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Flower Arranging Demonstration
Flower Arranging Demonstration
Maghull and District Flower Club host a flower arranging presentation by Anne Houghton from Heswall. Monday 24th February at 7.30pm £5 including tea and biscuits. Raffle We are a friendly club and promise an entertaining and informative evening and if you would like to join as a member you would be very welcome. For further...
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Wayfarers Chorus Rehearsals
Wayfarers Chorus Rehearsals
The Wayfarers Chorus is an all male acapella and Barbershop chorus based in Birkdale. We practice every Tuesday evening and new members are always welcome. If you enjoy singing why not come along, have a chat and see what we get up to. There is also a ladies chorus called Just Voices, who are based...
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TV Trance Mission
TV Trance Mission
Enjoy an 80s-themed comedy musical presented by the Willpower Youth Theatre! Tickets £7 per adult or £6 concessions, bookable on 01942 745082.
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Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association
Newton Le Willows Gardeners’ Association
Talk & Demonstration. Marcus Chilton-Jones, the Curator of the new RHS Garden Bridgewater, will show the plans and explain the progress from the viewpoint of a horticulturaist specialist perspective.
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Writers’ Weekend in Southport
A Writers' Weekend For You! Friday 28th February 2020 to Sunday 1st March 2020 Got a cherished dream to write and be published? This weekend will give you practical guidance and encouragement to get started. It’s also for those who have already started but need to know the next step. A weekend not to be...
Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
Weight Watchers Workshop Standish Opening
Coming to Standish Methodist Church and opening on Friday 28th February at 10am your WW (Formerly Weight Watchers) Workshop. If you're looking to lose weight and feel great amongst like minded people with lots of help and support come along! A warm welcome guaranteed.
Mossy Lea Crafters
Mossy Lea Crafters
Fortnightly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Come along to our friendly group to make friends, learn new crafts or just to have a cuppa and a chat! All welcome.
Cocktail Quiz Night
Cocktail Quiz Night
Enjoy great food, fun cocktails and a challenging quiz to raise money for Greenslate Farm! Tickets £13.50 at www.greenslatefarm.org.uk
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The Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazzband
The Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazzband
An evening of great music and plenty of fun as the Chicago Teddy Bears return to The Arts Centre.
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Mafia to Minister Talk
Mafia to Minister Talk
Nigael Lewis, an atheist for 35 years, thought the Mafia could help him reach his goals – then he encountered God. Come and hear his amazing testimony; more details on 01695 623212.
Meet Andy Briggs
Meet Andy Briggs
Author and film director Andy Briggs presents a talk about his career path and a screening of his critically acclaimed film Crowhurst, followed by a Q&A. Tickets £3-£5 at www.southportbijoucinema.co.uk or from the venue.
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Ladies That Bus – Theatre Show
Ladies That Bus – Theatre Show
A heart-warming and hilarious comedy of journeys taken and not taken, of regrets and celebrations, and what it means to be free… Based on real-life interviews with bus travellers in the North and peppered with humour, songs and original music, it shows a day-in-the life of the Route 555 bus to Keswick, and the kaleidoscope...
The Crystal Palace & Great Exhibition
The Crystal Palace & Great Exhibition
Speaker David Hill presents a talk on the planning and building of the amazing Crystal Palace and the world's first international exhibition. Visitors £3.00 Students free of charge
‘Japan and Beyond’ Talk & Presentation
‘Japan and Beyond’ Talk & Presentation
Southport Photographic Society have invited award winning Alan and Julie Walker to share their knowledge and passion for landscape and nature photography. Their talk/presentation captures wildlife in the cold and snow in Japan, dusty Kalahari Desert, Polar Bears in Canada and Snow Hares in Scottish Cairngorms. Price on the Door £4.00 inc. tea/coffee and biscuits....
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Time for a Cuppa
Time for a Cuppa
Join Bryony and Maxine from Bridgewater Home Care for a cuppa and a chat about Dementia. All welcome, no booking required.
Howard Pool on George Gershwin’s Music
Howard Pool on George Gershwin’s Music
Tuesday, March 5, 2pm Howard Pool, with slides, will give a talk on George Gershwin and his music. Visitors are very welcome. Southport Over-50 Friendship Centre, Lord St. West United Church Hall, Southport, PR8 2BH
Friends’ Special Event
Friends’ Special Event
'Local Astronomers: Jeremiah Horrocks and William Lassell' by Southport Astronomy Society. Learn about these two celebrated local astronomers, including account of visit to Carr House Bretherton, where the young Jeremiah Horrocks observed the Transit of Venus. Free, no need to book. Small donation requested for refreshments.
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Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Canal History Talk at Wigan U3A Meeting
Our guest speaker is William Froggatt, NW heritage adviser for the Canal and River Trust. His talk is ‘Construction of Leeds & Liverpool Canal - the Wigan section’. Wigan U3A brings together retired local people to share their interests and enjoy volunteer-led activities at a variety of local venues. Prospective members are welcome to attend...
Vindolanda Talk
Vindolanda Talk
Hear about the recent excavations of the Roman Fort at Vindolanda with Andrew Birley and the Wigan Archaeological Society. Tickets £5 on Eventbrite or on 01257 402342.
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Cyberspace: Business Breakfast
Cyberspace: Business Breakfast
The internet has revolutionised communication between businesses & consumers with many struggling to keep up with new developments. To help companies negotiate this minefield Willowbrook's business networking group The BIZZ is holding a Cyberspace business breakfast on Thurs 5 March (7-9am) with presentations & demonstrations by local companies at the forefront of these developments. Entrance...
Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme
Bring your little ones to Baby Bounce and Rhyme and join in with nursery rhymes, songs and movement. Burscough Library provides a friendly atmosphere where you can meet other parents and carers. Don't forget to bring your singing voices! Every Thursday during term time. Free Entry. 10.45am to 11.15am
Crawford Family Talk
Crawford Family Talk
Ripton Lindsay gives a talk on the Lindsay family, exploring the life of Alexander Lindsay, 23rd Earl of Crawford. Entry £3, bookable on 01942 828128.
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World Day of Prayer Service
World Day of Prayer Service
The theme for this year's service is "Rise! take your mat and walk". The service is written by women of Zimbabwe and led by members of Up Holland Methodist Church, St Thomas the Martyr CE Church, St Michael's Dalton and St Teresa's RC Church. Local school children will also take part. The focus is on...
Ladies Fashion Evening
Ladies Fashion Evening
Browse jewellery, bags and ladies’ clothes for sale, plus refreshments. Tickets £5 on 07788 863389.
Danielle Louise Thomas
Danielle Louise Thomas
An evening of music from Danielle Louise Thomas and Liverpool Cathedral’s Gilbert Scott Singers. Tickets £6 including hotpot supper, with proceeds to Prescot Festival, on 07762 607618 or prescotfestival@gmail.com
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Wigan Canal History Walk
Wigan Canal History Walk
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 knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles...
Model Railway Exhibition
Model Railway Exhibition
Enjoy an exhibition of model railways, with free vintage bus rides between the show and the Museum of Road Transport! Entry £5 per adult or £3 per child, more info at www.rainhillmrc.org.uk
Bluebell Fayre
Bluebell Fayre
Browse stalls of gifts, crafts, pop-up wellness treatments and local produce, with plenty of foodie treats and activities to keep the kids occupied. Free entry.
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Wedding Fayre
Wedding Fayre
Receive complimentary glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival. Free admission and parking, plus a bridal and Mother of the Bride catwalk show at 1:30pm, and many more local suppliers.
Cafe Jam at Ormskirk Street URC
Cafe Jam at Ormskirk Street URC
Café Jam at Ormskirk street United Reformed Church. Sunday 8th March 6.30pm Café Jam worship event. Come and enjoy cakes and drinks , meet friends and make new ones . For all those who love to sing of any ability or just come to listen. ALL WELCOME..... No charge
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Egyptology Talk
Egyptology Talk
Bill Nolan discusses Hatshepsut, the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, in relation to Women’s History Month. Free entry.
Parbold Wildlife Group Meeting
Parbold Wildlife Group Meeting
The next meeting of Parbold Wildlife Group will be held on Tuesday 10th March from 19.30 in the upstairs meeting room at the Red Lion, Newburgh. The main event will be a talk by Andy Rowett (Lancashire Wildlife Trust) on Red Squirrels. Do join us for this talk and find out how this delightful species...
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One Act Comedies
One Act Comedies
Ormskirk Theatre Company present ‘Let’s Be ‘Avin’ You!’ and ‘Funeral Tea’, two one-act domestic comedies. Tickets £10 from the venue or on TicketSource.
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Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
Coffee Morning at The Hotties Café
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The world Of Glass. This is a great opportunity to come along make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to. Cost As per menu
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Adult Tennis Coaching for Beginners
Adult Tennis Coaching for Beginners
If you've ever thought about taking up tennis but have never quite managed to get around to it now is your chance. Join the club coaches and learn how to play in small friendly groups where all equipment is provided. Sessions are for complete beginners or those returning after a lengthy break and will run...
Spring Quiz Fundraiser
Spring Quiz Fundraiser
Help the animals at Carla Lane Animals in Need with a fun quiz, plus a tombola and raffle. Tickets £5 including nibbles, available from the Brows Lane shop in Formby or on 0151 549 0959.
Rainford Spring Quiz
Rainford Spring Quiz
Join Rainford Heritage Society for a fun quiz, including a hotpot supper and raffle. Tickets £7 on 01744 885547.
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Ladies Style & Confidence Event
Ladies Style & Confidence Event
Sat 14th March 10-2 Another fun and informative event dedicated to boosting your personal style and confidence with Gina Dobson, Colour & Style Consultant and Sandra Edwards Life Coach. Learn how to create a confident mindset, find out which colours suit you best and styles that flatter. Booking essential Tickets £30 (including light refreshments) from...
Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
Art Spoon Carving with Giles Newman
During this one day workshop with master wood carver Giles Newman, you will learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden art spoon with the simple and easy to learn knife techniques. Encompassing the whole process of art spoon carving from sustainable wood selection and design principles to knife work, detailing and finishing. Suitable for...
Bluebell Fayre
Bluebell Fayre
Browse stalls of gifts, crafts, pop-up holistic treatments & local produce, with plenty of foodie treats and free activities to keep the children occupied, please do support this local friendly Fayre based in Crosby & Formby. Free entry, dog friendly, baby changing facilities. Bluebell Cafe serving light lunches, fresh cakes, hot & cold drinks. Its...
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Burscough Archers Have-a-Go CANCELLED
Burscough Archers Have-a-Go CANCELLED
Burscough Archers have reluctantly decided to postpone the free Have-a-Go session because of the uncertainty and risks attached to the Covid-19/Coronavirus outbreak. The club's usual risk assessment process highlighted the risks to both the visitors and the archers, rather exacerbated by the event being held indoors. With the close proximity of everyone there, in the...
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Friends’ Monthly Talk
Friends’ Monthly Talk
'Historic Graffiti - The Writing's On the Wall' by Dr. Colin Penney, Senior Museum manager, Lancaster. £1 donation requested. refreshments available from 10am. No need to book.
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Galloway’s Tech Drop-In
Galloway’s Tech Drop-In
Galloways Society for the Blind Technology Help drop-in - An event to help people living with sight loss gain confidence in the use of technology that can help everyday life. We can help with phones, tablets and software queries. Suitable for all age groups. This event is free, no ticket required.
Evening with Joanna Trollope
Evening with Joanna Trollope
Bestselling author Joanna Trollope discusses her new book ‘Mum & Dad’, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Tickets £20 including a book or £10 ticket only on Eventbrite or from ebb & flo bookshop.
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Coffee Morning at the Hotties Cafe
Coffee Morning at the Hotties Cafe
Everyone is welcome to come along and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows Friendly Society at their monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Café located inside The World of Glass. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and see what the friendly group gets up to.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Wigan Little Theatre’s Youth Theatre present the Lewis Carroll novel adapted for stage! Curiouser and curiouser! Tickets £10-£12 on 01942 242561.
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Stephen Booth Author Visit
Stephen Booth Author Visit
Join us for a talk by acclaimed writer Stephen Booth, who after 25 years in journalism gave up to become a full time Crime writer. Stephen is the author of the popular Derbyshire set Cooper and Fry series. He's won various writing awards including a CWA Dagger, Barry Award, and has been shortlisted for the...
Instagramming the Apocalypse
Instagramming the Apocalypse
A satirical look into anxiety and the strange era we’re living in – who do you trust when the news is fake and global politics is a joke? Tickets £6 for adults, £5 for library card holders or £3 concessions on Eventbrite or from the venue.
Musical Evening
Musical Evening
Join the Rotary Club of Formby for an evening of music featuring The Formby Country Folk, Folk Routes & Archie Rawson. Proceeds to International Water Projects. Tickets £7 on 01704 874438.
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Easter Craft Fair
Easter Craft Fair
The Friends of Eccleston Library are holding an Easter Craft Fair in support of the Library. The ideal time to buy that perfect present for Mothering Sunday and Easter. All welcome with something for everyone and free admission.
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Indoor Car Boot Sale
Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up Holland on Saturday 21st March, 10am - 1pm. Various stalls and refreshments available. To book a table (£10) please contact Linda on 07956 816837 or linda.w@talktalk.net
Tea with Milly Johnson
Tea with Milly Johnson
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with bestselling author Milly Johnson. You’ll receive a copy of Milly’s new book and enjoy a buffet-style tea. Tickets £26 on 03333 445000.
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
A fun time for the whole family, including the fun dog show and dog walk event! The dog walk starts at 11am.
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West Lancashire Footpath Group Walks
West Lancashire Footpath Group Walks
Tuesday 24th March from Martin Mere, Fish Lane Burscough, L400TA Walk is 5-6 miles, starting at 1pm and easy to moderate rating. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.See website for further details, www.westlancashirefootpathgroup.org.uk
Mothers Day Flower Workshop
Mothers Day Flower Workshop
Enjoy an evening out with Mum, and treat her to a flower workshop where Olive Owl Flowers will show you how to make a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet using fresh and dried flowers with a nude and blush colour palette. Tickets available on our website.
The Haunting
The Haunting
A spine-tingling play based on Dickens’ ghost stories! Tickets £10 on 07801 842983 or at formbylittletheatre.co.uk
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Cabaret Lunch at Briars Hall
Cabaret Lunch at Briars Hall
Come and join the Oddfellows Friendly Society a Briars Hall for a cabaret lunch. Tuck into a 3 course set lunch before trying your luck at bingo before enjoying an afternoon of singing and dancing with the hotels resident entertainer. Cost £30 members £33 non members includes return coach from St Helens, meal and entertainment.
Easter Egg Bingo
Easter Egg Bingo
Join the Garswood Crochet Group for some Easter-themed bingo, with fabulous prizes to be won. Proceeds to Willowbrook Hospice.
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Lenten Organ Recital
Lenten Organ Recital
Lenten Organ Recital at Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church, King Street, St Helens WA10 2JZ Performed by Mr Will Jeys (Organ Scholar of Liverpool Cathedral) Meal served at 6.00pm and recital begins at 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 01744 28314 ormskirkstreet@btconnect.com
Author Talk: Chris Martin
Author Talk: Chris Martin
Local murder mystery author Chris Martin launches his first young adult novel, ‘Inky Stevens’! There’ll be a book signing and plenty of prizes to be won. Free places bookable on 01257 481816.
Aladdin
Aladdin
Trinity Players present Aladdin & His Wonderful Lamp later this month, in a pantomime penned by Peter Denyer. Head to old Peking where rags become riches, true love is tested and it takes more than three wishes to get a happy ending. Tickets cost £7.50 per adult and £5 per child, and are bookable from...
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Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
A classic play about the downfall of the American Dream performed by Southport Dramatic Club. Tickets £10-£12 on 01704 530521 or 01704 530460.
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Ormskirk Tennis Club Open Day
Ormskirk Tennis Club Open Day
Enjoy a warm welcome at your local community tennis club, meet members and coaches and enjoy a game or two. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome from complete beginners to returners and team players. Feel free to drop in by yourself or with friends and family, all equipment will be provided and staff...
Come and Sing
Come and Sing
Join the Standish Chorale singing Handel’s Messiah parts 2 and 3! Admission £10 per singer, then £8-£10 per audience member or £2 for students, bookable on 07989 142686 or dotawalsh@blueyonder.co.uk Rehearsals 1:30pm-4:30pm, performance at 7:30pm.
Around the World in Music
Around the World in Music
Travel ‘Around the World in Music’ with the Southport Salvation Army Band and vocalist Bobby Irvine. Tickets £4 on 01704 547805.
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Coach Ramble
Coach Ramble
Each month Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club run a coach ramble offering 3 different walks ranging from 8 miles to 13 miles. The next one of these trips is to Malham in the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday 29th March. Coach cost is £14 for non-members. To book a place contact Vicky on 07583-544220.
Gathurst Golf Club Open Day
Gathurst Golf Club Open Day
Free golf lessons for juniors, ladies Get into Golf initiative and numerous membership offers for families and players up to 40 years of age. Come along and enjoy a buggy ride to view the course and free refreshments in the clubhouse.
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