Local Life 247

Spring Quiz Fundraiser
2020-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
Help the animals at Carla Lane Animals in Need with a fun quiz, plus a tombola and raffle. Tickets £5 including nibbles, available from the Brows Lane shop in Formby or on 0151 549 0959.

Adult Tennis Coaching for Beginners
2020-03-13 18:30 - 19:30
If you’ve ever thought about taking up tennis but have never quite managed to get around to it now is your chance. Join the club coaches and learn how to play in small friendly groups where all equipment is provided. Sessions are for complete beginners or those returning after a lengthy break and will run from Friday 13th March for 4 weeks, cost £28. Visit the club website where you will also find details of junior coaching opportunities.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-03-12 10:30 - 12:30
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 come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost As per menu

One Act Comedies
2020-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
Ormskirk Theatre Company present ‘Let’s Be ‘Avin’ You!’ and ‘Funeral Tea’, two one-act domestic comedies. Tickets £10 from the venue or on TicketSource.

Parbold Wildlife Group Meeting
2020-03-10 19:30 | The Red Lion, Newburgh, Red Lion Hotel, 9 Ash Brow, Newburgh, Wigan, WN8 7DH
The next meeting of Parbold Wildlife Group will be held on Tuesday 10th March from 19.30 in the upstairs meeting room at the Red Lion, Newburgh. The main event will be a talk by Andy Rowett (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) on Red Squirrels.
Do join us for this talk and find out how this delightful species has declined, and how conservationists are working to protect the remaining populations. Members: Free, Non-Members: £2

Egyptology Talk
2020-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
Bill Nolan discusses Hatshepsut, the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, in relation to Women’s History Month. Free entry.

Cafe Jam at Ormskirk Street URC
2020-03-08 18:30 - 21:00
Café Jam at Ormskirk street United Reformed Church.
Sunday 8th March 6.30pm
Café Jam worship event. Come and enjoy cakes and drinks , meet friends and make new ones .
For all those who love to sing of any ability or just come to listen. ALL WELCOME….. No charge

Wedding Fayre
2020-03-08 12:00 | Mercure St Helens, Linkway West, St Helens, WA10 1NG
Receive complimentary glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival. Free admission and parking, plus a bridal and Mother of the Bride catwalk show at 1:30pm, and many more local suppliers.

Soul Town Divas Party Night
2020-03-07 19:30 - 23:59
Bringing you the very best soul and Motown classics from acts such as The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and many more. This show oozes sophistication, class and charisma with personality and vocals to match.
Event includes: 3 course meal, live entertainment, disco with DJ & bar service.
£28.50 PER PERSON

Beetle Drive and Supper
2020-03-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RW
Supper of home-made pasties & mushy peas and sticky toffee pudding & cream served at 6.30pm on Saturday 7th March in the Church Hall, followed by the Beetle Drive. Fun for all the family! Adults £9.00 and Children (under 12) £4.50. Tickets in advance from Tel: 01257 425330/463407/426252

International Women's Day Afternoon Tea
2020-03-07 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a delicious afternoon tea and entertainment from Rainford Ladies Choir. Tickets £12.50 on 01942 270159 with proceeds to local charities.

Mum2mum Market Ormskirk
2020-03-07 14:00 - 16:00
Nearly new sale of baby and children’s goods and equipment, over 20 individual sellers with everything you could think of to see you through from before birth to age 6…from prams to pottys we will have the lot at up to 90% off the RRP
To book a stall from just £12 and turn your clutter to cash visit our website www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
The place where preloved is reloved and unused is reused
£2 on the door, children free

Bluebell Fayre
2020-03-07 11:00 - 16:00
Browse stalls of gifts, crafts, pop-up wellness treatments and local produce, with plenty of foodie treats and activities to keep the kids occupied. Free entry.

Model Railway Exhibition
2020-03-07 10:00 - 16:30
Enjoy an exhibition of model railways, with free vintage bus rides between the show and the Museum of Road Transport! Entry £5 per adult or £3 per child, more info at www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-03-07 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.

More Than Musicals
2020-03-06 20:00 - 22:30
A theatrical show starring Richard Barry and Kimberly Russell, with classic musical songs, Italian favourites and more. Tickets £10 on 07764 770232 or 01704 578003.

Comedy Bingo presented by Brendan Riley
2020-03-06 19:00 - 22:00
I am raising funds for Hospice UK in memory of a dear friend and much loved nursing colleague, Gillian Myers who lost her battle with cancer Nov 2019. She loved Bingo and it seemed fitting to host an event in her memory. To be held Southport Masonic Hall, doors open at 7pm and eyes down at 8pm. It promises to be a fun event with lots of prizes to be won. Tickets must be purchased in advance, cost £10 (includes bingo cards, Age 17+) from June.

Ladies Fashion Evening
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Browse jewellery, bags and ladies’ clothes for sale, plus refreshments. Tickets £5 on 07788 863389.

Danielle Louise Thomas
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
An evening of music from Danielle Louise Thomas and Liverpool Cathedral’s Gilbert Scott Singers. Tickets £6 including hotpot supper, with proceeds to Prescot Festival, on 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com

World Day of Prayer Service
2020-03-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland, WN8 0NR
The theme for this year’s service is “Rise! take your mat and walk”.
The service is written by women of Zimbabwe and led by members of Up Holland Methodist Church, St Thomas the Martyr CE Church, St Michael’s Dalton and St Teresa’s RC Church. Local school children will also take part. The focus is on Peace, Reconciliation and Love.
All welcome

Postcards from Skelmersdale
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.

Meet the Author: Ian McFadyen
2020-03-05 18:30 - 19:30
Liverpool-born crime author Ian McFadyen discusses his latest book ‘Blood on His Hands’. Free, tickets bookable at the venue.

Lenten Organ Recital
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ.
Thursday 5th March performed by Peter and Carol Kwater. Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30.
Tickets £10.00
0174428314
ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com

Crawford Family Talk
2020-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.

Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
2020-03-05 10:45 - 11:15
Bring your little ones to Baby Bounce and Rhyme and join in with nursery rhymes, songs and movement. Burscough Library provides a friendly atmosphere where you can meet other parents and carers. Don’t forget to bring your singing voices!
Every Thursday during term time.
Free Entry.
10.45am to 11.15am

Cyberspace: Business Breakfast
2020-03-05 07:00 - 09:00 | Willowbrook-The Living Well, Borough Road, St Helens, WA10 3RN
The internet has revolutionised communication between businesses & consumers with many struggling to keep up with new developments. To help companies negotiate this minefield Willowbrook’s business networking group The BIZZ is holding a Cyberspace business breakfast on Thurs 5 March (7-9am) with presentations & demonstrations by local companies at the forefront of these developments. Entrance is £10. Places are limited so book now on 01744 453798.

Vindolanda Talk
2020-03-04 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
2020-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
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 two sessions before joining, so why not come and see what we’re all about! Tea and coffee £1 per cup.

Becconsall Flower Club - March Meeting
2020-03-03 19:30 - 22:00
Flower demonstration – ‘Root and Branch’ by Derek Morgan of Morecambe.
We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome.

Lathom Park Trust AGM with Guest Speaker
2020-03-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ellerbrook Suite, Briars Hall, Briars Lane, Lathom near Ormskirk, L40 5TH
Lathom 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.
