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Latest
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Health
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Wigan
Borough’s next Health and Wellbeing Open Day has
been announced for Howe Bridge Leisure Centre on
Wednesday 25 February.
You’ll
be able to pop in anytime from 10am-2pm for a NHS
blood pressure check and a free wellness check by
the Be Well team, and eligible residents will also
be able to get a full NHS health check
And
as an added bonus you can even pick-up a FREE
14-day pass for our Be Well leisure centres, and
chat to more than 40 local organisations with lots
of information and advice. |
| Find out more about the health
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Recent
enforcement action in Leigh |
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This
week, we have reported on two enforcement actions
in Leigh in partnership with Greater Manchester
Police.
A
man has been handed a 12-month court injunction in
a bid to crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB)
in Leigh town centre, which will restrict his
behaviour, including gathering in a group of more
than four people and the consumption of alcohol.
The injunction follows repeated incidents of ASB
in the Leigh town centre area.
Separately,
a Leigh shop owner has been ordered to pay more
than £1,000 following the illegal sale of a vape
to a
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In
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Fancy a FREE six-month Be Well Fitness
membership?! Share your views now for your
chance to win! Whether you’ve used our leisure
centres, joined us for a walk, or got support for
your health and wellbeing, we want to hear about
your experience so we can keep improving the
services we provide. Simply take a few minutes to
complete our survey and you’ll be entered into our
prize draw (T&Cs apply).
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Are you a smoker aged 17-35? You could get a
£50 shopping voucher for sharing your honest views
and experiences at one of Heathier Wigan’s
upcoming focus groups. Your insights will play a
vital role in improving local support and
services. All you have to do is answer a few
simple questions and, if selected, you can claim a
voucher as a thank you! (T&Cs apply). Follow this link to complete the
survey. |
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What's
on |
🥳Pier
4 at Wigan Pier Presents |
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There
are two upcoming not-to-be-missed events at Pier 4
at Wigan Pier, both in partnership with The Early
Doors
Club. | | |
On
Friday 27 February, Pier 4 at Wigan Pier
Presents: BAFTA award winning reticent poet,
writer and TV & Film producer, Henry
Normal.
The
co-writer of shows including The Royle Family, The
Mrs Merton Show and many more brings a new,
fun-packed show featuring jokes, stories and
poetry from his latest collection, ‘A Quiet
Promise’. |
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Then
on Friday 27 March, Pier 4 at Wigan Pier
Presents: The Jade Assembly- Live Full‑Band
Return! Their first full‑band gig since their
split in 2023 — a long‑awaited moment fans won’t
want to miss.
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Assembly
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🏃♀️
Ladies… don’t miss Be Well’s next Lift the
Curfew event at Robin Park Leisure Centre on
Wednesday 11 February (7pm-8pm), inspired by
This Girl Can. Run or walk, the choice is yours…
either way it’s all about women supporting each
other to get out and get active! Suitable for ages
14+, you’ll meet an amazing community of friendly
females just like you. FREE. Follow this link to sign up for
the run, or if you fancy a more relaxed pace
then book to join the walk. New to
Be Well? Simply create a free booking profile at
checkout.
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Looking for half term fun? Don’t miss Hindley
Pool’s Inflatable Sessions! Perfect for ages
8-14, kids can bounce, slide and splash with the
giant floating obstacle course plus slides, climbs
and jump zones. Fully supervised & safe, just
£5.30 per child. Available 1pm-2pm on Wed 18 Feb
& Fri 20 Feb. Spaces are limited – so book now via the Be Well
website (select ‘Hindley Pool’ and ‘Inflatable
Sessions’), the free Be Well app or on 01942
404886.
🌳Join
the Mayor for a 4k Guided Walk at Haigh
to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. On
Saturday 7 March with the route including key
project stops such as the Swan Pond, Woodland
Railway and more, with history, fun facts and
updates shared along the way. Find out more about book your
ticket on
eventbrite. | | | |
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Our
communities |
Susan’s
secret to success!
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Thinking
of quitting smoking this year? Take Susan’s
advice… After 55 years she’s finally given up
cigarettes with the help of the Be Well Wigan Stop
Smoking Service and her health advisor
Louise.
Susan says: “I’d recommend
anyone who is trying to quit to get in touch with
Be Well. They are great! Louise has been
giving me good advice and talked me through a lot.
It’s been very
helpful.” | | |
| Get support from the Be Well Stop
Smoking Service |
Susan’s
just one of the many Wigan Borough residents Be
Well has helped to quit for good – with free
personalised support, quitting aids (patches, gums
etc) and ongoing guidance and encouragement
through weekly drop-ins at convenient community
venues. Click the button or call 01942
828535.
🤳Want
stop smoking advice direct to your phone? Meet
‘Quit Coach’ - your new FREE digital stop smoking
assistant, supporting you every step of the
way on your quitting journey.
Easily
accessible via WhatsApp, with Quit Coach you can
get daily motivation, personalised guidance to
help keep you on track, tips to help you resist
cravings and progress tracking so you can
celebrate milestones. Don’t go it alone. Start your journey today with
Quit Coach! |
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Watch
Haydn and Alex race across Europe
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You
might remember us sharing a story about Wigan
resident and Happy Smiles Training Co-Founder,
Haydn, who won Race Across Europe, an
international competition for wheelchair
users.
Over
four days, Haydn travelled across Europe by public
transport in a Series 5 Powerchair, accompanied by
his friend and business partner, Alex. Together
they navigated cities, borders, and accessibility
barriers, all while taking on daily challenges and
scoring points for the chance to win a €1000
prize.
A
film about their experiences has just been
released by event organisers and Powerchair
producers, Freedom One Life, and everyone is
invited to watch the video, and show your support
by sharing or leaving positive comments. This will
help the event organisers run Race Across Europe
again this year! |
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Say
hi to Andrew!
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Andrew
came along to our Care to Join Us drop-ins, had a
chat with the team and connected with Broadmead
where there was a role which fitted with other
commitments in his life.
💬"
If you think a role in care is for you, you have a
positive attitude and patience you can see over
time how you are improving somebody else’s life
and happiness. Where I am now there is a great
team for support, and all the training is provided
to gain the necessary skills.”
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If
you’re interested in working with people and
making a difference, in a role that can work
around you- come along to our next Care To Join Us
drop in Monday 9 February, noon-2pm at Golborne
Library. |
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Watching what you eat? Well, knowledge is
power! So, here’s some ‘Food for Thought’… Why
not join Be Well for their brand-new, completely
FREE ‘Food for Thought’ nutrition classes –
launching at Robin Park and Howe Bridge Leisure
Centres in February. These fun, interactive and
informal group sessions are designed to help you
build confidence, find balance, and make healthy
eating simple and budget‑friendly. There are three
sessions in total – all with different themes.
Book now via the Be Well website or the free Be Well app.
🕯️There
have been two events in the borough this week to
mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The national day
on 27 January each year offers a moment to
remember and honour the six million Jewish men,
women, and children murdered during the Holocaust
and the millions more murdered under Nazi
persecution. The day also offers a chance to think
of those who continue to be affected by conflict
and inhumanity today. Representatives from local
schools, colleges and community organisations
joined us at the Leigh and Wigan Town Hall events,
organised by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
and Wigan Museum.
❤️Our
Family Hubs are not just for young children and
their parents and carers, the teams are always
looking for new activities, sessions and
opportunities to offer. There has been an
Andy's Man Club at the Family Hub at
Mornington Road for more than six months
and more than 600 men had walked through the door
- 65 for the first time - to be part of a free,
safe and non-judgemental space for men aged over
18 guys to get together, have a brew and chat. The
doors are always open: Monday, 7pm-9pm, Family
Hub at Mornington Road.
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Are
you keeping yourself safe? 🤧 |
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Small
steps make a big difference in winter. Follow this
checklist to help protect your family from flu,
COVID, RSV and other common infections:
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Wash your hands regularly
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Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue
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Open a window when meeting inside |
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