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Wigan Pier, the History Shop and three of the borough’s libraries are
all joining forces to deliver a host of exciting free activities as part
of Family Learning Week from 7th to 15th October. The main theme of this
year’s activities is 'understanding others’.
Family Learning Week is a national awareness initiative organised by the
Campaign for Learning. The campaign aims to strengthen communities and
to create more opportunities for families to learn together by offering
special family learning events in October each year.
Carole Tyldesley, Head of Heritage Services, said, “Family Learning Week
is all about encouraging families to learn together in a fun
environment. Research shows that parents and carers are the most
important factor in helping children to do well at school and in further
education. Working with libraries we have put together a fun package of
events for the week that we hope will encourage more and more people to
share the experience of learning together.”
The main theme of this year’s activities in Wigan Borough is
‘understanding others’. On Saturday 7th October The History Shop will be
opening up its doors to the wild world of Buffalo Bill and the unique
history of the Native Americans. This free event involves lots of fun
craft activities and is suitable for families with children aged 4 to 11
years old. Contact the History Shop on 01942 828128 for further details.
On Sunday 8th October, Wigan Pier will be delving into a 1940s world
full of gas masks, medals, parachutes and pigeon boxes, with the aid of
World War 2 enthusiasts Angela and Frank from Pegasus WW2 displays. They
will be offering families a chance to try on 1940s uniforms and helmets
and even learn a few wartime dance moves! This event is completely free
but booking is essential on 01942 323666.
Family Learning Week also extends to Wigan Borough’s libraries who will
be providing some free after school events. At 3.45pm, on Monday 9th
October, Marsh Green Library will host a free family activity session
including arts, crafts and reading games all linked to family favourite
stories. The sessions will be also take place at Atherton Library
(Tuesday 10th) and Ince Library (Thursday 12th) and will be repeated
weekly throughout October and early November. Families should contact
their local library for further details.
For more information about events in the Wigan Borough see
www.wlct.org.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Officer, Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to ensure that people across the Wigan Borough have the
opportunity to become more physically, mentally and creatively active.
It also aims to increase community activity and to encourage good
citizenship.
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