All the latest news, events and information from the many fantastic community groups and volunteering organisations in Lowton and Golborne.
Are you over 50 and unable to visit your local library? The Books and More service is a chance to borrow books and see a friendly face.
Lowton man Damien Hardy had his Grandad spurring him on as he completed the Manchester Marathon to raise money for a special cause.
Delicious Easter cakes, plenty of cups of tea and some cute handcrafted characters helped Lowton WI raise much needed funds for an important charity this April.
A new consultation has been launched which will help shape the future of Golborne High Street.
Local councillors are urging us to get involved with the National Spring Clean campaign to tackle litter and improve community spaces.
This group of intrepid volunteers have been working in Byrom Hall Woods to help carry out some important woodland maintenance – before nesting season begins.
Local operatic and dramatic group, The Three Towns, are celebrating after bringing home three awards from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) North West Regional Awards.
If you, or someone you know is retired and living in Wigan Borough, are you aware of the services available from our local Pensioner’s Link? Established in 1988, this registered …
Lowton Amateur Dramatic Society (LOADS) has started 2025 with an open invitation for new members to join their friendly theatre group.
Significant upgrades are coming to Golborne Library, including a new roof, energy-saving features and improved community facilities.
Wigan Council’s Supporting Communities Fund aims to improve community wellbeing by supporting projects that reduce loneliness and develop community spirit.
Could you spare some time this year to volunteer at Golborne Library and help make a difference to your community?
As part of the borough’s Community Safety Partnership, a public space protection order (PSPO) is being considered to stop unauthorised ‘car meets’.
Young and old have come together to celebrate Christmas in joyful ways at Heath Street Methodist Church in Golborne.
If you’ve been to Pennington Wharf in recent weeks, you may have noticed the handmade decorations that are bringing the festive spirit to the marina!
An uplifting evening of Christmas music brought the community together and helped raise vital funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
The Christmas spirit is certainly alive and well in one part of Lowton – where residents have been gathering around the Christmas tree together every year for a decade.
Paintings by a local artist have gone on display in Golborne’s new coffee shop, Ergo – and all pieces are for sale, in aid of good causes.
St Thomas’s Church has been at the heart of the community in Golborne for 175 years – and held a special heritage day to mark its anniversary.
Lowton is set to get a spruce up next week as it becomes the latest area of the borough to be part of the latest round of ‘Our Town’ improvements.