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Libraries have long been seen as quiet areas of seclusion; places
exclusively for bookworms. Now a new scheme launched at Wigan Borough’s
libraries is helping to break down the stereotypes and open new doors of
opportunity for young people.
A taster session held recently at the Wiend Children’s Centre in Wigan,
gave young people the chance to enjoy a range of free activities that
prove that there is a lot more to libraries than just books.
BMX champion Mike Pardon teamed up with DJ Decks for School’, renowned
graffiti artist Scott Winstanley, and Moco’s lead singer Steve Jones
(who works at the Wiend Centre) to pass on their skills and demonstrate
just how much libraries have changed in recent times.
Andrew Pickup, Wiend Children’s Centre Manager, said, “These sessions
went down really well with the young people at the Wiend. It is
important that young people know that libraries are just as much for
them as they are for all other age groups. Books will always be at the
core of our service, but libraries are places of discovery where a
variety of new services and exciting activities are now available. This
was a chance for people to meet new friends and learn a little bit more
about something that interests them.”
The next taster session will take place at Platt Bridge Community
Library on Tuesday 16th January from 6pm to 8pm. Similar free sessions
will be repeated at the Wiend Children’s Centre and Marsh Green Library
in the New Year.
For further information about future activities, contact the Wiend
Children’s Centre on 01942 828104; Marsh Green Library on 01942 760041
or Platt Bridge Community Library on 01942 487997.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Public Relations Manager, 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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