News about or events for children and young people in Lowton and Golborne.
More than 17,000 people used one of Wigan’s Family Hubs in 2024 – now it’s been confirmed that one will open in Golborne this year.
Children and Young People
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An uplifting evening of Christmas music brought the community together and helped raise vital funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
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Remarkable Autism Charity, Lowton, has reached a new milestone after reaching 150 employees across the organisation.
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If you have a child due to start or move up to a new school in September next year, here’s when you can take a look around to help you …
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Pupils in Lowton and Golborne were collecting GCSE exam results yesterday – with plenty of reasons to celebrate!
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A unique shop – where all the school uniform is free – opens this Saturday… and it’s all thanks to the determination of one Golborne mum.
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Thanks to this Golborne mum, the Uniformity Project will become a year-round source of free pre-loved school uniforms for local families who need them.
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Students from the Kumon Lowton Study Centre celebrated their achievements at an Advanced Student Honour Roll awards ceremony held at the end of last year.
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Kyla, from Golborne, tackled the Cardiff Half Marathon in aid of a charity close to her family’s hearts.
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A local nursery which received a damming report from Ofsted in March has made an incredible turn-around in just six months.
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A devoted sister from Golborne is gearing up to conquer her first half marathon as a way of giving back to a charity which has supported her family.
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Families flocked to Pennington Flash on Sunday (16 July) as a new adventure playground was officially opened as part of a special celebration of nature. People from across Wigan Borough …
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Congratulations to Little Angels Day Nursery in Golborne, which has just passed it’s latest Ofsted inspection with flying colours.
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Young people at a Lowton Primary are now able to enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning, thanks to a new ‘Forest School’ which has been created in their playground.
Leigh Judo Club is on a mission to prove that judo is more than a sport—it’s a pathway to growth, excellence, and belonging.
Woodland Adventure Nursery in Golborne is celebrating a Good Ofsted report, which shows that children attending the setting are safe, nurtured and looked after.
1st Lowton Scouts are ready for new adventures, after being kitted out thank to Redrow’s community fund.
The outdoor area at Lowton West Primary school has been transformed, thanks to the efforts of a local company.
Congratulations to Lowton and Golborne’s Class of 2023 who collected an impressive set of GCSE results this week.
Mrs Gormally has announced she’s resigning as Head Teacher at Golborne High, just months after leading the school to an ‘Outstanding’ judgement from Ofsted.