Events
Talk – Rachel Thompson from Wigan Warriors on women in Rugby
Leigh Town Hall Market Street, LeighJoin the brilliant Rachel Thompson (Wigan Warriors) at Archives: Wigan & Leigh during the Rugby World Cup What is life like playing rugby for the Wigan Warriors? Come on down to the Archives in Leigh Town Hall for an exciting talk from the incredible Rachel Thompson, speaking about her experiences playing Rugby League. It will be an inspirational afternoon, don't miss out! Step free access is available throughout Leigh Town Hall
Make Together Art Club – Halloween Edition!
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganMake Together Art Club is our brand new monthly Saturday session which gives families a chance to come and get creative together! If you can't get hold of arty goodies to keep your little ones occupied, join us for some family time and we'll clean up the mess afterwards! This month we're getting ready for Halloween by making our own trick or treat bags! Draw your own spooky characters or cut them out of felt to decorate a tote bag […]
Make a squishy sculpture with Ella Louise Jones
The Grand Arcade 23 Crompton St, WiganJoin Artist-in-residence Ella Louise Jones, as she takes over the Grand Arcade with her drop-in āmake a squishy sculptureā workshop! In the āmake a squishy sculptureā workshop children are free to drop in and pick a squishy sculpture. The squishy shape will be stuffed with pillow inserts and can be decorated on the day with fabric pens and gels to make your very own squishy shape designed with their own unique patterns, drawings and colour. Ella Louise Jones joined […]
Halloween Woodland Fun
Haigh Woodland Park School Lane, WiganChildren of ages 5+ can enjoy Halloween Family Woodland fun at Haigh Woodland Park. Every Saturday in October: 12.30-1.30pm, 2.00-3.00pm, 3.30-4.30pm There will be Halloween crafts available, for example decorating your own wands, creating spooky clay creatures and making ghost lanterns! After learning how to light your own fire, there will be tasty fireside snacks to enjoy or hot chocolate to keep you warm. If you have any dietary requirements then please email us at outdooradventure@bewellwigan.org after booking. Parents are […]
And Heavy Metal For Wigan XXXVII: Flesh And Blood
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, WiganAHMFW is back, this time with a line up celebrating the hard rock side and melodic qualities of metal. Atlas One of the leading lights in the New Wave Of Classic Rock community, it's an honour to bring Atlas to The Boulevard. A thoroughly entertaining band who give it their all on stage, their melodic hard rock sound is winning the band legions of fans nationwide. This show promises to be special for the band for reasons to be revealed. […]
Dead Guilty
Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, WiganAn attractive young graphic artist is injured in a car crash that occurred when a business associate suffered a fatal heart attack at the wheel. Written by the author of The Business of Murder, Dead Guilty is a tense psychological study of guilt and obsession. Written by: Richard Harris. Directed by: Nicola Reynolds. VENUEĀ Wigan Little Theatre PERFORMANCE DATES: Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Saturday 29 October 2022 PERFORMANCE TIMES:Ā 7:30pm. TICKET INFORMATION:Ā Standard tickets from Ā£10.00. BOOK TICKETS:Ā Box Office 01942 242561 […]
Penelope Carpenter & John Anderton
The Old Courts Crawford Street, WiganWe welcome you to enjoy free live music, every Friday & Saturday in the Bailiff Bar. Grab a drink and bask in the great ambience of our local artists. Saturday 22nd October we presentĀ Penelope CarpenterĀ &Ā John Anderton Penelope CarpenterĀ ā Weāre pleased to welcome Welsh born artist, Penelope Carpenter, who typically covers from range from late 90ās early 2000ā³s MTV and Kerrang style music.Ā Artist influences such as Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Keane, Green day, Jack White, and Ed Sheeran, and many […]
Live & Local: Alannah Webb (The Facades)
The Boulevard 17A Wallgate, WiganLive & Local: Alannah Webb (The Facades) - Free Admission