Ashton Coal Mining Talk
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
This historical talk discusses Ashton-in-Makerfield’s coal mining heritage from 1500-1900, particularly the large collieries at Garswood Hall, Bryn Hall and Park Colliery. Entry £3.

Coffee Morning Supporting Young Carers
2019-09-18 10:00 - 11:30
Soroptimist International St Helens will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for St Helens Young Carers. Tickets £5.

Ukulele Concert
2019-09-19 19:30 - 21:00
A night of fantastic ukulele music from the Wigan Ukulele Club. Tickets £4.50 from Ashton Library or the market, £5 on the door.

Heritage Open Day
2019-09-21 10:30 - 16:00
To celebrate 25 years of Heritage Open days St. Helens and Warrington Oddfellows will have a stall at The World of Glass showing how the branch has developed over the years, with past minute books, regalia and photographs on show as well as an insight into what the modern day Oddfellows do.

From Ireland to Greenbank Talk
2019-09-24 17:30 - 21:00
Discover how the Irish ended up in St. Helens: from the potato famine to their arrival in this local history talk. Voluntary contribution of £2 per person requested.

Mary O Shaughnessy Talk
2019-09-24 19:00 - 20:30
Babs Hennessy presents a talk on the nanny born in Ashton-in-Makerfield in 1898 who went on to aid local resistance in WWII and survive life in a concentration camp. Entry £3.

St Helens U3A Big Drop-In
2019-09-25 10:30 - 14:00
On Wednesday 25th September, St Helens U3A will be holding “The Big Drop-In”. This is an opportunity for people to come and see what St Helens U3A has to offer. We are an organisation for retired and semi-retired people who want to keep learning in an informal way. Learning takes place through groups as wide-ranging as scrabble to science and dancing to discussion. See more on our website www.u3asites.org.uk/st-helens.

St Helens Sinfonietta: 'Classical Gems'
2019-09-28 19:30 - 21:30
Orchestral Concert at St Helens Town Hall, Saturday 28th September, 7.30pm. Bill Connor conducts St Helens Sinfonietta, playing Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Bach’s A minor Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni. Dewi Tudor Jones (violin) returns to thrill us with his magic. Tickets £15 (£1 for accompanied under-16s). Phone 01744 600846 or 07914 114635 to book.

Mercure St Helens Wedding Fayre
2019-09-29 12:00 - 15:00
Come along to our Wedding Fayre, featuring some amazing local suppliers from venue dressers, men’s attire, photographers, entertainment, florists and much more.
Wedding Singer 1:30pm
Bridal Catwalk Show 2pm
Free Admission
Receive a complimentary glass of bubbly and canapes on arrival
Free Parking
***FANTASTIC OFFERS FOR BOOKINGS MADE ON THE DAY***

Buddhism for Daily Life
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
Learn how to use the principles and practices of Buddhism to deal with the problems of daily life. The Buddhism of 13th century Japanese monk Nichiren explains how to bring forth your innate wisdom, courage and compassion which is inherent in everyone.
Meetings happening every Tuesday night from 7 till 8, free admission.
Ring Derek on 07975829995 or Ann on 07870456277 for venue details, questions welcomed.

Charity Fashion Show
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:00
Enjoy a fashion show in aid of Macmillan and Little Angels Staffie Rescue, plus games of stand-up bingo, a raffle and stalls. Tickets £10 including refreshments and a goodie bag on 07944 084971.

Waiting for Godot
2019-10-04 19:00 - 20:30
A production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot – a classical piece of absurdist theatre. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.

Oliver!
2019-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
Pilkington Musical Theatre Company present Oliver the musical, featuring classic songs like ‘Food, Glorious Food’ and ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’. Tickets £17.50 per adult or £15 per child, available on 01744 756000.

Stepping Out
2019-10-17 19:30 - 21:30
Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she tries to teach tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs, performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or £6 concessions, available on 01744 813429 or from Rainhill Post Office.

Blind Wine Tasting
2019-10-18 19:30 - 21:30
Test your knowledge of wines from around the world, plus plenty of music and a quiz. Tickets £20 from David on 07801 719691.

Haunting of Spinners Mill
2019-10-23 17:00 - 20:00
Umbrella Arts lead you on a spooky walk around Spinners Mill, with fabulous live actors. Watch your back as ghosts, witches and zombies are around every corner! Tickets £4 from www.umbrella-arts.org

Meet the Author: Paula Daly
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Thriller author Paula Daly discusses life in the Lake District and the new ITV drama based on her books, plus refreshments and a free prize draw. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.

Classical Concert Fundraiser
2019-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
Classical violinist and Chernobyl survivor Mischa Lindan presents a night of music from The Beatles to Bach, supporting the Autism & Asperger Society and the Chernobyl charity. Tickets £8 including refreshments with proceeds to charity, bookable on 01744 362260.

'Autumn Song' with Lynne Rogers
2019-10-26 19:30 - 21:00
Lynne Rogers, glorious soprano, returns with Angela Thompson on piano, to give us an hour or so’s joy as she sings her way to our hearts. Saturday 26th October, 7.30pm, at United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ. Tickets £10 (accompanied Under-16s £1).

Wedding Fayre
2019-10-27 12:00 - 15:00
Come along and view some fantastic exhibitors at Mercure Haydock, with over 20 exhibitors on display we have everything to make your special day amazing!

Bury Market Trip
2019-10-30 09:20 - 17:30
Join us for a full day of bargain hunting and a great chance to make a start on the Christmas shopping at Bury’s world famous market located next door to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre is the biggest and best market in the North West, winning many awards over the years it now boasts the title of Britains Favourite Market 2019.
Cost £9 members £12 non members.
Coach pick up North Road, St Helens 9.20am

Free Gardeners' Talk
2019-10-31 19:30 - 21:30
Margaret Robinson will give a talk entitled Vegetables For Every Taste. Free admission.

Dobbies Firework Night
2019-11-01 17:30 - 20:30
Indulge in delicious street food and witness a spectacular fireworks display! Tickets £9.95 per adult or £6.95 per child including food, or £5 & £3 without, bookable on 01704 552920.

Halloween Bananaz Bingo
2019-11-01 19:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a spooktacular evening of bingo, fun, dancing and much more at Willowbrook’s Halloween Bananaz Bingo on 1 November at Rainhill Ex Services Club Tickets are £15 and include bingo book, pen & accessories. To book ring 01744 453798 or go online at: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/bananaz-bingo#!/

Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
2019-11-09 11:00 - 15:00
Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
Saturday 9 November, 11am – 3pm
Join us at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre for FREE rock decorating for Remembrance Sunday.
Once decorated, shoppers are invited to leave their rocks at their nearest war memorial to commemorate those who have lost their lives.

Business Expo Wigan
2019-11-13 10:00 - 15:00
Launch Events NW are pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new event to their business expo portfolio, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Business Expo Wigan, provides businesses from Wigan and the surrounding area’s a chance to showcase their business and will take place on Wednesday 13th November 2019 at the DW Stadium.

Toll Bar with Prescot URC Christmas Fair
2019-11-16 13:30 - 16:00
Fun for all the family with a variety of stalls, Santa’s grotto, refreshments, children’s activities and present room. Admission free.

The Irwell String Quartet
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:15
St Helens Sinfonietta present the brilliant Irwell String Quartet led by Dewi Tudor Jones, for another evening of glorious music. We don’t know whose music they will be playing, only that it will be exquisite!
Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, St Helens, WA10 2JZ
Saturday 16th November, 7.30pm, Tickets £10 (Accompanied Under-16s £1)
Phone 01744 600846 or 07914 114635 for tickets.

Quiz Night
2019-11-16 20:00 - 23:55
A charity quiz night in aid of Conor Gibson and his work with Project Trust. Tickets are £2 per person, with a maximum of 6 people per team. There will also be other activities such as a raffle, whiskey roll and so on. Tickets can be bought in advance or on the door, but some advanced notice of your attendance is ideal so we can print the correct number of quizzes. The event is on Saturday the 16th November, from 8pm onwards at The Junction Pub.

Dyslexia Association Drop-in Meetings
2019-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
St Helens & District Dyslexia Association meets at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. It is a drop-in session for people to discuss any dyslexia related issue relating to children or adults. Staffed by volunteers with experience of dyslexia, either they themselves are dyslexic or they are teachers or psychologists. Ask at the reception desk Millennium Centre, Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1HJ. Tel: 08448849725, welcome@shadda.org.uk.
