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Charity Ball
2020-02-22 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
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.

Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
2020-03-05 10:45 - 11:15
Bring your little ones to Baby Bounce and Rhyme and join in with nursery rhymes, songs and movement. Burscough Library provides a friendly atmosphere where you can meet other parents and carers. Don’t forget to bring your singing voices!
Every Thursday during term time.
Free Entry.
10.45am to 11.15am

Lenten Organ Recital
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ.
Thursday 5th March performed by Peter and Carol Kwater. Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30.
Tickets £10.00
0174428314
ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com

Meet the Author: Ian McFadyen
2020-03-05 18:30 - 19:30
Liverpool-born crime author Ian McFadyen discusses his latest book ‘Blood on His Hands’. Free, tickets bookable at the venue.

Danielle Louise Thomas
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
An evening of music from Danielle Louise Thomas and Liverpool Cathedral’s Gilbert Scott Singers. Tickets £6 including hotpot supper, with proceeds to Prescot Festival, on 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com

More Than Musicals
2020-03-06 20:00 - 22:30
A theatrical show starring Richard Barry and Kimberly Russell, with classic musical songs, Italian favourites and more. Tickets £10 on 07764 770232 or 01704 578003.

International Women's Day Afternoon Tea
2020-03-07 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a delicious afternoon tea and entertainment from Rainford Ladies Choir. Tickets £12.50 on 01942 270159 with proceeds to local charities.

Soul Town Divas Party Night
2020-03-07 19:30 - 23:59
Bringing you the very best soul and Motown classics from acts such as The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and many more. This show oozes sophistication, class and charisma with personality and vocals to match.
Event includes: 3 course meal, live entertainment, disco with DJ & bar service.
£28.50 PER PERSON

Cafe Jam at Ormskirk Street URC
2020-03-08 18:30 - 21:00
Café Jam at Ormskirk street United Reformed Church.
Sunday 8th March 6.30pm
Café Jam worship event. Come and enjoy cakes and drinks , meet friends and make new ones .
For all those who love to sing of any ability or just come to listen. ALL WELCOME….. No charge

One Act Comedies
2020-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Ormskirk Theatre Company present ‘Let’s Be ‘Avin’ You!’ and ‘Funeral Tea’, two one-act domestic comedies. Tickets £10 from the venue or on TicketSource.

Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
2020-03-14 10:00 - 18:00
During this one day workshop with master wood carver Giles Newman, you will learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden art spoon with the simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art spoon carving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for beginners to experienced carvers aged 18 and over. £95 per person. Places on are limited to 12.

Lancashire Youth Orchestra Alumni Come and Play Day
2020-03-14 11:30 - 17:00
As part of the Lancashire Youth Orchestra’s 50th birthday celebrations, we are inviting anyone who has been a past member of the Lancashire Youth (or previously Schools) Symphony Orchestra for a come and play day. Led by our current Music Director, Helen Harrison (who is herself an LYSO alumni) and playing alongside members of the current LYSO, this will be an informal and fun day working on Dvořák Symphony No.8, Op.88.
Closing date for sign up Monday 2 March 2020.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Charity Ball
2020-03-14 19:00 - 23:30
Raise money for Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s 15th birthday with a 3-course meal, drinks and live music. Tickets £39.50 on 01704 823293.

Ormskirk Music Society - Fauré Requiem
2020-03-14 19:30 - 21:30
Ormskirk’s own choir and orchestra return to the Civic Hall for a concert featuring some of the best loved classical music ever written. The Society choir will be joined by members of other local choirs to perform Fauré’s uplifting Requiem. The orchestra will take centre stage for Echoes of Ossian (Overture) and Brahms’ 4th Symphony.
Tickets £10 (£5 student/U18). Buy via our website, by phone 01925 221301, from the Civic Hall or on the door

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-03-17 10:30 - 11:30
‘Historic Graffiti – The Writing’s On the Wall’ by Dr. Colin Penney, Senior Museum manager, Lancaster. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am. No need to book.

Evening with Joanna Trollope
2020-03-18 19:30 - 21:00
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.
