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3 events,
gerrumonside! The passion of rugby league past, present & future
Free Whilst the important and popular displays on Roman Wigan, Egyptology and early local trade will remain on show, this temporary exhibition celebrates Rugby League past and present in the Borough and internationally. Follow our local teams’ trophy-filled histories and learn how Wigan, Leigh and Tyldesley broke away from the Rugby Football Union in 1895 […]
Really Awful Orchestra
Really Awful Orchestra
Every Monday evening (Term Time Only) 7 pm – 9 pm at The Music Centre, Park Road, Hindley You used to play an Instrument but no longer do? You always wanted to play in an Orchestra but never got the chance? You once played in a band and would love to start again Well here’s […]
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
 Monday – BINGO - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday – DOMINO/BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Friday – BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm The Rowans & Lindale Communal Lounge Lindale Road Mosley Common Worsley M28 1BG
3 events,
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Tuesday mornings 10am Breakfast Club (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Northfield Court in Golborne have a soup and sandwich and game of bingo every Tuesday lunch time.
7 events,
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
 Come and join us for coffee on Wednesday – COFFEE MORNING – 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Manor Court in Golborne have a breakfast morning every Wednesday at 10am.
7 events,
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Thursday mornings 10am Coffee Morning (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Fun Family Fitness
Fun Family Fitness
This is the first of our 6-week blocks and it will take place at Higher Folds Community Centre over summer We will be running 3 more blocks similar to this. To book a space for your family contact us via facebook/Instagram or [email protected] or 07710412028
Official Jubilee Beacon Lighting
Official Jubilee Beacon Lighting
A host of food and entertainment provided, hosted by the Girlguiding Lancashire South County organisation.
8 events,
Platinum Jubilee Extravaganza in the Park
Platinum Jubilee Extravaganza in the Park
Live Music Face Painting  Stalls  Ice Cream Cheap Fairground Rides  Food Stalls Cheap bar and great food available Come along and join in the fun !! FREE ADMISSION
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Friday Afternoon
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Friday Afternoon
Featuring music from local singer-songwriter The Quaintest Show on Earth, The Yorkshire Volunteer Corp of Drums and The Scots Guards Volunteer Pipe Band! Over 100 beers and ciders! Beer, ale, lager, cider, gin and prosecco bars! Mouth-watering hog roast! And much, much more! Just £5 entry.
5 events,
Party in the park and UEFA Women’s Euros
Party in the park and UEFA Women’s Euros
With vintage themed fun, food and entertainment. And ahead of the arrival of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 coming to the borough in July, the tournament organisers will be holding a football roadshow to build up momentum ahead of what promises to be the biggest women’s European sporting event in history.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow heads to Mesnes Park
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow heads to Mesnes Park
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow series is heading to Wigan Borough in June as part of a nationwide tour. England Legend Karen Bardsley will visit Wigan’s Mesnes Park on 4 June. Visitors will have a chance to win Women’s EURO ‘22 match tickets and have their picture taken with the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 […]
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Epsom Derby Race Day
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Epsom Derby Race Day
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022! Experience an exciting day at the races at THE Jubilee Food and Beer Festival for Wigan and Standish! In between races, The Graduates Trio provide the soundtrack! Watch the Epsom Derby on the big screen! Over 100 beers and ciders! Beer, ale, lager, cider, gin and prosecco bars! Mouth-watering […]
2 events,
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Big Jubilee Lunch
Jubilee Food & Beer Festival Big Jubilee Lunch
Celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne with our Platinum Jubilee Lunch. Experience live music and lunch in the form of the ultimate British picnic hamper, brought direct to your table by Wigan Warriors players! This big festival finale is all set in our indoor arena, amid the countryside surroundings of Thompson House Equestrian […]
4 events,
CARERS FESTIVAL
CARERS FESTIVAL
Museum Talk & Tour More details from www.wigan.gov.uk/supportforcarers [email protected]
Really Awful Orchestra
Really Awful Orchestra
Every Monday evening (Term Time Only) 7 pm – 9 pm at The Music Centre, Park Road, Hindley You used to play an Instrument but no longer do? You always wanted to play in an Orchestra but never got the chance? You once played in a band and would love to start again Well here’s […]
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
 Monday – BINGO - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday – DOMINO/BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Friday – BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm The Rowans & Lindale Communal Lounge Lindale Road Mosley Common Worsley M28 1BG
4 events,
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Tuesday mornings 10am Breakfast Club (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
WIGAN & LEIGH CARERS CENTRE
WIGAN & LEIGH CARERS CENTRE
Join us for an informal chat about the volunteering opportunities with us. Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre is at 3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3BD.
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Northfield Court in Golborne have a soup and sandwich and game of bingo every Tuesday lunch time.
7 events,
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
 Come and join us for coffee on Wednesday – COFFEE MORNING – 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Manor Court in Golborne have a breakfast morning every Wednesday at 10am.
CARERS FESTIVAL
CARERS FESTIVAL
Supporting, Celebrating & Connecting Carers All carers, family and friends welcome, so pop in anytime and explore our festival of activities: • Carers market place - browse our stalls hosted by different services who can offer you information, support and advice • Mindfulness sessions • Stadium tours • Walking football and netball • Strength and […]
4 events,
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Thursday mornings 10am Coffee Morning (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Funding Your Project – searching for funds
Funding Your Project – searching for funds
Register Now Are you looking for funding for your project? Do you know where to search what funding is available? What sources of funding are available? A workshop specifically for voluntary community organisations in the city of Manchester who are looking to find funding for their projects / organisations. This webinar will focus on demonstrating the […]
Supporting Young LGBT+ people into meaningful work
Supporting Young LGBT+ people into meaningful work
Proud Futures is a programme tailored to the needs of LGBT+ young people aged 18-25 who are not currently in employment, education or training. The programme is designed to support young LGBT+ people into meaningful work, education or volunteer opportunities. It has been designed for those who are unsure about their next steps in life […]
3 events,
Funding Fridays
Funding Fridays
Do you need help with funding for your community group but don't know where to start? Do you have a funding question that you need some help with? For any funding related enquiries just pop along to one of our Funding Friday drop in sessions where members of the Deal for Communities Team will be […]
2 events,
2 events,
Atherton Carnival
Atherton Carnival
Come along and enjoy the fun! Dancing   Information Stalls   Music Walking Parade   Fair Ground Small charges for certain activities may apply on the day
3 events,
Really Awful Orchestra
Really Awful Orchestra
Every Monday evening (Term Time Only) 7 pm – 9 pm at The Music Centre, Park Road, Hindley You used to play an Instrument but no longer do? You always wanted to play in an Orchestra but never got the chance? You once played in a band and would love to start again Well here’s […]
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
 Monday – BINGO - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday – DOMINO/BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Friday – BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm The Rowans & Lindale Communal Lounge Lindale Road Mosley Common Worsley M28 1BG
4 events,
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Tuesday mornings 10am Breakfast Club (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
‘Av a Brew
‘Av a Brew
Now we’ve moved premises we sadly don’t get to have a chat with you all as often unless you come along to one of our workshops. So we’ve decided to start up a free monthly tea and coffee morning so we can see all of your lovely faces again! 'Av a Brew will take place […]
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Northfield Court in Golborne have a soup and sandwich and game of bingo every Tuesday lunch time.
9 events,
Festival of Libraries
Date & Time of Event: 15 June, 2022 (All day) to 19 June, 2022 (All day) Venue: Greater Manchester Libraries There's something for everyone at the Festival of Libraries this year, taking place in every borough of Greater Manchester and involved more than 100 of your local libraries! Join the likes of Lemn Sissay, Lenny Henry, Julie […]
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
 Come and join us for coffee on Wednesday – COFFEE MORNING – 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Manor Court in Golborne have a breakfast morning every Wednesday at 10am.
4 events,
Festival of Libraries
Date & Time of Event: 15 June, 2022 (All day) to 19 June, 2022 (All day) Venue: Greater Manchester Libraries There's something for everyone at the Festival of Libraries this year, taking place in every borough of Greater Manchester and involved more than 100 of your local libraries! Join the likes of Lemn Sissay, Lenny Henry, Julie […]
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Thursday mornings 10am Coffee Morning (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
How to throw a fundraiser
How to throw a fundraiser
Date & Time of Event: 16 June, 2022 - 14:00 to 15:00 Venue: Online Fundraising events have changed a lot since 2020 – there’s the shift towards online and hybrid events, for one – but their popularity among supporters and charities alike remains high. Around half of respondents to the Spring Donor Pulse Report said they were likely […]
3 events,
Festival of Libraries
Date & Time of Event: 15 June, 2022 (All day) to 19 June, 2022 (All day) Venue: Greater Manchester Libraries There's something for everyone at the Festival of Libraries this year, taking place in every borough of Greater Manchester and involved more than 100 of your local libraries! Join the likes of Lemn Sissay, Lenny Henry, Julie […]
3 events,
Festival of Libraries
Date & Time of Event: 15 June, 2022 (All day) to 19 June, 2022 (All day) Venue: Greater Manchester Libraries There's something for everyone at the Festival of Libraries this year, taking place in every borough of Greater Manchester and involved more than 100 of your local libraries! Join the likes of Lemn Sissay, Lenny Henry, Julie […]
Code a Game in Scratch
Code a Game in Scratch
Code a Game in Scratch Sat 18th June, 11:00am - 12:30pm Minecraft School Sat 9th July, 11:00am - 12:30pm Book your tickets here: www.wigansteambookings.eventbrite.co.uk www.wigansteam.co.uk These workshops are designed for all ages but under 8s will need assistance with some elements. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
2 events,
Festival of Libraries
Date & Time of Event: 15 June, 2022 (All day) to 19 June, 2022 (All day) Venue: Greater Manchester Libraries There's something for everyone at the Festival of Libraries this year, taking place in every borough of Greater Manchester and involved more than 100 of your local libraries! Join the likes of Lemn Sissay, Lenny Henry, Julie […]
4 events,
Introducing the GM Children in Care Social Enterprise Taskforce
Introducing the GM Children in Care Social Enterprise Taskforce
A new GM body set up to bring diversity, choice and, high standards of care for children in residential care. Greater Manchester Combined Authority are leading this project alongside the 10 GM Local Authority Children’s Services. At an event on 20 June, 9.30am-12pm at Manchester Art Gallery, you will have the chance to hear about […]
Really Awful Orchestra
Really Awful Orchestra
Every Monday evening (Term Time Only) 7 pm – 9 pm at The Music Centre, Park Road, Hindley You used to play an Instrument but no longer do? You always wanted to play in an Orchestra but never got the chance? You once played in a band and would love to start again Well here’s […]
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
 Monday – BINGO - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday – DOMINO/BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Friday – BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm The Rowans & Lindale Communal Lounge Lindale Road Mosley Common Worsley M28 1BG
6 events,
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Tuesday mornings 10am Breakfast Club (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Small Charity – Big Spaces
Small Charity – Big Spaces
Community spaces are often at the heart of their community providing places to meet and activities to engage the people in the locality. The last year has been difficult and the future, whilst bright, is uncertain. This is an opportunity to pause and consider how to be in a strong place to move forwards for […]
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Northfield Court in Golborne have a soup and sandwich and game of bingo every Tuesday lunch time.
7 events,
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
 Come and join us for coffee on Wednesday – COFFEE MORNING – 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Manor Court in Golborne have a breakfast morning every Wednesday at 10am.
Integrated Care System ‘Involving People and Communities’ workshop
Integrated Care System ‘Involving People and Communities’ workshop
The event will open with an update on the development of the ICS and taking us through the ten principles for how ICSs work with people and communities. This will be followed by workshops where everyone present will work to develop a model of engagement for the Wigan Borough The event will take place […]
6 events,
Learning from Failure – Airing our dirty laundry
GMCVO and the GM Third Sector Research Network are hosting a free one-day event, funded by the Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN), to consider how we can learn from failure. It’s something nobody likes to talk about but doing so could help us unlock useful insights, not only about what works but how it works. […]
Fundraisers Networking Virtual Events
Fundraisers Networking Virtual Events
These friendly sessions involve a Get Grants Expert providing an update on the current grant fundraising landscape, before facilitating discussions about how the grant fundraising world continues to change, and what opportunities and challenges this presents to you as fundraisers. Through attending this event we aim to give you the opportunity to: Join the Get […]
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Thursday mornings 10am Coffee Morning (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
The Role of a Trustee
The Role of a Trustee
Free Macc webinar: Trustee roles and responsibilities – The role of a trustee 23 June, 10am - 1pm, Online
3 events,
Funding Fridays
Funding Fridays
Do you need help with funding for your community group but don't know where to start? Do you have a funding question that you need some help with? For any funding related enquiries just pop along to one of our Funding Friday drop in sessions where members of the Deal for Communities Team will be […]
2 events,
Armed Forces Day celebration includes family fun day
Armed Forces Day celebration includes family fun day
Wigan Council’s annual celebration of the Armed Forces community returns this week with residents encouraged to show their support. The 2022 Armed Forces Day schedule includes a traditional parade through Leigh town centre alongside a day of free family entertainment. Leigh’s Civic Square will host a range of stalls, stages and attractions from 10am to […]
3 events,
Really Awful Orchestra
Really Awful Orchestra
Every Monday evening (Term Time Only) 7 pm – 9 pm at The Music Centre, Park Road, Hindley You used to play an Instrument but no longer do? You always wanted to play in an Orchestra but never got the chance? You once played in a band and would love to start again Well here’s […]
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
Bingo at The Rowans & Lindale
 Monday – BINGO - 7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursday – DOMINO/BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm Friday – BINGO – 7:30pm – 9:30pm The Rowans & Lindale Communal Lounge Lindale Road Mosley Common Worsley M28 1BG
3 events,
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Breakfast Club at Cherry Trees
Tuesday mornings 10am Breakfast Club (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Soup, Sandwiches and Bingo at Northfield Court
Northfield Court in Golborne have a soup and sandwich and game of bingo every Tuesday lunch time.
6 events,
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
Coffee Morning at The Rowans and Lindale
 Come and join us for coffee on Wednesday – COFFEE MORNING – 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Enjoy a breakfast morning at Manor Court in Golborne
Manor Court in Golborne have a breakfast morning every Wednesday at 10am.
6 events,
Prove, Improve Account Workshop
Our first 'in person' Prove, Improve, Account workshop for 2 years... Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July 2022 in Manchester Tickets, Thu 30 Jun 2022 at 09:30 | Eventbrite(opens in a new tab)wlcommunity.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dd7b884313e70c98c396b8c5&id=f110bbdba3&e=68aaf331b6
PROPER GOOD PROGRAMME WIGAN BOROUGH LAUNCH EVENT
PROPER GOOD PROGRAMME WIGAN BOROUGH LAUNCH EVENT
Whether you are a local community member who is thinking about setting up your own Social Enterprise, are a new or established Social Enterprise, this event is for you to learn more about the opportunities in Wigan Borough that can help you to grow. To register, please click on the Eventbrite link below… Whether you […]
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Coffee Morning at Cherry Trees
Thursday mornings 10am Coffee Morning (arranged by Wigan Council staff)
Media Trust free masterclass for mental health charities
Media Trust free masterclass for mental health charities
Date & Time of Event: 30 June, 2022 - 10:30 to 12:00 Venue: Online As part of their Headlining Mental Health programme, Media Trust have teamed up with MediaCom to offer mental health and wellbeing organisations a free one-hour masterclass on how to communicate effectively with stakeholders and peers through storytelling. The Understanding Storytelling masterclass will cover: How […]
