RETRO: 27 pictures of Children in Need events from 1996 to 2006

By Sian Jones

Published 2nd Nov 2023, 15:45 GMT

As Children in Need is fast approaching, we are taking a look at some of the events covered by Wigan Today over the years.

This dip into the archives produces a gallery of Wigan fund-raisers from 1996 to 2006

The postmen of Wigan have collected a staggering £1,450.00 for children In Need thanks to the generosity of the poeple from Wigan after collecting the money on their rounds. Pictured with the cheque are some of the members of the team who collected the funds.

. 1996

The postmen of Wigan have collected a staggering £1,450.00 for children In Need thanks to the generosity of the poeple from Wigan after collecting the money on their rounds. Pictured with the cheque are some of the members of the team who collected the funds. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

Staff at the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation unit at Ashton Cross near Wigan setting off on a 15 mile walk to Liverpool. They are: left Andy Viat Margaret Davies Sandra greenand Andrea Langton.

. 1997

Staff at the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation unit at Ashton Cross near Wigan setting off on a 15 mile walk to Liverpool. They are: left Andy Viat Margaret Davies Sandra greenand Andrea Langton. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

Vision Express at the Galleries in Wigan's Town Centre are ready to MOT any pair of glasses for just 50p to raise funds for Children In Need during National Eye Week. Pictured is General Manager Donald Somerville.

. 1997

Vision Express at the Galleries in Wigan's Town Centre are ready to MOT any pair of glasses for just 50p to raise funds for Children In Need during National Eye Week. Pictured is General Manager Donald Somerville. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

Down at the Shevington Library " Last Chance" Saloon the staff were busy raising cash for " Children in need" they are (left Catherine Grant Linda Lees Sheila Kirk Alan Corden Val Yates Chris Watts and Christine Rawlinson

. 1997

Down at the Shevington Library " Last Chance" Saloon the staff were busy raising cash for " Children in need" they are (left Catherine Grant Linda Lees Sheila Kirk Alan Corden Val Yates Chris Watts and Christine Rawlinson Photo: JOHN LEATHERBAROW

Joanne Livsey, of Winstanley, winner of Children In Need Renault car.

. 1997

Joanne Livsey, of Winstanley, winner of Children In Need Renault car. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

Jumping for joy are 2 year old Harry Edwards and 3 year old Lauren Guthrie from Iona Day Nursery, Highfield, where along with their playmates, they were doing a sponsored trampoline bounce for Children in Need raising £500.

. 1998

Jumping for joy are 2 year old Harry Edwards and 3 year old Lauren Guthrie from Iona Day Nursery, Highfield, where along with their playmates, they were doing a sponsored trampoline bounce for Children in Need raising £500. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

Children and staff at ABC Private Day Nursery, Orrell, turned up in fancy dress in aid of Children In Need. Left to right are Elliot Morris, 7 months, Jake Brown, 10 months, and Michael Reynold, 7 months.

. 1998

Children and staff at ABC Private Day Nursery, Orrell, turned up in fancy dress in aid of Children In Need. Left to right are Elliot Morris, 7 months, Jake Brown, 10 months, and Michael Reynold, 7 months. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

The Guild of Q Butchers producing a calendar of 'semi-naked butchers' - will raise money for Children in Need. Daniel Chadwick from Noel Chadwick Ltd in Standish is pictured.

. 2000

The Guild of Q Butchers producing a calendar of 'semi-naked butchers' - will raise money for Children in Need. Daniel Chadwick from Noel Chadwick Ltd in Standish is pictured. Photo: submitted

Rome was built in a day at Shevington Library where staff, clad in fancy dress, were raising money for Children in Need.

. 2000

Rome was built in a day at Shevington Library where staff, clad in fancy dress, were raising money for Children in Need. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

The bouncing babes of Iona Day Nursery, Highfield, who were taking part in a sponsored bounce to raise money for Children in Need

. 2000

The bouncing babes of Iona Day Nursery, Highfield, who were taking part in a sponsored bounce to raise money for Children in Need Photo: FRANK ORRELL

Wigan and Leigh College students, Lesley Saunders, Louise Banks and Lisa Fillingham who paraded as tv and film stars to raise money for Children in Need

. 2000

Wigan and Leigh College students, Lesley Saunders, Louise Banks and Lisa Fillingham who paraded as tv and film stars to raise money for Children in Need Photo: FRANK ORRELL

WHAT A CUE-TIE!...Paul Clegg, account manager at the Posthouse Hotel, Haydock, gets some tips from son Jordan, 2, during the 24 hour pool marathon, held in aid of Children In Need

. 2000

WHAT A CUE-TIE!...Paul Clegg, account manager at the Posthouse Hotel, Haydock, gets some tips from son Jordan, 2, during the 24 hour pool marathon, held in aid of Children In Need Photo: Nick Fairhurst

Aspull Village Club members took part in a sponsored 12 hour Darts marathon for Children In Need. Paul Grimes (left) and organiser Len Seddon.

. 2001

Aspull Village Club members took part in a sponsored 12 hour Darts marathon for Children In Need. Paul Grimes (left) and organiser Len Seddon. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

The postmen of Wigan have collected a staggering £1,450.00 for children In Need thanks to the generosity of the poeple from Wigan after collecting the money on their rounds. Pictured with the cheque are some of the members of the team who collected the funds.

1. 1996

The postmen of Wigan have collected a staggering £1,450.00 for children In Need thanks to the generosity of the poeple from Wigan after collecting the money on their rounds. Pictured with the cheque are some of the members of the team who collected the funds. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

Staff at the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation unit at Ashton Cross near Wigan setting off on a 15 mile walk to Liverpool. They are: left Andy Viat Margaret Davies Sandra greenand Andrea Langton.

2. 1997

Staff at the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation unit at Ashton Cross near Wigan setting off on a 15 mile walk to Liverpool. They are: left Andy Viat Margaret Davies Sandra greenand Andrea Langton. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

Vision Express at the Galleries in Wigan's Town Centre are ready to MOT any pair of glasses for just 50p to raise funds for Children In Need during National Eye Week. Pictured is General Manager Donald Somerville.

3. 1997

Vision Express at the Galleries in Wigan's Town Centre are ready to MOT any pair of glasses for just 50p to raise funds for Children In Need during National Eye Week. Pictured is General Manager Donald Somerville. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON

Down at the Shevington Library " Last Chance" Saloon the staff were busy raising cash for " Children in need" they are (left Catherine Grant Linda Lees Sheila Kirk Alan Corden Val Yates Chris Watts and Christine Rawlinson

4. 1997

Down at the Shevington Library " Last Chance" Saloon the staff were busy raising cash for " Children in need" they are (left Catherine Grant Linda Lees Sheila Kirk Alan Corden Val Yates Chris Watts and Christine Rawlinson Photo: JOHN LEATHERBAROW

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