Easter Trail
Hunt the Easter trail and win a chocolatey treat! A great fun family activity within the church and its grounds – join in anytime!
Meet the Author: Christopher Ryley
Lathom-born author Christopher Ryley discusses his first poetry book ‘A Forest and Other Poems’, which combines love, loss and nature. Ask any questions you have and find out more about the book!
The Sound of Music
The classic hit musical The Sound of Music by Pleasure Folk AMS brings the Civic Hall alive with songs like Climb Every Mountain, Favourite Things and The Lonely Goatherd. Tickets £8 from 01695 580755 or www.pleasurefolk.co.uk
St. George’s Day Fundraiser
Enjoy St. George’s Day in Standish with entertainment from the Old Hall Brass Band, Chris “Caine” Ward and DJ Dave Chadwick. Tickets £5 - all proceeds go to Wigan Hospice, Wigan Borough Armed Forces HQ and Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Shires Fund. Call Tony on 07970 348911 to book.
Charity Ladies Night
Enjoy live music from Marble Eyes and a charity skydive to raise money for Macmillan! There’ll also be a DJ, a raffle (and a stripper!) Tickets £15, call 07984 126336 or 07758 555469.
Vintage Car Show
View over 50 classic cars and bikes at this fabulous vintage event. Entry £1 on the gate, refreshments available.
Golf Day
A day of golf for Jonny Lomax’s testimonial year heads to the Houghwood. Start the day right with coffee and bacon barms, play some golf and finish off with a buffet dinner and presentation. Entry is £240 for a team of 4. For further details or to sign up, email lomaxtestimonial@gmail.com
Chorley Railways Talk
Historian Steve Williams presents an illustrated talk on local railway stations including Balshaw Lane and Euxton. Free entry.
Bat Walk
A free night-time bat walk is the perfect opportunity to spot bats in their natural environment – a great evening for all the family. Meet in the Kitchen Courtyard. Free tickets are bookable on Eventbrite.
Of Time & Place: Ghost Stories
Sue Gerrard performs her ghost stories. Tickets £5 including light refreshments – booking is essential on 07985 556539.