Famous botanist David Bellamy cuts the tape to launch the Greenslate wet meadows local nature reserve at Orrell Water Park in 2007Famous botanist David Bellamy cuts the tape to launch the Greenslate wet meadows local nature reserve at Orrell Water Park in 2007
Famous botanist David Bellamy cuts the tape to launch the Greenslate wet meadows local nature reserve at Orrell Water Park in 2007

RETRO: Looking back at people enjoying Wigan's parks over the years - including a famous face

By Gaynor Clarke
Published 29th Jul 2023, 15:45 BST
Wigan has some beautiful parks and visitors tend to flock to them over the summer months.

Whether it is a walk in the sunshine, fun on a playground, free activities or even an ice cream, there is plenty to entice people to our parks.

We took a trip down Memory Lane to see Wiganers – and a very famous face – enjoying our green spaces over the years.

Deputy Mayor Coun Ernie Swift joins birdwatchers at Pennington Flash, Leigh, for a Celebration of Birds weekend in 1999

17. Enjoying Wigan's parks

Deputy Mayor Coun Ernie Swift joins birdwatchers at Pennington Flash, Leigh, for a Celebration of Birds weekend in 1999 Photo: Frank Orrell

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Golborne Brass Band entertain the crowd during an afternoon of family fun and relaxation at Jubilee Park, Ashton in 2005

18. Enjoying Wigan's parks

Golborne Brass Band entertain the crowd during an afternoon of family fun and relaxation at Jubilee Park, Ashton in 2005 Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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