As these images show, it is a key place for bringing people of all ages together, especially through the arts.
5. Special guest speaker, journalist, author, TV and radio presenter Stuart Maconie, centre, with pupils attending the Wigan Pier Workshops, held at Sunshine House
. Photo: Michelle Adamson
6. Writing workshops at Sunshine House. Paul Anderson with pupils of Standish High School
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
7. Musician and writer John Hegley running a Sunshine House workshop with local students
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
8. Representatives from Wigan Council Trading Standards, Wigan and Leigh Housing, Unify Credit Union, Citizens Advice and Wigan Neighbourhood Policing Team with local councillors at the launch of The England Money Lending Team's campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks, at Sunshine House
. Photo: Nick Fairhurst