Cemetery Open Day
Meet the bereavement services staff and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium. You’ll hear advice on funeral planning and finance, with cemetery tours offered by the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery.
Spring Fair
Grab a bargain from a variety of stalls from crafts, books and DVDs to plants and bric-a-brac. There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained with donkey rides, face painting, music and activities, with afternoon tea and light lunches served in the tea room. Free admission.
Chorley 10K
Race around the two-lap traffic-free course from Chorley town centre around the beautiful Astley Park and back, or join the Chorley 2K Family Run. The course is fully marshalled with water stations. To register, visit http://checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k/
Afternoon Tea
Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709.
Springtime in Brass
Leyland Band perform a delightful brass concert with special guests Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door, £5 for students or £8 for patrons. Under-5s go free. Available from Malcolm’s Musicland (01257 264362), Electra Centre (01772 424372) or from Jan on 01772 813895.
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.
Digital Photography Taster
Want to get more out of your camera or improve the composition of your shots? Confused about pixelated images or just want to take better portraits? Come along to a free introductory photography session. Booking required at Eventbrite or on 0300 123 6703.
Twiddlemuff Decorating
Come along to decorate and sew up a twiddlemuff to be donated to someone with dementia. These help occupy the mind and comfort those who need them.
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,...