Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
﻿Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The world Of Glass. This is a great opportunity to come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost As per menu

Melodies on the Move
2020-01-10 19:00 - 21:30
Orrell Musical & Dramatic Society present a fabulous musical show. Tickets £7 on 01695 622713 or from www.omads.co.uk

150 year Songs of Praise Service
2020-01-11 17:00 - 20:00
St Mary’s Rufford Church in its current form opened its doors on 11 January 1860. On Saturday 11 January 2020 there is a special Songs of Praise service being held in church to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary, with special guests including Bishop Philip, Bishop of Blackburn, the Mayor of West Lancashire and local organisations.
The service is free to attend. Church opens 5pm, service commences at 6pm with refreshments following at 7pm.

Open Mic Night & Gin Bar
2020-01-11 18:30 - 22:00
The Friends of Chorley Library present a night of music, poetry and performance – with an amazing gin bar! Entry £2, all proceeds go to supporting the library.

IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course
2020-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
The St. Helens IAM RoadSmart Group starts its next Advanced Driver Course in January. The course is open to drivers of all ages to help them develop their driving skills to become more confident and safer drivers. The course introduction is at the ibis hotel, Haydock on Sunday 12th January. There will be a presentation that outlines what advanced driving is all about. You will also be able to receive feedback on your driving.

Nature Reconnected Talk
2020-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
National Trust Countryside Manager Andrew Brockbank presents a talk on local nature. Free, booking required on 01704 874177 or Formby.library@sefton.gov.uk

Crank Caverns Talk
2020-01-14 18:00 - 19:30
Hear some stories about the mysteries surrounding Crank Caverns – and work out if any of them are true! Tickets £2.50 from the venue, hotpot supper available.

Myles Standish Talk
2020-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
Bill Walker presents a talk about Myles Standish and his Chorley roots with the Chorley Historical & Archaeological Society. Entry £1 for members, £2 non-members.

Midweek Music
2020-01-15 13:00 - 13:45
Midweek Music is a series of free, Wednesday lunch-time concerts at Christ Church in Southport and are open to everybody. Come along at 1.00 pm for a 45 minute performance from a wide range of musicians.
January 15th features Pijus Jonusas on violin and Kanako Mizuno on piano from the Royal Northern College of Music. They will play music by Elgar and Beethoven.

PIRATES The Panto
2020-01-16 19:00 - 22:00
“PIRATES, The Panto”
The wicked Bluebeard likes getting’ married…
He just don’t like staying’ married!
And now he’s got his beady eye on Cinderella!
Ne’er Fear-
The Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood are on their way to her her from a watery end.
Will Charming And Cinderella ever get their happy ever after?
What is Goldilocks’ cunning plan?
Why is Widow Twankey on the ship ?!
And what has the Wicked Queen got to do with any of it !!
Will Ye Sign On? 🖋⛵️🏴‍☠️
Join Us We Sail The Seven Seas In Search O’ Singing, Dancin’ An’ Adventure!

Northern Soul Night
2020-01-17 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of fabulous Northern Soul and Motown music. Entry £3 on the door – more info on 07974 306180.

Book Sale
2020-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding a Book Sale with a wide selection of quality secondhand books (not ex-Library).

Disco Bingo
2020-01-18 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy bingo with a disco twist to raise funds for Mere Brow Village Hall! Tickets £10 from James on 07977 233312 or heckybanksmig@aol.com

On the Eve of Murder
2020-01-18 19:30 - 22:00
Enter the glitz and glamour of a 1920s speakeasy in New York for a night of murder and intrigue with Ormskirk Theatre Company. Tickets £10 from the venue or on 07757 416560.

Ormskirk District Historical Society
2020-01-20 19:30 - 20:45
Frogs, Firearms & Flames
The hazards in museum collections
Speaker Heather Davies
Visitors £3.00
Students Free

Real Lives of Coronation Street Talk
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30
‘The Real Lives of Coronation Street’ by historian Dr. Tom Preston. Find out about the original Corrie Actors. £1 donation requested. Refreshments available from 10am.

Burns Night
2020-01-21 18:30 - 22:00
Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns with the Southport Sunrise Rotary Club, including a traditional supper of haggis, whisky and poetry, plus a raffle in aid of local charities.

Learn My Way
2020-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
If you would like to learn computer basics, or just refresh your skills, join our volunteer at Parbold Library who will take you through the basics and beyond every Wednesday starting 22nd January from 10am. For more information, contact Parbold Library.

A Russian Retrospective
2020-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
A free public lecture from Jo Crotty, examining life in Russia after the Soviet Union came to an end in 1991, including refreshments, a Q&A and wine. For tickets visit www.edgehill.ac.uk

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30
A.G.M.

UpHolland Community Band
2020-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The church of St. Thomas the Martyr, Church Street, UpHolland, WN8 0ND
UpHolland Community Band is a new wind band based in the church of St. Thomas the Martyr, UpHolland. It rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 with the simple aim of bringing together local musicians of all ages to enjoy making music. If you can read music and play a brass or woodwind instrument (or percussion) to about Grade 2 standard or above, why not get in touch by emailing uphollandcommunityband@gmail.com or visit www.uphollandcommunityband.com

Burns Night Supper
2020-01-24 19:00 - 23:00
Wigan Thistle Society invite you to join them for a traditional Burns night supper. There will be speakers, a piper, three course meal and Scottish dancing for all levels. Tickets are £24 (£16 for children under 12). Please contact Paula on 01942 680008.

Inspire Concert
2020-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN1 2PG
A performance by finalists of Wigan Young Musician of the Year 2019 and winners of The O’Neill Scholarship.
In aid of Wigan & Leigh Young Carers and Derian House
Tickets available on the door
£5 for Adults
Children FREE

Jazz in the Village
2020-01-24 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of music from Ian Millar on the saxophone and Dominic Spencer on piano! Tickets £10 including supper on 07712 671945 or 07831 284426.

Charity Burns Night Supper
2020-01-25 19:00 - 21:30
Celebrate Burns Night in style with The Brain Charity this year. Enjoy a tasty traditional meal, live pipe band and poetry performances. Fully licensed bar.
Tickets: £8.50 which includes meal and a wee dram (Vegetarian/Vegan meal options available)

Cobalt Brass at St Helens Sinfonietta
2020-01-25 19:30 - 21:30
Five amazingly skilled young RNCM brass players (2 trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba) will be playing music by Malcolm Arnold, J. S. Bach and André Previn, and new works, written especially for them. Beautiful expressive music played with feeling. https://cobaltbrass.com/

Musical Memory Cafe
2020-01-27 14:30 - 16:30
Parklands Lodge Musical Memory Café, sharing music and memories for anyone feeling lonely and wishing to meet new friends. This is a lovely friendship afternoon with beautiful homemade cakes, tea and coffee. Turning loneliness to happiness with the power of music.

Aladdin
2020-01-28 19:30 - 21:30
Parbold’s very own pantomime is Aladdin – full of magic, laughter and songs! Tickets £7.50 per adult or £5.50 per child from DIY Centre Parbold.

Monthly Social Dance
2020-01-30 20:00 - 23:00
The last Thursday of every month is social dance night at Lydiate Parish Hall. Sequence, ballroom and latin dancing for all abilities from the absolute beginner to the aspiring professional dancers. ALL welcome. Come and dance the night away with us. No bar so bring your own drinks, nibbles and of course your friends and dance shoes are a must!! A great night of dancing awaits you in a friendly atmosphere with great company.

Cleopatra: An Adult Pantomime
2020-01-31 19:30 - 21:30
The Random Theatre Company present Cleopatra: an adult pantomime. Filled with raunchy laughs, tickets cost £8 on 07757 416560 or from the venue.
