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.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.
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.

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

By Sian Jones
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 15:45 BST
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

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

5. 1997

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

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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.

6. 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

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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.

7. 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

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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.

8. 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

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