Grab a bargain at the car boot sale, and help raise much needed funds for Standish St. Wilfrid’s Youth Organisation along the way. For more information, call 07716 753164.
Browse plenty of stalls from tombolas to bric-a-brac; enjoy hot dogs, burgers and cakes; and get the little ones involved in games. Car boot sale tables available for £10, proceeds to the home. A talent show for young people aged up to 17 will also take place on the day – to book your place,...
Fun activities for all the family take over Willow Park to promote the Year of the Environment. Take part in traditional crafts and learn how you can get involved with the Rangers. For info, call 01925 229021.
Make a sensory blanket to donate to local care homes for Dementia Action Week. Bring along any fabric scraps, buttons or textured materials you have at home. Free to attend, but booking recommended on Eventbrite.
Work out in your wellies with the whole family to raise money for Rainbow House! There’ll be welly wanging, a charity raffle, bacon/sausage rolls and a guest appearance from Peppa Pig. Tickets £5 per person from info@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com
Barbara’s of Standish and the Standish WI present a fantastic ladies’ fashion show, with light refreshments. Tickets £8 from Barbara’s of Standish or on 01257 425480.
Browse an abundance of plants for sale, with the church open for refreshments from 8:30am, ahead of the spring fayre at 1pm. Delicious strawberry teas are available, along with a range of stalls from tombolas to bric-a-brac. Everyone welcome.
T’PAU headlines this year’s Picnic in the Park! A fantastic line-up of music all day, with a range of stalls and food outlets to browse for the whole family. Tickets £20 for adults or £10 for primary school children (under-5s free) – bookable at www.rainfordfestival.co.uk
A wonderful outdoor concert featuring the Red Admiral Youth Band, in the beautiful setting of Mawdesley Millennium Green. Tickets £6 for adults or £4 for children, with under-5s going free.
The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
Bring a picnic to Astley Hall for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment! Enjoy children’s activities, sports, crafts, a climbing wall and much more, with fairground rides and a bouncy castle.
Raise money for World Animal Protection and test your knowledge at a fun quiz with fabulous prizes! There’ll be a buffet included and a licensed bar, as well as a raffle and cake sale. Tickets £4 in advance from Gilmore Vets or £5 on the door – call 01257 426110 for info.
The Ranger service lead you around the park, showing you how to identify and record species of butterfly. You’ll learn about migration patterns, life cycles and conservation. For more info, call 01744 678073.
‘The Curry Guy’ Dan Toombs presents a mouth-watering cooking demonstration of a vegetarian take on classic Indian dishes. He’ll also be signing copies of his latest cookbook. Tickets £16 including tasters and Dan’s book, available from Ebb & Flo Bookshop or on Eventbrite.
If you’re a veteran born before 1950, come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with scrumptious afternoon tea and live music from vintage singer Hattie Bee. Free, booking essential on 07794 620596.
Chris performs an evening of original music, plus a few country classics from John Denver, Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Tickets £10, available on 07973 802637.
Tickle your taste buds with a fantastic food fair featuring local producers! Get top tips from professional chefs, browse stalls of delicious produce and enter cookery and baking competitions.
Charm the most worms using music or vibrations from a shovel and win the coveted Aspull Worm Charming Championship! There’s also a prize for the fattest worm charmed, plus stalls, games and loads of food and drink. Call 07506 729292 to book your plot.
Get up close and personal with birds of prey, along with a fun dog show, children’s games, a bouncy castle and plenty of stalls. Hot food available. Admission costs £3 for adults or £1.50 for children.
The nation’s favourite interviewer relives moments from his remarkable career. In conversation with his son Mike, Parkinson presents a night of reflective and celebratory entertainment. Tickets £26-£33.
Join the Chorley Healey Scouts on a guided walk to Healey Nab – get some fresh air and appreciate the beautiful scenery! Free for Chorley residents, £5 for others including refreshments. Places bookable on 07973 205692.
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company present Sister Act – the hilarious classic musical about an undercover nun. Tickets cost £9 for adults or £7 concessions, available from Rainhill Post Office or Rainhill Village Hall, or on 07948 908693.
Marianne Howell presents a talk on the history of crime and punishment through the ages, including the Lancashire Police. Entrance £3 including refreshments.
Enjoy a delicious family bistro night to raise money for Breastfeeding Together and Fur Clemt. 3 courses with waitress service for only £5, plus a ‘pay as you feel’ donation on the night. Children welcome – bring your own booze!
Enjoy a delicious tea, coffee and cake morning and have a bit of a chinwag. There’ll be free facials and hand massages, a Body Shop stall, raffle and bingo games. Entry £1.
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with Burscough Methodist Church, with live entertainment and a raffle with fantastic prizes! Tickets £7.50 – call Brian on 01704 892997 to book.
Explore the beautiful wildflower meadows with local expert Dave Earl, and learn about everything from orchids to lesser centaury. Tickets £7 for adults, £3.50 for children or £6 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood.
Part of Jonny Lomax’s testimonial 2019 – meet Paul Sculthorpe, Sean Long, Paul Wellens and James Roby while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal and fantastic live entertainment! Tickets £40, available on lomaxtestimonial@gmail.com
Enjoy free facials and hand massages, a Body Shop stall, raffle and Play Your Cards Right games! There’ll also be plenty of gins if you fancy a tipple. Entry £2 on the door.
Get the girls together for a night of pampering, with a fashion show, entertainment from vocalist Daniella Gallagher, beauty stalls and a raffle. You’ll also receive a welcome drink, dessert and goodie bag. Tickets £15 for St. Catherine’s Hospice, bookable on 01772 629171.
Paul Harrison – one of the first British policemen to work with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit – talks about his career profiling, researching and interacting with American serial killers. Gain insight into the psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. Tickets £20, bookable on 01942 770432.
A massive festival featuring more than 25 real ales, 15 craft lagers and more than 12 different gins. There’ll be plenty of food on offer, and live rugby 7s, plus free bouncy castles for the little ones.
Win fabulous prizes at this race night and play tonnes of family games! All proceeds to Pilkington Musical Theatre Company to help fund their production of Oliver, and donations to local causes. Tickets £8 for adults or £4 for children, available on 07939 831199.
Celebrate the summer with tonnes of stalls, fairground rides and games for the whole family, plus live entertainment from the likes of the Chorley Silver Band and Little Big Band. There’ll also be prize draws and birds of prey displays.
Browse loads of stalls, enjoy live music and plenty of food and drink! Free park and ride available. Venues including the Recreation Ground, St. Anne’s Parish Rooms, the Methodist Church and Youth Club are getting involved. For more info, email shevingtonfete@outlook.com
All SATB singers are welcome to come and sing Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Prescot Festival Chorus. Additional rehearsal takes place on Wednesday, June 19 from 7pm-9pm. Register at www.prescotfestival.co.uk - £5 singers’ fee applies.
Wigan’s answer to Crufts returns to Haigh Woodland Park this summer. Bring your pooch along to take part in a doggie showcase event with plenty of fun classes. Free entry.
Family fun and entertainment including a dog display, Prescot’s Got Talent winners, theatre performances, a climbing wall and loads of inflatables! There’ll also be funfair rides and plenty of food and gift stalls.
Head along in your best black and white outfits for an afternoon of music and entertainment in a unique Ascot affair! Tickets cost £12 with proceeds going to Queenscourt Hospice – call 07944 816166 to book.
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.
Join Lancashire Wine School host Colin Burbridge to raise money for St. Catherine’s Hospice and try six quality small batch gins from local suppliers. There’ll be tutored tasting, quiz sheets and a selection of canapes available. Tickets £30 on 01772 695277.
Performance artists Hunt & Darton bring their hyper-local radio show to St. Helens. Get involved and help make the show your own, or listen to the broadcast on WA12 radio.
Fun for all the family at the church family fun day – there’s games, welly throwing, classic cars, a BBQ, a bouncy castle, dog competitions and much more.
Johnny Vegas heads to his last ever show at the Citadel with a number of guests to see the iconic venue go out in style. Proceeds go to the Citadel Charity to support vulnerable people. Tickets £20 on 01744 762300 or from www.citadel.org.uk