SELCRP projects in Wigan
Wigan North Western Murals
- Our Wigan North Western Mural projects, funded by Avanti West Coast have aimed to transform areas of the station through community artwork that represents a sense of pride in the local area
- The first project ‘Celebrating Wigan’ was completed in November 2021 can be viewed here – https://www.southeastlancscrp.org.uk/wigan-north-western-mural/
- The second project ‘Wonders of Wigan’ was completed in June 2025 can be viewed here – https://www.southeastlancscrp.org.uk/wonders-of-wigan/
Press Coverage:
- https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/new-mural-unveiled-dedicated-to-all-things-wiganese-3463606
- https://www.wiganyouthzone.org/wigan-youth-zone-mural-project/
- https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/wigan-north-western-station-celebrates-towns-rich-heritage-with-unique-mural
- https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/wigans-past-and-present-celebrated-in-new-mural-at-railway-station-5194696
- https://communityrail.org.uk/history-and-heritage-of-wigan-celebrated-with-unique-photographic-mural/
- https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/wigan-landmarks-celebrated-with-unique-photographic-mural
Community Rail Trails
- SELCRP have created a self-guided trail from Wigan North Western to Bolton, funded by Avanti West Coast
- The route links local stations and places of interest along the way to highlight the area’s rich industrial and social history, and to promote local businesses such as cafes, pubs and shops along the route
- Maps, interactive route guides and information are available on our website – https://www.southeastlancscrp.org.uk/community-rail-trails/ and interpretation boards can be found at all stations along the route
Swan & Railway Meadow and Beehives
- This project aimed to transform a piece of wasteland owned by Network Rail, situated behind the Swan & Railway Pub opposite Wigan North Western station, into a wildflower meadow with low growing fruit bushes and three beehives
- The beehives generate fresh, local honey, and the meadow and community garden are now maintained by volunteers
- The project provided opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with multiple local stakeholders including community groups and charities, local businesses, commuters, station staff, and local authority organisations such as the library, schools & colleges
- Funding for Phase Two of the project allowed for continued maintenance of the meadow, installation of a new mural and a number of regular sessions with schools providing a range of activities including planting, arts and crafts
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Station Friends/Adopters in the Wigan area
Friends of Hindley Station:
- FOHS is an exemplary station adoption group who have undertaken extensive work including the creation of large platform gardens, installation of information boards, a community allotment and engagement with a range of local community groups, schools and charities.
- Volunteers regularly attend the station, and Sheila Davidson (Secretary of FOHS) has received numerous awards for her longstanding and consistent volunteering work both at the station and in the surrounding local community
- For more information please visit ‐ https://www.facebook.com/groups/395416078026114
