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Wigan & Leigh Hospice Christmas Fayre
2019-11-30 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
Get your Christmas started at our popular annual Christmas Fayre!
Try your luck at raffles and tombolas, shop at a beautiful array of stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Little ones can visit Santa in his grotto and a range of refreshments will be available.
Free admission.

Chorley URC Christmas Fair
2019-11-30 11:30 - 14:00
Saturday, 30th November, 11.30am – 2pm
Visit us for fun and fellowship! Enjoy delicious lunches at reasonable prices and put in your requests to Father Christmas. Lots of stalls and tombolas with bargains and home made goods. Enjoy the Christmas Model Railway and the children’s activities. Adults £1, children free.
Hollinshead Street, Chorley

Wayfarers Grotto
2019-11-30 11:00 - 16:00
Wayfarers Arcade invite you to meet Santa this Christmas! All proceeds to charity in association with Southport Lions Club. Suggested donations of £5 per child.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-30 11:00 - 15:00
For the third year running Lydiate Village Centre will be running their annual Christmas fayre. There will be a number of stalls including homemade crafts, tombola’s, raffles, and Santa’s grotto (pre-booking is essential). There will be children’s crafts and musical entertainment throughout the day.

Christmas Fair
2019-11-30 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to Tunley’s Christmas Fair on Saturday 30th November, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Stalls include:- Tombola, Home-made cakes, Crafts, Christmas gifts and toys, Bric-a-brac and jewellery, Raffle, Pingawings and Plants. Visit Santa in his Grotto, Guess the weight of the Christmas cake and Win a Hamper! Light lunches on sale.

Rockin' at the Fleetwood
2019-11-29 19:30 - 23:30
Enjoy a pre-festive warm-up with The Fabulous Fontaines, The Rebels, Shooter and more in support of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £10 including a hotpot supper and festive raffle, from 01704 227968 or 07773 337681.

The Spirit of Christmas
2019-11-29 19:30 - 22:00
The Occasional Singers present a feast of seasonal music. Tickets £7.50 including seasonal refreshments, bookable from Mary on 01695 575432.

Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival
2019-11-29 18:00 - 23:00
Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival does Christmas at St Helens Town Hall. Celebrate Gin at Christmas with 120 Gins on offer, selection of Rums plus other drinks. Live Entertainment from Louise and the Love Bugs. Back by popular Demand, Tickets Sell FAST for this event. Ideal Christmas night out, get together or perfect for Gin Lovers, we also have a VIP area.

And a Nightingale Sang
2019-11-28 19:00 - 22:00
Douglas Drama Group present CP Taylor’s play set in WWII, which follows a family through the heartbreak, nostalgia and surprising humour of the era. Tickets £7.50 from DIY Centre Parbold.

Men's Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00
An evening just for men…(no girls allowed!) we help to select and wrap Christmas gifts to make Christmas shopping a little less daunting for husbands, boyfriends and partners. Ellamora promotes to our female customers a Christmas ‘Wish List’ during the weeks running up to this event which can help to make things even easier… contact us at the shop or call in to find out more. Tel: 01744 881588.

Ladies Night
2019-11-28 17:00 - 21:00
Come and join us for an evening of entertainment, beauty treatments, special offers and enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival with your ticket.
Tickets cost £1 and available in store and on the night
All money raised from ticket sales and on the night will go to Teenage Cancer trust.

St Cuthbert's Halsall Christmas Fair
2019-11-28 15:30 - 19:00
Traditional Christmas Fair in St Cuthbert’s school hall, New Street, Halsall L39 8RR on Friday 28th November from 15.30 to 19.00.
Browse the great variety of stalls from foodstuffs to craft (over 20), games for children, enjoy refreshments, and see Father Christmas in his grotto.
Come and join us. Free entry.

History of Industry in West Lancashire
2019-11-27 11:30 - 12:30
To celebrate Lancashire Day local historian Dot Broady-Hawkes will be giving an illustrated talk on the history of industry in the West Lancashire area. The Heritage Trail Group will also be present with information about local heritage walks. Free tickets for this event are available from Ormskirk Library.

Flowers for Christmas
2019-11-25 07:30 - 22:00
Monday 25th November, 7.30 pm
Maghull and District Flower Club will be holding a Christmas demonstration with Sara Barrow of Goosnargh titled “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. An entertaining evening with seasonal refreshments and raffle prizes of the demonstrated designs along with Christmas Hampers. £7 entrance to non-members.

Tree Open Day
2019-11-24 11:00 - 16:00
Discover specimen and special trees in the grounds of Bank Hall for National Tree Week, with tree walk tours and heritage tours. Adults £2, children free.

Santa's Arrival
2019-11-24 11:00 - 14:00
Come and Meet Santa, Dobbie the Reindeer and all the elves. We will have Creation station crafts, Disco, Face painters and balloons, candy floss and popcorn. We will also have the UK galactic force back for all you Star Wars fans. Subject to availability.
We will also have Holyfield donkeys and Teacup rides our grotto will be open these all have a charge.

Wine Tasting
2019-11-23 19:00 - 22:00
Join the Formby Squirrels Rotary Club for a wine tasting event (with plenty of cheese snacks). Learn more about wine and enjoy a tipple. Tickets £15 on 07706 017221 or from squirrelbramhall@gmail.com

Astley Illuminated 2019
2019-11-23 17:00 - 22:00
See Astley Hall come alive with light, music and mystery for one night only! The hall will be beautifully lit with magnificent light displays and candles, with refreshments available.

Big and Little Train Show
2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:30
Chorley & District Model Railway Society are back by popular demand with their Big and Little Train Show featuring Christmas themed layouts and a visit from a special little engine! Free event for train enthusiasts young and old.

Christmas Fair
2019-11-23 09:30 - 12:30
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding a Christmas Fair at Eccleston Library on Saturday 23rd November from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm.

Christmas Northern Belle Train to London
2019-11-23 08:15 - 23:15
Join the Northern Belle luxury train for a trip to London for Christmas shopping & sights on 23 Nov 2019 from Liverpool Lime Street. On the way to London, you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch accompanied by a Bellini cocktail is
served. On arrival the time is your own to spend at your leisure. On the way back you’ll enjoy a glass of champagne & 5 course dinner. Tickets are £325 each & can be reserved through Willowbrook Hospice by ringing 01744 453798

Charity Tribute Night
2019-11-22 20:00 - 23:00
Viva La Coldplay host a night of great music and raffle prizes in aid of Carla Lane Animals in Need. Vegan and vegetarian food will be on offer. Tickets £10 from the venue.

Ey Oop Campers
2019-11-22 19:30 - 22:00
Upholland & District U3A presents a lighthearted look at the fun, scheming and mayhem of a 1950s holiday camp. Tickets £6 per adult or £3 per under-16 on 01744 322215.

Gin Evening
2019-11-22 19:00 - 22:00
Chin chin! Get your tickets now for Willowbrook’s fabulous Gin Evening on Friday 22 November at the Living Well! Tickets are £30 which includes 4 top quality gins with garnishes AND a souvenir gin glass to take home! Places are limited so book now by ringing: 01744 453798 or go online at: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/gin-night

Blackburn Cathedral Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-22 16:00 - 21:00
A​ free to enter 2 day spectacular featuring the finest selection of talented artisans from across the North West – discover handmade luxury confectionery, sweet & savoury treats, original art, homeware, unique children’s gifts, fashion & much more – feel indulgent, relax & take in a warming traditional ​Mulled Wine​ whilst browsing & choosing that something special.

Lancashire Night
2019-11-21 19:30 - 22:30
Mark Dowding and Sid Calderbank present Tacklers’ Tales, with music, a quiz and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 on 0300 123 6703 or from the library.

Folk Night
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
Anglo-German duo Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer present a night of beautiful harmonies, guitar and stunning vocals. Tickets £10 from www.chapelgallery.org.uk

Dyslexia Association Drop-in Meetings
2019-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
St Helens & District Dyslexia Association meets at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. It is a drop-in session for people to discuss any dyslexia related issue relating to children or adults. Staffed by volunteers with experience of dyslexia, either they themselves are dyslexic or they are teachers or psychologists. Ask at the reception desk Millennium Centre, Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1HJ. Tel: 08448849725, welcome@shadda.org.uk.

Assistance Dogs Talk
2019-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
‘The Work of Assistance Dogs’ by Deborah Cornwall of the Dogs Trust and Dillon, her Assistance Dog. £1 Donation requested, refreshments available from 10am

X-Hail’s Extended Chill®
2019-11-17 18:30 - 20:00
Help beat the winter chills with a wonderful hour and a half of calming breath work, mindful movement, meditation, relaxation, and warming Jasmine infused eye mask.
There will be grounding scents of Siberian Fir, Grapefruit & Frankincense on the diffuser, stripped back anthems on the stereo, blissful guided relaxation and plenty of time to kick back on pillows with cosy blankets.
This is self care at its decadent best!
