Light night & half term fun so you never get bored
🎙️ 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_y6UewYPhyd0793Y5d0Km5ASpooky 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 2025Haigh hall activities: https://www.haighwoodlandpark.co.uk/News-and-events/Whats-on.aspxWigan libraries: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Events.aspxWigan 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_1132rEpuYQFind more event near you at Visit Wigan: https://www.visitwigan.com/index.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wigan Living, Believe Stars, and Sporting Hero's
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Summer Fun and Arctic Home
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=B6ec8TLies40irudDiscover more about Billy the Blackbird adventures: Families flock to Flash for new Billy the Blackbird trail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HERDS and Civic
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 & CentricFor more information about The Herds, visit: THE HERDSTo read the latest edition of the magazine, visit: Borough Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hacker T Dog and Fettlers
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 who help to make Wigan Borough so brilliant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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