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Dementia Voices
2019-06-27 18:30 - 21:30 UTC
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.

Gin Tasting Experience
2019-06-28 19:00 - 22:00
Join Lancashire Wine School host Colin Burbridge to raise money for St. Catherine’s Hospice and try six quality small batch gins from local suppliers. There’ll be tutored tasting, quiz sheets and a selection of canapes available. Tickets £30 on 01772 695277.

Radio Local
2019-06-29 08:00 - 20:00
Performance artists Hunt & Darton bring their hyper-local radio show to St. Helens. Get involved and help make the show your own, or listen to the broadcast on WA12 radio.

Family Fun Day
2019-06-29 11:00 - 15:00
Fun for all the family at the church family fun day – there’s games, welly throwing, classic cars, a BBQ, a bouncy castle, dog competitions and much more.

Johnny Vegas & Friends
2019-06-29 19:00 - 23:00
Johnny Vegas heads to his last ever show at the Citadel with a number of guests to see the iconic venue go out in style. Proceeds go to the Citadel Charity to support vulnerable people. Tickets £20 on 01744 762300 or from www.citadel.org.uk

Stress Free Talk
2019-07-03 10:00 - 11:00
Bestselling author Dean Fraser presents a talk on reducing everyday stress, plus an informal Q&A session and book signing. Free entry.

High Tea & Concert
2019-07-05 17:15 - 21:00
Enjoy a delicious tea and refreshments with entertainment from various local acts. Entry forms available from Ivan Fingard on 01744 882533.

Westhead Carnival
2019-07-06 12:00 - 17:00
Enjoy games, stalls and loads of entertainment at this year’s carnival, themed after ‘something beginning with A’! You won’t want to miss the RAF flypast either.

Crank Gala
2019-07-06 14:00 - 16:30
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.

Burscough Scarecrow Fun Day
2019-07-07 11:00 - 18:00
Burscough comes alive with fabulous scarecrows – join a fun day with plenty of stalls, games, food and loads of local live entertainment. Enter the Great Burscough Bake-Off and the Scruffs Best Dog in Burscough competitions, or get involved in the Little Duck Race at Burscough Bridge for just £2 a duck.

Nurses in WWI Talk
2019-07-07 14:00 - 15:00
WWI historian and author Sue Robinson presents a talk on Nurses on the Front during the Great War. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Charity Fashion Show
2019-07-11 11:30 - 14:30
A charity event in support of High Five – enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping and a fashion show with up to 70% off high street prices! There’ll also be a vintage afternoon tea with entertainment from Dani Wallace. Tickets £22.50 from www.trybooking.co.uk/JVG

Charity Heritage Day
2019-07-12 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the heritage of the Brothers of Charity Services, with loads of games, a sing & sign choir, the BOCS production of Joseph, homemade cakes, a pets corner, live music and much more! Everyone welcome.

Cheese & Wine Evening
2019-07-12 19:30 - 23:00
A night of fabulous wine, nibbles, music and a fun quiz in support of Rainbow House. Tickets £25 including 5 glasses of wine to taste and a pate & cheese platter – bookable on 01704 823276 or h.scholes@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com

Oliver!
2019-07-13 19:00 - 21:30
The classic musical comes to Buckshaw Village, performed by Buckshaw V.A.M.P! Have a great time singing along to ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘Food Glorious Food’. Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child, available at www.buckshawvamp.eventbrite.com

Cabaret Evening
2019-07-13 19:30 - 22:00
A cabaret evening featuring Bernie Flint and John Martin, plus a surprise female vocalist.Tickets £25 with all proceeds to Rainford Parish Church AmDrams – call David on 07801 719691.

Charity Fun Day
2019-07-14 11:00 - 17:00
Something for everyone, from psychic readings and holistic therapies to hook-a-duck and splash the officer! There are plenty of stalls and refreshments to enjoy, free entry.

Made in Dagenham
2019-07-17 19:30 - 22:00
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk

Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
2019-07-18 12:30 - 13:30
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.

999 Family Fun Day
2019-07-20 10:30 - 16:30
An emergency services fun day, with representatives from various organisations showing you the tools of the trade! There’ll be old fashioned fire engines and ambulances, a fire engine experience, an inflatable obstacle course and live music! Free entry but must be booked on Eventbrite. Park & ride available from Runshaw Adult College car park.

Family Fun Day for Violet-Grace
2019-07-21 10:00 - 15:00
Part of the Ride 4 Violet-Grace fundraiser, enjoy bouncy castles, raffles, a DJ and loads of stalls. The motorbike ride takes place at 12pm and the bike ride at 12:15pm. Please wear purple or something superhero themed in memory of Violet-Grace.

Hospice Open Gardens
2019-07-21 10:00 - 16:00
Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.

Boadicea of Britannia Street
2019-07-24 19:30 - 21:30
Ormskirk Theatre Company present their latest comedy about four aspiring writers who decide to write a place about the heroic English Queen Boadicea and get more than they can handle! Tickets £10 on www.ormskirktheatrecompany.co.uk

Bat Walk
2019-07-26 21:30 - 23:00
Join the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery and the Rangers for a guided walk through the cemetery using bat detectors! Learn about habitat changes, site management and bat life cycles – bring your torches! Booking available on friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com

Chorley Flower Show
2019-07-27 10:00 - 17:00
Lancashire’s biggest amateur gardening competition brings floral experts together, along with an abundance of family entertainment, live music and stunning show gardens. Tickets £10 per adult or £1.50 per child.

Community Gala
2019-07-27 12:00 - 20:00
A whole day of live music, delicious food and drink, stalls to browse, a BBQ and children’s crafts!

The Adventures of Lord Byron
2019-07-27 14:00 - 16:00
An outdoor picnic performance of the mad, bad and dangerous to know Lord Byron! Tickets £12 on 01772 466256 or at Scotch Piper Pub in Lydiate.

Singalong a Princess
2019-08-01 18:00 - 20:00
Bring the kids to meet their favourite princesses for an enchanting evening of singing, dancing and audience interaction. Tickets £7 on 01695 576607 or 07709 766108.

Family Gardening Session
2019-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free, but booking required at the library.

Parbulele
2019-08-02 18:00 - 23:00
Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.
