Local Life 247

Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
2020-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal – the Wigan section’.
Wigan U3A brings together retired local people to share their interests and enjoy volunteer-led activities at a variety of local venues.
Prospective members are welcome to attend two sessions before joining, so why not come and see what we’re all about! Tea and coffee £1 per cup.

Vindolanda Talk
2020-03-04 19:00 - 21:00
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.

Postcards from Skelmersdale
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.

Model Railway Exhibition
2020-03-07 10:00 - 16:30
Enjoy an exhibition of model railways, with free vintage bus rides between the show and the Museum of Road Transport! Entry £5 per adult or £3 per child, more info at www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

Parbold Wildlife Group Meeting
2020-03-10 19:30 | The Red Lion, Newburgh, Red Lion Hotel, 9 Ash Brow, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7DH
The next meeting of Parbold Wildlife Group will be held on Tuesday 10th March from 19.30 in the upstairs meeting room at the Red Lion, Newburgh. The main event will be a talk by Andy Rowett (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) on Red Squirrels.
Do join us for this talk and find out how this delightful species has declined, and how conservationists are working to protect the remaining populations. Members: Free, Non-Members: £2

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.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-03-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2020-04-16 10:30 - 12:00
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The world Of Glass. This is a great opportunity to come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost As per menu

Adult Tennis Coaching for Beginners
2020-03-13 18:30 - 19:30
If you’ve ever thought about taking up tennis but have never quite managed to get around to it now is your chance. Join the club coaches and learn how to play in small friendly groups where all equipment is provided. Sessions are for complete beginners or those returning after a lengthy break and will run from Friday 13th March for 4 weeks, cost £28. Visit the club website where you will also find details of junior coaching opportunities.

Rainford Spring Quiz
2020-03-13 19:30 - 22:00
Join Rainford Heritage Society for a fun quiz, including a hotpot supper and raffle. Tickets £7 on 01744 885547.

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

Galloway's Tech Drop-In
2020-03-18 09:30 - 12:30
Galloways Society for the Blind Technology Help drop-in – An event to help people living with sight loss gain confidence in the use of technology that can help everyday life.
We can help with phones, tablets and software queries.
Suitable for all age groups.
This event is free, no ticket required.

Coffee Morning at the Hotties Cafe
2020-03-19 10:30 - 12:00 | World of Glass, World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St. Helens, WA10 1BX
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The World of Glass. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.

Cabaret Lunch at Briars Hall
2020-03-25 11:00 - 17:00
Come and join the Oddfellows Friendly Society a Briars Hall for a cabaret lunch. Tuck into a 3 course set lunch before trying your luck at bingo before enjoying an afternoon of singing and dancing with the hotels resident entertainer.
Cost £30 members £33 non members includes return coach from St Helens, meal and entertainment.

Easter Egg Bingo
2020-03-25 18:00 - 21:00
Join the Garswood Crochet Group for some Easter-themed bingo, with fabulous prizes to be won. Proceeds to Willowbrook Hospice.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-03-26 19:30 - 21:30
Talk & Demonstration by Marguerite Hughes & Sue Gillon entitled Herbs & Companion Planting. Plants for sale, raffle, free admission. you do not need to be a member to attend.

Death of a Salesman
2020-03-27 19:30 - 22:00
A classic play about the downfall of the American Dream performed by Southport Dramatic Club. Tickets £10-£12 on 01704 530521 or 01704 530460.

Ormskirk Tennis Club Open Day
2020-03-28 11:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a warm welcome at your local community tennis club, meet members and coaches and enjoy a game or two. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome from complete beginners to returners and team players. Feel free to drop in by yourself or with friends and family, all equipment will be provided and staff will be on hand to answer any questions and tell you about the range of coaching and playing opportunities available.

Around the World in Music
2020-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
Travel ‘Around the World in Music’ with the Southport Salvation Army Band and vocalist Bobby Irvine. Tickets £4 on 01704 547805.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-04-02 10:30 - 12:00

French Connections
2020-04-02 19:30 - 21:00
Gordon Bartley returns with a talk about the amazing scenery of France from the hustle and bustle of Paris, the tranquil beauty of wine-producing areas like the Loire Valley to the magnificence of Mont Blanc and the French Alps. Fantastic scenery captured by a professional photographer.

Orrell Eggcrafters Easter Eggstravanganza
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | St Lukes Parish Hall, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5
Come & join us at our Easter-Spring event. Members egg competition and Faberge style eggs for sale. Cake stall and light refreshments available. New members welcome, contact 01942 216552 for further details.

The Armed Man & Gloria
2020-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Our Lady’s Church, School Lane, Formby, L47 3LW
Formby Choral Society present Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’ and John Rutter’s ‘Gloria’. Tickets £10 or U-19s free, bookable on 0151 929 3617.

Becconsall Flower Club
2020-04-07 19:30 - 22:00
Flower demonstration – Wildstyle by Emily Waddington of Clitheroe

Waterways Museum and Cheshire Oaks
2020-04-21 09:30 - 17:00
Come and join the Oddfellows Friendly Society on a day trip to the Waterways Museum and Cheshire Oaks. With coffee on arrival and a 45 minute guided tour of the museum this will give some free time to explore the sight before heading off to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Cost £24 members £27 non members includes return coach from St Helens, tea, coffee on arrival and entrance and guided tour of the museum.

Death by Paintbrush
2020-04-24 19:30 - 22:00
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A Drama Group presents the a 1920s-themed play filled with intrigue. Tickets £12.50 on 01695 227503 or 01695 578207.

Archery Beginners Course
2020-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Hurlston Hall, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 8HB
Nethermoss Archers is holding an archery beginners course starting Saturday 25th April, 11.00am at Hurlston Hall, Scarisbrick, L40 8HB. The course runs for 4 sessions, all equipment is provided. See our website www.nethermoss.co.uk for details.

Sailing Taster Day
2020-04-26 11:00 - 16:00
Join the West Lancashire Yacht Club for a free sailing taster day. Try sailing in a dinghy with an experienced instructor. Places bookable on 07788 370257.

Winstanley Tennis Club Open Day
2020-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Winstanley Tennis Club, Hall Lane, Orrell, WN5 7XN
Anyone for tennis? Then why not swing into the summer by coming along to the first Open Day of the season! Bring all the family for an afternoon of free tennis (rackets and balls provided) and enjoy a few games, or take part in free coaching led by our head coach and his team. Special membership deals for all who join on the day. Refreshments, including drinks from the bar, available all afternoon.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-04-30 19:30 - 21:30
Talk & Demonstration. Paul O’Byrne will give a talk entitled A Plant By Any Other Name?
