Free leisure and culture activities
 

Following the acclaimed free swimming schemes for the over 60s and under 16s Leigh area residents will be among the first to be invited to sample their local leisure and cultural facilities for nothing.

Your Free Weekend of Leisure' on September 9 and 10 is tailored to appeal to all ages and abilities and involves sports centres, libraries, parks and leisure venues.
 

Saturday's events will focus on leisure pursuits, while Sunday's will celebrate the borough's rich history as part of national Heritage Open Day.

The weekend also marks the second anniversary of the Trust's Getting Wigan Active' campaign, which aims to ensure residents have the opportunity to become more physically, mentally and creatively active.

Chief executive Rodney Hill said: "This weekend is all about giving people another free opportunity to get active. We are also keen to show that being active is not just about sport, we provide a range of services for people to enjoy, from learning opportunities, to the arts, parks, libraries and heritage. It will underline the huge range of activities available and we are confident that people will take advantage of it."
 

There will be over 60 different free activities taking place and highlights include: swimming for all ages gym access and inductions for non-members multi-sports camps at leisure centres DVD and CD hire at all libraries library activities including Libraries in the Park' proms style concert and celebration at Pennington Hall Park health walks, bat walks and archery dance and tai chi taster sessions tours of the Way We Were, Haigh Hall, the History Shop and Astley Colliery and much more All activities are free and available on a first-come-first served basis, although some may require booking. For further information visit www.wlct.org or call 01942 828508. Full listings and further information is available at libraries, leisure centres and swimming pools.

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