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Quiz Night
2019-11-16 20:00 - 23:55 UTC
A charity quiz night in aid of Conor Gibson and his work with Project Trust. Tickets are £2 per person, with a maximum of 6 people per team. There will also be other activities such as a raffle, whiskey roll and so on. Tickets can be bought in advance or on the door, but some advanced notice of your attendance is ideal so we can print the correct number of quizzes. The event is on Saturday the 16th November, from 8pm onwards at The Junction Pub.

Blackburn Cathedral Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-22 16:00 - 21:00
A​ free to enter 2 day spectacular featuring the finest selection of talented artisans from across the North West – discover handmade luxury confectionery, sweet & savoury treats, original art, homeware, unique children’s gifts, fashion & much more – feel indulgent, relax & take in a warming traditional ​Mulled Wine​ whilst browsing & choosing that something special.

Big and Little Train Show
2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:30
Chorley & District Model Railway Society are back by popular demand with their Big and Little Train Show featuring Christmas themed layouts and a visit from a special little engine! Free event for train enthusiasts young and old.

History of Industry in West Lancashire
2019-11-27 11:30 - 12:30
To celebrate Lancashire Day local historian Dot Broady-Hawkes will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of industry in the West Lancashire area. The Heritage Trail Group will also be present with information about local heritage walks. Free tickets for this event are available from Ormskirk Library.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-30 11:00 - 15:00
For the third year running Lydiate Village Centre will be running their annual Christmas fayre. There will be a number of stalls including homemade crafts, tombola’s, raffles, and Santa’s grotto (pre-booking is essential). There will be children’s crafts and musical entertainment throughout the day.

All Saints Christmas Tree Festival
2019-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Christmas Tree Festival in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and MacMillan Cancer Care. Community event were businesses and organisations alike sponsor and decorate Christmas Trees raising vital funds for worthy causes.

Christmas Tree Service of Remembrance
2019-12-07 11:00 - 12:30
The Friends of St.Helens Cemetery will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree Service of Remembrance in the Crematorium Chapel, Rainford Road, St.Helens. Carols by The Citadel Arts ‘Sing out Choir’. Hang your leaf with your personal message on our beautiful Christmas Tree and enjoy some refreshments with us after the service. All welcome to attend this popular annual event
Free entrance.

Festival of Nativity Scenes
2019-12-07 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 1.00pm to 4pm.
You are invited to join us in our Church for a display of Nativity Scenes both old and new loaned by local families and churches. Refreshments available. Why not tie a message on our Advent branch?
Free Admission. St.Peter’s Church, Mawdesley. L40 3TD.

Rufford Christmas Fair
2019-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
Saturday,December 7,2-4pm.
St. Mary’s welcome you to a traditional Christmas Fair at Rufford village hall. Rufford school choir will open the event. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Stalls to include tombola, lucky dip, bottle, cakes, handmade crafts, local vegetable boxes, bric a brac, etc. Delicious refreshments and a fabulous raffle. Entry £1 adult, children free.

Wigan Samaritans Santa Stroll
2019-12-08 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a festive family walk of 7K around Haigh Plantations, raising funds for The Samaritans Of Wigan. Everyone who registers will receive a Santa suit to wear, which can be picked up a week before the event at Samaritans Office, 73 Dicconson St, Wigan, WN1 2AT. The cost is £10 + £1.37 fee and under 3s are free. It’s not a race, but about having fun and building a kinder community. All support is greatly appreciated!

West Lancs Autism Parent & Carer Group
2019-12-11 09:30 - 11:00
The West Lancs Autism Parent & Carer Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month, 9.30 to 11am at The Zone, next to the swimming pool and library in Skelmersdale. Open to all parents/carers living in West Lancashire with children diagnosed or seeking diagnosis of autism. You can drop in for all or part of the session. For more information sign up to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/WestLancAutismSupportGroup/

Christmas Celebration Afternoon Tea
2019-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
Lydiate Village Centre will be running their annual Christmas Afternoon Tea this year. The day will include a Christmas themed afternoon tea, which is all homemade and cooked on site, with fizz, bingo, raffle prizes and live music. It is essential you pre book your slot as we have limited spaces. £4.00 per ticket.

Christingle
2019-12-15 14:30 - 15:30
Christingle Service raising vital funds for the work of the Children’s Society

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.

Christmas Bingo
2019-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy prize bingo and a raffle with a festive twist! Tickets £10 from the bar including bingo books.

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.

Christingle Service
2019-12-22 18:00 - 19:00
You are invited to our annual Christingle service at 6pm on Sunday December 22nd. This is a service for all the family, a chance to sing some well known carols and hear the Christmas story. You will also take away a Christingle… unfamiliar with this? It’s an orange, a candle and assorted fruit/nuts…come along and find out a bit more, we would love to see you.

Knit and Natter
2020-01-03 13:45 - 15:30
Our friendly Knit and Natter group meet every Friday at Burscough Library. Come along and share knitting tips and patterns while making new friends. No kit? Don’t worry. We have knitting supplies so you can get started straight away. All knitters welcome!

Rainhill Forget Me Not Group
2020-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
A Support group for those with dementia and their friend, relative or carer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 10am-12 noon, in The St Ann`s Centre, View Rd, Rainhill. Activities include jigsaws, games, and light exercise. Refreshments provided. Charge £1 . Next meeting Jan 7th.

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.

Disco Bingo
2020-01-18 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy bingo with a disco twist to raise funds for Mere Brow Village Hall! Tickets £10 from James on 07977 233312 or heckybanksmig@aol.com

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30
A.G.M.

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

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)

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.

'Ey Oop Campers!
2020-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 | St. James Church Hall Wrightington, Church Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9SN
A lighthearted look at the fun, intrigue and mayhem of a 1950s holiday camp, performed by Upholland & District U3A Variety Theatre Group! Tickets £6 per adult or £3 per U16 including refreshments on 01257 473941.

Children’s Mental Health Event
2020-02-04 10:00 - 12:00
Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh is hosting a free event: “Who supports parents/carers when children and young people experience challenges to their emotional and mental health?”
The morning will involve:
• Speakers, including parents/carers and adults working with children
• Surveys for parents, carers, and professionals
• Workshop discussions
Find out more or book a place via the Eventbrite link or contact Karen Wilson

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.

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
