Wigan Canal History Walk
Wigan Dry Dock Waterside Drive, WiganJoin us for a free guided walk along the beautiful Wigan Flight! Starting at Wigan Dry Dock, with free parking available at Trencherfield Mill (by the big industrial fan), we’ll walk up to Top Lock led by two knowledgable lock keepers, and then return to our starting point. It’s a leisurely walk of 4.5 miles...
Open Sunday – A Springtime Stroll
Join us for a free guided springtime walk at 1pm to parts of the reserve not normally open to the public. Cabin Wood will be open, Cabin cafe open for refreshments. Please wear suitable footwear as the paths can be muddy. Dogs on leads welcome.
Spring Plant Fair at Hoghton Tower
Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair at Hoghton Tower on Saturday 18th April from 10am-4pm. Entry to the plant fair and gardens is just £1 – in aid of Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust. The plant fair offers the opportunity to visit many specialist nurseries to get the gardening season off to a brilliant start with a great...
Plant Sale
Shevington Memorial Park Church Lane, Shevington, WiganJoin the Friends of Shevington Memorial Park to plant seeds, browse the plant sale, and make an eco-friendly plant pot to take home! Plant donations welcome, all materials provided, all funds to the park fund.
Spring Open Gardens
See the award winning Willowbrook Hospice gardens open to the public, with spring bulbs and a Field of Celebration. Donations to the Hospice welcome.
Archery Beginners Course
Hurlston Hall Scarisbrick, OrmskirkNethermoss Archers is holding an archery beginners course starting Saturday 25th April, 11.00am at Hurlston Hall, Scarisbrick, L40 8HB. The course runs for 4 sessions, all equipment is provided. See our website www.nethermoss.co.uk for details.
Coach Ramble
Each month Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club run a coach ramble offering 3 different walks ranging from 8 miles to 13 miles. The next one of these trips is to Llanwrst in the North Wales on Sunday 26th April. Coach cost is £12 for members, £14 for non-members. To book a place contact Vicky on...
Sailing Taster Day
Join the West Lancashire Yacht Club for a free sailing taster day. Try sailing in a dinghy with an experienced instructor. Places bookable on 07788 370257.
Winstanley Tennis Club Open Day
Winstanley Tennis Club Hall Lane, OrrellAnyone for tennis? Then why not swing into the summer by coming along to the first Open Day of the season! Bring all the family for an afternoon of free tennis (rackets and balls provided) and enjoy a few games, or take part in free coaching led by our head coach and his team. Special...
Wrightington & Heskin Scarecrow Weekend
Tunley UR Church Hall and Feild Mossy Lea Rd, Wrightington, WiganFriday 8th - 10th May 2020 VE Day celebraecrow weekend with fantastic scarecrow displays and a community family fun s afternoon, at the "Great British Garden Party" on Sunday 10th of Maytions at the scar at Tunley U.R. Church Hall and Field, Mossy Lea Rd Wrightington WN6 9RW All the Fun starts at 12 noon...