Bickershaw Festival in May 1972. When Wigan made rock history.... and it was organised by Jeremy Beadle!
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Here is where we shine a light on the brilliant people who make Wigan what it is – from everyday heroes and creative minds to local legends and rising stars. Whether they’re making a difference in their community, entertaining the crowds, running a brilliant business or simply spreading positivity, these are the doers, the dreamers, and the downright brilliant.
Know someone who deserves a shout-out? Get in touch – we’d love to celebrate them.
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A welcoming community space in Springfield, Wigan, bringing people together through conversation, creativity and connection.
Meet the team of ten set to run from Wigan to Paris to raise money for children's charities.
After starting her own dance school in the middle of a pandemic, Laura has grown LH Dance Studio into a thriving space at The Cotton Works, Wigan, now home to more than 200 young dancers each week
Langdon Customs & Excise Solutions shows how a small Wigan team can have a huge impact on UK trade, all from the historic Wigan Pier.
Inspired by one of their own, volunteers at Friends of Families in Ince have created and donated 5,000 comfort bags to help women feel supported and dignified after breast surgery.
Alison Bushell from Wigan turns ordinary shoes into works of art in her spare time. She never expected her hand-painted shoes to appear on national TV.
A decade of graft, learning and travelling the country led Arron and Kate Howard to launch Howards Shades in Pemberton. Now, alongside building their own business, they are giving back to the town that shaped them.
Martin Spencer from Ince created Wigan Autistic Theatre Company to give autistic adults a safe, creative space to perform and showcase their talent.
In the face of loss and hardship, one Wigan man turned to music for survival, and is now making sure other children get the opportunity he never had.
