In this month’s sporting special, Rosie and James attend the Progress with Unity sporting summit, where sporting legends gathered to share their inspiring stories and advice with over 400 young people!

They catch up with Rugby League icon Brian Carney, Gladiators superstar Betti Worth, and Wigan Warriors’ own Junior Nsemba to get their insights on the event and hear what they thought of the day!

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We’re back for 2025!

In our first episode of the new year Rosie and James share some amazing news about our Here For You campaign.

Wigan Borough resident Colin calls into the studio to share his story about how Here For You has changed his life. And Gabe from the council’s welfare team provides all the important background.

For all the information about Here For You and income maximisation, visit: www.wigan.gov.uk/helptoclaim

To watch Colin’s star turn, click here: Here for you - Colin and Linda's story 💛

In the second-half, we catch up with Tom and Hannah from Down to Earth to share some exciting updates about upcoming arts and culture projects across the borough.

The TREES art-installation exhibitions arrive on February 7 and 8.

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Can you believe it's the end of 2024? Join us for an extra-special episode as hosts James & Rosie roll back the clock and share their best bits from 2024!

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

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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

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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.uk

Or email: digital@csi2012.co.uk

To donate to the Royal British Legion, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/RoyalBritishLegion80milesfor80years?utm_term=Z5zwJgWQp

As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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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 info@wiganpride.com

📰 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 Magazine

As always, you can catch up on our latest news via our social media channels and Borough Life Plus: www.wigan.gov.uk/boroughlifeplus

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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

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Get ready for the upcoming elections with Rosie and James as they bring you a special bonus episode!

They've got you covered with everything you need to know, from important dates to remember, to what to bring on the big day.

All this important information and more is available at: Voting and elections (wigan.gov.uk)

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