Batonbearer Joyce Fisher holds the Queen's baton at Haigh Woodland ParkBatonbearer Joyce Fisher holds the Queen's baton at Haigh Woodland Park
Batonbearer Joyce Fisher holds the Queen's baton at Haigh Woodland Park

A warm Wigan welcome to the Queen's baton relay in countdown to Commonwealth Games

The Queen's baton relay visited Wigan at the weekend as part of the Birmingham 2022 celebrations.

There was a day of entertainment at Haigh Woodland Park culminating in the arrival of the baton, with people of all ages turning out to celebrate the special occasion.

After travelling to countries around the world, the relay is touring England for 25 days in a celebration of sport, culture and communities during the countdown to the Commonwealth Games.