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.
17. Valmai Miller applies the finishing touches to Lucy Adams ready for curtain-up for Alice the Musical staged at All Saints CE Primary School, Appley Bridge
. Photo: Tony Hall
18. Shevington Hotricultural and Allotment Society member Ron Anderson with a selection of his vegetables at Appley Bridge Fun Day
. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON
19. Dorothy Nelson, of Greenslate Avenue, Appley Bridge, with her novel Shouting Back. She said she would rather write and read books than do the housework!
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
20. One Hundred years of education was being celebrated at All Saints School, Appley Bridge by Holly Stockley and Mark Richards in Victorian wear
. Photo: JOHN LEATHERBAROW
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