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The sky above Wigan’s ‘jewel’ was alive with all the colours of the
rainbow on Sunday evening, as Haigh Hall and Country Park’s bonfire
night celebration was crowned a spectacular success.
The sell-out event was enjoyed by around 2,000 revellers who witnessed
an evening of fantastic family entertainment that featured a spectacular
fireworks display, a roaring bonfire and a superb performance by pop
star Lauren Waterworth.
Tim Sharratt, Haigh Hall and Country Park Manager, said, “We are really
pleased with the way everything went and were delighted to see so many
families here enjoying the evening. The fireworks were particularly
great, as was Lauren’s performance; we hope the evening has been a real
boost to the Hospice too. There are so many people to thank,
particularly all of the volunteers and everyone who gave up their time
for free; it was a real team effort.”
Lauren Waterworth was delighted to have performed at Haigh, “I have had
a really busy week in London recording my new album and so it was great
to come here and perform in front of my home crowd. I love bonfire night
and it was extra special to be at Haigh to see such a great event.”
Haigh’s ‘Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular’, was in aid of Wigan and
Leigh Hospice, who it is hoped will have raised a substantial amount of
funds from the event.
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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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Lauren Waterworth at Haigh Hall's
bonfire spectacular
Spectacular fireworks over Haigh
Country Park
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