Local Life 247

Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
2018-11-22 10:00 - 17:30 UTC
Commemorate the centenary of women over 30 getting the vote. A full itinerary of speakers including Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, are scheduled to appear. Tickets £12 for anyone living in the Wigan borough or £15 for anyone else. Lunch included. Contact the Museum of Wigan Life to book.

Road to the Armistice Talk
2018-11-20 19:45 - 21:00
Douglas Valley Historical Society and Steve Williams present a talk on the 1918 Armistice. Visitor entry costs £2.50 per meeting, annual membership is £12. For more details, call 01257 462166.

Make a Pin Cushion
2018-11-19 13:30 - 15:30
Learn how to make a professional-looking pin cushion to take home with you. Ideal for anyone with little or no sewing skills. Fabrics provided but you are welcome to bring along your own. Booking required by popping into the library or on Eventbrite.

Buckshaw's Christmas Fair
2018-11-18 13:30 - 17:30
A great variety of stalls awaits you at Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair, with crafts for kids and a meeting with Freyja the Christmas Fairy. Free entry. For more information, email craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com.

Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On
2018-11-18 13:00 - 20:00
With a full afternoon and evening of superb family entertainment planned, Southport is set to sparkle with festive fun. Enjoy live children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon, meet Santa and his reindeers, enjoy attractions and rides, meet the naughty elves, Grinch and singing crackers and so much more. Lights go on at 5:30pm.

Appley Bridge Christmas Market
2018-11-18 11:00 - 16:00
Come and browse a great range of Christmas gifts, join in with some crafts and win great prizes in the tombola and raffle. Stalls include Usborne books, the Body Shop, Christmas wreaths, baby boutique and homemade soaps/bath bombs.

Adlington Christmas Fair
2018-11-17 10:00 - 16:00
There are loads of fantastic stalls to browse at Adlington’s indoor Christmas Fair. Find the perfect gifts, meet Freyja the Christmas fairy, and join in with children’s crafts including sand art and glitter tattoos. Free entry.

Fun Day Fundraiser
2018-11-17 08:30 - 16:00
A joint fundraising effort between Rainford in Bloom and CrossRoads invites you for a day of fun. There will be stalls offering bric-a-brac and cakes, a raffle and tombola, and a lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes.

WW1 Remembrance
2018-11-16 19:30 - 22:00
The Royal British Legion Wigan Branch is hosting a thank you event to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. The 1940s themed night will feature a hotpot supper, live music and a raffle. Tickets are £5 and can be booked by visiting the Royal British Legion Wigan Branch’s Facebook page.

Ladies Night
2018-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
A unique shopping and pampering evening, with a cheeky glass or two of wine. Over 40 stalls to grab a great gift including beauty, crafts and scents. Tickets £3 including a glass of fizz, available from the school office or on the door. Refreshments available throughout.

Christmas Fundraiser
2018-11-16 19:00 - 21:00
Attractions include flower arranging by June from Hartleys Garden Centre, a live performance by local vocalist Leah Wallis, Christmas stalls including cake, veg and fancy goods to raise money for St. Thomas the Martyr Church. Tickets are £5 – call Kath McGuire on 01695 721038 to book.

Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop
2018-11-16 18:30 - 22:00
Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more and see a fabulous ladies’ fashion show. A charity raffle with great prizes will also be hosted. Tickets £5 including a glass of prosecco or juice, to be purchased in advance – contact Sue at reception.

Wildlife Photography Workshop
2018-11-16 10:00 - 16:00
A comprehensive all-day workshop led by Heather Beckett, designed to help you understand the basics of photography. You’ll learn more about shutter speed, aperture and iso rating. Tickets are £65 per person including admission to Martin Mere.

Rainhill Remembered
2018-11-13 13:45 - 15:45
Join the Rainhill Civic Society for a chat and a cuppa to share your memories of Rainhill. Bring your old photographs, maps and booklets along!

Festival of Remembrance
2018-11-10 19:30 - 22:00
A special evening to mark the centenary of the end of WW1, featuring a combination of music and the spoken word. Tickets £10.

Rainhill Beer Festival
2018-11-10 13:00 - 23:00, 2018-11-08 19:00 - 23:00
The 16th beer festival features new brewers and beers for 2018. The Rotary Club of Rainhill invites you to sample new beers and ciders, and try a tipple at the prosecco bar. For more information, head to http://www.rainhillbeerfest.org/.

Craft & Gift Fayre
2018-11-10 10:00 - 15:00
All your Christmas shopping needs under one roof! Various craft and gift stalls, a Fairtrade stall, local handicrafts and refreshments/light lunches.

Remembrance Banquet
2018-11-09 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of music and dinner to celebrate our troops. The St. Helens Brass Band will play on arrival, and a 3 course dinner will be served. After dinner, enjoy a performance from the 1940s Wing Dancers and music from Windy Warlow and the A-Train Swing. Booking essential on 01744 886812 or enquiries@inglenook-farm.co.uk.

Supper by Candlelight
2018-11-07 19:00 - 22:00
Willowbrook Hospice presents a magical evening. See the hospice gardens illuminated at night and enjoy a hotpot supper with apple pie and wine by candlelight. Tickets £10, booking essential on 01744 453798 or from The Living Well.

Spark in the Park
2018-11-05 19:30 - 21:00
A magical musical fireworks display with a children’s funfair and lots of foodie treats.

Votes for Women Talk
2018-11-05 19:30 - 21:00
The Ormskirk District Historical Society and Professor Paul Ward present a talk on women’s suffrage entitled ‘Votes for Women – votes for which women? Patriotism and domesticity in the First World War’. Entrance £3 or free for students.

Aspull Rugby Club Fireworks
2018-11-05 18:30 - 20:00
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a bonfire and fireworks display. There will be a bar, a barbecue and sweet stalls! Fireworks start at 7:30pm. Adult entry is £4, children £2.

St. Peter's Pavilion Fireworks
2018-11-04 16:00 - 20:00
Hindley lights up the sky this Bonfire Night! With a firework display starting at 6:30pm, live entertainment, food and drinks and a funfair, you’re in for a treacly treat. No entry after 6:30pm, £6 per adult and £3 per child. Advance booking recommended at Eventbrite.

Haigh Fireworks
2018-11-04 16:00 - 19:30
A family friendly firework spectacular featuring more entertainment than ever before. There will be live music, an award-winning LED puppet show, a Superhero vs. Princess show for the kids, and a firework finale by SM ART Pyro. Tickets range from £7-£32, and car parking costs £1.50. For tickets, visit https://boxoffice.wlct.org/event_description.aspx?eventid=476.

Vegan Fair
2018-11-04 11:00 - 16:30
From cakes to cosmetics, Rainford’s Vegan Fair has tonnes of cruelty-free gifts and snacks on offer. You can even grab a festive gift while you’re there.

Red Lion Bonfire & Fireworks
2018-11-03 18:30 - 20:00
The Douglas Valley Lions Club will hold its annual fireworks and bonfire charity events, with proceeds going to local causes. The fire will be lit at 6:30pm, with a fireworks display at 7pm. Adults £6, children between 5 and 15 £3.

Duxbury Park Bonfire
2018-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
The Red Bank Scout Group host their annual bonfire and firework display. Some Bonfire Night fun for all the family! Free entry but donations welcome (£5 per adult, £3 per child).

The Plough Fireworks
2018-11-03 17:00 - 20:00
The Plough Inn in Lathom is hosting its fourth annual firework display with rides, face painting, sweet stalls and sparklers! There will also be a barbecue with a hog roast, craft beers and cask ales. Advance tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children. Fireworks start at 7:30pm.

Suffragist Presentation
2018-11-03 11:30 - 12:30
Songs, poems, speeches and playlets to celebrate the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act and highlight Suffragist and Suffragette activity. Free to attend, no booking required.
