Are you looking for the best place for breakfast close to home? Then it’s hard to go wrong if you try Sadie’s Bistro at Winstanley Shops. It’s run by locals for locals. Of course, the bistro offers far more than just its delicious home cooked breakfasts. Take a look laterContinue Reading
An article going out on behalf of a sports team mate rasing money for a very good cause. His name is Neil Lomas and in December 2022 he will be setting off to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds for Alzheimer’s. Neil and the rest ofContinue Reading
21 October – 6 November 2022. Want to get that holiday feeling for a night? Okay, not as warm as Barbados but a lot cheaper and easier to get to. It’s Just an idea for an uplifting night out in these trying times, without breaking the bank. Whether as aContinue Reading
We have some amazing beaches on our doorstep in the northwest. From West Kirby on the Wirral, Crosby , Formby, Ainsdale to St Annes they really are inspirational. Over the centuries our coast has always been in a state of flux. Nature has its effect as does man. Typically, barringContinue Reading
With April 23rd getting closer, here’s a little insight to some background to our patron saint and St Georges Day History. Possibly good for the pub quiz if nothing else. Then there’s always an excuse to wander down the local pub and tell your mates anyway. First off, like aContinue Reading
Looking for a walk long or small, not too far away but a little different? Well let us recommend Crosby Coastal Path walk. Whether on your own, with family, walking the dog, somewhere inspirational to run, it really is breath-taking. Approximately a thirty minute drive from Winstanley down the M58Continue Reading
Okay the daylight hours are getting longer and generally warmer. What a great time to start doing some little things to raise your spirits. The Action for Happiness daily calendar provides daily suggestions to get you going. However you can always substitute them with your own. Read on to findContinue Reading
Everything you wanted to know about the creator behind Thunderbirds, Stingray and more. Gerry Anderson: Life Uncharted is a brand new documentary, recorded before his death in 2012. It will now be released for the first time on Britbox on the 14th April. An Introduction to his Work Gerry AndersonContinue Reading
Just a few random ideas for the up and coming half term if you want to take the kids somewhere else than Wigan for a change. None of these half term break ideas are too far away. You can also combine sopome of them into the same day out PeakContinue 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