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With longer days and flowers blooming, come and celebrate the beauty of nature with us next month at Pennington Flash!

Taking place between 11am and 3pm on 25 and 26 May to celebrate National Nature Reserve Week, visitors to the Flash will be able to learn more about its ecological impact and all the wildlife at this stunning location with a range of FREE family-friendly activities.

You can take part in guided walks with local experts, some as part of Big Wigan Walk Week. There are also workshops, accessible trails, nature stalls, eco-crafts & activities and much more.

It’s free and no booking is required to attend. Simply turn up and get involved!

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🗳️ The countdown to May's local elections is on! On Thursday, 2 May, we have both Wigan Council and GM Mayoral elections in the borough. To vote at a polling station you'll need photo ID. The deadlines are approaching for voter registrations and to apply for postal or proxy votes. Apply today.

📣 Calling Ashton businesses and building owners! Come along to a drop-in day to find out about the Town Centre Building Grant Scheme on Wednesday 24 April, 10am-6pm at 59 Gerard Street (Clayto’s). There is funding available for improvements to your shopfront, restoring historic features and more, funded by a successful Levelling Up bid for Ashton town centre. Find out more.

💚 Lancashire Wildlife Trust and partners still want to hear your thoughts about accessing green space, possible improvements. It’s a final chance to find out more and get involved at virtual online workshops taking place at 6-8pm on Monday 15 April, focusing on the whole of the borough, and specifically for Golborne at 6-8pm on Wednesday 17 April.  More details are available here.  

💐 Top up your protection this spring! Getting your COVID-19 vaccine means your symptoms will be milder & you’ll recover faster if you catch COVID-19 this spring. For more information and to find out if you are eligible.

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🏊‍♀️ Does your child need swimming lessons? Whether you’re planning for the pool on holiday or just want to keep them safe, we’ve currently got openings on our popular Learn to Swim programme at our Hindley and Howe Bridge leisure centres - find out more about the swimming lessons here.

🎨 Art Explora Museum is at Haigh Woodland Park until Saturday, April 13. If you've ever wanted to see artwork by David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, or Andy Warhol, now's your chance - thanks to Art Explora, Tate, and MuMo! Find out more and book a tour.

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Don't let stress take over your life

April is Stress Awareness Month and an ideal time to open up and think about starting conversations about any problems and challenges that stress may be causing you or your loved ones. Coping mechanisms that work for you could also help family and friends.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and in need of some extra support then visit Wigan Council’s website where you’ll find how to get in touch with services that can help or just find a few basic tips that will help you overcome difficult times.