Local Life 247

Ghost Train Performance
2019-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 UTC
Rainhill Garrick Society present the classic ghost story – a group of passengers are stranded at a rural station overnight, and increasingly threatened by a malevolent force. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office and Village Hall, or on 01744 813429.

Was the Lady Floating Talk
2019-05-16 13:00 - 14:00
Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married. The three grooms all had three things in common: they were all the same man, and they were all soon to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath. This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128 or wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk

Ladies Lunch
2019-05-16 11:00 - 16:00
The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk

Twiddlemuff Decorating
2019-05-13 15:00 - 17:00
Come along to decorate and sew up a twiddlemuff to be donated to someone with dementia. These help occupy the mind and comfort those who need them.

Digital Photography Taster
2019-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
Want to get more out of your camera or improve the composition of your shots? Confused about pixelated images or just want to take better portraits? Come along to a free introductory photography session. Booking required at Eventbrite or on 0300 123 6703.

Place2Place Cup
2019-05-12 16:30 - 19:00
A charity football match to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding male mental health – catch the exciting 90 minute match and a raffle. No ticket required but donations welcome.

Springtime in Brass
2019-05-12 15:00 - 17:00
Leyland Band perform a delightful brass concert with special guests Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door, £5 for students or £8 for patrons. Under-5s go free. Available from Malcolm’s Musicland (01257 264362), Electra Centre (01772 424372) or from Jan on 01772 813895.

Afternoon Tea
2019-05-12 14:00 - 16:00
Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709.

Chorley 10K
2019-05-12 09:30 - 16:00
Race around the two-lap traffic-free course from Chorley town centre around the beautiful Astley Park and back, or join the Chorley 2K Family Run. The course is fully marshalled with water stations. To register, visit http://checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k/

Spring Fair
2019-05-11 11:00 - 16:00
Grab a bargain from a variety of stalls from crafts, books and DVDs to plants and bric-a-brac. There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained with donkey rides, face painting, music and activities, with afternoon tea and light lunches served in the tea room. Free admission.

Cemetery Open Day
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Meet the bereavement services staff and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium. You’ll hear advice on funeral planning and finance, with cemetery tours offered by the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery.

Gentry of Eccleston Talk
2019-05-09 18:00 - 19:00
Local historians Alan Marsden and David Nelson present a talk on the grand houses of Eccleston and district in 1840, and the people who lived in them. Find out about their work, social connections and the ultimate decline of the landed gentry. Free entry.

Bluebell Walk
2019-05-06 13:00 - 15:00
Join the rangers for a circular 5-mile walk from Yarrow Valley to Duxbury, and search for bluebells! Suitable footwear and clothing recommended.

Bank Holiday Parish Walk
2019-05-06 10:30 - 13:00
Join St. Laurence’s Church in their annual parish walk, followed by a BBQ in the Refectory Garden. For more information, call 01257 231360.

Ladies Night
2019-05-05 19:00 - 22:00
A night of entertainment from St. Helens’ leading ladies – Kiera Weathers, Kerrie Ann Lomas and Lucy Whitby! Free entry. For info, call 01744 26911.

Footballers in the Trenches Talk
2019-05-05 14:00 - 15:30
WWI historian Steve Williams presents a talk on local men who fought in the Great War – and played football along the way. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Big Gig
2019-05-05 13:00 - 20:00
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.

Tennis Open Day
2019-05-05 12:00 - 16:00
Get acquainted with fellow tennis players and join in lots of fun tennis activities! Free entry – for info, call 07759 523064.

Bat Walk
2019-05-04 21:00 - 22:30
Join local bat experts and the Ranger Service to learn more about the bats roosting and feeding in the local area. Places should be reserved on 01695 622794.

A Little Light Music
2019-05-04 19:30 - 22:00
Ormskirk Music Society Choir perform a night of great hits, featuring music by Eric Coates, Ronald Binge, Leroy Anderson and Viennese Favourites! Tickets £7 or £5 for under-18s, available on 01695 556548 or on the door.

Pre-Summer Party
2019-05-04 19:00 - 23:00
Help raise money for Whizz-Kids in this fabulous party event and 3-course meal. Prosecco on arrival, plus an auction and raffle and entertainment by Steven Charles. Tickets £35, available on 07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com

Of Time & Place: Ghost Stories
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
Sue Gerrard performs her ghost stories. Tickets £5 including light refreshments – booking is essential on 07985 556539.

Bat Walk
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
A free night-time bat walk is the perfect opportunity to spot bats in their natural environment – a great evening for all the family. Meet in the Kitchen Courtyard. Free tickets are bookable on Eventbrite.

Chorley Railways Talk
2019-05-01 10:30 - 11:30
Historian Steve Williams presents an illustrated talk on local railway stations including Balshaw Lane and Euxton. Free entry.

Golf Day
2019-04-30 11:30 - 19:00
A day of golf for Jonny Lomax’s testimonial year heads to the Houghwood. Start the day right with coffee and bacon barms, play some golf and finish off with a buffet dinner and presentation. Entry is £240 for a team of 4. For further details or to sign up, email lomaxtestimonial@gmail.com

Vintage Car Show
2019-04-28 10:30 - 15:00
View over 50 classic cars and bikes at this fabulous vintage event. Entry £1 on the gate, refreshments available.

Charity Ladies Night
2019-04-27 19:30 - 23:30
Enjoy live music from Marble Eyes and a charity skydive to raise money for Macmillan! There’ll also be a DJ, a raffle (and a stripper!) Tickets £15, call 07984 126336 or 07758 555469.

St. George's Day Fundraiser
2019-04-26 19:00 - 22:30
Enjoy St. George’s Day in Standish with entertainment from the Old Hall Brass Band, Chris “Caine” Ward and DJ Dave Chadwick. Tickets £5 – all proceeds go to Wigan Hospice, Wigan Borough Armed Forces HQ and Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Shires Fund. Call Tony on 07970 348911 to book.

The Sound of Music
2019-04-24 19:30
The classic hit musical The Sound of Music by Pleasure Folk AMS brings the Civic Hall alive with songs like Climb Every Mountain, Favourite Things and The Lonely Goatherd.
Tickets £8 from 01695 580755 or www.pleasurefolk.co.uk

Meet the Author: Christopher Ryley
2019-04-24 10:30 - 11:30
Lathom-born author Christopher Ryley discusses his first poetry book ‘A Forest and Other Poems’, which combines love, loss and nature. Ask any questions you have and find out more about the book!
