Big Gig
16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an ice cream van and bottle bar.
Footballers in the Trenches Talk
WWI historian Steve Williams presents a talk on local men who fought in the Great War – and played football along the way. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk
Ladies Night
A night of entertainment from St. Helens’ leading ladies – Kiera Weathers, Kerrie Ann Lomas and Lucy Whitby! Free entry. For info, call 01744 26911.
Bank Holiday Parish Walk
Join St. Laurence’s Church in their annual parish walk, followed by a BBQ in the Refectory Garden. For more information, call 01257 231360.
Bluebell Walk
Join the rangers for a circular 5-mile walk from Yarrow Valley to Duxbury, and search for bluebells! Suitable footwear and clothing recommended.
Gentry of Eccleston Talk
Local historians Alan Marsden and David Nelson present a talk on the grand houses of Eccleston and district in 1840, and the people who lived in them. Find out about their work, social connections and the ultimate decline of the landed gentry. Free entry.
Cemetery Open Day
Meet the bereavement services staff and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium. You’ll hear advice on funeral planning and finance, with cemetery tours offered by the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery.
Spring Fair
Grab a bargain from a variety of stalls from crafts, books and DVDs to plants and bric-a-brac. There’ll be plenty to keep the kids entertained with donkey rides, face painting, music and activities, with afternoon tea and light lunches served in the tea room. Free admission.
Chorley 10K
Race around the two-lap traffic-free course from Chorley town centre around the beautiful Astley Park and back, or join the Chorley 2K Family Run. The course is fully marshalled with water stations. To register, visit http://checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k/
Afternoon Tea
Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709.