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Alice in Wonderland
2019-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
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.

Victoria Park Winter Festival
2019-12-07 12:00 - 17:30
See the Christmas lights switched on, enjoy live entertainment, a funfair, stalls and children’s activities, plus a Santa’s Grotto (£5 per child). Grotto tickets bookable at fovpinfo@yahoo.com

Jack & the Beanstalk
2019-12-07 13:30 - 15:30
Pendle Productions bring this year’s pantomime to Chorley – meet Giant Blunderbone, the evil Fleshcreep and the good Fairy Twinkle for a bit of festive spirit! Tickets £4 on 01257 515151 or from the venue.

Jingle Bell Sing-A-Long
2019-12-07 18:45 - 21:30
A festive concert for the whole family presented by inspirational Choir Bolton Cancer Voices with special guests the talented and popular Besses Boys’ Band; leading, award-winning UK barbershop group – The Cottontown Chorus and Compere – Dr Kevin Jones – a practising Consultant Physician who last year wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe!
There’s no better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas.
Come along and sing a-long.

Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-10 18:30 - 21:00
Create a modern wreath mixing new and traditional techniques and materials to create a stunning and unique festive wreath.
Hosted at Posthouse in Orrell, enjoy discounts off selected seasonal drinks and coffees.
£30 | Limited Spaces
Find our Facebook or Website to book

Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
2019-12-11 18:30 - 21:00
A new and exciting workshop concept!
Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath using Vintage and Retro styling, Tree Decs and Colour Schemes. Feast on Festive Cheeses, Crackers and Deli Meats supplied by The Little Green Platter Company. Be entertained by a Live DJ Set mixing all the Old School House Vinyl. All hosted in Wigan’s quirkiest Vintage Clothing Shop, North West Vintage.
£45 | Very Limited Spaces | BYOB
Find our Facebook or Website to book

It's a Wonderful Life
2019-12-11 19:30 - 21:30
Ormskirk Theatre Company present a radio adaptation of the classic festive film. Tickets £10 on 07757 416560 or from The Market Cross bar.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-12 19:00 - 20:15
Raise money for the Mayor of Prescot’s charities with festive music from Brassworks Quartet and local school choirs, plus festive refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door, U16s free.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-13 19:30 - 21:30
A festive evening of music with Coppull and Standish Brass Band. Tickets £8.00, including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, available from 01257 463407/425330/426252. Come along and enjoy the entertainment!

Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
2019-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
The Squeeze co-founder tells stories and sings songs from his colourful career.

Musical Christmas Favourites
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:00
Octave and guests present some favourite Christmas songs and enjoy refreshments. Tickets £5 from Sue on 01704 576482 or Lesley on 07779 018115.

OMS Christmas Carol Concert
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:00
Ormskirk Music Society Orchestra and Choir present: An Evening of Seasonal Music, Choir and Audience Carols for the Whole Family!
Delibes: Coppelia Ballet Suite, Berlioz: The Shepherd’s Farewell, Rutter: Carols, Light Music Favourites, Sleigh Ride,
Audience Carols
Tickets: £10, Students/U18: £5 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ormskirk-music-society

Mayhem and Merriment - A Mozart Mash Up
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-12-15 14:30 - 16:30
Preston Opera presents “Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up”, including favourite arias, ensembles and choruses, including Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and Cosi Fan Tutte. For ticket information go to www.prestonopera.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/PrestonOpera/

Christmas Cabaret Party Night
2019-12-14 19:30 - 23:55
St. Mary’s Social Club Billinge starring Duncan Heather, top male vocalist, DJ Wink and a superb hot buffet. Saturday December 14th at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 members, £7.50 guests. Tickets now on sale behing the bar, contact 01744 892836.

Carols Around the Tree
2019-12-16 19:30 - 20:30
Come and join us to sing Christmas Carols in the Church garden…or inside if it’s wet! Our Christmas tree is sponsored by local businesses and you’re invited to stay for mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. It’s a time for all the family to get together and sing familiar carols. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.

Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-17 17:45 - 21:00
Create your very own Christmas Door Wreath or Table Centre using Fresh Festive Flowers and Foliage.
Delicious spread supplied by Bag & Bean, as well as welcome drinks given upon arrival.
£45 | Limited Spaces
Find our Facebook or Website to book

Decorating Workshop
2019-12-20 10:30 - 14:00
Get your creativity flowing by making your own candle table decoration to take home, followed by a guided tour of the Hall and lunch in the Tea Room. Tickets £30 incl. food on 03442 491895.

Charity Gig
2019-12-20 19:00 - 22:00
Raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust with a night of music from Dumbstruck and the Keepers. Tickets £3, under-12s free, bookable at the venue or on 01257 275096.

Dinner Ladies Christmas Show
2019-12-20 20:00 - 23:00
Join Bren, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita as they cook up a storm – and not just in the canteen! Tickets £27 including a festive buffet.

Winter Solstice Fundraiser
2019-12-21 19:00 - 22:30
Help support Burscough Community Farm with a party for the Winter Solstice, with live entertainment from Acoustic Routes, a hotpot supper and dessert, a bar and a raffle. Tickets £12 at burscoughcommunityfarm.org or on 07803 925446.

Music Night
2019-12-21 19:30 - 21:30
Chorley & District Choral Society present a night of music with Intrada Brass – tickets £12 on the door, U16s free. More info on 07867 538319.
