Writers' Weekend in Southport
2020-02-28 16:00 - 2020-03-01 15:00 UTC | The Bowden Lodge, 18 Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LE
A Writers’ Weekend For You!
Friday 28th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020
Got a cherished dream to write and be published?
This weekend will give you practical guidance and encouragement to get started. It’s also for those who have already started but need to know the next step. A weekend not to be missed.
Day Attendees £130 including meal or from £214pp course fees and full board.
www.bowdenlodge.co.uk 01704 543531

Cocktail Quiz Night
2020-02-28 18:30 - 23:30
Enjoy great food, fun cocktails and a challenging quiz to raise money for Greenslate Farm! Tickets £13.50 at www.greenslatefarm.org.uk

The Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazzband
2020-02-29 07:30 - 23:00 | The Arts Centre, 1st Floor, Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Rd North, Burscough, L40 5RZ
An evening of great music and plenty of fun as the Chicago Teddy Bears return to The Arts Centre.

Annie Jr.
2020-02-29 17:30 - 19:00 | West Lancashire College, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
Base Dance Performing Arts bring a musical performance of Annie Jr, based on the book by Thomas Meehan. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per U4, available on 07958 346854 or 01704 897789.

Tabletop Sale
2020-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
Grab a great bargain with lots on display! Refreshments available, free entry.

Mafia to Minister Talk
2020-03-01 10:30 - 12:30
Nigael Lewis, an atheist for 35 years, thought the Mafia could help him reach his goals – then he encountered God. Come and hear his amazing testimony; more details on 01695 623212.

Meet Andy Briggs
2020-03-01 18:00 - 21:00
Author and film director Andy Briggs presents a talk about his career path and a screening of his critically acclaimed film Crowhurst, followed by a Q&A. Tickets £3-£5 at www.southportbijoucinema.co.uk or from the venue.

Ladies That Bus - Theatre Show
2020-03-02 14:30 - 16:30
A heart-warming and hilarious comedy of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free… Based on real-life interviews with bus travellers in the North and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope of different characters that travel on it – each with their very own tales to tell…
Tickets: £8 each
Booking essential

The Crystal Palace & Great Exhibition
2020-03-02 19:30 - 21:00
Speaker David Hill presents a talk on the planning and building of the amazing Crystal Palace and the world’s first international exhibition.
Visitors £3.00
Students free of charge

'Japan and Beyond' Talk & Presentation
2020-03-02 19:45 - 22:00
Southport Photographic Society have invited award winning Alan and Julie Walker to share their knowledge and passion for landscape and nature photography. Their talk/presentation captures wildlife in the cold and snow in Japan, dusty Kalahari Desert, Polar Bears in Canada and Snow Hares in Scottish Cairngorms. Price on the Door £4.00 inc. tea/coffee and biscuits. Please come along and join us.

Time for a Cuppa
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Parbold Library, The Common, Parbold, WN8 7EA
Join Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia.
All welcome, no booking required.

Howard Pool on George Gershwin's Music
2020-03-03 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm
Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome.
Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH

Friends' Special Event
2020-03-03 14:30 - 15:30
‘Local Astronomers: Jeremiah Horrocks and William Lassell’ by Southport Astronomy Society. Learn about these two celebrated local astronomers, including account of visit to Carr House Bretherton, where the young Jeremiah Horrocks observed the Transit of Venus. Free, no need to book. Small donation requested for refreshments.

Lathom Park Trust AGM with Guest Speaker
2020-03-03 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ellerbrook Suite, Briars Hall, Briars Lane, Lathom near Ormskirk, L40 5TH
Lathom Park Trust will hold the 17th AGM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. The guest speaker is a community curator from the Shakespeare Theatre North project at Prescot. Admission is free to members and guests are welcome for a small (£1 donation). The talk will commence at the conclusion of the AGM business, approx 8pm.

Becconsall Flower Club - March Meeting
2020-03-03 19:30 - 22:00
Flower demonstration – ‘Root and Branch’ by Derek Morgan of Morecambe.
We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome.

Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
2020-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal – the Wigan section’.
Wigan U3A brings together retired local people to share their interests and enjoy volunteer-led activities at a variety of local venues.
Prospective members are welcome to attend two sessions before joining, so why not come and see what we’re all about! Tea and coffee £1 per cup.

Vindolanda Talk
2020-03-04 19:00 - 21:00
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.

Cyberspace: Business Breakfast
2020-03-05 07:00 - 09:00 | Willowbrook-The Living Well, Borough Road, St Helens, WA10 3RN
The internet has revolutionised communication between businesses & consumers with many struggling to keep up with new developments. To help companies negotiate this minefield Willowbrook’s business networking group The BIZZ is holding a Cyberspace business breakfast on Thurs 5 March (7-9am) with presentations & demonstrations by local companies at the forefront of these developments. Entrance is £10. Places are limited so book now on 01744 453798.

Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
2020-03-05 10:45 - 11:15
Bring your little ones to Baby Bounce and Rhyme and join in with nursery rhymes, songs and movement. Burscough Library provides a friendly atmosphere where you can meet other parents and carers. Don’t forget to bring your singing voices!
Every Thursday during term time.
Free Entry.
10.45am to 11.15am

Crawford Family Talk
2020-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.

Lenten Organ Recital
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ.
Thursday 5th March performed by Peter and Carol Kwater. Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30.
Tickets £10.00
0174428314
ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com

Meet the Author: Ian McFadyen
2020-03-05 18:30 - 19:30
Liverpool-born crime author Ian McFadyen discusses his latest book ‘Blood on His Hands’. Free, tickets bookable at the venue.

Postcards from Skelmersdale
2020-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.

World Day of Prayer Service
2020-03-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland, WN8 0NR
The theme for this year’s service is “Rise! take your mat and walk”.
The service is written by women of Zimbabwe and led by members of Up Holland Methodist Church, St Thomas the Martyr CE Church, St Michael’s Dalton and St Teresa’s RC Church. Local school children will also take part. The focus is on Peace, Reconciliation and Love.
All welcome

Danielle Louise Thomas
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
An evening of music from Danielle Louise Thomas and Liverpool Cathedral’s Gilbert Scott Singers. Tickets £6 including hotpot supper, with proceeds to Prescot Festival, on 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com

Ladies Fashion Evening
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Browse jewellery, bags and ladies’ clothes for sale, plus refreshments. Tickets £5 on 07788 863389.

Comedy Bingo presented by Brendan Riley
2020-03-06 19:00 - 22:00
I am raising funds for Hospice UK in memory of a dear friend and much loved nursing colleague, Gillian Myers who lost her battle with cancer Nov 2019. She loved Bingo and it seemed fitting to host an event in her memory. To be held Southport Masonic Hall, doors open at 7pm and eyes down at 8pm. It promises to be a fun event with lots of prizes to be won. Tickets must be purchased in advance, cost £10 (includes bingo cards, Age 17+) from June.

More Than Musicals
2020-03-06 20:00 - 22:30
A theatrical show starring Richard Barry and Kimberly Russell, with classic musical songs, Italian favourites and more. Tickets £10 on 07764 770232 or 01704 578003.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-03-07 10:00 - 14:30 | Wigan Dry Dock, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5BA
﻿Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight!
Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point.
It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles in total. Wear stout shoes, and waterproofs in case of rain, and bring a drink and bite to eat if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Model Railway Exhibition
2020-03-07 10:00 - 16:30
Enjoy an exhibition of model railways, with free vintage bus rides between the show and the Museum of Road Transport! Entry £5 per adult or £3 per child, more info at www.rainhillmrc.org.uk
