Killer Confessions
Paul Harrison – one of the first British policemen to work with the FBI Behavioural Science Unit – talks about his career profiling, researching and interacting with American serial killers. Gain insight into the psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. Tickets £20, bookable on 01942 770432.
Shevington Fete
Browse loads of stalls, enjoy live music and plenty of food and drink! Free park and ride available. Venues including the Recreation Ground, St. Anne’s Parish Rooms, the Methodist Church and Youth Club are getting involved. For more info, email shevingtonfete@outlook.com
Scrufts Dog Show
Wigan’s answer to Crufts returns to Haigh Woodland Park this summer. Bring your pooch along to take part in a doggie showcase event with plenty of fun classes. Free entry.
Peterloo Talk
Professor Robert Poole presents an illustrated talk on the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 200 years on. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 827621.
Ice Cream Cycle
Join an organised bike ride from Hindley to Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour at Mesnes Park and back. Free to attend.
Dementia Voices
A brand new theatre piece examining the lived experience of young onset dementia. Engaging with dementia support groups across Greater Manchester, the play explores the journeys of four people, with a music-making activity and discussion afterwards. Tickets £3 on 01942 834747.
Family Fun Day
Fun for all the family at the church family fun day – there’s games, welly throwing, classic cars, a BBQ, a bouncy castle, dog competitions and much more.
Crank Gala
See the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers, the Limbo Man, a U3A ukulele performance and plenty more entertainment on family gala day! There’ll be plenty of games, a classic vehicle display, raffles, stalls and refreshments. Free entry.
Made in Dagenham
An am-dram production of the big-hearted musical, which is based on real events of the Ford sewing machinists’ strike in 1968. Tickets £12, available from www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk
Ballads & Songs of Peterloo
Dr. Alison Morgan presents a talk based on her collection of poems and ballads of the Peterloo Masacre in 1819. Free entry, places bookable on 01942 828128.