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TV Trance Mission
TV Trance Mission
Enjoy an 80s-themed comedy musical presented by the Willpower Youth Theatre! Tickets £7 per adult or £6 concessions, bookable on 01942 745082.
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Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
Coming to Standish Methodist Church and opening on Friday 28th February at 10am your WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Workshop. If you're looking to lose weight and feel great amongst like minded people with lots of help and support come along! A warm welcome guaranteed.
Mossy Lea Crafters
Mossy Lea Crafters
Fortnightly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Come along to our friendly group to make friends, learn new crafts or just to have a cuppa and a chat! All welcome.
Cocktail Quiz Night
Cocktail Quiz Night
Enjoy great food, fun cocktails and a challenging quiz to raise money for Greenslate Farm! Tickets £13.50 at www.greenslatefarm.org.uk
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Mafia to Minister Talk
Mafia to Minister Talk
Nigael Lewis, an atheist for 35 years, thought the Mafia could help him reach his goals – then he encountered God. Come and hear his amazing testimony; more details on 01695 623212.
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Time for a Cuppa
Time for a Cuppa
Join Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia. All welcome, no booking required.
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Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal - the Wigan section’. Wigan U3A brings together retired local people to share their interests and enjoy volunteer-led activities at a variety of local venues. Prospective members are welcome to attend...
Vindolanda Talk
Vindolanda Talk
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.
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Crawford Family Talk
Crawford Family Talk
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.
Postcards from Skelmersdale
Postcards from Skelmersdale
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.
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World Day of Prayer Service
World Day of Prayer Service
The theme for this year's service is "Rise! take your mat and walk". The service is written by women of Zimbabwe and led by members of Up Holland Methodist Church, St Thomas the Martyr CE Church, St Michael's Dalton and St Teresa's RC Church. Local school children will also take part. The focus is on...
Ladies Fashion Evening
Ladies Fashion Evening
Browse jewellery, bags and ladies’ clothes for sale, plus refreshments. Tickets £5 on 07788 863389.
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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 knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles...
Beetle Drive and Supper
Beetle Drive and Supper
Supper of home-made pasties & mushy peas and sticky toffee pudding & cream served at 6.30pm on Saturday 7th March in the Church Hall, followed by the Beetle Drive. Fun for all the family! Adults £9.00 and Children (under 12) £4.50. Tickets in advance from Tel: 01257 425330/463407/426252
Soul Town Divas Party Night
Soul Town Divas Party Night
Bringing you the very best soul and Motown classics from acts such as The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and many more. This show oozes sophistication, class and charisma with personality and vocals to match. Event includes: 3 course meal, live entertainment, disco with DJ & bar service. £28.50 PER PERSON
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Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre
Receive complimentary glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival. Free admission and parking, plus a bridal and Mother of the Bride catwalk show at 1:30pm, and many more local suppliers.
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Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
During this one day workshop with master wood carver Giles Newman, you will learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden art spoon with the simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art spoon carving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for...
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Wigan Little Theatre’s Youth Theatre present the Lewis Carroll novel adapted for stage! Curiouser and curiouser! Tickets £10-£12 on 01942 242561.
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Stephen Booth Author Visit
Stephen Booth Author Visit
Join us for a talk by acclaimed writer Stephen Booth, who after 25 years in journalism gave up to become a full time Crime writer. Stephen is the author of the popular Derbyshire set Cooper and Fry series. He's won various writing awards including a CWA Dagger, Barry Award, and has been shortlisted for the...
Games Night
Games Night
Help Winstanley College student Alana Hesketh raise money for a trip to Ghana with a fun night of bingo, quizzes and a raffle! Tickets £5 from Marken Travel on Main Street, Billinge.
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Indoor Car Boot Sale
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland on Saturday 21st March, 10am - 1pm. Various stalls and refreshments available. To book a table (£10) please contact Linda on 07956 816837 or linda.w@talktalk.net
Bram Taylor Band – Folk Concert
Bram Taylor Band – Folk Concert
The Legendary Folk Singer Bram Taylor in concert at the iconic Spinners Mill Fundraising Concert in support of the development of Spinners Mill - Leigh
Jazz n’ Gin
Jazz n’ Gin
Join saxophonist Ian Millar and pianist Dominic Spencer for a night of jazz. Tickets £10 incl a buffet and gin & tonic at www.this-is-hilldale.btck.co.uk
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Easter Egg Bingo
Easter Egg Bingo
Join the Garswood Crochet Group for some Easter-themed bingo, with fabulous prizes to be won. Proceeds to Willowbrook Hospice.
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Aladdin
Aladdin
Trinity Players present Aladdin & His Wonderful Lamp later this month, in a pantomime penned by Peter Denyer. Head to old Peking where rags become riches, true love is tested and it takes more than three wishes to get a happy ending. Tickets cost £7.50 per adult and £5 per child, and are bookable from...
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Come and Sing
Come and Sing
Join the Standish Chorale singing Handel’s Messiah parts 2 and 3! Admission £10 per singer, then £8-£10 per audience member or £2 for students, bookable on 07989 142686 or dotawalsh@blueyonder.co.uk Rehearsals 1:30pm-4:30pm, performance at 7:30pm.
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Coach Ramble
Coach Ramble
Each month Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club run a coach ramble offering 3 different walks ranging from 8 miles to 13 miles. The next one of these trips is to Malham in the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday 29th March. Coach cost is £14 for non-members. To book a place contact Vicky on 07583-544220.
Gathurst Golf Club Open Day
Gathurst Golf Club Open Day
Free golf lessons for juniors, ladies Get into Golf initiative and numerous membership offers for families and players up to 40 years of age. Come along and enjoy a buggy ride to view the course and free refreshments in the clubhouse.