Dementia Voices
2019-06-27 18:30 - 21:30 UTC
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.

Family Fun Day
2019-06-29 11:00 - 15:00
Fun for all the family at the church family fun day – there’s games, welly throwing, classic cars, a BBQ, a bouncy castle, dog competitions and much more.

Crank Gala
2019-07-06 14:00 - 16:30
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.

Made in Dagenham
2019-07-17 19:30 - 22:00
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk

Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
2019-07-18 12:30 - 13:30
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.

Hospice Open Gardens
2019-07-21 10:00 - 16:00
Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.

Community Gala
2019-07-27 12:00 - 20:00
A whole day of live music, delicious food and drink, stalls to browse, a BBQ and children’s crafts!

Parbulele
2019-08-02 18:00 - 23:00
Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.

Hospice Garden Party
2019-08-03 12:00 - 16:00
Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts, plants and cakes, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!

Wigan Pride
2019-08-10 11:00 - 17:00
Show your support for local LGBTQA+ people at this year’s Pride event, with live entertainment from Merry Hell, Josh Robinson and many more! A free family event – more information at www.wiganpride.com

Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk
2019-08-16 12:30 - 13:30
Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political reform, and within half an hour at least 15 of them were dead. Tickets £3 including refreshments, bookable on 01942 828128.

Wigan Live Festival 2019
2019-08-16 18:00 - 23:55
Wigans biggest charity music festival is back… with even more venues! This year, all proceeds are going to support people with Breast Cancer.
With over 100 bands playing over two days (Friday 16th August and Saturday 17th August), Wigan will see flash mobs barbershop quartets, brass quintets, jazz, pop, folk, blues and even rock in all of Wigan’s finest venues.
We’re super excited for this non-profit festival.
Wigan Live Festival 16th/17th August

Viking March
2019-08-17 11:00 - 19:00
Don your best Viking attire and march to the hilltop for a food stop! Prizes for the best dressed Viking and best beard, plus axe throwing, a hammer toss, archery and a Viking shield strength challenge. Adults £8, children free – tickets at www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk

Free Yoga Taster Sessions
2019-08-18 10:00 - 11:00
FREE Yoga Taster Sessions at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre
(in the summer circus area)
Sunday 18 August, 10am – 11am
Join us for our FREE Fusion Yoga taster sessions, delivered by qualified yoga teacher Becky
All ages & abilities welcome

Charity Football Match
2019-08-25 11:00 - 13:00
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.
