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Burns Night Dinner
2019-01-25 19:00 - 22:45 UTC
Wigan Thistle Society present a Burns Night Dinner of traditional Scottish food, followed by speakers and plenty of dancing. Everyone welcome – tickets £24 or £16 for under-16s, bookable by calling Margaret on 01942 247403.

Voice of the People
2019-01-17 19:30 - 22:00
Rainhill Musical Theatre presents Voice of the People – a collection of musical theatre from 1938-2018 including Oklahoma, Chorus Line and The Greatest Showman. Tickets range from £6.50-£8.50, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.

50 Years Not Out
2019-01-11 19:00 - 22:00
The Orrell Musical and Dramatic Society present five decades of musical hits that will knock you for six! Tickets £7 or £6 for under-16s.

Ladies Night
2019-01-05 21:00 - 23:55
A fantastic night with entertainment by Ellie Ganza and her boys, a raffle, and plenty of stalls to treat yourself, including The Body Shop and homemade cakes. Tickets £10, proceeds to Variety the Children’s Charity.

New Year's Eve Party
2018-12-31 19:00 - 23:55
Let the New Year in with a bang at this free to enter disco! Families welcome.

Christmas Quiz
2018-12-27 19:00 - 22:00
Polish up your general knowledge and win fabulous prizes at the annual Christmas quiz. Free entry, supper and entertainment provided!

Eccleston Carol Concert
2018-12-18 18:30 - 19:15
Eccleston Parish Council invites everyone to a carol concert accompanied by the Eccleston Brass Band. Get in the Christmas spirit early.

Children's Christmas Party
2018-12-16 14:00 - 17:00
Visit Sant in the Yarrow Suite a and receive a free gift, and enjoy games and a disco. Entry costs £5 per child including a hot dog and drink.

Drawing & Painting Birds
2018-12-16 10:00 - 16:00
Local artist and illustrator Tony Disley presents a one-day art class from sketching through to painting. Practical demonstrations and tutorials will help you paint your own small bird. Tickets £50 per person including admission to Martin Mere, 12+ only.

Christmas Concert
2018-12-15 19:30 - 21:00
Join the St. Helens Choral Society for a festive concert of Gounod St. Cecilia Mass with excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and seasonal carols. Tickets £10 or £1 for students. Call 01695 625 500 or email info@sthelenschoralsociety.org to book.

Santa & Real Reindeer
2018-12-15 12:00 - 16:00
Father Christmas arrives in St. Helens with his real reindeer. See these wonderful animals and give Santa your Christmas letter! Free to attend.

Santa Weekend
2018-12-15 12:00 - 16:00
Come along for some festive transport fun, free rides on Christmas buses, model railway displays, Christmas crafts and a Santa’s grotto. Grotto tickets £8 including museum admission, or normal admission charges apply.

Charity Ghost Hunt
2018-12-14 20:00 - 2018-12-15 02:00
The Mansion House hosts a ghost hunt in aid of Age UK Mid Mersey. Explore the Victorian house under the cover of darkness – who knows what might be lurking in the shadows… Tickets £27 per person and can be booked at www.fourthelementparanormal.com.

Christmas Decorating Workshop
2018-12-14 10:30 - 14:00
Enjoy a guided tour of Rufford Old Hall before taking part in a festive workshop to create your very own traditional wreath to hang on the front door. Tickets £30, all materials provided, booking essential on 01704 821254.

Make A Difference Carols
2018-12-14 09:30 - 12:30
A carol concert supporting local causes with Team Chocolate Orange, featuring performances from Holy Cross, Billinge Chapel End, Corpus Christi and Rainford Brook Lodge school choirs.

Pets Christmas Fair
2018-12-09 14:00 - 17:00
Enjoy hot food, stalls and games, crafts, gifts and local veg sales – well behaved pets welcome. The annual pet blessing takes place at 2:30pm, 50p admission. Donations of cat food welcome, proceeds to Noah’s Ark, Tarleton.

Village Christmas Fayre
2018-12-09 13:00 - 17:00
Croston’s Christmas fayre includes a Santa’s Grotto in Croston Sports Centre – the starting point for Santa’s train. Plenty of festive stalls and refreshments, free entry.

Willowbrook Christmas Market
2018-12-08 11:00 - 16:00
Enjoy great stalls, an amazing food court and see the Christmas donkeys before the kids see Santa in his grotto.

Christmas Charity Quiz
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:00
The OTC present a fun festive quiz for all ages. All proceeds go to the winner’s charity of choice, so revise your general knowledge and get a team together! Entry costs £10.

Comedy Night
2018-12-06 20:00 - 23:00
A Christmas comedy show featuring three incredible acts – Barry Dodds, Brennan Reece and headliner Roger Monkhouse. Tickets are £10, available online.

Carol Concert
2018-12-06 18:30 - 21:00
Friends of Astley Hall and the Sing It Big Choir present a Christmas carol concert in the Great Hall. Get in the festive mood with beautiful performances.

Christmas Concert
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:30
Wigan Community Choir present a night of carols old and new, classical and calypso with some gospel for a rousing finale! There will also be a raffle and refreshments. £7 per person, £5 concessions.

Community Carol Singing
2018-12-04 13:30 - 15:00
‘Singing for Wellbeing’ delivered by ‘Life Long Song’ invite you to three Tuesday afternoon sessions in December which will be dedicated to making the most of the well known traditional folk carols and one or two local ones you may not know. So if you can’t get enough holly and ivy and you want help with decking the halls come and join us. No choral experience required. This is community singing for all with a nod to the rich heritage of songs that have stood the test of time. There is a small charge for a carol sheet. Let us know if you need large print. Donation please for refreshments. Time Credits welcome.
Visit www.lifelongsong.co.uk or contact Life Long Song at 01257 276178

Christmas Coffee Afternoon
2018-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Come down for a festive afternoon of coffee and refreshments, with a hamper raffle to be won! Entry £5 including a raffle ticket.

Christmas Singalong
2018-12-02 13:30 - 16:00
Head down to Leyland Park for a festive singalong with mulled wine and turkey barms. Have a go on the tombola and meet Father Christmas!

UnderGround Crafts Christmas Fair
2018-12-02 11:30 - 16:30
A wealth of handcrafted gifts from jewellery to fudge! A special visit from Santa and his favourite elf, hot food and a bar, and the chance to meet Santa’s donkeys while the reindeer rest. Free entry.

Festive Market
2018-12-02 11:00 - 15:00
A festive event for all the family. From food and craft stalls to birds of prey displays, real reindeer and a raffle, along with a Santa’s grotto, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Free entry but £3.50 charge for Santa’s grotto. Book on 07834 480365.

Christmas Fair
2018-12-01 11:30 - 14:00
Come along for a great festive treat at St. Paul’s Church. There will be a Santa’s grotto, great stalls from cakes to children’s toys, and light lunches.

The Spirit of Christmas
2018-11-30 19:30 - 21:00
The Occasional Singers present an evening of festive music and song. The evening is sure to be a feast of seasonal music for everyone. Tickets are £7.50 including refreshments. For more details, contact Mary on 01695 575432.

Gin Festival
2018-11-30 18:00 - 23:30
The Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival heads to St. Helens with over 80 different gins plus live entertainment. Food available from the Mayur Indian Restaurant. Tickets £12.50, includes gin Copa glass and welcome drink. VIP area tickets £50.
Saturday sessions run from 12pm-5pm and 6pm-11:30pm.
