Here’s a little gallery of pictures of do-it-yourself experts in Wigan over the years, including those clever and generous people from the BBC’s DIY SOS.
5. Co-chairman of Wigan Market Traders Association Paul Ainscough at his DIY stall
. Photo: MA
6. Sherman and Young Timber, DIY and Builders Merchants on Soughers Lane in Ashton-in-Makerfield showing they were still open for business despite a fire in one of the buildings. Pictured is Neil Phiilips of Sherman and Young (far right) with Vicky Bennett, Alex Wareing and Corinne Eden
. Photo: Paul Simpson
7. Ex-Big Brother winner and DIY expert Craig Phillips with United Utilities’ marketing and campaign manager, Rose Francis in Wigan
. Photo: submit
8. Producer Barry Hecker, left, with crew of DIY SOS, Dan Spong and Robbie Johnson, filming in Orrell as work begins on another local project
. Photo: Frank Orrell