Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk
Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political reform, and within half an hour at least 15 of them were dead. Tickets £3 including refreshments, bookable on 01942 828128.
Wigan Live Festival 2019
Wigans biggest charity music festival is back... with even more venues! This year, all proceeds are going to support people with Breast Cancer. With over 100 bands playing over two days (Friday 16th August and Saturday 17th August), Wigan will see flash mobs barbershop quartets, brass quintets, jazz, pop, folk, blues and even rock in...
Viking March
Don your best Viking attire and march to the hilltop for a food stop! Prizes for the best dressed Viking and best beard, plus axe throwing, a hammer toss, archery and a Viking shield strength challenge. Adults £8, children free – tickets at www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Free Yoga Taster Sessions
FREE Yoga Taster Sessions at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre (in the summer circus area) Sunday 18 August, 10am - 11am Join us for our FREE Fusion Yoga taster sessions, delivered by qualified yoga teacher Becky All ages & abilities welcome
Charity Golf Day
Raise money for Inspire Youth Zone at this four-ball Stableford competition. Includes breakfast, complementary drinks and a 3-course dinner, followed by entertainment and a charity auction. Tickets for reception £50, competition entry £500 for a team of 4, bookable at www.inspireyouthzone.org
Wuthering Heights Outdoor Theatre
An outdoor performance of Emily Bronte’s haunting novel about two restless souls on the Yorkshire moors. Tickets £14 per adult or £9 per child, blankets recommended.
Ormskirk Motorfest
Check out a great selection of cars old and new including fast Fords, British classics and emergency service vehicles. The Concours D’Elegance – a static display of over 300 cars – will be in attendance, plus food, drinks and displays throughout.
Charity Football Match
Wilf’s Vets go against St. Wilfrid’s FC to raise money for Derian House! A charity raffle will be held afterwards.
Charity Car Boot
Billinge Residents Association invite you to their latest car boot sale - grab a bargain and enjoy refreshments along the way. Spaces £10 - to book, call 01744 603210 or 01744 893260. Proceeds to Billinge RA.
Ooh! I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside.
A free family fun event complete with a beach, funfair and craft market. Our local Mods and Rockers will be driving through the event at noon and displaying their bikes and scooters in our exhibition space at the back of the town hall. Local bands and artists will be entertaining us throughout the day. This...