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Around 2,500 people united to witness the sky above Wigan lit up by a
spectacular fireworks display at Haigh Hall and Country Park on Sunday
evening.
The sell out event was enjoyed by families from across Wigan Borough and
beyond who enjoyed a perfect autumnal celebration that also included a
huge bonfire, a fun fair and traditional food.
Wigan Warriors star Mike Higham was on hand to start the fireworks and
the event was energetically supported by Rock FM, with DJs warming up
the crowd at Wigan’s most historic hall from 3pm into the early evening.
Proceeds from the Haigh event will be donated to local breast cancer
charities as part of the Mayor of Wigan’s chosen campaign for 2007.
Haigh Hall and Country Park Manager Tim Sharratt said: “I would like to
thank all of the staff and volunteers who gave up their time to host
this event and raise funds for such a valuable cause. We are delighted
with the way the event went and hope that everyone who came along
enjoyed themselves as much as we did. The fireworks display by was truly
breathtaking. Tonight proved that Haigh is the perfect venue for this
type of family event.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press 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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