WWL School Age ASC Pathway Team

31/03/2026

🚨 TUESDAY = YOUTH CLUB NIGHT! 🚨

Looking for a safe, fun place for your young person to go after school?
We’ve got it covered at Eduactive Youth Club 🙌

🕔 Every Tuesday | 5pm – 7pm
📍 Family Hub, Formby Avenue, Atherton
💥 FREE to attend

With Coach Dan & Coach Sophie your child can enjoy:
⚽ Sports & games
🎨 Creative activities
🎵 Music & chill zone
🏆 Team challenges
🤝 Making new friends

✔ Safe environment
✔ Friendly youth workers
✔ Loads of fun every week

No pressure. No cost. Just good vibes.
See you Tuesday! 🔥

31/03/2026

31/03/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁...

Take a moment just for you. Slow down, enjoy a cuppa, and sit with people who truly understand the joys and challenges of caring. At Carers Connect, you can share your story, listen to others, and find comfort, support, and connection — a gentle reminder that you don’t have to walk this journey alone.

31/03/2026

📢 FREE TASTER SESSIONS AT Scotman's Flash! 🎉

Our brand‑new changing facilities are almost complete, and to mark the occasion we’re giving away 100 FREE taster sessions at our open evening on Tuesday, 7 April!

Join us from 6-8pm as we kick off an exciting spring and summer on the water - Check out our amazing facilities in the beautiful surroundings of Scotman's Flash and try some of our amazing activities, entirely FREE!

🚀 100 FREE taster sessions!
📅 Tuesday 7 April
⏰ 6pm–8pm

Each session lasts 1.5 hours and is open to anyone aged 11+. Some sessions will commence at 6pm, some at 6.30pm - please look to arrive at least 15 minutes before your sessions starts!

Choose your adventure:
🚣 Canoeing
🛶 Bell Boating
🏄 Paddleboarding
⛵ Sailing
🛶 Kayaking

✅ All sessions are led by friendly, qualified instructors
✅ All equipment is provided
✅ Perfect for beginners - no experience needed!

But HURRY- spaces are limited and offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis!

Book your places via the Be Well app 📲
Click here: https://bewellwigan.gladstonego.cloud/book
(Select Be Well Outdoors > Scotman's Flash taster sessions > 07/04/2026 > From 18:00)

31/03/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Wigan MHST are offering a practical workshop, designed to help parents and carers promote effective sleeping routines for children and young people.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
• Understanding the ‘Science of Sleep’
• Exploring the importance of sleep for both physical and mental health
• Developing practical routines and strategies to improve your child’s

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and learn tools that promote healthier sleeping routines. Following the workshop you will walk away with practical strategies which you and your young person can implement to support with getting effective sleep.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀?
The Meadows Family Hub
Atherton Formby Avenue Family Hub
Leigh Westleigh Family Hub
Clifton Street Family Hub
Hindley Mornington Road

Booking Link In Comments

31/03/2026

📣 The SEND Local Offer Live event is back next month!

We’re excited to share that MySENsability will be there as a provider, supporting families and connecting with the community 💙

Join us to explore the range of SEND services available across Wigan Borough and:

✨ Meet professionals
✨ Speak to service providers
✨ Take part in workshops throughout the day

The event is open to children, young people, parents/carers, and professionals:

📅 Monday 27 April
📍 Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
⏰ 10am–2:30pm & 3:30pm–6:30pm

No booking needed, just drop in whenever suits you. A quiet space will also be available all day.

We’d love to meet you there and chat about how we can support you and your family!

31/03/2026

🌟 Calling all families with neurodiverse and disability lived experience! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome author Alex Winstanley—known for his uplifting and inclusive children’s books—to Standish library! 📚💙
Alex is currently planning his next book, and he wants your voices to help shape it.
If you or your family have lived experience of neurodiversity and disability, this is a fantastic chance to:
✨ Share your stories
✨ Influence a new book for adults
✨ Help create positive, empowering representation
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome—parents, carers, young people, and anyone who wants to make a difference.
📅 8th April 10am-12pm - drop in, no need to book
📍 Standish library
Come along, meet Alex, and be part of something meaningful.
Let’s help create a book that truly reflects our diverse community! 💛📖 Alex Winstanley Happy Smiles Training CIC

19/03/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

Wigan MHST are offering a practical workshop, designed to help parents and carers promote effective sleeping routines for children and young people.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
• Understanding the ‘Science of Sleep’
• Exploring the importance of sleep for both physical and mental health
• Developing practical routines and strategies to improve your child’s

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
This is a great opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and learn tools that promote healthier sleeping routines. Following the workshop you will walk away with practical strategies which you and your young person can implement to support with getting effective sleep.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀?
Westleigh Family Centre
Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre
The Meadows, Standish, Shevington & Aspull Family Hubs
Family Hub at Formby Avenue
Family Hub at Mornington Road

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-sleep-workshop-for-parentscarers-in-westleigh-tickets-1984875721715?aff=erellivmlt&fbclid=IwY2xjawQnmMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlMk83WjhFQXJ0MERLa25jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvtiOCg_qNMIjLsPiYVec1Idx6c_BLekflm9jnujRxiUBE0HY19kBFtr2GLz_aem_BzmFf44FEq2UsYzDE1AyLQ

19/03/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a young person in Year 9 or above? The My Day MyWay project aims to help to understand the everyday experiences, needs, and aspirations of people with learning disabilities, autism and other conditions who access care and support services as they transition to adulthood. Come along share ideas, let us know what support works and where the gaps are, align services with real lived experience. Enjoy refreshments during the session.

⏰10-12 noon
📆Monday the 23rd of March
📍Family Hub @ Formby Ave, Atherton, M46 OHX

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-day-my-way-tickets-1985276795337?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

📣 The SEND Local Offer Live event is back next month! Join us and explore the range of SEND services available across Wigan Borough.

Come along to:
✨ Meet professionals
✨ Speak to service providers
✨ Take part in workshops throughout the day

The event is open to children, young people, parents/carers, and professionals:
📅 Monday 27 April
📍 Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY
⏰ 10am-2:30pm and 3:30pm – 6:30pm

No booking needed, just drop in whenever suits you. A quiet space will also be available all day.

Find out more at the link in the comments 👇

Wigan Parent Carer Forum

19/03/2026

Please note a change of venue for Zumberoos and Mummy Movers at Ince today!

These sessions are usually held at William Fosters but for one week only they will relocate to our Ince Linked Site, Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2AL

Same session times, same lovely Gemma just a different venue for 1 week.