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Spanish eyes on actor
A TELEVISION and theatre actor from St Helens has rewritten the script and jetted off to Spain to teach English through drama. Jonathan Pickett has just graduated from Hope Street's Theatre, Culture and Communities Programme and secured a job with Pavana
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NEXT meeting of the St Helens Camera Club will be on Monday, February 14 when Margaret Sixsmith will
Meetings are held at St Helens Royal Naval Association Club, Volunteer Street on Mondays, starting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome but are requested to make a small donation towards costs.
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Score draw
WILLOWBROOK Hospice will be holding a fundraising event at Sidac Social Club, Wheatsheaf Avenue, Sutton Leach, on Saturday 19 February. Local band The Score will be playing as well as the Phoenix Sound Show disco. There will be music, dancing, auctions
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Glasto all go for Tiny Tin lady
THE Star already told you, and now Tiny Tin Lady themselves have confirmed that they will be playing the Acoustic Stage at this year's Glastonbury Festival. We reported last week that the fastest rising band on the acoustic scene, are set to play the
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String of fortune
ST HELENS Sinfonietta's next concert 'Much Loved String Classics', will be at the United Reform Church, Ormskirk Street, on 26 February, 7.30pm. Performances include four of the best-known works for string orchestras: Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
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Hop right to it
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, the classic story of a mole, a rat a badger, a riverbank, a wild wood, some wicked weasels and an extravagant toad is brought magically to life at the Palace Theatre, Manchester from 15 February until 19 February 2005. What began
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United stand
WHY not kick-start the half term holiday with a trip to Old Trafford, to re-live the Clubs triumphs, tragedies and trophies at the Manchester United Museum. Follow the history of the Club from 1878 to the present day, including the Hall of Fame and dazzling
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Back in full swing- by Sue Gerrard
AN evening of perfect entertainment was presented at the Theatre Royal, St. Helens when The Nick Ross Orchestra took to the stage with 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era.' From the moment the show began with the lively 'Caribbean Clipper' to the much demanded
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A PUPPET and magic show is being held at Central Library, St Helens on Wednesday, February 16.
Organised by St Helens Council's Library Service and Sure Start Central Link, the free event will suit children up to the age of 11. The fun starts at 10am and all youngsters should be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact the library
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NEXT meeting of the St Helens National Trust Centre will be on Thursday, February 17 at 2.30pm in St
Mrs Christina Spencer will give a talk on well-known Liverpool Shipping Company, 'The Bibby Line.' Non-members are welcome for a £1 donation.
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LIVE music night at The Griffin, Earle Street, Newton le Willows, on Sunday 13 February features Wil
All ages are welcome, admission is free and there will be offers on selected drinks.
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5A The Gallery are currently hosting a mixed selling exhibition, showcasing the work of 26 North Wes
The gallery, situated opposite the NHS Walk-In Centre on Bickerstaffe Street, is open Tuesday- Saturday, 10am-5pm. Entry is free and the exhibits are of prices to suit all pockets, and styles to suit all tastes. For more information telephone 01744 20466
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IF music be the food of love, play on with the Lancashire branch of the Sinatra Music Society, when
The event will be held at Sprayhurst Social Club, Boundary Road, St Helens, starting at 8pm. All are welcome and admission is free, with Life Membership at £1.
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RAINHILL Garrick Society presents 'Inside Job' by Brian Clemens, at Rainhill Village Hall from 17-19
Tickets cost £4 for adults and £3.50 for concessions. For more information telephone Mrs E Swift on 01744 813429.
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ST HELENS Folk Dance Club host a Country Dance on Saturday 19 February at Rainford Village Hall, wit
For tickets, inclusive of hot pot supper, please telephone 01744 754810.
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Newton festival needs you!
BANDS, artists, dance groups, poets, comedians, jugglers and clowns are needed to perform at Newton Music Festival on 22, 23 and 24 July 2005. Those interested in performing at the successful annual event should email details by 1 April, to ntvmike@aol.com
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Panto rings in the new
WELL loved tale 'The Adventures of Dick Whittington and His Cat', comes alive with a spectacular production at the Theatre Royal, St Helens, on Sunday 13 February 2005 at 2.30pm. This colourful panto style show sees Dick on his way to London town to seek
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Creative kids dig in
SCHOOL children are being encouraged to 'branch out' and get involved in a poster design competition to highlight the importance of trees to the environment. The competition, launched by Cartridge World as part of a national environmental campaign, is
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The big squeeze
A PASSION for drawing, a penchant for the films of Jacques Cousteau and a career as a marine biologist were Spongebob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg's inspiration for bringing the fun character to life. 'The Spongebob Squarepants Movie' sees the
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Trunk call for wild ones
WE have teamed up with Knowsley Safari Park to give our readers jumbo holiday japes with half price entry to the attraction over half-term. The 550-acre park on the Earl of Derby's estate has been one of the region's top all day attractions for more than
