Local Living L&G October 2022

Welcome to the October Issue of Local Living

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

Love, The Joneses x

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Deadline for November 19th October

Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 857195

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Good As New” Shop

St. Thomas’ Church Golborne, WA3 3TH Open from 10am 12:00pm Every Thursday. Come along and grab a bargain. New stock arriving each week. Light refreshments will be served.

History of Lowton Exhibition

St. Luke`s Church Slag Lane Lowton

On Saturday 15th October 10 am 3 pm Refreshments available.

Lowton Nature - By John K Bannon

Soon the night’s will be drawing and our local wildlife; birds; mammals and insects will be preparing for the winter ahead By the end of October most of our summer migrant birds; such as Swallows; House and Sand Martins will have left as they need aerial insects to catch for food. Swifts have already left on their long journey to Africa and our local Reed and Sedge Warblers; Whitethroats and Garden Warblers will join them in the exodus.

Our local resident birds, such as Sparrows; Robins; Blackbirds; Blue and Great Tits; Collared Doves and Wood Pigeons will remain and visit your garden bird table more regularly. Many of our winter Robins are visitors from northern climes too and they are the only bird that regularly sings through the winter days Please make sure you take the opportunity to clean your garden feeders to prevent diseases spreading; especially as the UK has had many cases of Avian flu this year. Just wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

Winter also sees a massive influx of visitors to our area from further north; especially from Scandinavia; Iceland and Russia. Thrushes like Fieldfares and Redwings devour the hawthorn berries and some years we get beautiful Waxwings, who particularly like Rowan and Cotoneaster berries. All will also visit your garden; especially if you put out or leave windfall apples

You should also see large flocks of Starlings, many also from Russia; swirling around in their co ordinated ‘murmurations’ at dusk, before they roost together for the night.

With the warming climate, our winters are becoming less severe and some birds are remaining with us; rather than flying south. Two warblers, the Chiffchaff and the Blackcap are now regularly doing so and visit our gardens. The bright yellow flowers of Winter Jasmine provide nectar and are a favourite.

Penny Flash and other local sites, such as Lightshaw, host many ducks, geese and other water birds and Byrom Hall woods is also full of interesting wildlife.

I have seen the shy, but now quite common, Roe Deer there, plus the odd suburban fox.

LOWTON WI

Our meeting on Thursday 1st September celebrated Lowton WI’s 58th birthday, we did this with a delicious fish and chip supper followed by a talk from a old friend of ours John Stirling. John first came to speak to us several months ago, he was very entertaining with tales of his career in show business where he started out as a child actor and also worked along side the likes of Jack Warner and Morecambe and Wise. John and his wife also run a donkey sanctuary.

The theme this time also reflected John’s career with the quote “Todays little moments become tomorrows precious memories”.

I think that quote reflects all of our lives. Thank you to John who wrote this particular talk especially for our WI and also his wife for sharing such treasured memories and making our birthday party so enjoyable.

Lowton WI meet on the first Thursday of the month at Lowton Social Club. The meeting starts at 7.15pm. If anyone is looking for a new interest and to make new friends, please come along to meet us. For further details phone Val Barrow on :07419335330.

Girls Rugby at Parkside

We are looking for more girls aged 11 to 16yrs to join our newly formed teams. We train on Mondays 6 7pm. The teams are also looking for sponsorships from companies for both team kits to replace the handed down mix match kit in the photo ready for next season (March 2023).

Come and be a part of these fresh new teams

Contact Bob : 07368465128

AEW PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTYMAINTENANCE

35yrs experience. City & Guilds Qualified. All aspects of interior and exterior works carried out. No job too small. Specialising in wallpapering. Professional, Reliable and Quality Workmanship. FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 07921504602 or 01942 672582 aewood@btinternet.com

AJD PLASTERING

Professional & Reliable High Standard ofWork

Over 10 yearsexperience

No job too big or small

For a free quotecall Andrew on 07521967031

ALARMMAINTENANCE

AlarmCare UK Lowton based Intruder Alarm Service and Repair business, covering the North West. All domestic systems maintained and serviced. Wired and WirelessAlarms. AlarmCare UK Local Service, Nationwide!

Contact Dave on 07774 134352 or dave@alarm repairs.com for free quote.

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

D&C JETWASH SERVICES.DRIVEWAYS

PATHS, PAVING & PATIOS & PVC CLEANS

We offer a full maintenance, cleaning & Resealing Service from only £3/ sqm

Bringing a first class service from start to finish

Locally owned & operated for over 36 years

Telephone Darren 07460 058054

We’re ready when you are

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 services include LeatherCleaning, Conditioning and Restoration Work, Carpet, Upholstery, Rug & Hard Floor Cleaning.

CALL HOYLES TODAY ON 01942 711750 OR 07831 481771 www.carpetcleanerswarrington.com

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

Bungalow & House rewires Many references.

New fire rated electric box installed to latest 18thregs. Allwork is certified. Hik Vision colourvu3 yearguarantee. FREE SERVICE EVERYYEARfrom £590 Tel 07747 373768 Free Quotes

LOWTON& GOLBORNE 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 withtotal peaceof mind. Established in Lowtonin 2008 Enquiries & Bookings 01942 269919

TELEVISONAERIAL& 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

THE TYREMAN

Not all heroeswear 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

Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tristylecoaching

Based inWigan WN5 7XX Contact Andrew 07377 805645

ROOFING

Timeservedroofer(25yrsExperience)

All roofing and gutter repairs, from a brokentile to a full re roof.

Insurance work undertaken, special rates for OAP’s.

Call Alan on 07930 110031 for free estimates

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 the trade. Workmanship guaranteed. FreeEstimates.

Call David on 01942729978 www.atlasupholstery.co.uk