Brass on the Grass
A wonderful outdoor concert featuring the Red Admiral Youth Band, in the beautiful setting of Mawdesley Millennium Green. Tickets £6 for adults or £4 for children, with under-5s going free.
Cemetery Heritage Tour
The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
Picnic in the Park
Bring a picnic to Astley Hall for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment! Enjoy children’s activities, sports, crafts, a climbing wall and much more, with fairground rides and a bouncy castle.
Charity Quiz Night
Raise money for World Animal Protection and test your knowledge at a fun quiz with fabulous prizes! There’ll be a buffet included and a licensed bar, as well as a raffle and cake sale. Tickets £4 in advance from Gilmore Vets or £5 on the door – call 01257 426110 for info.
Butterfly Survey
The Ranger service lead you around the park, showing you how to identify and record species of butterfly. You’ll learn about migration patterns, life cycles and conservation. For more info, call 01744 678073.
‘The Curry Guy’ Cooking Demonstration
‘The Curry Guy’ Dan Toombs presents a mouth-watering cooking demonstration of a vegetarian take on classic Indian dishes. He’ll also be signing copies of his latest cookbook. Tickets £16 including tasters and Dan’s book, available from Ebb & Flo Bookshop or on Eventbrite.
Veterans Afternoon Tea
If you’re a veteran born before 1950, come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day with scrumptious afternoon tea and live music from vintage singer Hattie Bee. Free, booking essential on 07794 620596.
Evening with Chris Bannister
Chris performs an evening of original music, plus a few country classics from John Denver, Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Tickets £10, available on 07973 802637.
Carr Mill Dam Guided Walk
Enjoy a gentle guided walk around Carr Mill Dam to celebrate Sankey Canal Heritage Weekend.
A Taste of Chorley
Tickle your taste buds with a fantastic food fair featuring local producers! Get top tips from professional chefs, browse stalls of delicious produce and enter cookery and baking competitions.