Archive pictures of Billinge people, places and events (1996-2003)
This dip into the Wigan Today archives takes a look at the people and events that were making the news 20 years ago and more in the village of Billinge.
By Charles Graham
Published 6th Nov 2023, 15:45 GMT
Here’s to some happy memories!
1. Ryan Lee, seven, from Billinge and a pupil at St James's RC Primary School, had filmed a television advertisement for Shreddies
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
2. Chapel End Primary School pupils, who composed asong for Billinge Music Festival, record their parts
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
3. Artist and illustrator Matthew Roby, of Moss Road, Billinge, with his gorrilla, made from junk
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst
4. Playleaders Joanne Lokuta and Mary Anne Bulpitt, with children, Mattias and Abigail at the launch of the Sunshine Club in Billinge
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
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