What's On in Wigton - for a guided tour of upcoming events CLICK HERE

A guide to what is happening in the Wigton area. We can only continue to do that if YOU contribute your events. Remember to give us a report of the event afterward, as well, so we could also publish that. Make WigtonLocal work for you - after all it is FREE to use. Click on Andrew J Titcombe's name to email full details NOW

Friends of Wigton station report progress in 2009

Wigton Station NEW planter In the six months or so that Friends of Wigton have been going, they have generally tidied up the station, weeding, litter picking and cutting the grass. Doreen Cape sent in this report of the work of the Friends of Wigton Station

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Books Community Together - Wigton's first community fair

Wigton to be PIONEERS of NEW Broadband technology

BT TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE BROADBAND NOT-SPOTS and Wigton will be among the first in the UK to pilot new technology for tackling broadband not-spots.

Boy suffers head injuries in road accident in Cumbrian town

A seven-year-old boy was taken to hospital with head injuries and a broken arm after being hit by a wagon.

Rue and the Rockets

Still rocking and no sign of stopping

Wigton Motor Club Cumbria Classic Weekend 2009

Wigton Motor Club jaguar pic 2009 The twenty first Cumbria Classic Weekend proved to be a roaring success with record entries on both days. Saturday saw the Rose and Thistle Run which had a full 70 car entry and started at Carlisle Airport beside the Museum of Flight.

Wigton Squash Club

Wigton Squash Club resides at the Wigton RUFC on Lowmoor Road.

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Warmth in Wigton

Even though the weather may still be chilly, there's a whole lot of warmth in Wigton. The town has rallied to raise more than £5,000 to help survivors of the devastating Haiti earthquake. Catch the story in The Cumberland News this week. If you've an inspiring story to tell, drop me a line at wigtonlocal with your news, views and suggestions. Email me at snewstead@cngroup.co.uk

Young Farmers Wigton - 1965 A selection of Wigton images fom our history photo archive

Oompa Loompas Take a look at the latest pictures from this year's carnival procession. Is there a Smurf, Oompa Loompa or Dragon that looks familiar?

Wigton Theatre Club's News and Events

wigton theatre group We would like to thank everyone who supports and keeps this wonderful Wigton traditional theatre going!

Network of Enterprising Women in Solway

The Network of Enterprising Women in Solway offers an informal and friendly environment in which women can promote their work, make local contacts and enhance business knowledge.

Neighbourhood Forum Meeting Our local neighbourhood forum has always been about giving the people of Wigton a voice. It was set up fifteen years ago by the County Council and is still working hard supporting local projects and representing the interests of Wigton residents. Pat Ackred works for the forum and is the local neighbourhood development officer. It's a long title but Pat has a key role. The forum ensures that everyone gets to have their say.

The Youth Station Summer Project Wigton Youth Station will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary on the 1st August this year and is planning a reunion for everyone who has played a part in its success.