Local Green Patch Challenge
2022-01-07
Highway Code 2022 Changes
2022-01-07
Following a consultation response from the government a number of important changes affecting pedestrians, cyclists and drivers will come into force from the end of January 2022. For those who are not aware, this article provides a key update on the meaning of the Highway Code 2022 Changes. The purposeContinue Reading
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2021-12-01
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Carbon Neutral Mars Bars
2021-11-03
A carbon-neutral Mars bars hit shelves by 2023 in what its manufacturers hail as “bold action” to save the environment. Mars Wrigley claims it will be the first carbon neutral chocolate bar “on British and Irish shelves that is produced by a top five confectionery company”. Others have laid claimContinue Reading
The Origins of Halloween
2021-10-30
We celebrate Halloween this year on Sunday. Some of you may be well aware of its origins, but #WWO were curious to dig a little deeper. First off, the origins of Halloween go back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward offContinue Reading
New Ways from November
2021-10-29
This month, those lovely people from Action for Happiness are encouraging us to try something new! Learn a new skill? Get involved in an activity? Choose something that you can enjoy. Be brave, you don’t have to tell anybody! It is great for your wellbeing. Keeping our brains active is notContinue Reading
What’s On from October
2021-09-20
A brief selection of versatile ideas of what’s on from October in and around Wigan. From farmer’s markets, charity runs, traditional sweets, beer festivals and just in time for Halloween – ghoulish guided walks. Markets at Cedar Farm Mawdesley Back Lane, Mawdesley, Ormskirk L40 3SY We welcome many local stallContinue Reading
Your Bit for Climate Change
2021-09-06
Not intended to criticize, but provide ideas and then let you decide what to do Earth Overshoot Day… Use some of ideas from Salesforce… Change doesn’t come overnight, and we recognize that it cannot be done alone. Individuals, businesses, cities, governments, and policies must work together to overcome the issuesContinue Reading
Looking After Yourself this September
2021-09-01
In a time where we are busy doing our jobs, supporting children, doing the housework even maintainnig the garden, do not forget some time to consider you. To do so is not selfish or self centred. After all, if you aren’t in good shape, you aren’t in a good placeContinue Reading
Wigan Galleries Redevelopment News
2021-08-12
Following our recent article on what is happening with town centres across the UK much has happened. For those who are not aware there is a proposed redevelopment that will replace the Galleries in its entireity. It is at a pretty advanced stage in that the council have signed contractsContinue Reading