Here are some pictures taken between 1998 and 2003 for the Wigan Observer. They include images of pupils from the two local primary schools plus attendees at annual fun days and boat rallies.
5. Jonathan Yong- Ching (right) who won a competition to have his bedroom decorated Star Wars-style with his brother Andrew who shared the bedroom at their home in Back Lane Appley Bridge
. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBARROW
6. Wigan Evening Post reporter Jill Burke at Northern Diver, Appley Bridge. with left Alan Langton advanced diver, and Stephen Mitchell dive master before he lesson in a water-filled quarry
. Photo: GARY BRUNSKILL
7. Children who entered the fancy dress competition at Appley Bridge Festival
. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON
8. William Wood had his hands full with ferrets, a pole cat and cuddly crocodile at Appley Bridge Village Festival
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
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