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
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
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