Waiting for Godot
2019-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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.

Gin Evening
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00
Chin chin! Get your tickets now for Willowbrook’s fabulous Gin Evening on Friday 22 November at the Living Well! Tickets are £30 which includes 4 top quality gins with garnishes AND a souvenir gin glass to take home! Places are limited so book now by ringing: 01744 453798 or go online at: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/gin-night

Men's Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
An evening just for men…(no girls allowed!) we help to select and wrap Christmas gifts to make Christmas shopping a little less daunting for husbands, boyfriends and partners. Ellamora promotes to our female customers a Christmas ‘Wish List’ during the weeks running up to this event which can help to make things even easier… contact us at the shop or call in to find out more. Tel: 01744 881588.

Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival
2019-11-29 18:00 - 23:00
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival does Christmas at St Helens Town Hall. Celebrate Gin at Christmas with 120 Gins on offer, selection of Rums plus other drinks. Live Entertainment from Louise and the Love Bugs. Back by popular Demand, Tickets Sell FAST for this event. Ideal Christmas night out, get together or perfect for Gin Lovers, we also have a VIP area.

St. Helens Lights Switch-On
2019-11-30 12:00 - 18:00
Join Queen tribute act Bulsara & His Queenies, plus more live entertainment, an ice rink, funfair and walkaround characters to see the town bedecked in festive illuminations!

Princess Tea Party
2019-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
Kick start your Christmas playing, eating, dancing and singing with four Disney princesses! Come along in fancy dress and enjoy a buffet lunch, photo opportunities and more. Tickets £10 per child at www.ticketsource.co.uk/tunzaspride

Rainford Christmas Bingo
2019-12-02 19:30 - 22:00
Raise money for Rainford Young Farmers with a fun bingo night, with loads of prizes up for grabs. Free entry, bingo books £5, BYO drinks & snacks.

Billinge Lights Switch-On
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
Meet Santa on his sleigh, enjoy music from the Trinity Girls Brass Band, participate in a raffle and enjoy mince pies before the lights switch on at 7pm.

Santa Meet and Greet
2019-12-05 16:30 - 17:30
Come along on Thursday 5th December to see Santa – he will be with us 4:30 – 5:30 and we are selling Meal Deal and Grotto Tickets now for just £7 (this entitles your child to play until 6pm, enjoy a delicious main meal, drink and dessert and receive a gift from Santa). Call us on 01695 229923. Limited number of Grotto spaces available.

All Saints Christmas Tree Festival
2019-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Christmas Tree Festival in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and MacMillan Cancer Care. Community event were businesses and organisations alike sponsor and decorate Christmas Trees raising vital funds for worthy causes.

Christmas Grotto
2019-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
Ellamora launches a very special ‘traditional’ Grotto this Christmas. Built from an existing air raid shelter the magic of Christmas will certainly make Rainford a special destination throughout December. Inspired by the success of the Grotto at Tyrers we have our original Father Christmas back to make more memories for local children big and small…

Christmas Tree Service of Remembrance
2019-12-07 11:00 - 12:30
The Friends of St.Helens Cemetery will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree Service of Remembrance in the Crematorium Chapel, Rainford Road, St.Helens. Carols by The Citadel Arts ‘Sing out Choir’. Hang your leaf with your personal message on our beautiful Christmas Tree and enjoy some refreshments with us after the service. All welcome to attend this popular annual event
Free entrance.
