Exhibitions & Talks
Road to the Armistice Talk
Douglas Valley Historical Society and Steve Williams present a talk on the 1918 Armistice. Visitor entry costs £2.50 per meeting, annual membership is £12. For more details, call 01257 462166.
Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
Commemorate the centenary of women over 30 getting the vote. A full itinerary of speakers including Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, are scheduled to appear. Tickets £12 for anyone...
North West Bird Watching Festival
7 guest speakers over 2 days, including One Show presenter George McGavin. There are rooms full of exhibitors including books, clothes and charities, chances to feed otters, white storks and...
Christmas Model Railway Show
The Rainhill Model Railway Club presents a day of model trains, layouts, traders and a Santa’s Grotto. There will also be vintage buses running between the show and the North...
Santa Weekend
Come along for some festive transport fun, free rides on Christmas buses, model railway displays, Christmas crafts and a Santa’s grotto. Grotto tickets £8 including museum admission, or normal admission...
Wedding Fayre
Plan your perfect day with local vendors showcasing their businesses – free entry, a goodie bag for the first 50 brides, and complimentary welcome drink.
Apple Pruning Day
Join the Walled Garden’s apple experts to learn new skills and take part in pruning the orchard. Day includes light lunch and a free pair of secateurs - £20 per...
Winter Playday
A day of fun for all the family with games, crafts and shows – find out about local children’s activities, community groups and organisations. More info at www.chorley.gov.uk.
Flower Power Exhibition
See flower drawings donated by various celebrities, including Jeremy Vine and Joanna Lumley at this fabulous exhibition to raise money for Derian House.
WWI Talk
WWI historian and Army Officer Paul Knight presents his illustrated talk on the Territorial Force in WWI. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk