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Afternoon Tea at Willowbrook-Living Well
2020-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Back by popular demand! Join us for our Afternoon Tea Party at Willowbrook – The Living Well on Wednesday 10 June 1-3pm.
It’s amazing value for money at just £7.50 a ticket which includes a range of sandwiches, scones, speciality cakes and tea or coffee.
There’ll also be plenty of opportunity to chat to your friends or make new ones! Tickets are limited, so please book early on 01744 453798 or email: events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk

Quilt Exhibition
2020-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7DN
Quilt Exhibition. Parbold Village Hall WN8 7DN. Saturday 6th June 2020, 10 am to 4pm.
Admission £2 (accompanied children free)
The Croston, Quirky and Douglas Valley Quilting groups are holding their 5th Biennial Exhibition. View beautiful patchwork quilts, wall hangings etc.
Quilt raffle, tombola, trader, sales table, home made refreshments.
Donation from proceeds will be made to the Kidneys for Life charity.

Plas Newydd and Llangollen
2020-06-03 09:00 - 18:00
﻿Join the Oddfellows for a day trip to Plas Newydd and Llangollen. On arrival we will have tea/coffee before a guided tour around the unpretentious little cottage Plas Newydd. Stroll through the gardens, walk by the riverside or visit the tearoom before heading into town where we can have free time to enjoy all that Llangollen has to offer.
Cost £20 members £23 Guests
Coach pick up Warrington 9am St Helens 9.20am

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-05-28 19:30 - 21:30
Gardeners’ Question Time. A panel of our own gardening experts will (hopefully!) be answering questions from the floor. Plants for sale, raffle, free admission. You do not need to be a member to attend.

Malcolm Hollingdrake Author Event
2020-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for this meet and greet with crime writer, Malcolm Hollingdrake. Born in a library to a family of avid readers, Malcolm spent many years in education before becoming an author. He has since written nine novels in his successful Harrogate Crime Series featuring DCI Bennett and is now working on a new series set in Merseyside. Tickets are FREE. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Paul Finch Author Event
2020-05-26 12:45 - 13:45
Join us for a talk with local author and scriptwriter Paul Finch. Having been a former police officer and journalist, Paul first cut his literary teeth penning episodes of the British TV crime drama, The Bill. He is the author of the very popular DS Mark ‘Heck’ Heckenberg and DC Lucy Clayburn novels, and is a Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller. Tickets are FREE. Please book your space as soon as possible.

St Laurence's May Ball 2020
2020-05-23 19:00 - 2020-05-24 01:00
On May 23rd 2020 at Park Hall Hotel – Charnock Richard Park Suite.
A four course Dinner with Live music featuring local artists and Disco – All In aid church funds.
Bar opens 7pm carriages at 1am.
Tickets £35 available from the Church Shop.
Enquiries at events@stlaurencechorley.co.uk

Scarisbrick Heritage Weekend
2020-05-23 10:30 - 2020-05-25 16:00
Sat 23rd to Mon 25th May 2020 Explore the History of Scarisbrick Hall & Estate; St. Elizabeth’s & Other Local Churches; Local Farming & Agriculture; World War I and more; Exhibition includes photographic, Archival, Liturgical & Vintage Agricultural Machinery Exhibits.
Free History Trail for Children; Light refreshments available; New History & Guide on sale. Admission £5.00 covers all 3 days Free Under 12’s.

Novel Editing Workshop with Dea Parkin
2020-05-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join Lancashire based editor and writer, Dea Parkin as she demystifies the editing process, explores the nuts and bolts of copy-editing and offers some handy tips. She’ll reveal the most common problems she comes across as an editor and how to fix them. She will also talk about writing competitions: what to do, what not to do, why you should enter and how to give yourself the best chance of winning. Tickets are FREE.

Tea and Toast
2020-05-21 10:30 - 12:00
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in with The Oddfellows Friendly Society for hot buttered toast and unlimited tea/coffee at the URC (downstairs hall). Our gathering is very informal and you can just turn up on the day, have a chat and discuss future events. A great way to make new friends.
Cost £2

Stephen Booth Author Visit
2020-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a talk by Stephen Booth, who gave up a 25 year career in journalism to become a full time crime writer. Stephen is the author of the popular Derbyshire set Cooper and Fry series. He’s won various writing awards including a CWA Dagger, Barry Award, and has been shortlisted for the Theakston’s Novel of the Year on two occasions. Tickets are FREE. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Chris Simms Author Visit
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for a talk with Chris Simms, author of the popular DI Spicer and DC Khan novels which are psychological thrillers set in Manchester. Along with nominations for Crime Writers’ Association Daggers and the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year award, Chris was selected by Waterstones as one of their ’25 authors for the future.’ Tickets priced at £3 each.

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-05-19 10:30 - 11:30
‘Meet the Archivist’ – Find out about the amazing records available at Lancashire Archives, and how these can be used to help with family and local history research. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am.

Chris Simms Crime Author Event
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a talk with Chris Simms, author of the popular DI Spicer and DC Khan novels which are psychological thrillers set in Manchester. Along with nominations for Crime Writers’ Association Daggers and the Theakston’s Crime novel of the Year award, Chris was selected by Waterstones as one of their ’25 authors for the future’. Chris is also a member of the Murder Squad. Tickets costs £3 each. Unmissable. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Classic Murders of the Victorian N.W.
2020-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a talk by Martin Baggoley, a retired probation officer, having worked in Greater Manchester for more than thirty five years. He has a masters degree in Criminology and has written many articles on the history of Crime and Punishment for magazines in the UK and USA. Martin is also the author of Hanged in Lancashire, Murder on the High Seas and Strangeways: A century of hangings in Lancashire. Tickets cost £3 each with booking essential

Through the Decades Party Night
2020-05-16 19:30 - 23:59
Join us for our popular Through the Decades party night. A great night for fans of music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s and now!
Event includes: 3 course meal, disco with resident DJ & bar service.
£23.50 per person

Willowbrook Hospice's Darts Tournament
2020-05-16 18:00 - 22:00
Come along and compete for The Living Well Trophy, Saturday 16th May 2020! Doors open at 6pm, with the tournament starting at 7pm.
Tournament entrants £10 (max. 64 entries on a first come basis) and spectator tickets are £5. To book, please ring 01744 453798, email events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk or go online at: Darts Tournament
The event is supported by The St Helens Darts Academy and A180 Darts.

Maghull Methodist Church Spring Fayre
2020-05-16 11:00 - 16:00
Sixth Annual Fayre Free Admission
A variety of stalls: Crafts, Books, CDs/DVDs, Cakes, Hand Knitting, Plants, Bric-a-Brac and much more
Children’s activities, Donkey Rides, Face Painting Music
Enjoy Afternoon Tea or Lunch served all day in Wesley’s Tea Room
Something for everyone
Free Parking Disabled Access

Bring & Buy Plant Sale-The Living Well
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
Spruce your garden up for Summer with our Bring & Buy Plant Sale on Saturday 16th May, 10am-3pm at The Living Well.
If you’ve got any unwanted vegetable and fruit seeds for our kitchen garden, please feel free to bring them along!
We will have a range of plants to buy and any unused donations will also be sold to raise funds for Willowbrook.

St. Joseph's Food and Drink Festival
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00
St. Joseph’s PTA are hosting a local Food and Drinks Festival. We have a wide range of local food and drink suppliers ranging from local cheese and honey to cheesecakes and coffee plus many more. One the day we also have a gin bar and hand pulled local ales as well as pizzas and gourmet burgers. Adult entry £1 children go free. All proceeds go to St. Joseph’s PTA.

Bring and Buy Plant Sale
2020-05-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Willowbrook-The Living Well, Borough Road, St Helens, WA10 3RN
Join us to browse, buy and donate! Bedding and perennials on sale. This year Willowbrook Hospice’s gardening team need your unwanted vegetable and fruit seeds for their kitchen garden. There will be a range of plants to buy and any unused donations will also be sold to raise funds for Willowbrook. Refreshments will be on sale at the Sunflower Café. For more information ring 01744 453798 or email events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk

Mark Roberts' Crime Writing Workshop
2020-05-16 10:00 - 11:30
Join Mark for this Crime Writing workshop as he helps guide you through the process of writing a crime novel. Mark Roberts is a Liverpool based bestselling crime writer of the DCI Rosen and Eve Clay series’. He also received a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for his playwrighting. Free Event. Book your space today

Caroline England Author Event
2020-05-14 13:00 - 14:30
Former divorce lawyer and writer of domestic psychological thrillers, Caroline will be visiting us to tell about her life as a crime writer. Her debut novel ‘Beneath the Skin’ was released to wide acclaim, and has since been followed by ‘My Husband’s Lies’ and Betray Her’. Caroline also writes under the pen name Caro Land. Tickets are £3 each and are available from Leigh Library. Book your space today.

Author Caroline England Visit
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Former Divorce Lawyer and writer of domestic psychological thrillers, Caroline will be visiting us to tell about her life as a crime writer. Her debut novel ‘Beneath the Skin’ was released to wide acclaim, and has since been followed by ‘My Husband’s Lies’ and ‘Betray Her’. Caroline also writes under the pen name Caro Land. Tickets cost £3 each.

White Horse Inn
2020-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | St. Joseph’s Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2PR
A musical comedy set in the beautiful lakes and mountains of Austria with wonderful foot-tapping Tyrolean music.
Leopold, the head waiter of the White Horse Inn is passionately in love with the owner, Josepha. She only has eyes for one of her regular guests, Valentine Sutton, a solicitor, who happens to be involved in a business dispute with Ebenezer Grinkle, a manufacturer from Oldham. Sutton falls in love with Ottoline, Grinkle’s daughter. Sub-plots abound …. An engagement as a business arrangement? But to whom?

Coffee, Craft and Cake
2020-05-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Ormskirk Street URC, United Reformed Church, Ormskirk Street, St. Helens, WA10 1BQ
Come and join in with the Oddfellows Friendly Society at the URC (upstairs Gallery Room) and have a chat over coffee and cake. Why not bring your chosen craft or past time to work on, a great way to make new friends.
Cost £2.50

Kate Ellis Author Event
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:30
Award-winning author Kate Ellis will be hosting this event to talk about her journey into writing her successful DI Wesley Peterson detective novels, as well as the Albert Lincoln trilogy and the Joe Plantagenet mysteries. Kate recently won the CWA dagger in the Library Award 2019 for her crime writing. Tickets cost £3 each and are available from Leigh Library. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Kate Ellis Author Visit
2020-05-12 10:00 - 11:30
Award-winning author Kate Ellis will be hosting this event to talk about her journey into writing her successful DI Wesley Peterson Detective novels, as well as the Albert Lincoln trilogy and the Joe Plantagenet mysteries. Kate recently won the CWA Dagger in the Library Award 2019 for her crime writing. Tickets are £3.

Kate Bendelow's Crime Working Workshop
2020-05-11 13:00 - 14:00
Author of the Real CSI: A Forensic Handbook for Crime Writers. Kate will be giving you an insight into life behind the crime scene tape. Discussing how she became a crime scene investigator, what the job is really like, and how the CSI effect led to her becoming a writer. Tickets FREE. Book Today. There will also be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Kate’s book which are priced at £12.99.

Kate Bendelow's Crime Writing Workshop
2020-05-11 10:30 - 11:30
Author of The Real CSI: A forensic Handbook for Crime Writers. Kate Bendelow will be giving you an insight into life behind the crime scene tape. Discussing how she became a crime scene investigator, what the job is really like, and how the CSI effect led to her becoming a writer. Tickets for Event are Free. There will also be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Kate’s book which are priced at £12.99 each.
