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Flowers & Pumpkins - Floristry Workshop
2019-10-29 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Learn 3 different ways to create Floral Arrangements in a Pumpkin and choose your favourite to make.
Includes 3x Floral Demos, all of your Flowers, Foliage and Pumpkins, plus receive an Autumn goodie bag filled with Mini Pumpkins, Moss, Conkers and Chinese Lanterns to add an extra special touch to your Pumpkin display.

LAL: Make the Most of Your Tablet
2019-10-29 09:30 - 11:30
This course will help you to understand the layout of the tablet you are using, how it works, how to maintain it and how to download apps to customise it to suit your life. What you will need to bring: your tablet if you have one, but we also have tablets you can try if you do not have one of your own.

Fancy a Nibble Cake Club
2019-10-28 19:30 - 21:30
Are you a baker who loves baking, eating and talking about cake? Yes? Then our cake club is just for you! We are a group of likeminded bakers who meet once a month to learn new skills, sample each other’s cakes, swap recipes and make new friends. Please get in touch for more details. Booking essential.

Spooky Walk
2019-10-28 18:00 - 21:00
Bring your torch for a walk in the dark with some spooky stuff along the way. £5 per child, adults £2 – booking essential at www.buytickets.at/CuerdenValley

Chorley Ramblers Walk for Children
2019-10-27 14:00 - 16:00
A Toadstool Hunt for a “Fun Guy or Gal” Scramblers childrens walk led by members of Chorley Ramblers. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Walk from Hesketh Arms to Mere Sands Wood and back, 2 -3 miles. Wear suitable clothing and strong shoes or boots. Bring a snack and a drink. We will not be picking any toadstools, but we can take photos.

Haunted Autumn
2019-10-27 12:00 - 16:00
Explore the beautiful grounds of Bank Hall, investigate the graveyard, pick pumpkins and enjoy seasonal refreshments. There’ll be children’s crafts and ghost hunts throughout the day. Entry £2 per adult, children go free.

Wedding Fayre
2019-10-27 12:00 - 15:00
Come along and view some fantastic exhibitors at Mercure Haydock, with over 20 exhibitors on display we have everything to make your special day amazing!

Murder Mystery
2019-10-26 19:30 - 22:30
Put your investigative skills to the test as a shrunken head is brought back from an expedition – it’s up to you to figure out who stole it. Tickets £22 including a 2-course buffet and glass of wine, available on 01704 533333.

'Autumn Song' with Lynne Rogers
2019-10-26 19:30 - 21:00
Lynne Rogers, glorious soprano, returns with Angela Thompson on piano, to give us an hour or so’s joy as she sings her way to our hearts. Saturday 26th October, 7.30pm, at United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ. Tickets £10 (accompanied Under-16s £1).

Classical Concert Fundraiser
2019-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
Classical violinist and Chernobyl survivor Mischa Lindan presents a night of music from The Beatles to Bach, supporting the Autism & Asperger Society and the Chernobyl charity. Tickets £8 including refreshments with proceeds to charity, bookable on 01744 362260.

Halloween Spooktacular
2019-10-26 15:00 - 17:00
Dobbies offers a family Halloween experience – get creative with craft activities and ghoulish games, enjoy a spooky Afternoon Tea and get involved in the fancy dress competitions! Tickets £8.50 per child including refreshments and £12.50 or £5.99 per adult. Book on 01704 552920.

Room on the Broom
2019-10-26 13:30 - 14:30
An interactive children’s storytelling session suitable for ages 5 and under. Find the witches’ lost belongings and rescue them from a dragon! Tickets £5 including a free raffle draw, available on 07771 362383.

Magic Autumn Fair
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00
Browse stalls, make magic wands, enjoy a raffle and tombola and enter the fancy dress competition as a witch or wizard with Heath Charnock WI! Refreshments available.

Axiom - House | Techno | Old School
2019-10-25 22:00
We’re dusting the cobwebs from Wigan Night Life and presenting you guys with something completely different! Join our Resident and Guest DJs at this Free Event, and dance the night away as they mix Old School classics with Modern and Industrial House & Techno.
Free Entry | VOID, King Street
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month
10pm – 2am
Halloween Special this Month includes Free Glow Sticks and UV Paint upon Entry – Fancy Dress if you fancy!

Corpse!
2019-10-25 19:30 - 22:00
Southport Dramatic Club present a comedy thriller following twin brothers, one of whom plans to murder the other. No-one is who they first appear – can you figure out whodunit and to whom? Tickets from £11 on 01704 530521 or at www.littletheatresouthport.co.uk

Limehouse Lizzy
2019-10-25 19:30 - 21:00
Presenting the greatest hits of Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy are back with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line-up yet!
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy well and truly alive. The band have added a tribute to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore into their show. From winning their official PRS award, TV appearances and being recruited to record and tour with members of the original Thin Lizzy.

Fright Night
2019-10-25 18:00 - 21:00
Expect spooky installations, a fright light show, live music and plenty of foodie treats! Prizes for the best fancy dress. Tickets £12 with children under 6 free from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk

Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps
2019-10-25 14:00 - 16:00
Spot On Lancashire present ‘The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps’ – 7 year old Crispin inherits his spooky ancestral home after the death of his parents in a show that blends physical theatre with storytelling and poetry. Tickets £8 per adult and £6 per child, bookable at the library.

Formby in the Blitz
2019-10-25 11:00 - 17:00
This interactive performance explores historical stories of those evacuated from Liverpool and Bootle to Formby during the Blitz in 1941. Tickets £5 on 01704 878591, meet at the noticeboard. Time slots from 11am.

The Noise Next Door
2019-10-24 19:30 - 21:00
﻿The Noise Next Door are the U.K’s premier improv comedy troupe, who have taken the comedy world by storm. The boys are back with a brand spanking new, full length adult evening show The Noise Next Door – REMIX!!!
Eight time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. They have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy together since they met at university.
Taking audience suggestions, the cheeky and charming quartet, transform them into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories, and explosive physicality.
The Noise Next Door have appeared on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, they were nominated for a Chortle Award in 2014, and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill. Having received standing ovations in front of corporate dinners, the British forces, secondary school students and even fans at ‘Download’ Heavy Metal music festival, they are also one of the most versatile acts in the business. Unstoppably funny and uniquely talented, The Noise Next Door are the next big thing in British comedy.
Ages 16+.

Meet the Author: Paula Daly
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Thriller author Paula Daly discusses life in the Lake District and the new ITV drama based on her books, plus refreshments and a free prize draw. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.

Simply Spellbound
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join your favourite princesses in the forbidden forest as they take you on a Halloween adventure! Tickets £7 from the Civic Hall.

Dinosaur Detective
2019-10-24 10:30 - 11:30
Have a roarsome time at Parbold Library on Thursday 24th October! Families will be given the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of dinosaurs, have a go at our dino themed craft, gaze upon real fossils and put their detective skills to the test in a dinosaur bone hunt. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Haunting of Spinners Mill
2019-10-23 17:00 - 20:00
Umbrella Arts lead you on a spooky walk around Spinners Mill, with fabulous live actors. Watch your back as ghosts, witches and zombies are around every corner! Tickets £4 from www.umbrella-arts.org

Cartoon Circus Live
2019-10-23 14:00 - 16:30
An interactive, laughter-filled stage show combining the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. Expect clowns, magic, cartoon characters and acrobatics! Tickets £7 on 01384 423496, under-2s go free.

Cancer Information Event
2019-10-23 13:30 - 15:30
Hosted by Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, WWL NHS Cancer Care Team, & Macmillan Cancer Support.
An opportunity for patients, their families, & professionals to find out what support is available in the community, & for you to tell us where there are gaps. We’d also like to hear what impact a cancer diagnosis has had on your mental health & what support you’ve received. To book, email karen.wilson@healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk or Tel 01942 834666.

Room on the Broom
2019-10-23 11:00 - 16:00
A self-guided trail following the story of Room on the Broom for kids aged 3-7. Time slots from 11am. £5 per child, booking essential at www.buytickets.at/CuerdenValley

Charity Fashion Show
2019-10-22 18:45 - 21:00
Jak Hanson host a fashion show and exclusive shopping event in aid of Blood Bike & Air Ambulance, along with Eccleston WI. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and cheese & crackers, from Sheila on 01257 451849 or in store at Jak Hanson.

Burgers and Tunes
2019-10-19 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy a community BBQ and dance to live tunes from the 50s to the present day from a live band. Tickets £5 from the church.

Art & Craft Sale
2019-10-19 10:00 - 16:30
Sefton Art Group host an arts and crafts sale, with plenty of refreshments available and a special visit from the Mayor of Maghull at 1pm on the Saturday.
