Events in January
Showing until Saturday 10 January
Objects of Desire
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
This annual exhibition spotlight’s innovation in the field of
contemporary craft and is an excellent opportunity to appreciate
and purchase artworks by established contemporary craft makers and
designers from throughout the UK, shown alongside those of emerging
talents.
For more events in West Lancashire check the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Showing until Saturday 10 January 2009
Out of this World! Youth Open 2008
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
Young people from age 8–18 from across the region present a
collection of artworks inspired by the theme of invention.
For more events in West Lancashire check the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Sunday 11 January, 10.00am
Burscough Wetlands Walk
Meet at Platts Lane Lake Car Park,
Burscough
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Kick start the New Year with a healthy stroll and join the
rangers on this 4-5mile walk through the Burscough countryside.
Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable clothing for the weather.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs under control are
welcome.
For more events in West Lancashire check the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Saturday 17 January, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Woodland Management
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Join the ranger and learn some of the basics of woodland
management as he thins out some of the younger woodlands in
Coronation Park. Booking for this event is essential and can be
done from 9.00am the day before the event is scheduled to take
place
For more events in West Lancashire check the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January, 2.00pm–3.00pm
Recycle your Christmas tree
Meet in the wildlife area of Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Make use of your Christmas tree by turning it into bark mulch
for your garden.
For more events in West Lancashire check the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January, 10.00am-12noon
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation
Park
Price: free
Joining the Park Ranger as he surveys the different birds using
the park and learn tips on how you can keep records yourself at
home. Booking for this event is essential and can be done from
9.00am the day before the event is scheduled to take place
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
(external link) website.
Saturday 31 January, 1.00pm
Telling Tales
The Ranger Station, Beacon Country Park,
Beacon Lane, Up Holland, WN8 7RU
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Sit by the campfire and enjoy listening to
traditional countryside tales read by professional storyteller,
Dominic Kelly. This event will take place in a woodland setting -
so remember to wrap up warm! Refreshments will be provided. Booking
is required.