Bat Walk
Join the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery and the Rangers for a guided walk through the cemetery using bat detectors! Learn about habitat changes, site management and bat life cycles – bring your torches! Booking available on friendsofsthelenscemetery@gmail.com
Chorley Flower Show
Lancashire’s biggest amateur gardening competition brings floral experts together, along with an abundance of family entertainment, live music and stunning show gardens. Tickets £10 per adult or £1.50 per child.
Community Gala
A whole day of live music, delicious food and drink, stalls to browse, a BBQ and children’s crafts!
The Adventures of Lord Byron
An outdoor picnic performance of the mad, bad and dangerous to know Lord Byron! Tickets £12 on 01772 466256 or at Scotch Piper Pub in Lydiate.
Singalong a Princess
Bring the kids to meet their favourite princesses for an enchanting evening of singing, dancing and audience interaction. Tickets £7 on 01695 576607 or 07709 766108.
Family Gardening Session
Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free, but booking required at the library.
Parbulele
Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.
Meet the Author: Priya Thomas
Local author Priya Thomas discusses her delightful Spanish language books and puppets, as well as introducing you to some Spanish culture! Suitable for children aged 5-12, free entry.
Hospice Garden Party
Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts, plants and cakes, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!
Bickerstock ’19
Enjoy a weekend of glorious live music across 2 stages from local bands and artists. Enjoy delicious food, great stalls and creative workshops if you feel like getting crafty! Proceeds to charity.