Local Life 247

Pre-Summer Party
2019-05-04 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
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!

Easter Trail
2019-04-22 11:00 - 15:00
Hunt the Easter trail and win a chocolatey treat! A great fun family activity within the church and its grounds – join in anytime!

Easter Bunny Hunt
2019-04-21 12:00 - 16:00
Explore the grounds of Bank Hall and join in with the Easter bunny hunt! Historical/restoration tours also take place on the day, with plenty of stalls to browse, face painting, a birds of prey display and a performance of George & the Dragon. Entry costs £2 per adult, and £1.50 to take part in the hunt with a chocolatey prize!

Beacon Canal Walk
2019-04-21 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Rangers for an 8-mile country walk from Beacon Country Park past Dean Wood, Ashurst Beacon and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Easter Family Day
2019-04-20 12:00 - 18:00
Easter fun for all the family with on-stage entertainment from fire eaters, illusionists, jugglers, contortionists and unicyclists, plus craft stalls and giant inflatables. Kids go free!

Easter Extravaganza
2019-04-20 11:00 - 15:00
Have a whole load of Easter fun this April with an Easter egg hunt, a bonnet competition, a fun dog show, an egg decoration station, a bouncy castle and much more! Refreshments and a BBQ available throughout. Admission costs £1.50 for children or £3 for adults.

Charity Boot Camp
2019-04-20 08:00 - 16:00
Get fit and raise money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice! 8 whole hours of sessions – sign-up sheets available from JSBeFit or on 07714 203994.

Crucifixion Performance
2019-04-19 16:00 - 21:00
Calling all singers and choirs! Join a performance of Crucifixion by JH Maunder, with organist Dr. Ian Sharp. Rehearsals start at 4pm with refreshments ahead of the performance. For more information, call Eunice on 01695 422482 or Stephen on 01704 841085.

Easter Egg Hunt
2019-04-18 13:30 - 15:00
The Easter bunny has visited and it’s time for an egg hunt! Make your own nest and bunny from natural materials to take home and explore real nests from different birds. Tickets £5.75, bookable on Eventbrite.

Easter Crafts
2019-04-17 14:30 - 16:30
Join in an afternoon of Easter crafts, suitable for children aged 4+. A charge of £1 per child applies to cover materials.

A Dialect-able Talk
2019-04-17 10:30 - 12:00
Researcher and expert speaker Sid Calderbank will help you discover your Lancashire heritage through dialect at this exciting talk. Free entry.

Rugby Legends Evening
2019-04-13 19:00 - 23:30
An evening with Great British rugby stars Andy Gregory and Paul Sculthorpe, plus special guest Chris Joynt in support of Wigan Youth Zone. There’ll also be a sports memorabilia auction, a raffle and hotpot supper. Tickets £29.50, available on Eventbrite.

Comedy Night
2019-04-13 19:00 - 23:00
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy in aid of The Adams Appeal, featuring some great Northern comedians! Tickets £15 including a hotpot supper.

Evening with Mark Lawrenson
2019-04-13 19:00 - 23:00
Former Liverpool, Preston & Republic of Ireland star and BBC pundit Mark “Lawro” Lawrenson hosts an evening of chatter along with comedian Jed Stone. An auction and raffle will also be hosted. Tickets £45 including 5-course meal, smart dress code applies. Call 07793 032523 or 07989 401771 or email info@crostonsportsclub.co.uk for tickets.

Easter Wellbeing Fair
2019-04-13 11:00 - 16:00
Browse stalls of unique gifts and holistic therapies, as well as enjoying Reiki, psychic readings and tarot cards. There’ll be face painting for the kids and lots of refreshments available, all in aid of St. Helens Sea Cadets. For more information, call 07401 383389.

Evening with Paul Mason
2019-04-12 19:30 - 22:30
Leigh-born political journalist, author, filmmaker and economist Paul Mason supports the Wigan Heritage & Mining Monument with an informative talk and Q&A, with musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £12 from 01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07810 316248.

Rockin' at the Civic
2019-04-12 19:30 - 22:30
A great night of totally live music and dancing from various bands, plus a hotpot supper and a raffle to fundraise for Cancer Research UK. The bar will also be open to serve drinks. Tickets £12 in advance, on sale from the Civic Hall (01695 576607) or Hesfords DIY (01695 572564).

WYZ Race Night
2019-04-12 19:00 - 23:59
With 8 races throughout the evening, plus a raffle and disco, you won’t want to miss this fabulous race night in aid of Wigan Youth Zone. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival with plenty of canapes in the evening, tickets £40 per person. To book call 01257 251908.

Lancashire's Wild Places
2019-04-10 19:30 - 21:00
Lancashire Wildlife Trust present their latest talk from John Lamb, a fascinating insight into the wildest places in Lancashire and its flora & fauna. Tickets £4 for adults, £2 for children or £3 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood.

Easter Needle Felting
2019-04-07 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how to make adorably fuzzy animals with needle felting just in time for Easter! This two-hour experience will relax you and get you chatting to likeminded people while getting crafty. Tickets £12 from Eventbrite.

Evening with Robin Sieger
2019-04-07 17:00 - 19:30
Author and motivational speaker Robin Sieger talks golf, shares vital tips to perform better on the course, and advice on how to quiet the mind. Tickets £26 including food or £16 for juniors.
