Local Life - Wigan - October 2018

LocalLife
Wigan Edition October 2018
Duo Celebrate Bike Success
Page 12
Education Special
Pages 35 - 50
Restoring Rivington
Pages 61 - 64

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Earl Street, Swinley £290,000
This unique seven bedroom detached residence, within
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Elmfield Road, Whitley £250,000
Located just off prestigious Wigan Lane on an
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Sheraton Close, Orrell £220,000
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Knowsley Road, Wigan £160,000
This pretty 1930s three bed detached family home
near the town centre has period features, two spacious
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Appley Lane N, Appley Bridge £160,000
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Big ideas
The decision by Marks and Spencer to relocate to
Robin Park undoubtedly sent shockwaves through
the town and it begged the question, does the
appetite exist amongst today’s (and tomorrow’s)
shoppers to support local retailers in a town centre
environment?
As the local MP Lisa Nandy rightly says, the demise
of the high street is a national problem. That doesn’t
mean though that the solution must generated
nationally too. There are initiatives already out there
designed to help level the playing field and protect
local town centres.
During the summer I visited Totnes, in Devon, whose
claim to fame is that it has had its own currency
since 2008 which residents spend in over 160 local
businesses registered in the scheme. Ten years later,
the town is thriving and the vacancy rate of retail
units in the town centre is just 2% compared to over
12% nationally.
Still being developed is the HullCoin, which is
a virtual currency which rewards volunteers for
their work and enables them to discounts off their
shopping in the 140 local stores in Hull who have
signed up.
Both schemes support local retail businesses but,
and this is a big but, they require local residents to
think about their shopping habits and commit to
spending with independent local retailers rather
than ordering from Amazon or visiting the Trafford
Centre.
So big ideas are needed, but support for those ideas
from residents is paramount if Wigan town centre is
to thrive in future.
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In this issue
Restoring
Rivington
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A Giant Finale
Regulars
52 Puzzle Corner
91 Test Drive
Sections
66 Health
72 Legal & Finance
74 Property
76 Business View
95 Garden Diary
86 Events2Go
89 Food
95 Gardening
101 Home Services
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A Lancashire diving group have
conducted an underwater
commemoration of the sinking
of the HMS Otranto.
The ship sank off the west coast
of Islay on October 6, 1918,
causing the loss of 431 lives
when she collided with the HMS
Kashmir. Both ships were used by
the Royal Navy during the First
World War; the Otranto played
a small role in the Battle of the
Falklands in 1914.
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also sank 6 miles off the Mull of Oa
on Islay eight months earlier when it was torpedoed
by a German U-boat. Over 200 lives were lost.
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sinking this year. In June, the divers planned their
annual trip as an opportunity for remembrance,
diving for around 54 hours in total.
Pete was surprised that no underwater footage
of the wreck existed and decided to rectify this,
eventually compiling a 21-minute video of the
cinematic highlights to be displayed in the Museum
of Islay Life. 15 metres below the surface where
the Otranto lay on Old Woman’s Reef, the divers
cleaned the ship’s quick firing gun of excess kelp
and hoisted flags of the USA and Great Britain. A
salute was given in honour of the fallen soldiers,
and the flags remained during the entirety of the
filming, with a poppy left behind as tribute.
Mike Armitage, from Appley Bridge firm Northern
Divers, found a soldier’s boot resting on a strand
of cordite. He said: ‘The boot was one of the most
striking sights, because you see it and it really
makes you wonder what happened to the owner –
was he one of the lucky survivors? Was he one of
the servicemen who perished? Seeing that made it
very real for us divers.’
October 6 will see the official centenary of the
sinking.

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West Lancs Plan
Local residents protested about plans to establish
a new Local Plan at a recent meeting of the West
Lancs Council’s cabinet meeting. The Council is
preparing to publish their proposals for the new
Local Plan, which guides how the borough develops
over a specific time period over the next thirty years
or so and covers issues such as new housing sites,
employment sites and also new policies on transport,
local services, energy and the environment.
Appley Bridge residents face possible future housing
development on Appley Lane North, whilst the
major proposals in the plan include the creation
of three new Garden Villages in the Lathom and
Bickerstaff areas, a Logistics Park by the M58 and
a new Knowledge Park and a Student Village on St
Helens Road next to Edge Hill in Ormskirk
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Standish’s final bank branch is set for closure early
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RBS has been the last bank standing in Standish
since the closure of Lloyds Bank earlier this year,
and this fresh blow comes after the Royal Bank of
Scotland announced a total of 216 branch closures
nationwide. These will result in the loss of 1050 jobs
in total.
The implications for Standish residents are clear.
With the Parbold branch also earmarked for closure,
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Orrell Armistice
St. Luke’s Church on Lodge Road in Orrell is
organising a special Remembrance evening to mark
the Armistice centenary. A Proms Concert with
the D.W. Brass Band will take place in the church
on Friday, November 9. Tickets are £5 and can be
booked by calling 01744 670140 or 01942 208748.
The usual Remembrance Service will also take place
on Friday, November 9 at the War Memorial in Moor
Road, featuring local schools.
Finally, on Remembrance Sunday (November 11),
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Tourist Triumph
A Wrightington business has been announced as a
finalist in the Lancashire Tourism Awards.
JAK Hanson, an outlet department store based in
Derby House, is celebrating its place in the Retail
Experience Award category. The company offers
a huge range of fashion, shoes and homeware
at bargain prices, featuring big-name brands like
Regatta, Weird Fish and Julian Charles. Launched in
September 2013, JAK Hanson recently celebrated
its fifth birthday at Derby House, which is also home
to the Paddock restaurant, an expansive food hall
and butchers.
103 finalists across 22 categories will compete in
the 2018 Lancashire Tourism Awards. The winners
are due to be announced in November with a blacktie
dinner and ceremony, and voting is open from
September 17 to October 21.
Santa’s Little Helpers
Standish Library is looking for volunteers to help
out with the Standish Christmas Market.
The market, which takes place on Saturday,
December 1, is sure to bring lots of festive fun to
the village and attract visitors from far and wide.
Library volunteers will help to make the day a
roaring success, assisting with everything from
selling bottled drinks to giving Santa a hand with
his grotto presents. There are also opportunities to
help children with the lucky dip, meet and greet
families, and supervise the games going on in the
library.
The grotto will run from 10am-5pm on December
1, priced at £3 per child, with tickets on sale at the
library in early November.
If you’d like to become one of Santa’s little helpers,
contact standishlibraryfriends@gmail.com or
leave your details in-person. Just provide your
name, contact telephone number, your availability
and how you’d like to help. Under 16s require an
accompanying adult.

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Feet on the Pedals
The Shevington Charity Bike Ride celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
The ride was founded in 1994 by Richard Currie and David Houghton in order to raise
money for various local children’s charities. Both players for Shevington FC, Richard
and David came up with the idea for a bike ride during the break of the football
season, intending to raise money whilst keeping active. This year the funds raised
go again to Kids and Sibs, an Appley Bridge-based
organisation which assists families of children with
special needs, but now Richard and David - aged 73
and 60 respectively - are hanging up their helmets
and retiring from ride organisation.
In its first year, the ride was set up by numerous
members of the Shevington Football Club, and
followed a route from Windermere to Wigan in order
to raise money for Mere Oaks School. Since then,
veteran riders Richard and David have organised
further cycle routes including Stoke to Wigan and
Cleethorpes to Southport, all in support of local
children. Members of the Shevington community
of all ages come together each year for the charity
bike ride, and this year was no different.
The 25th Shevington Charity Bike Ride went from
Shevington to Southport, and took place on August
26. It saw the highest ever number of participants
getting involved – 42 riders including 8 women
made the journey from Shevington to Southport in
appalling weather conditions. The ride, sponsored
by Banks Windows and Finch’s Marble, is expected
to raise anything from £5-7k in support of local
charities, with the funds being presented at the
Plough and Harrow in Shevington this November.
For a while the ride’s future looked uncertain, says
founding cyclist Richard Currie’s daughter. ‘It all
depended on whether someone else wanted to take on the organisation after my
dad and David retired.’ Luckily, it’s likely that someone will step up to the plate next
year and that the bike ride will continue its successful run – and, with the ride having
raised upwards of £120,000 since its conception, to lose it would surely be a blow to
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Soroptimist International of Wigan is looking for
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Girls and young women aged 14-21 who have
contributed something good to their community
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Atherton & Tyldesley) are eligible to win a £100 gift
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Young Achievers
The first Young Achievers award was held seven
years ago for the club’s 70th anniversary. It celebrates
young women who have provided a service to
the community, including young carers, budding
entrepreneurs, or anyone who has triumphed over
adversity. Nominees may also have strong academic
attainment, sporting prowess, or success in the fields
of art & culture.
Along with the £100 gift card, the winner will have
her name engraved on a trophy and receive a
miniature award, presented by the Mayor of Wigan
in December 2018.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 22.
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Autumn Rambles
Haigh Woodland Park offers a wide range of nature
walks to celebrate Autumn Walking Weekend on
October 6th & 7th. From moth mornings to waggy
tail walks with dogs welcome, you’ll get to explore
the stunning grounds of the Park as the leaves start
falling. There will also be family foraging events, bat
walks and the incredibly popular pig tail trail, with
the chance to meet and feed Haigh’s Saddleback
pigs while learning about the Conservation Pig
Project.
The Haigh Explorer offer a slightly more vigorous
5-mile walk around the estate, covering hidden
trails and paths, and will be hosted across the
weekend.
On the Sunday you can also enjoy Brass in the Park,
with the Old Hall Brass Band performing two sets
at 1pm and 2:30pm with a stunning autumnal
backdrop. For more information, head to Haigh
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Waste Not, Want Not
A new up-cycling shop might be the perfect place
to reduce waste in Wigan.
The store, on Market Street, encourages residents
to drop in to chat about breathing new life into
unwanted items. The shop offers advice on how to
add value to things you’d otherwise throw away,
and how they can be up-cycled into something
brand new.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions
about where things go after being dumped and
offer inspiration on how to get crafty with various
products.
The project’s aim is to reduce the amount of landfill
waste and to support people in need, with products
being passed on to The Brick, a Wigan charity
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Parbold, Newburgh and District U3A are always
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delicious bratwurst and pretzels in a Bavarian-style
beer hall.
Orrell RUFC and Winstanley Park Cricket Club are
also running an Oktoberfest in order to fundraise
for a new sporting hub. If a showcase of 40 different
local beers, along with gin and prosecco plus live
music appeals, come down to Holland Hall from the
20-22 of October.
Wigan Central’s NOTtoberfest also runs from
October 5-7, boasting some of the best beers
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power of attorney that you have in place.
To take advantage of this opportunity
please give us a call on 01257 463672.
We are local & friendly and specialise in the following
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is looking for
volunteers to fill several roles.
The Hindley-based centre provides a wide variety
of support systems for carers in the area, who
can often feel isolated or lonely. It provides
companionship, transport and emotional support
to improve wellbeing and mental health.
The centre is currently looking for volunteers across
a variety of positions. These include everything
from Befriending and Buddying to social media
roles and offering transport for young carers. Other
roles include Trustee, Therapist and Outreach.
Volunteers must be 16 or over.
If you want to get more involved in the local
community, or just have some spare time to lend
a hand, get in touch today by calling 01924 705959
or email catherine@wiganandleighcarerscentre.
org.uk.
Bereavement Support
Losing a loved one is devastating, and can often
lead to feeling isolated and lonely. If you’re grieving
for someone, the Standish Bereavement Support
Group might be able to help.
The group offer a cuppa and a chat with likeminded
people who have also known loss, in a relaxed
and supportive setting. Sometimes just speaking
to someone who understands can make things
seem brighter. The group isn’t about professional
counselling, but making friends with people who
know what you’re going through.
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every
month at 1:30pm in the Lychgate Tavern, Church
Street. If you’ve lost someone and are feeling lonely,
the group might be able to help.
For more information, email George.fairhurst@
blueyonder.co.uk or call George on 01257 400251.
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A Giant Finale
by Jessica Phillips
Liverpool first played host to the Royal De Luxe
Giants six years ago in 2012, to commemorate
the 1912 sinking of the Titanic and its inextricable
Liverpudlian ties with their Sea Odyssey display.
Their return in 2014 for the centenary of the First
World War saw over 1 million people turn up to
greet the giant puppets as they forged through
the city streets. The Giants really have found
themselves a home away from home in Liverpool,
and their October show - the last event the current
Giants will ever perform - might be the most highly
anticipated yet.
Royal De Luxe, the company behind the Giants,
originally hails from Nantes, France, where it was
founded in 1979 by author-director Jean-Luc
Courcoult. He’s now regarded as one of street
theatre’s pioneers, boasting a long and varied list of
productions from shop window theatre to vibrant
parades; but the giant puppets have become the
undisputed face of the company.
This year will see the impressive craftsmanship
delighting an even wider audience as Royal De
Luxe takes the Giants on a tour beyond the city
centre. The whopping 20.6 mile route will explore
parts of Wirral, encountering New Brighton and
its Perch Rock Lighthouse, a stunning backdrop
to the performance. The marionettes will also be
continuing the trend of visiting Liverpool’s green
space with a display in Princes Park during their
walking tour, which takes place across three of the
days (October 5-7). All the Giants will meet up on
Sunday, October 7 to parade through Sefton Street
and The Strand, bidding a final farewell to Liverpool
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Speculation is rife for the third and final event,
dubbed Liverpool’s Dream. One thing is certain:
the show once again promises to be spectacular.
With marionettes as tall as 50ft being handled by
puppeteers, Royal De Luxe have brought incredible
sights to Liverpool’s city centre – from deep sea
divers submerged in the Mersey to Xolo the puppet
dog extending his head for petting. This year the
giants return from the 4th to the 7th of October
to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Liverpool’s
European Capital of Culture title.
Liverpool as the Giants’ destination of choice
is certainly logical. As well as boasting a huge
maritime history, the city’s architecture promises
staging like no other. St. Luke’s bombed-out church,
a Grade-II listed site which was badly damaged
during the Blitz in 1941 and now stands as a ruin,
served as a backdrop for Xolo the giant dog in 2014,
while the Diver made his watery ascent through the
Albert Dock two years prior.
The public are already rallying around for the Giants’
arrival, and it is that community spirit, according to
Courcoult, which makes Liverpool feel like a ‘second
home’. He says, ‘the welcome we receive from the
people of the city warms our hearts and we are
excited about not only bringing a brand new story
to Liverpool, but also exploring beautiful Wirral for
the first time.’
For more information on the final instalment of the
Giants’ Liverpool trilogy, visit www.giantspectacular.
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The Zumba
Phenomenon
Zumba isn’t just a fitness craze; it’s an international
business with more than 12 million enthusiasts in
its classes. A whole industry has developed around
it. And with October being Cholesterol Month, it’s a
great way to keep your cholesterol down and your
heart happy.
Zumba began in Columbia back in the 1990s, when
dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez forgot his
regular music for his aerobics class. The story goes
that he searched his backpack and pulled out some
salsa and merengue tapes. The rest, as they say, is
history. Today Zumba has certified instructors in
more than 125 countries around the world.
For many members of my class it was their first taste
of Latin music and dance steps. Yet while Zumba
has brought Latin rhythms and steps to the exercise
enthusiasts of the world it is not Latin dance. Each
class uses salsa, cumbia, bachata, and other Latin
and international rhythms and there is plenty of
overlap between Zumba and salsa classes; but
there are plenty of differences too. For example, a
Latin dancer would know that you never start a step
on the right foot in Salsa - it’s not proper technique
- but Zumba is an exercise class so students need to
work both legs!
It might not be authentic Latin dance, but it’s a
great way to get moving. If you’re interested in
starting Zumba, check out classes at your local
leisure centre. Here are some good places to start:
You can get your Zumba on in Standish, at the
Community Centre (Mondays at 6pm) or at the
Methodist Church Hall (Thursdays, 6:30pm).
For more information or alternate times/locations,
visit www.zumba.com.
By Tracey Anderson

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Chauffeured in style
A Wigan community transport
service is on the lookout for
new volunteers.
The volunteer-led service
‘Driven’ connects people
who may be vulnerable or
socially isolated to community
activities.
Driven was launched in July
2017 and the service currently
has around fourteen volunteer
drivers, but more are required,
especially in the Standish
and Shevington area, for it to
expand.
From left, passenger Mrs Boydell with Joanne, a former volunteer driver
Amanda Caddick, office manager for Driven, said:
“Passengers pay a contribution towards their
journey, which covers the drivers’ costs. Drivers
are paid expenses to cover fuel from leaving their
house to returning.’
“The service is extremely popular. We have a
unaffected - Driven can check that for you); one of
the accessible minibuses, or be a driver’s assistant.
“I love my job, it’s probably the best job I’ve ever
had, it’s very rewarding,” said Amanda.
“If somebody contacts us and we cannot do that
day, we always offer them an alternative day.
waiting list of people wanting to use the service but
“We have a 90 year-old passenger in Lowton and
to extend the service we need more volunteers.
her daughter lives in a nursing home just outside
“A lot of the volunteers are retired so they appreciate Wigan town centre.
that they’re helping other people, and it gets them
“She’d need to travel for hours without our service,
out of the house and meeting new people.”
so this way she can maintain her relationship with
Drivers can choose when they drive and can
drive their own car (your insurance is generally
her daughter.”
Ian Tomlinson, who runs Driven, said: “The drivers
get as much if not more than the passengers. They
get a buzz out of it.
“They’re using a skill they’ve already got and they
get to be around new people too.”
If you’d like to get involved, call Amanda for more
information on 01942 409602 or email enquiries@
bedriven.org
The service covers Wigan, Leigh, Ashton in
Makerfield, Ince, Hindley, Astley, Atherton,
Tyldesley, Standish, Orrell, Pemberton and nearby
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Meet the Teacher
A secondary school guide to parents’ evening
Parents’ evenings - love
them or loathe them,
they crop up with
alarming regularity.
They can cause a good
deal of stress whether
you’re the parent, child
or teacher! As a parent
this is your chance to
speak to the teachers that
spend all day with your
children and to whom
you are entrusting their
education.
The first thing to
remember – and this
might sound quite harsh –
is that your child’s teacher
has a lot of parents
to see that night, in a
relatively short space of
time. The bottom line is,
don’t be offended if they
end the discussion, or if
they suggest making an
appointment for another
time to come and discuss
an issue.
It is important to remember that you and the teacher
both want your child to do their best and achieve. If
there are problems then the teacher will most likely
be looking for reassurance that you will support the
school in whatever behaviour or homework policy
they have. They know that students don’t always tell
their parents what goes on at school and so parents
evening may be their chance to make it clear if they
are not meeting expectations.
If you have existing concerns, don’t launch in with
complaints. Let the teacher explain how they feel
your child is doing and respond to that.
Don’t ask in Year 7 what the teacher thinks they will
get in their GCSE, let your child enjoy school without
pressure in those early years. Instead of asking how
they are doing compared to other students, ask if
they are where the teacher wants them to be.
Above all remember that the teacher wants what is
best for your child. Put your concerns to them but
please listen to what they have to say too.
By Willow Coby

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Part-Time Professors
Around eight out of ten students work part-time in
order to help fund their studies. Having a part-time
job in college or university can assist with living costs
and is said to build character – but could it be taking
away vital studying time?
Part-time employment looks good on a CV. In
today’s competitive job market, school-leavers and
graduates need their CVs to stand out more than
ever. Though this can be boosted with volunteering
opportunities and work experience, working parttime
shows they know how to prioritise and manage
their time effectively.
There’s less time for studying. Revising for A-Levels
or a degree can be stressful, with many universities
saying their courses require as much dedication as a
full-time job. Working part-time leaves less time for
cramming in the library or attending lecturers’ office
hours.
Students will learn to be financially responsible.
Which means relying less on the bank of mum and
dad! Budgeting is an essential life skill, and parttime
jobs can help alleviate the stresses of a student
overdraft.
Non-flexible shifts might mean skipping classes.
Employers demanding compulsory overtime or
arranging different shifts each week might lead to
students missing out on contact hours, including
classes and lectures.
One solution is freelance work, which can be useful
for gaining work experience in any chosen field and
for making a bit of extra cash; although the frequency
and amount of work can decrease during quiet
spells. Tutoring is another way to get some pocket
money going while reinforcing good study habits –
just make sure to seek permission from the college
or university before advertising your services!
Limited number of places
available in most year groups
Ofsted 2017:
‘This school continues to be good.’
‘The curriculum provides a genuinely enriching
experience for all pupils.’
SIAMS 2017:
‘The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Appley Bridge
All Saints as a Church of England school
are outstanding.’
Parent Quote:
‘A positive environment for children to learn. Led by
approachable and experienced staff.’
Attainment in reading, writing and maths is consistently
higher than the national average at both the expected and
the higher standard.
Email enquiries to: bursar@appleybridgeallsaints.lancs.sch.uk
Visit our website at: www.appleybridgeallsaints.lancs.sch.uk
Appley Bridge All Saints’ CE Primary School
Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DT
Telephone: 01257 252 647

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Available Monday - Friday, Term Time Only
From 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Includes play, a selection of sandwiches, crisps, biscuits & juice.
Upgrades available which include party games, party bags,
pizza, slush, jelly & ice cream!
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“10th best
performing
school in the
country, Daily
Telegraph
2014”
Please come
and visit us:
Duggies before/
after school club
7.30am-6pm
Parbold Douglas
Nursery Ltd on site
Extra-curricular
activities include:
Guitar, Football,
French, Spanish,
Music, Dance,
Sports
“Teachers are
friendly, interested
in the children, ever
helpful & always
eager to help your
child with anything”
01257 462007
admin@pda.lancs.sch.uk
Head: Mrs Natalie Watts
15 Minute Mile
Primary schools across the borough have been
getting involved with the Daily Mile.
The initiative aims to keep children fit for life by
encouraging them to run or jog for 15 minutes
every day. Children get outside in the fresh air
and can complete the ‘mile’ in their regular school
uniforms. It’s a great way to encourage physical
and mental wellbeing. St. Joseph’s in Standish have
made good use of their new running track, with
Woodfield Primary School also getting involved in
the proceedings around their school grounds.
For more information, visit https://thedailymile.
co.uk/.
Off the Streets
The Wigan Warriors Community Foundation run Off
the Streets sessions every Wednesday for kids aged
6-11.
The project aims to keep children out of trouble
while having fun and meeting new friends.
Coaching staff offer games of rugby and table
tennis, as well as PlayStations and indoor activities
from 4pm-5:30pm every Wednesday - perfect if
you’re looking for something to entertain the kids
after school.
No booking is necessary for the sessions but places
are limited – for further details, contact Reece on
r.hampson@wiganwarriors.com or call 01942 762
880.
Hands On
Claytive community group invite anyone aged
11 and up to get stuck in with some clay art and
modelling. Hosted by Emily, the group will channel
your inner sculptor and help you discover what you
could make with clay.
Sessions run on the first Saturday of every month at
the Postcode Coffee House, The Edge, Wigan, WN3
5AB. To register for the group, email groups@tcclife.
com or visit www.tcclife.com for more info.

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Open Day
Open Evening
Monday 5th November 1-3.15pm (HT Welcome at 1pm)
Monday 12th November 4.30-7.00pm (HT Welcome at 4.30pm)
Together In God’s Love
We are a successful, caring Christian school at the heart of the community where, through high expectations and strength of character, our
children are determined to achieve their very best and develop resilience and confidence in becoming thoughtful citizens of the future
Ofsted Good 2014 “Pupils feel safe & happy because staff pay close attention to their welfare.”
SIAMS Outstanding 2016 “Christian values…are lived out…which leads to excellent behaviour.”
Breakfast & after school club:
TCC The Children’s Club
Breakfast Club - 7.30 - 8.50 am
After School Club until 5.30pm
Contact the school for more information.
For all enquiries or to arrange a tour of the school please contact the Office Manager, Mrs Lindsay Hargreaves
Telephone: 01942 831310 or Email: enquiries@admin.saintdavids.wigan.sch.uk
St David Haigh & Aspull CE Primary School
Copperas Lane, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PA www.saintdavids.wigan.sch.uk

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Study Programme to
Apprenticeship
Callum started his Plumbing Study Programme at
ProCo after a recommendation from a friend. He had
previously attended another training provider but
found the bigger classroom environment wasn’t for
him, as Callum said: ‘ProCo stood out because of the
small class sizes – you get that personal one-to-one
support from your tutor.’
It was his ambition to do a Construction
Apprenticeship once he completed his Study
Programme, and that is exactly what he has done! As
part of his Programme, Callum did work experience
with SMJ Joinery & Home Improvements. He
showed that he was keen to learn and impressed
the company so much that they employed him
as an Apprentice. Having started with Level 1
Plumbing, Callum is now doing a multi-trade Level
2 General Construction Apprenticeship. Well done
Callum!
‘A great thing about ProCo is how hard they work
to find learners an apprenticeship… All of the staff
are really friendly and supportive. I have made lots
of new friends and I enjoy the course… I don’t think
you would get the same opportunities at another
college or training provider as you do here.’ Callum
Buxton
ProCo was established in 2003, and works with
local businesses to deliver a range of training and
qualifications to young people and adults.
For more information about studying with ProCo,
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Starting a New School:
5 Top Tips
Autumn is almost synonymous with Back to School.
Shops are stocked with stationery and uniforms,
and chances are there will be tears, excitement and
apprehension too. By preparing your child, and
yourself, the first steps in education needn’t be too
scary.
Be uniform savvy: Ensure you have a list of school
uniform must-haves directly from the school office.
Many schools sell standard items themselves that
can save dragging grumpy children around shops.
Be careful to label items with your child’s name to
avoid losses in the PE changing rooms.
Swot up on the rules: While you might be happy for
your child to wear jewellery or a certain hairstyle,
the school may not. Rightly or wrongly schools are
notoriously picky about the appearance of their
students. So avoid unnecessary arguments for you
and humiliation for your child by ensuring that you
know the school rules and adhere to them.
Be prepared: Even the most outgoing child is
bound to feel more than a little worried about that
big, scary place they call school. Try talking to them
and telling them about your own time at school to
ease some fears, and any older siblings should be
called on to help.
Don’t show fear: A new school is just about as
terrifying as it comes for parents but your little one
doesn’t have to know that. If you show positivity
and happiness your child will follow suit, let them
know you’re proud of them and believe they’ll love
every minute of their new life at school.
Could you be one of tomorrow’s
outstanding teachers?
Individuals who are
passionate about working
with young children.
Join us at our open evenings at;
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School,
Hardybutts, WIGAN, WN1 3RZ
Tuesday 9th October 2018, 4-6:00pm
Tuesday 13th November 2018, 4-6:00pm
Tuesday 11th December 2018, 4-6:00pm
Tuesday 15th January 2019, 4-6:00pm
Tuesday 12th February 2019, 4-6:00pm
Individuals who have
the potential to be
outstanding teachers
Accredited
Study days will be at Liverpool Hope University leading to a PGCE and QTS in primary teaching.
For more information and updates visit www.wcpsd.org.uk
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Helping Out
Schools are generally very keen to foster a good
relationship with parents and their wider community.
Often people are well-intentioned and would like to
help out, but don’t know how. Here are some ideas
which might appeal.
You could become a member of the Parent Teachers
Association. Traditionally these were developed to
foster better relationships between parents and
schools, but they are now generally associated with
fundraising.
Why not become a parent governor? Governors
get involved with the strategic decision making of
schools. They attend full governor body meetings
and usually sit on committees dealing with various
aspects of the school, such as staffing finance and
curriculum. Parent governors are voted for by the
parents of pupils at the school.
Maybe you would like to be a classroom helper.
Classroom helpers volunteer to assist teachers on a
regular basis, usually in primary schools. They may
be in school for half an hour a week, or perhaps up
to half a day
Senior schools often have events where parents and
local business people come into school to talk about
their careers, or to discuss anecdotes about taking
part in a notable event or visiting an unusual place.
Many school volunteers not only
benefit from a sense of
pride and fulfilment at
having assisted, but
also find that they
improve their skills
and enhance their
CVs.
By Susan Brookes-
Morris

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Cyber
Bullying
Although playground bullying is not new, its nature
has changed with the advent of smart phones
and social media. Now
we see more cyber
bullying, or rather we
don’t see it as it tends to
be hidden and carried
out in secret. Almost half
of all young people say
they have been bullied
online and more than
70% say they’ve seen it
happening.
number it came from, as evidence to show teachers
or police.
As parents it can be
difficult to know what to
do if your child is being
bullied, or conversely is a
bully. Here are some tips:
Discuss bullying with
your child from an early
age. Discuss netiquette. Adults sometimes behave
more aggressively when they are behind the safety
of a computer screen, and it’s the same for children,
who are still learning to navigate the online world.
Make it clear that being a target is not their fault.
Make it clear that whether it’s in real life or online
bullying is never acceptable.
Advise your child to protect their phone number
by only giving it out to trusted members or family
members. Tell them to keep track of who they have
given it to.
If your child has received a bullying message, tell
them to screenshot it and send it to you. Make
a note of the time and date it was sent and the
Do not respond to the message. The phone number
or email will probably identify the source. If the
bully gets no response then they tend to stop doing
it.
Don’t panic if your child is the bully. It doesn’t
mean they will grow into a terrible human being.
But bullying behaviour can often be a cry for help.
Perhaps they are finding the teen years more
stressful than they are letting on. Maybe they are
struggling to negotiate friendships and schoolwork.
Make time to talk with them, not only about their
own issues but about the impact they might be
having on someone else’s life.
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Diary dates 2018
October:
Location Event Date
St Helens College Open Evening Wednesday 3rd October (From 5.30pm)
Winstanley College Open Evening Wednesday 3rd October (6-8pm)
Wigan & Leigh College (Wigan Campus) Open Event Monday 8th October (4.30-7.30pm)
WCPSD (Held at St Patrick’s School, WN1 3RZ) Open Evening Tuesday 9th October (4-6pm)
Merchant Taylors’ Open Evening Thursday 11th October (5-7pm)
Bolton School Open Morning Saturday 13th October (9.30-1pm)
Merchant Taylors’ Open Morning Saturday 13th October (9-12.30pm)
Wigan & Leigh College (Leigh Campus) Open Event Monday 15th October (4.30-7.30pm)
St John Rigby College Open Evening Monday 15th October (5.30-8pm)
November:
Location Event Date
St John Rigby College Open Evening Thursday 1st November (5.30-8pm)
St David Haigh & Aspull CE Primary School Open Day Monday 5th November (1-3.15pm)
St David Haigh & Aspull CE Primary School Open Night Monday 12th November (4.30-7pm)
WCPSD (Held at St Patrick’s School, WN1 3RZ) Open Evening Tuesday 13th November (4-6pm)
St Helens College Open Evening Wednesday 14th November (From 5.30pm)
St John Rigby College Open Evening Thursday 15th November (5.30-8pm)
University Centre St Helens Open Event Wednesday 21st November (5-7pm)

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The numbers in each row add up to totals to the right.
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exciting few weeks after recently
relocating the practice to Standish
High Street.
Having spent the last 12 months
based in Atlas House in Marus Bridge,
Rachel Taylor, Solicitor and Director, is
delighted to have moved into the new premises in
the bustling village of Standish.
As a local resident, and ex Winstanley College
student, Rachel is especially excited to have her new
office at the heart of the village and she is looking
forward to meeting and helping local people with
their legal issues. Having qualified as a solicitor in
1995, Rachel has gained a wealth of experience
across all aspects of high street practice. After her
youngest child started high school, Rachel decided
to take the plunge and open her own
firm and RJT was born.
Working alongside Rachel, is Donna
Gamble, who qualified as a solicitor
in 1998. Donna has worked in several
offices around the North West, and
like Rachel, she has gained invaluable
experience dealing with many aspects of legal
practice. Both Rachel and Donna are passionate
about providing excellent customer care whilst
delivering sound and meaningful legal advice, in
order to achieve the best possible outcomes for
their clients in all aspects of the practice.
They advise and represent on Matrimonial Law,
including divorce, finances, separation and child
arrangements. They have years of experience in
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Rachel Jane Taylor
Solicitor & Director
expertise results in solutions and support that are
tailored to your individual needs. They offer a free
30 minute consultation to allow you to meet and
feel comfortable with the solicitor who will guide
and support you through the legal process.
The firm also offers advice and assistance for all
aspects of Personal Injury matters including Road
Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, Slips, Trips and
Falls where it was not your fault. They operate on
a no win no fee basis ensuring that your claim is
risk free. They can also help with clinical negligence
claims where you have suffered an injury by reason
of a medical practitioner failing in their duty of care
to you.
In addition, the firm offers advice on Wills and
Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
manner. As members of Resolution, they ensure
that all cases are handled professionally in a nonconfrontational
way. They understand that every
family law case is different and their experience and
Both Rachel and Donna pride themselves on being
approachable and would like to invite anyone in
need of legal advice, to pop in or give them a call
on 01257 228027 to book an appointment for a free
30 minute consultation at a time that is convenient
for you.
Donnna Gamble
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• Family Law • Personal Injury
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Get Crafty
St. Wilfrid’s Church in Standish is hosting an arts and
crafts festival this October.
On Friday, October 5 there will be an organ recital
by John Walton, with an opportunity to hear the
restored parish organ while enjoying fizz and
canapes. Entrance is £7. Saturday, October 6 sees an
arts and craft fayre taking place in the church, with
art work, craft stalls and displays available for your
perusal. Refreshments will also be served.
Services run as usual on the Sunday, with Songs of
Praise at 6:30pm.
All are welcome to attend, and all proceeds go to
the Organ Fund. For more information, see our
Events2Go guide on page 86.
Friendship Cafe
Olive Tree Café offers a safe place to meet new
friends in your community.
The café, which takes place every Tuesday from
9am-12pm in Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma
Hill, is a joint venture between three Up Holland
churches. It encourages people to get together
to have a laugh with good company in a safe,
supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity
to learn what’s going on in your local community
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October 15-21 is Get Online Week, seven days
dedicated to helping people of all ages learn more
about the Internet and how it can benefit them.
This year the campaign concentrates on getting
everyone to Try 1 Thing – doing just one new
activity as a step to improving digital skills.
Wigan Library offers free drop-in sessions to help
anyone access the Internet, send emails, search for
jobs, and much more. These run every Tuesday from
10am-12pm.
Skelmersdale Library and Coppull Library also offer
drop-in sessions during Get Online Week so you can
Try 1 Thing. For more details, visit www.lancashire.
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Shevington-based garden firm New Leaf Topiary
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Their Formal Twist show garden impressed the
judges, awarding Carl and Bozena Shaw a Gold
award in the Professional Landscapers category for
their topiary-inspired ‘Formal Twist’ garden. Better
yet – television gardening expert Monty Don was
there to give their creation the thumbs-up.
‘The main features of our garden were the topiary
twists – we had one of these spinning around by a
water feature. We also used a lot of reclaimed steel,
just to give our garden a little something extra,’
Carl says. ‘As our business specialises in topiary
we wanted to keep the garden quite formal, with
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Topiary, the ancient art of styling evergreen trees
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New Leaf Topiary has attended the Southport
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away with two Gold awards and a Silver Gilt. ‘It took
us around three weeks to put the garden together
this year. I asked the kids if they’d like to help out
and they sacrificed half of their summer holidays
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Restoring
Rivington
by Jessica Phillips
The end of a long summer sees a peaceful silence
settling across Rivington Pike. With the heatwave
finally fading out into an autumnal hush and the
last of the sun’s rays filtering through the trees
that surround the Lever Bridge, it’s difficult to
feel stressed here. I’ve been at Rivington Terraced
Gardens for less than an hour, and I’m already
swayed by their tranquillity– not to mention the
stunning forest and architectural spirit. It’s difficult
to imagine these gardens were recently threatened
by raging flames that came within 10 inches of their
border – in fact, the only reminder of the Winter
Hill fire I get is the still charred grass at the edge of
Rivington as I descend the hill.
The fire burned for 41 days over 7 square miles of
moorland. The inferno first broke out on June 28,
thwarting firefighting efforts and rainfall until it
was finally extinguished fully at the beginning of
August. It reached its peak when two separate fires
at Winter Hill and Horrocks Moor merged, posing a
threat to local land and lives.
Within arm’s reach of the raging flames were the
Rivington Terraced Gardens. The Grade-II listed
site, which originally belonged to Lord William
Leverhulme, Bolton philanthropist and founder of
Port Sunlight, was a prime target for the flames. The
Gardens were designed by acclaimed landscape
artist Thomas Hayton Mawson, who later went on
to lay out the Peace Palace gardens at The Hague,
between 1906 and 1922. During Leverhulme’s
residency at the turn of the twentieth-century, the
Gardens experienced many shifts and changes;
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on Roynton Cottage in 1913 by Suffragette Edith
Rigby and its subsequent replacement with The
Bungalow, a more sizeable residence for Lord Lever.
This building was repurposed during World War II as
a billet for the wounded, with Nissen huts installed
across the grounds for wartime use, before being
demolished in 1947.The remains of its tiled floors
can still be seen today.
The Gardens sadly fell into disrepair after
Leverhulme’s death, with nature reclaiming
pathways and features. Fortunately, plans for a full
renovation were accepted in August 2016, and a
£3.4 million grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery
Fund to begin improvement works. The project
is still underway, with completion scheduled for
spring 2019. Improvements are taking place on
a staggered basis, keeping different areas closed
periodically to ensure as much of the Gardens as
possible is open to the public at any one time.
Groundwork, the company behind Rivington’s
improvement works, says its main aims are to
safeguard structures while keeping the spirit of
Thomas Mawson’s original design alive, to improve
access to the Gardens to allow more people to
visit, and to capitalise on the park’s unique features
with a series of volunteer and skills development
programmes.
Andrew Suter, project manager for the restoration,
discussed the effects the recent fire had on the
Gardens, and the team’s future plans for the site.
He said: ‘the fire actually got as close as 10 inches
from our border. It took volunteers three and a half
weeks to ensure the safety of the Gardens and that
it was okay for the project to continue’. Volunteers
had to cut down 300 trees after the burning
peat underground destroyed their roots. Luckily,
Belmont Road acted as a fire break between the
flames and the Gardens, so most of the renovation
efforts so far could be salvaged.
Luckily really is the word. ‘The Rivington Terraced
Gardens are home to some irreplaceable plant
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country’, Andrew told me. The Gardens house rare
ferns and mosses, as well as liverwort, which have
all contributed to the area’s SSSI (Sites of Special
Scientific Interest) designation. If lost, visitors would
no longer have the opportunity to see the flora in
all its glory in Rivington. Andrew continued: ‘Lord
Lever went on to establish the Unilever brand, so
the Gardens really are integral to both our industrial
and environmental heritage.’
However, Rivington’s architectural diversity is what
really makes it stand out. The Terraced Gardens host
eleven listed structures, including the eponymous
Lever Bridge. Built in 1910, the seven-arch bridge
crosses the Gardens’ main path and was allegedly
modelled on a similar structure in Nigeria.
Considering the bridge has been standing for over
a century, it’s still a spectacle to behold – you’d be
forgiven for mistaking the stone steps leading up
to the bridge’s platform for the entrance to some
mystical jungle temple.
it takes to reach the crest of the hill – although it’s
currently undergoing restoration work, the Gothicstyle
tower originally housed ornamental doves and
pigeons. Its top floors included a sitting room used
by Lady Leverhulme, who could look out over the
boating lake while she practised music or sewing.
Andrew recommends a visit to the Japanese Lake,
which boasts several ornamental species of fish and
other pond-life. The lake was originally surrounded
by various features inspired by Leverhulme’s trip
to Japan, including tea houses, lanterns and exotic
The Pigeon Tower (otherwise known as the
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On September 1 a huge event was held to say
thank you to the firefighters and volunteers who
assisted during the Winter Hill fire. The Big Thank
You boasted live music, food and crafts, with
free admission to the volunteers, agencies and
firefighters who helped combat the flames. Acts
like James Holt and Toria Wooff flocked to Rivington
for an afternoon of fun, with tons of local food, craft
beers and gins available on-site. The event wasn’t
all fun and games, though – it was also about
promoting safe practice, with CPR and rescue rope
demonstrations offered throughout the day, as well
as appearances from Greater Manchester Police and
the North West Ambulance Service.
plants, with two waterfalls feeding into the pool.
Now only the stone bases of the tea houses remain,
but the lake itself is shrouded in a beautiful leafy
green canopy. Fire spreading to these areas of the
Gardens would have been a tragedy, and could
have potentially resulted in structural as well as
environmental losses.
I asked Andrew why people should visit the Gardens
this autumn in particular. ‘The restoration project
is setting the Gardens up to look their best and
offer a great visitor experience. They were named
in Britain’s Top 10 Lost Gardens by Countryfile,
and their Grade-II listing is there for a reason. We
also have a huge event schedule planned for the
upcoming months, including a mushroom festival
on October 13’.
This summer saw an unusually high number of
wildfires break out across the UK. Saddleworth
Moor was also hit by fires in June this year, along
with areas of Wales. Some experts blame climate
change for the blazes, which spread so quickly on
the moors using peat as a fuel source, but warn
human interferences – even something as small as
leaving behind a smoking barbecue - can lead to
fires breaking out, especially during the heatwave
conditions. Rivington Terraced Gardens were lucky,
but other national heritage sites might not be so
fortunate in future…
As if the Gardens’ wild and wonderful history wasn’t
enough, Rivington’s event schedule certainly seems
like a massive draw for visitors during the autumn
months. Its FungiFest will celebrate and explore
the different variations of fungi growing in the
Terraced Gardens, with guided walks, woodcraft
demonstrations, mushroom spotting, stalls and
music. In November, the Gardens also offer a
lantern parade and bonfire, with lantern-making
workshops occurring in the run-up. Food and drinks
will be served on the Great Lawn, with plenty of
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66 Health & Fitness
One in three women don’t check for
breast cancer
This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and
with figures from a recent YouGov survey revealing
that a third of women do not check their breasts
regularly for symptoms
of breast cancer, could
be the perfect time to
get tickled pink and start
getting to know your
breasts.
You should also know which symptoms to look
out for. Inverted nipples or nipple discharge can
be indicators of breast cancer, as well as constant
With 1 in 8 women
affected by breast
cancer in their lifetime,
it’s incredibly important
to perform regular
boob checks. It can be a
daunting process - but it
could save your life.
The survey of 2,126 UK
adults also revealed that
a fifth of women (20%)
say their main reason for
not doing so is because
they don’t know how to
check.
Breast Cancer Care is urging women of all ages to
get to know their breasts – ideally checking every
4-6 weeks - so they can spot any unusual changes
quickly, whether they are attending screening or
not, as early detection of breast cancer can save
lives.
Breast cancer charity CoppaFeel has put together a
handy guide for the signs you should look out for.
It’s first important to know what’s normal for you.
Look and feel around your breasts, including the
collarbone and armpits, which also carry breast
tissue – this applies to both men and women.
unusual pain in the breast or armpit. You should
also look out for a change of breast shape, strange
puckering to the skin, or any rashes/crusting around
the nipple area.
If the symptom doesn’t disappear within a week, it’s
recommended you get checked out.
Visit https://coppafeel.org/ or call Breast Cancer
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How Old is Your Heart?
A new online test can determine whether you’re at
increased risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Public Health England are calling for adults
nationwide to take the Heart Age Test, which
provides an instant assessment of their ‘heart age’.
If this number is higher than your actual age, there
is an increased risk of heart problems including
cardiovascular disease: the leading cause of death
for men and the second for women.
80% of cardiovascular-related deaths in people
under 75 are preventable with lifestyle changes –
that’s around 50 deaths per day. The most common
causes are high blood pressure (which affects one
in four adults) and high cholesterol, and with this
October being National Cholesterol Month, what
better time to evaluate your heart health and make
some changes?
The Heart Age Test asks a series of simple questions
to provide an estimated heart age, and gives
suggestions on lifestyle changes such as losing
weight, quitting smoking or cutting back on alcohol.
It has already been found that four out of five people
have a heart age higher than their actual age. 34%
have a heart age over 5 years their actual age, and
14% over 10 years.
Professor Jamie Waterall of Public Health England
said: ‘Millions are at risk of cardiovascular disease
but don’t know it, putting themselves at real risk
of suffering ill-health or dying younger… Taking
a Heart Age Test is something you can easily do at
home, but it could be one of the most important
things you do to help you live a healthy, longer life.’
Dr. Matt Kearney of NHS England said: ‘The heart age
test has the potential to help millions of people.‘ It fits
in with the NHS’s long- term plan, which ‘prioritises
saving lives through improved protection against
cardiovascular disease’.
The test is a simple way to get feedback on your own
lifestyle and find out handy tips for change. To take
the test, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhshealth-check/check-your-heart-age-tool/
or talk to
your GP.

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Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
It’s easy to be put off the idea of hypnosis by its
Hollywood reputation, but it could be the perfect
solution this Stoptober. If you want to quit smoking
for good, hypnotherapy (hypnosis used to promote
healing or positive development) could be just the
thing.
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state
of deep sleep and patients cannot be made to do
anything they would not ordinarily do. Totally safe,
patients stay in control and can terminate the
hypnotic state at any time. In fact, most people
can’t tell the difference between a hypnotised and
‘waking’ state. Although different for everybody,
a hypnotic trance may feel like daydreaming, or
simply a feeling of relaxation or lethargy.
During hypnosis, the analytical left-hand side of the
brain is turned off, whilst the non-analytical right-
hand side is made more alert. The conscious mind
becomes suppressed, and the subconscious mind
more aware.
In order for hypnosis to work, the patient must be
highly motivated to change some behaviour or
habit. The readiness and ability of patients to be
hypnotised varies considerably, and hypnotherapy
generally requires several sessions in order
to achieve meaningful results. However, selfhypnosis
can be learned and practised at home
to reinforce formal therapy sessions. In fact, it is
common for patients to be given a recording of
their hypnotherapy session to listen to at home. It
is generally accepted that all hypnosis is ultimately
self-hypnosis and that a hypnotist merely helps to
facilitate the experience. Hypnotherapy is not about
being made to do things - it is about empowerment.
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Mindful Motivation
Mindfulness refers to the psychological technique
of focusing on the present moment. It perhaps
finds its roots in the Buddhist tradition, especially
in terms of meditation, but in recent years has
come to be recognised by modern psychology. It’s
now commonly used as a tool to combat anxiety
and stress, and with October 10 being World
Mental Health Day, could be effective this month
in changing your psychological outlook. Here are
some tips to start you off:
Meditation Matters – If you’ve never meditated
before, don’t worry. You don’t need to find the
nearest rocky outcrop and start saying ‘ohm’ just
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comfortable – your bedroom floor, the sofa, or even
in the back yard.
It’s important to start with a full body scan: sitting or
lying, stay very still and concentrate on breathing.
Take note of how each individual part of your body
feels, from the toes to the face. This heightens
the awareness not only of your body but of your
external environment, taking you away from
everyday stresses.
Look Natural – Observation is key to establishing
focus. Choose something natural, like a flower or
a cloud, to watch for a while. Don’t worry about
anything except relaxing into it while keeping your
concentration, and allow yourself to become more
connected with the natural world as a result of this
object.
Immerse Yourself – Mindfulness is about
increasing concentration in your daily life. When
you’re completing a daily task – such as doing the
dishes or laundry – make sure to notice every aspect
of what you’re doing. Concentrate on each motion
and which part of your body is moving during
the task. The idea is to relieve the monotony of a
task and get creative with it instead, maybe even
developing more efficient methods of completing
it.
Relax – This can be tricky, especially if you’re new
to mindfulness. But the aim is to alleviate stress, not
cause more! If you’re feeling self-conscious about
going through these exercises, try doing them
when you’re alone and unlikely to be disturbed.
Listening to an ASMR (autonomous sensory
meridian response) or guided meditation video can
also be useful, and some can guide you through
techniques you’re unfamiliar with.
The key is to have fun with it, and discover more
about yourself in the process. If you need some
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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
tax-efficient planning such as pensions, and estate
planning, if that is a priority. A financial plan is a
living plan and your adviser should review and
update the plan on a regular basis.
Relationship
Your relationship with your adviser is absolutely
key. They are an important professional person in
your life so it is essential that you get on well. Ask
yourself whether the adviser really cares about
you, genuinely wants you to reach your goals, and
is willing and able to challenge you along the way.
Fees
Fees should be open, transparent, fair and good
value for money. Given that a good adviser could
potentially make a difference of many thousands
of pounds to your financial position over time,
we suggest that you base your decision primarily
on qualifications, approach and relationship as
opposed to price alone.
Should you wish to have a chat with one of our
qualified financial planners please feel free to
give us a call on 01257 423800. We are on the high
street in Standish and have client parking. The
initial meeting is at our expense and of course is
without any obligation.

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74 Property
North vs South -
Property Update
by Alan Batt
I was recently reading a
report by Rightmove that
a North/South split has
started to appear in the
UK property market. In
the North, there are 7.12%
less properties on the
market than 12 months
ago, whilst in contrast, in
the South, there are 14.7% more properties on the
market than 12 months ago. What this means is that
the North is much more of a sellers’ market than the
South, which shows signs of a buyers’ market, which
can lead to price reductions.
This trend appears to be confirmed by the average
asking prices of ‘new to the market’ properties in
the North West. Again according to Rightmove,
prices are 4.9% higher than 12 months ago and
1.1% higher over the last month. Now I must stress,
this is asking prices – not what is happening to
actual property values.
Type
Detached Property in Wigan
Semi Detached Property in Wigan
Terraced/Town House in Wigan
Apartments in Wigan
(NB There are a handful more Building plots and other types of property that can’t be placed into the
four category’s ... and it’s those that make up the total numbers in the paragraph above the table)
How does Wigan fall in line with these trends?
Overall, the number of properties and building plots
for sale in Wigan has decreased by 8%, going from
803 properties for sale a year ago to 742 properties
for sale as I write this article, meaning Wigan does in
fact match the regional trend.
Looking at the individual types of Wigan property,
you can quite clearly see the different markets
within Wigan. The two sets of figures that stand out
are the increase in Apartments for sale, rising 35%
and the decrease in Terraced/town houses by 17%.
What does this mean for buying and selling homes
in Wigan?
Properties for
Sale 12 months ago
153
289
258
60
Properties for
Sale Today
140
279
215
81
Change
-8%
-3%
-17%
35%
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.
If you are planning to sell your home or buy to let
investment, the key for determined sellers is to set
your asking price correctly from the start. Compare
your property against similar ones using Rightmove,
On the Market and Zoopla. When you do search
these portals, make sure you ask the website to
show properties that are sold subject to contract
as well to check what properties are selling for in

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your neighbourhood. Unless you have something
highly unusual or unique, this perhaps isn’t the best
market to set an optimistic asking price in hoping to
find someone who would pay that silly price.
And if you are buying in Wigan? The numbers of
buyers are lower than a few years ago, although
those buyers that are in the market have become
quite serious but only want to buy at the right price.
We live in a 21st century society that is “time-poor”
so nobody is wanting to even view a house, let
alone pay over the odds, if they believe the asking
price is too high. So, if you are buying, do your
homework, ask plenty of questions of the agent,
find out the motivation of the sellers and the real
reasons behind why they are moving ... and you
might just bag a good deal?
Carrots and Sticks
Over the last twenty years, there has been a shift in
the way the Wigan (and the UK’s) property market
works. In the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, a large
majority of twenty somethings saved up their 5%
deposit, went without life’s luxuries of going out and
holidays etc., for a couple of years and then bought
their first home with their hard earned savings.
By 2000, 54.9% of Wigan 25 to 29 years owned
their own home and 76.7% of Wigan 30 to 34 year
olds owned their own home. Fast forward to 2018,
and those levels of homeownership have slipped
dramatically and now only 29.3% of Wigan 25 to 29
year olds own their own home and 51.4% of Wigan
30 to 34 year olds own their own home.
There has been concern in Government that this
shift from homeownership to private renting wasn’t
good for the well-being of the Country and they
have introduced a carrot and stick policy to make
easier for first time buyers. First time buyers have
had the carrots of the Help to Buy Scheme, Stamp
Duty Exemption and contributions to their deposit
by HMRC. Whilst landlords have been punished in
the way they are able to offset the tax relief of their
mortgage payments against income change, an
increase in Stamp Duty and additional costs as the
Government will be phasing out fees to tenants in
the next 12 to 18 months.
So, what does this all mean for the 2,831 Wigan
landlords?
The days of making money in Wigan buy to let
with your eyes closed are long gone. It’s all about
looking at your Wigan portfolio (or getting a
property professional to do so) and ascertaining if
your current portfolio, mortgage and gearing are
designed to hit what you want from the investment
(because that is what it is – an investment) in terms
of income now and income in the future, capital
growth and when you plan to dispose of your assets.
Yes, there will be a gentler growth in property values
linked with a restrained Wigan property market, but
if you put in the time, there will be deals and great
bargains to have. The bottom line is, private renting
will continue to outgrow first time buyers in the
next 5 to 10 years and as we aren’t building enough
homes in the UK, which means rents can only go in
one direction – upwards!
For more of Alan’s tips, guidance and analysis
on the Wigan property market, check out
www.wiganpropertynews.blogspot.co.uk

76 Business View
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
the initial meeting.
Contact Details
Chris Alcock ACMA
CMA Accountancy
39 Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DR
Tel: 01257 255521
Email: info@cma-accountancy.com
Web: cma-accountancy.com

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Historic
Halloween
by Jessica Phillips
Halloween dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of
Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest and
the beginning of a dark winter. Celts believed that
on October 31 the ghosts of their dead returned to
the world of the living for a night.
Reports of hauntings are relatively common; orbs
caught on camera, the feel of a ghostly presence
in a musty room. The question is, how legitimate
are these ‘ghost’ sightings? And could there be any
spirits lurking around Wigan?
The White Lion Pub
This public house is reportedly home to George
Lyon, better known as the Upholland Highwayman,
who was arrested in the pub whilst enjoying a pint
before being later executed at Lancaster Castle on
April 22, 1815. An infamous thief, Lyon was buried
at St. Thomas’ churchyard in Upholland in his
daughter’s grave, which can still be visited today.
Visitors have reported violent poltergeist
manifestations, as well as seeing the Highwayman’s
apparition.

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Rectory Lane
Rectory Lane in Standish
used to be home to
Standish Rectory, which
stood until Rector Charles
Hutton’s death in 1937
when it was demolished.
The expansive estate
used to be complete with
stables, tennis courts and
a lake, but is now the site
of The Owls restaurant.
Villagers have reported
sightings of Rector Hutton
around the grounds
and on the eponymous
Hutton Lane, citing a
silhouette wearing a trilby
disappearing in the face
of car headlights. One woman said she felt hot and
cold spots like a ‘blast furnace’ when walking along
Rectory Lane.
Haigh Hall
This listed country house was built between 1827
and 1840 for the Lindsay family on the site of an old
12th century manor house. Many apparitions have
been seen around the Hall, with hysterical laughter
and crying heard around the corridors, terrible
smells, and malevolent doppelgangers causing
mischief.
One particular spirit is Lady Mabel, who allegedly
spent her last days being punished for the crime of
bigamy. There are numerous legends reporting that
Lady Mabel Bradshaw remarried after her husband’s
lengthy absence, assuming he had died in the
Crusades. When her husband eventually did return
home, Lady Mabel was forced to walk, barefoot,
from Haigh Hall to a stone cross in Wigan every week
for the rest of her days as penance. There are various
accounts of this story and the truth remains elusive,
but one thing is certain – Mab’s Cross, dating from
the 13th century, still stands in Wigan to this day.
Trencherfield Mill
Wigan’s most famous cotton spinning mill was
constructed in 1907, and stands by the Leeds-
Liverpool canal. As a Grade II listed building, the
mill still worked up until 1950, but fell into disrepair
after the cotton industry’s fall following World War
2. It remained semi-derelict until 2005, when the
Wigan Pier regeneration project turned it into
commercial and retail space, with working mill
engine demonstrations every Sunday morning.
Trencherfield’s ghostly past actually began when
the mill was still in operation. Workers reported
cotton reels being moved in front of their eyes, and
hearing children playing across the floors. A man
who lost his life in a tragic accident in the 1950s was
also said to linger in doorways, and faces have been
seen in the windows. Nowadays, staff report seeing
strange lights and mist around the mill, and regular
ghost hunts take place at Trencherfield.
What will you discover this Halloween? Don’t miss
our Events2Go guide on page 86 for some great
spooky goings-on.
Photo by Rev David Long

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Make the Perfect Pumpkin
Lantern
Carving Jack O’ Lanterns didn’t
always mean pumpkins - Celts
used turnip lanterns before the
Irish migrated to America and
found the pumpkins grown
there were much easier to carve.
However, that doesn’t mean you
can’t benefit from some great
tips.
Start with the right pumpkin.
It should be fresh with a sturdy
stem, no bruises and a flat
bottom so it won’t roll. If you can
find one with a flatter ‘face’ – even
better.
If art isn’t your calling, not to fear
- you can download patterns
online. Just tape it to the
pumpkin (make little cuts around
the edge of the pattern if the
pumpkin is a bit too round, and
that way it will fit better). Then
use a pin or small nail to puncture the paper and the
outer skin of the pumpkin at intervals of around 1/4
inch / 0.5 cm, or even closer for intricate designs.
If it’s difficult to see your poked-out pattern, rub a
little cornflour or baby powder into the dots. The
dots will turn bright white and your design will
magically appear.
Rather than cutting all the way through the
pumpkin, try removing some of the skin. The
yellow flesh underneath will glow when lit up from
inside.
Spread Vaseline on the cut edges to seal in
moisture. If you have to carve it a few days in
advance and it shrivels you can revive it with a facedown
soak in cold water.
If you’re looking for some pumpkin-spiration
around Wigan, check out these spooktastic events
near you:
Haigh Hall is hosting Pumpkin Carvin’ and Crafts
from Friday, October 26-Sunday, October 28 in their
Craft Marquee. You can also pick your own pumpkin
that same weekend.
Don’t forget to visit our Events2Go guide on page
86!

Food & Drink 81
Stuffed Peppers
Serves 4 ~ Preparation time: 20 mins + Cooking time: 25 mins
Ingredients
4 Orange peppers
200g Cooked brown rice
1 tbsp Sunflower oil
450g Minced beef or turkey
1 Medium onion finely
chopped
225g Mixed mushrooms,
chopped
350g jar roasted red pepper
sauce
1 tsp Dried oregano
¼ tsp Chilli flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
For the pepper lanterns
Preheat the oven to 180C / Gas Mark 4. Use a sharp knife to slice the top off
each pepper horizontally. Don’t discard these tops as they will ne the little
hats for the pepper lanterns. Deseed the peppers. Rinse and pat dry with
kitchen towel. Use a small paring knife to cut holes into the exterior of the
peppers to make pumpkin-lantern style faces. If the peppers don’t stand
upright, slice a small amount from the bottom to flatten the surface.
Cook rice according to package directions. Lightly oil a baking tray. Arrange
the peppers and their tops on the tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes,
or until peppers are cooked, but still are still firm. They mustn’t collapse!
Remove peppers from oven and allow to cool while you make the filling.
For the filling
Heat 1 tbsp oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped
onion and mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms
have softened and reduced in size. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add
mince, herbs and chilli flakes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally
until browned.
Drain the excess oil. Reduce heat to low, then add the pepper sauce
and cooked rice. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until
mixture is heated through.
Fill each pepper to the brim, allow the mixture to spill over slightly. Place a
top on to each stuffed pepper and serve with green salad.

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Chocolate Spider Cupcakes
Perfect for Halloween! Makes 12
Ingredients
For the cakes
100g plain flour
20g cocoa powder
140g caster sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
40g unsalted butter (room temp)
120ml whole milk
1 egg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
For the icing
300g icing sugar (sifted)
100g unsalted butter (room temp)
40g cocoa powder
40ml whole milk
For decoration
Pot of chocolate sprinkles
Method
Preheat the oven to Gas 3 / 175C
Place the flour, cocoa powder, caster sugar, baking powder, salt and
butter into an electric mixer (or use a handheld whisk) and beat on a
slow speed until the mixture looks grainy, like sand.
In a separate jug whisk the milk, egg and vanilla extract together.
Pour half into the flour mixture. Beat well to combine and make sure
you get rid of any lumps. Add the second half of the egg and milk
mixture and beat until the mixture is smooth (about two minutes).
Spoon the mixture into 12 paper cupcake cases and bake in the oven
for 20-25 minutes until cooked. Set aside to cool.
To make the icing: Beat the icing sugar, butter and cocoa powder
together by hand or in an electric mixer. Add the milk a little at a time
then beat well until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use this to cover
the cooled cakes.
To finish the spiders: Pour the chocolate sprinkles on to a saucer. Take
each iced cake and dip the icing into the sprinkles to make the hairy
spider’s body. Place two ‘eyeballs’ on each cupcake.
Use a skewer to poke 4 holes on opposite sides of each cupcake;
insert liquorice strips into each hole.
Sweets for eyeballs
Black string liquorice - cut into
5cm strips

Leisure 83
Woodvale
by Chris Pearce
Mention Formby or Ainsdale in a walking context and
people automatically think of the beaches, but there
more to these areas as this 6 mile walk clearly shows.
This walk, ideal for even the wettest Sunday afternoon,
takes a flat, circular route around Woodvale Airfield
and takes in, not one, but two nature reserves on route.
Park up near Freshfield Rail Station (L37 7DD)
and take leafy Montague Road 600 yards to its
conclusion, where you follow a shale path going in
the same direction running parallel to the railway
line. Follow the path for a further 400 yards and
then, taking great care, cross the railway line at the
level crossing and enter Formby Golf course. The
path that cuts through the fairway of the par 5 third
hole, watching out for errant shots coming from the
left as you do so and follow the path as it winds to
the right towards the pine woods.
When you enter the woods, you’ll reach an
informative noticeboard which tells you all about
the Ainsdale Sand Dunes, which is a national
nature reserve, home to over 450 plant species
including 33 which are rare and also residing here
is the natterjack toad, red squirrels, sand lizards and
great-crested newts. You need to trun right at the
notice board and follow the Woodland Path.
Follow this through the pine woods until you
reach a T junction and turn right again, through
the open common area and eventually, the path
returns to running parallel to the railway line. At
the other side of the railway line you’ll see RAF
Woodvale, which was opened during World War
2 as a defence measure when Liverpool and its
docks were bombed. Nowadays the Station’s role
is largely training and the 611 Squadron stationed
there prepares Volunteer Reservists to support RAF
operations in the UK and overseas.
Eventually you’ll arrive at a metal bar gate besides
another information board. Go through this
and take the tarmac path following in the same
direction. Almost immediately you’ll need to take
a right turn, down a path (the main Sefton Coastal
path) that heads underneath a road bridge. 50
yards under the bridge, you’ll need to take a left
turn off the path towards the road and then turn
left and use the bridge to cross the path you’ve just
walked under.
Follow the road for just over ½ a mile and after
you’ve crossed the main road turn right towards
Formby and 150 yards later take a left fork down
Formby Old Road. Listing a house sale on
Formby Old Road must be the fantasy
of many a Formby estate agent and
the bigger properties are protected
by walls, privacy fencing, barbed
wire, CCTV and even guard dogs.
I half expected a Bugatti Royale
to sweep by at any moment
carrying Mr Burns and
Smithers, but it was sadly not
to be on this occasion.

Montagu Road
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Dunes
For those with the OS Maps
Dunes
app on your desktop, mobile or
tablet, this walk is named:
JT Woodvale
Coastal Road
Ainsdale
Sand Dunes
National Nature
Reserve
RAF
Woodvale
Formby By-Pass A565
Freshfield
Dune Heath
Nature Reserve
Brewery Ln
Wham Dyke
Southport Old Road
A565
Victoria Road
Freshfield
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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Altogether you’re on
Formby Old Road for just
over a mile and after the
well-defined ‘S’ bend,
you’ll arrive at a series
of huge glasshouses
on the right. Just after
the glasshouses, take
a right turn down a
tarmacked path called
Eight Acre Lane (near
Arsitocat Cattery). Cross
the Formby by-pass with
care and follow the path
in the same direction.
Eight Acre Lane becomes
Sixteen Acre Lane and
650 yards later you’ll
arrive at Paradise Lane.
Turn right and 50 yards
further on take Little
Brewery Lane which
transforms into Brewery
Lane almost immediately.
Once you’ve reached the
end of Brewery Lane, take the path to the right
hand side of the road leading to the high school.
A worthy diversion almost at the end of the walk
is Freshfield Dune Heath nature reserve and this
is easily accessible from the path. Freshfield Dune
heath is the single largest lowland heath site in
Lancashire and whilst budding botanists can search
for specialist plants, the rest of us can look out for
the red squirrels, which live in abundance alongside
lizards, stoats, weasels, and the amazing Emperor
moths, which have a wingspan of up to 8cm and fly
during the day.
And if you haven’t turned into Freshfield Dune
Heath, just follow the path to the end where you’ll
meet Montague Road once again and turn left
down this road to Freshfield Rail Station and the
end of your walk.

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Jonah’s Memory Walk
Sunday, September 30, 12pm
A 5-mile walk to celebrate Jonah’s 5th Birthday.
The route starts at the White Crow and continues
through Haigh to the Cherry Gardens. This isn’t just
about Jonah, but is an opportunity for everyone to
remember loved ones and share friendship.
The White Crow, Chorley Road, Standish, WN1 2XL
Crochet Workshop
Wednesday, October 3, 6:45pm-9:45pm
A small group session will cover how to hold the
hook and yarn, basic stitches and basic pattern
reading. A starter kit and refreshments are included.
Tickets £12, booking essential on the Crochet Bee
Facebook page.
St. Wilfrid’s Parish Hall, Standish, WN6 0JT
Night at the Races
Friday, October 5, 7pm
Come and experience the thrill of the races on the
big screen to raise money for Standish Panthers JFC.
Tickets are £3 for adults or £1 for under 16s.
Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street, WN6 0JN
Haigh Oktoberfest
Friday, Oct 5 – Sunday, Oct 7, various times
Why travel to Munich when the spirit of Oktoberfest
comes to Haigh? A specially erected marquee offers
the best of Germany, with tickets available from £11.
Haigh Hall Stables, Haigh, WN2 1PE
Hop & Grain Ale Trail
Saturday, October 6, 12pm-11pm
Visit 8 superb real ale pubs on the Trail, including:
The Twisted Vine Ale House (Ashton), The Boars
Head and The Hoot (Standish), Formby’s (Hindley),
Doc’s Symposium (Wigan), plus The Holts and The
Delph (Orrell). For more details or to buy tickets
(£13.66) please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk
Arts and Crafts Fayre
Saturday, October 6, 10am-4pm
St Wilfrid’s Church present an arts and crafts fayre
with art work, craft stalls and lots of displays.
Refreshments available.
St. Wilfrid’s Church, Standish, WN6 0XA
Charity Rugby Match
Sunday, October 7, kick-off 2:30pm
Ambulance workers against the fire brigade. All
proceeds go to the NW Air Ambulance and the
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. There may also
be a few surprises from Wigan players.
Aspull Rugby Football Club, Woodshaw Park,
Woods Road, Aspull, WN1 1PG
Appley Bridge Meteorite Talk
Monday, October 8, 12pm-1pm
A fascinating insight into the fall and discovery of
the Appley Bridge meteorite in 1914, with signed
copies of ‘The Appley Bridge Meteorite’ book
available. £2.50 per person, includes tea and coffee.
Booking essential on 01942 828128.
Museum of Wigan Life, 59 Library St, WN1 1NU

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Charity Chocolate Party
Thursday, October 11, 7:30pm
Enjoy a chocolate party in aid of Cancer Research.
Sample some of the finest chocolate around and
give your tastebuds a treat with some unique
flavours and textures! Entry costs £5 per person.
For more information call 07825 021895 or email
denisebentley@live.co.uk.
The Unity Club, 2-4 Cross Street, Standish, WN6
0HQ
Quilters Charity Day
Saturday, October 13, 10am-2:30pm
There will be lots of ready-made quilting gifts on
sale and DIY quilting kits to make perfect Christmas
presents! This year’s event is in support of North
West Blood Bikes, and a representative will be
available for a chat on the day – you can even snap
a picture sitting on his bike.
Standish Community Centre, Moody Street,
Standish, WN6 0JY
Heart to Heart Festival
Saturday, October 13, 5pm-11:30pm, doors at
4:30pm
A host of bands and acoustic acts will be playing at
the Boulevard in support of the Freeman Hearts &
Lung Transplant Association. Entrance is £3 on the
door, and the event is child-friendly until 8pm.
The Boulevard, 17A Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1LD
Meet the Makers: Cuckoo Gin
Saturday, October 13, 11am
Come along to Derby House for a gin tasting event
with Cuckoo Gin! Sample one of Lancashire’s best
tasting and multi award-winning gins and find out
more about the company.
Derby Hall Food Hall, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6
9RE
Upcoming events:
The Stylistics
- 25th October
Foster & Allen
- 10th November
The Stars From
The Commitments
- 23rd November
1000 capacity
Onsite parking
Additional event spaces
Postcode Coffeehouse
Contact: Annette Burton
Tel: 01942 244460
The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB
Email: events@theedgeconferencing.com
www.theedgewigan.com
Twitter: @theedgewigan

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1U Fitness Charity Evening
Friday, October 19, 6:30pm-9pm
Come along for a fun aerobics session and a talk
on meditation and wellbeing from a life coach, all
in support of Macmillan. Refreshments and stalls
throughout including a tombola and a raffle. Entry
£5, contact Annette Brown for further info on
07762300621.
Standish Methodist Church Hall, High St, WN6 0HA
Leigh Short Film Festival
Saturday, October 20, 7pm
Leigh’s fifth annual short film festival. Tickets are
£3 for students and £5 for adults. Over 16yrs only.
Visit www.leighshortfilmfestival.com or call 07969
647466 for info and tickets.
The Turnpike Centre, Civic Square, Leigh, WN7
1EB. Tel: 01942 404469
Bloktoberfest: Teletext Art
Sat, Oct 20, 12pm-4pm & Sun, Oct 21, 10am-4pm
Britain’s premier teletext festival ventures up North
to Wigan STEAM for a weekend of VBI, Videotext
and Viewdata fun. Suitable for all the family, come
and meet teletext artists from around the globe,
see some great teletext art, and take part in arty
activities. Admission is free, but a £2 donation is
recommended for crafting activities.
Wigan STEAM, 33-53 Library St, Wigan, WN1 1NU
Octoberfest
Sat, October 20 – Mon, October 22, 12pm-9pm
Orrell RUFC and Winstanley Park Cricket Club have
teamed up to fundraise for a new sporting hub.
The Beer, Gin and Prosecco Festival showcases 40
different local beers, along with gin and prosecco.
Live music on both days from local bands, kid’s
activities including a bouncy castle, and BBQ food.
£12 per ticket, includes commemorative glass & 6
drink tokens.
Holland Hall, Lafford Ln, Up Holland, WN8 0QZ
October Coach Ramble
Sunday, October 21, 8am-6pm
The coach trip for October is to Bakewell in
Derbyshire and costs £14 pp. There are three levels
of walks from an 8 mile to a 13 mile. For more details
visit www.wiganwalkers.com. Booking is required.
Mesnes Park, Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan, WN1
1SU. Tel: 07583 544220
Fashion Show
Tuesday, October 23, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Barbara’s of Standish host a fabulous fashion show!
If you have a passion for fashion, you don’t want to
miss this. Tickets £7.50 inc. a glass of wine and cakes.
St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Standish, WN6 0JT
Nick Sharatt’s Drawalong
Friday, October 26, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Tracy Beaker illustrator Nick Sharatt will be showing
you how he brings characters to life, sharing ways to
invent your own crazy creatures, and giving loads of
top tips as you draw along with him. Bring pencils,
paper and something to lean on. There’ll be time for
book signings and Q&A afterwards. Tickets £9-10.
The Old Courts, Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NG
Bat Walk
Friday, October 26, 5pm-8pm
Join ‘Batman’ Jeff for a night-time woodland
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nocturnal world using bat detectors.
Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
Colliers Arms Halloween
Friday, October 26, 7:30pm-late
The Colliers host a spooktacular fancy dress
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karaoke, and a prize for the best fancy dress. Tickets
£5 including a drink and hotpot supper.
The Colliers Arms, 192 Wigan Road, Wigan

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Zombie Apocalypse
Fri, October 26 – Sat, October 27, 9am-4pm
Lots of pop-up stalls filled with handmade gifts and
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great way to get in the Halloween mood.
Wigan Markets, Wigan, WN1 1PX
Pumpkin Carvin’ and Crafts
Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28, all day
Learn to make lanterns and table decorations! £3.50
entry per child with own pumpkin or £5.50 with
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Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
Pumpkin Pickin’
Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28, all day
Pick your own pumpkin in Haigh Hall grounds with
a number of child-friendly live ghosts and ghouls.
£4.50 per child including a pumpkin, parents go free.
Autumn Fair
Saturday, October 27, 10am-3pm
The Living Faith Church fair has plenty of stalls to
get your Christmas gifts, with bargain buys and
children’s activities in the Church Hall. There will
also be coffee, tea and cakes available.
Living Faith Church, 25 Church Street, Orrell, WN5
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Saturday, October 27, 10:30am
Grab your best Halloween fancy dress and trick
or treat your way around the shops in Ashton-in-
Makerfield. Start at The Card House and Balloon
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with sweet treats! Free to take part.
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Saturday, October 27, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Catch the 80s family classic in the Haigh Hall
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Haigh Woodland Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE
Apple Day
Sunday, October 28, 12pm-4pm
A day of apples takes place in the Walled Gardens!
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Wacky Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 31, 6pm-8pm
Ghoulish games and plenty of fun, with prizes for
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Red Robin Wacky Warehouse, Wigan, WN5 0UJ
Victorian Death Talk
Wednesday, October 31, 12pm-1pm
Charlie Guy MA dispels the myths of death in
Victorian times, and shines a light on some forgotten
funeral practices, traditions and superstitions.
Booking essential – call 01942 828128 or email
wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk. £2.50 per person,
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Serial Killer Cruise
Wednesday, October 31, 7pm-10pm
Renowned FBI criminal profiler and author Paul
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cruise. Each guest receives a Murder Mocktail or
Killer Cocktail. Fancy dress welcomed with prizes!
Q&A with Paul and a serial killer quiz will finish the
night. 18+ only. Tickets £26.
Kittywake Canal Cruises, Wallgate, Wigan, WN3
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Craft and Gift Fayre
Saturday, November 10, 10am-3pm
All your Christmas shopping needs under one
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St. Anne’s Parish Centre, Church Lane, Shevington,
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Saturday, December 1, 11am-8pm
A free-to-attend family day of Christmas festivity
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tent, and live music through the day. Santa’s Grotto
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offering the kids a chance to win great prizes.
Market Place Standish, WN6 0HN
Museum of Wigan Life, 59 Library St, WN1 1NU
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C-HR
Toyota
by Tim Barnes-Clay
The Toyota C-HR is a car you quite easily may not even have heard of. It’s very much
in the shadows of its rivals, like the Nissan Qashqai.
You can pick up a new C-HR for £21,595, which is more than £2,300 than the entrylevel
Qashqai, but the model we have on test here is the hybrid version with Dynamic
trim – the top of the range. It costs £28,615 – so it had better be worth it.
Whilst the car is a similar shape and size to the Qashqai, its roof slopes towards the
rear far more so than the Nissan (think BMW X4/X6) and that means there’s less room
inside.
But it’s got very aggressive styling and even the entry-level models have a lot of
kit with it. The Dynamic comes with rear camera, touchscreen, DAB radio, adaptive
cruise control, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, sat-nav, smart entry and pushbutton
start, park assist – and that really is skimming the surface.
The C-HR shares a lot of its DNA with the Toyota Prius, so it’s only to be expected
that the C-HR is available as a hybrid version which cuts fuel consumption to 72.4
miles per gallon. Its electric motor blends with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder petrol engine,
producing 122 PS and gets from a 0-62 mph in 11 seconds.

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Fast Facts
• 0-62 mph: 11.0 secs
• Combined mpg: 72.4
• Engine: 1798cc four-cylinder petrol
(with electric motor)
• Max. power (PS): 122
• CO2: 87 g/km
• Price: £28,615
It also comes with a one-speed gearbox and, if
that’s raised your eyebrows, don’t worry – it’s CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) and its use is
on the increase. That said, the lack of a traditional
engine rev will take some getting used to, unless
you’re used to driving electrics or hybrids.
In the C-HR, it does feel a little sluggish, even
though its performance is comparable with the
Qashqai and other rivals.
Whilst the C-HR is very well designed for a
comfortable ride, the hybrid models are heavier,
meaning you’ll get a more relaxed ride in the nonhybrid
models. Nevertheless, Toyota has done a good job.
The extra weight of the hybrid also means it doesn’t handle quite as well as the
purely-petrol-powered models, but this won’t be noticeable most of the time, unless
you’re really looking to throw it round corners. If you are, the chances are you’ll be
looking at a performance model and you won’t be after a hybrid.
The interior improves Toyota’s reputation of dullness and it’s a nice place to be,
though you won’t struggle to find better interiors elsewhere. There’s plenty of room
in the front, but the sloping roof means you won’t want to be in the back if you’re tall.
Boot space is also disappointing in comparison with its rivals, with the folding seats
not as convenient.
To sum up, the hybrid is great for fuel saving but adds plenty of drawbacks. And,
coupled with the Dynamic trim, it makes it rather too expensive. The sheer amount
of equipment means one of the lesser models should suffice for most. And, unless
your focus is fuel economy, so too should the petrol engine – without the hybrid.

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Box clever!
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After a few disappointing summers at last we can
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driest summer since 1976 and it was great to be
able to use our gardens as outside rooms
for relaxing, entertaining and cooking.
(I believe the latest trend is the pizza
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a fan of pizza – fish and chips, preferably
wrapped in newspaper, would be his
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there is nothing more disheartening
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nothing left standing.
So here’s an idea – visit the garden centre over
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One of my favourite plants for winter structure
is Buxus sempervirens - or Box. Low hedges and
topiary look lovely with a dusting of frost or snow.
Box balls – or spheres to use designer parlance
– look particularly good along a path in numbers
of three, five or seven. I have five either side of a
curved, cobbled path and in winter when all the
plants around them have died down, they really
catch the eye and bring some structure. They
make brilliant focal points, accentuate entrances
and can look very contemporary or
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in a cottage garden scheme. They are
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Another great investment for winter
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Email: E4S_enquiries@outlook.com
Website: www.E4Systems.co.uk
Facebook: StandishElectrician
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from only £59 *
*dependent of property size & signal strength.
Call now for a FREE, no obligation quote!
07817 807 960 / 01257 453 133
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Upvc Windows & Doors I Conservatories,
Soffits & Fascias I Composite Doors I Bi-Fold Doors
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
A5209
B5250
Open:
Dennis Goulding
J27
Shevington
A49
Standish
Unit 16, Ainscough Business Park, Mossy Lea Road,
Wrightington, WN6 9RS
(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
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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Complete Electrical Installation
& Maintenance Service
From new sockets to entire re-wires
Burglar Alarms & CCTV
PAT testing and inspections
NO JOB TOO SMALL
DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL
WORK WELCOMED
24-Hour
Call Out
Service
Wireless Alarm System
From £395
Call us today for friendly advice and a free quote
Suite 1A Kirkless Ind. Est
Cale Lane Wigan
All electrical work
undertaken
• Friendly reliable service
• Mains board upgrades
• Extra sockets to full
rewires
Free quotations
01942 836 937 or 07557 914 788 www.ghewigan.co.uk
W.Hurst & Son Ltd
ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR
www.whurstandson.co.uk
• All types of electrical work
• 35+ years experience
• No job too small
• Friendly and reliable
A.J.S.
BAILEYS
ELECTRICAL
01942 215 769
07739 709 005
Design & Print
Flyers, postcards, brochures
and distribution service.
For more information call
01695 627 999
LocalLife
For a free quote
& advice call Jeff
01695 622 191
07850 622 191
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
Mossy Lea Road
T
Y
R
E
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Solar Thermal
& Solar PV
Book
your FREE
home survey
CAR & VAN SERVICING
.and motorcycles too
FREE
Car Health Check
for all residents of Croston and Bretherton
Keep me until you need me!
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01772 603923
REPAIR & WELDING
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07595 420237
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• Alarm installations, repairs, upgrades
and contracts
• CCTV installations and maintenance
• Lock changes and opening
Find us on @uklocksandalarms
Call for a free quote 0800 999 2828
www.uklocksandalarms.co.uk
info@ianwalkerservices.co.uk
J.Dillon
Call: 01257 424918 or 07821 139826
www.jdillonelectrical.co.uk
• All types of electrical work
• 20+ years experience
• Friendly, fast and reliable
• 24 hour call out service
Electrical
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Wigan’s premier
domestic
cleaning service
mr-soot.com
Mr Soot
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Woodburners Open fires Stoves
07724 311 992
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
UPVC CLEANING
• Windows, Fascias, Gutters etc.
CONSERVATORIES
• Exterior & Interior (Cleaning)
JETWASHING
• Driveways & Patios etc.
ROOF CLEANING
• Moss Removal & Bio-Treatment
SPECIAL OFFER
CLEAN FOR
CHRISTMAS
20%
OFF
CLEANING PACKAGES
Call Clint for a free no obligation quote.
01942 470 089 / 07834 241 642
www.conservatorycleaningwigan.com
Puzzle Solutions
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Upvc Windows & Doors I Conservatories,
Soffits & Fascias I Composite Doors I Bi-Fold Doors
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
A5209
B5250
Open:
Dennis Goulding
J27
Shevington
A49
Standish
Wind Turbines
Heat Pumps
LED Lighting
.and general
Energy Savings
Unit 16, Ainscough Business Park, Mossy Lea Road,
Wrightington, WN6 9RS
(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
TwinLakesMotorEngin ers
and we’ l provide you with a
detailed report showing the
returns available from your
own solar panels
(10% typical return)
Visit our showroom at
Unit 4a,
Cricket Street 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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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
• traditional service, state of the art results •
Providing professional carpet &
upholstery cleaning since 1993
Carpets Upholstery Curtains
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For more information call:
01942 470 081
Visit our website and check out the testimonials.
www.alliancechemdry.co.uk
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!
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
Wigan Good
Trader Of
The Year
2015
Design & Print
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5 star rating with
Wigan Trading
Standards Good
Trader Scheme
• Carpets • Rugs
• Fabric & Leather Upholstery
Call today for a free consultation & no obligation quote
Call - 01257 251221
Mobile - 07908 770808
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and distribution service.
For more information call
01695 627 999
Gel
Nails
normally £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
Y
R
E
S
Solar Thermal
& Solar PV
Book
your FREE
home survey
CAR & VAN SERVICING
FREE
Car Health Check
.and motorcycles too
for all 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!
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water heating bi l
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future energy price rises
E
X
H
A
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impact on the environment
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0843 224 9555
07595 420237
Ovenclean will transform your oven and
put the sparkle back into your kitchen!
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• Grills
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as seen
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0800 840 7127 or
07724 694337
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APPLEY BRIDGE HEATING & PLUMBING
Boiler & Full System
Installation, Replacement & Repair
201323
Landlord Gas Safety Certificates
Call Dave now for a free quote...
07814 639 430
C&
D
Plumbing and Heating
Heating & Bathroom Specialist
Chris Heaton M.I.P.H.E.R.P
07973714222
01695625171
Brand New Bathrooms
Boiler + Central Heating
Installs, Servicing + Repairs
Extended warranties available
24 Hour Call-out
Domestic + Commercial
FINANCE
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE
No
call out
fee
Freephone 0300 3030121
Dave 07769 942218 / Matt 07969 183809
21 Naburn Drive, Orrell, WN5 8SB
Email: info@orrellheating.co.uk
www.orrellheating.co.uk
506515
A Genuine Family Run Business
With Friendly & Courteous Staff
SPECIALISTS IN CENTRAL
HEATING INSTALLATION, BOILER
REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES
Accredited Installer & Service Partner
All plumbing services
including services & repairs
• Bathrooms/Wet Rooms designed and fitted
• Specialists in Disability Installations &
Conversions
• Emergency Call outs welcome
No Obligation Quotes – Call Mark on
07515 894 281
14 Lyefield Avenue, Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UL
www.gphwigan.co.uk
COMBI
BOILERS
FROM
£999
BOILER
SERVICING
FROM
£50
527090
• Annual Boiler Servicing
• Landlord & Home Owner
Gas Safety Checks
• Mechanical Power Flushing
• Thermostatic Valves/Radiators Fitted
• Home Efficiency Control Upgrades
12 YEARS
EXTENDED
WARRANTY
ON SELECTED BOILER
INSTALLATIONS
Registration No.
88604
Telephone:
WE REPAIR
ALL MAKES
OF BOILERS!
01257 421 660
TEL: 01942 504 429
MOB: 07515 505 501
www.fgwelch.co.uk

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Plumbing & Heating Specialist
Complete Bathroom
& Tiling service
John Bailey - 01942 495785
or 07721 040620 & 07710 153238
Based in Kenyon Road, Wigan
• Bathroom Installation, Full Bathrooms & En-Suites
• Plumbing Services • Wall & Floor Tiling • Ceiling Panelling
01942 397173 / 07803 057940
Douglas Drive, Orrell, Wigan
www.ljplumbingandbathrooms.co.uk
Elite Bathrooms
Installation & Tiling
• Bathrooms
• Wall Tiling
• Floor Tiling 07703 448890
FREE Estimates 01942 208926
• Central Heating Installations
• Boiler Installations
• Maintenance & Servicing
• Power Flushing
186237
Your one stop shop for central heating
434 Ormskirk Rd, Wigan, WN5 9DF
01942 221221
info@premiergas.com / www.premiergas.com
Great Value Bathrooms!
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Relocation of Bathroom Suites
25 years bathroom experience
Call Chris now for a free quotation
C L Bathrooms
01942 749085
or 07801 295483
www.clbathrooms.co.uk

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in matching styles
Is your
garage door
broken ?
Call us today for a free estimate
to Repair or Replace it
CJM Garage Doors Ltd, Unit 10, Hewitt Business Park
Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7XB
t: 01942 738347 w: www.cjmgaragedoors.co.uk
ARANTEC
Telecom & Broadband Engineers
• Installations
• Broadband & Wifi
• Repairs & Faults
• Home & Business
• Cabling & Sockets
• Upgrades & Alterations
For expert service & advice call today:
01257 427507 07711 819009
www.arantec.co.uk
CALL PAUL
LOCKSMITHS
ESTABLISHED 2000
• UPVC & WOODEN DOOR SPECIALIST
• Emergency Door Opening
• UPVC Door Lock Repairs
• UPVC Door Lock Changes
• UPVC Door Lock Upgrades
• Wood Door Lock Changes
• All Work Guaranteed
A Registered Insured NCFE Certified Company
Call Paul for a
Fast, Reliable, Professional Service
TELEPHONE
01942 901103
MOBILE
07932 718 362
WWW.CALLPAULLOCKSMITH.CO.UK
GARAGE DOOR
REPAIRS
All GARAGE DOORS REPAIRED :
Springs, Cables, Locks, Rollers etc.
Doors of all ages repaired
01744 894939 07891 330214 NO FIX, NO CHARGE!
www.garagedoorandlock.co.uk
Strawberry Cottage, Pimbo Road, Upholland WN8 9QL

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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
SG
PAINTING & DECORATING
Interior painting & decorating
Specialise in standard wall coverings, extra wide vinyl, lincrusta & coving
Free estimates. References available upon request
07714 363 377 / 01942 749 971
Sefton Road, Orrell, WN5 8UP
01942 392398 or 07707 321383
AJH DECORATORS
Painting and Decorating
Quality work assured
Over 30 years experience
Free quotes
Mob: 07784 876 338
Email: ajhdecorators@sky.com
Quality work at a competitive price
Award Winner
Exterior & Interior Decorating
Domestic & Commercial work undertaken
Competitive rate
Contact Graham now - free estimate provided
01257 426 234
graham@topcoatdecoratingservices.co.uk
www.topcoatdecoratingservices.co.uk
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
Need a new look
for your home?
Skilled interior and exterior work
undertaken at reasonable prices!
Chris Smith - Painter and Decorator
01942 518126
or 07545 065119
Orrell based business
J&P
MOORCROFT
LTD
Professional Painting and Decorating
• Domestic & Commercial Work
• Interior & Exterior work welcomed
• Old/listed buildings a speciality
Call us today for a free quotation
Home Service available
Choose from 1000s of paint & paper samples
in the comfort of our own home
01942 212096 07831 102 511
www.jpmoorcroft.com

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All aspects of roofing & roofline
NEW ROOFS REPAIRS
FASCIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERS
Rubber Cover
Roofing Specialist
Guaranteed 50 years
T: 01942 864 624
M: 07894 687 384
M: 07868 713 520
Dormers
and Garages
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
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
B.A. Berry
Building & Roofing Specialists
•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
Easy Mix
Easy Mix
Ready Mixed Concrete
• Delivered or Collected • Perfect for builders & DIY
01942 224571 for advice
Lamberhead Ind. Est., Pemberton

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K Stone
Building Services
All types of building
work undertaken
25 years experience
28 Years Experience
T: 01942 248 537
M: 07749 806 566
• Brickwork
• Pointing
• Garden Walls
• Patios
• Roof Repairs
• Flagging
• Alterations
• Driveways
01942 495412 / 07974 496676
• Brickwork,
Extensions,
Re-pointing
• Garden Walls,
Decorative
Walls
• Platform
Steps, Paths
& patios
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
• 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
01942 561 848 | 07725 909 257
www.freshbuildconstruction.co.uk
PP
Building services
Joinery Specialists
Your Reliable, Friendly, Professional & Honest
Building & Joinery Specialists
• Conservatories & Orangeries
• Extensions
• Refurbishments & Alterations
• Fencing & Decking
• Garage & Loft Conversions
• Kitchens & Fitted Bedrooms
• Doors & Windows
• All aspects of joinery work
“Attention to detail is second to none. Can’t recommend Phil enough” Facebook Review, July 2018

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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
GDR Driveways
Flagging • Block paving
Concreting • Fencing
Call Gareth for a FREE quotation
01942 217 113 | 07715 177 754
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
DS Joinery
• 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
• Home improvements
• Loft conversions
• Garage conversions & Extensions
• Staircases
• Windows & Doors
01257 422317 or 07852 202867
www.mtjoinery.co.uk
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with a brand new driveway
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Resin Driveways
20%
DISCOUNT
Depending on the size of area.
Offer ends 31st October 2018.
Tarmac
Driveways
Made in Lancashire
Established over 25 years
42, Seymour Road,
Astley Bridge,
Bolton, BL1 8PT
01204 590 499
J.P.SurfacingLtd
www.jp-surfacing.co.uk

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CREATING
SPACE THE
EASY WAY!
We help utilise the lost space in your
loft space with quick and affordable
loft access and storage solutions.
OUR SPECIALIST SERVICES
• Loft ladders & loft hatches
• Boarding, lighting & insulation
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• Conservatory repairs
• Locks, handles and hinges
• Replacement glass
• Windows and doors installed
• Replacement conservatory roofs
Call MARK now on
01942 737 381 / 0776 315 1720
conservatoryrepairs@gmail.com
www.fixmyconservatory.com

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Come and visit the largest
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®
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Call us for a Free Quote
Office Number: 01942 871 777
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Don’t just lock it,
Rock it!
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Manufacturers and installers since 2004
Contact us on 01744 891717 for a no obligation quote
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