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Mother Teresa Is Dead
Mother Teresa Is Dead
A man arrives in a remote Indian village, seeking his wife who disappeared a few weeks before. Tickets £10 on 01704 8758212.
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Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot
A production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot – a classical piece of absurdist theatre. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.
Comedy Bingo
Comedy Bingo
Eyes down for a hilarious night of bingo and fundraising for Presfield High School and Specialist College. Hosted by comedian Brendan Riley, tickets £11 at www.southportcomedyfestival.com
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Ormskirk Library Fun Palace 2019
Ormskirk Library Fun Palace 2019
Fun Palace is a FREE family friendly community event, bringing together arts, sciences, crafts, technology and digital skills. This event is linked by the Fun Palace network. Activities available include Library Crazy Golf, Ormskirk Ukulele, Book Sculpting, Card Making, Bird Feeders, Elderflower Jewellery, Fir Cone Decorations, Grass-Hair Creations, Blackout Poetry, Little Boxes, Giant Chess, Preston...
Musical Supper
Musical Supper
Join the Southport Soroptimists for a vintage fundraiser in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, featuring Victorian and Edwardian costumes, prosecco and canapes, and entertainment including a vintage singalong and various prizes. Tickets £35 on 01704 569771 or 01704 579631.
Charity Bopping Bingo
Charity Bopping Bingo
A night of bingo and FitBop dancing in aid of Derian House. ‘Dance Through the Decades’ fancy dress encouraged! Tickets £10 on 07989 798434.
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In Celebration of Poetry
In Celebration of Poetry
Come and enjoy the poetry of local author and poet, Christopher Ryley at Burscough Library. Christopher will talk about how he started writing and will share some of his thoughts and ideas on what has, and what continues to inspire him.
Evening with Dean Fraser
Evening with Dean Fraser
The Quantum Poet performs his 247 Poems Show, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free entry.
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Chorale Concert
Chorale Concert
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.
Harvest Ceilidh
Harvest Ceilidh
A night of Gaelic folk music and dancing, a raffle, and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks! Tickets £12 per adult and £3 per child, available on 01704 822878 or 07711 047082.
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Brodsky Quartet
Brodsky Quartet
Martin Roscoe joins the iconic Brodsky Quartet for an evening of piano and strings. Tickets £18 per adult or £5 per student on 01257 498452.
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Woman In Mind
Woman In Mind
CADOS present this classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy, telling the story of Susan, who bangs her head on a rake and sees her life transformed into a fantasy. Tickets £8 from 01257 264362 or Malcolm’s Musicland.
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Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she tries to teach tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs, performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or £6 concessions, available on 01744 813429 or from Rainhill Post Office.
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Blind Wine Tasting
Blind Wine Tasting
Test your knowledge of wines from around the world, plus plenty of music and a quiz. Tickets £20 from David on 07801 719691.
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Art & Craft Sale
Art & Craft Sale
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.
Burgers and Tunes
Burgers and Tunes
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.
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Cartoon Circus Live
Cartoon Circus Live
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.
Haunting of Spinners Mill
Haunting of Spinners Mill
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
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Dinosaur Detective
Dinosaur Detective
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...
Meet the Author: Paula Daly
Meet the Author: Paula Daly
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
Simply Spellbound
Join your favourite princesses in the forbidden forest as they take you on a Halloween adventure! Tickets £7 from the Civic Hall.
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Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps
Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps
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.
Fright Night
Fright Night
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
Limehouse Lizzy
Limehouse Lizzy
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...
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Magic Autumn Fair
Magic Autumn Fair
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.
Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
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.
Halloween Spooktacular
Halloween Spooktacular
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.
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Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre
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!
Haunted Autumn
Haunted Autumn
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.
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Flowers & Pumpkins – Floristry Workshop
Flowers & Pumpkins – Floristry Workshop
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.