Apart from the pubs and the beer, there's a lot happening in Wigan. To prove it, here are a few links to Wigan-related websites :- 

• Wigan Archaeological Society - established in 1981, monthly to discuss topics of historical and archaeological interest
• Wigan Artists Network - a collective of local artists in the contemporary arts market. 
• Wigan Athletic Football Club - still defying the pundits and playing football in the English Premier League
• Wigan Casino - most famous Northern Soul all-nighter in the world (sadly gone but not forgotten)
• Wigan Council - I suppose every town must have one - our local council
• Wigan Courier - home of the Courier newspapers
• Wigan Dialect - a collection of Lancashire dialect poems, phrases & sayings
• Wigan Directory - shops and business across the Wigan area
• Wigan Fairtrade - group aims to raise awareness of Fairtrade in the Wigan area
• Wigan Folk Club - very actice club that meets weekly in the Fox & Goose
• Wigan Golf Club - scenic golf course with clubhouse surrounded by a 12th century moat
• Wigan Jazz Club - the north of England's premier jazz club, one of the top 50 jazz venues in the UK
• Wigan Little Theatre - entertaining Wiganers since 1948
• Wigan Music Collective - dedicated to original live music in Wigan
• Wigan Parish Church - The Parish Church of All Saints, a town-centre landmark 
• Wigan Phoenix Running Club - well established road running and cross-country club, formed in 1987
• Wigan Photographic Society - informal group of amateur photographers which meets weekly
• Wigan Pier - local landmark made famous by George Orwell 
• Wigan Pier Nightspot - one of the north-west's top nightspots
• Wigan Ramblers - a friendly group of walkers. Why not join them on a hike ?
• Wigan Sailing Club - family friendly sailing club in the heart of Wigan
• Wigan Shades - a serious and hunourous website for Wiganers, home and away
• Wigan Swimming Club - founded in 1896, properly known as the Wigan Swimming, Water Polo and Life-saving Club 
• Wigan Today - home of the Wigan Observer, Wigan Evening News and Wigan Reporter
• Wigan Times - website of new local magazine (not yet published)
• Wigan Town Centre - town centre shops & businesses
• Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club - world famous rugby league club. World champions on 3 occassions.
• Wigan Wheelers Cycling Club - friendly club catering for cycling enthisiasts, whether for pleasure or racing.
• Wigan World - information site for Wiganers and ex-pats. Lots of news, pictures, forums, etc.
  
  
• Club Nirvana, Wigan - another top nitespot in Wigan town centre
• Grand Arcade - brand new shopping complex in centre of Wigan
• Haydock Park - racecourse on the outskirts of Wigan Borough
• Hindley Green Residents Association - working together to benefit the community.
• James Lawrence Isherwood - local artist, grossly underestimated
• JJB Stadium - home of both Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors
• Uncle Joe's Mint Balls - boiled sweets from Wigan that 'keep you all aglow'

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