Local Life - Wigan - April 2019
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Was the Lady Floating?<br />
Thursday, May 16, 1pm-2pm<br />
Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married.<br />
The three grooms all had three things in common:<br />
they were all the same man, and they were all soon<br />
to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath.<br />
This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight<br />
into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3,<br />
bookable on 01942 828128.<br />
Museum of <strong>Wigan</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, Library Street, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN1<br />
1NU<br />
Big Breakfast Fundraiser<br />
Saturday, May 18, 10am-12pm<br />
Treat yourself to a beautifully cooked breakfast in<br />
support of Christian Aid! For further information,<br />
call Sandra on 07711 371427.<br />
The Vale Methodist Church, Skull House Lane,<br />
Appley Bridge, WN6 9DJ<br />
Summer Fayre<br />
Saturday, May 18, 12pm<br />
Orrell Book-Cycle invite you to browse a range of<br />
stalls featuring local produce and gifts, play lots<br />
of fun family games, and have a go on the bouncy<br />
castle at their summer fayre! There will also be a<br />
raffle and tombola to win great prizes. Hot food<br />
available throughout.<br />
Orrell Book-Cycle, The Library, Orrell Road, Orrell,<br />
WN5 8LY<br />
Macmillan Fun Day<br />
Saturday, May 18, 1pm-6pm<br />
A fabulous day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer<br />
Support, with children’s rides, live entertainment,<br />
craft stalls, an outside bar and plenty of prizes to be<br />
won.<br />
The Charnley Arms, Almond Brook Road, Standish,<br />
WN6 0SS<br />
Evening with Maxine Peake<br />
Tuesday, May 21, 7:30pm<br />
TV and film personality Maxine Peake takes<br />
questions about her career, from her upbringing in<br />
Westhoughton to her recent film role Peterloo, with<br />
musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £15 from<br />
01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07570 414640.<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Cricket Club, Bull Hey, Parsons Walk,<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong>, WN1 1RU<br />
Wandering Poet Tour<br />
Friday, May 24, 7pm-10pm<br />
Benjamin Guilfoyle, AKA the Wandering Poet, will<br />
perform 12 poetry shows in 12 different venues<br />
on 12 consecutive days as he walks the 110 miles<br />
to raise money for the Lancaster Homeless Shelter<br />
and Central Lancaster Children’s Library, along with<br />
guest poets Louise Fazackerly and George Melling.<br />
No tickets needed, but donations welcome.<br />
The Old Courts, Crawford Street, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN1 1NA<br />
Over 60 walks<br />
FREE to download at locallife247.co.uk<br />
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