Forthcoming Events
May
The Garden Studio
CULINARY HERB DAY
Friday 18th May 2012 10.00am – 4,00pm
The Garden Studio Garden Centre, 151a Southport New Road, Tarleton
This one day course introduces you to a wide range of herbs for use in the kitchen. The course covers all aspects of producing herbs from sowing right through to harvest! For full details and costs please ring 01772 812 672
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
MAY 19th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
Blundell's Nurseries
FREE HANGING BASKET COURSE
Sunday 20th May 2012 11am – 11.30am
Blundell's Nurseries , 68 Southport New Road, Tarleton
This is a free 30min course guiding you in how to create stunning hanging baskets for your home or business. The course covers all aspects of creating and growing superb hanging baskets from a local expert with over a decade of experience. For full details and to book, please call in or ring 01772 815442
Concert by
TARLETON BRASS BAND
Sunday 20th May at 2.30pm
Becconsall Old Church, Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank
Admission £4.00 including refreshments
Please park at Church Hall, on Station Road, and take Vintage Bus to The Old Church.
Further details call 01772 815352 or 812832
Hesketh Bank Christian Centre
MONSIEUR DE COUBERTIN'S
MAGNIFICENT OPYMLIC© FEAT!
Friday 25th May, 7:30PM
HBCC, Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank PR4 6AA
As London is limbering up for an athletic summer Riding Lights Theatre Company tell the remarkable and often hilarious story of Baron Pierre de Coubertin and the rebirth of the Opymlic© Games in Athens in 1896... Tickets: £12.50 for adults, £10 concessions and £9 for groups of 10 or more. Available from HBCC on 01772 816727
Click here for more details
Hoole Methodist and St. Michael's Churches Hoole
COMBINED GARDEN PARTY
May 26 Start 2.00 pm
South View, Gill Lane, Walmer Bridge
All the usual attractions including Bric a Brac, Plants Tombola , Raffle Children's Games Cake stall. Band Light refreshments available
Blundell's Nurseries
FREE HANGING BASKET COURSE
Sunday 26th May 2012 11am – 11.30am
Blundell's Nurseries , 68 Southport New Road, Tarleton
This is a free 30min course guiding you in how to create stunning hanging baskets for your home or business. The course covers all aspects of creating and growing superb hanging baskets from a local expert with over a decade of experience. For full details and to book, please call in or ring 01772 815442
Tarleton Holy Trinity C of E Primary School
“Olympic” Spring FaIR
Saturday 26th May, 1pm – 4pm
Church Road, Tarleton , Preston , PR4 6UP
Fair will be opened by local ex-Olympic Team GB archer Vlada Priestman. Lots of fun things to do including Mini-Olympics, have-a-go Archery, Equestrian (Donkeys really !), Wii Olympics, Putting Competition, Beat the Goalie (PNE ladies goalkeeper), Beat the Trainer Fitness events and many more as well as Bouncy Castles, Tombola, Bottle Stall, Fruit and Veg and the Grand Draw with many fantastic prizes kindly donated by local businesses. All proceeds go to the school. Come along and put the fun in to fundraising.
Hesketh Bank... All Saints Church, Methodists & Christian Centre
Pentecost Walk of Witness
At 1:30pm on Sunday 27th May
Starting at All Saints Hesketh with Becconsall Parish Church Station Road, Hesketh Bank.
Please join in the walk, and/or support us at one of our stops.
(START) All Saints Church (WALK TO) Service at Booths
(WALK TO) Methodist Chapel Road (RETURN TO) All Saints
Featuring... Hesketh Banks Silver Band - Uniformed Organisations
All Saints Sunday School Queen - Three Floats - & lots of walkers
JUNE
In Aid of Sue Ryder Homes
OPEN GARDEN
Saturday June 2nd 11am - 3pm
41a Shore Rd Hesketh Bank Admission
£2 Refreshments, Raffle, Plant Sales
Hesketh Bank Christian Centre presents...
Project Anthems Music Festival
Saturday 2nd June from 1pm to 10pm
HBCC, Hesketh Bank, Moss Lane, PR4 6AA
A Live outside music event with many artists from the local area. Genre's include Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues and much more In the afternoon a real family atmosphere with Live Music, a Bouncy Castle, Sumo Suits, Gladiator, Face Painting, Magic, Craft Tables and Cafe In the evening, much more of a youth atmosphere with louder music, a DJ and local artists including 'The Jackpot Golden Boys'. (There will also be a Burger Van on site just in case you get hungry!) Tickets are £5, £7.50 on the door and under 5's are Free! Tickets available at Topshop Newsagents in Hesketh Bank, Our website, Anthems.Moonfruit.com, Or at Hesketh Bank Christian Centre. All Proceeds to Old Mcdonalds Farm in Zambia and Kingsfold Christian School
Mere Brow Institute Jubilee Committee
Mere Brow Holmes Jubilee Procession
At 1.30 pm 2nd June 2012
Lead by the Jubilee Queen from Huntapac yard through Holmes and Mere Brow ending at the village hall. The village hall car park will host the family activities, drinks stall entertainments games and special events for the children
A Reet Royal Do!
At Hesketh Bank Church Hall
Saturday 2nd June 3pm till late
Family entertainment by David Marshall
Licensed bar, BBQ, Bucking Bronco, Bouncy castles
"BEST DRESSED QUEEN COMPETITION"
Adults £12 Children £5 incl BBQ & Dessert
Tickets 07899901005
Proceeds to Derian House Childrens Hospice and Church funds
Holy Trinity, Tarleton
125 TRINITY STROLL
Monday 4 June 10am
Village Inn, Tarleton
The unique Trinity Monday Bank Holiday....
A figure of eight sponsored 6 mile stroll (or 3 miles in the morning or the afternoon) to raise money for the 2103 Flower Festival which will celebrate 125 years since the dedication of Holy Trinity Church. Meet from 10am for coffee at The Village Inn (park in Mark Square) Morning walk starts from 10.30am through village and back along the river and canal. Sandwich and chips lunch (booking essential) from 12 noon at the Cock & Bottle Afternoon walk to Sollom and back via the canal and The Old Church. For more information, sponsor forms, or to book a lunch, contact Ian Wells on 07767 638996 by Whit Sunday 27 May.
Rufford Village Hall
Family Fun Day
In aid of Help for Heroes
4th June 11am - 4pm
Rufford Village Hall, Flash Lane, Rufford, L40 1SW
Free admission. Bucking bronco, bungee run, tug of war & relay race tournaments, BBQ, ice cream van, face painting, indoor farmers market, refreshments, entertainment from local singers, children's Jubilee competitions and much much more. Email rockyroadcakes@hotmail.co.uk for more information or to book a stall at the farmers market.
University of Central Lancashire
TRANSIT ALE BREWING COMPETITION
June 4 Judging 3.00pm onwards
St. Michael's C of E Primary School Field, Hoole
Music, Bar, Contact David Henckel 01805652006
St Michael's Church Hoole
BAND IN THE PARK
Eccleston Brass Band
June 4 ( Bank Holiday) Band starts at 7.00pm
St Michael' C of E Primary School, Hoole
BBQ (food available),( Bring your own tables and chairs & wine) Bar (Gazebos at the edge of the site Entrance £5 Accompanied children upto 10 years old FREE Contact Eric Barker 01772614385
Rufford Village Society
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration
for people over 60
Tuesday 5th June 2-5pm
Rufford Village Hall
Buffet, entertainment, coronation memorabilia exhibition. Tickets £3.50 from 01704 821565 or 01704 821234 If anyone has anything they could lend for the exhibition, particlularly if they have memories or photos of Coronation day in Rufford please contact 01704 821303
St Michael's Church Hoole
TRANSIT EVENT IN CHURCH
5 June 11.00 pm - 6 June 5.00 am
Observe the Transit of Venus transmitted live from the Southern Hemisphere. Music, Poetry, Time for reflection Light refreshment. Contact Eric Barker 01772 614385
St. Michael's Church Hoole
PARISH DINNER
6 June 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
Bartle Hall, Preston
Dress optional, Select your menu before the event Tickets £25
Contact Eric Barker 01772 614385
North Meols Parish Council
MEETING OF
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
TBA June
Banks Community Centre, Hoole Lane, Banks
North Meols Parish Council Website
Lisa Wright presents
STRICTLY DANCING 4
Friday 8 June 7-30 pm to 11 pm
Tarleton Bowling Club, Sutton Lane, Tarleton
Following on from previous Strictly Dancing events we are presenting a fourth event where you can join Lisa for an evening of dancing or learning the following dances - Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Salsa, Jive, Disco and Line dancing. Non-members welcome. Bar open. Non-dancers are welcome to attend to learn all these dances. All proceeds in aid of Queenscourt Hospice. £4 on the door or for further information call Lisa on 01772 816946 or 07872 389701
Tarleton Ecumenical
WALK OF WITNESS
Saturday 9th June 2pm
Starts from Holy Trinity School Field
Refreshments, Games & Morris Dancing
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
JUNE 16th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
FRIENDS OF BECCONSALL CHURCH
Jubilee Cream Tea at the Church
Open Garden No 31 Becconsall Lane
On Sunday 17th June from 2.30pm
Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank PR4 6RR
Admission £4 including cream tea Children £2
For Further details call (01772) 815352 or 812832
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
June Meeting
21st June 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C oF E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
Speaker - Fiona King
'The Funny Side of the Law'
Competition - An Amusing Limerick
Sales Table - Cakes & Plants
VISITORS WELCOME
TARLETON HOLY TRINITY
ROSE QUEEN DAY 2012
Saturday 23rd JUNE Gates open 1.15
ALL WELCOME, ENTRANCE: ADULTS £1 CHILDREN FREE !
Please join us on this special day, to witness our new Queen, Shannon Parkinson crowned by Mrs Hilary Bromilow, accompanied by her retinue,
Mini Village Show ~ download schedule here
Homemade cakes, fresh local salad and veg, plants, books, home-made refreshments, hot dogs, ice cream, candy-floss, Brass Band, Morris and Maypole dancers, Talent Showcase, Dogs for Treats, Pony Rides, Giant Slide, Bouncy Castle, Coconut Shy, Tombola, Bottle Stall, Bran Tubs, Throw a Sponge, Penalty Challenge and much more.
Any enquiries please phone Janet on 01772 815231
St. Michael's Church Hoole Ladies Group
JUBILEE GARDEN PARTY
30 June Start 2.00pm
St. Michael's C of E Primary School, Hoole
Usual attractions including Plants, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Light refreshments,
Strawberries and Cream Children's' Attractions
JULY
Lisa Wright presents
STRICTLY DANCING 5
Friday 13 July 7-30 pm to 11 pm
Tarleton Bowling Club, Sutton Lane, Tarleton
Our now regular events of Strictly Dancing continue with a fifth event where you can join Lisa for an evening of dancing or learning the following dances - Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Salsa, Jive, Disco and Line dancing. Non-members welcome. Bar open. Non-dancers are welcome to attend to learn all these dances. All proceeds in aid of Queenscourt Hospice. £4 on the door or for further information call Lisa on 01772 816946 or 07872 38970
Hoole Methodist and St Michael's Church
COMBINED ANNUAL PROCESSION OF WITNESS
July 15 Start 2. 00 pm
Walking around Hoole Village Tea in Hoole Village Hall
Mere Brow Local History Society
Catharine Parr – The one that survived
Speaker: Lucy the Tudor
Wednesday 18 July at 7.30 pm
Mere Brow Village Hall
Visitors welcome.
Members 50p Non members £2
Refreshments included.
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
July Meeting
19th July 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C of E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
Speaker Dennis Moore
'Laughter is the Best Medicine'
Competition - Funny Postcard
Raffle
VISITORS WELCOME
FRIENDS OF BECCONSALL CHURCH
Musical Afternoon with ONE ACCORD
Sunday 29th July at 2.30pm
Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank PR4 6RR
Admission £4 including refreshments Children £2
Park at the Church Hall, Station Road and then take the Vintage bus down to the Church.
For Further details call (01772) 815352 or 812832
AUGUST
West Lancashire Light Railway
GALA WEEKEND
11th & 12th August,
11.30 - 4.30 both days
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
All available locos in steam. Visiting loco [to be confirmed]
Other attractions.
www.westlancs.org
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
AUGUST 18th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
FRIENDS OF BECCONSALL CHURCH
National Heritage Weekend
Saturday and Sunday 8th & 9th September between 12 noon and 4.30 pm
Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank PR4 6RR
Local Vegetables, Plants, Cheese and Preserves
For Further details call (01772) 815352 or 812832
Mums of Tarleton Corinthians Players!
Casino & Entertainment Night
8th September 7pm
Cock & Bottle, Tarleton
Fundraising event for our local Under 7's football team, Champagne reception, hot food and entertainment, raffle prizes and prizes for highest winner and lowest loser! Please come along and show your support, will be a fantastic evening!!
Tickets are £20 please ring 07792961944 - 07762632309 for more information!
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
SEPTEMBER 8th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
HESKETH BANK VILLAGE SHOW
15th September 2012 8am - 4:30pm
All Saints, Station Road, Hesketh Bank
For more information, Show categories and Entry Forms click here
Mere Brow Local History Society
Tall Ships
Speaker: Kevin Bargen
Wednesday 19 September at 7.30 pm
Mere Brow Village Hall
Visitors welcome. Members 50p Non members £2
Refreshments included.
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
September Meeting
20th September 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C of E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
'Members Night'
VISITORS WELCOME
Mere Brow Local History Society
Quiz Night,
Hotpot Supper & Apple Pie
Saturday 29 September at 7.30 pm
Mere Brow Village Hall
Come and join us for an evening of fun. Tickets £10
For tickets and further information please ring Mrs J Ayres on 01772 815905
The Swing Commanders
40'"s & 50"s swing jazz jive music
Saturday 29th September Doors open 7pm
All Saints Church Hall, Hesketh Bank
£17 includes fish and chips apple pie
Tickets only Bar Raffle 07899901005
Money Raised to children's charity's and church funds
October
West Lancashire Light Railway
AUTUMN GALA
Sunday 7th October, 11.30 - 4.30
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
All available engines in steam. Visiting loco [to be confirmed] Other attractions.
www.westlancs.org
The Rimmer Family History
Annual Rimmer Reunion
Sunday, October 7th
The Fleetwood Hesketh pub, Churchtown
More Local Genealogy
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
October Meeting
18th October 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C of E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
Speaker - Pam Roberts
'Starting to Trace Your Family Tree'
Display - Your Oldest Family Photograph
Sales Table - Toys & Games
ACWW Collection
VISITORS WELCOME
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
OCTOBER 20th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
Mere Brow Giant Pumpkins
2012 MERE BROW GIANT PUMPKIN COMPETITION
Saturday 20th October 1pm
Windmill Animal Farm, Holmeswood
HOME OF RECORD BREAKING GIANT PUMPKINS!
www.merebrowgiantpumpkins.com
West Lancashire Light Railway
HALLOWE'EN
Saturday 27th October 4.30 – 6.30
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
Please come suitably attired for a ride on our ghostly steam train as dusk falls.
www.westlancs.org
NOVEMBER
West Lancashire Light Railway
BBC Children in Need
Sunday 11th November, 11.30 - 4.30
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
Two locos in steam. Free train rides - but please give generously to the Children in Need appeal.
www.westlancs.org
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
November Meeting
15th November 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C of E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
'AGM'
Display of Crafts
Raffle
VISITORS WELCOME
WeLCOT PRESENTS
COME DANCING
NOVEMBER 17th 7.30 – 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN.
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, SEQUENCE, LATIN AND OLD TYME
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
Mere Brow Local History Society
A Tudor Christmas
Speaker: Lucy the Tudor
Wednesday 21 November at 7.30 pm
Mere Brow Village Hall
Visitors welcome. Members 50p Non members £2
Refreshments included
DECEMBER
FRIENDS OF BECCONSALL CHURCH
Leyland Male Voice Choir
Sunday 9th December at 2.00pm
Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank PR4 6RR
Admission £4 including seasonal refreshments Children £2
Park at the Church Hall, Station Road and then take the Vintage bus down to the Church
For Further details call (01772) 815352 or 812832
West Lancashire Light Railway
SANTA SPECIALS
15th, 16, 22nd and 23rd December 11.30 - 4.30pm
Station Road, Hesketh Bank
Travel in a steam train to meet Santa at Toyland. Advanced booking recommended.
www.westlancs.org
TARLETON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
December Meeting
13th December 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Tarleton C of E School Hall, Church Road, Tarleton
'Christmas Evening'
VISITORS WELCOME
WeLCOT PRESENTS
CHRISTMAS DANCE
DECEMBER 15TH 7.30– 11.30 PM
ALL SAINTS HALL, STATION ROAD, HESKETH BANK PR4 6SN
LIVE MUSIC PLAYED BY CHARLES BROWN
DANCE STYLES INCLUDE BALLROOM, LATIN, SEQUENCE AND OLD TYME
RAFFLE & SPOT PRIZES
TICKETS £5.00 IN ADVANCE £5.00 ON THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION TELEPHONE ANDREW ON 01772 812296
www.welcot.co.uk
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