Very Friendly Engines
Meet three friendly steam engines and join in with family fun and games! Drive a diesel, enjoy the fairground and witness plenty of model railways, plus dine on the railway catering wagon.
Evening with Robin Sieger
Author and motivational speaker Robin Sieger talks golf, shares vital tips to perform better on the course, and advice on how to quiet the mind. Tickets £26 including food or £16 for juniors.
Easter Needle Felting
Learn how to make adorably fuzzy animals with needle felting just in time for Easter! This two-hour experience will relax you and get you chatting to likeminded people while getting crafty. Tickets £12 from Eventbrite.
Lancashire’s Wild Places
Lancashire Wildlife Trust present their latest talk from John Lamb, a fascinating insight into the wildest places in Lancashire and its flora & fauna. Tickets £4 for adults, £2 for children or £3 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood.
WYZ Race Night
With 8 races throughout the evening, plus a raffle and disco, you won’t want to miss this fabulous race night in aid of Wigan Youth Zone. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival with plenty of canapes in the evening, tickets £40 per person. To book call 01257 251908.
Rockin’ at the Civic
A great night of totally live music and dancing from various bands, plus a hotpot supper and a raffle to fundraise for Cancer Research UK. The bar will also be open to serve drinks. Tickets £12 in advance, on sale from the Civic Hall (01695 576607) or Hesfords DIY (01695 572564).
Evening with Paul Mason
Leigh-born political journalist, author, filmmaker and economist Paul Mason supports the Wigan Heritage & Mining Monument with an informative talk and Q&A, with musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £12 from 01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07810 316248.
Easter Wellbeing Fair
Browse stalls of unique gifts and holistic therapies, as well as enjoying Reiki, psychic readings and tarot cards. There’ll be face painting for the kids and lots of refreshments available, all in aid of St. Helens Sea Cadets. For more information, call 07401 383389.
Evening with Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool, Preston & Republic of Ireland star and BBC pundit Mark “Lawro” Lawrenson hosts an evening of chatter along with comedian Jed Stone. An auction and raffle will also be hosted. Tickets £45 including 5-course meal, smart dress code applies. Call 07793 032523 or 07989 401771 or email info@crostonsportsclub.co.uk for tickets.
Comedy Night
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy in aid of The Adams Appeal, featuring some great Northern comedians! Tickets £15 including a hotpot supper.