Issue 38 - Summer 2012 - Wigan Council

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Summer 2012What’sONFor full details of all special and regular eventsand festivals, pick up a What’s On brochure atyour local library or visit www.wlct.org/whatsonArts and FestivalsMon 9th Jul, 1pm-2pmFAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPLeigh Local Studies, Turnpike CentreStart your family tree and discoverthe resources available in LeighLocal Studies. Use online sourcesincluding ancestry.com and meetthe volunteers. Booking essential.Telephone 01942 404559. £5Wed 25th Jul,10:30am-2:30pmWINNER TAKES ALLMesnes Park, WiganThe Youth Heritage Action Teamwill be organizing a family event inMesnes Park to celebrate Wigansport in this Olympic year. Therewill be lots to do, fun, games andthings to make. Come along andjoin in! FREESat 28th Jul, 11am-2:30pmSUPER SATURDAY:OLYMPIC GLORYTurnpike CentreCome along to the Turnpike Centrefor fun, family-friendly activitiestaking place throughout thebuilding. Free. No need to book,just drop-in on the day. For moreinformation call 01942 404420. FREEAll the fun of thefair coming to AstleyPark in Tyldesley.Mon 6th Aug to Tue 21st AugSUMMER HOLIDAYCRAFT DAYSThe Craftwork Studio, Rear 22,Preston Road, Standish.For further information contactElizabeth 07904931003 emailelizabeth@thecraftworkstudio.co.ukwww.thecraftworkstudio.co.ukSat 30th Jun to Sat 8th SepBEASTLY MACHINESTurnpike GalleryJohnny White’s interactive sculpturescombine new technology withmechanical ingenuity. Using foundand recycled junk, he createshumorous and imaginative mythicalcreatures and animals often inspiredby current affairs. FREEGreen Spaces11am-5.30pmMINI FUN FAIR FOR CHILDRENHaigh Hall Country ParkOpen Every Weekend and every dayin School Holidays.Sun 15th July 11am-5.30pmCHILDRENS FUN FAIRAstley Park, TyldesleyChildren must be accompanied byan Adult. All rides £1 (exceptinflatables).Sun 15th Jul, Noon-3pmSIX-IN-A-BAR WITH ROSIEMesnes ParkClassic Jazz Band – part of WiganInternational Jazz Festival atMesnes Park, Wigan. For moreinformation/details contact: 01942245369Sun 22nd Jul, 5am-10amIRON MANPennington FlashEarly morning visitors toPennington Flash can see theswimming and start of the cycle racein this endurance triathlon. There willbe no vehicle access during thistime. See www.ironman.com forfurther details.Haigh Country ParkFri 20th Jul, 7pmCHARITY LADIES NIGHTEnjoy a 3 course dinner with allyour friends before beingentertained with live music and anIRON MAN:Triathlon competitoremerges from thewater at PenningtonFlash.extra special DJ act! Tickets only£27 with money going to BreastCancer Care. A great cause for youto come out and enjoy yourself!7pm for 7.30pm dinner. Ladies onlyI’m afraid gents! For furtherinformation and to book telephone01942 832895. £27.00Sun 22nd Jul, 1pmHAIGH AFTERNOON TEAAfternoon Tea taken in thesplendour of the Douglas Suiteaccompanied by pianist.£9.95 adults. (Children’s optionsavailable). Served from 1pm. Forfurther information and to booktelephone 01942 832895. £9.95Heritage EventsFri 20th Jul, 10am-11amCARVED IN STONE WALKSHindley CemeteryDiscover stories about some of theborough’s past residents, including30 BOROUGH LIFE Summer 2012
ave and infamous individualsinterred in local cemeteries. We meetat the gates of Hindley Cemetery,Danes Avenue entrance. The walk isnot suitable for wheelchair users dueto uneven surfaces and steps.Booking essential. Telephone 01942828020. £2Sat 21st Jul, 11am-2:30pmSUPER SATURDAY:GOING FOR GOLDMuseum of Wigan Life. FREETue 24th Jul, 10am-NoonCARVED IN STONE:INCE AND WIGANInce CemeteryWe meet at Ince Cemetery,Warrington Road entrance. Thewalk is not suitable for wheelchairusers due to uneven surfaces andsteps. Booking essential. Telephone01942 828020. £3Mon 30th Jul, 1pm-2pmSUPER SUMMER:TELL US A STORYMuseum of Wigan LifeChildren love stories, come and sitin our Discover Corner and listenand learn about things thathappened a long time ago. Suitablefor children up to 5 years. FREELibrariesTue 24th JulCLAY MODELLINGLeigh Library10.30am-11.30am and 2pm-3pm.For ages 12 and under. Bookingessential. For further informationtelephone 01942 404404. £1Thu 26th Jul, 2pmOLYMPIC GAMESAFTERNOONLamberhead Green Library.For further information telephone01942 705060. FREETue 31st JulRECYCLED MATERIALS CRAFTLeigh Library10.30am-11.30am and 2pm-3pm.For ages 12 and under. Bookingessential. For further informationtelephone 01942 404404. £1Sports andHealthy LivingSat 21st JulGOLD CHALLENGE IN A GYM(INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE)Wigan Life CentreTeams of 4 people aged 14 yearsand above are invited to be part ofthe challenge whilst raising moneyfor charity. Various start times areavailable on a first come firstserved basis. The challenge involvesteams completing the followingchallenge: Walk – 500m • Cycle –10km • Row – 2km • Run – 2.5km• Swim – 400m. Teams can splitthe distances or activities betweenmembers. For further information orto sign up to the challenge contactr.smith@wlct.org or 01942 488480Sat 21st Jul, 11am-2:30pmGOING FOR GOLDSUPER SATURDAYMuseum of Wigan LifeJoin our Olympic countdown partyat the museum! Bring in yoursporting medals and trophies andhave your photograph taken withthem on our podium. Make yourown London 2012 winners’ medaland handle sporting medals andtrophies from the museumcollection. Take part in an Olympicjackpot and predict which BritishOlympians will win Bronze, Silverand Gold at the games. All correctpredictions will be entered into afree prize draw. FREE, no need tobook. Suitable for families and allages. Some activities may have asmall charge.Tue 31st Jul, 1pm-2:30pmSUPER SUMMER: OLYMPICMANIAMuseum of Wigan LifeLet’s look at sport in Wigan, how itused to be a long time ago andwhat is happening today. There willbe fun activities, things to make,lots to see and do. Suitable forchildren from 4-11yrs. Bookingessential. Telephone 01942 828128.£2.50Plenty ‘afoot’in Mesnes Parkthis summer.Tue 31st Jul, 1pm-2:30pmOLYMPIC MANIAMuseum of Wigan LifeLet’s look at sport in Wigan, how itused to be and what is happeningtoday. There will be fun activities,things to make, lots to see and do.Free but some activities may havesmall charge. For further informationtelephone 01942 828130.Olympic events atthe Museum ofWigan Life.Tue 7th Aug, 1pm-2:30pmOLYMPIC MANIAMuseum of Wigan LifeLet’s look at sport in Wigan, how itused to be and what is happeningtoday. There will be fun activities,things to make, lots to see and do.Free but some activities may havesmall charge. For further informationtelephone 01942 828130.Tue 14th Aug, 1pm-2:30pmOLYMPIC MANIAMuseum of Wigan LifeLet’s look at sport in Wigan, how itused to be and what is happeningtoday. There will be fun activities,things to make, lots to see and do.Free but some activities may havesmall charge. For further informationtelephone 01942 828130.Tue 21st Aug, 1pm-2:30pmOLYMPIC MANIAMuseum of Wigan LifeLet’s look at sport in Wigan, how itused to be and what is happeningtoday. There will be fun activities,things to make, lots to see and do.Free but some activities may havesmall charge. For further informationtelephone 01942 82813.Sat 11th Aug, 1pm-3pmBMX OLYMPIC JAM EVENTAlexandra ParkBMX JAM Event – Competition. Agecategories are under 12’s, 12-16yrs,16-19yrs, Semi-Professional riders.Prizes to be awarded by judges forparticipants who demo’s best tricks,skills, etc. For further informationtelephone 01942 487093.BOROUGH LIFE Summer 2012 31
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