Reporter Sian Jones with events in Wigan across the early May bank holiday weekend
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00:00Hello and welcome to What's Ant in Wigan this week. In association with Santas & Co,
00:08the home of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls, Kinderfest will take place at Haywoodland Park on Saturday
00:13May 4th and May 5th, featuring children's entertainment and activities including bubble
00:18performers, huge inflatable zone, live music and more. A full schedule and tickets are
00:23available online.
00:25A charity football match for Joseph's Goal is taking place on Saturday May 4th at the
00:31DW Stadium. The Joseph's Goal XI will play the World XI and features legends and current
00:36players such as Roberto Martinez, Sam Tickle and more. Entertainment begins at midday with
00:42kick-off at 2pm and tickets are available online.
00:45A family fun day is being held across the bank holiday weekend to raise money for the
00:50Mason family who lost a dad, son and all their possessions in a house fire. The Newin
00:56Pub in Goose Green is hosting the event which features funfair, the strongman challenge
01:01and more with any proceeds raised going to the family. It takes place from 1pm on both
01:06Sunday May 5th and Monday May 6th.
01:11A popular Cycle Three Sisters event returns on Tuesday May 7th with families across the
01:15borough invited to come along with or without a bike. There will also be a climbing walk,
01:20face painting and food and drink. The majority of the activities run from 3pm until 8pm,
01:27however from 1.30pm to 2.45pm there will be a dedicated opportunity for those with balanced
01:32bikes, bikes with stabilisers and adapted bikes only to have a go on the main circuit.