BoroughLife Podcast

By Wigan Council

BoroughLife Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Wigan Council's residents' magazine, Borough Life.

Hosts James and Rosie introduce you to some of their great guests - the people

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How many episodes does BoroughLife Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

BoroughLife Podcast episodes:

June 09, 2023 TechMates, climate change and a 1,000 mile bike ride
We were back in Wigan Town Hall for episode five, talking digital inclusion with the team behind the council’s amazing TechMates scheme.

If you know someone who you think would be perfect to pop down to a TechMates tea party, all the details are available here: https://ow.ly/VLuR50OJ88e

Rosie and James also caught up with Kerrell, our climate change manager, to hear about her role as the council marks World Environment Day in early June.

To find out more about the work of Kerrell and her team, visit: Climate change journey in Wigan Borough - YouTube

Finally, we met up with Andy who is cycling 1,000 miles in two weeks to raise money for The Brick charity.

Read the full story here: Inspirational Andrew to cycle length of country for The Brick (wigan.gov.uk)

And please donate if you’re able to: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-hakesley1
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30min
May 23, 2023 Carers Film Club and an Archives visit
A thoroughly enjoyable trip to Leigh saw Rosie and James meet Rosie and Tom at the borough’s Archives service – no white gloves in sight!

Plus, Leigh Film Society’s amazing Elizabeth Costello gave us the lowdown on the Carer’s Film Club project and some exciting updates about their new venue.

For all things Wigan and Leigh Archives, please visit: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Museums-archives/Wigan-Archives/viewing-the-collections.aspx

To find out everything that’s going on at Leigh Film Society visit https://www.leighfilmsociety.com/ and this is worth a watch: We Built A Cinema - YouTube

Interested in getting involved with the Carers Film Club? Get in touch with Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre https://wlcccarers.com/
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31min
March 30, 2023 International Women's Day and behind the scenes of our magazine
On this episode, Rosie talks to the inspirational Izzy and Layan about their role in the borough's International Women's Day celebrations. Meanwhile, James takes you behind the scenes of BoroughLife magazine as he chats to graphic designers, Mark and Mel, and writer, Andrea.
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38min
February 01, 2023 Make Some Noise and a trip to Leigh Youth Hub
With the Museum of Wigan Life's newest exhibition Make Some Noise opening its doors to the public, James and Rosie catch up with the museum's curators, Eleanor and Joan, to find out more. They also chat to young people from the newly opened Leigh Youth Hub about their experiences.
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28min
December 06, 2022 Tackling the cost-of-living crisis | Inside Wigan Borough's thriving arts scene
On this episode of BoroughLife Podcast, James and Rosie talk to Joanne Mitchell on the Here for You cost of living campaign. We also have Wigan's very own poet Louise Fazackerley discussing Wigan culture, poetry and arts, plus a special performance of her poem "We've got a lot".
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36min

FAQs about BoroughLife Podcast:

How many episodes does BoroughLife Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.