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Alcohol Ink Workshop
2018-11-28 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Experiment with alcohol inks by applying them to various surfaces and items, which can be collaged to produce beautiful effects. Learn new techniques to create motion within the piece! Please wear old clothes or protective clothing. Minimum age 12. Tickets £6.50 including basic materials.

Ormskirk Gingerbread Market & Lights Switch-On
2018-11-25 12:00 - 18:00
This event promises lots of Ormskirk gingerbread, with gift stalls, entertainment and a live ice carving demo. The Christmas lights switch-on follows soon after – you won’t want to miss it this year!

Sea Cadets Christmas Fayre
2018-11-25 11:00 - 17:00
Fun for all the family including Reiki taster sessions and aromatherapy, Christmas gifts, a raffle, craft stalls, refreshments and tombola. There’s also a chance for the kids to meet Santa.

Astley Illuminated
2018-11-24 17:00 - 22:00
For one evening, people can see and photograph the historic Astley Hall beautifully lit inside and out, with over 200 candles and LED spotlights. There will be amazing performances, delicious hot food and mulled wine.

Christmas Model Railway Show
2018-11-24 10:00 - 17:00
The Rainhill Model Railway Club presents a day of model trains, layouts, traders and a Santa’s Grotto. There will also be vintage buses running between the show and the North West Museum of Road Transport. Adult admission is £3.50 or £4 for a child including a gift from Santa.

Indoor Car Boot Sale
2018-11-24 10:00 - 13:00
Free admission, lots for sale including bric-a-brac, toiletries, toys, clothes and cakes. Café onsite. £10 to book a table – contact Dennis on 07587148579 (hiltond841@aol.com) or Linda on 07956816837 (linda.w@talktalk.net).

North West Bird Watching Festival
2018-11-24 08:00 - 16:30
7 guest speakers over 2 days, including One Show presenter George McGavin. There are rooms full of exhibitors including books, clothes and charities, chances to feed otters, white storks and swans. Guided walks of the reserve, the 4th annual bird race on the Saturday, and bird ringing demonstrations.

Charity Ladies' Lunch & Fashion Show
2018-11-22 12:00 - 14:00
Barbara’s of Standish host a fashion show and ladies’ lunch to raise money for State of Mind. Includes vocalist and MC Josh Adams and special guest soprano Jan Monroe. Tickets £36 including 3-course meal and wine on arrival.

Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
2018-11-22 10:00 - 17:30
Commemorate the centenary of women over 30 getting the vote. A full itinerary of speakers including Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, are scheduled to appear. Tickets £12 for anyone living in the Wigan borough or £15 for anyone else. Lunch included. Contact the Museum of Wigan Life to book.

Road to the Armistice Talk
2018-11-20 19:45 - 21:00
Douglas Valley Historical Society and Steve Williams present a talk on the 1918 Armistice. Visitor entry costs £2.50 per meeting, annual membership is £12. For more details, call 01257 462166.

Make a Pin Cushion
2018-11-19 13:30 - 15:30
Learn how to make a professional-looking pin cushion to take home with you. Ideal for anyone with little or no sewing skills. Fabrics provided but you are welcome to bring along your own. Booking required by popping into the library or on Eventbrite.

Buckshaw's Christmas Fair
2018-11-18 13:30 - 17:30
A great variety of stalls awaits you at Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair, with crafts for kids and a meeting with Freyja the Christmas Fairy. Free entry. For more information, email craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com.

Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On
2018-11-18 13:00 - 20:00
With a full afternoon and evening of superb family entertainment planned, Southport is set to sparkle with festive fun. Enjoy live children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon, meet Santa and his reindeers, enjoy attractions and rides, meet the naughty elves, Grinch and singing crackers and so much more. Lights go on at 5:30pm.

Appley Bridge Christmas Market
2018-11-18 11:00 - 16:00
Come and browse a great range of Christmas gifts, join in with some crafts and win great prizes in the tombola and raffle. Stalls include Usborne books, the Body Shop, Christmas wreaths, baby boutique and homemade soaps/bath bombs.

Adlington Christmas Fair
2018-11-17 10:00 - 16:00
There are loads of fantastic stalls to browse at Adlington’s indoor Christmas Fair. Find the perfect gifts, meet Freyja the Christmas fairy, and join in with children’s crafts including sand art and glitter tattoos. Free entry.

Fun Day Fundraiser
2018-11-17 08:30 - 16:00
A joint fundraising effort between Rainford in Bloom and CrossRoads invites you for a day of fun. There will be stalls offering bric-a-brac and cakes, a raffle and tombola, and a lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes.

WW1 Remembrance
2018-11-16 19:30 - 22:00
The Royal British Legion Wigan Branch is hosting a thank you event to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. The 1940s themed night will feature a hotpot supper, live music and a raffle. Tickets are £5 and can be booked by visiting the Royal British Legion Wigan Branch’s Facebook page.

Ladies Night
2018-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
A unique shopping and pampering evening, with a cheeky glass or two of wine. Over 40 stalls to grab a great gift including beauty, crafts and scents. Tickets £3 including a glass of fizz, available from the school office or on the door. Refreshments available throughout.

Christmas Fundraiser
2018-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
Attractions include flower arranging by June from Hartleys Garden Centre, a live performance by local vocalist Leah Wallis, Christmas stalls including cake, veg and fancy goods to raise money for St. Thomas the Martyr Church. Tickets are £5 – call Kath McGuire on 01695 721038 to book.

Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop
2018-11-16 18:30 - 22:00
Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more and see a fabulous ladies’ fashion show. A charity raffle with great prizes will also be hosted. Tickets £5 including a glass of prosecco or juice, to be purchased in advance – contact Sue at reception.

Wildlife Photography Workshop
2018-11-16 10:00 - 16:00
A comprehensive all-day workshop led by Heather Beckett, designed to help you understand the basics of photography. You’ll learn more about shutter speed, aperture and iso rating. Tickets are £65 per person including admission to Martin Mere.

Rainhill Remembered
2018-11-13 13:45 - 15:45
Join the Rainhill Civic Society for a chat and a cuppa to share your memories of Rainhill. Bring your old photographs, maps and booklets along!

Festival of Remembrance
2018-11-10 19:30 - 22:00
A special evening to mark the centenary of the end of WW1, featuring a combination of music and the spoken word. Tickets £10.

Rainhill Beer Festival
2018-11-10 13:00 - 23:00, 2018-11-08 19:00 - 23:00
The 16th beer festival features new brewers and beers for 2018. The Rotary Club of Rainhill invites you to sample new beers and ciders, and try a tipple at the prosecco bar. For more information, head to http://www.rainhillbeerfest.org/.

Craft & Gift Fayre
2018-11-10 10:00 - 15:00
All your Christmas shopping needs under one roof! Various craft and gift stalls, a Fairtrade stall, local handicrafts and refreshments/light lunches.

Remembrance Banquet
2018-11-09 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of music and dinner to celebrate our troops. The St. Helens Brass Band will play on arrival, and a 3 course dinner will be served. After dinner, enjoy a performance from the 1940s Wing Dancers and music from Windy Warlow and the A-Train Swing. Booking essential on 01744 886812 or enquiries@inglenook-farm.co.uk.

Supper by Candlelight
2018-11-07 19:00 - 22:00
Willowbrook Hospice presents a magical evening. See the hospice gardens illuminated at night and enjoy a hotpot supper with apple pie and wine by candlelight. Tickets £10, booking essential on 01744 453798 or from The Living Well.

Spark in the Park
2018-11-05 19:30 - 21:00
A magical musical fireworks display with a children’s funfair and lots of foodie treats.

Votes for Women Talk
2018-11-05 19:30 - 21:00
The Ormskirk District Historical Society and Professor Paul Ward present a talk on women’s suffrage entitled ‘Votes for Women – votes for which women? Patriotism and domesticity in the First World War’. Entrance £3 or free for students.
