Local Living March 2022

March 2022 Issue 59

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Welcome to the March Issue of Local Living Happy 1 Year Anniversary Under New Management!

As we say goodbye to February, we welcome in the start of spring! The weather is slowly warming up, flowers are coming back into bloom, and it’s time to shake off the dust and get in some Spring Cleaning!

But if the thought of Spring Cleaning has you begging to go back to winter, we have just the thing to help you get started. Check out our tips and tricks and, when you know what needs to go, take a glance at one of our new advertisers - East Lancs Self Storage! All their information is right alongside our Cleaning Guide so you can keep it handy while you sort through the hoard.

Also this month we will be raffling tickets for Black & Gold on our Facebook page, so make sure to keep an eye out if you’re feeling lucky!

As always, we’re constantly on the lookout for local news to spotlight. If you have a story you’d like us to include, or a local hero you think deserves some recognition, make sure to get in touch!

Love, The Joneses x

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

Lowton WI Meetings take place at 7.15 pm on the first Thursday of the

month at Lowton Social Club on Newton Road.

If anyone is looking for a social interest and would like to arrange a visit, please contact Val Barrow on 07419335330

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 - 16th March

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If you’re jumping headfirst into spring cleaning, it’s

When trying to clean out clothes, it can be hard to

easy to get overwhelmed by everything you have to

know what you want to keep and what you need to

do! Here’s some top tips to conquer the clutter…

get rid of.

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It’s easy to get lost in the cleaning aisle when looking for the right products! But regardless of

is to use the Hanger Method! Place all your

what the stores may be pushing, experts

hangers into the wardrobe the same way

recommend investing in one all-purpose cleaner

around, and then when you wear something the

and a selection of microfibre cloths.

hanger gets swapped the other way. After a few

Look for multipacks or colour-coded packs of

weeks, you’ll be able to see exactly what gets

microfibre cloths to help keep your cleaning kit

worn and what can get thrown!

organised!

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A great way to see what you do and don’t wear

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Another method that’s a little quicker is to take

In every room, there are only 5 things: Rubbish,

a tip from a true cleaning master, Marie Kondo,

Clothes, Dishes, Things with a place and Things

and find what ‘sparks joy’ in your closet. Hold

without a place.

each item one by one. Do you love it, or loathe

Just take it one room at a time: gather all the

it? Does the thought of wearing it make you feel

rubbish into a bin bag, put all the clothes in a

confident, or self conscious? Most importantly,

wash basket, take all the dishes to the kitchen,

does it make you happy?

put away anything that has a place, and then find

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a place (even just a temporary one!) for anything

If all else fails, and there’s more to keep than to throw

that doesn’t belong.

away, check out East Lancs Self Storage! They have a

When focusing on the kitchen, remember to take

range of options for self storage units, so you never

shelves and drawers out of the fridge for a wipe

have to part with anything you can’t bear to throw

down! This can help cut down on unwanted

away. Make a little more space, without the guilt of

odours and keep your produce fresh.

getting rid of anything you still love!

Grout and tile can be the most stubborn part of cleaning your bathrooms, and finding the right tool for the job can be expensive. A cheap toothbrush can do the job just as well.

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Connecting Together We are a day centre called Connecting Together, for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism. We are based on the Kid Glove industrial estate in Golborne where we have been for 7 years. Over the time being there, we have developed strong links with the community and our service users feel very valued. In December 2021, the majority of the businesses on the enterprise park organised a Christmas party for all of our service users. It was absolutely fantastic! They provided presents for each service user, outside caterers, a Christmas tree (complete with decorations and lights) and a sweet and donut stall. Both service users and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every individual involved in making the day so enjoyable and memorable.

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!NEW GROUPS! Travelodge - 322 Newton Road, Lowton, WA3 1HD Thursday– 5:30pm & 7pm Friday - 9am Saturday - 8am, 9:30am & 11am 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 & 6pm - with Jenna 07974 301019 No Need to Book Just Pop In

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CLASSIFIEDS AEW PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 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 ALARM MAINTENANCE AlarmCare UK Lowton based Intruder Alarm Service and Repair business, covering the North West. All domestic systems maintained and serviced.

Wired and Wireless Alarms.

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

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 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 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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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 with total peace of mind.

Established in Lowton in 2008 Enquiries & Bookings 01942 269919 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 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 TRAIN REPEAT IMPROVE Personal Training Qualified PT and Triathlon coach.

Sessions available in evenings and weekends.

Weight loss programmes available.

Contact Stuart 07973361436 for more information or follow on Facebook @dillycoach.

TRISTYLE COACHING IRONMAN Certified & BTF Triathlon Coach.

VO2 Testing & Tri Coaching Find us on Facebook facebook.com/tristylecoaching Based in Wigan - WN5 7XX Contact Andrew - 07377 805645 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.

Free Estimates.

Call David on 01942729978 www.atlasupholstery.co.uk

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