20th Anniversary of the twinning between Wigan and Angers -

August 2008 sees the 20th Anniversary of the Twinning celebrated by dedicated events happening in both towns throughout the year.

The main event will be at the end of August, when five coaches of supporters and performers will leave Wigan for the twin town.
The musicians, dancers, drummers and singers will be performing in venues in Angers, where our counterparts have already outlined a programme. We are all looking forward to showcasing our region's culture and customs in Angers.

Here are some of the celebration events happening in Wigan during 2008: August

• WOW Festival Mesnes Park
• Sunday 3rd August - ATA stall / parade to promote 20th Anniversary
• 20th - 26th August: A celebration visit to Angers organised by ATA (Wigan's twinning Association) with performances in Angers by:-
• Wigan Youth Jazz / Brass Orchestras
• Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir
• Thistle Society Scottish Dancing Group
• Anvil Street Drummers
• Moco Rock Group
• An intergenerational performance piece made in collaboration between Wigan Pier Theatre Company, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust's Arts and Festivals Team, Rose Bridge High School Performing Arts students, Age Concern and the Over 50's Forum

If you have a local Wigan event or local Wigan news you wish to promote, please send the details via e-mail to:
noel@citylocal.co.uk

Other Events from Wigan

• Winter Fun Day for funding
• A Festival of Rugby - as Leigh warms up the new stadium
• Transition event for children and young people
• Saturday Night Dance 13th December 08
• Tyldesley Christmas Tree Switch On Event

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