Local Life 247

Barn Dance and Ceili
2020-02-23 14:00 - 17:30 UTC
Barn Dance and Ceili at Liverpool Irish Centre on Sunday afternoon 23rd February at 2pm starring Michael Coyne.
Adults £6, children £3.
A fun afternoon and everyone is welcome. A coach will be leaving from Crosby but must be pre-booked.
For tickets and coach contact: Sr. Catherine. 07486131930
Book early to avoid disappointment!
Bar and Refreshments available including Irish Stew, sandwiches, tea and coffee.

Veganfest Mellor 2020
2020-02-23 11:00 - 16:00
Plant power! Join us at VeganFest Mellor, a family friendly event that supports compassionate cuisine and sustainability. A warm welcome awaits the curious & committed.
What will you find? The very best Vegan & Gluten Free cuisine, local handcrafted items, original art, ethically sourced gifts & vegan health advice.
Where is it? Mellor Village Hall, Mellor Ln, Mellor, Blackburn, BB2 7EW
Free to park (free entry)
11am – 4pm

Burscough Wetlands Walk
2020-02-23 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Rangers on a walk around Burscough, Mere Sands Wood and Martin Mere, finding out more about the area’s wildlife. Free to attend.

Rockin' at the Civic
2020-02-22 19:30 - 23:30
A huge fundraiser for Cancer Research UK comes to Ormskirk. Featuring Searchin’, The Rockin’ Relics and more live bands, tickets cost £12 including a hotpot supper on 01695 576607 or from the venue.

Charity Ball
2020-02-22 19:00 - 23:00
Help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support with a night of live entertainment, a delicious 3-course meal and a charity auction! Tickets £30 from the venue, dress to impress.

Fundraising Evening
2020-02-22 18:30 - 23:59
Help raise money for Mind with a fun night of dancing and a delicious meal, plus a raffle and talk from guest speaker Michael Lawrence. Tickets £25 on 01695 624426.

Tabletop Sale
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | St Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA
Grab a bargain with the Social Committee of St. Wilfrid’s, or shift some pre-loved items! Tables cost £7 and can be booked on 01257 422538. Refreshments available throughout.

Chairman's Quiz
2020-02-21 19:30 - 23:30
Revise for the annual quiz with groups of 6 and enjoy a hotpot supper. Tickets £7 on 01744 884709 or clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.com

Mambo Jambo
2020-02-21 19:30 - 22:30
Acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo present a joyous mash-up of styles, including percussion using suitcases and spoons! Tickets £5 from the venue.

Curtain Up!
2020-02-21 19:30
Curtain Up! is the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and plan to bring it back to life again. However, not everything goes according to plan, and our spirited ladies must do everything they can to prevent their audience from realising that something’s gone wrong!

Fashion Show
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy a fabulous fashion show by the Complete Clothing Company. £5 entry on the door.

The Spine Play
2020-02-20 19:30 - 21:00
A new play about goals, brotherhood and the football academy system – Kyle, Liam and Hakeem are all reaching for the same golden contract into the premier league, but institutional racism and toxic masculinity take their toll. Tickets bookable at the venue.

Rails to the Lancashire Coast.
2020-02-20 18:00 - 19:30
The Friends of Eccleston Library are promoting an illustrated talk by local historian, Steve Williams. There will also be a wide selection of quality secondhand railway and transport books for sale (not ex-Library stock). Free entry but pre-booking at the library is recommended.

Free Dog Chipping
2020-02-18 11:00 - 15:00
Dogs Trust perform free basic health checks and microchipping for dogs, as well as providing resources for dog training, diet, neutering and care. All breeds welcome, puppies under 6 months must have proof of vaccination.

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-02-18 10:30 - 11:30
Informative and fun talk by Stuart McNulty ‘A Brief History of Liverpool and the Humour of its People’. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am. No need to book.

Squirrel Spotting
2020-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Hear top tips for spotting the famous red squirrels, build a giant drey and learn more about the eating habits of local wildlife. You can also make your own squirrel souvenir to take home. Tickets £3 on 03442 491895.

Quaker Burial Grounds
2020-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Four Lane Ends Mission, Skelmersdale Road, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, L39 0EZ
Speaker Chris Skidmore presents a talk that describes the history of Quaker burial practices over the past 350 years using a number of specific examples from the north of England.
Visitors £3.00.
Students free of charge

Free February Family Half Term Fun
2020-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Street, Leigh, WN74PG
Free Family February Half Term Fun at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh
From Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February, 11am – 3m daily, free children’s craft workshops
Visit https://www.spinninggate.co.uk/february-half-term-free-family-fun/ for further information

Bird Box Making
2020-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Have a go at making a bird box with the rangers. Boxes are £2.50 to take home or free to leave at the park. Meet at Treeface Café.

The Cat in the Hat
2020-02-16 14:30 - 16:00
Gamboling Arena presents a hilarious production of the Dr. Seuss classic! Tickets £7 on 07709 766108.

Snowdrop Sunday
2020-02-16 12:00 - 16:00
Self guided walk through Cabin Wood to see the stunning display of snowdrops.
Refreshments available in the Cabin Cafe, limited car parking available, free event, donations welcome.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Spinners Mill Ghost Hunt
2020-02-15 20:30 - 23:59
Join Paranormal Places UK on a ghost hunting event at Leigh Spinners Mill in company with Frank Humphries, presenter and producer of Paranormal Minds TV as we step into the ghostly world of Leigh Spinners Mill.

Harry Potter Triwizard Challenge
2020-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come down to Parbold Library for some Wizardry Fun suitable for ages 5 – 10. To avoid disappointment booking is essential.

Big and Little Trains Show
2020-02-15 09:15 - 12:15 | Eccleston Library, The Carrington Centre, New Mill Street, Eccleston, PR7 5SU
Chorley and District Model Railway Club are hosting a Big and Little Trains Show. Supported by the Friends of Eccleston Library, the event is open to all with free admission.

Drive-In Cinema
2020-02-14 20:30 - 23:00
See Pretty Woman like you’ve never seen it before – in the grounds of Haigh Woodland Park! What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? There’ll also be plenty of music, food, quizzes and giveaways, plus a free session of adventure golf. Tickets £30 per car at www.boxoffice.wlct.org

Mental Health Market
2020-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Improve your mental wellbeing
Wigan and Leigh Community Therapies Hub are hosting a Marketplace of Mental Health Support.
Come and find out about the fantastic range of services, groups and support available in your local area!
You’ll find local health, education, activity, carer, voluntary and charity services and groups. All welcome!
For more information contact:
Community Therapies Hub 01942 772124

Gardens Talk
2020-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Join Formby Civic Society as Margaret and Geoff Fletcher present a talk on their involvement in the National Gardens Scheme, with a charity plant sale afterwards. Free for members, visitors £2 – email chairman@formbycivicsociety.org.uk for details.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-02-13 10:30 - 12:00
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

Travelling Fairgrounds Talk
2020-02-12 12:30 - 14:00
Garth Latham presents ‘Ticket to Ride’, a talk on traveling fairgrounds of the UK. Plus enjoy lunch and musical entertainment! More info on 01772 816727.

Elderberries Gardening Club
2020-02-12 10:30 - 12:00
Our Gardening club meets at St. John’s church Hall, St. John’s Rd, Birkdale on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30am-12pm
We are a friendly sociable club with an interest in gardening. Beginners welcome.
We have outside speakers and members also speak on different and varied topics, and homemade cakes and biscuits too.
We also have outings to historical Gardens and garden growers, work shops and meals out during the year.
Enquiries to Shelley at elderberriesgardening@gmail.com
shelleylewislavender@yahoo.com
or tel 01704560690
