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(Heritage)
 CEMETERY
WALKS
Wigan.
We are pleased to offer a summer programme of Heritage Cemetery Walks in
the Leigh and Wigan Areas. Experienced Local Historian Tony Ashcroft
will lead the walks and ensure that anything of historical interest or
folklore will be pointed out along the way…a great way to get out and
about and discover who is buried in your local cemetery. For further
information contact 01942 404559
Sun 1st Aug, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
WOW FESTIVAL
Alexandra Park.
We'll be at the annual WOW Festival with some interesting things for you
to have a look at and get your hands on. See local press/website nearer
the time. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
Wed 4th Aug, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DAYS OUT AFLOAT! COTTON, CANAL AND CREAM CAKES
Trencherfield Mill, Pottery Road, Wigan.
Meet at Trencherfield Mill and see the mighty steam engine, then relax
and enjoy the scenery with our canal boat cruise and high tea.
£6 per person £10 per couple
Mon 9th Aug, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
OBJECT OF THE MONTH - STOTHERTS GLASS BOTTLE
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
Join our museum Collections Officer each month for a 15 minute talk
where we will focus on one of the objects from the museum collection.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to have a look around our
exhibitions. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
Tue 10th Aug, 10:30am - 11:30am
DESIGN & PRINT YOUR OWN T-SHIRT
Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan.
Are you a budding fashion designer? Then take ideas from pictures and
objects in our exhibition and collections and have a go at designing and
printing your own t-shirt to take home and wear all summer long. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2.50
Thu 19th Aug, 10:00am - 2:00pm
FAMILY FUN
Astley Green Colliery, Higher Green Lane, Astley.
Come and join in activities and time to explore the site. Bring a packed
lunch.
£5 per Adult £3 per Child
Tue 24th Aug, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ROMANS
Museum of Wigan Life.
Join us for our first temporary exhibition revealing Roman routes
followed by a tour of Roman Wigan. Booking essential. For further
information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2
Thu 26th Aug
MINING HISTORY THROUGH WORKS OF ART
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
An evening with local author, former colliery worker and ex-Lancashire
Mining Museum Curator Alan Davies. Find out more about how artists have
found inspiration in the world of mining from ancient Greek vases
depicting miners hoisting ore to photographs documenting the 1984
Miner's Strike.
Charge Applies
Thu 26th Aug, 10:00am - 2:00pm
FAMILY FUN
Astley Green Colliery, Higher Green Lane, Astley.
Come and join in activities and time to explore the site. Bring a packed
lunch.
£5 per Adult £3 per Child
Thu 9th Sep to Sun 12th Sep
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS & LEIGH FOR ALL
Join us as we celebrate Heritage Open Days with a packed programme of
activities and events. See local press nearer the time. For further
information telephone 01942 828128.
Sat 11th Sep to Sun 12th Sep, 11:00am - 4:00pm
LEIGH FOR ALL
Leigh Civic Square.
As part of the National Heritage Open Day celebrations and fun for all
the family - join us for a FREE weekend f events and activities around
the Civic Square in Leigh. Highlights include: Tours of Leigh Parish
Church & Leigh Town Hall, a vintage car show, Victorian games, plus much
more. For details of the full programme of Heritage Open Weekends on
both Wigan & Leigh telephone 01942 828128 or visit www.wlct.org/heritage
Free
Mon 13th Sep, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
OBJECT OF THE MONTH - BULLOCK ROASTING PLATE
Wigan.
Join our museum Collections Officer each month for a 15 minute talk
where we will focus on one of the objects from the museum collection.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to have a look around our
exhibitions. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
Thu 16th Sep to Thu 7th Oct, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LOCAL STUDIES FOR ADULTS - LEIGH LIBRARY
A four week course which looks at local history with special reference
to the coal and cotton industries. You will also learn how to analyse
primary and secondry sources in order to discover how people used to
live and work. Booking Essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 828128.
£20 Per Person
Sat 18th Sep
THE ROMANS INVADE WIGAN
Wigan Town Centre.
Join is for a FREE day of fun in Wigan Town Centre - learn what it was
like to be a Roman Centurion and take your place in line for a march
around Wigan. See Egyptian dancers, take part in fun crafts and
activities plus much more. For further information of the full programme
of events telephone 01942 828128.
Free
Thu 23rd Sep
THE LANCASHIRE WAY OF DEATH
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
An evening with Dr Elizabeth Roberts. A fascinating talk with oral
historian Dr. Roberts, based on interviews with people living in
Lancashire. Booking Essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 828128.
Wed 29th Sep, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL STUDIES COURSE
Museum of Wigan Life.
A 10 week course where you'll investigate the range of local historical
sources available, the skills needed to interpret them and produce your
own small piece of research. Booking essential. For further information
and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£20
Mon 11th Oct, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
OBJECT OF THE MONTH - ROMAN STONE COLUMN
Wigan.
Join our museum Collections Officer each month for a 15 minute talk
where we will focus on one of the objects from the museum collection.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to have a look around our
exhibitions. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
Tue 26th Oct, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
WASHDAY BLUES, MUSEUM OF WIGAN LIFE
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
See how the Victorians did there washing with dolly tubs, carbolic soap,
a dolly leg and a scrubbing board. Why not roll your sleeves up and come
and join us for a hands on washday workshop. Booking Essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2.50 Per Child
Thu 28th Oct
BUILDING THE BIG DITCH
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. An evening with Glen
Atkinson. Join engineer-turned-historian Glen for a fascinating glimpse
of the establishment of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1888-1894 (from
Manchester to Eastham) through images taken at the time of its
construction, and an informative and humorous commentary. Booking
Essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
Charge Applies
Thu 28th Oct, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
WRITING THE PAST
Wigan Archives Service.
The Romans wrote on wax tablets whilst Victorian school children wrote
in a copy book with a dipping pen and ink. Come and take part in a
workshop that looks at early forms of writing. Remember…you will be in
trouble if you blot your copy book! Booking Essential. For further
information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2.50 per child
Thu 28th Oct, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
WARTIME WHISPERS
Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan.
During the Second World War our fight against the enemy took many forms.
The government needed to keep industries working, people safe, waste to
a minimum and above all morale had to be high. Many leaflets, posters
and booklets were produced to do this. This interactive workshop
explores the use of propaganda. Booking Essential. For further
information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2.50 per child
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MEET THE ARCHIVIST: GET YOUR HANDS ON THE PAST, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Join our Archivist for an introduction to the work of the Archives
Service. Discover how to use the Archives for family and local history
research. See and handle a selection of original documents and items
dating from the middle ages through to the digital. Every third Monday
of the month. Booking essential. For further information and to book
telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
OBJECT OF THE MONTH, 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Join our museum Collections Officer each month for a 15 minute talk
where we will focus on one of the objects from the museum collection.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to have a look around our
exhibitions. Every second Monday of the month. For further information
telephone 01942 828128.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Leigh Library, Turnpike Centre, Leigh.
If you are interested in researching your Family Tree but don't know
where to get started, why not come along to one of our Family History
Workshops. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
Free
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Tuesdays
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Museum of Wigan Life.
There is something on offer for every family! From craft activities and
storytelling sessions, to dressing up in costume or handling ancient
objects, our Family Friend Holiday programme encourage family groups to
have fun, get creative and find out some fascinating facts together.
School holidays only. Booking essential. For further information and to
book telephone 01942 828128.
CARVED IN STONE, 11:00 am
Wigan Cemetery.
Join one of our Wigan Cemetery walks. Have some fresh air, stretch your
legs and learn about some of Wigan's worthy and not so worthy people.
Meet at Wigan Cemetery gates. Every second Tuesday of the month. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2
EXHIBITION TOURS, 2:00 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Join the curators at the museum for a guided tour of the exhibitions.
Last Tuesday of the month. Booking essential. For further information
and to book telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
GOING NORTH AND MUSEUM OF WIGAN LIFE TOUR, 2:00 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
See the Victorian masterpiece Going North as part of a special museum
tour. Every third Tuesday. Booking essential. For further information
and to book telephone 01942 828128.
FREE
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Wednesdays
LEIGH LUCKY DIP WALKS, 11:00 am
Turnpike Centre.
Surprise yourself with one of our Lucky Dip walks. Join us for our
"Grave Concerns" cemetery tour, or meet other mums and dads on our "Love
to Buggy" pram walk. Meet in front of the Turnpike Centre. Please wear
suitable clothing and footwear. Last Wednesday of every month. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE-FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 1:30 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Want to research your Family Tree? Don't know where to get started? Why
not visit the Family History & Local studies area. Our new study area
provides free access to Ancestry.com, computer and micro-form readers
and a range of local resources and records. Run by experienced
volunteers Family History workshops are available. The sessions are
aimed at beginners, with family connections to the Wigan area. Booking
essential. For further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£3 Resource Pace £2
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Thursdays
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Museum of Wigan Life.
There is something on offer for every family! From craft activities and
storytelling sessions, to dressing up in costume or handling ancient
objects, our Family Friend Holiday programme encourage family groups to
have fun, get creative and find out some fascinating facts together.
School holidays only. Booking essential. For further information and to
book telephone 01942 828128.
AN EVENING WITH..., 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Discover an array of entertaining subjects, local characters and authors
in our monthly evening talk programme. From Wigan Casino nights to
Lancashire death rites we've got a programme to fire your imagination
and appeal to your sense of fun and adventure! Last Thursday of the
month. For further information telephone 01942 828128.
£5
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Saturdays
LEIGH HERITAGE WALK, 11:00 am
Turnpike Centre.
Join us and discover more about Leigh and its fascinating history. Meet
in front of the Turnpike Centre. Please wear suitable clothing and
footwear. First Saturday of every month. Booking essential. For further
information telephone 01942 828128.
£2
HISTORY IN THE MAKING, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Take a step back in time and find out interesting facts and stories from
the past with fun hands-on activities. Every second Saturday of the
month. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Booking essential. For
further information and to book telephone 01942 828128.
£2.50 per child
KRAFTY KIDS, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Museum of Wigan Life.
Join us for a series of fun creative arts sessions and produce your very
own works of art to take home! Last Saturday of the month. Suitable for
children aged 5-11 years. Booking essential. For further information and
to book telephone 01942 828128.
£3.50 per child
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Sundays
WIGAN TOWN WALK, 10:00 am
Museum of Wigan Life.
Join us for a fascinating walk around Wigan Town Centre and find out
about the buildings including our earliest Town Hall in 1422, our lost
cinemas and theatres and the Roman excavations. Second Tuesday of the
month. Booking essential. For further information and to book telephone
01942 828128.
£2
TRENCHERFIELD MILL STEAM ENGINE, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Pottery Road, Wigan.
Also 1.00pm - 1.45pm. Built in 1907 and recently restored to its former
glory, discover the fascinating history of the engine. Hear talks from
the engineers and enjoy an exciting studio-show. For further information
telephone 01942 828128.
Free
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