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Buddhism for Daily Life
Buddhism for Daily Life
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...
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Fawlty Towers Dinner Show
Fawlty Towers Dinner Show
Don’t miss this Fawlty Towers tribute act bringing Basil, Sybil and Manuel to life for a comedy dining experience. Tickets £65 including a 3-course meal and drink on arrival, available on 01695 624426 or events@hollandhall.co.uk
Charity Fashion Show
Charity Fashion Show
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.
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Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics
This session will introduce learners to using hands on learning to engage children with STEM subjects. Learners will have the opportunity to create a physical robot that they can control digitally. The familiar LEGO® brick is used to stimulate children’s desire to learn, and to learn more through curiosity, creativity, critical-thinking and collaboration. Parents/carers must...
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Chorale Concert
Chorale Concert
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.
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Brodsky Quartet
Brodsky Quartet
Martin Roscoe joins the iconic Brodsky Quartet for an evening of piano and strings. Tickets £18 per adult or £5 per student on 01257 498452.
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Fashion Party
Fashion Party
A clothes swap party with a difference! Get style advice, watch hair and makeup demos, and donate bras for Against Breast Cancer. There’ll be drinks and healthy nibbles too, and advice on sustainable fashion.
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Pumpkin Picking at Langtree Farm Shop
Pumpkin Picking at Langtree Farm Shop
Get your welly boots on and join us down at Langtree Farm Shop for some spooktacular fun on the farm! Our pumpkins are ready for picking, with loads of colours shapes and sizes to choose from, so grab a barrow have some Halloween fun and find your own unique pumpkin. We will be running fun...
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Charity Fashion Show
Charity Fashion Show
Jak Hanson host a fashion show and exclusive shopping event in aid of Blood Bike & Air Ambulance, along with Eccleston WI. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and cheese & crackers, from Sheila on 01257 451849 or in store at Jak Hanson.
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Cancer Information Event
Cancer Information Event
Hosted by Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, WWL NHS Cancer Care Team, & Macmillan Cancer Support. An opportunity for patients, their families, & professionals to find out what support is available in the community, & for you to tell us where there are gaps. We’d also like to hear what impact a cancer diagnosis has had...
Haunting of Spinners Mill
Haunting of Spinners Mill
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
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Dinosaur Detective
Dinosaur Detective
Have a roarsome time at Parbold Library on Thursday 24th October! Families will be given the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of dinosaurs, have a go at our dino themed craft, gaze upon real fossils and put their detective skills to the test in a dinosaur bone hunt. All children must be accompanied...
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Fright Night
Fright Night
Expect spooky installations, a fright light show, live music and plenty of foodie treats! Prizes for the best fancy dress. Tickets £12 with children under 6 free from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
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Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
An interactive children’s storytelling session suitable for ages 5 and under. Find the witches’ lost belongings and rescue them from a dragon! Tickets £5 including a free raffle draw, available on 07771 362383.
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Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre
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!
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Flowers & Pumpkins – Floristry Workshop
Flowers & Pumpkins – Floristry Workshop
Learn 3 different ways to create Floral Arrangements in a Pumpkin and choose your favourite to make. Includes 3x Floral Demos, all of your Flowers, Foliage and Pumpkins, plus receive an Autumn goodie bag filled with Mini Pumpkins, Moss, Conkers and Chinese Lanterns to add an extra special touch to your Pumpkin display.
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Family History for Beginners
Family History for Beginners
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience. You will learn about the process of tracing your family history, the various sources of information and how to access...
Family History for Beginners
Family History for Beginners
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience and who need time each week to dedicate to research and recording family history. This event is free to all...
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U3A Music Night
U3A Music Night
A great night of music with the U3A Music Group, plus a disco, hotpot supper and a raffle. Tickets £12 on 07913 382258.
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Wigan Canal History Walk
Wigan Canal History Walk
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgeable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’ll be a leisurely walk of 4...
We Will Remember Them
We Will Remember Them
Our thoughts are drawn to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so Wigan Rotary Club are to remember them in a more public way. If you want to remember someone come to the Grand Arcade on the weekend 2nd and 3rd November and write their story on an A4 sized poppy which...
Mawdesley Fireworks
Mawdesley Fireworks
Get in the bonfire mood with a fireworks display in Mawdesley. The fire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Tickets from Mawdesley SPAR £5.50 per adult or £3 per child, then £6.50 per adult or £4 per child on the gate.
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Vegan Fair
Vegan Fair
Browse delicious vegan food stalls including vegan cheese, cake and hot food, plus get loads of information on veganism and animal rescues. Household goods and toiletries also available! Entry £1, children free.