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St Helens

Events

General Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, starting at 10.30 a.m., unless otherwise stated. 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. Meetings are held in the Sanctuary at the United Reformed Church.

 

Drop In Sessions are on the 4th Wednesday of every month, in the Lower Hall at the United Reformed Church, from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon, which is another opportunity to join and to sign up for groups or events and to meet up with other members. Refreshments available. There is limited parking at the venue.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU PARK AT THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CAR IN THE CHURCH BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR GROUP OR EVENT - there is no charge for parking but a failure to register will result in a large fine!!

SOCIAL EVENTS

Our Social team have been busy planning a program of events for 2025/6. As soon as venues and timings are confirmed the events will show in the Events diary below. Meanwhile here are provisonal dates and events.

  • Ceilidh - 18th September
  • Historic Pub Walk - 25th Seotenber
  • Wine tasting - 2nd October
  • Tenpin Bowling - 7th October
  • Race Night - 23rd October
  • Flight Club - 6th November
  • Rock n Roll Night - 13th November
  • Wine Tasting - 4th December

Forthcoming events

7th September 2026
to 11th September 2026
Holiday
This holiday for our members has been organised by the Interesting Buildings Group working withthe 'just for groups' travel company. Further details can be found on the flyer (click HERE)and […]
Cost: See flyer for details
Booking Required
9th September 2026
10:30 am
General Meeting
Our speaker will be Bernard Nevin, and the subject is "Brian Epstein and George Martin -the men who made the Beatles" which should be an interesting talk.
Cost: £2
18th September 2026
2:30 pm
Theatre Visit
We have 5 tickets left out of 10 booked for the matinee at 2.30pm. They are £27.00 each and we need to confirm and pay before the 12th of August. […]
Cost: £27 to be paid by 12th August
Booking Required
18th September 2026
7:00 pm
Social
Get ready for another evening of fun, music and dancing at our Ceilidh. Whether you are an experienced Scottish dancer or have never tried a ceilidh before, everyone is welcome. […]
Cost: £19
23rd September 2026
5:30 pm
Dining Event
Our next Dining experience will bo on Wednesday September 23rd @ 5.30pm at The Courtyard, 245 City Rd, Saint Helens WA10 6UY. Please note this is a different date than some […]
Cost: toal price £24.95 - £10 deposit required
Booking Required
24th September 2026
2:00 pm
Theatre Visit
Coach leaves Birchley Street at 11.00am. Please indicate your choice of lunch when booking. The buffet at the Octagon/Fish and chip restaurant is  2mins from the theatre. Pay before the […]
Cost: Coach and ticket £48
Booking Required
7th October 2026
Interesting Buildings Visit
Quarry Bank is a historic but still working Textile Mill dating from 1794. It is set in countryside, at Styal, near Manchester. The Mill, Quarry Bank House (the home of […]
Cost: Coach is £14.50 National Trust members free admission. Non NT £22.80 total.
Booking Required
8th October 2026
1:30 pm
Theatre Visit
This was written by Arthur Miller and is one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. It is a powerful story and is contemporary as well as timeless. It […]
Cost: £31 no transport provided. payment due by end of June.
Booking Required
28th October 2026
2:00 pm
Theatre Visit
David Threlfall plays King Lear in this Shakespeare play which is part of the 50TH Anniversary of the ROYAL EXCHANGE MANCHESTER.
Cost: £49 No transport provided, limited number of ticters
Booking Required
27th November 2026
Interesting Buildings Visit
Our last trip of 2026 will take place on Friday, 27th November when we shall visit Saltaire near Shipley, West Yorkshire which was desgnated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in […]
Cost: £16.50
Booking Required
1st December 2026
2:00 pm
Theatre Visit
Booking now open.
Cost: £24 no transport provided please pay by 3rd October
Booking Required
18th December 2026
7:30 pm
Theatre Visit
“The Spirit of Christmas” at the Liverpool Philharmonic at 7.30pm on Friday the 18th of December. Ticket + Coach is £50.00. Booking opens on 8th July.
Cost: £50 including ticket and coach
Booking Required

Social Events

Our 60s/70s night in April and the winners of the Annual Quiz in May. Social events enjoyed by all.