History of Industry in West Lancashire
2019-11-27 11:30 - 12:30 UTC
To celebrate Lancashire Day local historian Dot Broady-Hawkes will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of industry in the West Lancashire area. The Heritage Trail Group will also be present with information about local heritage walks. Free tickets for this event are available from Ormskirk Library.

Beekeeping Talk
2019-12-10 14:00 - 15:00
Resident beekeeper Andrea Ku discusses how the Beehives and Bookworks community project was set up at the library and how you can get involved. Free, booking required on 01704 874177.

Collecting Westwood Talk
2019-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
Graphic designer Malcolm Garrett presents a talk on the Vivienne Westwood collection in The Atkinson. Free entry.

Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
2019-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
The Squeeze co-founder tells stories and sings songs from his colourful career.

Ormskirk District Historical Society
2020-01-06 19:30 - 20:45
The Cheshire Lines Railway into Southport
Speaker – Keith Hick
Visitors £3.00
Students Free

IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course
2020-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
The St. Helens IAM RoadSmart Group starts its next Advanced Driver Course in January. The course is open to drivers of all ages to help them develop their driving skills to become more confident and safer drivers. The course introduction is at the ibis hotel, Haydock on Sunday 12th January. There will be a presentation that outlines what advanced driving is all about. You will also be able to receive feedback on your driving.

Nature Reconnected Talk
2020-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
National Trust Countryside Manager Andrew Brockbank presents a talk on local nature. Free, booking required on 01704 874177 or Formby.library@sefton.gov.uk

Crank Caverns Talk
2020-01-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hear some stories about the mysteries surrounding Crank Caverns – and work out if any of them are true! Tickets £2.50 from the venue, hotpot supper available.

Myles Standish Talk
2020-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
Bill Walker presents a talk about Myles Standish and his Chorley roots with the Chorley Historical & Archaeological Society. Entry £1 for members, £2 non-members.

Ormskirk District Historical Society
2020-01-20 19:30 - 20:45
Frogs, Firearms & Flames
The hazards in museum collections
Speaker Heather Davies
Visitors £3.00
Students Free

Real Lives of Coronation Street Talk
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30
‘The Real Lives of Coronation Street’ by historian Dr. Tom Preston. Find out about the original Corrie Actors. £1 donation requested. Refreshments available from 10am.

Learn My Way
2020-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
If you would like to learn computer basics, or just refresh your skills, join our volunteer at Parbold Library who will take you through the basics and beyond every Wednesday starting 22nd January from 10am. For more information, contact Parbold Library.

A Russian Retrospective
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
A free public lecture from Jo Crotty, examining life in Russia after the Soviet Union came to an end in 1991, including refreshments, a Q&A and wine. For tickets visit www.edgehill.ac.uk

FIRST STEPS Family History Course
2020-01-31 19:30 - 21:30
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, inclusive of resource materials and light refreshments. Contact 01257 453087 for more details.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-02-01 10:00 - 14:30
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 in total. Wear stout shoes, and waterproofs in case of rain, and bring a drink and bite to eat if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Apple Pruning Day
2020-02-02 10:00 - 15:00
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.

Ormskirk District Historical Society
2020-02-03 19:30 - 20:45
Past Times in the Cartmel Vale
Speaker Janet Niepokojczycka
Visitors £3.00
Students Free

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

Maps & Coffee
2020-02-06 10:00 - 11:30
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
2020-02-06 16:00 - 17:00
Stan Aspinall tells three stories of Standish’s past – each with a twist to make you think. Refreshments available.

Chernobyl in Photographs
2020-02-06 20:00 - 22:00
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.

Kamchatka and the Ring of Fire
2020-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
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 from 01257 463407/425330/426252.

Talk & Presentation on Nature Photography
2020-02-10 19:45 - 22:00
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.

Travelling Fairgrounds Talk
2020-02-12 12:30 - 14:00
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.

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.

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

Squirrel Spotting
2020-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
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
2020-02-18 10:30 - 11:30
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.

Rails to the Lancashire Coast.
2020-02-20 18:00 - 19:30
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.

Flower Arranging Demonstration
2020-02-24 19:30 - 21:00
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 information telephone Pauline 0151 526 5755 or Sue 0151 526 6869.
St. George’s Social Centre, Station Road, Maghull, L31 3DF
