One Night Only Concert
Five great local acts – Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir, the Hi Notes, Serendipity, the Nearly Tuneful Company and the Ukes3A Ukulele Band – come together for a night of music. Tickets £7 from Rainhill WI – visit www.rainhillwi.com for details.
Craft & Nature Day
Fun activities for all the family take over Willow Park to promote the Year of the Environment. Take part in traditional crafts and learn how you can get involved with the Rangers. For info, call 01925 229021.
Picnic in the Park
T’PAU headlines this year’s Picnic in the Park! A fantastic line-up of music all day, with a range of stalls and food outlets to browse for the whole family. Tickets £20 for adults or £10 for primary school children (under-5s free) – bookable at www.rainfordfestival.co.uk
Cemetery Heritage Tour
The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
Butterfly Survey
The Ranger service lead you around the park, showing you how to identify and record species of butterfly. You’ll learn about migration patterns, life cycles and conservation. For more info, call 01744 678073.
Carr Mill Dam Guided Walk
Enjoy a gentle guided walk around Carr Mill Dam to celebrate Sankey Canal Heritage Weekend.
Choral Tea
Enjoy afternoon tea with St. Bartholomew’s Choir and their Youth Choir! Tickets £8, bookable on 07512 750602 or stbarts@mimnagh.com
Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson
The nation’s favourite interviewer relives moments from his remarkable career. In conversation with his son Mike, Parkinson presents a night of reflective and celebratory entertainment. Tickets £26-£33.
Sister Act
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company present Sister Act – the hilarious classic musical about an undercover nun. Tickets cost £9 for adults or £7 concessions, available from Rainhill Post Office or Rainhill Village Hall, or on 07948 908693.
Pensioners Coffee Morning
Enjoy a delicious tea, coffee and cake morning and have a bit of a chinwag. There’ll be free facials and hand massages, a Body Shop stall, raffle and bingo games. Entry £1.