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Love Letters from Blackpool
2019-11-09 19:30 - 22:00 UTC
Ruth E. Cockburn gathers stories from Blackpool and Wyre with a comedic storytelling musical show. Tickets £8 from the library or on 0300 1236703.

Jazz Night
2019-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Singer/Compere Rae Owens along with 4 piece house band present an evening of swing and jazz. Guests welcome to jam with the band and you get a sausage butty. All for £3.

Festive Wreath Making for All
2019-11-11 16:00 - 18:30
Join us for a free wonderful creative event for all the family starting every Monday from November 11th 2019 for 4 weeks 16.00 to 18.30. At the end of four sessions you take home a festive wreath created using fabric and decorative items that can be used year after year. Why not learn to use our digital resources to help produce more festive decorations under the guidance of library staff and library volunteers. All materials will be provided courtesy of Skelmersdale library friends group. For all ages, family-friendly.

Hazel O'Connor - Hallelujah Moments
2019-11-13 20:00 - 22:00
The first major female star of the 80’s, award winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980 starring in the film Breaking Glass. There were hits and eye-catching Top of The Pops appearances aplenty along the way. Hazel’s ageless songs include ‘Eighth Day’, ‘Will You’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘Monsters in Disguise’, ‘Calls The Tune’, ‘If Only’, ‘Give Me An Inch’, ‘Blackman’ and ‘Hanging Around’ – all of which seem even more relevant in our present times.
Accompanied here by virtuoso saxophonist Clare Hirst (The Belle Stars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and vocals and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards and vocals, this powerful blend of voices and musicianship brings a classy touch of energy, passion and fire to Hazel’s vibrant performance. Unmissable.

#TheosTribe Ladies Night
2019-11-15 19:00 - 23:59
Fundraise for #TheosTribe to help fight childhood cancer with a fun night of entertainment from hunky men and a hilarious drag act. Tickets £20 on 01695 624426.

Charity Night Out
2019-11-15 19:30 - 23:00
A fundraising evening for Genesis Care Older People’s Centre with Square Donut Band. Friday November 15th. Dancing to 50’s, 60’s & 70’s music. The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive, Leyland. PR25 1PD. Tickets £12, includes hot pot supper. Tel. 17715809236 to order tickets.

Write In 2019
2019-11-16 13:00 - 17:00
A celebration of literature at the beautiful Astley Hall in Chorley on Saturday 16 November 2019 by the Chorley & District writers circle.
We will have local writers, poets, bookstall, calligrapher and a very special speaker, so don’t miss it. Visit http://www.chorleywriters.org.uk/ for further details.

Charity Jazz Concert
2019-11-16 19:00 - 22:00
Join the Ormskirk & Maghull Lions Club for a night of music with the Chicago Teddy Bears jazz band. Licensed bar, bring your own nibbles.
Tickets £10 from Colin on 01695 421646 or Jimmy on 07779 143176.

The Irwell String Quartet
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:15
St Helens Sinfonietta present the brilliant Irwell String Quartet led by Dewi Tudor Jones, for another evening of glorious music. We don’t know whose music they will be playing, only that it will be exquisite!
Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, St Helens, WA10 2JZ
Saturday 16th November, 7.30pm, Tickets £10 (Accompanied Under-16s £1)
Phone 01744 600846 or 07914 114635 for tickets.

OMS Concert - Autumn Spooktacular!
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:30
Thrills and fantasy will be on offer in a spine-tingling programme of live music for orchestra and choir, including:
Danse Macabre: Saint Saens
Chasseur Maudit (Accursed Huntsman): Franck
Night on the Bare Mountain: Mussorgsky
Mephisto Waltz No.1: Liszt
Harry Potter Symphonic suite: Williams
Mischief and Magic: Ness (premiere)
Hall of Mountain King: Grieg
Carmina Burana extracts: Orff
Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel: Humperdinck

Southport Lights Switch-On
2019-11-17 13:00 - 17:30
Expect a day packed full of family entertainment, fairground rides, live music and a spectacular lights show on the huge Christmas tree – headlined by Peter Andre! Santa will also make an appearance with his elves and reindeer, plus a fireworks display!

Folk Night
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
Anglo-German duo Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer present a night of beautiful harmonies, guitar and stunning vocals. Tickets £10 from www.chapelgallery.org.uk

Lancashire Night
2019-11-21 19:30 - 22:30
Mark Dowding and Sid Calderbank present Tacklers’ Tales, with music, a quiz and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 on 0300 123 6703 or from the library.

Ey Oop Campers
2019-11-22 19:30 - 22:00
Upholland & District U3A presents a lighthearted look at the fun, scheming and mayhem of a 1950s holiday camp. Tickets £6 per adult or £3 per under-16 on 01744 322215.

Charity Tribute Night
2019-11-22 20:00 - 23:00
Viva La Coldplay host a night of great music and raffle prizes in aid of Carla Lane Animals in Need. Vegan and vegetarian food will be on offer. Tickets £10 from the venue.

And a Nightingale Sang
2019-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
Douglas Drama Group present CP Taylor’s play set in WWII, which follows a family through the heartbreak, nostalgia and surprising humour of the era. Tickets £7.50 from DIY Centre Parbold.

The Spirit of Christmas
2019-11-29 19:30 - 22:00
The Occasional Singers present a feast of seasonal music. Tickets £7.50 including seasonal refreshments, bookable from Mary on 01695 575432.

Rockin' at the Fleetwood
2019-11-29 19:30 - 23:30
Enjoy a pre-festive warm-up with The Fabulous Fontaines, The Rebels, Shooter and more in support of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £10 including a hotpot supper and festive raffle, from 01704 227968 or 07773 337681.

St. Helens Lights Switch-On
2019-11-30 12:00 - 18:00
Join Queen tribute act Bulsara & His Queenies, plus more live entertainment, an ice rink, funfair and walkaround characters to see the town bedecked in festive illuminations!

Brass & Voices
2019-12-01 14:00 - 16:30
Join the Trinity Girls Brass Band and Poulton People’s Choir for an afternoon of festive music. Tickets £8 or £7 concessions on 07864 917961 or from tgbb@live.co.uk

Croston Lights Switch-On
2019-12-01 17:00 - 19:30
See the village of Croston illuminated with beautiful Christmas lights, with music from the Eccleston Brass Band.

Alice in Wonderland
2019-12-03 19:30 - 21:30
St. Ambrose Players present a family pantomime based on Lewis Carroll’s classic novel. Tickets £7.50 adults, £6.50 concessions or £5.50 per child from www.stambroseplayers.com or from Grandad Jim’s.

BFG Festive Fun
2019-12-04 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy a festive fun reading of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, with hats, props and seasonal refreshments. All pre-school children welcome with an adult, free entry.

Billinge Lights Switch-On
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
Meet Santa on his sleigh, enjoy music from the Trinity Girls Brass Band, participate in a raffle and enjoy mince pies before the lights switch on at 7pm.

Carols around the Tree
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
Join the Red Admiral Band, Sing4Fun and local schools to sing Christmas carols around the tree. Dress warmly and bring a torch! Traditional refreshments available, more info on 01257 464431.

Sleeping Beauty
2019-12-04 19:30 - 22:00
Pleasure Folk AMS present the pantomime of your dreams! Tickets from £8 on www.pleasurefolk.co.uk or on 01695 580755.

Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-05 18:30 - 21:00
Join Olive Owl Flowers at Bag & Bean and create your very own Traditional Foliage Wreath. Choose from a beautiful selection of Festive Foliage and Traditional Decorations to add to your Wreath.
Bag & Bean will also be supplying a delicious spread along with welcome drinks upon arrival.
£45 | Limited Spaces
Book from our Facebook page or Website.

Once upon a Pantomime
2019-12-05 19:30 - 21:30
Mawdesley Amateur Dramatics present a family pantomime written by Emma Meen. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per child at www.madsociety.co.uk or from SPAR.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-06 19:30 - 22:00
Join the Southport Lyric Singers for a night of traditional and modern melodies, as well as some singalong carols! Entry £5 including refreshments and a raffle, proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.

Magic Voices Choir
2019-12-07 11:30 - 12:30
The Magic Voices Choir present a morning of festive music, with refreshments from the Friends of Euxton Library.
