Brook Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0TB
A selection of paintings from enthusiastic local artists and Standish Art Group!
Free entry, so bring a friend!
Refreshments and Homemade Cakes £1

Quiz & Cabaret Night
2020-04-23 19:00 - 23:00
Celebrate Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook’s testimonial with a fun quiz night, live entertainment and a disco! £50 per table of 8, bookable on 07876 205082.
