Local Life - Wigan - September 2018

LocalLife
Wigan Edition September 2018
WIN Family Tickets to
Martin Mere
Pages 76 - 77
Heritage Open Days
Pages 20 - 24
Wheelton Moor Walk
Pages 67 - 70

NEW PRICE
Back Brow, Up Holland Offers Over £350,000
Milton Grove, Orrell £300,000 C
This stunning 4 bed character cottage offers a spacious
2355 sq ft of unique living space and is surrounded by
beautiful mature gardens and a lovely courtyard.
This stunning 5 bed detached home is in excellent
decorative order throughout and has a beautifully
landscaped private south facing rear garden.
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Sheraton Close, Orrell £230,000 Moor Road, Orrell £180,000 R
This beautiful 4 bed family home with private gardens is
situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. Highlights include UPVC
conservatory and en-suite facilities.
This double fronted detached true bungalow contains
many period features, a fully fitted modern kitchen and
a stylish glass roof conservatory.
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Newhouse Drive, Winstanley £160,000
Smethurst Lane, Pemberton £150,000 P
This beautiful 3 bed semi home has quality fittings,
finishes and tasteful decor throughout, along with a
large, mature and beautifully landscaped rear garden.
Located near shopping areas and the M6, this lovely
4 bed, semi house property has a spacious courtyard
garden to the rear along with a generous workshop.
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Clevedon Drive, Highfield £130,000
This 3 bed semi needs modernisation. The spacious
lounge/diner leads to a fitted kitchen, and the property
has low maintenance gardens and a detached garage.
Poolstock Lane, Poolstock £130,000
This 3 bed semi home has a generous plot but needs
modernisation. The property has two receptions, a
fitted kitchen, off road parking and a detached garage.
Redwood Avenue, Orrell £130,000
Situated on a generous sized plot, this 3 bed semi offers
beautiful internal and external presentation and is
located within easy reach of Pemberton Centre.
Orrell Road, Orrell £120,000
This three bedroom semi-detached home, with a neutral
décor and low maintenance gardens, is situated on a
main road and is perfect for a first time buyer.
NEW PRICE
Poolstock Ln, Poolstock Offers Over £120,000
This newly built 2 bed terraced house, with front/
rear gardens and parking spaces offers immaculately
presented accommodation perfect for first time buyers.
Kirkless Street, Wigan
Offers Over
£110,000
Positioned within easy reach of Wigan Town Centre, this
immaculately maintained three bed family home has a
modern fully fitted kitchen and good sized rear garden.
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Tatham Grove, Winstanley - £220,000
This immaculately presented four bedroomed detached home is situated in
a quiet cul-de-sac. Beautifully maintained throughout, with modern kitchen
and stunning conservatory, this lovely home has attractive lawned gardens
with the rear garden being particularly secluded.
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4 Local Life
Back-to-School
Blues?
Even though the schooldays of my two are a distant
memory, when the kids go back to school at the
end of the summer it always feels like the end of
a chapter. The onset of September means that the
dreaded traffic queues grow, most of us have no
holidays left to look forward to and festive stock
starts appearing in the supermarket as retailers
determinedly steamroller us along towards a
Christmas mind-set.
But let’s take a moment to caress the dying
embers of summer and enjoy what one of the
most underrated months of the year has to offer;
September offers a chance to enjoy mild weather,
still-light evenings, still-vibrant colours in the
garden and the resumption of community activity
after the summer holidays.
Amongst my favourite places to go in September
are the village shows, many of which have their
roots in the whole celebration of harvest, and now
are often a delightful mixture of enthusiastic and
talented residents sharing with others their love for
crafts, arts, photography, baking, and horticulture.
There are more details on local activities in the local
area in our Events2Go section on page 71 - 73.
Remember, if you have a local business and you’d
like to promote that business to over 100,000
homes in the Wigan, St Helens, Chorley and West
Lancashire areas then please give us a call on 01695
627999; we have packages to suit businesses of all
sizes, and also offer a leaflet distribution service too.
See you next time
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk

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In this issue
Heritage
Open Days
20
Trail Running
Regulars
44 Planning
62 Puzzle Corner
Sections
38 Property
48 Health
56 Travel
60 Legal & Finance
64 Business View
78 Garden Diary
84 Test Drive
70 Pets
71 Events2Go
78 Gardening
87 Home Services
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A
Healthier
Heart
48
Jack’s Tracks:
Wheelton Moor
67
Test Drive:
Subaru
Impreza
84
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6 News & Features
Breakfast Fundraisers on Hold
The September-November sessions
of Saturday Breakfast, the community
fundraising initiative based at Greenslate
Farm in Billinge, has been cancelled as
organisers appeal for more volunteers.
Since its launch in March 2016, Saturday
Breakfast has donated in excess of
£10,000 towards community initiatives
and groups in the Orrell and Billinge
area. The latest donations, for the
September-November 2017 fundraising
period, were to Orrell Music & Dramatic
Society (£500), Bookcycle (£325) and
Winstanley Tennis Club (£800).
Volunteer Michael Winstanley said
“The Saturday Breakfast Community Fundraisers
have donated thousands of pounds to local clubs,
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groups and organisations and this has only been
possible thanks to our loyal customers and our
amazing volunteers. Unfortunately we won’t be
operating from September – November period
because of the lack of cooks and unless we get new
volunteers to help us in the kitchen by the end of
the year then we may have to call a permanent halt
to our fundraising”.
If you are competent in the kitchen and would
like to volunteer for a minimum of once a month,
then call Michael on 01942 727462 or email him
at mwinstanleym@aol.com. You will need Food
Hygiene Level 2, but the group would fund this for
any potential volunteer.
In the meantime, the group is calling for bids from
residents or groups who are planning community
initiatives in the Orrell and Billinge areas, as they
have between £3,400 and £3,650 to donate from
the February-June 2018 fundraising period. Priority
will be given to initiatives connected to Youth,
Events, Environment or Education.
The deadline for the submission of bids is 30th
September 2018 and bid forms are available
now from Michael Winstanley – please email
mwinstanleym@aol.com.

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Flying High
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get a birds-eye view of
autumn’s fabulous colours? Well that’s exactly what
you get when you take a hot air balloon flight.
I joined a group of excited passengers at the
launch point and listened to the pilot’s safety
briefing. Behind him, the balloon’s envelope
was being filled with air using an enormous
fan.
When the shout to board came, we moved
rapidly to clamber into the then vertical
basket. The balloon was unsecured and we
began to lift off. As we headed to heights of up to
3000 feet, we were treated to a bird’s eye view of the
countryside below. The whole landscape stretched
before us: fields, trees, livestock in the fields, streams
and lakes. It was a beautiful sight.
The huge balloon moved silently across the sky,
the calm only interrupted by the passengers’
conversation and the periodic blast of the burners
injecting the spell-binding fire into the belly of the
balloon.
Our lovely pilot cheerfully answered all our
questions, pointed out landmarks, and told us about
the skill of ballooning. Travel is so gentle because
the balloon is moving at the same speed as the
wind, and even the most apprehensive passenger
soon relaxed and admired the views.
When it was time for our flight to end, the pilot
descended slowly. I had expected a jerky landing,
but the contact of the basket with the ground
slowed the progress of the balloon and brought it to
a halt quite gently, within a couple of bounces. The
basket slowly tilted on its side as it came to rest in a
field and the balloon began to deflate in the breeze.
some preliminary research on the internet reveals
that Virgin Balloon Flights (virginballoonflights.
co.uk) operate from Crook O’Lune near Lancaster
and also from the Airport and Heliport in Eccles
near Manchester. Local flights are available from
Suzanna Balloons (hot-air-balloons.co.uk), based in
Bretherton, near Croston. Prices vary but range from
approximately £115-£145 per person.
By Susan Brookes-Morris
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Tea Party Plea
Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party has been
a great success this summer and organisers
are looking for volunteers to host tea parties
throughout the month of September. Sophie Yates,
Marie Curie Community Fundraiser in North Greater
Manchester and South Lancashire said: “As we
begin to pack up the bunting, wash the tea cosies
and move to a new belt-notch after too much cake,
it’s time for me and everyone at Marie Curie to
shout a huge thank you to everyone who has taken
part so far”.
With the good weather set to continue, there is still
time for people to get involved and throw their own
Blooming Great Tea Party. Pimms soirees, parties in
the garden or a simple picnic in the sun would be
great ways to get together with friends, families and
colleagues and raise money for this terminal illness
charity. You can sign up today at www.mariecurie.
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All-Nighter Returns
It was 45 years ago when the legendary
Wigan Casino Club opened its doors and,
on Saturday 15th September, hundreds of
Northern Soul fanatics from every corner of
the UK are planning to make the pilgrimage
to Wigan once more to dance to rare soul
music. The Empire all-nighter event will be
the third one hosted by the Wigan Roller Rink
within the Eckersley Mill complex.
The Roller Rink has a wall to wall Canadian
maple sprung wooden floor for soul
enthusiasts to dance on into the early hours of
6am and the line-up of DJ’s embraces a mixture
of the original Wigan Casino DJ’s and some of the
most popular DJ’s on the present all-nighter scene.
Discounted tickets for the event are available prior to
the event online for £12 or £15, on the door and for
sale at the Wigan Roller Rink during opening hours,
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For many of us shopping is becoming a rather
soulless experience; torn between the generic
repetitiveness of today’s High Street and the
intangible nature of the internet where shoppers
are unable to see and feel their goods before
clicking on the ‘buy’ button.
It’s refreshing to see something completely
different at ellamora, a small but perfectly formed
boutique just over the hill in Rainford. Here you
will find a careful selection of fashionable ladies
lifestyle brands for all ages, exclusive baby wear,
accessories and inspiring gifts for all budgets.
Formed in the wake of the closure of a prominent
family business (Tyrers Department Stores in St
Helens), Owner Ali Harrison has created an
inspirational and contemporary shopping haven in
ellamora that remains true to the traditional values
of shop-keeping.

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Scouts turn 100
Upholland Scouts has been celebrating its
centenary in 2018 with a series of special events for
their 65 members. So far this year the group have
been; camping in Waddecar, Loweswater, Eskdale
and Wasdale, experienced an adventure challenge
day at Bibby’s Farm scout camp in Chorley, visited
Liverpool museums, enjoyed a water sports day on
Marine Lake in Southport, camped in a bivouac on
the summit of Coniston Old Man for the summer
solstice and completed a week-long sea kayak
expedition to Loch Hourn in NW Scotland and a
mass paddle on Coniston Water.
If your child is interested in joining the scouting
movement in Upholland, or if you’re an adult and
would like to offer help and support to the group,
please contact the local Group Quartermaster, John
Lechmere on jdlechmere@gmail.com.
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The leading Auctioneers and Valuers
• Modern saleroom at Manor Park, Runcorn
• RICS and NAVA registered auctioneers and specialist consultants
• Probate and Insurance valuation reports undertaken
• Full house clearance service available
• Regional valuations centres around the north-west
St Helens Valuation Days
4th Wednesday of Every Month
St Thomas Church, Peter Street, WA10 2EB
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2nd Tuesday Of Every Month
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Heritage
Open Days
One Festival. Two weekends. Five thousand events.
And it’s all free!
For the first time ever, England’s biggest festival
of heritage and culture will take place across
two weekends - 6th-9th & 13th-16th September
- offering visitors across the North West more
opportunities to discover the secret history of our
towns, villages and countryside.
Special openings across the region include the
Beatrix Potter Gallery, The Wavertree Lock-Up and
The Old Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Operating
Theatre - with every single walk, talk, opening
and exhibition FREE to visit! Alongside traditional
Heritage Open Days events, there will be a special
programme of ‘Extraordinary Women’ talks, walks
and exhibitions, in celebration of the centenary of
the Universal Suffrage Act.
Here’s a selection of some activities for you, but for
a more comprehensive listings of all the Heritage
Open Days events in the North West please visit
www.heritageopendays.org.uk.
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire
The gateway to the Dee Estuary reserve, Burton
Mere Wetlands straddles the border between
England and Wales with a mosaic of freshwater
wetland habitats, mixed farmland and woodland.
The area is bursting with wildlife, hosting avocets,
egrets, harriers, noisy redshanks, swallows and
swifts, and you can also visit the remains of the Iron
Age hillfort on Burton Point.
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th September: 930am-
5.00pm
No booking required
www.rspb.org.uk/burtonmerewetlands
The Chester Tour
Chester Visitor Information Centre, Northgate
Street, Chester CH1 2HQ
Join Guild of Chester Tour Guides Peggy Grimshaw
(10.30am) & Martin Nield (2pm) on a captivating
journey through 2000 years of history, beginning
in the Roman times, through the vibrant medieval
period, the desperation of the Civil War, the
elegance of Georgian Chester and right up to the
Victorian revival.
Saturday 8 September: Tours at 1030-1200 and
1400-1530
Pre-booking is required - contact: Cathryn Eales
on 01244 972088 or email: Cathryn.Eales@
cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
www.chestertours.org.uk

Chetham’s Library
& College House
Chethams Library, Long Millgate, Manchester M3
1SB
Experience the magical atmosphere of one of
Manchester’s oldest buildings on a self-led tour of
its secret staircases and hidden passageways.
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Anderton Boat Lift
Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich CW9 6FW
The Anderton Boat Lift is a Victorian marvel situated
in fully accessible landscaped grounds. The free Top
of the World Tour is a unique opportunity to be
guided around the Anderton Boat Lift and see it as
Lift Operators have since Victorian Times. Take the
guided Top of the World Tour and learn the history
of this Victorian masterpiece whilst enjoying the
panoramic views from the top of the lift.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Tours:
1030, 1200 & 1415
Pre-booking required – contact Anderton Boat Lift
on 01606 723887
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/
anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre
Inspired by Alice
Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints Church, Daresbury,
Cheshire, WA4 4AE
Visit Daresbury church where Lewis Carroll was
baptized and see his stained glass memorial
window. Walk across the fields and lanes to the site
of Daresbury Parsonage where he was born. Visit
the Lewis Carroll Centre to find out more about his
life and work, and view the exhibition of his works,
Inspired by Alice.
Tours will be held on 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th
September between 2pm-4pm
No booking required
www.lewiscarrollcentre.org.uk
A rare opportunity to wander freely through the
beautiful medieval buildings and the unique
seventeenth-century library at your own pace and
you can sit and read at the table where Karl Marx
worked to overthrow capitalism
Friday 7th and 14th September: 2pm - 8pm
Pre-booking is required - email admin@chethams.
org.uk
Museum of Transport
Boyle Street, Manchester M8 8UW
Take a trip back in time with one of Britain’s biggest
collections of restored buses, coaches and trams.
From a Victorian horse drawn bus to the prototype
Metrolink tram, see and sit in fascinating vehicles
that took Greater Manchester folk to work, shops
and outings to the coast and countryside. Special
behind the scenes tours of the Museum this
weekend. Free heritage bus service to other local
heritage events. See website www.gmts.co.uk for
full details.
Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th, Saturday 15th & Sunday
16th September: 1000-1630
No booking required
www.gmts.co.uk

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Gawthorpe Hall
Habergham Drive, Burnley BB12 8UA
Enjoy the historic Victorian rooms, the fabulous
portraits from the National Portrait Gallery, stunning
textiles from Gawthorpe Textiles Collection and get
a look at the servants’ side of the Hall.
Lytham Windmill & Old
Lifeboat House
East Beach, Lytham FY8 5LD
Use the spiral staircase to pass from the stately
family rooms to the Victorian kitchen where you can
meet the housekeeper. Room stewards available to
answer your questions about the Hall and the Kay-
Shuttleworth family. National Trust Tea-room on
site.
Saturday 8 September: 1200-1700
No booking required
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/
museums/gawthorpe-hall.aspx
The Windmill and Old Lifeboat House houses a
permanent cultural museum. On the tour you can
observe the wonderful interior of the buildings,
including the workings of the mill, as well as learn
about the local lifeboat service and local history.
There will also be a full size, wooden Victorian
lifeboat on display.
Opening Times
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday
16th September: 10.30am-1pm, 2pm-4.30pm
No booking required
www.lythamwindmill.co.uk
Lancaster Castle
Castle Parade, Lancaster LA1 1YJ
Free guided tours of this iconic building only
recently fully opened to the public. Guided tours
will visit the main courtyard, Chapel Yard, The Shire
Hall, The Crown Court, The Drop Room, The Grand
Jury Room, Hadrian’s Tower, The Old Cells, and A
Wing. Tours are available on a strictly first come first
served basis. Visitors will be given tickets to the next
available tour at the time of their arrival - no prebooking
is available for any free tour.
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September
No booking required - Tours run every half an hour
from 10am-4pm
http://www.lancastercastle.com/

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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Park, Lytham St. Annes FY8 4JX
Free entry and guided tour of the Georgian Hall.
Lytham Hall is an 18th-century Georgian country
house, Grade I Listed Building set in 78 acres of
wooded parkland.
Classic Liverpool Bus
Running Day
Georges Dock Way, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DD
Come and listen to a talk on the women of Lytham
Hall and how they shaped the history of the hall
and Lytham’s heritage.
Sunday 9 September: Talk 1100, 1200 & 1400
No booking required
www.lythamhall.org.uk
Rufford Old Hall
200 Liverpool Road, Rufford L40 1SG
This black and white Tudor building, with its
contrasting mellow red brick Jacobean wing,
hunkers in the low lying mosslands of south west
Lancashire. More than 500 years old, this family
home has many stories to tell about the intriguing
Heskeths.
You can delve into tales of a travelling baronet,
an American heiress or the housekeeper who
helped to care for Rufford. Children can get closer
to nature with our bug hunting and wild art kits,
while you unwind in our Victorian style garden and
experience local tastes in the tea room.
Saturday 15 September: 11am - 5pm
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rufford-old-hall
Travel back in time aboard classic buses from
the Merseyside Transport Trust collection as they
meander the streets of Liverpool and its suburbs
retracing bus routes that took many of us to school,
work or to the cinema. The buses from the 1950s
to 1980s will run free trips to a wide variety of
destinations in the City throughout the day. Full
route details will be available on our website in the
weeks prior to the event and a printed timetable
will be available on the day.
Sunday 9 September: 10am-4.30pm
No booking required
www.mttrust.co.uk
Williamson Tunnels
Smithdown Lane, Liverpool L7 3ED
A chance to see for free some of the amazing 200
year old tunnels that lay lost and forgotten beneath
Liverpool. Take a free 45 minute tour through
part of the incredible underground labyrinth of
sandstone tunnels created beneath the Edge Hill
area of Liverpool by 19th century philanthropist
and eccentric, Joseph Williamson and learn more
about what lay behind his mysterious burrowing.
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th September
Tours at 10.30am
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Port Sunlight Museum
23 King Georges Drive, Wirral CH62 5DX
Saturday - Explore Port Sunlight and join one of the
village walking tours, exploring the rich history of
William Lever, Sunlight Soap, architecture and much
more. Walking tours will take place throughout the
day.
Speke Hall
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool L24 1XD
Bring the family and enjoy a great free day out at
Speke Hall. Explore the house - a rare survival of a
Tudor timber framed building with Arts & Crafts
interiors and original William Morris wallpapers - or
have fun in the maze, play areas or woodlands.
Saturday 15 September 10.30am-4.30pm
No booking required
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall/
The Hardmans’ House
59 Rodney Street, Liverpool L1 9ER
Enjoy a free pre-bookable 90 minute tour of The
Hardmans’ House. Step back in time to the 1950s
in this fascinating home and photographic studio.
The handsome Georgian house - both glamorous
workplace and modest, cluttered home for Edward
Chambre Hardman and his talented wife Margaretis
a time capsule of life and creativity, packed with
vintage treasures and fascinating photography.
They lived and worked here for 40 years, keeping
everything and changing nothing.
Friday 14 September: 11am-3.30pm
Pre-booking is preferred. Call 0151 709 6261 or
email: thehardmanshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardmans-house
Sunday - Celebrate founder’s day, the birthday
of William Lever. Discover Port Sunlight Museum
and Edwardian workers cottage, receive a warm
welcome from staff in costume and explore the
village by joining a guided walking tour. Visit the
old school room the Lyceum and step back in time
to experience a day in school, and explore William’s
home, Bridge Cottage. Listen to stories from the
village, past and present and don’t forget to pick up
a slice of birthday cake!
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September: 10am-
4pm
Pre-booking is required – email k.kearns@
portsunlightvillage.com
www.wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk
St. Wilfrid’s Parish Church
Standish
Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0XA
Guided tours of the only Grade 1 listed building in
Wigan on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 13-15th
September explaining the history of the church and
the Standish family. On Saturday 15th September
the bell ringers will be available from 10:00 am until
2:00 pm to conduct visits into the ringing room (last
tour is 1:30pm). They will demonstrate the art of
church bell ringing, answer any questions on bell
ringing and assist members of the public to ring a
church bell under instruction.
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th & Saturday 15th
September: Tours 10:30 & 14:30
Saturday 15th September: Bells 10:00-14:00
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Could you complete your family
through adoption?
Together for Adoption brings together the adoption
services of five local authorities; Cheshire West and
Chester, Halton, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan.
One local couple, John and Andrew wanted to be
parents for a long time. After considering adoption
they approached Together for Adoption for further
information.
After successfully getting through the approval
process the couple were matched with two
children. They said, “The assessment process felt
long at times, however this was because we were
keen to be a family. After the assessment we were
approved as suitable adopters for two siblings, we
were delighted!”
The couple continued: “Although there have been
challenges along the way we have felt supported
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Try trail
running?
By Verity Wright
If you are wondering how you are going to fit
your weekly run in whilst you are away on holiday,
why not have a go at trail running? Trail running is
running off road, generally in the countryside, and
is easier to do in the summer months as running
through woodland and countryside is generally
shadier than pounding the pavements.
One of the main differences between road running
and trail running is that you have to really look
where you are going when you run off road as you
are having to deal with the constant change under
foot; no two steps are the same when you are
running on a natural obstacle course.
Trail running builds strength and endurance as it
forces you to slow your pace down and running on
a varied terrain really challenges the muscles of the
lower body more than a flat firm run. By running off
road your muscles need to work harder to
maintain your balance and keep you
upright; this in turn helps keep your
core strong which helps keep you
agile and coordinated.
Running off road teaches you to be three or four
steps ahead of turns, roots, rocks and puddles, these
skills are transferable to when running on a road
race as you have the ability to manoeuvre quickly
which enables you to get out of the way quickly if
someone just stops in front of you or if an empty
water bottle into you running path.
Whilst running off road is wonderful experience, you
do have to be careful especially if you are exploring
new areas. And if you enjoy it, then check out the
following local clubs when you get back off holiday;
www.wiganharriers.org.uk
www.sthelensstriders.com
www.chorley-athletic-and-triathlong.org
www.skemboundaryharriers.co.uk

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Bernard’s Wish
One of Wigan Youth Zone’s most prominent
supporters, Bernard Edmunds, has targeted a
poignant goal this September. For a number of
years, Bernard has been a passionate fundraiser of
the organisation, not only as a board member but as
a trusted advisor.
Sadly Bernard was diagnosed last year with an
incurable brain tumour, but despite his personal
circumstances and ill-health, he has continued to
support Wigan Youth Zone with fundraising, event
planning and more. It is fitting therefore that, as a
legacy, he wants to support Wigan Youth Zone one
more time and that’s where you can help.
Bernard wants to raise £25,000 for Wigan Youth Zone
to support some of more vulnerable members of
WYZ who are being supported by their mentoring,
inclusion, counselling or safeguarding teams. If
you are interested in raising funds by completing
Bernard in 118 fancy dress alongside Martin
Ainscough CBE at last year’s 10k run.
the Wigan 10k on Sunday 9th September or by
participating in the Annual Golf Day on Friday
7th September at Wigan Golf Club then please
get in touch with Sharon McLaren at Wigan Youth
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Bridging the Gaps
Work begins this month on building two bridges
as part of the road building project known as the
Wigan-Bolton Key Strategic Network, a plan to
ultimately link the M58/M6 interchange at Orrell
with the M61 at Westhoughton. The bridges will be
built over Poolstock Lane and also across the canal
and two Wigan Flashes. This section, which has
already been approved and is scheduled to finish
in 2021, will run from the road junction near site
of the former Bulls Head pub on Warrington Road
in Goose Green through to Westwood Park in Ince,
with the route going over Poolstock Lane and over
Wigan Flashes.
Dubbed by many Wiganers with long memories
as Route 225, the proposed new road is expected
to reduce traffic on the A577 through Pemberton
and the A49, and when the new road is complete,
Poolstock Lane will be changed to a residential
route.
50 and Out?
A local Brownie unit, which celebrates its 50th
birthday this year, is set to close unless it recruits
adult volunteers. The 9th Wigan West Brownies,
who meet on Monday evenings between 6-7.30pm
at the Bispham Methodist Church Hall on Crank
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Keeping It Social
by Alan Batt
In my blog about the Wigan Property Market I
mostly refer to only two of the three main sectors
of the housing market, the owner occupier and
the private rented sector. The third sector is social
housing (or council housing as it used to be known)
and this type of housing has an important effect on
the affordability of the entire property ladder.
The requirement for the provision of subsidised
housing has been recognised since Victorian times,
and usually property in the social housing sector
has had rents set at around half the going market
rate, and affordable shared home ownership has
been the main source of new affordable housing.
However, the local authority is simply not coming
up with the numbers required. In the last nine
years, on average, only 111 Affordable Homes per
year have been built by Wigan Council. The blame
cannot all be placed at the feet of the local authority
though as Council budgets nationally, according to
Full-Fact, are 26% lower than they have been since
2010.
Alan Batt
Alan Batt is a member of The Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has worked within
the Wigan property market for over 30 years.
The fact remains though, that if the local authority
isn’t building or finding these affordable homes,
these Wigan tenants still need housing, and some
tenants at the lower end of the market are falling
foul of rogue landlords.
Party politics need to be put aside, and the UK
needs to, firstly, start building enough homes and
secondly, ensure that enough of the new housing
is affordable. Even though 2017 was one of the best
years for new home building in the last decade
(217,000 homes built in 2017) overall new home
building has been in decline for many years from
the heady days of the early 1970s, when an average
of 350,000 new homes were being built a year.
So, what does this mean for Wigan homeowners?
Well, an undersupply of affordable homes will
artificially keep rents and property prices high.
That might sound good in the short term, but a
large proportion of my Wigan landlords find their
children are also priced out of the housing market.
Also, whilst your Wigan home might be slightly
higher in value, due to this lack of supply of homes
at the bottom end of the market, as most people
move up the market when they do move, the one
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Problems at the lower end of the property market
will affect the middle and upper parts. There is no
getting away from the fact that the Wigan housing
market is all interlinked - it’s not called the Property
‘Ladder’ for nothing!
Looking
Long Term
According to Aldermore, the specialist Buy-To-Let
lender, research shows around 41% of portfolio
buy-to-let landlords are planning to grow their buy
to let portfolio. (Portfolio landlords are landlords
that own more than one property). Talking to the
landlords I deal with, many of them are looking
to enlarge their portfolio are doing so because
they still see the Wigan rental market as a decent
investment opportunity.
With top of the range Bank and Building Society
Savings Accounts only reaching 1.5% a year, the
rental yields in Wigan is far outstripping current
savings rates and the short term prospect of a
minor drop in property prices isn’t putting off
Wigan landlords.
No matter what the global and national economy
has thrown at us; the financial meltdown in 2008/9,
the dotcom crash of 2000, ERM in 1992, the oil
crisis and hyperinflation in the 1970’s... the housing
market has always bounced back stronger in the
long term.
And that’s the point ... long term. Investing in buy
to let is a proven and successful long-term strategy.
Even though the buy to let market has taken a bit
of a beating, thanks to a plethora of Government
regulation, new mortgage underwriting rules in
2014 and George Osborne’s tax changes, many
landlords still view buy to let as a good investment,
as long as you buy wisely by buying the profit on
the purchase price, not the anticipation of the
future sale price, and also assess your position on
the ‘buy to let seesaw’ of capital growth and yield.
With the increasing demand for rental properties,
predominantly among Millennials as many cannot
afford to get on the property ladder, and with
councils not building enough properties of any
kind, many youngsters have to resort to the private
rental market for their accommodation needs. And
that sort of demands offers ongoing opportunities
for buy-to-landlords.
If I apply the Aldermore figures, 795 Wigan landlords
have plans to expand their buy-to-let portfolio in
the coming year or so. If you want to join them and
you want a second opinion to ensure your portfolio
is structured in the right way then drop me an
email. I don’t bite and the opinion I give, whether
you are a landlord of mine or not, is given freely,
without obligation or cost.
Email me on alan@alanbatt.co.uk or call on 01942
233999
For more of Alan’s tips, guidance and analysis
on the Wigan property market, check out
www.wiganpropertynews.blogspot.co.uk

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Winstanley
14 Paris Avenue, Winstanley - To extend
dwellinghouse single storey to side and alterations
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extension / part garage conversion, and single storey
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By Louise Addison
Here are five simple ways to tell if it’s time to check
your hearing:
You often ask people to repeat themselves - It
sounds as though people around you are mumbling
all the time and you find it hard to hear people
unless they’re facing you directly. It’s more common
to experience hearing loss in the high frequencies
so another sign is having trouble understanding
You hear a ringing or buzzing noise in your
ears - Tinnitus occurs when you hear sounds like
ringing or buzzing noise in your ears when no such
sound is present. Sometimes it’s temporary e.g.
after attending a loud concert. But ringing which
doesn’t fade away, without any apparent cause is a
common first sign of hearing loss.
You strain to hear in noisy places - You struggle
to focus on what people
are saying in places
with background noise,
such as a restaurant or
shopping centre. This can
make you feel very tired.
You miss everyday
sounds - If people
complain you miss their
calls or say they have to
knock for ages before you
answer the door consider
it a warning sign,
especially if combined
with people complaining
you have the TV or radio
set too loud.
women and children who tend to have higherpitched
voices.
Your family complains that the TV is too loud - If
you’re turning up the volume to a point where
those around you complain about how loud it is,
it might be time to pay attention, especially since
listening to excessively loud music can do further
damage to your hearing.
Whilst it can be tough
to admit your hearing
isn’t as good as it used
to be, it’s best to take action early on. With the
right support and technology, hearing loss doesn’t
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Stretch benefits
By Sarah Davey
In an attempt to prevent injury, most of us stretch
before exercise and some (though not as many)
stretch afterwards. But if we’re doing fairly steady
activities (jogging, cycling or walking) then while
stretching will improve our flexibility there is not
much evidence it will prevent muscle injury.
In these cases the advice is to warm up with five
minutes of light, gradual exercise instead. The
reason for this is that it’s important to increase
the blood flow to the muscles and heart steadily,
sudden changes will cause muscles to fatigue more
quickly.
Stretching is more effective if you’re doing the type
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on your feet, or stop and start quickly (sprinting,
tennis, weight-lifting, or competitive team sports
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But everyone benefits from stretching after a
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A healthier heart
By Louise Addison
Cardiovascular disease causes 26%
of all deaths in the UK; that’s over
150,000 deaths each year – an
average of 420 people each day or
one death every three minutes.
Those are the scary statistics but
what can you do to improve the
health of your heart?
Below are the top tips according to
leading cardiologists.
Walk 30 minutes every day, no matter
what! – A half hour walk every day
decreases an individual’s chances of
a heart attack by 30%. If you think
you’ll skip days find a walking buddy
and hold each other accountable.
Find out your blood pressure and take
steps to bring it down – Your blood
pressure may be a more important
factor than your cholesterol! If the
doctor prescribes medication take it,
but you can also take steps to lower
it yourself and maybe reduce the
need for medication. The best ways
are to exercise and lose some belly
fat. Individuals with high levels of
fat in the abdominal cavity (belly fat)
and around their abdominal organs
are more likely to develop high blood pressure
because this fat interferes with the function of the
kidneys, which regulate the blood pressure.
Know what your HDL number is and then do
what you can to raise it to 1.3 mmol/l - In women
especially it seems that a higher HDL (good
cholesterol) number is more important than a low
LDL (bad cholesterol) number. Eat about 25g of raw,
fresh, unsalted nuts per day – especially walnuts,
pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios and almonds. Nuts
are packed with omega 3 oils, raise levels of HDL
good cholesterol, decrease inflammation and have
a good effect on the heart. Healthy fats such as olive
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really good news is that an alcoholic drink per day
also works in your favour!
Eat a good quality tomato pasta sauce! Simple
tomato pasta sauce is loaded with potassium which
aids lowering of blood pressure.
Floss! – Most people don’t know that your oral
health has an effect on arterial health so make sure
those pearly whites stay clean and flossed.
Limit saturated fat and avoid trans fats – Try to keep
saturated fat below 20g per day. Both saturated fat
and trans fats (found in many processed foods) lead
to inflammation of the arteries.
Read labels and avoid foods which list sugar as one
of the first five ingredients – In particular don’t be
fooled by foods which claim to be ‘low fat’ because
often they contain extra sugar instead. Healthy
fats such as olive oil are better than empty sugar
calories.
Drink wine – But not too much! It’s a slightly bizarre
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Eat a rainbow of fruit and veg – Five to nine
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condition. It may sound a lot but if you add
chopped veg to pie fillings and casseroles and eat
fruit at breakfast and salad stuff for snacks it all adds
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56 Travel
Something
Different
The real challenge when booking a holiday is finding
something different from the banality of everyday
life. With people progressively taking two, three or
even more holidays a year, it’s becoming more and
more difficult to ‘find something different’.
This month we visit two nations in South East
Asia that definitely fit that specification. Whilst
not geographically adjacent, tourist schedules
often include both countries and both nations are
described as places of staggering natural beauty,
cultured and historic, with dynamic megacities
and amazing beaches. Of course, I’m talking about
Thailand and Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is Vietnam at
its most dizzying. The city breathes life and vitality
into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help
but be hauled along for the ride. The seamless
contrast as you meander through timeless alleys
visiting ancient temples before arriving at designer
shopping malls and skyscrapers is an amazing
feeling and it’s difficult to believe that just 50 years
ago this thrilling mass was a city in chaos.
Unswervingly popular with tourists is the War
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documented here were well publicised, but it’s
unusual for Westerners to hear the victims of
US military action tell their own stories. Ho Chi
Minh City’s oldest temple is Giac Lam, a fantastic
atmospheric place of worship set in peaceful
gardens. Known as ‘Feel the Woods Temple’, Giac
Lam is a popular pilgrimage with the sick and
elderly.
Although Hi Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s biggest city,
the country’s capital since re-unification is Hanoi.
Here you can see the people, dig into the past and
watch the awakening of a Hanoi on the move. Its
streets swell with scooters and constantly blaring
horns, and all around is the history of the French
and Chinese occupation.
The streets of the Old Quarter flourish with farmers
hawking their wares, whilst city folk rush by and
Hanoians with leisure time practise t’ai chi or play
chess. A ‘must visit’ is the Hoa Lo Prison museum,
ironically dubbed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners
of war. Most exhibits relate focus on the Vietnamese
struggle for independence from France but there
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are also displays focusing on the American pilots
who were incarcerated here during the Vietnam
War, including Senator John McCain, who ran for
the US presidency in 2008.
Fancy something different? Check out the offers
for Vietnam/Thailand on the previous page, pulled
together for Local Life readers from Billinge travel
agent Marken Travel.
With long coastlines and small islands anchored
in cobalt waters, Thailand is the ultimate tropical
paradise and there’s no place that demonstrates
that more than Ko Samui, Thailand’s third biggest
island. Whether you’re sun-seeking, dozing in a
hammock, feasting on world-class cuisine, beach
partying or discovering wellness in an exclusive spa,
Ko Samui has it covered. It’s one of Thailand’s most
popular venues with its white beaches, clear seas,
waterfalls, spectacular viewpoints and beautiful
temples.
The deep azure of the sky and the gentle lapping of
warm waves on satin sands are ideal ingredients for
the perfect retreat and there’s a wealth of beaches
to choose from. Away from the island’s seductive
sands, the next top indulgence is dining out. From
the simplest of Thai dishes served at a roadside
shack to plates jumping with flavour at beach side
restaurants, you’re spoiled for choice. And for those
interested in easing away the stress and pain of
everyday life, Ko Samui’s renowned spas can ease
them to the next level of serenity.
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Situated near Sedbergh,
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60 Legal & Finance
Choosing A
Financial
Adviser
A good financial adviser is like gold dust. Like your
most influential teacher at school, they should
inspire as well as reassure you in order that you can
enjoy a better financial future. A poor adviser will
put their interests before yours and could sell you a
product you don’t really need and have no interest
in your future.
Worryingly both advisers will be FCA registered, both
have at least a Level 4 qualification (it is now the
minimum standard to trade as a financial adviser ),
and both will sound plausible. So how do you select
the right adviser for you?
Qualifications
You want an adviser who takes professional
knowledge and development very seriously and is
completely independent. Look for an adviser who is
a Chartered Financial Planner or a Certified Financial
Planner - or is actively working towards these
qualifications.
These are Level 6 qualifications - equivalent to
a university degree and are the “Gold Standard”
amongst financial advisers. Advisers who have
achieved this level of technical competence have
demonstrated that they are capable of dealing
with clients that perhaps have more complicated
financial planning requirements.
Plan
A good adviser will ask challenging questions and
map out a plan to achieve your goals. They will
listen to you and ask questions to help you define
your short, medium, and long-term objectives.
Your adviser will create a financial plan to meet
your objectives, ensuring that account is taken of
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Relationship
Your relationship with your adviser is absolutely
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Fees
Fees should be open, transparent, fair and good
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potentially make a difference of many thousands
of pounds to your financial position over time,
we suggest that you base your decision primarily
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64 Business
Starting the
Journey
by Chris Alcock - CMA Accountancy
The journey of starting your own business can
be very challenging and you’ll need to prepare
yourself for a massive undertaking and have the
right positive attitude to deal with any setbacks
that you may meet along the way.
Preparation is the key for success. As the saying goes,
if you fail to prepare, you should prepare to fail. We
have helped many successful businesses through
the startup phase and based on this experience I
have pulled together a short checklist of the main
things all new businesses should consider.
• Create a business plan – This should cover your
vision of what you want to do and how you are
going to get there. If you are looking for financial
support via a loan or other funding options then
we can help you prepare the financial projections
you’ll need to provide.
• Set up your business structure – Should you
trade as a sole trader or set up a Limited Company
from the beginning? Advice you should be taken
to assess which structure is best for you as this
can impact on the way tax is paid and how your
existing assets are protected.
• Register for taxes – There are a number
of different business taxes that need to be
considered and these need to be registered from
the start of the business. These would include
VAT, Payroll and Personal taxes
• Set up your accounting software – There are
many options available for startup businesses
including Xero, QuickBooks and Kashflow.
Ensuring these are set up from day one will
enable you to track your numbers and monitor
your performance from the beginning, efficiently
invoice your customers and help you stay on top
of your cash flow.
• Track your key numbers – All businesses will
have key numbers that should be measured
and recorded. This could be the number of
customers, value of sales etc. Keeping track of
these will ensure that you are on target and can
make changes quickly if things aren’t quite going
to plan.
There are many more things to consider when
starting out in business. We have extensive
experience with start-up companies and we offer
a free consultation for anyone that would like to
speak to us about this.
Feel free to drop by the office on Skull House Lane
in Appley Bridge and we can discuss this further
over a coffee. Of course, there will be no charge for
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Leisure 67
Wheelton Moor
by Chris Pearce
Despite the name, the moor isn’t in Wheelton; it’s
actually closer to neighbouring Brinscall and it’s from
there that we start this scenic, easy-to-follow 6 mile
route. There’s a fair amount of off road parking in the
village and we start in Lodge Bank, near to Brinscall
Swimming Pool (PR6 8QU).
Exit Lodge Bank and turn right. Instead of following
the bend in the road, go straight on into Butterworth
Brow and then take the first right up Well Lane. The
early morning sunshine quickly disappears, blocked
out by the canopy that is Wheelton Plantations, as
we climbed Well Lane.
Ignore the entrances to the Plantations on the right
and carry on up the incline until you can go no
further by road, then go through the entrance gate
to the Moor and follow the stony path that bears
slightly to the right. At this point you should take a
breather and indulge in the rural views of Chorley’s
eastern villages that have opened up behind you
before you continue up the pathway onto the 90
square miles of wild, unspoilt countryside that is the
West Pennine Moors.
Remnants of stone cottages are dotted around
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School Lane
Lodge Bank
Postcode
PR6 8QU
P
Well Lane
Railway Road
Brinscall
Edge GT Lane
FBs
FBs
FBs
Cricket
Pitch
FBs
The Goit
White
Coppice
Wheelton
Moor
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk
is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or
damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.

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by the odd visit from the hardy sheep. Though bleak
in winter, at the height of summer this is a stunning
landscape, a desolate setting where generations of
northern folk have visited for recreation, enjoying
the gorgeous views over Lancashire’s hills, coastline
and reservoirs below.
You’ll follow the stony path for just over a mile,
eventually heading towards the Winter Hill
transmitter mast until you reach a Ramblers
Association signpost indicating the routes to
Brinscall, Belmont Road and White Coppice. You’re
at the walk’s highest point, 297m, and at this point,
take the sharp right turn downhill towards White
Coppice.
On the way down, your views will include Great Hill
and Hurst Hill. This is a popular route so the gentle
inclining path to White Coppice is well defined
and also a bit loose underfoot in parts, particularly
going downhill, so take care. Once you’ve almost
reached the bottom of the hill, you’ll need to bear
left to arrive at the gated bridge over The Goit at
White Coppice.
Known as Lancashire’s most picturesque cricket
ground, White Coppice is worth loitering awhile on
the many benches available if there’s a match on, to
use the facilities or grab a bacon butty. Return from
the cricket ground through the gate and turn left
down the pathway by The Goit, heading north and
passing the cricket scoreboard on the way.
The Goit is a scenic canal used for transporting
drinking water along the Rivington chain of
reservoirs, and we follow the shady pathway for just
over a mile until a footpath on the left appears just
short of a grey metal sluice on The Goit. Go down
the footpath, ignore the first footpath on the left
(which takes you take in the direction you came)
and take the next footpath on the left heading
away from The Goit.
Follow this path along the right hand perimeter
of the field and, once you get to the corner, go
through the stile, over a footbridge and head
directly across an open field. Go through another
stile and immediately dip down and turn right
along the wide path that was formerly part of the
Chorley to Blackburn railway line, and which once
hosted 14 passenger trains daily.
Once you reach three steel gates, take the one on
the right and then, one you’re through, turn left
along the cobbled road. This road eventually takes
you past Brinscall Lake and into Lodge Bank where
you will reach your starting point.
For those with the OS Maps app on your
desktop, mobile or tablet, this walk is
named: JT Wheelton Moor

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Family Day Arrive ‘n’ Drive
Monday, August 27, 10am-4pm
This event for ages 8+ has different karts and
circuits for different ages and is £25pp, but no need
to book, just arrive ‘n’ drive. Check the website for
more info www.threesisterscircuit.co.uk
Three Sisters Circuit, Three Sisters Road, Ashtonin-Makerfield,
WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 719030
Family Fun Walks
Tuesday, August 28, 1.30pm-3pm
Every Tuesday Wigan Flashes will be holding activity
walks for children and adults that will centre around
a different activity each week. Booking required by
emailing leisureenquiries@wlct.org or calling. Free
event.
Worsley Mesnes Drive, Wigan, WN3 5UF. Tel:
01942 828508
Haigh Foodie Friday
Friday, August 31, 6pm-10pm
Fantastic food from a variety of street food traders.
Free parking & free entry. For children there is an
Adventure Play area and more!.
Haigh Woodland Park, School Lane, Wigan, WN2
1PE. Tel: 01942 828 280
Proms in the Park
Saturday, September 1, 6pm-10pm
A fantastic evening of open air band music for the
whole family to enjoy.
Mesnes Park, Wigan
Child’s Play
Saturday, September, 1, 9am-2pm
This is an ongoing exhibition giving children a taste
of life in the Victorian era at the Museum of Wigan
Life. ‘Child’s Play – a celebration of childhood’, is
a free, interactive experience giving families an
insight into Victorian life through dress up, games
and education.
Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan. Tel:
01942 828128
Grease Sing-a-Long
Friday, September 7, 6pm–10.30pm
Watch the iconic 1978 movie and sing along with
Danny and Sandy to classic soundtrack favourites
such as Summer Nights and Greased Lightning.
Food and drink will be available. Booking is essential.
Please call or visit www.boxoffice.wlct.org. Adults
£6, Concession, £5 (Aged 5-15 years/65+).
Haigh Woodland Park, School Lane, Wigan, WN2
1PE. Tel: 01942 828508
Orrell Live 2018
Saturday, September 8, 12pm until late
Bigger and better than ever. There are 3 fantastic
tribute acts including Abba, Oasis and Whitney
Houston and the headliners this year are 5ive, all
of this plus the amazing Golborne Brass Band with
all of the Proms favourites. Admission is strictly by
ticket only – no facilities to pay on the day. Adults
£25, Child £10. www.orrell-live.co.uk
Orrell Cricket Club, Winstanley Road, Orrell. Tel:
07545 501447

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Wigan Diggers Free Festival
Saturday, September 8, 11.30am-9.30pm
The Blockheads, Merry Hell and Barnstormer 1649
(featuring Attila The Stockbroker) will top the bill at
this year’s festival commemorating the locally born
17th century Diggers’ movement leader Gerrard
Winstanley. The free festival will feature a fantastic
line up of other acts too.
Believe Square, Wigan
Sincerity Lodge Ladies Evening
Saturday, September 8, 5.30pm-11.30pm
A warm and cordial invitation is extended to guests,
Masonic or otherwise, to this important annual
event; featuring Joe Dunlop singing classic songs
from the shows. Tickets available from Steven Price
email stevenlprice@gmail.com for £25.
Pemberton Masonic Hall, Chapel Street,
Pemberton, WN5 8JP. Tel: 07858 604590
Artisan Market
Sat, Sept 8, 10am-4pm & Sat, Oct 13, 10am–4pm
The artisan market is a unique shopping and trading
experience with stall holders selling organic meat
and dairy, homemade artisan pies and cakes, arts
and crafts, bespoke handmade children’s’ clothes,
vintage traders, vinyl records and much more, all
under one roof. www.wiganauctionhouse.co.uk
Miry Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TG
Wigan 10K
Sunday, September 9, 10am-4pm
The 6th Halliwell Jones Wigan 10k will be
back in 2018, and the event’s chosen charity is
Joining Jack – one of Wigan 10k’s Supporting
Partners. Tickets range from £18-£30 from www.
sportsentrysolutions.com/new_race_page.
php?recordID=200609
Market Street, Wigan
2018 All-Nighter
Saturday, September 15, 10pm–6am
Northern Soul is returning home to Wigan for a
fantastic traditional All-Nighter and the DJ’s will all
be playing original Vinyl only on a mega surround
system. Tickets in advance are £12 or £15 on the
door, please call or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk
Wigan Roller Rink, Eckersley Mill, Swan Meadow
Rd, Wigan WN3 5BD. Tel: 01942 375675
Forties Day at Haigh
Sunday, September 16, 11am-5pm
The 1940’s returns to Haigh Woodland Park with
music, entertainment, re-enactors, vehicles and
stalls. There’ll be displays of period kit and vehicles
with re-enactors bringing history to life, showing
you how things were during wartime. Free event,
£3 parking per car.
Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan,
WN2 1PE. Tel: 01942 828280
Friday Afternoon Quiz
Friday, September 21, 1pm–3pm
£5 per person includes tea, coffee or water and a
hot meal, plus a chance to win a prize. Booking is
preferable, please call and leave a message stating
number of guests and any dietary requirements.
Greenslate Community Farm, Greenslate Road,
Billinge, WN5 7BG. Tel: 01695 632290
Wedding Fayre
Sunday, September 23, 12pm–4pm
Throughout the day there will be live music playing,
two show stopping bridal catwalk shows at 1pm
& 3pm plus entertainment. The fayre starts with a
complimentary glass of fizz and canapes.
Moss Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9PB. Tel:
01942 206446

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Artisan Market
Sunday, September 23, 10am - 4pm
Over 80 artisans with art, food, craft, drinks, street
food and live music.
Haigh Woodland Park, School Ln, Wigan, WN2 1PE
Social Sequence Dance
Thursday, Sept 27 & Thursday, Oct 4, 8pm-11pm
Meet new friends and get some exercise. If you can’t
dance, we will show you how or just chat and listen
to the music. £4 admission.
St. Teresa’s Club, College Road. Up Holland, WN8
0PY. Tel: 07971956532
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday 28th September, from 9.30am
Join The Fox in supporting the ‘World’s Biggest
Coffee Morning’ and help Macmillan Cancer Support.
The Fox, Roby Mill 01695 628178.
Hop & Grain Ale Trail
Saturday, October 6, 12pm-11pm
Visit 8 superb real ale pubs on the Trail. Pubs
include: The Twisted Vine Ale House, Ashton, The
Boars Head, Standish, Formby’s, Hindley, The Hoot,
Standish, Wigan Central, Doc’s Symposium plus The
Holts and The Delph locally. For more information
or to buy tickets (£13.66) please visit www.
ticketsource.co.uk.
The Three Degrees
Saturday, October 6, 7.30pm-11pm
The Three Degrees are famous for their soulful
voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows.
The original members Helen Scott & Valerie Holiday
are coming all the way from the USA for their 50th
Anniversary Tour. For tickets and more info visit
www.ents24.com.
The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB. Tel: 01942
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You can enjoy a Spooktacular Half Term visit to
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20th and 28th October to join in the Halloween fun.
Hop on a broomstick and replicate interactively
the incredible journey Whooper swans make
every year from Iceland to Martin Mere with our
interactive migration obstacle course – look out for
predators, pylons and wind turbines! Collect your
broomstick pilot licence and take a souvenir photo
of your achievement. This activity is included in the
admission price but a free ticket must be collected
from the information desk to take part.
In addition, you can carve your own Halloween
pumpkin to create a spooky face to take home,
explore the grounds to find our hidden pumpkins in
our pumpkin hunt, to win a treat – and be amazed
watching hundreds of Whooper swans feeding right
in front of you on the mere at 3pm from Discovery
hide and 3.30pm from Raines Observatory.
Of course that’s not all you’ll enjoy at Martin Mere.
Its year-round attractions include an otter enclosure,
pond dipping zone and the opportunity to enjoy
close-up encounters with around 100 species of
international water-birds as they swim, feed and
wander in wetlands custom-designed to mimic their
natural homes.
From zip wire screams and scramble net laughs,
to treehouse trailblazing and water zone wonders,
our huge adventure playground is a total rush
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a 30-minute expertly-guided boat tour of our
wonderful wetlands or head cross to our Mere Side
café to refuel.
But what makes Martin Mere truly world class are
the many thousands of migrant wild ducks, geese,
waders and swans which over-winter at this Ramsarrated
marshland and especially the spectacular
displays of feather and flight provided by huge
migrant flocks of pink-footed geese, wigeon and
whooper swans.
To win one of the three family tickets for Martin
Mere, simply visit our website www.locallife247.
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To enter the competition just input your answer to
the following question;
What kind of stick will you ‘fly’ on the interactive
flight from Iceland to Martin Mere?
The expiry date for the competition is Friday 28th September
2018. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only one entry
per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept responsibility for
entries that do not reach us. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd
and their families are not eligible to enter this competition.
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78 Gardening
Award Winner
Low maintenance
gardening – yes please!
by Angie Barker
We live in busy times and work and family
commitments often lead to high stress levels. One
of the most recognised ways of bringing some
relief from this is to re-connect with nature and the
outdoors. I am speaking from personal experience
here. Being self employed and running a busy
garden design business can be stressful, but taking
time out to spend 10 minutes sitting in the garden
can bring a sense of calm back into my day.
That’s all very well but when do we have the
time to look after a garden which will bring us
some relaxation? Well, it is possible to have a low
maintenance garden and here are some tips:
• Don’t have too many pots and if you have pots
make them large ones – at least 40cm wide and
deep. To grow healthy plants in pots takes a lot of
watering and feeding – particularly in a summer
like this one. There is nothing more depressing
than seeing a plant struggling, it will only add
to your stress levels. Larger pots also have more
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• Choose low maintenance ground cover plants
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• Avoid self seeders like Aquilegias and Alchemilla
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• Lay gravel or slate chippings over a good quality
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I’m off now – heading for the garden with Hubby
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Subaru
Impreza
by Tim Barnes-Clay
The fifth incarnation of the Subaru Impreza brings four-wheel-drive grip within reach
of buyers who don’t fancy an SUV.
It is an Astra-sized hatchback with a symmetrical all-wheel-drive (AWD) system
coupled to 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol Boxer units. I drove the higher powered 2.0-litre.
What’s intriguing about the new Impreza is that it is the first motor to be launched in
Britain on Subaru’s fresh Global Platform – the pillar of all its future models.
There is nothing stirring about the latest Impreza’s silhouette, but the interior is better
than the former model’s. The quality of plastics and finishes have been enhanced,
while the cabin is wider and offers more rear legroom. Maximum cargo capacity has
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The cabin houses lots of kit, too, with safety being the new Impreza’s selling point.
The car is fitted with EyeSight technology – a camera-based system that scans the
way ahead for other road-users. It is more accurate than conventional camera and
sensor arrangements, continually producing 3D images and identifying specific
objects – rather than just reacting to unknown obstacles.
Behind the wheel, the 2.0-litre powerplant isn’t mind-blowingly quick. The car
pulls away briskly, but anything after this feels a tad lifeless, so you must plan your
overtakes in advance. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) imitates an
orthodox auto’s ratios. It works okay, but it does whine offensively. There’s no manual
gearbox, as the intricate EyeSight gadgetry only functions with the CVT.
So, when all’s said and done, you need to work the engine like a dog to make real
headway. Relax to a cruise, however, and the refinement is respectable, even if the
levels of tyre rumble are a touch too much.
Handling-wise, the Impreza corners with hardly any body lean. The steering is wellweighted,
and the grip is incredible, due to the all-wheel-drive system.
Alas, you will fork out for the Impreza’s traction talents when you fill the car with
petrol. The 2.0-litre variant only returns 42.8mpg,
meaning the Subaru is eclipsed on the efficiency
front by many SUVs.
But Subaru is happy with how safe its cars are.
It is proud of its durability. It is proud of its
slightly unexciting worthiness. And that’s cool,
for keeping a core brand of loyal buyers content,
but it will do nothing to lure new customers from
competing manufacturers.
Still, if you want a family-sized hatchback, then
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Fast Facts
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• Combined mpg: 42.8
• Engine layout: 1995cc four-cylinder ‘boxer’ petrol
• Max. power (PS): 156
• CO2: 152 g/km
• Price: £24,995

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Established in 1984 as an emergency glazing service, today Dennis Goulding has grown and moved
forward to offer all you need to maintain, enhance and expand your home. We continually invest in and
embraced the latest changes in energy efficiency regulations, and still remain a local family business that
cares and takes pride in what we do. We don’t employ pushy salesmen, but pride ourselves on working
with and listening to our customers to give them exactly what they want. We will treat you with respect
every step of the way and on that you have my word! Stuart Goulding
Don’t forget, we also offer all of these services daily...
Glass Cut to size, Sealed Double Glazed Units Manufactured on site, Same Day Service, Safety
Glass, Toughened Glass, Mirrors, Greenhouse Glass, Glazing Service, Misted Units Replaced
Unit 16, Ainscough Business Park, Mossy Lea Road,
Wrightington, WN6 9RS
Dennis Goulding
(Drive onto ‘Ainscough Building Supplies’)
Telephone: 01257 427 000
Open Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
www.dglwindows.co.uk
A5209
Standish
Shevington
B5250
Open:
J27
A49
TwinLakesMotorEngin ers
Wind Turbines
Heat Pumps
LED Lighting
.and general
Energy Savings
and we’ l provide you with a
detailed report showing the
returns available from your
own solar panels
(10% typical return)
Visit our showr om at
Unit 4a,
Cricket Str et Busine s Park
o f Miry Lane,
Wigan.
WN6 7TP
or
Email: info@docsolarelectrical.co.uk
Website: www.docsolarelectrical.co.uk
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Wigan’s premier
domestic
cleaning service
Design & Print
Flyers, postcards, brochures
and distribution service.
For more information call
01695 627 999
LocalLife
Orrell Laundry
11 Sefton Road, Orrell, WN5 8UP
01695 623 796
• Bedding & duvets • Domestic washes
• Commercial washing • Ironing services
• Dry cleaning • Team sports kits welcomed
Open 7 days
see website for
opening times
Free pick-up
& drop off!
Gel
Nails
norma ly £20
now £15
Lashes
Spray Tan
Sunbeds
Acrylic & Gel Nails
Natalies @ Studio 84
84 Rainford Road, Bi linge WN5 7PG
Telephone: 07814 619 400
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM - 7PM, Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Closed Thursday & Sunday
Mo sy Lea Road
T
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Cleaning in the
Wigan area for
10+ years
We only use reliable, vetted staff
• £10.75 per hour - minimum 2 hrs
• Same cleaner each visit
• All domestic duties provided
Call or email Joanne 01942 203442
joanne@acleanbreak.co.uk / www.acleanbreak.co.uk/wigan
Serving the
community for
over 50 years
Free pICk-up & DrOp OFF
service to/from Orrell, Billinge, Winstanley, Highfield, Marus Bridge,
Kitt Green & Up Holland
www.orrell-laundry.co.uk
Solar Thermal
& Solar PV
Book
your FREE
home survey
CAR & VAN SERVICING
FREE
Car Health Check
.and motorcycles too
for a l residents of Croston and Bretherton
Keep me until you need me!
Book your FREE Car Health Check
Ca l now on
01772 603923
REPAIR & WELDING
Saving money is
the clear benefit!
Slash your electricity and
water heating bi l
Protect your household from
future energy price rises
Reduce your household’s
E
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H
A
U
S
T
S
impact on the environment
Ca l us now
0843 224 9555
07595 420237
UPVC CLEANING
• Windows, Fascias, Gutters etc.
CONSERVATORIES
• Exterior & Interior (Cleaning)
• Glass roofs / Orangeries
JETWASHING
• Driveways & Patios etc.
ROOF CLEANING
• Moss Removal
(No Jet washing/No mess)
• NEW Soft Wash Cleaning
SPECIAL OFFER - 20% OFF
ALL CLEANING PACKAGES
Call Clint for a free no obligation quote.
01942 470 089 / 07834 241 642
www.conservatorycleaningwigan.com
Arley Cabinet Company Ltd
• Kitchens & Bedrooms since 1952 •
We measure
we make
we fit
and have done for 60 years.
Visit our showroom or call us
today for a FREE estimate
www.arleycabinets.com
Arley Cabinet Co. Ltd
214a Gidlow Lane
Wigan
WN6 7BN
Mon-Fri: 8am - 4.30pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm
tel: 01942 246190

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Your one-stop home
improvement service!
All joinery & building work
undertaken including plumbing
and electrical services
Building Extensions
No job too BIG or too SMALL
Family-run business with more
than 36 years’ experience
Jenkins Joinery & Building
Call Paul for your free quote on:
07973 963 484
01772 811 095
E: paul@jjandbprojects.co.uk
• Home improvements
• Loft conversions
• Garage conversions & Extensions
• Staircases
• Windows & Doors
GDR Driveways
Flagging • Block paving
Concreting • Fencing
Call Gareth for a FREE quotation
01942 217 113 | 07715 177 754
Don’t Move – Improve!
• House Renovation
• Loft & Garage Conversion
Call me for advice and a free quotation
Home Improvements
• Fitted Kitchens & Bedrooms
• Garage & Loft Conversions
• Floors, Doors & Windows
• Garden Gates
For all your home improvement needs call David on...
01942 203 804
07851 225 876
01257 251 534
07973 143 289
www.sjcollier.co.uk
DS Joinery
PLANS TO IMPROVE
• Plans drawn and submitted.
• Extensions, conversions, structural alterations.
• Structural calculations.
01257 422317 or 07852 202867
www.mtjoinery.co.uk
PLASTERER
Re-skims Dot & dab Rendering
2 coat work Unwanted artex
For a free quote, call Ian Ridley on
01942 218 160
or 07958 695 116
E mail info@stuartsplans.co.uk
Call Stuart on 07973143289
Easy Mix
Easy Mix
Ready Mixed Concrete
• Delivered or Collected • Perfect for builders & DIY
01942 224571 for advice
Lamberhead Ind. Est., Pemberton

• WILSON BROS •
Est. 1985
Roofing & Roofline Specialists
• All aspects of maintenance & repair
• Fascia & soffit installation
• Guttering and felting services
Call us now for a free estimate
01695 633173
Colin: 07958 302 166
Brian: 07760 160 988
www.wilson-bros.co.uk
K Stone
Building Services
All types of building
work undertaken
25 years experience
• Brickwork
• Pointing
• Garden Walls
• Patios
• Roof Repairs
• Flagging
• Alterations
• Driveways
01942 495412 / 07974 496676
B.A. Berry
Building & Roofing Specialists
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•All building work undertaken.
• From a broken tile to a full re roof.
• Flat roofs renewed and repaired.
• Extensions, Alterations, Structural repairs
including Lintels.
Your local fully qualified tradesman with
30 years experience
Call us now for a free,
no obligation quote
01695 622 704 / 07968 652 320
www.baberry.co.uk
All our work is fully insured & guaranteed
References available on request
Call now for a free quotation
House Extensions
New Kitchens
& Bathrooms
Garage Conversions
Full Refurbishments
• All aspects of home improvements
• One stop for all the trades you require
• Joinery, Building, Kitchens & Bathrooms
WE DESIGN AND MANAGE
YOUR PROJECT FROM
START TO FINISH
Call Jonathan for a free quotation
TEL: 01257 401 243 / MOB: 0777 602 4045
SpeakmanpropertyServiceS.com
01942 561 848 | 07725 909 257
www.freshbuildconstruction.co.uk
28 Years Experience
T: 01942 248 537
M: 07749 806 566
• Brickwork,
Extensions,
Re-pointing
• Garden Walls,
Decorative
Walls
• Platform
Steps, Paths
& patios

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Facias, soffits, cladding,
dry verge and gutters - call us now
for all your roofline requirements!
We specialise in seamless aluminium gutters.
Clean, stylish and guaranteed for 25 years!
01942 735 515 / 07917 352 182 / 07917 352 183
www.orrellroofline.co.uk
All aspects of roofing & roofline
NEW ROOFS REPAIRS
FASCIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERS
Dormers
and Garages
Rubber Cover
Roofing Specialist
Guaranteed 50 years
T: 01942 864 624
M: 07894 687 384
M: 07868 713 520
Call for free
quote
First Class Workmanship
• All types of re-roofs
• Strip & re-slate or re-tile
• Built up felt/flat roofs, dormers etc.
• Insurance work undertaken
• Roofline uPVC fascias, soffits & guttering
W.Newman
ROOFING & REPAIRS
01695 627 212
MOBILE: 07774 943 706
52 HALLBRIDGE GARDENS, UP HOLLAND
Established Over 30 Years
M H Roofing
Established over 15 years
Friendly advice and competitive rates
No job too small
• High Performance Felt Flat Roof Systems
• Storm Damage and Insurance Work
• Slating and Tiling full roofs
• Poiniting and Guttering • Fascia Boards
Call 01744 884117
or 07702 693225
www.mhroofingltd.co.uk
Fully Insured & Insurance
Backed Guarantees

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Come and visit the largest
showroom in the North West
®
Quality installations of windows,
doors, fascias, soffits and gutters
First for quality • First for service • First for reliability
No contractors • No salesmen
Just a smile and a honest price from a family run business
Rockdoor
Approved
Installer Reg No
02767596
SISTER COMPANY OF FOXWELLS BUILDERS
Established 16 years
Call us for a Free Quote
Office Number: 01942 871 777
Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Street, Leigh, WN7 5SE
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Tomorrow’s Home Improvements Today!
Quality ~ Choice ~ Value
Windows
Bi-Fold Doors
Thermally-efficient conservatory roofs
expertly fitted by accredited installers
©
Orangeries
Don’t just lock it,
Rock it!
Conservatories
Manufacturers and installers since 2004
Contact us on 01744 891717 for a no obligation quote
Visit our showroom/factory at; Crows Nest, Ashton Road, Billinge, WN5 7XX (near Windy Arbour crossroads)
www.orrellwindows.co.uk
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