🎙️ Rosie and James are back!

Join them for another exciting episode of The Borough Life Podcast. They’re bringing you the inside scoop on all the events happening across the borough - just in time for half-term fun!

Rosie and James catch up with Jemma and Jude from Things That Go On Things, the creative minds behind Light Night Wigan. They chat about what’s in store for this year’s event and all the excitement you can look forward to.

Stick around until the end for a full roundup of local activities and spooky Halloween happenings, so you’ll have everything you need to plan the perfect half-term, all in one place! 

Get your light night tickets: https://www.lightnightwigan.co.uk/

Halloween paddle, pumpkin pick and campfire: https://bewellwigan.gladstonego.cloud/book?fbclid=IwVERDUANnNPZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsLB5IOucA-TqUh0UxcdZS-ax_VzECm4UZIh6Hw8IVT85rgL_PBuC2k4iqso_aem_y6UewYPhyd0793Y5d0Km5A

Spooky Halloween trail:

https://facebook.com/events/s/spooky-halloween-trail-at-penn/811987014745847/

Winstanley park pumpkin picking: https://winstanleyparkevents.co.uk/product/pumpkin-picking/

Roby Mill pumpkin patch: Pumpkin Picking @ Roby Mill Pumpkin Patch 2025

Haigh hall activities: https://www.haighwoodlandpark.co.uk/News-and-events/Whats-on.aspx

Wigan libraries: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Events.aspx

Wigan Pier Halloween music night: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/News/Articles/2025/October/Wigan-Pier-event-space-to-launch-with-Halloween-themed-music-night.aspx?fbclid=IwVERDUANnNp5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtTiSYRMXCvSUMwt6O9lNBCrYgu1oKUK2gg3DDM_5SvtY-iFSV26qXhJ4rJp_aem_QqT6pzGJrxI_1132rEpuYQ

Find more event near you at Visit Wigan: https://www.visitwigan.com/index.aspx

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James and Rosie are back with Episode 30, and it’s a packed one!

First up, they catch up with the team behind Wigan Living, the local social creators making waves in the community. Then it’s off to Phil Fletcher’s Believe Star event, where they chat with Hacker and Katie Thistleton about what the Believe Star means to them.

But that’s not all, they also sit down with coaches from Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors to reflect on their incredible year so far. With the Mayor welcoming both teams to the Town Hall, it’s a moment to celebrate their achievements and the pride they’ve brought to the borough.

Tune in for a feel-good episode full of local stars, inspiring stories, and plenty of Wigan pride!

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Rosie and James are back with a brand new episode of the Borough Life podcast!

In this episode, James chats with Jennifer Doyle, author of Billy the Blackbird, about all the jam-packed summer activities happening at Pennington Flash - from Summer Fun Trails and Billy the Blackbird story sessions to Birdbox Workshops - they cover it all!

Then, they dive into the launch of the powerful new climate change video, Arctic Home, and explore the message behind it.

Watch Arctic Home here: https://youtu.be/ZLFHhpFSH1k?si=B6ec8TLies40irud

Discover more about Billy the Blackbird adventures: Families flock to Flash for new Billy the Blackbird trail

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James and Rosie bring you the next episode of the borough life podcast!

They catch up with Martin Crews, development director for Capital and Centric as he tells us the latest updates on Civic. They then chat with Kee Hong, creative director of factory international and Manchester international festival to uncover what’s in store on the day, and the powerful story behind the project.

For more information about Civic, visit: Civic | Workspace & Co-working in Wigan | Capital&Centric — Capital & Centric

For more information about The Herds, visit: THE HERDS

To read the latest edition of the magazine, visit: Borough Life

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Alreet cockers? Hacker T. Dog has taken over the Borough Life podcast and it's safe to say that chaos ensued...

Before Hacker's Borough Life podcast debut, Rosie and James (or... Jim) chatted to Lucy and Mel who, alongside local residents, have been working on the name and identity for the Wigan town centre regeneration project - Fettlers.

The newest edition of the magazine - brimming with stories and community focused features - is out now and can be picked up in leisure centres, town halls, family hubs and other locations around the borough.

As always, find all of our latest news over at wigan.gov.uk/BoroughLife or follow us on social media at Wigan Council.

To find out more about Fettlers, visit: Fettlers | New neighbourhood for Wigan

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Tune into the latest episode of the Borough Life podcast where James takes you on a tour of Haigh Hall's grounds. He chats with guests who have been instrumental in the hall's multi-million pound makeover, sharing the latest updates on its progress. To learn even more about Haigh's restoration plans, visit: The restoration of Haigh Hall

The official opening of Amphitheatre For A Tree at Haigh Woodland Park takes place on Sunday 18th May, with poems, speeches and a performance by the Wigan Community Choir kicking off a full day of family-friendly activities from 11am. To learn more, visit: New garden set to open at Haigh Hall

As always, find all of our latest news over at wigan.gov.uk/BoroughLife or follow us on social media at Wigan Council.

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In this episode, Rosie catches up with Be Well's Joy, and keen cyclist Ron, who completed Sofa to Saddle and is back on two wheels once again after three decades.

And James joins the team as they get stuck into a litter pick as part of the borough's Great British Spring Clean efforts, which you can find out all about here: wigan.gov.uk/SpringClean

As always, find all of our latest news over at wigan.gov.uk/BoroughLife or follow us on social media at Wigan Council.

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In this month’s sporting special, Rosie and James attend the Progress with Unity sporting summit, where sporting legends gathered to share their inspiring stories and advice with over 400 young people!

They catch up with Rugby League icon Brian Carney, Gladiators superstar Betti Worth, and Wigan Warriors’ own Junior Nsemba to get their insights on the event and hear what they thought of the day!

For all Borough Life content, visit: Borough Life

See you next month! 😊

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We’re back for 2025!

In our first episode of the new year Rosie and James share some amazing news about our Here For You campaign.

Wigan Borough resident Colin calls into the studio to share his story about how Here For You has changed his life. And Gabe from the council’s welfare team provides all the important background.

For all the information about Here For You and income maximisation, visit: www.wigan.gov.uk/helptoclaim

To watch Colin’s star turn, click here: Here for you - Colin and Linda's story 💛

In the second-half, we catch up with Tom and Hannah from Down to Earth to share some exciting updates about upcoming arts and culture projects across the borough.

The TREES art-installation exhibitions arrive on February 7 and 8.

 Visit Wigan - We're thrilled to announce that TREES, an enchanting... | Facebook

For more information about Down to Earth, visit:

 Home - Down to Earth

For all Borough Life content, visit: Borough Life

See you next month! 😊

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Can you believe it's the end of 2024? Join us for an extra-special episode as hosts James & Rosie roll back the clock and share their best bits from 2024!

Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx

As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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