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Charity Car Boot
Charity Car Boot
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.
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Wigan Civic Trust Humphry Repton Talk
Wigan Civic Trust Humphry Repton Talk
Welcome return of Gareth Williams, Curator at Weston Park in Shropshire, to give an entertaining and erudite talk on Humphry Repton, last of great English Landscape designers of 18th Century. Everyone welcome and free to attend although donations will be appreciated to cover costs, at 2pm in Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel, WN1 3SS.
Fashion Show by Barbara’s of Standish
Fashion Show by Barbara’s of Standish
A Fashion Show by 'Barbara's of Standish' will be held at Tunley URC hall on Monday 2nd September, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (includes a glass of prosecco, assorted sandwiches, home-made cakes, tea & coffee). There'll also be a Raffle. Tickets available from Tel: 01257 425330/463407 or 426252.
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Picnic Proms
Picnic Proms
A fantastic night of fanfare and fireworks – bring a picnic along and enjoy the end of summer at this family evening. Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child.
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Kath Tait: Unruly Tongues
Kath Tait: Unruly Tongues
Singer, songwriter and musician Kath Tait performs stories of her life as a carer, a hippy and a wholefood freak. Tickets £6.50 at www.wildaboutstory.co.uk or £7 on the door.
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Folk Train Night
Folk Train Night
A musical extravaganza from Coppull Folk featuring Mail Train and Dandelion Train, along with Fat Controller Ken Scally. Tickets £6 on 01772 432691, 01257 400650 or 01942 732728. All proceeds go to Coppull Folk Fest 2020.
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Charity Evening
Charity Evening
Help raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Carers UK with a 4-course meal, raffle and auction, plus entertainment from a live band and DJ. Dress to impress – tickets £40 on 07972 282833 or Asweet16forbobbi@yahoo.com
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Scottish Country Dancing Beginners Class
Scottish Country Dancing Beginners Class
This is a beginners class in Scottish Country Dancing. 2.30 to 4.30 on Sunday afternoons. A fun group which is open to all ages to have a go at Scottish Country Dancing (11 to 18 with an adult). No partner needed – just some soft shoes. Good exercise for both the body and the mind....
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Ashton Coal Mining Talk
Ashton Coal Mining Talk
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.
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Coffee Morning Supporting Young Carers
Coffee Morning Supporting Young Carers
Soroptimist International St Helens will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for St Helens Young Carers. Tickets £5.
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Ukulele Concert
Ukulele Concert
A night of fantastic ukulele music from the Wigan Ukulele Club. Tickets £4.50 from Ashton Library or the market, £5 on the door.
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Grand Charity Auction
Grand Charity Auction
Have you an eye for unnoticed treasure? Come to our Auction at Spendmore Lane Methodist Church and search it out! Viewing is 9am-11am and the sale will start at 11am. Admission by catalogue 50p. There will be refreshments served throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.
Mawdesley Show
Mawdesley Show
Put your creative skills and green fingers to the test at Mawdesley’s 42nd village show. A Mawdesley Memories section collects old articles and pictures from around the village. Refreshments available, prize presentation at 3pm. For info and entry forms email mawdesleyvillageshow@gmail.com
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Meet the Author: Ted Dakin
Meet the Author: Ted Dakin
Local author Ted Dakin transports you back in time with stories about growing up in Wigan from his Wigan Pier series. Free entry.
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Mary O Shaughnessy Talk
Mary O Shaughnessy Talk
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.
Meet the Author: Louis de Bernieres
Meet the Author: Louis de Bernieres
Meet world-famous author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and Birds Without Wings Louise de Bernieres. Tickets £12 from the library or on 07518 099528.
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Macmillan Coffee Morning
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Tunley URC will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September 10.00am - 12 noon. Home-made cakes, bric-a-brac, plus a great raffle - thanks to many of the local businesses who are supporting us for this event. Please come along and help us raise a lot of money for this very worthwhile cause....
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Folk Evening with Corrie Shelley
Folk Evening with Corrie Shelley
An evening of Folk Music and Poetry with Corrie Shelley and friends on Saturday, 28 September, 7.30 p.m. at St Elizabeth's Church, Bolton Road, Aspull. £8 (light refreshments included)
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Mawdesley 10K
Mawdesley 10K
A race for runners of all abilities around Mawdesley Moss. All money raised goes to maintaining the Millennium Green – entry costs £9.40 for unaffiliated runners or £7.40 for UKA club runners. Email jane.woodburn@icloud.com for enquiries.
Foraging Walk
Foraging Walk
Dave Winnard teaches you what to forage and what to leave alone – free entry, meet at Hindley Tunnel end.
Fungi Foray
Fungi Foray
A peaceful walk around Worthington Reservoir seeking out the fungi sprouting into season. No dogs allowed.
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