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Children’s Mental Health Event
2020-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh is hosting a free event: “Who supports parents/carers when children and young people experience challenges to their emotional and mental health?”
The morning will involve:
• Speakers, including parents/carers and adults working with children
• Surveys for parents, carers, and professionals
• Workshop discussions
Find out more or book a place via the Eventbrite link or contact Karen Wilson

Games Afternoon
2020-02-04 14:30 - 16:30
Fun competition involving various board games – prizes for those with highest score.

Book and a Brew
2020-02-05 10:30 - 11:30
Share your love of reading and your thoughts on your current book over a brew.

Maps & Coffee
2020-02-06 10:00 - 11:30
Grab a coffee and enjoy an informal morning of map reading with experienced International Mountain Leader Chris. Tickets £5 on 07838 378339 or chris@mountainexploits.co.uk

Thursday Tea Dance
2020-02-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Haydock Conservative Club, Haydock Conservative Club, 3 Bellerophon Way, Haydock, Wigan, WN4 9RS
Come and join us at Haydock Conservative Club and dance away to fabulous music in the best venue in town. Lots of sequence dancing with tea and biscuits inc. Dates are every two weeks starting from 6th Feb. Just pop on your dancing shoes and come along or for enquiries please call Martin 07799288239.

Standish Stories from the Past
2020-02-06 16:00 - 17:00
Stan Aspinall tells three stories of Standish’s past – each with a twist to make you think. Refreshments available.

Chernobyl in Photographs
2020-02-06 20:00 - 22:00
Colin Douglas visits Ormskirk Camera Club with his presentation on Kiev and Chernobyl, including images taken in the exclusion zone. An entry fee of £4 applies to visitors, with refreshments included.

Harry Potter Book Day
2020-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
Get involved in the Triwizard Tournament, facing challenges to test your magical prowess and powers of deduction! Play games, make crafts and much more at this free event.

All Write Up North
2020-02-08 10:00 - 13:30
A free networking and workshop event for aspiring authors, illustrators, photographers and cover artists! Lunch and refreshments provided – book your place on library.transformation@wigan.gov.uk

Come & Sing!
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:30
For lovers of choral music, Southport Bach Choir will be hosting another of their popular Come and Sing! events on 8th February 2020 at Emmanuel Church in Southport. The works to be studied will be Handel ‘Coronation Anthems’ and choruses from ‘Messiah’. Full details of cost and an application form can be found on the choir website. www.southportbachchoir.org.uk

Kamchatka and the Ring of Fire
2020-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
Audio-visual presentation by Colin and Rhona Balls. A journey to the far east of Russia to an area known as the Ring of Fire. Volcanic activity here has built a unique and amazing landscape, with perfect conditions created for the sheer abundance of seabirds and cetaceans found in the region.
Tickets £8.00 (including refreshments), available from 01257 463407/425330/426252.

Light Classic Recital - Innsaei
2020-02-09 15:00 - 16:30
St Laurence Church Union Street Chorley on Sunday 9th February 2020 at 3pm.
The Innsᴂi String Quartet, were formed at the Royal Northern College of Music, frequently performing in concerts, masterclasses and chamber music prizes. They have also performed many concert tours across Europe. We are delighted to have them performing as part of our light classic recitals.
Tickets £5 including refreshments – from Eventbrite or on the door.

Talk & Presentation on Nature Photography
2020-02-10 19:45 - 22:00
Monday 10th February 7.45pm
Southport Photographic Society have invited talented local wildlife photographer Mr. Roy Rimmer to share his knowledge and passion for nature. Entry on the Door £4.00 inc tea/coffee and biscuits.
Please come along to New Hall, Emmanuel Road, Cambridge Road, Southport, PR9 9PR 7.30pm for 7.45pm start.

Elderberries Gardening Club
2020-02-12 10:30 - 12:00
Our Gardening club meets at St. John’s church Hall, St. John’s Rd, Birkdale on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30am-12pm
We are a friendly sociable club with an interest in gardening. Beginners welcome.
We have outside speakers and members also speak on different and varied topics, and homemade cakes and biscuits too.
We also have outings to historical Gardens and garden growers, work shops and meals out during the year.
Enquiries to Shelley at elderberriesgardening@gmail.com
shelleylewislavender@yahoo.com
or tel 01704560690

Travelling Fairgrounds Talk
2020-02-12 12:30 - 14:00
Garth Latham presents ‘Ticket to Ride’, a talk on traveling fairgrounds of the UK. Plus enjoy lunch and musical entertainment! More info on 01772 816727.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-02-13 10:30 - 12:00
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

Gardens Talk
2020-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Join Formby Civic Society as Margaret and Geoff Fletcher present a talk on their involvement in the National Gardens Scheme, with a charity plant sale afterwards. Free for members, visitors £2 – email chairman@formbycivicsociety.org.uk for details.

Mental Health Market
2020-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Improve your mental wellbeing
Wigan and Leigh Community Therapies Hub are hosting a Marketplace of Mental Health Support.
Come and find out about the fantastic range of services, groups and support available in your local area!
You’ll find local health, education, activity, carer, voluntary and charity services and groups. All welcome!
For more information contact:
Community Therapies Hub 01942 772124

Drive-In Cinema
2020-02-14 20:30 - 23:00
See Pretty Woman like you’ve never seen it before – in the grounds of Haigh Woodland Park! What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? There’ll also be plenty of music, food, quizzes and giveaways, plus a free session of adventure golf. Tickets £30 per car at www.boxoffice.wlct.org

Big and Little Trains Show
2020-02-15 09:15 - 12:15 | Eccleston Library, The Carrington Centre, New Mill Street, Eccleston, PR7 5SU
Chorley and District Model Railway Club are hosting a Big and Little Trains Show. Supported by the Friends of Eccleston Library, the event is open to all with free admission.

Harry Potter Triwizard Challenge
2020-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come down to Parbold Library for some Wizardry Fun suitable for ages 5 – 10. To avoid disappointment booking is essential.

Spinners Mill Ghost Hunt
2020-02-15 20:30 - 23:59
Join Paranormal Places UK on a ghost hunting event at Leigh Spinners Mill in company with Frank Humphries, presenter and producer of Paranormal Minds TV as we step into the ghostly world of Leigh Spinners Mill.

Snowdrop Sunday
2020-02-16 12:00 - 16:00
Self guided walk through Cabin Wood to see the stunning display of snowdrops.
Refreshments available in the Cabin Cafe, limited car parking available, free event, donations welcome.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

The Cat in the Hat
2020-02-16 14:30 - 16:00
Gamboling Arena presents a hilarious production of the Dr. Seuss classic! Tickets £7 on 07709 766108.

Bird Box Making
2020-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Have a go at making a bird box with the rangers. Boxes are £2.50 to take home or free to leave at the park. Meet at Treeface Café.

Free February Family Half Term Fun
2020-02-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Street, Leigh, WN74PG
Free Family February Half Term Fun at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh
From Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February, 11am – 3m daily, free children’s craft workshops
Visit https://www.spinninggate.co.uk/february-half-term-free-family-fun/ for further information

Quaker Burial Grounds
2020-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Four Lane Ends Mission, Skelmersdale Road, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, L39 0EZ
Speaker Chris Skidmore presents a talk that describes the history of Quaker burial practices over the past 350 years using a number of specific examples from the north of England.
Visitors £3.00.
Students free of charge

Squirrel Spotting
2020-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Hear top tips for spotting the famous red squirrels, build a giant drey and learn more about the eating habits of local wildlife. You can also make your own squirrel souvenir to take home. Tickets £3 on 03442 491895.

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-02-18 10:30 - 11:30
Informative and fun talk by Stuart McNulty ‘A Brief History of Liverpool and the Humour of its People’. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am. No need to book.

Free Dog Chipping
2020-02-18 11:00 - 15:00
Dogs Trust perform free basic health checks and microchipping for dogs, as well as providing resources for dog training, diet, neutering and care. All breeds welcome, puppies under 6 months must have proof of vaccination.
