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#BoatingBusiness #Canal #Wigan @CRTBoating 😃
I thought I’d share again the trailer for ‘Talking Rubbish’ - if nothing else, a gentle reminder to put your bin out. Co-written by me & @IanDtheActor , who also produced, dir’d & stars with @PamelaMayoss @alisongeorgeuk + Angus the Dog. Pls share
🧵THREAD: Today I am going to red-pill you about dangerous vegetable oils, which are found in almost all processed foods. Consequently, this is likely the most important thread you will read this week. Contrary to popular belief, the term 'vegetable oils' is misleading. These…
@AaronBastani One from the aerial photography archives. Here's the Leeds Liverpool canal in Wigan, Aug 1920. An electric tram is visible near the bridge in the middle. Within just 11 years of this picture Wigan would close all it's tramlines, replaced by buses. …tframe.historicenglandservices.org.uk/p/EPW005029/de…
Still going strong- a postbox with the Royal Cypher of King George VI (1936-1952) #Leigh #Wigan #PostboxSaturday
Love Your Liver Roadshow TODAY Wed 27th Nov 10am - 4pm in Market Place #Wigan @WiganCouncil
Warrington art gallery has an unmissable exhibition of the world’s worst album covers. There are no (printable) words:
Fancy volunteering to help us rebuild and reopen the Haigh Woodland Railway? Come see us on the Railway Platform on Sunday 10th November (2pm to 3pm) to find out more. To register your interest call Haigh Visitor Services. Tel: 01942 828280 [email protected]
The road from Wigan: a walk along Greater Manchester’s new 200-mile green trail theguardian.com/travel/2024/no…
#OTD in 1816, the #LeedsLiverpoolCanal officially opened. #Wigan was a last stretch to be finished, & the date was carved in relief on Britannia Bridge 53, along with the Lancashire & Yorkshire roses. It’s also on the stonework of Pottery Changeline Bridge 51, partially hidden.
Terrifyingly, among bacteria seething in the Deben @DebenClimate found strains resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. Sewage in rivers contains pathogens + antibiotics in a growing medium - perfect conditions to cultivate diseases we can't treat. bbc.com/news/articles/…
Terrifyingly, among bacteria seething in the Deben @DebenClimate found strains resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. Sewage in rivers contains pathogens + antibiotics in a growing medium - perfect conditions to cultivate diseases we can't treat. bbc.com/news/articles/… https://t.co/eekAIx4Ddd
Present Trend in Hallgate #Wigan is closing down - everything HALF PRICE! Open: Thu, Fri & Sat 10am - 2pm Sad to see it go acgallery.co.uk/wigan @ACArtGallery
Wigan Model Engineering Society’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend, Sat 14th & Sun 15th Sep @HallHaigh tracksite #Wigan
Wigan Model Engineering Society’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend, Sat 14th & Sun 15th Sep @HallHaigh tracksite #Wigan
The new blue footbridge being craned into place today at Ince Railway Station #Wigan 😃
Want to win an exclusive proof of Tomorrow We Begin by CLiPPA 2024 winner @EarlyTrain? This is a powerful new collection of contemporary poems for teenagers navigating secondary school! Simply, follow, like and retweet by 03.09.2024 for your chance to win! View T&Cs:…
Join in the fun at the Crooke Hall Charity Festival at the Crooke Hall Inn, Wigan this weekend - Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September! Please note the organisers are encouraging customers to use public transport to travel to the event as there is no parking allowed nearby.
We need you! We would be extremely grateful if you could help the hospice by distributing some of our event posters in your local area. Please get in touch with Fundraising if you’re interested. Thank you ⭐
🚒💧Join us for Wigan Water Safety Day 2024! in conjunction with Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Bring all the family to Canal & River Trust’s Top Lock, Aspull on 25 July from 1pm – 3pm for a free, fun-filled event.

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