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.
21. Kylie Richards, 11, from Appley Bridge with a new look Girl Guides uniform including jeans which caused some controversy at the time
. Photo: PAUL SIMPSON
22. Martin Eagle, Managing Director of Gullco (UK), cuts the ribbon to open its Appley Bridge depot watched by Mike Harris, Chairman of Gullco, and Forbes Andersen, Director
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
23. Sue Gornall, headteacher of Shevington Vale Primary School, Appley Bridge, along with pupils, celebrate the school's success in recent SATS
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
24. Shevington Vale Primary School raised £244 for the Blue Peter Leprosy Appeal through various events including a bring and buy sale, making and selling cakes and games, book selling and a name the doll competition. Pictured with the cheque and some of the goods are junior pupils Michael Booth and Joanne Bakewell and members of the Friends of Shevington Vale Primary School, who also contributed from a jumble sale, Judith Warburton and Anne Booth
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
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