All Events
Events that are taking part across the borough.
Please note that many of the events listed on this calendar are organised by bodies other than the council and so the council cannot be held responsible for any alterations to events or cancellations that may occur..
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July events
- Event:Find Your Feet Health Walk - join walk leaders for the Yarrow Valley health walk. Every Thursday, meet at the Visitor Centre off Birkacre Road. Free of charge, no need to book. Telephone 01257 515151 for more details.
- Start:Thursday, 07 January 2010 @ 10:00, for 1 hour
End:Thursday, 23 December 2010
- Location/further details:
Yarrow Valley Country Park, Birkacre Road, Chorley
- Event:Football v Rugby. Chorley RUFC are taking on Eccleston and Heskin FC in a fun one day charity match - 30 minutes each way in each discipline. It's raising funds for The Legacy-Rainbow House. Details from Nick Sergeant on 07956 555 845.
- Start:Saturday, 03 July 2010 @ 11:30, for 7 hours
End:Saturday, 03 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Brookfields, Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chorley. 01257 268806
- Event:Symphony at the Tower featuring the Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Edward Peak with soloist tenor Richard Coxon - in aid of St Catherine's Hospice. Concert ends at 10.45pm. More details 01772 629171.
- Start:Saturday, 03 July 2010 @ 08:15, for 2 hours
End:Saturday, 03 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, PR5 0SH
- Event:100k (60 mile) Charity Bike Ride from Manchester to Blackpool for St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Hall. Bikers will receive T-shirt, refreshments, transport for you and bike. Call 01772 695290.
- Start:Sunday, 04 July 2010 @ 06:30, for 1 day
End:Sunday, 04 July 2010
- Location/further details:
St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU. 01772 695290
- Event:The fabulous Chorley Smile Picnic in the Park promises an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all the family and all for FREE. Check out the website www.chorley.gov.uk/smilepicnic or ring 01257 515151 for more details.
- Start:Sunday, 04 July 2010 @ 12:00, for 5 hours
End:Sunday, 04 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Astley Park, Chorley
- Event:Jazz on the Lawn. Enjoy a lazy afternoon of music with the Red Rose Jazz Band on the Wilderness Lawn from2pm-4pm. Bring something to sit on. Admission £3 per person. House open for guided tours 1pm-5pm - additional charge. Telephone 01254 852986.
- Start:Sunday, 04 July 2010 @ 13:00, for 3 hours
End:Sunday, 04 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, PR5 0SH
- Event:Find Your Feet Health Walk - join walk leaders for the Tatton Canal Walk every Monday. Meet at Tatton Community Centre, off Silverdale Road, Chorley. Free of charge, no need to book. Telephone 01257 515151 for more details.
- Start:Monday, 04 January 2010 @ 13:00, for 90 minutes
End:Monday, 20 December 2010
- Location/further details:
Tatton Community Centre, Silverdale Road, Chorley
- Event:The famous Chorley Markets - both the flat iron and covered market stand on a Tuesday in the town centre providing a great shopping experience
- Start:Tuesday, 12 February 2008 @ 08:30, for 8 hours
End:Thursday, 30 December 2010
- Location/further details:
Chorley Markets, Flat Iron car park and Cleveland Street, Chorley, 01257 515151 www.chorley.gov.uk/markets
- Event:Find Your Feet Health Walk - join walk leaders for the Astley Park health walk every Wednesday. Meet outside Astley Hall. Free of charge, no booking required. Telephone 01257 515151 for more details
- Start:Wednesday, 06 January 2010 @ 10:30, for 1 hour
End:Wednesday, 22 December 2010
- Location/further details:
Astley Park, Chorley
- Event:Gillibrand Primary School Summer Fair organised by the Friends of Gillibrand PTA. Plenty of prizes to be won and fun to be had whatever the weather. Everyone welcome. For more details telephone 01257 274983 or email bursar@gillibrand.lancs.sch.uk
- Start:Friday, 09 July 2010 @ 16:00, for 2 hours
End:Friday, 09 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Gillibrand Primary School, Grosvenor Road, Chorley, PR7 2PJ
- Event:Farmers Market at Hoghton Tower with the best of North West produce to sample and buy. Every third Sunday in month. Admission £1 per car. House also open for guided tours adults £6, concessions and children £5. Tea room and gift shop open from 1pm to 5pm.
- Start:Sunday, 16 May 2010 @ 10:00, for 4 hours
End:Sunday, 15 August 2010
- Location/further details:
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, PR5 0SH
- Event:Wheels for All Open Day organised by Cycling Projects. A chance to try out a range of different adapted cycles regardless of age or ability. Admission free. Prior bookings preferred, contact Donna Parkinson on 07971 476 721.
- Start:Monday, 19 July 2010 @ 11:30, for 4 hours
End:Monday, 19 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Tatton Community Centre, Silverdale Road, Chorley
- Event:Evening walk at Whittle-le-Woods with Chorley and District Natural History Society. Park at Denham Quarry. Contact Phil Kirk on 01257 266783 for more details.
- Start:Wednesday, 21 July 2010 @ 19:00, for 2 hours
End:Wednesday, 21 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Denham Quarry, Whittle-le-Woods
- Event:A Celebration of Brass - a concert featuring performances from some of the best youth and adult brass bands in Chorley borough. Free admission.
- Start:Sunday, 25 July 2010 @ 12:00, for 3 hours
End:Sunday, 25 July 2010
- Location/further details:
Astley Park Walled Garden, Chorley, PR7 1XA
- Event:Cuerden Valley Park Farmers Market and Craft Fair every fourth Sunday of each month. Visit cvpfarmersmarket.org.uk for more information.
- Start:Sunday, 28 March 2010 @ 10:00, for 5 hours
End:Thursday, 28 October 2010
- Location/further details:
Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY. Contact the Park office, 01772 324436 or visit the website www.cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk, for details and how to find the park.
- Event:Summer holiday pottery and craft sessions at Fired 4 U pottery painting studio, every Thursday from 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm. Booking essential. Priced £25 per child per 3 hour session. Call Jane on 01772 203060 or visit www.fired4u.co.uk
- Start:Thursday, 29 July 2010 @ 10:00, for 3 hours
End:Thursday, 26 August 2010
- Location/further details:
15-17 Hennel Lane, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4LA
