Local Living AiM May 2023

Welcome

to the May Issue of Local Living

We have you covered from the start of your project if you need an architect, electrician, joiner, painter, plasterer, plumbers and then into the garden!

Do you have a small business you want to shout about?

Please send us your good news stories. Let us help you build your customer base. Our magazines reach 15000 homes locally everymonth, in a much larger A4 format to enhance your business.

Did you know you can advertise your voluntary groups here for free?

Scouts , Girl guides, Art groups, Women's Institute, Knitting, Church Activities……….. Get in touch today: 07864641213

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Deadline for June is 15th May

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.

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

Beacon Beebies

Mondays 10am - 11.30am - baby and toddler group, for free play, crafts, singing & snacks

Stubshaw Cross Independent Methodist Church, run by the Beacon Church. All under 5’s and their parents or carers are welcome. £1 donation each week.

Gemstone Cheer

Gemstone Cheer & Dance are local cheerleading & dance club who have been running for 6 years with their own bespoke cheerleading gym / dance studio on Chapel Street Leigh with over 100 + dancers & athletes all from within the local borough. We also have our senior dance team of adults who have formed the Leigh Leopards dance team for all the super league Home Games this year alongside Leeto the mascot.

Their Youth Pom Dance Team GEMSTONE TOPAZ (Ages 10-11) are flying out to Orlando, Florida on Friday 28th April to represent England at the Allstar World Cheerleading Championships. We are one of 17 clubs in country to win the opportunity to attend after winning a Grand Champions Title at Allstar Nationals last May.

“We have had 9 local businesses sponsor to help towards training kit , costumes / Poms etc. We have also held multiple events over the last 12 months to help raise money towards flights and accommodation for the team including a Curry event at The Raj where XFactors Nathan Grisdale sang & Super league rugby stars Joe Phiblin & Matty Davis did a live Q&A all free of charge to help raise money. The community have been fantastic in the run up to this trip and we hope as many people can get behind the girls from home as they travel to the states next week.”

Ashton Town FC

Saturday 15th April , saw the teams final home game of the season and what a final game it was. Ashton with ten men for 60 minutes finished with a 1-1 draw against FC St Helens in front of a record 635 strong crowd.

Tuesday 18th saw the team head to Garswood United for the Semi Final of the Wigan Cup and safely through to the final with a 2-1 win.

Bridge for Beginners

Mondays at 7.15pm

Lessons starting on 17th April 2023 with introduction and registration & then 8 lessons each 2¾ hours. Learn to play this great game in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Keep your mind active, meet new friends over a cup of tea or coffee and keep warm!

All welcome

Wigan Bridge Club

38 Bridgeman Terrace

Wigan WN1 1TT

Tel: Secretary: Shaun Frayne 07763 809 257

Tutor: John Gooch 01257 266288

Church Lane Community Centre in Lowton

Pre-Covid the Community Centre was a hive of activity and was booked up quickly but as luck would have it, they have had some time slots become available . Book a regular time slot or as a one off.

With a new easy online booking system in place.

 Great Size Hall

 Kitchen Facilities

 Tables & Chairs

 Toilets

 Wheelchair friendly

 Parking

 Bookings for one off events or weekly sessions

 Day or Evening slots available

Church Lane Community Centre , Lowton WA3 2RZ

Contact for enquiries/bookings

Email: churchlane@douglasvalley.org.uk

Church Lane Community Centre, Lowton, WA3 2RZ

CLASSIFIEDS

AJD PLASTERING

Professional & Reliable High Standard of Work

Over 10 years experience

No job too big or small

For a free quote call Andrewon 07521 967031

ARCHITECT SERVICES

Lowton based architect for your property conversion designs including submission to local authorities for planning and building regulation consideration. Excellent service with quality drawings at competitive prices.

Ring Gavin Pinion at Goldcrest Design Services Ltd on 01942 729832 or 07958102874

ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD

AIRPORT TAXIS

Your local airport transfer specialists. An exceptional service for the discerning holidaymaker travelling from Manchester & Liverpool airports. Read all about our very special customer commitment at our website www.longfords-airports.co.uk Holiday with total peace of mind.

Established in 2008

Enquiries & Bookings : 01942 269919

HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET

SOFA, RUG AND LEATHER CLEANING SPECIALIST

All domestic and commercial work carried out by our team of qualified technicians with over 30 years in the cleaning industry. Our service 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.

Hik Vision Colorvu CCTV, 3 year guarantee, Free Service

EV Charging Point Installations

Tel 07747 373768 - Free Quotes

PHOENIX SECURITY ALARMS LTD

Intruder Alarm Installation

Home CCTV Installation

Door Access Security Lighting Service & Fault Finding 24HourCallout

Police Monitoring

SSAIB Approved

Call 07495 259774

Email phoenixalarms@mail.com

ROOFING

Time served roofer (25yrs Experience)

All roofing and gutter repairs, from a broken tile to a full re-roof. Insurance work undertaken, special rates for OAP’s.

Call Alan on 07930 110031 for free estimates

TELEVISON AERIAL & SATELLITE

SERVICES

Lowton based. 30 years experience. Professional and reliable. Discrete installation with high quality materials for homes and businesses. I am fully insured with Safe Contractor Accreditation. All work is fully guaranteed.

Daytime or Evening appointments

contact Alex: 01942 670862 07973 747307 or email alexacsa@hotmail.com

TRISTYLE COACHING

IRONMAN Certified & BTF Triathlon Coach.

VO2 Testing & Tri Coaching FindusonFacebookfacebook.com/tristylecoaching

Based in Wigan - WN5 7XX

Contact Andrew - 07377 805645

THE TYREMAN

Not all heroes wear capes!

Tyreman to the rescue, keeping your wheels turning

Call Dave - 07949 538630

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