Through its various incarnations, the now hypermarket has been host to all kinds of events and visits.
5. Wigan Warriors rugby executive Dean Bell and Mrs England, Jayne Taylor, dressed in George, from Wigan, open the new George department at Asda, Newtown, watched by staff
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
6. Scary characters at the Hallowe'en party at the Asda cafe
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
7. Wigan Warriors stars David Vaealiki and Stephen Wild and mascot Max make sure there's plenty of rugby goodies for customers' baskets during their Engage Super League promotional visit to Asda Wigan. They are pictured with greeter Sharon Ashcroft, fans Rebecca Heath and Amy Jones and Tina Clare, sponsorship manager from Engage Mutual Assurance
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
8. 0Wigan Rotary Club held a special Stroke Awareness Day at Asda Wigan with customers having their blood pressure checked. Dr Venk Mani is pictured with Susan Naylor of Wigan Road, Bryn
. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW