Christmas Concert
Join the St. Helens Choral Society for a festive concert of Gounod St. Cecilia Mass with excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and seasonal carols. Tickets £10 or £1 for students. Call 01695 625 500 or email info@sthelenschoralsociety.org to book.
Drawing & Painting Birds
Local artist and illustrator Tony Disley presents a one-day art class from sketching through to painting. Practical demonstrations and tutorials will help you paint your own small bird. Tickets £50 per person including admission to Martin Mere, 12+ only.
Eccleston Carol Concert
Eccleston Parish Council invites everyone to a carol concert accompanied by the Eccleston Brass Band. Get in the Christmas spirit early.
50 Years Not Out
The Orrell Musical and Dramatic Society present five decades of musical hits that will knock you for six! Tickets £7 or £6 for under-16s.
Voice of the People
Rainhill Musical Theatre presents Voice of the People – a collection of musical theatre from 1938-2018 including Oklahoma, Chorus Line and The Greatest Showman. Tickets range from £6.50-£8.50, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.
Burns Night Dinner
Wigan Thistle Society present a Burns Night Dinner of traditional Scottish food, followed by speakers and plenty of dancing. Everyone welcome – tickets £24 or £16 for under-16s, bookable by calling Margaret on 01942 247403.
Burns Night Ceilidh
Enjoy a ceilidh recital with tea and cake afterwards. £5 per person, children go free – call 01257 231360 for more information.
Glass Painting
Join in a relaxed morning creating your own stained glass effect on a 7x5 framed picture. Suitable for all levels of experience, and tutoring will be given. Tickets cost £6 for Oddfellows members or £7 for guests, and can be booked by emailing julie.webster@oddfellows.co.uk.
The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes
The greatest fictional sleuth of all time is brought to life in a high-energy one-man show, featuring a plethora of dashing heroes, villainous rogues and vintage thrills. £20 per person – head to www.hoghtontower.co.uk to book.
Living Together Performance
The Rainhill Garrick Society present their 2019 performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s play ‘Living Together’, a Victorian comic tale of family drama, romance and incompetence. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office or the Village Hall – call 01744 813429 for details.