Local Life 247

Wrightington & Heskin Scarecrow Weekend
2020-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tunley UR Church Hall and Feild, Mossy Lea Rd, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RW
Friday 8th – 10th May 2020
VE Day celebraecrow weekend with fantastic scarecrow displays and a community family fun s afternoon, at the
“Great British Garden Party” on Sunday 10th of Maytions at the scar
at Tunley U.R. Church Hall and Field, Mossy Lea Rd Wrightington WN6 9RW
All the Fun starts at 12 noon with traditional games and side stalls, donkey rides and ice cream, home made cakes and refreshments, bouncy castle, something for everyone

Spring Artisan Fair
2020-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Mossy Lea Village Hall, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington,, Wigan,, WN6 9SA
Local Artisan Fair in aid of Cancer Research UK. Local makers, plant stalls, cream teas, scarecrow trail.

Crimes, Courts, & Constables
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for this well-illustrated talk by Marianne Howell on the history of crime and punishment through the ages. Starting with the Romans (what did the Romans ever do for us?) you will discover many intriguing and sometimes gruesome stories along the way. Local and national examples are included in this fascinating journey through crime and policing. Tickets Free. Booking advised.

Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
2020-05-07 09:30 - 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 make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Cost as per menu

David Jackson Author Event
2020-05-06 10:30 - 11:30
Meet David Jackson, acclaimed author of the crime thriller series featuring New York Detective Callum Doyle and his more recent, DS Nathan Cody series, which is set in Liverpool. The Guardian newspaper said of David’s writing: ‘Recalls Harlan Coben – though for my money Jackson is the better writer.’

Becconsall Flower Club
2020-05-05 19:30 - 22:00
Flower demonstration – “Pot Luck” by Anne Houghton of Heswall

The Button Pit Murder Talk
2020-05-05 10:30 - 12:00
As part of National Crime Reading Month Wigan Library will be holding a talk on ‘The Button Pit Murder’ by Marianne Howell. The talk looks at the story of how a family man’s ordinary night at work turned into a crime that shocked the community. The 19th century murder of Wigan Pit worker James Barton was ‘a murder most gross, foul and unnatural’. Marianne Howell is the chair of the Lancashire Local History Fedeartion.

Bill Rogers Author Event
2020-05-04 13:00 - 14:30
Meet Bill Rogers, a Bolton based author who specialises in Crime Thrillers set in and around Manchester and the North West. The first book in his DCI Tom Caton series The Cleansing was shortlisted for the LongBarn Books Debut Novel Award, and A Trace of Blood reached the semi-final of the Amazon breakthrough Novel Award. Tickets FREE. Book your space today.

Meet the Author with Bill Rogers
2020-05-04 10:00 - 11:30
Meet Bill Rogers, a Bolton based author who specialises in Crime thrillers set in and around Manchester and the North West. The first book in his DCI Tom Caton series ‘The Cleansing’ was shortlisted for the LongBarn Books Debut Novel Award, and ‘A Trace of Blood’ reached the semi-final of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.

Trentham Estate
2020-05-04 09:00 - 17:00
Come and join the Oddfellows Friendly Society for a day trip to the Trentham Estate. With over 77 shops, cafes and restaurants you can indulge yourself in the shopping village or visit the massive garden centre with it’s impressive range of products.
If anyone is interested in visiting the gardens we can arrange a group visit which would reduce the cost of entry.
Cost £12 members £15 Guests
Coach pick up Warrington 9am St Helens 9.20am

Boutique Baby Sale
2020-05-03 11:00 - 12:30
Come along and grab a bargain or sell your pre-loved baby and children’s items. 1000s of quality items on sale. Book your stall and find out more information at www.boutiquebabysale.co.uk or on Facebook at Boutique Baby Sale Chorley, Southport and Leyland.

PQA Warrington - Free Open Day
2020-05-02 09:45 - 13:00
PQA Warrington is a dedicated performing arts Academy, with classes in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & TV.
To celebrate the opening, we are inviting young people, aged 4-18 years, to attend a free open day, giving your child the opportunity to try a taster session in each of our modules, no prior experience of performing arts is necessary!
Parents are invited to stay for refreshments and to watch the classes.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association
2020-04-30 19:30 - 21:30
Talk & Demonstration. Paul O’Byrne will give a talk entitled A Plant By Any Other Name?

Author Talk: Sharon Bolton
2020-04-28 19:00 - 21:00
Bestselling Lancashire author Sharon Bolton discusses her novels ‘Sacrifice’ and ‘Awakening’. Tickets £5 from the venue or at tarleton.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Afternoon Tea and the URC
2020-04-28 14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon Tea at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King street, St Helens. WA10 2JZ
2.00pm. Tickets £8.00. phone church office on 01744 28314 for more information between 9.00-1.30

Winstanley Tennis Club Open Day
2020-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Winstanley Tennis Club, Hall Lane, Orrell, WN5 7XN
Anyone for tennis? Then why not swing into the summer by coming along to the first Open Day of the season! Bring all the family for an afternoon of free tennis (rackets and balls provided) and enjoy a few games, or take part in free coaching led by our head coach and his team. Special membership deals for all who join on the day. Refreshments, including drinks from the bar, available all afternoon.

Warburton's History Talk
2020-04-26 12:30 - 14:30
David Tomlinson presents a talk on the history of Warburton’s Bakery, with the West Lancashire Heritage Association. Tickets £20 from Bob on 07779 852172.

Sailing Taster Day
2020-04-26 11:00 - 16:00
Join the West Lancashire Yacht Club for a free sailing taster day. Try sailing in a dinghy with an experienced instructor. Places bookable on 07788 370257.

Coach Ramble
2020-04-26 08:00 - 18:00
Each month Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club run a coach ramble offering 3 different walks ranging from 8 miles to 13 miles. The next one of these trips is to Llanwrst in the North Wales on Sunday 26th April. Coach cost is £12 for members, £14 for non-members. To book a place contact Vicky on 07583-544220

Atalanta Forever
2020-04-25 13:00 - 15:00
Mikron Theatre present a tale of underdogs Atalanta in 1920s Britain as they take on the Dick, Kerr Ladies and the FA in one fell swoop. Tickets £6 per adult, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions on Eventbrite or from the venue.

Archery Beginners Course
2020-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Hurlston Hall, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 8HB
Nethermoss Archers is holding an archery beginners course starting Saturday 25th April, 11.00am at Hurlston Hall, Scarisbrick, L40 8HB. The course runs for 4 sessions, all equipment is provided. See our website www.nethermoss.co.uk for details.

Car Boot at Willowbrook-The Living Well
2020-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Looking to clear out your clutter and make some money or fancy bagging a bargain? Why not come along to our Car Boot on Saturday 25 April 9am-12noon at Willowbrook-The Living Well? For those looking to sell, pitches are available at £10 each but we are limited to 50 pitches. To book, just give us a ring on 01744 453798, email events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk call into The Living Well

Death by Paintbrush
2020-04-24 19:30 - 22:00
Aughton & Ormskirk U3A Drama Group presents the a 1920s-themed play filled with intrigue. Tickets £12.50 on 01695 227503 or 01695 578207.

Halsall Church Talk
2020-04-23 19:30 - 20:45
The Mysteries and Curiosities of Halsall St Cuthbert’s
April 23rd 7:30 pm in Halsall Memorial Hall L398RN
As we approach the 700th anniversary, an illustrated talk by Churchwarden Stephen Henders explores the extraordinary history of this grade 1 medieval church. Tickets £5 are available by phoning 01704841085, profits towards church heritage.

St Helens Scout and Guide Gang Show
2020-04-23 19:15 - 2020-04-25 21:15
The Gang Show is where members of the Scout and Guide movement age from six to sixty plus perform songs and sketches. It is a family show suitable for all ages performed at The Theatre Royal St Helens on 23rd 24th 25th April (Thursday,Friday,Saturday) starting at 7.15. Tickets at £8 each with one in ten free are available from Jennifer Tickle on 07742383176.

Quiz & Cabaret Night
2020-04-23 19:00 - 23:00
Celebrate Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook’s testimonial with a fun quiz night, live entertainment and a disco! £50 per table of 8, bookable on 07876 205082.

The Yeomen of the Guard
2020-04-22 19:30 - 2020-04-25 14:30
Wed 22 April – Fri 24 @ 7.30 Sat 2.30 only
Crosby Gilbert & Sullivan Soc
Tickets £15 – Under 16 & Students £13
on 07748 192953 or from Wed 15 April 01704 530521
Southport Little Theatre, Hoghton St Southprt, PR9 0PA

Friends' Monthly Talk
2020-04-21 10:30 - 11:30
‘Tutankhamun- Treasures of the Golden Pharoah’ – Talk by Vivien Mumford on Tutankhamun’s life, death, and the highlights of the current exhibition at the Saatchi gallery – £1 donation requested, refreshments available from 10am.

Waterways Museum and Cheshire Oaks
2020-04-21 09:30 - 17:00
Come and join the Oddfellows Friendly Society on a day trip to the Waterways Museum and Cheshire Oaks. With coffee on arrival and a 45 minute guided tour of the museum this will give some free time to explore the sight before heading off to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Cost £24 members £27 non members includes return coach from St Helens, tea, coffee on arrival and entrance and guided tour of the museum.

Fun Dog Show
2020-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
See the West Lancs Dog Display Team compete in various fun classes, plus browse stalls, get involved in the raffle and enjoy delicious food! Proceeds to Carla Lane Animals in Need.
