No doubt it is with much constroversey. After voting by the planning committeee on 2nd November the Wigan Gelleries Redevlopment Approval has the go ahead. The committee councillors approved the application by 10 votes to 4. Wigan Council took over the Galleries Shopping Centre back in in 2018. Construction isContinue Reading
We celebrate Halloween this year on Sunday. Some of you may be well aware of its origins, but #WWO were curious to dig a little deeper. First off, the origins of Halloween go back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward offContinue Reading
This month, those lovely people from Action for Happiness are encouraging us to try something new! Learn a new skill? Get involved in an activity? Choose something that you can enjoy. Be brave, you don’t have to tell anybody! It is great for your wellbeing. Keeping our brains active is notContinue Reading
Liverpool Interactive Ghost Walk Friday 22nd October 7:30 to 8:30pm and 9 to 10 pm – Dates in November and December also available Tickets, Directions and other dates The first of the Halloween Interactive Ghost Walks is at the nearby imposing Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Reputedly city’s most haunted site atContinue Reading
So what is COP 26? First off COP stands for Conference of the Parties. This year’s meeting in Glasgow will be the 26th. Hence the title COP26. Countries that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992 will attend. The attending worldwide nations intention is to agreeContinue Reading
An optimistic outlook about the future is essential for your happiness. Without goals that can be hard to do. Having at least one achievable goal can help you get off to sleep at night. It also fills your thoughs when you wake up. It stops you dwelling on any unplesantContinue Reading
For those who don’t yet know, the Farmfoods Saddle Retail Megastore has now just opened. It occupies the old Curry’s building between McDonalds and Home Bargains. Newly recruited local staff told us that it is allegedly the largest Farmfoods in Europe. It is pretty breath-taking. First impressions are the storeContinue Reading
#winstanleywo has to share the wonderful news about the new Marus Bridge Sandwich Deli based inside BM Foods. A tasty range of Fresh Sandwiches, Sizzling Rolls, Jacket Potatoes, Wraps, Rice Boxes, Salads and more. Oh we almost forgot to mention the amazing breakfasts. Great whether working from home or aContinue Reading
Local parents have arrranged a Kid’s Sport Teams Fundraiser. They are raising funds to support; Winstanley Wizards Football Team, Winstanley St Judes Under 11s. Parents have arranged thea Race Night and at St Aidan’s club on Saturday 20th November. Come along and relieve the winter gloom with a fun nightContinue Reading
A brief selection of versatile ideas of what’s on from October in and around Wigan. From farmer’s markets, charity runs, traditional sweets, beer festivals and just in time for Halloween – ghoulish guided walks. Markets at Cedar Farm Mawdesley Back Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk L40 3SY We welcome many local stallContinue Reading