The George Formby Society is to perform in Wigan's Grand Arcade next month

The George Formby Society will be playing ukulele banjos at Wigan’s Grand Arcade on Saturday, August 15, between 12 and 2 pm, attended by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

The George Formby Society will be playing (ukulele banjos ) in The Grand Arcade, Wigan, on Saturday August 15 between noon and 2pm.

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The President of The GFS and The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester | George Formby Society

Members will, of course, be assembled around the statue to the internationally famous and locally-born entertainer.

And the recently appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Llewellin DL will be also attending.

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