SHOPPERS TO HIT THE BEACH IN WIGAN THIS SUMMER
Wigan is renowned for its Pier, but from 23rd July, Wigan
is also going to have its very own beach for the whole of
the summer!
The 13m by 11m structure is being built in Woodcock Square
at The Galleries Shopping Centre, and will be free of charge
to visit, making it a great attraction during the school holidays.
With 10 tonnes of sand, palm trees, deckchairs and decking,
the beach will also play host to a number of activities on
Wednesdays throughout the summer period. On 23rd July, when
the beach officially opens, shoppers young and old will be
entertained by a traditional Punch and Judy and a steel band.
Other Wednesday events include; Beach soccer and keep fit
classes provided by JJB Fitness Club, a surf simulator, sandcastle
building competitions and a summer fashion event.
Richard Paxton, centre director of The Galleries commented:
"We're a family shopping destination and therefore wanted
to put on a summer event which is suitable for the whole family.
With Wigan being over 20 miles away from its nearest sandy
beach (Southport), we thought that it would be great to have
our very own beach right here in Woodcock Square."
"Visitors will be able to have a break from their shopping
and relax on a deckchair for free, or even join in with one
of the many events we have planned."
The beach will be open daily from 10am - 5pm until (23rd
July until 31st August).
For more information, please visit www.galleriesbeach.co.uk
or telephone 01942 825 734.
BEACH INFORMATION
- The size of the beach is 13m by 11m.
- The beach has over 10 tonnes of sand.
- The beach will take 3 days to construct.
- It is open every day from 10am - 5pm, from 23rd July to
31st August 2008.
- The nearest sandy beaches to Wigan are: Southport 21.4
miles, Formby is 25miles, Ainsdale and New Brighton are
26.8m, Blackpool is 39m, St Annes is 40m, Heysham Half Moon
Bay (Morecambe) is 49.1m. (All distances taken from AA route
planner.) People will be able to save money on petrol costs
by visiting the Wigan beach rather than driving to the coast!
- The beach will have 15 deckchairs, palm trees, parasols,
a decking stage, plus some children's buckets and spades.
- The beach and its events are free to shoppers. (Children
under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.)
- There will be a 'beach attendant' to help out.
- The beach will be raked daily.
- There will be an event on the beach between 12pm and 3pm
every Wednesday, as follows:
- Wednesday 23 July: Steel band and Punch & Judy.
(The punch & Judy puppets were carved long ago by
Fred Tickner, the man who made 'Muffin the Mule'.)
- Wednesday 30 July: Get Fit for Summer classes, in
association with JJB Fitness Club.
- Wednesday 6 August: Summer Fashion Event.
- Wednesday 13 August: Summer Soccer Skills, in association
with JJB Fitness Club.
- Wednesday 20 August: Sand Castle Building Competition.
- Wednesday 27th August: Surf Simulator
For further information, visit www.galleriesbeach.co.uk
or telephone 01942 825 734 |
