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Stress Free Talk
Stress Free Talk
Bestselling author Dean Fraser presents a talk on reducing everyday stress, plus an informal Q&A session and book signing. Free entry.
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High Tea & Concert
High Tea & Concert
Enjoy a delicious tea and refreshments with entertainment from various local acts. Entry forms available from Ivan Fingard on 01744 882533.
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Westhead Carnival
Westhead Carnival
Enjoy games, stalls and loads of entertainment at this year’s carnival, themed after ‘something beginning with A’! You won’t want to miss the RAF flypast either.
Crank Gala
Crank Gala
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.
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Burscough Scarecrow Fun Day
Burscough Scarecrow Fun Day
Burscough comes alive with fabulous scarecrows – join a fun day with plenty of stalls, games, food and loads of local live entertainment. Enter the Great Burscough Bake-Off and the Scruffs Best Dog in Burscough competitions, or get involved in the Little Duck Race at Burscough Bridge for just £2 a duck.
Nurses in WWI Talk
Nurses in WWI Talk
WWI historian and author Sue Robinson presents a talk on Nurses on the Front during the Great War. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www.chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk
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Charity Fashion Show
Charity Fashion Show
A charity event in support of High Five - enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping and a fashion show with up to 70% off high street prices! There’ll also be a vintage afternoon tea with entertainment from Dani Wallace. Tickets £22.50 from www.trybooking.co.uk/JVG
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Charity Heritage Day
Charity Heritage Day
Celebrate the heritage of the Brothers of Charity Services, with loads of games, a sing & sign choir, the BOCS production of Joseph, homemade cakes, a pets corner, live music and much more! Everyone welcome.
Cheese & Wine Evening
Cheese & Wine Evening
A night of fabulous wine, nibbles, music and a fun quiz in support of Rainbow House. Tickets £25 including 5 glasses of wine to taste and a pate & cheese platter – bookable on 01704 823276 or h.scholes@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com
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Cabaret Evening
Cabaret Evening
A cabaret evening featuring Bernie Flint and John Martin, plus a surprise female vocalist.Tickets £25 with all proceeds to Rainford Parish Church AmDrams – call David on 07801 719691.
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Charity Fun Day
Charity Fun Day
Something for everyone, from psychic readings and holistic therapies to hook-a-duck and splash the officer! There are plenty of stalls and refreshments to enjoy, free entry.
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Made in Dagenham
Made in Dagenham
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk
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Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.
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999 Family Fun Day
999 Family Fun Day
An emergency services fun day, with representatives from various organisations showing you the tools of the trade! There’ll be old fashioned fire engines and ambulances, a fire engine experience, an inflatable obstacle course and live music! Free entry but must be booked on Eventbrite. Park & ride available from Runshaw Adult College car park.
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Family Fun Day for Violet-Grace
Family Fun Day for Violet-Grace
Part of the Ride 4 Violet-Grace fundraiser, enjoy bouncy castles, raffles, a DJ and loads of stalls. The motorbike ride takes place at 12pm and the bike ride at 12:15pm. Please wear purple or something superhero themed in memory of Violet-Grace.
Hospice Open Gardens
Hospice Open Gardens
Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.
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Boadicea of Britannia Street
Boadicea of Britannia Street
Ormskirk Theatre Company present their latest comedy about four aspiring writers who decide to write a place about the heroic English Queen Boadicea and get more than they can handle! Tickets £10 on www.ormskirktheatrecompany.co.uk
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Chorley Flower Show
Chorley Flower Show
Lancashire’s biggest amateur gardening competition brings floral experts together, along with an abundance of family entertainment, live music and stunning show gardens. Tickets £10 per adult or £1.50 per child.
Community Gala
Community Gala
A whole day of live music, delicious food and drink, stalls to browse, a BBQ and children’s crafts!
The Adventures of Lord Byron
The Adventures of Lord Byron
An outdoor picnic performance of the mad, bad and dangerous to know Lord Byron! Tickets £12 on 01772 466256 or at Scotch Piper Pub in Lydiate.