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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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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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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