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Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
2019-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
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.

Friends of Tarleton Library Storytelling
2019-12-23 10:00
Sroryteller Tracey Collins from Cedar Farm’s Story Shed returns to enthral children of all ages with her wondrous tales. Free, no need to book.

Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
2019-12-23 18:30 - 21:00
Join Olive Owl Flowers at their last workshop of 2019 at Posthouse, in Orrell. We’ll be showing you how to make a Luxury Table Centre using only the freshest blooms and foliage, with lots of beautiful colours and textures. Candles and vase included in price. Discounts on seasonal drinks and coffees available on the night.
£50 | Limited Spaces
Visit https://www.facebook.com/posthouseorrell/ to book.

Curiosity Corner
2020-01-07 14:30
‘Curiosity Corner’ – a fun afternoon with Fiona Smithson. Free – refreshments provided.

Melodies on the Move
2020-01-10 19:00 - 21:30
Orrell Musical & Dramatic Society present a fabulous musical show. Tickets £7 on 01695 622713 or from www.omads.co.uk

150 year Songs of Praise Service
2020-01-11 17:00 - 20:00
St Mary’s Rufford Church in its current form opened its doors on 11 January 1860. On Saturday 11 January 2020 there is a special Songs of Praise service being held in church to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary, with special guests including Bishop Philip, Bishop of Blackburn, the Mayor of West Lancashire and local organisations.
The service is free to attend. Church opens 5pm, service commences at 6pm with refreshments following at 7pm.

Open Mic Night & Gin Bar
2020-01-11 18:30 - 22:00
The Friends of Chorley Library present a night of music, poetry and performance – with an amazing gin bar! Entry £2, all proceeds go to supporting the library.

Midweek Music
2020-01-15 13:00 - 13:45
Midweek Music is a series of free, Wednesday lunch-time concerts at Christ Church in Southport and are open to everybody. Come along at 1.00 pm for a 45 minute performance from a wide range of musicians.
January 15th features Pijus Jonusas on violin and Kanako Mizuno on piano from the Royal Northern College of Music. They will play music by Elgar and Beethoven.

PIRATES The Panto
2020-01-16 19:00 - 22:00
“PIRATES, The Panto”
The wicked Bluebeard likes getting’ married…
He just don’t like staying’ married!
And now he’s got his beady eye on Cinderella!
Ne’er Fear-
The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood are on their way to her her from a watery end.
Will Charming And Cinderella ever get their happy ever after?
What is Goldilocks’ cunning plan?
Why is Widow Twankey on the ship ?!
And what has the Wicked Queen got to do with any of it !!
Will Ye Sign On? 🖋⛵️🏴‍☠️
Join Us We Sail The Seven Seas In Search O’ Singing, Dancin’ An’ Adventure!

Northern Soul Night
2020-01-17 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of fabulous Northern Soul and Motown music. Entry £3 on the door – more info on 07974 306180.

On the Eve of Murder
2020-01-18 19:30 - 22:00
Enter the glitz and glamour of a 1920s speakeasy in New York for a night of murder and intrigue with Ormskirk Theatre Company. Tickets £10 from the venue or on 07757 416560.

Burns Night
2020-01-21 18:30 - 22:00
Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns with the Southport Sunrise Rotary Club, including a traditional supper of haggis, whisky and poetry, plus a raffle in aid of local charities.

UpHolland Community Band
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The church of St. Thomas the Martyr, Church Street, UpHolland, WN8 0ND
UpHolland Community Band is a new wind band based in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, UpHolland. It rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 with the simple aim of bringing together local musicians of all ages to enjoy making music. If you can read music and play a brass or woodwind instrument (or percussion) to about Grade 2 standard or above, why not get in touch by emailing uphollandcommunityband@gmail.com or visit www.uphollandcommunityband.com

Burns Night Supper
2020-01-24 19:00 - 23:00
Wigan Thistle Society invite you to join them for a traditional Burns night supper. There will be speakers, a piper, three course meal and Scottish dancing for all levels. Tickets are £24 (£16 for children under 12). Please contact Paula on 01942 680008.

Inspire Concert
2020-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN1 2PG
A performance by finalists of Wigan Young Musician of the Year 2019 and winners of The O’Neill Scholarship.
In aid of Wigan & Leigh Young Carers and Derian House
Tickets available on the door
£5 for Adults
Children FREE

Jazz in the Village
2020-01-24 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of music from Ian Millar on the saxophone and Dominic Spencer on piano! Tickets £10 including supper on 07712 671945 or 07831 284426.

Charity Burns Night Supper
2020-01-25 19:00 - 21:30
Celebrate Burns Night in style with The Brain Charity this year. Enjoy a tasty traditional meal, live pipe band and poetry performances. Fully licensed bar.
Tickets: £8.50 which includes meal and a wee dram (Vegetarian/Vegan meal options available)

Cobalt Brass at St Helens Sinfonietta
2020-01-25 19:30 - 21:30
Five amazingly skilled young RNCM brass players (2 trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba) will be playing music by Malcolm Arnold, J. S. Bach and André Previn, and new works, written especially for them. Beautiful expressive music played with feeling. https://cobaltbrass.com/
