Events in October
Showing throughout October
Wagging Tongues
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39
4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
This exhibition features the work of three
artists, the printmaker Adrienne Craddock; sculptor Marjan Wouda;
and Shellie Byatt, who creates large-scale collages. Each, inspired
by the universal theme of proverbs, has created art works which
visualise a selection of 'wise sayings' taken from cultures around
the world in an imaginative and insightful way.
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
website.
Showing throughout October
Liz Tootle
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39
4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
Liz combines her love of pattern and colour
with landscapes and birds in order to create magical worlds that
reflect the extraordinary diversity of nature.
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
website.
Saturday 4 October, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Marvellous Mammals
Meet at 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
Find out about all the animals that visit and live in the park and
learn about what they do during the autumn months. The Junior
Rangers club is for 5 to 13 year olds. Booking is essential as
places are limited.
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
website.
Sunday 5 October, 10.30am
Treemendous
Meet at Ruff Wood, Vicarage Lane, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 622794
Email: beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Countryside
Price: free
Join in with the Tree Council’s seed gathering season and learn to
identify trees by their seeds and fruit. 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
website.
Saturday 11 October, 1.00pm-3.00pm
The Big Draw
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park,
Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation Park
Price: free
Join the Park Ranger and local artists to get
creative and produce a giant piece of artwork in the 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
website.
Saturday 18 October
Out of this World!
Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39
4QR
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: free
Come along to our Big Draw Event run by
professional artist Matthew Roby. Working with Matthew you’ll be
inspired to develop imaginative inventions – from robots that will
clean your room, to flying machines that will get you to school,
college or work on time! This is a family friendly event where
adults and young people can work together to achieve impressive
results. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
website.
Saturday 18 October, 10.30am
Conservation Task Day – Bird boxes and feeders
Meet at 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
Help our feathery friends survive the winter and have a go at
making bird boxes and feeders. 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
website.
Saturday 18 October, 1.00pm-3.00pm
Feed the Birds Day
Meet at the bandstand, Coronation Park,
Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 585147
Email: chris.horsfall@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Coronation Park
Price: free
Lend a helping hand to birdlife this winter by
making variety of feeders to hang in your garden. 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
website.
Wednesday 29 October, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Autumnal Art
Meet at 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
Create beautiful pictures and sculptures using the stunning autumn
colours. The Junior Rangers club is for 5 to 13 year olds. Booking
is essential as places are limited.
For more events in West Lancashire check
the Visit Lancashire
website.
Wednesday 29 October, 10.00am-3.30pm
Be Scared!
Chapel Gallery, St.Helens Road, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: £8.50
Use layers of paper, paint
and photographs - and most importantly your darkest
thoughts and ugliest imaginings - to create vile visions and spooky
landscapes. This workshop for 8-16 year olds. Places
are limited so please book early to avoid
disappointment.
Friday 31 October, 10.00am-3.30pm
Wild Colours
Chapel Gallery, St.Helens Road, Ormskirk
Tel: 01695 571328
Email: chapel.gallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Web: Chapel
Gallery
Price: £8.50
Using material, torn paper and paint, design bright,
vivacious patterns and use them to create your very own
multi-coloured exotic creature.