Local Life 247

Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
2020-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
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 two sessions before joining, so why not come and see what we’re all about! Tea and coffee £1 per cup.

Vindolanda Talk
2020-03-04 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Crawford Family Talk
2020-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
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
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
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.

World Day of Prayer Service
2020-03-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland, WN8 0NR
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 Peace, Reconciliation and Love.
All welcome

Ladies Fashion Evening
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Browse jewellery, bags and ladies’ clothes for sale, plus refreshments. Tickets £5 on 07788 863389.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-03-07 10:00 - 14:30 | Wigan Dry Dock, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA
﻿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 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.

Beetle Drive and Supper
2020-03-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RW
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
2020-03-07 19:30 - 23:59
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

Wedding Fayre
2020-03-08 12:00 | Mercure St Helens, Linkway West, St Helens, WA10 1NG
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.

Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
2020-03-14 10:00 - 18:00
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 beginners to experienced carvers aged 18 and over. £95 per person. Places on are limited to 12.

Alice in Wonderland
2020-03-19 19:30 - 21:30
Wigan Little Theatre’s Youth Theatre present the Lewis Carroll novel adapted for stage! Curiouser and curiouser! Tickets £10-£12 on 01942 242561.

Stephen Booth Author Visit
2020-03-20 11:00 - 12:00
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 Theakston’s Novel of the Year on two occasions. Tickets are Free. Book your space today.

Games Night
2020-03-20 19:30 - 22:00
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.

Indoor Car Boot Sale
2020-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland, WN8 0NR
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
2020-03-21 19:30 - 22:00
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
2020-03-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Hilldale Village Hall, Chorley Road, Hilldale, WN8 7AR
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

Easter Egg Bingo
2020-03-25 18:00 - 21:00
Join the Garswood Crochet Group for some Easter-themed bingo, with fabulous prizes to be won. Proceeds to Willowbrook Hospice.

Aladdin
2020-03-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN1 2PG
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 Joyce on 01695 624893.

Come and Sing
2020-03-28 13:30 - 21:00 | St Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA
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.

Coach Ramble
2020-03-29 08:00 - 18:00
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
2020-03-29 14:00 - 17:00
﻿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.

Wigan Memorials Talk
2020-04-02 13:00 - 14:00
David Long presents an illustrated talk on the lost and existing war memorials across Wigan. Entry £3 including hot drinks, bookable on 01942 828128.

Car Boot and Table Top Sale
2020-04-04 08:30 - 11:30 | Lowton St. Mary’s Community Hall, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1EW
Pitches: Inside £10; Outside £7 pre-booked, £8 on the day.
Lots of bargains! Come and have a browse. Refreshments available

Great British Dog Walk for Hearing Dogs
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Haigh Woodland Park, School Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE
This fun-filled dog walk supporting charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, comes to Haigh Woodland Park for the first time on Saturday 4th April.
The event raises funds to help the charity train more dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important and life-saving sounds, helping them to leave loneliness behind.
With two routes, 5km for families & a more challenging 8km walk, plus a fun dog show and Hearing Dog demo, it’s a great day out!

Orrell Eggcrafters Easter Eggstravanganza
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | St Lukes Parish Hall, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5
Come & join us at our Easter-Spring event. Members egg competition and Faberge style eggs for sale. Cake stall and light refreshments available. New members welcome, contact 01942 216552 for further details.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:30 | Wigan Dry Dock, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA
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 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.

Pendant Carving with Giles Newman
2020-04-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Cedar Farm, The Courses Room, The Pig Barn, Cedar Farm Back lane, Mawdesley, Near Ormskirk, L40 3SY
Learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with master wood carver Giles Newman through simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art woodcarving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to experienced carvers; age 18+. See www.gilesnewman.com to view Giles’ work and for further details.

Lego Club
2020-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
Calling all master builders. Do you enjoy making things using lego and want to make new friends. Why not come down to the library on the 1st Saturday of every month from 10.30am, bring your creativity and imagination and we will supply the lego.

WLFG and Canal and Countryside walks
2020-04-12 13:00 - 15:00
Sunday 12th April,from Aughton Village Hall , Winifred Lane , L39 5DH a 5 -6 mile walk from Michael Smout’s book,” Walks in West Lancashire.” The paths were inaccessible, but have now been cleared, so this will be a celebration and remembrance of Michael .
