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Pop group "Wigan's Ovation" sign copies of their hit single "Skiing in the Snow" in Woolworths store on Standishgate in March 1975. The record got to number 12 in the hit parade and saw them appear on "Top of the Pops". They also got to number 38 with "Per-so-nal-ly" in June and number 41 with "Super Love" in November of 1975.

RETRO: Wigan news in 1975

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GALLERY: Spectacular St George’s Day annual parade takes place in Wigan

Members of the 3rd Wigan Scouts celebrate receiving a grant from Miller Homes

Adventures galore for Wigan Scouts thanks to grant to pay for camping gear

James Turner

Local scout volunteer helps steward London queues for the Queen's lying-in-state

Charlotte with her chariot

Wigan teen takes on chariot challenge to raise money for Scout trip

8th Penwortham St Teresa's Scouts

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St John's Cub Scouts in Wigan in 1976

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