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And a Nightingale Sang
And a Nightingale Sang
Douglas Drama Group present CP Taylor’s play set in WWII, which follows a family through the heartbreak, nostalgia and surprising humour of the era. Tickets £7.50 from DIY Centre Parbold.
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The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas
The Occasional Singers present a feast of seasonal music. Tickets £7.50 including seasonal refreshments, bookable from Mary on 01695 575432.
Rockin’ at the Fleetwood
Rockin’ at the Fleetwood
Enjoy a pre-festive warm-up with The Fabulous Fontaines, The Rebels, Shooter and more in support of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £10 including a hotpot supper and festive raffle, from 01704 227968 or 07773 337681.
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St. Helens Lights Switch-On
St. Helens Lights Switch-On
Join Queen tribute act Bulsara & His Queenies, plus more live entertainment, an ice rink, funfair and walkaround characters to see the town bedecked in festive illuminations!
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Brass & Voices
Brass & Voices
Join the Trinity Girls Brass Band and Poulton People’s Choir for an afternoon of festive music. Tickets £8 or £7 concessions on 07864 917961 or from tgbb@live.co.uk
Croston Lights Switch-On
Croston Lights Switch-On
See the village of Croston illuminated with beautiful Christmas lights, with music from the Eccleston Brass Band.
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
St. Ambrose Players present a family pantomime based on Lewis Carroll’s classic novel. Tickets £7.50 adults, £6.50 concessions or £5.50 per child from www.stambroseplayers.com or from Grandad Jim’s.
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BFG Festive Fun
BFG Festive Fun
Enjoy a festive fun reading of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, with hats, props and seasonal refreshments. All pre-school children welcome with an adult, free entry.
Carols around the Tree
Carols around the Tree
Join the Red Admiral Band, Sing4Fun and local schools to sing Christmas carols around the tree. Dress warmly and bring a torch! Traditional refreshments available, more info on 01257 464431.
Billinge Lights Switch-On
Billinge Lights Switch-On
Meet Santa on his sleigh, enjoy music from the Trinity Girls Brass Band, participate in a raffle and enjoy mince pies before the lights switch on at 7pm.
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Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
Traditional Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join Olive Owl Flowers at Bag & Bean and create your very own Traditional Foliage Wreath. Choose from a beautiful selection of Festive Foliage and Traditional Decorations to add to your Wreath. Bag & Bean will also be supplying a delicious spread along with welcome drinks upon arrival. £45 | Limited Spaces Book from our...
Once upon a Pantomime
Once upon a Pantomime
Mawdesley Amateur Dramatics present a family pantomime written by Emma Meen. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per child at www.madsociety.co.uk or from SPAR.
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Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert
Join the Southport Lyric Singers for a night of traditional and modern melodies, as well as some singalong carols! Entry £5 including refreshments and a raffle, proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.
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Magic Voices Choir
Magic Voices Choir
The Magic Voices Choir present a morning of festive music, with refreshments from the Friends of Euxton Library.
Victoria Park Winter Festival
Victoria Park Winter Festival
See the Christmas lights switched on, enjoy live entertainment, a funfair, stalls and children’s activities, plus a Santa’s Grotto (£5 per child). Grotto tickets bookable at fovpinfo@yahoo.com
Jack & the Beanstalk
Jack & the Beanstalk
Pendle Productions bring this year’s pantomime to Chorley – meet Giant Blunderbone, the evil Fleshcreep and the good Fairy Twinkle for a bit of festive spirit! Tickets £4 on 01257 515151 or from the venue.
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Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
Contemporary Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a modern wreath mixing new and traditional techniques and materials to create a stunning and unique festive wreath. Hosted at Posthouse in Orrell, enjoy discounts off selected seasonal drinks and coffees. £30 | Limited Spaces Find our Facebook or Website to book
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Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
Have Yourself A Vintage Little Christmas
A new and exciting workshop concept! Create a Contemporary Christmas Wreath using Vintage and Retro styling, Tree Decs and Colour Schemes. Feast on Festive Cheeses, Crackers and Deli Meats supplied by The Little Green Platter Company. Be entertained by a Live DJ Set mixing all the Old School House Vinyl. All hosted in Wigan's quirkiest...
It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life
Ormskirk Theatre Company present a radio adaptation of the classic festive film. Tickets £10 on 07757 416560 or from The Market Cross bar.
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Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert
Raise money for the Mayor of Prescot’s charities with festive music from Brassworks Quartet and local school choirs, plus festive refreshments. Tickets £5 on the door, U16s free.
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Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert
A festive evening of music with Coppull and Standish Brass Band. Tickets £8.00, including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, available from 01257 463407/425330/426252. Come along and enjoy the entertainment!
Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
Chris Difford: Christmas Shopping
The Squeeze co-founder tells stories and sings songs from his colourful career.
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OMS Christmas Carol Concert
OMS Christmas Carol Concert
Ormskirk Music Society Orchestra and Choir present: An Evening of Seasonal Music, Choir and Audience Carols for the Whole Family! Delibes: Coppelia Ballet Suite, Berlioz: The Shepherd’s Farewell, Rutter: Carols, Light Music Favourites, Sleigh Ride, Audience Carols Tickets: £10, Students/U18: £5 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ormskirk-music-society
Musical Christmas Favourites
Musical Christmas Favourites
Octave and guests present some favourite Christmas songs and enjoy refreshments. Tickets £5 from Sue on 01704 576482 or Lesley on 07779 018115.
Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up
Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up
Preston Opera presents "Mayhem and Merriment - A Mozart Mash Up", including favourite arias, ensembles and choruses, including Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and Cosi Fan Tutte. For ticket information go to www.prestonopera.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/PrestonOpera/
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Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up
Mayhem and Merriment – A Mozart Mash Up
Preston Opera presents "Mayhem and Merriment - A Mozart Mash Up", including favourite arias, ensembles and choruses, including Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute and Cosi Fan Tutte. For ticket information go to www.prestonopera.org.uk or https://www.facebook.com/PrestonOpera/
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Carols Around the Tree
Carols Around the Tree
Come and join us to sing Christmas Carols in the Church garden...or inside if it's wet! Our Christmas tree is sponsored by local businesses and you're invited to stay for mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine. It's a time for all the family to get together and sing familiar carols. Everyone is welcome and...
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Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create your very own Christmas Door Wreath or Table Centre using Fresh Festive Flowers and Foliage. Delicious spread supplied by Bag & Bean, as well as welcome drinks given upon arrival. £45 | Limited Spaces Find our Facebook or Website to book
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Decorating Workshop
Decorating Workshop
Get your creativity flowing by making your own candle table decoration to take home, followed by a guided tour of the Hall and lunch in the Tea Room. Tickets £30 incl. food on 03442 491895.
Charity Gig
Charity Gig
Raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust with a night of music from Dumbstruck and the Keepers. Tickets £3, under-12s free, bookable at the venue or on 01257 275096.
Dinner Ladies Christmas Show
Dinner Ladies Christmas Show
Join Bren, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita as they cook up a storm – and not just in the canteen! Tickets £27 including a festive buffet.
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Winter Solstice Fundraiser
Winter Solstice Fundraiser
Help support Burscough Community Farm with a party for the Winter Solstice, with live entertainment from Acoustic Routes, a hotpot supper and dessert, a bar and a raffle. Tickets £12 at burscoughcommunityfarm.org or on 07803 925446.
Music Night
Music Night
Chorley & District Choral Society present a night of music with Intrada Brass – tickets £12 on the door, U16s free. More info on 07867 538319.
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Friends of Tarleton Library Storytelling
Friends of Tarleton Library Storytelling
Sroryteller Tracey Collins from Cedar Farm's Story Shed returns to enthral children of all ages with her wondrous tales. Free, no need to book.
Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
Luxury Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop
Join Olive Owl Flowers at their last workshop of 2019 at Posthouse, in Orrell. We'll be showing you how to make a Luxury Table Centre using only the freshest blooms and foliage, with lots of beautiful colours and textures. Candles and vase included in price. Discounts on seasonal drinks and coffees available on the night....