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Becconsall Flower Club
2020-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 UTC
Flower demonstration – Wildstyle by Emily Waddington of Clitheroe

Easter Flower Workshop
2020-04-07 18:30 - 21:00
Olive Owl Flowers will help you create a versatile Easter floral design that can either be placed either on your door as a wreath, or on your table as a centrepiece. We’ll be using a mixture of fresh and dried flowers to make a modern, textured and seasonal rounded floral arrangement.
Tickets available on our website.

Palm Sunday Stainers Crucifixion
2020-04-05 18:30 - 21:00
The New Cross singers will perform Stainers Crucifixion at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King St, St Helens. WA10 2JZ.
Palm Sunday 5th April 6.30pm.
NO ENTRANCE FEE, a retiring collection will be taken.
Come and experience in word, music and picture the last hours of Jesus’ life.

Open Sunday - A Springtime Stroll
2020-04-05 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for a free guided springtime walk at 1pm to parts of the reserve not normally open to the public.
Cabin Wood will be open, Cabin cafe open for refreshments.
Please wear suitable footwear as the paths can be muddy.
Dogs on leads welcome.

Charity Quiz Night
2020-04-04 19:30 - 22:30
Wise up on your general knowledge in support of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary. Tickets £12.50 including a hotpot supper with apple pie and custard. Call 01704 823293 for info.

The Armed Man & Gloria
2020-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Our Lady’s Church, School Lane, Formby, L47 3LW
Formby Choral Society present Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’ and John Rutter’s ‘Gloria’. Tickets £10 or U-19s free, bookable on 0151 929 3617.

Gingo Night
2020-04-04 19:00 - 22:30
Join comedian Bren Riley for a night of bingo and 5 mystery gin & tonics! Tickets £20 on 01704 578534 or 07428 157398.

Bluebell Fayre
2020-04-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Rosemary Lane, Formby, L37 3HA
Browse stalls of gifts, crafts, collectables, pop-up wellness treatments & local produce, with plenty of foodie treats & free activities to keep the children occupied. Free entry. Dog friendly. Baby changing facilities. Local eatery My Sweet Retreat Cafe.
Bluebell’s charity of the month is Sean’s Place UK. This is a mental health & wellbeing centre, based in Seaforth, providing free support to men in Sefton/Liverpool. More info at www.seansplace.org.uk/

Lego Club
2020-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
Calling all master builders. Do you enjoy making things using lego and want to make new friends. Why not come down to the library on the 1st Saturday of every month from 10.30am, bring your creativity and imagination and we will supply the lego.

Pendant Carving with Giles Newman
2020-04-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Cedar Farm, The Courses Room, The Pig Barn, Cedar Farm Back lane, Mawdesley, Near Ormskirk, L40 3SY
Learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with master wood carver Giles Newman through simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art woodcarving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to experienced carvers; age 18+. See www.gilesnewman.com to view Giles’ work and for further details.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:30 | Wigan Dry Dock, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA
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 knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point.
It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles in total. Wear stout shoes, and waterproofs in case of rain, and bring a drink and bite to eat if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Orrell Eggcrafters Easter Eggstravanganza
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | St Lukes Parish Hall, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5
Come & join us at our Easter-Spring event. Members egg competition and Faberge style eggs for sale. Cake stall and light refreshments available. New members welcome, contact 01942 216552 for further details.

Great British Dog Walk for Hearing Dogs
2020-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Haigh Woodland Park, School Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE
This fun-filled dog walk supporting charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, comes to Haigh Woodland Park for the first time on Saturday 4th April.
The event raises funds to help the charity train more dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important and life-saving sounds, helping them to leave loneliness behind.
With two routes, 5km for families & a more challenging 8km walk, plus a fun dog show and Hearing Dog demo, it’s a great day out!

Car Boot and Table Top Sale
2020-04-04 08:30 - 11:30 | Lowton St. Mary’s Community Hall, Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1EW
Pitches: Inside £10; Outside £7 pre-booked, £8 on the day.
Lots of bargains! Come and have a browse. Refreshments available

Elixir of Love
2020-04-03 19:30 - 22:00
Merseyside Opera Viva perform Donizelli’s sparkling comic opera, The Elixir of Love. Tickets £15 on 0151 558 1552 or tickets@opera-viva.org.uk

French Connections
2020-04-02 19:30 - 21:00
Gordon Bartley returns with a talk about the amazing scenery of France from the hustle and bustle of Paris, the tranquil beauty of wine-producing areas like the Loire Valley to the magnificence of Mont Blanc and the French Alps. Fantastic scenery captured by a professional photographer.

Wigan Memorials Talk
2020-04-02 13:00 - 14:00
David Long presents an illustrated talk on the lost and existing war memorials across Wigan. Entry £3 including hot drinks, bookable on 01942 828128.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-04-02 10:30 - 12:00
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The World of Glass. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.

Computer Basics with Learn My Way
2020-04-01 10:00 - 12:00
If you want to learn computer basics, or improve your knowledge contact the library to sign up.
Our experienced volunteer will assist you getting online and getting to grips with this new course, which you can complete within the library.

Gathurst Golf Club Open Day
2020-03-29 14:00 - 17:00
﻿Free golf lessons for juniors, ladies Get into Golf initiative and numerous membership offers for families and players up to 40 years of age. Come along and enjoy a buggy ride to view the course and free refreshments in the clubhouse.

Coach Ramble
2020-03-29 08:00 - 18:00
Each month Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club run a coach ramble offering 3 different walks ranging from 8 miles to 13 miles. The next one of these trips is to Malham in the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday 29th March. Coach cost is £14 for non-members. To book a place contact Vicky on 07583-544220.

Grosvenor Jazz
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:15
Grosvenor Jazz Great band Boogie Bills Billionaires at Grosvenor Jazz Saturday 28th March 7.30pm
A fine evening of Jazz from Boogie Bill and his Band.

Beatles Night
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Top Marks present a special night of Beatles music to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their breakup. Tickets £9 from the venue or on TicketSource.

Classical Concert
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
Southport Orchestra present a night of music including Mozart, Rachmaninov and Glinka. Tickets £10 or £5 U-18s, bookable on 01704 532145.

Out & About with Gilbert & Sullivan
2020-03-28 19:30 - 22:00
The Hoghton Players present ‘Out and About with Gilbert & Sullivan’ – a journey around the world with plenty of classic songs. Tickets £7 including refreshments on 01704 578232.

Southport Bach Choir - Faure Requiem
2020-03-28 19:30 - 21:45
Concert of choral music with organ accompaniment – Faure Requiem and favourite anthems including Mendelssohn “Hear my Prayer” and Parry “Blest Pair of Sirens” Conductor Marc Murray with Organist Karen Au and Southport Bach Choir.
Refreshments served during the interval.

Rock 4 Dementia - Hangar 34 Liverpool
2020-03-28 18:00 - 22:30
Making Music To Make A Difference
Rock 4 Dementia – a night full of live entertainment with 3 live bands and an auction of signed merchandise in aid of Dementia UK. Hangar 34 is a brilliant venue and we intend to pack it out for a great night – learn more about us and buy tickets on www.rock4dementia.uk
Please like and share us on Facebook and help us to raise funds for this great cause.
Hope you can join us
Tickets £10.

Around the World in Music
2020-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
Travel ‘Around the World in Music’ with the Southport Salvation Army Band and vocalist Bobby Irvine. Tickets £4 on 01704 547805.

Come and Sing
2020-03-28 13:30 - 21:00 | St Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA
Join the Standish Chorale singing Handel’s Messiah parts 2 and 3! Admission £10 per singer, then £8-£10 per audience member or £2 for students, bookable on 07989 142686 or dotawalsh@blueyonder.co.uk
Rehearsals 1:30pm-4:30pm, performance at 7:30pm.

Ormskirk Tennis Club Open Day
2020-03-28 11:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a warm welcome at your local community tennis club, meet members and coaches and enjoy a game or two. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome from complete beginners to returners and team players. Feel free to drop in by yourself or with friends and family, all equipment will be provided and staff will be on hand to answer any questions and tell you about the range of coaching and playing opportunities available.
