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Jazz in the Village
2020-01-24 19:30 - 22:30 UTC
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/

Musical Memory Cafe
2020-01-27 14:30 - 16:30
Parklands Lodge Musical Memory Café, sharing music and memories for anyone feeling lonely and wishing to meet new friends. This is a lovely friendship afternoon with beautiful homemade cakes, tea and coffee. Turning loneliness to happiness with the power of music.

Aladdin
2020-01-28 19:30 - 21:30
Parbold’s very own pantomime is Aladdin – full of magic, laughter and songs! Tickets £7.50 per adult or £5.50 per child from DIY Centre Parbold.

Monthly Social Dance
2020-01-30 20:00 - 23:00
The last Thursday of every month is social dance night at Lydiate Parish Hall. Sequence, ballroom and latin dancing for all abilities from the absolute beginner to the aspiring professional dancers. ALL welcome. Come and dance the night away with us. No bar so bring your own drinks, nibbles and of course your friends and dance shoes are a must!! A great night of dancing awaits you in a friendly atmosphere with great company.

Cleopatra: An Adult Pantomime
2020-01-31 19:30 - 21:30
The Random Theatre Company present Cleopatra: an adult pantomime. Filled with raunchy laughs, tickets cost £8 on 07757 416560 or from the venue.

Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman
2020-02-01 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 pendant with the simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art woodcarving from wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced carvers. Age 18+. For more information and to see Giles’ work visit gilesnewman.com

St. Mary's Club Star Night
2020-02-01 19:30 - 23:55
“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.
