Local Life 247

Dead & Buried: Victorian Death Talk
2018-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Charlie Guy MA dispels the myths of death in Victorian times, and shines a light on some forgotten funeral practices, traditions and superstitions. Booking essential – call 01942 828128 or email wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk. £2.50 per person, includes tea and coffee.

WLLR Halloween
2018-10-28 17:30 - 19:00
The West Lancashire Light Railway operates a limited number of Halloween trains after dusk has fallen. For more information, call 01772 815881.

Pumpkin Carving
2018-10-28 14:00 - 16:00
Discover top tips about pumpkin designs and carving techniques this Halloween, and enter your creation in the Best Pumpkin competition! Ideal for children aged 5-12. Pumpkins are provided, booking required on 01695 622794.

Apple Day
2018-10-28 12:00 - 16:00
A day of apples takes place in the Walled Gardens! Join in with apple bobbing, apple juicing, toffee apple making and more! Free admission (charges apply for toffee apple making), donations welcome.

Autumn Heritage Bus Running Day
2018-10-28 10:00 - 17:00
Free rides around St. Helens on a selection of historic buses and visiting twilight zone vehicles. There will also be sales stands around the museum offering transport books, photos and model buses.

Pumpkin Day
2018-10-27 11:00 - 15:00
Astley Walled Gardeners host a Halloween pumpkin day! Spooky family fun including pumpkin carving or colouring, arts & crafts and a raffle. £3.50 per child includes a pumpkin to carve and take home, a drink, and a Halloween cupcake.
Venue – Activity Room at Astley Coach House

Living Faith Church Autumn Fair
2018-10-27 10:00 - 15:00
The Living Faith Church fair has plenty of stalls to get your Christmas gifts, with bargain buys and children’s activities in the Church Hall. There will also be coffee, tea and cakes available.

Halloween Parkrun
2018-10-27 09:00 - 10:30
Head to Victoria Park in your best fancy dress and running shoes for its annual spooky spectacular parkrun. There’s a prize for the best costumes!

Charity Fright Night
2018-10-26 19:30 - 22:30
Come along to the Mansion House for Halloween in support of Age UK! You’ll be in for a trick or treat with live entertainment, a hot and cold buffet, glass of prosecco on arrival and an unexpected surprise… Tickets cost £25, email laurawalton@aukmm.org.uk for details.

Bat Walk
2018-10-26 17:00 - 20:00
Join ‘Batman’ Jeff for a night-time woodland safari, exploring the sights and sounds of Haigh’s nocturnal world using bat detectors.

Italian Cheese & Wine Evening
2018-10-25 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy the flavours of Italy at Willowbrook Hospice’s cheese and wine evening. It’s the perfect way to relax after work! Tickets cost £10 and can be booked at 01744 453798 or through email at events@willowbrookhospice.org.uk.

Beer & Cider Festival
2018-10-25 - 2018-10-27
The CAMRA Southport Beer & Cider Festival is back. Expect to see over 60 real ales and ciders, including old favourites and brand new beers. Both local ales and award-winning national beers and ciders available. Refundable festival glasses, hot and cold food. Tickets £4 per day, refunded to CAMRA members as beer tokens.
