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College student represents England

MAYUMI Pacecho, a year 12 student from St John Rigby College spent her half term break a little differently to her peers.

Mayumi represented England in the Women’s Under 17 Football Euro’s qualifying competition in Bulgaria.

Mayumi scored a goal in the 9 – 0 thrashing of Moldova, and played in the 5 – 0 victory over Bulgaria. One of Mayumi’s biggest fans, her mum, said, “She did the family and the college proud.”

England came top of their group and have qualified for the next round which will take place in the new year. Mayumi, who studies Biology, Law, Physical Education and Psychology returned in time to join her College football team and scored two goals in a 4-3 victory against Salford City College.

Alyson Hastie, Sports Maker and the SJR Women’s Football coach said, “Mayumi is a really talented player and is a pleasure to coach. She has a great attitude; she always gives 100% and is extremely committed. She has a huge influence on the rest of the girls and adds to the brilliant team spirit that the team share and we were all really proud to hear the results of the Euro’s.”

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TWO Wigan Councillors and Wigans BETA Organisation joined forces on a trip to the WW1 Battlefield tour of Belgium and France.

Local Wigan Central Councillors George Davies and Lawrence Hunt were highly delighted that Eileen Walsh organiser and tutor of basic education and training skills for adults asked them to be part of a deligation from Wigan on the WW1 Battlefields Centenary tour.

Local Wigan Central Councillor George Davies said: ‘The tour of the Battlefields was a great opportunity to say thankyou to the many thousands of men who died on the

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Western front and a great honour that our deligation laid a wreath from the Wigan people on The Thiepval Memorial, which is the largest British war memorial in the world and commemorates more than 72,000 British and South African men who have no known grave.’

‘We also visited The Yimy Ridge National Monument and trenches, Passchendaele War Graves, The Flanders Fields Museum and The Meningate both at Ypres in Belgium.’

‘The Meningate each night at 8.00 p.m. had a moving ceremony taking place. The Last Post has become part of the daily life and local people and visitors from around the world come together to see this moving tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fell defence for their country.’

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Eileen Walsh, organiser of the trip said: "The BETA group of 11, laid a wreath at the Thiepval memorial, the Somme on behalf of the People of Wigan. We saw rows and rows of graves, some saying “A soldier known only to God”, some saying the regiment like “The Liverpool Kings”, but no name. The soil on the Somme was like clay and we were lucky it wasn’t wet when we visited.

At Vimy Ridge they have preserved trenches and it was revealing how close the Allied and German trenches were, which made us think of the “Christmas Truce” when the Germans sang “Stille Nacht” and the British joined in with “Silent Night”.

We would also like to thank everyone and really enjoyed putting in our presents at the Battlefields Trip.

Trace your first world war ancestors

On Friday 14th November, 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, at Standish Library, this Free taster session will help you trace your wartime ancestors by using archive and local studies collections.

The workshop will also introduce the different online resources available to help you in your research.

For further information telephone 01257 400496 or email r.musa@wlct.org

The Faulklands Where nature is still in charge

On Saturday 15th November at 7.30 pm, at Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy lea Road, Wrightington.

Colin & Rhona Balls will be giving the audience a feast of wildlife, scenery, and a completely different way of living.

Tickets are £7.00 including Refreshments.

Families at War

On Tuesday 18th November, 10.30 am to 12 noon, Museum of Wigan Life. Cost £3 including tea/coffee.

The prolonged effects of the First World War touched every family.

Within this interactive workshop we will look at the impact of the First World War and the effect it had on local families and those who survived the conflict.

Refreshments of tea or coffee with cake.

Places limited so to pre-book your place telephone 01942 828128. Part of World War One commemorations in Wigan.

Lancashire Day

On November 27th Lancashire day.

11.00 am reading of the Proclamation in the Market Square, Standish followed by warming bowl of Lancashire hotpot at Standish Community Centre. All welcome

Hospice Fundraiser

On Friday 5th December at 7.30 pm, St James Club, St James Road, Orrell.

With Gaynor Connor formerly of Radio 2, Irish Comedian Dusty Young, and Wigan band The Misfits.

Tickets £10 including hot pot supper, from the club on 01695 623902 or the Hospice on 01942 525566

Parbold Flea Market

9.00 am – 2.00 pm on the last Sunday of the month at Parbold Village Hall, The Green, Parbold. Entrance fee 50p.

Local art groups WW1 Exhibiton

On until 30th November at the Museum of Wigan Life, Wigan - Free (Call 01942 828128 for details).

Local art groups from across the borough have come together to create a permanent visual record of WW1.

Working in partnership with The Veterans Council, the artists gained a unique insight into the stories of local people and those recorded as taking part in the war.

Part of WW1 commemorations in Wigan.

First World War Centenary exhibition

On until 10th January 2015 - Museum of Wigan Life - Free (Call 01942 828128 for details).

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People visiting the exhibition can find out more about the Prisoner of War camp in Leigh, local heroes who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery, and the zeppelin raid over Scholes among many other local stories.

Items on display will include William Kenealy’s Victoria Cross medal awarded for bravery in Gallipoli, and Lord Crawford’s original war diary.

There will also be trench art, uniform, munitions and an artificial prosthetic arm from local man Robert Marsh.

Open during normal museum opening times. Part of WW1 commemorations in Wigan.

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General Manager John Harker said: “The Piefall dinner was an amazing success and we smashed our fundraising targets.

“We are always overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity our supporters show us. People often forget Wigan Youth Zone is a charity and we need to raise around £1.5 million each year just to stay open. Each and every donation from our annual ball will go towards inspiring generations of young people for years to come.

“To the staff who worked so hard organising the event, the young people who performed and the guests who attended – thank you so much. We are proud of all of you.”

For more information on Wigan Youth zone go to www.wiganyouthzone.org

HUNDREDS of fundraisers and supporters came along to the second Wigan Youth Zone annual black tie ball on October 4th.

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The James Bond themed ‘Piefall’ event was held at the DW Stadium to raise money for the Youth Zone charity.

Those lucky enough to get a ticket were greeted by the Youth Zone’s secret agents on arrival and later enjoyed performances from the Youth Zone’s team of free runners and aspiring singer Owen Bolton.

Youth Zone founders Bill Ainscough, Martin Ainscough and Dave Whelan also thanked the crowds for their support.

Open day at Standish Community Centre

ON September 27th the newly revamped Standish Community Centre in Moody Street, Standish held an open day.

There were various stalls including childrens art, and a display of old pictures of Standish, lace, Slimming World, jewellery and fancy goods.

Refreshments were served throughout the day.

There was also a Tai Chi demonstration and the whole day was a huge success and had plenty of visitors.

The Standish Community Centre can be booked for any event. Please call in for details.

Our pictures show the Tai Chi demonstration at the open day.

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Wigan Ladies Guild report

IT was a missed opportunity, whilst on a Baltic Cruise, to take advantage of a trip to Berlin, that prompted Malcolm Tranter to travel with friends on a dedicated visit.

This was the basis of Malcolm`s interesting talk to the Wigan Ladies Guild on 6th October 2014.

Malcolm’s slide-show and talk highlighted and compared the differences in the styles of architecture, with examples of wonderful contemporary buildings in particular the Dome on the Reichstag building which we learnt was designed by the British architect Norman Foster. The Dome was constructed to symbolise the reunification of Germany, and it can be reached by the public via two spiral ramps that are reminiscent of a double-helix. It also symbolises the belief that the people are above the government - as was not the case during National Socialism.

We were also shown wonderful slides of Potsdam which borders Berlin and was the residence of Prussian kings. It has a series of interconnecting lakes and cultural parks, making it the largest World Heritage Site in Germany.

Monday October 13th saw Neil McQuaid recount his fascinating Naval career in a talk entitled `50 Years befor the Mast’. Unable to join the Fleet Air Arm (where one question during the interview was to enquire whether or not he played cricket) Neil joined the Merchant Navy, which lead to a fascinating career.

He spoke of his time in Gibraltar, where on one occasion a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow was being delivered to a resident, only to be unintentionally deposited between the ship and quayside after the army `helped’with the unloading! Six months later a second Rolls was safely delivered, the handling having been carried out by the Port Authority.

He went on to spend thirty-two years with Esso, instead of the intended two; and then retired on medical grounds, having served as the Captain of a large supertanker for over a quarter of a century. During that time he had visited over eighty-seven countries; lived on a Kibutz in Israel; and in Dubai for eighteen months.

Now with his own consulting company, Management System Audits, he has worked on luxury yachts including Eclipse, the boat owned by Roman Abramovich, which is valued at £825 million US Dollars; on Sir Alan Sugar’s boat; and also for Lord Ashcroft. He also prepares modules for University degree courses, and is called-upon to be an Expert Witness when necessary.

In November we have Graham Stirrup on `Women in the Mines’, followed by Joanne Halliwell with `Betsy the Scullery Maid’.

Wigan Ladies Guild meets on the first Monday of every month, except for January. We enter via the Duke Street entrance of the Baptist Church. New members are most welcome. Fees are are a modest £5.00 per annum, plus 50p per week. To join or find out more please call Nancy on 01942 706295.

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SLIMMERS from Wigan’s Lose Weight Feel Great weight management programme became models for the night at a special fashion show.

Lost Weight, Feel Fabulous, took place at the DW Stadium to celebrate the successes of the scheme carried out by WLCT in partnership with Slimming World, on behalf of Wigan Council. The event, which is sponsored by clothing company Simply Be, raised money for Cancer Research UK.

Emma Martin, of WLCT’s Active Living Team, said: “The fashion show was a huge success once again. We’re so proud of all those who have reached their targets through Lose Weight Feel Great; these ladies work extremely hard on the programme to improve their lifestyles and it’s great that we can give them this recognition.”

Popular men’s weight management programme, Trim Down Shape Up, which is delivered by ABL Health on behalf of Wigan Council, also supported the fashion show and some participants came along to collect awards for accolades such as Mr Weight Loss, Mr Commitment and Mr MVP (most valuable participant).

Cllr Paul Kenny, Cabinet member for Resources, said: “More than 23,000 people have lost over 181,000 pounds through the Lose Weight Feel Great programme since it was set up in January 2009. This is a huge achievement and I’m absolutely delighted

with the results we consistently see coming from this scheme. Well done to everyone who has taken part and reached their goals.”

LWFG offers a range of services, including one to ones, online, group based support and male only group support. If you are interested in finding out more about the general Lose Weight Feel Great Service, why not call the team on 01942 496 496 (for males quote ‘Trim Down Shape Up’) or visit www.wlct/activeliving You can also check out Trim Down Shape up at facebook/TrimDownShapeUp Our picture shows: Rachel Naylor, Belinda Watson, Nicola Winstanley, Sue Chamberlain, Carla Winstanley, Chris Hughes, Beth Webb, Cheryl Bishop, Anita Holmes, Cheryl Stanley, Patricia Draper, Catherine Hankin, Elaine Penman

Rotary helping the homeless

FOR the fourth year running Wigan Rotary Club and Soroptomist International of Wigan have joined forces to help ‘ The Brick’ by donating seventy sleeping bags for some of the homeless of the town.

Wigan Rotary President Jim Rawson said ‘ We are delighted to join with our Soroptomist friends to help such a worthwhile cause as ‘The Brick’. While we all hope the coming winter is not severe we know there will still be a demand for sleeping bags.’

Wigan Soroptomist President Cynthia Horrocks continued ‘ The charity do such wonderful work helping the needy of the area and is one my club has supported for many years. In the current economic climate and with the forthcoming changes to the benefit system the demand on their services is only going to increase’.

Trish Green the charity’s manager was very pleased to receive the donation of sleeping bags and said ‘ We are very grateful to the two groups for their continued support over many years. I can assure everyone that the sleeping bags will be used over the coming months whatever the weather.’

Our picture shows from left to right - Members of staff from Go Outdoors with with Rotary President Jim Rawson, Soroptomist President Cynthia Horrocks and Trish Green, Manager of the Brick receiving the sleeping bags.

Thistle Society report and events

MEMBERS of The Thistle Society, Wigan got off to a cracking start with their Autumn and Winter programme of Scottish Country Dancing in September.

Later on in the month we provided an afternoon of entertainment for the residents of Cardinal Heenan House, Upholland who were a joy to entertain. They clapped and cheered to the music of the Scottish Country Dancing and joined in the singing provided by Josie Bretherton They also enjoyed dancing along with the Staff and some of the Country Dancers.

At the end it was our turn to be entertained when we were provided with light refreshments and had the pleasure of chatting to the residents and they talked to us about themselves, their families and their past occupations.. A big thank you goes to the staff who made us so welcome. We look forward to returning there again.

In October we had a wonderful night of dancing and

friendship when we held our annual Presidents and Visitors Night at the Rose Centre, Lowton,. Over one hundred members and friends danced the night away to the brilliant music of Ian Slater and everyone enjoyed the refreshments organised by Margaret Fairbairn and her team and the raffle also was well supported.

November sees us with lots of things to do. On Thursday 13th November we look forward to our annual Christmas lunch at the Owls at Standish, followed on Saturday 15th November by providing a Ceilidh at St.Lukes Church Hall, in Orrell.

On Monday 24th November we have our own St.Andrew’s Celebrations at our regular meeting places starting at 7.30pm at St.Teresa’s Parish Hall, Upholland Everyone is welcome.

We will be enjoying mulled wine, haggis, neeps and tatties, together with entertainment. Tickets are £2.00 and can be obtained at the door. There will be dancing for everyone. Just ring the secretary 01942.861539 for further information or just come along on the night.

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Blood Donor Sessions

We will be holding a blood donor session at Wigan and we would very much appreciate your support in helping to raise awareness amongst your readers.

Wigan DW Stadium, 21 Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 OUH Monday 24th November, 2014 Times: 13:15-15:30 & 17:15-19:30

Both new and regular donors can make an appointment to donate, or to find out more information about giving blood, by calling 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk

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Memorial Christmas Tree

We would like to offer all families an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to relatives and friends who have passed away.

Everyone is invited to include a personal tribute in memory of a loved one.

Simply call in, complete a memorial tag, and hang it on the tree.

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Grandma wins holiday of a lifetime

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Monday 6.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. through until the end of June 2015 at Standish Community Centre, Moody Street.

If anyone is interested in having a try at this popular craft or if you want further information please contact Ivy on 01257 400299 or email ivytabiner@virginmedia.com.

New members always welcome.

Shevington Reading Group

The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 12 Noon till 1.00 pm.

For more details call at Shevington Library or ring 01257 252618.

Aspull and Haigh W.I.

The group meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at St Elizabeth’s Church Hall, Bolton Road, Aspull New members welcome - more details from 01942 831413.

Wigan Musical Theatre

Meet Monday evenings; new members always welcome, on stage or backstage, with scenery, lighting etc.

For more details ring 01942 204461.

Soup in Standish

Every Monday From 12 Noon.

Standish Community Centre is thinking of those who need to keep warm this time of year, now the weather is getting colder.

Soup that is homemade and a hot crusty roll is on the menu on Monday lunchtimes at the Centre. Only £1.50. Pop along from 12 midday, to try our delicious soup, freshly made that morning,

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A GRANDMA from Wigan has won the holiday of a lifetime after making the winning bid in an auction held by Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

Jean Hilton, 64, won an all-inclusive 5-star holiday to the Dominican Republic which was given to the Hospice by an anonymous donor from Wigan.

The winning bid of £1,000 will be put towards the Counting on Care appeal launched by the Hospice earlier this month.

The appeal aims to raise £60,000 towards the cost of modernising the inpatient unit and making it dementia-friendly.

Bids were invited from Monday, October 6th until the closing time of 4pm on Thursday, October 9th.

Jean said: “At 4.10 pm on Thursday I said to my daughter Joanne I had been outbid and knew that I wouldn’t win it. Then at 4.20 pm Christine from the Hospice rang and I was screaming and running around the kitchen and I couldn’t talk for laughing.

“It’s somewhere we’ve never considered

going because it’s so expensive - winning is like something out of a dream.”

Jean took her brother Bob Rothwell, 69, from Leigh along with her on the holiday.

He said: “When she told me about the holiday I thought she was kidding, it’s the trip of a lifetime. It didn’t really sink in until she said I’d better get packing.”

During their two-week break the siblings stayed at the Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo in the breath-taking island resort of Cayo Levantado. A superior junior suite had been booked which came complete with private bath and 24-hour room service.

The Hospice, which has been caring for local people for over 30 years, launched the appeal in response to the increasing number of patients and visitors with cognitive illnesses. Designs are being drawn up for a refurbishment of the inpatient unit to make it a more comfortable and soothing place for patients and visitors with dementia.

Supporters of the Hospice can help boost the appeal in a number of ways or come up with their own creative ideas.

The Hospice is asking people in Wigan and Leigh to enjoy a pie and peas meal with

Standish Probus Club

Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month at Ashfield House, Ashfield Park Drive, Standish.

From 10.30 am to 12 noon. New members welcome; for more information call 01257 424994.

Royal British Legion, Standish

Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month, at Standish Unity Club, Cross Street, Standish, 7.30 pm.

All ex-service personnel are very welcome.

Wigan Rambling and Climbing Club

The club hold social nights every Tuesday at 8.15 pm at Wigan Cricket Club, Bull Hey, Parsons Walk, Wigan.

New members welcome. Contact Jill Shilladay on 01257 421926.

Walking Football - Wigan

Every Wednesday 10.30 am - 11.30 am, at the Soccerdome, Stadium Way, Wigan. Cost £4.

Walking football sessions take place in Wigan for people looking for a low impact activity to help them get healthy. The weekly sessions, run by WLCT Sports Development’s Back to Sport team.

If you’d like to find out more, contact Richard on 01942 488480 or e-mail r.smith@wlct.org

Making arrangements

Wigan Floral Art Club meet on the third Wednesday of the month at St Michael’s Church Hall, Shaw Street, Wigan.

All arrangements done by qualified demonstrators.

Get writing

Standish Writers are looking for new members. Third Wednesday of each month, 7.00 – 9.00 pm.

The Crown Hotel, Bradley Lane, Standish. pembertonjacky@hotmail.com

Sing the movies

For details contact

Orrell Music & Dramatic Society is on the lookout for new members to the group for its next musical production, which is a concert based on songs from the movies.

Rehearsals are every Wednesday at Salem Church Hall, Church Street, Orrell starting 7.45 pm.

More details from Carol on 01695 622713.

Thursday club

Every Thursday From 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm. St Marie’s Church Hall Standish; contact Bernie.

Looking for new members age 60 and over for a chat, games of dominoes and bingo.

Sewing circle

Every Thursday between 2.00 pm & 4.00 pm, at St Luke’s Church, Orrell.

For anyone interested in sewing, knitting, crotchet, embroidery. More details from Sybil 01695 632202.

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friends and family and simply ask for a donation from each person in aid of our appeal. A Fundraising Pack can be downloaded from www.wlh.org.uk.

Supporters can also join the Hospice weekly lottery. The lottery gives the Hospice a regular income it can depend on and currently pays for almost 700 days of care on the inpatient unit. A form can be downloaded from www.wlh.org.uk/lottery or call the fundraising team on 01942 525566.

Our picture shows winner Jean Hilton and brother Bob Rothwell

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WWL Clinical Research Team Award-Winning Research

ON Thursday 30th October, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Clinical Research Team bagged the award for ‘Research Impact’ at the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Awards 2014.

The Rheumatology Research Team were announced winners in their category following a ground-breaking research projects that are estimated to have saved the NHS local health economy between £5m to 17million over five years.

The team, who were anonymously nominated through the National Institute for Health Research website for their Clinical Research in Rheumatology Treatment programme, have already improved the life of Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers.

Christine Birchall, Head of Research and Development, Innovation and Clinical Trials at WWL said: “All of the patients on research trials are looked after incredibly well, with free access to new and innovative drugs which have the potential to drastically improve their health, and have a hugely positive impact on their lives.

Rheumatoid Arthritis has a detrimental effect on a patient’s quality of life and their loved ones. This disease also represents a huge cost to the UK

The future of Ashfield Park is in safe hands with Wigan Council

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THE much loved park will be there to offer the Standish community a place for families to play and get active - that is the message from Wigan Council.

economy, and an enormous cost to individual patients.

We have the fantastic opportunity to relieve the symptoms of RA in our patients, many of whom have gone back into remission. Our research can vastly improve lives whilst being able to access expensive treatments, ultimately improving the NHS’ capability in managing their services. It is an absolute win-win.”

The award has already caused a stir, opening up more opportunities for research trials in the future as the team expands.

Due to the success of the current programme and the growth and development of the department, the team have expanded into more disease areas and conditions which require extensive research.

The overall aim of the Trust is to ensure that patients are able to explore the possibility of accessing new and innovative treatments in a safe, ethical and knowledgeable environment.

WWL Clinical Research Department already have active trials covering cancer, diabetes, stroke, paediatrics and many more.

They are looking to expand their research areas even further, and are happy to discuss potential opportunities for those who wish to take part in the clinical research trials. If you are interested in taking part in a future clinical research trial, please contact the Clinical Trials Unit on 01257 488264.

Our picture shows the team with the award.

The green space has been subject to incorrect speculation that developers had been drawing up plans for the park but this has never been the case.

Councillor David Molyneux, deputy leader of Wigan Council, spoke out to the Standish community to reassure them Ashfield Park is safe.

Cllr Molyneux said: “Many Standish residents will know through our direct communication with them we have said time after time there have never been any planning applications put forward for Ashfield Park.

There are no current applications which have been put forward or are being proposed. And we have no intention to offer the park as a development site.”

The park is currently subject to a village green application, made in 2012 which the council has opposed.

As far back as 2012, when the application was made, the council, as the local registration authority for village green applications, has to put in place arrangements to determine the application.

It decided to hold a non-statutory public inquiry to enable all parties to put their views and appointed an independent barrister with previous experience in village green applications to lead the inquiry.

The independent barrister as inspector cannot make the final decision on the application but will make recommendations to Wigan Council, as the local registration authority, on whether to approve

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or refuse village green status.

The inquiry was postponed at the behest of the inspector to wait for a Supreme Court finding on a similar village green inquiry.

That decision came in April and found that an area which had been adopted as public open space by a council could not be given village green status.

John Mitchell, assistant director of legal services at Wigan Council, said: “After the verdict the legal team acting on behalf of the council as land owner had put forward a proposal to hold a preliminary hearing to determine the point on whether the land had been adopted as public open space.

A decision on that would then dictate if a full examination of the use of the park by the public was needed.

“The inspector, however, asked for the evidence on the adoption of public open space to be heard at the start of one combined hearing.”

Cllr Molyneux added: “We are committed to having an open and transparent public inquiry for the village green application.

These things take time and the inquiry had been postponed for the outcome of a legal case which has now closed and we are hopeful that result will help back our argument against the village green application.

“If village green status was approved it would stop the council improving Ashfield Park with new play or sporting equipment in the future which would leave the people of Standish losing out.”

The matter is expected to be heard at the beginning of next year once both applicant and land owner have agreed a time to submit their evidence.

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all over the borough converged on Haigh Hall for a full day of fun, games and getting to grips with health.

The event was supported by Wigan Council’s Voice and Engagement Team who laid on a host of activities to get young people in the mood for talking about the issues that affect them.

The Youth Cabinet were really hoping to hit the target by using the leafy surroundings of the historic hall to create their Robin Hood-themed event complete with tabards and hats, bows and arrows and swords, shields and chivalry.

Youth Cabinet member and Wigan’s Deputy UK Youth Parliament representative Rory Gilmore helped to organise the event. He said: “We know that young people have lots of concerns about their own health and the services that are available for them in our borough. This was our chance to get as many of them together as we could to talk about the issue and find out what they would like to improve.”

MORE staff, shorter waiting times, friendlier places and faster treatment for serious cases…

These are just some of the things that young people in Wigan Borough want to see when they use health services.

Children and young people have spoken out about their own health and the experiences they have had when seeing doctors, dentists, hospital staff and other professionals.

It’s all part of a major consultation organised by Wigan Borough’s Youth Cabinet which hopes to shape the future direction of health services and improve the lot for young people.

More than 100 young people from youth groups and organisations from

Rory added: “It was also a great way to get young people to express themselves about a serious subject and to tell them that they do have a voice and people want to hear what they say.”

The day began with an address by the Sheriff of Nottingham and the 'Merry Men and Women' from the Youth Cabinet.

There were group discussions and the chance for the young people to put their thoughts down on paper. Next there was Maid Marion’s Marketplace, which saw health groups and organisations set out their stalls for the young people to find out more.

In the afternoon visitors were treated to outdoor team building activities including archery, circus skills, a blindfolded walk through the woods

and a climbing wall.

At the same time the young people took part in a health-related workshop and helped to produce a special video that captured their thoughts. The video will now be shown to health service and council chiefs.

The event concluded with all the young people releasing balloons with their own personal hope for the future attached.

Voice and Engagement Team Leader Simon Morton, who took on the role of the Sheriff for the day, said: “The Youth Cabinet have helped to stage a really significant event which has allowed young people to speak their mind about what can be complex and sensitive issues.”

“The calibre of responses we have received have been really impressive and we’re sure that the borough’s decision makers will really value this input from the young people. We will be reporting back to them on how the information is used to help shape future services for young people.

Everyone involved can be truly proud of what they have been achieved.”

11 year-old Jess Paton from The Meadows Youth Group was just one of the young people who got a lot out of the event.

“It’s been a great day,” said Jess. “I’ve really enjoyed all the activities and it’s good that people have listened to us.”

Whilst 13 year-old Natalia Pilling from Ashton Youth Action, said: “It feels like we have done something special and that we may get some things changed as a result. It has made us feel that young people’s thoughts and feeling really do matter.”

For more information on Wigan’s Youth Cabinet and who to get involved, call the Voice and Engagement Team on 01942 487076 or email: voiceandengagement@wigan.gov.uk Our pictures show the group during some of the activities during the day.

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This opportunity is not given in any other borough and is called Slimming World on Referral and is easy to apply for. All you have to do is call 01942 496496 to find out if you are eligible. The team will ask a few questions about your height, weight and look for a suitable group for you.

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Freda Chorlton is 78 years young and attended the 12 week Slimming World group and exercise and lost a fantastic 1stone 12lbs Freda said “I was really worried about going along as I thought I was too old “says Freda “the Slimming World consultant made me feel so at ease when I walked in and the exercise was great as I was told to do what i could” Freda made the decision to continue at her Slimming World group after the 12 weeks were completed and has gone on to lose an amazing 5stone 3lbs Freda said “I never thought I would achieve the weight loss I have at my age but with the help of the group and my consultant Karen Sharp I feel so healthy” Freda said “Don’t let anything stop you just pick up the phone and call the LWFG team who will help you find a group suitable for you , you have nothing to lose apart from weight “ Karen Sharp who is a Slimming World manager and consultant runs 3 groups in the Wigan area “ it’s a great opportunity to come along to a Slimming World group and a LWFG class to make a start at a lifestyle change”

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WIGAN Youth Zone wants to spread festive cheer far and wide this year - and need your help.

On December 23rd, the Youth Zone will be inviting a selection of their member's families in for Christmas dinner and a party.

The Youth Zone's staff and volunteers are set to peel spuds, cook food, serve guests and even perform in a staff choir, but they can't do it all alone.

The charity need help with donations of food items, crackers, decorations or gifts - anything that could contribute to the event.

Youth Zone Manager John Harker said: "At Wigan Youth Zone, we believe every child deserves a Christmas. Our staff are pulling out all the stops to make this a Christmas party to remember for our members and their families.

"Sadly, we just can't afford everything so we're asking the community and businesses to help out. Any deliveries of veg, pigs in blankets, decorations or anything festive would be very much appreciated. If everyone just bought one extra Christmas present or selection box and dropped them into us, we can

promise it will all go to good homes.

"Those who help out can put their names forward for a visit from Operation Mince Pie, where Youth Zone members will visit workplaces to give out homemade mince pies and spread festive cheer in the run up to Christmas."

The Wigan Youth Zone Christmas party will benefit between 25 - 35 families from across the borough.

Youth Zone staff will enter names into a ballot for a place based on the families they feel would benefit the most and the families of those who have gained the most from their time at the Youth Zone over the past year. Names will then be selected at random.

For more information on the Wigan Youth Zone Christmas Party call 01942 612061 or email angela.kirk@wiganyouthzone.org Our Christmas wish list items: Turkeys, Sprouts, Cranberry sauce, Carrots, Cordial/Juice, Soup, Yule Logs, Jellies, Candy Canes Jams/preserves/chutneys, Chocolates, Teas/coffee/hot chocolate, Biscuits and sweets, Canned goods, Wrapping paper, Selection boxes, Christmas decorations, Hamper baskets. Anything else CHRISTMASSY!

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THE new Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at The Thomas Linacre Centre is now officially open, marking the completion of the first stage of the £250,000 cancer information and support service.

Delivered in partnership with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, the service will transform cancer care in Wigan, making information and support available closer to home for people affected by cancer.

It aims to address the high cancer incidence rate in the borough approximately 1,600 people are diagnosed with cancer every year, higher than the national average.

The service, based on the ground floor of the Thomas Linacre Centre, will be staffed by Macmillan information and support specialists who will offer information, counselling, practical support and signpost patients, carers and loved ones to other services in the area such as support groups.

Further Macmillan sites at the brand new state-of-the-art Cancer Care Centre at the Royal Albert Infirmary and information points at Leigh Infirmary will be opened later in the year to ensure that people affected by cancer can access information wherever they live in the borough.

This service, from Macmillan Cancer Support and WWL, is part of the Cancer Care partnership formed between the two providers, designed to bring together cancer care services for people

in the Wigan Borough.

Patient Keith Roberts, 66, who undertook his cancer treatment at WWL, says that the service will make a positive change to cancer services in the area.

He said: “I am delighted to hear that this service is now available. This is wonderful news for the people of Wigan. The extra support will be very beneficial for patients. I travel regularly to Manchester Royal Infirmary for follow up appointments, and it is nice to know that the Macmillan Information and Support Service is easily accessible should I need any further support."

Ann-Marie Kelly, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Manager, says: “The centre offers a warm and relaxing environment where people affected by cancer can come to talk informally about any concerns or needs they might have. The service is already proving to be a success. Patients are already reporting that they are thrilled with this much awaited facility and the number of patients and their carers

coming through the doors really reflects this.”

The centre will be open Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.Anyone affected by cancer including patients, carers, family or friends are welcome to drop in for a chat or to pick up some information.

Teresa Karran, Macmillan Development Manager for Wigan, said: “This service will fill a gap in cancer service provision in Wigan and ensure that no one in the borough has to face cancer alone.

Whether it’s emotional support, or information about cancer treatment, our specialists will be there to support and guide patients - as well as their carers, family and friends - through any difficulties.”

For more information please contact the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at the Thomas Linacre Centre on 01942 774620, or alternatively please email annmarie.kelly@wwl.nhs.uk Our picture shows the support staff in the new centre.

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Wigan Borough wins big!

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WIGAN Borough has won big at the annual North West in Bloom Awards - taking home 20 prizes on Friday 24th October at the awards ceremony – even scooping gold in the “Large City” category.

Shevington in Bloom and the Bridger's Community group (Howe Bridge) also won gold in their categories. Slackey Fold and Hindley Green were awarded 'outstanding' in the "small neighbourhood category" and also won the Adactus Homes trophy with the Friends of Hindley Station being awarded "Best Railway Station".

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Lord Peter Smith, leader of Wigan Council, said: “I’m so proud of our community groups who work so hard to make the borough a better and more colourful place.

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I’m pleased that once again their hard work and commitment has been recognised.

“The groups have transformed everything from railway stations, to schools and allotments and created community gardens out of overgrown land. But Borough in Bloom doesn’t just make neighbourhoods look better – it brings communities together and generates local pride. It requires a lot of effort and commitment but makes a big difference.

I’d like to congratulate and thank all those involved.

“To get 20 awards in this competition, including the category winner for best large city, is a fantastic achievement.”

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LEISURE and culture provider, WLCT, has been chosen to deliver Wigan Council’s outdoor education provision as part of a deal to transform services for young people.

WLCT officially took over responsibility for providing land and water based outdoor education in the borough early in October. Activities include kayaking, canoeing and climbing and are open to adults as well as young people.

The move will have little impact on the current activities with those already booked unaffected.

Councillor Joanne Platt, cabinet member for children and families at Wigan Council, said: “We are really pleased that WLCT will be ensuring these activities are still available to children and young people in the borough. This move forms part of the council’s wider ambition to transform services as part of the Deal for

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Young People, which launched earlier this summer in an effort to ensure young people have access to a range of activities designed to improve their wellbeing and personal and social development. Through the youth forum and our own youth groups we’re working closely with young people to ensure they have their say on the changes.”

Stuart Murray, Chief Executive of WLCT, said: “We are delighted to be providing outdoor education as part of the new deal for young people in Wigan Borough. This work will help enhance the lives of young people through a variety of exciting and challenging activities and assist us in our ambition to get the borough active and healthy.”

Unlike many Local Authorities nationally, Wigan Council has continued to invest in activities for young people for the past few years but financial pressures on the service means there is a need to do things differently.

As part of the changes, a new website will be launched in the next few weeks to help direct young people to activities and events across the borough. The council will continue to support Wigan Youth Zone, and will continue to deliver a range of youth work provision such as the popular X-Zones, which provide activities for young people on Friday evenings.

WLCT will work closely with groups including Wigan Canoe Club, Wigan Sailing Club and Lancashire Wildlife Trust, as well as local schools to ensure that young people have the opportunity to take part in the activities.

WLCT will also offer Corporate Away Days, GCSE courses in kayaking, climbing, sailing and windsurfing from their base at Scotmans Flash, Rushdene, Off Poolstock Lane.

To find out what activities are available from WLCT, call 01942 828 271.

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Hospice educator meets the Prime Minister

A MEMBER of the Wigan and Leigh Hospice education team met David Cameron when she was invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street.

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Monica McCahery, Associate Palliative Care Educator at the Hindley-based hospice, spoke to the Prime Minister about hospice care at the prestigious event which was attended by around 100 guests.

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The event, which also welcomed Baroness Cumberlege and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, was organised to acknowledge and give thanks for the work of nurses, health care professionals and carers.

Monica said: “I wanted to speak to Mr Cameron about Hospice funding so I stood in his way and we got talking. He looked at my hospice badge and said that hospices do wonderful work. I agreed and informed him that we currently have to raise £7,400 per day to run the services at Wigan and Leigh Hospice and the fact that we do is down to the goodwill of the community who keep on holding events and donating.

“This is one of the most famous addresses in the world and it was a magical experience to be invited. Although we were in very opulent surroundings, 10 Downing Street was very homely and not intimidating at all.”

The Hospice education team develop and deliver training courses to health care professionals including nurses, GPs and care home staff from across the borough and further afield. By delivering training courses the team aim to share the Hospice’s specialist knowledge

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400 years of Wigan history now available online

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MORE than 600,000 historic parish records digitised and published online for the first time by Ancestry

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Digitised by Ancestry in partnership with Wigan Archives & Local Studies, The Wigan Parish Registers, 1580-1979 detail thousands of baptism, marriage and burials that took place in the local area over a 400-year period.

At the start of the 15th Century, both the British government and the Church of England became particularly interested in record keeping, and a 1538 Act of Parliament required ministers to record baptisms, marriages and burials that took place across their parish.

Searchable by name, birth date, parish, baptism, marriage and burial date, name of spouse and name/s of parents, these records contain vital information for anybody looking to find out more about a Wiganbased ancestor.

Spanning four centuries, the collection pre-dates the censuses’ and civil registration, the government system established in 1837 to keep accurate accounts of citizen’s lives, making it a valuable resource for anybody looking to trace their ancestors back before the 19th Century.

The collection also details a number of famous Wigan residents and their relatives. These include: Ellen Weeton – Weeton was a famous letter-writer, diarist, and autobiographer. She appears in the records in 1803, where she is listed as witness to the marriage of her beloved brother Thomas Richard Weeton and his wife Jane Scott, Jonathan Dewhurst – Born in Wigan, Dewhurst was a major figure on the Victorian stage. An eminent Shakespearean actor, he ran his own touring company in the North of England and appeared in shows across the globe. His 1837 baptism

record appears in the collection, John Critchley Prince – Born in Wigan, Prince was an English labouringclass poet and author of ‘Hours with the Muses’. The collection includes his baptism record from 1808, Kenneth “Ken” Gee – Gee was an English rugby league footballer of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. A Wigan legend, he played a total of 559 games for the club – the second highest in its history. The marriage record of his grandparents John Gee and Ellen Melling is included in the collection As well as famous names, the broad date range of the collection allows analysis of key historical events, including the Industrial Revolution. As one of the first towns in Britain to be served by a railway, Wigan quickly became a manufacturing hub filled with collieries and cotton mills.

This boom in population is reflected in the records, not least when considering the increase in baptism records over a fifty-year period. From 1750-1800 the number of ceremonies recorded rose by an incredible 400 per cent.[1] Miriam Silverman, Senior UK Content Manager from Ancestry comments: “This newly digitised collection is a vital resource for anybody looking to trace their ancestors back to the Wigan area over the past 400 years.”

“As one of the older Lancashire Royal Boroughs, Wigan had a substantial population even before key historical events including the Industrial Revolution.

As such, these records are key for learning more about Wigan’s residents long before the first official Census.”

Alex Miller, Archives Manager for Wigan Archives & Local Studies adds: “The digitisation of these records offers a wonderful new resource for local historians and anyone with a family history link to the Wigan area. Working with Ancestry will help the Wigan Archives & Local Studies to preserve these vital local records and make them available to new audiences around the world.”

MY name is Charlie Davies and my wife is Maureen Davies, this year has been a little bit stressful as she was diagnosed with breast cancer last January.

The reason I am writing this article is about the treatment she had and the way she was looked after.

There is one word that says it all ( Brilliant ) from start to finish at the Cancer Unit at Wigan Infirmary, but also seeing the way all the patients were treated with total professionalism.

With all that I would like to give a little back by having a charity night at St Judes Social Club on Poolstock Lane,

Goose Green in Wigan.

The charity night will be on December 5th and there will be two bands, The great Father Jack band, plus Uncoverd and DJs Ian and Chris who are all giving there services free The money we raise will go to the new unit that will be opening soon, it has been suggested they would like the money to go towards a garden, which ever way it goes just a massive thank you to Cancer Care Wigan especially the nursing staff.

So if you can come down and support this great cause you will be most welcome.

Over 600,000 historic baptism, marriage and burial records from Wigan have been published online for the first time – offering unique insight into the history and people of the area.

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Work starts on new £1.4m waste transfer station

Wigan Borough is set to get even greener with work starting on a new £1.4m centre to receive all of the borough’s food and garden waste.

The new ‘organic waste transfer station’, based next to the Kirkless household waste and recycling centre in Ince, will receive up to 25,000 tonnes of waste every year. This waste will then be transferred to another site for composting.

The new facility, along with other waste procurement contracts being undertaken by the council, will save the borough’s council tax payers £1 million a year.

The facility will be big enough to accept 10 vehicles full of green waste tipping twice a day. At its peak in spring and summer the facility will cope with 900 tonnes of green waste a week.

Major construction work is now under way at the site with huge plant machinery currently preparing the ground for the large facility to be built on.

To officially mark the start of the work representatives from Wigan Council and contractors Warden Construction ceremonially cut the first turf at the site.

Warden Construction, based in Lancashire, was selected to work in partnership with the council to design and build the station. Local residents have been involved in the planning process.

Councillor Kevin Anderson, cabinet member for environment at Wigan Council, said: “It is fantastic that work has now started on our new organic waste transfer station.

“This site will help compost food waste from across the Wigan Borough reducing waste going to landfill and increase our composting rates.

“Fifty per cent of the borough’s residents now compost their food waste – contributing to the millions of pounds in savings that have been made since the new recycling

A great place to celebrate in 2015!

THE History of Wigan Sports Club takes us back to August 21st 1848, initially known as Wigan Cricket Club. It was only in November 2009 at the AGM, members voted to change Wigan Cricket Club name to Wigan Sports Club. This was to symbolise the recognition of all sports based at the club.

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arrangements were introduced in 2012.”

The facility has been specifically designed to minimise environmental impacts such as cladding to reduce noise and an odour management system with fast-action roller shutter doors to minimise and contain smells.

The station will also provide more space and less vehicle movements at the existing Kirkless Transfer station resulting in improved rates of recycling.

Ian Williams, director at Warden Construction, said: “Working in partnership with Wigan Council has paid dividends throughout the design development of this challenging brownfield site.

“The design team is delighted that the construction phase is now under way to provide an organic waste transfer station which will meet the client’s exact requirements.”

Ian Norcross, site manager for Warden Construction, said: “As a local lad, from Tyldesley, I am delighted to be involved in this project that will benefit residents in Wigan and surrounding towns such as Leigh.

“It is always nice to work with the council teams providing a great service to the community as a whole, and to see something tangible for our council tax!"

At present the works are expected to be completed in May next year.

Our picture shows (l-r) Ian Burns and Steve Cassie from Wigan Council, Ian Norcross and Kate Foster from Warden Construction ceremonially starting the work on site.

A View From Westminster...

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy writes for the Courier

A time for reflection

REMEMBRANCE Sunday is always a poignant occasion when we can all reflect on the sacrifice of others on our behalf.

The brave men and women who serve our country so valiantly do not ask for much and the least we can do is come together and pay our respects.

This year carries a particular significance as we mark 100 years since the beginning of the First World War, a conflict once labelled ‘the war to end all wars’ ended up marking one of the most violent periods in human history.

It is right that we take time to honour the memory of the fallen. It is also important for us to learn the lessons of the past.

The nations of Europe have embarked on a remarkable journey since the end of the two world wars. Instead of lurching from one conflict to another, we now settle our differences through dialogue. We may not always see eye to eye and there are some issues on which we may never agree but we have learned to put those differences aside and work towards our common interest.

Working together across national borders, without the distraction of war, we are capable of achieving great things as an international community. We have made huge advances in science with projects such as the Large Hadron Collider and the International Space Station. We have secured fundamental human rights to better protect people from oppression and enable us to prosecute the criminals who seek to profit from exploitation. And we have enacted important environmental protections that will help to sustain our natural environment and the wildlife that inhabits our forests and oceans.

The systems we have built are not perfect and there is plenty more to be done but we should pause and reflect on the progress we have made over the last 70 years. We owe it to those who fought so bravely and have laid down their lives to continue on this journey and ensure that the enemies of the past remain our allies in the future.

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Orrell Holgate Christmas Fair

Sunday 7th December From 12 Noon to 2 .00 pm, Orrell Holgate School, Moor Road, Orrell.

Face painting, cakes, chocolate tombola and much more.

Community Carol Concert

December 12th from 7.30-9.00 pm a Community Carol Concert is being held at Standish Community Centre, Moody Street Standish.

There will be mince pies, mulled wine and sherry.

Come along for a sing song. Everyone welcome.

A Musical Christmas Present

Friday 12th December From 7.30 pm, St Wilfrids Parish Hall Standish.

Standish Chorale is holding ‘ A Musical Christmas Present’ an evening of music and verse for the secular and religious. Tickets ring 01257 427284

Brass Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13th December at 7.30 pm, Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington.

Coppull and Standish Brass Band will give a Christmas Concert Tickets £7 including mulled wine and a mince pie from 01257 426252 or 463407.

Haigh Country Park Christmas Market

Sunday 14th December, 11.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Lots to see and do including an Ice Skating Rink, Santa’s Grotto and a Children’s Entertainer. Food available including Chestnuts, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Also stalls selling an array of goods, Tombola, Christmas pots, face painting and crafts. Live music in the Courtyard. Christmas Tree light switch on, plus much more.

Organised by the Friends of Haigh Country Park. book a stall email To edna.hulme@friendsofhaighcountrypark.org.uk or telephone 07939 595759

Christmas Football Truce Commemoration

Come along to the DW Stadium on Saturday December 20th to watch the game between Wigan Athletic and Rotherham and enjoy the pre match activities to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Christmas Truce that took place on the Western Front during WW1.

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 1914, soldiers fighting in WW1 ventured into "no man's land", where they mingled, exchanging food and souvenirs and even playing games of football.

The truce is often seen as a symbolic moment of peace and humanity amidst one of the most violent events of human history. The Scots Guards Association Pipes and Drums will lead the pre match commemoration and they will be joined by local school children and Sarah Dennis (The Veterans Sweetheart) who will be raising funds for the Royal British Legion. Outside the stadium we will be trying to recreate the 1914 era with vintage stalls and vehicles.

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We are collecting shoeboxes again this year to include: toys, educational supplies, hygiene items, sweets, gloves, scarfs, sunglasses, caps, bangles, necklaces etc - £3.00 per box.

Shoeboxes can be taken to Standish Methodist Church, High Street, Standish

From now until Thursday 27th November 2014 The Church will be open Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

For anymore information or leaflets which have a full list of items and have boy/girl age labels to put on box please contact

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“ Ho Ho Ho” Santa’s on his way!!

Members of Wigan Rotary Club will again be accompanying ‘Santa’ around the streets of Wigan throughout December, as well as visiting the major supermarkets.

Jim Rawson, Wigan Rotary Club’s President said ‘ We are increasing the number of house to house collections again this year to give more children the opportunity of seeing ‘Santa’ come down their street on his sleigh.’ He continued ‘ We are always very grateful for the amount donated by the residents, and I can assure everyone that the money will be used wisely benefitting both local and international charities.

The 2013 collections raised over £12,000.”

Leaflets are available from Standish Library, Standish Community Centre, Rainbow on High Street, Charity Shop Market Street and St.Wilfrid’s Church Hall.

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Residents star in Christmas ad

GOSPEL choirs, reindeers and a light show fit for an Olympics opening ceremony; Wigan residents enjoyed an early festive spectacle on Sunday October 26th when Tesco filmed part of its national Christmas TV ad at the local store.

Wigan Warrior player Iain Thornley was amongst the crowd of customers and Tesco colleagues who starred in the supermarket’s biggest TV ad of the year.

Also joining the festivities was local resident Claire Hannah, who last year tweeted her disappointment when the store wasn’t crowned with a green Christmas hat.

Sharry Cramond, Proposition and Brand Director at Tesco comments: “We always want to put a smile on our customers’ faces, so when we spotted Claire’s tweet expressing her disappointment that the Wigan store wasn’t wearing a green hat we wanted to make it up to her, and the rest of Wigan. This inspired us to film part of our Christmas TV ad in the town and help start the residents’ festive celebrations with a bang.”

Claire Hannah comments: "It was amazing turning up at the event to see so many people from the community. The Christmas market was fantastic - we even had real reindeer! Everyone absolutely loved it and Tesco has done a really lovely thing for the town."

The TV advert is set to air in November, with more details to follow.

Our picture shows the crowd at the advert filming (Claire Hannah, in yellow jacket) and the Reindeer.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sunshine House, Wigan.

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Sunday 23rd November is Wrightington Parish Council Christmas Fair.

This will be held in Mossy Lea Village Hall between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be a fantastic collection of handmade gifts, Christmas Cards, decorations, jewellery and much more.

Tables are £5.00 and if you would like to book one call Carolyn on 0771 457 4478.

Tunley Christmas Fair

Saturday 29th November From 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Tunley United Reformed Church, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington.

Various Stalls, win a Christmas Cake, and a visit from Santa.

St. Lukes Fair

Saturday 29th November From 11.00 am. St Lukes Church, Lodge Road Orrell Lunches served from 12 Noon. Stalls, tombola, Grand Prize Draw.

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Standish Methodist Church Christmas Market

Saturday December 6th see the return of the Methodist Church Christmas Market.

This year the market will be opened at 10.00 a.m. by Chief Reporter Dave Guest of BBC North West.

On the day there will be Father Christmas, the Salvation Army Band, light lunches and cake stall, jewellery, scarf/bag stalls, gift and childrens stalls along with a card and chocolate stalls.

There will also be tombola and raffles throughout the day.

Everyone welcome, come along and bring a friend.

St. Wilfrids Church Concert

A Christmas Concert is being held at St. Wilfrid's Church in Standish on Saturday 6th December commencing at 7.30 p.m.

This will be presented by Pemberton Old Wigan DW Brass Band with conductor Mr Peter Ashley.

Ticket prices are £7.00 and the concert is in aid of the Lighting Fund.

Raffle tickets for a Christmas Hamper will be sold and liquid refreshments are available for a donation.

If you would like to Christmas event to appear in the Wigan Courier please email the information to info@courier-online.net

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Wigan & Leigh College graduation success

MORE than 260 students celebrated their achievements at Wigan & Leigh College’s Higher Education graduation ceremony, as the College showcased its best ever results.

Graduands were presented with their qualifications in front of friends and families at the prestigious cap and gown event, held at the historic Wigan Parish Church of All Saints.

Qualifications ranged from Foundation Degrees to HNDs and HNCs, as well as professional courses such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

70 per cent of the College’s BA Business and BSc Computing students gained first class or 2:1 honours degrees, which is higher than the national average of 64 per cent.

Before the ceremony, an official procession of graduands, staff and governors took place from Wigan & Leigh College’s professional studies building to the church on Crawford Street in the town centre.

The qualifications were then presented by College Principal Michael Sheehan and Wigan & Leigh graduate, Joseph Pryle.

Joseph, from Blackrod, completed a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching at Wigan & Leigh College, where he achieved a first, before going on to complete a master’s degree at the University of Central Lancashire. He is now undertaking a PhD at UCLan. Principal, Michael Sheehan, said: “The ceremony was an opportunity to congratulate our Higher Education students on their excellent achievements, and to demonstrate how their qualifications are already helping them with their careers.

It really was a day to remember for everyone involved and created a real buzz around the town.

“It was also great to involve Joseph in the day to highlight the exciting opportunities available to our students once they graduate from Wigan & Leigh College.

“Once again our students have achieved outstanding results which is testament to the dedication of the students and the effort, commitment and support of the teaching staff. We hope everyone had a memorable day and we wish all our graduands the very best for the future.”

Our picture shows students taking part in the post graduation hat throwing tradition.

6th form homeless fundraiser

ON Friday October 17th Deanery 6th form College students held a pyjama/onesie morning for The Brick Homeless shelter in Wigan!

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The purpose of the morning was to raise awareness of the fact that many people sleep on the streets and our in need of our help and support.

The event has raised over £541, which includes a donation of £438.90 from the a cluster of local churches Holy Trinity, Ashton, St Andrews Garswood, St Aiden, Billinge, St Peters, Bryn and St Thomas, Ashton, who have held a number of fundraisers. Piles of food and toiletries were also donated by staff and students at the Deanery High School.

The brick homeless shelter help people who are in need of food, toiletries or even just having a bed for the night.

Evie Jones a Deanery 6th form pupil and volunteer at the Brick Charity, organised the event to raise awareness, she said “ I would like to thank the whole school community for getting behind the event, the response has been overwhelming, the donations of food and toiletries help out the people who need the things we take for granted.”

The Brick Charity is always looking for the following :- cereal and cereal biscuits (kids), tins of meat (tuna, ham, cornbeef etc), tins of veg/fruit, biscuits and cakes (family packs), cordial, small bottles of water, baby food, baby milk, pasta sauces, deodrant, razors, nappies, small bottles of shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes and shower gel.

Our picture shows Mrs K Dickinson, Mrs J Roberts, Ameila Haigh, Joe Ahmed, Abigail Saunders, Joe Hendry, Jon Hendry, Evie Jones and Greg Melling

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THERE comes a point in most of our lives when we are called upon to speak before an audience, be it, for example, during a job interview, or when making a speech at a wedding or other function. To be able to speak with confidence on such occasions is a very useful life skill.

In recognising this fact, and in order to provide a forum to help develop and challenge young people in the area, Wigan Rotary Club, in 2008, instigated an annual public speaking competition known as ‘Junior Speaks.’

Primary schools, within the local authority, are invited to participate in the

competition by entering a team, or teams, to speak on a subject of their choice, (politics, race and religion excluded.) Each team consists of three Year 6 pupils who take on the respective roles of Chairperson, Speaker and Proposer of the Vote of Thanks, with a fourth member acting as reserve.

The winning team is presented with the ‘Hoddinott Shield’, in memory of former Rotarian, Peter, and is held by the school for one year.

Over the past seven years ‘Junior Speaks’ has proved to be a great success, and its popularity, with teachers and children alike, is demonstrated by the fact that the number of participants has grown from year to year and this year reached 26.

So it is here again – bigger and better than ever before – the 201 4 COMPETITION started on Friday, October 10th 2014 beginning the seventh annual ‘Junior Speaks’ .

Due to the large number of entrants, it was necessary to hold three preliminary heats, and our thanks go to Canon- Sharples , Sacred Heart and St. Mark’s for hosting these events. The final of ‘Junior Speaks’ took place on Tuesday October 21st, with the previous year winners Highfield St. Matthew’s kindly acting as hosts on this occasion.

A total of 6 teams had reached the final, and they each rose to the challenge wonderfully. Their topics were broad based and challenging : -‘Books’or ‘ebooks’: Electronic Devices : Wildlife Crisis of Birds in Ahmedbad : The Environment : Should children be taught about Cancer ?: Putting the ‘Great’ in Great Britain. In fact, it is true to say that these young people never cease to amaze and delight us with the quality of their presentations.

The judges, as a result, had a very difficult job and there was little to separate some of the teams.

However, there could be only one winner and the Hoddinott Shield for 2014 went to Aspull Church Primary School, whose team spoke on ‘Should children be taught about Cancer? Many congratulations to them, under stiff competition they were worthy winners. A new feature was introduced this year with awards being given to the best Chairperson, Katie Cooper

(Aspull), best Speaker, Freya Mawson (also Aspull) and best The Vote of Thanks (Alex Fitzpatrick) (Woodfield) .

The plaques, certificates and dictionaries were presented by Wigan Rotary President, Jim Rawson and the Hoddinott Shield by Mrs. Doreen Hoddinott, to a very excited team, who also received an invitation to lunch at The Owls on the 6th November in order to repeat their winning performance for the members of Wigan Rotary Club at their lunchtime meeting.

Second place was awarded to the pupils from Shevington County Primary School, who were hot on the heels of the winners, and third spot went to Woodfield Primary School. The other finalists were St.Catharine’s, St.Aidan’s and Standish Wood fold.

Each school was presented with a certificate, and each child with an Usborne dictionary, to mark their achievement.

It was a wonderful morning and a delight to witness such amazing, confident presentations from all the young people who participated for their schools.

Our picures show Top left The winning team Aspull Church, below left, second Shevington County and below, third Woodfield Wonders

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Greenhalgh’s smart advice

DAVID Smart, director of Bolton-based craft bakery Greenhalgh’s, is the latest in a series of inspirational speakers to visit Wigan & Leigh College.

The College’s Catering & Hospitality students were given an insight into how David’s family grew a small bakery store into a chain of 62 shops across the North West.

He spoke about how the students’ qualifications will benefit them and offered advice on how to pursue a career in the industry once they finish College.

Students were also invited to visit the company’s headquarters in Bolton to see the workings of a large-scale baking business for themselves.

Jamie Derbyshire, chef lecturer at Wigan & Leigh College, said: “There’s often negativity in the media about the jobs market so it’s not always easy for learners to envisage where their qualifications can take them. That’s why it’s so important to introduce them to people who like David as an excellent local example of how, with hard work, humble beginnings can develop into real success.

“David’s story and passion was a real inspiration to the students and he offered some very valuable insight and advice.”

David also gave his seal of approval to Wigan & Leigh College’s new bakery. He said: “Wigan & Leigh College is again leading the way in the training of tomorrow’s bakers and confectioners. The College has made some major investments in a state-of-the-art training bakery and it’s great to see it’s also created strong cooperations with successful local craft bakery businesses.

“The College is promoting and training the area’s youth to be truly world class bakers and confectioners.”

Jamie added: “Careers in catering are really growing in popularity thanks to things like the success of the Great British Bake Off, and we’re proud to have such excellent facilities to give our students the best beginning to a very rewarding career.”

Greenhalgh’s Bakery Shop was originally owned by James Greenhalgh but was bought in the 1940s by Bolton Palais de Dance company to supply a local dance hall with bakery products.

Allan Smart, David’s father, was employed as bakery manager and later bought the bakery with his wife, Kathleen.

Greenhalgh’s now has 62 stores in the North West and serves the wholesale sector nationwide and abroad, including Spain, the Canary Islands, Greece and the Falkland Islands.

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Ty re P re s s u re Under- or over-inflation of tyres can cause: • Uneven tread wear • Weaken your tyres • Reduce traction • Impact fuel consumption • Increase wear Eventually, you could have an inconvenient flat tyre or even a dangerous blowout.

Over-inflation means the weight of your car is not distributed evenly across the entire tread but is instead concentrated on a thin strip in the centre. Underinflation means the tyre is soft and the outside edges work harder than the softer centre. The extra rolling resistance makes your car work harder to move and increases fuel consumption.

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Ty re Wea r Each of your tyres will wear differently due to its position and the type of car you own.

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Cricket Club gets brighter boilers...

STANDISH Cricket Club received £1500 from Councillor George Fairhurst from his Brighter Borough Fund late in October.

The money was used for new boilers in the clubhouse.

If you would like to play for the club you can visit the website www.standishcc.co.uk or email admin@standishcc.co.uk for further information.

Our picture shows club President Fred Bazeley, Councillor George Fairhurst and Chairman Steve Critchley outside the clubhouse at Standish.

WARRIORS have signed Larne Patrick (pictured above being welcomed to Wigan by Shaun Wane) from Huddersfield Giants on a one-year loan agreement, with Jack Hughes heading to the John Smith's Stadium on a reciprocal arrangement.

The 26 year old Welsh International Prop or Second Row Forward was born in Blackpool and began his career in the academy at Bradford Bulls before joining Manly based reserve-grade side Narrabean Sharks in Australia. He returned to the UK in 2009 making his Huddersfield debut against Castleford and has gone on to make 136 appearances for the Giants.

Second Row Forward Jack Hughes, 22 years old, departs on loan after making 75 appearances for his hometown club.

Explaining the deal, Rugby General Manager Kris Radlinski said: "Jack has found first team opportunities limited recently with Liam Farrell, John Bateman and Joel Tomkins all cementing their position in the Back Row. As such he recently asked for more First Team rugby, at the same time as Huddersfield asked about his availability. We value Jack and feel he still has more to offer so would only consider the option of him leaving for a specified period in exchange for Larne, a player our coaching staff rate very highly.

In the end the arrangement works well for all parties so we wish Jack well during his year at the Giants and welcome Larne to the Warriors as a player who is able to make an impact at Prop whilst also covering the Second Row positions."

Larne Patrick said: "I am delighted to join Wigan. This is an exciting new challenge and one I am relishing. I have had a great time at Huddersfield and would

sincerely like to thank Balloo (coach Paul Anderson) for the way he has helped me. I am hopeful that my development continues apace under Shaun Wane, another great British Coach and someone I am excited to be working with."

Jack Hughes said: "For my game to develop I need to be playing more regularly in a good team, and whilst I wasn't looking for a move away from Wigan this deal works really well. The Giants play a similar style to Wigan and have a great coach, so hopefully I can go there and add something to their pack next season."

Wigan Head Coach Shaun Wane added: "Larne Patrick is a player I have admired for a long time. He has always challenged us when we've faced the Giants and I am looking forward to him making an impact in the Cherry & White shirt. He is tough with a great work ethic, but he also has good footwork and speed and will add more experience to our front row next year. He is also my kind of person, a real good guy off the field, and will fit in really well with our group."

On Jack Hughes, Shaun said: "I have a lot of time for Jack and am really proud to see how his career has developed as he has come through our systems and into the First Team. We will monitor Jack throughout the year and I hope to see him thrive with more regular action so that he can come back to Wigan as an even better player."

The reciprocal loan arrangement is with immediate effect and see's Jack Hughes join up with Huddersfield this week with Larne Patrick joining the Warriors on their return to pre-season training on 17th November.

Big crowd at Wigan expected for derby

WIGAN rugby union club welcome traditional local rivals and table-toppers Leigh to Douglas Valley on Saturday November 15th for a much anticipated North Lancs and Cumbria league fixture.

The game kicks off at 2-15pm, and is being preceded by a sell-out lunch in the main clubroom. Wigan have (seriously) ordered extra pies and a shed load of beer for the day, as well as tripling their order for matchday programmes.

Leigh arrive at Douglas Valley on top of the table, and present a serious challenge to the Wigan side

whose good start to the season sees them in 5th position with five wins, a draw and three defeats from 9 games.

Leigh have a clean sweep, nine wins from nine, and are setting the pace in the division after their relegation from North One West last season.

A Wigan spokesman told the Courier: “ There is a great deal of anticipation around the club for this game - fixtures against Leigh have not been regular in the last few years, but when they take place they tend to be a firecracker of a game.”

Admission by programme is £4-00 on the gate.

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Freemasons golf day raises £700

FREEMASONS have raised £700 between them for Wigan and Leigh Hospice at an annual golf competition.

The Group Golf Societies from both Wigan Group and Chorley Group played against each other for the Mike Wareing trophy, named in memory of a former member of the Wigan Group who passed away ten years ago.

The Wigan Group gave a donation of £400 to the Hospice and the Chorley Group donated £300.

The teams played at Hart Common Golf Club in Westhoughton where owner Peter Roberts refunded the charges for the green fees paid by the players in order to play.

The fees were added to other monies raised at Masonic

meetings held throughout the year.

George Seddon, Chairman of Wigan Group – which retained the trophy - said: “Over the last ten years we have raised £3,500 through competitions for the Mike Wareing Trophy between the two groups which has all been given to the Hospice or Derian House.”

The freemasons were accompanied in their visit to the Hospice by accompanied Mike’s widow Gill, his son Gary and his grandson Oscar.

Our picture shows (left to right): George Seddon, Chairman of Wigan Group; David Norris, Treasurer of Wigan Group; Gill Wareing; Oscar Hart; Christine Edwardson, Community Fundraiser for Wigan and Leigh Hospice and Gary Wareing.

New kit for Standish team

COUNCILLOR George Fairhurst and Councillor Debbie Fairhurst provided Standish St Wilfrids first and second teams with new kits from there Brighter Borough Funds after being approached by the football club wanting help with buying the new strips.

The Councillors said: "We were only too happy to help and provide the finance for the kits."

The brighter borough fund is for Standish organisations.

So, if your organisation needs funding and is Standish based please feel free to get in touch with Councillor George Fairhurst on 01257 407078 and he will get in touch to discuss this with you.

Orrell’s run is ended by Vagas

Hindley Ladies’ Hospice donation

LADY golfers from Hindley Hall Golf Club have donated £600 to Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

The majority of the funds were raised at the Lady Captain’s Charity Open held in June when 18 teams from Hindley Hall and other clubs competed.

Donations given at events including a Mindful Eating presentation about nutrition and weight loss and raffles held throughout the year contributed to the final total.

Lady Captain Valerie Gaskell said:

“Every year the Lady Captain chooses a charity to support and this year I chose Wigan and Leigh Hospice and Marie Curie Cancer Care. The Hospice is a great local service and a lot of our members have an association with it.

“We raised £1,200 in total which we divided between the Hospice and Marie Curie.”

Our picture shows: (left to right) Julie Dennis, Wigan and Leigh Hospice Fundraiser; Lady Captain Valerie Gaskell and Hospice nurse Cat Stott.

Vagabonds 27 Orrell 6 South Lancs & Cheshire Div 2 Saturday November 8th 14 ORRELL'S mini winning streak came to and end in the Isle of Man going down 27-6 to Vagabonds.

An early mistake at the base of an Orrell scrum allowed the home side to open the scoring with a try wide out.

Orrell replied with a penalty from Scott Robinson, the outside half adding a second after the home side infringed following a break and kick ahead by John Presho for 5-6 at the interval.

In the second half Vagabonds had the advantage of the wind and although the Orrell pack had done well at the set piece, they were unable to control a drive from a five metre scrum and conceded a penalty try, the conversion restoring the home lead.

Good support play by Vagabonds got them over the Orrell line but although held they added a third try from the five metre scrum.

Vagabonds continued to make good use of the wind and from a lineout deep in the Orrell half the ball was moved back inside for a fourth and the bonus point.

Orrell lost Robinson to a yellow card but although the visitors held out until his return were unable to deal with a long kick down field conceded a fifth.

Aspull go through to the next round of the Intermediate Shield after Fylde 4th conceded the tie.

Wigan 2nds walked over Sedgley Park in the first round of the Brooke Edgley Specialist Technical Services Trophy, and Wigan 3rds had an impressive 24-10 home win over Southport in theLighting and Building Services Bowl.

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