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Summer Activities Programme
All activities are FREE PARTICIPATION and are for 11-16yrs old (males
and females)
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1940s Garden Party & Pennington Hall Park
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JULY HEALTH WALKS, 11:00am - 12:00pm
You will need sturdy footwear and to be dressed appropriately for the
weather. Health walks are organised jointly with Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust's Active Living Team. For further information telephone
01942 488481
Thu 2nd Jul - Aspull Civic Hall, Wigan.
Thu 9th Jul - Abram Park, Wigan.
Thu 16th Jul - Leyland Park.
Thu 23rd Jul - Borsdane Wood, Wigan.
Thu 30th Jul - Ashfield Park.
Sat 4th Jul, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
PARTY IN THE PARK
Alexandra Park, Newtown, Wigan.
Local Community Fun day with something for everyone to enjoy. For
further information telephone 01942 245369
Sun 5th Jul, 11:00am - 4:00pm
FUN FAIR
Jubilee Park, Ashton.
All the fun of the fair with N Pont Amusements - small rides for younger
children only. For further information telephone 01942 828828
Sun 5th Jul, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Pennington Hall Park, Leigh.
Bring your teddy and a picnic along to Pennington Hall Park for an
afternoon of fun with the friends of Pennington Hall Park. Suitable for
accompanied younger children. For further information telephone 01942
605253
Mon 6th Jul, 9:30pm - 11:30pm
BAT AND MOTH DETECTIVES
Join the rangers in searching for Bats and Moths with the aid of
electronic Bat Detectors and live moth traps. To learn more about these
fascinating creatures of the night, bring a torch if you have one.
Booking Essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942
720453
Small charge
Sun 12th Jul, 11:00am - 4:00pm
FUN FAIR
Astley Street Park, Tyldesley.
All the fun of the fair with N Pont Amusements - small rides for younger
children only. For further information telephone 01942 766708
Sat 18th Jul
MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES
Pennington Hall Park, Leigh
Bring your deck chairs and a picnic for a great evening of entertainment
with Golborne Band. Why not dress up as your favourite movie character?
This event is ticket only - available from 1st June from the Golf Shop
at Pennington Flash or telephone 01942 487099
Sun 19th Jul, 11:00am - 4:00pm
FUN FAIR
Central Park, Atherton.
All the fun of the fair with N Pont Amusements - small rides for younger
children only
Sun 19th Jul, 2:00pm
CHURCHES TOGETHER - PRAISE IN THE PARK
Jubilee Park, Ashton.
Join local church congregations in Jubilee park with Ashton Band.
Sponsored by local Councilors. For further information telephone 01942
828828
Mon 20th Jul, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
FOOD FOR FREE
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Wigan.
Come along to Three Sisters and join the rangers on a steady walk
looking at the edible and useful plants to be found there. Stout
footwear required. Booking Essential. For further information and to
book telephone 01942 720453
Tue 21st Jul, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TREASURE TRAIL
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Solve the clues to collect the items needed to make your prize. Meet at
the Visitor Centre. Booking Essential. For further information and to
book telephone 01942 605253
Thu 23rd Jul, 9:30pm - 11:30pm
BAT WALK
Pennington Flash, Leigh.
Join the rangers for a twilight walk around Pennington Flash, using bat
detectors to listen in on our local bat population and learn something
new about these fascinating but elusive mammals. Meet at the Visitor
centre. Booking Essential. For further information and to book telephone
01942 605253
Small charge
Sat 25th Jul, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
POETRY PICNIC IN THE PARK
Pennington Flash Country Park, Pennington, Leigh.
Bring your picnic and your favourite poem and join members of Leigh and
Atherton writers in a pleasant afternoon of poetry reading. For further
information telephone Hazel Wellings 01942 678454
Free
Sun 26th Jul, 9:00pm
BAT WALK
Ashfield Park.
Join the rangers in search of bats, using electronic bat detectors.
Bring a torch if you have one. Sturdy footwear advisable. Booking
Essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 245369
Small charge
Mon 27th Jul, 11:00am - 2:30pm
BE ALIVE - GET ACTIVE IN JUBILEE PARK
Jubilee Park, Ashton.
Come along and have a go at lots of healthy activities including Tai
Chi, Bowling, Cycling, Sports Tasters and Walking. For further
information telephone 01942 488481
Mon 27th Jul, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Sit at your favourite spot and paint what you can see. This event is
aimed at children. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking Essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 605253
Tue 28th Jul, 2:00pm
AERIAL ACROBATS
Jubilee Park, Ashton.
Have a go at making your own kites. Learn how and where to fly in
safety. Meet at Jubilee Park Bowling Pavilion. Booking Essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 245369
Wed 29th Jul, 10:00am - 12:00pm
ORIGAMI
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Wigan.
Come and join the Rangers in the Japanese art of paper folding, Origami,
making butterflies and other wild animals out of paper, then colouring
them in to create your own wild animal. Booking Essential. For further
information and to book telephone 01942 720453
Wed 29th Jul, 11:00am - 2:30am
BE ALIVE - GET ACTIVE
Pennington Hall Park, Leigh.
Come along and have a go at lots of healthy activities including Tai
Chi, Bowling, Cycling, Sports Tasters and Walking. For further
information telephone 01942 488481
Wed 29th Jul, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ORIGAMI
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Wigan.
Come and join the Rangers in the Japanese art of paper folding, Origami,
making butterflies and other wild animals out of paper, then colouring
them in to create your own wild animal. Booking Essential. For further
information and to book telephone 01942 720453
Fri 31st Jul, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
POND DIPPING
Three Sisters Recreation Area, Wigan.
What lives in a pond? Come and get your hands wet and see what you can
catch. Meet at the Three Sisters Visitors centre. Booking Essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 720453
Fri 31st Jul, 11:00am - 2:30pm
BE ALIVE - GET ACTIVE
Mesnes Park, Wigan.
Come along and have a go at lots of healthy activities including Tai
Chi, Bowling, Cycling, Sports Tasters and Walking. For further
information telephone 01942 488481
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CYCLE RIDES
Three Sisters Recreation Park.
Bikes supplied free of charge. Booking essential. For further
information and to book telephone Active Living Team 01942 488481
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