All the latest news, events and information from the many fantastic community groups and volunteering organisations in Lowton and Golborne.
After a long time since their last Christmas get together, the ladies of Lowton WI made sure they really enjoyed their celebrations this year!
Hundreds gathered to see Golborne’s Christmas lights switched on in Peter Kane Square, with live music and even dancing reindeers!
Golborne Library has been closed three times during the pandemic – but is now back open as a community library again.
Popular local green space, Pennington Hall Park, has achieved the Green Flag quality award from Keep Britain Tidy for the 13th year in a row.
Everyone mucked in to help fill skips of rubbish and leave two streets in Golborne looking neat and tidy during a community clean-up event last week.
The community came together at the weekend to mark the 150th anniversary of Golborne’s Heath Street Methodist Church.
Wigan has welcomed Afghan evacuees to the borough this week as part of the Government’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme.
The incredible Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir will be returning to rehearsals at the end of September – and are inviting any interested male singers to join them.
Heath St Fish and Chips are collecting donations to help deliver baby essentials to families in need locally.
A weekend of community celebration is planned to mark 150 years of Golborne and Lowton Methodist Church at Heath Street, Golborne this September.
Glen’s husband made the kind gesture to ensure his wife’s name lives on – and he certainly put a smile on her face, too.
People with an interest in serving their community are being sought for the Board at Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
Golborne is in the running to be named NW in Bloom Champions for 2021 – and YOU can help the town claim victory!
Lowton is getting a mini makeover with trees planted, streets cleaned and planters of flowers installed to brighten up the town.
A mum who organised free, fun family activities to be enjoyed during lockdown has been surprised with a Community Award in recognition of her efforts.
The new foodbank will be open on Friday mornings at All Saints RC Church. Here’s what you need to know.
If you can spare some time to help out at the local COVID-19 vaccination centres, then Wigan CCG would love to hear from you.
Ruth Connor from Golborne was one of the winners in the Our Town Awards, which recognised local heroes.
A big thank you to Golborne and Lowton West Voice, whose volunteers have been giving away protective masks to anyone who needs them this week.
A list of local people who have made a positive impact on others over this past year has been published as the council named its shortlist in the Our Town Awards.