Dementia Voices
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.
Family Fun Day
Fun for all the family at the church family fun day – there’s games, welly throwing, classic cars, a BBQ, a bouncy castle, dog competitions and much more.
Crank Gala
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.
Made in Dagenham
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk
Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.
Hospice Open Gardens
Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.
Community Gala
A whole day of live music, delicious food and drink, stalls to browse, a BBQ and children’s crafts!
Parbulele
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.
Hospice Garden Party
Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts, plants and cakes, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!
Wigan Pride
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