Local Living L&G Jan 24

January 2024 Issue 81

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Welcome to the January Issue of Local Living Happy New Year!

Our Front Cover Stars this month are Year 2 children from Lowton West Primary School.

We have a new advertiser Colin Garstang, he has closed his shop that was on Crow Wood Road Lowton but he is still working so if you have a TV that needs some love contact Colin.

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!

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

Coffee & Chat Don’t wait until cut off day, contact us today.

Love, The Joneses x

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.

Deadline for February —15th January

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.

“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 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

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Lowton St Lukes Christmas Lights switch on Thank you to everyone that attended Lowton St Lukes Lights Switch on. We had one of the most successful events ever. We have received so much positive feedback on the event, we are so proud to have been able to help make it happen. Thanks go to our volunteers, helpers and stall holder. A special thanks to Shelley, Gary and all the staff at The Rams Head, Rev Helen Coffey and St Luke's church for organising so many great activities and stalls and for their continued support.

Finally my sincere thanks for all the hard work put in by Brian and Mark from Worth Plant Hire and Denise and Gareth Banks without you we couldn't stage this event each year. Of course the lights being switched on by Leigh Leopards, Derek Beaumont, John Asiata & Tom Amone accompanied by the Challenge cup was a hit with everyone.

See you all next year!

Tracy Leach x

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Get in Touch, Share a Story, Call: 07864641213

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WINTER TIPS FROM COMBI DOCTOR With winter well and truly upon us it’s wise to take a few minutes to avoid potential disaster and disruption by running through the following 10 tips: 1 - Check the location of your main cold water stop tap and ensure that your water can be fully turned off in an emergency.

2 - Find the operating manual for your central heating boiler and familiarise yourself with its operating procedure and what any fault codes it may display are indicating.

3 - Check the pressure in your central heating system (if a pressurised system) and ensure you are familiar with the process of increasing the pressure if necessary (ideally to be between 1 and 1.5 Bar).

4 - Check that with the heating on all your radiators heat up evenly. If cold at the top they may need venting (the system pressure then needing to be topped up as detailed above) or if hot at the top only, you may be suffering from circulation issues which may need further attention.

5 - Identify and locate the condensate discharge pipe from your boiler and be aware that if it freezes your boiler will stop working. If safe to do so insulate it if possible or be prepared to defrost it (using a kettle of hot water) if necessary.

6 - Check that the water supply to your outside taps, or any other external plumbing installations have been isolated from within the property and any residual water drained from them.

7 - Ensure all pipe-work in cold areas, such as roof spaces, out-buildings and such like are fully insulated.

8 - Check that no overflow pipes are running/dripping (with the exception of the condensate discharge pipe from your boiler) as if these freeze water could back up and overflow within your property.

9 - If you have an older gas appliance with a pilot light, be aware how to re light it if it blows out but don’t forget that such an appliance will be much more expensive to run than it’s modern equivalent.

10 - Finally, if you’re lucky enough to jet off somewhere much warmer for more that a few days, don’t forget that your insurance company may stipulate that your water should be turned off and water tanks, cisterns and such like be drained down and/or heating left on.

If this is not done and a burst occurs then they may decline any subsequent claim, so read their small print and be sure you remain covered. We are able to provide heating controls which can be operated from wherever you are - please contact us for further information.

If you need any assistance with any of the above aspects, or are unlucky enough to suffer any plumbing or central heating issues let us know as we will be pleased to assist where possible.

Wishing you a dry and warm New Year from all the team at Combi Doctor, your local plumbing and heating experts.

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Stay Loyal Stay Local Sharing our Local Foxy family with their three businesses.

Join Gary at English Karate Academy in January and receive a FREE Karate suit for New Starters along with just £10 for the month. Join Aneliese for her January Fitness Challenge at her Foxy Yoga and Pilates Studio. Not forgetting Foxy Faces New Year Offer -20% off all treatments.

CYCLE PROJECT SUCCESS The Big Bike Amnesty run by The Wigan Cycle Project took place last month to collect as many bikes as possible ready for Christmas. The idea was to help those struggling financially by providing bikes that others didn’t use anymore. The project was put forward to several schools in the area and it wasn’t long before we had some of our local primary schools on board. RL Hughes in Ashton, Appley Bridge All Saints and Gilded Hollins nr Lowton all took part, and what a fantastic job the staff and children did.

Over 50 bikes were donated to The Wigan Cycle Project, all of which will be serviced by the volunteers at the project before being passed on to the local community.

The Wigan Cycle Project is based in Hindley and is open to everyone.

You can find out more about the project, how to pick up a bike, volunteering and donating an unwanted bike at www.thecycleproject.co.uk

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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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LOWTON WI What a night our last meeting of 2023 was at Lowton WI our ladies enjoyed their Christmas party, after enjoying a delicious hot pot supper, the party games began, everyone had a fabulous time. I can vouch for that, as the committee received many thank you messages from our ladies which made the effort worth while.

As well as enjoying the evening our ladies thought about the Wigan and Leigh Women's refuge and Wigan and Leigh young carers, by bringing in gifts for the two charities which has been supported by our WI throughout the year.

We now look forward to a busy 2024 by planning our speakers and trips out as well as our craft group and nibble and natter group which helps to raise funds for the North West Air ambulance.

The first meeting in 2024 will be on Thursday 1st.February.

If there are any ladies out there who are looking for a new interest in the forthcoming New Year why not try Lowton WI, we meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in Lowton Social Club on Newton Road. For details and to arrange a visit phone Val Barrow on: 07419335330.

How can you help?

Can you spare an hour or two each week, to: MUCK OUT STABLES

GROOM HORSES

MAKE FEEDS

FEED CATS

FILL HAY NETS

PULL RAGWORT

POO PICK

HELP WITH APPOINTMENTS WITH VET, DENTIST & FARRIER

CAN YOU HELP US TO FUNDRAISE? NO TIME TO HELP THEN PLEASE DONATE

EMAIL: littlenestescue@gmail.com

BUY AN ITEM OFF OUR AMAZON WISHLIST

CAN YOU DONATE CAT FOOD?

PAY FOR AN ITEM AT LEIGHS FEEDS

PAYPAL: littlenestrescue@gmail.com BANK: Little Nest Rescue CIC Sort Code : 01-09-17 Account No: 66198860

To Share a Story Contact Local Living: contact@locallivingonline.com

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Wednesday Heath St. Methodist Church, Golborne , WA3 3AD 9am, 10:30am, 4:45pm & 6:45pm Call Jenna 07974 301019

OUR NEAREST CLUB IS LEIGH

LOCKED OUT? LOST YOUR CAR KEYS?

Call Tom: 07982 632566 www.loxtraservices.co.uk

We are here to help Car key specialists Lost & Spare Car Keys Lock changes & Upgrades Call or WhatsApp 24/7

The Golborne Gas Safe Plumber

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Excellent service with quality drawings at competitive 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 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.

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An exceptional service for the discerning holidaymaker travelling from Manchester & Liverpool airports.

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Daytime or Evening appointments contact Alex: 01942 670862 / 07973 747307 or email alexacsa@hotmail.com UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS Atlas Upholstery Design Services.

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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 Cash paid by genuine local collector

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Thursday & Saturday Travelodge Lowton, 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, WA3 1HD Thurs - 5:30pm & 7pm, Sat - 8am & 9:45am Call Vicki 07941 482466