Children and Young People

The local Kumon Lowton Study Centre offers individualised maths and English study programmes for children of all ages and abilities within the local community.

Expert children’s cycling sessions are now running in Warrington – and families from Lowton and Golborne are already seeing amazing results.

He’s had some unkind comments and even been mistaken for a girl – but kindhearted Xander was growing his hair for a really thoughtful reason.

From inclusive boxing sessions to creative art workshops, trampolining to trips out exploring new places, life at IDS Services is never dull!

The Uniformity Project, which started in Golborne, has opened a new shop in Leigh, offering free recycled school uniform and low-cost clothing.

A council scheme offering grants to local businesses who take on young apprentices has now supported more than 300 placements across Wigan Borough.

Fifty young people enjoyed a frighteningly good time at a Halloween event organised by Lowton West Residents Group last week. 

The Uniformity Project in Leigh is a year-round source of free pre-loved school uniforms for local families who need them.

Woodlands Adventure Nursery in Golborne raised an incredible £3,500 for Wigan and Leigh Hospice after organising a sponsored Crazy Hat Day.

Legh Street park has a new ‘wow factor’ playground with tower, slides, new swings and dynamic play equipment to keep young visitors entertained.

Lowton St Mary’s CofE Primary School is celebrating after getting a ‘Good’ rating in every category following a recent Ofsted inspection.

The Happy Place CIC, a non-profit organisation based at The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh, is searching for enthusiastic volunteers to join their children’s art clubs.

Congratulations to First Steps Nursery in Lowton, which received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors at their recent visit.