WW1 Remembrance
The Royal British Legion Wigan Branch is hosting a thank you event to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. The 1940s themed night will feature a hotpot supper, live music and a raffle. Tickets are £5 and can be booked by visiting the Royal British Legion Wigan Branch’s Facebook page.
Appley Bridge Christmas Market
Come and browse a great range of Christmas gifts, join in with some crafts and win great prizes in the tombola and raffle. Stalls include Usborne books, the Body Shop, Christmas wreaths, baby boutique and homemade soaps/bath bombs.
Road to the Armistice Talk
Douglas Valley Historical Society and Steve Williams present a talk on the 1918 Armistice. Visitor entry costs £2.50 per meeting, annual membership is £12. For more details, call 01257 462166.
Rebel Women: The Fight for Suffrage in Wigan
Commemorate the centenary of women over 30 getting the vote. A full itinerary of speakers including Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, are scheduled to appear. Tickets £12 for anyone living in the Wigan borough or £15 for anyone else. Lunch included. Contact the Museum of Wigan Life to book.
Charity Ladies’ Lunch & Fashion Show
Barbara’s of Standish host a fashion show and ladies’ lunch to raise money for State of Mind. Includes vocalist and MC Josh Adams and special guest soprano Jan Monroe. Tickets £36 including 3-course meal and wine on arrival.
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Free admission, lots for sale including bric-a-brac, toiletries, toys, clothes and cakes. Café onsite. £10 to book a table – contact Dennis on 07587148579 (hiltond841@aol.com) or Linda on 07956816837 (linda.w@talktalk.net).
Alcohol Ink Workshop
Experiment with alcohol inks by applying them to various surfaces and items, which can be collaged to produce beautiful effects. Learn new techniques to create motion within the piece! Please wear old clothes or protective clothing. Minimum age 12. Tickets £6.50 including basic materials.
UnderGround Crafts Christmas Fair
A wealth of handcrafted gifts from jewellery to fudge! A special visit from Santa and his favourite elf, hot food and a bar, and the chance to meet Santa’s donkeys while the reindeer rest. Free entry.
Christmas Singalong
Head down to Leyland Park for a festive singalong with mulled wine and turkey barms. Have a go on the tombola and meet Father Christmas!
Christmas Concert
Wigan Community Choir present a night of carols old and new, classical and calypso with some gospel for a rousing finale! There will also be a raffle and refreshments. £7 per person, £5 concessions.