Tea and Toast
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in with The Oddfellows Friendly Society for hot buttered toast and unlimited tea/coffee at the URC (downstairs hall). Our gathering is very informal and you can just turn up on the day, have a chat and discuss future events. A great way to make new friends. Cost...
Novel Editing Workshop with Dea Parkin
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...
Scarisbrick Heritage Weekend
Sat 23rd to Mon 25th May 2020 Explore the History of Scarisbrick Hall & Estate; St. Elizabeth's & Other Local Churches; Local Farming & Agriculture; World War I and more; Exhibition includes photographic, Archival, Liturgical & Vintage Agricultural Machinery Exhibits. Free History Trail for Children; Light refreshments available; New History & Guide on sale. Admission...
St Laurence’s May Ball 2020
On May 23rd 2020 at Park Hall Hotel - Charnock Richard Park Suite. A four course Dinner with Live music featuring local artists and Disco - All In aid church funds. Bar opens 7pm carriages at 1am. Tickets £35 available from the Church Shop. Enquiries at events@stlaurencechorley.co.uk
Paul Finch Author Event
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...
Malcolm Hollingdrake Author Event
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...
Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association
Gardeners' Question Time. A panel of our own gardening experts will (hopefully!) be answering questions from the floor. Plants for sale, raffle, free admission. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Plas Newydd and Llangollen
Join the Oddfellows for a day trip to Plas Newydd and Llangollen. On arrival we will have tea/coffee before a guided tour around the unpretentious little cottage Plas Newydd. Stroll through the gardens, walk by the riverside or visit the tearoom before heading into town where we can have free time to enjoy all that...
Quilt Exhibition
Parbold Village Hall 2 The Green, Parbold, WiganQuilt 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...
Afternoon Tea at Willowbrook-Living Well
Back by popular demand! Join us for our Afternoon Tea Party at Willowbrook – The Living Well on Wednesday 10 June 1-3pm. It’s amazing value for money at just £7.50 a ticket which includes a range of sandwiches, scones, speciality cakes and tea or coffee. There’ll also be plenty of opportunity to chat to your...