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Christingle Service
2019-12-22 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-17 17:45 - 21:00
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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Carols Around the Tree
2019-12-16 19:30 - 20:30
Come and join us to sing Christmas Carols in the Church garden…or inside if it’s wet! Our Christmas tree is sponsored by local businesses and you’re invited to stay for mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. It’s a time for all the family to get together and sing familiar carols. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.

Mayhem and Merriment - A Mozart Mash Up
2019-12-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:30
Preston Opera presents “Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up”, including favourite arias, ensembles and choruses, including Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and Cosi Fan Tutte. For ticket information go to www.prestonopera.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/PrestonOpera/

Christingle
2019-12-15 14:30 - 15:30
Christingle Service raising vital funds for the work of the Children’s Society

Beacon Park Santa Hunt
2019-12-15 10:00 - 15:00
Santa has lost the password to his sleigh’s super-computer – can you find the clues hidden around Beacon Country Park and piece it together? Trail maps cost £2 from the Ranger Office, and prizes are available!

Christmas Cabaret Party Night
2019-12-14 19:30 - 23:55
St. Mary’s Social Club Billinge starring Duncan Heather, top male vocalist, DJ Wink and a superb hot buffet. Saturday December 14th at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 members, £7.50 guests. Tickets now on sale behing the bar, contact 01744 892836.

OMS Christmas Carol Concert
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:00
Ormskirk Music Society Orchestra and Choir present: An Evening of Seasonal Music, Choir and Audience Carols for the Whole Family!
Delibes: Coppelia Ballet Suite, Berlioz: The Shepherd’s Farewell, Rutter: Carols, Light Music Favourites, Sleigh Ride,
Audience Carols
Tickets: £10, Students/U18: £5 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ormskirk-music-society

Musical Christmas Favourites
2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:00
Octave and guests present some favourite Christmas songs and enjoy refreshments. Tickets £5 from Sue on 01704 576482 or Lesley on 07779 018115.

Santa Weekend
2019-12-14 12:00 - 16:00
Head off on a ride on the Christmas Bus, enjoy model railways, festive crafts and more. Santa’s Grotto tickets £8, day admission £4 per adult, £2.50 per child.

Christmas Family Fun!
2019-12-14 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for some festive holiday family fun with stories, crafts and games at Burscough Library!
Saturday, the 14th of December 2019
11:30 – 12:30 GMT
This event is free, no booking required.
Families and accompanied children welcome.

Worden Festive 5K
2019-12-14 11:00 - 15:00
Embark on a festive 5K run or 1 mile family fun run! 5K entry £10, fun run £5. All runners receive a medal – enter at www.my2.raceresult.com

St. Helens Santa Dash
2019-12-14 11:00 - 14:00
Dress in your Christmas finery and enjoy a 4K run around Victoria Park! Entry £5 per adult and £2 per child including a Santa hat, medal, mince pie and a drink.

Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
2019-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
The Squeeze co-founder tells stories and sings songs from his colourful career.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-13 19:30 - 21:30
A festive evening of music with Coppull and Standish Brass Band. Tickets £8.00, including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, available from 01257 463407/425330/426252. Come along and enjoy the entertainment!

Christmas Celebration Afternoon Tea
2019-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
Lydiate Village Centre will be running their annual Christmas Afternoon Tea this year. The day will include a Christmas themed afternoon tea, which is all homemade and cooked on site, with fizz, bingo, raffle prizes and live music. It is essential you pre book your slot as we have limited spaces. £4.00 per ticket.

Christmas Concert
2019-12-12 19:00 - 20:15
Raise money for the Mayor of Prescot’s charities with festive music from Brassworks Quartet and local school choirs, plus festive refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door, U16s free.

It's a Wonderful Life
2019-12-11 19:30 - 21:30
Ormskirk Theatre Company present a radio adaptation of the classic festive film. Tickets £10 on 07757 416560 or from The Market Cross bar.

Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
2019-12-11 18:30 - 21:00
A new and exciting workshop concept!
Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath using Vintage and Retro styling, Tree Decs and Colour Schemes. Feast on Festive Cheeses, Crackers and Deli Meats supplied by The Little Green Platter Company. Be entertained by a Live DJ Set mixing all the Old School House Vinyl. All hosted in Wigan’s quirkiest Vintage Clothing Shop, North West Vintage.
£45 | Very Limited Spaces | BYOB
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Orrell Lights Switch-On
2019-12-11 16:30 - 19:00
Come and see Santa on his sleigh as the Christmas lights are switched on at approximately 5pm. There’ll be plenty of festive stalls to browse too.

Collecting Westwood Talk
2019-12-11 13:00 - 14:00
Graphic designer Malcolm Garrett presents a talk on the Vivienne Westwood collection in The Atkinson. Free entry.

West Lancs Autism Parent & Carer Group
2019-12-11 09:30 - 11:00
The West Lancs Autism Parent & Carer Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month, 9.30 to 11am at The Zone, next to the swimming pool and library in Skelmersdale. Open to all parents/carers living in West Lancashire with children diagnosed or seeking diagnosis of autism. You can drop in for all or part of the session. For more information sign up to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/WestLancAutismSupportGroup/
