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Need summer fun ideas? We've got you
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The
school holidays are here and there's lots for all
the family to enjoy across the borough this
summer! Here’s some holiday activity inspo 👇
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Hit the bird trail at Pennington Flash from
July 18 – August 31 learn
more.
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Wigan Museum has themed crafts from July
19 – August 30, along with their Super Hero Day on
August 2 learn
more.
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The Turnpike Gallery is holding print
workshops from August 9 – November 15 learn
more.
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We’re celebrating Pride in Leigh on July 26
and Wigan Pride on August 16 learn
more about Pride in Leigh and Wigan
Pride.
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Our libraries have a range of activities
happening throughout the summer holidays learn
more.
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Be Well’s FREE Cycle Three Sisters event
will be returning to Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Three
Sisters Circuit on August 7 learn
more.
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Scotman’s Flash have holiday activity
camps where children can make new
friends, try new activities and enjoy the
outdoors. Book now via the Be Well website
(choose ‘Be Well Outdoors’ and ‘Scotman’s Flash:
Activity Camps’ from the dropdown menus).
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Head over to the picnic brass and artisan
markets at Haigh woodland park on July 20 and
August 17 learn
more.
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The legendary Foodie Friday nights are
back, bigger and better than ever before on
July 25 and August 29 learn
more.
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Leigh Feast makes a comeback on August 9 learn
more.
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Summer HAF camps! If your child is eligible
for benefits-related free school meals, don’t
forget to book their place at our HAF summer
camps!
There’s
lots to choose from, including climbing, skating
and indoor play at Howe Bridge Leisure Centre,
outdoor adventures at Scotman’s Flash and Haigh
Woodland Park, and a multi-skills camp with Wigan
Warriors at Robin Park featuring rugby, football,
tennis, gymnastics & more!
Use
your e-voucher to book your activities online at
holidayactivities.com |
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There is now a new flood warning area for
Platt Bridge and Abram. If you live in
this area, sign up to receive alerts on the Government website. It
comes as a yellow
weather warning has been issued for the north west
of England, with forecasts of heavy rain
and possible thunderstorms through Friday night
into Saturday. Learn more on the Met Office
website.
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A ‘lifesaving’ health showcase is heading for
Leigh this summer! Residents are encouraged to
pop in for a ‘free health MOT’ when Leigh Leisure
Centre hosts a Health and Wellbeing Open Day on
Wednesday 30 July (10am-2pm). Free NHS blood
pressure checks will be available without
appointment while there’ll be more than 50 stalls
offering advice and support on a wide range of
topics. Full story.
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Seven local parks and green spaces are
celebrating Green Flag status for 2025/26.
You’ll see the prestigious standard flying at
Alexandra Park, Central Park, Colliers Corner,
Jubilee Park, Mesnes Park, Pennington Hall Park
and Tanners Lane Embankment. Thanks to our amazing
teams and volunteers – including the Bridgers and
Golborne in Bloom community groups – for keeping
our borough looking its best! Read more.
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A new daytime and evening service between
Wigan and Standish will launch on Monday,
becoming the second new Bee Network service –
after the 615 Wigan-Middlebrook Retail Park
service – to be introduced since bus franchising
was introduced in September 2023. Running between
Wigan Bus Station and Standish Leisure Centre, the
631 will serve key locations, including the Royal
Albert Edward Infirmary, Woodfield Primary School
and local supermarket. Find out more on the TfGM
website.
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Have your say on our housing allocations
policy. We are reviewing this policy which
will guide the register for council housing in our
borough. Find out more and have your
say.
👋Our
Family Hubs are proving to be popular,
offering residents of all ages a convenient place
to participate in activities, receive support, or
simply catch up with friends. We are delighted to
be opening in Aspull and Shevington later this
month. Come along to Aspull Library on Tuesday 22
July, and Shevington Library on Tuesday 29 July
and say hi to the team between 11am-2pm, with lots
of free activities for the whole family. Find
out more about family hubs.
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Did you know you can now get your Council Tax bill
online? And it gets better... Sign up for
E-Billing by September 30 and you’ll be entered
into a cash prize draw where you could win up to £500! Learn more here.
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Parks Week is right around the
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Parks Week is coming and, to celebrate, Be Well
has loads of fun FREE activities lined up at our
local parks and green spaces from 28 July to 3
August, including: park gym, pickleball, disc
golf, foot golf, tennis, tai chi, Pilates, bowls,
pétanque… and more!
Many
of the activities are suitable for all the family.
You can book via the Be Well Wigan app or online (select ‘Community
Venues’ and ‘Parks’ from the drop down menus). New
to Be Well? Simply create a free booking profile
at checkout. Find out more about free parks
activities on the Be Well website. |
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Arctic
Home (🔊 sound on!) |
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Watch
this touching, powerful video telling the story of
how climate change is impacting our planet and the
small actions we can all take to help.
A
focus group at Bedford High School school drove
the story and the messages, forming a key part of
the video’s development. Students at the school
also have key acting roles in the video, with
Bedford High choir singing a beautiful bespoke
song throughout.
Turn
your sound on to hear the incredible song… and
have a tissue ready! |
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Want to keep your family healthy and
active this summer? Join the Be Well team
at our Family Hubs and other community venues
during the school holidays for exciting
family-friendly games, interactive food-making
sessions, advice on healthy habits and lots of
giveaways and surprises! All events are FREE and
suitable for all ages. Check the Be Well Facebook page
for details.
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Our annual Be Well Memory Walk
at Haigh Woodland Park (Sunday 3 August, 11am)
is just around the corner. Will you join the
battle against dementia and help us raise money
for the Alzheimer's Society? Tickets are free.
Simply turn up on the day (registration from
10.15am near the visitor centre) or sign-up online in advance to
guarantee your certificate of participation.
You can find out more or download a sponsorship
form from the Be Well website.
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Serious diseases like measles are on the
rise across the UK. Why is getting
immunised is important? Unvaccinated children are at higher
risk of catching and spreading diseases. Some
children cannot be vaccinated due to medical
reasons and rely on herd immunity. Diseases like
measles can lead to severe complications,
including pneumonia and encephalitis. Check the NHS vaccination schedule
and contact your GP to catch up on any missed
vaccines today.
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Be Well for half price! You can
currently get 50% off your first two months on a
Be Well Fitness membership. Whether you're into
group exercise, gym sessions, swimming, sports,
running outdoors or all of the above, you can do
it all this summer with Be Well. Join now using code
'BeWellHalfPrice' at checkout and start your
journey!
🚸Get
your child's car seat checked for free.
In partnership with Good Egg Safety, we are
offering free car seat clinics. Nearly two-thirds
of child seats they check across the UK are fitted
incorrectly, but it's usually an easy fix and
takes just five minutes to get it checked. The
next clinics are on Monday 21 July, 3pm-8pm at
Asda, Atherleigh Way, Leigh; Tuesday 5 August,
10am-3pm at Tesco, Central Park Way, Wigan;
Wednesday 6 August, 10am-3pm at Pennington Flash
and Monday 11 August at 10am-3pm at Haigh Woodland
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Another milestone for our flagship cost-of-living
campaign |
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Here
For You income maximisation has now gone through
the £10m mark...That's £10m of previously
unclaimed benefits now in the pockets of our
residents!
We've
been able to achieve this milestone thanks to the
hard work and dedication of staff like James, who
has been helping residents discover what support
they may be entitled to.
Watch
our video to hear from James about how a simple
conversation with our team could be potentially
"lifechanging"... |
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