Events in March
Showing until Saturday 10 April
LACi New Creators
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39
4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
LACi, the Lancashire Arts and Crafts
initiative, highlights the work of some of the most exciting fine
art and contemporary craft graduates in the North West. Come along
as see for yourself!
Saturday 6 March – Saturday 17 April
Line and Form
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39
4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
Eleven contemporary artists demonstrate the
importance of line and form within their art practice.
Saturday 6 March, 7.30pm
Spot On’ rural touring programme
Haskayne Village Hall
Web: Haskayne Village Hall
Price: for details/tickets contact 07776 210
682.
The Oddville Stage Company will bring ‘A Swell
Chaos’ to Haskayne. This roadshow comedy really gets the audience
involved.
Friday 12 March and Sunday 14 March,
9.00 – 3.30pm
Continental Market
Ormskirk town centre
Web: Ormskirk
Price: free
Experience a taste of the continent with the return of the
popular continental market. Selling everything from Belgium
chocolates, Brittany biscuits and fine French cheeses to
handbags and pachminas - this is an event not to be
missed!
Saturday 13 March, 7.00pm
Spot On’ rural touring programme
Aughton Village Hall
Web: Aughton Village Hall
Price: for details/tickets contact 01695
422482
Circus Berzercus will be performing ‘A
Komedy of Errors’ - it’s packed with chaotic clowning, dazzling
juggling and mind-boggling magic.
Sunday 14 March, 2.00pm
Seed Sowing Day
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park,
Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Coronation Park
Price: free
Come and help add a little extra colour to our wildlife
meadow. You'll need sturdy footwear and gloves are advisable. Under
14s must be supervised by an adult.
Saturday 20 March, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Hurdle Making
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country
Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: there is a small charge for this event. Please contact the
Rangers for details.
This event is the first of our new Woodland Craft Training Days
where you can join local experts to discover more about the
traditional art of hurdle making and weaving. Booking is
essential.
Sunday 21 March, 2.00pm
Equinox Walk
Meet at the Ranger Station, Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Up
Holland, Lancashire WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Celebrate the start of spring with the Equinox Walk and enjoy the
scenic views of Beacon Country Park. Please wear sturdy footwear
and suitable clothing for the weather. Under 16s must be
accompanied by an adult. Dogs under control are
welcome.
Sunday 21 March, 10.00am
Sports Relief Sponsored Mile
Beacon Country Park, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 555570
Email: rebecca.wiseman@westlancs.gov.uk or amy.thompson@westlancs.gov.uk
Web: Sports
Development
Price: Entry fee - adults (16 and over) £5, children £2, family
discount (2 adults, 2 children) £12
Come and join our Sports Development Team for
your Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile at Beacon Country Park. You
can chose to enter a one, three or six mile event. Register
online now (external link).