Local Life 247

Becconsall Flower Club
2020-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 UTC
Flower demonstration – Wildstyle by Emily Waddington of Clitheroe

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-04-21 10:30 - 11:30
‘Tutankhamun- Treasures of the Golden Pharoah’ – Talk by Vivien Mumford on Tutankhamun’s life, death, and the highlights of the current exhibition at the Saatchi gallery – £1 donation requested, refreshments available from 10am.

Halsall Church Talk
2020-04-23 19:30 - 20:45
The Mysteries and Curiosities of Halsall St Cuthbert’s
April 23rd 7:30 pm in Halsall Memorial Hall L398RN
As we approach the 700th anniversary, an illustrated talk by Churchwarden Stephen Henders explores the extraordinary history of this grade 1 medieval church. Tickets £5 are available by phoning 01704841085, profits towards church heritage.

Warburton's History Talk
2020-04-26 12:30 - 14:30
David Tomlinson presents a talk on the history of Warburton’s Bakery, with the West Lancashire Heritage Association. Tickets £20 from Bob on 07779 852172.

Author Talk: Sharon Bolton
2020-04-28 19:00 - 21:00
Bestselling Lancashire author Sharon Bolton discusses her novels ‘Sacrifice’ and ‘Awakening’. Tickets £5 from the venue or at tarleton.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-04-30 19:30 - 21:30
Talk & Demonstration. Paul O’Byrne will give a talk entitled A Plant By Any Other Name?

Becconsall Flower Club
2020-05-05 19:30 - 22:00
Flower demonstration – “Pot Luck” by Anne Houghton of Heswall

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-05-19 10:30 - 11:30
‘Meet the Archivist’ – Find out about the amazing records available at Lancashire Archives, and how these can be used to help with family and local history research. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-05-28 19:30 - 21:30
Gardeners’ Question Time. A panel of our own gardening experts will (hopefully!) be answering questions from the floor. Plants for sale, raffle, free admission. You do not need to be a member to attend.

Quilt Exhibition
2020-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN
Quilt Exhibition. Parbold Village Hall WN8 7DN. Saturday 6th June 2020, 10 am to 4pm.
Admission £2 (accompanied children free)
The Croston, Quirky and Douglas Valley Quilting groups are holding their 5th Biennial Exhibition. View beautiful patchwork quilts, wall hangings etc.
Quilt raffle, tombola, trader, sales table, home made refreshments.
Donation from proceeds will be made to the Kidneys for Life charity.

Wedgewood Factory Tour
2020-08-06 09:00 - 18:00
Join in with the Oddfellows for a day trip and discover 260 years of heritage and craftsmanship at the Wedgewood Factory and Museum. Trip includes a guided tour of the factory, free time to enjoy the museum, gift and factory shops, nature trail, restaurant and cafe. A cream tea of cranberry and plain scone, clotted cream, jam and a pot of tea is included in the price.
Cost £25 members £28 Guests
Coach pick up Warrington 9am St Helens 9.20am

Newton Flower & Vegetable Show
2020-09-12 14:00 - 16:30
Organised by the volunteers of the Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association. Competitive classes for flowers, pot plants, vegetables, fruit, art, photography, baking, jam, jellies and chutney and also classes for children to enter. There will also be stalls selling plants, a tombola and a raffle. Exhibitors can set up the previous evening or the morning. The public show will end at approximately 4.15pm, with the presentation to the winners.
