Local Life 247

Christmas Fair
2019-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
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
2019-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
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.

Mulled Wine Walk
2019-12-01 12:30 - 14:30
Enjoy a free guided wintery walk around Haigh Woodland Park and enjoy a glass of mulled wine!

Light for a Life
2019-12-03 18:30 - 20:00
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 will be switched-on on Tuesday, December 3rd.
A service of about 30 minutes will be held at the Hospice featuring Christmas carols, hymns and readings.

Billinge Lights Switch-On
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
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
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Santa Meet and Greet
2019-12-05 16:30 - 17:30
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 on 01695 229923. Limited number of Grotto spaces available.

Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-05 18:30 - 21:00
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 Facebook page or Website.

Once upon a Pantomime
2019-12-05 19:30 - 21:30
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.

Christmas Tree Festival
2019-12-07 10:00 - 17:00
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 will be served throughout the week and there will be lunchtime concerts & evening events every day. More info at stlaurencechorley.co.uk

Beacon Park Santa Dash
2019-12-08 10:00 - 13:00
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
2019-12-08 10:00 - 14:00
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
2019-12-08 10:00 - 15:00
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 and under 3s are free. It’s not a race, but about having fun and building a kinder community. All support is greatly appreciated!

Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-10 18:30 - 21:00
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

Orrell Lights Switch-On
2019-12-11 16:30 - 19:00
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
2019-12-11 18:30 - 21:00
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 Vintage Clothing Shop, North West Vintage.
£45 | Very Limited Spaces | BYOB
Find our Facebook or Website to book

Christmas Concert
2019-12-13 19:30 - 21:30
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!

Christmas Cabaret Party Night
2019-12-14 19:30 - 23:55
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.

Beacon Park Santa Hunt
2019-12-15 10:00 - 15:00
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!

Carols Around the Tree
2019-12-16 19:30 - 20:30
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 there is no charge.

Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-17 17:45 - 21:00
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

Christingle Service
2019-12-22 18:00 - 19:00
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 find out a bit more, we would love to see you.

Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
2019-12-23 18:30 - 21:00
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.
£50 | Limited Spaces
Visit https://www.facebook.com/posthouseorrell/ to book.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-01-04 10:00 - 14:30
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 in total. Wear stout shoes, and waterproofs in case of rain, and bring a drink and bite to eat if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Melodies on the Move
2020-01-10 19:00 - 21:30
Orrell Musical & Dramatic Society present a fabulous musical show. Tickets £7 on 01695 622713 or from www.omads.co.uk

Northern Soul Night
2020-01-17 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of fabulous Northern Soul and Motown music. Entry £3 on the door – more info on 07974 306180.

Learn My Way
2020-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
If you would like to learn computer basics, or just refresh your skills, join our volunteer at Parbold Library who will take you through the basics and beyond every Wednesday starting 22nd January from 10am. For more information, contact Parbold Library.

UpHolland Community Band
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The church of St. Thomas the Martyr, Church Street, UpHolland, WN8 0ND
UpHolland Community Band is a new wind band based in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, UpHolland. It rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 with the simple aim of bringing together local musicians of all ages to enjoy making music. If you can read music and play a brass or woodwind instrument (or percussion) to about Grade 2 standard or above, why not get in touch by emailing uphollandcommunityband@gmail.com or visit www.uphollandcommunityband.com

Burns Night Supper
2020-01-24 19:00 - 23:00
Wigan Thistle Society invite you to join them for a traditional Burns night supper. There will be speakers, a piper, three course meal and Scottish dancing for all levels. Tickets are £24 (£16 for children under 12). Please contact Paula on 01942 680008.

Inspire Concert
2020-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN1 2PG
A performance by finalists of Wigan Young Musician of the Year 2019 and winners of The O’Neill Scholarship.
In aid of Wigan & Leigh Young Carers and Derian House
Tickets available on the door
£5 for Adults
Children FREE
