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
Following a scam attempt to an online shopper in Liverpool please be vigilant when reading your emails. She received a bogus email which fraudsters had made to look as though it was from a parcel delivery company. In this instance the parcel delivery that it pretended to be was DPD.Continue Reading
Although many of you will probably already know, #winstnleywo shares a Wigan Essential Shops Confirmation list for your reference. Admittedly not exhaustive so we apologise for any omissions. Hopefully, the list, will not be needed by December! Of course we would love to add mentions of any local traders. AtContinue Reading
Chance to have your say before Monday 9th November 2020. Wigan’s Historic Environment Strategy has produced a draft document. Please take a look at it before having your say in the survey at the end of this article. The draft document is also available as an accessible version. What OurContinue Reading
BM Foods Christmas Deals available for pre-ordering now. Beat the crowds, free parking, great value and caring service. Suitable for families (large or small) as well as businesses. Visit the shop to see for yourself, order on-line, or by phone. Have a look at the samples in the pictures onContinue Reading
Never has there been a greater need for boosting Winstanley’s local economy and community. Doing so is at the heart of a new government and local council initiative. So what is this initiative? What’s more, what does it mean to locals in day to day live? A local economy thatContinue Reading
Following our original post about the closing of Winstanley’s post office and newsagents, we have received a huge amount of supporting comments. These have ben submitted on the Facebook page, the website article and in person at the shop. Many have already offered to sign a save our Post OfficeContinue Reading
Following the set up of their new business, Tracey’s Tea House new website is now live. They would like to thank all of Winstanley What’s On followers for their interest so far. A New Local Business Although only up and running for a few weeks, business is already been brisk.Continue Reading