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Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England with a total population (recorded in 2001) of 81,203.

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Anyone know a good place for steel?

Not after perfect condition, just need scrap steel for some projects and welding practice. Thanks

1 Comment
2024/11/01
02:14 UTC

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Cheapest / Best wood merchant in Wigan. ?

5 Comments
2024/10/31
23:54 UTC

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D&D

Hello! Are there any Dungeons and Dragons groups in Wigan, suitable for an autistic young adult? Thanks

8 Comments
2024/10/30
07:06 UTC

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Leigh

Could someone describe what Leigh is like as an area please? don’t spare the details, don’t know the area just wanting to see what locals have to say about the place.
What’s there, what is there to do, what are the schools like, what’s it like for children, what’s the inferstructure like, whats general every day life in Leigh like. Cover all grounds if possible Cheers!

24 Comments
2024/10/23
19:06 UTC

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Moving To Wigan

I am planning to view this house on Thursday afternoon, but I am not local to Wigan so would just like some feedback on the area! I really like the look of the house, but I would also like to know what the surrounding areas are like too. Many thanks!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/153900878

16 Comments
2024/10/22
16:26 UTC

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Trousers

Do the folk of Wigan, call trousers pants or trousers? Asking as I saw another post saying that he lived in Wigan and everyone he knew called them pants like Americans do.

24 Comments
2024/10/17
08:47 UTC

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Flooding

Just took me over an hour to get back from Wallgate to Shevington because had to backtrack 3 different routes due to flooded roads.

Where is the worst hit?

4 Comments
2024/10/16
20:55 UTC

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Witnesses for wedding 🤣

So we are getting married Christmas Eve eve! Just me and my better half. No fancy do, walking into life centre, getting it done, going home. We need 2 witnesses. We don't want to ask family or friends bc that starts the .. well if you invite them you have to invite them etc...

Any ideas?! 🤷🏻‍♀️

9 Comments
2024/10/15
11:41 UTC

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looking for friends

chat are there any russian speaking people or just any1 in general whos around 16 and wants to be friends??? im kath, just moved to the town and im 16 lmao

8 Comments
2024/10/10
18:58 UTC

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Frozen pies

I've heard people stock up on pies and fill the freezer with them.

Is that true and where do you buy them from? Is it just any pie let to go cold and then frozen or can I get half baked frozen ones?

Cheers

Edit: I'm going to Wigan!

11 Comments
2024/10/09
14:09 UTC

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Looking to Connect with Fellow Coders in Wigan

Hello everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. I am currently an intermediate-level developer with skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. I’m passionate about coding and am looking to connect with others in the Wigan area who share an interest in programming, whether for collaboration, learning, or simply discussing coding topics.

If you’re working on any projects, are interested in meeting up to share knowledge and ideas, or know of any coding groups or meetups in the area, I’d love to hear from you!

Looking forward to connecting with fellow enthusiasts.

18 Comments
2024/10/04
08:28 UTC

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Whatever happened to the man with an accordion outside wilkos

Asking the real questions, just popped into my head, miss him.

6 Comments
2024/10/01
22:19 UTC

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Anyone have any idea whats going on in Ince? 3 fire trucks, multiple police?

7 Comments
2024/09/27
02:02 UTC

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Salt and pepper!

Hello you lovely Wigan people, I’m new to the area. Tried the local Chinese last night and it was bloody awful! My son is an avid member of the salt and pepper fan club. Any recommendations or pointers for a damn fine Chinese? Thanks in advance!

32 Comments
2024/09/16
19:06 UTC

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Wigan on A Friday night.

Does anyone know where there's somewhere decent to go on a Friday night that isn't completely dead? Am on King street and it's completely dead. Any suggestions?

11 Comments
2024/09/13
21:54 UTC

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Barber in Hindley Green?

Hi, I am looking for a good barbers around Hindley Green/Hindley. I've had some bad experiences with Turkish barbers, so would prefer one that speaks English as their first language.

6 Comments
2024/09/13
06:11 UTC

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Any pubs after singers?

Hey guys, anyone know of any pubs looking for new singers/entertainment?

Female vocalist here doing most music from the 60s - to current tunes x

2 Comments
2024/09/12
23:05 UTC

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Accidentally drove down this one way road

I was going to maccies on my lunch break and accidentally drove down this one way road. Yes I know I’m a fucking idiot but I genuinely did not see the no entry sign cause both my sun visors were down, and yes I know that’s a poor excuse but shit happens. Luckily there were no on coming cars and no accidents happened, however I have crippling anxiety and as this is the first major mistake I have made whilst driving, I am terrified I’ll get into trouble for it. Does anyone know if there’s like any cameras on there or anything?

And yes I will take WAY more care whilst driving round there cause the roads and bike lanes and everything do confuse me a bit.

33 Comments
2024/09/12
20:05 UTC

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Tulach Development, Pemberton

Has anyone had any dealings with Torus Homes or had any experience looking at this plot of new homes in Pemberton?

Looking for any opinions really, from the quality of the builds to where it’s situated. For example, there are new builds near me, but none of the locals would touch them with a barge pole as they’re built on the site of an old chemical works. It’s supposedly tainted the land beyond repair. No veg growing to be done there for sure…

4 Comments
2024/09/11
09:21 UTC

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New GP

Anyone have a good GP and have a diagnosis of any of the following: M.E. , POTS , EDS.

Really need to change GP but worried I will be jumping out the frying pan into the fire 🔥 thanks 🙏

15 Comments
2024/09/07
11:35 UTC

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Standish / Worthington Lakes

Looking to buy a house in Standish and was wondering if the area near the lakes and River Douglas there, including properties like the cottages, have ever had issues with flooding/near flooding?

10 Comments
2024/09/07
00:23 UTC

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Rainbows/girl guides

Ate there any groups that meet in Wigan or the surrounding areas. Trying to find something constructive for my rather energetic 6yo to get her teeth into. Google didn't get me anywhere as you have to sign up before they give you locations, but I don't want to sign up unless it's possible to get her there.

5 Comments
2024/09/05
18:05 UTC

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Toddler friendly pubs

Hello all, I'm looking for a nice toddler friendly pub, nothing in the town centre but more like in the surrounding areas/countryside (parbold, eccleston etc within half hour 45 min drive), just after a nice pub with a toddler friendly play area, so no massive slides but something to keep the kids happy while me and the wife have a swift one. Anybody got any recommendations?

I've been looking on Google maps but it hasn't given me many results etc so thought I'd ask on here instead

20 Comments
2024/09/05
11:25 UTC

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Anyone know of a good Tattoo place in Wigan for runes/block style tattoos?

3 Comments
2024/09/05
11:12 UTC

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