Local Life 247

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 UTC
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

Gardens Talk
2020-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Join Formby Civic Society as Margaret and Geoff Fletcher present a talk on their involvement in the National Gardens Scheme, with a charity plant sale afterwards. Free for members, visitors £2 – email chairman@formbycivicsociety.org.uk for details.

Mental Health Market
2020-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Improve your mental wellbeing
Wigan and Leigh Community Therapies Hub are hosting a Marketplace of Mental Health Support.
Come and find out about the fantastic range of services, groups and support available in your local area!
You’ll find local health, education, activity, carer, voluntary and charity services and groups. All welcome!
For more information contact:
Community Therapies Hub 01942 772124

Quaker Burial Grounds
2020-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Four Lane Ends Mission, Skelmersdale Road, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, L39 0EZ
Speaker Chris Skidmore presents a talk that describes the history of Quaker burial practices over the past 350 years using a number of specific examples from the north of England.
Visitors £3.00.
Students free of charge

Free Dog Chipping
2020-02-18 11:00 - 15:00
Dogs Trust perform free basic health checks and microchipping for dogs, as well as providing resources for dog training, diet, neutering and care. All breeds welcome, puppies under 6 months must have proof of vaccination.

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!

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.

Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
2020-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Standish Methodist Church, Standish Methodist Church, 27 High Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HA
Coming to Standish Methodist Church and opening on Friday 28th February at 10am your WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Workshop.
If you’re looking to lose weight and feel great amongst like minded people with lots of help and support come along! A warm welcome guaranteed.

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

Time for a Cuppa
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Parbold Library, The Common, Parbold, WN8 7EA
Join Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia.
All welcome, no booking required.

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

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.

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.

Mum2mum Market Ormskirk
2020-03-07 14:00 - 16:00
Nearly new sale of baby and children’s goods and equipment, over 20 individual sellers with everything you could think of to see you through from before birth to age 6…from prams to pottys we will have the lot at up to 90% off the RRP
To book a stall from just £12 and turn your clutter to cash visit our website www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
The place where preloved is reloved and unused is reused
£2 on the door, children free

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

Bluebell Fayre
2020-03-14 11:00 - 16:00
Browse stalls of gifts, crafts, pop-up holistic treatments & local produce, with plenty of foodie treats and free activities to keep the children occupied, please do support this local friendly Fayre based in Crosby & Formby.
Free entry, dog friendly, baby changing facilities. Bluebell Cafe serving light lunches, fresh cakes, hot & cold drinks. Its an event worth visiting for all the family. Bluebell’s charity of the month is Sean’s Place UK.

Local History Meeting
2020-03-14 13:00 - 15:30
Learn more about the history of North Meols over a brew! Bring along old photos, postcards, newspaper cuttings or anything else pertaining to local history and enjoy a friendly chat.

St Patrick's Bananaz Bingo!
2020-03-20 19:00 - 23:30
Top of the morning to you! Celebrate all things Irish at Willowbrook’s St Patrick’s Bananaz Bingo on 20 March. There’ll be madness, mayhem and dancing… with a bit of bingo thrown in!
Tickets are only £15 which includes a glass of fizz, 5 games of bingo and game accessories. Get ready for another night of madness! For tickets, book online at https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/bananaz-bingo#!/ or call us on 01744 453798.

Games Night
2020-03-20 19:30 - 22:00
Help Winstanley College student Alana Hesketh raise money for a trip to Ghana with a fun night of bingo, quizzes and a raffle! Tickets £5 from Marken Travel on Main Street, Billinge.

Come Wine With Me
2020-03-20 19:30 - 23:30
Sample over 60 wines from all over the world, plus enjoy a hotpot supper, to raise money for the Tunza Centre! Tickets £10 on 07739 039177.

Easter Craft Fair
2020-03-21 09:30 - 12:30
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding an Easter Craft Fair in support of the Library. The ideal time to buy that perfect present for Mothering Sunday and Easter. All welcome with something for everyone and free admission.

Family Fun Day
2020-03-22 11:00 - 17:00
A fun time for the whole family, including the fun dog show and dog walk event! The dog walk starts at 11am.
