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Wigan Folk Club’s 60th Anniversary! Wigan Day of Folk & Verse
Wigan Folk Club’s 60th Anniversary! Wigan Day of Folk & Verse
We're delighted to be celebrating Wigan Folk Club's 60th Anniversary! All are welcome. Come play, recite, or enjoy listening. FREE Entry
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Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play! Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills. Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and […]
Fairy Door Decorating Workshop
Fairy Door Decorating Workshop
You’re invited to our FREE fairy door decorating workshop on Wednesday 3rd April. Join us upstairs on the 'Community Corner' between 11am - 2pm and get creative in our fairy door make & take workshop, decorate a fairy door, sprinkle a little magic dust and enter the fairy realm Put on your fairy wings & grab your wand and enjoy story time sessions at 12 & 1pm. Parental supervision is required at all times. No booking required.
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Corvus & The Morning Star | Pray for Mojo | Kubrick Stare | Skint
Corvus & The Morning Star | Pray for Mojo | Kubrick Stare | Skint
Wigan's Psychedelic Rock band Corvus & The Morning Star return to their hometown for another headline set joined by Warrington band Pray For Mojo and local bands Kubrick Stare & Skint. Advance Tickets: £7.00 (excludes fees) | OTD: £9.00 skiddle.com/e/38065303
French Week – Cinema
French Week – Cinema
We are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you Cinema: Intouchables: 5th April – 7.30pm This film is spoken in French language with English subtitles. at Leigh Film Factory located in Leigh Spinners Mill
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French Week – Pétanque tournament
French Week – Pétanque tournament
We are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you. Pétanque tournament at Hindley Leyland Park is free for adults aged 16+. Booking is required. 6th April - 10.30am to 12pm 8th April – 1pm to 2.30pm 12th April – 1pm to 2.30pm
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French Week – Art Activities
French Week – Art Activities
We are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you Art activities for children: 10th April at the Turnpike Gallery – Free – Kids aged 7+ – booking required: Dots art & pixel fun workshop: 10am-12.30pm Drolleries - medieval monsters: collage and mono print workshop with artist Anna FC Smith – 2-4pm
Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play! Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills. Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and […]
French Week – Wine & Cheese tasting
French Week – Wine & Cheese tasting
We are happy to celebrate French culture and Wigan’s twin town, Angers between 5th and 13th April 2024. A programme of exciting events for everyone is waiting for you. Wine & Cheese tasting: 10th April – 6pm – £12 – Turnpike Gallery, WN7 1EB – ATA event – booking required: email ata.wigan@gmail.com or phone 07824508516.
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Open Mic Poetry
Open Mic Poetry
Open Mic Poetry, a poetic return, Calling all wordsmiths, in lyrical yearn. From seasoned poets to those just begun, Our Poetry Night, a celebration, a poetic sun. In a vibrant space, all poets unite, No 'headliners' here, sharing our poetic light. Open mic beckons, a welcoming stage, Step up, share your thoughts, feel the poetic sage. A cozy atmosphere, where words softly sway, Poetry lovers listen, in the magic they stay. Aspiring poets, enthusiasts, and those seasoned well, All are […]
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QSOE & Friends Charity Concert
QSOE & Friends Charity Concert
QSOE and friends returns with a fantastic lineup! You won't want to miss this charity evening Quaintest Show on Earth ( Full band with guests) Pelican Babies acoustic duo performing mainly original material encompassing folk/pop/blues. You really need to hear their amazing harmonies and watch out for that didgeridoo! Dots are Nicki & Les, a dynamic electronic duo from Greater Manchester. Together they serve up a crazy cocktail of synth pop and early blues, mixing the sounds of Kraftwerk with […]
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Spring Family Fun Day
Spring Family Fun Day
It looks to be an amazing day planned at the farm, with so many amazing stall holders, from home crafters and artisans, to bakers and foodies! Come and join us on Sunday 14th April as we celebrate Spring at Greenslate Farm!
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Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play! Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills. Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and […]
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play! Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills. Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and […]
Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
Unlocked : Original Music Showcase
Unlocked : Original Music Showcase
Experience a diverse array of original artists curated by Tommy Jones from QSOE every month, spanning various genres and backgrounds. Join us in the Holding Cell on the fourth Thursday of each month for captivating, intimate performances by talented musicians and creative artists in a laid-back atmosphere. Discover the richness of artistic expression in a relaxed setting. FREE ENTRY Holding Cell Hosted by Tommy Jones of Quaintest Show On Earth. Free entry, no ticket required The Holding Cell is in […]
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The Wigan History Festival
The Wigan History Festival
The Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan's history, taking place at the town centre's parish church. The 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. The event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre, The history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April Organiser Mervyn Reeves said: "We […]
Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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The Wigan History Festival
The Wigan History Festival
The Wigan History Festival will celebrate more than a thousand years of Wigan's history, taking place at the town centre's parish church. The 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. The event will feature a temporary pop-up cinema and a lecture theatre, The history festival takes place at Wigan Parish church in April Organiser Mervyn Reeves said: "We […]
Sheila’s Island
Sheila’s Island
Bonfire night 2019 and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Marketing Manager Sheila has been nominated team leader, and has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. A sparkling, sharp-witted comedy. Please see WLT for the performance time on each day. £13.00 full, £11.00 for under-16s and over-60s (if ordering online, then plus booking fee of £1.01 or £0.85)
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Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play! Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills. Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and […]
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KINDERFEST
KINDERFEST
KINDERFEST 24’ Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024. Two Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend. In association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls. Two show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm. Each 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh. Artists and entertainment includes: The Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets […]
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KINDERFEST
KINDERFEST
KINDERFEST 24’ Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2024. Two Fun’n’Fab Days for Children and Families over the Bank Holiday Weekend. In association with Santus & Co. The Home of Uncle Joes Mint Balls. Two show events per day. 10.30am and 3pm. Each 3 hour show includes a collection of some of the Region’s top Children’s entertainment gathered within the Walled Gardens of Haigh. Artists and entertainment includes: The Adrian Catch Magic Show. Dale Wingbottom Puppet Experience. The Zoo Puppets […]