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Photo-a-Day  (Sunday, 26th March, 2023)

A Rainy Day in Wigan


A Rainy Day in Wigan
Jogging down Birkett Bank in the rain.
You wouldn’t do it for jollies would you?

Photo: Dennis Seddon  (Sony DSC-WX500)
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Comment by: Bob green on 26th March 2023 at 05:45

It’s Simon running to Heinz. Must be on overtime again!!

Comment by: PeterP on 26th March 2023 at 06:15

I pity the dog walkers who have to go out in the rain. The joggers are not bothered about a bit of rain it would cool them down during their run and they only get wet once.

Comment by: Linma on 26th March 2023 at 06:36

Morning Dennis, my son does whatever the weather he’s training for the London marathon again this year raising funds for LFRS.

Comment by: Helen of Troy on 26th March 2023 at 08:24

No I wouldn't Dennis !
At first glance the red against the grey background reminded of the film ' Shindler's List ' where the little girl in a red coat stood out from the same background.

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 26th March 2023 at 09:16

Better than if it were icy underfoot....some of those streets around there slope so steeply they must be treacherous in ice or snow. But they must have been a dream for kids with home-made trolleys in our childhood!

Comment by: Garry on 26th March 2023 at 09:17

Jogging UP Birkett Bank would be a big task though.

Comment by: Veronica on 26th March 2023 at 09:48

I remember when it was cobbles on the slope. They’ll still be there underneath. Not that long ago either….there’s old photos in Album showing children tobogganing down there. We used to do the same on Belvoir St.

Comment by: Tom on 26th March 2023 at 09:58

Maybe it wasn't raining when he started.

Comment by: Sue on 26th March 2023 at 10:57

Don't have the time to jog, I'm quite fit anyway.

Comment by: Sandra on 26th March 2023 at 13:50

You can see the raindrops on the bus window. Not my cup of tea jogging.

Comment by: Cyril on 26th March 2023 at 20:58

Here's one photo Veronica, I suppose Keith drew the shortest straw so got to be the test pilot, he says he stopped short of whizzing over the bottom of Hardybutts - thankfully.
https://www.wiganworld.co.uk/album/photo.php?opt=4&id=14878&gallery=Birkett+Street%252C+Scholes&offset=0

Comment by: Edna on 26th March 2023 at 21:42

Good photo Dennis, it's like the pigeons flying, you would have to be quick,with the camera.

Comment by: Veronica on 26th March 2023 at 23:05

Yes that’s the one Cyril. There’s quite a few of the brew.

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