Local Life - Wigan - January 2018

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Rock’n’Roll Dance Class
Every Wednesday, from Wednesday, January 17,
8pm-9pm to Wednesday, February 28, 8pm-9pm
Learn authentic 1950’s Rock n Roll dance moves in a fun
environment. Couples and singles welcome. Suitable
for all levels. 6-week course, but you can start any time
and learn what is being taught that evening.
St. Elizabeth’s Parish Hall, Bolton Road, Aspull,
WN2 1QW. Tel: 01942 831911
Awful Auntie
Thurs, Jan 18, 1.30pm/7pm; Fri, Jan 19,
10.30am/7pm; Sat, Jan, 20, 1.30pm/6pm; Sun, Jan
21, 11am/3pm
The world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of
frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very old car, a
very large owl and a very small ghost! Tickets start at
£17.50 from https://prestonguildhall.co.uk
Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster
Road, Preston, PR1 1HT. Tel: 01772 80 44 44
Comedy Night
Saturday, January 20, 7.30pm-12am
Austin Knight’s wit, earthy humour and timing will have
you rolling in the aisles. Tickets are £10pp from http://
ortcc.org.uk
Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club, Winstanley Road,
Orrell, WN5 7XE
Pug Pop Up Cafe Liverpool
Saturday, January 20, 9am-6.40pm
HUS will be transformed into puggy paradise so you can
bring your curly-tailed pals to the cafe to meet some
new puggy friends. Booking fees are: pug owners £7.50
(2 pug owners at £7.50 per one pug), additional pug
owner guests £10, pug lovers £15. Find full instructions
and details at facebook.com/pugcafeuk/notes
HUS, Tempest Building, Tithebarn Street,
Liverpool, L2 2DT. Tel: 0151 958 1260
Beer & Cider Festival 2018
Thurs, Jan 25, 12pm-10.30pm; Fri, Jan 26, 12pm-
10.30pm; Sat, Jan 27, 12pm-10.30pm
With over 700 beers, ciders and perry’s ranging from
traditional cask bitters to cutting edge craft beers, you
decide your tipple. Tickets range from £7.53 to £10.75
at www.eventbrite.co.uk
Manchester Central Convention Complex,
Windmill Street, M2 3GX. Tel: 0161 834 2700
Old Mother Hubbard Panto
Fri, Jan 26, 7.30pm; Sat, Jan 27, 3pm; Sat, Jan 27,
7pm; Sun, Jan 28, 2pm; Wed, Jan 31, 7.30pm; Fri,
Feb 2, 7.30pm; Sat, Feb 3, 3pm; Sat, Feb 3, 7pm
St John’s Dramatic Society will be performing their
rendition of ‘Old Mother Hubbard’ in early 2018. If you’d
like to find out about Old Mother Hubbard and her
dog, tickets are £7 for adults and £5 for school children.
Please ring Anne on 01942 621701.
St John’s School Hall, Church Street, Pemberton,
Wigan, WN5 0DT. Tel: 01942 222133
Burns Night
Friday, January 26
A 4 course meal & coffee with entertainment by ‘Burns
Night Incorporated.’ £22.50 per person. All theme nights
require a £10 per person deposit.
Houghwood Golf, Billinge Hill, Crank Road, Crank,
WA11 8RL. Tel: 01744 894754
One for the Road
Friday, January 26, 7.30pm to, February, Saturday
3, 7.30pm
A wickedly funny comedy by Willy Russell. While wife
Pauline plans another dinner party, Dennis finally loses
patience on the eve of his landmark birthday. Tickets
may vary from £8-£12.
Southport Dramatic Club, Little Theatre, Hoghton
Street, Southport, PR9 0PA. Tel: 01704 530521