Radio Local
2019-06-29 08:00 - 20:00 UTC
Performance artists Hunt & Darton bring their hyper-local radio show to St. Helens. Get involved and help make the show your own, or listen to the broadcast on WA12 radio.

Johnny Vegas & Friends
2019-06-29 19:00 - 23:00
Johnny Vegas heads to his last ever show at the Citadel with a number of guests to see the iconic venue go out in style. Proceeds go to the Citadel Charity to support vulnerable people. Tickets £20 on 01744 762300 or from www.citadel.org.uk

High Tea & Concert
2019-07-05 17:15 - 21:00
Enjoy a delicious tea and refreshments with entertainment from various local acts. Entry forms available from Ivan Fingard on 01744 882533.

Crank Gala
2019-07-06 14:00 - 16:30
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.

Cabaret Evening
2019-07-13 19:30 - 22:00
A cabaret evening featuring Bernie Flint and John Martin, plus a surprise female vocalist.Tickets £25 with all proceeds to Rainford Parish Church AmDrams – call David on 07801 719691.

Charity Fun Day
2019-07-14 11:00 - 17:00
Something for everyone, from psychic readings and holistic therapies to hook-a-duck and splash the officer! There are plenty of stalls and refreshments to enjoy, free entry.

Family Fun Day for Violet-Grace
2019-07-21 10:00 - 15:00
Part of the Ride 4 Violet-Grace fundraiser, enjoy bouncy castles, raffles, a DJ and loads of stalls. The motorbike ride takes place at 12pm and the bike ride at 12:15pm. Please wear purple or something superhero themed in memory of Violet-Grace.

Bat Walk
2019-07-26 21:30 - 23:00
Join the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery and the Rangers for a guided walk through the cemetery using bat detectors! Learn about habitat changes, site management and bat life cycles – bring your torches! Booking available on friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com

Evening with Milly Johnson
2019-08-08 18:00 - 20:00
Bestselling author Milly Johnson discusses what life as a writer is really like, and chats about her latest novel. Tickets £6, £5 for library members or £3 concessions, including refreshments and a free prize draw.

Wigan Live Festival 2019
2019-08-16 18:00 - 23:55
Wigans biggest charity music festival is back… with even more venues! This year, all proceeds are going to support people with Breast Cancer.
With over 100 bands playing over two days (Friday 16th August and Saturday 17th August), Wigan will see flash mobs barbershop quartets, brass quintets, jazz, pop, folk, blues and even rock in all of Wigan’s finest venues.
We’re super excited for this non-profit festival.
Wigan Live Festival 16th/17th August

Charity Car Boot
2019-08-26 09:00 - 13:00
Billinge Residents Association invite you to their latest car boot sale – grab a bargain and enjoy refreshments along the way. Spaces £10 – to book, call 01744 603210 or 01744 893260. Proceeds to Billinge RA.

Afternoon Singalong
2019-09-06 13:00 - 16:00
Entertainment from the Phoenix Society – have a sing and a cake! There’ll also be bingo games in the afternoon. Tickets £5 on 01744 451919, proceeds to the HoneyRose Foundation.

Southport Air Show
2019-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
Three days of astonishing flying displays, acrobatics exhibitions and vintage planes. Tickets from £6 at www.visitsouthport.com/airshow/buy-tickets

Flower & Vegetable Show
2019-09-07 14:00 - 16:00
Competitive classes for flowers, pot plants, vegetables, fruit, art, photography, baking, jam, chutney and also classes for children to enter. There will also be plants to buy, a tombola and a raffle. The Show will end with the presentation to the winners from approximately 4.15pm. Free to enter (exhibitors pay 20p per exhibit to show), free parking. Refreshments available.

Afternoon Tea Party
2019-09-11 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a delicious range of sandwiches, scones and cakes and have a good chinwag, all while raising money for Willowbrook Hospice. Tickets £7.50 on 01744 453798.

The Willowbrook Hospice Golf Day
2019-09-12 11:30 - 21:30
Swing into action for the Willowbrook Golf Challenge on Thurs 12th Sept 2019 at Blundells Hill Golf Club. You’ll enjoy a great day of golf followed by a fab evening of food, drink and entertainment. The event starts at 11:30am with registration & a light lunch before a shotgun start at 1pm. At the 19th hole, players will enjoy a 3 course meal followed by the winners presentation. £70 per player or £250 for a team of 4 players. Ring 01744 453798.

Friendship Month Lunch
2019-09-13 12:15 - 16:00
Come and join in the celebration of 10 years of Friendship Month with the Oddfellows Friendly Society. Whether you fancy a bowl of soup or a 3 course meal the choice is yours but good company will be guaranteed. This is a great opportunity to come along and make new friends and see what the local branch get up to.

Viking Market
2019-09-14 11:00 - 17:00
Shop like a Viking at this themed market filled with goods and crafts. Play a game of Hnefatafl and meet the Vikings to discover how they lived and fought, plus lots of refreshments and craft activities. Free admission.

Ashton Coal Mining Talk
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
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.
