Wigan Youth Zone

Official X for WYZ, a youth centre for local young people. This account is inactive, but you can still catch us online! 🌐 01942 612061

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

We’re leaving X 👋🏻

We’ve loved sharing the power of youth work and celebrating the amazing young people we work with, but X isn’t a platform that aligns with our values.

You can still catch all our content on other platforms here: https://t.co/xncaO6Tp30 — come & say hello! 😊

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

We’re looking for people who care about young people, their wellbeing, and their future. Right now, we have three roles open...

👉 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/Q5BEJnvSX4

#YouthWork #CharityJobs #WiganJobs

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

If it’s creative, expressive or just a bit mad – it’s happening at MADD Arts Fest this Saturday! 🎨
Join us for a FREE community event 11am-3pm.

#WhatsOnWigan #MADDArtsFest #CommunityEvent

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

It's Episode 10 of Come Scran With Us, Powered by @CadentGasLtd and there's no guests this time – just our brill Holiday Club members excited for summer.

#PoweredByCadent

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[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

One year on, we remember the young lives tragically lost in the Southport attack.

Our thoughts remain with the families, friends, youth workers & wider community still feeling the impact.

No child should ever go to a holiday club and not come home.

You are not forgotten. 💔

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

We’ve got three exciting opportunities for passionate, creative individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of local young people.

Music & Media Youth Worker
Inclusion Youth Worker
Trampolining Youth Worker

Apply today 👉https://t.co/4V5j97ZlIY

#Jobs #Hiring

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

🧡 Safeguarding comes first at Wigan Youth Zone 🧡

From CCTV & secure sign-in to DBS-checked staff & regular drills—we're committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for all young people. 💪

Find out more here: https://t.co/I3mHTWNWrU

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

🎉 Welcome to @VANLINERS_LTD , our new Gold Patron!

This amazing family-run business is helping us empower 5,000+ young people in Wigan & Leigh every year — creating opportunities & brighter futures.

Huge thanks to Janine & the team for their support! 🙌

[Warrington Youth Zone @WarringtonYZ]

⚽💥 Last night, Warrington Youth Zone's Seniors football team enjoyed a friendly against our friends at @WiganYouthZone.

It was a fantastic game played in great spirits - well done to both teams 👏

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Whelan. As founding supporters of Wigan Youth Zone, the Whelan family have helped change over 37,000 young lives. Our thoughts and condolences are with them at this very sad time.

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

That’s a wrap! We raised £10,249 for life-changing well-being support for young people. ❤️

683 hours funded, 30+ meaningful conversations a week made possible. Thanks to everyone who baked, trekked, got gunged & donated. Together, we made this happen!

[Wigan Warriors Community Foundation 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsCF]

🏉 @WiganWarriorsCF are pleased to be hosting Rugby League sessions at @WiganYouthZone each Wednesday as part of our Engage Programme.

Don't miss out on joining the fun this evening between 6-7pm! 🙌

#WWRL

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

The @BigIssue x @OnSideYZ Youth Takeover Issue has landed!
Young people from across Youth Zones, including one of our alumni, shaped the entire issue – covering mental health, identity, and more.
Grab your copy today 👉 https://t.co/9g4v57AIvO

#TheBigIssueTakeover #YouthVoice

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

🎉 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝟭𝟮! ❤️

Yesterday, Wigan Youth Zone turned 12 years old. That’s 12 incredible years of supporting young people across Wigan and Leigh - creating memories, opportunities, friendships, and futures.

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

🎬 A brand new episode of 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀 #poweredbycadent (@CadentGasLtd) is here – and you won’t want to miss it!

https://t.co/aBn7UZ3AcN

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

This June, we’re going bold for young people’s mental health. ❤️
From red outfits to wild challenges - whatever you do, do it in red.
Let’s Paint the Borough Red together and raise £8,000 to support local young minds. https://t.co/3KrzdyhSCb

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

📢 Are You Smarter Than a Junior Member? 🧠⚡

📅 Thursday 1st July
📍 Wigan Youth Zone
🎟️ £25 per person | Teams of 4 | Includes food & refreshments

Book your tickets now by emailing [email protected]!

#wigancharity #wigan #leigh #forthenextgen #charity

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

📢 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 📢

https://t.co/4V5j97YNTq

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

Kickstart your day with great good, great company and great insight! 🥓☕

Friday 13th June | 7am | £10 (includes breakfast)

Book your spot now - [email protected]

#BusinessBreakfast #Networking #WiganBusiness #WiganCommunity #charity

[Wigan Youth Zone @WiganYouthZone]

We know you’ve been buzzin’ for Episode 8 of Come Scran With Us #poweredbycadent @CadentGasLtd and trust us, it’s a good ‘un!
Get signed up to the PSR for free https://t.co/YrM9Vi6Rpq

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