Local Life 247

Men's Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Victoria Park Winter Festival
2019-12-07 12:00 - 17:30
See the Christmas lights switched on, enjoy live entertainment, a funfair, stalls and children’s activities, plus a Santa’s Grotto (£5 per child). Grotto tickets bookable at fovpinfo@yahoo.com

Frozen II Morning
2019-12-08 10:00 - 14:00
Come along to Pipsqueaks between 10am and 2pm and see Anna, Elsa and Olaf for just £5 entry! Our kitchen will be open between 10 and 1 serving a full breakfast and lunch menu. The characters will be with us from 11-12. Must be pre-booked. Tickets on sale now – call us on 01695 229923.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-12 19:00 - 20:15
Raise money for the Mayor of Prescot’s charities with festive music from Brassworks Quartet and local school choirs, plus festive refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door, U16s free.

St. Helens Santa Dash
2019-12-14 11:00 - 14:00
Dress in your Christmas finery and enjoy a 4K run around Victoria Park! Entry £5 per adult and £2 per child including a Santa hat, medal, mince pie and a drink.

Santa Weekend
2019-12-14 12:00 - 16:00
Head off on a ride on the Christmas Bus, enjoy model railways, festive crafts and more. Santa’s Grotto tickets £8, day admission £4 per adult, £2.50 per child.

Christmas Cabaret Party Night
2019-12-14 19:30 - 23:55
St. Mary’s Social Club Billinge starring Duncan Heather, top male vocalist, DJ Wink and a superb hot buffet. Saturday December 14th at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 members, £7.50 guests. Tickets now on sale behing the bar, contact 01744 892836.

Christingle
2019-12-15 14:30 - 15:30
Christingle Service raising vital funds for the work of the Children’s Society

Winter Bird Walk
2019-12-22 10:00 - 13:00
A slow-paced, 6-mile birdwatching walk through the Rainford countryside – be on the lookout for the Pink-footed Goose and the Yellowhammer! Booking required on 01744 677772, meet at the main car park.

Rainhill Forget Me Not Group
2020-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
A Support group for those with dementia and their friend, relative or carer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 10am-12 noon, in The St Ann`s Centre, View Rd, Rainhill. Activities include jigsaws, games, and light exercise. Refreshments provided. Charge £1 . Next meeting Jan 7th.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
﻿Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The world Of Glass. This is a great opportunity to come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost As per menu

IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course
2020-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
The St. Helens IAM RoadSmart Group starts its next Advanced Driver Course in January. The course is open to drivers of all ages to help them develop their driving skills to become more confident and safer drivers. The course introduction is at the ibis hotel, Haydock on Sunday 12th January. There will be a presentation that outlines what advanced driving is all about. You will also be able to receive feedback on your driving.

Crank Caverns Talk
2020-01-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hear some stories about the mysteries surrounding Crank Caverns – and work out if any of them are true! Tickets £2.50 from the venue, hotpot supper available.

PIRATES The Panto
2020-01-16 19:00 - 22:00
“PIRATES, The Panto”
The wicked Bluebeard likes getting’ married…
He just don’t like staying’ married!
And now he’s got his beady eye on Cinderella!
Ne’er Fear-
The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood are on their way to her her from a watery end.
Will Charming And Cinderella ever get their happy ever after?
What is Goldilocks’ cunning plan?
Why is Widow Twankey on the ship ?!
And what has the Wicked Queen got to do with any of it !!
Will Ye Sign On? 🖋⛵️🏴‍☠️
Join Us We Sail The Seven Seas In Search O’ Singing, Dancin’ An’ Adventure!

Northern Soul Night
2020-01-17 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of fabulous Northern Soul and Motown music. Entry £3 on the door – more info on 07974 306180.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30
A.G.M.

UpHolland Community Band
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The church of St. Thomas the Martyr, Church Street, UpHolland, WN8 0ND
UpHolland Community Band is a new wind band based in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, UpHolland. It rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 with the simple aim of bringing together local musicians of all ages to enjoy making music. If you can read music and play a brass or woodwind instrument (or percussion) to about Grade 2 standard or above, why not get in touch by emailing uphollandcommunityband@gmail.com or visit www.uphollandcommunityband.com

Cobalt Brass at St Helens Sinfonietta
2020-01-25 19:30 - 21:30
Five amazingly skilled young RNCM brass players (2 trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba) will be playing music by Malcolm Arnold, J. S. Bach and André Previn, and new works, written especially for them. Beautiful expressive music played with feeling. https://cobaltbrass.com/

Monthly Social Dance
2020-01-30 20:00 - 23:00
The last Thursday of every month is social dance night at Lydiate Parish Hall. Sequence, ballroom and latin dancing for all abilities from the absolute beginner to the aspiring professional dancers. ALL welcome. Come and dance the night away with us. No bar so bring your own drinks, nibbles and of course your friends and dance shoes are a must!! A great night of dancing awaits you in a friendly atmosphere with great company.

St. Mary's Club Star Night
2020-02-01 19:30 - 23:55
“The Glad It’s Night” Motown Experience (4 Piece Soul Band) back by popular demand. The show features a tribute to Gladys Night and The Pips, with the very best of Motown classic hits. Come and join us for a great evening of live music, disco and a hot supper.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-02-13 10:30 - 12:00
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The world Of Glass. This is a great opportunity to come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost As per menu
