Owlfest
Celebrate Standish’s iconic bird with live owl displays, an owl trail through the village, history, crafts and competitions! Free entry, refreshments available.
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 –...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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....
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,...
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.
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...