What’s On Guide - August 20

WELCOME to our comprehensive What’s On Guide featuring all the latest events, shows, gigs, car boot sales, concerts, meetings and more ...

Theatre

Warrington

The Comedy Store

Best in live stand-up from the Comedy Store the first Saturday every month. 7.30pm. Tickets: Tickets from: £13 Palmyra Square South, Warrington. Tel: 01925 442345. Opens Sat, Feb 6 until Sat, Jan 8.

Liverpool

Rawhide

Liverpool’s longest running comedy night with top drawer comics. 8.30pm. Tickets: £4-£25 The Royal Court, Roe Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 4321. Opens Fri, Mar 26 until Fri, Oct 29.

Blackburn

George’s Comedy

Comedy night - the first Friday of each month. 8pm. Tickets: £10.500 King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn. Tel: 0870 380 0017. Opens Fri, Jun 4 until Fri, Jun 3.

Manchester

Corrie

Written by award-winning
playwright and Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey, Corrie! is a funny and affectionate tribute to The Street. 8pm, mats Wed and Sat at 2.30pm. Tickets: £25/£19 The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. Tel: 0161 876 2000. Opens Thurs, Aug 12 until Sat, Aug 21.

Hairspray The Musical

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart. Stars Michael Starke and Les Dennis. 7.30pm; mats 2.30pm. Tickets: £24/£47 Liverpool Empire, Lime Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0870 380 0017. Opens Sat, Aug 14 until Sat, Sep 4.

Les Miserables

Heading a magnificent new cast is Broadway and West End star John Owen Jones, hailed as the best Jean Valjean since Colm Wilkinson. 7.30pm; 2pm Thursday and Saturday. Tickets: £22.50/£48.50 The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. Tel: 0161 876 2000. Opens Tues, Aug 10 until Sat, Aug 21.

Music

Miscellaneous

Tuesday, Aug 24

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.

Choral

Monday, Aug 23

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.

Opera

Saturday, Aug 21

Glyndebourne Festival

See live opera for the first time from the world-renowned Glyndebourne Festival Opera - The Rake’s Progress will be beamed live from Sussex. 6.30pm. Tickets: £15 Picturehouse at FACT, Wood Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 4450.

Rock

The Kerbcrawlers

Great musicians. 8.30pm. Old Isaacs, Market Street, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 895229.

Wednesday, Aug 25

Stripped And Bare

Every Wednesday at Heebie Jeebies, Stripped And Bare brings you Liverpools finest bands, solo artists and open mic go’ers from 9:00pm. 9pm. Tickets: Free Heebie Jeebies, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 708 7001.

Friday, Aug 20

Sliphouse Fairys

With Dirty Little Minds 8pm. Tickets: £5 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

My Computer

Good Neighbour,Bright Young People, Ajah, Makeshift. 8pm. Tickets: £5 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

Thursday, Aug 26

Plastic Poets

8pm. Tickets: £4 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.

The Crookes

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The Crookes

60’s pop lovin’ Sheffield four-piece.

7.30pm. Tickets: £5 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

The Something Story

7.30pm. Tickets: £6 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Summer Of Love 3 vs Propaganda :

The third instalment in the hugely popular Summer Of Love series featuring the cream of Manchester’s up and coming bands plus Propaganda club night. 7pm. Tickets: £5 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Jason Derulo

Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor Jason Derulo belongs to a new breed of multi-hyphenate artists who know no creative boundaries. 7pm. Tickets: £28 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Boogie With The Bubblepops:

Dinky, Super Whellyphant, Loupy Carl and Joey in their brand new live show - kids get ready to rock and pop along to the brand new songs. 11am-4pm. Tickets: Free The Trafford Centre, Manchester.

Bad Religion

The godfathers of the So.Cal. punk rock scene, still kicking ass and chewing bubblegum. 7pm. Tickets: £15 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Ugly Duckling

With Kinny. 7.30pm. Tickets: £8 Sound Control, New Wakefield Street, Manchester.

Paul Carrack

Help for Heroes event. 7.30pm. Tickets: £28.50/£23.50 The Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 245 6600.

Streetlight Manifesto

A ska punk band. 7pm. Tickets: £12 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Streetlight Manifesto

A ska punk band. 7pm. Tickets: £12 MoHo Live, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Caitlin Rose

Powerful Nashville country-folk singer-songwriter. 8pm. Tickets: £7 The Night and Day Cafe, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 4597.

Rolo Tomassi

Unpredictable and with ingenious self expression. 8pm. Tickets: £8 The Night and Day Cafe, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 4597.

Pandemonium

Ash, Dutch Uncles, Teenagers, Liam Frost - a tribute to Chris Dart. 7.15pm. Tickets: £15 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester.

Gideon Conn

With Ivan Campo. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 Band On The Wall, Swan Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 6625.

While She Sleeps

With: Hollow Dreams, Calrisian, Fury In The Fire.. 7pm. Tickets: £5 The Masque, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.

Clatterbridge Rocks

Fundraiser with Bunny Munro + Little Secrets. 7pm. Tickets: £5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.

Soul

2 Room Soul Dance Night.

Every 2nd Friday of the month.

Main room: Club Sould, 60’s, 70’s & Motown.

Soul Gems room: Rareities, Forgotten Oldies, Magic Crossovers & All-Nigh ter sounds.

8pm - 2am. Greenlands New Labour Club, Chatburn Road, Ribbleton, Preston. Tel: 01772 798327.

Nightclubs

Thursday, Aug 26

Mixed Bag

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

Saturday, Aug 21

Sintillate:

Sintillate: Resident DJs And Guests 10pm. Pan Am, James Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 702 5840.

Friday, Aug 20

Northern Lights

Indie night featuring the best of indie, rock & roll and northern soul. 10pm. Club Nirvana Kings Electric, Clarence Yard, Wigan.

Pubs / Clubs

Friday, Aug 20

Live entertainment

Live acts every Friday night. From 9.30pm. 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.

Sunday, Aug 22

Karaoke Fun

Fun Karaoke with Janet every Sunday. 8pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Wednesday, Aug 25

Wigan Quiz/ Bingo

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

Karaoke

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

Rock Night - Jam Night

Every Wednesday night. 8pm. Tickets: Free entry The Plough Inn, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0797 0197 348.

Saturday, Aug 21

Karaoke Night

Every Saturday is Karaoke night. 8pm. The Plough Inn, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0797 0197 348.

Thursday, Aug 26

Folk & Acoustic Night

Every Thursday night. 8pm. Crooke Hall Inn, Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan. Tel: 07783 258 072.

Karaoke Night

Karaoke - every Saturday night. 8pm. Crooke Hall Inn, Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan. Tel: 07783 258 072.

Quiz Night

Quiz every Wednesday night. From 9pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Tuesday, Aug 24

Bingo

Bingo every Tuesday. 9.30pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Rock Night/Jam Night

Every Wednesday: Rock and Jam Night. 8pm. Tickets: Free entry The Plough Inn, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0797 019 7348.

Quiz Night

Quiz night, every Thursday. 8pm. Tickets: Free entry The Plough Inn, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 079 7019 7328.

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.

Quiz Night

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

Karaoke Night

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

Quiz Night

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

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.

Big Quiz

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

Karaoke

Every Saturday with Janet. From 9pm. Prince Of Wales, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan.

Dance

Wednesday, Aug 25

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.

Tuesday, Aug 24

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.

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.

Friday, Aug 20

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.

Monday, Aug 23

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.

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.

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.

Kate’s Street Dance

Classes include warm-up exercises and learning/practising routines in the style of Street Dance. 5.30pm-6.15pm (Juniors 6-10); 6.30pm-7.30pm (Teens 11-16); 7.30pm-8.30pm (Adults 16+).

Tickets: £3 Whitley Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan. Tel: 07912 290670.

Kate’s Street Dance

Classes include warm-up exercises and learning/practising routines in the style of Street Dance. 5.30pm-6.15pm (Juniors 6-10); 6.30pm-7.30pm (Teens 11-16); 7.30pm-8.30pm (Adults 16+).

Tickets: £3 Whitley Methodist Church, Spencer Road, Wigan. Tel: 07912 290670.

Intro to Cheerleading

A fun and funky class. Children will learn basic cheer techniques. 4yrs to yrs 2pm-2.45pm; 8 yr to 11 yrs 3pm-3.45pm. Tickets: £3.75 per session or £12 all four sessions. St Benedict’s Church Hall, Market Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 525453.

Simple Ballroom, Latin & Salsa

Adult dance workshops, all sessions are suitable for beginners. 7.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets: Free 180 Dance Club, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 882718.

Sales

Tuesday, Aug 24

Market Day

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

Sunday, Aug 22

Burscough Giant Car Boot Sale

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

Saturday, Aug 21

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.

Cawdor Street Car Boot

7am. Denmark Mill, Farnworth, Bolton.

Chelford Car Boot

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

Daily

Elaine’s Car Boot

Every Sunday. 8am.

Arrive on the day or book by telephoning 0161 724 6169. opp Botany Bay, M61 Junction 8, Chorley. Tel: 0161 724 6169.

Farmer’s Market

Long established market sells organic vegetables, plants, crafts, breads, soaps, cakes, sweets, jams, chutneys and pies - all local produce. 10am. Appley Bridge Community Centre, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan.

Car Boot Sale

Monthly car boot held on the first Sunday of each month. 9am-1pm. MB Wellbeing Centre, Grange Community Centre, Marus Bridge, Wigan. Tel: 01942 498558.

Flat Iron Market

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

Thursday, Aug 26

Ormskirk Market

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

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.

Rufford Antique & Collectors Fair

Contact Margaret on 07976 915220 for tables.

Tables of small antiques, collectables, postcards and small antique furniture. Homemade refreshments. 10am-4pm. Admission: 50p Rufford Village Hall, Flash Lane, Rufford, Ormskirk.

Special Events

Wednesday, Aug 25

Art Robot

Robots are taking over the gallery! Some of the most familiar robots from television and film will be in the gallery during the summer. Ring for details. Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404404.

Summer Beach

With sand, palm trees, deckchairs and decking, the beach will also play host to a number of activities on Wednesdays throughout the summer. 10am-5pm. Tickets: Free The Galleries, Woodcock Street, Wigan.

Arts and Crafts with The Creation Station

Summer holiday arts and crafts will be running weekly at The Horwich Resource Centre. 9.30am-11.30am. Horwich Resource Centre, Bolton Road, Horwich, Bolton.

Saturday, Aug 21

Low Hall Nature Reserve Country Fayre

Wood turning, flower making, willow weaving, pottery, kite making, traditional games, watch some of native falcons, hawks and owls fly. Noon to 5pm. Low Hall Park, Liverpool Road, Hindley, Wigan.

Family Fun Day

A family fun day to raise funds for Hindley Roses Morris Dancers. From 1.30pm. The Hockery Brook, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan.

Musical Madness

These are fantastic creative summer holiday sessions that will feed the imagination. Booking Essential. Tel.01942 525453. 10am-11.30am. Tickets: £6-£20 St Mary’s Church Hall, Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan.

Tuesday, Aug 24

In The Footsteps Of The Romans

Join us for our first temporary exhibition revealing Roman routes followed by a tour of Roman Wigan. Booking essential. 3pm-4pm. Tickets: £2 Museum of Wigan Life, Rodney Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828128.

In The Footsteps Of The Romans

Join us for our first temporary exhibition revealing Roman routes followed by a tour of Roman Wigan. Booking essential. 3pm-4pm. Tickets: £2 Museum of Wigan Life, Rodney Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828128.

Thursday, Aug 26

Mining History Through Works Of Art

An evening with local author, former colliery worker and ex-Lancashire Mining Museum Curator Alan Davies. Ring for details. Tickets: nominal charge The History Shop, Rodney Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828128.

Family Fun

Come and join in activities and time to explore the site. Bring a packed lunch.

10am -2pm. Tickets: £5 adults /£3 children Astley Green Colliery, Higher Green Lane, Astley, Chorley.

Family Fun

Come and join in activities and time to explore the site. Bring a packed lunch.

10am -2pm. Tickets: £5 adults /£3 children Astley Green Colliery, Higher Green Lane, Astley, Chorley.

Friday, Aug 20

Bats For Flashes

Bat detectors will be provided to help you hear Britain’s native bats as they feed over the water. 8pm. Welham Road, off Carr Lane, Wigan Flashes, Wigan. Tel: 01942 233976.

Sunday, Aug 22

Birds Of Prey @ Mesnes

Come to Mesnes Park and find out about different bird species and learn what their favourite meal is. 1pm-3pm. For further information telephone 01942 776711. Mesnes Park, Wigan. Tel: 01942 776711.

Falconry Day

Falconry displays within the historical setting of the Wilderness Garden. 2pm. Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, near, Preston. Tel: 01254 852986.

Garden Workshop

Join our horticultural expert at Haigh on a gardening workshop for beginners. Please wear old clothes and stout footwear. Booking essential 1pm-3pm. Tickets: nominal charge Haigh Hall, Stables Courtyard, Haigh, Wigan. Tel: 01942 832895.

1940’s Garden Party

A great day of entertainment for the whole family! Come along in 1940’s dress and sing along with North Ashton band. 2pm-4pm. Pennington Hall Park, Leigh. Tel: 01942 486904.

Brass In The Park

Bring a deck chair and a picnic for a traditional afternoon concert. 2pm-4pm. Jubilee Park, Ashton, Wigan.

Bat Walk

Using bat detectors we can listen in our local bat population and you can find out about these fascinating but elusive mammals. 8.15pm. Tel. 01942 245369 for bookings. Mesnes Park, Wigan. Tel: 01942 245369.

Monday, Aug 23

Family Nature Walk

Getting to grips with nature, flying friends, flower and bug hunt, treasure trail. Walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, routes pram friendly 6pm-7.15pm. Tickets: Free Haigh Hall, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828569.

Family Nature Walk

Getting to grips with nature, flying friends, flower and bug hunt, treasure trail. Walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, routes pram friendly 6pm-7.15pm. Tickets: Free Haigh Hall, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828569.

Archery for Beginners

Join us at Haigh on a taster session on this popular medieval sport. All equipment and tuition provided. Booking essential. 11am-12 and 1pm-2pm. Tickets: nominal charge Mesnes Park, Wigan. Tel: 01942 776711.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Bring your teddy and a picnic along for an afternoon of fun at Mesnes Park! Suitable for accompanied younger children. Meet in the playshack. Noon. Mesnes Park, Wigan. Tel: 01942 776711.

Exhibitions

Saturday, Aug 21

North South Divide

Featuring work by some of the most famous photographers of the 20th century including: Bill Brandt, Martin Parr and Tony Rae Jones. Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm. Gallery Oldham, Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, Manchester. Tel: 0161 770 4653.

At the Edge: British Art 1950 - 2000

Work from a host of well known British artists. These include Henry Moore, Lucian Freud, Andy Goldsworthy, Helen Chadwick and Jacob Epstein. 9am-5pm. Bolton Museum, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton. Tel: 01204 332211.

Bugworld Experience

Visit the Bugworld Insectarium and see the world through a bug’s eyes, testing their bravery, wit and skill with interactive challenges and games 10am-7pm. Tickets: Adult: £10.95/£6.25 Albert Dock, Liverpool.

Wednesday, Aug 25

Beyond The Boundary

Celebrates players such as Viv Richards and Basil D’Oliveira who, by playing within the boundary of the pitch, broke boundaries of racial apartheid. 10am-5pm. Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 478 4499.

Tourist

Tuesday, Aug 24

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, Aug 25

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.

Sunday, Aug 22

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.

Friday, Aug 20

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.

Monday, Aug 23

Summer Holiday Activities

Family Activities Pond Dipping: 10.30 am - 12.30pm Family Crafts 1pm - 4pm (some require a small charge) Make your own Mini Beast 1pm... 10am. Tickets: Adults: £9.50/£4.55 Martland Mere Wetland Trust, Burscough, Ormskirk.

Miscellaneous

Tuesday, Aug 24

Bingo

Prize Bingo every Tuesday, good prizes given in supermarket gift vouchers. 7.30pm. Lower Ince Community Centre, Manley Street, Ince, Wigan.

Leisure

Sunday, Aug 22

Wigan Sailing Club

Prospective members welcome. Meet around 10.30am Sunday morning. Scotmans Flash, Rusdene, Poolstock Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 222773/01257 452196.

Hobbies

Thursday, Aug 26

Argyle Quilters andPatchworkers

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

Tuesday, Aug 24

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.

Monday, Aug 23

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.

Wednesday, Aug 25

Pemberton Pens

Adults creative writing group. 10am-noon. Tickets: £50p for refreshments Marsh Green Community Centre, Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan. Tel: 01942 217696.

Garswood Art Club

Members are a mixtures of abilities and ages. Demonstrations by artists, workshops, outdoor painting in August and other one-off events. 10am-noon. Tickets: £1.250 Downall Green & Garswood Independent, Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Garswood, Wigan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, Aug 22

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clubs

Tuesday, Aug 24

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.

Wednesday, Aug 25

Wigan Ukulele Club

The club meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. All ages and abilities welcome. Tel Stephen 07981 976 904 for more information. 7.30pm. The Keepers Inn, Woodhouse Lane, Wigan. Tel: 07981 976 904.

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Friday, Aug 20

ME Help and Advice

Do you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome/ME? For help and advice call 01772 454772 or 01257 274856. . Preston. Tel: 01772 454772.

Sunday, Aug 22

Exibition of Watercolours

An exhibition of original watercolour paintings by Martin Henry on show throughout August. Daily. Chorley Library, Union St, Chorley.

Tuesday, Aug 24

Healthy Living Group

Pensioners Link group activities. 2 - 4pm. Pensioners Link, Charles Street, Leigh. Tel: 01942 26175301.

Wednesday, Aug 25

The A59 Club

Social club for single, separated, divorced and widowed friends, aged over 40. Different events weekly. Meet every Weds. Visit www.TheA59Club.btik.com 7.30pm. Admission: 50p. The Bonny Inn, Ribchester Road, Clayton-Le Dale, Blackburn. Tel: 01200 422361.

Healthy Living Group

Social groups based around a healthy lifestyle with dance, exercise, talks and info. 1 - 2.30pm. Queens Hall, Market Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 244358.

Thursday, Aug 26

Chatterbooks

Book club. Held on the first Tuesday of every month. 11am - 12pm. Free admission. Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404404.

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