October 2017

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October 2017 Issue 6

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Come and try our homemade SUNDAY ROASTS TO EAT IN OR TAKE-AWAY Starting on Sunday 8th October

Have a look at our new monthly gardening feature

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Welcome to the October issue of Local Living Well it’s October and my favourite season. Autumn is officially here! Although the weather is still mild I’ve thought about digging the slippers and sofa blankets.

Nearly time for collecting conkers and blackberries! On

Page 8 we have our guide to gardening in October courtesy of Malcolm Greenhalgh.

If you have a hankering for something healthy bob into Prepped2go over in Golborne. They reopen mid October under new management. The new owners are three brothers, Luke, Tobias and Joshua, all live in Golborne. Two of them play professional Rugby so know all about healthy eating! Take a look at their menu over on P.11.

We were lucky enough to chat with local lady Cathryn and Scary who have written a fabulous article for us on P.13.

This issue is jam packed with lots of fantastic businesses and things to do including a few ideas for Bonfire’s and Firework displays on P.12.

We are hurtling towards Christmas and our November and December issues. If you have any news, events or would like to get your business out to 10,000 homes and businesses contact us now!

GOLBORNE IS NOW IN BLOOM WITH THE HELP OF LOCALS Local Living chatted with Claire Baker who told us all about Golborne in Bloom. Claire explained that over 2,500 man hours have been spent improving lots of areas around Golborne since February 2016. The group have attracted several children to help over the summer hols & regularly have a group of ten keen workers who really graft– Claire told us, quite rightly, that she is proud of each & everyone!

She went on to tell us in more details where the improvements have been made ‘We always have a bit of fun as well as focusing on the work in hand.

We ignore the mucky jobs & aim to make Golborne brighter & more positive. We have worked so far on Golborne Library Gardens - many hours have been spent on power hosing the block paving & maintaining hanging baskets & tubs of flowers.

We have transformed Tanners Lane Bankside - we spent 4 months removing ten years of rubbish / old trees / over- growth & have planted insect loving plants and bulbs for the springtime. We worked in all weathers !

Next we have continued with renovating The Peter Kane Square Gardens - £500 worth of bulbs and many new perennials kindly donated by members of our group / small grant from WMBC 'The Deal' , have been planted.

Our latest project is The Charles Napier Garden (opposite The Napier Pub) - we have removed loads of rubbish and are in the process of planting colourful shrubs here.

We will continue working over the autumn period & we will be organising our annual Broadmead Day Care Centre (near Stonecross Junction) garden clean up in late November.”

New volunteers are always welcomed! Claire told us “We meet to work hard but also have fun & make a difference to our town !”

Thank you Claire and her fantastic helpers it’s making a real difference to the area.

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EXCELLENT ROLE MODEL PRAISE FOR LOCAL NURSERY Staff at Little Angels Day Nursery have been praised as ‘excellent role models’ by an Ofsted education inspector. On a recent inspection Ofsted found Little Angels to be good overall with outstanding given for personal development, behaviour and welfare. Children at Talbot Street were found to make good progress and have an excellent relationship with staff.

Inspector Denise Farrington wrote “Children develop extremely close bonds with their key person. Staff are excellent role models who demonstrate how to be a successful leaner. The excite and motivate children to join in new activities. Staff praise children’s exemplary behaviour and effectively support them to develop friendships. Children are encouraged to be extremely independent.”

Under 5’s Groups, Classes & Events MONDAY Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup 9:15-11:15 Golborne Sports Club, Golborne. Call Elaine for further details 07799785280

TUESDAY Breastfeeding Support Group 12-2pm (Term time only) Treetops Play and Party Café, Golborne

THURSDAY Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup 9:15 Golborne Sports Club.

Elaine 07799785280

SUNDAY Sunday School 10:30 St Thomas’ Church . Teacher is Margaret Mulcron

OCTOBER 17th Tiny Tots event at Golborne Parkside 9:30-11:30. Entry includes entertainment, games, balloon modelling, Soft play equipment to play on (including a small selection of baby Toys) £2 per child. There will be facility to buy refreshments separately in the venue. (Suitable for ages 1-4)

CULCHETH PRIMARY OPEN DAY 18th October & 15th November See why they were voted ‘Warrington school of the year. Visits at 2pm & 6pm. Or contact the school to look round individually. Tel: 01925 764312 www.culchethprimary.co.uk Email: culcheth_primary@warrington.gov.uk

LOWTON WEST OPEN EVENTS Adults and children are welcome to attend any of our Open Days. The open evening is on Wed 1st November 6-7:30pm. The Open Days will take place on the following dates: Tues 10th October: 9.15– 10.15am, Tues 17th October: 9.15–10.15am, Wed8th November: 9.15–10.15am, Tues 21st November:9.15–10.15aM. I would be grateful if you would confirm your attendance by ringing the school office on 01942 724865 or email Mrs Deborah Willoughby (enquiries@admin.lowtonwest.wigan.sch.uk)

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Would you like fabulous feet this Autumn?

My Local Chiropodist is a family run business providing a high standard service to Golborne, Lowton and surrounding areas for the last 8 years.

Due to high demand the practise has taken on a new Podiatrist / Chiropodist Emma , extended the opening hours and is taking on new patients.

For more information please call 01942 725924

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October in your Garden...

October is one of my favourite months. The autumn leaves

are at their best, with glowing yellows, reds and browns. The variety and numbers of garden birds also increases. In my Lowton garden, jays come to gather acorns from the two oak trees and carry them away, burying them as a hoard for winter but forgetting exactly where! And, provided I keep my bird feeders topped up, there will be charms of goldfinches, parties of greenfinches and chaffinches, and blue, great, coal and long-tailed tits. Incidentally, we often think that the two blue tits we see on our feeders are the regular two, but when I was a young bird ringer I caught over 60 separate blue tits in our small family garden over Christmas! Of all garden birds, only one sings in winter, the robin; its song is thinner than in spring, and is often uttered before dawn breaks from street lights. So: Think of your garden birds and have a bird table and some feeders hanging up where you and your family can watch without disturbing them. Besides our own food waste (bread crusts, stale cake and cheese etc.) get sunflower hearts, a good mixed bird seed and some fat balls for your feeders. Note that whole peanuts in feeders often go mouldy before they are eaten. Also, if squirrels are a problem you can buy feeder stands with long, narrow, smooth metal poles up which the little pests cannot climb and wire squirrel excluders for your bird table.

Get your last spring-flowering bulbs in now. In pots use special bulb fibre and keep them somewhere cool and dark (such as the back of a shed). When planting in the ground fork in some humus (compost heap, rotted manure or the green bin waste that has been processed and is sold in bags) and plant the bulbs deep (twice the height of the bulb).

This is your last chance to have a lovely spring display: plant wallflowers and sweet williams now. If the weather remains warm, grass will continue to grow, so give the lawn a mowing when it is dry.

I sow the lettuce that we will eat around Christmas and New Year at the beginning of October. We need specially produced winter varieties and this year I am growing Valdor and Winter Density. Sow a pinch of seed in pots, water and label. Then, when the seedlings are just making their first true leaves (the seed leaves grown at germination are oval in shape) prick them out (hold by the leaves and not stem) into a trough or box of compost 4” apart and put them in a place that gets the best of the winter sun. As the plants grow, remove and enjoy every other seedling and by Christmas you will have lovely home-grown salad to go with your cold turkey, goose or chicken.

Many of us have allotments or vegetable patches in the garden. We might have Brussels sprout, cabbage and kale plants to provide us with greens in winter. The autumn rains may well wash away most nutrients in the soil, and especially nitrogen. So give them a feed of a liquid fertiliser: liquid Growmore is ideal.

The key to great plants in a great garden is soil quality, and top quality comes mainly from adding lots of humus (broken LOWTON ST MARY’S VILLAGE SHOW down dead plant matter) to the soil. Leaf mould is a great WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! material and around Lowton and Golborne there will be an The village show At Lowton St Mary’s Community Hall had lots abundance of fallen leaves. Collect them in black bin-bags. of wonderful things brought in by both young and old. The We should NEVER throw away (or put in the green bin) any trophies were presented by Mr plant waste because that can be broken down to make Pollard ,head master of Lowton high humus: vegetable peelings, cooked mashed potatoes or school. Then the day was finished of what’s left of the cabbage, tea bags and coffee grounds, with a pie and pea supper and apple cores, weeds, lawn mowing, bedding plants that we auction. The auctioneer was the have cleared from the border, straw bedding from the organisers (June Brignall) daughter children’s rabbit hutch. Pile that in a large compost bin, Gail Coenen and she made a great mixed together with leaves from your black bags. Keep the job of it. It was great fun for all. All bin topped up until Christmas and in spring you can use it in money raised is going into a fund for the repair of Lowton st Mary’s stained the garden. Note: Compost bins do not attract rats; rats are glass window above the alter. The with us even if we have no compost bins! amount raised was £1,100. June said “I would like to thank every one for there help and all the people that came to support us. Thanks everyone” This is Sue Watson picking up a trophy from Mr pollard on behalf of her grand children that had to go early

Newton-le-Willows Gardeners’ Association’s Sales and Advice Hut, on the allotment site off Rob Lane, is open Saturday and Sunday mornings, 10.30-12 noon, up to and including the last weekend of October (28-29th). The Hut then reopens in the New Year. All welcome.

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Tuesday The Three Towns Operatic Society rehearse 8 – 10pm at Tyldesley Methodist Church, Elliott Street, Tyldesley M29 8JE. Anyone wishing to become a member is invited to come along with no commitment. Learn in a friendly atmosphere.

Broadway, West End, Songs from the Shows, Popular and Classical Music. For further information look at our website or contact Ursula Lightford on 01942 670284. www.thethreetowns.net

Wednesday 10:30 Coffee morning St Thomas Church.

Thursday 9:30-12 Toms Kitchen. Full breakfast, tea & coffee at St Thomas’ Church.

Thursday 13:00-15:00 Craft Club at St Thomas’ Church.

Thursday 8:30 - 12. Coffee and chat at Lowton St Mary’s, Church Lane

Thursday Lowton and Golborne art group meets every Thursday at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club from 10 till 4 and enjoy not only the freedom to express their artistic talents but also engage socially with other members with similar interests.

Second and fourth Friday of the month Knit and natter held in St Luke’s church on Slag Lane. 2-4pm.

Lots of chatting and cup of tea and a biscuit 50p towards costs.

First Thursday of the month The WI meet on the first Thursday of the month at All Saint's Social Centre in Golborne at 7.15pm. The next meeting will be the AGM followed by Bingo. Visitors always welcome. For further details contact Lin Hayes on 01942 207764.

Doggy Style Relocation!

Saturday 14th October Fundraiser at Golborne Parkside to raise money for Alex Green.

12-6 for a women's rugby match and an open age match. Funfair Bouncy castles, Zorbing, Candy Cart, Riley’s Ice, Strength Test Buzzer Game, Michelle’s Face painting, Gemstone Cheerleading demo, Unique Beauty, Girls and Lads Rugby and more!

Friday 17th & Saturday 18th November The Three Towns in Concert. St. Joseph’s Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh WN7 2PR. Taking you on a trip to Broadway and the West End, with a variety of Songs from the Shows, Popular and Classical Music in a relaxed cabaret setting. Tickets £10 Contact 01942 605369 or 676594. Also available at The Baby Centre, 15 Queen Street, Leigh WN7 4NQ 01942 665615 www.thethreetowns.net Epiphany Trust was established over 25 years ago to initially meet the needs of Romanian orphans as their pictures dominated our screens in the late 80’s. Since then they have supported small projects – in Burma, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, India and Zimbabwe as well as running a not for profit organisation Chrysalis which runs over 60 escorted holidays a year for adults with learning difficulties. Always working with trusted partners. latest projects include the construction of 25 wells and a house for vulnerable children in Zimbabwe.

The next fundraiser is “Back to the Future” a blend of old and new music on Friday 10th November 7.30pm at All Saints Social Centre Golborne WA3 3BG. Featuring local artists Micah Hampson, Rebecca Tickle, The LGN Ukelele Band & Footprint.

Tickets: £7 (incl. refreshments) from gill@epiphany.org.uk Tel 01925 220999 www.epiphany.org.uk

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Don’t worry Doggy Style has not closed down! we have just moved to behind the old shop, which is a more secluded location for the comfort of your dogs.

Thank you to all our loyal customers for your continued support and hope to see you all soon at the new premises. Call/text us on 07468594017 or message us on our Facebook page to book an appointment!

At Doggy Style we have very experienced staff in all aspects of dog grooming for all breeds. Helen and Kim own quite a few of their own pet dogs which include bulldogs, poodles, a golden retriever, a bichon, a poochon and a cavachon!

Our staff have a combined grooming experience of over 30 years so you know your pet is in good hands. We also groom cats and other small pets.

Call into out new premises for more details.

1A Lowe Street, Golborne WA3 3BP Or give us a call on 07468594017

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Sunday 29th October Golborne Parkside Halloween Party. 5pm-7pm. £2.50 per child and you can get tickets from The Party Shop In Golborne or Lowton or call us on 01942893092 and pay over the phone or bank transfer (included is a themed disco, children's entertainer, games).

Saturday 4th November

Golborne Sports & Social Club Firework Spectacular. Games, Beer, Hot Food & Various Other Stalls. Gates open 5.30 Early Birds (Kids) Display 6.30. Main Display 7.30. For ticket availability and locations please call the Club 01942 510161 / 07764 604516 or 07597 949272.

Saturday 4th November

Winwick Bonfire Night Extravaganza. Tickets Available On Facebook @Winwick Leisure Centre. Tel – 01925 637490 / Email – enquires@winwickleisurecentre.co.uk. Gates Open 5pm Childrens Display (Lower Noise Level) Starts 6.30pm. Main Display Starts 7.20pm (Display To Music)

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ARCHITECT SERVICES

PLASTERING

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

All aspects of plastering undertaken including coving. 20 years experience Clean, professional service and competitive rates. K&A Plastering.

Call Kevin on 01942 737879 or 07745 836298

CARPETS & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Premier Clean. Fast dry carpet & upholstery cleaning . Professional with over 15 years experience. For a free quote and advice Call Dave on 01942 731744 or 07519625981

DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Broken or misted double glazing units replaced - or locks, leaks, handles, hinges - letterboxes. Free estimates.

Work guaranteed. OAP discount.

Locally owned and operated for 30+ years. Tel: 07413 917964 anytime.

Mention Local Living Magazine for an extra 10% off

ROOFING Time served roofer. (25 yrs exp). 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 01942 576183 or 07930 110031 for a free estimate

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. www.atlasupholstery.co.uk

The Party & Balloon Shop Golborne We can provide helium balloons for parties, bespoke balloons, personalised banners, printed gifts, entertainment and so much more. All delivered to your door for FREE if local. 32 Heath Street, Golborne. WA3 3AD (next to pimbletts) Or UNIT B3, William Way (just off Sandy Lane Lowton WN7 3QA. www.thepartyandballoonshop.co.uk / 01942 893092 or 07825084902

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