Exhibitions & Talks
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FIRST STEPS Family History Course
FIRST STEPS Family History Course
The “First Steps” course is a starting point for family history research, the initial aim is to help back to the early 1800s, and it will soon become apparent that not everything is available on the internet. Starting with an Introduction; Civil Registration; Family Search; Censuses; Church Registers; Record Keeping, the course costs just £40.00,...
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Wigan Canal History Walk
Wigan Canal History Walk
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles...
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Apple Pruning Day
Apple Pruning Day
Join the Walled Gardeners to learn new skills and help with apple pruning. Tickets £20 including soup and a roll and free pair of secateurs, bookable on 07967 583746.
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Ormskirk District Historical Society
Ormskirk District Historical Society
Past Times in the Cartmel Vale Speaker Janet Niepokojczycka Visitors £3.00 Students Free
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Children’s Mental Health Event
Children’s Mental Health Event
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...
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Maps & Coffee
Maps & Coffee
Grab a coffee and enjoy an informal morning of map reading with experienced International Mountain Leader Chris. Tickets £5 on 07838 378339 or chris@mountainexploits.co.uk
Standish Stories from the Past
Standish Stories from the Past
Stan Aspinall tells three stories of Standish’s past – each with a twist to make you think. Refreshments available.
Chernobyl in Photographs
Chernobyl in Photographs
Colin Douglas visits Ormskirk Camera Club with his presentation on Kiev and Chernobyl, including images taken in the exclusion zone. An entry fee of £4 applies to visitors, with refreshments included.
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Kamchatka and the Ring of Fire
Kamchatka and the Ring of Fire
Audio-visual presentation by Colin and Rhona Balls. A journey to the far east of Russia to an area known as the Ring of Fire. Volcanic activity here has built a unique and amazing landscape, with perfect conditions created for the sheer abundance of seabirds and cetaceans found in the region. Tickets £8.00 (including refreshments), available...
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Talk & Presentation on Nature Photography
Talk & Presentation on Nature Photography
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.
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Travelling Fairgrounds Talk
Travelling Fairgrounds Talk
Garth Latham presents ‘Ticket to Ride’, a talk on traveling fairgrounds of the UK. Plus enjoy lunch and musical entertainment! More info on 01772 816727.
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Gardens Talk
Gardens Talk
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.
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Quaker Burial Grounds
Quaker Burial Grounds
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
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Squirrel Spotting
Squirrel Spotting
Hear top tips for spotting the famous red squirrels, build a giant drey and learn more about the eating habits of local wildlife. You can also make your own squirrel souvenir to take home. Tickets £3 on 03442 491895.
Friends’ Monthly Talk
Friends’ Monthly Talk
Informative and fun talk by Stuart McNulty 'A Brief History of Liverpool and the Humour of its People'. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am. No need to book.
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Rails to the Lancashire Coast.
Rails to the Lancashire Coast.
The Friends of Eccleston Library are promoting an illustrated talk by local historian, Steve Williams. There will also be a wide selection of quality secondhand railway and transport books for sale (not ex-Library stock). Free entry but pre-booking at the library is recommended.
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Flower Arranging Demonstration
Flower Arranging Demonstration
Maghull and District Flower Club host a flower arranging presentation by Anne Houghton from Heswall. Monday 24th February at 7.30pm £5 including tea and biscuits. Raffle We are a friendly club and promise an entertaining and informative evening and if you would like to join as a member you would be very welcome. For further...
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Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association
Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association
Talk & Demonstration. Marcus Chilton-Jones, the Curator of the new RHS Garden Bridgewater, will show the plans and explain the progress from the viewpoint of a horticulturaist specialist perspective.
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Writers’ Weekend in Southport
A Writers' Weekend For You! Friday 28th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020 Got a cherished dream to write and be published? This weekend will give you practical guidance and encouragement to get started. It’s also for those who have already started but need to know the next step. A weekend not to be...
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Mafia to Minister Talk
Mafia to Minister Talk
Nigael Lewis, an atheist for 35 years, thought the Mafia could help him reach his goals – then he encountered God. Come and hear his amazing testimony; more details on 01695 623212.
Meet Andy Briggs
Meet Andy Briggs
Author and film director Andy Briggs presents a talk about his career path and a screening of his critically acclaimed film Crowhurst, followed by a Q&A. Tickets £3-£5 at www.southportbijoucinema.co.uk or from the venue.
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