For full details of all special and regular events and festivals, pick up a What’s On brochure at your local library or visit What's On (external link)
Arts and Festivals
Sun 5th Jun, 8pm
MICK MARTIN - BROKEN TIME
The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Turner Street, Wigan. Tel 01942 828227. FREE.
Tue 14th Jun, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
MEET THE MAKER - JAMBALL
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
Local design duo Jaime and Pete Ball. Includes light refreshments. For further information and to book Tel 01942 404469. £1.
Sat 18th Jun, 10am - 3pm
AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING FOR ADULTS
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
Explore two different printmaking techniques in this full day session. Booking essential. For details and to book Tel 01942 404469. £12.
Thu 30th Jun, 8pm
THE COURTEENERS
Haigh Country Park.
For tickets See Tickets (external link) / 0844 873 7334 or Ticketmaster (external link) / 0844 844 0444. Gates open at 6pm. £35 For details visit Haigh Live (external link)
Fri 1st Jul, 8pm
PETER ANDRE
Haigh Country Park.
For tickets See Tickets (external link) / 0844 873 7334 or Ticketmaster (external link) / 0844 844 0444. Gates open at 6pm. £35 For details visit Haigh Live (external link)
Sat 2nd Jul, 10:30am - 12:30pm
ARTS ACTIVE
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
Artist led workshop for 5-12s. Booking essential. Tel 01942 404469. FREE.
Sun 3rd Jul, 12pm - 8pm
The crowd at Haigh Fest
HAIGH FEST
Haigh Country Park.
£2 Entry plus £2 car parking. Full line up at Festival Fever (external link)
Sat 9th Jul, 10am - 3pm
APPROACHES TO ABSTRACTION
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
A look at artists’ approaches to Abstraction by exploring their ideas, style and techniques. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience. Includes all materials. Booking essential. For details and to book Tel 01942 404469 £12.
Sat 9th Jul, 10am - 3pm
BATIK FOR ADULTS
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
Includes all materials. Booking essential. For details and to book Tel 01942 404469. £12.
Sat 9th Jul, 11am-2pm
LANDGATE SCHOOL PTA
Summer fair at the Bryn school.
Major raffle prizes and family fun.
Sat 16th Jul to Sat 27th Aug
ART FACTORY: FUN FAIR
Turnpike Gallery, Leigh.
Funfair draws on the traditions of the travelling fair, the circus and the village fete to create a unique exhibition. For details Tel 01942 404469. FREE.
Parks & Countryside
Fri 3rd Jun, 1pm - 2pm
Fri 24 Jun 1pm - 2pm
Fri 15 Jul 1pm - 2pm
Sat 16 Jul 10am - 11am
MESNES PARK RESTORATION TOURS
Mesnes Park, Wigan.
Experience first hand how the team in Mesnes Park are restoring the heritage features. Adults only. Must wear sturdy boots. Booking essential. Tel 01942 245369. FREE.
Sat 4th Jun, 10am - 4pm
FAMILY OPEN DAY
Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve.
Try your hand at pond dipping, watch the wood turning, join a guided walk, or just buy a burger. No booking required. For details call 01942 233976.
Sat 25th Jun, 1pm
BUTTERFLY WALK
Low Hall Local Nature Reserve.
Join Lancashire Wildlife Trust staff on this guided walk Booking essential. Tel 01942 233976.
Sun 26th Jun, 10am
THINK AHEAD 5K
Haigh Country Park.
Run, jog or walk around the beautiful grounds of Haigh Hall in aid of a local charity. More details at Think Ahead (external link) or tel 01942 824888.
Tue 28th Jun to Wed
29th Jun, 2pm
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT
Haigh Country Park. 7pm.
Outdoor summer Shakespeare in the walled gardens. For advanced booking and reservations, tel 01772 466256. Family £50 (2 adults + 2 children). £20, Concessionary £16, children £12 (ages 6-18).
Sat 2nd Jul, 10am - 3:30pm
PRACTICAL CONSERVATION DAY
Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve.
No experience necessary, just lots of enthusiasm. Booking essential. For details Tel 01942 233976.
Sat 16th Jul, 10am
MEADOWS IN MIDSUMMER
Wigan Flashes Local Nature
Reserve. Booking essential. For details Tel 01942 233976.
Sun 17th Jul, 2pm - 4pm
CAFÉ SOCIETY GET THE WASHDAY BLUES
Pennington Hall Park, Leigh.
Jazz Quartet. For details Tel 01942 486904. Heritage Tel: 01942 828128.
Sat 4th Jun, 11am - 2pm
SUPER SATURDAYS!
Museum of Wigan Life.
Fantastic Fossils - craft activities, quizzes, trails and objects to see and touch. Suitable for all ages. For details Tel 01942 828128. FREE.
Sat 4th Jun, 12 noon
LEIGH HISTORY AND FUN WALKS
A Walk in the Park. Locations confirmed on booking. Bring the buggies, get out of the house and discover local history. Book at Wigan and Leigh Local Studies. For details Tel 01942 404559 £1.
Sun 5th Jun, 1pm – 2.30pm
WIGAN HISTORY WALK
Discover your local area on foot with one of our historians. Booking essential. Outdoor wear Advisable. For details Tel 01942 828128. £2.
Fri 10th Jun, 11am - 12pm
CARVED IN STONE WALKS
Ince UDC Cemetery, Warrington Road. Discover your local area on foot with one of our historians. For details Tel 01942 828128. £2.
Tue 14th Jun, 11am - 12pm
CARVED IN STONE WALKS
Lower Ince Cemetery.
Discover your local area on foot with one of our historians. For details Tel 01942 828128. £2.
Thu 16th Jun, 5.30pm - 7pm
MR DOOTSON’S READING GROUP
Wigan and Leigh Local Studies, Leigh Library. For details Tel 01942 404559. FREE.
Tue 21st Jun, 1pm
OBJECT OF THE MONTH
Museum of Wigan Life.
Guernsey Plaque. In the Second World War 709 evacuees came from the Channel Islands to Wigan. Find out more about this plaque presented as a token of thanks. For details Tel 01942 828128. FREE.
Wed 29th Jun, 1pm - 3pm
LEIGH HISTORY CHAT
Wigan and Leigh Local Studies,
Leigh Library. Leigh Youth Groups. Informal chat about past times. For details Tel 01942 404559. FREE.
Thu 30th Jun, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
AN AUDIENCE WITH IAN MILLER
Museum Of Wigan Life.
Archaeologist Ian Miller uncovers Wigan’s Roman history. Booking essential. For details and to book Tel 01942 828128. £2.50.
Sat 25th Jun, 11:30am – 2.30pm
SUPER SATURDAYS!
Museum of Wigan Life.
World of Fun – Celebrating Refugee Week. African drumming, storytelling. face painting, games from Asia and Africa, Henna and hair braiding. Tel 01942 828128. FREE.
Leisure Venues
Sat 4th Jun, 8pm - 2am
Mon 6th Jun, 8pm - 2am
Sat 2nd Jul, 8pm – 2am
NORTHERN SOUL AND MOTOWN NIGHT
Monaco Ballroom, Hindley.
Bar till 1am. Pay on door. For Details Tel 01942 522992. £5.
Fri 10th Jun, 8:30pm - 12am
NORTHERN LINK SINGLES SPRING BALL
Monaco Ballroom, Hindley.
Mod Sequence, Ballroom and French Jive. Dress to impress. Your host DJ Rex. Members £6, guests welcome £7.50. For details Tel 01204 460989 or visit Northern Link (external link)
Sat 18th Jun, 8pm - 1am
Sat 16th Jul, 8pm – 1am
45 CARET SOUL
Formby Hall, Alder Street, Atherton.
Bar till 12.30am. Pay on door. For details Tel 07787 948671 or 07706 836498. £5.
Fri 15th Jul, 8.30pm - 12am
NORTHERN LINK SINGLES DANCE
Monaco Ballroom, Hindley.
Mod Sequence, Ballroom and French Jive. Your host DJ Rex. Members £5, guests welcome £7. For details Tel 01204460989 or visit Northern Link (external link)
Libraries
Fri 3rd Jun, 3pm - 4pm
CHILDREN’S CRAFT SESSION
Tyldesley Library.
For details Tel 01942 404738 £1.
Sat 4th Jun, 11am - 12pm
THE OPEN BOOK CLUB
Leigh Library.
New reading group for adults. For details Tel 01942 404404.
Tue 7th Jun, 10am - 11am
STORY TIME - PEPPA PIG
Wigan Children’s Library.
Special monthly story time. For details Tel 01942 828104. FREE.
Sat 11th Jun, 10.45am – 11.45am
CHILDREN’S CRAFT CLUB
Standish Library.
Limited places. Tickets £1. For details Tel 01257 400496. £1.
Thu 16th Jun, 1.30pm
FLOWER ARRANGING
Standish Library.
Make your own display. Refreshments included. For details Tel 01257 400496. £5.
Thu 16th Jun to Thu 23rd Jun, 10am - 12pm
BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE
Leigh Library.
Join the internet buying / selling craze and learn how to do it safely. Tutorials on Amazon and eBay. For details Tel 01942 404404.
Thu 23rd Jun, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
FAMILY ORIGAMI CLUB
Leigh Library.
Have fun using ancient paper folding techniques. For details Tel 01942 404404. FREE.
Sat 25th Jun
NEW WII LEAGUE
Standish Library.
Open to any age. No need to book. For details Tel 01257 400496.
Tue 5th Jul, 10am - 11am
STORY TIME - THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Wigan Children’s Library.
For children aged under five years. For details Tel 01942 828104. FREE.
Thu 7th Jul, 10am - 12pm
INSPECT-A-GADGET
Leigh Library.
Learn about the latest computer technologies. Booking Essential. For details Tel 01942 404404.
Thu 7th Jul to Thu 14th Jul, 10am - 12pm
THE SOCIAL NETWORK - FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
Leigh Library.
Booking essential. For further Details Tel 01942 404404.
Sat 9th Jul, 10.45am – 11.45am
CHILDREN’S CRAFT CLUB
Standish Library.
Limited places. For details Tel 01257 400496. £1.
Thu 21st Jul to Thu 28th Jul, 10am - 12pm
MICROSOFT WORD FOR BEGINNERS
Leigh Library.
Two consecutive Thursdays. Booking essential. Gain the confidence to starting using this powerful word processing program. For details Tel 01942 404404.
Thu 21st Jul, 3.30pm - 5pm
BEETLE DRIVE AND BINGO SESSION
Tyldesley Library.
For details Tel 01942 404738. £1.
Sat 23rd Jul
NEW Wii LEAGUE
Standish Library.
Open to any age. No need to book. For details Tel 01257 400496.
Tue 26th Jul to Fri 2nd Sep
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 5-11’S EVENTS
Wigan Children’s Library.
To coincide with this years Circus Stars Summer Reading Challenge scheme. Come early to avoid disappointment. For details Tel 01942 828104.
Tue 26th Jul, 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm
MAKE YOUR OWN BIRD FEEDER
Leigh Library.
For details Tel 01942 404404. £1.
Tue 26th Jul, 2pm - 3pm
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE CRAFT CLUB
Wigan Children’s Library.
Sign in for session 1.45pm -2pm. For details Tel 01942 828104 £1.
Fri 29th Jul, 2pm - 3pm
CRAFT CLUB
Wigan Children’s Library.
Sign in for session 1.45pm -2pm. For details Tel 01942 828104. £1.
