Visitor Numbers Swell at Leigh’s Artistic Hotspot (29/02/2008)
Leigh’s cultural gem, The Turnpike Gallery, is living proof that the town has a unquenchable thirst for art. Figures released today, ahead of the Turnpike’s annual ‘Open’ exhibition for local artists, show that visitor numbers are up by nine per cent compared to the financial year 2006/07. Last summer the gallery also hosted its most visited exhibition for 15 years ‘Lumia Domestica’.
Independence Day (29/02/2008)
A new service to help people make a swift transition from a state of dependency to independence is being introduced by Wigan Council.
Leigh Community Theatre Steps Out Of the Shadows (29/02/2008)
The final curtain is set to fall on a three year community theatre project that has successfully united amateur actors of all ages on the Higher Folds estate in Leigh.
Ride on – more bike bays for town centres (28/02/2008)
Wigan Council is making a stand for bikers! In fact it’s just created a whole load of them in Wigan and Leigh town centres, which should make getting into town a lot easier for our borough’s easy riders
Profiles Power Ben Towards World Championship Dream (28/02/2008)
Ben Morse has dreams of becoming a world champion - the first ever Junior Powerboat Racing World Champion. Now, thanks to Ashton Leisure Centre, his dreams could become a reality.
New Greenhall School - Outstanding from the start (28/02/2008)
A Wigan special school which has been open for less than two years has received the highest possible marks from government education watchdogs.
Rugby League Heroes Unite to Support Stars of the Future (27/02/2008)
Some of the biggest names in rugby league will team up this March for a one-off special event to help support the development of the borough’s brightest young rugby stars.
Action group wheels activity bus into Ashton (27/02/2008)
An Ashton youth group is bringing entertainment to the town for all young people to enjoy. In the past year, Ashton Youth Action group has been granted funding from National Lottery Awards for All and the Youth Opportunities Fund.
Today Wigan…tomorrow the world! (27/02/2008)
A group of Wigan school children have set their sights on world domination. Because when it comes to finding your way around the globe the kids have all the answers.
