Local Living L&G April 2022

April 2022 Issue 60

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Welcome to the April Issue of Local Living Welcome to the April issue of Local Living!

This month, after several months of trial runs, we’re excited to finally announce the launch of our Ashton-in-Makerfield edition! Rolling out this month to an additional 4000 houses, the Ashton Local Living will contain even more local businesses - big and small - and cover even more local news. Our team on the front cover from left to right — Katie, Lauren, Vicki, Jessica & Molly.

But that’s enough about that - let’s talk Lowton and Golborne! This month’s magazine has a bunch of amazing local stories, including a look at the team of volunteers fixing up Golborne Park into what will hopefully be a beautiful Community Orchard.

As always, we love to hear from you about the local stories you want to see featured! We’re always on the lookout for local heroes to celebrate and stories to shout out, so be sure to get in touch with us if you’ve got something that fits the bill, tell us what you did for Comic relief back in March.

What’s On Guide: 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 available to hire, 7 days a week.

Please contact for availability.

Colin Johnson: 01925224659

Strong Tower Christian Fellowship St Mary’s Community Hall, Newton Rd, Lowton WA3 1DQ. Friday’s at 19:00 Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 857195

The Three Towns (Singing and Musical Theatre) Songs from the Shows, Broadway, Popular and Classical Music. Tuesday 8-10pm at Tyldesley Methodist Church, Elliott Street, Tyldesley M29 8JE www.thethreetowns.net For further information contact: Ursula 01942 670284

Love, The Joneses x

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Deadline for May - 18th April

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Building Up ‘The Bonc’!

For the last few months, enthusiastic volunteers have been working with Golborne & Lowton VOICE to plant fruit trees in Golborne Park, setting up the beginning of what will hopefully be a beautiful community orchard!

Forum Chair Alan Percival teamed up with local kids from Golborne St Thomas School’s ECO Group, as well as heaps of local volunteers, to fill the 9 acre park with trees supplied by City of Trees - but they’re not done yet! To find out how you can get involved, head to the Lowton & Golborne VOICE Facebook group for updates!

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Lowton WI Our speaker on the 3rd March was Julie McKeirnan who told the story of the history of Leigh Grammar School, it was a very informative and entertaining evening which all our members enjoyed. For many of our ladies it brought back vivid memories of their own school days.

We also celebrated International Women's day, by holding a charity event, proceeds from this will be sent to a local Women's charity.

Our next meeting in April has a gardening theme, very appropriate to welcome in the Spring and as Easter is just around the corner we are adding a bit of fun and imagination to the evening by holding a Easter bonnet parade.

It is lovely to see so many crafters attending our craft group, as well as our Nibble and Natter group, baking and sampling lovely home made cakes.

If anyone is thinking of joining Lowton WI and would like to arrange a visit, please phone Val Barrow on 07419335330

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Tuesday Lowton Travelodge, WA3 1HD - 5pm & 6:30pm - Claire 07725 039399 Wednesday Golborne Heath St. Methodist Church, WA3 3AD 9am, 10:30am, 4:30pm & 6:30pm - with Jenna 07974 301019

Send your stories to - contact@locallivingonline.com

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Contact Dave on 07774 134352 roadside. or dave@alarm-repairs.com for free Tyres - New - Remoulds - Part Worn Batteries. quote.

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ROOFING Telephone Darren 07460058054 Time served roofer (25yrs Experience) Quotes are free OAP’s most welcome with 25% All roofing and gutter repairs, from a broken tile to a full re-roof. discount Insurance work undertaken, special HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET rates for OAP’s.

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