Britain's What's On Event Guide
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3 acres, incl old walled orchard garden, cottage-style herbaceous borders, with perfumed rambling roses and clematis thru fruit trees.
The Ridges, Chorley PR6 9EB
Mon 3 May
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The gardens play a large part in creating an atmosphere of relaxation, tranquillity and joy. Distinct areas include the Smile Park, the Memorial, and Seaside Gardens.
Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chorley PR7 1DH
Sun 9 May
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Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls is based on the tales of Damon Runyan and set in 1950s New York.
Walmsley Church Parish Hall
Blackburn Road
Egerton
Bolton BL7 9SA
Mon 26 Apr to Sat 1 May
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Manchester residents’ Easter entertainment schedule just shifted up a gear - The Parking Lot Social is back – and this time it’s bigger than ever.
AJ Bell Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, Barton upon Irwell, Eccles, Manchester M30 7EY
Fri 16 Apr to Sun 18 Apr
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The walled enclosure is of special interest as the principal component of an extensive, little altered and well-documented walled garden of 1844, It boasts beautiful mature gardens with expanses of
Bold Hall Nursery, St Helens WA9 4SL
Sat 17 Apr
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Talented makers, bakers & creatives will be joining us in the heart of the pretty & historic market town of Ormskirk in Lancashire.
Moor Street, Ormskirk Town Centre L39 2AW
Sun 18 Apr
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1 ½ acre garden including herbaceous and rose borders, vegetable area, a greenhouse, parterre and a maze showcasing grasses and prairie style planting Interconnected pools for wildlife, specimen koi
Laskey Farm, Warrington WA4 2TF
Sun 2 May, Mon 3 May, Sat 19 Jun, Sun 20 Jun
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Peaceful, pastel shades in early summer. Beautifully structured ¼ acre south facing garden carefully terraced and planted rising to the Bridgewater towpath.
10 Statham Avenue, Lymm WA13 9NH
Sun 2 May, Mon 3 May, Wed 9 Jun
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THE PHYSICAL LECTURES ARE POSTPONED FOR NOW DUE TO THE PRESENT SITUATION, BUT WE ARE OFFERING THEM OVER THE PHONE INSTEAD SO PLEASE RING TO ARRANGE A SUITABLE TIME.
Quaker Meeting Room,
189 St George’s Road PR1 6NQ
Sun 25 Apr, Sun 16 May
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Formerly a nursery, this 1 acre cottage garden is densely planted for all year round colour with many unusual plants.
Lane End Cottage Gardens, Lymm WA13 0TA
Sat 8 May and Sun 9 May
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Out of work due to the current global pandemic? Join us at our North West of England Careers Fair, the perfect place to find your next career!
Virtual Event
Fri 16 Apr
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A film commissioned by Contact
LOB is a tennis and poetry bonanza about moving through sporting spaces as a queer body, written and performed by Roma Havers.
Virtual Event
Wed 28 Apr
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A film commissioned by Contact
Spilling the Tea is a guide to being seen and a lesson in disappearing.
Virtual Event
Thu 29 Apr
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A discussion of queer culture in dancehall music with Oskar and Deanz, plus an online exhibition from House of Ghetto
Performer Oskar Marchock (from Vogue Ball regulars House of Noir) talks to
Virtual Event
Fri 30 Apr
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In our first announced event for Queer Contact 2021, Russell T. Davies and Nathaniel Hall discuss depictions of HIV and AIDS on stage and screen.
Virtual Event
Fri 30 Apr
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as british as a watermelon is a messy sensory experience. A film commissioned by Contact.
What is the result of a lifetime of shame?
Virtual Event
Fri 30 Apr
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Dean Atta reads from and discusses his novel ’Black Flamingo’.
Black Flamingo is the award-winning debut novel from writer Dean Atta.
Virtual Event
Sat 1 May
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Our new look Artisan Craft & Gift Fair will be held over three days at this very popular venue. We will be featuring a number of local makers and artists at the fair.
Benthams Way, Southport PR8 4HX
Fri 16 Apr to Sun 18 Apr
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Showcasing crafts and gifts in the area.
Our Craft and Gift Fair at Runcorn Shopping City will feature a range of stalls right at the heart of the shopping centre.
205 Halton Link Road, Runcorn WA7 2EU
Thu 22 Apr to Sat 24 Apr
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A walled garden landscaped with reclaimed materials from local historic sites. There are several water features, an extensive herbaceous border and areas of differing planting.
4 Brocklebank Road, Southport PR9 9LP
Sat 8 May and Sun 9 May
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