Local Life 247

Jingle All The Way
2019-11-09 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
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.

We Will Remember Them
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00
Our thoughts are drawn to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so Wigan Rotary Club are to remember them in a more public way. If you want to remember someone come to the Grand Arcade on the weekend 2nd and 3rd November and write their story on an A4 sized poppy which will be displayed in the Wigan Town Centre for the week up to Remembrance Sunday for all to see and read. Or go to the Veterans Centre during the week before.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2019-11-02 10:00 - 14:30
﻿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 knowledgeable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point.
It’ll be a leisurely walk of 4 miles in total, and you’re advised to bring waterproofs in case of rain, a drink, and a packed lunch if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Making a Natural Bird Feeder
2019-11-02 10:00 - 12:00
﻿Join the Friends of Eccleston Library on Saturday 2nd November to make a natural Bird Feeder to help our feathered friends survive the winter. All materials supplied. Admission by ticket only available from Eccleston Library. To encourage families to attend, the admission charge is £3 for the first child, with two children for £5 and three children for £6. Supported by Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve, Croston Corn Mill and Fislocks Pharmacy.

‘Gig4Life’
2019-11-01 19:30 - 23:30 | The Civic Hall
‘Gig4Life’ ‘Musicians Using The Beat To Beat Cancer’, a fundraiser for Cancer Research UK, at The Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk. Friday 1st November 2019. 7:30pm. Featuring; Shooter, The Rebels, No Name (The Band) Age Gap and The Fabulous Fontaine’s, compere Simon Smithies. Tickets £12, including Hotpot super, available from The Civic Hall tells: 01695 576607 or Hesfords DIY, Moorgate Ormskirk Tel: 01695 572564.

U3A Music Night
2019-11-01 19:30 - 22:00
A great night of music with the U3A Music Group, plus a disco, hotpot supper and a raffle. Tickets £12 on 07913 382258.

Halloween Bananaz Bingo
2019-11-01 19:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a spooktacular evening of bingo, fun, dancing and much more at Willowbrook’s Halloween Bananaz Bingo on 1 November at Rainhill Ex Services Club Tickets are £15 and include bingo book, pen & accessories. To book ring 01744 453798 or go online at: https://willowbrookhospice.charitycheckout.co.uk/bananaz-bingo#!/

Ainsdale Fireworks
2019-11-01 18:30 - 21:00
A great family fireworks display, plus music and other activities. Entry £4.

Astley Hall Fireworks
2019-11-01 18:30 - 20:00
Enjoy a traditional family bonfire and a stunning firework display! Free admission, but donations welcome.

Southport Rugby Club Fireworks
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
A family friendly evening with fi reworks, live music, bouncy castles, a barbecue and more! Adults £7, U13s £5, U16s £6.

Dobbies Firework Night
2019-11-01 17:30 - 20:30
Indulge in delicious street food and witness a spectacular fireworks display! Tickets £9.95 per adult or £6.95 per child including food, or £5 & £3 without, bookable on 01704 552920.
