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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T163000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20231010T122150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T122150Z UID:10005811-1698402600-1698424200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:The Welcome Roadshow DESCRIPTION:Get ready Greater Manchester! The Welcome Roadshow is coming to your area this October half term\, bringing the magic of dance\, circus skills and craft workshops. \n\nEver pictured yourself in a circus? learning to dance like the professionals? or getting creative with household waste? Now’s your chance! \nWe’re visiting all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester\, offering FREE workshops at local libraries and community centres. \nIt’s not just about honing your dance\, circus and craft skills; it’s about connecting with your community and finding out more about The Welcome\, a nine-day extravaganza coming to Aviva Studios this autumn. \nDive into the world of dance\, circus and craft with our talented facilitators. Let loose\, try something new and experience the magic of dance\, circus and craft. \nWORKSHOPS\nTake part in a Free Flow workshop and join Company Chameleon to explore the elements of qi gong – fire\, water\, earth\, metal and wood – through creative dance and movement. \n10.30am – 12.00pm \nGet involved in the Join the Circus workshop\, where you can learn how to perform skills in a non-competitive\, inclusive environment\, led by Skylight Circus Arts and Circus Sensible. \n1.00pm – 2.30pm \nLearn how to get creative with plastic waste in a Balete Spacecraft workshop developed by artist Leeroy New. \n3.00pm – 4.30pm \n\n\n \n Book your Ticket URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/the-welcome-roadshow/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-welcome-roadshow.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T133000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20231010T114822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T124058Z UID:10005799-1697279400-1697290200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Tech Time DESCRIPTION:Tech Time… to get digital \nJoin us at Wigan Library on Saturday 14 October (10.30am-1.30pm) to experience the weird and wonderful world of technology.\n Retro gaming\n Virtual reality\n Coding\n Digital Art Session\n TechMate Tea Party\n Digital Advice\nFREE TO ATTEND URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/tech-time/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art & Culture & History,Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tech-time.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230808T130000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20230726T131705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131705Z UID:10005676-1691492400-1691499600@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Mini Fest - Wigan Library DESCRIPTION:Our fantastic festival for under 5s\, Mini Fest is coming to Wigan library this summer. \nCreate silly sounds with a pro beatboxer\, listen to musical story-telling\, build an extraordinary cardboard jungle and play party games whilst getting messy\, colourful and creative! \nMini Fest is an extended summer edition of Mini Makers\, our weekly art session for under 5s\, where little ones can get creative\, develop social skills and play with other similarly aged children. For parents and guardians\, it’s a chance to grab a brew and socialise with other parents in a fun and engaging space. \nPLEASE NOTE: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and be willing to participate in some activities. \nThis MiniFest will be held at Wigan Library\, if you’d like to attend at Leigh Library\, click here. \nTickets are FREE for this event but booking is essential with ONE TICKET required PER CHILD attending. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: If you find you cannot attend the event\, please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can offer your ticket to someone else. \n\n \n Register URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/mini-fest-wigan-library/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art & Culture & History,Family,Festivals & Fairs,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mini-fest.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T150000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20230724T123223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131116Z UID:10005668-1690293600-1690297200@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Story time fun with Green Bean and friends at Wigan library! DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 25th July 2023 at 2.00 PM for an exciting story time event at Wigan library! Get ready to have fun with Green Bean & Friends as they take you on a magical journey through their stories. \nOur in-person event is perfect for kids under 7 years old who love to read and explore new worlds. Green Bean & Friends will be sharing their favourite stories\, and engaging with the audience in an interactive way that will keep everyone entertained from start to finish. \nDon’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet Green Bean & Friends and enjoy a day filled with laughter\, learning\, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAll children aged under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not need to buy a ticket. \n\n \n Tickets URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/story-time-fun-with-green-bean-and-friends-at-wigan-library/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/green-bean.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T123000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20230106T094956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T094956Z UID:10004352-1674901800-1674909000@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Alex Winstanley & Tiny Tree Book Launch Celebration DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the launch of the ‘My Has’ children’s book series\, with Tiny Tree Children’s Books! Giveaways and readings for families! \nTo celebrate the publication of my series of children’s books with Tiny Tree Children’s Books\, there will be a celebration event at Wigan Library on Saturday 28th of January at 10.30am! \nThe 5 current books in the series are all inspired and informed by real people\, to highlight inclusion and diversity\, and start the conversation between families about long-term health conditions. The current books are: \n‘My Grandma Has Dementia’ – (Alzheimer’s Society ‘Dementia Hero Award’ Winner 2021)\n‘My Uncle Has Depression’ (Featured on ITV News)\n‘My Brother Has Cancer’\n‘My Cousin Has Tourette’s’\n‘My Child Has Cerebral Palsy’\nPlease join me for giveaways\, activities and free family fun! URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/alex-winstanley-tiny-tree-book-launch-celebration/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Spoken / Written Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/My-Has-Launch.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T120000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20221006T102906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T102906Z UID:10001137-1665228600-1665230400@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Off Your Chest! Creative Writing Workshop with Louise Fazackerley RLWC 2021 DESCRIPTION:Join professional poet\, Louise Fazackerley\, for this relaxed creative writing workshop that captures the buzz around the Rugby League World Cup. This is your opportunity to express everything that you love about the game; share stories and experiences and develop new skills as a writer. \nOpen to writers of all levels of experience. Louise is an experienced and charismatic poet born and bred in Wigan\, and she can’t wait to hear what you have to share! \n[gs-button size=”false” content=”Register” url=”https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/off-your-chest-creative-writing-workshop-with-louise-fazackerley-rlwc-2021-tickets-418429673417?aff=” icon=”false”] \n  URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/off-your-chest-creative-writing-workshop-with-louise-fazackerley-rlwc-2021/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Spoken / Written Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/off-your-chest.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T120000 DTSTAMP:20240503T104615 CREATED:20220524T133405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T133405Z UID:10000551-1654943400-1654948800@www.wiganeventsguide.com SUMMARY:Media Cubs DESCRIPTION:Media Cubs is hosting free sessions for 7-11 year-olds in Wigan and Leigh to enter our TV studio and create\, debate and navigate the news. \nFrom filming\, presenting to interviewing a real life role model\, children will be introduced to media equipment and know-how – and will walk away with a free press pass! \nThe sessions will be themed around the media and Women’s EUROS…with a VIP interviewee to be announced soon…. \nRegister for our free session at Wigan Library\, 10.30-12pm Saturday 11th June: click here. URL:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/event/media-cubs/ LOCATION:Wigan Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wiganeventsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mediacubs.jpg GEO:53.5454824;-2.6303836 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Wiend:geo:-2.6303836,53.5454824 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR