Local Life - Wigan - April 2019
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6 News & Features<br />
Bat Walks<br />
A series of bat walks hosted by Active Outdoors are<br />
available for families in <strong>Wigan</strong>.<br />
Three walks are taking place – the first, on<br />
Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 24 will have you searching for<br />
the nocturnal creatures at Three Sisters Recreation<br />
Area, while the second (on Monday, <strong>April</strong> 29) runs at<br />
Low Hall Nature Reserve. Finally, a third walk takes<br />
place at Haigh Woodland Park on Wednesday, May<br />
1.<br />
Each walk begins at 7pm. For more information,<br />
visit www.inspiringhealthylifestyles.org/wigan/<br />
active-outdoors/<br />
Football Film<br />
A new film about Nazi paratrooper and prisoner of<br />
war Bert Trautmann premieres in <strong>April</strong>.<br />
Trautmann was imprisoned in a POW camp in<br />
Ashton-in-Makerfield – now Byrchall High School<br />
– until 1948, where he regularly played in football<br />
matches until an injury led to him taking the place<br />
of goalkeeper.<br />
When the camp closed, Trautmann elected to<br />
remain in England and later played for St. Helens<br />
Town, before beginning his career at Manchester<br />
City where he remained until 1964.<br />
‘The Keeper’, starring David Kross as Trautmann,<br />
heads to cinemas on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 5.<br />
Earn extra<br />
cash!<br />
Volunteers Needed<br />
Wellbeing <strong>Wigan</strong> CIC are looking for community<br />
volunteers to help run drop-in sessions. The CIC<br />
offer support sessions for various demographics,<br />
as well as hosting regular community groups like<br />
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Bleachworks estate<br />
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Mill Lane, Miles Lane & Ash Close<br />
Crooke Village<br />
Wrightington<br />
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