Ladies That Bus – Theatre Show
A heart-warming and hilarious comedy of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free… Based on real-life interviews with bus travellers in the North and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope...
The Crystal Palace & Great Exhibition
Speaker David Hill presents a talk on the planning and building of the amazing Crystal Palace and the world's first international exhibition. Visitors £3.00 Students free of charge
‘Japan and Beyond’ Talk & Presentation
Southport Photographic Society have invited award winning Alan and Julie Walker to share their knowledge and passion for landscape and nature photography. Their talk/presentation captures wildlife in the cold and snow in Japan, dusty Kalahari Desert, Polar Bears in Canada and Snow Hares in Scottish Cairngorms. Price on the Door £4.00 inc. tea/coffee and biscuits....
Time for a Cuppa
Parbold Library The Common, ParboldJoin Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia. All welcome, no booking required.
Howard Pool on George Gershwin’s Music
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome. Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH
Friends’ Special Event
'Local Astronomers: Jeremiah Horrocks and William Lassell' by Southport Astronomy Society. Learn about these two celebrated local astronomers, including account of visit to Carr House Bretherton, where the young Jeremiah Horrocks observed the Transit of Venus. Free, no need to book. Small donation requested for refreshments.
Lathom Park Trust AGM with Guest Speaker
The Ellerbrook Suite, Briars Hall Briars Lane, Lathom near OrmskirkLathom Park Trust will hold the 17th AGM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. The guest speaker is a community curator from the Shakespeare Theatre North project at Prescot. Admission is free to members and guests are welcome for a small (£1 donation). The talk will commence at the conclusion of the AGM business, approx 8pm.
Becconsall Flower Club – March Meeting
Flower demonstration - ‘Root and Branch’ by Derek Morgan of Morecambe. We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome.
Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
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...
Vindolanda Talk
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.