This week in Reception we have been reading the story of Elmer and learning about diversity & the importance of being different. Today we celebrated being different by wearing our own colourful clothes for Elmer Day. Andersen Press Wigan Council #Diversity

I had the pleasure of sharing a room with some very inspiring people today at Wigan Council #communityrecoveryfund celebration event including these wonderful people from More Than Words CIC. Thank you for a fantastic performance 🌟😍❤️

How amazing 👏🏼👏🏼 Fabulous performance from Everything Human Rights Community Group at Wigan Council #communityrecoveryfund celebration event. Absolutely loved it 🌟👏🏼

Free online training available covering the essentials of being a trustee of a VCFSE management committee. For more info or to book your place email: [email protected] #DealforCommunities

Thank you for everything you do shirley Fur Clemt supporting our communities with Cllr Chris Ready Nicola Rigby Sonia Halliwell great partnership working 🙌

Our Reception children had a great afternoon today at their graduation, as they celebrated completing their first year in school. They were all presented with a certificate and a copy of their own Bible to take home. Wigan Council Diocese of Manchester

Leigh Film Factory @FilmLeigh is available for private hire, groups screenings, workshops and conference. Get in touch to find out more: leighfilmfactory.com/contact.php

Congratulations Happy Smiles Training CIC for winning Community Business Award at Greater Manchester Business Awards 2022! #GMBA22 Happy Smiles Training CIC 😁👍

We're inviting residents to take part in a national moment of reflection for HM Queen Elizabeth II at 8pm on Sunday The silence can be marked at home, with friends and family, out on doorsteps or with neighbours Find out more 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

💛Today we launch our cost of living campaign, 'Here for you'. 📣 We know things are difficult, but we want the message to go out loud and clear that we are here to help. 💭Please ask for help as early as possible Find out more 👉 wigan.gov.uk/HereForYou #OurPeopleHereForYou

Have you been to visit the new @FilmLeigh yet found on the arts and culture 4th Floor Leigh Spinners Mill and there’s a lift ! A varied film programme that provides something for everyone. Take a look 👀 here: leighfilmfactory.com/boxoffice.php

📆Date for your diaries! Open drop in session for any carers or any professionals wanting to find out more about the support we offer. Monday 7th November, drop in any time between 2 pm and 7 pm at the Carers Centre in Hindley. #SupportforCarers #SupportingCarers

Are you looking to fund a community building? @GMCVO’s Proper Good Investment loan can be used in to purchase, renovate or refurbish a building. Find out more: bit.ly/3O3uAGR

Baby Banks are really important in our communities providing essentials like cots, clothing, nappies, toys, buggies and toiletries to families going through tough times. The new The Baby Room at Spinners CIC is now open at Spinners Mill 👇

A Merry Christmas from the Deal for Communities team at Wigan Council. What a brilliant year our community groups have had.🎄🎄I absolutely love working with community heroes every day ❤️

Tuesday 4pm - 6pm the @FilmLeigh Box Office is open. Come along and book your tickets in person, chat with one of the team and find out more about What’s On and the upcoming programme for National Theatre Live in Leigh ! leighfilmfactory.com/boxoffice.php

First time on Twitter, a small independent cafe any advice on how to get the most out of Twitter would be gratefully received.

At the start of this video our very own Steve Pennington (Firefighter at Leigh TRU red watch) is on the left hand side (with the yellow stripes) What an amazing moment to capture this incredible rescue ❤ We're so proud of what our staff are doing in Turkey to help others

And now for the big one! Winner of APSE Overall Council of the Year 2023 is… Wigan Council Wigan Council Congratulations! #apse23 🏆 A big thank you to Dynamon Dynamon for kindly sponsoring this category