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The Irwell String Quartet
2019-11-16 19:30 - 21:15 UTC
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.

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.

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.

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

Write In 2019
2019-11-16 13:00 - 17:00
A celebration of literature at the beautiful Astley Hall in Chorley on Saturday 16 November 2019 by the Chorley & District writers circle.
We will have local writers, poets, bookstall, calligrapher and a very special speaker, so don’t miss it. Visit http://www.chorleywriters.org.uk/ for further details.

Parbold Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-16 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a traditional family Christmas with a contemporary twist. Hosted in the pretty village of Parbold this will be a “must go” destination for those seeking high quality handmade gifts. Discover original art, handcrafted items, one of a kind children’s toys, clothing designed & stitched by the maker, treat yourself to artisan produce, handmade chocolates, fully filled pies & beautiful sweet pastries. Free entry.

Charity Night Out
2019-11-15 19:30 - 23:00
A fundraising evening for Genesis Care Older People’s Centre with Square Donut Band. Friday November 15th. Dancing to 50’s, 60’s & 70’s music. The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive, Leyland. PR25 1PD. Tickets £12, includes hot pot supper. Tel. 17715809236 to order tickets.

#TheosTribe Ladies Night
2019-11-15 19:00 - 23:59
Fundraise for #TheosTribe to help fight childhood cancer with a fun night of entertainment from hunky men and a hilarious drag act. Tickets £20 on 01695 624426.

Coppull Parish School Christmas Market
2019-11-14 19:00 - 21:30
This evening is a chance to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy some Christmas refreshments whilst raising money for Coppull Parish Church School. Over 25 stalls selling items such as handmade jewellery, Christmas crafts, Christmas decorations and cards, Usborne books, The Body Shop, scarves, wooden gifts including candle holders and Christmas Eve boxes, sweets, cakes, bath bombs, plus many more. £1 entry fee includes a raffle ticket.

Ladies Fashion Evening
2019-11-14 18:45 - 21:30
Browse fashion from a local retailer, win plenty of prizes and help raise money for St. Chad’s PTA. Tickets £6 including a glass of prosecco on arrival.

Marketplace of Mental Health Support
2019-11-14 13:00 - 15:00
Wigan and Leigh Community Therapies Hub host regular Marketplaces of Mental Health Support in and around the Wigan and Leigh areas.
Come and talk to services in the area that can support mental health issues. Plus meet local dementia and carer support groups; health and educational services and many more. All welcome.

Coal Mining History Talk
2019-11-14 12:30 - 13:30
A concise history of coal mining from the formation of coal 300 million years ago to the recent end of deep mining, presented by Alan Davies. Tickets £3 on 01942 828128.

Hazel O'Connor - Hallelujah Moments
2019-11-13 20:00 - 22:00
The first major female star of the 80’s, award winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980 starring in the film Breaking Glass. There were hits and eye-catching Top of The Pops appearances aplenty along the way. Hazel’s ageless songs include ‘Eighth Day’, ‘Will You’, ‘Big Brother’, ‘Monsters in Disguise’, ‘Calls The Tune’, ‘If Only’, ‘Give Me An Inch’, ‘Blackman’ and ‘Hanging Around’ – all of which seem even more relevant in our present times.
Accompanied here by virtuoso saxophonist Clare Hirst (The Belle Stars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and vocals and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards and vocals, this powerful blend of voices and musicianship brings a classy touch of energy, passion and fire to Hazel’s vibrant performance. Unmissable.

Business Expo Wigan
2019-11-13 10:00 - 15:00
Launch Events NW are pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new event to their business expo portfolio, in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Business Expo Wigan, provides businesses from Wigan and the surrounding area’s a chance to showcase their business and will take place on Wednesday 13th November 2019 at the DW Stadium.

Transport History Talk
2019-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
Local historian John Quirk presents a talk about the history of local transport. Free, booking required on 01704 874177.

Festive Wreath Making for All
2019-11-11 16:00 - 18:30
Join us for a free wonderful creative event for all the family starting every Monday from November 11th 2019 for 4 weeks 16.00 to 18.30. At the end of four sessions you take home a festive wreath created using fabric and decorative items that can be used year after year. Why not learn to use our digital resources to help produce more festive decorations under the guidance of library staff and library volunteers. All materials will be provided courtesy of Skelmersdale library friends group. For all ages, family-friendly.

Jazz Night
2019-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Singer/Compere Rae Owens along with 4 piece house band present an evening of swing and jazz. Guests welcome to jam with the band and you get a sausage butty. All for £3.

Mellor VeganFest - 2019
2019-11-10 11:00 - 16:00
A compassionate day showcasing delicious foods, fair trade gifts & beautiful handmade items that are completely free of animal bi-products. Learn about plant based lifestyle, try samples & embrace a feeling of wellbeing.

Love Letters from Blackpool
2019-11-09 19:30 - 22:00
Ruth E. Cockburn gathers stories from Blackpool and Wyre with a comedic storytelling musical show. Tickets £8 from the library or on 0300 1236703.

Rag Mama Rag EDDA Ainsdale
2019-11-09 19:30 - 20:00
A welcome return to Edda for RAG MAMA RAG creating an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet tapping. Their repertoire is 20’s and 30’s Blues based but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20’s and 30’s period.

Classical Music by Candlelight
2019-11-09 18:00 - 21:00
An enchanting evening of classical music by candlelight, performed by students from Chethams School of Music. There’ll also be cheese & wine and a raffle. Tickets £10 from Feather & Twigs, under-16s free.

Christmas Jumble Sale
2019-11-09 14:00 - 17:00
The Famous Wrightington JUMBLE. is on, SATURDAY NOV 9th at ST JOSEPH’S HALL WRIGHTINGTON at 2pm The event is near Junction 27 of the M6 – WN6 9PA. As well as quality jumble we have good as new, books, toys, jewellery, Fairtrade Christmas cards and goods, Tombola, tea and coffees and the most delicious home made cakes and biscuits.
Admission is 50p, children free, with proceeds to Africa/Cafod. Come get a bargain, have fun and help the poorest.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 12:00 - 16:00
The Connect Centre would like to welcome this years Christmas Fayre! Our Christmas Fayre will include stalls such as sweets, stocking stuffers, Body Shop, FM perfumes, Childrens Clothing, Crafts and much more! Our Cafe will be open all day for Coffees, Teas and Mince Pies as well!

Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
2019-11-09 11:00 - 15:00
Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
Saturday 9 November, 11am – 3pm
Join us at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre for FREE rock decorating for Remembrance Sunday.
Once decorated, shoppers are invited to leave their rocks at their nearest war memorial to commemorate those who have lost their lives.

Mawdesley Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 10:30 - 15:00
Admission: FREE – Wheelchair access – Light lunches available
Our 7th annual Christmas Fayre this year is again in support of Northwest Blood Bikes (Lancashire & Lakes). Enjoy the fun of Tombola, Bottle Dip, Chocolate Jar, Children’s Lucky Dips (all proceeds from these ticket sales to Northwest Blood Bikes). Come and visit the riders – and their bikes – in their information marquee.
There will also be decorative stalls where a wide range of quality gifts and Christmas cards will be on sale.
Special attractions: Face painting for children by qualified artist. Free colouring sheet & pencils for each child on arrival.

Peppa Pig Storytime
2019-11-09 10:30 - 11:00
Ccome along with your little ones to enjoy Peppa Pig stories and colouring.

Jingle All The Way
2019-11-09 09:00 - 17:00
Chorley’s Santa walk returns for 2019! The sponsored event is not a race, but a walk of approximately 15 miles from Chorley to Rivington Pike and back. Entry £20 per adult or £12 per child including Santa outfit, all proceeds to Derian House.

Ladies Night
2019-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
Pamper yourself with beauty treatments, stalls and prosecco! Entry £3, proceeds to the school’s PTFA.

Just Voices Concert
2019-11-07 19:30 - 21:30
Ladies a cappella choir Just Voices present a night of music. Tickets £5 on the door including refreshments, proceeds to the Birkdale Library & Community Hub.

Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-07 18:00 - 21:00
Get organised for Christmas with a fun shopping night, with festive tasters, refreshments and a performance from a Christmas choir. Free glass of fizz on arrival, free entry.
