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Green Fever Grips Wigan Borough
People from Wigan and Leigh just can’t
seem to get enough of their greens; green spaces that is not vegetables!
The borough’s parks have been a hive of activity over the summer as
people have really got into the spirit of the ‘Pride in Your Parks’
campaign. Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust want to ensure that your parks
continue to be packed full of fun through into the early autumn.
Make the most of August and September with a fantastic range of events
and activities at local beauty spots such as Haigh Hall and Country
Park, Mesnes Park, Pennington Hall Park, Pennington Flash and all of the
other major parks across the borough. Whether it is bug hunting or
creepy crawly crafts, brass performances or orienteering; a great time
is guaranteed for all.
Claire Duffy, Deputy Manager of Haigh Hall and Country Park said: “Our
events for the remainder of August and September promise to be some of
the best yet. Towards the end of the summer holidays, many parents run
out of activities for their children to do; here at Haigh we have plenty
on offer for families and children.
“A range of educational events are also available. The medicinal walk
and herb garden sessions are great opportunities for people of all ages
to learn about the hidden purposes and wonders behind the plants and
flowers in Haigh’s Plantations.”
Sharon Saunders, Parks and Countryside Activities Manager for Wigan
Leisure and Culture Trust said: “Summer is obviously a time we all love
because the sun is shining and the nights are lighter. Many people take
this as an opportunity to get fit, so why not use your local park to be
active? Most parks across the borough offer health walks to help you get
on the fitness ladder. They are the perfect places to enjoy a brisk
walk, jog or stroll and the fresh air is a welcome change to the hustle
and bustle of our busy town centres.”
The full list of parks activities includes:
Haigh Hall and Country Park
Contact 01942 832895
Mini Beast Hunt and Creepy Crawly Crafts
Wednesday 22nd August. 1pm till 3pm. Age 5+. £3.50 charge. Booking
essential.
Mind, Body and Spirit Fair
Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August. 10.30am till 4pm.
Derian House Craft Fair
Monday 27th August and Sunday 16th September. 10am till 4pm.
National Rover Rally
Sunday 2nd September. 10am till 4pm. Free for public entry.
Myths and Legends Walk
Saturday 8th September. 1pm till 3pm. Age 8+. Booking essential.
Herb Gardens
Sunday 9th September. 1pm till 3pm. Age 8+. £5 charge. Booking
essential.
Medicinal Walk
Sunday 16th September. 1pm till 3pm. £2 charge. Booking essential.
Winter Baskets
Sunday 23rd September. 1pm till 3pm. Age 5+. £5 charge. Booking
essential.
Leigh’s Parks
Brass in the Park
Sunday 26th August. Pennington Hall Park.
Health Walks – 11am start (approx 1 hour)
Monday 13th August. Lilford Park. Contact 01942 766708.
Monday 20th August, Monday 3rd September, Monday 17th September at
Pennington Flash. Contact 01942 605253.
Thursday 13th September. Borsdane Wood. Contact 01942 720453.
Wigan’s Parks
Brass in the Park
Sunday 19th August and Sunday 2nd September. 2pm. Mesnes Park. Contact
01942 245369.
Bat Walks
Orrell Water Park. Small charge. Booking essential. Contact 01942
720453.
Monday 20th August. 8.30pm till 10.30pm.
Monday 3rd September. 7.30pm till 9.30pm.
Monday 17th September. 7pm till 9pm.
Fun and Games
Thursday 23rd August. 2pm till 4pm. Three Sisters Recreation Area.
Booking essential. Contact 01942 720453.
Pond Dipping
Friday 31st August. 2pm till 4pm. Three Sister Recreation Area. Booking
essential. Contact 01942 720453.
See the Sights from Billinge Hill
Saturday 15th September. 1pm till 4pm. Orrell Water Park. Booking
essential. Contact 01942 720453.
Orienteering
Sunday 30th September. 1.30pm till 4pm. Ashfield Park, Standish. Contact
01942 245369.
For further information pick up a Parks Events Guide from your local
library or visit www.wlct.org/greenspaces.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, 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 help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship
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