Raring2go Wigan

21/12/2023

03/12/2023

As the winter chill settles over Wigan, it's time to cosy up with the much-anticipated Raring2go! Winter Magazine for 2023! Bursting with festive cheer and essential insights, this edition is your go-to guide for navigating the season with family fun and local events.
Grab a hot drink and some of your favourite biscuits and have a read!😍☃🎄❄

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11/10/2023

Did you know?
We can now offer business listings opportunities on our website for as little as £15 a month!
Click the link to create your own listing and choose to make it visible in one area or as many as you like.
We have over 100 areas to choose from and collectively we attract 60,000 visitors each month.
Our website audience is almost entirely made up of families with primary school age children.
Click the link to create your business listing today.
https://raring2go.co.uk/submit-your-business-today/

R2G! the Go-To Guide connecting local businesses with local families.

09/10/2023

Here at Raring2go! we are well and truly in Autumn mode with the cooler weather and shorter days of Autumn on the way. Our Autumn magazine is here to help you get through the next 3 months! We have Activities, Events for Halloween and so much more...
Take a look:

WIGAN MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk AUTUMN 2023 WHAT’S ON P4-5 THE BIG DRAW P9 COMPETITIONS P29 Autumn is such a

30/09/2023

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Spooktacular Half Term Fun🎃🎇👻

21 – 29 October 2023
Follow the fangtastic family trail and look out for some scary sights. Discover creepy crawlies and spooky stories with Halloween fun for all the family!

Free for RHS Members and children under 5

for more information click here:

October half term fun with a week of family activities at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford

27/07/2023

Raring2go! have teamed up with The Nerf Action Xperience we are giving 10 competition entrants a chance to win a Nerf Action Xperience for their entire class!!

All you need to do is answer both questions with what area you are in and what school you attend and your in!

Click the link below to enter! Good Luck...

Win a visit to NERF AX for your class! This includes playing time in the arena and a STEM introduction session from NERF AX.

24/07/2023

Well...it's that time of year where the Raring2go! Magazine becomes your once again!.. We love to help parents find fun and exciting activities to do with the kids during the Summer, we cover a wide range of topics, including family-friendly events, local attractions, holiday destinations, educational activities, craft ideas, recipes, and more. So when you get 5 minutes to yourself, grab yourself a cuppa and have a look through.

WIGAN WHAT’S ON P4-5 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD WATERPARKS P12-13 COMPETITIONS P31 raring2go.co.uk SUMMER 2023 3 Raring2go!

11/02/2023

Half Term is fast approaching!

RHS Garden Bridgewater have you covered.
Whatever the weather family fun activities inspired by the wonderful world of houseplants.
Explore the Houseplants In The Wild Trail or head off on a Woodland Scavenger Hunt. On rainy days, you can get creative and learn all about houseplants in our workshops – make a kokadama, create your own jam jar terrarium and more.
Join children’s gardening author, Annabelle Padwick for a fun interactive workshop where little ones can create their own living, vibrant, leafy jungle, complete with jungle characters, perfect for their bedroom or kitchen windowsill.
All that, plus adventure walks with the Garden Detectives, family yoga and storytelling

Have fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater this February half term whatever the weather, at our week of family-friendly activities inspired by the wonderful world of houseplants.

30/12/2022

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09/12/2022

Happy Friday!! 🤩Our Winter edition is here!.. lots of great information for your family, where to go, what to do, for Christmas, puzzle pages and so much more!

WIGAN EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL SAVINGS P11 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD

02/12/2022

Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas! When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas?

It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, funny and moving way you’ll ever see!

GET £10 OFF WHEN YOU QUOTE "Raring2go" 🤩🤩

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
20 December at 11.30am Tickets from £17.50*

For more info and to book click the link below
https://raring2go.co.uk/vouchers-offers/horrible-histories-horrible-christmas/

24/10/2022

We are offering you the chance to suit up and get your hands on an iconic Power Rangers this Halloween. Are you ready?

13/10/2022

It's that time again!...Our Autumn magazine is out now. With so many Autumn activities! 🧙🎃🎆🧡

https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/wigan/autumn2022/

19/08/2022

Take a look at RHS Garden Bridgewater this Summer there so much to do and see!

Daily - explorer quest 🕵️‍♀️
Mondays - interactive story time with ZooLab 🦓
Tuesdays - toddler time including a welly walk 💦
Wednesdays - wellbeing Wednesdays 🍃
Thursdays - big bug hunt 🐛
Fridays - wild wings bird of prey 🦅
And so much more... Before attending please do check the website as dates may change.

Click here for more information https://bit.ly/3SSkpXt

29/07/2022

If you’re looking for a fun magazine for a child or grandchild, a Beano subscription makes an ideal birthday present for boys and girls – any child will love getting comics by post every week.

Join tens of thousands of families with a weekly Beano comic subscription. Named Children’s Magazine of the Year in 2021, the Beano comic is the ultimate magazine subscription for kids aged 6 to 12.

https://raring2go.co.uk/2022/07/beano-comic-subscription/

28/06/2022

Do your children love to read?
We have a fantastic competition running until the 1st July to Win a copy of the children’s book-Xtraordinary People Made By Dyslexia!

The beautifully illustrated book helps kids understand the ‘Xtraordinary’ strengths that come with dyslexia, discover the seven different types of ‘Xtraordinary’ dyslexic people and their ‘superpowers’… and discover what their own superpowers are too!
Dyslexic people think differently. This different way of thinking makes us ‘Xtraordinarily’ good at certain things.

Written by Kate Griggs, the founder of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity.
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of this amazing book all you need to do is click the link below

https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-a-copy-of-the-childrens-book-xtraordinary-people-made-by-dyslexia/

“This brilliant book will help you understand the ‘Xtraordinary’ strengths that come with dyslexia. I hope it will inspire to you find your talents and chase your dreams.” Richard Branson. Dyslexic people think differently. This different way of thinking makes us ‘Xtraordinarily’ good at...

27/06/2022

Happy Monday to you all...the Summer edition of Raring2go! Wigan is out now and packing lots of punch!! So go grab yourself a cuppa and take a look by clicking below... We lead with the Summer Reading Challenge which we know you’re all really keen to get involved in.

https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/wigan/summer/

WIGAN GIRLGUIDING & UEFA P14 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD RIDING WITHOUT STABLISERS P30 LOVE YOUR LOCAL PARK P7 raring2go.co.uk

19/06/2022

Don't forget to let your Dad, Grandad, Uncle, or whoever is there for you, know that you love and appreciate them, this Fathers Day!

15/06/2022

Here’s your chance to win a market leading KIDVELO Rookie 12 Balance Bike, A KIDVELO cycling Jersey and a safety Helmet.

This prize is suitable for riders aged 18 months to 4.5 years. Ideal for learning to balance. Fully adjustable and with air tyres for a comfy ride.

https://raring2go.co.uk/competitions/win-a-kidvelo-mega-bundle/

Here’s your chance to win a market leading KIDVELO Rookie 12 Balance Bike, A KIDVELO cycling Jersey and a safety Helmet. This prize is suitable for riders aged 18 months to 4.5 years. Ideal for learning to balance. Fully adjustable and with air tyres for a comfy ride.

14/06/2022

Your Health, your climate, your pocket and your community are all better by bike.

This year Bike Week is all about you and your local community, we want to encourage as many people as possible to get out there and enjoy their community by bike. We want you to dream big and imagine how your community could be improved if everyone in it used their bikes more, together we can make a better world by bike.

13/06/2022

Is your mouth watering yet?

Today is national cupcake day! Whether you are baking or buying them, treat yourself to a cupcake today!

Check out some of your amazing cupcakes if you want to brave the kitchen today!

https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/nutella-cupcakes/

12/06/2022

For one Sunday every year, Farms across the UK open their gates to over 2.7 million people. Helping everyone, both young and old, to discover first hand what it means to work on a farm and see the fabulous work they do every single day.

Find out if you have a farm near you!

https://farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm

Vis­it a farm on LEAF Open Farm Sun­day, 12th June 2022 and find out about the sto­ry behind our food and how farm­ing affects our every­day lives. Each LEAF Open Farm Sun­day event is unique. Activ­i­ties range from machin­ery dis­plays, trac­tor and trail­er rides, through to demon­s...

08/06/2022

50 Days to go!

Until the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022!

1. 72 nations and territories are planning to send teams to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

2. Around 6,500 athletes and team officials will be coming to Birmingham for the Games

3. There are 19 sports and eight Para sports that will feature making it the biggest sports programme ever for a Commonwealth Games

4. Women’s cricket will be included for the first time, and it is the first time that T20 cricket has ever been included in the Commonwealth Games

5. Although the full court, five aside version of basketball has been included before, this will be the first time basketball 3x3 has featured

6. Wheelchair basketball 3x3 has also been included in the Games for the very first time

7. The addition of wheelchair basketball means there will be more Para sport than ever before

8. At the Commonwealth Games, Para sport is integrated into the sports programme, so if you have tickets for sports like swimming or athletics you will get to see Para athletics and Para swimming too

9. For the first time ever mixed synchronised diving has been included in the Commonwealth Games

10. Beach volleyball will be taking place for only the second time at the Commonwealth Games and this sport was added to the Birmingham 2022 sports programme in August 2019
https://www.birmingham2022.com/

01/06/2022

It's National Candy month! (a very American term...)

Do you remember the old Woolworths Pick'n'Mix?

What filled your cup the most?!