Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal - the Wigan section’. Wigan U3A brings together retired local people to share their interests and enjoy volunteer-led activities at a variety of local venues. Prospective members are welcome to attend...
Vindolanda Talk
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.
Cyberspace: Business Breakfast
Willowbrook-The Living Well Borough Road, St HelensThe internet has revolutionised communication between businesses & consumers with many struggling to keep up with new developments. To help companies negotiate this minefield Willowbrook's business networking group The BIZZ is holding a Cyberspace business breakfast on Thurs 5 March (7-9am) with presentations & demonstrations by local companies at the forefront of these developments. Entrance...
Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
Bring your little ones to Baby Bounce and Rhyme and join in with nursery rhymes, songs and movement. Burscough Library provides a friendly atmosphere where you can meet other parents and carers. Don't forget to bring your singing voices! Every Thursday during term time. Free Entry. 10.45am to 11.15am
Crawford Family Talk
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.
Lenten Organ Recital
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ. Thursday 5th March performed by Peter and Carol Kwater. Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30. Tickets £10.00 0174428314 ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com
Meet the Author: Ian McFadyen
Liverpool-born crime author Ian McFadyen discusses his latest book ‘Blood on His Hands’. Free, tickets bookable at the venue.
Postcards from Skelmersdale
Local historian George Orr discusses his collection of Skelmersdale postcards. Entry £1 for non-members of Skelmersdale Heritage Society, places must be booked via Facebook.
World Day of Prayer Service
Up Holland Methodist Church Alma Hill, Up HollandThe theme for this year's service is "Rise! take your mat and walk". The service is written by women of Zimbabwe and led by members of Up Holland Methodist Church, St Thomas the Martyr CE Church, St Michael's Dalton and St Teresa's RC Church. Local school children will also take part. The focus is on...
Danielle Louise Thomas
An evening of music from Danielle Louise Thomas and Liverpool Cathedral’s Gilbert Scott Singers. Tickets £6 including hotpot supper, with proceeds to Prescot Festival, on 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com