Charity Football Match
2019-08-25 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wilf’s Vets go against St. Wilfrid’s FC to raise money for Derian House! A charity raffle will be held afterwards.

Charity Car Boot
2019-08-26 09:00 - 13:00
Billinge Residents Association invite you to their latest car boot sale – grab a bargain and enjoy refreshments along the way. Spaces £10 – to book, call 01744 603210 or 01744 893260. Proceeds to Billinge RA.

Wigan Civic Trust Humphry Repton Talk
2019-09-02 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome return of Gareth Williams, Curator at Weston Park in Shropshire, to give an entertaining and erudite talk on Humphry Repton, last of great English Landscape designers of 18th Century. Everyone welcome and free to attend although donations will be appreciated to cover costs, at 2pm in Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel, WN1 3SS.

Fashion Show by Barbara's of Standish
2019-09-02 19:00 - 21:45
A Fashion Show by ‘Barbara’s of Standish’ will be held at Tunley URC hall on Monday 2nd September, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (includes a glass of prosecco, assorted sandwiches, home-made cakes, tea & coffee). There’ll also be a Raffle. Tickets available from Tel: 01257 425330/463407 or 426252.

Picnic Proms
2019-09-07 18:00 - 22:00
A fantastic night of fanfare and fireworks – bring a picnic along and enjoy the end of summer at this family evening. Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child.

Kath Tait: Unruly Tongues
2019-09-11 19:30 - 21:30
Singer, songwriter and musician Kath Tait performs stories of her life as a carer, a hippy and a wholefood freak. Tickets £6.50 at www.wildaboutstory.co.uk or £7 on the door.

Folk Train Night
2019-09-13 20:00 - 22:30
A musical extravaganza from Coppull Folk featuring Mail Train and Dandelion Train, along with Fat Controller Ken Scally. Tickets £6 on 01772 432691, 01257 400650 or 01942 732728. All proceeds go to Coppull Folk Fest 2020.

Owlfest
2019-09-14 11:00 - 14:00
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
2019-09-14 19:00 - 23:30
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 – tickets £40 on 07972 282833 or Asweet16forbobbi@yahoo.com

Scottish Country Dancing Beginners Class
2019-09-15 14:30
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 Country Dancing (11 to 18 with an adult). No partner needed – just some soft shoes. Good exercise for both the body and the mind. £2.50 each Sunday from September to Easter. The RSCDS is a Registered Charity No. 1061492.

Ashton Coal Mining Talk
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
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
2019-09-18 10:00 - 11:30
Soroptimist International St Helens will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for St Helens Young Carers. Tickets £5.

Ukulele Concert
2019-09-19 19:30 - 21:00
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
2019-09-21 09:00 - 17:00
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. Admission by catalogue 50p. There will be refreshments served throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.

Mawdesley Show
2019-09-21 14:00 - 17:00
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
2019-09-23 15:00 - 16:00
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
2019-09-24 19:00 - 20:30
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
2019-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
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
2019-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
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. Last year we raised over £750.00!

Folk Evening with Corrie Shelley
2019-09-28 19:30 - 22:00
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
2019-09-29 09:00 - 13:00
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
2019-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
A peaceful walk around Worthington Reservoir seeking out the fungi sprouting into season. No dogs allowed.

Foraging Walk
2019-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
Dave Winnard teaches you what to forage and what to leave alone – free entry, meet at Hindley Tunnel end.

Buddhism for Daily Life
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
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 on 07975829995 or Ann on 07870456277 for venue details, questions welcomed.

Fawlty Towers Dinner Show
2019-10-04 18:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss this Fawlty Towers tribute act bringing Basil, Sybil and Manuel to life for a comedy dining experience. Tickets £65 including a 3-course meal and drink on arrival, available on 01695 624426 or events@hollandhall.co.uk

Charity Fashion Show
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:00
Enjoy a fashion show in aid of Macmillan and Little Angels Staffie Rescue, plus games of stand-up bingo, a raffle and stalls. Tickets £10 including refreshments and a goodie bag on 07944 084971.

Lego Robotics
2019-10-10 16:30 - 18:30
This session will introduce learners to using hands on learning to engage children with STEM subjects. Learners will have the opportunity to create a physical robot that they can control digitally. The familiar LEGO® brick is used to stimulate children’s desire to learn, and to learn more through curiosity, creativity, critical-thinking and collaboration. Parents/carers must attend with their children, preferably one adult to one child.

Chorale Concert
2019-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.

Brodsky Quartet
2019-10-12 19:45 - 21:30
Martin Roscoe joins the iconic Brodsky Quartet for an evening of piano and strings. Tickets £18 per adult or £5 per student on 01257 498452.

Fashion Party
2019-10-18 19:00 - 21:30
A clothes swap party with a difference! Get style advice, watch hair and makeup demos, and donate bras for Against Breast Cancer. There’ll be drinks and healthy nibbles too, and advice on sustainable fashion.
