Meet the Author: Louis de Bernieres
2019-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
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.

Pumpkin Picking at Langtree Farm Shop
2019-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
Get your welly boots on and join us down at Langtree Farm Shop for some spooktacular fun on the farm! Our pumpkins are ready for picking, with loads of colours shapes and sizes to choose from, so grab a barrow have some Halloween fun and find your own unique pumpkin. We will be running fun family activities. So wrap up warm and bring the family to see who can find the spookiest pumpkin in the patch!

Charity Fashion Show
2019-10-22 18:45 - 21:00
Jak Hanson host a fashion show and exclusive shopping event in aid of Blood Bike & Air Ambulance, along with Eccleston WI. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and cheese & crackers, from Sheila on 01257 451849 or in store at Jak Hanson.

Cancer Information Event
2019-10-23 13:30 - 15:30
Hosted by Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, WWL NHS Cancer Care Team, & Macmillan Cancer Support.
An opportunity for patients, their families, & professionals to find out what support is available in the community, & for you to tell us where there are gaps. We’d also like to hear what impact a cancer diagnosis has had on your mental health & what support you’ve received. To book, email karen.wilson@healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk or Tel 01942 834666.

Haunting of Spinners Mill
2019-10-23 17:00 - 20:00
Umbrella Arts lead you on a spooky walk around Spinners Mill, with fabulous live actors. Watch your back as ghosts, witches and zombies are around every corner! Tickets £4 from www.umbrella-arts.org

Dinosaur Detective
2019-10-24 10:30 - 11:30
Have a roarsome time at Parbold Library on Thursday 24th October! Families will be given the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of dinosaurs, have a go at our dino themed craft, gaze upon real fossils and put their detective skills to the test in a dinosaur bone hunt. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fright Night
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00
Expect spooky installations, a fright light show, live music and plenty of foodie treats! Prizes for the best fancy dress. Tickets £12 with children under 6 free from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk

Room on the Broom
2019-10-26 13:30 - 14:30
An interactive children’s storytelling session suitable for ages 5 and under. Find the witches’ lost belongings and rescue them from a dragon! Tickets £5 including a free raffle draw, available on 07771 362383.

Wedding Fayre
2019-10-27 12:00 - 15:00
Come along and view some fantastic exhibitors at Mercure Haydock, with over 20 exhibitors on display we have everything to make your special day amazing!

Flowers & Pumpkins - Floristry Workshop
2019-10-29 18:30 - 21:00
Learn 3 different ways to create Floral Arrangements in a Pumpkin and choose your favourite to make.
Includes 3x Floral Demos, all of your Flowers, Foliage and Pumpkins, plus receive an Autumn goodie bag filled with Mini Pumpkins, Moss, Conkers and Chinese Lanterns to add an extra special touch to your Pumpkin display.

Family History for Beginners
2019-10-31 13:30 - 15:30
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience. You will learn about the process of tracing your family history, the various sources of information and how to access these where possible. This event is for adults aged 19 and over and booking is required.

Family History for Beginners
2019-10-31 13:30 - 15:30
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience and who need time each week to dedicate to research and recording family history. This event is free to all adults over 19, but booking is required.

U3A Music Night
2019-11-01 19:30 - 22:00
A great night of music with the U3A Music Group, plus a disco, hotpot supper and a raffle. Tickets £12 on 07913 382258.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2019-11-02 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’ll be a leisurely walk of 4 miles in total, and you’re advised to bring waterproofs in case of rain, a drink, and a packed lunch if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

We Will Remember Them
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00
Our thoughts are drawn to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so Wigan Rotary Club are to remember them in a more public way. If you want to remember someone come to the Grand Arcade on the weekend 2nd and 3rd November and write their story on an A4 sized poppy which will be displayed in the Wigan Town Centre for the week up to Remembrance Sunday for all to see and read. Or go to the Veterans Centre during the week before.

Mawdesley Fireworks
2019-11-02 17:30 - 20:00
Get in the bonfire mood with a fireworks display in Mawdesley. The fire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Tickets from Mawdesley SPAR £5.50 per adult or £3 per child, then £6.50 per adult or £4 per child on the gate.

Red Lion Bonfire Night
2019-11-02 18:30 - 21:30
Douglas Valley Lions present a bonfire and fireworks display that’s bigger and better than ever before! The bonfire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Entry £5 per adult, £3 per child.

Vegan Fair
2019-11-03 11:00 - 16:30
Browse delicious vegan food stalls including vegan cheese, cake and hot food, plus get loads of information on veganism and animal rescues. Household goods and toiletries also available! Entry £1, children free.
