Local Living AiM April 2022

April 2022 Issue 1

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Welcome to the April Issue of Local Living And welcome to a whole new edition of Local Living! After eight months of trials, we’re so excited to be officially branching out into Ashton-in-Makerfield and showing off the amazing local businesses - big and small - that are the backbone of our local community.

On top of that, the launch of this magazine means we are able to promote even more local news stories than before. We can’t wait to hear from the community about the local heroes that keep Ashton thriving, so be sure to get in touch if there’s a person or story you want to see featured!

Here at Local Living, we’re all thrilled to see our magazine growing - especially into the hometown we love. This is a huge opportunity for us, and we Love, can’t wait to share it with even more amazing The Joneses x advertisers!

BIG About Kids CIC run children's sessions and community events in Ashton In Makerfield. Based in Ashton library, we run low cost fun children's sessions from birth onwards aimed at learning through play, active fun and children's and adults socialisation. All of our sessions are bookable online or please message us via face book if you need help with booking.

Session costs range from £2 - £2.50 for one adult and one child, additional children are charged at £1-£1.50.

We run: Toys and Toast - a relaxed free play session, rhymes, snacks, brews and all the toys you could ever want to see! Tuesday mornings, Ashton Library 10am - 11.30am Babytime - aimed at pre walkers, baby time mixes songs and sensory play to give you and your little one a chilled introduction to baby groups and sensory activities. Bookable in a 4 week block.

Wednesday morning, Ashton Library, 10am - 10.30am Active Tots - come and join us for some active fun! Energetic songs, a story and sports activities designed to get you and your toddler - pre schooler active and enjoying a bit of exercise with extra added fun! Wednesday morning, Ashton library, 11am - 11.45am.

Munchkins Meet Up - Run on the first Monday of the month, 9.30am - 11am, at Ashtons Childcare and Community Centre on Hilton Street. A relaxed and informal meet up for all parents and carers, toys a plenty for the children and brews and cake available and a chance to have a chat, get out and about and have some fun .This session is currently free to attend, everyone is welcome!

For more information or to book please visit: www.bigaboutkids.org.uk

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 May - 18th April

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Contact Local Living Tel: 07864641213

Exercise and training has always been a huge part of my life, being in the army for 22 years meant that not only did I need to keep fit for my job but I needed an outlet for stress and pressure and something that wasn’t work focused. Running lead me to Triathlon and I never looked back, I got a coach myself and was left a bit disappointed that the service I was paying for was actually just a training plan. We call it “send to all” coaching.

With this in mind I invested in the best training courses, qualifications and equipment to set up Tristyle Coaching offering personalised training plans on a fully interactive platform as well as the latest in sports science testing.

Feedback on sessions is live and ongoing and I have a open door policy (and free coffee) for athlete progress catch ups.

Watching athletes grow in confidence and take on new challenges or getting a photo from a finish line of an athlete clutching their medal makes for a very rewarding career.

I take on athletes of all abilities from total novices to professionals. If you want to try and run 5k for the first time

or if you want to try and qualify for Kona - your plan will be personalised and bespoke around you!

Get in touch and get your journey started.

Andrew

“Started tristyle coaching a while ago now Not only has it helped maintain my condition with training but I’ve seen progression in workouts every week!

Such a little amount of money for something so beneficial on my life!

Hear it from some of the athletes definitely recommend” already part of the Tristyle Team:

“I contacted Tristyle about completing their C25k programme. I was extremely apprehensive as I had never run before but Andrew was really friendly and approachable and put me at ease that we could work at my pace and fit in the plan around my children. The first few sessions were really short and helped build up my confidence and after a couple of weeks I was really enjoying it. It took 8 weeks for me to run 5k without any walking and I was absolutely thrilled. I’ve continued on with Tristyle on their basic package and can now run 10k and am hoping to aim for a half marathon by the end of the year.

Without Andrews guidance and reassurance I would have given up in week 1.”

“Just wanted to say such a huge thank you for everything this year. Yesterday was absolutely brilliant, I can't believe how strong I felt and I was genuinely surprised with my finishing time (especially the run). Your training and support was excellent, I could still juggle work, life and lockdown without compromising any sessions. I would sign up for another straight away, however, I think my boyfriend would maybe leave me because he has been washing the dishes and walking the dog alone for a year now :). “

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

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Get in Touch, Share a Story, Call: 07864641213

INCLUSIVE TENNIS

Tennis For Everyone!

We are Inclusive Tennis CIC, a non-profit making company setting out to make a positive impact on our community by making tennis and sports available to everyone.

The inspiration for the project is to help and teach people of any ability, who might not have had the opportunity before, to get active, learn something new and have fun.

By “inclusive” we mean everyone. From young to old, whether you are in a wheelchair, partially sighted or blind, deaf, have anxiety, stress or other mental health issues, we are here to help and make it fun for you. We believe anybody can play tennis.

Anybody from any background and any community. No matter what their age, shape, or ability.

We are dedicated to improving health and well-being through sports and education. We aim to reduce obesity, encourage people to be active in the community, increase confidence and teach tennis as a lifetime skill! We also want to bring communities together and improve social engagement whilst decreasing isolation in the community.

Our Community Interest Company is based in Wigan, where we aim to provide new sporting opportunities to all members of our community.

All our coaches are enhanced DBS checked, first aid trained, safeguarding trained and insured.

We provide free tennis coaching at Park venues across Wigan and work in partnership with a number of local and national organisations delivering a range of projects in Wigan.

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Introducing, The Joneses When we say this magazine is family owned and operated, we mean it!

Every one of us chips in to make this magazine go from our screens to the streets, and now with a second edition we’re working even harder!

Mum Vicki is our General Manager - she keeps everything running smoothly and makes sure we get the magazine out the door on time!

Molly, 23, is our copy editor, writing and editing all the articles and local news we get sent to make it fit where we need it. Any stories hitting the page go through her!

Lauren, 20, is our graphic designer and works on putting everything in the magazine together and making it look beautiful! Everything from advert placement to colour coordination is her domain, and we think she does an amazing job of it!

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And even Katie, 13, pitches in as one of our delivery people, going out on her rounds with dad David every month - rain or shine!

As a small, local family business, we can’t wait to help your small local businesses grow and thrive - so be sure to get in touch to see what we can do to help you!

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Contact Local Living - Tel: 07864641213

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Contact Local Living - Tel: 07864641213

TRAVELODGE 322 Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 1HD Thursday– 5.30&7pm, Friday - 9am Saturday - 8am, 9.45&11.30am Call Vicki: 07941 482466

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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CLASSIFIEDS D&C JETWASH SERVICES.DRIVEWAYS PAVING & PATIOS/UPVC CLEANS We will get all your surfaces brought back to almost new condition, with pride. You will be delighted with the finish. Locally owned and operated for 36 years. Plus benefit from our low low prices.

Telephone Darren 07460058054 Quotes are free OAP’s most welcome with 25% discount

THE TYREMAN Not all heroes wear capes!

Tyreman to the rescue, keeping your wheels turning - At your home, work or roadside.

Tyres - New - Remoulds - Part Worn Batteries.

Call Dave - 07949 538630

TRISTYLE COACHING IRONMAN Certified & BTF Triathlon Coach.

VO2 Testing & Tri Coaching HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET Find us on Facebook SOFA, RUG AND LEATHER CLEANING facebook.com/tristylecoaching Based in Wigan - WN5 7XX SPECIALIST All domestic and commercial work Contact Andrew - 07377 805645 carried out by our team of qualified technicians with over 30 years in the C a l li ng a ll d ec o ra t or s , cleaning industry. Our services plasterers, roofers; advertise include Leather Cleaning, Conditioning and Restoration Work, here for just £10 per month!

Carpet, Upholstery, Rug & Hard Floor Cleaning.

CALL HOYLES TODAY ON 01942 711750 OR 07831 481771 www.carpetcleanerswarrington.com LOCAL ELECTRICIAN House and Bungalow Rewires, New Electric Box, Kitchen Rewires, Hik Vision CCTV Colour Night and Day FREE Service - £650 Texecom Alarm System - £590 Electric Car Charging Points All Work is Certified Tel 07747 373768

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Find us online at: www.locallivingonline.com

TRAVELODGE 322 NEWTON RD, LOWTON WA3 1HD Thursday - 5:30pm & 7pm Friday - 9am Saturday - 8am, 9:45am & 11:30am

Call Vicki - 07941 482466 Award Winning Consultant

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