Cuts - Wigan Area Venues Sold

[Mike]

a few venues that often feature in the events on here get a mention in this local news piece

any promoters involved like to pass on if news will have any effect on future events?

sure a few members may be interested

FORMBY and Lowton civic halls have been sold to a Wigan toy firm's property division.

New Springs based 8th Wonder have paid the equivalent of just £80,000 each for the venues.

After much speculation Wigan Council has confirmed the two organisations that will take over the five venues – Aspull Civic Hall, Ince Public Hall, the Monaco Ballroom, Hindley, Formby Hall, Atherton and Lowton Civic Hall from April 1.

But there is a growing row between the coun....

https://www.leighrepo...d_off_1_3246320

ahhh

missed this important bit

The deals also came with a promise to honour existing bookings.

Edited April 1, 2011 by mike
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