April 2026 108

April 2026 Issue 108

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Welcome to the April Issue of Local Living April brings a sense of renewal, and we need to keep our local businesses blooming.

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Deadline for May —20th April

Thirteen Nominations and Three Awards The Three Towns scooped two awards for their production of Die Fledermaus in May last year performed at St. Joseph’s Hall in Leigh: ‘The Best Comedy Duo’ awarded to John Matthias and Pamela Heywood-Connor and ‘Best Musical Director’ Phil Boardman.

Also the society won the award for ‘Best Concert’ in November which is always fully subscribed due to the popular variety of musical items.

The North West Regional Awards Evening, with a Valentine theme was held by NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) at the Last Drop Village Hotel, Bolton on 14th 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 Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel, Manchester.

The Three Towns, and their Principals received thirteen nominations in total for their performance of Die Fledermaus.

The Three Towns are now in rehearsal for their musical The Yeomen of the Guard, accompanied by professional orchestra, 19th-23rd May at St. Joseph’s Hall, Leigh. WN7 2PR Tickets: 07476341018 or online www.thethreetowns.net Also available from Sawyer Models, Leigh Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (cash only)

Photograph: Members of the cast who attended the Awards Evening www.thethreetowns.net

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Lowton Golborne Travelodge, Newton Road, Methodist Church, Heath St, Lowton. WA3 1HD Golborne. WA3 3AD 5pm & 6.30pm 9am, 10.30am, 4.45pm 6.45pm Call Sarah 07912 149228 Call Jenna 07974 301019

SATURDAY Lowton Travelodge 322 Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 1HD Thursday 5.30pm, Saturday 8am & 9.45am Call Vicki 07941 482466

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Lowton WI At our last meeting on the 5th March , our ladies were treated to a most informative talk by Rhona Whiteford on how she became a self published author after having been a teacher . She started by writing educational books for infants and has gone on to publish numerous novels covering many genres . During our evenings we also have a raffle , tea and biscuits, and details of trips we are looking to go on . All are welcome to come along and see if it suits you . Our next meeting is on Thursday 2nd April and the talk is covering CPR a very worthy topic , and as it is Easter there will be cake!

We are also holding a Coffee morning fundraiser for the North West Air Ambulance on the 2nd May in St Mary’s Hall on Newton Road .

New members are always welcome on the first Thursday of the month at Lowton Social Club on Newton Road at 7.15pm

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Contact Local Living Tel: 078646 41213

Email:contact@locallivingonline.com

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WHATS ON GUIDE Bridge for Beginners Mondays at 7.15pm Wigan Bridge Club 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

Golborne Community Club Red Lion Bowling The Club is run on a “not for profit” basis. Interested in Crown Green Bowling at the The club holds a Monday Club on the Red Lion, Lanehead, Lowton? first Monday of the Month, 1pm until We have 3 teams 5pm.

Monday 19.00 - Hindley League—male Members £4 and Non-Members £6 Tuesday 13.45 - Newton Senior League— Come along and enjoy bingo, buffet, male raffle and an artist all included in your Wednesday 19.00 - Leigh Parks League male & female. fee. Cheap as chips and I’ve heard it is Beginners are more than welcome to join highly recommended! us and learn the game.

Saturday Night Cabaret Nights are open If you are interested in playing in any of these teams for the Red Lion to Members £1 and please contact Phil on 07954 380132 Non-Members £1.50 Why not do something different on your Saturday night?

St Luke’s Church 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne, Knit & Natter Group—£1 includes WA3 3BW refreshments Call: 01942 588574 Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 2 –4pm

Heath Street Methodist Church ‘WARM SPACE’ Coffee Mornings 9—11am, Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays All welcome.

Messy Church Saturday 28th March For all ages based on creativity hospitality and celebration Our weekly service is Sunday 11am

Anyone can attend , any type of craft All welcome to pop in for a chat and a cuppa Church Lane, Lowton

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 Also Tea, coffee hot buttered toast and teacakes available.

Forget Me Not Friends We meet at Broadmead Day Centre on the 4th Saturday in the month at Broadmead Day Centre between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.

We have a cuppa, a chat, games and entertainment.

Admission is free.

We welcome anyone who is alone, has health problems, or is a carer, or just someone who wants to join in. We are also dementia-friendly.

Wigan Council has nominated us for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

“Good As New” Shop St. Thomas’ Church Golborne, WA3 3TH Open from 10am - 12:00pm Every Thursday.

Light refreshments will be served

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St Mary’s Church Lowton St. Mary's Church is open for visitors on Mondays & Fridays 10.00 - 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 Creative kids!

A new sensory and craft based playgroup open.

Tuesdays 9.15- 11.15am £2.50 per week Strong Tower Christian Fellowship Contact 07715 213531 for more Lowton Community Centre, information Church Lane, Lowton, WA3 2RZ. Friday’s at 19:00 Lowton & Golborne Community Church Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 Join us for a friendly tea or coffee at our 857195 Community Café every Tuesday 9am—12 pm, Warrington Bridge We have a play area for Mums and LEARN toddlers .

Thursday - Beginners & Improvers –U3A 149a Lowton Road Golborne, WA3 3H email: andrew@websage.co.uk Thursday - Intermediates -Warrington Bridge Club Pennington Wharf Community Hub email: playbridgewarrington@gmail.com Craft & chat, Tuesdays 10.30—12.30 & PLAY – A partner can always be found Wednesdays 7-9 Tuesdays – U3A email: andrew@websage.co.uk Play & stay for babies & toddlers Mondays & Thursdays - Warrington Tuesdays 10.30—12.30 Bridge Club £1 to include a brew email: playbridgewarrington@gmail.com

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