Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Flower Power Exhibition
Flower Power Exhibition
See flower drawings donated by various celebrities, including Jeremy Vine and Joanna Lumley at this fabulous exhibition to raise money for Derian House.
Evening with Royston Vasey
Evening with Royston Vasey
The man behind Roy Chubby Brown presents a candid night of comedy in support of the Daniel Fox Foundation. Tickets cost £26 – to book, call 01744 813822. Over 18s only.
World Day of Prayer Service
World Day of Prayer Service
A special service to join with other Christians of all denominations across the world.
4 events,
Craft & Gift Market
Craft & Gift Market
Enjoy the best crafts, gifts and artwork from small local businesses in Heskin! For more information, call 07928 991147.
Canvas Bag Workshop
Canvas Bag Workshop
Come and decorate your own canvas bag to celebrate World Book Day using lino printing and drawing. Free drop-in.
Geoff Fest
Geoff Fest
A fun day of live music, raffles, auctions and a bouncy castle for the kids, plus a 5-a-side charity football match (weather permitting). Tickets £5 for adults or £1 for under-16s, available from the club or from Ravenhead JFC on Facebook.
4 events,
Spring Running Day
Spring Running Day
Enjoy free heritage bus rides around St. Helens, plus trade stalls of books, models and photos. Refreshments available. Admission charges apply – for info, call 01744 451681 or email clive@nwmort.co.uk
Craft & Food Fair
Craft & Food Fair
Browse over 25 stalls of beautiful crafts, glorious gifts and scrumptious food! Food blogger Northern Munkee Bites offers some tasty treats all day in the café. Free entry.
Table Top Sale
Table Top Sale
Grab a wonderful bargain in aid of Becconsall U3A! Call 07956 986546 for more information.
1 event,
Sketchbookery
Sketchbookery
Develop new sketchbooking techniques to enhance your way of journaling – increase self-awareness, clarity and get inspired. Free entry, but booking required on Eventbrite or at the library.
2 events,
Spring Concert
Spring Concert
Experience the best local young instrumentalists and vocalists in their spring concerts! Tickets £7 per adult and £3.50 for under-16s, available from the St. Helens Music Service on 01744 677946.
Band & Pancake Night
Band & Pancake Night
Celebrate Pancake Tuesday with live brass band music, pancakes and other refreshments. Entrance £3 on the door.
2 events,
Coffee Morning
Coffee Morning
Enjoy a scrumptious coffee morning and bring & buy sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Understanding Anxiety Workshop
Understanding Anxiety Workshop
Psychologists and authors Sue Knowles and Bridie Gallagher discuss anxiety, its effects, and their book ‘My Anxiety Handbook’. Perfect for 12-18 year olds but everyone welcome. Tickets £3 including refreshments, from Eventbrite or the library.
1 event,
Dick Kerr Ladies Talk
Dick Kerr Ladies Talk
Author Gail Newsham presents her talk on Preston’s women’s football team during the First World War – the Dick Kerr Ladies. Places bookable at the library.
4 events,
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Join Bishop Chris – one of the first women to be ordained in the Church of England – and hear the challenges and joys of breaking through the glass ceiling. Tickets £5, light breakfast provided.
Bishop’s Curry Night
Bishop’s Curry Night
Enjoy a delicious curry while ‘grilling a Bishop’ – bring your own drinks and plenty of questions and consider building a relationship with the church. Tickets £5, call 01514 264666 to book.
Family Games Night
Family Games Night
Win prizes playing Family Fortune and Play Your Cards Right – plus music, a hotpot supper and lots of fun! Adults £7, under-16s £3.50, proceeds go to St. Wilfrid’s Church Lads and Girls Brigade. For tickets, email thewilfs@mail.com or call 07716 753164 or 07956 359058.
4 events,
Coffee Morning & Talk
Coffee Morning & Talk
Enjoy hot drinks and refreshments while listening to Ian Bagshaw's talk, entitled 'Royal Mail and the Secret Language of Postcards'. Free entry.
Evening with John Archer
Evening with John Archer
An evening full of magic, comedy and a bit of ukulele with the hilarious John Archer! Tickets £5, part of the Bishop’s Mission events programme – head to Eventbrite or call 07753 499841 to book.
Charity Variety Night
Charity Variety Night
Enjoy a night of variety including comedian Martin Gold, soprano Janette Monroe and live music from Marble Eyes to raise money for State of Mind Sport. Hotpot supper included along with stand-up bingo and a raffle. Tickets £25 – to book, email barbarauk2k@gmail.com or call 07753 183748.
1 event,
Pamperlicious Wellbeing
Pamperlicious Wellbeing
Experience countless beauty, wellbeing and holistic therapy treatments at this positive wellbeing event. Children’s entertainment available while adults enjoy beauty therapies, crafts and healing. For more information, contact Kelly on 07909 228102.
1 event,
Meet the Author: Mackenzie Brown
Meet the Author: Mackenzie Brown
Mackenzie Brown, author of Ten Little Thrills, heads to St. Helens to celebrate World Book Day, exploring the thriller genre with ten diverse stories. Light refreshments available, free entry.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Women Who Said Yes Talk
Women Who Said Yes Talk
Dr. Ali Ronan presents an illustrated talk on ‘The Women Who Said Yes’. Hear about the 17 women who stood for Parliament in the 1918 General Election. Tickets £3 including hot drinks - places bookable on 01942 828128 or at wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk
3 events,
Best of Brass
Best of Brass
Parr Band present the Best of Brass – a great concert with a hotpot supper and a drink. Tickets £6 via 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com
Fashion, Fun & Fizz
Fashion, Fun & Fizz
Enjoy a fabulous night of fun with a fashion show, plenty of beauty stalls and lashings of prosecco. Tickets £2, available from the community centre.
Spring Stargazing
Spring Stargazing
Journey through the constellations and along the Milky Way during this practical workshop from local astronomers! Plenty of colourful talks, videos and hands-on help with telescopes. Tickets £15, available on Eventbrite.
2 events,
Coffee Day Fundraiser
Coffee Day Fundraiser
Raise money for the Croston Coffee Day with an evening of music, dancing and entertainment from Mike Palmer. Tickets cost £10 and include a hotpot supper – email derek_alty@sky.com to book.
St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day
An evening of live music featuring Danny King, a disco and hotpot supper. Tickets £10 for guests or £8 for club members, including entry to Play Your Cards Right, and are available from the club or on 01744 892836.
2 events,
Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre
Experience the best in local wedding suppliers in preparation for the big day, plus entertainment from a wedding singer and a bridal catwalk. Complimentary glass of bubbly and canapes on arrival, free entry.
Audience with Richard Evans
Audience with Richard Evans
Join conducting legend Richard Evans in conversation, sharing a life of musical memories supported by the Foden’s Band. Tickets £10 from 07740 354106 or www.priorbooking.com
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Raise money for HorseHeard charity with a fabulous fashion show and pop-up shops, plus a charity raffle. Tickets £5, available from Christine on 07835 918644 or cmworthington@btinternet.com
1 event,
Birdwatching Talk
Birdwatching Talk
Graham Clarkson presents a fun and fascinating introduction to birding – learn about the birds you could spot on your next stroll, identification tips, and how to watch wild birds. Tickets £4 for adults, £2 for children or £3 for Friends of Mere Sands Wood members, available from www.lancswt.org.uk
1 event,
1940s Night
1940s Night
A night of wartime music with Katz Korner – period dress encouraged! Head back to the 40s with dancing, a raffle, tombola and supper. Tickets £12 with all proceeds to the Helen Marie charity – bookable on 01744 734155, 01744 756298 or 07724 995298.
5 events,
Model Railway Exhibition
Model Railway Exhibition
A great display of model trains, plus a raffle and plenty of refreshments to raise money to repair the church’s stained glass windows. Admission costs £2 per adult, children go free.
Spring Market
Spring Market
Browse a number of stalls including homemade cakes and pies, bric-a-brac, jewellery, handbags, toys and more, plus a raffle and tombola. Have a go at guessing the name of Tunley's Easter bunny and win great prizes.
Duncan McKenzie & Tony Jo
Duncan McKenzie & Tony Jo
Help raise money for Chorley FC Community Foundation with Duncan McKenzie and Tony Jo. Enjoy a sporting memorabilia auction and raffle, with music and dancing plus a buffet. Tickets £20, call 01257 230007 or email jonothan.gains@chorleyfc.com
1 event,
Zumbathon Fundraiser
Zumbathon Fundraiser
Expert local Zumba instructors will be dancing for 2.5 hours in support of Cancer Research UK and MIND. Raffle tickets and prizes available. Tickets £5 and donations welcome.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Newburgh Blacksmith Talk
Newburgh Blacksmith Talk
The Ormskirk & District Family History Society present the story of John Westhead, a blacksmith from Newburgh who was killed in action during World War One. All welcome - £1 donation requested from non-members, and refreshments available.
0 events,
1 event,
Aughton Choir Concert
Aughton Choir Concert
The Aughton Male Voice Choir perform a beautiful concert, with light refreshments included. Tickets £8 and proceeds go to church funds.
4 events,
Indoor Car Boot
Indoor Car Boot
Grab yourself a bargain at the indoor car boot sale! Free entry, plenty of refreshments available.
Hawks on the Moors
Hawks on the Moors
Walk up into the Brinscall Moors to learn more about birds of prey with SMJ Falconry, including a kestrel, merlin and peregrine falcon. Hot drinks and cake provided, tickets £10 per person or free for under-3s – bookable at www.wildwooddays.co.uk/events
Choir Concert
Choir Concert
The Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir perform a beautiful concert. Tickets £8 including light refreshments, available from the church.
1 event,
Easter Bingo
Easter Bingo
Enjoy fun family bingo in support of local charities, with plenty of chocolatey prizes! Entry £1 per adult or 50p per child, then £1 per book or 20p per flyer. Hot dogs and sandwiches available, plus a raffle.