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.
Coffee Morning Supporting Young Carers
Soroptimist International St Helens will be holding a coffee morning to raise funds for St Helens Young Carers. Tickets £5.
Ragged Trousers Concert
Local Ormskirk band Ragged Trousers perform unaccompanied traditional and contemporary folk music. Tickets £10 at https://chapelgallery.org.uk/events/folk-nights-ragged-trousers/
Ukulele Concert
A night of fantastic ukulele music from the Wigan Ukulele Club. Tickets £4.50 from Ashton Library or the market, £5 on the door.
Try Nordic Walking
Have a go at Nordic walking with a trained instructor, taking in the beautiful pinewoods and beach. Tickets £7 including pole hire or £5 if you have your own, bookable on 01704 878591.
Grand Charity Auction
Have you an eye for unnoticed treasure? Come to our Auction at Spendmore Lane Methodist Church and search it out! Viewing is 9am-11am and the sale will start at 11am. Admission by catalogue 50p. There will be refreshments served throughout the day. Everyone is welcome.
Heritage Open Day
To celebrate 25 years of Heritage Open days St. Helens and Warrington Oddfellows will have a stall at The World of Glass showing how the branch has developed over the years, with past minute books, regalia and photographs on show as well as an insight into what the modern day Oddfellows do.
Hesketh Bank Village Show
All the fun of the fair with a horticultural competition, donkey rides, a fairground and loads of stalls. There’ll be live entertainment on the day. £2 entry fee, proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.
Mawdesley Show
Put your creative skills and green fingers to the test at Mawdesley’s 42nd village show. A Mawdesley Memories section collects old articles and pictures from around the village. Refreshments available, prize presentation at 3pm. For info and entry forms email mawdesleyvillageshow@gmail.com
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.