Local Life 247

Addicted To Amy
2019-09-28 19:15 - 23:00 UTC
Fabulous 8 piece band performing the music of Amy Winehouse at The Arts Centre Burscough Wharf

St Helens Sinfonietta: 'Classical Gems'
2019-09-28 19:30 - 21:30
Orchestral Concert at St Helens Town Hall, Saturday 28th September, 7.30pm. Bill Connor conducts St Helens Sinfonietta, playing Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Bach’s A minor Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni. Dewi Tudor Jones (violin) returns to thrill us with his magic. Tickets £15 (£1 for accompanied under-16s). Phone 01744 600846 or 07914 114635 to book.

Folk Evening with Corrie Shelley
2019-09-28 19:30 - 22:00
An evening of Folk Music and Poetry with Corrie Shelley and friends on Saturday, 28 September,
7.30 p.m. at St Elizabeth’s Church, Bolton Road, Aspull. £8 (light refreshments included)

Mawdesley 10K
2019-09-29 09:00 - 13:00
A race for runners of all abilities around Mawdesley Moss. All money raised goes to maintaining the Millennium Green – entry costs £9.40 for unaffiliated runners or £7.40 for UKA club runners. Email jane.woodburn@icloud.com for enquiries.

Fungi Foray
2019-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
A peaceful walk around Worthington Reservoir seeking out the fungi sprouting into season. No dogs allowed.

Foraging Walk
2019-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
Dave Winnard teaches you what to forage and what to leave alone – free entry, meet at Hindley Tunnel end.

Macmillan Coffee Morning
2019-09-29 10:00 - 13:00
Enjoy hot drinks and a tempting selection of homemade cakes, plus a tombola, raffle and live music to fundraise for Macmillan.
If anyone could help by baking cakes or by helping on the morning then please contact Sue Watkinson on 01695 422423. Or just come along and enjoy the event. £3 suggested donation for hot drinks and cakes.

Binocular Open Day
2019-09-29 10:00 - 15:00
Come along to try out some binoculars and telescopes in order to appreciate the wildlife around you. Experienced birdwatchers will be on hand to help, and proceeds raised go towards conservation work at the reserve.

Mercure St Helens Wedding Fayre
2019-09-29 12:00 - 15:00
Come along to our Wedding Fayre, featuring some amazing local suppliers from venue dressers, men’s attire, photographers, entertainment, florists and much more.
Wedding Singer 1:30pm
Bridal Catwalk Show 2pm
Free Admission
Receive a complimentary glass of bubbly and canapes on arrival
Free Parking
***FANTASTIC OFFERS FOR BOOKINGS MADE ON THE DAY***

Buddhism for Daily Life
2019-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
Learn how to use the principles and practices of Buddhism to deal with the problems of daily life. The Buddhism of 13th century Japanese monk Nichiren explains how to bring forth your innate wisdom, courage and compassion which is inherent in everyone.
Meetings happening every Tuesday night from 7 till 8, free admission.
Ring Derek on 07975829995 or Ann on 07870456277 for venue details, questions welcomed.

Mother Teresa Is Dead
2019-10-01 19:45 - 21:45
A man arrives in a remote Indian village, seeking his wife who disappeared a few weeks before. Tickets £10 on 01704 8758212.

Fawlty Towers Dinner Show
2019-10-04 18:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss this Fawlty Towers tribute act bringing Basil, Sybil and Manuel to life for a comedy dining experience. Tickets £65 including a 3-course meal and drink on arrival, available on 01695 624426 or events@hollandhall.co.uk

Charity Fashion Show
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:00
Enjoy a fashion show in aid of Macmillan and Little Angels Staffie Rescue, plus games of stand-up bingo, a raffle and stalls. Tickets £10 including refreshments and a goodie bag on 07944 084971.

1920s Murder Mystery
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:00
A night of mayhem and murder mystery with Croston WI – enjoy the 1920s-themed ‘The Final Curtain’ by Murder Incorporated! Tickets £15 including hotpot and apple pie supper and a great raffle – everyone welcome and fancy dress encouraged. Book on 07857 342785.

Waiting for Godot
2019-10-04 19:00 - 20:30
A production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot – a classical piece of absurdist theatre. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.

Comedy Bingo
2019-10-04 20:00 - 22:00
Eyes down for a hilarious night of bingo and fundraising for Presfield High School and Specialist College. Hosted by comedian Brendan Riley, tickets £11 at www.southportcomedyfestival.com

Grass Raking Volunteers
2019-10-05 10:00 - 12:00
Help volunteers from Ainsdale Village Park rake the long grassed areas and tidy the park for winter. Refreshments and spare rakes available, please bring gardening gloves. Email martinejaindow@yahoo.co.uk for info.

Fungi Walk
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00
Enjoy a fascinating botanical introduction to the wonderful world of Fungi at Formby. Tickets £5 on 01704 878591, meet at the noticeboard.

Ormskirk Library Fun Palace 2019
2019-10-05 10:00 - 15:00
Fun Palace is a FREE family friendly community event, bringing together arts, sciences, crafts, technology and digital skills. This event is linked by the Fun Palace network. Activities available include Library Crazy Golf, Ormskirk Ukulele, Book Sculpting, Card Making, Bird Feeders, Elderflower Jewellery, Fir Cone Decorations, Grass-Hair Creations, Blackout Poetry, Little Boxes, Giant Chess, Preston Lace-makers. Everyone is welcome.

Dig Up Your Roots
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00
Ormskirk & District Family History Society host a one-day history event with representatives from various local organisations and guided history walks around the town centre.

Musical Supper
2019-10-05 18:45 - 22:00
Join the Southport Soroptimists for a vintage fundraiser in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, featuring Victorian and Edwardian costumes, prosecco and canapes, and entertainment including a vintage singalong and various prizes. Tickets £35 on 01704 569771 or 01704 579631.

Charity Bopping Bingo
2019-10-05 19:00 - 21:30
A night of bingo and FitBop dancing in aid of Derian House. ‘Dance Through the Decades’ fancy dress encouraged! Tickets £10 on 07989 798434.

Gig4Life
2019-10-05 19:30 - 22:30
Stand Up 2 Cancer with a night of fabulous music from Rock Choir, Ukes on the Wharf, The Fabulous Fontaines and more! Tickets £18 from The Atkinson or a member of Southport Links Rotary.

Apple Festival
2019-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the apple harvest with activities for the whole family including apple juicing and pressing, woodland crafts, music and face painting. For more info, call 07752 179479.

Artisan Market
2019-10-06 11:00 - 15:00
The first of our winter artisan markets at Hesketh Bank Community Centre with indoor stalls, activities and cafe. All proceeds go to our redevelopment fund. Call Sue on 07956 986546 to book a table: £10.00.

Digital Marketing for Business
2019-10-07 15:00 - 16:00
Join Nadia Rattoo, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing from UCLan, to learn how to utilise social media and digital platforms to market your business e.g. analytics, and apps.

In Celebration of Poetry
2019-10-07 17:30 - 18:30
Come and enjoy the poetry of local author and poet, Christopher Ryley at Burscough Library. Christopher will talk about how he started writing and will share some of his thoughts and ideas on what has, and what continues to inspire him.

Evening with Dean Fraser
2019-10-07 17:45 - 18:45
The Quantum Poet performs his 247 Poems Show, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free entry.

Gems in the Dunes
2019-10-08 14:00 - 15:00
Fiona Sunners presents a talk on the work done by the Back from the Brink project on Formby sand dunes. Free, booking required on 01704 874177.

Reading Surgery
2019-10-08 15:00 - 16:00
Pop in to see us to find out about useful websites for finding your next read, and how to use Borrowbox to download eBooks and Audiobooks.
