Local Life - Wigan - April 2020

LocalLife
Wigan Edition April 2020
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Rec Board Unveiled
Pages 24-25
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4 Local Life
In 20 years time or so, when someone asks you
how you coped with COVID19 in 2020, how will
you respond?
Will you tell them that you ignored health advice,
that you were too busy to self-isolate when you
should have done, and you behaved like a panicked
pack animal, grabbing excess food which could
have been shared with others? Or will you tell them
how you acted selflessly and considerately, not just
looking out for your own family, but also caring for
the elderly and those in poor health?
COVID19 is now barrelling towards us in a seemingly
unstoppable fashion and, although most of us will
shrug it off as we would a bad dose of flu, for others
it will be fatal. For the next few months at least, the
world will seem a scary place to us all, but to those
who are elderly and have existing health problems,
life could well be terrifying. Please do your best to
be a good neighbour to the elderly and infirm and
help them survive this crisis.
Thank you
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk
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Local Life 5
This month’s highlights
24. Rec Board Unveiled
Contents
10. Fast Lane for Link Road
Road plans gather speed.
14. Business Profile
Great Impressions.
34. The Book Nook
Thrillers to Gardening.
36. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size.
18. Standish Voice 28. Tidy Toys
46. Property Recap
Looking back over the last decade.
50. Coronavirus
Protect yourself, others and the NHS.
54. Health
Improve your core strength.
58. Jack’s Tracks: Parbold Eight
62. Home & Garden Services
Find a local trader for you.
30. Taste Test
56. Win a Membership!
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6 News & Features
Plant a Seed
Friends of Shevington Memorial Park are holding
a Plant a Seed community fundraising event at the
memorial park on Saturday 18th April between
11am-1pm. Children will be invited to plant flowers,
fruit and vegetables in eco-friendly plant pots to
take home for the growing season. There will also
be a plant sale on the day. If you would like to
donate any plants for the plant sale please email
fsmp@outlook.com.
Community Day
For the 7th consecutive year, the Rotary Club of
Wigan is holding a Community Day on Standishgate
in Wigan in July. This event offers community
groups and charities a free chance to raise their
profile, to recruit new members/volunteers and to
sell merchandise. No less than eighty-four groups
attended this fun-filled day last year. There will be
music groups and talent from the local community
entertaining all day on the big stage, and the event
runs from 8am-4pm. If you’d like to book a space
at the event, please e-mail wiganrotary1924@
virginmedia.com or phone 01942 242950 or 07519
857222.
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For those looking to enjoy some culinary delights
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are lots of local companies offering a free delivery
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Whether you’re looking for quality fresh fish or
seafood deliveries, you can have them delivered
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Trust Lends a Hand
The National Trust recently announced that
it was closing all pay-for-entry sites including
houses, cafés and shops, due to the health scare
surrounding COVID-19.
However, the Trust is keeping many gardens and
parklands open, free of charge, alongside coast and
countryside, to encourage the nation to enjoy open
space, while observing social distancing measures.
Hilary McGrady, the Director General of the Trust:
“The National Trust was founded 125 years ago for
the benefit of the entire nation. We want to honour
our mission – to enable people and nature to thrive.
Over the coming weeks we will do all that we can to
keep on providing public benefit through caring for
places and giving people access wherever possible.
While we will close our
indoor areas to help fight
the spread of coronavirus,
we recognise that people
are likely to need access to
open space.”
Whilst it’s never been more important to keep your
distance, being outdoors safely helps your health
and wellbeing too, and you have an opportunity to
visit some wonderful National Trust gardens totally
free of charge – just don’t forget to take some
butties and a flask with you.
Before departing to any National Trust venue, do
check their website on www.nationaltrust.org.uk
for opening times.

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Doorstep Deliveries!
Cook & Foragers at Randall’s Corner in Appley
Bridge are here to help! They are offering free
doorstep deliveries over the next few months to
support anyone who finds themselves having to
isolate due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Staff will be allocating a couple of hours each day
after 4pm to drop items off to customers doorsteps.
You can order anything that they sell such as,
cooked meats, pies, fresh meat and vegetables.
They are also very kindly offering to pick up and
drop off items from their neighbours at the Premier
Store (formerly Costcutter). So, if you need milk,
bread or even a daily newspaper and it’s available,
they will do their best to help.
The shop is currently open 9.30am to 5pm Tuesday
to Saturday but will happily accommodate
deliveries on a Sunday and Monday if required. If
you have any questions or would like to place an
order, give them a call or text on 07387 701272.
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Jewels May is a wonderful independent
jewellers. The shop has recently expanded
so as to offer customers more on site
specialist services, one-to-one consultation,
specialist design and re-modelling advice and
manufacturing.
Their jewellery range is extensive from antique
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Fast Lane for
Link Road
The M58 link road has taken another move forward
with the appointment of Balfour Beatty as the
contractor who will provide key designs for the
major road that will connect Junction 26 of the
M6 with Wigan town centre (via the new A49 link
road). Balfour Beatty will work with the council to
offer design and construction advice and develop
more efficient proposals, which will aim to minimise
disruption and provide a scheme that is value for
money.
Leader of Wigan Council, Councillor David
Molyneux said: “The M58 link is a key part of our
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“In order to ensure we can deliver a successful
scheme, we have appointed Balfour Beatty early
in the process. Engaging with contractors prior to
construction taking place is important to ensure
a collaborative approach and helps us to shape
proposals together. We know there needs to be
major upgrades to our infrastructure, so these
works will go a long way in reducing congestion
and improving connectivity.”
Once complete, the M58 link road will mean quicker
travel time across the borough and a reduction of
traffic levels on Ormskirk Road – one of the busiest
in the borough. The road takes the westbound part
of Route 225, which was originally proposed by
Lancashire County Council back in the 1960’s as a
way of linking Wigan to Bolton.
Balfour Beatty project director, Will Singleton, said:
“We are delighted to collaborate with Wigan Council
on the M58 link road project, offering them our
expertise in design and construction. This scheme
will help to alleviate traffic on Ormskirk Road - one
of Wigan borough’s busiest routes – whilst vastly
improving connectivity for the travelling public.”
The council has already started some advanced
works to prepare for the link road including
protecting and diverting utility services and relocating
a local rugby pitch at Orrell St James ARLFC
on Banks Avenue in Orrell, which has resulted in the
creation of two additional full-sized pitches and a
smaller training pitch.
Following the completion of the design process,
the council will appoint a construction contractor
with a view to start on site in 2021.

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Live Stream the Old Courts
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak The Old
Courts will be closed to the public for at least
a month. All ticket holders will be contacted
individually, and the team are hoping to reschedule
every affected event.
In the meantime, the team are working remotely
on ways to offer unbroken support to artists and
the community alike. To ensure that The Old Courts
can continue to create, engage and inspire they are
delighted to bring you, Old Courts Live!
This new initiative will be a series of livestreamed
performances featuring pre-booked acts who
are due to perform at the venue. The Old Courts
Director, Rebecca Davenport told Local Life, “We
can’t stand by and let the artists lose the work so
we will be honouring as many fees as possible and
finding a way to crack on.
“We will broadcast live performances under strictly
controlled conditions in the coming days and if you
like what you see and want to help and support us
please donate during these performances. This will
contribute towards our commitment to honouring
the artists fees to support them and it will help
us to keeping running and delivering arts to our
community.”
The newly opened café – The Fork and Brush will
be hoping to offer a delivery service to nearby
residents, so there really is something for everyone.
Rebecca added, “If you want food, please order
from our delivery service, if you have spare time,
please watch our live sessions, if you are looking for
a gift please consider our gift vouchers.”
If you’re able to make a donation to help with any of
these services then please visit www.theoldcourts.
com where you will find a ‘PayPal Donate’ button,
all donations no matter how small make a big
difference to The Old Courts and their community.

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Great
Impressions
Impressions Uniforms
(formerly Standish
Sports and Uniform)
has changed radically
in the last few years.
The mum and daughter
team Caeryn and Katie
Collins have owned the
business for nine years
and have decided not
only on a name change
but a different way of providing a service and
crucially a new home.
Back in October they moved from their Cross St
location to larger premises on the High St. Not
only is the site more prominent, the double fronted
property has a car park right behind the shop.
Which for anyone in the know, understands this is
like gold dust in Standish!
The new shop is fantastic, and the bigger space
means they can display their services with ease.
However, the range of services they provide means
that you can shop with Impressions without ever
having to visit the shop. Not only do they have a
website, you can take advantage of their innovative
‘Take Two’ service. Where you can order and pay
for uniform in the size you think you need but have
another size delivered at the same time. I can hear
the mum and dads taking a collective sigh of relief
– gone are the days of dragging your children to try
on uniforms, try on there and then in the comfort
of their own home and you can give the size you
don’t need back. There is no need to pay for the
additional sizes, returns or alternative deliveries!
Deliveries are carried out at pre-arranged times to
make sure there is someone in to try on. It couldn’t
be simpler!
And if your child is starting high school why not use
the free home fitting service? The service is now
in its 10th year and has become an increasingly
popular service. Caeryn designed the service to
help reduce the stress of the single biggest uniform
purchase you make – when your son or daughter
starts high school. Impressions work closely with
all our schools so they can tell you what you need,
what you don’t need and when to get it. A home
fitting gives you the space and time to fit the kids
out without having to drag them out shopping – for
something they don’t really want to buy.
How it works
They bring samples of all the school uniform you
will need; the kids try everything on and then an
order is put together. You will receive an email
copy of the order for you to confirm. You can pay
any time before the uniform is collected. And
as the host, if you have a party with 3 or more
kids you can get discounts on your uniform! The
bigger the total spend on the night – the bigger
the discount! To find out more or to register go
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Caeryn told Local Life, “We see more and more of
our customers making this into a party night. The
kids try on uniform whilst the mums (or dads) relax
with a glass of wine and some nibbles and then
the kids all retire to play whilst the parents decide
what they want to purchase. It’s turned a chore into
something they actually enjoy!’
Even in the shop the experience is made less
stressful with things like toys for the younger ones
to play with, sweeties to bribe shy little ones, tissues
for emotional parents and a photographer to
capture the moment!
Caeryn is extremely passionate about what she
does, and she is always trying to help however she
can. The new string to Impressions goes deeper
than the services they currently offer to stressed
parents all over the borough. Caeryn explains,
“quality and durability has always been important
to us, so we work hard to make sure the brands we
sell are the best value on the market.
“We have always tested our garments ourselves (on
our own kids) but this year we also established a
customer panel to test garments too.”
The new shop
has meant an
exciting new
venture for the
duo. In March
Caeryn and Katie launched their social enterprise.
Smart Futures is a CIC set up to increase the social
inclusion of children across our borough living in
poverty by providing school uniform packages.
They do this by collecting donations of uniform
from selected drop off points around the borough,
helping people in need and helping to cut waste
and the amount of clothes going into landfill.
The pre-loved uniform will be repurposed and then
be put on sale in the Impressions shops, on their
website and at pop up shops in the borough. The
money raised from the sale of the uniforms will
then be used to provide full packages for children
whose families can’t afford uniform.
Caeryn and Katie want schools to get involved by
collecting donations from parents twice a year that
they then collect. They then work with that school
providing free uniform packages for those in need.
For more information on any of the services offered
by Impressions please call either store on the
information below.
Impressions Uniform
31-33 High Street,
Standish,
WN6 0HL
Tel: 01257400010
Impressions Uniform
83 High St,
Golborne,
WA3 3BU
Tel: 01942587487
www.impressionsuniform.co.uk

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Park Ambitions
FSMP and Shevington Parish Council are hoping to
transform the future of Shevington Memorial Park,
which has been blighted by flooding and crumbling
playground equipment for years. FSMP secretary
and Parish Councillor Victoria Galligan said: “The
supermarkets, local businesses and the community
have really got behind our fundraising efforts.
“We are desperate to replace the sand in our play
area to something much cleaner and safer for the
children. We want the park to be an enjoyable
environment for all by repairing the pathways and
installing new play equipment.
“Many people don’t realise that the Park is owned
and maintained by Shevington Parish Council. The
Parish Council do a great job of keeping the park
area maintained all year round but the flooding is
causing damage that need grants to repair.
The FSMP group have been nominated as a Co-Op
local cause for 2020, and as we went to press in mid-
March, this initiative has already raised over £500.
£200 was recently donated by Asda, and the group
is also included in the blue token scheme at Tesco
Extra in Wigan.
Victoria adds: “We’re working with people from all
corners of the community and the wider area to
achieve this – but we really need more funds so if
anyone can help us we’d appreciate them getting
in touch”.
For more details about Friends of Shevington
Memorial Park, visit @friendsofsmp on Facebook.
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Message from
Standish Voice
Standish Voice and Standish’s councillors have come together to help our
vulnerable elderly people affected by Coronavirus.
We need your help!
The Government has said that, in the coming weeks,
people over the age of 70 will be asked to stay at
home to limit their risk of contracting Coronavirus.
The length of time they may have to stay in their
homes could be up to four months.
Some elderly people in Standish may not be able to
rely on family, friends or neighbours to help in this
situation, by doing shopping or delivering medicine
and these elderly or at-risk people may feel isolated
and worried. Other older people in quarantine may
have short-term problems due to helpers being ill
themselves or having to self-isolate temporarily.
Standish Voice and Councillors Debbie Parkinson,
Adam Marsh and Ray Whittingham are creating
a network of support for these vulnerable elderly
people and others at risk in our community; so that
they have someone to turn to if they need help.
We also want to buy essential items that they may
need if stocks run short in shops and they are
unable to find them elsewhere, or are unable to
travel to buy them.
We will create packs of essentials that we can
distribute to them.
How you can help:
1. We have set up a Crowdfunder account to
pay for these essential items - please give a little
money to this co-ordinated, voluntary initiative. To
donate, click the link below or go to: https://www.
crowdfunder.co.uk/standish-coronavirus-help…
2. Tell us of elderly people who may need help in
this way. Please send their names and contact
details of these people – or just tell us an address if
you do not know them – to one of the three secure
email addresses of our councillors:
debbie.parkinson1@wigan.gov.uk
a.marsh@wigan.gov.uk
raymond.whittingham@wigan.gov.uk
If you need help urgently or cannot email, please
ring this 24 hour number – 01257 228 488
3. If you are an elderly person and are worried
you may not be able to cope if you have to be
quarantined at home, please email one of the
addresses above.
4. Can you volunteer to help us? We will be coordinating
help and support with volunteers either
dropping off essential items, doing shopping for
our elderly or contacting them on the phone or by
email just for a chat and to offer support. If you can
volunteer, either a little or a lot, email one of the
addresses above and tell us what you can do.
This initiative is not designed to replace help that
family, friends and neighbours can give, but to
ensure isolated older people are not forgotten. We
can also alert the authorities to people in need of
specialised help.
We are in this together – thank you!

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Online Crafts at Steam
The creative team over at Wigan Steam have come
up with a solution to deliver their workshops in the
current health crisis.
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You can take part in sessions at home by joining
Wigan Steam on Facebook Live and You Tube, as
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Every week they will be publishing a list of materials
and equipment you will need to take part in each
workshop, and a programme so you now what’s
on and when. If you don’t have all the materials
at home, you can collect a resource pack from the
studio on a Saturday afternoon.
The current timetabled sessions will be going ahead
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weeks, at least. This will come with challenges and
staff won’t always get it right, so they are asking for
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For more information please see the website at
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Rec Board
Unveiled
The history behind an important community facility
in Standish has been brought to life with the recent
placement of a heritage board.
Jim Meehan, the Chairman of the Friends of
Standish Recreation Ground, said: “We wanted to
raise awareness of the history and the heritage
board describes the 110 years of history of Standish
Rec”.
The funding for the heritage board was secured by
the Friends of Standish Recreation Ground from
local councillors, Debbie Parkinson, Adam March
and Ray Whittingham who all helped unveil the
heritage board at its grand opening. Nowadays, the
area is used as a playground and a football pitch,
but what is the history behind the area known as
the Standish Rec?
Standish was a fast developing village at the turn of
the 20th century, and the Standish-with-Langtree

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heritage board will increase historical
awareness across the local community
and will be the starting point for a
series of Heritage Trails later this year.”
Here are a number of images
highlighting what the land now known
as Standish Rec has been used for
over the past two hundred years, but
for more information do pop along
and check out the heritage board at
Standish Rec.
Urban District Council decided that the village
needed a recreation ground where people
could meet and children could play.
They approached Henry Standish, who was the
Lord of the Manor at the time and owned much
of the land in Standish, and in 1909 he agreed
to let the council rent part of Squires Hey for
the purpose of a recreation ground for the
princely sum of £5 a year. In 1920 Henry died, and
his widow Helena De Perusse Standish went on to
gift the area to the council.
Prior to becoming a recreation area, the field
and surrounding area were used for a number of
commercial activities. Malt Kiln Farm used to be
sited on part of the
area,and for nearly
100 years trains ran
on a mineral railway,
known locally as ‘The
Line’.
Images Left to Right:
1.) Standish Counsellors – L to R - Adam Marsh, Debbie
Parkinson and Ray Whittingham
2.) Anne Marsden – wife of the late Standish footballing
legend Curly Marsden – who features on the board
3.) St Wilfrid’s FC Division 1 winning team in 1963/4. Curly
Marsden (Captain) holding the trophy
4.) Four veterans of St Wilfrid’s FC who played in the
1960s.
5.) Cows being taken across the Rec for milking at
High St Farm in 1944
6.) Steam engine crossing School Lane Standish -
carrying coal past the Rec to be processed at Gidlow
This railway, servicing
the area’s coal
mines was operational from
1856 through to 1932. It then
reopened in 1952 when the
Robin Hill drift mine opened
at Almond Brook and, for the
best part of a decade, extracted
200,000 tons of coal a year. The
Line eventually closed in 1963.
Jim added “We hope that the

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Landlord
& Tenant
If you are a residential Landlord, or indeed a Tenant,
it is important that you are aware of proposed
changes to the law that may impact the regulation
of the tenancy. One of the more interesting changes
concerns a new obligation on Landlord’s relating to
electrical installations, and the follow-up that robust
penalties will result from non-compliance with the
new Regulations presently before Parliament.
As it currently stands, Landlords are only obliged to
keep electrical installations in good working order
and a good state of repair. Under the new regime,
before a tenant even moves in. Similar examples
Landlords will need to:-
are the provision of the Gas Safety Certificate and
a. Carry our electrical inspections ahead of a tenant
Energy Performance Certificate, as well as the
taking occupancy and a report obtained from a
Government’s ‘How to Rent’ booklet (otherwise
qualified professional;
known as Prescribed Information).
b. The report must be provided to the Tenant
The Landlord and Tenant Legislation can be a
before they take occupation;
minefield, and a failure to comply (in any sense) can
c. Any prospective tenant that requests a copy often make recovery of possession an extremely
must be given one within 28 days;
difficult task. By way of example, the failure to
d. Such inspections to be repeated at least every 5 provide an EPC, Gas Safety Certificate, Prescribed
years;
Information or failing to protect a tenant’s deposit,
e. Ensure the electrical safety standards are met.
can prevent a Landlord from adequately serving a
s21 Notice to recover possession and can lead to
The standards referred to are contained within the
further penalties.
18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations published in
January 2019. Most electrical installations installed
It can be a massive assistance later down the line,
prior to that date are unlikely to comply with those
when repossession becomes a consideration, to
Regulations. A failure to comply with the above,
ensure that all of your statutory obligations are
and the Regulations generally, could result in a fine
satisfied prior to commencement of a Tenancy. In
of up to £30,000.00.
that respect, seeking professional assistance at the
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All new tenancies from 1st July 2020 will be subject
is extremely worthwhile. At ABH Law, we have a
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later date.
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Oeuf toy store £390, Bobby Rabbit.
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Industrial locker storage bench in
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When blocks, balls, cars and cuddly toys are strewn everywhere,
you know it’s time to reassess your children’s storage.
Fortunately, there are plenty of good-looking and convenient
ways to help your little ones to keep their room clear.
How cute is this storage bag? It has a
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STASH AWAY THEIR STUFF
• Ensure that your little ones can reach
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Set hooks, racks and shelves at a suitable
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that can not only allow for different uses,
but also be raised as your youngsters get
taller.
• Make the most of wall space, and employ
a combination of shelves (standard,
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and rails, as well as peg boards – and
maybe even magnetic strips (great for
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• Large baskets, buckets and crates
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are great solution – they can be colourcoded
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everything can be chucked into them
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This set of two woven cord fabric
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This bag can be opened up
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Rainbow bag by Play & Go!, £29,
Fill this cute pear basket with
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more space in your child’s room.
Ferm Living Pear braided storage
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Peg boards are very useful, and
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contemporary colours
The 100 pegboard
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• On a practical note, it’s important that
drawers are easy to open, but with stops
that prevent them from sliding right out if
pulled hard. Labelling shelves and drawers
(use pictures if necessary) helps everyone
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A Dish
best served now…
That was my first thought when the call came in
to review the new eatery on Almond Brook Road;
I just couldn’t wait! Dish Bar & Restaurant is an
impressive addition to the Standish dining scene
- get to know the name well, because you will be
hearing it more frequently.
The existing building lived its former life as a nail
and beauty salon and after closing its doors the
premises was taken on and refurbished by husband
and wife duo, Simon and Emma Holling. Owners
of the already successful Paddock Restaurant
and Derby House Food Hall at Derby House in
Wrightington, everything they touch seems to have
a certain class about it – Dish is no different!
Tucked back away from the main road, the setting
is stylish, with rich azure blue seating, polished tiled
floors, and tasteful decoration that adds a beautiful
level of detail to the restaurant. Mediterranean
inspired, deliciously simple is the tag line for the
new business - from the tiles on the wall to the
plates on the table and even the way the staff
uniform is emblazoned with the restaurant’s flower
emblem; the eye for detail is phenomenal.
The menu follows suit; beautifully simple
Mediterranean inspired cuisine, produced with
the freshest ingredients and lovingly handcrafted
by Head Chef Andre Matter and his team. I was
really looking forward to this meal. When Sally and
I arrived at Dish, we were immediately greeted by
restaurant manager Leigh Ballard. He was friendly
and warm, and he also gave us some food for
thought when it was time to choose our meal, by
pointing out some of his favourite dishes.
To start our gastronomic journey, Sally went
with some of the little dishes on offer. Her starter
arrived and the rustic board was packed with baby
chorizo in a honey glaze, harissa chicken thighs and
pickled veg. Sally was very vocal about the dish
– the chorizo was meaty yet soft and the added
sweetness from the honey glaze really gave them
a lift. The full flavoured chicken thighs were melt
in the mouth, followed by a punch of warmth from
the harissa. The al dente pickled veg was a perfect
accompaniment and gave a light and refreshing
edge to the starter.
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the biggest duck egg I’ve ever seen and
a mustard sauce. There’s something about
hash brown that finds me gravitating
towards this dish any time I see it on a
menu – I think of it as a litmus test, it
can so often be bland but any restaurant
worth its salt won’t disappoint and
neither did Dish. The herb-infused hash
brown was perfectly formed and crispy
as well, and once I cut in into it, could
see the traditional black pudding laced
throughout. My favourite part about the starter was
when the egg yolk met the mustard and made the
most luxurious sauce, I almost licked the plate, but
good manners prevailed, and I stopped myself.
Sally moved on to the pan roasted cod with spring
onion mash and peas, served with a bacon, onion
and white wine cream sauce. To say she enjoyed this
meal is a gross understatement – a thick fillet of cod
was proudly sat atop a throne of soft, velvety mash
jewelled with spring onions and encircled by a moat
of rich creamy sauce. The roasted carrots added a
caramelised sweetness to the dish and made for a
thoroughly enjoyable and filling main meal.
I went for a dish from the specials menu - the slow
braised beef croquette served with a horseradish
mash, grilled fennel and a red wine jus. The shredded
beef was soft and tender sat inside the crispy coating.
The mash was rich and creamy and had the perfect
balance of horseradish without being too overpowering.
The added sprinkling of roasted fennel
gave it another highlight and offered a great mix of
aniseed acidity. And the red wine jus was exquisite,
packed full of flavour and thick with shallots.
After taking a look at the dessert menu we decided
to share the baked cheesecake! This dish was
beautifully presented with a wedge of honeycomb,
fresh fruit and berry compote. The cheesecake was
a heady mix of creamy filling that had a delicate
citrus zing and the buttery biscuit gave way with a
satisfying snap as we both dug in – the filling was
heavenly; smooth and silky just like it should be!
We left with smiles on our faces, full stomachs and
an eagerness to shout about just how fantastic a
time we had. It really isn’t a question of whether
you should visit this restaurant, its merely a matter
of when. So, what will be your Dish?
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Standish, Wigan, WN6 0SS
01257 410329
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Youth Speaks
Wigan Rotary Club hosted the
local heats of the schools-based
Youth Speaks competition at
St John Rigby College recently.
Four Intermediate and four
Senior teams competed fiercely
for a chance to progress in
the competition. The winning
team in the Senior Section
was St Peter’s Catholic High
School who were presented
with the Peter Hoddinott Shield
and the winning team in the
Intermediate Section was
Shevington High School, who
were the first recipients of the Terry Hogan Shield.
The two teams competed at the district finals at
Forest Hills Leisure Centre in Frodsham. Shevington
presented an interesting description of a teaching
method from Sweden entitled Life is What You
Make It’, whilst St Peters made
the audience think long and
hard with their presentation
entitled ‘Does Freedom of
Expression Really Exist?.
The standard of speaking from
all the teams involved was
outstanding, but St. Peter’s
High School swept the board
in the senior section, winning
Best Chair, Best Speaker and
Best Vote of Thanks, and won
the Senior Section Trophy. They
now proceed to the Grand Final
of Youth Speaks which will be
held on Saturday 9th May 2020 in Preston.
If you would like more information about Wigan
Rotary Club contact 07813471000 or email
wiganrotary1924@virginmedia.com.
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The Book Nook
From thrillers to gardening, there’s something to suit most readers this month…
Alice
Christina Henry
If you enjoy twisted fairy tales, this
book (and its sequel, Red Queen)
needs to be on your reading list.
The story begins with Alice, who’s
been locked up in an asylum for a
decade after encountering the Rabbit. She escapes
with her neighbouring cellmate and they set off
on a journey that sees them encountering various
characters from the beloved children’s tale. It’s
horrifying, gruesome and as dark as they come.
Three Hours
Rosamund Lupton
Masked gunmen attack a
school in Somerset. They shoot
the headmaster but make no
demands. Who’s behind the
attack; who’s safe; who’s the
target? A tense thriller with
characters you’ll be desperate to protect. Three
Hours will keep you on the edge of your seat and
reading ‘just one more page’ long into the night.
On the Up
Alice O’ Keeffe
Sylvia dreams of a better life, away
from her council flat. A home
with wisteria around the door, a
garden and no noisy neighbours.
Meanwhile, her financial situation
and the challenges of parenthood are putting a
strain on her relationship with her partner, Obe.
While Sylvia is desperate to leave her estate behind,
when it’s threatened she finds herself ready to
defend it. A warm humorous book about family,
community and modern life.
Peaky Blinders
Carl Chinn
If you love the TV series, you
might enjoy reading about some
of the real peaky blinders who
lived, fought and evaded the law
in Birmingham a century ago.
Amongst them was the author’s
own great-grandfather. As Chinn states, the peaky
blinders were often “unsavoury, unglamorous
and unworthy of respect”. The book provides a
fascinating insight into historical gang violence.
How to Plant a Garden
Matt James
Itching to get back out in your
garden now spring is here?
Or perhaps you’re somewhat
reluctantly determined to tackle
the weeds? Either way, this
book might help to inspire you. There’s advice on
choosing the right plants for different situations
and plenty of guidance on soil conditions, shady
areas, plant combinations and more. It’s not a new
release, so you might even be able to order a copy
from your local library.
The Mercies
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The tiny Norwegian community
of Vardø is devastated when most
of its men are killed at sea in one
night. The women have to come
together to survive. But this is
the seventeenth century, and
independent women are viewed with suspicion
and distaste. Based on real events, The Mercies is a
gripping, thought-provoking read.

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Bike for Hospice
At this time of crisis for health services worldwide,
fundraisers are being urged to support of vital
charity closer to home – the Wigan and Leigh
Hospice. For over 20 years, thousands of riders have
raised vital funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice by
riding the 62-mile route from the city to the seaside.
It’s one of the Hospice’s biggest annual fundraising
events and this year’s ride takes place on Sunday
5th July.
You and your friends or family could use the time
spent in isolation to build up your fitness on your
exercise bike, to get ready for the challenge of the
Manchester to Blackpool ride!
The ride, which is not a race, is open to anyone over
the age of 14, though those 16 or under must be
accompanied by a responsible adult and wear a
cycle helmet. It costs £25 to sign up and all riders are
asked to raise at least £100 in sponsorship to help
the Hospice to continue providing specialist care
and support to patients living with a progressive,
incurable illness in Wigan and Leigh.
Participants will receive a Wigan and Leigh Hospice
t-shirt, free refreshments at the two rest stops and
free transportation for riders and their bikes from
Wigan to Manchester at the start of the day, and
back from Blackpool at the end of the day.
Maintenance vehicles are also out along the route,
so in the event of any breakdowns or problems,
help is always at hand. At the finish line a welcome
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Residents in Upholland are looking to
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help those in isolation over the coming
weeks. First on the agenda, is finding
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Events2Go Guide
Please note that, due to the cancellations of many
events, we have decided not to run the usual
Event2Go guide in this month’s magazine. There
is an event listing available on our website www.
locallife247.co.uk, but we would advise you to
check with the organisers before setting off.
On Tap – At Home
Award winning Prospect Brewery are producing
a range of cask ales for those real ale drinkers hit
by the current advice to avoid pubs, clubs and
theatres. These 5 litre mini-kegs (8.8 pints in old
money) are available in all of Prospect’s range and
can be ordered online or by phone, and delivered
directly to homes within a seven mile radius of their
Wallgate HQ in Wigan.
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Property Recap
The noughties, the tens, the teens - I am not sure what
we are supposed to call the last decade that has just
gone, but one thing for certain it was a tough one.
In fact, the last two decades have certainly been like
riding a rollercoaster.
So, what has happened to the Wigan property
market in the last decade?
Rolling the clock back to January 2010, the
economy and property market were recovering
from the Credit Crunch and the worldwide financial
crisis. A decade on and things feel a little different.
If you bought a Wigan home over the past 10 years,
things have certainly changed.
The average Wigan property has risen in value from
£138,000 to £167,200 in the last 10 years, meaning
each Wigan homeowner has seen an increase of
£56.15 per week for those last ten years. This represents
an increase of 21% on average over the last decade.
But when you take inflation into account, they
actually fell in real terms by nearly 12%. Compare
that to a 42% rise in the ‘80s, a 13% drop in the ‘90s
and rise of 63% in the 2000s in real terms.
The good news for first time buyers is that, in real
terms, houses in Wigan are far affordable today than
they were a decade ago. Whilst there are plenty of
newspaper articles telling us that first time buyers
can’t get on the housing ladder, it is interesting to
note that 33% of homes last year were bought by
first time buyers, compared with only 23% in 2009.
On average, 1.12 million homes were sold each
year over the last decade, although that was 26%
less than the decade before (the noughties) when
1990’s
42%
13%
63%
1980’s 2000’s
2010’s
12%
an average of 1.52 million properties were sold
annually. In the UK, the number of homeowners
who moved in 2019 was around 14% higher than
in 2009, yet this was still just under 50% lower than
the average for the noughties. It’s all up and down
like a rollercoaster!
Throughout the last decade, the Bank of England
base rate has fluctuated between 0.25% and 0.75%,
so borrowing money for a mortgage is still very
cheap indeed.
So, why aren’t people buying homes at the same
rate as they were in the noughties?
The lack of new homes is limiting supply and choice,
wages have largely stagnated, stiffer mortgage rules
were introduced in 2014 and homeowners are just
not moving as much as previous generations did.
If you’re looking to sell your home and you want a
free instant online valuation, visit the link below;
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You can also email me on alan@alanbatt.co.uk or
call 01942 233999.
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worked within the Wigan property market for over 30 years.
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It’s
time
to sell!
1.3 million
There have been 1.3 million new UK buyer enquiries in the month
since the election (13th December to 15th January), a 15% increase
on the same period in 2018
2.3%
A 2.3% monthly increase in the price of properties coming to
the market was also reported, the biggest monthly surge ever
recorded for this time of year
6.8%
Provisional figures from the HMRC suggest a 6.8% year-on-year
rise in sales volumes in December
There’s never been a better time to sell your home!
Call me now for a FREE valuation.
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78 , Market Street, Wigan, WN1 1HX
Source:
Dataloft, HMRC

48 Legal & Finance
Prosper
propels forward
After months of discussions, Standish-based financial
planners, Prosper Wealth Management, have secured
significant investment from Independent Wealth
Planners UK (IWP UK) as part of IWP’s national
expansion programme.
The change sees IWP UK take a major financial
stake in the company and plans are now in place
to expand Prosper’s reach across the North West as
IWP’s Lancashire and Manchester Hub.
The Prosper Wealth Management brand remains
and David Barton will continue as CEO along with
his current management team and staff.
David founded the Chartered Financial Planning
firm in 2003, and they now currently manage
funds in excess of £170 million for its 600 clients
in the Wigan and surrounding areas and have fee
income of circa £1.4m.
As those who read the financial press will testify,
Prosper Wealth Management is one of several
independent financial planners who have recently
come together within IWP to access greater
resources and infrastructure support.
IWP UK chief executive David Inglesfield said ‘’the
purchase, the firm’s sixth regional acquisition, was
a good fit for his business. The Prosper team have a
fantastic reputation within their local community and
I have every faith that they will do an excellent job in
growing our presence across the North West region.”
Prosper Wealth Management’s CEO David Barton
said “Prosper will continue to be run by its existing
management team, who, very importantly, will
retain an ownership stake in the business. As many
staff and clients know, I’ve always had a desire to
grow the business significantly and therefore the
funding and extra resource will now enable me to
fulfil these ambitions.”
David adds “Clients will not see any immediate
change in day-to-day dealings however they are
likely to spot new Prosper Wealth offices around the
North West as our expansion gathers momentum.
Whilst it’s exciting times ahead, our existing clients
will continue to enjoy the same high levels of
service however we anticipate developing new and
improved solutions that both our existing and new
clients will be able to access.’’
David Barton Prosper Wealth Mgt CEO
After spending the best part of
20 years within the banking and
investment sector, which concluded
with running an IFA business
owned by the Bank of Ireland,
David launched Prosper IFA in
2003. An associate of the Personal Finance Society
and a Chartered Financial Planner, David holds an
Advanced Diploma is financial planning in addition
to a specialist qualification in Long Term Care advice.
David Inglesfield IWP UK CEO
David has 30 years’ experience in
wealth management, in the UK and
internationally. He has expertise in
strategy development; business
build; and people and commercial
leadership. He has built and led
five wealth management businesses and has spent
much of his career in international markets. David
holds the PFS Diploma and the STEP trust and
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In these uncertain times,
it’s vital to protect your
family’s financial future.
Prosper Wealth Management are Wigan’s
premier investment and pension
specialists.
Established in 2003, we now protect the
interests of more than 600 local clients
with total investments of over £170m .
We were awarded the ‘gold standard’
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in 2012, and are still the only Wigan
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For trusted and independent investment
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52 Business View
Top TaxTips
by Chris Alcock - CMA Accountancy
For businesses and individuals
There are a variety of tax reliefs available to business owners and individuals. Here are our top tips for 2020
Tips for Business Owners
Capital Allowances – Prior to your year end,
maximise your capital expenditure and claim 100%
tax relief via the Annual Investment Allowance
Contribute to a Pension – Contributions are
efficient for the company and the directors.
Company contributions attract corporation tax
relief and individuals can claim relief from income
tax and N.I.
Research & Development Grants – Broadly
speaking, your company can claim an additional
130% tax deduction on qualifying R&D costs if it
undertook an R&D project that seeks to achieve an
advance in overall knowledge or capability.
Ensure you claim the Employers Allowance –
Small businesses are eligible to claim up to £3,000
towards their employers N.I., but it needs to be
claimed each tax year.
Maximising your Dividend Allowance – The
introduction of the dividend tax means that you
should carefully plan the timing and levels of
dividends to avoid higher rates of tax.
Tips for Individuals
Married Couples Allowance – You can transfer
£1,250 of your personal allowance to your spouse
or civil partner to lower the higher earner’s tax bill
and you can also backdate the claim if eligible.
Higher Rate Tax Thresholds – Stay under
the higher rate by making additional pension
contributions, making donations to charity or
making tax incentivised investments.
Using your Capital Gains Tax Annual Exemption
– It is possible to transfer assets to your partner at
no gain and therefore ensure that the respective
annual exemptions are fully used.
Tax on Jointly Owned Properties – You can apply
to vary the taxable income for couples, which is
useful if one partners pays a higher tax rate than
the other partner.
Child Benefit Tax – If your earnings exceed the
threshold of £50,000 and you receive Child Benefit
payments then you may have to pay back some or
all of this. There are reliefs available to offset this.
Exempt transfers IHT purposes – Gifting during
lifetime has become increasingly important due
to the IHT rate freeze. IHT exemptions include an
annual transfer of £3,000 and small gifts of up to
£250.
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For Business Owners
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• Maximise Pension Payments
Tax-efficiency for companies and directors
• Research & Development Grants
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• Claim the Employers Allowance
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Transfer £1,250 of your personal allowance to
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• Exempt transfers for IHT purposes
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54 Health & Fitness
Right to the Core
By Robert Grant
Why core exercises are important
We know that getting fit is important for a healthy
life. Often, we equate fitness with running, cycling,
walking or some other form of exercise. But
there’s one aspect of fitness that is almost always
overlooked; our core muscles.
Whenever I talk about building muscle everyone
pictures someone at a weight bench pumping iron.
But strengthening and toning your muscles can
be much more subtle. And even a small amount
of work on your core strength can dramatically
improve your overall fitness and well-being.
What Are Your Core Muscles?
Your core muscles form a ring around the middle
of your body. Most people think of the six pack
muscles in the abdomen, but the core includes
a range of muscles in your sides and back as well.
Their job is to keep the top and bottom halves of
your body connected together whilst allowing
them to move independently. They form a strong
foundation that the majority of your other muscles
depend upon when you move your body.
When Do I Use My Core Muscles?
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position you put your body into involves your core
muscles. They are really important. Bending over
to pick something up, twisting to look behind you
and sitting up in bed are more obvious moments
your core is activated. But running, walking, sitting
in a chair and even standing still all rely on core
strength. Without it the top half of your body would
simply flop over.
What Are the Benefits of Core Strength?
Building a strong core provides a firm and flexible
support for every activity your body performs. The
stability provided gives you better balance and
better posture which in turn helps prevent falls and
injuries in your day-to-day life. The support from
your core muscles takes the strain away from your
skeleton and helps hold it in place alleviating some
forms of back pain, stiffness and soreness when you
move your body.
Any time you move whether it’s for exercise or
doing the housework or gardening, a strong core
will help you perform better and reduce muscle
fatigue in the other parts of your body by giving
them a firm base to attach to.
How Can I Build My Core Strength?
One of the best things about core strength is that
you don’t need a gym or expensive equipment to
improve it. There are lots of exercises you can do at
home. Make sure you seek medical advice before
attempting any new exercise regime.
Most people think of sit ups as the prime core
exercise. I advise people not to do sit ups as they
are not particularly effective and the continual
flexing of the base of your spine can lead to lower
back injuries.
My top tips are planks, leg raises and mountain
climbers. If you’re not sure what these are have
a chat with your local personal trainer or gym
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58 Leisure
Parbold Eight
by Chris Pearce
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Hard
This month we make an overdue but welcome return
to the walking capital of West Lancashire to tackle
the Parbold Eight, a reference not to the mileage but
to the shape of this seven mile walk. As you can see
from the pictures, we picked a gorgeous day to tackle
an outstanding walk rich in high quality picturesque
views of the Douglas Valley, the peaks of the western
Pennine hills and also of the Lancashire coastline.
Park up in the small car park at Hunters Hill (L40 3SR)
in rural Bispham, a former quarry site that’s been
transformed into a woodlands retreat by the local
council, and is well worth a visit for the panoramic
views alone.
Go through the bars and take one of the paths
immediately to the left which merge into one path
just before emerging onto Whittle Lane. Follow the
road uphill in the same direction, taking great care
on this country lane with no pavements. Once you
reach the Rigbye Arms follow the road through a 90
degree left turn onto High Moor Lane and then take
a right turn on Broad Hey Lane.
Once you reach the bend on Broad Hey Lane, take
the track branching off to the left. Follow the path
on a gentle descent and once you’ve passed two
ponds on the left, you’ll come to a fork; take the left
path towards woods.

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Turn left and follow the jagged path around the
perimeter of the woods. Just as the path turns into
the woods, you take a 90 degree left turn towards an
open field. Cross the stile and make your way round
the left hand perimeter to the far corner of the field,
cross the stile and you’re now by the A5209.
Turn right, cross over, then take the first left into
Fairy Glen, taking the footpath on the immediate
left leading down into this ancient woodland. For
all its waterfalls and sandstone cliffs, Fairy Glen is a
beautiful oasis of calm and tranquillity, much loved
by everyone who visits. You’ll criss-cross Sprodley
Brook but keep heading gently downhill through
Fairy Glen until you reach a raised wooden bridge
by some concrete steps. Cross the bridge to the
right hand side of the brook, keep to the lower left
hand path and you’ll finally come to steps leading
to a stile.
Cross the stile and head straight across two open
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couple of stiles on the way, until you come to a track
running diagonally right across open fields.
downhill, and you’ll end up on a narrow path
towards Gillibrand House. Fifty yards after the
house, take a left turn downhill, crossing the railway
bridge and ending up at the Leeds and Liverpool
Canal.
Cross bridge 40 and turn right down the canal
towpath until you reach bridge 39. Cross the bridge
and then carefully navigate the railway crossing
shortly afterwards. Now the uphill trek begins in
earnest as you climb Chapel Lane to the T-junction
with Wood Lane. Turn right, then immediate left
up the path towards the spire of Parbold’s Christ
Church.
Climb the path up to the main A5209, turn left and
when you see a bus stop on the right, cross over
and take the path next to the bus stop, heading
down into a wooden area. Cross Alder Lane Brook
and then head uphill on a path running parallel to
the brook and its woodland surrounds, crossing a
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Follow the track uphill and eventually you’ll end
up back on Broad Hey Lane. Follow this back to
its junction with High Moor Lane and turn right.
Immediately after the High Moor restaurant take
a left turn up the majestic driveway to the Harrock
Estate. Follow the driveway (ignore first footpath
sign) and once the driveway bends to the left, take
the footpath which branches off to the right and
follow this path uphill to the highest point of the
walk, near to Harrock Hill Reservoir.
The path bends to the left at this point; follow the
path out of the woods, round the left hand side
of a copse and follow the right hand perimeter of
the field, heading towards another wooded area.
Climb over the stile and turn left following the path
downhill. When you reach a 90 degree right turn,
carry on a few yards and negotiate your way over a
drystone wall using wooden steps.
Follow the path downhill squeezing through gorse,
over the stile and via a steep descent through a
field until you reach a farmyard. Walk through the
farmyard in the same direction until you reach
Jackson’s Lane. Turn left and follow this quiet
country lane until you reach Bannister Lane where
you turn left again, ready for your final challenge; a
550 yard uphill climb to the car park atop Hunters
Hill, where a couple of benches await you for a welldeserved
rest and those panoramic views.
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For those with the OS Maps
app on your desktop, mobile
or tablet, this walk is named:
JT-Parbold-Eight
Jackson’s Lane
Bannister Lane
P
Stoney Lane
High Moor Lane
Parbold
A5209
Parbold Hill
B5375
Wood Lane
FBs
FB
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
FB
FB
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.

62 Gardening
Award Winner
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by Angie Barker
One of my top garden design principles is always
to include more than one seating area in a
garden. We have a tendency in this country to
sit near the back door of the house which is fine
but it severely limits the possibilities of engaging
with our gardens and using them to their full
potential. Having more than one seating area
gives you a different view of the garden and also
means you can make the most of sitting in the
sun as it moves around your plot.
Whenever possible I include some planting
around a seating area whether this be a border
or a raised bed. If you have a raised bed you can
incorporate impromptu seating or a bespoke built
in bench to give extra seating when entertaining
family and friends. Scented plants like Lavendula
angustifolia ‘Munstead’ and Philadelphus ‘Manteau
d’Hermine’ are perfect companions near a seat.
If you have a small garden, you can still have more
than one seating area, even if it is just a bench or
arbour seat in the corner of the garden. It will
encourage you to venture out into the garden and
beyond the patio near the back door. You will be
amazed at how different your garden looks from a
different angle and it can become a retreat, a little
hide away and arbour seats are great for this and
offer some protection from the elements. If you
want complete protection from the weather then
go for a summer house. They come in all shapes
and sizes – just avoid the temptation to treat it like a
shed and fill it with clutter.
So now that spring has most definitely sprung and
you will want to be spending more time outdoors
consider where you could add that extra element
from which to enjoy your outside space. I don’t have
a large garden but I have four seating areas and I
love all of them depending on the time of day and
whether I’m on my own, with family and friends or
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07850 940 429 or 01942 512 635
www.orrellpaving.co.uk
Garden Make-Overs
Before
After
•Landscaping
•Driveways
•Decking
•Design
Call for free estimate
Colin 07958 302 166
Brian 07760 160 988
Wilson Brothers
01695 633173
Wilson Brothers
www.wilson-bros.co.uk
Garden Design & Quality Landscaping
Quality work & reliability
at competitive prices
Garden makeovers
with artificial grass
a speciality
Call today for a
Established 1994
FREE quote
01942 510 986 / 07710 405 214
NEED HELP WITH YOUR GARDEN?
I’ll do the hard work for you;
Friendly and professional female gardener
Regular maintenance service
Weeding, planting and pruning
Contact Hannah on
01257 402 149
07454 393 217
www.artemisgardening.co.uk
Low Maintenance Garden Makeovers
We’ll design & create your new
low-maintenance garden
Our wide range of artificial grass types
are all guaranteed for 10 years
10 YEAR
GUARANTEE
Call Andy today for more details
01942 387 044 ~ 07941 602 539
Check out our projects on www.turfcouk.co.uk
WE WON’T BE BEATEN ON QUALITY OR PRICE
• Landscaping
• Driveways & Patios
• Block Paving
• Indian Stone
Tree Work
• Shaping & Pruning
• Felling & Topping
• Fencing & Decking
• Turfing & Artificial
Grass
UP TO 25% DISCOUNT
Call Al today for a free quote or advice
OFFICE
01942 396 818
MOBILE
07796 494 463

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Semmens
Landscapes
For a free quote, call Andy on
07814 133 690
Landscapes
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Semmens
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Garden Design
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Maintenance
Professional & reliable
service
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Garden maintenance ~ General tidy ups
Hedge cutting ~ Pressure washing ~ Fencing
Call - 01942 225711 or 07773 296880
KINEY
LANDSCAPES & PAVING
Tel: 07714 596648
A
LANDSCAPE & DRIVEWAY SPECIALISTS
LANDSCAPING
• Block Paving
• Indian Stone
• Turfing & Artificial Grass
• Driveways & Patios
• Fencing & Decking
• Jet Washing
• Gravelling
TREE SPECIALISTS
• Pruning & Shaping
• Felling & Topping
• Stump Grinding
All aspects of tree work
undertaken
NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL
Call us today for a free, no obligation, quote;
JOHN: 07879 024 070
OFFICE: 01925 271108
Email: fourseasons.treespecialists@gmail.com
OAP
Discounts
20%
OFF
ALL
spring
BOOKings
www.kineylandscapes.co.uk
info@kineylandscapes.co.uk
Complete Solution to all Garden & Tree Services
Garden maintenance
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Treework
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Approved contractor West Lancs BC
Call Iain today for friendly advice and a free quote
Tel: 01695 632773 Mob: 07724 298193
www.hands-onlandscapes.co.uk
Billinge-based

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Car Paintwork Repairs
We’ll fix your;
Paintwork Scratches
Bumper Scuffs
Alloy Wheel Damage
Minor Dents
No VAT
charged!
Quality repairs with a lifetime guarantee.
Mobile Service – we come to you!
For your free estimate, call Dave on
07970 915 504
c/o JW Gaskell Garages,
Dingle Garage, Dingle Road, Up Holland, WN8 0EN
PCP or lease coming
to an end?
Call me now and save £000’s
SCUFFS/SCRATCHES MENDED
MINOR DENTS REPAIRED
ALLOY WHEEL REPAIRS
NO VAT CHARGED
We’ll beat any quote!
Call Chris on
01942 215 111 OR 07969 357 751
www.cosmeticar.co.uk
WE NOW OFFER HYBRID SERVICING
O MOT (Cars, Light Commercials & Motorcyles)
O Hybrid Servicing
O Service & Repairs (Petrol & Diesel)
O Air-Con Servicing
O Diagnostics
O Tyres

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Sponsored by
Garage and entrance doors
in matching styles
Is your
garage door
broken ?
Call us today for a free estimate
to Repair or Replace it
Des Pilling Plastering
Plastering – Skimming – Artexing
Coving & Cornice work also welcomed
Orrell based – Established 1986
Call Des on 07787 513 235
www.lakelandplastering.co.uk
www.despilling.org.uk
CJM Garage Doors Ltd, Unit 10, Hewitt Business Park
Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7XB
t: 01942 738347 w: www.cjmgaragedoors.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!
Fires & Stoves Swept
Certificates Issued
HETAS Approved Sweep
Professional & Reliable
www.garagedoorandlock.co.uk
Strawberry Cottage, Pimbo Lane, Upholland WN8 9QL

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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Design & Print
Flyers, postcards, brochures
and distribution service.
For more information call
01695 627 999
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Gel
Nails
norma ly £20
now £15
Lashes
Spray Tan
Sunbeds
Acrylic & Gel Nails
Natalies @ Studio 84
84 Rainford Road, Bi linge WN5 7PG
Telephone: 07814 619 400
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM - 7PM, Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Closed Thursday & Sunday
Mo sy Lea Road
T
Y
R
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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!
Slash your electricity and
water heating bi l
Protect your household from
future energy price rises
Reduce your household’s
E
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A
U
S
T
S
impact on the environment
Ca l us now
0843 224 9555
07595 420237
• 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
Want to transform your
driveway?
Resin-bound driveways are an attractive,
durable and long-lasting solution.
• High durability
• Attractive appearance
• Low maintenance
Call us for a free no-obligation quote
CD Resin-Bound Driveway Specialists
07704 647 855
JJ Driveways
Imprinted Concrete Specialists
Huge range of colours & patterns
• Resin Driveways • Block Paving
• Indian Stone • Flagging
We can also revive your old drive!
Ask about our sealing service
Call Joe for a free quotation on
01942 621 959 / 07867 697 972
www.jjdriveways.co.uk
GDR Driveways
• Flagging • Block paving
• Indian Stone
www.gdrdriveways.com
Call Gareth for a FREE quotation
01942 217 113 | 07715 177 754

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
• traditional service, state of the art results •
Providing professional carpet &
upholstery cleaning since 1993
Carpets Upholstery Curtains
Leather Oriental Rugs Hard Floors
For more information call:
01942 470 081
Visit our website and check out the testimonials.
www.alliancechemdry.co.uk
Wigan’s premier
domestic
cleaning service
Wigan Good
Trader Of
The Year
2015
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
www.manorhousecleaning.co.uk
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company in Local Life?
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Wigan area for
10+ years
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We only use reliable, vetted staff
• £11.95 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
let us clean your oven so you don’t have to!
professional oven cleaning
environmentally friendly
we’ll restore your oven to near showroom condition!
call Steven today on 07393 818 392
www.ovenrescue.co.uk/wigan
we do
oven
repairs
too!
prices start from £45

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T: 01942 409401
M: 07881 816839
• Professional Carpet - Rug - Upholstery Cleaning
• Leather Cleaning & Restoration
• FREE Pre-Inspection Visit & Quotation
helen@carrolls-cleaning.co.uk
• Driveways
- Cleaning & Sealing
• Patios & Decking
• Walls & Brickwork
• Conservatories
- Internal & External
• Gutters, Fascias & Soffits
• Gutter Vacuuming
• Roof Cleaning/Moss Removal
Power
Washing
PB
PROFESSIONAL EXTERNAL CLEANING
Call Paul today to arrange a free quote
01257 402 113 ~ 07736 396 374
www.pbpowerwashing.co.uk
UPVC CLEANING
• Windows, Fascias, Gutters etc.
CONSERVATORIES
• Exterior & Interior (Cleaning)
POWER WASHING
• Driveways & Patios etc.
ROOF CLEANING
• Moss Removal & Bio-Treatment
• Softwashing / Low Pressure
SPECIAL OFFER - 20% OFF
ALL CLEANING PACKAGES
Call Clint for a free no obligation quote.
01942 470 089 / 07834 241 642
www.conservatorycleaningwigan.com
Having a clear out?
We can clear your:
• House or Garden
• Garage or Shed
• Office, Warehouse
or Shop
Call us today to arrange
your clearance
4 Affordable prices
4 Smart and friendly staff
4 Free quotation
The Meadows, Ruskin Drive, St Helens, WA10 6RP
01744 758 349 / 07557 764 940
Email: info@northwestwaste.co.uk
www.northwestwaste.co.uk
northwestwaste

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 showr om at
Unit 4a,
Cricket Str et Business Park
o f Miry Lane,
Wigan.
WN6 7TP
or
Email: info@docsolarelectrical.co.uk
Website: www.docsolarelectrical.co.uk
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Arley Cabinet Company Ltd
• Kitchens & Bedrooms since 1952 •
We Measure ~ We Make ~ We Fit
Drop into our showroom or call us
for a free estimate
214a Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7BN
01942 246 190
www.arleycabinets.com
AJH DECORATORS
Painting and Decorating
Quality work assured
Over 30 years experience
Free quotes
Mob: 07784 876 338
Email: ajhdecorators66@gmail.com
Quality work at a competitive price
01942 392398 or 07707 321383
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
Design & Print
Flyers, postcards, brochures
and distribution service.
For more information call
01695 627 999
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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 a l residents of Croston and Bretherton
Keep me until you need me!
Book your FREE Car Health Check
Call now on
01772 603923
REPAIR & WELDING
Saving money is
the clear benefit!
Slash your electricity and
water heating bi l
Protect your household from
future energy price rises
Reduce your household’s
impact on the environment
E
X
H
A
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Ca l us now
0843 224 9555
07595 420237
SG
PAINTING & DECORATING
Specialise in standard wall coverings, extra wide vinyl and
lincrusta. Free estimates. References available upon request
07714 363 377 / 01942 749 971
Sefton Road, Orrell, WN5 8UP
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
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
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AGBathrooms.net
Quality bathrooms at reasonable prices
Complete bathroom installations
from design to completion.
For free quotes, call Adrian on 07816 394 292
Check out our work on www.AGBathrooms.net
Great Value Bathrooms!
Full Bathrooms & En-Suites
Showers, Trays & Cubicles
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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Elite Bathrooms
& Wet Room Installation
• Bathrooms
• Wet Rooms
• Wall & Floor Tiling
Please call for a FREE Estimates
07703 448890 / 01942 208926
Convert your bath to a
Walk-In Shower
AJC
WALK IN SHOWERS
Typical price
£1800
Fully guaranteed
One day installation
No mess - no fuss
Easy to clean & maintain
Call Anthony on
07919 876 825
Workshop address:
Bulldog Tools Ind. Est.
Darlington Street East
Wigan
WN1 3BT
We also fit full bathrooms!
• 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

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A Genuine Family Run Business
With Friendly & Courteous Staff
SPECIALISTS IN CENTRAL
HEATING INSTALLATION, BOILER
REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES
Accredited Installer & Service Partner
• Annual Boiler Servicing
• Landlord & Home Owner
Gas Safety Checks
• Mechanical Power Flushing
• Thermostatic Valves/Radiators Fitted
• All-in-One Air Conditioning &
Heating Units for Home & Work
WE REPAIR ALL MAKES
OF BOILERS!
Registration No.
88604
Telephone:
01942 504 429
TEL: 01257 421 660
MOB: 07515 505 501
www.fgwelch.co.uk
EmErgEncy call outs wElcomEd
• 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
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
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4
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Installations, Services & Repairs
Boilers
Central Heating
Bathrooms
Call nico for a free quote on
07818 335 441
573747
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
STOVES by Andy
Save £££’s on your install
INSTALLATIONS • MAINTENANCE • SERVICING
For a free quote and expert advice
call Andy on
01257 369 685
07899 752 225
stovesbyandy@gmail.com
No
call out
fee

ShOwROOM NOw OpEN at 19 Preston Road, Standish WN6 0HP
All plumbing services
including services & repairs
• Bathrooms/Wet Rooms designed and fitted
• Specialists in Disability
Installations & Conversions
• Emergency Call outs welcome
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BOILER
SERVICING
FROM
£80
www.gphwigan.co.uk
No Obligation Quotes – Call Mark on
01257 473026
07515 894281
527090
Plumbing & Heating Specialist
Complete Bathroom
& Tiling service
John Bailey - 01942 495785
or 07721 040620 & 07710 153238
Based in Kenyon Road, Wigan
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company in Local Life?
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4 All aspects of plumbing and heating work.
4 Gas Safety Inspection reports undertaken.
FULL BOILER SERVICE
FROM JUST £58
Call Sally: 01695 627 999
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Call MIKE on
0787 113 1012
Established since 1967
WIGAn BASEd
10238
Friendly and
professional
service
Installation ~ Repairs ~ Service
Central Heating Systems
Boilers & Gas Appliances
General plumbing
Gas Safety Certificates
597379
Call Andy for a free quote on
01942 564 226
07397 391 935
acampbellheatingandgas
• Boilers - servicing, repairs & installation
• Central Heating - upgrades and energy saving
• Smart Controls - installations & upgrades
4622825
Call Craig for a free quote;
Upholland-Based
enquiries@warmconnections.co.uk
07469 185 776

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Whatever your electrical needs,
GHE have the answer!
Complete re-wires
New/moving sockets
All lighting needs
Burglar Alarm systems
CCTV systems
Security Light installations
PAT testing & inspections
No Job too Small
Domestic and commercial work welcomed
Suite 1A, Kirkless Industrial Estate
Cale Lane, Wigan, WN2 1HF
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
Call us today for friendly advice and a free quote.
01942 836 937 www.ghewigan.co.uk
For a free quote
& advice call Jeff
01695 622 191
07850 622 191
J.Dillon
Call: 01257 424918 or 07821 139826
www.jdillonelectrical.co.uk
• All types of electrical work
• 30+ years experience
• Friendly, fast and reliable
• 24 hour call out service
Electrical
Services Ltd
All electrical work
undertaken
• Friendly reliable service
• Mains board upgrades
• Extra sockets to full
rewires
Free quotations
A.J.S.
BAILEYS
ELECTRICAL
01942 215 769
07739 709 005
Shevington
Electrical Services Ltd
NAPIT part ‘P’ registered
JIB Approved Technician
36 Years Experience
Local. Honest & Reliable
Domestic
Industrial & Commercial
Covering all North West Areas.
Call: 0800 6446100 or 07904 127663
www.shevington-electrical-services.co.uk
a Installation & Maintenance
a Inspection & Testing
Tel: 07738 117712
Orrell
based
a CCTV & Alarms
a Nest Pro Installer

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Alarm installations, repairs
& upgrades
Domestic and commercial work welcome
Free security assessment provided
Electrical & Security Specialists
All aspects of electrical work plus;
CCTV Installation
Burglar Alarm Installation
Outdoor/Security Lighting
SMART systems Installation
Automated Gates
For a no-obligation quote call
07470 655 925
Jon Wright Electrical Ltd
All types of Domestic & Commercial work undertaken
• Inspection & Tests
• Repairs
DF
• Solar PV
• Alarms
Call now on: 07983 387448
Email: jonwrightelec@live.co.uk
Emergency
lock openings
Lock changes
No call-out
charges
24-hour service
60 mins response
Call 07432 741 346
www.uklocksandalarms.co.uk | info@ianwalkerservices.co.uk
EMERGENCY
ELECTRICIAN SERVICE
24 HOURS
NO CALL-OUT CHARGE
STANDISH
BASED
Email: E4S_enquiries@outlook.com
Website: www.E4Systems.co.uk
Facebook: StandishElectrician
Certificate of excellence winner 2017 & 2018
ALARMS
Installations, Upgrades & Repairs New systems
10 years experience from £350
For a friendly & reliable service call Dean on
07506 518 646
DF Alarms 58 Chapel St, Pemberton, Wigan
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
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company in Local Life?
Call Sally: 01695 627 999
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LocalLife

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 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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Aerial & Sky Services
RX-12 Digital TV Aerials
£65 supplied & fitted
Aerial Multi-room System
at £45 per room
TV Wall Mounting
Service
Level 5 in Signal
Path & Fault Diagnostics
01942 257804
07966 488585
Call anytime for a quote or email:
andyaerial@blueyonder.co.uk
Domestic
& Commercial
work welcomed
30+ years
experience
TV Aerials Installed
TV Wall Mounting
Telephone Lines
Setup Service
Ring Paul on
01942 514 532
07709 490 095
www.aerialandskyservices.co.uk
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A49
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