Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-17 17:45 - 21:00 UTC
Create your very own Christmas Door Wreath or Table Centre using Fresh Festive Flowers and Foliage.
Delicious spread supplied by Bag & Bean, as well as welcome drinks given upon arrival.
£45 | Limited Spaces
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Christmas Bingo
2019-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy prize bingo and a raffle with a festive twist! Tickets £10 from the bar including bingo books.

Decorating Workshop
2019-12-20 10:30 - 14:00
Get your creativity flowing by making your own candle table decoration to take home, followed by a guided tour of the Hall and lunch in the Tea Room. Tickets £30 incl. food on 03442 491895.

Charity Gig
2019-12-20 19:00 - 22:00
Raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust with a night of music from Dumbstruck and the Keepers. Tickets £3, under-12s free, bookable at the venue or on 01257 275096.

Dinner Ladies Christmas Show
2019-12-20 20:00 - 23:00
Join Bren, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita as they cook up a storm – and not just in the canteen! Tickets £27 including a festive buffet.

Winter Solstice Fundraiser
2019-12-21 19:00 - 22:30
Help support Burscough Community Farm with a party for the Winter Solstice, with live entertainment from Acoustic Routes, a hotpot supper and dessert, a bar and a raffle. Tickets £12 at burscoughcommunityfarm.org or on 07803 925446.

Music Night
2019-12-21 19:30 - 21:30
Chorley & District Choral Society present a night of music with Intrada Brass – tickets £12 on the door, U16s free. More info on 07867 538319.

Winter Bird Walk
2019-12-22 10:00 - 13:00
A slow-paced, 6-mile birdwatching walk through the Rainford countryside – be on the lookout for the Pink-footed Goose and the Yellowhammer! Booking required on 01744 677772, meet at the main car park.

Christingle Service
2019-12-22 18:00 - 19:00
You are invited to our annual Christingle service at 6pm on Sunday December 22nd. This is a service for all the family, a chance to sing some well known carols and hear the Christmas story. You will also take away a Christingle… unfamiliar with this? It’s an orange, a candle and assorted fruit/nuts…come along and find out a bit more, we would love to see you.

Friends of Tarleton Library Storytelling
2019-12-23 10:00
Sroryteller Tracey Collins from Cedar Farm’s Story Shed returns to enthral children of all ages with her wondrous tales. Free, no need to book.

Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
2019-12-23 18:30 - 21:00
Join Olive Owl Flowers at their last workshop of 2019 at Posthouse, in Orrell. We’ll be showing you how to make a Luxury Table Centre using only the freshest blooms and foliage, with lots of beautiful colours and textures. Candles and vase included in price. Discounts on seasonal drinks and coffees available on the night.
£50 | Limited Spaces
Visit https://www.facebook.com/posthouseorrell/ to book.

Christmas Quiz
2019-12-27 19:00 - 21:30
Gather round for the annual festive quiz – free entry including supper and entertainment, and plenty of prizes to be won. Advance booking required on 01772 600261.

Knit and Natter
2020-01-03 13:45 - 15:30
Our friendly Knit and Natter group meet every Friday at Burscough Library. Come along and share knitting tips and patterns while making new friends. No kit? Don’t worry. We have knitting supplies so you can get started straight away. All knitters welcome!

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-01-04 10:00 - 14:30
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 knowledgeable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point.
It’s a leisurely walk of 4 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.

Ormskirk District Historical Society
2020-01-06 19:30 - 20:45
The Cheshire Lines Railway into Southport
Speaker – Keith Hick
Visitors £3.00
Students Free

Rainhill Forget Me Not Group
2020-01-07 10:00 - 12:00
A Support group for those with dementia and their friend, relative or carer. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 10am-12 noon, in The St Ann`s Centre, View Rd, Rainhill. Activities include jigsaws, games, and light exercise. Refreshments provided. Charge £1 . Next meeting Jan 7th.

Curiosity Corner
2020-01-07 14:30
‘Curiosity Corner’ – a fun afternoon with Fiona Smithson. Free – refreshments provided.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
﻿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

Melodies on the Move
2020-01-10 19:00 - 21:30
Orrell Musical & Dramatic Society present a fabulous musical show. Tickets £7 on 01695 622713 or from www.omads.co.uk

150 year Songs of Praise Service
2020-01-11 17:00 - 20:00
St Mary’s Rufford Church in its current form opened its doors on 11 January 1860. On Saturday 11 January 2020 there is a special Songs of Praise service being held in church to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary, with special guests including Bishop Philip, Bishop of Blackburn, the Mayor of West Lancashire and local organisations.
The service is free to attend. Church opens 5pm, service commences at 6pm with refreshments following at 7pm.

Open Mic Night & Gin Bar
2020-01-11 18:30 - 22:00
The Friends of Chorley Library present a night of music, poetry and performance – with an amazing gin bar! Entry £2, all proceeds go to supporting the library.

IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course
2020-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
The St. Helens IAM RoadSmart Group starts its next Advanced Driver Course in January. The course is open to drivers of all ages to help them develop their driving skills to become more confident and safer drivers. The course introduction is at the ibis hotel, Haydock on Sunday 12th January. There will be a presentation that outlines what advanced driving is all about. You will also be able to receive feedback on your driving.

Nature Reconnected Talk
2020-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
National Trust Countryside Manager Andrew Brockbank presents a talk on local nature. Free, booking required on 01704 874177 or Formby.library@sefton.gov.uk

Crank Caverns Talk
2020-01-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hear some stories about the mysteries surrounding Crank Caverns – and work out if any of them are true! Tickets £2.50 from the venue, hotpot supper available.

Myles Standish Talk
2020-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
Bill Walker presents a talk about Myles Standish and his Chorley roots with the Chorley Historical & Archaeological Society. Entry £1 for members, £2 non-members.

Midweek Music
2020-01-15 13:00 - 13:45
Midweek Music is a series of free, Wednesday lunch-time concerts at Christ Church in Southport and are open to everybody. Come along at 1.00 pm for a 45 minute performance from a wide range of musicians.
January 15th features Pijus Jonusas on violin and Kanako Mizuno on piano from the Royal Northern College of Music. They will play music by Elgar and Beethoven.

PIRATES The Panto
2020-01-16 19:00 - 22:00
“PIRATES, The Panto”
The wicked Bluebeard likes getting’ married…
He just don’t like staying’ married!
And now he’s got his beady eye on Cinderella!
Ne’er Fear-
The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood are on their way to her her from a watery end.
Will Charming And Cinderella ever get their happy ever after?
What is Goldilocks’ cunning plan?
Why is Widow Twankey on the ship ?!
And what has the Wicked Queen got to do with any of it !!
Will Ye Sign On? 🖋⛵️🏴‍☠️
Join Us We Sail The Seven Seas In Search O’ Singing, Dancin’ An’ Adventure!

Northern Soul Night
2020-01-17 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of fabulous Northern Soul and Motown music. Entry £3 on the door – more info on 07974 306180.

Book Sale
2020-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding a Book Sale with a wide selection of quality secondhand books (not ex-Library).

Disco Bingo
2020-01-18 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy bingo with a disco twist to raise funds for Mere Brow Village Hall! Tickets £10 from James on 07977 233312 or heckybanksmig@aol.com
