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For the latest events visit www.wigan.gov.uk/summerofculturewww.wigan.gov.uk/summerofculture

Working with partners across the borough to showcase cultural activities, events, shows and exhibitions. Your family’s invitation to dive into Wigan and Leigh’s Summer of Culture.

EVENTS GUIDEevents guide

Your invitation to dive into Wigan and

Leigh’s Summer of Culture

#SummerOfCulture


This year Wigan Borough is celebrating a summer of culture, with a whole programme of cultural activities, events, shows and exhibitions that will continue through to September.

Organisations across the borough are coming together to celebrate the wealth of creativity, innovation and heritage we have to offer.

So why not come along and join us for concerts that’ll make you move your feet, art exhibitions that will inspire you, festivals that will lift your spirits and world class entertainment at every turn.

There’s something for everyone to see, hear, create and discover, and whilst you’re in the borough, you’ll find some amazing shopping, beautiful parks and delicious food and drink - helping you spend a little longer absorbing the cultural atmosphere!

Celebrate summer in Wigan Borough.

events guideevents guide

#SummerOfCulture



Bazaar and Rummage

• A play written by Sue Townsend. Wednesday 23rd May – Saturday 2nd June, 7pm - 9:30pm Wigan Little Theatre, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk

Northern Soul and Motown• Resident DJ Deano is back with his

band of merry men bringing you the very best classic Northern Soul and Motown. Great atmosphere, great people! Sunday 27th May, 7:30pm The Grand Vault, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

Make My Own Pinata• Come and make your very own paper

mache pinata. Tuesday 29th May, 10:45am or 1:45pm The Court Room, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

Wine Glass Painting and Charms• Tuesday 29th May, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley £6 per person (includes wine and cheese)

Creative Writing Workshop• Week 8: Local Characters

Wednesday 30th May Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley

calendar of events

The Gruffalo!• These wonderful characters are brought imaginatively

‘off the page onto the stage’ at The Old Courts for a fun show for all the family. Don’t miss out! Wednesday 30th May, 1:15pm The Theatre, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

MAY

For the latest events visit www.wigan.gov.uk/summerofculture




Carry on Cleaning• Volunteers from Wigan Archives and

Leigh Local Studies will be cleaning Quarter Session Records. These fascinating documents record crimes being committed in Wigan during the Victorian era. Come along and find out how you can get involved in preserving the past. Wednesday 30th May, 9am – 12pm (drop-in session) Leigh Library, Leigh No need to book. For more details contact Wigan Archives and Local Studies on 01942 404430 or email [email protected]

JUNE

Summer Spruce Up• Help make the popular Three Sisters

look its best for summer visitors. Friday 1st June Three Sisters Recreation Area, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Trencherfield Mill: Steaming Sunday

• Sunday 3rd June, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

Creative Writing Workshop• Week 9: Selection of pieces for

presentation evening. Wednesday 6th June Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley

Northern Uproar• A brilliant indie rock band that

exploded onto the Britpop scene in 1995. Friday 8th June, 7:30pm The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

Leigh Carnival• Town Centre

procession and entertainment on the Civic Square. Sunday 10th June Leigh Civic Square/Leigh Town Centre




Deal Day• Find out about the Council’s Deal

programme. Sunday 10th June Leigh Town Centre

Wigan Youth Brass Band• Sunday 10th June, 2:15pm

Southport Botanic Gardens. For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected]

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra • Wigan Youth Big Band and Wigan

Schools Big Band in concert. Monday 11th June, 7pm St. John Rigby College, Orrell For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Admission by donation on the door

Gallery Residency• Exhibition by Cross Street Arts

member Andy Smith. Monday 11th June – Tuesday 3rd July Cross Street Arts, Standish

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Creative Writing Workshop• Week 10: Rehearsal of readings for

presentation evening. Wednesday 13th June Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley

Open Mic Poetry• Open mic poetry session hosted

by Wigan-based poet Louise Fazackerley. Thursday 14th June, 7:30pm The Court Room, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

Generations Concert • Celebrating the intergenerational

work of Wigan Music Service featuring Wigan Community Choir, Wigan Age UK Silver Choir, The Believe Voices and Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. Friday 15th June, 7:30pm Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Tickets available at the door on the night

Northern Soul and Motown• Resident DJ Deano is back with his band of merry

men bringing you the very best classic Northern Soul and Motown. Great atmosphere, great people! Saturday 16th June, 7:30pm The Grand Vault, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

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Lionel Richie• Saturday 16th June, 4pm – 11pm

Leigh Sports Village, Leigh Ticketed music concert

Sea of Ink: Schools Exhibition• In response to the prints of Dave

Pearson, local schools have been invited to participate in workshops with professional printmaker Alan Birch. The students will be exploring themes of magical maps and spectacular journeys, creating an exhibition for the gallery’s project space. Saturday 16th June The Turnpike, Leigh


• Sunday 17th June, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

Code Up: Game Design for Total Beginners

• Wednesday 20th June, 7pm - 9pm Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan Booking essential www.wigansteam.com

Dave Pearson: Return to Byzantium

• An exhibition of work by Dave Pearson, as compiled by a group of his friends and colleagues from his packed studio in Haslingdon, Rossendale, after his death in 2008. Thursday 21st June – Saturday 4th August The Turnpike, Leigh

Reet Good Beer Festival• Wigan Youth Zone’s beer festival,

hosted on Mesnes Field to raise funds for the Youth Zone. Thursday 21st June, 7pm – Sunday 24th June, 6pm Mesnes Field, Wigan

RAF Military Band Performance• Sunday 24th June

Band Stand, Mesnes Park, Wigan

Greater Manchester Music Hub Celebration Concert 2018

• Dozens of young musicians from Wigan take to this world class stage as the borough’s ambassadors in the Greater Manchester Ensembles. Sunday 24th June Bridgewater Hall, Manchester For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] For venue details visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk




Creative Tech: Soldering for Beginners

• Wednesday 27th June, 7pm - 9pm Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan Booking essential www.wigansteam.com

Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Talk by Charlie Guy MA

• The treatment of the dead throughout history has undergone an evolution spanning social, economic and religious domains – the historical treatment of the body runs concurrent to contemporary concerns of how best to deal with a corpse. Thursday 28th June, 1pm - 2pm Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan Booking essential, £2.50 per person (includes tea/coffee)

Cinema Screening: The Shape of Water

• Friday 29th June, 7:30pm The Turnpike Centre, Leigh For more details and to book tickets, visit www.leighfilmsociety.com £5 / £3

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra with Pemberton ‘A’ Band

• Friday 29th June, 7:30pm Pemberton Band Hall, Enfield Street, Pemberton For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected]

Wigan Young Musician of the Year Final 2018

• An opportunity for solo performers to compete for the coveted title of Wigan Young Musician of the Year.

Saturday 30th June, 7pm St. Wilfrid’s Parish Church, Standish For more information call 01942 776169, or email [email protected] Tickets available at the door on the night

Armed Forces Day• Saturday 30th June

Wigan Town Centre

Faith: The George Michael Legacy Tour

• International tribute artist Wayne Dilks together with his seven piece band. Saturday 30th June, 7:30pm The Edge, Wigan www.theedgewigan.com £22.50

JULY


• Sunday 1st July, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people



Armed Forces Day• Saturday 30th June

Wigan Town Centre




Celtic Jewellery• Tuesday 3rd July, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley £4

One Man, Two Guvnors

• Wednesday 4th July – Saturday 14th July, 7.30pm Wigan Little Theatre, Wigan Tickets £12 (concessions £10) For more details and to book tickets, visit www.wiganlittletheatre.com

Rotary Showcase• Stall-based event for community

groups and organisations. Saturday 7th July Wigan Town Centre

Deal Day• Find out about the Council’s Deal

programme. Saturday 7th July Wigan Town Centre

Autyfest 2018• Autism Festival #autismfriendlywigan.

Saturday 7th July Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh

Willow Platters• Tuesday 10th July, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley £4

Wellfest• Lots of events to help improve your

health and wellbeing. 5th - 15th July Borough wide

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Curtis Stigers and the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band present Sinatra at the Sands

• Thursday 12th July, 8pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £29.50 / £27.50

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Pete Long with William Morrison, Harry Morrison and Patrick Danao

• Friday 13th July, 12pm - 2:30pm Wigan Central, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk Free admission

This celebration of jazz takes place over four days, 12th - 15th July. It will take place in Robin Park in Wigan and promises to attract many recognisable names in jazz music.

Street Velodrome • Pop-up cycling velodrome event.

12th - 15th July Leigh Town Centre www.streetvelodrome.co.uk


Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Schools Concert featuring New York Brass Band

• Friday 13th July, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £10

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: California Jazz Conservatory Blue Ensemble (USA)

• Friday 13th July, 3pm - 5pm Wigan Central, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk Free admission

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Champian Fulton Trio with Scott Hamilton (USA)

• Friday 13th July, 8pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £25 / £23

Wigan String Orchestra (Junior/Intermediate and Youth)

• The orchestra will be playing pieces from Barber Adagio for Strings and Double Violin Concerto (Mov 1) Bach Friday 13th July, 7pm Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester More details available from Wigan Music Service call 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Tickets available at the door on the night

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: NATO Jazz Orchestra / Paul Pashley and his band / Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra

• Saturday 14th July, 11am - 5pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £15 / £13

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: James Morrison Quartet (Australia) appearing as special guest of Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra (UK)

• Saturday 14th July, 8pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £25 / £23

Leigh Grammar School Celebration Day

• Saturday 14th July, 11am - 3pm Bedford High School, Leigh

Rock ‘n’ Stroll• Free family music festival; music,

stalls and fairground. Saturday 14th July, 12pm - 11pm Lilford Park, Leigh

Activating Archives Exhibition• Drawn in part from content created

in the workshops, the exhibition will be a mixture of interactive audio installations and photography. Saturday 14th July – Saturday 4th August Wigan Library, Wigan

Ironman• Sunday 15th July

Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh



Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra/ Alan Benzie Trio/ Georgina Jackson/ Karen Sharp Quintet

• Sunday 15th July, 11am - 5pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £15 / £13

Wigan International Jazz Festival 2018: Jeremy Sassoon’s ‘Ray Charles Project’ (UK) with full 18 piece band

• Sunday 15th July, 8pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk £25 / £23


• Sunday 15th July, 1pm Sunday 29th July, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

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Wigan Youth Brass Band• Come and join David Little and

celebrate the wonderful work of this award-winning band. Also performing will be the Beginner and Intermediate Brass Bands. Sunday 15th July, 3pm Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Tickets available at the door on the day

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RAF Military Band Performance• Sunday 15th July


Wigan Schools Gala Concert - Adventures in Music

• The Wigan Schools Orchestra performs Hoedown by Copland and In the Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg. The Youth Orchestra will perform Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas. Approximately 2,000 Wigan school pupils will be attending. Monday 16th July, 1:30pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Tickets available at the door on the day

Summer Street Entertainment• Mid / Late July - Weekends of the

Summer holidays Leigh Town Centre





Wigan Youth Orchestra and Wigan Schools Orchestra Summer Concert

• Monday 16th July, 7pm Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan More details available from Wigan Music Service call 01942 776169 or email [email protected]

Mosaic Coasters and Breakfast Trays

• Tuesday 17th July, 12:30pm - 2:30pm Hindley Library and Community Centre, Hindley £4

Wigan Youth Ensembles in Concert• Tuesday 17th July, 7pm

Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Wigan For more details contact Wigan Music Service on 01942 776169 or email [email protected] Admission by programme purchase on the door

Code Up: Codebug• Wednesday 18th July, 7pm - 9pm

Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan www.wigansteam.com Booking essential

Marvellous Maps• Get colourful and creative to create

your own ‘journey drawing’ whilst exploring Dave Pearson’s artwork. Free family-friendly tour and workshop for children aged 4 yrs+. Saturday 21st July, 12:30pm - 2pm The Turnpike, Leigh

Creative Tech: E-Textiles• Wednesday 25th July, 7pm - 9pm

Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan www.wigansteam.com

Cinema Screening: Airplane!• Friday 27th July, 7:30pm

The Turnpike Centre, Leigh For more details and to book tickets, visit www.leighfilmsociety.com £5 / £3

Creative Club• Join us in the summer holidays for

three mornings of arty fun, creating individual artworks and exploring big ideas. Workshops take place during school holidays and support young artists aged 7-13 to develop their creative skills in a range of media. Monday 30th July – Wednesday 1st August The Turnpike, Leigh




AUGUST

Summer Street Entertainment• Enjoy local shopping and family

entertainers. Weekends of the summer holidays Wigan and Leigh Town Centres

Past Forward Issue 79 launch (local history magazine)

• Wednesday 1st August Borough wide Email [email protected] for more information £2 per issue


• Sunday 5th August, 1pm Sunday 19th August, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

Solo exhibition by Jo Guile• Solo exhibition by London based

artist Jo Guile. There will be accompanying public workshops and artist talks to be announced. Sunday 5th August – Monday 27th August Cross Street Arts, Standish

The Manchester Drag Ball: Local history talk by Thomas McGrath

• Join Thomas McGrath for a fascinating talk about the Manchester Drag Ball of 1880. The drag ball was held in Hulme, Manchester and was raided by the police in which many men were arrested, almost half of whom were

in female dress. The talk will also look at rare archives of cross-dressing during the Victorian era in the Wigan Borough. Friday 10th August, 1pm – 2pm Leigh Library, Leigh To book contact Wigan Archives and Local Studies on 01942 404430 or email [email protected] £3 (booking essential) All proceeds to go to the improvement of Wigan Archives and Leigh Local Studies

Pizza & Pint Night• The award-winning Two Left Feet Tap

present artisan pizza and craft beers. Friday 10th August, 6pm - 10pm Kitchen Courtyard, Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan


in the workshops, the exhibition will be a mixture of interactive audio installations and photography. Saturday 11th August – Saturday 25th August Leigh Library, Leigh

Wigan Pride• Annual Pride celebration.

Saturday 11th August Wigan Town Centre

Leigh Community 10k• Be part of this superb 10k in Leigh

town centre, now in its second year. Sunday 12th August Leigh Town Centre For more details visit www.fyldecoastrunners.com



Wigan Pride• Annual Pride celebration.

Saturday 11th August Wigan Town Centre




Memory Walk• Join in to raise awareness of

dementia. Friday 24th August Pennington Hall Park, Leigh

Deeper Purple• You’ll be treated to Hush, Black Night,

Speed King, Child in Time, Strange Kind of Woman, Fireball, Demon’s Eye, Smoke on the Water and many more! Friday 24th August, 7:30pm The Grand Vault, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details and to book tickets, visit www.theoldcourts.com

Cinema Screening: 24 Hour Party People

• Friday 31st August, 7:30pm The Turnpike Centre, Leigh For more details and to book tickets, visit www.leighfilmsociety.com £5 / £3


in the workshops, the exhibition will be a mixture of interactive audio installations and photography. Friday 31st August – Saturday 22nd September Cross Street Arts, Standish

Leigh Canal Festival• Celebration of the canal and its

heritage. Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th September, 10am – 5pm Twist Lane, Leigh

SEPTEMBER

Continental Street Market• An eclectic mix of trades from around

the world featuring the best quality food and quirky craft items. 1st week of September Wigan And Leigh Town Centres

Diggers Festival• Annual event held to celebrate

Gerrard Winstanley. Saturday 8th September The Wiend / Believe Square / walled area, Wigan

Proms in the Park • A fantastic evening of open air band music.

Saturday 1st September, 6pm - 10pm Mesnes Park, Wigan



Wigan 10k• The fifth Wigan 10k will start and

finish in Wigan Town Centre. Sunday 9th September Wigan Town Centre

Ashton Summer Festival• Early September

Ashton, Wigan

Pictures in the Park Series 2018: Sing-A-Long-A Grease

• Friday 7th September Haigh Woodland Park, Haigh For further information visit www.haighwoodlandpark.co.uk Tickets £6 adult and concession (5-15 years/65 years and over) £5 - please note: no under 5s allowed

Leigh for All Heritage Day• Saturday 8th September, 10am - 4pm

Leigh, Civic Square, Leigh

Proms in the Park• A fantastic evening of open air brass

band music. Saturday 8th September, 6pm - 10pm Pennington Hall Park, Leigh


• Sunday 9th September, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

We Fight for the Future of Our Nation Exhibition

• Exhibition by Anna FC Smith exploring the contents of a speech given in Wigan by Keir Hardie. Sunday 9th September - Saturday 29th September Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan www.wigansteam.co.uk

Pictures in the Park Series 2018: Sing-A-Long-A Mamma Mia• Saturday 8th September

Haigh Woodland Park, Haigh For further information visit www.haighwoodlandpark.co.uk Tickets £6 adult and concession (5-15 years/65 years and over) £5 - please note: no under 5s allowed




Wigan 10k• The fifth Wigan 10k will start and

finish in Wigan Town Centre. Sunday 9th September Wigan Town Centre


Royal Children in Ancient Egypt: talk by Dr. Campbell Price

• The lives of royal children are perhaps the best known from ancient Egyptian society. This lecture traces the experience of being a child using archaeological evidence before illustrating the special status of the Pharaoh’s offspring. Thursday 13th September, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan Booking essential. £2.50 per person (includes tea and coffee)

Pizza & Pint Night• The award-winning Two Left Feet Tap

present artisan pizza and craft beers. Friday 14th September, 6pm - 10pm Kitchen Courtyard, Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan

RAF Military Band Performance• Sunday 16th September


Code Up: Introduction to Python• Wednesday 19th September, 7pm –

9pm Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan www.wigansteam.com Booking essential


• Sunday 23rd September, 1pm Trencherfield Mill, Wigan Adults £4, children under 12 and concessions £2, family ticket (two adults/two children) £10, group bookings - 20% discount for parties of more than 15 people

Creative Tech: Drone Coding• Wednesday 26th September, 7pm -

9pm Wigan STEAM, Library Street, Wigan www.wigansteam.com Booking essential

Cinema Screening: Downsizing• Friday 28th September, 7:30pm

The Turnpike Centre, Leigh For more details and to book tickets, visit www.leighfilmsociety.com £5 / £3

Colour Run• Back in a burst of colour!

Sunday 16th September Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh



regular events

Monday – Saturday

Child’s Play – a Celebration of Childhood

• A free, interactive experience, giving families an insight into Victorian life through dress up, games and education. Throughout the summer Monday - Saturday Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan For more details contact Museum of Wigan Life on 01942 828128 or email [email protected]

Mondays



Creative Sunshine Writers Group with Louise Fazackerly

• Mondays (weekly), 1pm - 3pm Sunshine House, Scholes £5



Wigan Family History Society Helpdesk

• Ask the experts for help with your family tree. Mondays (weekly), 10:30am – 12:30pm (drop-in session) Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan For more details and to book, contact Wigan Archives and Local Studies on 01942 404430 or email [email protected]

Leigh Family History Society Helpdesk

• Ask the experts for help with your family tree. Mondays (weekly), 12pm – 2pm (drop-in session) Wigan Archives and Leigh Local Studies, Leigh Town Hall, Leigh For more details and to book, contact Wigan Archives and Local Studies on 01942 404430 or email [email protected]

Tuesdays

Watercolour Classes by Tony Bretherton - beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

• Tuesdays (weekly), 10:30am - 12:30pm Sunshine House, Scholes £5

Sewing Club• Tuesdays (weekly), 10am - 12pm

Golborne Library, Golborne

WI Knit and Natter Group• 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2pm -

3pm Golborne Library, Golborne

Live Lounge: Open Mic• Tuesdays (weekly), 7:30pm

The Old Courts, Wigan

Wednesdays

Evening Reading Group• Wednesdays (every 6 weeks)

Atherton Library, Atherton

Carry on Cleaning• Volunteers from Wigan Archives and

Leigh Local Studies will be cleaning Quarter Session Records. These fascinating documents record crimes being committed in Wigan during the Victorian era. Come along and find out how you can get involved in conserving the past. Last Wednesday of the month (drop-in session) Wigan Archives and Leigh Local Studies, Leigh Town Hall, Leigh No need to book. For more details contact Wigan Archives and Local Studies on 01942 404430 or email [email protected]

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Thursdays

Dementia Reading Group• Thursdays (weekly)

Atherton Library, Atherton

Drawing Group• Thursdays (weekly), 10am - 12pm

Golborne Library, Golborne

Watercolour Classes by Tony Bretherton - beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

• Thursdays (weekly), 10:30am - 12:30pm Sunshine House, Scholes £5

Art Tea Afternoons• Work with an artist to develop your

skills in this relaxed and sociable workshop. Thursdays (weekly), 1pm - 3pm The Turnpike, Leigh 50p donation (includes a cup of tea)

Tallula Vintage Does Wigan• An evening of dressing up and getting

festival ready with Tallula Vintage! They specialise in unique, one-off garments, accessories, retro style pieces and pre-owned and reworked customized fashion. 1st Thursday of the month, 4pm - 11pm The Bailiff Bar, The Old Courts, Wigan For more details visit www.oldcourts.com

Wigan WOL Open Mic Poetry• At Write Out Loud Wigan Open Mic

people crowd in to listen to bawling, old, young, new and subtle poets. Some funny, some melancholy, some

political and some absurd. Come on down, all welcome! 2nd Thursday of the month, 8pm - 10pm The Old Courts, Wigan For more details visit www.oldcourts.com

Book Chat• Last Thursday of the month, 12pm -

1pm Golborne Library, Golborne

Thursdays and Fridays

Craft Market• Last Thursday and Friday of the

month Wigan Market Hall, Wigan

Friday

Expression Leigh: Fallen Angels Dance Theatre

• Dance and movement workshops for anybody in recovery from addiction or adversity. All abilities welcome. Fridays (weekly), 10:20am - 12:30pm The Turnpike, Leigh


Watercolour Classes by Lea Nixon – intermediate and advanced levels

• Fridays (weekly), 10am – 12pm Sunshine House, Scholes For more details visit leanixon.co.uk £5

Dementia Café• An event to support people living

with dementia and their carers. 3rd Friday of the month Atherton Library, Atherton

Haigh Foodie Friday• A foodie festival, featuring a variety of

street food and drink traders. Last Friday of the month, 6pm - 10pm Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan

Afternoon Classic Cinema Club• Screenings of classic and older films

for a more mature audience. Last Friday of the month, films usually start at 1pm The Derby Room, The Turnpike, Leigh Suggested donation of £2 per person

Saturdays

Soapbox Youth Theatre• Our youth theatre is friendly, informal

and lots of fun. Open to all 6-18 year olds, it is a great way to develop skills, build confidence and meet new friends. Every Saturday during term time 10am – 11:30am (ages 6 - 12) and 12pm – 1:30pm (ages 13 - 18) The Turnpike, Leigh

Wigan Auction House Artisan Market

• A unique shopping and trading experience with stall holders selling organic meat and dairy, homemade artisan pies and cakes, arts and crafts, bespoke handmade children’s clothes, vintage traders, vinyl records and more. 2nd Saturday of the month, 10am – 4pm Wigan Auction House, Miry Lane, Wigan

Sundays

Machine Embroidery Group• 1st Sunday of the month

Sunshine House, Scholes


Artisan Market• Over 100 traders delivering the

very finest, mouth-watering foods, unusual, lip smacking drinks, quirky, intricate crafts and exquisite, design led art, all housed in gazebos within the park. 3rd Sunday of the month, 10am – 4pm Haigh Woodland Park, Haigh, Wigan


To find more local events, community groups, activities and volunteer opportunities visit www.communitybook.org

The Old Courts

Gerrard Winstanley House, Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NA

The Old Courts is a multi-arts centre which aims to bring innovative art, music, comedy, dance and spoken word to Wigan and the surrounding areas. They have a packed calendar of live music gigs, various children’s shows and interactive activities, visual arts exhibitions, touring and local theatre events, comedy and a whole lot more. For the latest events visit www.oldcourts.com

For the latest club news and fixtures visit:

www.wiganathletic.com

www.wiganwarriors.com

www.leighrl.co.uk

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It’s easy to get around

Wigan Borough has excellent transport links, situated in the middle of Liverpool and Manchester. With two trains from Manchester every hour and easy access to the M6 its convenient location makes it the perfect leisure destination for those days out with the family.

Wigan has two railway stations, Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate, whilst the guided busway links Leigh and surrounding towns to Manchester city centre. Bus links are great and there are plenty of car parks across the borough to help you get to the action.

Don’t feel left out - Wigan Borough includes the large towns of Wigan and Leigh, as well as Haigh Woodland Park in the north and Pennington Flash in the south of the borough.

Plan your journey

To find where nearby public transport stops are, view timetables and more using accurate and up-to-date information visit www.tfgm.com/journey_planning

Greenheart

Over two-thirds of Wigan Borough is made up of green space. Don’t take our word for it come and explore.

Get some fresh air and get active in our parks, woodlands and green spaces. Search Greenheart at www.wigan.gov.uk

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