Keep the ukulele alive with performances from The Secret Ukulele Band, Ukulele Tuesday and Manitoba Hal, plus workshops to get involved in. There’ll be plenty of music throughout the weekend, plus stalls and refreshments.
Show your support for local LGBTQA+ people at this year’s Pride event, with live entertainment from Merry Hell, Josh Robinson and many more! A free family event – more information at www.wiganpride.com
Yvonne Eckersley presents a talk on Leigh and Wigan’s female reform unions and Peterloo. On this day in 1819 60,000 people walked to St. Peter’s Field in support of political reform, and within half an hour at least 15 of them were dead. Tickets £3 including refreshments, bookable on 01942 828128.
Wigans biggest charity music festival is back... with even more venues! This year, all proceeds are going to support people with Breast Cancer. With over 100 bands playing over two days (Friday 16th August and Saturday 17th August), Wigan will see flash mobs barbershop quartets, brass quintets, jazz, pop, folk, blues and even rock in...
Don your best Viking attire and march to the hilltop for a food stop! Prizes for the best dressed Viking and best beard, plus axe throwing, a hammer toss, archery and a Viking shield strength challenge. Adults £8, children free – tickets at www.rivingtonterracedgardens.org.uk
FREE Yoga Taster Sessions at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre (in the summer circus area) Sunday 18 August, 10am - 11am Join us for our FREE Fusion Yoga taster sessions, delivered by qualified yoga teacher Becky All ages & abilities welcome
Billinge Residents Association invite you to their latest car boot sale - grab a bargain and enjoy refreshments along the way. Spaces £10 - to book, call 01744 603210 or 01744 893260. Proceeds to Billinge RA.