Wigan borough shopping centre reveals its summer events programme

From Monday August 8 until Sunday August 28, the Spinning Gate centre in Leigh is providing a street partywith lots of free events and entertainment for families during the school summer holidays.

The party will be centred outside Costa Coffee with white picket fencing, artificial grass, mini-picnic benches, mini-beanbags, decorated with lighting and bunting, to welcome families to relax and take a break from shopping.

Each day, little ones will be entertained by the street party host, withgames like connect four, noughts and crosses, and hopscotch. Colouring fun, puzzles, quizzes, story telling will also keep them entertained.

Event staff will hand out free masks each Monday for children to colour and decorate. Tuesday's tots are invited to bring their teddy bears to the party and listen to teddy bear story time.

Wednesdays will be word search fun. Thursdays are the best of British craft activities. Fridays children can enjoy giant party games.

Saturdays are for stencils and entertainment including a giant union flag stilt walker who will be ready for photo opportunities with shoppers, plus a union flag juggler and ribbon dancer.

Each Sunday will offer free soft play sessions for smaller visitors.

When visiting the street party, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Spinning Gate centre manager Karen Cox, said: "We can't wait to provide lots of free family fun this summer for our shoppers. We have decorated the centre with union jack bunting ready for the arrival of our Spinning Gate Summer Street party.

"With the cost of living crisis, we all need to watch the pennies and tighten our belts. Here at Spinning Gate we are providing free events and activities for three weeks during the school summer holidays for everyone to enjoy. Join us in centre this summer for our free family fun."