Wigan Litter Pickers Group, a great friendly and positive group created on 19th February 2021. It is a group for the people of Wigan to help and encourage litter picking in their area. It’s about one way to take some pride in our town and show they care. It isContinue Reading
The Modern Milkman has recently extended its service in the Winstanley area. They provide a doorstep service of milk and other essential groceries. The modern milkman commits to reducing plastic waste. Why not let the environmentally friendly Modern Milkman turn you into a Zero Hero! What’s more you would beContinue Reading
The Leeds and Liverpool canal and Wigan Flashes have been a haven for mental and physical health during the pandemic. We are lucky enough to have such an historic canal thread its way through the flashes, town centre. Don’t forget, it extends to Haigh Hall, Shevington, Appley Bridge and eventuallyContinue Reading
Do you find dark nights and mornings a drag? Or a lot going on right now? Well here is a bit of fun that will hopefully help. The friendly February action calendar suggest some simple ideas for anybody wanting a quick pick-me-up. Many thanks from #winstanleywo to some good friendsContinue Reading
Once the home of mighty passenger liners and famous shipping lines, now the home of open water swimming, national dragon boat, national rowing clubs, paddle boarding, tourists, bars, restaurants, museums and residential homesContinue Reading
Do you have a mobile phone that you hardly use. Does a relative or friend have a pay as you go (PAYG) mobile that they keep as a standby? In fact please check any phone that you use infrequently and use as a standby mobile phone number. A lot ofContinue Reading
Well it is difficult to recommend places to go and see due to the restrictions. So here we go without incurring the wrath of authority or putting people at risk. We are not abandoning things that are on and around close to home and will continue to publicise them. ForContinue Reading
Looking to get out some fresh air but follow guidelines? Need something to cheer you up and set you up for the day? To do just that, we have sought out a secluded panoramic nearby walk. We have carefully chosen and tested a walk that keeps you away from theContinue Reading
Recently opened and highly recommended (not just by #winstanleywo! ). You may well recognise the proud proprietor Tom Birch who used to work at the Happy Garden. Find Tom’s Fish and Chip Shop at 318 Ormskirk Road. From Winstanley, go past the old library towards the saddle. Tom’s is onContinue Reading