Local Living Lowton & Golborne Jan 2025

January 2025 Issue 93

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Happy and Prosperous New Year As we embark on our 5th year of owning the magazine and being an advertiser in the magazine for the last 8 years we know advertising with us works. We have kept our prices the same for 8 years whilst increasing our coverage.

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Deadline for February—13th January

What’s On Guide: Bereavement Café We are a relaxed & friendly support group for anyone suffering grief or loss.

Tea Junction Café Railway Road, Leigh Thursday 7pm-8.30pm - 9th & 23rd January

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.

Heath Street Methodist Church ‘WARM SPACE’ run daily Coffee Mornings 9—11am (except Wednesdays) . All welcome.

Our weekly service is Sunday 11am

Lowton & Golborne Community Church Join us for a friendly tea or coffee at our Community Café every Tuesday 9am—12 pm, We have a play area for Mums and toddlers .

149a Lowton Road Golborne, WA3 3HT

Pennington Wharf Community Hub Craft & chat, Tuesdays 10.30—12.30 & Wednesdays 7-9 Play & stay for babies & toddlers Tuesdays 10.30—12.30 £1 to include a brew

Red Lion Bowling Interested in Crown Green Bowling at the Red Lion, Lanehead, Lowton?

We have 3 teams Monday 19.00 - Hindley League—male Tuesday 13.45 - Newton Senior League—male Wednesday 19.00 - Leigh Parks League -male & female.

Beginners are more than welcome to join us and learn the game.

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

St Luke’s Church Knit & Natter Group—£1 includes refreshments Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 2 –4pm Anyone can attend , any type of craft All welcome to pop in for a chat and a cuppa Church Lane, Lowton

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 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

LOWTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Another fabulous attendance for the switch on of the Tree Lights at St Lukes Church. A massive thankyou to all the organisers. If you can help next year please get in touch, they are always grateful for helpers. It is all organised by volunteers.

Do you organise the light switch on in other areas of Lowton and Golborne? Please do send us your dates early October next year to be included in our magazine.

LOWTON WI Lowton WI held their final meeting of 2024, which was our Christmas Party. Our members came along in their sparkles and Christmas jumpers to enjoy a hearty supper of hot pot or butter pie supplied locally by Taylors, this was followed by mince pies, chocolates and a healthy option satsuma.

While letting their supper go down, we had a quiz, followed by a game of Play your cards right which caused quite some excitement.

To close the evening, our President and committee gave an alternative version of the twelve days of Christmas before our ladies collected their Secret Santa gift on their way home.

Many of our ladies again brought Christmas gifts which will be shared between the Wigan and Leigh Womens refuge and the Young Carers.

We look forward to 2025 when the first meeting will be on the Thursday 6th February at Lowton Social Club at 7.15pm.

If any ladies are looking for a new interest in 2025 why not give the WI a try.

For further details and to arrange a visit phone Val Barrow on 07419 335330.

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TUESDAY Lowton Travelodge, Newton Road, Lowton. WA3 1HD 5pm & 6.30pm Call Sarah 07912 149228

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English Karate Academy Shines at WUKF European Karate Championships in Poland The English Karate Academy have returned home from the WUKF European Karate Championships in Poland with an impressive haul of 19 medals—an extraordinary achievement for a team of just 13 competitors. The club train locally at Leigh Sports Village and also at their Dojo in Culcheth.

Competing against the best in Europe, the EKA fighters showcased exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals across both individual and team events. The results not only highlight the individual talents of the athletes but also underscore the strength of the academy's training programs and the dedication of its coaches.

"We are incredibly proud of what our athletes have achieved in Poland," said Sensei Aneliese Foxwell, Head Coach at the English Karate Academy. "To bring home 19 medals with just 13 competitors is an incredible feat and a testament to the talent, commitment, and teamwork within the academy. Every one of our athletes gave their best, and the results speak for themselves. I’m so proud of our team!"

WEDNESDAY Golborne Methodist Church, Heath St , Golborne. WA3 3AD 9am, 10.30am, 4.45pm 6.45pm Call Jenna 07974 301019

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CELEBRATING OUR ICON WINNERS Two super slimmer's from Lowton have been named Slimming World Icons both winning a brand new competition designed to celebrate standout Slimming World members who have transformed themselves inside and out.

Emma has lost an amazing 7 stone and Jen has lost 6 1/2 stone both ladies have been following Slimming Worlds food optimising eating plan whilst also embarking on Slimming Worlds Body Magic plan, which has encouraged both ladies to make activity a part of their daily life.

THURSDAY & SATURDAY Lowton Travelodge 322 Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 1HD Thursday 5.30pm & 7pm, Saturday 8am & 9.45am Call Vicki 07941 482466

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Insurance work undertaken, drawings at competitive prices. special rates for OAP’s.

Ring Gavin Pinion at Goldcrest Design Services Ltd on Call Alan on 07930 110031 for 01942 729832 or 07958102874 free estimates

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

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