Toll Bar with Prescot URC Christmas Fair
2019-11-16 13:30 - 16:00 UTC
Fun for all the family with a variety of stalls, Santa’s grotto, refreshments, children’s activities and present room. Admission free.

Christmas Fair
2019-11-16 14:00 - 16:00
St. Mary’s Church Eccleston Christmas Fair to be held in St. Mary’s School Eccleston on Saturday 16th November from 2pm to 4pm.
Father Christmas in attendance, Variety of Stalls-Tombola’s – Games- live Music- Refreshment and much more. Fun for all the family.

Charity Jazz Concert
2019-11-16 19:00 - 22:00
Join the Ormskirk & Maghull Lions Club for a night of music with the Chicago Teddy Bears jazz band. Licensed bar, bring your own nibbles.
Tickets £10 from Colin on 01695 421646 or Jimmy on 07779 143176.

The Irwell String Quartet
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:15
St Helens Sinfonietta present the brilliant Irwell String Quartet led by Dewi Tudor Jones, for another evening of glorious music. We don’t know whose music they will be playing, only that it will be exquisite!
Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, St Helens, WA10 2JZ
Saturday 16th November, 7.30pm, Tickets £10 (Accompanied Under-16s £1)
Phone 01744 600846 or 07914 114635 for tickets.

OMS Concert - Autumn Spooktacular!
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:30
Thrills and fantasy will be on offer in a spine-tingling programme of live music for orchestra and choir, including:
Danse Macabre: Saint Saens
Chasseur Maudit (Accursed Huntsman): Franck
Night on the Bare Mountain: Mussorgsky
Mephisto Waltz No.1: Liszt
Harry Potter Symphonic suite: Williams
Mischief and Magic: Ness (premiere)
Hall of Mountain King: Grieg
Carmina Burana extracts: Orff
Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel: Humperdinck

Quiz Night
2019-11-16 20:00 - 23:55
A charity quiz night in aid of Conor Gibson and his work with Project Trust. Tickets are £2 per person, with a maximum of 6 people per team. There will also be other activities such as a raffle, whiskey roll and so on. Tickets can be bought in advance or on the door, but some advanced notice of your attendance is ideal so we can print the correct number of quizzes. The event is on Saturday the 16th November, from 8pm onwards at The Junction Pub.

Southport Lights Switch-On
2019-11-17 13:00 - 17:30
Expect a day packed full of family entertainment, fairground rides, live music and a spectacular lights show on the huge Christmas tree – headlined by Peter Andre! Santa will also make an appearance with his elves and reindeer, plus a fireworks display!

X-Hail’s Extended Chill®
2019-11-17 18:30 - 20:00
Help beat the winter chills with a wonderful hour and a half of calming breath work, mindful movement, meditation, relaxation, and warming Jasmine infused eye mask.
There will be grounding scents of Siberian Fir, Grapefruit & Frankincense on the diffuser, stripped back anthems on the stereo, blissful guided relaxation and plenty of time to kick back on pillows with cosy blankets.
This is self care at its decadent best!

Assistance Dogs Talk
2019-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
‘The Work of Assistance Dogs’ by Deborah Cornwall of the Dogs Trust and Dillon, her Assistance Dog. £1 Donation requested, refreshments available from 10am

Dyslexia Association Drop-in Meetings
2019-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
St Helens & District Dyslexia Association meets at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. It is a drop-in session for people to discuss any dyslexia related issue relating to children or adults. Staffed by volunteers with experience of dyslexia, either they themselves are dyslexic or they are teachers or psychologists. Ask at the reception desk Millennium Centre, Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1HJ. Tel: 08448849725, welcome@shadda.org.uk.

Folk Night
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
Anglo-German duo Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer present a night of beautiful harmonies, guitar and stunning vocals. Tickets £10 from www.chapelgallery.org.uk

Lancashire Night
2019-11-21 19:30 - 22:30
Mark Dowding and Sid Calderbank present Tacklers’ Tales, with music, a quiz and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 on 0300 123 6703 or from the library.

Blackburn Cathedral Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-22 16:00 - 21:00
A​ free to enter 2 day spectacular featuring the finest selection of talented artisans from across the North West – discover handmade luxury confectionery, sweet & savoury treats, original art, homeware, unique children’s gifts, fashion & much more – feel indulgent, relax & take in a warming traditional ​Mulled Wine​ whilst browsing & choosing that something special.

Gin Evening
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00
Chin chin! Get your tickets now for Willowbrook’s fabulous Gin Evening on Friday 22 November at the Living Well! Tickets are £30 which includes 4 top quality gins with garnishes AND a souvenir gin glass to take home! Places are limited so book now by ringing: 01744 453798 or go online at: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/gin-night

Ey Oop Campers
2019-11-22 19:30 - 22:00
Upholland & District U3A presents a lighthearted look at the fun, scheming and mayhem of a 1950s holiday camp. Tickets £6 per adult or £3 per under-16 on 01744 322215.

Charity Tribute Night
2019-11-22 20:00 - 23:00
Viva La Coldplay host a night of great music and raffle prizes in aid of Carla Lane Animals in Need. Vegan and vegetarian food will be on offer. Tickets £10 from the venue.

Christmas Northern Belle Train to London
2019-11-23 08:15 - 23:15
Join the Northern Belle luxury train for a trip to London for Christmas shopping & sights on 23 Nov 2019 from Liverpool Lime Street. On the way to London, you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch accompanied by a Bellini cocktail is
served. On arrival the time is your own to spend at your leisure. On the way back you’ll enjoy a glass of champagne & 5 course dinner. Tickets are £325 each & can be reserved through Willowbrook Hospice by ringing 01744 453798

Christmas Fair
2019-11-23 09:30 - 12:30
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding a Christmas Fair at Eccleston Library on Saturday 23rd November from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm.

Big and Little Train Show
2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:30
Chorley & District Model Railway Society are back by popular demand with their Big and Little Train Show featuring Christmas themed layouts and a visit from a special little engine! Free event for train enthusiasts young and old.

Astley Illuminated 2019
2019-11-23 17:00 - 22:00
See Astley Hall come alive with light, music and mystery for one night only! The hall will be beautifully lit with magnificent light displays and candles, with refreshments available.

Wine Tasting
2019-11-23 19:00 - 22:00
Join the Formby Squirrels Rotary Club for a wine tasting event (with plenty of cheese snacks). Learn more about wine and enjoy a tipple. Tickets £15 on 07706 017221 or from squirrelbramhall@gmail.com

Santa's Arrival
2019-11-24 11:00 - 14:00
Come and Meet Santa, Dobbie the Reindeer and all the elves. We will have Creation station crafts, Disco, Face painters and balloons, candy floss and popcorn. We will also have the UK galactic force back for all you Star Wars fans. Subject to availability.
We will also have Holyfield donkeys and Teacup rides our grotto will be open these all have a charge.

Tree Open Day
2019-11-24 11:00 - 16:00
Discover specimen and special trees in the grounds of Bank Hall for National Tree Week, with tree walk tours and heritage tours. Adults £2, children free.

Flowers for Christmas
2019-11-25 07:30 - 22:00
Monday 25th November, 7.30 pm
Maghull and District Flower Club will be holding a Christmas demonstration with Sara Barrow of Goosnargh titled “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. An entertaining evening with seasonal refreshments and raffle prizes of the demonstrated designs along with Christmas Hampers. £7 entrance to non-members.

History of Industry in West Lancashire
2019-11-27 11:30 - 12:30
To celebrate Lancashire Day local historian Dot Broady-Hawkes will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of industry in the West Lancashire area. The Heritage Trail Group will also be present with information about local heritage walks. Free tickets for this event are available from Ormskirk Library.

St Cuthbert's Halsall Christmas Fair
2019-11-28 15:30 - 19:00
Traditional Christmas Fair in St Cuthbert’s school hall, New Street, Halsall L39 8RR on Friday 28th November from 15.30 to 19.00.
Browse the great variety of stalls from foodstuffs to craft (over 20), games for children, enjoy refreshments, and see Father Christmas in his grotto.
Come and join us. Free entry.

Ladies Night
2019-11-28 17:00 - 21:00
Come and join us for an evening of entertainment, beauty treatments, special offers and enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival with your ticket.
Tickets cost £1 and available in store and on the night
All money raised from ticket sales and on the night will go to Teenage Cancer trust.

Men's Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
An evening just for men…(no girls allowed!) we help to select and wrap Christmas gifts to make Christmas shopping a little less daunting for husbands, boyfriends and partners. Ellamora promotes to our female customers a Christmas ‘Wish List’ during the weeks running up to this event which can help to make things even easier… contact us at the shop or call in to find out more. Tel: 01744 881588.

And a Nightingale Sang
2019-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
Douglas Drama Group present CP Taylor’s play set in WWII, which follows a family through the heartbreak, nostalgia and surprising humour of the era. Tickets £7.50 from DIY Centre Parbold.

Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival
2019-11-29 18:00 - 23:00
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival does Christmas at St Helens Town Hall. Celebrate Gin at Christmas with 120 Gins on offer, selection of Rums plus other drinks. Live Entertainment from Louise and the Love Bugs. Back by popular Demand, Tickets Sell FAST for this event. Ideal Christmas night out, get together or perfect for Gin Lovers, we also have a VIP area.
