Popular Upholland dessert shop Velvets has opened another shop in Springfield in Wigan this week! They'll be serving waffles, cookie dough, milkshakes ice cream and desserts - all your favourite sweet treats They are open Tuesday - Friday 2pm- 9pm Saturday/Sunday 12pm - 9pm Address: 84a Woodhouse Lane, WN6 7LZ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/velvetshakes Published: 05.06.2019

Officially opening their doors on 15th March, Ninja Warrior UK Adventure comes to the Stadium Way in Wigan. Bookings are now available for Adults and children! Have a go on their huge inflatable course. With Ninja Obstacles, an Inflatable Course, the Fúdo Café & Restaurant plus Ninja Gloves & Socks. Booking: wigan.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/book/activity.php Facebook: facebook.com/NinjaWarriorUKAdventureWigan Published: 15/03/2019

The Old Courts is back this year with another packed Wigan Arts Festival. Working with a number of local and national groups to bring a varied program for children and adults alike. In their own words "This April marks the 6th Wigan Arts Festival and we are beyond excited to announce a programme of ambitious theatre, art, music, dance, poetry, comedy and workshops. This year we are hosting a whole array of artists from around the UK, plus local talents.

The Pop Up is a brand new space in Makinson Arcade, giving independent retailers the opportunity to test a new products and ideas for up to 6 weeks. This month we see a Mother's Day Gift shop taking over the space The Mother's Day Pop Up will be here from Thursday 21st February until Sunday 31st March, with the perfect gifts for special occasions including flowers and candles . In their own words "Choose from stunning handmade gifts- Everlasting Flower Boxes,

There's a new shop in town! As well as his own store, Grant's Furniture, Obscurities, & Gifts. Grant is converting the rest of the space at the historical Bulldog Forge site to other local artisan traders to use as a market space. In his own words “On my side, it’s a lot of pub furniture, antiques and retro stuff. On the other side, we’re looking at 20 independent artisans, collectors, stalls etc. It will be like a ‘bygone times’ sort

Wigan International Jazz Festival is back this year whole a host of ew acts across 3 days on Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th July 2019. Evening Concerts Jazz Planets - Thursday 11th July Salena Jones & Her Quintet - Friday 12th July Alan Barnes + 11 - Saturday 13th July Louis Dowdeswell Big Band - Sunday 14th July Daytime Concerts Morpher / Nicola Farnon Trio - Friday 12:30pm Cliff Ray Sextet / Alex Grenier / Portrait Of Cannonball -