The Joy of Words: Language and Laughter, Served Up with Fish & Chips

On September 19th, Wigan Libraries revived their beloved evenings with a fantastic series of insightful talks, all accompanied by a beloved fish and chip supper. Jan Porteous, a poet, writer, and retired teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and English, delivered a fun poetry evening titled The Joy of Words, exploring how the alphabet, through words, letters, and sounds, can both amuse and astound us. Jan … Continue reading The Joy of Words: Language and Laughter, Served Up with Fish & Chips

A rather unusual bookshop: the reopening of Leigh Book Cycle

On June 18th, the beloved charity book shop Book Cycle reopened its doors, marking a new chapter since its closure earlier last year. Previously located in the Spinning Jenny shopping centre, the store holds fond memories for many Leigh residents. However, the end of their temporary tenancy of goodwill with Spinning Jenny meant they had to find a new home. Book Cycle is a UK-based, … Continue reading A rather unusual bookshop: the reopening of Leigh Book Cycle