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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190825T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190704T131732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T131732Z
UID:12665-1566730800-1566738000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Charity Football Match
DESCRIPTION:Wilf’s Vets go against St. Wilfrid’s FC to raise money for Derian House! A charity raffle will be held afterwards.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/charity-football-match/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fundraisers,Outdoors,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190819T142207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T142207Z
UID:13018-1566122400-1566126000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Yoga Taster Sessions
DESCRIPTION:FREE Yoga Taster Sessions at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre\n(in the summer circus area) \nSunday 18 August\, 10am – 11am\nJoin us for our FREE Fusion Yoga taster sessions\, delivered by qualified yoga teacher Becky \nAll ages & abilities welcome
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/free-yoga-taster-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Area - All North West,Area - Wigan,Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Spinning Gate Shopping Centre":MAILTO:info@spinninggate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190817T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190628T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T144351Z
UID:12585-1566039600-1566068400@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Viking March
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/viking-march/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Child Friendly,Fetes & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190816T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190816T235500
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190607T080215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T080215Z
UID:12453-1565978400-1565999700@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wigan Live Festival 2019
DESCRIPTION:Wigans biggest charity music festival is back… with even more venues! This year\, all proceeds are going to support people with Breast Cancer. \nWith 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 all of Wigan’s finest venues. \nWe’re super excited for this non-profit festival. \nWigan Live Festival 16th/17th August
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/wigan-live-festival-2019/
CATEGORIES:Area - All North West,Area - St Helens,Area - Wigan,Bars & Pubs,Business
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:tim@wiganlivefestival.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190816T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190816T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190522T152529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T152529Z
UID:12350-1565958600-1565962200@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Female Reform Union & Peterloo Talk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/female-reform-union-peterloo-talk/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Exhibitions & Talks,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190810T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190704T125409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T125409Z
UID:12631-1565434800-1565456400@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wigan Pride
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/wigan-pride-2/
CATEGORIES:Area - All North West,Area - Wigan,Community,Fetes & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190803T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190522T152427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T152427Z
UID:12348-1564833600-1564848000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hospice Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Wigan & Leigh Hospice at their annual garden party – browse stalls including crafts\, plants and cakes\, enjoy BBQ food and relax in the sunshine!
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/hospice-garden-party/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fetes & Festivals,Outdoors,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190802T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190704T132017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T132017Z
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SUMMARY:Parbulele
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/parbulele/
CATEGORIES:Area - All North West,Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Child Friendly,Clubs & Societies,Fetes & Festivals,Food & Drinks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190522T152257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T152257Z
UID:12345-1564228800-1564257600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Community Gala
DESCRIPTION:A whole day of live music\, delicious food and drink\, stalls to browse\, a BBQ and children’s crafts!
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/community-gala/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Community,Fetes & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190628T080551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T080551Z
UID:12580-1563703200-1563724800@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hospice Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the beautiful gardens at Wigan & Leigh Hospice open to the public! Entry £3.50 for adults.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/hospice-open-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fundraisers,Outdoors,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190718T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190522T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T152054Z
UID:12343-1563453000-1563456600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/ballads-songs-of-peterloo/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Exhibitions & Talks,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190704T125900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T125900Z
UID:12638-1563391800-1563400800@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Made in Dagenham
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/made-in-dagenham/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Theatre & Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190706T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190706T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190530T145815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T145815Z
UID:12442-1562421600-1562430600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Crank Gala
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/crank-gala/
CATEGORIES:Area - St Helens,Area - Wigan,Fetes & Festivals,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190629T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190409T121313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T121313Z
UID:12018-1561806000-1561820400@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/family-fun-day/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fetes & Festivals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T150330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T150330Z
UID:12292-1561660200-1561671000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dementia Voices
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/dementia-voices/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Theatre & Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190409T121005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T121005Z
UID:12015-1561572000-1561582800@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Join an organised bike ride from Hindley to Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour at Mesnes Park and back. Free to attend.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/ice-cream-cycle/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Food & Drinks,Outdoors,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190624T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T150228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T150228Z
UID:12290-1561381200-1561384800@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Peterloo Talk
DESCRIPTION:Professor Robert Poole presents an illustrated talk on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 200 years on. Free entry\, places bookable on 01942 827621.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/peterloo-talk/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Exhibitions & Talks,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190623T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190409T120751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T120751Z
UID:12013-1561287600-1561305600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scrufts Dog Show
DESCRIPTION:Wigan’s answer to Crufts returns to Haigh Woodland Park this summer. Bring your pooch along to take part in a doggie showcase event with plenty of fun classes. Free entry.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/scrufts-dog-show/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fetes & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190510T102637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T102637Z
UID:12216-1561201200-1561219200@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shevington Fete
DESCRIPTION:Browse loads of stalls\, enjoy live music and plenty of food and drink! Free park and ride available. Venues including the Recreation Ground\, St. Anne’s Parish Rooms\, the Methodist Church and Youth Club are getting involved. For more info\, email shevingtonfete@outlook.com
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/shevington-fete/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Child Friendly,Community,Fetes & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T150128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T150128Z
UID:12288-1561059000-1561068000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Killer Confessions
DESCRIPTION:Paul Harrison – one of the first British policemen to work with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit – talks about his career profiling\, researching and interacting with American serial killers. Gain insight into the psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. Tickets £20\, bookable on 01942 770432.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/killer-confessions/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Exhibitions & Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190615T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190615T235900
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190409T120528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T120528Z
UID:12011-1560625200-1560643140@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Joseph's Goal Charity Ball
DESCRIPTION:Help fund research into NKH with a delicious 4-course dinner\, entertainment and a disco! There’ll also be a raffle\, an auction and a silent auction\, plus complimentary drink on arrival. Tickets £50 or £450 for a table of 10. Dress code is black tie and sparkles. To book\, call 07702 078286 or info@josephsgoal.org
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/josephs-goal-charity-ball/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Food & Drinks,Fundraisers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T150017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T150017Z
UID:12285-1560447000-1560456000@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bistro Evening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delicious family bistro night to raise money for Breastfeeding Together and Fur Clemt. 3 courses with waitress service for only £5\, plus a ‘pay as you feel’ donation on the night. Children welcome – bring your own booze!
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/bistro-evening/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Food & Drinks,Fundraisers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145859Z
UID:12283-1560429000-1560432600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Courts\, Crimes & Constables Talk
DESCRIPTION:Marianne Howell presents a talk on the history of crime and punishment through the ages\, including the Lancashire Police. Entrance £3 including refreshments.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/courts-crimes-constables-talk/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Exhibitions & Talks,Heritage
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190608T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145748Z
UID:12280-1560022200-1560031200@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sinatra & Swing Legends
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rotary Clubs of Bolton with Le Moors and Wigan for a night of swing music from Foden’s Band and vocalist Matt Ford. Tickets £15 on 01204 522569 or from the Victoria Hall Box Office.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/sinatra-swing-legends/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Fundraisers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190608T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190608T235900
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190509T154159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T154159Z
UID:12213-1560020400-1560038340@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Midsummers Ball
DESCRIPTION:Help raise money for the Wigan MS Therapy Centre with a night of live entertainment and a delicious 3-course meal. Tickets £30 – to book\, call 07702 025280 or 07759 735301.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/midsummers-ball/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Food & Drinks,Fundraisers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145629Z
UID:12277-1560002400-1560009600@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rounders on the Rec
DESCRIPTION:Have a fun game of rounders with family and friends! There’ll be refreshments available – contact the Friends of Standish Recreation Ground on 07749 293030 or 07976 686775 with your provisional team name to confirm your place.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/rounders-on-the-rec/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Outdoors,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190608T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145522Z
UID:12275-1559995200-1560013200@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Aspull Worm Charming Championships
DESCRIPTION:Charm the most worms using music or vibrations from a shovel and win the coveted Aspull Worm Charming Championship! There’s also a prize for the fattest worm charmed\, plus stalls\, games and loads of food and drink. Call 07506 729292 to book your plot.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/aspull-worm-charming-championships/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fetes & Festivals,Fundraisers,Miscellaneous,Outdoors,Seasonal
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190603T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145358Z
UID:12273-1559588400-1559599200@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Charity Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Raise money for World Animal Protection and test your knowledge at a fun quiz with fabulous prizes! There’ll be a buffet included and a licensed bar\, as well as a raffle and cake sale. Tickets £4 in advance from Gilmore Vets or £5 on the door – call 01257 426110 for info.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/charity-quiz-night/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Fundraisers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190601T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190322T101331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T101331Z
UID:11854-1559408400-1559417400@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Brass on the Grass
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful outdoor concert featuring the Red Admiral Youth Band\, in the beautiful setting of Mawdesley Millennium Green. Tickets £6 for adults or £4 for children\, with under-5s going free.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/brass-on-the-grass/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Arts & Music,Outdoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190530T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190530T223000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040604
CREATED:20190515T145249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T145249Z
UID:12271-1559244600-1559255400@www.locallife247.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ladies Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Barbara’s of Standish and the Standish WI present a fantastic ladies’ fashion show\, with light refreshments. Tickets £8 from Barbara’s of Standish or on 01257 425480.
URL:https://www.locallife247.co.uk/event/ladies-fashion-show/
CATEGORIES:Area - Wigan,Markets & Craft Fairs
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