A Winstanley local or a visitor to Lancs looking for a peaceful stroll? Then WWO has just the suggestion. Rainford linear park, and it’s an absolute delight on for a number of reasons. A mixed canopy of mature trees covers the vast majority of the route. It makes this walkContinue Reading
Looking for something to do this weekend? Then Sunday 16th June there is a packed of family activities going on at Rivington. A full list of Rivington’s Ultimate Family Wellbeing Festival 2024 attractions can be found through the link at the end of this article. For anybody who doesn’t knowContinue Reading
Discover the charm of the Swan & Railway a gem in Wigan’s Town Centre. A quintessential town centre establishment, where the extravagantly restored traditional Victorian pub dating back to 1898 meets the luxurious modern comfort of its boutique hotel rooms. Nestled in the heart of Wigan directly opposite Wigan NorthwesternContinue Reading
Just sharing some thoughts for a flat circular coastal walk around Lancashire’s most southernly point. It’s only about 20 miles from Winstanley too. All set around the gorgeous Conservation Area village of Hale which is just south of Liverpool. With the lighter nights there is now more opportunity to enjoyContinue Reading
A brief introduction to National Marmalade Week 2024, where it is and what is it all about? Honestly, it’s an event I had never heard of. Yet it’s one you can even contribute to by making your own marmalade and help benefit charity. Definitely too late for this year’s UKContinue Reading
Just a little article on the Chinese New Year for 2024. This year it is on Saturday 10th February, although there is a lot of activity over the whole weekend and even later in the month. Each Chinese year is marked by an animal. 2024 is the year of theContinue Reading
This article provides suggestions for a trip to the theatre, amazing places to drink, before and after, as well as restaurants to eat in. It’s all based in or around Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, the home of many TV films and Period Dramas. Easily accessible by train or car from Wigan.Continue Reading
Five suggestions from previous #WWO articles to get you thinking if you fancy a Boxing Day stroll. Long or short, from the beach to woodlands, fields and lakes. All within an hour’s drive of Winstanley. Click below to get far more information on what you will discover, how to getContinue Reading
Got a problem with your car key or locks? Need a local car key service? Perhaps you have a car key that isn’t working and you have no idea why. Maybe your key is damaged? Do you need a new or additional key? Or are you locked out of yourContinue Reading
Lancashire County Day also referred to as Lancashire Day in this article can trace its origins back to the 13th century. Now it is officially on the 27th November. A society under the name of Friends of Real Lancashire are the organisers and there is more about them below. Many peopleContinue Reading