Pre-Summer Party
Help raise money for Whizz-Kids in this fabulous party event and 3-course meal. Prosecco on arrival, plus an auction and raffle and entertainment by Steven Charles. Tickets £35, available on 07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com
Big Gig
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.
Place2Place Cup
A charity football match to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding male mental health – catch the exciting 90 minute match and a raffle. No ticket required but donations welcome.
Ladies Lunch
The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk
Was the Lady Floating Talk
Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married. The three grooms all had three things in common: they were all the same man, and they were all soon to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath. This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3,...
Grand Summer Fayre
Browse plenty of stalls stocking everything from cakes to crafts, and let the little ones embark on a treasure hunt! You can also have your car cleaned while enjoying a light breakfast or lunch! For stall enquiries, call 01695 386743.
Steam Heritage Festival
View steam traction engines, vintage tractors, miniature engines and plenty more at the last surviving Pithead in Lancashire. There’ll be demonstrations throughout the weekend, a vintage fairground and fair organs.
60th Anniversary Concert
Trinity Girls Brass Band perform a special concert to celebrate their 60th anniversary! Tickets £6, available on 07864 917961 or from Pemberton Band Room.
Evening with Maxine Peake
TV and film personality Maxine Peake takes questions about her career, from her upbringing in Westhoughton to her recent film role Peterloo, with musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £15 from 01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07570 414640.
Ukulele Concert
Wigan Ukulele Band perform a concert of fun songs. Tickets £7.50 including sausage and mash supper. Bring your own drinks.