Local Living L&G November 2023

November 2023 Issue 79

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Welcome to the November Issue of Local Living Shout out to Wigan Cycle Project, check out their advert on page 5, get involved in their bike amnesty. Save the Date: 10th November, all the details are on their Website www.thecycleproject.co.uk.

Golborne Sports & Social Club is busy in November from keeping your little ones occupied to afternoon tea.

Our local Foxy family have added to their family run small businesses , checkout Foxy Faces offers on page 3.

Golborne Parkside Girls Rugby are seeking new players to join their team from years 7 & 8.

Do you have a small business that you want to shout about? Let us help you build your customer base! 11,000 copies delivered every month reaching over 30,000 customers in a much larger A4 format to enhance your business.

Don’t just take our word for it the majority of our advertisers have advertised with us for years!! That tells you not only does this media work but our advertisers have worked locally for years too.

Please do send us your stories, we love to share good news with our readers.

Love, Voluntary Groups can advertise with us for free!

The Joneses x Don’t wait until cut off day, contact us today.

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 December —20th November

What’s On Guide: Bridge for Beginners Mondays at 7.15pm Wigan Bridge Club 38 Bridgeman Terrace Wigan WN1 1TT Tel: Secretary: Shaun Frayne 07763 809 257 Tutor: John Gooch 01257 266288

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

Christmas Bonanza & Jumble Sale St Thomas’ Church, Golborne Jumble Sale, 10am, 4th November Christmas Bonanza, 10am, 18th November

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.

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

Light refreshments will be served.

Learn to Play Bridge Thursday Mornings 10am at the Olive Tree Centre in Penketh A Warrington U3A course Tutor/Contact: Andrew Young Tel: 07817 377238

St Mary’s Church Lowton St. Mary's Church is open for visitors on Mondays 10.00 -11.30am & Fridays 10.30 - 12.00pm, Everyone is welcome. Just passing by, feel free to drop in and have a look around, have a chat or sit quietly.

If the welcome sign is out then we are open.

Strong Tower Christian Fellowship Lowton Community Centre, Church Lane, Lowton, WA3 2RZ. Friday’s at 19:00 Dennis: 07547 948503 or Lita: 07910 857195

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Contact Local Living Tel: 07864641213

Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup Cheeky Monkeys playgroup is for 0-4yr olds at Golborne Sports Club on Mondays & Thursdays 09:15 till 11:15 term time only.

It's a place for your little ones to play whilst you can get some adult conversation.

We have a craft and snack table for the children and also provide hot drinks and toast for the adults.

It is a great stepping stone for children to build social skills before progressing onto nursery and school.

At the end of each play session we spend time tidying up together and then singing songs as a group.

Please telephone Elaine on 07799785280 for more information.

Send your stories to - contact@locallivingonline.com

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

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

Get in Touch, Share a Story, Call: 07864641213

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Afternoon Tea Lowton & Golborne Afternoon Tea Lowton & Golborne runs once a month at Golborne Sports Club, Stone Cross Lane.

Our next afternoon tea is scheduled for Wednesday 13th December 2023 12:00 - 14:00pm. This will be our Christmas afternoon tea and includes a variety of sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes. All dietary requirements are catered for on request.

Tickets available: Please contact Elaine on 07799785280 to book.

Customer Review"Afternoon teas are excellent with every diet catered for. Lovely variety of food in a pleasant cheerful surrounding. Elaine & Denise are always very helpful and obliging."

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Golborne U15s Junior Athletics. - needs you!

Unfortunately last season the team was folding, so Sean Taylor & Jen Roberts took over the team, to keep the lads off the streets with a good hobby, they are a brilliant set of lads, hard working and thriving within the sport. However we really need some new players. So if you have or know of any Year 10 male or females that would love to be apart of our amazing team please get in touch 07743465812 .

The team play in a Saturday league and train on Monday evenings at Golborne Sports & Social Club, Stone Cross Lane North, WA3 2SE.

Contact Local Living Tel: 07864641213

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The Golborne Gas Safe Plumber

Volunteers & Donations —Urgently needed Are you over 18?

Can you help with our larger breed horses?

We regularly need donations of wet cat food, if you can donate a tin a week please email: littlenestrescue@gmail.com or contact us here at the magazine.

Little Nest Rescue is a registered C.I.C. [ 11701440]

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Kanga-Roos Groom Room kanga_roosgroomroom 07907 797589 Based At: Pawfection Dog Grooming, 7 School Street, Westhoughton, BL5 2BG

Calling all GIRLS in Years 7 & 8 Mondays 7pm Golborne High School All Weather Pitch (Behind the High School), Lowton Road WA3 3EL For more 07368 465128 Findinfo: usTelonline at: www.locallivingonline.com

CLASSIFIEDS AEW PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 35yrs experience. City & Guilds Qualified. All aspects of interior and exterior works carried out. No job too smal l. Spec ial ising in wallpapering. Professional, Reliable and Quality Workmanship.

FREE ESTIMATES Tel: 07921504602 or 01942-672582 aewood@btinternet.com 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 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 & 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 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

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 TEL: 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 Call Dave - 07949 538630 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 : 01942 729978/ 07305 363 373 www.atlasupholstery.co.uk 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

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