Community

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

A concert compere from Culcheth has been given life membership of a local operatic society to mark his retirement.

Tireless commitment to keeping people in touch during the past 12 months has earnt a woman from Lowton an award. 

With £8.6m available for community facilities, road improvements and better walking and cycling facilities in Lowton & Golborne it’s important we all have a say on how to spend it.