Family Games Night
2019-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
Win prizes playing Family Fortune and Play Your Cards Right – plus music, a hotpot supper and lots of fun! Adults £7, under-16s £3.50, proceeds go to St. Wilfrid’s Church Lads and Girls Brigade. For tickets, email thewilfs@mail.com or call 07716 753164 or 07956 359058.

Bishop's Curry Night
2019-03-08 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy a delicious curry while ‘grilling a Bishop’ – bring your own drinks and plenty of questions and consider building a relationship with the church. Tickets £5, call 01514 264666 to book.

Chairman's Quiz
2019-03-08 19:30 - 23:30
Test your trivia at the annual Chairman’s quiz and enjoy a hotpot supper. Tickets £7 with all proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding – these must be pre-booked on 01744 884709 or Clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.com

Coffee Morning & Talk
2019-03-09 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy hot drinks and refreshments while listening to Ian Bagshaw’s talk, entitled ‘Royal Mail and the Secret Language of Postcards’. Free entry.

Evening with John Archer
2019-03-09 19:00 - 22:00
An evening full of magic, comedy and a bit of ukulele with the hilarious John Archer! Tickets £5, part of the Bishop’s Mission events programme – head to Eventbrite or call 07753 499841 to book.

Charity Variety Night
2019-03-09 19:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a night of variety including comedian Martin Gold, soprano Janette Monroe and live music from Marble Eyes to raise money for State of Mind Sport. Hotpot supper included along with stand-up bingo and a raffle. Tickets £25 – to book, email barbarauk2k@gmail.com or call 07753 183748.

Comedy Night
2019-03-09 19:15 - 23:00
Hilarious stand-up from Ste Porter, Peter McCole, Tanyalee Davis and Dave Twentyman, plus curry or hotpot supper. Tickets £18, all proceeds go to local sports clubs.

Pamperlicious Wellbeing
2019-03-10 11:00 - 18:00
Experience countless beauty, wellbeing and holistic therapy treatments at this positive wellbeing event. Children’s entertainment available while adults enjoy beauty therapies, crafts and healing. For more information, contact Kelly on 07909 228102.

Meet the Author: Mackenzie Brown
2019-03-11 17:30 - 19:00
Mackenzie Brown, author of Ten Little Thrills, heads to St. Helens to celebrate World Book Day, exploring the thriller genre with ten diverse stories. Light refreshments available, free entry.

Women Who Said Yes Talk
2019-03-14 12:30 - 13:30
Dr. Ali Ronan presents an illustrated talk on ‘The Women Who Said Yes’. Hear about the 17 women who stood for Parliament in the 1918 General Election. Tickets £3 including hot drinks – places bookable on 01942 828128 or at wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk

Best of Brass
2019-03-15 19:00 - 21:00
Parr Band present the Best of Brass – a great concert with a hotpot supper and a drink. Tickets £6 via 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com

Fashion, Fun & Fizz
2019-03-15 19:00 - 21:30
Enjoy a fabulous night of fun with a fashion show, plenty of beauty stalls and lashings of prosecco. Tickets £2, available from the community centre.

Spring Stargazing
2019-03-15 19:30 - 21:30
Journey through the constellations and along the Milky Way during this practical workshop from local astronomers! Plenty of colourful talks, videos and hands-on help with telescopes. Tickets £15, available on Eventbrite.

Coffee Day Fundraiser
2019-03-16 19:30 - 23:00
Raise money for the Croston Coffee Day with an evening of music, dancing and entertainment from Mike Palmer. Tickets cost £10 and include a hotpot supper – email derek_alty@sky.com to book.

St Patrick's Day
2019-03-16 19:30 - 23:00
An evening of live music featuring Danny King, a disco and hotpot supper. Tickets £10 for guests or £8 for club members, including entry to Play Your Cards Right, and are available from the club or on 01744 892836.

Wedding Fayre
2019-03-17 12:00 - 15:00
Experience the best in local wedding suppliers in preparation for the big day, plus entertainment from a wedding singer and a bridal catwalk. Complimentary glass of bubbly and canapes on arrival, free entry.

Audience with Richard Evans
2019-03-17 15:30 - 18:00
Join conducting legend Richard Evans in conversation, sharing a life of musical memories supported by the Foden’s Band. Tickets £10 from 07740 354106 or www.priorbooking.com

Fashion Show Fundraiser
2019-03-20 18:30 - 21:00
Raise money for HorseHeard charity with a fabulous fashion show and pop-up shops, plus a charity raffle. Tickets £5, available from Christine on 07835 918644 or cmworthington@btinternet.com

Birdwatching Talk
2019-03-21 14:30 - 16:00
Graham Clarkson presents a fun and fascinating introduction to birding – learn about the birds you could spot on your next stroll, identification tips, and how to watch wild birds. Tickets £4 for adults, £2 for children or £3 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood members, available from www.lancswt.org.uk

1940s Night
2019-03-22 19:30 - 23:00
A night of wartime music with Katz Korner – period dress encouraged! Head back to the 40s with dancing, a raffle, tombola and supper. Tickets £12 with all proceeds to the Helen Marie charity – bookable on 01744 734155, 01744 756298 or 07724 995298.

Model Railway Exhibition
2019-03-23 10:00 - 16:00
A great display of model trains, plus a raffle and plenty of refreshments to raise money to repair the church’s stained glass windows. Admission costs £2 per adult, children go free.

Spring Market
2019-03-23 11:00 - 13:00
Browse a number of stalls including homemade cakes and pies, bric-a-brac, jewellery, handbags, toys and more, plus a raffle and tombola. Have a go at guessing the name of Tunley’s Easter bunny and win great prizes.

Duncan McKenzie & Tony Jo
2019-03-23 19:00 - 23:00
Help raise money for Chorley FC Community Foundation with Duncan McKenzie and Tony Jo. Enjoy a sporting memorabilia auction and raffle, with music and dancing plus a buffet. Tickets £20, call 01257 230007 or email jonothan.gains@chorleyfc.com

Grand Charity Night
2019-03-23 19:00 - 23:30
Enjoy a great night of dancing and music, with entertainment from top DJs Harold & Christine and vocalist Leah Wallis. Tickets £6, available from 01695 623902, 01942 236953 or 01744 345073. Proceeds go to The Brick.

Song & Dance Night
2019-03-23 19:30 - 22:00
Wigan’s Thistle Society present a night of Scottish song and dancing, with opportunities to join in – plus refreshments and a raffle. Tickets £5 for adults or £2 for children – for more info, call Paula on 01942 680008 or Margaret on 01942 247403.

Zumbathon Fundraiser
2019-03-24 12:00 - 15:00
Expert local Zumba instructors will be dancing for 2.5 hours in support of Cancer Research UK and MIND. Raffle tickets and prizes available. Tickets £5 and donations welcome.

Newburgh Blacksmith Talk
2019-03-27 19:30 - 22:30
The Ormskirk & District Family History Society present the story of John Westhead, a blacksmith from Newburgh who was killed in action during World War One. All welcome – £1 donation requested from non-members, and refreshments available.

Aughton Choir Concert
2019-03-29 19:30 - 21:30
The Aughton Male Voice Choir perform a beautiful concert, with light refreshments included. Tickets £8 and proceeds go to church funds.

Indoor Car Boot
2019-03-30 10:00 - 13:00
Grab yourself a bargain at the indoor car boot sale! Free entry, plenty of refreshments available.

Hawks on the Moors
2019-03-30 11:00 - 13:00
Walk up into the Brinscall Moors to learn more about birds of prey with SMJ Falconry, including a kestrel, merlin and peregrine falcon. Hot drinks and cake provided, tickets £10 per person or free for under-3s – bookable at www.wildwooddays.co.uk/events
