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Ashton-in-Makerfield and District

Events

SPEAKER MEETINGS are held at Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Centre, Walter Street, WN4 8TP on the 1st Friday in every month, starting at 1pm. There will usually be a speaker of general interest, and then an opportunity for members to sign up to groups, renew their membership, or just chat with friends. Tea and coffee is provided.

CAFE PLUS coffee afternoons are on the 3rd Friday in the month at Stubshaw Cross and Sports Centre, Walter Street, WN4 8TP from 1pm until 3pm, which is another opportunity to join and to sign up for groups.

Forthcoming events

Golf Driving Range - Pop-up Tuesday 17th November 10.30 am
17th November 2026
10:30 am
Join Carol, Sheila, Albert & John at the Sycamore Golf & Fishing Centre, Ashton Road Farm , Golborne. WA3 3UU. Clubs suitable for beginners are available for hire from the […]
Cost: £1 - £6
Christmas Party - Music with K & J Siddall
4th December 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Christmas Party with Kevin & Joy Siddall Food & Entertainment
Cost: £10
Skipton Christmas Market - Pop Up Event Date 6th December - Cost £23
6th December 2026
Enjoy an exciting festive day out at the award winning market. Browse the many stalls selling gifts and souvenirs, perfect for Christmas presents, and enjoy festive snacks and refreshments. Soak […]
Cost: £23
Booking Required
NO MEETING TODAY as it is New Years Day
1st January 2027
No Speaker Meeting in January 1st meeting Coffee & Chat 15th January see details
Cafe +
15th January 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Why not come and join us for coffee and chat with your friends and make new friends,
Cost: £2.00
Speaker Meeting - The Joys of Scousers
5th February 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
19th February 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £2.00
Speaker Meeting - Diana Brooks on the Road with Ken Dodd
5th March 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
19th March 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £2.00
SPEAKER MEETING - To be advised
2nd April 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cafe+
16th April 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Carol Robson
7th May 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carol Robson on Fool's Gold - acoustic musicians.
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
21st May 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Lancashire Wildlife Trust
4th June 2027
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
18th June 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
SPEAKER MEETING - Kevin Fitzpatrick (life as a reporter)
2nd July 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
16th July 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Clare Thompson (Autism)
6th August 2027
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
20th August 2027
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Robin Taylor (History of Shoes)
3rd September 2027
1:00 pm
The talk is by Robin Taylor a history and design of shoes.
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
17th September 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Gary Conley
1st October 2027
Gary Conley story of northern working men's clubs
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
15th October 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £
Speaker Meeting - Neil Stephenson (Tutankhamun)
5th November 2027
This month's talk is on the story of Tutankhamun's tomb by Neil Stephenson.
Cost: £2.00
Cafe+
19th November 2027
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: £