Thursday, Dec 17: St Helens Townships Family History Society. AGM and Social Evening. 7.15 pm Town Hall, Victoria Square.

Friday, Dec 19: Christmas at the Town Hall. An evening of festive celebrations for young and old, showcasing local musical talent. Tickets £7. call 01744 676886.

ENDS 19th Dec at the Citadel. “The Snow Queen” community pantomime. doors: 1pm & 7.30pm tickets: £7/£5.

Saturday, Dec 19 at 7.30 at the United Reformed Church. The Annual U.R.C. Carol Concert with the St. Helens Sinfonietta and the New Cross Singers. Tickets £6. Ring Lyn Wallace 01744 600846.

Tuesday, Dec 22: Haydock Conservative Club, 7.30pm. Haydock Male Voice Choir present a Choral/Carol concert A hotpot supper and a large raffle are part of the evening, as is the communal singing of traditional carols.

Tickets £7 from any choir member or ring 01744 734176 or 01744 600064 Until Jan 17 at the World of Glass. Exhibition; “Doors” by Frances Hayes. Info curator@worldofglass.com

Sunday, Jan 3: St Helens & District Rambling Club go to Arnside, Cumbria. Choice of five walks. Coach from St Helens. Adults £12; juniors £2. New members welcome. For details phone 07535953488 between 6-8 pm.

Monday, Jan 4 at the Police Club, Bishop Road, 8pm. St Helens Camera Club - “Red Sea Dive Trip” with Peter Harris.

Friday, Jan 8: Overload at the Citadel 7.30pm £5 Under 18s dry bar event.

CONTACT CHRIS: chrispcoffey@googlemail.com or 817130 or 37 Holbrook Close, WA9 3XH. You can pop in the CEN office at 105 Corporation Street, on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays, and Simon or Diane will take copies or collect material for me.