MUSIC

Rock
Tonight
Whitesnake UK Tribute
The Tribute. 8.30pm. Tickets: £7 Moses Gate, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton. Tel: 01204 576278.
F.I.G.M.O. + Forth By Day
With: Blood Sunset and The Last Alive. 7.30pm. Tickets: £6 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
The Laurels and The Joint
With The Laureates and The Tensions. 8pm. Tickets: £5 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.
Northern Lights
Ryan Jarman - The Cribs DJ Set. 10pm. Admission: £4 Club Nirvana, Clarence Yard, Wigan.
Eliott Minor
A strange hybrid of emo, pop-punk and indie, 7pm. Tickets: £11 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
The Lines
Surely only a matter of time before this band becomes a household name.
7pm. Tickets: £7 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
Bryan Adams
Having toured all over the world and worked with some of the best names in the business, Bryan Adams is one of the biggest solo artists of all time.
7pm. Tickets: £60 The Empire, Lime Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0870 380 0017.
Adult By Accident
Rash Records Showcase. 8pm. Tickets: Free The Pilgrim, Pilgrim Street, Liverpool.
The Australian Pink Floyd
The first Pink Floyd tribute act to ever tour in the UK and have been described as 'probably the best tribute band in the world' 7.30pm. Tickets: £28.50-£24.50 Liverpool Echo Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 8000 400.
Saturday, Jul 4
B ruce Springsteen Experience
Tribute. 8.30pm. Tickets: £8 Moses Gate, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton. Tel: 01204 576278.
Forever Never
Forever Never are a supergroup comprised of members of Essex bands Kilkus, -Ism, Ill Logic and Nadir. 7pm. Tickets: £6 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
Academy Unsigned 417:
Academy Unsigned 417:
Tape and The Meta. 7.30pm. Tickets: £6 Manchester Academy, Oxford Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
Darren Styles, Ultrabeat
Once one of the biggest names on the hardcore scene Darren Styles has broken through into the mainstream. 7pm. Tickets: £19.50 Manchester Apollo, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester. Tel: 08444 777 677.
The Clashed
8pm. The Tavern, Mesnes Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 243871.
Kappa
Electrifying showman. 9pm. Cavern Pub and Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 236 1964.
The Extroverts
7pm. Tickets: £5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
Sound Of Guns + White Belt Yellow Tag
Plus The Chemists and Fly With Vampires. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5 The Barfly, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.
Kappa
Amazing guitarist. 10pm. Tickets: Free Hanover Hotel, Hanover Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 6223.
The Doors Alive
Tribute. 8pm. Tickets: £10 Cavern Pub and Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 236 1964.
Sunday, Jul 5
The Lovers Of Sum
Tribute to the singers and songs of the '60s. 8.30pm. Tickets: £5 Moses Gate, Bolton Road, Farnworth, Bolton. Tel: 01204 576278.
The Laughing Calves
Featuring up to five female acts. 8.15pm. The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.
The Luchagors
Featuring Amy Dumas formerly WWE's Lita. 7pm. Tickets: £7 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
Summer Pops Idlewild
Scottish alt-rockers whose huge Stateside success finally (and deservedly) transferred to their home shores in 2002. 8pm. Tickets: £15 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
Tuesday, Jul 7
The Petrol Emotion
Northern Irish 90s sensations that evolved from The Undertones to become what many considered to be Britpop pioneers. 7.30pm. Tickets: £12 The Life Cafe, Peter Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
The Cat Empire
If you like a good boogie to some great music, go and see The Cat Empire.. 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 The Life Cafe, Peter Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
The Saturdays
Five-piece girl pop group - featuring former S-Club Juniors members Frankie Sandford and Rochelle Wiseman. 7pm. Tickets: £20 Manchester Apollo, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester. Tel: 08444 777 677.
James Morrison
The UK music's most expressive new voice. 8pm. Tickets: £38.50-£24.50 Liverpool Echo Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 8000 400.
Wednesday, Jul 8
Fare Evaders
6.30pm. Tickets: £5 O2 Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 477 2000.
Wallis Bird
Sweet, soulful and delicately punk. 7.30pm. Tickets: £5 Korova Bar, Wood Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 7097.
Thursday, Jul 9
The Twang
Birmingham based indie group. 8pm. Tickets: £12.50 Manchester Academy, Oxford Road, Manchester. Tel: 0161 832 1111.
Irk The River
8pm. Admission: £4 The Roadhouse, Newton Street, Piccadilly, Manchester. Tel: 0161 228 1789.
Paul Kappa
Electrifying showmanship. 9pm. The Metro Bar, Victoria Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 236 2200.
Great Northern
8pm. Tickets: £5 Korova Bar, Wood Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 7097.
My Emergency
0pm. Tickets: £5 The Barfly, Seel Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 707 6171.

Pop
Saturday, Jul 4
Abba The Tribute
Sensational tribute, every Saturday night. Plus Non-stop Party hits and Summer Night hits. 8pm. Tickets: £16.50-£10 North Pier, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 623304.
Wednesday, Jul 8
The Bachelors
With special guest Craig Douglas. And Victoria Cluskey is Counterfeit Kylie. Every Wednesday and Thursday. 7.30pm. North Pier, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 623304.

Jazz
Wednesday, Jul 8
Liverpool Jazz Club
Amazing jazz sessions. 8pm. Kingdom, Harrington Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 255 1559.

Soul
Saturday, Jul 4
N-Dubz
Known for their hit singles 'Better Not Waste Time' and 'I Swear'.
8pm. Tickets: £24.50 Liverpool Echo Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool. Tel: 0844 8000 400.

Blues, Folk & Irish
Tonight
The Houghton Weavers
One of the top folk and comedy groups in the UK. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Street, Chorley. Tel: 01257 264362.
Houghton Weavers
One of the top folk and comedy groups in the UK. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Street, Chorley. Tel: 01257 264362.

World Music
Sunday, Jul 5
Juan Martin
Spectacular flamenco guitarist. 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.50 Sefton Park Palm House, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool.

Country & Western
Tonight
Michael Weston King
The leader of British alt-country pioneers The Good Sons, who are are highly regarded in both the US and UK. 8.30pm. Tickets: £10 The Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool. Tel: 0151 709 3789.

PUBS/CLUBS
Tonight
Fun Karaoke with Janet
Fun Karaoke with Janet. 8.30pm. Pagefield Hotel, Park Road, Wigan.
Disco Karaoke
Disco/Karaoke with Tony. 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.
Karaoke
Karaoke, real ale. New management. 8.30pm. Tickets: Free The Crown, Wigan Road, New Springs, Wigan.
Karaoke & Disco
Disco from the past to the present plus karaoke. Every Friday 8 till 12pm
Tickets: Free The Earl of Balcarres, Scholes, Wigan. Tel: 07721014220.
Concert Night
Concerts every Friday and Saturday night. All welcome. 7.30pm. Tickets: Entry usually £1 Swinley Labour Club, Coppull Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 238134.
Karaoke
In Hectors Bar. 8pm. Greyhound Hotel, Warrington Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 671256.
Barrel Of Laughs
8.15pm. Tickets: £6-£13 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.
Saturday, Jul 4
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.
Sunday, Jul 5
Soul In The Cellar
Every Sunday. 4pm-8pm. Tickets: Free The Boulevard, Wallgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 497165.
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.
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.
Free & Easy Karaoke
Karaoke featuring songs from days gone by. All welcome. Tickets: Free Swinley Labour Club, Coppull Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 238134.
Monday, Jul 6
Beat The Frog
Manchester's cruelest and best amateur night. You decide who stays and who goes.
8.15pm. Tickets: £3 The Frog and Bucket, Oldham Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 9805.
Tuesday, Jul 7
Acoustic Night
Everyone welcome to come along and perform, their own songs, music etc.
Last Tuesday every month. 8.30pm. The Railway, Waring Street, Tyldesley, Leigh. Tel: 01942 889400.
Quiz Night
8pm. The Greyhound Hotel, Warrington Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 671256.
Wednesday, Jul 8
Dixie Kings
Jazz band play every Wednesday. 8.30pm till late. Tickets: Free Victoria Hotel, Rainhill, St Helens.
Rock Night/Jam Night
Every Wednesday night. 8pm. Tickets: Free The Plough Inn, Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 733855.
Thursday, Jul 9
Quiz, Bingo and Playn Your Cards Right
Cash prizes and supper. More teams required. 8.30pm. Pagefield Hotel, Park Road, Wigan.

DANCE
Tonight
Euxton Kids Disco
Every Friday throughout the children. Tuck shop.
Call for more information. 7.30pm-9pm. Admission: £2 Euxton Parish Church Community Centre, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley. Tel: 01257 231119.
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.
Social Dance
Over 45s. No admission after 9.30am. 8pm-11.30pm. Admission: £3.50-£2.50p Formby Hall, Wood Lane, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 222537.
Saturday, Jul 4
Wigan Phoenix - Open Night
Over 45, Wigan Phoenix has an open night. Single or married all are welcome to a sequence and ballroom dance with a little bit of Line. 7.30pm. Admission: £3.50-£2.50p St Wilfrid's Parish Hall, Chruch Street, Standish, Wigan.
Sunday, Jul 5
Latin Line Class
Classes are followed by a free social dance. 6pm-7pm Latin Line Class (beginners). 7pm-8pm: Salsa Latino (beginners). 8pm-9pm Ballroom and Latin (beginners).
8pm-9pm. St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0787 214 6896.
Friendships
All types of dancing. Smart dress. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Leigh Miners Welfare Club, Twist Lane, Leigh. Tel: 01942 201101.
Monday, Jul 6
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.
Tuesday, Jul 7
Salsa Latino
Classes are followed by a free social dance. 7pm-8pm Salsa Latino (beginners). 8pm-9pm Ballroom and Latin (beginners. St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 0787 214 6896.
Newburgh Morris Dancing
Women's traditional Morris dancing. Every Tuesday. 7.30pm. Hilldale Village Hall, Lancaster Lane, Hilldale, Parbold, near, Wigan. Tel: 01695 723100.
Bellydancing
7.30pm-8.30pm. Astley Village Community Centre, Astley Village, Chorley.
Learn 2 Jive
A great way to keep fit, have fun and meet new friends. You don't need a partner. 7.30pm-10.45 beginners lesson 8pm. Tickets: £6 Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 876496.
Wednesday, Jul 8
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.
50/50 Sequence & Ballroom
The last Wednesday of every month. Doors: 7.45pm for 8pm-11pm. Tickets: Admission £3 Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road,, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 222731.
Learn 2 Jive
A great way to keep fit, have fun and meet new friends. You don't need a partner. 7.30pm-10.45pm. Beginners lesson 8pm. Tickets: £6 Newtown Labour Club, 156 Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan. Tel: 01942 683033.

SALES/MARKETS
Tonight
Car Boot Sale
Car boot. 7am. Accrington Victorian Markets, Peel Street, Accrington, Blackburn. Tel: 01524 233819.
The Maze Indoor Car Boot
All year round - seven days a week. 10am. Shakespeare Street, Southport.
Saturday, Jul 4
Farmers Fayre
Stalls will include; organic vegetables, homemade jams, children's books, hand made jewellery, fresh olives, plants. 10am-1pm. The last Saturday of each month. Standish Community Centre, Moody Street, Standish, Wigan.
Summer Fayre
Donkey rides, paintballing, bouncy castle, police dog display. Children's entertainers: Mr Stix and Peanut the Clown. Variety of stalls... 12.30pm onwards. St Theresa's School, College Road, Up Holland, Wigan.
Banks Car Boot Sale
Very busy venue. No need to book just turn up 5am-8am.
Tickets: Pitches £10 Ralph's Wifes Lane,, Banks, Southport. Tel: 07798 760 700.
Sunday, Jul 5
Car Boot Sale
Car Booty every Sunday. 7.30am-12.30pm. Tatton Community Centre, Silverdale Road off Eaves Lane, Chorley.
Farnworth Car Boot
From 7am. Upper Floor, Denmark Mill, Cawdor Street, Bolton. Tel: 0774 7662 004.
Bolton Outdoor Market Car Boot
From 7.30am. Moor Lane, Town Centre, Bolton.
St Helens Car Boot Sale
First Sunday of the month. No need to pre-book just turn up on the day. 8am-1pm. Tickets: £8 per car Rose Bridge High School, Holt Street, Ince, Wigan. Tel: 01942 510712 ext 222.
Hindley Car Boot
Every Sunday. Run by Wigan MBC. 6am. Tickets: £8 per pitch Market Square, next to Tesco, HIndley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 44991.
Summer Fair
Everything from coconut shys to refreshments from China and Poland.. staff are on the stocks too. 11am-2pm. St Wilfried's RC Primary School, off Golborne Road, Stubshaw Cross, Wigan.
Ruffor Antique and Collectors Fair
First Sunday of each month. Over 30 stalls. 10am to 4pm. Rufford Village Hall, Rufford, Ormskirk.
Chelford Car Boot
Second biggest in the UK. 8am. Tickets: Pitches £8 Marthal Church, Chelford Village, Knutsford, Warrington. Tel: 0777 4655917.
Warrington Car Boot
Warrington's favourite car boot. 8am. Opp B&Q, Junction 9 M62, Warrington. Tel: 07770663311.
St Helens Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday from 7am. next to Safeway, inside multi-storey, St Helens. Tel: 01744 677155.
Leigh Miners Car Boot Sale
Every Sunday. 6am. Tickets: £8 per pitch/ 10p entry Leigh Miners Welfare Club, Twist Lane, Leigh. Tel: 01942 672984.
Monday, Jul 6
Chorley Flat Iron Market & Flea Market Car Park
All year round every Monday except Bank Holidays. From 7.30am. Flat Iron Market, Chorley Town Centre, off Jubilee Street, Chorley.
Tuesday, Jul 7
Market Day
One of the country's oldest and most traditional street markets. 8am-4.30pm. Ormskirk town centre, Ormskirk. Tel: 01695 585105.
Wednesday, Jul 8
Computer Fair
5pm-9pm. Robin Park Sports Centre, Robin Park, Wigan.
Equestrian Centre Car Boot
Every Wednesday. From 7.30am. Ulnes Walton Lane, Eccleston, Leyland. Tel: 0793 1584 9815.
Thursday, Jul 9
Farmers Market
Local producers present a selection of vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy produce etc.. 9am-5pm. Market Street, Chorley. Tel: 01257 515300.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Tonight
Rufford Old Hall
One of Lancashire's finest 16th century Tudor buildings. Sunday to Wednesday 11am-5pm; Saturday 1pm-5pm. Tickets: £6-£2.10 Rufford Old Hall, Liverpool Road, Rufford, Ormskirk. Tel: 01704 821254.
Saturday, Jul 4
Blackrod Scarecrow Festival
Go along and follow the Scarecrow Trail, spot the celebrity characters and enjoy a great fun-filled day for all the family. 10am-7pm. Blackrod, Bolton.
Party In The Park
Local community fun day with something for everyone. Noon to 4pm. Alexandra Park, Newtown, Wigan. Tel: 01942 245369.
Bat & Moth Detectives
Join the rangers in searching for bats and moths with the aid of electronic bat detectors and live moth traps. Booking essential. 9.30am-11.30am. Tickets: Small fee Three Sisters Recreation Centre, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Tel: 01942 720453.
Adult Outdoor Activity Programme
Rafting/dragon boating every Saturday. All sessions are delivered by fully qualified instructors. 1pm-3pm. Tickets: £5 per session or £15 per 4/5 week block Scotmans Flash, Sailing Centre, Poolstock, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828569.
Sunday, Jul 5
Fun Dog Show
In aid of Leigh and District Animal Welfare Group. Noon. Dam House, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, Manchester.
Fun Fair
All the fun of the fair with N Pont Amusements, small rides for younger children only. 11am-4pm. Jubilee Park, Ashton, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828828.
Haigh Festival
Bands include: Elias T Hoth; Eighth Wave; Mr Fist; This Devasted Fan; Before Autumn Falls; The Klang, THe VCs....
Bands begin peforming at noon. Haigh Hall, Haigh, Wigan. Tel: 01942 832895.
Monday, Jul 6
Sports Unlimited (Water Crew)
Sailing and canoeing. For futher information tel Eric Bradbury 01942 769812. 6pm-8pm. Scotmans Flash, Scotman Flash Sailing Centre, Wigan.
Tuesday, Jul 7
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.

EXHIBITIONS
Tonight
The Mill House Gallery
Set in Parbold's historic windmill, the main exhibition space and studio of artist James Bartholomew. Tuesday to Saturday: 9.30-5.30pm. Mill Lane, Parbold, Wigan. Tel: 01257 462333.
Saturday, Jul 4
Sultan of Lancaster Exhibition
Contemporary Islamic Art featuring Salam Arts and Azziza Essa. Preview evening April 4 between 5pm & 6pm. Food Court & Art Gallery, Brock Street, Lancaster, Lancaster.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Tonight
Martin Mere Wetland Cent
Martin Mere's Waterfowl Garden is home to over 100 species of rare & endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and now beavers! Open every day except Christmas Day. Fish Lane, Burscough, Southport. Tel: 01704 895181.
Wednesday, Jul 8
Guided Tours
View the banqueting hall, staterooms, Tudor well house and the Dolls. 1p-5pm Sundays, 11am-4pm Sundays and 11am-5pm Mondays to Thursdays. Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, near, Preston. Tel: 01254 852986.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Tonight
Cycle Rides
Bikes supplied free of charge. Ring the Active Living Team on 01942 488481 for details.
Tickets: Free Three Sisters Recreation Park,, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Tel: 01942 488481.
Sunday, Jul 5
Wigan Sailing Club
Prospective members welcome. Meet around 10.30am Sunday morning. Scotmans Flash, Rusdene, Poolstock Lane, Wigan. Tel: 01942 222773/01257 452196.
Thursday, Jul 9
Cycle Rides
Bikes supplied free of charge. 6.30pm. Tickets: Free Haigh Hall, Stables Courtyard, Haigh, Wigan. Tel: 01942 832895.

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. SDhevington Methodist Church, Broad 'oth Lane, Shevington, Wigan. Tel: 01942 233107.
Saturday, Jul 4
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.
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, Jul 5
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.
Monday, Jul 6
St Michael's Amatuer Dramatic Society
Providing theatrical entertainment for over 50 years. Telephone for more details. St Michaels Church Hall, Shaw Street, Wigan. Tel: 01942 214572.
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.
Wigan Choral Society
Choral Society rehearsals, ring for more details. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Trinity United Reform Church, Milton Grove, Wigan. Tel: 01257 425129.
Wigan Musical Theatre Group
New members always welcome on stage or backstage. Ring for more information. 7.45pm. St Mary's Parish Centre, Standishgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 204461.
Wigan & District Model Railway Society
7.45pm. Wigan & Leigh College, Pagefield Campus, Wigan. Tel: 01695 794986.
Atherton & tyldesley Creative Writing Group
Take a pen and paper. 10am-11.30am. Atherton Library, York Street, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404817.
Bookchat Reading Group
If you enjoy reading and talking about books then this is the group for you. First Monday of the month. 2pm-3pm. Beech Hill Library, Buckley Street West, Beech Hill, Wigan. Tel: 01942 747750.
Bookchat Reading Group
If you enjoy reading and talking about books then this is the group for you. Last Monday of the month. 2pm-3pm. Hindley Library, Market Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 255287.
Leigh Literacy Society
Alternate Mondays, telephone for more details. 7.30pm-9pm. Tickets: Admission £1.50 Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404404.
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. Classical Greek - Lyrical for exmaination and medal tests. Ages 3-18; 18 plus. 4pm-6pm. Tickets: £2.500 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.
Tuesday, Jul 7
Leigh Junior Singers
Choir open to children, term time only. 4pm-5pm. Leigh Central Primary School, Windermere Road, Leigh. Tel: 01942 255227.
Wigan Musical Theatre Group - Youth Section
Youngsters are coached in music, dance, drama and singing. 7pm-8.30pm. St Mary's Parish Centre, Standishgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 204461.
Bookchat Reading Group
If you enjoy reading and talking about books then this is the group for you. First Tuesday of the month. 10am-11.30am. Standish Library, Cross Street, Standish, Wigan. Tel: 01257 400496.
Bookchat Reading Group
If you enjoy reading and talking about books then this is the group for you. First Tuesday of the month. 2pm-3pm. Atherton Library, York Street, Atherton, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404817.
Bookchat Reading Group
If you enjoy reading and talking about books then this is the group for you. First Tuesday of the month. 7.15pm-9pm. Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 404404.
A Crafty Idea
Bored after school? Children's craft club. Materials provided. No need to book, just turn up. 4pm-5pm. Tickets: £50p Marsh Green Library, Harrow Road, Wigan. Tel: 01942 760041.
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.
Reading Group for 7-11 year olds
Meet new friends, have the pick of new books and chat about them. The Last Tuesday of every month. 4pm-5pm. Tickets: Free Standish Library, Cross Street, Standish, Wigan. Tel: 01257 400496.
Creative Writing Group
Interested in writing poetry, plays and stories, then meet some likeminded people. Every other Tuesday ring for library for details. 2pm-3pm. Tickets: Free Orrell Library, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan. Tel: 01942 705060.
Wednesday, Jul 8
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.
Thursday, Jul 9
Cross Stitch And Sewing Group
For futher information tel. 01942 777800. 10am-11.30am. Golborne Library, Tanners Lane, Golborne, Warrington. Tel: 01942 777800.
Argyle Quilters andPatchworkers
Every other Thursday, Patchworking, quilting and socialising. 6.30pm-9pm. Tickets: £3 Methodist Church, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 01942 510640.
St Wilfrid's Church Choir
Opportunities for taking part in concerts, services and other events. 7.45pm-9.15pm. St Wilfrids Parish Church, Standish, Wigan.
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.

WEEKLY EVENTS
Tonight
ME Help and Advice
Do you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome/ME? For help and advice call 01772 454772 or 01257 274856. null. Preston. Tel: 01772 454772.
Standish Choral Society
Choral Society doing choral and light classical music. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Every Friday. St Wilfrids Church Vestry, Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan.
Under 5s Storytime
Event includes stories, crafts and sing-a-longs. **put under daily** 2 - 3pm. Free admission. Golborne Library, Tanners Lane, Golborne, Warrington. Tel: 01942 777800.
Pemberton Pens
Adults creative writing group. Every Wednesday. 10am - Noon. Free admission. The Community Room, Pemberton PC RC, Sherwood Drive, Wigan. Tel: 01942 775825.
Lytham Bridge Club
Bridge played at various levels in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome. Times: 7.15pm (Fri, Sat, Mon, Weds & Thurs); 1.30pm (Fri & Tues). Admission: £2. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham. Tel: 01253 738013.
Friday night disco
With DJ Ian Wareing playing sounds from the 60's to present 9.00pm till 1.00am. The Railway, 1 Preston Rd, Leyland. Tel: 01772 378081.
Sunday, Jul 5
Burscough Giant Boot Sale
Pay on entrance to site No need to book All sellers must arrive before 6am
Tickets: PITCHES £10(PER CAR)TRANSITS P.O.A. THE SHOWGROUND, PIPPIN STREET, BURSCOUGH, Ormskirk. Tel: 07831 123830.
Monday, Jul 6
Trinity Girls Brass Band
The only all female band in the county. Brass instrument tuition is provided. The band competes throughout the year. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Admission: 50p. Parish Hall, Garswood Road, Garswood, Wigan. Tel: 01942 718229.
Poker night
Everyone welcome, free sandwiches, nice friendly game, every Monday night. 8pm. Tickets: £7.500 The Railway, 1 Preston Rd, Leyland. Tel: 01772 378081.
Tuesday, Jul 7
Under 5s Playtime
Soft play area, ball pond, singing, arts and craft activities. 10 - 11.30am. Admission: £1.60 The Wiend Children's Centre, Millgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828104.
Wigan Independent Advice Surgery
Help given on filling in benefit forms, pensions advice and welfare issues. No appointments necesary - first come, first served. 2 - 4pm. Marsh Green Library, Harrow Road, Wigan. Tel: 01942 760041.
Leigh & District Family History Society
Meet the third Tuesday of every month. 7.30pm. Derby Room, Leigh Library, Civic Square, Leigh. Tel: 01942 741594.
Healthy Living Group
Pensioners Link group activities. 2 - 4pm. Pensioners Link, Charles Street, Leigh. Tel: 01942 26175301.
Mel Brooks' The Producers
Mel Brooks once again delights audiences with his infectiously irreverent humour, knocking 'em dead on Broadway with the hottest ticket in town. Tues-Sat 7.30pm
Weds and Sat 2pm
Sunday 3pm. Tickets: Evenings £10.50-£18, Matinees £10.50-£14 The Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 290190.
Dance Classes
Salsa Latino 7pm-8pm (beginners)
Ballroom & Latin 8pm-9pm (beginners)
Followed by free social dance.
Tickets: £5 St Peters Pavilion, Hurst Street, Hindley, Wigan. Tel: 07872146896.
Wednesday, Jul 8
Storytime
Drop-in and enjoy stories, videos and craft activities with your children. 2 - 2.45pm. Free admission. The Wiend Children's Centre, Millgate, Wigan. Tel: 01942 828104.
Under 5s Storytime
Free drop-in sessions featuring storytelling, crafts and songs. 10.30 - 11.30am. Free admission. Shevington Library, Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan. Tel: 01257 252618.
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 Bay Horse, A59 at Osbaldeston,, between Clitheroe and, Preston. 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.
The Ashton Ladies Friendship Group
The group meet on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month. 7.30pm. YMCA, Hilton Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan.
Thursday, Jul 9
Card Making
Crafts and card making. 1 - 2pm. Admission: £1 (inc. materials) Marsh Green Library, Harrow Road, Wigan. Tel: 01942 760041.
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.
Family Learning Sessions
Learning, reading, writing and using the computers are all part of the fun at these sessions. 3.45 - 5pm. Free admission. Ince Library, Smithy Green, Ince, Wigan. Tel: 01942 324423.
Discussion Group
Discussion, social and friendship group. 1.30 - 3.30pm. Pensioners Link, Charles Street, Leigh. Tel: 01942 261753.
Wigan Women's Friendship Club
Social afternoon with interesting speakers and outings. No meeting the first Thursday of each month. 2pm. WCVY, Penson Street, Wigan. Tel: 01257 252933