Courts, Crimes & Constables Talk
Marianne Howell presents a talk on the history of crime and punishment through the ages, including the Lancashire Police. Entrance £3 including refreshments.
Wildflower Walk
Explore the beautiful wildflower meadows with local expert Dave Earl, and learn about everything from orchids to lesser centaury. Tickets £7 for adults, £3.50 for children or £6 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood.
Killer Confessions
Paul Harrison – one of the first British policemen to work with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit – talks about his career profiling, researching and interacting with American serial killers. Gain insight into the psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. Tickets £20, bookable on 01942 770432.
Peterloo Talk
Professor Robert Poole presents an illustrated talk on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 200 years on. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 827621.
Stress Free Talk
Bestselling author Dean Fraser presents a talk on reducing everyday stress, plus an informal Q&A session and book signing. Free entry.
Nurses in WWI Talk
WWI historian and author Sue Robinson presents a talk on Nurses on the Front during the Great War. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk
Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.
999 Family Fun Day
An emergency services fun day, with representatives from various organisations showing you the tools of the trade! There’ll be old fashioned fire engines and ambulances, a fire engine experience, an inflatable obstacle course and live music! Free entry but must be booked on Eventbrite. Park & ride available from Runshaw Adult College car park.
Bat Walk
Join the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery and the Rangers for a guided walk through the cemetery using bat detectors! Learn about habitat changes, site management and bat life cycles – bring your torches! Booking available on friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com
Chorley Flower Show
Lancashire’s biggest amateur gardening competition brings floral experts together, along with an abundance of family entertainment, live music and stunning show gardens. Tickets £10 per adult or £1.50 per child.