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St. Mary's Club Star Night
2020-02-01 19:30 - 23:55 UTC
“The Glad It’s Night” Motown Experience (4 Piece Soul Band) back by popular demand. The show features a tribute to Gladys Night and The Pips, with the very best of Motown classic hits. Come and join us for a great evening of live music, disco and a hot supper.

Book and a Brew
2020-02-05 10:30 - 11:30
Share your love of reading and your thoughts on your current book over a brew.

Thursday Tea Dance
2020-02-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Haydock Conservative Club, Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way, Haydock, Wigan, WN4 9RS
Come and join us at Haydock Conservative Club and dance away to fabulous music in the best venue in town. Lots of sequence dancing with tea and biscuits inc. Dates are every two weeks starting from 6th Feb. Just pop on your dancing shoes and come along or for enquiries please call Martin 07799288239.

Harry Potter Book Day
2020-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
Get involved in the Triwizard Tournament, facing challenges to test your magical prowess and powers of deduction! Play games, make crafts and much more at this free event.

All Write Up North
2020-02-08 10:00 - 13:30
A free networking and workshop event for aspiring authors, illustrators, photographers and cover artists! Lunch and refreshments provided – book your place on library.transformation@wigan.gov.uk

Come & Sing!
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:30
For lovers of choral music, Southport Bach Choir will be hosting another of their popular Come and Sing! events on 8th February 2020 at Emmanuel Church in Southport. The works to be studied will be Handel ‘Coronation Anthems’ and choruses from ‘Messiah’. Full details of cost and an application form can be found on the choir website. www.southportbachchoir.org.uk

Light Classic Recital - Innsaei
2020-02-09 15:00 - 16:30
St Laurence Church Union Street Chorley on Sunday 9th February 2020 at 3pm.
The Innsᴂi String Quartet, were formed at the Royal Northern College of Music, frequently performing in concerts, masterclasses and chamber music prizes. They have also performed many concert tours across Europe. We are delighted to have them performing as part of our light classic recitals.
Tickets £5 including refreshments – from Eventbrite or on the door.

Talk & Presentation on Nature Photography
2020-02-10 19:45 - 22:00
Monday 10th February 7.45pm
Southport Photographic Society have invited talented local wildlife photographer Mr. Roy Rimmer to share his knowledge and passion for nature. Entry on the Door £4.00 inc tea/coffee and biscuits.
Please come along to New Hall, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9PR 7.30pm for 7.45pm start.

Drive-In Cinema
2020-02-14 20:30 - 23:00
See Pretty Woman like you’ve never seen it before – in the grounds of Haigh Woodland Park! What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? There’ll also be plenty of music, food, quizzes and giveaways, plus a free session of adventure golf. Tickets £30 per car at www.boxoffice.wlct.org

Harry Potter Triwizard Challenge
2020-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come down to Parbold Library for some Wizardry Fun suitable for ages 5 – 10. To avoid disappointment booking is essential.

The Cat in the Hat
2020-02-16 14:30 - 16:00
Gamboling Arena presents a hilarious production of the Dr. Seuss classic! Tickets £7 on 07709 766108.

Free February Family Half Term Fun
2020-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Street, Leigh, WN74PG
Free Family February Half Term Fun at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh
From Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February, 11am – 3m daily, free children’s craft workshops
Visit https://www.spinninggate.co.uk/february-half-term-free-family-fun/ for further information

The Spine Play
2020-02-20 19:30 - 21:00
A new play about goals, brotherhood and the football academy system – Kyle, Liam and Hakeem are all reaching for the same golden contract into the premier league, but institutional racism and toxic masculinity take their toll. Tickets bookable at the venue.

Curtain Up!
2020-02-21 19:30
Curtain Up! is the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again. However, not everything goes according to plan, and our spirited ladies must do everything they can to prevent their audience from realising that something’s gone wrong!

Mambo Jambo
2020-02-21 19:30 - 22:30
Acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo present a joyous mash-up of styles, including percussion using suitcases and spoons! Tickets £5 from the venue.

Fundraising Evening
2020-02-22 18:30 - 23:59
Help raise money for Mind with a fun night of dancing and a delicious meal, plus a raffle and talk from guest speaker Michael Lawrence. Tickets £25 on 01695 624426.

Charity Ball
2020-02-22 19:00 - 23:00
Help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support with a night of live entertainment, a delicious 3-course meal and a charity auction! Tickets £30 from the venue, dress to impress.

Rockin' at the Civic
2020-02-22 19:30 - 23:30
A huge fundraiser for Cancer Research UK comes to Ormskirk. Featuring Searchin’, The Rockin’ Relics and more live bands, tickets cost £12 including a hotpot supper on 01695 576607 or from the venue.

Barn Dance and Ceili
2020-02-23 14:00 - 17:30
Barn Dance and Ceili at Liverpool Irish Centre on Sunday afternoon 23rd February at 2pm starring Michael Coyne.
Adults £6, children £3.
A fun afternoon and everyone is welcome. A coach will be leaving from Crosby but must be pre-booked.
For tickets and coach contact: Sr. Catherine. 07486131930
Book early to avoid disappointment!
Bar and Refreshments available including Irish Stew, sandwiches, tea and coffee.

Light Classic Jack Rainey Flute
2020-02-23 15:00 - 16:30
St Laurence’s Church Chorley are pleased to welcome Jack Rainey as part of our Light Classic series. He is a third year flute student at the Royal College of Music. Jack started learning the flute at Primary School and since then has been known for playing in school and charity concerts, along with festivals and music competitions both as a soloist and in chamber music groups.
Tickets £5 including refreshments from Eventbrite or on the door.

Wayfarers Chorus Rehearsals
2020-02-25 19:30 - 21:45
The Wayfarers Chorus is an all male acapella and Barbershop chorus based in Birkdale. We practice every Tuesday evening and new members are always welcome. If you enjoy singing why not come along, have a chat and see what we get up to. There is also a ladies chorus called Just Voices, who are based in Southport. Any ladies interested, we can pass on their details.

TV Trance Mission
2020-02-26 19:30 - 22:00
Enjoy an 80s-themed comedy musical presented by the Willpower Youth Theatre! Tickets £7 per adult or £6 concessions, bookable on 01942 745082.

Mossy Lea Crafters
2020-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Fortnightly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Come along to our friendly group to make friends, learn new crafts or just to have a cuppa and a chat! All welcome.

Writers' Weekend in Southport
2020-02-28 16:00 - 2020-03-01 15:00 | The Bowden Lodge, 18 Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LE
A Writers’ Weekend For You!
Friday 28th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020
Got a cherished dream to write and be published?
This weekend will give you practical guidance and encouragement to get started. It’s also for those who have already started but need to know the next step. A weekend not to be missed.
Day Attendees £130 including meal or from £214pp course fees and full board.
www.bowdenlodge.co.uk 01704 543531

The Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazzband
2020-02-29 07:30 - 23:00 | The Arts Centre, 1st Floor, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Rd North, Burscough, L40 5RZ
An evening of great music and plenty of fun as the Chicago Teddy Bears return to The Arts Centre.

Annie Jr.
2020-02-29 17:30 - 19:00 | West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
Base Dance Performing Arts bring a musical performance of Annie Jr, based on the book by Thomas Meehan. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per U4, available on 07958 346854 or 01704 897789.

Meet Andy Briggs
2020-03-01 18:00 - 21:00
Author and film director Andy Briggs presents a talk about his career path and a screening of his critically acclaimed film Crowhurst, followed by a Q&A. Tickets £3-£5 at www.southportbijoucinema.co.uk or from the venue.

Ladies That Bus - Theatre Show
2020-03-02 14:30 - 16:30
A heart-warming and hilarious comedy of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free… Based on real-life interviews with bus travellers in the North and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope of different characters that travel on it – each with their very own tales to tell…
Tickets: £8 each
Booking essential

Howard Pool on George Gershwin's Music
2020-03-03 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm
Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome.
Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH

Lathom Park Trust AGM with Guest Speaker
2020-03-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ellerbrook Suite, Briars Hall, Briars Lane, Lathom near Ormskirk, L40 5TH
Lathom Park Trust will hold the 17th AGM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. The guest speaker is a community curator from the Shakespeare Theatre North project at Prescot. Admission is free to members and guests are welcome for a small (£1 donation). The talk will commence at the conclusion of the AGM business, approx 8pm.
