Wigan Athletic Community Trust

19/06/2026

Interested in what it’s like to be an Army, RAF, Navy, Police, Fire or Ambulance Cadet?

Armed Forces Community HQ CIC are hosting a Youth Cadet & Blue Light Expo for Armed Forces Week!
📍 Wigan Cricket Club
📅 Wednesday 24th June
🕡 6 PM – 8 PM
😃 For ages 12–18

Find out more 👇

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19/06/2026

🇬🇧 WIGAN BOROUGH ARMED FORCES WEEK 2026 🇬🇧

Phew... what a week we have lined up across Wigan Borough! 🎖️
From veterans and serving personnel to cadets, families, schools and the wider community, there's something happening every day as we celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026.

🚗 Wednesday 24th June – Mission Motorsport
📍 Three Sisters Circuit
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm

Kick-start the celebrations with the incredible team from Mission Motorsport, supporting veterans and service leavers through motorsport, recovery and employment opportunities. Come along and see what they're all about at Three Sisters.

⭐ Wednesday 24th June – Wigan Athletic Community Trust NAAFI Evening
📍 The Brick Community Stadium
🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Back by popular demand, the Wigan Athletic Community Trust NAAFI Evening returns with special guest speaker Andy Reid MBE, one of the UK's most inspiring veterans. Join us for an evening of networking, inspiration and Armed Forces community spirit.

🛡️ Wednesday 24th June – Youth Cadet Expo
📍 Wigan Cricket Club
🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm

The first-ever Wigan Borough Youth Cadet Expo brings together Army, Sea and RAF Cadets alongside Police, Fire and Ambulance Cadets under one roof. Discover cadet opportunities, interactive activities, career pathways and the amazing work our young people are doing across the borough.

🎖️ Friday – Armed Forces Week Special NAAFI Armed Forces Community HQ CIC
Join us for a special Armed Forces Week edition of NAAFI as we continue the celebrations and bring together members of our Armed Forces community from across Wigan Borough.

🇬🇧 Saturday 27th June – Armed Forces Day Parade & Town Centre Celebration

The highlight of the week!
🎖️ Veterans – Join the Parade with Wigan Council
📍 Muster Point: Mesnes Park
🕥 Arrive from: 10:15am
🚶 Parade departs: 10:40am
🏁 Parade finishes: Believe Square (approximately 11:05am)
The parade will travel through Wigan Town Centre, giving everyone the opportunity to proudly show support for our Armed Forces community.

🎉 Armed Forces Day Celebration
📍 Wigan Town Centre
🕥 From 10:30am

Enjoy:
🎵 Live entertainment and performances
🪖 Military displays and demonstrations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🤝 Opportunities to meet serving personnel and veterans
🎖️ A chance to celebrate and thank those who serve and have served

Bring your family, friends and colleagues and help us make this year's Armed Forces Day the biggest and best yet.
Let's show Wigan Boroughs support for our Armed Forces community all week long!

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19/06/2026

Join us this summer for our ! ⚽️

😁 Ages 5 - 12
⚽️ Fun football sessions
🏟️ Ashton Leisure Centre, Dean Trust Wigan and Atherton High School

Find out more here 👇
https://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/wiganathletic/courses/holiday.html

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19/06/2026

Recently, we were invited down to Skelmersdale Police Station's training day to speak about our Champions programme and the impact it's having in supporting young people across West Lancashire🤝

A huge thank you to the Neighbourhood Policing Team for their support and collaboration to help improve the local community 🙌

🔵⚪️ | Lancashire Violence Reduction Network

18/06/2026

Our Extra Time sessions help tackle social isolation in adults aged 55+ 💙

Through these sessions, we are able to help people like David improve their health, wellbeing and build friendships later in life 🤝

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17/06/2026

Earlier this week, we hosted a World Cup tournament at Nicol Mere Primary School ⚽️

Pupils competed in year-group tournaments, with the finals for each year held in front of the whole school 🙌

It was fantastic to see so many pupils sporting their England shirts, ahead of the start of their World Cup campaign tonight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Join us for FREE girls' football sessions every Tuesday and Wednesday evening!

😃 Fun and inclusive sessions
⚽️ Open to all abilities
📧 Email [email protected] for more information

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16/06/2026

Vacancy | Armed Forces Community Coach

We are recruiting a passionate and enthusiastic Armed Forces Community Coach to successfully engage with the Armed Forces Community and provide engaging and enriching health and wellbeing opportunities.

Apply here 👇
https://wiganathletic.com/news/2026/june/16/vacancy-armed-forces-community-coach/

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