All the photos were taken between 1996 and 2010 so the subjects will be much changed by now!
5. Story times at the Children's Library with Emmerson Boyce
Wigan Athletic defender Emmerson Boyce visited the temporary Children's Library at The Galleries, Wigan to read stories to youngsters and play Wii. Pictured with him are, left to right: Jack, Tom, James, Edward, Daniel, Ashley, Helen and Beth. Photo: Paul Greenwood
6. Alphabet Zoo
Big smiles from Robert Ashton, aged two. from Standish, as he plays in the ball pit at Alphabet Zoo the children's adventure playground after its opening Photo: John Callon
7. Launch of a Bickershaw play park project
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust have teamed up with Community Foundation and the West Bickershaw Tenants and Residents Association to celebrate the start of building work on the new play park in Bickershaw. Pictured with Rachel Hirst, Deb Freeman, Play Manager Wigan Council and Zeno Vatter, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, are local children LtR: Heather, Emily, James and Keeley Photo: Paul Greenwood
8. Haigh Hall Express
Youngsters from all over Wigan and Leigh held a special play away day in the grounds of Haigh Hall, Wigan. Engine driver Terry Meehan let the children into his cab they are Alex Jackson, Nathan Orrell, Michael Welsh, Kerry and Stacey Jackson Photo: John Leatherbarrow