BoroughLife Podcast

Rosie and James are back with another exciting episode! This time, they catch up with Lucy from Wigan Council's Communities teams to talk all about their new Communities SOS project. Then, they speak to Alex about digital inclusion with the team behind the council’s TechMates scheme.As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie and James are back with another exciting episode! This time, they catch up with Great Britain Lioness Jane Banks and ex-rugby league referee Julia Lee to discuss the Pioneering Women in Rugby League project. This initiative aims to uncover, document, and celebrate the history of the sportswomen who paved the way for thousands of girls and young women to play the game today. They’re inviting everyone to rummage through their memory boxes and see if you can dig out any souvenirs and mementos, no matter how big or small, and share them with the project to help piece together the history of women in rugby league. Later, Rosie chats with Mike Sharkey and Dave Lyon to talk about their incredible year of fundraising. Their teams have been working hard to raise money for three local charities: The Brick, Daffodil Dreams, and Wigan and Leigh Hospice. From completing the National Three Peaks Challenge to walking 80 miles to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, they cover it all. To get in touch with the Pioneering Women in Rugby League project, visit: https://womeninrugbyleague.org.ukOr email: [email protected] donate to the Royal British Legion, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/RoyalBritishLegion80milesfor80years?utm_term=Z5zwJgWQpAs always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, James is flying solo without Rosie, but he’s not alone! He’s joined by special guests Andrea and Tom to bring you an exciting recap of Wigan Pride 2024! 🏳️‍🌈And that's not all—this episode includes an exclusive interview with the queen herself, Baga Chipz MBE! 👑 The iconic Drag Race UK star spills the tea on why she loves performing in Wigan and what makes our Pride celebration so special.🎧 Don't worry—the dynamic duo, Rosie and James, will be back together next month with another episode! 👉 Want to be a part of Wigan Pride 2025? We’re looking for sponsors and volunteers! Reach out to us at [email protected]📰 Plus, the Spring 2024 edition of Borough Life magazine is out now! Stay informed and catch up on all the latest news: Read Borough Life MagazineAs always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie and James catch up with sporting legends Ella Toone and Jenny Meadows! From reminiscing about the 2022 Women's Euro's to getting insights into coaching Olympic silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson - they cover it all in the latest episode 🙌Don't forget, the Spring 2024 edition of the Borough Life magazine is out now! Read the new Borough Life magazine edition here: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/Borough-Life/BoroughLife.aspx As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.