Local Life 247

Fashion Party
2019-10-18 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
A clothes swap party with a difference! Get style advice, watch hair and makeup demos, and donate bras for Against Breast Cancer. There’ll be drinks and healthy nibbles too, and advice on sustainable fashion.

Stepping Out
2019-10-17 19:30 - 21:30
Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she tries to teach tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs, performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or £6 concessions, available on 01744 813429 or from Rainhill Post Office.

Friends of Tarleton Library Talk
2019-10-17 14:30 - 15:30
‘Modern Slavery – More Widespread Than You Think – Closer Than You Imagine’ – Awareness-raising talk by Rev Brian Gregory of the Friendship Foundation Charity. Free, refreshments provided.

eBooks and eAudiobooks on your tablet
2019-10-16 10:00 - 11:00
Ever wanted to know how to use the Libraries Borrowbox to download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Well come along with your tablet and library card and we’ll get you started.

Get Healthy Online
2019-10-15 15:00 - 16:00
Pop in to learn how to set up emergency medical information on your smartphone and how to access health information and services online.

Friends of Tarleton Library Monthly Talk
2019-10-15 10:30 - 11:30
‘Plants to Extend the Season’ – Talk by Marguerite Hughes of Meadow View Plants, Tarleton. £1 donation requested. Refreshments available from 10am.

Woman In Mind
2019-10-14 19:30 - 22:00
CADOS present this classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy, telling the story of Susan, who bangs her head on a rake and sees her life transformed into a fantasy. Tickets £8 from 01257 264362 or Malcolm’s Musicland.

Virtual Ancient Rome
2019-10-14 15:00 - 16:00
Travel back in time with us to explore the ancient civilisation of Rome with the University of Reading’s digital model. Walk around the magnificent Coliseum all without leaving the library!

3K Fun Run
2019-10-13 10:30 - 14:00
Run, jog or walk a fun 3K route in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. There’ll also be entertainment and refreshments afterwards. Entry £9.30 per adult or £7.30 per under-16, bookable on www.bookitzone.com/CFOrmskirk3KFunRun

Brodsky Quartet
2019-10-12 19:45 - 21:30
Martin Roscoe joins the iconic Brodsky Quartet for an evening of piano and strings. Tickets £18 per adult or £5 per student on 01257 498452.

Mawdesley Village Hall Open Day
2019-10-12 11:00 - 16:00
Saturday 12th October 11am – 4pm. People from Mawdesley and the surrounding area are invited to drop in to find out more about the village hall and it’s facilities. We also want to know what suggestions people have for future development of the hall. Displays from groups who currently use the hall and activities for the kids. Bar open and refreshments available. Call in and give us your opinions, ideas and suggestions. All welcome.

Apple Weekend
2019-10-12 11:00 - 16:00
A celebration of the apple harvest from our heritage orchard. Tours of the orchard, opportunities to taste and buy, demonstrations of apple pressing. Walks in Cabin Wood, Refreshments available in Cabin Cafe.

Harvest Ceilidh
2019-10-11 19:00 - 22:00
A night of Gaelic folk music and dancing, a raffle, and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks! Tickets £12 per adult and £3 per child, available on 01704 822878 or 07711 047082.

Chorale Concert
2019-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.

Past and Present Exhibition
2019-10-11 10:00 - 19:00
An insight into Eccleston village life through the years. The exhibition includes fashion, local industries, general memorabilia, photographs, local documents and 1st and 2nd World War displays. Proceeds to St. Catherine’s Hospice and EMC. Light Refreshments. Admission Adults £2.50
Friday and Saturday 11th & 12th October 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 13th October 12:00 noon – 5:00pm.
Eccleston Methodist Church, The Green, Eccleston, Chorley. PR7 5TQ

Oliver!
2019-10-10 19:30 - 21:30
Pilkington Musical Theatre Company present Oliver the musical, featuring classic songs like ‘Food, Glorious Food’ and ‘You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket Or Two’. Tickets £17.50 per adult or £15 per child, available on 01744 756000.

Lancashire Night
2019-10-10 19:00 - 21:30
Sid Calderbank and Mark Dowding present a night of traditional Lancashire entertainment, along with a hotpot supper and drinks. Tickets £6 from the library.

Charity Night
2019-10-10 17:00 - 21:00
Help raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust with live entertainment, themed cupcakes and a browse of Dobbies’ Christmas range. Entry £1 with all proceeds to the charity, tickets available in store or on 01704 552920.

Lego Robotics
2019-10-10 16:30 - 18:30
This session will introduce learners to using hands on learning to engage children with STEM subjects. Learners will have the opportunity to create a physical robot that they can control digitally. The familiar LEGO® brick is used to stimulate children’s desire to learn, and to learn more through curiosity, creativity, critical-thinking and collaboration. Parents/carers must attend with their children, preferably one adult to one child.

Ormskirk Library World Mental Health Day
2019-10-10 14:00 - 15:30
﻿Lancashire Mind will be present with an information stand and there will also be a series of relaxing activities such as Mindful colouring, board games and puzzles.
All welcome, no booking required.

Brain Boosters Online
2019-10-10 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for a special online session of Brain Boosters, where we will be playing some brain training games.

Internet Learning Talk
2019-10-09 14:00 - 14:30
Come along to an informal talk presented by West Lancashire CVS and Citizens Advice Lancashire. Explore fears and barriers related to going on the internet. Learn about changes made to local public services online and chat about energy deals.

Libraries Week 2019 - Digital Event
2019-10-09 10:00 - 12:00
10am -12pm – Engaging Communities through Digital Technology
Ever wanted to go online to access Local Council information but not sure how or simply want to know more? Then come along to our Libraries Week digital event and find out how you can access West Lancashire Council Services online.
11am -11:45am – NatWest Talk on Online Security
If you have any concerns about online security, drop in to a free talk from a NatWest advisor.

Reading Surgery
2019-10-08 15:00 - 16:00
Pop in to see us to find out about useful websites for finding your next read, and how to use Borrowbox to download eBooks and Audiobooks.

Gems in the Dunes
2019-10-08 14:00 - 15:00
Fiona Sunners presents a talk on the work done by the Back from the Brink project on Formby sand dunes. Free, booking required on 01704 874177.

Evening with Dean Fraser
2019-10-07 17:45 - 18:45
The Quantum Poet performs his 247 Poems Show, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free entry.

In Celebration of Poetry
2019-10-07 17:30 - 18:30
Come and enjoy the poetry of local author and poet, Christopher Ryley at Burscough Library. Christopher will talk about how he started writing and will share some of his thoughts and ideas on what has, and what continues to inspire him.

Digital Marketing for Business
2019-10-07 15:00 - 16:00
Join Nadia Rattoo, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing from UCLan, to learn how to utilise social media and digital platforms to market your business e.g. analytics, and apps.

Artisan Market
2019-10-06 11:00 - 15:00
The first of our winter artisan markets at Hesketh Bank Community Centre with indoor stalls, activities and cafe. All proceeds go to our redevelopment fund. Call Sue on 07956 986546 to book a table: £10.00.

Apple Festival
2019-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the apple harvest with activities for the whole family including apple juicing and pressing, woodland crafts, music and face painting. For more info, call 07752 179479.
