Raring2go! Chorley & Leyand

2nd November Children in Need/Macmillan Coffee Morning at West Lancashire Light Railway Pudsey Bear visits the railway. All the train rides are free. Just put a donation in one of the collection buckets and support the BBC’s Children in Need charity. All income from the tearoom will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. To book www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events Bonfire Night... A huge event across the UK with many local organisations, Charities and sports and social clubs putting on their own Bonfire Night displays to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Please check your local authorities for updates and details of any of these events. Make sure you wrap up warm and say safe. Bonfire and Fireworks Astley Park Join Chorley Council in Astley Park, Chorley, for a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display with the magnificent Astley Hall as the backdrop. Food stalls for people to grab a quick bite to eat and attendees are being encouraged to come dressed for the weather and ground conditions – wellies and boots are recommended. For updates and times visit https://checkoutchorley.com/whats-on Worden Park Leyland Annual Bonfire Fireworks and Lights will bring the skies above Leyland to life as Leyland Round Table celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular. With more than 14,000 visitors, the event has become one of the most popular public shows in the North West. It’s held in the grounds of Worden Park, Leyland, with a large Bonfire, Fair Ground Show, Live DJ Road Show, and a large food court 16th November Totally Locally Christmas Market–Chorley In conjunction with Chorley Town Centre Christmas Light Switch On. Totally Locally Chorley propose to host the very popular Christmas Market. For further updates www.facebook.com/totallylocallychorley/ 16th November Chorley Christmas Light Switch On Chorley Chorley’s Christmas celebrations will get underway in style, with a brilliant festive and party atmosphere in the town centre, plus the Totally Locally Chorley Christmas Market will return for another year, with excellent arts,crafts and gifts taking place on the same day with lots of independent traders and stalls featuring a wide range of delicious food and drink. For further details of this popular event check for updates to https://checkoutchorley.com/whats-on/ Continued What’s On Guide Sunday 19th October The Farmers’ Market at Hoghton Tower The ‘Merchants of Hoghton’ – fresh local produce and more LOCATION: The Great Barn at Hoghton Tower TIMES: 10am- 2pm One of the original markets in Lancashire. A celebration of fresh ingredients grown or reared locally. Some of the traders have been with us since day one. Farmers and growers are joined by bakers, confectioners and craftsmen and women to make it a great day out for all the Family. 15 Oct 2025 - 01 Nov 2025 October Lightpool Festival Blackpool Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is returning this October half-term with extraordinary free entertainment. The programme, which features a spectacular mix of extraordinary light installations, live performance and 3D projection shows. The festival, which is free to access and staged across a range of indoor and outdoor venues. It will be complemented by the worldfamous Blackpool Illuminations. For Further details https://www.visitblackpool.com/ Checkout Blackpool Pleasure Beach throught October Lots of freaky fun for all the Family plus entertainment at the hub. For further details visit www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/events/ halloween/ 31st October Hallowen Special at West Lancashire Light Railway West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6SP Take a ride on the Halloween express –if you dare! Lots of scary fun for all the Family! Booking essential. For further information and to book www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events November 25 1st November Alyssa Kyria: The Funny Mummy: Comedy The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1DB. Join the Funny Mummy for this hilarious one women comedy show, all about the bonkers world of parenting. From pregnancy to playdates, WhatsApp groups to school runs, if you’re a parent, and you need a laugh, then this show is for you. To book https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/alyssa-kyria/ 14

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