Rock School - Frontman with Wigan rock band Moco, Steve Jones, and youngsters at the Wiend Children's Centre where he had his own "After School of Rock". Steve was a Wiend Centre worker trying to keep groups of 5 to 11 year olds occupied learning about writing, recording and performing their own songs. They had already done some writing together and composed a song about footballer Wayne Rooney in September 2004.Rock School - Frontman with Wigan rock band Moco, Steve Jones, and youngsters at the Wiend Children's Centre where he had his own "After School of Rock". Steve was a Wiend Centre worker trying to keep groups of 5 to 11 year olds occupied learning about writing, recording and performing their own songs. They had already done some writing together and composed a song about footballer Wayne Rooney in September 2004.
Rock School - Frontman with Wigan rock band Moco, Steve Jones, and youngsters at the Wiend Children's Centre where he had his own "After School of Rock". Steve was a Wiend Centre worker trying to keep groups of 5 to 11 year olds occupied learning about writing, recording and performing their own songs. They had already done some writing together and composed a song about footballer Wayne Rooney in September 2004.

REWIND: Here are some of the people, events and places that were making Wigan's news in 2004

Today we are looking back to news and features in and around Wigan in 2004, with the spotlight on celebrities, charity events and local scenes.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 5th Mar 2023, 04:55 BST

2004 – compiled by Gary Brunskill

Goodbye Mr. Chips.....Cashing in their chips at the soon to close Boro fish and chips cafe in Millgate are owner David Gee and his mum Jean on Tuesday 21st of December 2004. The chippy was opened 72 years previously by William Gee and then run by his son Kenneth and eventually grandson David.

5. 2004

Goodbye Mr. Chips.....Cashing in their chips at the soon to close Boro fish and chips cafe in Millgate are owner David Gee and his mum Jean on Tuesday 21st of December 2004. The chippy was opened 72 years previously by William Gee and then run by his son Kenneth and eventually grandson David. Photo: Frank Orrell

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The Boro fish and chips cafe in Millgate which was closing down in December 2004. Left of the picture is the cobbled road leading to Whalley's pet shop which was also to close down due to the Grand Arcade development.

6. 2004

The Boro fish and chips cafe in Millgate which was closing down in December 2004. Left of the picture is the cobbled road leading to Whalley's pet shop which was also to close down due to the Grand Arcade development. Photo: Frank Orrell

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One of Wigan market's longest serving stallholders, Alice Hitchen, is presented with a bouquet by markets manager Philip Edge on her retirement on Wednesday 22nd of December 2004. Alice had run her lamp and electrical goods stall for 40 years in the old and new market halls.

7. 2004

One of Wigan market's longest serving stallholders, Alice Hitchen, is presented with a bouquet by markets manager Philip Edge on her retirement on Wednesday 22nd of December 2004. Alice had run her lamp and electrical goods stall for 40 years in the old and new market halls. Photo: Frank Orrell

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Pupils at Blackrod Primary School who danced the day away on Monday 9th of February 2004 in aid of the Bertie charity appeal. The school took part in the 'Dancethon' fund raiser to support fellow pupil Elize du Toit, centre, who has cystic fibrosis.

8. 2004

Pupils at Blackrod Primary School who danced the day away on Monday 9th of February 2004 in aid of the Bertie charity appeal. The school took part in the 'Dancethon' fund raiser to support fellow pupil Elize du Toit, centre, who has cystic fibrosis. Photo: staff

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