RETRO: here's what was making Wigan's news in 2000
Thanks to our latest delve into the Wigan Today archives, readers can take a look at what was making the local headlines 23 years ago at the dawn on the new millennium.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 15:45 GMT
RETRO: 2000
5. RETRO
The St. John Fisher RC High School rugby league team gained an entry in the Guinness Book of Records in 2000. They remained unbeaten in the English Schools National League for 5 consecutive years from 1995 to 1999. Pictured are some of the former players who returned to the Beech Hill school to receive their certificates Billy-Jo Edwards, Sean O'Loughlin, Damien Simms, Andrew Crabtree, Lee Ford, Steven Bennet and Gary Winstanley. Photo: Frank Orrell
Rhiannon Ashdown dosen't mind getting her hands dirty helping to keep Old Ernie moving. The 1913 Burrell Road Roller belongs to her dad, Geoff, and was proudly on display at Haigh Steam and Vintage Rally on Saturday 26th of August 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell
Margaret Blakemore, left, who played June Meadows in Coronation Street, makes a charity draw for Vicky Cass-Buckley, owner of Cass Ladies Street and Clubwear in Hallgate on Monday 30th of October 2000. Photo: Frank Orrell