Howard Pool on George Gershwin’s Music
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome. Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH
Friends’ Special Event
'Local Astronomers: Jeremiah Horrocks and William Lassell' by Southport Astronomy Society. Learn about these two celebrated local astronomers, including account of visit to Carr House Bretherton, where the young Jeremiah Horrocks observed the Transit of Venus. Free, no need to book. Small donation requested for refreshments.
Lathom Park Trust AGM with Guest Speaker
The Ellerbrook Suite, Briars Hall Briars Lane, Lathom near OrmskirkLathom Park Trust will hold the 17th AGM on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. The guest speaker is a community curator from the Shakespeare Theatre North project at Prescot. Admission is free to members and guests are welcome for a small (£1 donation). The talk will commence at the conclusion of the AGM business, approx 8pm.
Becconsall Flower Club – March Meeting
Flower demonstration - ‘Root and Branch’ by Derek Morgan of Morecambe. We are a friendly club and visitors are always welcome.
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