Easter Trail
Hunt the Easter trail and win a chocolatey treat! A great fun family activity within the church and its grounds – join in anytime!
St. George’s Day Fundraiser
Enjoy St. George’s Day in Standish with entertainment from the Old Hall Brass Band, Chris “Caine” Ward and DJ Dave Chadwick. Tickets £5 - all proceeds go to Wigan Hospice, Wigan Borough Armed Forces HQ and Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Shires Fund. Call Tony on 07970 348911 to book.
Spring Fair
Grab a bargain from a variety of stalls from crafts, books and DVDs to plants and bric-a-brac. There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained with donkey rides, face painting, music and activities, with afternoon tea and light lunches served in the tea room. Free admission.
Aspull Worm Charming Championships
Charm the most worms using music or vibrations from a shovel and win the coveted Aspull Worm Charming Championship! There’s also a prize for the fattest worm charmed, plus stalls, games and loads of food and drink. Call 07506 729292 to book your plot.
Hospice Open Gardens
Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.
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.
Family Gardening Session
Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free, but booking required at the library.
Hospice Garden Party
Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts, plants and cakes, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!
Romeo & Juliet Outdoor Theatre
Catch the classic tale of star-crossed lovers performed outdoors by Heartbreak Productions. Tickets £14 per adult or £9 per child, available from www.checkoutchorley.com
Wuthering Heights Outdoor Theatre
An outdoor performance of Emily Bronte’s haunting novel about two restless souls on the Yorkshire moors. Tickets £14 per adult or £9 per child, blankets recommended.