Labour party chairman, Ian "The Cat" McCartney, prepares to defend his goal for his team of MPs and councillors against a WISH FM team in a charity 5-a-side match at the JJB Soccerdome on Wednesday 20th of August 2003.placeholder image
Labour party chairman, Ian "The Cat" McCartney, prepares to defend his goal for his team of MPs and councillors against a WISH FM team in a charity 5-a-side match at the JJB Soccerdome on Wednesday 20th of August 2003.

RETRO: See what was making the news in Wigan 20 years ago in 2003

By Michelle Adamson
Published 17th Jan 2023, 15:45 GMT

News and events in and around Wigan 20 years ago in 2003.

A selection of pictures from 2003

The lances are shattered as the knights clash during a medieval jousting display. The event held at Gunnels Fold Farm, Standish, on Sunday 24th of August 2003 was to help with funds for jumps at the Standish Croft Equestrian centre.

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The lances are shattered as the knights clash during a medieval jousting display. The event held at Gunnels Fold Farm, Standish, on Sunday 24th of August 2003 was to help with funds for jumps at the Standish Croft Equestrian centre. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Ian McCartney with pupils of Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School after the official opening.

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Ian McCartney with pupils of Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School after the official opening. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Ian McCartney with pupil, Leah Sergeant, in the IT suite after the official opening of Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School.

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Ian McCartney with pupil, Leah Sergeant, in the IT suite after the official opening of Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Weaving some magic are Jodie, Nicola and Laura Rigby guided by Jeff Allen from Eco-Arts as they create a Bittern from willow at Ochre flash, Hawkley Hall, on Monday 18th of August 2003.

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Weaving some magic are Jodie, Nicola and Laura Rigby guided by Jeff Allen from Eco-Arts as they create a Bittern from willow at Ochre flash, Hawkley Hall, on Monday 18th of August 2003. Photo: Frank Orrell

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