Rounders on the Rec
Have a fun game of rounders with family and friends! There’ll be refreshments available – contact the Friends of Standish Recreation Ground on 07749 293030 or 07976 686775 with your provisional team name to confirm your place.
Midsummers Ball
Help raise money for the Wigan MS Therapy Centre with a night of live entertainment and a delicious 3-course meal. Tickets £30 – to book, call 07702 025280 or 07759 735301.
Sinatra & Swing Legends
Join the Rotary Clubs of Bolton with Le Moors and Wigan for a night of swing music from Foden’s Band and vocalist Matt Ford. Tickets £15 on 01204 522569 or from the Victoria Hall Box Office.
Courts, Crimes & Constables Talk
Marianne Howell presents a talk on the history of crime and punishment through the ages, including the Lancashire Police. Entrance £3 including refreshments.
Bistro Evening
Enjoy a delicious family bistro night to raise money for Breastfeeding Together and Fur Clemt. 3 courses with waitress service for only £5, plus a ‘pay as you feel’ donation on the night. Children welcome – bring your own booze!
Joseph’s Goal Charity Ball
Help fund research into NKH with a delicious 4-course dinner, entertainment and a disco! There’ll also be a raffle, an auction and a silent auction, plus complimentary drink on arrival. Tickets £50 or £450 for a table of 10. Dress code is black tie and sparkles. To book, call 07702 078286 or info@josephsgoal.org
Killer Confessions
Paul Harrison – one of the first British policemen to work with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit – talks about his career profiling, researching and interacting with American serial killers. Gain insight into the psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. Tickets £20, bookable on 01942 770432.
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
Scrufts Dog Show
Wigan’s answer to Crufts returns to Haigh Woodland Park this summer. Bring your pooch along to take part in a doggie showcase event with plenty of fun classes. Free entry.
Peterloo Talk
Professor Robert Poole presents an illustrated talk on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 200 years on. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 827621.