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Jazz Night
2019-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Singer/Compere Rae Owens along with 4 piece house band present an evening of swing and jazz. Guests welcome to jam with the band and you get a sausage butty. All for £3.

Mellor VeganFest - 2019
2019-11-10 11:00 - 16:00
A compassionate day showcasing delicious foods, fair trade gifts & beautiful handmade items that are completely free of animal bi-products. Learn about plant based lifestyle, try samples & embrace a feeling of wellbeing.

Love Letters from Blackpool
2019-11-09 19:30 - 22:00
Ruth E. Cockburn gathers stories from Blackpool and Wyre with a comedic storytelling musical show. Tickets £8 from the library or on 0300 1236703.

Rag Mama Rag EDDA Ainsdale
2019-11-09 19:30 - 20:00
A welcome return to Edda for RAG MAMA RAG creating an exceptionally full and hard driving rhythmic sound which soon has audiences feet tapping. Their repertoire is 20’s and 30’s Blues based but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20’s and 30’s period.

Classical Music by Candlelight
2019-11-09 18:00 - 21:00
An enchanting evening of classical music by candlelight, performed by students from Chethams School of Music. There’ll also be cheese & wine and a raffle. Tickets £10 from Feather & Twigs, under-16s free.

Christmas Jumble Sale
2019-11-09 14:00 - 17:00
The Famous Wrightington JUMBLE. is on, SATURDAY NOV 9th at ST JOSEPH’S HALL WRIGHTINGTON at 2pm The event is near Junction 27 of the M6 – WN6 9PA. As well as quality jumble we have good as new, books, toys, jewellery, Fairtrade Christmas cards and goods, Tombola, tea and coffees and the most delicious home made cakes and biscuits.
Admission is 50p, children free, with proceeds to Africa/Cafod. Come get a bargain, have fun and help the poorest.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 12:00 - 16:00
The Connect Centre would like to welcome this years Christmas Fayre! Our Christmas Fayre will include stalls such as sweets, stocking stuffers, Body Shop, FM perfumes, Childrens Clothing, Crafts and much more! Our Cafe will be open all day for Coffees, Teas and Mince Pies as well!

Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
2019-11-09 11:00 - 15:00
Remembrance Rocks at Spinning Gate
Saturday 9 November, 11am – 3pm
Join us at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre for FREE rock decorating for Remembrance Sunday.
Once decorated, shoppers are invited to leave their rocks at their nearest war memorial to commemorate those who have lost their lives.

Mawdesley Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 10:30 - 15:00
Admission: FREE – Wheelchair access – Light lunches available
Our 7th annual Christmas Fayre this year is again in support of Northwest Blood Bikes (Lancashire & Lakes). Enjoy the fun of Tombola, Bottle Dip, Chocolate Jar, Children’s Lucky Dips (all proceeds from these ticket sales to Northwest Blood Bikes). Come and visit the riders – and their bikes – in their information marquee.
There will also be decorative stalls where a wide range of quality gifts and Christmas cards will be on sale.
Special attractions: Face painting for children by qualified artist. Free colouring sheet & pencils for each child on arrival.

Peppa Pig Storytime
2019-11-09 10:30 - 11:00
Ccome along with your little ones to enjoy Peppa Pig stories and colouring.

Jingle All The Way
2019-11-09 09:00 - 17:00
Chorley’s Santa walk returns for 2019! The sponsored event is not a race, but a walk of approximately 15 miles from Chorley to Rivington Pike and back. Entry £20 per adult or £12 per child including Santa outfit, all proceeds to Derian House.

Ladies Night
2019-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
Pamper yourself with beauty treatments, stalls and prosecco! Entry £3, proceeds to the school’s PTFA.

Just Voices Concert
2019-11-07 19:30 - 21:30
Ladies a cappella choir Just Voices present a night of music. Tickets £5 on the door including refreshments, proceeds to the Birkdale Library & Community Hub.

Christmas Shopping Evening
2019-11-07 18:00 - 21:00
Get organised for Christmas with a fun shopping night, with festive tasters, refreshments and a performance from a Christmas choir. Free glass of fizz on arrival, free entry.

Gypsy the Musical
2019-11-06 19:30 - 21:30
Maghull Musical Theatre Company presents the story of striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee and her mother. Tickets available on 01695 632372.

The Bizz
2019-11-06 16:00 - 18:00
If you’re looking to increase your network of business contacts or just want to share good practice with others ‘in the same boat’ as you, then The Bizz is for you! The Bizz is a friendly, fun, professional networking event for local businesses. Join us on 6 November, 4-6pm at The Living Well, Borough Rd, St Helens.
Places are £10 per person, per meeting and can be booked online or by ringing 01744 453798.

Worden Park Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
A spectacular pyro-musical firework display, bonfire and funfair, with live entertainment from The Outliners. Tickets £5 on the gate.

Halsall Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
Expect hot food, a live DJ, and plenty of sweets at this bonfire night celebration! The fire will be lit at 6:30pm ahead of the display at 7:15pm. Entry £5 per adult or £1 per child.

Hurlston Hall Bonfire Night
2019-11-05 17:30 - 22:00
A huge bonfire and a brilliant fireworks display, with plenty of food and drink on offer. Tickets £3-£5 on Eventbrite, more info on 01704 840400.

Authors Evening
2019-11-04 17:30 - 18:45
Join local authors, including Carol Fenlon, in the celebration of Skelmersdale Writers. We are delighted to welcome all to enjoy this company in an informal setting. Friends of Skelmersdale Library will be providing refreshments throughout the evening; come and join us for a hot drink while listening to some breath taking writing and conversation.
All welcome.
This is a free event, no ticket required.

Famous People of Chorley Talk
2019-11-04 10:00 - 11:00
Local historian Ian Bagshaw delivers a talk about famous people from Chorley who you might not have heard of! Free entry.

Band Concert
2019-11-03 14:00 - 16:00
An afternoon concert from Tarleton Ecumenical Walk of Witness and Hesketh Bank Silver Band. Tickets £6 including afternoon tea, bookable on 01772 814817.

Vegan Fair
2019-11-03 11:00 - 16:30
Browse delicious vegan food stalls including vegan cheese, cake and hot food, plus get loads of information on veganism and animal rescues. Household goods and toiletries also available! Entry £1, children free.

Winter Sparkle
2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00
A free Christmas spectacular in aid of Derian House. Stock up on gifts from the Austrian market stalls, enjoy an array of delicious food including bratwurst and mulled wine, and see the Punch & Judy show! Santa will also make an appearance, with fairground rides and reindeer!

Red Lion Bonfire Night
2019-11-02 18:30 - 21:30
Douglas Valley Lions present a bonfire and fireworks display that’s bigger and better than ever before! The bonfire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Entry £5 per adult, £3 per child.

Chorley CC Fireworks
2019-11-02 18:00 - 23:30
A fun bonfire, professional fireworks and plenty of food and drink available. Entry £5 per family of four or £2 per person.

Duxbury Park Bonfire Night
2019-11-02 18:00 - 20:00
Fireworks hosted by the Red Bank Scout Group, with suggested donations of £5 per adult or £3 per child. Get in the Bonfire Night spirit!

Mawdesley Fireworks
2019-11-02 17:30 - 20:00
Get in the bonfire mood with a fireworks display in Mawdesley. The fire will be lit at 6pm ahead of the fireworks at 7pm. Tickets from Mawdesley SPAR £5.50 per adult or £3 per child, then £6.50 per adult or £4 per child on the gate.

Meols Fireworks
2019-11-02 17:00 - 22:00
A charity fireworks display and bonfire in support of local causes, plus fairground rides, a hog roast and entertainment. The fire will be lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks begin at 8pm – entry £7 per adult or £3 per under-11, under-5s free.

Artisan Christmas Market
2019-11-02 11:00 - 15:00
A Christmas Artisan Market at Hesketh Bank Community Centre with great stalls, face painting and cafe. Craft stalls have a great range of perfect Christmas gifts. Contact Sue Ellis to book a table.
