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
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 £3.
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.
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....
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)
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.
Fungi Foray
A peaceful walk around Worthington Reservoir seeking out the fungi sprouting into season. No dogs allowed.
Foraging Walk
Dave Winnard teaches you what to forage and what to leave alone – free entry, meet at Hindley Tunnel end.
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...