Local Life 247

Stepping Out
2019-09-02 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
CADOS present the feel-good comedy Stepping Out, following the lives of strangers who attend dance classes and embark on a journey of friendship. Tickets £8 Mon-Wed & £10 Thurs-Sat, available on 01257 264362.

Meet the Author: Mary Paulson-Ellis
2019-09-03 19:30 - 21:00
Bestselling author of The Other Mrs. Walker Mary Paulson-Ellis will discuss her new novel, answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Tickets £6 including drink on entry and £5 redeemable against a book from ebb & flo bookshop or on Eventbrite.

Keeping Up Appearances
2019-09-04 19:30 - 21:30
St. Paul’s Players present Keeping Up Appearances, based on the TV show by Roy Clarke. Tickets £10 per adult or £8 concessions, available on 01204 407784, 07403 287120 or from Adlington Post Office.

Afternoon Singalong
2019-09-06 13:00 - 16:00
Entertainment from the Phoenix Society – have a sing and a cake! There’ll also be bingo games in the afternoon. Tickets £5 on 01744 451919, proceeds to the HoneyRose Foundation.

Southport Air Show
2019-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
Three days of astonishing flying displays, acrobatics exhibitions and vintage planes. Tickets from £6 at www.visitsouthport.com/airshow/buy-tickets

Charity Fashion Show
2019-09-06 18:30 - 21:30
A fundraising fashion show for HorseHeard, with opportunities to treat yourself at the pop-up shop, plus a raffle and refreshments! Tickets £5 on 07835 918644 or cmworthington@btinternet.com

Francesca Louise
2019-09-06 19:30 - 20:30
She has been likened to Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins but is 100% original. Folk/pop with a 3 piece band

Flower & Vegetable Show
2019-09-07 14:00 - 16:00
Competitive classes for flowers, pot plants, vegetables, fruit, art, photography, baking, jam, chutney and also classes for children to enter. There will also be plants to buy, a tombola and a raffle. The Show will end with the presentation to the winners from approximately 4.15pm. Free to enter (exhibitors pay 20p per exhibit to show), free parking. Refreshments available.

Picnic Proms
2019-09-07 18:00 - 22:00
A fantastic night of fanfare and fireworks – bring a picnic along and enjoy the end of summer at this family evening. Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child.

Charity Motown Night
2019-09-07 19:30 - 22:30
Enjoy a night of Motown and ABBA music in support of the Animals Asia Foundation, which is helping to end bear bile farming in China and Vietnam. Tickets £7 on 01704 872478 or 01704 874645.

Woofstock Dog Festival
2019-09-08 11:00 - 16:00
A dog-themed family fun day with dog competitions, displays, fairground rides, a bouncy castle and live music. Classes include cutest puppy, golden oldies, dog who looks like owner and best rescue. Minimum donation of £1 per person requested, plus optional dog food donation – proceeds to Carla Lane Animals in Need.

Wildlife Watch
2019-09-08 14:00 - 16:00
Children can enjoy spotting wildlife and taking part in some themed activities. £2 per child, recommended for ages 8-13.

Afternoon Tea Party
2019-09-11 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a delicious range of sandwiches, scones and cakes and have a good chinwag, all while raising money for Willowbrook Hospice. Tickets £7.50 on 01744 453798.

Kath Tait: Unruly Tongues
2019-09-11 19:30 - 21:30
Singer, songwriter and musician Kath Tait performs stories of her life as a carer, a hippy and a wholefood freak. Tickets £6.50 at www.wildaboutstory.co.uk or £7 on the door.

The Willowbrook Hospice Golf Day
2019-09-12 11:30 - 21:30
Swing into action for the Willowbrook Golf Challenge on Thurs 12th Sept 2019 at Blundells Hill Golf Club. You’ll enjoy a great day of golf followed by a fab evening of food, drink and entertainment. The event starts at 11:30am with registration & a light lunch before a shotgun start at 1pm. At the 19th hole, players will enjoy a 3 course meal followed by the winners presentation. £70 per player or £250 for a team of 4 players. Ring 01744 453798.

Friendship Month Lunch
2019-09-13 12:15 - 16:00
Come and join in the celebration of 10 years of Friendship Month with the Oddfellows Friendly Society. Whether you fancy a bowl of soup or a 3 course meal the choice is yours but good company will be guaranteed. This is a great opportunity to come along and make new friends and see what the local branch get up to.

Roald Dahl Day
2019-09-13 15:45 - 16:45
Read some Roald Dahl stories and get involved with crafts to make a bookmark and a badge. Perfect for accompanied children aged 5-12.

Game of Bones
2019-09-13 19:30 - 22:30
A brand new murder mystery – a dastardly deed has been committed in Easteros in an attempt to take the Calcium Throne. Can you figure out whodunit? Tickets £12 – contact ormskirk_theatre@hotmail.com for more info.

Charity Quiz Night
2019-09-13 20:00 - 22:00
A quiz night and raffle in aid of Amy’s Swag, a charity established to help provide comforting ‘swag bags’ to young people with cancer. Entry £2 per person.

Folk Train Night
2019-09-13 20:00 - 22:30
A musical extravaganza from Coppull Folk featuring Mail Train and Dandelion Train, along with Fat Controller Ken Scally. Tickets £6 on 01772 432691, 01257 400650 or 01942 732728. All proceeds go to Coppull Folk Fest 2020.

Charnock Richard Scarecrow Festival
2019-09-14
Charnock Richard’s very own scarecrow festival returns – admire the scarecrows across the village and browse stalls from local organisations. There’ll be entertainment and voting for the best scarecrow.

Owlfest
2019-09-14 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Standish’s iconic bird with live owl displays, an owl trail through the village, history, crafts and competitions! Free entry, refreshments available.

Viking Market
2019-09-14 11:00 - 17:00
Shop like a Viking at this themed market filled with goods and crafts. Play a game of Hnefatafl and meet the Vikings to discover how they lived and fought, plus lots of refreshments and craft activities. Free admission.

Charity Evening
2019-09-14 19:00 - 23:30
Help raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Carers UK with a 4-course meal, raffle and auction, plus entertainment from a live band and DJ. Dress to impress – tickets £40 on 07972 282833 or Asweet16forbobbi@yahoo.com

Brass Band Concert
2019-09-14 19:30 - 21:30
Chorley District Scouts present the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band for the 27th consecutive year. Tickets including light refreshments £9 per adult or £4.50 per under-14, available on 07789 915627 or john.johnson@scoutmail.co.uk

Scottish Country Dancing Beginners Class
2019-09-15 14:30
This is a beginners class in Scottish Country Dancing. 2.30 to 4.30 on Sunday afternoons. A fun group which is open to all ages to have a go at Scottish Country Dancing (11 to 18 with an adult). No partner needed – just some soft shoes. Good exercise for both the body and the mind. £2.50 each Sunday from September to Easter. The RSCDS is a Registered Charity No. 1061492.

Ashton Coal Mining Talk
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
This historical talk discusses Ashton-in-Makerfield’s coal mining heritage from 1500-1900, particularly the large collieries at Garswood Hall, Bryn Hall and Park Colliery. Entry £3.

Coffee Morning Supporting Young Carers
2019-09-18 10:00 - 11:30
Soroptimist International St Helens will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for St Helens Young Carers. Tickets £5.

Ragged Trousers Concert
2019-09-19 18:00 - 21:30
Local Ormskirk band Ragged Trousers perform unaccompanied traditional and contemporary folk music. Tickets £10 at https://chapelgallery.org.uk/events/folk-nights-ragged-trousers/

Ukulele Concert
2019-09-19 19:30 - 21:00
A night of fantastic ukulele music from the Wigan Ukulele Club. Tickets £4.50 from Ashton Library or the market, £5 on the door.
