Be Well Wigan

18/06/2026

Fancy a picnic in the park? 🥪🌳

Come join the party at Jubilee Park, Ashton on Saturday 27 June (10am-2pm).

There'll be lots to do - including free pickleball with our parks team!

Check out the post below for more details.

🌳 Picnic in the Park – Family Fun Day! 🎉
Join Wigan Borough Libraries for a fantastic Picnic in the Park event at Ashton Library (Jubilee Park)!
📍 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9BH
📅 Saturday 27 June
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a fun-filled day packed with FREE, family-friendly activities, including:
✨ Pickleball with BeWell (10:00am-11:00am)
🏹 Soft Archery & Axe Throwing with Nomad Rangers (10:00am-2:00pm)
📖 Gruffalo Storytime with Let’s Pretend With Emma (12:00pm-1:00pm)
🎮 Mobile Video Gaming with The Station Wagon (11:00am-1:00pm)
🥁 African Drumming Taster Sessions with Ben (10:00am-1:00pm)
🎧 Live Music & Entertainment from DJ Reevo (10:00am-2:00pm)
🎨 Crafts, storytimes, and more!
🍦 Don’t forget to treat yourselves to a delicious ice cream from Charlie’s Whippy!
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🎈 Come along for a day of fun, games, stories, and music for all the family!

18/06/2026

⚽️ It’s coming home… and so are the celebrations! 🙌

After England’s fantastic World Cup win last night, football fever is well and truly here 🏆🔥

Why not keep the excitement going and give your young superstars a party to remember?

🎉 Our Football Parties at Be Well Wigan leisure centres bring all the action – pitches, goals, and loads of fun with friends! Perfect for birthdays or just celebrating the beautiful game ⚽️

🥳 And after the final whistle? You can also hire a party room for food and celebrations, making it the ultimate matchday experience!
📍 Available at:

📞 Ashton Leisure Centre - 01942 720825
📞 Howe Bridge Leisure Centre - 01942 870403
📞 Standish Leisure Centre - 01942 486486

👉 Find out more and enquire online: https://bewellwigan.org/activities/parties/football-party/

18/06/2026

📢 Young people & families of Wigan - still thinking about Getting fit and healthy? 👀

Take this as your sign… NEXT GEN is already delivering 🔥

From first sessions to full-on confidence boosts, we’re seeing young people and families show up, move more and feel stronger every single week 💚

Whether it’s 👇
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 NEXT GEN: FAMILY FIT - bringing the fun for all ages
💪 NEXT GEN: LIFT - learning real technique & strength
💚 NEXT GEN: MOVE - helping beginners find their feet
🥊 NEXT GEN: HITBOX - training like boxers
🔥 ROXFIT & ROXFAST - cardio circuits to push limits

…it’s more than a class - it’s a whole vibe 🙌
✅ Supportive coaches
✅ No judgement
✅ Just good energy & progress

Ready to get involved? We have sessions available at all 7 Be Well Wigan leisure centres every week!

Find NEXT GEN on the Be Well app and jump in 📲

17/06/2026

It’s great to see equipment from the recent Wigan Life Centre - Healthy Living Zone refurbishment already making a real difference elsewhere in the borough! 🚴‍♂️

A number of spin bikes have been donated to Lock 20 on Boundary Street - a £7.1m facility run by Your Housing Group with support from Wigan Council, offering safe accommodation and support for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The bikes have quickly become a key part of the on-site gym, used daily by residents and staff alike to support both physical and mental wellbeing.

As Operations Manager Lisa McWalters shared:
“The spin bikes are a real focal point of our new gym at Lock 20 and are utilised daily… They’re helping to improve physical and mental wellbeing and it’s lovely to see young people’s confidence grow.”

Residents are already feeling the benefits:
Ben said, “I’m grateful for the bikes being donated… I’m enjoying using them.”

Mikey added, “I am really enjoying our gym sessions now we have the new bikes. Thank you for the donation.”

It’s encouraging to see equipment being put to such good use, helping young people build healthier, more active routines and supporting them as they work towards their goals 💚

17/06/2026

Our annual Memory Walk returns to Pennington Flash on Sunday 5 July (11am).

Please come along and show your support for those in our community who are living with dementia and help us raise vital funds for Alzheimer's Society

💙 Choose from one of two walks (5km, or short accessible route)
💙 Collect sponsorship or donate
💙 Enjoy a fun family day out that makes a difference!

Head to the link in the comments to find out more.

16/06/2026

Looking to borrow a bike? Our Be Well Bike Library has you covered!

You can loan bikes, helmets and other equipment absolutely FREE of charge for up to a month at a time.

Our fabulous mechanics can also offer free bike checks and basic repairs to keep you on the road.

🚲 Wigan Bike Library
📍 Gearing Up, Brick Works, 4 Hodson Street, Wigan, WN3 4EN.
📅 Third Saturday of each month (9am-12 noon) & every Wednesday (4pm-7pm)

🚲 Leigh Bike Library
📍 Leigh Youth Hub, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY.
📅 First Saturday of each month (9am-12 noon) & first & third Monday* of each month (5pm-7pm) (*excluding Bank Holidays)

Head to the link in the comments for more info on how to join.

15/06/2026

According to new research, just two hours of strength training a week could reduce your risk of dying early.

But what is ‘strength training’ exactly? And is it really for everyone?

The answer to that second question is – yes!

Strength training isn’t about lifting heavy weights, and it doesn’t even mean going to the gym.

Read our latest Be Well blog for more on why strength training matters and seven simple tips on how to get started.

Link in comments.

15/06/2026

Congratulations Les! 👏

We'd like to say a big well done to our former Wigan BEST head coach Les France on being awarded a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Les, who retired in April 2023 after 42 years in swimming coaching, has been recognised for his outstanding services to swimming and the local community.

Very well deserved!

Everyone at Wigan BEST would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Les France on being awarded a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the Kings Birthday Honours List 2026.
Awarded to Les for recognition of his outstanding services to swimming and the local community 👏🏼👏🏼

Les has dedicated countless years to developing young athletes, inspiring generations of swimmers and helping build a lasting legacy for our sport.
This honour is thoroughly deserved and reflects the incredible impact he has made both in and out of the pool.

We are incredibly proud of you Les and grateful for everything you have done for the club and the wider swimming community 💙🇬🇧🏊‍♂️

Be Well Wigan Wigan Council

14/06/2026

Who will you be walking for? 🫶

Our annual Memory Walk is all about community, showing up for those who need us, and sharing stories of loved ones we’ve lost along the way.

Join us at Pennington Flash on Sunday 5 July (11am) as we come together once again to walk for a world without dementia and raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Society.

Bring the family, get your friends to sponsor you, and come enjoy a day out with a difference that really makes a difference.

Head to the link in the comments to find out more.

13/06/2026

Looking for support? Come speak to our community link workers at Norley Hall Adventure Playground.

We’re here each Monday* from 3.30pm-4.30pm to listen and offer free and confidential advice on all sorts of issues – from loneliness to worries with money, housing or work.

We can help you decide on the steps you need to take and put you in touch with other services that can offer the support you need.

📍 Norley Hall Adventure Playground, Lamberhead Road, Wigan, WN5 9TU.
📅 Mondays, 3.30pm-4pm (*excluding Bank Holidays)

Check the link in the comments for more information about our community link workers.