Becconsall Flower Club – March Meeting
Flower demonstration - ‘Root and Branch’ by Derek Morgan of Morecambe. We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome.
Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal - the Wigan section’. Wigan U3A...
Vindolanda Talk
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.
Crawford Family Talk
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.
Meet the Author: Ian McFadyen
Liverpool-born crime author Ian McFadyen discusses his latest book ‘Blood on His Hands’. Free, tickets bookable at the venue.
Postcards from Skelmersdale
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.
Wigan Canal History Walk
Wigan Dry Dock Waterside Drive, WiganJoin us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll...
Model Railway Exhibition
Enjoy an exhibition of model railways, with free vintage bus rides between the show and the Museum of Road Transport! Entry £5 per adult or £3 per child, more info...
Wedding Fayre
Mercure St Helens Linkway West, St HelensReceive complimentary glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival. Free admission and parking, plus a bridal and Mother of the Bride catwalk show at 1:30pm, and many more local suppliers.
Egyptology Talk
Bill Nolan discusses Hatshepsut, the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, in relation to Women’s History Month. Free entry.