Comedy Bingo Winter Socials are returning to Southport

The unmissable Comedy Bingo Winter Socials are returning to Southport this autumn. 

As the nights get darker and the weather gets colder, the Wednesday daytime events are a great chance for people to come together for an afternoon of fun and laughter. 

Organised by Big Comedy UK and supported by the Halliwell Jones MINI Big Love campaign, the gatherings tackle isolation for everyone from senior citizens to young parents with children to anyone living on their own. 

They offer a fun and affordable way for people of all ages to have a great time and form new friendships – while being in with a chance of winning some top prizes! 

Eyes down – head down to Southport Market on: 

Wednesday 23rd October 2024 

Wednesday 6th November 2024 

Wednesday 20th November 2024 

Wednesday  4th December 2024

Wednesday 18th December 2024 

The Comedy Bingo Winter Socials see doors open at Southport Market, on King Street in Southport town centre, at 1pm, with the shows starting at 1.30pm and finishing at 3.30pm. 

Tickets cost just £3 each and include all the bingo cards you need, in addition to a free cup of tea, cup of coffee, glass of wine or glass of lager.  

The events have been created and are being hosted by Big Comedy UK and Southport Comedy Festival Director Brendan Riley. 

Tickets can also be bought on the door on the day of the events, subject to availability.

People or groups, can call Brendan Riley on 07770591625 to book in. 

Big Comedy UK Brendan Riley said: 

“Our Comedy Bingo Winter Socials are back! 

“We’re really pleased to be able to host these again at Southport Market throughout this autumn and winter, thanks to the ongoing support of Halliwell Jones MINI in Southport and their Big Love campaign. 

“We’d love to thank them for making these events possible. It works really well with how much they support the local community through their MINI Big Love campaign. 

“We’re very grateful also to all the local businesses and organisations which donate raffle prizes, including The Atkinson, Southport Flower Show, Crystal Clear Opticians, Southport Market and others. If you’d like to donate any raffle prizes to our events please get in touch. 

“We have been running comedy bingo socials at Southport Market for the past 18 months, ever since the cost of living crisis began affecting everyone in January last year. 

“Lots of families were also hit hard by the impact of the Covid pandemic and years of lockdown. Social isolation has become a massive issue for so many people. 

“We wanted to organise something that was fun for people to enjoy, relaxed, easy to get to, and would put a big smile on everyone’s face. 

“It’s really affordable too with just £3 per ticket, which includes all your bingo books, plus a free drink, and the chance to win some excellent prizes. 

“Our Comedy Bingo Socials were originally developed with the aim of encouraging pensioners to come out and enjoy each others’ company and have a great time. 

“But the event has really developed, and now we are attracting people of all ages. 

“We attract senior citizens, young parents, kids running around, people living on their own, people who work in the evenings, people who are new to Southport, all sorts. It makes for a great atmosphere. Our oldest bingo winner so far has been 100 years old! 

“Southport Market is a fabulous venue to be. It’s really central, it’s a beautiful space and all the bars and food outlets are open if anyone wants to grab something to eat or drink while they’re there. 

“It has been great working with the Tourism team at Sefton Council to put this together. 

“We have kept the ticket prices very low to try and encourage as many people to come and join us for these fun afternoons as possible. 

“It’s a very warm and welcoming environment, perfect for people of all ages to enjoy a real laugh together.” 

Aidan Williams, Group Marketing Manager at Halliwell Jones, said: 

“We’re delighted to be supporting for the second year the Southport Comedy Bingo Winter Socials at Southport Market. 

“It was fantastic to see so many locals attend the eight events we previously sponsored. 

“Bren and Val have delivered a fantastic initiative which helps to bring people together and tackle isolation during these winter months.” 

Have you never been to a Comedy Bingo event before? Then you’re in for a real treat. 

It’s a fun and interactive show hosted by professional comedian Brendan Riley. Comedy Bingo has raised thousands of pounds for charities, sports clubs, schools, Scout groups and many more good causes over the last eight years. The show appeals to audiences of all ages. 

People can book their place at Southport Market on the Big Comedy website.

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