A free night-time bat walk is the perfect opportunity to spot bats in their natural environment – a great evening for all the family. Meet in the Kitchen Courtyard. Free tickets are bookable on Eventbrite.
Help raise money for Whizz-Kids in this fabulous party event and 3-course meal. Prosecco on arrival, plus an auction and raffle and entertainment by Steven Charles. Tickets £35, available on 07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.
A charity football match to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding male mental health – catch the exciting 90 minute match and a raffle. No ticket required but donations welcome.
The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk
Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married. The three grooms all had three things in common: they were all the same man, and they were all soon to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath. This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3,...
Browse plenty of stalls stocking everything from cakes to crafts, and let the little ones embark on a treasure hunt! You can also have your car cleaned while enjoying a light breakfast or lunch! For stall enquiries, call 01695 386743.
View steam traction engines, vintage tractors, miniature engines and plenty more at the last surviving Pithead in Lancashire. There’ll be demonstrations throughout the weekend, a vintage fairground and fair organs.
Trinity Girls Brass Band perform a special concert to celebrate their 60th anniversary! Tickets £6, available on 07864 917961 or from Pemberton Band Room.
TV and film personality Maxine Peake takes questions about her career, from her upbringing in Westhoughton to her recent film role Peterloo, with musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £15 from 01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07570 414640.
Enjoy an evening of fabulous, locally sourced food, plenty of music and some axe throwing to raise money for Rivington Terraced Gardens! Tickets £30, available from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Enjoy nature at night as you look for the signs, sights and sounds of nocturnal nature including owls, bats and moths. Dogs welcome on non-extendable leads, parking charges apply. Tickets free, but must be booked on Eventbrite, meet at the Kitchen Courtyard.
Enter your dog into a variety of fun classes including ‘dog most like its owner’, ‘best treat catcher’ and ‘best party trick’. Entry costs £1 per class. Plus have a go at flyball and enter a great raffle, with food and drink available throughout.
Grab a bargain at the car boot sale, and help raise much needed funds for Standish St. Wilfrid’s Youth Organisation along the way. For more information, call 07716 753164.
Browse plenty of stalls from tombolas to bric-a-brac; enjoy hot dogs, burgers and cakes; and get the little ones involved in games. Car boot sale tables available for £10, proceeds to the home. A talent show for young people aged up to 17 will also take place on the day – to book your place,...
Make a sensory blanket to donate to local care homes for Dementia Action Week. Bring along any fabric scraps, buttons or textured materials you have at home. Free to attend, but booking recommended on Eventbrite.
Barbara’s of Standish and the Standish WI present a fantastic ladies’ fashion show, with light refreshments. Tickets £8 from Barbara’s of Standish or on 01257 425480.
A wonderful outdoor concert featuring the Red Admiral Youth Band, in the beautiful setting of Mawdesley Millennium Green. Tickets £6 for adults or £4 for children, with under-5s going free.