View this random selection of archive pictures taken of Wigan people events back in 2007

By Sian Jones

Published 29th Nov 2025, 15:45 GMT

Shopping centre openings, recycling robots and fund-raisers were all making Wigan headlines 18 years ago. These are some of the events covered by our photographers in 2007.

Maybe you can spot yourself or someone you know.

Wigan Somerfield store manager, Andrew Brayshaw has cream pies thrown at him my staff members to raise money for Macmillan Cancer research.

1. 2007

Wigan Somerfield store manager, Andrew Brayshaw has cream pies thrown at him my staff members to raise money for Macmillan Cancer research. Photo: Gary Kelman

Staff at Bon Marché in The Galleries, Wigan, during their 'Wear It Pink' day at which they raised £180 for the Breast Cancer Campaign.

2. 2007

Staff at Bon Marché in The Galleries, Wigan, during their 'Wear It Pink' day at which they raised £180 for the Breast Cancer Campaign. Photo: SUBMITTED

Tenants and residents of Beech Hill join the community bulb planting scheme.

3. 2007

Tenants and residents of Beech Hill join the community bulb planting scheme. Photo: PAUL GREENWOOD

Dave Taggart and Nick Deakin with Recycler the robot at Woodfield Primary School Wigan.

4. 2007

Dave Taggart and Nick Deakin with Recycler the robot at Woodfield Primary School Wigan. Photo: Gary Kelman

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