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Mayhem and Merriment - A Mozart Mash Up
2019-12-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2019-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
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
Find our Facebook or Website to book

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/

Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
2019-12-10 18:30 - 21:00
Create a modern wreath mixing new and traditional techniques and materials to create a stunning and unique festive wreath.
Hosted at Posthouse in Orrell, enjoy discounts off selected seasonal drinks and coffees.
£30 | Limited Spaces
Find our Facebook or Website to book

Beekeeping Talk
2019-12-10 14:00 - 15:00
Resident beekeeper Andrea Ku discusses how the Beehives and Bookworks community project was set up at the library and how you can get involved. Free, booking required on 01704 874177.

Charity Christmas Sequence Dance
2019-12-08 20:00 - 23:00
Sequence dance in aid of North West Cancer Research. Easy sequence plus Modern sequence dances. All proceeds for the benefit of North West Cancer Research. Admission £6 including tea and cake.

Croston Christmas Fair
2019-12-08 13:00 - 17:00
The annual Croston Christmas fair has plenty of stalls, food and mulled wine! There’ll also be tractor rides to see Santa, magicians, bands and more.

RSPCA Southport Christmas Fair
2019-12-08 11:30 - 16:00
This year’s Christmas Fair is being held at our new venue: Farnborough Road Juniors School. We’ll have Santa, Fairies, and Elves there to give us a hand. There will also be a Christmas Draw (1st prize 32″ Smart TV) Bric-a-brac, bottle stall, arts, crafts and refreshments.

Southport Santa Sprint
2019-12-08 11:00 - 15:00
Join hundreds of Santas on a run from Southport Pier, around the Marine Lake and back! All participants receive a medal, mince pie and a hot drink. Entry £20 per adult or £10 per under-16 including a Santa suit, register at www.queenscourt.org.uk or 01704 517420. Proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.

Wigan Samaritans Santa Stroll
2019-12-08 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a festive family walk of 7K around Haigh Plantations, raising funds for The Samaritans Of Wigan. Everyone who registers will receive a Santa suit to wear, which can be picked up a week before the event at Samaritans Office, 73 Dicconson St, Wigan, WN1 2AT. The cost is £10 + £1.37 fee and under 3s are free. It’s not a race, but about having fun and building a kinder community. All support is greatly appreciated!

Frozen II Morning
2019-12-08 10:00 - 14:00
Come along to Pipsqueaks between 10am and 2pm and see Anna, Elsa and Olaf for just £5 entry! Our kitchen will be open between 10 and 1 serving a full breakfast and lunch menu. The characters will be with us from 11-12. Must be pre-booked. Tickets on sale now – call us on 01695 229923.

Beacon Park Santa Dash
2019-12-08 10:00 - 13:00
Take part in a 5K Santa Dash or a 1 mile family fun run – entry £5 per person or £10 per family, including a Santa hat, medal and post-race mince pie. Prizes awarded for the best dressed Santa – more info at www.discoverormskirk.com/events/

Jingle Bell Sing-A-Long
2019-12-07 18:45 - 21:30
A festive concert for the whole family presented by inspirational Choir Bolton Cancer Voices with special guests the talented and popular Besses Boys’ Band; leading, award-winning UK barbershop group – The Cottontown Chorus and Compere – Dr Kevin Jones – a practising Consultant Physician who last year wowed audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe!
There’s no better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas.
Come along and sing a-long.
