Shevington Fete
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
Westhead Carnival
Enjoy games, stalls and loads of entertainment at this year’s carnival, themed after ‘something beginning with A’! You won’t want to miss the RAF flypast either.
Burscough Scarecrow Fun Day
Burscough comes alive with fabulous scarecrows – join a fun day with plenty of stalls, games, food and loads of local live entertainment. Enter the Great Burscough Bake-Off and the Scruffs Best Dog in Burscough competitions, or get involved in the Little Duck Race at Burscough Bridge for just £2 a duck.
Charity Fun Day
Something for everyone, from psychic readings and holistic therapies to hook-a-duck and splash the officer! There are plenty of stalls and refreshments to enjoy, free entry.
Singalong a Princess
Bring the kids to meet their favourite princesses for an enchanting evening of singing, dancing and audience interaction. Tickets £7 on 01695 576607 or 07709 766108.
Family Gardening Session
Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free, but booking required at the library.
Parbulele
Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.
Family Yoga Session
Have a go at yoga at a fun taster session – loose, comfortable clothing recommended, suitable for children aged 4-12. Free, places bookable at the library.
Viking March
Don your best Viking attire and march to the hilltop for a food stop! Prizes for the best dressed Viking and best beard, plus axe throwing, a hammer toss, archery and a Viking shield strength challenge. Adults £8, children free – tickets at www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Ooh! I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside.
A free family fun event complete with a beach, funfair and craft market. Our local Mods and Rockers will be driving through the event at noon and displaying their bikes and scooters in our exhibition space at the back of the town hall. Local bands and artists will be entertaining us throughout the day. This...