Learn how to use the principles and practices of Buddhism to deal with the problems of daily life. The Buddhism of 13th century Japanese monk Nichiren explains how to bring forth your innate wisdom, courage and compassion which is inherent in everyone. Meetings happening every Tuesday night from 7 till 8, free admission. Ring Derek...
Don’t miss this Fawlty Towers tribute act bringing Basil, Sybil and Manuel to life for a comedy dining experience. Tickets £65 including a 3-course meal and drink on arrival, available on 01695 624426 or events@hollandhall.co.uk
A night of mayhem and murder mystery with Croston WI – enjoy the 1920s-themed ‘The Final Curtain’ by Murder Incorporated! Tickets £15 including hotpot and apple pie supper and a great raffle – everyone welcome and fancy dress encouraged. Book on 07857 342785.
Enjoy a fashion show in aid of Macmillan and Little Angels Staffie Rescue, plus games of stand-up bingo, a raffle and stalls. Tickets £10 including refreshments and a goodie bag on 07944 084971.
Help volunteers from Ainsdale Village Park rake the long grassed areas and tidy the park for winter. Refreshments and spare rakes available, please bring gardening gloves. Email martinejaindow@yahoo.co.uk for info.
Fun Palace is a FREE family friendly community event, bringing together arts, sciences, crafts, technology and digital skills. This event is linked by the Fun Palace network. Activities available include Library Crazy Golf, Ormskirk Ukulele, Book Sculpting, Card Making, Bird Feeders, Elderflower Jewellery, Fir Cone Decorations, Grass-Hair Creations, Blackout Poetry, Little Boxes, Giant Chess, Preston...
Celebrate the apple harvest with activities for the whole family including apple juicing and pressing, woodland crafts, music and face painting. For more info, call 07752 179479.
The first of our winter artisan markets at Hesketh Bank Community Centre with indoor stalls, activities and cafe. All proceeds go to our redevelopment fund. Call Sue on 07956 986546 to book a table: £10.00.
Join Nadia Rattoo, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing from UCLan, to learn how to utilise social media and digital platforms to market your business e.g. analytics, and apps.
Come and enjoy the poetry of local author and poet, Christopher Ryley at Burscough Library. Christopher will talk about how he started writing and will share some of his thoughts and ideas on what has, and what continues to inspire him.
10am -12pm - Engaging Communities through Digital Technology Ever wanted to go online to access Local Council information but not sure how or simply want to know more? Then come along to our Libraries Week digital event and find out how you can access West Lancashire Council Services online. 11am -11:45am - NatWest Talk on...
Come along to an informal talk presented by West Lancashire CVS and Citizens Advice Lancashire. Explore fears and barriers related to going on the internet. Learn about changes made to local public services online and chat about energy deals.
Lancashire Mind will be present with an information stand and there will also be a series of relaxing activities such as Mindful colouring, board games and puzzles. All welcome, no booking required.
This session will introduce learners to using hands on learning to engage children with STEM subjects. Learners will have the opportunity to create a physical robot that they can control digitally. The familiar LEGO® brick is used to stimulate children’s desire to learn, and to learn more through curiosity, creativity, critical-thinking and collaboration. Parents/carers must...
An insight into Eccleston village life through the years. The exhibition includes fashion, local industries, general memorabilia, photographs, local documents and 1st and 2nd World War displays. Proceeds to St. Catherine's Hospice and EMC. Light Refreshments. Admission Adults £2.50 Friday and Saturday 11th & 12th October 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 13th October 12:00 noon -...
A concert of classic and popular music by Standish Chorale. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and canapes, available from the parish office or on the door.
A night of Gaelic folk music and dancing, a raffle, and hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks! Tickets £12 per adult and £3 per child, available on 01704 822878 or 07711 047082.
A celebration of the apple harvest from our heritage orchard. Tours of the orchard, opportunities to taste and buy, demonstrations of apple pressing. Walks in Cabin Wood, Refreshments available in Cabin Cafe.
Saturday 12th October 11am - 4pm. People from Mawdesley and the surrounding area are invited to drop in to find out more about the village hall and it's facilities. We also want to know what suggestions people have for future development of the hall. Displays from groups who currently use the hall and activities for...
Run, jog or walk a fun 3K route in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. There’ll also be entertainment and refreshments afterwards. Entry £9.30 per adult or £7.30 per under-16, bookable on www.bookitzone.com/CFOrmskirk3KFunRun
Travel back in time with us to explore the ancient civilisation of Rome with the University of Reading's digital model. Walk around the magnificent Coliseum all without leaving the library!
CADOS present this classic Alan Ayckbourn comedy, telling the story of Susan, who bangs her head on a rake and sees her life transformed into a fantasy. Tickets £8 from 01257 264362 or Malcolm’s Musicland.
Ever wanted to know how to use the Libraries Borrowbox to download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Well come along with your tablet and library card and we'll get you started.
'Modern Slavery - More Widespread Than You Think - Closer Than You Imagine' - Awareness-raising talk by Rev Brian Gregory of the Friendship Foundation Charity. Free, refreshments provided.
Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she tries to teach tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs, performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or £6 concessions, available on 01744 813429 or from Rainhill Post Office.
A clothes swap party with a difference! Get style advice, watch hair and makeup demos, and donate bras for Against Breast Cancer. There’ll be drinks and healthy nibbles too, and advice on sustainable fashion.
A fabulous fashion show and sale to raise money for Tommy’s, Mind, and Prostate Cancer UK. Loads of bargains and a tipple of two! Entry £5 including a free prize draw.
Get your welly boots on and join us down at Langtree Farm Shop for some spooktacular fun on the farm! Our pumpkins are ready for picking, with loads of colours shapes and sizes to choose from, so grab a barrow have some Halloween fun and find your own unique pumpkin. We will be running fun...
Sefton Art Group host an arts and crafts sale, with plenty of refreshments available and a special visit from the Mayor of Maghull at 1pm on the Saturday.
Jak Hanson host a fashion show and exclusive shopping event in aid of Blood Bike & Air Ambulance, along with Eccleston WI. Tickets £10 including a glass of wine and cheese & crackers, from Sheila on 01257 451849 or in store at Jak Hanson.
A self-guided trail following the story of Room on the Broom for kids aged 3-7. Time slots from 11am. £5 per child, booking essential at www.buytickets.at/CuerdenValley
Hosted by Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, WWL NHS Cancer Care Team, & Macmillan Cancer Support. An opportunity for patients, their families, & professionals to find out what support is available in the community, & for you to tell us where there are gaps. We’d also like to hear what impact a cancer diagnosis has had...
An interactive, laughter-filled stage show combining the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. Expect clowns, magic, cartoon characters and acrobatics! Tickets £7 on 01384 423496, under-2s go free.
Have a roarsome time at Parbold Library on Thursday 24th October! Families will be given the opportunity to learn about the wonderful world of dinosaurs, have a go at our dino themed craft, gaze upon real fossils and put their detective skills to the test in a dinosaur bone hunt. All children must be accompanied...
Thriller author Paula Daly discusses life in the Lake District and the new ITV drama based on her books, plus refreshments and a free prize draw. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions from the library.
This interactive performance explores historical stories of those evacuated from Liverpool and Bootle to Formby during the Blitz in 1941. Tickets £5 on 01704 878591, meet at the noticeboard. Time slots from 11am.
Spot On Lancashire present ‘The Mystery of the Raddlesham Mumps’ – 7 year old Crispin inherits his spooky ancestral home after the death of his parents in a show that blends physical theatre with storytelling and poetry. Tickets £8 per adult and £6 per child, bookable at the library.
Expect spooky installations, a fright light show, live music and plenty of foodie treats! Prizes for the best fancy dress. Tickets £12 with children under 6 free from www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
Browse stalls, make magic wands, enjoy a raffle and tombola and enter the fancy dress competition as a witch or wizard with Heath Charnock WI! Refreshments available.
An interactive children’s storytelling session suitable for ages 5 and under. Find the witches’ lost belongings and rescue them from a dragon! Tickets £5 including a free raffle draw, available on 07771 362383.
Dobbies offers a family Halloween experience – get creative with craft activities and ghoulish games, enjoy a spooky Afternoon Tea and get involved in the fancy dress competitions! Tickets £8.50 per child including refreshments and £12.50 or £5.99 per adult. Book on 01704 552920.
Come along and view some fantastic exhibitors at Mercure Haydock, with over 20 exhibitors on display we have everything to make your special day amazing!
Explore the beautiful grounds of Bank Hall, investigate the graveyard, pick pumpkins and enjoy seasonal refreshments. There’ll be children’s crafts and ghost hunts throughout the day. Entry £2 per adult, children go free.
A Toadstool Hunt for a "Fun Guy or Gal" Scramblers childrens walk led by members of Chorley Ramblers. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Walk from Hesketh Arms to Mere Sands Wood and back, 2 -3 miles. Wear suitable clothing and strong shoes or boots. Bring a snack and a drink. We will not...
Bring your torch for a walk in the dark with some spooky stuff along the way. £5 per child, adults £2 – booking essential at www.buytickets.at/CuerdenValley
Are you a baker who loves baking, eating and talking about cake? Yes? Then our cake club is just for you! We are a group of likeminded bakers who meet once a month to learn new skills, sample each other’s cakes, swap recipes and make new friends. Please get in touch for more details. Booking...
This course will help you to understand the layout of the tablet you are using, how it works, how to maintain it and how to download apps to customise it to suit your life. What you will need to bring: your tablet if you have one, but we also have tablets you can try if...
Learn 3 different ways to create Floral Arrangements in a Pumpkin and choose your favourite to make. Includes 3x Floral Demos, all of your Flowers, Foliage and Pumpkins, plus receive an Autumn goodie bag filled with Mini Pumpkins, Moss, Conkers and Chinese Lanterns to add an extra special touch to your Pumpkin display.
Join us for a full day of bargain hunting and a great chance to make a start on the Christmas shopping at Bury's world famous market located next door to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre is the biggest and best market in the North West, winning many awards over the years it now boasts the...
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience and who need time each week to dedicate to research and recording family history. This event is free to all...
In this 6 week course, you will learn how to research your family history and trace your ancestors using websites and other genealogy resources. The course is for beginners or students with some previous experience. You will learn about the process of tracing your family history, the various sources of information and how to access...
RSPCA worker and children’s author Veronica Gibbs presents her story ‘Tibbs Meets the Witch of Witchety Woods’. She’ll read extracts from the book and host a Q&A, followed by a craft activity. Free entry, but booking necessary at the venue.
Indulge in delicious street food and witness a spectacular fireworks display! Tickets £9.95 per adult or £6.95 per child including food, or £5 & £3 without, bookable on 01704 552920.
Join the Friends of Eccleston Library on Saturday 2nd November to make a natural Bird Feeder to help our feathered friends survive the winter. All materials supplied. Admission by ticket only available from Eccleston Library. To encourage families to attend, the admission charge is £3 for the first child, with two children for £5 and...
Join us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgeable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’ll be a leisurely walk of 4...
Our thoughts are drawn to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so Wigan Rotary Club are to remember them in a more public way. If you want to remember someone come to the Grand Arcade on the weekend 2nd and 3rd November and write their story on an A4 sized poppy which...
A free Christmas spectacular in aid of Derian House. Stock up on gifts from the Austrian market stalls, enjoy an array of delicious food including bratwurst and mulled wine, and see the Punch & Judy show! Santa will also make an appearance, with fairground rides and reindeer!
Browse delicious vegan food stalls including vegan cheese, cake and hot food, plus get loads of information on veganism and animal rescues. Household goods and toiletries also available! Entry £1, children free.
An afternoon concert from Tarleton Ecumenical Walk of Witness and Hesketh Bank Silver Band. Tickets £6 including afternoon tea, bookable on 01772 814817.