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Sport
Residents from across Wigan
Borough and beyond donned their red socks on Sunday to take part
in Leigh Sports Village’s first ever Sport Relief Mile.
Despite the chilly conditions a capacity number of 400
colourfully dressed ‘milers’ took part in the run organised by
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust with support from Leigh Harriers
and Sainsbury’s of Leigh.
The race was started Leigh Harriers and Great Britain marathon
runner Peter Riley. People ran, or walked, 1, 3 or 6 miles and
have helped to raise thousands of pounds for worthy causes.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Community Activity Officer Emma
Moran who led the organisation of the event said: “We were
delighted to see such a high turn out on what was a great day. I
would like to thank everyone who gave up their time to help out,
particularly Joe Galvin, Peter Riley and the Leigh Harriers
team. We got a fantastic response from the public and we are so
pleased that everyone showed great spirit and enthusiasm and had
a fun time.”
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Read Leigh’s Sport Relief Success story in full...
Physical Education
A new group has been
set up for young lovers of the great outdoors.
The Young Actioneers is giving teenagers the skills and
qualifications to lead sessions in sailing, windsurfing,
canoeing, mountain biking, archery and other outdoor activities.
Young people can gain accreditation on the project from
organisations like the British Canoe Union and the Royal
Yachting Association.
The group has been set up by the Wigan Council Children and
Young People’s Services (CYPS) Outdoor Education Team, thanks to
a grant from Sport England via SHAPE (Sport, Health and Physical
Education), the multi-agency programme launched in September
last year to improve the health, well-being and quality of life
for residents of the borough.
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Read The Young Actioneers story in full... Health
It’s healthy, it’s fun
and it’s united the world in rhythm for thousand years. Now
Britain’s favourite social activity - dance - will be celebrated
in style at the borough’s third annual Dance Fusion festival.
Organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, the festival takes
place in two halves this year. Dance Around The World will bring
a global celebration of music and movement to Leigh Indoor
Sports Centre at Leigh Sports Village on Thursday 27th March.
From 1pm to 7pm dance enthusiasts can join in a series of free
workshops designed for beginners to budding Alesha Dixons.
Lowton Youth Dance Group will start the proceedings with a
demonstration of modern styles followed by a workshop for
parents and young people. The fun then continues with a series
of free dance workshops and demonstrations from around the world
including Indian, Turkish, Cuban, English, Spanish, Brazilian,
North American and European.
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Read the Let There Be Dance story in full...
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