Food & Drinks
Afternoon Tea
Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709.
Ladies Lunch
The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk
Beer & Gin Festival
The 11th annual Beer & Gin Festival returns to The Mansion House! Enjoy craft beers and specialty gins, with proceeds going to Age UK. Tickets £4 on the door.
A Taste of Rivington
Enjoy an evening of fabulous, locally sourced food, plenty of music and some axe throwing to raise money for Rivington Terraced Gardens! Tickets £30, available from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Picnic in the Park
Bring a picnic to Astley Hall for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment! Enjoy children’s activities, sports, crafts, a climbing wall and much more, with fairground rides and a bouncy castle.
‘The Curry Guy’ Cooking Demonstration
‘The Curry Guy’ Dan Toombs presents a mouth-watering cooking demonstration of a vegetarian take on classic Indian dishes. He’ll also be signing copies of his latest cookbook. Tickets £16 including tasters and Dan’s book, available from Ebb & Flo Bookshop or on Eventbrite.
Veterans Afternoon Tea
If you’re a veteran born before 1950, come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with scrumptious afternoon tea and live music from vintage singer Hattie Bee. Free, booking essential on 07794 620596.
A Taste of Chorley
Tickle your taste buds with a fantastic food fair featuring local producers! Get top tips from professional chefs, browse stalls of delicious produce and enter cookery and baking competitions.
Midsummers Ball
Help raise money for the Wigan MS Therapy Centre with a night of live entertainment and a delicious 3-course meal. Tickets £30 – to book, call 07702 025280 or 07759 735301.
Choral Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea with St. Bartholomew’s Choir and their Youth Choir! Tickets £8, bookable on 07512 750602 or stbarts@mimnagh.com