Local Life - Wigan - May 2018
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Junior Beginners Sailing<br />
Saturday, June 9 to Saturday, June 30, 1pm-4pm<br />
The 6 week courses follow RYA & BCU training<br />
schemes for beginners in Sailing, Windsurfing<br />
and Kayaking. New participants will get free<br />
membership to the Tuesday evening activity club.<br />
To book, email outdooradventure@wlct.org or call<br />
01942 828508 for more information. Cost: £60.<br />
Scotmans Flash, Rushdene, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN3 5HJ. Tel:<br />
01942 324870<br />
Summer Fair<br />
Saturday, June 23, 11am-2pm<br />
There’s lots planned including: guest appearances<br />
(including Lightning McQueen), barbecue, bouncy<br />
castle and slide, donkey rides, face painting, Morris<br />
dancers, penalty shoot-out, plus many more stalls<br />
and games to play.<br />
Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus<br />
Bridge, WN3 6SP. Tel: 01942 248129<br />
Community Fete<br />
Saturday, June 30, 11am-4pm<br />
With stalls, rides, games, live music, food, craft fair,<br />
community info and more. Games, tug ‘o’ war, races<br />
and entertainment will be held on the Recreation<br />
Ground. For more info on how to get involved,<br />
email elaineellams@aol.com or for stall bookings<br />
shevingtonfete@outlook.com<br />
Gathurst Lane, Shevington, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN6 8HW<br />
Midsummer Ball<br />
Saturday 30th June <strong>2018</strong>, 7.00pm for 7.30pm<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> MS Therapy Centre Ltd., a registered charity<br />
based in Marsh Green, will be hosting a Midsummer<br />
Ball to raise funds for their projects. Bar until 1am,<br />
Carriages 1.15am. Live entertainment + DJ. Three<br />
Course Meal. Tickets are £30 each. Call 07702025280<br />
or 07759735301 for details and tickets<br />
The Marquee, DW Stadium <strong>Wigan</strong><br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Summer Baby Rave<br />
Sunday, July 8, 10am-11am<br />
There’ll be free glow sticks, UV face painting, dance<br />
routines, bubbles, multi-sensory play and huge<br />
dance anthems. Get your neon gear on and glow<br />
crazy!! Tickets £4 per person. Minimum of 1 child<br />
ticket per booking. Tickets are available at www.<br />
littleravers.co.uk/book-tickets<br />
Pemberton Masonic Hall, Chapel Street,<br />
Pemberton, WN5 8JP. Tel: 07858 604590<br />
Barking Mad Dog Festival<br />
Saturday, July 14, 10am-6pm<br />
Displays, an agility race for you and your pooch,<br />
Flyball, dog show, Microchipping and health checks<br />
with one of the on-site vets. Grab a drink at the bar<br />
and your favourite food. Kids can spend their time<br />
on the fair and bouncy castle and slide.<br />
Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper<br />
Lane, Standish, WN6 0PP. Tel: 01257 422618<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Bike Ride <strong>2018</strong><br />
Sunday, July 22, 9.30am<br />
The organisers of the inaugural <strong>Wigan</strong> Bike Ride<br />
are delighted to confirm the event has returned<br />
with a 50 mile main ride and a 5 mile family ride.<br />
For more info and to register, please visit http://<br />
wiganbikeride.co.uk/<br />
Mesnes Park, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN1 1TU.<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Pride <strong>2018</strong><br />
Saturday, August 11, 11am-5pm<br />
<strong>Wigan</strong> Pride is back. It promises to be a free, fun,<br />
family friendly event jam packed with artists and<br />
local talent on the main stage and a range of<br />
different market stalls. This year it’s celebrating<br />
equality and diversity whilst encouraging everyone<br />
to get involved in their communities. It’s inclusive,<br />
diverse and tolerant for all. Autism Friendly.<br />
Market Place, <strong>Wigan</strong>, WN1 1PJ
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