What's On

Arts, Music and Film

Christmas and New Year

Full details of all special and regular events can be found at Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust web site or in the What’s On brochure available from libraries.

Arts, music & film

Turkish Delight by Howard Hodgkin, whose work is on display at the Turnpike Gallery

27 and 29 November - A Little Bit of Magic
Stubshaw Cross Labour Club (27 November) / St Thomas’s Church Hall, Ashton (29 November). Panto with a difference by Kidz 4 Kidz – proceeds to Children in Need. 01942 731891
Sat 29 November, 8pm - Ashton on Mersey Show Band
St Joseph’s Hall, Chapel St, Leigh. Tickets from Pauline. 01942 604603
Until Sat 3 Jan - Howard Hodgkin: Prints
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. Over 40 prints by of one of Britain's best artists. 01942 404469 (including Fri 5 Dec, 12:30pm - 12:45pm a bite sized tour of the exhibition)
Sat 6 Dec, 10:30am - 12:30pm - Arts Active - Tree Decorations
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. Free, artist-led workshops for 5-12s. 01942 404469.
Sun 7 Dec - The Nutcracker
Empire Cinemas, Wigan. Ballet from War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. 08714 714714. £12.50
Sun 7 Dec, 2:15pm - Leigh Music Society
Derby Room, Leigh. Juniors from the Royal Northern College of Music. £7, Conc £3. 01942 674808
Sat 13 Dec, 1pm - 3pm - Film Club - Indiana Jones (2008)
Turnpike Centre, Leigh. £3, Concessionary £1.50. 01942 404404.
Tue 16 Dec, 3:45pm - 5pm - Art for 11-16s
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh. Artist led free workshop for 11 - 16s. 01942 404469.
Tue 16 Dec, 7:15pm - Hansel & Gretel - Opera
Empire Cinemas, Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park, Wigan. Live Opera from the Royal Albert Hall. 08714 714714. £12.50
Sat 20 Dec, 7:30pm - 9:45pm - Wigan Choral Society
St Michael’s Church, Swinley. Handel's Messiah with Orchestra. £7.00, Conc £6.00. 01257 422551.
Fri 9 Jan to Sat 24 Jan - Babes in the Wood
Wigan Little Theatre, Crompton Street, Wigan. Matinees at 2.15pm on Saturdays (no evening performance on these days). 01942 242561.

Parks and Countryside

Booking essential except if otherwise stated

Sun 21 Dec, 1pm - 3pm - Winter Begins...
Pennington Hall Park, Pennington, Leigh. Traditional winter activities. 01942 720453.
Mon 22 Dec, 1:30pm - 3pm - Christmas Decorations
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton. Make your own wreath, candle holder or baubles. 01942 720453.
Mon 22 Dec, 10am - 12pm - Christmas Crafts
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh. Make your own wreath or decorations. Meet at the information centre. 01942 605253.
Mon 22 Dec, 12pm - Christmas Decorations
Alexandra Park, Wigan. Make a decoration from natural materials (Small charge). 01942 245369.
Fri 26 Dec, 1pm - 3:30pm - Winter Wander
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton. 5 mile walk through Three Sisters and Wigan Flashes. 01942 720453.
Fri 26 Dec, 10:30am - Boxing Day Ramble
Orrell Water Park. 4-5 mile walk from Orrell Water Park over Billinge Hill. 01942 245369.
Sun 4 Jan, 10am - 12pm - New Camera?
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh. Take a few photos and get tips from the rangers. 01942 605253.
Sat 10 Jan, 12:30pm - 3pm - Pennington Flash to Hope Carr Walk
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh. 4.5 mile walk to Carr Brook and Pennington Brook. Meet at visitor centre. 01942 605253.
Sat 17 Jan, 1pm - 3pm - Feed the Birds
Jubilee Park, Ashton. Keep garden birds well fed this winter. 01942 245369.
Sun 18 Jan, 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Borsdane Woods in Winter
A walk through Borsdane, Hindley. 01942 720453. Haigh Country Park. Bookings on 01942 832895

Haigh Country Park

Bookings on 01942 832895

Fri 5 Dec - Double 'O' Kill
Murder Mystery evening with a 3 course meal. £29.50.
Sun 7 Dec, 1pm - 3pm - Christmas Wreath
Make a traditional Christmas wreath. 8+. £5
Mon 8 Dec to Tue 9 Dec, 10am - Aladdin
Magical production with your favourite characters. £6, Conc £5
Fri 12 and 19 Dec - Party Night
3 course meal with gambling and DJ. £28.50
Sun 14 Dec, 1pm - 3pm - Christmas Log
Create a Christmas Yule log and gift card. 5 +. £5
Wed 17 Dec, 8pm - Evening of Clairvoyance with David Traynor
Book early! £12.00. Heritage at the History Shop. 01942 828128

Heritage at the History Shop

01942 828128

Mon 22 Dec to Tue 23 Dec, 1pm - 3pm - Party Fun & Games
The History Shop, Wigan. Christmas family activities. Age 5-11 years. £3.50

Leisure Venues

Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton

Fri 5 Dec and 2 Jan, 8pm - 11:30pm - Leigh NCDS Social Dance
Over 45, divorced, widowed or separated. Member £2.50, visitor £3.50. 01942 222537
Sun 21 Dec, 7:30pm - Brass Band Concert
Tyldesley Brass Band. £6.00, Conc £5.00
Tues 23 Dec, 7pm - Friendships Christmas Buffet Dance
Dancing to suit all. £9 (includes buffet) 01942 201101
Wed 24 Dec, 8pm - 11:30pm - Leigh NCDS Xmas Eve Buffet Dance
Over 45, divorced, widowed or separated. £2.50 (member), £3.50 (visitor). 01942 222537.

Monaco Ballroom, Atherton Road, Hindley

Booking 01942 255138 except where stated

Sat 6 and Wed 31 Dec and Sat 3 Jan, 8pm - 1am - Northern Soul Night
Records from Wigan Casino days. 01942 255138/ 255992. £5.00
Fri 12 Dec and 2 Jan, 7:30pm - Garage Pro Wrestling
01253 822046.
Sun 14 Dec - Houghton Weavers
The ever popular Lancashire folk singers. £8
Fri 19 Dec, 7:30pm - Lancashire Hotpots
Information and tickets from the Tourist Info Centre on 01942 825677. £8.00
Sat 20 Dec, 8pm - 2am - Christmas Soul
Tue 23 Dec, 8:30pm - 12pm - Northern Link Singles Night
01942 460989.

Lowton Civic Hall

Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton

25-29 November, 7.30pm (incl matinee 2.30pm on Sat 29th) - Cinderella
Panto by Lowton Operatic and Dramatic Society. Tickets and details from Sue. 07708 840843
Mon 8 Dec & Tue 9 Dec - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Family Panto. 10am and 1.30pm. £5.00 (parties of over 100 reduced to £4.50). 07810 840422 for information.
Wed 10 Dec - A Christmas Carol
The play of the Dickens classic. 10am and 1.30pm. £5.00 (parties over 100 reduced to £4.50). 07810 840422
Wed 31 Dec - Friendships New Year's Eve Dance, 7pm
Dancing to suit all. £10.50 (includes meal). 01942 201101