Local Living L&G March 2023

March 2023 Issue 71

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Welcome to the March Issue of Local Living

What’s On Guide:

As I write this, its 10 degrees outside and a beautiful sunny day. The ducklings hatched on the pond facing us in time for Christmas; so will March bring the March winds or the April showers?

Cheeky Monkey Play Group

Do you fancy trying something new? Wigan Bridge Group are welcoming new members and offering lessons from the 17th April, why not pay them a visit and meet a new set of friends, details below.

Come on girls get yourselves down to Parkside Pirates newly formed girls rugby—see their ad on page 5 for more details.

Ashton Upholstery your local family business for 34 years checkout their new designs for 2023, some absolute crackers.

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

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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 April—20th March

Mondays and Thursdays 9.15-11.15 Term Time Only at Golborne Sports Club, Stone Cross Lane.

Strong Tower Christian Fellowship

“Good As New” Shop St. Thomas’ Church Golborne, WA3 3TH Open from 10am - 12:00pm Every Thursday.

Light refreshments will be served.

Coffee & Chat 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.

The Three Towns Tuesday 8.00pm to 10pm Now in rehearsal for musical production ‘The Gondoliers’ at Tyldesley Methodist Church, Elliot Street, M29 8JE. Come along and see if this is for you - no commitment.

The Three Towns are a friendly society and warmly welcome anyone interested in joining.

Website www.thethreetowns.net or contact Ursula Lightford on 01942 670284

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

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LOWTON WI February saw the first meeting of the New Year, all our ladies arrived in great form ready for activities and outings planned for 2023.

Our talk this evening was by Peter Wild who gave a very informative insight into his role working with Young Carers within the Wigan and Leigh area. Peter welcomed the many questions asked by our members and we thank him for giving his time and spending the whole evening working his way around the tables to speak to individual people.

At our next meeting on the 6th April, Lisa Moore will be talking about her journey in Needle Felting.

Lowton WI meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.15pm in Lowton Social Club on Newton Road.

If any ladies out there are looking for a new interest and would like to come for a visit, please contact Val Barrow on 07419335330 for further details.

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MLS Garden Services Have a look on Facebook at some of the gardens Mark has completed locally.

For all your gardening needs; no job is too big or too small.

Quality landscaping, Artificial grass and regular garden maintenance.

Find him on Wigan Council Trading Standards: Good Trader Scheme Contact Mark: 07927 960281

Slimming World Celebrates: their Greatest Losers Lianne joined in 2018 and has lost over 10 Stone

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Travelodge Lowton, 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, WA3 1HD 5.00pm & 6.30pm Call Angela 07400 261970

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

Katie in just one year has lost 4st 7lbs

Glynis achieved a loss over 3 Stone

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

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Church Lane Community Centre 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

Winter Training Mondays @ 7pm

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Recruiting NOW for GIRLS in school years 9, 10 & 11 No experience needed, just turn up and join in Learn a new sport Meet new friends Build confidence Ideal fitness activity Be part of our future success DBS certified staff

Golborne High School All Weather Pitch (Behind the High School), Lowton Road WA3 3EL For more info: Tel 07368465128 Www.golborneparkside.com

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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

OUR NEAREST CLUB IS LEIGH

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CLASSIFIEDS PHOENIX SECURITY ALARMS LTD Intruder Alarm Installation Home CCTV Installation Door Access Security Lighting Service & Fault Finding 24 Hour Callout Police Monitoring SSAIB Approved Call 07495 259774 ARCHITECT SERVICES Lowton based architect for your Email phoenix172@hotmail.com property conversion designs including submission to local authorities for planning and building regulation ROOFING consideration. Excellent service with Time served roofer (25yrs Experience) quality drawings at competitive All roofing and gutter repairs, from a broken tile to a full re-roof. prices.

Ring Gavin Pinion at Goldcrest Design Insurance work undertaken, special Services Ltd on 01942 729832 or rates for OAP’s.

Call Alan on 07930 110031 for free 07958102874 estimates AJD PLASTERING Professional & Reliable High Standard of Work Over 10 years experience No job too big or small For a free quote call Andrew on 07521967031

DAVE THE TYREMAN Not all heroes wear capes!

Tyreman to the rescue, keeping your wheels turning Tyres - New - Remoulds - Part Worn Batteries.

Call Dave - 07949 538630

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 HOYLES PROFESSIONAL CARPET guaranteed. Daytime or Evening SOFA, RUG AND LEATHER CLEANING appointments contact Alex: 01942 670862 / 07973 747307 or SPECIALIST All domestic and commercial work email alexacsa@hotmail.com carried out by our team of qualified technicians with over 30 years in the cleaning industry. Our services TRISTYLE COACHING include Leather Cleaning, IRONMAN Certified & BTF Triathlon Conditioning and Restoration Work, Coach.

Carpet, Upholstery, Rug & Hard Floor VO2 Testing & Tri Coaching Cleaning.

CALL HOYLES TODAY ON 01942 Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tristylecoaching 711750 OR 07831 481771 www.carpetcleanerswarrington.com Based in Wigan - WN5 7XX Contact Andrew - 07377 805645

Car Boot & Table Top Sale St Mary’s Community Hall Newton Road Lowton WA3 1EW

Pitches: Inside £10, Outside £7 (pre-booked), £8 on the day TEL: 0774662300 Refreshments Available

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN House & Bungalow Rewires with Certificates and References.

New Fire Rated Electric Boxes installed to latest regs.

EV Charging Point Installations Tel 07747 373768 - Free Quotes

UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS Atlas Upholstery Design Services.

Specialist in the re-upholstery of Settees, Easy Chairs, Dining Chairs etc. Headboards recovered and made to order. Spring repairs etc. Do you need new foam cushion? Pubs, Clubs, Caravans recovered etc. 40 years In LOWTON & GOLBORNE the trade. Workmanship guaranteed.

AIRPORT TAXIS Your local airport transfer specialists. Free Estimates.

An exceptional service for the Call David on 01942729978 discerning holidaymaker travelling www.atlasupholstery.co.uk 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 Lowton in 2008 Enquiries & Bookings 01942 269919

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