Introduction

WE NEED YOUR MEMORIES

As part of our Heritage Lottery Funded ‘Round Wigan’ Project, our young people are researching the evolution of Wigan’s vibrant cultural heritage throughout 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

To help with their research our team need your memories – whether it be pictures you have from Wigan in the 80’s, stories about your time at Wigan Casino or you run a residential home or elderly group who would be happy to take a trip down memory lane and give us their stories…

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We need your memories

Memory Form

Got something you’d like to share with us?

Pop your memory in the enquiry form below and click submit, or fill in the form with your contact details and we’ll be in touch to find out more.

GALLERY

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Here are some of the memories already shared…

Empress Ballroom, 1982 - From Lynda
Empress Ballroom, 1982 - From Lynda
Wigan Casino, 1972 - From Mal, 56
Wigan Casino, 1972 - From Mal, 56
  • Flogert Cera, 16

    WHY WIGAN YZ?

    “I love my time at Wigan Youth Zone, I’ve gained loads of confidence and thank all the youth work staff for their help!”
    Sabrina, 13
  • Stephanie, 16

    WHY WIGAN YZ?

      “I love coming to Wigan Youth Zone, joining in activities and to get out the house – I’ve met tons of new friends”
    Stephanie, 16
  • Adam, 23

    WHY WIGAN YZ?

    “Since attending the Youth Zone, I’ve become more confident, made new friends and even got a job through the employability course!”
    Adam, 23
  • Danny, 11

    WHY WIGAN YZ?

      “I love the Youth Zone especially the Skate Park. My confidence has grown so much that now I even enter tournaments!”
    Danny, 11
  • Nathan, 18

    WHY WIGAN YZ?

      “The Gym at Wigan Youth Zone has had an important impact on my life – making me stronger, fitter and healthier.”
    Nathan, 18