Meet the Author: Priya Thomas

Local author Priya Thomas discusses her delightful Spanish language books and puppets, as well as introducing you to some Spanish culture! Suitable for children aged 5-12, free entry.

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.

Evening with Milly Johnson

Bestselling author Milly Johnson discusses what life as a writer is really like, and chats about her latest novel. Tickets £6, £5 for library members or £3 concessions, including refreshments and a free prize draw.

Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk

Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political reform, and within half an hour at least 15 of them were dead. Tickets £3 including refreshments, bookable on 01942 828128.

Ormskirk Motorfest

Check out a great selection of cars old and new including fast Fords, British classics and emergency service vehicles. The Concours D’Elegance – a static display of over 300 cars – will be in attendance, plus food, drinks and displays throughout.

Wigan Civic Trust Humphry Repton Talk

Welcome return of Gareth Williams, Curator at Weston Park in Shropshire, to give an entertaining and erudite talk on Humphry Repton, last of great English Landscape designers of 18th Century. Everyone welcome and free to attend although donations will be appreciated to cover costs, at 2pm in Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel, WN1 3SS.

Meet the Author: Mary Paulson-Ellis

Bestselling author of The Other Mrs. Walker Mary Paulson-Ellis will discuss her new novel, answer audience questions and sign copies of her books. Tickets £6 including drink on entry and £5 redeemable against a book from ebb & flo bookshop or on Eventbrite.

Ashton Coal Mining Talk

This historical talk discusses Ashton-in-Makerfield’s coal mining heritage from 1500-1900, particularly the large collieries at Garswood Hall, Bryn Hall and Park Colliery. Entry £3.

Meet the Author: Ted Dakin

Local author Ted Dakin transports you back in time with stories about growing up in Wigan from his Wigan Pier series. Free entry.

From Ireland to Greenbank Talk

Discover how the Irish ended up in St. Helens: from the potato famine to their arrival in this local history talk. Voluntary contribution of £2 per person requested.

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