Have a lovely weekend. Here is a selection of events taking place across the Borough
SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST
SUMMER STREETS
St Helens is also set to stage its annual Summer Streets – an occasion of outdoor performances set against a carnival atmosphere on Saturday 12th August. Expect a line-up of top artists and attractions from the world of comedy, music, acrobatics, dance, magic and theatre. All the action will take place on the streets in the town centre and all the performances are free! 11Am rto 4pm.
More info => https://www.facebook.com/StHelensUnlimited/posts/1512386932115182
ST HELENS OPEN ART EXHIBITION
Returning to The World Of Glass for the sixth year since 2012, this year’s exhibition is set to be bigger and better than ever. The Open Art competition aims to encourage and support local artists of all abilities, as well as promoting excellence, talent and creativity within the borough. The end result and is a showcase of artworks of all mediums from fine art, photography, video, sculpture and much more! This exhibition is not to be missed.
All galleries at The World of Glass. Saturday 1st July – Friday 1st September
SONGS FROM THE MUSICALS
Join Nathan Blackburn + Friends for an evening of music and entertainment. Hosted by the hilarious Jamie Sinnott-Davies. Hear your favourite songs from the shows including numbers from Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, The Lion King, Mamma Mia and many, many more. Birchley St Mary’s, Billinge. 7Pm to 9pm. Tickets £7. £5 concessions. 01744 304101
JOE PASQUALE – THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: Adult £18.50 /Concession £17.50
We all have a good side and a dark side, and a backside, so come and witness Joe Pasquale showing off all three, in a show that defies description!
St Helens Theatre Royal
SUMMER BEACH
Complete with a large beach area for youngsters to tackle with their buckets and spades – and a fantastic children’s funfair – Summer Beach will run from Saturday 22 July until Saturday 2 September in Church Square, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
80’S NIGHT AT HONEYROSE FOUNDATION
The event will involve:
– An 80’s Themed Musical Guest
– Bingo
– A Raffle
– Karaoke
Throughout the duration of the night, there will be available access to the bar, and to snacks.
Tickets available at HoneyRose Foundation Store. Tickets are £5. Wishes Function Room. 2-4 Cotham Street, WA10 1SA St Helens, Merseyside
SUMMER FAIR
Reeve Court Retirement Village in St Helens will be holding their Summer Fair Starting at 12:00pm.
ST HELENS PARK RUN.
Meet at 9am, Bandstand, Victoria Park.
St Helens parkrun
FAMILY FUN DAY
St. Mary’s Market. 11:30am to 2:30pm
BETFRED ROSE OF LANCASTER STAKES – LADIES DAY
Haydock Park Racecourse
Join us for one of Haydock Park’s most prestigious racedays with Jo Whiley live after racing
http://haydock.thejockeyclub.co.uk/…/betfred-rose-of-lancas…
WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE – OPEN GARDENS
Willowbrook Hospice will be opening its award winning gardens to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme’s (NGS) 90th birthday celebrations. 11am-4pm. £3 for adults and free for children with profits going towards the NGS fund for nursing and caring charities.
SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST
CRAFT BEER SHOP – CELEBRATORY OPENING EVENT
A new craft beer shop, CatHop Beers, selling a wide variety of bottled and canned styles, is having its celebratory open event today. 11.00am – 5.00pm. Inglenook Farm
SUNDAY MARKET
Haydock Park Racecourse 9am to 4pm.
Sunday Market at Haydock Park Racecourse
CLASSIC CAR AND BIKE MEET.
Lyme and wood pits country park 10am
COMMUNITY ROUNDERS.
Do you remember playing Rounders at school? Come and re-live your youth with these FREE community Rounders sessions. They take place from 2pm – 3.30pm every Sunday until the beginning of September. No experience necessary. Men, women, boys and girls are all welcome to join in. No equipment is necessary and just suitable clothing to be worn. under 10s must be accompanied by an adult.Location: Ruskin Drive Sports Ground, St Helens, WA10 6RP. Contact Frederica Crawford on 01744 753798 or 07718 770710 or email fred.crawford2@gmail.com
ARTISAN MARKET AT INGLENOOK FARM.
10:00am. Browse over 55 stalls full of stunning, handmade one of a kind crafts and find stunning art, award winning local produce and amazing regional producers. From handmade skin care to stunning jewellery and handmade childrens wear, there is so much to find. You will also find our courtyard full of stunning, award winning local produce to be sampled. There will be music and dancing with the Cotton Town Hot Club and fresh food and coffee in our cafe. Car parking and entrance is free
http://www.inglenook-farm.co.uk/e-artisan-market-details-78…
Inglenook Farm
WILLOWBROOK HOSPICE – OPEN GARDENS
Willowbrook Hospice will be opening its award winning gardens to the public as part of the National Gardens Scheme’s (NGS) 90th birthday celebrations. 11am-4pm. £3 for adults and free for children with profits going towards the NGS fund for nursing and caring charities.
RALPH’S INDIE MUSIC RADIO SHOW.
25 tracks of the best unsigned UK indie music plus Ralph’s Top 10. Radio KC 5-7pm. http://rkc.noip.me/
THE JUNCTION, RAINFORD – ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT.
Acoustic Jam Session Late afternoon/Early evening drift in from 6.00 onwards for a gathering of assorted artists for practice and bonding – in the best musical sense of the word.
THE JUNCTION, RAINFORD – WOODEN HORSE FOLK CLUB
8.30pm Every Sunday Excl. Bank. Hols. Upstairs -small charge.
