Local Life 247

Postcards from Skelmersdale
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
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.

Friends' Special Event
2020-03-03 14:30 - 15:30
‘Local Astronomers: Jeremiah Horrocks and William Lassell’ by Southport Astronomy Society. Learn about these two celebrated local astronomers, including account of visit to Carr House Bretherton, where the young Jeremiah Horrocks observed the Transit of Venus. Free, no need to book. Small donation requested for refreshments.

Howard Pool on George Gershwin's Music
2020-03-03 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm
Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome.
Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH

Time for a Cuppa
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Parbold Library, The Common, Parbold, WN8 7EA
Join Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia.
All welcome, no booking required.

'Japan and Beyond' Talk & Presentation
2020-03-02 19:45 - 22:00
Southport Photographic Society have invited award winning Alan and Julie Walker to share their knowledge and passion for landscape and nature photography. Their talk/presentation captures wildlife in the cold and snow in Japan, dusty Kalahari Desert, Polar Bears in Canada and Snow Hares in Scottish Cairngorms. Price on the Door £4.00 inc. tea/coffee and biscuits. Please come along and join us.

The Crystal Palace & Great Exhibition
2020-03-02 19:30 - 21:00
Speaker David Hill presents a talk on the planning and building of the amazing Crystal Palace and the world’s first international exhibition.
Visitors £3.00
Students free of charge

Ladies That Bus - Theatre Show
2020-03-02 14:30 - 16:30
A heart-warming and hilarious comedy of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free… Based on real-life interviews with bus travellers in the North and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope of different characters that travel on it – each with their very own tales to tell…
Tickets: £8 each
Booking essential

Meet Andy Briggs
2020-03-01 18:00 - 21:00
Author and film director Andy Briggs presents a talk about his career path and a screening of his critically acclaimed film Crowhurst, followed by a Q&A. Tickets £3-£5 at www.southportbijoucinema.co.uk or from the venue.

Mafia to Minister Talk
2020-03-01 10:30 - 12:30
Nigael Lewis, an atheist for 35 years, thought the Mafia could help him reach his goals – then he encountered God. Come and hear his amazing testimony; more details on 01695 623212.

Tabletop Sale
2020-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
Grab a great bargain with lots on display! Refreshments available, free entry.

Annie Jr.
2020-02-29 17:30 - 19:00 | West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
Base Dance Performing Arts bring a musical performance of Annie Jr, based on the book by Thomas Meehan. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per U4, available on 07958 346854 or 01704 897789.

The Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazzband
2020-02-29 07:30 - 23:00 | The Arts Centre, 1st Floor, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Rd North, Burscough, L40 5RZ
An evening of great music and plenty of fun as the Chicago Teddy Bears return to The Arts Centre.

Cocktail Quiz Night
2020-02-28 18:30 - 23:30
Enjoy great food, fun cocktails and a challenging quiz to raise money for Greenslate Farm! Tickets £13.50 at www.greenslatefarm.org.uk

Writers' Weekend in Southport
2020-02-28 16:00 - 2020-03-01 15:00 | The Bowden Lodge, 18 Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LE
A Writers’ Weekend For You!
Friday 28th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020
Got a cherished dream to write and be published?
This weekend will give you practical guidance and encouragement to get started. It’s also for those who have already started but need to know the next step. A weekend not to be missed.
Day Attendees £130 including meal or from £214pp course fees and full board.
www.bowdenlodge.co.uk 01704 543531

Mossy Lea Crafters
2020-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Fortnightly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Come along to our friendly group to make friends, learn new crafts or just to have a cuppa and a chat! All welcome.

Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
2020-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Standish Methodist Church, Standish Methodist Church, 27 High Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HA
Coming to Standish Methodist Church and opening on Friday 28th February at 10am your WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Workshop.
If you’re looking to lose weight and feel great amongst like minded people with lots of help and support come along! A warm welcome guaranteed.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-02-27 19:30 - 21:30
Talk & Demonstration. Marcus Chilton-Jones, the Curator of the new RHS Garden Bridgewater, will show the plans and explain the progress from the viewpoint of a horticulturaist specialist perspective.

TV Trance Mission
2020-02-26 19:30 - 22:00
Enjoy an 80s-themed comedy musical presented by the Willpower Youth Theatre! Tickets £7 per adult or £6 concessions, bookable on 01942 745082.

Wayfarers Chorus Rehearsals
2020-02-25 19:30 - 21:45
The Wayfarers Chorus is an all male acapella and Barbershop chorus based in Birkdale. We practice every Tuesday evening and new members are always welcome. If you enjoy singing why not come along, have a chat and see what we get up to. There is also a ladies chorus called Just Voices, who are based in Southport. Any ladies interested, we can pass on their details.

Flower Arranging Demonstration
2020-02-24 19:30 - 21:00
Maghull and District Flower Club host a flower arranging presentation by Anne Houghton from Heswall.
Monday 24th February at 7.30pm
£5 including tea and biscuits.
Raffle
We are a friendly club and promise an entertaining and informative evening and if you would like to join as a member you would be very welcome.
For further information telephone Pauline 0151 526 5755 or Sue 0151 526 6869.
St. George’s Social Centre, Station Road, Maghull, L31 3DF

Light Classic Jack Rainey Flute
2020-02-23 15:00 - 16:30
St Laurence’s Church Chorley are pleased to welcome Jack Rainey as part of our Light Classic series. He is a third year flute student at the Royal College of Music. Jack started learning the flute at Primary School and since then has been known for playing in school and charity concerts, along with festivals and music competitions both as a soloist and in chamber music groups.
Tickets £5 including refreshments from Eventbrite or on the door.
