Made in Wigan
Always a warm welcome at Wigan’s CommUnity Corner
A welcoming community space in Springfield, Wigan, bringing people together through conversation, creativity and connection.
9 April 2026
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Shouting about the GOOD stuff
Hi, I’m Claire, born and bred in Wigan and founder of what’s happening in Wigan. Proud of my roots, I’ve always shouted out about my hometown, but during 26 years as a journalist in mainstream media – 22 in radio and four in TV – I realised something was missing.
Local radio stations vanishing, eyes glazing over when I mentioned Wigan and constant focus on bad news.
So now, I’m using my experience to celebrate all the good in Wigan, and there is a lot to celebrate!
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Made in Wigan - your stories
Made in Wigan
Wigan team to run 550 miles to Paris for children’s charities
Meet the team of ten set to run from Wigan to Paris to raise money for children’s charities.
6 March 2026
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Made in Wigan
Wigan stories: From lifelong dancer to building her own studio
After starting her own dance school in the middle of a pandemic, Laura has grown LH Dance Studio into a thriving space at The Cotton Works, Wigan, now home to more than 200 young dancers each week
26 February 2026
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Made in Wigan
Celebrating a Wigan Success Story: Langdon Customs & Excise Solutions
Langdon Customs & Excise Solutions shows how a small Wigan team can have a huge impact on UK trade, all from the historic Wigan Pier.
26 February 2026
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Made in Wigan
Friends of Families: the Ince volunteers bringing comfort to women after breast surgery, inspired by one of their own
Inspired by one of their own, volunteers at Friends of Families in Ince have created and donated 5,000 comfort bags to help women feel supported and dignified after breast surgery.
24 February 2026
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Made in Wigan
Wigan artist’s Wicked Soles land on This Morning
Alison Bushell from Wigan turns ordinary shoes into works of art in her spare time. She never expected her hand-painted shoes to appear on national TV.
22 February 2026
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Have a Story to Tell?
If you’ve got a story to tell, I want to hear from you. I don’t need an essay, all I need is:
Who you are. Where you are. What you do. Why you do it. When you do it.
The 5 W‘s. For the best W. Let’s make Wigan shine. Thank you x
