Wigan Galleries Shops Latest brings the sad new that another local trader has decided to close down. Terry’s Cards Sadly a combination of lockdowns, uncertainty over the galleries future and footfall in the town centre falling through the floor, Terry’s Cards has had to take the sad decision to closeContinue Reading
Selected Events for 2022 in the North West. Take a look at our suggestions for events across the region for 2022. From festivals, sport, country fayres to something a little different. #winstanleywhatson will remind you in the run up to each. We will also advise should dates and plans changeContinue Reading
2022 A New Year – Happier January. So just how can you make the start to 2022 a happier one? Last year wasn’t necessarily the best. Still there seems to be alot of uncertainty. Arguably the best way to try to handle difficulties by focusing on what we can control.Continue Reading
Wigan Galleries – Visit Santa and his Elf Date: Saturdays and Sundays 4th to 18th December 11 am – 3pm. Location: Wigan Galleries – Woodcock Square Possibly the last chance to see in the Galleries. Plenty of different, festive activities taking place during the month. Don’t forget to hand deliverContinue Reading
Now the government will provide a diminished Trans-Pennine Link. In addition, they will no longer construct the HS2 section from the Midlands to Leeds. Northern transport broken promises indeed. Nearly every media report we read or hear, focuses on the improved journey time or ballooning costs. However as this articleContinue Reading
This year sees the return of Remembrance Day services following postponements due to Covid-19 in 2020. As Covid restrictions ease Royal British Legion collectors have been out our towns to raise vital funds to support the Armed Forces community. Their collectors have been at the heart of the Poppy AppealContinue Reading
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
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
Well, for those who already know what are you doing reading this when you could be enjoyinga relaxing refreshing beverage. For residents who don’t, just a little article to let you know all about the Winstanley Real Ale Revolution Makeover. Now twice the size and completely refurbished from front doorContinue Reading
Nice to see a new local business going well. Offering delicious and lovingly hand crafted fayre. Already proving popular with customers locally and further afield. They’ve certainly got our vote having sampled some of their offerings. From cupcakes, cakes for a special occasion, home made flavoured fudge, meringues, chocolate coatedContinue Reading