Local Life 247

Midweek Music
2020-01-15 13:00 - 13:45 UTC
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.

FIRST STEPS Family History Course
2020-01-31 19:30 - 21:30
The “First Steps” course is a starting point for family history research, the initial aim is to help back to the early 1800s, and it will soon become apparent that not everything is available on the internet. Starting with an Introduction; Civil Registration; Family Search; Censuses; Church Registers; Record Keeping, the course costs just £40.00, inclusive of resource materials and light refreshments. Contact 01257 453087 for more details.

Wigan Canal History Walk
2020-02-01 10:00 - 14:30
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight!
Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point.
It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles in total. Wear stout shoes, and waterproofs in case of rain, and bring a drink and bite to eat if you like. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Wooden Pendant Carving with Giles Newman
2020-02-01 10:00 - 18:00
During this one day workshop with master wood carver Giles Newman you will learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden pendant with the simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art woodcarving from wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced carvers. Age 18+. For more information and to see Giles’ work visit gilesnewman.com

'Ey Oop Campers!
2020-02-01 19:00 - 21:30 | St. James Church Hall Wrightington, Church Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9SN
A lighthearted look at the fun, intrigue and mayhem of a 1950s holiday camp, performed by Upholland & District U3A Variety Theatre Group! Tickets £6 per adult or £3 per U16 including refreshments on 01257 473941.

Boogie Bingo
2020-02-01 19:00 - 23:00
Help fundraise for Wigan Youth Zone with a night of boogie bingo. There are plenty of prizes to be won; tickets £25 including light bites, bookable on Eventbrite or 01942 774000.

St. Mary's Club Star Night
2020-02-01 19:30 - 23:55
“The Glad It’s Night” Motown Experience (4 Piece Soul Band) back by popular demand. The show features a tribute to Gladys Night and The Pips, with the very best of Motown classic hits. Come and join us for a great evening of live music, disco and a hot supper.

Apple Pruning Day
2020-02-02 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Walled Gardeners to learn new skills and help with apple pruning. Tickets £20 including soup and a roll and free pair of secateurs, bookable on 07967 583746.

Vegan Taster Table
2020-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Coffee etc, 3 Station Road, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7NU
Curious about Veganism? Want to make simple changes towards a plant-based diet? Come along and try a range of plant milks and vegan treats before you buy. Coffee etc will be serving a selection of vegan meals and cakes too!
Also – lots of information available about how to transition to a vegan lifestyle, the many wonderful benefits of doing so and helpful tips to get you started. All your vegan questions answered by our friendly team.
