BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wigan Events Guide - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wigan Events Guide X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wigan Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240426T160000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T140127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T140147Z UID:10006398-1714125600-1714147200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Wigan History Festival DESCRIPTION:The Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan’s history\, taking place at the town centre’s parish church.\n\n\n\nThe history festival is on April 26\, and 27th  and will cover the whole spectrum of the town’s history\, from the earliest time of the Romans right up to the present.\n\n\n\nThe event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre\,\nThe history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April\n\n\n\nOrganiser Mervyn Reeves said: “We have a whole range of displays which will be staffed by experts showing the history of Wigan from its earliest known settlement right up to the present day.\n\n\n\n“There will be plenty to see\, handle and hear about with a cinema running throughout the two days from 10 to 4 and speakers during the whole period.\n\n\n\n“Entrance is free. It will also provide an opportunity to see the church with a guide if needed.”\n\nThe history festival takes place at Wigan Parish Church and will be officially opened by the Mayor of Wigan on Friday\, April 26 at 11am.\n\n\nIf you are interested in taking part\, please send an email to mervynreeves@gmail.com. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-wigan-history-festival/2024-04-26/ LOCATION:Wigan Parish Church\, Wrightington Street\, Wigan\, WN1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art & Culture & History,Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wigan-parish-church.jpg GEO:53.5516152;-2.6319061 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Parish Church Wrightington Street Wigan WN1 United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wrightington Street:geo:-2.6319061,53.5516152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T140127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T140147Z UID:10006399-1714212000-1714233600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Wigan History Festival DESCRIPTION:The Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan’s history\, taking place at the town centre’s parish church.\n\n\n\nThe history festival is on April 26\, and 27th  and will cover the whole spectrum of the town’s history\, from the earliest time of the Romans right up to the present.\n\n\n\nThe event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre\,\nThe history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April\n\n\n\nOrganiser Mervyn Reeves said: “We have a whole range of displays which will be staffed by experts showing the history of Wigan from its earliest known settlement right up to the present day.\n\n\n\n“There will be plenty to see\, handle and hear about with a cinema running throughout the two days from 10 to 4 and speakers during the whole period.\n\n\n\n“Entrance is free. It will also provide an opportunity to see the church with a guide if needed.”\n\nThe history festival takes place at Wigan Parish Church and will be officially opened by the Mayor of Wigan on Friday\, April 26 at 11am.\n\n\nIf you are interested in taking part\, please send an email to mervynreeves@gmail.com. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-wigan-history-festival/2024-04-27/ LOCATION:Wigan Parish Church\, Wrightington Street\, Wigan\, WN1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art & Culture & History,Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wigan-parish-church.jpg GEO:53.5516152;-2.6319061 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Parish Church Wrightington Street Wigan WN1 United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wrightington Street:geo:-2.6319061,53.5516152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T133546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T133546Z UID:10006374-1714818600-1714834800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:KINDERFEST DESCRIPTION:KINDERFEST 24’\nSaturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024.\n\nTwo Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend.\nIn association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls.\n\n\nTwo show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm.\nEach 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh.\n\n\n\nArtists and entertainment includes:\n\n\nThe Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets Show. Danny Zapperelli and Fun Gi Children’s Mix n Mingle. Bubble Show Artists.\n\n\nThe Molly Kidz TV Stage. Featuring Molly\, live music and Drago the Dragon Show.\n\n\n\nThe Inflatable Zone with loads of games and jump on attractions. The Super Pirates Lawn with activities including; Inflatable Jump and Play Ring. Barrels Full of Fun. Star Shelter (Disco and Story Telling) and Toys\, Nets\, Spins and Rides.\n\n\n\nSee full programme on eventbrite page.\n\n\nTickets now on sale.\nChildren (Aged 3 to 12) ONLY £5.50.\nChildren Aged 2 and Under FREE.\nAdult Tickets £8.00.\n\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/kinderfest/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Haigh Woodland Park\, School Lane\, Wigan\, WN2 1PE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs,Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kinderfest.jpg GEO:53.5746149;-2.6112051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Wigan WN2 1PE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Lane:geo:-2.6112051,53.5746149 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240505T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T133546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T133546Z UID:10006375-1714905000-1714921200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:KINDERFEST DESCRIPTION:KINDERFEST 24’\nSaturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024.\n\nTwo Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend.\nIn association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls.\n\n\nTwo show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm.\nEach 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh.\n\n\n\nArtists and entertainment includes:\n\n\nThe Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets Show. Danny Zapperelli and Fun Gi Children’s Mix n Mingle. Bubble Show Artists.\n\n\nThe Molly Kidz TV Stage. Featuring Molly\, live music and Drago the Dragon Show.\n\n\n\nThe Inflatable Zone with loads of games and jump on attractions. The Super Pirates Lawn with activities including; Inflatable Jump and Play Ring. Barrels Full of Fun. Star Shelter (Disco and Story Telling) and Toys\, Nets\, Spins and Rides.\n\n\n\nSee full programme on eventbrite page.\n\n\nTickets now on sale.\nChildren (Aged 3 to 12) ONLY £5.50.\nChildren Aged 2 and Under FREE.\nAdult Tickets £8.00.\n\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/kinderfest/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Haigh Woodland Park\, School Lane\, Wigan\, WN2 1PE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs,Live Music & Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/kinderfest.jpg GEO:53.5746149;-2.6112051 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Haigh Woodland Park School Lane Wigan WN2 1PE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Lane:geo:-2.6112051,53.5746149 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240507T180000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240321T143804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143804Z UID:10006499-1715094000-1715104800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Cycle Three Sisters DESCRIPTION:This free cycling event returns on Tuesday\, 7th May\, and Tuesday\, 23rd July\, and is geared towards families and all abilities.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a whole host of bike-based activities on and off the track\, cycle skills sessions for ages 6-12\, cycling stalls\, a climbing wall and face-painting…it’s going to be a wheel-y fun.\n\n\n\nBooking isn’t required; just turn up on the day.\n\nThe majority of events start at 3 p.m.\, but the track is open to balance bikes\, bikes with stabilisers\, and adapted bikes only from 1.30pm to 2.45pm.\n\n\n\nFor more information visit https://www.wigan.gov.uk/…/Act…/Cycle-Three-Sisters.aspx URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/cycle-three-sisters-3/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:Three Sisters Race Track\, Three Sisters Road\, Ashton\, Wigan\, WN4 8DD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cycle-3-sisters.jpg GEO:53.505143;-2.6337005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Three Sisters Race Track Three Sisters Road Ashton Wigan WN4 8DD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Three Sisters Road:geo:-2.6337005,53.505143 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T141240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T141240Z UID:10006402-1716634800-1716649200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Flashes Festival of Nature DESCRIPTION:In line with National Nature Reserve week\, this 2-day event is designed for you to learn more about the wildlife that resides in and around the Flash\, connect with the amazing nature on your doorstep and to simply have fun with your friends and family! There are a range of activities across both days including guided walks\, wild art\, eco-stalls & crafts and more.\n\nTaking place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May between 11am and 3pm each day.\n\nIts free to attend\, though there may be a small charge on some activities.\nSome activities will require booking in advance and details will be released in due course\, along with links to do so\n\n\n \n Facebook Event URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/flashes-festival-of-nature-2/2024-05-25/ LOCATION:Pennington Flash Country Park\, St Helen's Road\, Leigh\, WN7 3PA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/flashes-festival.jpg GEO:53.4802086;-2.5389799 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pennington Flash Country Park St Helen's Road Leigh WN7 3PA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Helen's Road:geo:-2.5389799,53.4802086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T203000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240321T143315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143315Z UID:10006496-1716638400-1716669000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Millstone Rocks Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Millstone Rocks is back in 2024. \nA charity music weekend at The Millstone\, raising money for Andy’s Man Cub \nThis promises to be a great weekend\, with 14 bands over two days\, face painting\, Dr Beats Mobile disco\, food vans\, an outdoor bar\, and more. \nCheck out the facebook page for news and updates. \n\n \n Facebook Page URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/millstone-rocks-festival-2024/2024-05-25/ LOCATION:The Millstone Pub\, 52 Harvey Lane\, Golborne\, WA3 3RS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/millstone-rocks.jpg GEO:53.4772909;-2.6043674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Millstone Pub 52 Harvey Lane Golborne WA3 3RS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Harvey Lane:geo:-2.6043674,53.4772909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T150000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240311T141240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T141240Z UID:10006403-1716721200-1716735600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Flashes Festival of Nature DESCRIPTION:In line with National Nature Reserve week\, this 2-day event is designed for you to learn more about the wildlife that resides in and around the Flash\, connect with the amazing nature on your doorstep and to simply have fun with your friends and family! There are a range of activities across both days including guided walks\, wild art\, eco-stalls & crafts and more.\n\nTaking place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May between 11am and 3pm each day.\n\nIts free to attend\, though there may be a small charge on some activities.\nSome activities will require booking in advance and details will be released in due course\, along with links to do so\n\n\n \n Facebook Event URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/flashes-festival-of-nature-2/2024-05-26/ LOCATION:Pennington Flash Country Park\, St Helen's Road\, Leigh\, WN7 3PA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/flashes-festival.jpg GEO:53.4802086;-2.5389799 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pennington Flash Country Park St Helen's Road Leigh WN7 3PA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Helen's Road:geo:-2.5389799,53.4802086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T203000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240321T143315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143315Z UID:10006497-1716724800-1716755400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Millstone Rocks Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Millstone Rocks is back in 2024. \nA charity music weekend at The Millstone\, raising money for Andy’s Man Cub \nThis promises to be a great weekend\, with 14 bands over two days\, face painting\, Dr Beats Mobile disco\, food vans\, an outdoor bar\, and more. \nCheck out the facebook page for news and updates. \n\n \n Facebook Page URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/millstone-rocks-festival-2024/2024-05-26/ LOCATION:The Millstone Pub\, 52 Harvey Lane\, Golborne\, WA3 3RS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/millstone-rocks.jpg GEO:53.4772909;-2.6043674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Millstone Pub 52 Harvey Lane Golborne WA3 3RS United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Harvey Lane:geo:-2.6043674,53.4772909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T180000 DTSTAMP:20240424T060637 CREATED:20240321T143804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143804Z UID:10006500-1721746800-1721757600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Cycle Three Sisters DESCRIPTION:This free cycling event returns on Tuesday\, 7th May\, and Tuesday\, 23rd July\, and is geared towards families and all abilities.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a whole host of bike-based activities on and off the track\, cycle skills sessions for ages 6-12\, cycling stalls\, a climbing wall and face-painting…it’s going to be a wheel-y fun.\n\n\n\nBooking isn’t required; just turn up on the day.\n\nThe majority of events start at 3 p.m.\, but the track is open to balance bikes\, bikes with stabilisers\, and adapted bikes only from 1.30pm to 2.45pm.\n\n\n\nFor more information visit https://www.wigan.gov.uk/…/Act…/Cycle-Three-Sisters.aspx URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/cycle-three-sisters-3/2024-07-23/ LOCATION:Three Sisters Race Track\, Three Sisters Road\, Ashton\, Wigan\, WN4 8DD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cycle-3-sisters.jpg GEO:53.505143;-2.6337005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Three Sisters Race Track Three Sisters Road Ashton Wigan WN4 8DD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Three Sisters Road:geo:-2.6337005,53.505143 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR