Local Life 247

Bishop's Curry Night
2019-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
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.

Family Games Night
2019-03-08 19:00 - 22:00
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.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling
2019-03-08 08:00 - 10:00
Join Bishop Chris – one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England – and hear the challenges and joys of breaking through the glass ceiling. Tickets £5, light breakfast provided.

Dick Kerr Ladies Talk
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
Author Gail Newsham presents her talk on Preston’s women’s football team during the First World War – the Dick Kerr Ladies. Places bookable at the library.

Understanding Anxiety Workshop
2019-03-06 18:30 - 21:00
Psychologists and authors Sue Knowles and Bridie Gallagher discuss anxiety, its effects, and their book ‘My Anxiety Handbook’. Perfect for 12-18 year olds but everyone welcome. Tickets £3 including refreshments, from Eventbrite or the library.

Coffee Morning
2019-03-06 10:30 - 12:00
Enjoy a scrumptious coffee morning and bring & buy sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Band & Pancake Night
2019-03-05 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with live brass band music, pancakes and other refreshments. Entrance £3 on the door.

Spring Concert
2019-03-05 18:00 - 20:00
Experience the best local young instrumentalists and vocalists in their spring concerts! Tickets £7 per adult and £3.50 for under-16s, available from the St. Helens Music Service on 01744 677946.

Sketchbookery
2019-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Develop new sketchbooking techniques to enhance your way of journaling – increase self-awareness, clarity and get inspired. Free entry, but booking required on Eventbrite or at the library.

WWI Talk
2019-03-03 14:00 - 16:00
WWI historian and Army Officer Paul Knight presents his illustrated talk on the Territorial Force in WWI. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Table Top Sale
2019-03-03 12:00 - 15:00
Grab a wonderful bargain in aid of Becconsall U3A! Call 07956 986546 for more information.

Craft & Food Fair
2019-03-03 11:00 - 15:00
Browse over 25 stalls of beautiful crafts, glorious gifts and scrumptious food! Food blogger Northern Munkee Bites offers some tasty treats all day in the café. Free entry.

Spring Running Day
2019-03-03 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy free heritage bus rides around St. Helens, plus trade stalls of books, models and photos. Refreshments available. Admission charges apply – for info, call 01744 451681 or email clive@nwmort.co.uk

Quiz & Karaoke Night
2019-03-02 20:30 - 23:00
Test your trivia knowledge and compete to be crowned the brightest of the bunch at a fun quiz night, followed by karaoke! Admission £1 per team member, with a cash prize for the winners and a hotpot supper.

Geoff Fest
2019-03-02 13:00 - 17:00
A fun day of live music, raffles, auctions and a bouncy castle for the kids, plus a 5-a-side charity football match (weather permitting). Tickets £5 for adults or £1 for under-16s, available from the club or from Ravenhead JFC on Facebook.

Canvas Bag Workshop
2019-03-02 11:00 - 15:00
Come and decorate your own canvas bag to celebrate World Book Day using lino printing and drawing. Free drop-in.

Craft & Gift Market
2019-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy the best crafts, gifts and artwork from small local businesses in Heskin! For more information, call 07928 991147.

World Day of Prayer Service
2019-03-01 19:30 - 21:00
A special service to join with other Christians of all denominations across the world.

Evening with Royston Vasey
2019-03-01 18:00 - 23:00
The man behind Roy Chubby Brown presents a candid night of comedy in support of the Daniel Fox Foundation. Tickets cost £26 – to book, call 01744 813822. Over 18s only.

Flower Power Exhibition
2019-03-01 17:00 - 19:30
See flower drawings donated by various celebrities, including Jeremy Vine and Joanna Lumley at this fabulous exhibition to raise money for Derian House.

Winter Playday
2019-02-20 11:00 - 15:00
A day of fun for all the family with games, crafts and shows – find out about local children’s activities, community groups and organisations. More info at www.chorley.gov.uk.

Bird Box Making Day
2019-02-18 10:00 - 15:00
Have a go at making bird boxes with the rangers – it’s £2.50 if you want to take it home, or free to leave up in the park. 8+ years.
Two sessions will be hosted – one from 10am-12pm and another from 1pm-3pm. Meet at Treeface Cafe.

Yarrow Valley Guided Walk
2019-02-17 10:00 - 13:00
Join the rangers on a 6-mile circular walk from Yarrow Valley Park to Euxton. Suitable clothing and footwear recommended, meet at Treeface Cafe.

Charity Fundraiser
2019-02-16 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy an exciting race night and disco, with a charity raffle and auction to raise essential funds for grassroots football club Robin Park FC. Tickets £8 including hotpot supper, and available from the Robin Park Facebook page.

Murder Mystery Night
2019-02-15 19:30 - 23:00
A murder mystery set in the 1920s sees wealthy heiress Georgina Smythe’s will read – but who will benefit most from her death? £35 per person including a 3-course meal and a drink – head to https://www.inglenook-farm.co.uk/ to book.

Mayor's Charity Ball
2019-02-15 19:30 - 23:00
Join the Mayor of Chorley for an evening of music from vocalist Daniella Gallagher, a disco and dinner, plus an auction and special prize draw. All proceeds to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal, tickets £30. Call 01257 515113 or email mayors.secretary@chorley.gov.uk to book.

Living Together Performance
2019-02-14 19:30 - 22:00
The Rainhill Garrick Society present their 2019 performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s play ‘Living Together’, a Victorian comic tale of family drama, romance and incompetence. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office or the Village Hall – call 01744 813429 for details.

Valentine's Drip Cake Class
2019-02-13 18:00 - 21:00
Level, fill and cover your cake in buttercream using colours and flavours of your choice, and decorate them with coloured drip, chocolates, sprinkles and truffles! £60 per person, all ingredients and equipment provided, head to the Little Cottage Cakery’s Facebook page to book.

Valentine's Cupcake Workshop
2019-02-11 18:00 - 21:00
Make 6 romantic cupcake toppers out of sugar paste, with expert guidance on hand. £30 per person including all equipment and materials – visit the Little Cottage Cakery’s Facebook page to book.

The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
2019-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
The greatest fictional sleuth of all time is brought to life in a high-energy one-man show, featuring a plethora of dashing heroes, villainous rogues and vintage thrills. £20 per person – head to www.hoghtontower.co.uk to book.
