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St. Helens Jazz Cafe
2020-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Father and daughter team The Imogen Sleith Band, along with young musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, present ‘Songs of Hope & Redemption’. Tickets £6 per adult, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions, bookable at the venue or on Eventbrite.

Tea and Toast
2020-07-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2020-05-21 10:30 - 12:00
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 £2

Halsall Scarecows
2020-06-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-06-20 13:00 - 16:00
Halsall Scarecrow Treasure Trail Weekend Join us for a walk amongst our fabulous scarecrows. Follow the short trail to find answers to clues, find the “Where’s Wurzels” or take a selfie with a life sized Wurzel for the chance to collect a piece of treasure or win a prize. It’s great fun and because it’s Father Day Weekend there will be something special for all the Dads too. Entry fee £4 per family. Proceeds to Halsall Village Proud & Group.

Car Boot at Willowbrook-The Living Well
2020-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
Looking to clear out your clutter and make some money or fancy bagging a bargain? Why not come along to our Car Boot on Saturday 20 June 9am-12noon at Willowbrook-The Living Well? For those looking to sell, pitches are available at £10 each but we are limited to 50 pitches. To book, just give us a ring on 01744 453798, email events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk, or call into The Living Well.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-06-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Hotties Cafe, World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St. Helens, WA10 1BX
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.
Cost as per menu

Choral Concert - Bach and Handel
2020-06-14 19:30 - 21:45 | Holy Trinity Church, Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PR
Concert of choral music including Bach Cantatas 92 & 125 and Handel ‘Coronation Anthems’. With Southport Bach Choir, conductor Marc Murray, soloists and the Liverpool Concert Orchestra.

RSPCA Southport One Fun Day
2020-06-14 12:00 - 16:00
This year will see the return of The West Lancs Dog Display Team and will also be hosting a Fun Dog Show for you to enter your dog(s). All of the usual stalls and refreshments will be available, together with our very own home run BBQ!

Willowbrook Moonlight Memory Walk
2020-06-13 21:00 - 23:55
Registration is now open for our Willowbrook Hospice’s Moonlight Memory Walk on Saturday 13 June!
It’s great fun for all the family …you can even bring your dog along!
There are two routes to choose from (10k or 6.5k) with entry fees being £15 for adults and £5 for children under 16 (dogs go free!). You can register online (www/willowbrook.org.uk), by ringing 01744 453798 or by calling into The Living Well on Borough Road, St Helens.

Hundred End Festival of Transport.
2020-06-13 10:30 - 16:30
This year the rally will take place over the week end 13th/14th June. It will be our 21st year we have run this charity event. The charity this year same as last year The Lancs & Lakes Blood Bikers who do a great service for the NHS, saving them thousands of pounds each month mostly at their own expense.
Anybody with a classic vehicle is welcome be it car, motorcycle, tractor, lorry etc. Vehicles in place before 10am, public entry by 10:30am.

Afternoon Tea at Willowbrook-Living Well
2020-06-10 13:00 - 15:00
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 friends or make new ones! Tickets are limited, so please book early on 01744 453798 or email: events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk

Quilt Exhibition
2020-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN
Quilt 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 made to the Kidneys for Life charity.

Plas Newydd and Llangollen
2020-06-03 09:00 - 18:00
﻿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 Llangollen has to offer.
Cost £20 members £23 Guests
Coach pick up Warrington 9am St Helens 9.20am

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-05-28 19:30 - 21:30
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.

Malcolm Hollingdrake Author Event
2020-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
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 set in Merseyside. Tickets are FREE. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Paul Finch Author Event
2020-05-26 12:45 - 13:45
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 a Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller. Tickets are FREE. Please book your space as soon as possible.

St Laurence's May Ball 2020
2020-05-23 19:00 - 2020-05-24 01:00
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

Scarisbrick Heritage Weekend
2020-05-23 10:30 - 2020-05-25 16:00
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 £5.00 covers all 3 days Free Under 12’s.

Novel Editing Workshop with Dea Parkin
2020-05-23 10:00 - 11:30
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 to do, why you should enter and how to give yourself the best chance of winning. Tickets are FREE.

Stephen Booth Author Visit
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a talk by Stephen Booth, who gave up a 25 year career in journalism to become a full time crime writer. Stephen is the author of the popular Derbyshire set Cooper and Fry series. He’s won various writing awards including a CWA Dagger, Barry Award, and has been shortlisted for the Theakston’s Novel of the Year on two occasions. Tickets are FREE. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Chris Simms Author Visit
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for a talk with Chris Simms, author of the popular DI Spicer and DC Khan novels which are psychological thrillers set in Manchester. Along with nominations for Crime Writers’ Association Daggers and the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year award, Chris was selected by Waterstones as one of their ’25 authors for the future.’ Tickets priced at £3 each.

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-05-19 10:30 - 11:30
‘Meet the Archivist’ – Find out about the amazing records available at Lancashire Archives, and how these can be used to help with family and local history research. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am.

Chris Simms Crime Author Event
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a talk with Chris Simms, author of the popular DI Spicer and DC Khan novels which are psychological thrillers set in Manchester. Along with nominations for Crime Writers’ Association Daggers and the Theakston’s Crime novel of the Year award, Chris was selected by Waterstones as one of their ’25 authors for the future’. Chris is also a member of the Murder Squad. Tickets costs £3 each. Unmissable. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Classic Murders of the Victorian N.W.
2020-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a talk by Martin Baggoley, a retired probation officer, having worked in Greater Manchester for more than thirty five years. He has a masters degree in Criminology and has written many articles on the history of Crime and Punishment for magazines in the UK and USA. Martin is also the author of Hanged in Lancashire, Murder on the High Seas and Strangeways: A century of hangings in Lancashire. Tickets cost £3 each with booking essential

Through the Decades Party Night
2020-05-16 19:30 - 23:59
Join us for our popular Through the Decades party night. A great night for fans of music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s and now!
Event includes: 3 course meal, disco with resident DJ & bar service.
£23.50 per person

Willowbrook Hospice's Darts Tournament
2020-05-16 18:00 - 22:00
Come along and compete for The Living Well Trophy, Saturday 16th May 2020! Doors open at 6pm, with the tournament starting at 7pm.
Tournament entrants £10 (max. 64 entries on a first come basis) and spectator tickets are £5. To book, please ring 01744 453798, email events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk or go online at: Darts Tournament
The event is supported by The St Helens Darts Academy and A180 Darts.

Maghull Methodist Church Spring Fayre
2020-05-16 11:00 - 16:00
Sixth Annual Fayre Free Admission
A variety of stalls: Crafts, Books, CDs/DVDs, Cakes, Hand Knitting, Plants, Bric-a-Brac and much more
Children’s activities, Donkey Rides, Face Painting Music
Enjoy Afternoon Tea or Lunch served all day in Wesley’s Tea Room
Something for everyone
Free Parking Disabled Access

Bring & Buy Plant Sale-The Living Well
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
Spruce your garden up for Summer with our Bring & Buy Plant Sale on Saturday 16th May, 10am-3pm at The Living Well.
If you’ve got any unwanted vegetable and fruit seeds for our kitchen garden, please feel free to bring them along!
We will have a range of plants to buy and any unused donations will also be sold to raise funds for Willowbrook.

St. Joseph's Food and Drink Festival
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
St. Joseph’s PTA are hosting a local Food and Drinks Festival. We have a wide range of local food and drink suppliers ranging from local cheese and honey to cheesecakes and coffee plus many more. One the day we also have a gin bar and hand pulled local ales as well as pizzas and gourmet burgers. Adult entry £1 children go free. All proceeds go to St. Joseph’s PTA.
