The Girl On The Train author heaps praise on Wigan Youth Zone

A renowned writer whose best-selling thriller has just been released as a movie has spoken of her admiration for Wigan’s Youth Zone.
Paula Hawkins, who is the brains behind The Girl On The Train, starring Emily Blunt, has pledged to support counterpart Youth Zones near to her home in London.
A visit to Wigan’s facility last year was the inspiration behind this decision, with Ms Hawkins stating she was “blown away” by the Parson’s Walk site.
She said: “I saw all the amazing facilities they’ve got up there and I spoke to some of the young people who use those facilities.
“I was just... read more
14 October 2016 in
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Source: Wigan Today
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