Local Life - Wigan - April 2019

LocalLife 

Wigan Edition April 2019 

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Bat Walks 

A series of bat walks hosted by Active Outdoors are 

available for families in Wigan. 

Three walks are taking place – the first, on 

Wednesday, April 24 will have you searching for 

the nocturnal creatures at Three Sisters Recreation 

Area, while the second (on Monday, April 29) runs at 

Low Hall Nature Reserve. Finally, a third walk takes 

place at Haigh Woodland Park on Wednesday, May 

1. 

Each walk begins at 7pm. For more information, 

visit www.inspiringhealthylifestyles.org/wigan/ 

active-outdoors/ 

Football Film 

A new film about Nazi paratrooper and prisoner of 

war Bert Trautmann premieres in April. 

Trautmann was imprisoned in a POW camp in 

Ashton-in-Makerfield – now Byrchall High School 

– until 1948, where he regularly played in football 

matches until an injury led to him taking the place 

of goalkeeper. 

When the camp closed, Trautmann elected to 

remain in England and later played for St. Helens 

Town, before beginning his career at Manchester 

City where he remained until 1964. 

‘The Keeper’, starring David Kross as Trautmann, 

heads to cinemas on Friday, April 5. 

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If you can spare a couple of hours on Wednesdays 

– whether it’s every week or once a month – 

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wellbeingwigan.co.uk 

Songs from the Shows 

Wigan Rotary Club’s April event is Songs from the 

Shows. 

With entertainment from Victor Michael and 

the Three Sopranos, who specialise in fourpart 

harmonies and top quality vocals, you’ll be 

humming show tunes all night long while raising 

money for the Rotary Club Charities Account. 

The event takes place on Saturday, April 6 at Mill 

at the Pier, Trencherfield Mill on Heriage Way, with 

doors opening at 7pm. 

Seated tickets cost £12, or grab a standing ticket for 

just £5. To book, head to the TicketSource website. 

Race Night 

Enjoy all the excitement of an evening at the races 

in aid of Wigan Youth Zone. 

With 8 races across the night costing just £2 each 

to enter, plus a raffle with fabulous prizes, get your 

glad rags on in support of Wigan’s young people 

on Friday, April 12 from 7pm-midnight. A cocktail 

will be served on arrival, with a disco and canapes 

available throughout the evening. 

Anne Hurcombe, Managing Director at Wigan Pier 

Promotions and event supporter, said: ‘Wigan Youth 

Zone need to raise over £1.65 million every year. It’s 

proven to cut crime and gives many of our Wigan 

kids opportunities they could only dream of!’ 

Anne is also looking for contributions towards raffle 

prizes – email her at anne@wiganpierpromotions. 

co.uk to donate. 

Tickets for the event cost £40 per person, then £10 

per raffle ticket. To book, call 01257 251908 or head 

to www.wiganpierpromotions.co.uk/wyz-racenight

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It’s a big BRAvo to Winstanley College student 

Rhianna Watt who has been collecting old 

bras for the ‘Smalls for All’ campaign run by 

the Against Breast Cancer charity. 

Rhianna has been asking fellow students to 

donate their old bras which will be recycled 

by the charity or sent to developing countries 

such as Toga, Ghana and Kenya, where bras 

are too expensive to produce locally. 

Smalls for All 

Over 100 bras have been donated, a fantastic 

result for Rhianna who is no stranger to 

running charity campaigns, having recently 

been involved with The Red Box project 

against period poverty. 

Rhianna said: ‘Thank you to all the students who 

have donated, I didn’t think we would get so many! 

As well as helping women in poorer countries, for 

every tonne of bras collected, £700 is donated to 

Against Breast Cancer to fund their research which 

makes it a doubly important campaign.’ 

Appley Bridge Village Hall 

Appley Lane North, WN6 9DX 

Wednesday – 8am & 9.30am 

Danielle – 07917 562 485 

Clifton Street Community Centre 

Clifton Street , Wigan, WN3 5HN 

Monday – 4.30pm & 6.30pm 

Tuesday – 5pm & 7pm 

Thursday – 9.15am 

Saturday – 7.30am, 9am & 11am 

Danielle – 07917 562 485 

Carol - 07854 252 501 

Parbold Village Hall 

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Thursday 4pm & 6pm 

Carol – 07854 252 501 

Shevington Methodist Church 

1 Gathurst Lane, Shevington, WN6 8HA 

Tuesday – 9.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7pm 

Barbara – 01695 731 343 

Standish Community Centre 

Moody Street, Standish, WN6 0JY 

Thursday – 7.30am & 9am 

Carol – 07854 252 501 

St Wilfrid’s Church Hall 

Church St, Standish, WN6 0JT 

Wednesday – 5.30pm & 7pm 

Barbara – 01695 731 343

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Once Upon a Smile 

A support group for bereaved children wants to 

help youngsters in Wigan cope with the loss of a 

parent or sibling. 

Once Upon a Smile is aimed at children aged 6-11 

who have lost someone close to them, and provides 

a magical place for them to laugh, cry and celebrate 

their loved ones. 

The group meets at Pipsqueaks Play Café in Orrell 

on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm- 

7:30pm. For further information, call 0161 711 0339 

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Coding Meet-Up 

A coding meet-up for adults runs every other 

Saturday at Wigan Library. 

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Stadium Sleep Out 

The Brick are hosting a huge sleep-out at DW 

Stadium to raise money for its main premises. 

Experience how it feels to live out on the streets 

without a roof over your head for an entire night – 

it definitely won’t be as easy as you think, but your 

efforts go towards a worthy cause. 

Individuals working with The Brick will be sharing 

their stories of homelessness and sleeping rough 

on the night, with music and a hot soup supper to 

keep your spirits up. 

Participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 

for The Brick through fundraising and sponsorship. 

The event is open to anyone over the age of 13, 

but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Community groups, clubs, families and local 

businesses are very welcome! The sleep runs from 

9:30pm-6am on Friday, April 5 at the DW Stadium 

on Loire Drive. 

Places on the sleep out are limited – to book your 

place, email ged@thebrick.org.uk or call 01942 

417290. 

There’ll Be Bluebirds Over 

Wigan Musical Theatre Group present their latest 

play this April. 

‘There’ll Be Bluebirds Over’ sees war break out 

across Britain. See the hall transformed into an 

air raid shelter, with plenty of well-known WW2 

songs, radio programmes of the era and poignant 

memories to make you laugh and cry. 

Performances run from Wednesday, April 3 until 

Saturday, April 6, and doors open at 7pm each night 

at St. Michael’s Parish Hall on Shaw Street. 

Tickets cost £9 per adult or £8 for concessions. 

They can be booked from Julie on 07598 508004 or 

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Shevington Fete 

The Shevington & District Community Fete has 

been announced for 2019. 

Mark your calendars: on Saturday, June 22 from 

11am-4pm, you can enjoy loads of live music, plus 

stalls to browse and delicious food to feast on across 

the village. The fete will stretch across Shevington 

Recreation Ground, St. Anne’s Parish Rooms, the 

youth club and the methodist church. 

A free park and ride system courtesy of Pemberton 

Taxis is also available. 

For more information or to get involved, email 

shevingtonfete@outlook.com 

Plant Based Saturday 

April sees the return of Haigh’s Plant Based 

Saturdays, where street food vendors from across 

the North West come together to offer vegan treats 

galore. 

plus live music throughout the day, Saturday, April 

13 is a great time to head down to Haigh Woodland 

Park and sample some delicious northern delights. 

The event runs from 6pm-10pm and is child and 

dog friendly. 

Plant Based Saturdays also take place on June 8th, 

August 10th and September 8th 2019. 

Swing into Spring 

Winstanley Tennis Club will host an open day in 

April. 

On Sunday, April 28, head down to the club on Hall 

Lane, Orrell, for a fun family afternoon of free tennis 

activities, with racquets and balls provided. There’ll 

be free coaching on the day, including a cardio 

tennis session for anyone who fancies burning a 

few extra calories! There’s also the chance to hear 

about new membership deals on the day, and 

refreshments are available. 

The event runs from 1pm-4pm and is free to enter. 

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Open Gardens 

Dalton Gardens is returning for 2019. 

The first open gardens event took place some 

twenty years ago, when Dalton Church’s vicar 

decided to host a community event to get local 

residents involved with the church and their 

neighbours. Vicar Tim retired in 2015, and it seemed 

the event had retired with him – until now. 

Owners are encouraged to open their gardens, 

whether big or small, to the public to help raise 

money for essential roof repairs at Dalton Church. 

The event will begin on Sunday, June 9, and will 

enable local people to visit beautiful gardens in the 

summer months. 

Admission to gardens will be sold in advance at 

£5 per ticket or on the day for £6, which provides 

visitors with a programme of entries. 

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Soccer Therapy 

When Peter Hill lost four of his friends 

to suicide within four years, it would 

have been easy for him to hold his 

hands up and shut the world out. 

Instead, following the death of his 

best friend in 2014 and three more 

close friends in subsequent years, 

Peter turned his grief into something 

productive and set out on a bike ride 

from Wigan to Paris in their memory. 

An unconventional venture, sure. But 

the ten-day cycle in 2017 attracted 

a huge buzz online and helped raise 

awareness of suicide prevention – 

letting people know that whatever 

their circumstances, taking your own life doesn’t 

have to be the answer. The cycle took Peter past 

landmark stadiums of Europe, including the DW 

Stadium in Wigan, Stoke City’s ground, the iconic 

Wembley and Stade de France in Saint-Denis – and 

that gave Peter an idea. 

‘Passing all those stadiums, it hit me that football is 

a great way to get men talking to each other while 

building confidence,’ Peter said. Sports grounds 

are often seen as places where toxic masculinity 

is rife, and competition can often turn ugly on the 

pitch – but he wanted to change that. ‘It’s definitely 

about building men back up and discussing mental 

health, which can be a challenging topic to open up 

about.’ 

Pete’s Pedal 2 Paris thus transformed into Place 

2 Place FC, with over 35 lads across four teams 

meeting up to play at Wigan’s Soccerdome every 

Thursday. 

In May, Peter wants the project to be bigger than 

ever before – so Place 2 Place have hired out the DW 

Stadium for a massive charity football match. 

‘We’re going to be playing a full 90-minute game on 

a real pitch!’ he shared. ‘Our players will be using the 

Wigan dressing rooms and heading out in full kit to 

a cheering crowd, which is really exciting.’ 

Along with the match, there’s plenty of family fun 

to be had on the day too. There’ll be music played 

over the speakers, fantastic prizes to be won in 

a raffle, and charity buckets collecting for Talk 

First: Place 2 Place’s new sponsor. The Ince-based 

charity specialises in family mediation to resolve 

conflict and influence positive change, focusing on 

improving family life and relationships. 

The Place 2 Place Cup match against Geo Athletic 

takes place on Sunday, May 12. No tickets are 

needed for the event – just turn up on the day and 

donate what you can. 

For more information about the club, as well as how 

to get involved, head to their Facebook page at 

www.facebook.com/Place2PlaceFC or call Peter on 

07939 346875.

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Club Causes 

Wigan Rotary Club invites you to book a stall at their 

July Community Day. All local charities and good 

causes are invited to attend the free opportunity to 

boost your profile in the area, recruit new volunteers 

or members, and provide information and advice. 

Stallholders will be allocated 9 foot frontages along 

Standishgate in Wigan town centre, where they can 

erect a table or gazebo, sell merchandise, hold a 

game of chance or distribute literature. There’ll be 

plenty going on for attendees too, with jazz groups 

and local talent entertaining throughout the day. 

All you have to do is pay a £10 deposit, which will be 

returned to you if you observe the day’s regulations. 

The Community Day takes place on Saturday, July 6 

from 8am-4pm. 

To download an application form and see terms & 

conditions, visit www.wiganrotaryclub.org.uk 

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Ashton Arts Fest 

Umbrella Arts presents the Ashton & Bryn Arts 

Festival for Children and Young People this April. 

A curated series of events takes place in Ashtonin-Makerfield’s 

Jubilee Park from Monday, April 8 

to Friday, April 12. Children can get involved with 

a range of crafty workshops including drama, 

crocheting, mono printing and abstract painting. 

On the Friday there’s also the chance to join in with 

making Easter bonnets and Mandalas. 

All the events are free, but places must be booked 

on Eventbrite or by emailing info@umbrella-arts.org 

Time to Say Nothing 

An immersive art installation heads to The Old 

Courts this month. 

‘Now Is the Time to Say Nothing’ is an interactive 

sound and video installation exploring the role of 

screens in observing global conflicts, following the 

real story of Syrian artist Reem Karssli. The piece was 

created to connect a UK audience to the real, human 

story beyond the headlines. 

You can experience the installation for yourself on 

Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 from 10am- 

11:30am in The Courtroom of The Old Courts. 

Entrance to the installation is free, with donations 

welcome. Space is limited so be sure to register 

online at www.theoldcourts.com/whatson or call 

the box office on 01942 834747. 

British Legion 

The Standish branch of the Royal British Legion 

welcomes new members. 

Working to support those who have served and 

their families, the Legion ensures that acts of 

remembrance are kept alive, and that the ex-Service 

community gets its voice heard. Membership is open 

to men and women of all ages, whether they’ve 

served in the Armed Forces or not, and allows you 

the opportunity to get involved in various activities 

and fundraisers throughout the year.

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The Standish branch meets on the second Tuesday 

of the month at The Unity Club on Cross Street. 

Meetings start at 7:30pm. 

Meet Maxine Peake 

TV personality and star of Peterloo Maxine Peake is 

coming to Wigan for an exclusive talk and Q&A. 

On Tuesday, May 21 from 7:30pm, Maxine will 

be supporting the Wigan Heritage and Mining 

Monument charity (WHAMM) at Wigan Cricket 

Club on Parsons Walk (WN1 1RU). She’ll take 

questions about her exciting career from her start 

in Westhoughton, with musical entertainment and 

supper provided on the night. 

Tickets cost £15 and are available on 01942 244309, 

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Rotary Club Donate Funds 

Wigan Rotary Club is again looking to donate 

funds to local community groups with their annual 

‘Dragons Den’ style event. 

Following the success of the Dragons Den event 

over the past few years, local groups based in the 

Wigan postcode areas of WN1, WN3, WN5 and 

WN6 are invited to bid for funding from the group. 

Members of Wigan Rotary will consider all bids 

before inviting selected groups to put their case for 

funding in a three-minute long presentation. 

John adds, “We don’t expect the presentation to 

come from a person trained in public speaking, we 

want to hear group members themselves, and don’t 

worry, our Dragons are a lot less scary than the BBC 

Dragons like Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden”. 

You can find further details on the Wigan Rotary 

Dragons Den at www.wiganrotaryclub.org.uk , and 

you’ll also be able to download the application 

form from the site. If you’d like more details, call Phil 

Hirst on 07813 471000. 

President of Wigan Rotary Club John Wright said 

“In these difficult times when we are all having 

to tighten our belts, I am sure that there are local 

groups in the Wigan area who could really use a 

donation of a few hundred pounds to help them 

with a project they wish to undertake or an event 

that they wish to stage”. 

Eight groups were successful in last year’s round of 

Dragons Den funding, and successful bids included 

a football team, a therapy group and drama and 

dance sessions. Bids from a few hundred pounds up 

to £1,000 will be considered by the Rotary Dragons 

team. 

Looking for funds 

for your community group? 

Funding for community groups is now 

available from Wigan Rotary Club. 

Bids of up to £1,000 are welcomed from community groups 

based in the WN1, WN3, WN5 & WN6 areas 

Closing date: Weds 17th April 2019 

Standish Centre Delay 

Work on the new Standish Leisure Centre, which 

was originally due to open its doors in autumn this 

year, has been delayed. 

The centre on Rectory Lane will house a stateof-the-art 

gym facility, plus a studio facility for 

instructor-led and virtual exercise classes, with a 

multi-use games area outside. 

The centre is now looking to open in early 2020. 

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Standish Panthers hope to breathe new life into the 

Standish Recreation Ground this spring. 

The Panthers, a junior football club for players from 

U7s to U16s across the Wigan area, moved into their 

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have enjoyed nothing but success since. The new 

irrigated pitches mean fewer matches than ever are 

being postponed due to inclement conditions and 

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As the football season draws to a close to make way for 

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Several housing charities believe spending more 

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and Wigan youngsters who are renting their homes 

are increasingly close to that position. The average 

22 to 29-year-old in Wigan spends 26% of their 

typical salary on a one bed rental property, and 28% 

of their salary for a 2-bed home in Wigan. 

Anything which reduces the cost of renting is good 

news for the residents who are looking to move into 

rented accommodation, and so the introductions of 

the Tenants Fees Acts 2019, which comes into force 

on 1st June, has been welcomed by most. The Act 

is expected to save renters at least £240 million a 

year by banning unfair letting fees and capping 

tenancy deposits at 5 weeks rent, but will this make a 

difference in the long term? 

However, I personally know of a small handful 

of Wigan landlords selling some/or all of their 

rental portfolio as their portfolios become less 

economically viable with the recent tax changes for 

the buy to let market and the introduction of this 

act isn’t good news for landlords. Rents in the last 10 

Alan Batt 

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Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has worked within 

the Wigan property market for over 30 years. 

years have failed to keep up with UK inflation, so in 

real terms, landlords are worse off when it comes to 

their rental returns, (though they will gain long term 

via the increase in Wigan property values). 

If the number of rental properties on the market 

reduces further, rents will rise (classic textbook 

supply and demand), and thus landlords’ return and 

yields will rise. Yet, because tenants still can’t afford 

to save the deposit for a home and we are all living 

longer, the demand for rental properties across 

Wigan will continue to grow in the next twenty to 

thirty years as we turn to more European ways where 

the norm is to rent rather than buy in the 20’s and 

30’s age range. 

Managing a successful property portfolio in the 

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is introduced. If you are looking for an agent that is 

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Outlook for 2019 

Despite the doom and gloom predictions (a.k.a. 

guesses) from the City of London’s economists, 

housing prices in the UK did pretty well in 2018, 

though there were regional differences. House 

prices in London and the South East have hardly 

risen or even fallen in some places, whilst in the 

Midlands, North and other parts of the country they 

have generally increased. Wigan’s property values 

ended up 2.7% higher at the end of 2018, compared 

with 2017. Overall though, it’s an astonishing sign 

of strength considering the uncertainty and threats 

over the potential impact of Brexit in 2019. 

Nevertheless, the statistics from the Land Registry 

come after a lethargic year for the number of 

properties in Wigan sold. Looking in finer detail, it 

isn’t a surprise that 2,539 property sales in Wigan 

over the last 12 months is somewhat lower than the 

long-term average over the last 20 years of 3,130 

property sales per year in Wigan as the long-term 

trend of people moving less has meant a decline in 

the number of property transactions. 

I believe locally, Wigan’s property value growth 

will be more reserved in 2019 after two decades of 

weaker wage rises. One of main drivers of property 

value growth is the growth of wage packets and 

therefore the price people are prepared to pay for 

a home. Interestingly, wage inflation has risen from 

2.4% in the late summer to its current level of 3.3% 

and one of the reasons why wages are growing in 

the short term is the unemployment rate in the 

country currently only stands at 4.1%, continuing to 

stay close to its lowest level since the 1970’s. 

However, even though Wigan salaries are on 

the rise, if you look at long term trends, Wigan’s 

property values are 150% higher than they were 

in January 2002, yet average salaries are only 76% 

higher over the same time frame. This means over 

the last few years, with average property values 

so high comparative to salary/wages, many Wigan 

potential buyers have been priced out of being able 

to purchase their first home. 

At first glance, these stats are actually rather positive 

during this reported time of political uncertainty 

and the height of Brexit commotion, and whilst I am 

not entering into the pros and cons of Brexit itself, 

the numbers do stack up quite well since the Brexit 

vote took place nearly 3 years ago. 

Moving forward, when taken with the recent 

reduction in short to medium term number of 

property transactions (i.e. the number of Wigan 

properties sold), it should be noted that a lot of the 

this buoyant house price increase has a lot more 

to do with a shortage of properties on the market 

rather than an uplift in the Wigan housing market 

generally. 

Looking forward, I would say to the homeowners 

and buy to let landlords of the locality that I 

expect Wigan house price growth to remain 

stable between 0.6% and 1.8% by the end of this 

year (although they could dip slightly during the 

summer) ... as long as nothing unexpected happens 

economically or politically. 

For more of Alan’s tips, guidance and analysis 

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Community Connections 

A community enterprise in Wigan has been 

successful in connecting volunteer drivers with 

vulnerable people in the borough. 

Driven is a community transport project aiming to 

help people get out and about locally to reduce 

isolation and increase socialisation for people who 

don’t have their own means of transport. After 

advertising for new drivers in Local Life, project 

manager Ian Tomlinson was thrilled that ten new 

volunteers came forward. 

‘The drivers are all really enjoying helping 

vulnerable people to get out and about,’ he said. ‘It’s 

the best response we have had from any marketing 

we’ve done, and I’d like to thank Local Life on behalf 

of our volunteers and the passengers they are 

helping. It worked wonderfully for us, and we are 

very grateful!’ 

The new drivers are now helping over 60 people 

each week who would otherwise struggle to make 

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a lifetime of work, I was looking for something to 

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I found out about Driven via Local Life, and opted 

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Volunteering with Driven escalated from an 

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Shevington Survey 

A recent survey delivered with Local Life Magazines 

has provided insight into what local people want 

from its green space. 

The Friends of Shevington Memorial Park are 

committed to improving the park and its playground 

facilities for the benefit of the community, working 

with Shevington Parish Council to make the best 

of the beautiful space. The renovation project has 

been fundraising since October last year – these 

efforts have included bake sales, raffles, 

a carol concert and a Lancashire Day 

fundraiser at Juniper Bar & Kitchen. 

out that more could be done to improve facilities 

for all ages. 

‘A large majority of respondents also want to 

see the annual Fete expand into the car park, as 

well as more events like picnics for children and 

outdoor music events for adults,’ a spokesperson 

commented. ‘Popular feedback was to ensure there 

is a variety of clean, safe equipment, with more 

swings available especially.’ 

The group’s main aims are to address 

areas of the park which are prone to 

flooding, replace dangerous equipment 

within its boundaries, and improve 

footpaths and accessibility. The play area 

is especially vulnerable to waterlogging, 

as the water floods up through the sand. 

Efforts by local schools raised £400 

for the cause by selling raffle tickets, 

while the recent quiz night fundraiser 

generated a massive £600 towards the 

project. Meanwhile, students from the nearby St. 

John Rigby College have volunteered to create an 

app which will display information about the park 

from way back when right to the modern day, as 

well as showcasing local events. 

‘Right now our focus is to keep awareness within the 

community while the Parish Council drive forward 

with resolving the drainage issues,’ said Chair Fiona 

Smith. ‘The community is very engaged!’ 

Around 6,500 surveys were distributed around the 

area with February’s Local Life, and showed the park 

really is at the heart of the Shevington community. 

Visitors to the park tend to be the parents or carers 

of these young children – the survey also pointed 

The essential project has truly rallied support 

community-wide. The Friends have been chosen to 

be a Community Project by ASDA in Wigan – simply 

collect a green token when shopping in-store and 

donate it to the relevant collection box to help the 

group achieve the top prize. 

‘Without this much needed project, the park will 

fall into disrepair and become unsafe for all who 

wish to use it,’ Fiona continued. ‘We would just like 

to say a massive thank you to everyone who has 

supported us so far!’ 

If you’d like to get involved in fundraising efforts, or 

if you’d like to donate to the cause, email FSMP@ 

outlook.com or visit their Facebook page.

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48 Food & Drink 

Juniper Joy 

By Jess Phillips 

When deciding on a place to eat out, it’s easy to 

fall into familiar routine and head for the same old 

restaurants again and again. After all – you know 

exactly what to expect from the menu, even if it’s 

hardly surprising. Sometimes, though, branching 

out and trying somewhere new pays off, as Nicola 

and I discovered as we headed for an impromptu 

lunch at Juniper Bar & Kitchen in Shevington. 

A relatively young endeavour set in a 250 year 

old cottage building at the heart of Shevington, 

Juniper opened in July 2018 and immediately 

entrenched itself in the local community. Owner Bill 

Alty, manager James Matthews and Chef Stephen 

Shaw pride themselves on delivering beautifully 

presented, delicious food; dynamic menus; and the 

same high quality each and every day. 

Walking into the restaurant, this much was 

immediately apparent – we were greeted by our 

friendly, enthusiastic waitress who couldn’t do 

enough for us, and led through to the upstairs 

dining room, which was artfully bedecked in 

silver furnishings and beautiful mirrors, creating a 

polished, sophisticated atmosphere. In the evenings 

this room is illuminated with stylish in-floor lighting, 

which makes for an intimate yet relaxed dinner. 

Casting our eyes down the menu, it was clear 

Juniper’s sophistication extends beyond the décor 

– the menu was really something else. With the 

quiet crooning of music over the speakers, and after 

much soul-searching, Nicola opted for Thai fishcakes 

served with wild rocket and aioli dip to start, while I 

went for the chicken and chorizo skewers in sweet 

chilli oil. 

Nicola’s panko-crusted delights were a great start to 

the meal; the succulent fish fragrant and bursting 

with authentic Thai flavour. Skilfully encased in a thin 

dusting of golden brown breadcrumbs, the fishcakes 

provided a satisfying crunch and softer centre, and 

the aioli dip was a welcome change to the expected 

tartar dressing. The rustic skewers, meanwhile, 

were a meat-lover’s dream – the chilli sauce a sweet 

juxtaposition to the fuller spices of the chorizo and

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chunky chicken breast pieces. 

The main course was an easier decision for me – I 

had my eye on the poached chicken breast from 

the get-go. Stuffed with a creamy spinach mousse 

and lovingly tucked into a blanket of pancetta, the 

chicken was accompanied by a wild mushroom 

white wine sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and 

seasonal veg. As soon as the food arrived I knew I’d 

made the right choice: the chicken was beautifully 

cooked, the light spinach mousse contrasting well 

with the smokier flavour of the pancetta. Best of all, 

the creamy sauce drizzled over my baby carrots and 

Tenderstem broccoli proved a delectable backdrop 

for the fresh veg. 

Nicola, meanwhile, was tucking into her own dish – 

a fillet of baked salmon with potato and leek cake 

in a citrus butter. Generously portioned, the salmon 

was expertly cooked and melt-in-the-mouth perfect, 

sitting on a bed of fresh, vibrant ratatouille. Nicola 

dubbed it ‘spring in a dish’, with aromatic notes of 

garlic, citrus and sweet tomato which made for a 

very moreish plate! The dish was nicely rounded off 

with a crunch from the earthy potato and leek cakes 

– a divine contrast. 

Finally, it was time for dessert. Nicola officially 

ditched the diet and we dove into the two dishes 

we’d opted to share - an irresistibly warm chocolate 

brownie on a bed of chocolate soil, drizzled with 

chocolate sauce and accompanied by a scoop of 

vanilla ice cream; and the Victoria lollipop cakes. 

The lollipops were particularly intriguing - arriving 

with a pot of chocolate dipping sauce, the crumbly 

miniature cake balls were beautifully sweet; rich, but 

still homely enough to be comforting. The brownie 

was just the right proportions gooey and soft, with 

the chocolate soil bed providing a gratifyingly 

crunchy antithesis. 

One thing was most obvious from our experience 

- Juniper Bar & Kitchen is the ideal place for an 

intimate lunch or evening meal. With an extensive 

wine list and speciality gin selection – as well as an 

enticing cocktail menu - the bar is just as much a part 

of Juniper as the kitchen, and if you’re not drinking 

the restaurant boasts award-winning coffee from a 

local supplier. 

Using ‘cosy’ and ‘elegant’ in the same sentence might 

sound like a contradiction, but Juniper manages to 

balance the two perfectly. It’s evident in everything 

from the food to the picturesque views of Shevington 

Memorial Park across the way – the restaurant blends 

its intimate setting with a chic interior and stunning 

menu to create something truly fantastic. 

Juniper Bar & Kitchen 

7 Church Lane, Shevington WN6 8 BD 

Telephone: 01257 253979 

Email: info@juniperbarandkitchen.com

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Sally’s Specials 

by Marti of The Star Inn 

The Star Inn 

Marti Cameron 

Local Life is very excited to introduce the new 

sponsor for our recipe pages: culinary connoisseur 

Marti Cameron. 

Since then, Marti has worked as a chef for both Wigan 

Athletic and Wigan Warriors, getting to cook proper, 

delicious food around the country at away games; 

he’s even cooked for the England, Scotland and New 

Zealand rugby league teams. But throughout his 

prolific success, someone stuck in Marti’s mind: his 

mum. 

It was Marti’s mum Sally who first inspired him to 

become a chef. A keen cook herself, Sally’s lifelong 

ambition was to open a restaurant in her name, 

but she unfortunately passed away at a young age 

in 1996 before this dream could become a reality. 

Marti first launched Sally’s in her name at The Stocks 

in Parbold, but after returning to his Star Inn roots 

in 2018, wanted the brand to become synonymous 

with his home away from home – and it has. 

Marti, owner of The Star Inn at Roby Mill, originally 

hails from Glasgow where he trained as a chef back in 

1995. From there his long and lustrous career in food 

has quite literally taken him around the world. Marti 

served as a chef on Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth 2 

before returning to his native Scotland to work his 

way up the ranks at various Macdonald hotels. 

After several years up in the highlands, Marti headed 

south to England to work at the then-JJB Stadium 

(now DW) in Wigan as the Head Chef at Rigalettos. 

This first Wigan venture gave a glimpse into Marti’s 

sporting future, and eventually led Marti onto his 

next love. Marti took over The Star Inn at Roby Mill 

in 2007. 

Marti prides himself on delivering excellent flavour 

above all. Taste is what’s most important to him in 

any dish – even a simple soup or toastie should be 

tasty, Marti says, and it doesn’t take long to add a 

dash of flavour to make a meal stand out from all the 

rest. Steaks, however, remain Marti’s favourite dish 

to prepare – it’s all about the challenge of getting it 

exactly right. 

Marti will be experimenting with different dishes 

each month and giving our readers an insight into 

his own busy kitchen. We’re kicking things off this 

month with something perfectly suited to the spring 

season - a delectable Easter egg cheesecake (with 

a healthy dose of Baileys for the grown-ups). How 

could we resist? 

For more information about Marti and The Star Inn, 

visit www.thestarinnrobymill.co.uk

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Sally’s at The Star Inn was launched in 2007 in homage to landlord and chef Marti’s mother 

Sally, who passed away in 1996. A great cook herself, it was Sally’s lifelong dream to have a 

restaurant in her name, and Marti wanted to honour that promise when he took the reins of 

The Star Inn at Roby Mill. 

Easter 

Egg 

Method 

Crush the ginger nuts 

Melt the butter and add to the crushed biscuit and bind together 

Gently pack the bottom of each half of Easter egg; not too much. 

Place in the fridge to set the biscuit. 

Ingredients 

150g soft cheese 

150g Mascarpone 

100g castor sugar 

Vanilla essence 

100ml baileys 

2 galaxy bars 

2 sheets of gelatine 

(optional) 

1 small Easter egg 

10 ginger nut biscuits 

50g butter 

Melt the chocolate in a Bain marie ( small pot of water brought to the boil, break 

the chocolate up in a suitable heat resistant bowl and place on top of the pot) 

stir til the chocolate has melted completely and smooth; don’t over heat or stir 

too much. 

Beat together both cheeses, the sugar and vanilla 

Incorporate your Baileys into the beaten mixture; not too much to overpower it 

Taste it for flavour and sweetness 

If like me you get carried away with the Baileys and your mixture is slightly loose 

or thin, then one sheet of gelatine softened in a little water, squeeze off the 

excess water, and melt it in the microwave for 5 seconds until dissolved and a 

syrupy consistency. 

Fold (mix) it through your cheesecake mix 

Now you can start filling your Easter eggs; can be smooth and level or high and 

messy 

Garnish with mini eggs and a sprig of mint 

For children to make and have some fun,obviously omit the alcohol and use more fun ingredients. Honey for 

example,or try using smarties or jelly tots through your mix.

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E 

aster is fast approaching – this 

year, Easter Sunday is the 21st of 

April, and a great opportunity to escape 

the 9-5 for a long weekend of family fun. 

Hosting your own egg hunt sound too 

tiring? Not to worry - there’s plenty to do 

across Lancashire this Easter. 

Cadbury’s Egg Hunt 

Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham, 

WA14 4SJ 

Saturday, March 30 – Monday, April 22, 10:30am- 

4pm 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey 

Based on Nick Butterworth’s new book ‘One Springy 

Day’, families will join Percy the Park Keeper and his 

woodland friends on a seasonal activity 

trail around the grounds! Receive a 

scrummy chocolate prize for finding 

all the clues. Entry to the trail costs 

£2.50 on top of admission.

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A Tudor Easter 

Speke Hall, The Walk, Speke, L24 1XD 

Saturday, April 6 – Friday, April 19, 10:30am-4pm 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-gardenand-estate 

The Tudors were rooted in nature – and Easter time 

was no different! Discover Easter at Speke Hall: 

create your own floral posy to protect you from old 

smells, listen to tales from the bard and solve the 

Apothecary’s Trail around the grounds. Admission 

charges apply. 

Giant Duck Trail 

Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough, L40 0TA 

Saturday, April 6 – Monday, April 22, 9:30am-6pm 

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/ 

Go quackers for Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s giant 

Easter duck trail! 25 giant ducks are hidden around 

the wetland centre – collect your trail card and 

search for them all to receive a tasty treat. You can 

also get crafty and decorate your own rubber duck 

to bring back and enter into the Annual Duck Race 

on Monday, May 6. Entry to the trail costs 50p on 

top of admission charges. 

The Wizard of Oz 

The Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. Helens, 

WA10 1LQ 

Saturday, April 6 – Monday, April 22 

www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com 

An Easter pantomime heads to The Theatre 

Royal in St. Helens. An enchanting 

performance featuring a star-studded 

cast, you’ll click your heels and 

join Dorothy and Toto in Oz! 

The play includes a brand new 

script and plenty of chart hits 

to sing along to. Tickets start 

at £13. 

Family Easter Games 

Winstanley Tennis Club, Hall Lane, Orrell, WN5 

7XN 

Friday, April 12, 7:30pm-10pm 

07940 829864 

Have a cracking good time with Easter games 

at Winstanley Tennis Club! Take part in a beetle 

drive, play Easter egg bingo, and gamble on Play 

Your Cards Right – there are plenty of chocolatey 

prizes to be won! Tickets £5 on the door including 

refreshments. 

Easter Egg Hunt 

Lady Mabel’s Wood, Hall Lane, Wigan, WN1 2SE 

Monday, April 15, 1pm-2:30pm 

07754 455473 

Go au natural this Easter at Lady Mabel’s Wood! 

The Easter bunny has visited and dropped his eggs 

around the woodland, and it’s up to you to find them. 

You can make your own nests and bunnies from 

natural materials, and explore real rejected nests and 

eggs from various birds. Suitable for children up to 

the age of 7 – tickets cost £5.75 and are bookable 

on Eventbrite. 

Egg-chanted Fun 

Tatton Park, Mereheath Drive, Knutsford, WA16 

6QN 

Friday, April 19 – Monday, April 22, 10am-5pm 

www.tattonpark.org.uk/home.aspx 

Tatton Park comes alive with Easter activities this 

month! Follow egg-citing adventure trails through 

the gardens, mansion and parkland, meet fairytale 

characters, enjoy puppet shows and fill up on 

seasonal goodies.

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Up Holland Egg Hunt 

Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, 

WN8 7RU 

Friday, April 19, 10am-3pm 

Beacon.Park@westlancs.gov.uk 

Come and join the free Easter trail at Beacon Country 

Park! Collect your map from the Ranger Office and 

head out around the green space - the first 100 

children to find the password win a prize! Suitable 

footwear and clothing recommended. 

Ashton Egg-Stravaganza 

Ashton Market, Garswood Street, Ashton-in- 

Makerfield, WN4 9AF 

Saturday, April 20, 10am-4pm 

Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Easter event is a fun day out 

for all the family! Search for eggs in the Easter egg 

hunt, meet the Easter bunny in all his glory, and 

have plenty of fun on the fairground rides. There 

will also be stalls to browse and food available. 

Eggstravaganza 

Holland Hall Hotel, Lafford Lane, Up Holland, WN8 

0QZ 

Sunday, April 21, 12pm 

www.hollandhallhotel.co.uk 

Enjoy eggcellent family fun in the Easter themed 

Garden and Terrace Suites. Feast on the 2 course 

Easter carvery, hunt for eggs with the Easter bunny 

and win plenty of prizes along the way. Entry costs 

£15 for adults and £10 for children. 

Easter Bunny Hunt 

Bank Hall, Liverpool Road, Bretherton, PR26 9AT 

Sunday, April 21, 12pm-4pm 

www.bankhall.org/ 

Head over to Bank Hall in Bretherton to join in with 

their Easter bunny hunt! Explore the grounds of the 

Hall and receive an egg at the end, with plenty of 

stalls to browse and refreshments to enjoy. Entry 

costs £2 per adult with children going free, then 

£1.50 to join in with the egg hunt. 

Easter Trail 

St. Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Lane, Standish, WN6 

0XA 

Monday, April 22, 11am-3pm 

https://stwilfrids-standish.org.uk/ 

Join in the Easter fun any time at St. Wilfrid’s Church 

in Standish. Follow exciting trails through the 

church and grounds to win a chocolatey prize!

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56 Health & Fitness 

Relaxing Reiki 

Reiki is a form of complementary therapy 

commonly referred to as energy healing. It has been 

around for thousands of years but it’s current form 

was first developed in 1922 by a Japanese Buddhist 

called Mikao Usui. It is said to involve the transfer 

of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to 

their patient. 

Some controversy surrounds Reiki, because it is 

difficult to prove its effectiveness through scientific 

means - but many people do believe it works. 

The word ‘Reiki’ means ‘mysterious atmosphere, 

miraculous sign.’ It comes from the Japanese words 

‘rei’ (universal) and ‘ki’ (life energy). 

The idea of Reiki is that it channels energy from 

the practitioner to target the energy channels of 

the patient. According to practitioners, energy can 

stagnate in the body where there has been physical 

injury or emotional pain. If not released these these 

energy blocks can cause illness. By improving the 

flow of energy around the body, practitioners say 

they can enable relaxation, reduce pain, and speed 

healing. 

Reiki is held in a peaceful setting. The patient 

will remain fully clothed, and sit in a 

comfortable chair, or lie on a table. The 

practitioner places their hands lightly 

on or over specific areas of the head, 

limbs, and torso using different hand 

shapes, for between 2 and 5 minutes. 

The hands can be placed over 20 

different areas of the body. If there is 

an active injury, the hands may be held 

just above the wound. 

hand position is held until the practitioner senses 

that the energy has stopped flowing. When the 

practitioner feels that the heat, or energy, in their 

hands has abated, they will remove them and focus 

on a different area of the body. 

Sessions can last 15-90 minutes. The number of 

sessions will vary, depending on what a client 

wishes to accomplish. 

Reiki is said to induce deep relaxation, help people 

cope with difficulties, relieve emotional stress, and 

improve overall wellbeing. People who love Reiki 

describe it as ‘intensely relaxing.’ 

Research from Cancer Research U.K. says that one 

reason for patients feeling better after a session 

could be that the therapist spends time with them 

and touches them. This is soothing for patients who 

may be overwhelmed by invasive therapy, fear, and 

stress. 

Individuals report different experiences. Some 

say that the practitioner’s hands become hot, 

others report cooling hands and some people feel 

pulsating waves. The most common reports are of 

a release of tension. 

The transfer of energy takes place while 

the hands are held over the patient. 

During this time, the practitioner’s 

hands may be warm and tingling. Each

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Dementia Swimming 

The Wigan Life Centre hosts a dementiafriendly 

swimming group on Tuesdays. 

From 10am-11am, the pool offers a relaxing 

atmosphere to swimmers of all levels with 

dementia. The sessions cost £2 per person, 

with carers going free. 

Low-impact exercise like swimming can be 

perfect to get your muscles working without 

being too exhausting, while reducing anxiety. 

For further information, call Matt on 01942 

488481.

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Join a Gym 

Did you promise yourself 

you’d get healthy back in 

January? Still on the sofa 

eating crisps? Joining a 

gym might give you the 

nudge you need to get 

active this year. 

So why join a gym? 

Health benefits – 

Regular exercise has 

been proven to reduce 

your risk of cancer, 

osteoporosis, diabetes, 

and heart disease. It's 

also been proven to 

increase your good 

blood cholesterol and 

improve mental health. 

Stronger mind – Exercise actually increases brain 

function. Because it improves the flow of blood 

to your brain it helps the brain remain healthy, 

increasing the ability to grow new nerve fibres and 

replace damaged ones, thus reducing your risk of 

Alzheimer’s. 

Weight management – Exercise helps to burn 

unwanted fat and increase muscle mass, helping 

you control your weight and maintain it at a healthy 

level. 

Motivation – Committing to a regular workout is 

not easy. And sometimes when we don’t get quick 

results, we tend to give up. At a gym you will see 

and meet people like you, slowly building towards 

their goal. That sense of being part of a like-minded 

community is very motivating. 

smile at in the gym will go on to become friends. 

The gym is an excellent place to hang out with 

people whose goals are aligned with yours. 

Uninterrupted workout routine – While your 

running or cycling routine might be interrupted 

by the weather, if you're a gym member you can 

simply rock up there and exercise all year long. 

Professional guidance – Good gyms have welltrained 

professional staff who can instruct you how 

to use equipment safely and give advice about 

technique and nutrition. 

So, there's no excuse. Pop along to your local gym 

today and start reaping the benefits of regular 

exercise. 

By Louise Addison 

Socialising – Some of those people you nod and

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At its heart, Chiropractic simply removes interference from your 

nervous system (brain, spine and spinal cord) by taking care of your 

spine. This helps you use your own ability to heal and have health, 

throughout your mind and body. 

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either arm or hand. Rheumatism was mentioned. Within a few weeks of joining 

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powerful at healing - chiropractic just helps you do it, which is why Dr Mike (our 

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Please note that Christine’s results are down to her body doing such a good job of 

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62 Legal & Finance 

Inheritance Tax 

A Voluntary Tax? 

It was the late Lord Jenkins that said, “Inheritance 

Tax is a voluntary tax paid by people who distrust 

their beneficiaries more than they dislike the Inland 

Revenue”. 

Inheritance tax can cost loved ones hundreds 

of thousands in the event of your death, yet it’s 

possible to legally avoid huge swathes of it, or 

possibly pay none at all. 

If you are single or divorced, UK legislation allows 

the first £325,000 (2018/19 tax year) of your estate 

to be free from Inheritance Tax, whilst if you are 

married, or in a civil partnership or widowed, this 

amount could rise to £650,000. 

In addition to this, the residents nil rate band will 

enable the nil rate band to be uplifted further if you 

are living in your own property and will be passing 

your estate on to direct descendants. 

The main exemptions are; 

• Most transfers between spouses and civil 

partners 

• The first £3,000 of lifetime transfers in any tax 

year plus any unused balance from previous year 

• Gifts of up to but not exceeding £250 p.a. to any 

number of persons 

• Gifts in consideration of marriage or civil 

partnership of: up to £5,000 by a parent, up to 

£2,500 by a grandparent or great grandparent, 

or up to £1,000 by any other person 

• Gifts to charities, whether made during lifetime 

or on death. 

Making Gifts 

In most cases, any direct gift amount is a Potentially 

Exempt Transfer (PET), which means that you (the 

donor) need to live a further 7 years for the gift to fall 

outside your estate. If you don’t, the beneficiary may 

face a tax liability, which between year 3 and year 

7 maybe reduced for each year you live. However, 

this relief only applies to the part of a gift which is in 

excess of the nil rate band (£325,000). 

Trusts 

This method allows for the placement of monies 

into a suitable investment which is then wrapped 

within a trust, of which you and other people of 

your choosing can be trustees. The monies remain 

in trust and all, or amounts of this, can be distributed 

when you choose. 

There are a wide variety of trust options available 

and therefore careful consideration needs to be 

given to ensure that the trust is suitable. 

Is it possible to get an immediate discount to IHT 

rather than wait for 7 years? 

Yes, there are trusts that enable the donor to have 

access to a regular, predetermined income for life. 

In addition to this - based on a number of factors 

- there are schemes which usually result in a saving 

in Inheritance Tax from the moment the monies are 

placed into the trust. 

Summary 

Inheritance Tax is quite a technical area and 

therefore before embarking on a course of 

action I would strongly recommend that you 

seek professional advice. We have advisers with 

advanced qualifications within the taxation and 

trusts arena who if need be will be more than happy 

to guide you. 

David Barton APFS Cert CII (MP) 

Managing Director & 

Chartered Financial Planner

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an end the monthly income will stop and interest 

will continue to roll up until the lifetime mortgage 

is repaid. 

Who is it for? 

Income Lifetime Mortgages are designed for 

people who: 

• Have a need for a fixed monthly income. 

• Require the discipline of having this paid to them 

automatically each month. 

• Require the certainty of a regular monthly 

income in line with their lifelong routine. 

It is not suitable for people who: 

• Have savings or investments that can use instead. 

• Require a guaranteed income for life. 

• Require a lump sum greater than 10% of the total 

facility available to them. 

• Have enough long-term income. 

• Claim benefits that may be affected by taking a 

lifetime mortgage. 

The minimum monthly income is £200 and 

minimum initial loan amount is £2,500. 

Your property must be worth over £100,000 or 

£150,000 for ex-local authority properties. 

Interest rates currently start at 4.24%. 

Please contact David Griffin on 01942 597182 for further details.

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66 Business View 

Just 1 week 

to go! 

by Chris Alcock - CMA Accountancy 

Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital? 

With effect from 01 April 2019 there will be 

significant changes to the way you prepare and 

submit your quarterly VAT returns. All VAT registered 

businesses with an annual turnover above £85,000 

will be required to keep digital records and submit 

their VAT return to HMRC through MTD compatible 

software. 

If your business runs on spreadsheets and manual 

records, you will be able to continue (for now at 

least), but you will still have to make changes to 

those spreadsheets so that they can link to HMRC 

by using bridging software. 

Assuming that you don’t want to pay fines to HMRC, 

doing nothing is not an option, so your plans to 

deal with this should already be in place and it is 

generally accepted that the best way for a business 

to prepare for Making Tax Digital is to switch to a 

cloud accounting software package. 

The good news is that switching to accounting 

software packaging such as Xero and Quickbooks 

will bring immense benefits to your business. You 

can look forward to; 

Saving Time - by reducing the time spent on 

administration 

Improving Cashflow - by sending invoices 

electronically and being able to automate the credit 

control process. 

CMA believes that you should use Making Tax 

Digital as an opportunity to move your business 

forward and stay ahead of your competition. We 

are online accounting experts, and are Xero and 

QuickBooks partners so we can put you in a good 

position to help you choose which software is best 

for your business. 

We offer a free consultation for anyone that would 

like to speak to us about these changes. Feel free to 

drop by the office on Skull House Lane in Appley 

Bridge and we can discuss these further over a 

coffee. Of course, there will be no charge for the 

initial meeting. 

In addition, and for a limited period only, CMA are 

able to offer all new clients Xero or Quickbooks 

software free of charge for six months if they sign 

up for our services. 

So if you have any questions regarding Making Tax 

Digital or switching to online accounting systems 

please do get in touch. 

Chris Alcock ACMA - CMA Accountancy 

39 Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, 

Wigan, WN6 9DR 

Tel: 01257 255521 

Email info@cma-accountancy.com 

web www.cma-accountancy.com 

Better Decision Making – using Smart business 

tools resulting in accurate reports, real time data 

and higher tax savings

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1 week to go 

Making Tax Digital, a new way of 

reporting financial information 

to HMRC, starts on the 1st April 

2019. 

Do you own a business that’s 

VAT registered and has an annual 

turnover of over £85,000? 

If so, you need to take urgent 

action to ensure your business is 

Making Tax Digital compliant. 

Call CMA Accountancy today for 

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Free software for 6 

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Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge. 01257 255521

68 Leisure 

Upload your event for FREE at 

www.locallife247.co.uk/events 

George Michael Tribute 

Friday, March 22, 7pm-10:15pm 

International tribute artist Wayne Dilks and his 

band present the ultimate George Michael tribute 

– Freedom! Tickets £24.50, available from www. 

thelittleboxoffice.com/theedge 

The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB 

Grand Charity Night 

Saturday, March 23, doors at 7pm 

Enjoy a great night of dancing and music, with 

entertainment from top DJs Harold & Christine and 

vocalist Leah Wallis. Tickets £6, available from 01695 

623902, 01942 236953 or 01744 345073. Proceeds 

go to The Brick. 

St. James Social Centre, St. James Road, Orrell, 

WN5 7AA 

Race Night Fundraiser 

Saturday, March 23, doors at 7pm 

An exciting race night to raise money for the 1st 

Standish Scout Group! Over 16s only, tickets £7.50 

including supper, available on 07544 044258 or 

standishcubs@gmail.com 

Standish Unity Club, Cross St, Standish, WN6 0HQ 

Zumbathon Fundraiser 

Sunday, March 24, 12pm-3pm 

Expert local Zumba instructors will be dancing for 

2.5 hours in support of Cancer Research UK and 

MIND. Raffle tickets and prizes available. Tickets £5. 

Highfield Cricket Club, Billinge Rd., Wigan, WN3 6BL 

Irish Food Night 

Thursday, March 28, 7pm-9pm 

The Wigan Vegan Society present a scrumptious 

foodie night to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, with 

cheese scones, bubble & squeak, Guinness stew 

and apple cake. £6 per person, bring your own 

drinks. To book, visit Wigan Vegan Community on 

Facebook. 

Book-Cycle, Buckley Street West, Beech Hill, 

Wigan, WN6 7PQ 

Brass Band Concert 

Friday, March 29, 7:30pm 

Come and support the Wigan Youth & Intermediate 

Brass Bands and their dedicated tutors with a night 

of music. Tickets £5 for adults or free for under-18s, 

available from Arnold Stevens on 01942 223466 or 

on the door. 

St. Luke’s Church, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5 7AT 

Indoor Car Boot 

Saturday, March 30, 10am-1pm 

Grab yourself a bargain at the indoor car boot sale! 

Free entry, plenty of refreshments available. 

Up Holland Methodist Church, Alma Hill, Up 

Holland, WN8 0NR 

Parbold Sings 

Saturday, March 30, 7pm 

An evening of choral variety from local singing 

groups - tickets £2 from DIY Centre, Parbold. 

Parbold Village Hall, The Green, Parbold, WN8 7DN

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Parkside Colliery Choir 

Saturday, March 30, 7pm-10pm 

The Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir perform 

a beautiful concert. Tickets £8 including light 

refreshments. 

St. James The Great Church, Church Lane, 

Wrightington, WN6 9SN 

Mother’s Day Market 

Sunday, March 31, 12pm-5pm 

The woodland comes alive with an artisan market, 

children’s crafts, campfire songs and delicious 

food. Entry £3 per person, available from www. 

trybooking.com - search woodland. 

Tread UK Woodland Hideout, Park Brook Farm, 

Bryn Gates Lane, Wigan, WN2 5JY 

There’ll Be Bluebirds Over 

Wed, April 3 – Sat, April 6, doors at 7pm 

See war break out across Britain with songs, radio 

programmes and many memories performed by 

the Wigan Musical Theatre Group. Tickets £9 adults 

or £8 concessions, bookable from Julie on 07598 

508004 or ticketswmtg@gmail.com 

St. Michael’s Parish Hall, Shaw St, Wigan, WN1 2BQ 

Children on Titanic Talk 

Thursday, April 4, 12:30pm-1:45pm 

A fascinating talk looks at what life was like for 

children onboard RMS Titanic, including why so 

many died in the cold water of the Atlantic. Places 

bookable on 01942 828128 or wiganmuseum@ 

wigan.gov.uk 

Museum of Wigan Life, Library St, Wigan, WN1 1NU 

Muddy Maths Walk 


Family, friends and supporters of All Saints Primary 

School are invited to join the children in a muddy 

maths challenge around the local area to raise 

money for the school. 

All Saints Primary School, Finch Lane, Appley 

Bridge, WN6 9DT 

Spring Clean 


Don’t miss our 

Sample Prom 

Dress Sale! 

Dresses starting 

from just £150 

Bridal designer 

Sample Sale 

Dresses starting 

from £250 

• Stockists of designer prom 

gowns including Jora & Mascara 

• Bespoke styles available 

• Alteration services 

• School exclusivity lists 

• Late night appointments 

To book your consultation contact Julie on: 

01257 424 624 

www.julesbridalboutique.co.uk 

Join volunteers from Appley Bridge Community 

Association to litter pick and clean the grot spots 

around Appley Bridge. Meet at the SPAR shop. 

SPAR, Woodnook Road, Appley Bridge, WN6 9JR

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Charity Bingo 

Saturday, April 6, 12pm-4pm 

Enjoy an afternoon of bingo games, plus a raffle, 

in aid of Youth Cancer Trust. Plenty of Easter fun – 

entry costs £3 for adults or £2 for children. 

The Swinley, Coppull Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LQ 

Ladies Race Day 

Saturday, April 6, 2pm 

Enjoy race day events watching the Grand National 

in support of Whizz-Kids, plus gin tasting and a raffle. 

Dress to impress. Tickets £25, available from Sarah on 

07540 811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com 

Orrell Cricket Club, Winstanley Rd, Orrell, WN5 7XE 

Boutique Baby Sale 

Sunday, April 7, 11am-12:30pm 

Get your hands on some beautiful pre-loved baby’s 

and children’s toys, clothes and equipment! You’re 

sure to find a great bargain. Admission costs £2, 

children go free. For more information, call 07885 

228949. 

Standish Community High School, Kenyon Road, 

Standish, WN6 0NX 

WYZ Race Night 

Friday, April 12, 7pm-midnight 

With 8 races throughout the evening, plus a raffle 

and disco, you won’t want to miss this fabulous race 

night in aid of Wigan Youth Zone. Enjoy a cocktail 

on arrival with plenty of canapes in the evening, 

tickets £40 per person. To book call 01257 251908. 

DW Stadium, 15 Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UH 

Evening with Paul Mason 

Friday, April 12, 7:30pm 

Leigh-born political journalist, author, filmmaker 

and economist Paul Mason supports the Wigan 

Heritage & Mining Monument with an informative 

talk and Q&A, with musical entertainment and 

supper. Tickets £12 from 01942 244309, 07964 

122114 or 07810 316248. 

The Swinley Club, Coppull Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LQ 

Family Easter Games 

Friday, April 12, 7:30pm-10pm 

Have a cracking good time playing Easter games! 

Take part in a beetle drive, play Easter egg bingo, 

and gamble on Play Your Cards Right. Plenty of 

chocolate treats to be won! Tickets £5 on the door 

including refreshments. 

Winstanley Tennis Club, Hall Ln, Orrell, WN5 7XN 

Fishing Competition 

Saturday, April 13, match draw at 9:30am 

Veteran fishers compete to win the Mark Kenny 

Cup, plus a full day of fishing activities, coaching 

and demonstrations. £5 entry fee applies – contact 

Andy on 07951 436837. 

Orrell Water Park, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5 7AT 

NHS Charity Egg Hunt 


Head down to Haigh Hall and hunt for hidden 

Easter eggs in support of Three Wishes! Entry £3 per 

child – for more information call 01942 773768. 

Haigh Woodland Park, Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE

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Circus Skills Workshop 

Sunday, April 14, 11:30am-1:30pm 

Try out your circus skills in this introductory 

workshop – play with spinning plates, diablo, 

devil sticks, stilts, juggling balls and more. All ages 

welcome, tickets £4 in advance from 01942 834747. 

The Grand Vault, The Old Courts, Crawford Street, 

Wigan, WN1 1NA 

Easter Egg Hunt 

Monday, April 15, 1pm-2:30pm 

Search for Easter eggs and make your own bunny 

from natural materials to take home. Plus explore 

real nests and eggs from different birds. Suitable 

for children up to 6(ish), tickets £6 on Eventbrite or 

from admin@aceforestschool.co.uk 

Lady Mabel’s Wood, Hall Lane, Wigan, WN1 2SE 

Charity Boot Camp 


Get fit and raise money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice! 

8 whole hours of sessions – sign-up sheets available 

from JSBeFit or on 07714 203994. 

JSBeFit, Unit 2, Forton Road, Wigan, WN3 6YD 

All Saints’ Church 

Appley Bridge 

All Saints Church is a modern parish church 

building in a quiet location in the village of 

Appley Bridge, close to Junction 27 of the M6. 

It comprises a main church room(up to 80 

people in chairs), a smaller side room(Up to 

12 people), and has a kitchen and unisex WC 

facility. Tables are available for both rooms, and 

chairs are moveable. 

All Saints is available at various times and 

days during the week for hire by small groups, 

choirs, clubs, societies, or for meetings / 

lectures / etc. 

HIRING RATES 

Room 1: £40-00 per evening, £90-00 per day 

Room 2: £20-00 per evening, £50-00 per day 

Payable in advance. 

email: contact@allsaintschurch.co.uk 

info leaflet at: 

www.allsaintschurch.co.uk/churchhire 

Find Us on Finch Lane (off Appley Lane 

North), and on Facebook 

Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9DT 

Please Note: Bookings are accepted at the discretion of the church 

Beacon Canal Walk 

Sunday, April 21, 10am-2pm 

Join the Rangers for an 8-mile country walk from 

Beacon Country Park past Dean Wood, Ashurst 

Beacon and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. 

Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland, 

WN8 7RU 

Easter Trail 

Monday, April 22, 11am-3pm 

Hunt the Easter trail and win a chocolatey treat! A 

great fun family activity within the church and its 

grounds – join in anytime! 

St. Wilfrid’s Church, Rectory Ln, Standish, WN6 0XA

272 

Win tickets to 

The Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse 

have joined forces to present North West music 

fans with a summer of incredible open air concerts, 

starting with the exceptional Jess Glynne on Friday 

7th June and we’ve got two pairs of tickets to give 

away in this super Local Life competition! 

The Jockey Club Live concerts at Haydock Park 

Racecourse have been a staple in the region’s 

social calendar and over the past few years hosting 

thousands of fans of live music, with performances 

from artists including Kylie, Olly Murs, The Jacksons 

and Culture Club. These events are renowned for 

combining a fun filled evening at the races with a 

spectacular evening concert in the informal and 

relaxed open-air setting of the hallowed turf. 

In her first few years in the music industry, Jess 

has carved out a unique slot all of her own. Where 

others were contemplating the aftermath of 

heartache, she was always about standing on your 

own two feet. At the start of 2018, she took a listen 

back to her just completed second album, Always 

in Between. Like her blockbuster debut, I Cry When 

I Laugh, Jess brokers the hinterlands between pop, 

soul, R&B and house music on it. 

When you look at the statistics that have marked her 

sky-rocketing career so far, there is probably a look 

of mild disbelief on your face... I Cry When I Laugh 

is one of the defining British pop records of its era.

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Jess Glynne 

– Live in Concert 

At the time of writing it has been a chart staple for 

138 weeks. It debuted at number one, spawning 12 

million worldwide singles sales, 39 weeks on the 

UK top 10, 2.5 billion Spotify streams, a sold-out UK 

arena tour, Brit, MTV: EMA, Ivor Novello, MOBO, Q 

and Glamour award nominations. 

To enter the competition to win one of two 

pairs of tickets to Jess Glynne Live at Haydock 

Park Racecourse, simply visit our website, www. 

locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then 

on ‘competitions’ and then answer the following 

question; 

Complete the Jess Glynne song title – I Cry When I... 

Over the next few months we’ll also be giving away 

an additional pair of tickets on Facebook for this 

Jess Glynne concert, plus a pair each for both the 

Rick Astley and Niles Rodgers & Chic concerts, and 

also for the Southport Flower Show – Make sure you 

visit Facebook and give ‘Local Life Magazines’ a ‘like’ 

to keep in touch. 

The expiry date for the competition is midnight on Tuesday 

30th April 2019 and the winners will be notified within five 

working days. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only 

one entry per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept 

responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees of 

Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter 

this competition. 

Tickets are now on sale for this concert via 

thejockeyclublive.co.uk.

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Craft Fair 

Monday, April 22, 1pm-5pm 

Pick up a beautiful bespoke gift or just browse the 

stalls on offer, with all proceeds going to the Billinge 

Residents Association. Tables £15 each. 

St. Mary’s Club, Trent Road, Billinge, WN5 7QT 

Our Generation Party 

Wednesday, April 24, 7pm 

A party ‘for those old enough to know better’ from 

Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre! Enjoy a Northern Soul 

night with karaoke and entertainment from Hayley 

Richardson, plus a hotpot supper. Tickets £3 – 

bookable on 01942 233323 or 01942 705959. 

The Bowling Green, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2LF 

St. George’s Day Fundraiser 

Friday, April 26, 7pm 

Enjoy St. George’s Day in Standish with 

entertainment from the Old Hall Brass Band, Chris 

“Caine” Ward and DJ Dave Chadwick. Tickets £5 - 

all proceeds go to Wigan Hospice, Wigan Borough 

Armed Forces HQ and Queen’s Lancashire Regiment 

Shires Fund. Call Tony on 07970 348911 to book. 

Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street, Standish, 

WN6 0JN 

Bat Walk 

Wednesday, May 1, 7pm-9pm 

A free night-time bat walk is the perfect opportunity 

to spot bats in their natural environment – a great 

evening for all the family. Meet in the Kitchen 

Courtyard. Free tickets are bookable on Eventbrite. 

Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan, 

WN2 1PE 

Pre-Summer Party 

Saturday, May 4, 7pm 

Help raise money for Whizz-Kids in this fabulous 

party event and 3-course meal. Prosecco on arrival, 

plus an auction and raffle and entertainment by 

Steven Charles. Tickets £35, available on 07540 

811010 or sarah.cathie@hotmail.com 

Holland Hall, Lafford Lane, Up Holland, WN8 0QZ 

Big Gig 

Sunday, May 5, 1pm-8pm 

16 live, local acts take to the stage to raise funds for 

The Brick! Bands and vocalists including Leah Wallis, 

The Band With No Name and Bamboo Rampage will 

be performing, with plenty of food on offer plus an 

ice cream van and bottle bar. 

The Stanley Arms, Ormskirk Road, Up Holland, 

WN8 0AF 

Place2Place Cup 

Sunday, May 12, 4:30pm 

A charity football match to raise awareness of the 

stigma surrounding male mental health – catch 

the exciting 90 minute match and a raffle. No ticket 

required but donations welcome. 

DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UZ 

Ladies Lunch 

Thursday, May 16, 11am-4pm 

The annual Ladies Lunch helps to raise money 

for Derian House. Dress to impress for an elegant 

afternoon of drinks, fashion and a sumptuous 

three-course meal. Shop at handcrafted stalls or bid 

in the exclusive auction, with live music and a grand 

raffle. Tickets £40 per person, bookable from 01257 

271271 or fundraising@derianhouse.co.uk 

Macdonald Kilhey Court, Chorley Road, Standish, 

WN1 2XN

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Was the Lady Floating? 

Thursday, May 16, 1pm-2pm 

Between 1912 and 1914, three men were married. 

The three grooms all had three things in common: 

they were all the same man, and they were all soon 

to be widowed, and their brides found in the bath. 

This informative talk by Charlie Guy gives an insight 

into the George Joseph Smith murders. Entry £3, 

bookable on 01942 828128. 

Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 

1NU 

Big Breakfast Fundraiser 

Saturday, May 18, 10am-12pm 

Treat yourself to a beautifully cooked breakfast in 

support of Christian Aid! For further information, 

call Sandra on 07711 371427. 

The Vale Methodist Church, Skull House Lane, 

Appley Bridge, WN6 9DJ 

Summer Fayre 

Saturday, May 18, 12pm 

Orrell Book-Cycle invite you to browse a range of 

stalls featuring local produce and gifts, play lots 

of fun family games, and have a go on the bouncy 

castle at their summer fayre! There will also be a 

raffle and tombola to win great prizes. Hot food 

available throughout. 

Orrell Book-Cycle, The Library, Orrell Road, Orrell, 

WN5 8LY 

Macmillan Fun Day 

Saturday, May 18, 1pm-6pm 

A fabulous day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer 

Support, with children’s rides, live entertainment, 

craft stalls, an outside bar and plenty of prizes to be 

won. 

The Charnley Arms, Almond Brook Road, Standish, 

WN6 0SS 

Evening with Maxine Peake 

Tuesday, May 21, 7:30pm 

TV and film personality Maxine Peake takes 

questions about her career, from her upbringing in 

Westhoughton to her recent film role Peterloo, with 

musical entertainment and supper. Tickets £15 from 

01942 244309, 07964 122114 or 07570 414640. 

Wigan Cricket Club, Bull Hey, Parsons Walk, 

Wigan, WN1 1RU 

Wandering Poet Tour 

Friday, May 24, 7pm-10pm 

Benjamin Guilfoyle, AKA the Wandering Poet, will 

perform 12 poetry shows in 12 different venues 

on 12 consecutive days as he walks the 110 miles 

to raise money for the Lancaster Homeless Shelter 

and Central Lancaster Children’s Library, along with 

guest poets Louise Fazackerly and George Melling. 

No tickets needed, but donations welcome. 

The Old Courts, Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NA 

Over 60 walks 

FREE to download at locallife247.co.uk 

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Tockholes 

by Chris Pearce 

This 5½ mile walk leaves Abbey Village along the 

Roddesworth reservoirs, snakes over the top into 

Tockholes and returns to base via over farmland and 

pretty woodland paths. At the highest point, 840 feet 

up, the views across Lancashire’s countryside are 

glorious, and with a couple of good eating places enroute, 

this will be a nice afternoon out. 

Park up near the Hare and Hounds (PR6 8DP), a lovely 

village pub serving British/German food, which is 

on the A675 Bolton Road in Abbey Village, a few 

minutes SE of the M65 junction 3. 

Turn left at the end of the pub car park and then 

immediate right towards Rake Brook reservoir, the 

body of water in the distance. Follow the tarmacked 

track round Rake Brook and turn left just before 

Rake Cottage down the footpath. Cross the bridge 

and go through the wooden area until you pick up 

the track again. Once you get to the bend, Lower 

Roddlesworth opens up before you. 

Follow the track left around the bend and head 

along the straight track towards the wooded area 

on the far side. Bear right and follow the path into 

the woodlands. After ten minutes or so, you’ll arrive 

at a fork; bear left here and the path will eventually 

meander down to the banks of Higher Roddlesworth. 

Just as Higher Roddlesworth tapers off, you’ll come 

to a crossroads; turn 90 degrees left, and follow this 

path uphill. Alter a good five minutes climb, you’ll 

bear left at a fork, as you climb the last few feet to 

the top, rising like a mirage will be the Royal Arms 

on Tockholes Road, and on the car park next door is 

the Roddlesworth Information Centre and a café. It’s 

a good a place as any for a stop off. 

To continue, head down a footpath at the side of the 

Royal Arms to and through Ryal Farm and follow the 

track up to the steel bar gate. Once you’re through 

turn right and follow the path downhill on the right 

hand perimeter of the field to the base and then go

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Tockholes Road 

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Abbey 

Village 

For those with the OS Maps 

app on your desktop, mobile or 

tablet, this walk is named: 

JT-Tockholes 

Tockholes 

Weasel Lane 

Tash Lane 

Dean Lane 

Royal 

Arms 

Vaughns 

Country Cafe 

Long Lane 

Tockholes 

United Reform 

Church 

Higher 

Roddlesworth 

Reservoir 

Shaw’s 

Farm 

Lower Roddlesworth 

Reservoir 

A675 Bolton Road 

Bradley 

Farm 

Abbey 

Village 

Reservoir 

Hare & Hounds 

(PR6 8DP) 

Rake Brook 

Reservoir

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through the kissing gate and climb up hill on a gorse 

strewn path. The views are magnificent, the Darwen 

Tower and wind turbines overlooking Earnsdale 

Resovoir, as the path arrives at Dean Lane. Cross this 

and then go uphill in the same direction. 

Glorious 360 degrees abound as you follow the track 

(Trash Lane) past Clayton Bank and then bear left 

and start a gradual descent down Weasel Lane until 

you arrive back at Tockholes Road. Cross straight 

over the road and down Long Lane, a single track 

road. When you arrive at the T-junction with the lychgate 

opposite, turn left and follow the road round 

the bend past a handsome church. 

Bear right at the fork and follow the track downhill 

to a small hamlet (passing two ‘private’ signs meant 

to keep out vehicles) and you’ll arrive at a farm gate. 

Once you go through the gate and head towards 

the farm in the distance, keeping to the right hand 

perimeter of the field. Just after a stunted clump of 

trees you’ll see a rather rickety stile. Hop over here 

and head diagonally across the field towards the 

steel gate entrance to the farmyard of Shaw’s Farm. 

Once you’re through the gate, bear right across the 

farmyard and once you’re through, follow the track 

until you reach a fork. Bear left towards Bradley Farm. 

Once you’re passed the first building on the left, turn 

left and follow a long straight path away from the 

farm. 

When you arrive at the end of the second field, you’ll 

see a sign post advising you of three options, turn 

right and shortly afterwards, cross a stile and as the 

view of another reservoir opens up on the right, bear 

left down the hill towards a wooden footbridge. 

Cross the bridge, turn right and cross a second 

bridge. Follow the path for 20 yards and take the 

right hand fork before you reach the third bridge. 

The path uphill isn’t immediately noticeable but stay 

on the left near to the edge and you should pick up 

the path to the top. At the top turn left and follow 

that path as it open out and after five minutes you’ll 

arrive at a back alley. Turn left, then cut right through 

the houses and turn left on Bolton Road to the 

starting point of the walk. 

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. 

Length of walk: 5.5 miles 

Difficulty: Medium 

Accessibility: Muddy in places with stiles to 

negotiate; some of which are a little wobbly. Some 

fields may contain livestock.

Motoring 79 

Ford Fiesta ST 

by Tim Barnes-Clay 

Ford’s new Fiesta ST is a fearless hot hatch with a 

200ps slab of power under the bonnet. It also wears 

a self-assured body kit and has a flashy interior with 

a sporty, flat-bottomed steering wheel. 

The ST’s seats are very supportive, the view allaround 

is first-rate, and the eight-inch touchscreen 

is stress-free to use. 

The Fiesta ST-3 three-door variant, in the spotlight 

here, has enough room in the back for two adults – 

meaning there is a lot of space for younger children. 

The load area is also bigger compared with the 

retreating Fiesta model. At 292-litres it will just 

about swallow a week’s worth of shopping. 

The £22,895 Fiesta ST-3 gets handsome 18-inch alloy 

wheels, which are enhanced further with bright red 

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April is the month when you can almost hear the 

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A Genuine Family Run Business 

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• Bathrooms/Wet Rooms designed and fitted 

• Specialists in Disability Installations & 

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JJ Driveways 

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01744 636 584 

07986 528 547 

Rendering Ltd 

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Approved applicators for: 

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Coving & Cornice work also welcomed 

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Call Des on 07787 513 235 

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Call Daniel 

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drpplasteringnw@gmail.com 

Based in Shevington

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Call Sally: 01695 627 999 



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www.mtjoinery.co.uk 

Home Improvements 

• Fitted Kitchens & Bedrooms 

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• Garden Gates 

For all your home improvement needs call David on... 

01942 203 804 

07851 225 876 

DS Joinery

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Re-Roofing Tiles 

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Flat Roofs 

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Building & Roofing Specialists 

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Your Reliable, Friendly, Professional & Honest 

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M H Roofing 

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• WILSON BROS • 

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Roofing & Roofline Specialists 

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Call us now for a free estimate 

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Colin: 07958 302 166 

Brian: 07760 160 988 

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• Brickwork, 

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• Garden Walls, 

Decorative 

Walls 

• Platform 

Steps, Paths 

28 Years Experience & patios 

T: 01942 248 537 

M: 07749 806 566 

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 

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ROOFING & REPAIRS 

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MOBILE: 07774 943 706 

52 HALLBRIDGE GARDENS, UP HOLLAND 

Established Over 30 Years 

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Building Services 

All types of building 

work undertaken 

25 years experience 

• Brickwork 

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• Garden Walls 

• Patios 

• Roof Repairs 

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• Alterations 

• Driveways 

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Facias, soffits, cladding, 

dry verge and gutters - call us now 

for all your roofline requirements! 

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Clean, stylish and guaranteed for 25 years! 

01942 735 515 / 07917 352 182 / 07917 352 183 

www.orrellroofline.co.uk 

• Conservatory repairs 

• Locks, handles and hinges 

• Replacement glass 

• Windows and doors installed 

• Replacement conservatory roofs 

Call MARK now on 

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conservatoryrepairs@gmail.com 

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Local Life - Wigan - April 2019

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