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pjclarke replied

14 January 2017, 10:47
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DimPrawn replied

14 January 2017, 10:22
Originally posted by woohoo View Post

Really, this still going. Next you will be saying calm down, calm down and posting pictures from the 80s of perm haired,track suit wearing scousers.
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woohoo replied

13 January 2017, 23:59
Originally posted by stek View Post

Always nice to take a trip to Liverpool to visit ones hubcaps.

Really, this still going. Next you will be saying calm down, calm down and posting pictures from the 80s of perm haired,track suit wearing scousers.
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tarbera replied

13 January 2017, 22:54
This is Wigan pier

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a1e_1484208451
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stek replied

13 January 2017, 20:52
They have whales in the canal in Wiggin. Old bicycle whales. (Have to be local to get that)
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northernladyuk replied

13 January 2017, 20:32
If you are dining out in Wigan, I recommend chips and pea wet, and ask if they have any scraps.
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ladymuck replied

13 January 2017, 20:06
Originally posted by stek View Post

Always nice to take a trip to Liverpool to visit ones hubcaps.

Do people still have those? I thought it was all gold alloys now
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stek replied

13 January 2017, 19:28
Always nice to take a trip to Liverpool to visit ones hubcaps.
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greenlake replied

13 January 2017, 19:24
Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

Will have the wheels but would prefer to avoid driving if possible so that I can imbibe when required.

....followed by a Wigan slappy....
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original PM replied

13 January 2017, 17:55
Originally posted by Ketto View Post

King Street??

I believe yes that was the main drag with the pubs on - has been a while now (like 15 years!)]
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Ketto replied

13 January 2017, 17:51
Originally posted by original PM View Post

Well you could always jump the train to Manchester rather than Liverpool

But no, worked for a few years in Wigan on an average night out you will pull, get into a fight and have a pie kebab.

The odds are good but the goods are odd!

King Street??
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DaveB replied

13 January 2017, 17:22
Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

For reasons I won't go into, I may be required to spend a few days in Wigan next month.

Tis an area of our beautiful country that I have never really visited before, and I was wondering if the panel
can offer any advice on what to see/do?

Or should I just head into Liverpool instead?

What do the panel think?

Not any more.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigan_Casino
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RSoles replied

13 January 2017, 17:22
Never been there, but I'd have a look at the Dibnah museum in Bolton.
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BlasterBates replied

13 January 2017, 17:08
Hotel, Orrell

Wigan Hotels | Book Cheap Hotels In Wigan West | Premier Inn

or Standish (closer to Rivington )

Wigan Hotels | Book Cheap Hotels In Wigan | Premier Inn

If you want a really nice hotel, you can try this.

http://www.wrightingtonhotel.co.uk/special-offers/

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shaunbhoy replied

13 January 2017, 17:05
Originally posted by WTFH View Post

How long are you there for?
Are there any restrictions on your movements in that part of the country?

Just for a long weekend really. Will probably be spending the saturday in Liverpool but will have the whole sunday free.

Will have the wheels but would prefer to avoid driving if possible so that I can imbibe when required.

Worked in Manchester for a year or two so have done that to death, but looking forward to exploring Liverpool a bit.
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