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Christmas Charity Quiz
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
The OTC present a fun festive quiz for all ages. All proceeds go to the winner’s charity of choice, so revise your general knowledge and get a team together! Entry costs £10.

Comedy Night
2018-12-06 20:00 - 23:00
A Christmas comedy show featuring three incredible acts – Barry Dodds, Brennan Reece and headliner Roger Monkhouse. Tickets are £10, available online.

Carol Concert
2018-12-06 18:30 - 21:00
Friends of Astley Hall and the Sing It Big Choir present a Christmas carol concert in the Great Hall. Get in the festive mood with beautiful performances.

Christmas Concert
2018-12-05 19:30 - 21:30
Wigan Community Choir present a night of carols old and new, classical and calypso with some gospel for a rousing finale! There will also be a raffle and refreshments. £7 per person, £5 concessions.

Community Carol Singing
2018-12-04 13:30 - 15:00
‘Singing for Wellbeing’ delivered by ‘Life Long Song’ invite you to three Tuesday afternoon sessions in December which will be dedicated to making the most of the well known traditional folk carols and one or two local ones you may not know. So if you can’t get enough holly and ivy and you want help with decking the halls come and join us. No choral experience required. This is community singing for all with a nod to the rich heritage of songs that have stood the test of time. There is a small charge for a carol sheet. Let us know if you need large print. Donation please for refreshments. Time Credits welcome.
Visit www.lifelongsong.co.uk or contact Life Long Song at 01257 276178

Christmas Coffee Afternoon
2018-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Come down for a festive afternoon of coffee and refreshments, with a hamper raffle to be won! Entry £5 including a raffle ticket.

Christmas Singalong
2018-12-02 13:30 - 16:00
Head down to Leyland Park for a festive singalong with mulled wine and turkey barms. Have a go on the tombola and meet Father Christmas!

UnderGround Crafts Christmas Fair
2018-12-02 11:30 - 16:30
A wealth of handcrafted gifts from jewellery to fudge! A special visit from Santa and his favourite elf, hot food and a bar, and the chance to meet Santa’s donkeys while the reindeer rest. Free entry.

Festive Market
2018-12-02 11:00 - 15:00
A festive event for all the family. From food and craft stalls to birds of prey displays, real reindeer and a raffle, along with a Santa’s grotto, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Free entry but £3.50 charge for Santa’s grotto. Book on 07834 480365.

Christmas Fair
2018-12-01 11:30 - 14:00
Come along for a great festive treat at St. Paul’s Church. There will be a Santa’s grotto, great stalls from cakes to children’s toys, and light lunches.

The Spirit of Christmas
2018-11-30 19:30 - 21:00
The Occasional Singers present an evening of festive music and song. The evening is sure to be a feast of seasonal music for everyone. Tickets are £7.50 including refreshments. For more details, contact Mary on 01695 575432.

Gin Festival
2018-11-30 18:00 - 23:30
The Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival heads to St. Helens with over 80 different gins plus live entertainment. Food available from the Mayur Indian Restaurant. Tickets £12.50, includes gin Copa glass and welcome drink. VIP area tickets £50.
Saturday sessions run from 12pm-5pm and 6pm-11:30pm.

Quiz & Social Evening
2018-11-28 19:30 - 21:30
The Ormskirk and District Family History Society are hosting an informal night of quizzing. Bob Dobson, a book dealer, will also bring many out of print books to browse and purchase. All welcome.

Alcohol Ink Workshop
2018-11-28 10:00 - 13:00
Experiment with alcohol inks by applying them to various surfaces and items, which can be collaged to produce beautiful effects. Learn new techniques to create motion within the piece! Please wear old clothes or protective clothing. Minimum age 12. Tickets £6.50 including basic materials.

Ormskirk Gingerbread Market & Lights Switch-On
2018-11-25 12:00 - 18:00
This event promises lots of Ormskirk gingerbread, with gift stalls, entertainment and a live ice carving demo. The Christmas lights switch-on follows soon after – you won’t want to miss it this year!

Sea Cadets Christmas Fayre
2018-11-25 11:00 - 17:00
Fun for all the family including Reiki taster sessions and aromatherapy, Christmas gifts, a raffle, craft stalls, refreshments and tombola. There’s also a chance for the kids to meet Santa.

Astley Illuminated
2018-11-24 17:00 - 22:00
For one evening, people can see and photograph the historic Astley Hall beautifully lit inside and out, with over 200 candles and LED spotlights. There will be amazing performances, delicious hot food and mulled wine.

Christmas Model Railway Show
2018-11-24 10:00 - 17:00
The Rainhill Model Railway Club presents a day of model trains, layouts, traders and a Santa’s Grotto. There will also be vintage buses running between the show and the North West Museum of Road Transport. Adult admission is £3.50 or £4 for a child including a gift from Santa.

Indoor Car Boot Sale
2018-11-24 10:00 - 13:00
Free admission, lots for sale including bric-a-brac, toiletries, toys, clothes and cakes. Café onsite. £10 to book a table – contact Dennis on 07587148579 (hiltond841@aol.com) or Linda on 07956816837 (linda.w@talktalk.net).

North West Bird Watching Festival
2018-11-24 08:00 - 16:30
7 guest speakers over 2 days, including One Show presenter George McGavin. There are rooms full of exhibitors including books, clothes and charities, chances to feed otters, white storks and swans. Guided walks of the reserve, the 4th annual bird race on the Saturday, and bird ringing demonstrations.

Charity Ladies' Lunch & Fashion Show
2018-11-22 12:00 - 14:00
Barbara’s of Standish host a fashion show and ladies’ lunch to raise money for State of Mind. Includes vocalist and MC Josh Adams and special guest soprano Jan Monroe. Tickets £36 including 3-course meal and wine on arrival.

Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
2018-11-22 10:00 - 17:30
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.
