RETRO: Wigan events in 2002 -

By Michelle Adamson

Published 16th Sep 2024, 04:55 BST

The clock is being rolled by 22 years to a gallery featuring Wigan happenings in 2002, including charity events, a Search for a Star competition and a Wigan Athletic team photo.

RETRO – 2002

1. Wigan news in pictures 22 years ago

. Photo: STAFF

Community Police Officer Shaun Fairhurst presents Wigan Mencap Summer Funclub with a cheque for £100 from the G M Police Charity Fund.Andrew Featherstone ( centre) receives the cheque on behalf of the group.

2. 2002

Community Police Officer Shaun Fairhurst presents Wigan Mencap Summer Funclub with a cheque for £100 from the G M Police Charity Fund.Andrew Featherstone ( centre) receives the cheque on behalf of the group. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW

The line up for Star Search with left Steve Lewis, Chris Davies, Vicky Noon, James Lavin, Jackie Banfield Lyndsey Leigh and Ian Lloyd.

3. 2002

The line up for Star Search with left Steve Lewis, Chris Davies, Vicky Noon, James Lavin, Jackie Banfield Lyndsey Leigh and Ian Lloyd. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBAROW

2002- Pubwatch scheme launch in Wigan town centre with licensees with a police officer.

4. 2002

2002- Pubwatch scheme launch in Wigan town centre with licensees with a police officer. Photo: staff

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