Local Living L&G April 2024

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Welcome to the April Issue of Local Living

We have loads going on in this month’s issue! With the opening weekend for Lowton Community Hub coming up this month, we’re looking forward to getting out and celebrating our community in the sunshine - here’s hoping we avoid the April showers! Here at Local Living, we know that not everyone is online!

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Deadline for May—15th April

What’s On Guide:

Bridge for Beginners

Mondays at 7.15pm

Wigan Bridge Club

New Set of Beginner Lessons starting 8th April

38 Bridgeman Terrace

Wigan WN1 1TT

Tel: Secretary: Shaun Frayne 07763 809 257

Tutor: John Gooch 01257 266288

Cheeky Monkey Play Group

Mondays and Thursdays 9.15-11.15am Term Time Only

at Golborne Sports Club, Stone Cross Lane.

Church Lane Community Centre Room for Hire

Contact for enquiries/bookings

Email: churchlane@douglasvalley.org.uk

Church Lane Community Centre, Lowton, WA3 2RZ

Coffee & Chat

Pop in for a cuppa in a friendly environment every

Thursday, 9-11.45am

St Mary’s Community Hall, Newton Road, Lowton,WA3 1EW Tea, coffee hot buttered toast and teacakes available.

“Good As New” Shop

St. Thomas’ Church Golborne, WA3 3TH

Open from 10am - 12:00pm Every Thursday. Light refreshments will be served.

Learn to Play Bridge

Thursday Mornings 10am

at the Olive Tree Centre in Penketh

A Warrington U3A course

Tutor/Contact: Andrew Young :07817 377238

Lowton WI

We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.15pm

In Lowton Social Club on Newton Road

Please contact Val Barrow on 07419 335330

Red Lion Bowling

Interested in Crown Green Bowling at the Red Lion, Lanehead, Lowton? We have 4 teams -

Monday 19.00 - Hindley League ,Tuesday 13.45 - Newton Senior League , Wednesday 19.00 - Leigh Parks League which is male & female , Thursday 19.00 - Newton League

If you are interested in playing in any of those teams for the Red Lion please contact Phil on 07954 380132

St Mary’s Church

Lowton St. Mary's Church is open for visitors on Mondays & Fridays 10.30 - 11.30am,

Everyone is welcome. Just passing by, feel free to drop in and have a look around, have a chat or sit quietly. If the welcome sign is out then we are open.

Strong Tower Christian Fellowship

Lowton Community Centre, Church Lane, Lowton, WA3 2RZ.

Friday’s at 19:00

Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 857195

Lowton Community Hub

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of community celebration at the grand opening of the Lowton Community Hub! : Sunday 28th April.

We're rolling out the red carpet for families and individuals alike. Delight in a day of fun-filled activities, including face painting, ice cream delights and bouncing castle adventures. Plus, savour the grand opening of the Lowton Community Cafe, serving up fresh, hot, and tasty food for all to enjoy.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Experience the thrill of our Martial Arts Festival, featuring captivating demonstrations and interactive sessions showcasing disciplines like Traditional Jujitsu, Judo, Karate, and more.

Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or just curious to see or learn if martial arts may be for you, there's something for everyone at the Lowton Community Hub's grand opening event!

Find out more at www.lowtoncommunityhub.co.uk or call 07716 149 100 @lowtonhub

THURSDAY & SATURDAY

Lowton

Travelodge 322 Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 1HD

Thursday 5.30pm & 7pm

Saturday 8am & 9.45am

Call Vicki 07941 482466

Daughters Against Alzheimer's

Jackie and Amy started team Daughters Against Alzheimer's in 2023 and completed the Alzheimer's Society North York Moors 26 mile trek. We are 2 girls on a mission to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and Dementia. These are very personal challenges for both of us. Jackie’s mum currently living with Alzheimer's. Over the past few years she has lost the mum she knew, her mum no longer recognises her and needs help and care in every aspect of her life. Amy sadly lost her mum to dementia in March 2020. It is a cruel disease with no hopethere is no cure, just medication to slow it down. We are passionate about raising money for research to change this. We want to promise our children that they will never have to go through this with us but we can’t. We also want to raise general awareness about Alzheimer's and Dementia to make people more aware so we can all become more Dementia friendly. Alzheimer’s Society are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. They do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and by providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding ground-breaking research.

In 2024

Jackie and Amy are returning with an armyDaughters Against Alzheimer's Army! 12 of our friends are joining us and we are tackling the 13 mile walk around Snowdonia on Saturday 29th June. Every step we take with your support is one step closer to finding a cure and one day having dementia survivors!

Thank you for reading our story.

We are grateful for any support and donations received. www.justgiving.com/team/ daughtersagainstalzheimersarmy

Three Gongs for The Gondoliers

The Three Towns scooped three awards for their production of The Gondoliers in May last year performed at St. Joseph’s Hall in Leigh: ‘The Best Gilbert & Sullivan Production’, ‘Best Programme’, and ‘Best Comedy Duo Performance’ for David Kay and Barbara Mayers as the Duke and Duchess of Plazo-Toro.

The North West Regional Awards Evening was held by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) at the Last Drop Village Hotel, Bolton on 10th February. The trophies were presented by Liz Hume-Dawson, the Regional Representative of NODA. The winners will be nominated forward to the NODA North West Awards night at the Winter Gardens at Blackpool.

The Three Towns, and their Principals received seven nominations in total for their performance of The Gondoliers.

The Three Towns are now in rehearsal for their swashbuckling show The Pirates of Penzance 14th-18th May at St. Joseph’s Hall, Leigh. WN7 2PR

Tickets available from mid March.

01942 605369 or Online

www.thethreetowns.net

Photograph: Members of the cast who attended the Awards Evening Centre David Kay, Director.

Lowton WI March Wrap-up

The theme for Lowton WI’s March meeting was chocolate. Many of our ladies very generously brought in Easter eggs which will be sent on to Wigan & Leigh Young Carers and The Refuge.

Continuing on the chocolate theme, we then enjoyed a demonstration from chocolatier Andrew Lloyd who showed us how to make delicious rum and raisin truffles. I know they were delicious because we all sampled them. Our next meeting is on Thursday 4th April we will be welcoming our speaker Moira Jones who will be talking about Golborne in Bloom.

Lowton WI meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in Lowton Social club on Newton Road.

If any ladies out there are looking for a new interest and would like to arrange a visit.

Please phone Val Barrow on: 07419 335330

LEIGH

The

Gas Safe Plumber

AEW PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

35yrs experience. City & Guilds Qualified. All aspects of interior and exterior works carried out.

No job too small. Specialising in wallpapering. Professional, Reliable and Quality Workmanship.

FREE ESTIMATES

Tel: 07921504602 or 01942-672582

aewood@btinternet.com

AJDPLASTERING

Professional & Reliable

High Standard of Work

Over 10 years experience

No job too big or small

For a free quote call

Andrew on 07521967031

ARCHITECT SERVICES

Lowton based architect for your property conversion designs including submission to local authorities for planning and building regulation consideration. Excellent service with quality drawings atcompetitive prices.

Ring Gavin Pinion at Goldcrest Design Services Ltd on 01942 729832 or 07958102874

GARSTANGS TV SALES/SERVICE

LOWTON

Repairs to all makes of TV’s, Hifi’s and Computers. Over 40 years experience in the trade

Free Estimates

Call Colin:

01942 272666/07870 410244

HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET

SOFA, RUG AND LEATHER CLEANING SPECIALIST

All domestic and commercial work carriedout by our team ofqualified technicians with over 30 years in the cleaning industry. Our services include Leather Cleaning, Conditioning and Restoration Work, Carpet, Upholstery, Rug & Hard Floor Cleaning.

CALL HOYLES TODAY ON 01942 711750 OR 07831 481771

www.carpetcleanerswarrington.com

You could advertise your business here for £15!

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

House & Bungalow Rewires with Certificates and References.

New Fire Rated Electric Boxes installed to latest regs.

Hik Vision Colorvu CCTV , 3 year guarantee, Free Service

EV Charging Point Installations

Tel 07747 373768 - Free Quotes

PHOENIX SECURITY ALARMS LTD

Intruder Alarm Installation

Home CCTV Installation

Door Access

Security Lighting Service & Fault Finding

24HourCallout

Police Monitoring

SSAIB Approved

Call 07495 259774

Email phoenixalarms@mail.com

ROOFING

Time served roofer (25yrs Experience)

All roofing and gutter repairs, from a broken tile to a full re-roof. Insurance work undertaken, special rates for OAP’s.

Call Alan on 07930 110031 for free estimates

TELEVISON AERIAL, SATELLITE & CCTV SERVICES

Lowton based. Over 30 years experience. Professional and reliable. Discrete installation with high quality materials for homes and businesses. I am fully insured with Safe Contractor Accreditation. All work is fully guaranteed. Daytime or Evening appointments

contact Alex:

01942 670862 / 07973 747307 or email alexacsa@hotmail.com www.aerial-services.net

UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS

Atlas Upholstery Design Services. Specialist in the re-upholstery of Settees, Easy Chairs, Dining Chairs etc. Headboards recovered and made to order. Spring repairs etc. Do you need new foam cushion? Pubs, Clubs, Caravans recovered etc. 40 years In the trade. Workmanship guaranteed. Free Estimates.

Call David on : 01942 729978/ 07305 363 373 www.atlasupholstery.co.uk

WANTED MEMORABILIA

Football, Rugby, Racing and all Sports Programmes and Memorabilia, Before 1957 is preferred, but all other years will be considered

Call Steve on 07437 759100

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