What's On (updated Friday, March 26th)

Your comprehensive guide to what's on in Wigan and beyond ...

Music

Rock

Tonight

The Go Go Martins

The Live Wires, Rumour Has It, Kerfew. 7.30pm. Tickets: 6 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Timothy B Schmit

An American bass guitar player, singer and songwriter best known as a member of Poco and The Eagles. 7.30pm. Tickets: 35 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Emery

Indie rock band based in Cambridge. Winner of Peterborough's Battle of the Bands 2003. 7.30pm. Tickets: 10 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

Aged Yummy, The Silversuns

Band night. 8.30pm. The Tudor, New Market Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 700296.

Matchstickmen + The Ringing Tree

7pm. Tickets: 5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

Matchstickmen

With The Ringing Tree. 7pm. Tickets: 5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

New Young Pony Club

Minimalist eighties-influenced punk-dance band. 8pm. Tickets: 11.50 Korova Bar, Wood Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 7097.

Goldblade + The Drellas

With:, Zombina And The Skeletones, Wasters 7pm. Tickets: 7 The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.

KOF + Janiece Myers

Future + Alliee Broad + Ruth Cullen + A Me B + Prototype 7pm. Tickets: /7 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

Saturday, Mar 27

David R Black

Plus: Only This Remains + Fort Worth. 7.30pm. Tickets: 5 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

The Effectuators

7.45pm. Tickets: 5 The Dancehouse Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester. Tel: 0161 237 9753.

Carjack Malone

7pm. Tickets: 5 Satan's Hollow, Princes Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 0666.

Letz Zep

Letz Zep are now critically acclaimed as the leading tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin. 8pm. Tickets: 12/15 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Motion City Soundtrack

Exciting US outfit. 7.30pm. Tickets: 12 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Guns 2 Roses

Tribute. 7.30pm. Tickets: 9 The Ruby Lounge, High Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 834 1392.

The Fuel Girls

10pm. Tickets: 7 The Ruby Lounge, High Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 834 1392.

KOF + Janiece Myers, Future, Alliee Broad

With: Ruth Cullen + A Me B + Prototype. 7pm. Tickets: 6 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

Whole Lotta Lead

Tribute. 9.30pm. Tickets: 10 WA1 Bar, Leigh Street, Warrington. Tel: 01925 638776.

Sunday, Mar 28

Mama's Gun

Mama's Gun are a unique, exciting and essential new act emerging from the UK music scene. 7pm. Tickets: 6 The Ruby Lounge, High Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 834 1392.

Chris Rea

Soft rock singer/songwriter. 7pm. Manchester Apollo, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester. Tel: 08444 777 677.

The Lambrettas

7pm. Tickets: 10 Manchester Apollo, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester. Tel: 08444 777 677.

Martin Simpson

Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world. 7.30pm. Tickets: 14/12 Palmyra Square South, Warrington. Tel: 01925 442345.

Monday, Mar 29

Street Dogs

7.30pm. Tickets: 9 Star & Garter, Fairfield Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 273 6726.

The Cheek

An indie pop band from Suffolk, currently recording their debut album. 7.30pm. MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Ellie Goulding

Elle can't be kept a secret for much longer. 7pm. O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

The Editors

Birmingham quartet. Influenced by iconic bands such as Joy Division and Echo and the Bunnymen. 7.30pm. Tickets: t The Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 3789.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Andy McKee

One of today's finest young fingerstyle guitarists. 7.30pm. Tickets: 10 Band On The Wall, Swan Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 237 5554.

A Death In Brazil

Creatures We Rather Like At The Moment:

8pm. Tickets: 4 The Ruby Lounge, High Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 834 1392.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Jethro Tull

From the mid 70s Jethro Tull were one of the most successful live performing acts on the world stage, rivalling Zeppelin 7.30pm. Tickets: 25.50-33.50 The Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 3789.

Seven Years Kismet

6.30pm. Tickets: 5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

Thursday, Apr 1

Amy Macdonald

With: Jersey Budd. 7.30pm. Tickets: 20.50 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

And So I Watch You From Afar

Aggressive post-rockers from Northern Ireland. 7pm. Tickets: 6 The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.

Pop

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain

The sounds of your favourite grunge, classical, punk, rock and roll and indie classics, all through the medium of..ukelele. 7.30pm. Tickets: 18 The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. Tel: 0161 876 2000.

Peter Andre

Peter Andre, who is celebrating the success of his brand new album Revelation, performs live with his band. 7.30pm. Tickets: 23/28 The Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 3789.

Jazz

Wigan Jazz Club March Concert

Featuring the award winning Doncaster Jazz Orchestra directed by John Ellis, M.B.E Doors open 12 noon. Show starts 12.30pm. Tickets: 10 ( 9.50 concs. / 9.00 members ) WHELLEY EX - SERVICEMEN'S CLUB, 180 Vauxhall Road, Wigan. Tel: 01925 727408.

The Three B's Acker Bilk, Chris Barber & Kenny Ball

The 'Dream Team' of trad is brought together for a new live concert. 7.30pm. Tickets: 17.50 / 27.50 The Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 3789.

Acoustic Ladyland

An electric jazz group that plays dirty rock 'n'roll. 7pm. Tickets: 11 Band On The Wall, Swan Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 237 5554.

Blues, Folk & Irish

Bernard Wrigley

With The Oldham Tinkers. 8pm. Tickets: 14 Salford Quays, Manchester. Tel: 0161 876 2000.

Kill It Kid

Pre-war delta blues sounds from this Bath-based student band. 8pm. Tickets: 5 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

World Music

Sierra Maestra

Outstanding Cuban nine-piece. 6.30pm. Band On The Wall, Swan Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 237 5554.

Brass Bands

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

One of the country's top brass bands - and one of the few with a credible chart pedigree! 7.30pm. Tickets: 17 Palmyra Square South, Warrington. Tel: 01925 442345.

Choral

Parkside Colliery Male Voice C hoir

The choir meet every Monday night and are looking for new members aged 18-95. Tel Alwyn the secretary on 01942 492588 for more details. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Ashton Congregational Church, behind the YMCA, Ashton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 492588.

Miscellaneous

Leigh Junior Singers

Choir open to children in Leigh area between the ages of 7-11 years. All welcome! Term Time only. 4pm-5pm. Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 255227.

Nightclubs

Monday, Mar 29

Revolver

10pm. Admission: 3/4 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Pier Indie Night Easter Reunion

Indie Night Easter Reunion. 10pm. Admission: 3 The Pier Nitespot, Pottery Road, Wigan.

Thursday, Apr 1

SoulM8's

Expect a mix of old and new soul music with DJ Des Grant. Every Thurs. Visit www.grantsintro.co.uk for more information. 8pm - 1am. Admission: 3. The Ley Inn, Clayton-le-Woods, Preston. Tel:

Derrick Carter

10pm. Tickets: 10 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Mixed Bag

With DJs, Cowgirl, Carter and Klaus. 10pm. Admission: 1 The Masque/Barfly, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.

Pubs/Clubs

Tonight

Fun Karaoke with Janet

Fun Karaoke with Janet. 8.30pm. Pagefield Hotel, Park Road, Wigan.

Live entertainment

Live acts every Friday night. 8pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

DJ & Entertainment

Every Friday. 9pm. Tickets: Free Pheasant Pluckers, Hunters Lodge, Preston Road, Charnock Richard,, Chorley. Tel: 01257 793011.

Live entertainment

Entertainment the last Friday of every month. 9pm. Number Fifteen, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 218245.

Soul Music

100% Soul music. Northern soul, Motown +amp; classic soul 8.30pm. Tickets: Free entry White Swan Hotel, Pemberton, Wigan.

Karaoke

In Hectors Bar. 8pm. Greyhound Hotel, Warrington Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 671256.

Karaoke Night

Karaoke. 8pm. The Waters Edge, Mill Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan. Tel: 01257 252456.

Big Quiz

All monies for entering quiz go to prize fund. 8pm. Greyhound Hotel, Warrington Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 671256.

Pure Comedy Club

Comedy Club. 8pm. Tickets: 8 Pure, The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester.

Saturday, Mar 27

Live Artists

Artists every Saturday. Under new management. 8.30pmm. Pagefield Hotel, Park Road, Wigan.

Karaoke Fun

Fun Karaoke with Janet. 9pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

ComedySportz Vs Shameless

Gleeful afternoon show. 3.30pm. Tickets: 4 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.

Comedy Night

Dan Nightingale, John Warburton, Matt Reed. 7.30pm. Opus, The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester. Tel: 0161 834 2414.

Beat The Frog

Manchester's cruellest and best amateur night. You decide who stays and who goes. 9.15pm. Admission: 4 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.

Sunday, Mar 28

Fun Karaoke

Fun Karaoke with Janet. 8.30pm. Pagefield, Gidlow Lane, Wigan.

Pub Quiz

Quiz with Wizard, cash prizes, real ale. 8.30pm. The Crown, Wigan Road, New Springs, Wigan.

Karaoke

From 8.30pm. Prince of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Busker's Ball

Long running open mic/jam session any genre welcome. 8pm. The Banner, Banner Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 522778.

Soul In The Cellar

60s,70s,80s Soul (4-8)with DJ Deano and Guests. Every Sunday afternoon. 4pm-8pm. Tickets: Free entry The Boulevard, Wallgate, Wigan.

Cross Keys Karaoke Challenge

Karaoke with a twist. Every Sunday the winner wins a case of Fosters Twist, and a place in the final which has a 200 prize. 9pm. Cross Keys, Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Tel: 0778 696 7800.

Swinley Soul Session

First Sunday of every month. Soul - Motown - a touch of Northern from 60's and 70's plus live artist. 1pm-6pm. Admission: 1 Swinley Labour Club, Coppull Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 238134.

Laughing Cows

Monthly night showcasing female comedians. 8.30pm. Tickets: 5/7 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Acoustic Night

Bring your guitar along and jam. 8pm. Number Fifteen, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 218245.

Quiz Night

Weekly quiz night. 8pm. Greyhound Hotel, Warrington Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 671256.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Student Night

Free Pool, Wii, pizzas, cheap deals. 8pm. Number Fifteen, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 218245.

Wigan Quiz/ Bingo

From 9pm. Prince of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Quiz Night

Cash prizes, rollover jackpot, free supper. 8.30pm. The Waters Edge, Mill Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan. Tel: 01257 252456.

The Comedy Balloon

Sam Brady, Sarah Pearce, Steve Halcrow, Eddie Cassidy, Kishore Nayar, Stuart Mitchell, Peter Collins, Rob Reeves, Jason Cooke. 8.45pm. Tickets: free The Ape & Apple, John Dalton Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 839 9624.

Thursday, Apr 1

Quiz, Bingo and Playn Your Cards Right

Cash prizes and supper. More teams required. 8.30pm. Pagefield Hotel, Park Road, Wigan.

Karaoke

Win a gallon of beer. 8pm onwards. Number Fifteen, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 218245.

Stand-up Thursday

Comedy night. 8pm. Tickets: 27/5 The Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, Manchester.

Big Value Thursday

Five comics for just 6.00. 8.15pm. Tickets: 6/4 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.

Big Value Thursday

6 for five comics. 8.45pm. The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.

Dance

Tonight

Leigh Phoenix NCDS Social Dance

Over 45s. Smart dress. 8pm. Tickets: Admission 3.50/2.50 Formby Hall, Wood Lane, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 222537.

Leigh Phoenix

Over 45, divorced, widowed or seperated. 8pm. Admission: 3.50-2.50p Leigh Miners Welfare Club, Kirby Road, off Twist Lane, Leigh.

Saturday, Mar 27

Wigan Phoenix Social Dance

Over 45, divorced, widowed or seperated. 7.30pm. Admission: 3.50-2.50p St Wilfrids Church Hall, Church Street, Standish, Wigan.

Sunday, Mar 28

Vienna Festival Ballet

Vienna Festival Ballet uses talented international dancers, giving a vitality, energy and freshness to every performance. 2.30pm. Tickets: 17.50 Palmyra Square South, Warrington. Tel: 01925 442345.

Friendships

All types of dancing. Smart dress. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Leigh Miners Welfare Club, Twist Lane, Leigh. Tel: 01942 201101.

Monday, Mar 29

Kates Street Dance

Include warm-up exercises and learning and practising new routines. A great way to impress your friends for simply exercise. 5pm-6pm (juniors 6-10); 6pm-7pm (teens 11-16); 7pm-8pm (adults 16 plus). Mabs Cross Hotel, Standishgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 745082.

Tea Dance

Fortnightly the first and third Monday of each month. Bingo, raffles and refreshments. All welcome young and old alike. 1.30pm-4pm. Admission: 1 Our Lady's Catholic Centre, Downall Green Road, Bryn, Wigan. Tel: 01942 717883/703449.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Newburgh Morris Dancing

Women's traditional Morris dancing. Every Tuesday. 7.30pm. Hilldale Village Hall, Lancaster Lane, Hilldale, Parbold, near, Wigan. Tel: 01695 723100.

Salsa Dancing

Contact Sue 07715 853975. 8.00pm beginners / improvers, 8.45pm intermediates. Paddy's Bar, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 07715 853 975.

Salsa Dancing

10.30am. St Andrews Parish Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Springfield, Wigan. Tel: 01942 488481.

Bellydancing

7.30pm-8.30pm. Astley Village Community Centre, Astley Village, Chorley.

The Thistle Society Jnrs

Scottish country dancing with tuition if required. Very friendly group with a wide range of activities. New friends always welcome. 6.30pm-8pm. Admission: 1.50pm United Reform Church, Milton Grove, Wigan. Tel: 01942 861539.

The Thistle Society

Scottish country dancing with tuition if required. Very friendly group with a wide range of activities. New friends always welcome. 8pm-10.15pm. Admission: 1.50pm St James Social Centre, St James Road, Orrell, Wigan. Tel: 01942 861539.

Street Jazz Dance Class

Street Dance Class. Come and join in the fun each Tuesday with tuition by Katie 6pm-6.45pm. Oddfellows Hall next to Potters, Church Street, Standish, Wigan. Tel: 07809 776872.

Strict;ly Kids Dance Class

For further information telephone Phil on 07872146896 or visit www.hurstdance.co.uk

6pm-6.45pm. Admission: 3.50 St Peter's Pavillion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0787 2146 896.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Ballroom & Latin

Classes are followed by a free social dance. for detials of any classes telephone Phil 07872 146896. 7pm-8pm Ballroom and Latin (beginners). 7pm-8pm Ballroom and Latin (intermediate). The Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 255138.

Line Dance With Gill

7pm-8pm beginners. 8pm-9pm improvers. Chorley Cricket Club, Sandringham Road, Chorley. Tel: 01257 411799.

Line Dance With Gill

Mixed levels. 1.30pm-3pm. Euxton Parish Church Community Centre, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley. Tel: 01257 411799.

Sequence Dancing

Sequence dancing for the more mature. Except 2nd Wednesday of the month. 2pm-4pm. Tickets: 2 Diamond Club, off Old Road, Ashton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 248135.

50/50 Social Dance

Regular Monthly Dance. Popular Sequence/Ballroom/Latin with a little bit of Line. Beautiful sprung dance floor. Licenced bar. Ample parking nearby. 8pm. Admission: 3 The Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 255138.

Sales/Markets

Tonight

Ormskirk Market

One of the country's oldest and most traditional street markets. Every Thursday and Saturday. town centre, Ormskirk.

Saturday, Mar 27

PBFA Book Fair

Free parking. 10am-4.30pm. Admission: 1 Haydock Park Racecourse, Haydock, Wigan.

Banks Boot Sale

Very busy venue. No need to book a pitch just turn up. Ralph's Wife's Lane, Banks, Southport. Tel: 07798 760 700.

Jumble Sale

All proceed's go towards the cnetre's forwards. 2pm. Admission: 20p Hope Carr Community Centre, Mather Lane, Siddow Common, Leigh.

Sunday, Mar 28

Cawdor Street Car Boot

7am. Denmark Mill, Farnworth, Bolton.

Craft & Gift Fair

A superb choice of British crafts and stunning giftware. 10am-4pm. Admission: 1 Haydock Park Racecourse, Haydock, Wigan.

Burscough Giant Car Boot Sale

Very busy venue. 9am. Tickets: Pitches 10 per car Burscough Airfield, Tollgate Road, Burscough, Ormskirk. Tel: 07831 123 830.

Rufford Antique and Collectors Fair

Antique and Collectors Fair with 34 plus tables of Small Antiques, Collectables Postcards and Small Antique Furniture. 10am-4pm. Admission: 50p Rufford Village Hall, Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk.

Chelford Car Boot

Refreshments and washroom facilities. 8am. Tickets: 8.50 no need to book on A537 by Marthall Church, Warrington. Tel: 08712 886936.

Easter Far & Family Bingo

Bingo, tombola, fancy goods etc Charity event in "Prevent Unwanted Pets." 12 noon, eyes down 2pm.

St Pauls Community Club, Heather Grove, Westleigh, Leigh.

Mammoth Antique & Collector's Fair

Upto 150 stalls buying and selling at this exciting new event. A fantastic day out. 9.30am-4.30pm. Admission: 1.50p/2 under 12 free Leigh Sports Village Sports Centre, Atherleigh Way, Leigh.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Flat Iron Market

The market is open from early morning until late afternoon. Chorley town centre, Chorley.

Market Day

One of the country's oldest and most traditional street markets. 8am-4.30pm. Ormskirk town centre, Ormskirk. Tel: 01695 585105.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Computer Fair

5pm-9pm. Robin Park Sports Centre, Robin Park, Wigan.

Special Events

Saturday, Mar 27

Easter Egg Competition

Decorate your own boiled egg at home. Bring it in between 27 March - 5 April to be displayed over the Easter holidays. Library hours. Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404404.

Sunday, Mar 28

Spring Watch Part 1

Join a local expert on a walk round the reserve at Pennington Flash looking for early summer migrants and signs of spring. Booking essential. 9.30am. Tickets: Free Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh. Tel: 01942 605253.

Monday, Mar 29

Boat Race

Make your own boat out of scrap wood provided by the Rangers. Bring along some decorations for your, then we will launch them in the Flash. 1.30pm. Tickets: Free Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh. Tel: 01942 605253.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Super Circus

Family day out. Tues 7pm; Wed 2.30pm and 7pm; Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun no show; Mon 2.30pm and 5pm. Lately Common, Glazebury Greyhous roundabout, Leigh. Tel: 08760 787 745.

Tourist Attractions

Tonight

Three Sisters

Ideal for long walks with woodlands, ponds and fields to the Wigan Flashes, a nature reserve. Day tickets for sailing model boats and for canoeing. Tel for more details. Three Sisters Recreation Centre, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Tel: 01942 720453.

Worthington Lakes

Woodlands surround three reservoirs with paths and picnic sites and access to the Red Rock cycle and bridleway. Nature reserve and Visitor Centre. n/a. Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan. Tel: 01257 425550.

AStley Green Colliery Museum

A fully operational coal mine until its closure in 1970, Astley Green Colliery has been restored as a working museum Open: Sun 12:00-17:00, Tue and Thur 13:00-17:00 (Closed 25/26 Dec). Higher Green Lane, Astley, Leigh. Tel: 01942 828121.

Pennington Flash Country Park

The park is one of the premier birdspotting areas. Also a watersports facility, offering sailing, rowing and windsurfing. Nine hole golf course. n/a. St Helens Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 605253.

Haigh Hall

The Hall dates back to 1850 and is open to the public. Woodland walks, nature trails, Butterfly Safari, narrow-gauge steam railway, model village. Mon-Fri: 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00. Haigh Country Park, Haigh, Wigan. Tel: 01942 832895.

Sunday, Mar 28

Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine

Built in 1907 and recently restored to its former glory, discover the fascinating history of the engine and listen to talks from the engineers. 11:00am – 11:45am & 1:00pm – 1:45pm. Tickets: Free Trencherfield Mill, Poolstock Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828128.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Home to over 100 species of rare and endangered birds. 9.30pm-5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Tickets: Admission 8.75/6.50 Under 4s free WWT Martin Mere, Burscough. Tel: 01704 895181.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Beacon Country Park

Three hundred acres of open countryside, 18-hole golf course, countryside displays and exhibitions. 9am. Beacon Lane, Dalton, Wigan.

Victoria Gallery & Museum

Spanning the 16th to 21st centuries, the art collection comprises more than 6,500 items of fine art, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, glass, silverware Tuesday to Saturday: 10am-5pm. Tickets: Free Liverpool University, Ashton Street/Brownlow Hill, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 794 2348.

The Beatles Story

Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction. 9am-5pm. Tickets: 12.25-8.30; Under 5s free The Albert Dock, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 1963.

Spaceport

Several themed galleries, which all feature a large variety of interactive hands-on exhibits and audio visual experiences.

Tuesday to Sunday: 10.30am-6pm. Tickets: 9.50 / 6.50 Victoria Place, Seacombe, Wallasey, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 330 1333.

Hobbies

Tonight

Creative Minds Eccleston Arts Workshops

Creative arts workshops for older people. Every Wednesday. 1.30pm-4.30pm. eccleston Youth Club, Draper Avenue, Eccleston, Chorley. Tel: 01257 452059.

Shevington Memories Group

Everyone welcome. 2.30pm. Shevington Methodist Church, Broad 'oth Lane, Shevington, Wigan. Tel: 01942 233107.

Saturday, Mar 27

Duplicate Pairs

Saturday 7.15pm. Also every first and third Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm. Wigan Bridge Club, 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan. Tel: 01942 243612.

Stagecoach

Theatre school where children can learn to act, sing and dance. 2.30pm-5.30pm. Unitarian Church, Twist Lane, Leigh. Tel: 01942 684356.

Free Computer Workshop

For beginners and experts alike. Free advice and demonstrations. 10am to noon. Tickets: Free Church Of God, Oxford Hall, Leigh. Tel: 01942 609748.

Stage Express

Music, acting and singing classes for ages three years to adult. 9.15am-1pm. Rose Bridge Sports and Community Centre, Holt Street, Ince, Wigan. Tel: 01942 741010.

Little Gems Football

Through fun and games, the children are introduced to a wide range of ball familiarity exercises designed to develop confidence and ball control. 9.15am-10am. Hope School, Marus Bridge, Wigan. Tel: 01942 324421.

Sunday, Mar 28

Tae Kwon Do

First lesson free. Little Ninja's 4-10 years 5pm-6pm; Seniors 6pm-7pm. St Michael's Scout Hut, Earl Street, Wigan. Tel: 01204 841781.

Andy Kids

See poster in Parish Centre porch for details on activities in the Centre. Term time. 10.30am-11.45am. St Andrews Parish Centre, Woodhouse Lane, Springfield, Wigan. Tel: 01942 233989.

Boxercise

10am-10.45am. Ladybird Fitness Club for Women, 55 Albert Street, Newtown, Wigan. Tel: 01942 231010.

Wigan Advanced Motorists & Motorcyclists

Help and advice to prepare motorists and motocyclists for the IAM Advanced Driving/Riding Test. All welcome. 9.45am. The Plough & Harrow, Broad 'oth Lane, Shevington, Wigan. Tel: 07071 226693.

Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine

Built in 1907 and recently restored to its former glory, discover the fascinating history of the engine. Hear talks from the engineers. 11:00am – 11:45am & 1:00pm – 1:45pm. Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Pier, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828128.

Monday, Mar 29

Wigan Ladies Guild

An enjoyable evening with various and interesting speakers, plus social events and outings. First three Mondays of the month. 7pm-9pm. Wigan Baptist Church, Charles Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 323033/245228.

Orrell Townswomen

The group meet the first Monday of each month. 7.30pm. YMCA, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan. Tel: 01942 223199.

Garswood Art Club

Members are a mixture of abilities providing a friendly face to the new starter as well as advice and experience. Plus workshops and one-off events. 10am-noon. Tickets: 1.250 Downall Green & Garswood Independent Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road,, Garswood, Wigan.

Leigh & Atherton Writers

Creative writing, short stories, poems, articles and novels. 10am-11.30am. Red Lion Hotel, Church Street, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 678454.

Joan Wood Stage School

Classes in ballet, tap, modern. Lyrical for exmaination and medal tests. Ages 3-18; 18 plus. 4pm-6pm. Tickets: 3.500 Brigade House, Bryn Road, Bryn, Wigan. Tel: 01942 726640.

Wigan Pier Youth Theatre

Aged 8-11 years. Interested in acting, drama, games, imagination, script, improvisation, voice, movement and storytelling. 4.30pm-5.30pm

Term time only: 5.30pm-7.30pm for 12-15 years. Holy Family Primary School, Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan. Tel: 01942 709305.

Leigh Community Art Group

Paint in a relaxed social atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations. 7pm-9pm. Tickets: 1.500 The Orchard, Chatham Street, Leigh.

Wigan Pier Youth Theatre

For those interested in acting, drama games, improvisation, scripts etc. Professional theatre workers. Term time only. 7.30pm-9pm. Lowton Youth Community Centre, Newton Road, Lowton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 709305.

Old Hall Brass Band

Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday. Always looking for new players to join up. Contact Paul Sudworth 0788 9271 291. 8pm-9.45pm. Jubilee Methodist Church, Roby Mill, Wigan. Tel: 0788 9271 291.

St John Ambulance

All youth leaders qualified and CRB checked. New members always welcome. Badgers (5-10) meet 5.30pm-6.30pm; Cadets (10-18) meet 6.45pm-8.15pm. St Ambrose Barlow Church, Manchester Road, Astley, Leigh. Tel: 0773 9312 549.

Cheerleading

For chidlren 5-15 years for further information tel 01942 244641. 5.15pm-8.15pm. Worsley Mesnes Community Centre, Clifton Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 244641.

Willpower Infant Drama Class

Drama classes developing children's confidence and creativity. Fun exercises and games and regular performing of short plays. 4.45pm-5.30pm. Whitley Methodist Church Hall, Spencer Road, Wigan. Tel: 07912 290670.

Wigan Choral Society

Rehearsals. New members welcome. For further information telephone the Secretary on 01257 254686. 7.30pm. Trinity United Reformed Church, Milton Grove, Wigan.

Leigh Literary Society

Alternate Mondays (October - March). Listen to lectures/talks. For further information telephone Tony on 01942 404559.

7.30pm-9.30pm. Admission: 1.50p Derby Room, The Turnpike Centre, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404559.

Leigh & District Camera Club

Further the art of photography; demos, lectures, competitions internal and external with other clubs. For further information tel Roy 01942 879518. 7.45pm. L & DCC Clubroom, Ullswater Street, above old Reporter Office, Leigh. Tel: 01942 879518.

Tuesday, Mar 30

Reading Group for 7-11 year olds

Have the pick of new books, meet new friends and chat about them. The last Tuesday of every month. 4pm-5pm. Tickets: Free Aspull Library, Oakfield Crescent, Aspull, Wigan. Tel: 01942 831303.

Wigan & District Model Engineering Society

The Club welcomes visitors to its meetings which take place on the final Tuesday of each month. 7.30pm. St May's Hall, Ince, Wigan.

Wigan Pier Youth Theatre

Acting, drama games, imagination, scripts improv, voice, movement and storytelling? Come and have some free fun with professional theatre workers. Age 8-11 years 6.30pm-7.30pm, Age 12-15 years 7.30pm-9.00pm. Term time only. Hawkley Hall High School, Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan. Tel: 01942 709305.

Wigan Musical Theatre Group

Coaching in drama, music, singing and dance. 7pm-8.30pm. St Mary's Parish Centre, Standishgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 204461.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Preston Ladies Barbershop Singers - The Red Rosettes

Welcome any ladies in the area who like to sing. Every Wednesday. 7.30pm. Leyland Methodist Junior School, Canberra Road, Leyland. Tel: 01257 265484/01772 744626.

Wymott Art Group

Social morning in which members pursue their own arts/crafts. Limited teaching available. 10am-1pm. Tickets: 2 Wymott Social Club, Willow Road, Ulnes Walton, Leyland. Tel: 01772 431986.

Pemberton Pens

Adults creative writing group. 10am-noon. Tickets: 50p for refreshments The Community Room, Pemberton PC RC, Sherwood Drive, Wigan. Tel: 01942 775825.

Standish Horticultural Society and Gardening Club

Telephone the Secretary Margaret Cook on 01257 421335 or email caburrows@blueyonder.co.uk

Tickets: l Standish Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Standish, Wigan. Tel: 01257 421335.

Thursday, Apr 1

Argyle Quilters andPatchworkers

Every other Thursday, Patchworking, quilting and socialising. 6.30pm-9pm. Tickets: 3 Methodist Church, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 510640.

Junior Choir

Junior Choir for children and young people from year 3 to 8. Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm during term time. Sundays 9.30am-10.30am (except 2nd Sudnay) during term time. St Wilfrids Parish Church, Standish, Wigan.

Ashton Art Group

Long established group of artists who enjoy a varied programme such as life study, portrait, still life.. New members welcome. 8pm-10pm. Heath Road Day Centre, next to Commercial Inn, Ashton, Wigan.

Clubs/Societies

Tuesday, Mar 30

Atherton Heritage Society

Held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. No meeting in July. NOn-members only pay 1.50. 7.30pm. Admission: 1 St Richards Jubilee Hall, Mayfield Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 884893.

Looking At Old Horwich" Horwich Heritage

One of Horwich Heritage's monthly talks given by local historian Martin Brownlow. Refreshments available after the meeting. 7.30pm. Tickets: Members free, non-members 1.50 Horwich Resource Centre, Beaumont Road, Horwich, Bolton.

Wednesday, Mar 31

Christian Meditation

Quiet music, a brief introductory talk lead into 25 minutes silence Belonging to the world community of Christian meditation. Refreshments available. 12.15pm-1.15pm ech Wednesday. Friends Meeting House, 76 Swinley Road, Wigan. Tel: 01942 233465

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