Well , many of us try our best to recycle our food and drinks packaging. Perhaps sometimes it could be greater? Hey any effort is better than none at all. Yet a huge stumbling block to do more lies firmly with the food and drinks industry. Until they change, reducingContinue Reading
Predicting future weather more than 5 days in our country is always a challenge. I suppose for many of us, it is a fact we just accept. Yet this year it seems there is increasing likelihood of people holidaying in the UK. Who knows perhaps you have already decided toContinue Reading
Perhaps a bit of a long shot, but we are asking for help. Considering many Winstanley residents originated or have relatives who hailed from Liverpool, can you assist? Do you know anybody who worked for or had dealings with Meccano around 1979 to 1980? Even if not, we hope thisContinue Reading
Wigan Litter Pickers Group, a great friendly and positive group created on 19th February 2021. It is a group for the people of Wigan to help and encourage litter picking in their area. It’s about one way to take some pride in our town and show they care. It isContinue Reading
Looking to get out some fresh air but follow guidelines? Need something to cheer you up and set you up for the day? To do just that, we have sought out a secluded panoramic nearby walk. We have carefully chosen and tested a walk that keeps you away from theContinue Reading
Recently opened and highly recommended (not just by #winstanleywo! ). You may well recognise the proud proprietor Tom Birch who used to work at the Happy Garden. Find Tom’s Fish and Chip Shop at 318 Ormskirk Road. From Winstanley, go past the old library towards the saddle. Tom’s is onContinue Reading
Just a brief list of lockdown 3 shops open. The list will be added to and maintained in the next few days but please feel free to comment on any findings. Anybody feeling a little bewildered with the latest announcement, feel free to find some personal help in our furtherContinue Reading
Feeling anxious, lonely, down or insecure. Whether you were already or the the latest lockdown is troubling you. Asking for help is a sign of strength not a weakness. Nobody knows around us who is feeling this way. Please do not be embarrassed. A list of numbers that can help,Continue Reading
A quick guide to local shopping Christmas opening times in and around Winstanley. Don’t forget Monday 28th is a bank holiday this year, as Boxing day falls on a Sunday. Winstanley Post OfficeWinstanley McColl’s NewsagentsSun and Beauty Rooms WinstanleyWinstanley Co-OpWinstanley HeronsWinstanley BootsBargain BoozeHamrazMichelle Lilley HairdressingBM FoodsIceland Marus BridgeB & MContinue Reading
Starting on Monday 23rd November, McColl’s Newsagents at Winstanley Precinct will be closing from 6:00pm every evening until further notice. The shop will still open on mornings at the same time as now. With regular offers on crisps, drinks and confectionary as well as regularly replenished stationary to help workingContinue Reading