Life President Dave Whelan, right, with the FA Cup as founder chairman Martin Ainscough cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of Wigan Youth Zone.

IN PICTURES: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wigan Youth Zone with a trip back to launch day 2013

In June 2013, Wigan Youth Zone opened with a day of celebration with a variety of free activities in Mesnes Park, demonstrations of what the new facility had to offer for the young people of the borough and a parade through Wigan town centre with the FA Cup which Wigan Athletic had won a few weeks before.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 5th Jun 2023, 04:55 BST

We take you back to that memorable day.

33. 2013 - Wigan Youth Zone

Anna Forester, nine, has fun on the inflatable assault course, part of the many activities in Mesnes Park, Wigan, to celebrate the official opening of Wigan Youth Zone. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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