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Parbold Festivals
Looking for entertainment nearby, in a beautiful area too? Take a look at the Parbold Festivals over Spring and throughout Summer. Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May is the date of the next one. For those who don’t know, the Wayfarers Pub and Restaurant
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Wigan’s Lost Waterway: The Story of the Douglas Navigation
Contents This article is the first in a series that explores the story of the Douglas Navigation. From past to present, the people who worked it. There’s so much to tell. I had intended a single article, yet there is far too much to cram in and do the Douggie
Victory for Wallgate: Swan & Railway Takes Top Spot After Years of Consistency
THE SWAN & RAILWAY HOTEL WIGAN CROWNED WIGAN CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR. The Swan & Railway is delighted to have been named Wigan CAMRA Pub of the Year, marking a well-deserved victory after being runner-up in previous years. The prestigious award, presented by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)
Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet in Reynolds Park: A Magical Open-Air Theatre Experience
This summer, Shakespeare’s timeless masterpieces Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet come to life in Liverpool’s Reynolds Park. A green oasis close to the lovely villages of Gateacre and Woolton. In a special abridged outdoor performance, audiences can experience the passion, drama, and poetry of the star-crossed lovers in a setting
Discover Rainford Linear Park: A Hidden Gem in Lancashire
A Winstanley local or a visitor to Lancs looking for a peaceful stroll? Then WWO has just the suggestion. Rainford linear park, and it’s an absolute delight on for a number of reasons. A mixed canopy of mature trees covers the vast majority of the route. It makes this walk
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