Fun Day Fundraiser
A joint fundraising effort between Rainford in Bloom and CrossRoads invites you for a day of fun. There will be stalls offering bric-a-brac and cakes, a raffle and tombola, and a lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes.
Adlington Christmas Fair
There are loads of fantastic stalls to browse at Adlington’s indoor Christmas Fair. Find the perfect gifts, meet Freyja the Christmas fairy, and join in with children’s crafts including sand art and glitter tattoos. Free entry.
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.
Southport Christmas Lights Switch-On
With a full afternoon and evening of superb family entertainment planned, Southport is set to sparkle with festive fun. Enjoy live children's entertainment throughout the afternoon, meet Santa and his reindeers, enjoy attractions and rides, meet the naughty elves, Grinch and singing crackers and so much more. Lights go on at 5:30pm.
Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair
A great variety of stalls awaits you at Buckshaw’s Christmas Fair, with crafts for kids and a meeting with Freyja the Christmas Fairy. Free entry. For more information, email craftandgiftfairs@gmail.com.
Make a Pin Cushion
Learn how to make a professional-looking pin cushion to take home with you. Ideal for anyone with little or no sewing skills. Fabrics provided but you are welcome to bring along your own. Booking required by popping into the library or on Eventbrite.
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.
North West Bird Watching Festival
7 guest speakers over 2 days, including One Show presenter George McGavin. There are rooms full of exhibitors including books, clothes and charities, chances to feed otters, white storks and swans. Guided walks of the reserve, the 4th annual bird race on the Saturday, and bird ringing demonstrations.