Bingo Night
2019-04-05 19:30 - 22:00 UTC
Play fun bingo games and enjoy tea, coffee and cakes. Books can be purchased on arrival.

Church Group Launch
2019-04-05 19:30 - 23:00
Enjoy the official launch of the Friends of St. Laurence’s Church with songs from the stage and screen, a jazz swing band interval and a two-course supper! Tickets £15 available from the church, The Bees Country Kitchen and www.friendslaunch.eventbrite.co.uk

Rainford Coffee Morning
2019-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
Enjoy hot refreshments and cakes at the church coffee morning!

Spring Clean
2019-04-06 10:00 - 13:00
Join volunteers from Appley Bridge Community Association to litter pick and clean the grot spots around Appley Bridge. Meet at the SPAR shop.

Ormskirk Exhibition
2019-04-06 10:00 - 16:00
Ormskirk Bygone Times bring the town’s past to life with historical photographs and artefacts – feel free to bring along your own on the day to be archived. For further info, call Chris on 07734 305222.

Meet the Author: Dean Fraser
2019-04-06 11:00 - 12:00
The Quantum Poet performs readings from his celebrated 247 Poems Tour, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Free entry.

Ladies Race Day
2019-04-06 14:00 - 18:00
Enjoy race day events watching the Grand National in support of Whiz-Kids, plus gin tasting and a raffle. Dress to impress. Tickets £25, available from Sarah on 07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com

Race Afternoon
2019-04-06 14:00 - 18:00
Watch sweep races and the Grand National with entertainment from Ryan James, plus win great prizes in the raffle! Afternoon tea and coffee available. Dress for the races, hats optional. Tickets £10 and proceeds go to the Tennis Club.

Songs from the Shows
2019-04-06 19:00 - 22:30
Victor Michael & the Three Sopranos present a night of songs from popular theatre. Tickets £12 seated or £5 standing, all profit to Wigan Rotary Club Charities Account. Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wigan/alra-north-the-mill-at-the-pier/songs-from-the-shows/2019-04-06/19:30

Gilbert & Sullivan
2019-04-06 19:30 - 22:00
The Hoghton Players present The Seven Ages of Gilbert & Sullivan – an endearing look at the various stages of human life with plenty of solos, ensembles and choruses. Tickets £7 including refreshments, bookable on 07784 942127.

Take That Tribute
2019-04-06 19:30 - 23:00
The UK’s number one Take That tribute perform their greatest hits in aid of East Lancashire Hospice, hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver. Tickets £10 including hotpot supper.

Very Friendly Engines
2019-04-07 11:30 - 16:30
Meet three friendly steam engines and join in with family fun and games! Drive a diesel, enjoy the fairground and witness plenty of model railways, plus dine on the railway catering wagon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.
