Haydock Park was the venue for the Annual Wigan Farmers' Ball – the 16th consecutive year the gathering has been held at the famous Lancashire racecourse.

Haydock Park was the venue for the Annual Wigan Farmers’ Ball – the 16th consecutive year the gathering has been held at the famous Lancashire racecourse.

The Wigan farmers’ ball was first held in 1912 with the aim of raising money for local charities and today’s beneficiaries include Derian House, Leigh Hospice and many more.

Photography: Glynn Ward