Be Well Wigan

Be Well Wigan Supporting and empowering people all over Wigan Borough to lead healthier, happier lives ๐Ÿ’š

Fancy a picnic in the park? ๐Ÿฅช๐ŸŒณCome join the party at Jubilee Park, Ashton on Saturday 27 June (10am-2pm).There'll be lot...
18/06/2026

Fancy a picnic in the park? ๐Ÿฅช๐ŸŒณ

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.

๐ŸŒณ Picnic in the Park โ€“ Family Fun Day! ๐ŸŽ‰
Join Wigan Borough Libraries for a fantastic Picnic in the Park event at Ashton Library (Jubilee Park)!
๐Ÿ“ Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9BH
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 27 June
โฐ 10:00am โ€“ 2:00pm
Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a fun-filled day packed with FREE, family-friendly activities, including:
โœจ Pickleball with BeWell (10:00am-11:00am)
๐Ÿน Soft Archery & Axe Throwing with Nomad Rangers (10:00am-2:00pm)
๐Ÿ“– Gruffalo Storytime with Letโ€™s Pretend With Emma (12:00pm-1:00pm)
๐ŸŽฎ Mobile Video Gaming with The Station Wagon (11:00am-1:00pm)
๐Ÿฅ African Drumming Taster Sessions with Ben (10:00am-1:00pm)
๐ŸŽง Live Music & Entertainment from DJ Reevo (10:00am-2:00pm)
๐ŸŽจ Crafts, storytimes, and more!
๐Ÿฆ Donโ€™t forget to treat yourselves to a delicious ice cream from Charlieโ€™s Whippy!
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๐ŸŽˆ Come along for a day of fun, games, stories, and music for all the family!

โšฝ๏ธ Itโ€™s coming homeโ€ฆ and so are the celebrations! ๐Ÿ™ŒAfter Englandโ€™s fantastic World Cup win last night, football fever is...
18/06/2026

โšฝ๏ธ Itโ€™s coming homeโ€ฆ and so are the celebrations! ๐Ÿ™Œ

After Englandโ€™s fantastic World Cup win last night, football fever is well and truly here ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ

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

๐ŸŽ‰ Our Football Parties at Be Well Wigan leisure centres bring all the action โ€“ pitches, goals, and loads of fun with friends! Perfect for birthdays or just celebrating the beautiful game โšฝ๏ธ

๐Ÿฅณ And after the final whistle? You can also hire a party room for food and celebrations, making it the ultimate matchday experience!
๐Ÿ“ Available at:

๐Ÿ“ž Ashton Leisure Centre - 01942 720825
๐Ÿ“ž Howe Bridge Leisure Centre - 01942 870403
๐Ÿ“ž Standish Leisure Centre - 01942 486486

๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more and enquire online: https://bewellwigan.org/activities/parties/football-party/

๐Ÿ“ข Young people & families of Wigan - still thinking about Getting fit and healthy? ๐Ÿ‘€Take this as your signโ€ฆ NEXT GEN is ...
18/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Young people & families of Wigan - still thinking about Getting fit and healthy? ๐Ÿ‘€

Take this as your signโ€ฆ NEXT GEN is already delivering ๐Ÿ”ฅ

From first sessions to full-on confidence boosts, weโ€™re seeing young people and families show up, move more and feel stronger every single week ๐Ÿ’š

Whether itโ€™s ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ NEXT GEN: FAMILY FIT - bringing the fun for all ages
๐Ÿ’ช NEXT GEN: LIFT - learning real technique & strength
๐Ÿ’š NEXT GEN: MOVE - helping beginners find their feet
๐ŸฅŠ NEXT GEN: HITBOX - training like boxers
๐Ÿ”ฅ ROXFIT & ROXFAST - cardio circuits to push limits

โ€ฆitโ€™s more than a class - itโ€™s a whole vibe ๐Ÿ™Œ
โœ… Supportive coaches
โœ… No judgement
โœ… 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 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Itโ€™s great to see equipment from the recent Wigan Life Centre - Healthy Living Zone refurbishment already making a real ...
17/06/2026

Itโ€™s great to see equipment from the recent Wigan Life Centre - Healthy Living Zone refurbishment already making a real difference elsewhere in the borough! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ

A number of spin bikes have been donated to Lock 20 on Boundary Street - a ยฃ7.1m 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:
โ€œThe spin bikes are a real focal point of our new gym at Lock 20 and are utilised dailyโ€ฆ Theyโ€™re helping to improve physical and mental wellbeing and itโ€™s lovely to see young peopleโ€™s confidence grow.โ€

Residents are already feeling the benefits:
Ben said, โ€œIโ€™m grateful for the bikes being donatedโ€ฆ Iโ€™m enjoying using them.โ€

Mikey added, โ€œI am really enjoying our gym sessions now we have the new bikes. Thank you for the donation.โ€

Itโ€™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 ๐Ÿ’š

Our annual Memory Walk returns to Pennington Flash on Sunday 5 July (11am).Please come along and show your support for t...
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

๐Ÿ’™ Choose from one of two walks (5km, or short accessible route)
๐Ÿ’™ Collect sponsorship or donate
๐Ÿ’™ Enjoy a fun family day out that makes a difference!

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

Looking to borrow a bike? Our Be Well Bike Library has you covered!You can loan bikes, helmets and other equipment absol...
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.

๐Ÿšฒ Wigan Bike Library
๐Ÿ“ Gearing Up, Brick Works, 4 Hodson Street, Wigan, WN3 4EN.
๐Ÿ“… Third Saturday of each month (9am-12 noon) & every Wednesday (4pm-7pm)

๐Ÿšฒ Leigh Bike Library
๐Ÿ“ Leigh Youth Hub, Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY.
๐Ÿ“… 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.

According to new research, just two hours of strength training a week could reduce your risk of dying early.But what is ...
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 โ€˜strength trainingโ€™ exactly? And is it really for everyone?

The answer to that second question is โ€“ yes!

Strength training isnโ€™t about lifting heavy weights, and it doesnโ€™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.

Congratulations Les! ๐Ÿ‘ We'd like to say a big well done to our former Wigan BEST head coach Les France on being awarded ...
15/06/2026

Congratulations Les! ๐Ÿ‘

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 ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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 ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Be Well Wigan Wigan Council

Who will you be walking for? ๐ŸซถOur annual Memory Walk is all about community, showing up for those who need us, and shari...
14/06/2026

Who will you be walking for? ๐Ÿซถ

Our annual Memory Walk is all about community, showing up for those who need us, and sharing stories of loved ones weโ€™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.

Looking for support? Come speak to our community link workers at Norley Hall Adventure Playground. Weโ€™re here each Monda...
13/06/2026

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

Weโ€™re here each Monday* from 3.30pm-4.30pm to listen and offer free and confidential advice on all sorts of issues โ€“ 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.

๐Ÿ“ Norley Hall Adventure Playground, Lamberhead Road, Wigan, WN5 9TU.
๐Ÿ“… Mondays, 3.30pm-4pm (*excluding Bank Holidays)

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

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