Local Living February 2020

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Welcome to the February issue of Local Living February… Not only the shortest month but traditionally the month of love. And a leap year too so you know what that means ladies.

Amans have a great offer on page 3 for a celebratory meal.

Our popular feature page StayloyalStaylocal brings you some of the best local businesses. There is a great offer on advertising space on there for future issues. Please get in touch for March and beyond to find our more.

On page 6 Mark Collier gives us an update on reviving Golborne Carnival. There are already some amazing things going on. It looks set to be a lovely day.

With lots of ideas for activities and things to do on the what’s on pages on page 10 & 11 there seems to be something for everyone.

See you next month!

Make your Green Tokens Count at Asda Golborne Lowton Hedgehog Rescue Needs our help so they can continue to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wild hedgehogs Lowton St Mary’s PTA They want to improve the reading areas around the school and in the library Newton Le Willows Sea Cadets Need our help improving the main deck at their HQ and re-mark it for parade nights

GEMSTONE CHEER ARE RECRUITING...

I am Lydia Gough a 21 year old girl who has always lived in Leigh. From a young age I took part in pom dance cheerleading traveling all the way to Manchester each week to train as there were no clubs in the area. I competed at multiple UK competitions including representing UK at the Europeans. When I was 18 years old I completed all my coaching qualifications and set up a local cheerleading club in Leigh called Gemstone in the hope of giving children the same amazing experiences I did. In the last 3 years Gemstone has grown to the point of being able to now have its own dance studio in Leigh Spinners Mill and is made up of 6 teams ranging from ages 4 - 25 + years old. Each age group attends competitions all over the UK. In 2019 alone Gemstone has brought back to their Leigh based dance studio 9 x 1st place, 9 x 2nd place and 5 x 3rd place trophies! Recently our dance teams attended ICC Championships in Blackpool this was one of the hardest competition any of our dance teams have attended. They were up against large categories and dance clubs that have been going for many years, but each dancer from Gemstone gave it everything and our Junior pom dance team, Gemstone Diamonds won a bid (invite) to Battle of the Champions. This is a one of a kind bid event/invitation only competition where the best of the best compete against each other to find out who is the true champion of the UK. Winning this bid in only 3 years of dancing when every dancer started as complete beginner's is an amazing achievement. Unfortunately one of our dancers is unable to attend the date of the big event so we are currently trying to recruit an additional dancer to start training now for the event in June. Gemstone Diamonds is made up of 10 extremely talents Leigh and Lowton based girls all aged between 12-16 years old. Each dancer joined Gemstone with zero experience in pom dance and some with zero experience in cheerleading at all. The majority of the dancers have been with the club since we started and as a coach I couldn’t be anymore proud of them. They sacrifice a lot to come to the studio every week training and a lot of weekends away at competitions, there are not many teenagers that would do that nowadays. We are always welcoming new dancers of all ages and I love watching Gemstone grow each week however our junior team (12-16 years old) is the hardest age group to attract and out of all the teams always has the lowest membership. If you would like more information about joining us please get in touch. 07802417516. gemstonecheerleading@gmail.com or www.gemstonecheerleading.co.uk

MONTHLY FOCUS

MEET THE FACE BEHIND THE BUSINESS John is the owner of Jcal Gold Recycling This year is his tenth year at the CPS Centre in Culcheth (above Sainsburys)

My business came about when my wife asked me to sort out what I had been collecting for years. I was at a crossroads in my career at that time and decided to start buying and selling a whole range of things. The opportunity to open a shop in Culcheth arose and I have been here for over 10 years.

I enjoy not knowing what is going to turn up for sale and I also like the different customers that shop with me. Everyone has a story to tell much like a lot of the items I sell.

I am regularly told that the shop is like an Aladdin’s Cave. It feels great watching a customer leave satisfied with their ‘treasure’ I buy all sorts of items and have regulars who collect.

Every day is different and that alone makes what I do great. If you have something that you think someone else might like or some scrap gold or are looking for gifts pop in and see us.

You never know what you might find!

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The group of volunteers in the Golborne Carnival group has begun work on the return of Golborne Carnival on Sunday 7th June thanks to Wigan Council offering their full support. The event is sponsored by The Bloomin' Nursery and Golborne and Lowton West Voice.

We have had the following information from Mark: “The Parade will leave St Thomas's school at 11am heading down High Street, onto bridge Street, turning right onto Legh Street then left on Mitchell Street finishing at Legh Street Park.

The groups we have so far are... Stados Stars Drama Group, Rainbows scouts / Guides, Golborne Brass band, Golborne ex miners, Golborne in bloom, at least 7 Morris dancer troups & St Thomas's Gala (May Queen) At Legh Street Park we are having a stage where we will have a few shows on. We already have: The crowning of the May queen, a choir with over 60 members, Arron Bennett (a young talented singer who sang at Wigan got talent and at Golborne Christmas Lights switch on) & Rob Hughes with a rock band (tbc) Legh Street Park will be the Morris dancer competition which alone brings over 600 spectators from around the North West.

We are in touch with Silcocks funfair who have confirmed they will hold some of their attractions on Legh Street Park for the day. The funfair will be open from 127pm. We are also opening stalls, a burger van and an ice cream van.

All this is so far! Our plan is for the carnival to take place on Sunday 7th June.

Wigan Council have offered their full support as the application is currently being assessed by the councils land management team. In the meantime, Jeremy from the council has offered a lot of support and is helping to plan so that the parade runs safely as, in past carnivals, some anti social behaviour affected the events future.

We hope everyone will support its return and help prevent this. We are in touch with the local police and are even looking at the possibility of mobile CCTV. It should be a fantastic day for everyone.�

If any groups would like to take part or anyone who would like to volunteer for this event please contact Mark Collier at The Bloomin' Nursery.. www.thebloominnursery.co.uk

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Join slimming world ‘s free food festival LOWTON Travelodge, 322 Newton Road WA3 1HD Tuesdays 5:15pm & 7:15pm Tel Claire: 07725 039399 GOLBORNE Heath St. Methodist Church, Heath Street WA3 3AD Wednesday 9:30am; 11:30am; 3:00pm; 4:45pm & 7:00pm Tel Julie: 07584 037483 LOWTON Travelodge, 322 Newton Road WA3 1HD Thursday 9.15am & 5 & 7pm Friday 11:15am Saturday 8:00am; 9:45am & 11:30am Tel Vicki 07941 482466

Cook, share, win! you don’t have to stop loving food to start losing weight In February we will be having a Slimming World free food cook off 9th feb - 22nd if you buy a 12wk countdown you will receive the new A-Z of free food recipe book A - asparagus ooh what could Z be? ...

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Fourth Wednesday of the month Monday & Thursday Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup for babies/ toddlers ages 0-4. Lots of fun play, arts & crafts, stories, songs and seasonal activities. 9:15 - 11:15am term time only. All newcomers made welcome. Small fee includes activities, drink and snack for your child and hot drink for you. Golborne Sports and Social, Stonecross lane north. Lowton Each Monday (except Bank Holidays) 12 noon to 2.00 p.m.

Family History Help Desk (Free) at Leigh Library near the Archives Section. Volunteers from Leigh & District Family History Society help with anyone having difficulty tracing their family history. No need to book, just bring along any information you already have and we will try to solve your query.

Monday Men wanted for Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir.

Meet every Monday at 7:30p at Congregational Church, Hilton Street. Ashton www.parksidecollierymvc.co.uk 2nd & 4th Monday of month Coffee & craft at Lowton IM Church, Newton Road, Lowton. 1:30-3pm. Come for tea and cake and learn a new craft or just have a chat. Everyone welcome.

Third Monday of the month Leigh & District Antique and collectable society. From Sept-March at 7:30pm (except Dec for Christmas outing) at Leigh Rugby Union Club, Hand Lane. New member & visitors welcome. Different speakers each month.

Contact Colin on 01942 673521 or find us on Facebook.

Tuesday MemorabLEIGH every Tuesday 1-3pm at the Old Grammar School in Railway Road, Leigh (in the same block as Oceans Eleven Chippy). The group is aimed at anyone over 50 who wants to talk about their life in Leigh and/or the history of the town. Each week we discuss a different topic. £4 per session inc refreshments. If you are interested in joining email contactus@healthyarts.org.uk or phone Martin on 07542 114383 Tuesday 8pm The Three Towns rehearse at Tyldesley Methodist Church, Elliott Street, Tyldesley M29 8JE. For more information contact Ursula Lightford on 01942 670284 www.threetowns.net

Third Tuesday of each month (except July, Aug& Dec)

Leigh & District Family History Society meet at the Derby Room, Leigh Library from 7.30 p.m. A speaker about family or local history with refreshment. £2.00 non-member, £1.00 member including tea/coffee and biscuits. Contact Glenys McClellan 01942 729559 www.lswlfhs.org.uk or Facebook Leigh & District Family History Society Last Tuesday of the month 7:30pm. Lowton West Residents Meeting (west side of Slag Lane and adjacent roads incl Scott Road estate) A non-political neighbourhood group to discuss local issues and work together to improve our area.

Meetings will take place on the last Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm in the Community Room at Manor Court and elected representatives will be invited along regularly to address residents concerns. Why not come along and find out what is happening in our local area and make some new friends?

Wednesday The Paperback Writers meet at 10:30-12:30 at The Coffee Stop in Railway Road, Leigh. You don’t need to be experienced just keen to develop and share your work, and a sense of humour! £6 per session. Email juleswriter@hotmail.com Wednesday Leigh Community Choir meets 7:30-9pm at The Turnpike Gallery above Leigh Library WN7 1EB. It’s £2.50 per session and everyone is welcome!

Wednesday LGN Choir rehearse every Wednesday evening at 7:30-9:30pm at Cross Lane United Church in Newton-Le-Willows.

Enquiries should go via our website which is www.lgncc.co.uk Thursday 8:30-12. Coffee & chat Lowton St Mary’s, Newton rd.

Golborne & District Townswomen s' Guild meet at Northfield Court, Lowton Rd. Golborne from 7pm. - 9pm. We provide speakers, and social activities. Please contact Avril on 01942 726 033 for further details.

Fourth Saturday of every month

Forget me not Café at St Thomas’ Church. August 24th. Everyone welcome for a chat, a cuppa and bite to eat. 10-12 noon. All welcome. No entrance fee.

Bi monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month

Lane Head South Residents Group Lowton meet at 7:30pm in the conservatory of The Red Lion, Newton Road. The group aims to bring residents together both socially and to work towards improving our local environment. Current issues include HS2, Parkside development, traffic congestion, over development, air pollution & odours from Diggle Green

Coffee morning Saturday 1st Feb

There will be a coffee morning in Lowton St Mary’s community hall (newton road ), price £3p.p.to Include tea/coffee, toast / cake, also a door draw. Tickets on sale from the 6th Jan ,and can be bought from June and coffee and chat on a Thursday at St Mary’s Community hall ,after church, or pay at the door, good time to catch up with your friends and have a good chat over coffee.

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A SPECIAL INVITATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY St Luke‘s school would liek to invite St Luke‘s church family and everyone to a praise and Christingle service ar St Luke‘s school On Sunday 2nd February at 10:30am a praise and christingle service will be held in St Mary‘s Church. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

Lowton WI will be holding their first regular meeting of the New Year in February, as usual this will have a keep fit theme to kick start our new and interesting programme of entertainment, not to mention burning off a few calories after all the recent festivities.

Any ladies who are looking for new interests and increasing their social life in 2020 please come along and have a look at the Women’s Institute where you will have the opportunity to make new acquaintances, you may wish to join in with our various groups, or go out on organised trips, or maybe you would just like to come along once a month and listen to a interesting speaker. For further details please phone Lin Hayes on 01942 207764. Lowton WI meet at 7.15pm on the first Thursday of the month at Lowton Social Club on Newton Road

Thursday Lowton and Golborne art group meets every Thursday at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club from 10 till 4 and enjoy not only the freedom to express their artistic talents but also engage socially with other members with similar interests.

Second and fourth Friday of the month

Knit and natter held in St Luke’s church on Slag Lane. 2-4pm.

Lots of chatting and cup of tea and a biscuit 50p towards costs.

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On Sunday February 2nd, Fusion Leigh CrossFit, its members, family and friends will be rowing/skiing half a million meters in aid of motor neurone disease.

Recently one of our longest standing members Louise received the horrible news that her husband had been diagnosed with the disorder.

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, attacking the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis. It’s a devastating disease that affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time and kills six people every day.

There is no cure.

As many are aware also the sad news of Rugby player Rob Burrows has been diagnosed so the more money we can raise for this charity will be amazing help for everyone.

Our aim is to raise as much money as possible for MNDA which will go towards helping those suffering with and caring for people with the disorder.

Everyone is welcome, our doors are open from 9am till 6pm so feel free to pop in and contribute what ever you like to the cause. Whether that be a donation of money or a donation of meters. We also have a just giving page... www.justgiving.com/fundraising/halfmillionrow

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