All the latest news, events and information from the many fantastic community groups and volunteering organisations in Lowton and Golborne.
Inspirational young people and long-standing club stalwarts were among the community champions crowned at this year’s Believe Sports Awards.
The Chatty Crafter group meet at the Community Centre on Church Lane, Lowton, offering the chance for you to try a wide variety of crafts.
Leigh u3A provide educational, recreational and leisure activities, and have around 420 members locally.
The Forget Me Not Friends is a monthly get-together for people in Lowton and Golborne who are looking for companionship and support.
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.
The new Reading Garden at Golborne Library is a place to enjoy some peace and tranquility with a book.
Congratulations to our Golborne in Bloom group, who’ve retained their Green Flag for the incredible work in the town for a second year!
Wigan Borough’s community awards is back for its fourth year as nominations open once again.
Could you become a volunteer Reading Coach and help an adult learn to read or improve their literacy skills?
Congratulations to Golborne Sports Club FC, who have just been crowned Champions of Cheshire Football Leauge, League One!
300 thirsty fundraisers helped raise more than £24,000 for a local good cause – just by visiting some local pubs!
A new community hub, which aims to become the “heart of the neighbourhood” has officially opened with a grand opening offering a taste of everything it has to offer.
A new community hub aims to become the “heart of the neighbourhood”, offering space for people in Lowton to come together, connect and enjoy activities.
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.
More than 40 guests attended an Easter Eggstravaganza which raised more than £400 for local good causes.
Vital maintenance work has been carried out at Byrom Wood, with thanks to local volunteers who gave up their time to help care for this special place.
With money available from local developers, Wigan Council now plans to make improvements to Golborne Park – and it wants your help to shape a masterplan.
The lifesaving kit was stolen from the converted red phone box on the corner of Slag Lane and Crow Wood Road, sometime on Monday, 29 January.
Would you like to get more involved with your community and be a part of the volunteer management committee who help run Church Lane Community Centre in Lowton?
They are the group responsible for the beautiful blooms on Golborne Library’s gardens; the Charles Napier gardens and in the car park, the lush planting on the embankment of Tanners …