BoroughLife Podcast

Join us for an extra-special episode as hosts James & Rosie roll back the clock and share their best bits from 2023! Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx   As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus Hosted on Acast. See acast....

James and Rosie catch-up up with Andy, Raf and Sarah to get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scenes of Bake Off: The Professionals and uncover how Andy & Sarah started their delectable local business, Harwoods Patisserie in Standish. To mark White Ribbon's 16 days of action against domestic abuse, James and Rosie speak with Jane from Wigan Borough domestic abuse service about red fl...

James and Rosie join up with Gemma and Jude from Things That Go On Things to get the lowdown on Light Night 2023. They delve into the world of Haigh Hall's Victorian kitchen gardens with Haigh's new head horticulturist, Sylvia Travers, who has recently made her move from Moor Hall's Michelin Star restaurant to the historic grounds of Haigh Hall. If that wasn't enough, we have bonus content featuri...

James and Rosie change up their surroundings to bring you the latest Borough Life podcast from their brand new podcast studio in Wigan Market, chatting to artist William Titley to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Wigan Casino and Northern Soul. 50 years on, the soul stays strong and we're looking forward to a jam-packed series of events to mark the anniversary, including exhibitions, events an...

The Borough Life podcast has reached episode 7 and this time Rosie and James popped over to Manchester to visit our friends at Feel Good Club. With their origins in the borough, the Feel Good movement is taking over the world and it was great to catch up with Aimie and Kiera Lawlor-Skillen. Catch up with Feel Good Club over on Instagram . We also have a jam-packed new edition of Borough Life Plus,...

Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide Rosie and James are back in their usual surroundings of Wigan Town Hall with some important topics to discuss.   Up first is Alanya who helps us talk through our Making A Difference campaign, highlighting the range of services provided by local authorities. Rosie takes the opportunity to talk about the registrar’s service and a possible career c...

We were back in Wigan Town Hall for episode five, talking digital inclusion with the team behind the council’s amazing TechMates scheme.   If you know someone who you think would be perfect to pop down to a TechMates tea party, all the details are available here: https://ow.ly/VLuR50OJ88e Rosie and James also caught up with Kerrell, our climate change manager, to hear about her role as the co...

A thoroughly enjoyable trip to Leigh saw Rosie and James meet Rosie and Tom at the borough’s Archives service – no white gloves in sight!   Plus, Leigh Film Society’s amazing Elizabeth Costello gave us the lowdown on the Carer’s Film Club project and some exciting updates about their new venue.   For all things Wigan and Leigh Archives, please visit: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Mus...

On this episode, Rosie talks to the inspirational Izzy and Layan about their role in the borough's International Women's Day celebrations. Meanwhile, James takes you behind the scenes of BoroughLife magazine as he chats to graphic designers, Mark and Mel, and writer, Andrea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Museum of Wigan Life's newest exhibition Make Some Noise opening its doors to the public, James and Rosie catch up with the museum's curators, Eleanor and Joan, to find out more. They also chat to young people from the newly opened Leigh Youth Hub about their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of BoroughLife Podcast, James and Rosie talk to Joanne Mitchell on the Here for You cost of living campaign. We also have Wigan's very own poet Louise Fazackerley discussing Wigan culture, poetry and arts, plus a special performance of her poem "We've got a lot". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.