Springtime in Brass
Leyland Band perform a delightful brass concert with special guests Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door, £5 for students or £8 for patrons. Under-5s go free. Available from Malcolm’s Musicland (01257 264362), Electra Centre (01772 424372) or from Jan on 01772 813895.
60th Anniversary Concert
Trinity Girls Brass Band perform a special concert to celebrate their 60th anniversary! Tickets £6, available on 07864 917961 or from Pemberton Band Room.
Ukulele Concert
Wigan Ukulele Band perform a concert of fun songs. Tickets £7.50 including sausage and mash supper. Bring your own drinks.
Disco Bingo
A traditional bingo game with a hilarious modern twist – certain numbers trigger Disco classics to get the whole room dancing! There’ll be dance-offs throughout the evening with daft prizes to be won and a full-on disco afterwards.
One Night Only Concert
Five great local acts – Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir, the Hi Notes, Serendipity, the Nearly Tuneful Company and the Ukes3A Ukulele Band – come together for a night of music. Tickets £7 from Rainhill WI – visit www.rainhillwi.com for details.
Fiddle Blanket Workshop
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.
Picnic in the Park
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
Brass on the Grass
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.
Veterans Afternoon Tea
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.
Evening with Chris Bannister
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.