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.
From Ireland to Greenbank Talk
Discover how the Irish ended up in St. Helens: from the potato famine to their arrival in this local history talk. Voluntary contribution of £2 per person requested.
Mary O Shaughnessy Talk
Babs Hennessy presents a talk on the nanny born in Ashton-in-Makerfield in 1898 who went on to aid local resistance in WWII and survive life in a concentration camp. Entry £3.
Meet the Author: Louis de Bernieres
Meet world-famous author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and Birds Without Wings Louise de Bernieres. Tickets £12 from the library or on 07518 099528.
St Helens U3A Big Drop-In
On Wednesday 25th September, St Helens U3A will be holding "The Big Drop-In". This is an opportunity for people to come and see what St Helens U3A has to offer. We are an organisation for retired and semi-retired people who want to keep learning in an informal way. Learning takes place through groups as wide-ranging...
The Bizz
If you're looking to increase your network of business contacts or just want to share good practice with others 'in the same boat' as you, then The Bizz is for you! The Bizz is a friendly, fun, professional networking event for local businesses. Join us on 25 September, 4-6pm at The Living Well, Borough Rd,...
Ladies Evening
Enjoy a fabulous night with gin and prosecco, makeup demonstrations, fashion workshops, cake demos and jewellery stalls. Free glass of fizz on arrival, free entry.
Blame It On The Beatles
John Winter discusses and signs his book ‘Blame It On The Beatles… And Bill Shankly’, which traces the lives of teenagers growing up in Liverpool in the 1960s. Free, but booking required at the library.
Charity Sports Evening
An evening with Colin Hendry and Mark Paterson, hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver, plus an appearance from comedian Stephen Cookson. Tickets £10 with proceeds to East Lancashire Hospice and funding a community defibrillator.