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Dead & Buried: Victorian Death Talk
Dead & Buried: Victorian Death Talk
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.
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Prescot & Odyssey CC Fireworks
Prescot & Odyssey CC Fireworks
A bonfire extravaganza is coming to Prescot this Bonfire Night. The bonfire will be lit at 6:45pm and a fireworks display begins at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £6 per adult and £4 for children up to 16 – under-5s go free. Tickets purchased in advance – email prescotandodyssey@gmail.com for details.
Astley Hall Fireworks
Astley Hall Fireworks
Chorley Council invites families to celebrate Bonfire Night with a stunning display and traditional bonfire! The bonfire is lit at 7pm with the firework display at 7:30pm. Free admission.
Standish Cricket Club Fireworks
Standish Cricket Club Fireworks
Standish Cricket Club present a night of fireworks, with a bar/refreshments and children’s rides and attractions. Adults cost £3, children £2. Fireworks display begins at 7:45pm, and parking is strictly limited. For more information, go to www.standishcc.co.uk.
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Voices of the Great War
Voices of the Great War
An exhibition of Lancashire Voices in the Great War, including lessons on how to bake a trench cake. Family history consultants are on hand to help visitors find details of who served their country during both world wars, and an evening concert takes place from 7:30pm.
Suffragist Presentation
Suffragist Presentation
Songs, poems, speeches and playlets to celebrate the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act and highlight Suffragist and Suffragette activity. Free to attend, no booking required.
The Plough Fireworks
The Plough Fireworks
The Plough Inn in Lathom is hosting its fourth annual firework display with rides, face painting, sweet stalls and sparklers! There will also be a barbecue with a hog roast, craft beers and cask ales. Advance tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children. Fireworks start at 7:30pm.
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Vegan Fair
Vegan Fair
From cakes to cosmetics, Rainford’s Vegan Fair has tonnes of cruelty-free gifts and snacks on offer. You can even grab a festive gift while you’re there.
Haigh Fireworks
Haigh Fireworks
A family friendly firework spectacular featuring more entertainment than ever before. There will be live music, an award-winning LED puppet show, a Superhero vs. Princess show for the kids, and a firework finale by SM ART Pyro. Tickets range from £7-£32, and car parking costs £1.50. For tickets, visit https://boxoffice.wlct.org/event_description.aspx?eventid=476.
St. Peter’s Pavilion Fireworks
St. Peter’s Pavilion Fireworks
Hindley lights up the sky this Bonfire Night! With a firework display starting at 6:30pm, live entertainment, food and drinks and a funfair, you’re in for a treacly treat. No entry after 6:30pm, £6 per adult and £3 per child. Advance booking recommended at Eventbrite.
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Aspull Rugby Club Fireworks
Aspull Rugby Club Fireworks
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a bonfire and fireworks display. There will be a bar, a barbecue and sweet stalls! Fireworks start at 7:30pm. Adult entry is £4, children £2.
Votes for Women Talk
Votes for Women Talk
The Ormskirk District Historical Society and Professor Paul Ward present a talk on women’s suffrage entitled ‘Votes for Women – votes for which women? Patriotism and domesticity in the First World War’. Entrance £3 or free for students.
Spark in the Park
Spark in the Park
A magical musical fireworks display with a children's funfair and lots of foodie treats.
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Supper by Candlelight
Supper by Candlelight
Willowbrook Hospice presents a magical evening. See the hospice gardens illuminated at night and enjoy a hotpot supper with apple pie and wine by candlelight. Tickets £10, booking essential on 01744 453798 or from The Living Well.
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Rainhill Beer Festival
Rainhill Beer Festival
The 16th beer festival features new brewers and beers for 2018. The Rotary Club of Rainhill invites you to sample new beers and ciders, and try a tipple at the prosecco bar. For more information, head to http://www.rainhillbeerfest.org/.
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Remembrance Banquet
Remembrance Banquet
An evening of music and dinner to celebrate our troops. The St. Helens Brass Band will play on arrival, and a 3 course dinner will be served. After dinner, enjoy a performance from the 1940s Wing Dancers and music from Windy Warlow and the A-Train Swing. Booking essential on 01744 886812 or enquiries@inglenook-farm.co.uk.
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Craft & Gift Fayre
Craft & Gift Fayre
All your Christmas shopping needs under one roof! Various craft and gift stalls, a Fairtrade stall, local handicrafts and refreshments/light lunches.
Rainhill Beer Festival
Rainhill Beer Festival
The 16th beer festival features new brewers and beers for 2018. The Rotary Club of Rainhill invites you to sample new beers and ciders, and try a tipple at the prosecco bar. For more information, head to http://www.rainhillbeerfest.org/.
Festival of Remembrance
Festival of Remembrance
A special evening to mark the centenary of the end of WW1, featuring a combination of music and the spoken word. Tickets £10.
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Rainhill Remembered
Rainhill Remembered
Join the Rainhill Civic Society for a chat and a cuppa to share your memories of Rainhill. Bring your old photographs, maps and booklets along!
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Wildlife Photography Workshop
Wildlife Photography Workshop
A comprehensive all-day workshop led by Heather Beckett, designed to help you understand the basics of photography. You’ll learn more about shutter speed, aperture and iso rating. Tickets are £65 per person including admission to Martin Mere.
Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop
Fashion Show & Pop-Up Shop
Shop your favourite high street brands at 50% off or more and see a fabulous ladies’ fashion show. A charity raffle with great prizes will also be hosted. Tickets £5 including a glass of prosecco or juice, to be purchased in advance – contact Sue at reception.
Christmas Fundraiser
Christmas Fundraiser
Attractions include flower arranging by June from Hartleys Garden Centre, a live performance by local vocalist Leah Wallis, Christmas stalls including cake, veg and fancy goods to raise money for St. Thomas the Martyr Church. Tickets are £5 – call Kath McGuire on 01695 721038 to book.
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Fun Day Fundraiser
Fun Day Fundraiser
A joint fundraising effort between Rainford in Bloom and CrossRoads invites you for a day of fun. There will be stalls offering bric-a-brac and cakes, a raffle and tombola, and a lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes.
Adlington Christmas Fair
Adlington Christmas Fair
There are loads of fantastic stalls to browse at Adlington’s indoor Christmas Fair. Find the perfect gifts, meet Freyja the Christmas fairy, and join in with children’s crafts including sand art and glitter tattoos. Free entry.
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Appley Bridge Christmas Market
Appley Bridge Christmas Market
Come and browse a great range of Christmas gifts, join in with some crafts and win great prizes in the tombola and raffle. Stalls include Usborne books, the Body Shop, Christmas wreaths, baby boutique and homemade soaps/bath bombs.
Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On
Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On
With a full afternoon and evening of superb family entertainment planned, Southport is set to sparkle with festive fun. Enjoy live children's entertainment throughout the afternoon, meet Santa and his reindeers, enjoy attractions and rides, meet the naughty elves, Grinch and singing crackers and so much more. Lights go on at 5:30pm.
Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair
Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair
A great variety of stalls awaits you at Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair, with crafts for kids and a meeting with Freyja the Christmas Fairy. Free entry. For more information, email craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com.
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Make a Pin Cushion
Make a Pin Cushion
Learn how to make a professional-looking pin cushion to take home with you. Ideal for anyone with little or no sewing skills. Fabrics provided but you are welcome to bring along your own. Booking required by popping into the library or on Eventbrite.
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Road to the Armistice Talk
Road to the Armistice Talk
Douglas Valley Historical Society and Steve Williams present a talk on the 1918 Armistice. Visitor entry costs £2.50 per meeting, annual membership is £12. For more details, call 01257 462166.
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Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
Commemorate the centenary of women over 30 getting the vote. A full itinerary of speakers including Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, are scheduled to appear. Tickets £12 for anyone living in the Wigan borough or £15 for anyone else. Lunch included. Contact the Museum of Wigan Life to book.
Charity Ladies’ Lunch & Fashion Show
Charity Ladies’ Lunch & Fashion Show
Barbara’s of Standish host a fashion show and ladies’ lunch to raise money for State of Mind. Includes vocalist and MC Josh Adams and special guest soprano Jan Monroe. Tickets £36 including 3-course meal and wine on arrival.
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North West Bird Watching Festival
North West Bird Watching Festival
7 guest speakers over 2 days, including One Show presenter George McGavin. There are rooms full of exhibitors including books, clothes and charities, chances to feed otters, white storks and swans. Guided walks of the reserve, the 4th annual bird race on the Saturday, and bird ringing demonstrations.
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Free admission, lots for sale including bric-a-brac, toiletries, toys, clothes and cakes. Café onsite. £10 to book a table – contact Dennis on 07587148579 (hiltond841@aol.com) or Linda on 07956816837 (linda.w@talktalk.net).
Christmas Model Railway Show
Christmas Model Railway Show
The Rainhill Model Railway Club presents a day of model trains, layouts, traders and a Santa’s Grotto. There will also be vintage buses running between the show and the North West Museum of Road Transport. Adult admission is £3.50 or £4 for a child including a gift from Santa.
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Sea Cadets Christmas Fayre
Sea Cadets Christmas Fayre
Fun for all the family including Reiki taster sessions and aromatherapy, Christmas gifts, a raffle, craft stalls, refreshments and tombola. There’s also a chance for the kids to meet Santa.
Ormskirk Gingerbread Market & Lights Switch-On
Ormskirk Gingerbread Market & Lights Switch-On
This event promises lots of Ormskirk gingerbread, with gift stalls, entertainment and a live ice carving demo. The Christmas lights switch-on follows soon after – you won’t want to miss it this year!
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Alcohol Ink Workshop
Alcohol Ink Workshop
Experiment with alcohol inks by applying them to various surfaces and items, which can be collaged to produce beautiful effects. Learn new techniques to create motion within the piece! Please wear old clothes or protective clothing. Minimum age 12. Tickets £6.50 including basic materials.
Quiz & Social Evening
Quiz & Social Evening
The Ormskirk and District Family History Society are hosting an informal night of quizzing. Bob Dobson, a book dealer, will also bring many out of print books to browse and purchase. All welcome.
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Gin Festival
Gin Festival
The Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival heads to St. Helens with over 80 different gins plus live entertainment. Food available from the Mayur Indian Restaurant. Tickets £12.50, includes gin Copa glass and welcome drink. VIP area tickets £50. Saturday sessions run from 12pm-5pm and 6pm-11:30pm.
The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
The Occasional Singers present an evening of festive music and song. The evening is sure to be a feast of seasonal music for everyone. Tickets are £7.50 including refreshments. For more details, contact Mary on 01695 575432.
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Christmas Fair
Christmas Fair
Come along for a great festive treat at St. Paul’s Church. There will be a Santa’s grotto, great stalls from cakes to children’s toys, and light lunches.
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Festive Market
Festive Market
A festive event for all the family. From food and craft stalls to birds of prey displays, real reindeer and a raffle, along with a Santa’s grotto, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Free entry but £3.50 charge for Santa’s grotto. Book on 07834 480365.
UnderGround Crafts Christmas Fair
UnderGround Crafts Christmas Fair
A wealth of handcrafted gifts from jewellery to fudge! A special visit from Santa and his favourite elf, hot food and a bar, and the chance to meet Santa’s donkeys while the reindeer rest. Free entry.
Christmas Singalong
Christmas Singalong
Head down to Leyland Park for a festive singalong with mulled wine and turkey barms. Have a go on the tombola and meet Father Christmas!
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