#OTD in 1816, the #LeedsLiverpoolCanal officially opened. #Wigan was a last stretch to be finished, & the date was carved in relief on Britannia Bridge 53, along with the Lancashire & Yorkshire roses. It’s also on the stonework of Pottery Changeline Bridge 51, partially hidden.

🧵THREAD: Today I am going to red-pill you about dangerous vegetable oils, which are found in almost all processed foods. Consequently, this is likely the most important thread you will read this week. Contrary to popular belief, the term 'vegetable oils' is misleading. These

We need you! We would be extremely grateful if you could help the hospice by distributing some of our event posters in your local area. Please get in touch with Fundraising if you’re interested. Thank you ⭐

Join in the fun at the Crooke Hall Charity Festival at the Crooke Hall Inn, Wigan this weekend - Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September! Please note the organisers are encouraging customers to use public transport to travel to the event as there is no parking allowed nearby.

The new blue footbridge being craned into place today at Ince Railway Station #Wigan 😃

Wigan Model Engineering Society’s 75th Anniversary Open Weekend, Sat 14th & Sun 15th Sep Haigh Hall tracksite #Wigan

Present Trend in Hallgate #Wigan is closing down - everything HALF PRICE! Open: Thu, Fri & Sat 10am - 2pm Sad to see it go acgallery.co.uk/wigan AC Gallery

Terrifyingly, among bacteria seething in the Deben Deben Climate Centre found strains resistant to even the strongest antibiotics. Sewage in rivers contains pathogens + antibiotics in a growing medium - perfect conditions to cultivate diseases we can't treat. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The road from Wigan: a walk along Greater Manchester’s new 200-mile green trail theguardian.com/travel/2024/no…

Fancy volunteering to help us rebuild and reopen the Haigh Woodland Railway? Come see us on the Railway Platform on Sunday 10th November (2pm to 3pm) to find out more. To register your interest call Haigh Visitor Services. Tel: 01942 828280 [email protected]

Warrington art gallery has an unmissable exhibition of the world’s worst album covers. There are no (printable) words:

Love Your Liver Roadshow TODAY Wed 27th Nov 10am - 4pm in Market Place #Wigan Wigan Council

Still going strong- a postbox with the Royal Cypher of King George VI (1936-1952) #Leigh #Wigan #PostboxSaturday

I thought I’d share again the trailer for ‘Talking Rubbish’ - if nothing else, a gentle reminder to put your bin out. Co-written by me & ⁦⁦Ian Donnelly⁩ , who also produced, dir’d & stars with ⁦PamelaMayoss⁩ ⁦Alison George⁩ + Angus the Dog. Pls share

#BoatingBusiness #Canal #Wigan Canal & River Trust Boating 😃

Come on Twitter. I have another #buyastrangerabook day offer for you. Helen McGinley will "buy a book for someone who wishes Christmas would just go away"! So, if there's a book you'd like to help get you through the next couple of weeks, just let us know! UK only.

Delighted with this #BookPost by kind courtesy of Helen McGinley Helen McGinley and Simon of @BigGreenBooks #BuyAStrangerABook Many thanks to both! 😃