As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, eyes are turning to Belém, Brazil, the host city for the 30th Conference of the Parties, or COP30. Taking place from November 10th to 21st, 2025. This summit marks a critical juncture in the global effort to create aContinue Reading
Introducing the ‘Wigan Grand Circular’, a potential new wigan bus service? Possibly linking Winstanley, Orrell, Pemberton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, and Wigan town centre. Providing public transport links between the four wards without having to change in town to another service, it opens up a new set of destinations for the benefit ofContinue Reading
This summer, Shakespeare’s timeless masterpieces Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet come to life in Liverpool’s Reynolds Park. A green oasis close to the lovely villages of Gateacre and Woolton. In a special abridged outdoor performance, audiences can experience the passion, drama, and poetry of the star-crossed lovers in a settingContinue Reading
Looking for entertainment nearby, in a beautiful area too? Take a look at the Parbold Festivals over Spring and throughout Summer. Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May is the date of the next one. For those who don’t know, the Wayfarers Pub and Restaurant nestles on the edge of theContinue Reading
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