Following a scam attempt to an online shopper in Liverpool please be vigilant when reading your emails. She received a bogus email which fraudsters had made to look as though it was from a parcel delivery company. In this instance the parcel delivery that it pretended to be was DPD.Continue Reading
Although many of you will probably already know, #winstnleywo shares a Wigan Essential Shops Confirmation list for your reference. Admittedly not exhaustive so we apologise for any omissions. Hopefully, the list, will not be needed by December! Of course we would love to add mentions of any local traders. AtContinue Reading
M9 unique Christmas gifts come in the form of personal wall art abstract photography, coasters, place mats and calendars. M9 take all of their own photography. A local craft oriented company based in Winstanley. They confirm that they will have a stall at this year’s Haigh Hall Artisan Christmas MarketContinue Reading
The long delayed plans to create a business and distribution park at Junction 25 of the M6 has moved another step forward. It is part of a masterplan for housing, jobs and the environment in Greater Manchester known as the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. You can see the full planContinue Reading
Chance to have your say before Monday 9th November 2020. Wigan’s Historic Environment Strategy has produced a draft document. Please take a look at it before having your say in the survey at the end of this article. The draft document is also available as an accessible version. What OurContinue Reading
Okay so we do promote locally. However we understand there are gifts you may want that you cannot find here. Or you may just want a relaxing day out and savour the Christmas atmosphere. New stores, exciting expansions and twists to dining out. A quick update on trying to lightenContinue Reading
BM Foods Christmas Deals available for pre-ordering now. Beat the crowds, free parking, great value and caring service. Suitable for families (large or small) as well as businesses. Visit the shop to see for yourself, order on-line, or by phone. Have a look at the samples in the pictures onContinue Reading
Never has there been a greater need for boosting Winstanley’s local economy and community. Doing so is at the heart of a new government and local council initiative. So what is this initiative? What’s more, what does it mean to locals in day to day live? A local economy thatContinue Reading
Hamleys have announced that they will be opening an outlet in Liverpool 1 on time for Christmas. For those who have visited the London store, there is no need to explain that a visit to the shop alone is a wonderful experience. For those who ask what is Hamleys? ThinkContinue Reading
Following our original post about the closing of Winstanley’s post office and newsagents, we have received a huge amount of supporting comments. These have ben submitted on the Facebook page, the website article and in person at the shop. Many have already offered to sign a save our Post OfficeContinue Reading