See mythical beasts and beings in a world of legend and fantasy this summer at The Wiend Children’s Centre. Throughout the summer there are lots of fun and games, arts and crafts, role play and amusing activities organised to keep bored youngsters entertained.
Fantasy play sessions at The Playroom include:

"Bilbo Baggins" Eleventy-first Birthday Party
Tuesday 29 July

Epic Adventure
‘The Fellowship of the Ring’
Friday 1 August

Make a House of Sweets with ‘Hansel & Gretel’
Watch out for the Witch!
Tuesday 5 August

Arts & Crafts with ‘Snow White’
Friday 8 August

Magical fun at ‘Hogwarts’
Tuesday 12 August

‘Eye of dog and tongue of newt’ – make your spells & potions
Friday 15 August

Join Jack for a Beanstalk adventure
Who will find the Golden Egg?
Tuesday 19 August

Puppet Show
Make puppets and put on a show
Friday 22 August

The Quest for the Treasure of Kings
Tuesday 26 August

End of Summer Fantasy Ball
Party games, crafts and a feast for all
Friday 29 August

All these play sessions are available for children aged 5 – 11 and run from 1.30pm to 3.30 pm at a cost of £2 per child. To guarantee a place at these popular play sessions ring 827626 to book a place today.

In addition to the Playroom The Wiend Children’s Centre is home to Wigan Children’s Library. Staff at the library have also organised some fun play sessions including:

A Fun Filled afternoon of Fantasy Films
Join ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Frodo Baggins’, ‘Shrek’ and many more of your favourite characters
Thursday 31 July

Scary Craft Session
Be prepared for spells and potions at this scary craft session with witches, wizards and other magical beings
Thursday 14 August

Fantastic Artistic Fun
Travel back to Camelot with brave knights, fire breathing dragons and beautiful princesses
Thursday 28 August

These sessions run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and are suitable for all, children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The sessions are £1 per child. To ensure a place call into the library or ring 01942 828104.

"Summer holidays can be hard work for parents and carers of children so we have created a world of fun, fantasy and adventure at the Centre to help keep children entertained throughout the summer," said Andrew Pickup, Wiend Children’s Centre Manager.

For more details of any of the above sessions or any of the other services available at The Wiend Children’s Centre please call 01942 827626 or 828104 or 828102.

The Wiend Children’s Centre is located on Millgate in Wigan Town Centre and is part of Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.