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And a Nightingale Sang
And a Nightingale Sang
Douglas Drama Group present CP Taylor’s play set in WWII, which follows a family through the heartbreak, nostalgia and surprising humour of the era. Tickets £7.50 from DIY Centre Parbold.
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Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival
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,...
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Christmas Fair
Christmas Fair
All are welcome to Tunley's Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November, 11.00am - 1.00pm. Stalls include:- Tombola, Home-made cakes, Crafts, Christmas gifts and toys, Bric-a-brac and jewellery, Raffle, Pingawings and Plants. Visit Santa in his Grotto, Guess the weight of the Christmas cake and Win a Hamper! Light lunches on sale.
Wigan & Leigh Hospice Christmas Fayre
Wigan & Leigh Hospice Christmas Fayre
Get your Christmas started at our popular annual Christmas Fayre! Try your luck at raffles and tombolas, shop at a beautiful array of stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Little ones can visit Santa in his grotto and a range of refreshments will be available. Free admission.
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Mulled Wine Walk
Mulled Wine Walk
Enjoy a free guided wintery walk around Haigh Woodland Park and enjoy a glass of mulled wine!
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Light for a Life
Light for a Life
Every year those people special to us and those we have lost are remembered through the Light for a Life appeal by families across Wigan and Leigh. Dedications are made to those we love and have loved and are marked by a light on our Christmas Tree. This year the lights on our beautiful tree...
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Billinge Lights Switch-On
Billinge Lights Switch-On
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.
Carols around the Tree
Carols around the Tree
Join the Red Admiral Band, Sing4Fun and local schools to sing Christmas carols around the tree. Dress warmly and bring a torch! Traditional refreshments available, more info on 01257 464431.
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Santa Meet and Greet
Santa Meet and Greet
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...
Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join Olive Owl Flowers at Bag & Bean and create your very own Traditional Foliage Wreath. Choose from a beautiful selection of Festive Foliage and Traditional Decorations to add to your Wreath. Bag & Bean will also be supplying a delicious spread along with welcome drinks upon arrival. £45 | Limited Spaces Book from our...
Once upon a Pantomime
Once upon a Pantomime
Mawdesley Amateur Dramatics present a family pantomime written by Emma Meen. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per child at www.madsociety.co.uk or from SPAR.
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Christmas Tree Festival
Christmas Tree Festival
St Laurence's Church, Union Street Chorley will be running a Christmas tree festival from Sat 7 Dec - Sat 14 Dec 2019. 27 sponsored trees will light the church. It will start with a Christmas Fair which will see the church filled with stalls offering a range of goods ideal for Christmas gifts.Admission 50p Food...
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Beacon Park Santa Dash
Beacon Park Santa Dash
Take part in a 5K Santa Dash or a 1 mile family fun run – entry £5 per person or £10 per family, including a Santa hat, medal and post-race mince pie. Prizes awarded for the best dressed Santa – more info at www.discoverormskirk.com/events/
Frozen II Morning
Frozen II Morning
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.
Wigan Samaritans Santa Stroll
Wigan Samaritans Santa Stroll
Join us for a festive family walk of 7K around Haigh Plantations, raising funds for The Samaritans Of Wigan. Everyone who registers will receive a Santa suit to wear, which can be picked up a week before the event at Samaritans Office, 73 Dicconson St, Wigan, WN1 2AT. The cost is £10 + £1.37 fee...
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Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a modern wreath mixing new and traditional techniques and materials to create a stunning and unique festive wreath. Hosted at Posthouse in Orrell, enjoy discounts off selected seasonal drinks and coffees. £30 | Limited Spaces Find our Facebook or Website to book
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Orrell Lights Switch-On
Orrell Lights Switch-On
Come and see Santa on his sleigh as the Christmas lights are switched on at approximately 5pm. There’ll be plenty of festive stalls to browse too.
Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
A new and exciting workshop concept! Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath using Vintage and Retro styling, Tree Decs and Colour Schemes. Feast on Festive Cheeses, Crackers and Deli Meats supplied by The Little Green Platter Company. Be entertained by a Live DJ Set mixing all the Old School House Vinyl. All hosted in Wigan's quirkiest...
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Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert
A festive evening of music with Coppull and Standish Brass Band. Tickets £8.00, including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, available from 01257 463407/425330/426252. Come along and enjoy the entertainment!
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Christmas Cabaret Party Night
Christmas Cabaret Party Night
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.
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Beacon Park Santa Hunt
Beacon Park Santa Hunt
Santa has lost the password to his sleigh’s super-computer – can you find the clues hidden around Beacon Country Park and piece it together? Trail maps cost £2 from the Ranger Office, and prizes are available!
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Carols Around the Tree
Carols Around the Tree
Come and join us to sing Christmas Carols in the Church garden...or inside if it's wet! Our Christmas tree is sponsored by local businesses and you're invited to stay for mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. It's a time for all the family to get together and sing familiar carols. Everyone is welcome and...
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Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create your very own Christmas Door Wreath or Table Centre using Fresh Festive Flowers and Foliage. Delicious spread supplied by Bag & Bean, as well as welcome drinks given upon arrival. £45 | Limited Spaces Find our Facebook or Website to book
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Christingle Service
Christingle Service
You are invited to our annual Christingle service at 6pm on Sunday December 22nd. This is a service for all the family, a chance to sing some well known carols and hear the Christmas story. You will also take away a Christingle... unfamiliar with this? It's an orange, a candle and assorted fruit/nuts...come along and...
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Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
Join Olive Owl Flowers at their last workshop of 2019 at Posthouse, in Orrell. We'll be showing you how to make a Luxury Table Centre using only the freshest blooms and foliage, with lots of beautiful colours and textures. Candles and vase included in price. Discounts on seasonal drinks and coffees available on the night....
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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’s a leisurely walk of 4 miles...