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Stephen Booth Author Visit
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for a talk by Stephen Booth, who gave up a 25 year career in journalism 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 early to avoid disappointment.

Novel Editing Workshop with Dea Parkin
2020-05-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join Lancashire based editor and writer, Dea Parkin as she demystifies the editing process, explores the nuts and bolts of copy-editing and offers some handy tips. She’ll reveal the most common problems she comes across as an editor and how to fix them. She will also talk about writing competitions: what to do, what not to do, why you should enter and how to give yourself the best chance of winning. Tickets are FREE.

Paul Finch Author Event
2020-05-26 12:45 - 13:45
Join us for a talk with local author and scriptwriter Paul Finch. Having been a former police officer and journalist, Paul first cut his literary teeth penning episodes of the British TV crime drama, The Bill. He is the author of the very popular DS Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenberg and DC Lucy Clayburn novels, and is a Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller. Tickets are FREE. Please book your space as soon as possible.

Malcolm Hollingdrake Author Event
2020-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for this meet and greet with crime writer, Malcolm Hollingdrake. Born in a library to a family of avid readers, Malcolm spent many years in education before becoming an author. He has since written nine novels in his successful Harrogate Crime Series featuring DCI Bennett and is now working on a new series set in Merseyside. Tickets are FREE. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Quilt Exhibition
2020-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN
Quilt Exhibition. Parbold Village Hall WN8 7DN. Saturday 6th June 2020, 10 am to 4pm.
Admission £2 (accompanied children free)
The Croston, Quirky and Douglas Valley Quilting groups are holding their 5th Biennial Exhibition. View beautiful patchwork quilts, wall hangings etc.
Quilt raffle, tombola, trader, sales table, home made refreshments.
Donation from proceeds will be made to the Kidneys for Life charity.

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Coppull Parish School Christmas Markets
2021-11-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Coppull Parish Church School, Roe Hey Drive, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4PU
The Coppull Parish Church School PTFA invites you to our Christmas Markets shopping event on the 11th November 2021 – 7pm to 9.30pm – Coppull Parish Church School, Roe Hey Drive, Coppull, PR74PU.

Parbold Christmas Frost Fair
2021-11-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN
Join us for a traditional family Christmas with a contemporary twist.
Hosted in the pretty village of Parbold this will be a “must go” destination for those seeking high quality handmade gifts.
Discover original art, handcrafted items, one of a kind children’s toys, clothing designed & stitched by the maker, treat yourself to artisan produce, handmade chocolates, fully filled pies & beautiful sweet pastries. Free entry.

Christmas Fair
2021-11-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RR
Following a two year break, Tunley United Reformed Church will be hosting their Christmas Fair in the church hall, on Saturday 27th November, 11am to 1pm. Stalls will include Gifts & Toys, Crafts, Tombola, Bric-a-Brac & Jewellery, Raffle, Home-made Cakes & Pies and Plants. Win a Christmas Hamper and Cake competitions. Visit Santa in his Grotto! Light lunches will also be on sale. Everyone welcome!

Light for a Life virtual ceremony
2021-11-30 18:30 - 19:00 | Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3HZ
Make a dedication on our beautiful 30-ft Light for a Life christmas tree to someone you love or have loved.
The lights on our tree represent those lives and we invite you to join us to remember them with our virtual switch-on ceremony.
There will be readings, music and the lighting of our Light for a Life tree. Watch on our social media pages or website.

Christmas Fayre
2021-12-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3HZ
Our Christmas Fayre is a festive afternoon of fun for the whole family – why not come along and kick-start your Christmas?
We’re thrilled our well-loved Christmas Fayre is back for 2021 and this time we’ll be holding the Fayre in the grounds of the hospice in Hindley.
There’s something for everyone at our annual Christmas Fayre; win prizes on our raffles, enjoy refreshments and stock up on Christmas gifts and goodies.

Upholland Christmas Market
2021-12-04 13:00 - 19:00 | Upholland Community Hub, Village Club and The White Lion, Church Street, Upholland, Upholland, WN8 0ND
Up Holland Community Hub, Village Club and The White Lion have collaborated to bring you Upholland Christmas Market with over 30 stalls of crafts, gifts, food and drink, live music, and Children’s activities as well as Story time with Santa and a chance to visit his Grotto! Afterwards, join us by the Christmas Tree for Carols as we switch on the lights. It is set to be a festive day of fun for all the family. Come and join us!

Traditional Family Panto Robinson Crusoe
2022-01-14 19:30 - 2022-01-23 16:30 | St Michael’s Parish Hall, Shaw Street, Swinley, Wigan, WN1 2BQ
﻿You can’t beat St Michael’s ADS for great value & entertainment! Ask our regulars. So it’s time to book for our swashbuckling pantomime adventure “Robinson Crusoe” by Ian D Field. We are following covid government guidelines to ensure your safety and we are so looking forward to seeing you.
January 14-23 2022
At St Michael’s Hall, Shaw Street, Swinley, Wigan WN1 2BQ
7.30pm 14,20,21,22
2.00pm 15,16,22,23
£6 / £5 ring June on 07806787250
