Michelle Adamson

3 days ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

Action from a track day organised by the charity Speed Of Sight, held at Three Sisters race circuit in Ashton. The event was held for people with disabilities and provided an opportunity for them to drive a car around the race track, when in reality their disabilities prevent them from holding a licence. Some of the participants are blind, wheelchair bound or have other disabilities that would usually restrict them from driving.

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

None of these businesses is with us any more but perhaps some of you will remember them. 1. RETROFrank Tickle on his last day in his shop in the Wiend on Monday 3rd of December 1979 before moving to the Times Craft Centre on Mesnes Street. Photo: Frank Orrell2. RETRORoy Hurst, who for many years had a record stall in Wigan Market hall, pictured here, in 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell3. RETRORathbones shop on Standishgate in 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell4.

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

Fun, practical skills, physical activities and brain-teasing are all part of a school day at Winstanley Community Primary, as these pictures show. A spokesperson said: “We offer a rich and varied curriculum that supports every child from Early Years to Year 6. "Our teaching embraces a wide range of subjects, including music, art, science, history, and computing. Children enjoy exciting, hands-on experiences, such as using Micro:bits to develop coding and problem-solving skills.

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

A national relay event covering a distance of 2,500km in 33 days captured the imagination when it came to Wigan. Pictured are participants of the local The Relay Your Way stages, batons being passed between two primary schools and members of the community taking part in a 1km family fun run through Mesnes Park, Wigan. The event champions the 1.5 million young people in the UK with disabilities, including half a million children living with brain conditions.

6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Michelle Adamson

We hope memories flood back with them. 1. RETROLocal children outside Holy Trinity Church, Downall Green, in July 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell2. RETROKenneth Gaskell at the doorway of his chip shop on St. James Road, Orrell, in October 1971. Photo: Frank Orrell3. RETROOld Road, Ashton, in January 1972. Photo: Frank Orrell4. RETROPeter and Mary Ashcroft outside their 100 year old cottage in Townsends Yard, off St. James Road, Orrell, in October 1971. Photo: STAFF