December 2023 Issue 80
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Welcome to the December Issue of Local Living Our final issue of 2023, wow that’s flown by hasn't it? We would like to wish all our advertisers and our readers a fabulous Christmas. Do you have a small business that you want to shout about? Let us help you build your customer base! 11,000 copies delivered every month reaching over 30,000 customers in a much larger A4 format to enhance your business. Don’t just take our word for it the majority of our advertisers have advertised with us for years!! That tells you not only does this media work but our advertisers have worked locally for years too. Please do send us your stories, we love to share good news with our readers. Voluntary Groups can advertise with us for free! Don’t wait until cut off day, contact us today.
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What’s 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 9.15-11.15 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
Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of our advertisements, Local Living and our publishers accept no responsibility for the contents of the advertisements in our publication, including loss, damage or omission to an advert caused by error in printing. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that it is the property of the advertiser, and is used on the understanding that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that they include fair and accurate descriptions of goods and/or services offered by the advertiser.
Coffee & Chat
Deadline for January —13th December
“Good As New” Shop
Pop in for a cuppa in a friendly environment every Thursday, 9am—11.45am, St Mary’s Community Hall, Newton Road, Lowton,WA3 1EW Tea, coffee hot buttered toast and teacakes available.
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 Tel: 07817 377238
St Mary’s Church Lowton St. Mary's Church is open for visitors on Mondays 10.00 -11.30am & Fridays 10.30 - 12.00pm, 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
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Lowton Community Centre, Church Lane, Lowton, WA3 2RZ. Friday’s at 19:00 Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 857195
Wednesday
Thursday & Saturday
Heath St. Methodist Church,
Travelodge Lowton, 322 Newton Rd,
Golborne
Lowton, WA3 1HD
WA3 3AD
Thurs - 5:30pm & 7pm,
9am, 10:30am, 4:45pm & 6:45pm
Sat - 8am & 9:45am
Call Jenna 07974 301019
Call Vicki 07941 482466
Fully insured to collect your dog
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Golborne U15s Junior Athletics. - needs you! Unfortunately last season the team was folding, so Sean Taylor & Jen Roberts took over the team, to keep the lads off the streets with a good hobby, they are a brilliant set of lads, hard working and thriving within the sport. However we really need some new players. So if you have or know of any Year 10 male or females that would love to be apart of our amazing team please get in touch 07743465812 . The team play in a Saturday league and train on Monday evenings at Golborne Sports & Social Club, Stone Cross Lane North, WA3 2SE.
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The Golborne Gas Safe Plumber
Volunteers & Donations —Urgently needed Are you over 18? Can you help with our larger breed horses? We regularly need donations of wet cat food, if you can donate a tin a week please email: littlenestrescue@gmail.com or contact us here at the magazine. Little Nest Rescue is a registered C.I.C. [ 11701440]
OUR NEAREST CLUB IS 10LEIGH
LOCKED OUT? LOST YOUR CAR KEYS? We are here to help Car key specialists Lost & Spare Car Keys Lock changes & Upgrades Call Tom: 07982 632566 Call or WhatsApp 24/7 Find us online at: www.locallivingonline.com www.loxtraservices.co.uk
CLASSIFIEDS AEW PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 35yrs experience. City & Guilds Qualified. All aspects of interior and exterior works carried out. No job too smal l. Spec ial ising in wallpapering. Professional, Reliable and Quality Workmanship. FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 07921504602 or 01942-672582 aewood@btinternet.com AJD PLASTERING 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 at competitive prices. Ring Gavin Pinion at Goldcrest Design Services Ltd on 01942 729832 or 07958102874 HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET S O FA , R UG A ND LE A TH E R CLEANING SPECIALIST All domestic and commercial work carried out by our team of qualified 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 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
LOWTON & GOLBORNE AIRPORT TAXIS Your local airport transfer specialists. An exceptional service for the discerning holidaymaker travelling from Manchester & Liverpool airports. Read all about our very special customer commitment at our website www.longfords-airports.co.uk Holiday with total peace of mind. Established in Lowton in 2008 Enquiries & Bookings TEL: 01942 269919 PHOENIX SECURITY ALARMS LTD Intruder Alarm Installation Home CCTV Installation Door Access Security Lighting Service & Fault Finding 24 Hour Callout 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 THE TYREMAN Not all heroes wear capes! Tyreman to the rescue Keeping your wheels turning Call Dave 07949 538630 TELEVISON AERIAL & SATELLITE SERVICES Lowton based. 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
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. WANTED MEMORABILIA Football, Rugby, Racing and all Do you need new foam cushion? Sports Programmes and Memora- Pubs, Clubs, Caravans recovered etc. 40 years In the trade. bilia Before 1957 is preferred, but all W o r k m a n s h i p g u a r a n t e e d . Free Estimates. other years will be considered Call David on : 01942 729978/ 07305 363 373 Call Steve on 07437 759100 Cash paid by genuine local collector www.atlasupholstery.co.uk
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