All the latest news, events and information from the many fantastic community groups and volunteering organisations in Lowton and Golborne.
Feedback from concerned members of the public has forced a rethink by the body who manage one of our local woodlands.
400 purple crocus bulbs have been planted across Lowton by local volunteers to support the End Polio Now Campaign.
A new Master’s Rugby League Team for women over 30 has been set up in Golborne – and is now looking for players. Golborne Parkside Women’s Masters has been established …
Volunteer roles helping to reduce the number of cold-callers and scams are available in Lowton and Golborne as part of a new community safety scheme.
Forestry England says that damage by squirrels is so bad that the majority of young trees on the site will need to be felled – but local campaigners are not …
Wigan and Leigh Hospice was named Charity of the Year by the Lowton, Golborne and Newton Community Choir, who have raised £1,200 for this fantastic local cause.
Congratulations to the volunteers of Golborne in Bloom whose work to nurture planting and flowers across the town have earnt them a prestigious Green Flag Community Award!
New drop-in sessions with an officer from Wigan Council will help you unlock potential sources of funding, and support with common issues like sourcing volunteers to help your group.
A three-year headline sponsorship deal has been struck between Moss Industrial Estate in Leigh and Leigh Cricket Club.
Alan was a long time friend to many and a greatly valued member of Golborne Parkside Bowling Section, who held a special event in his honour.
Heath Street Methodist Church opened up its pews… to paws! For one day only the church invited pets to join in the service – and receive a blessing of their …
Changes to local planning policy have been agreed after a local referendum took place in Golborne and Lowton West.
The volunteer gardeners who help tend the flower beds at Wigan & Leigh Hospice are taking on an exciting challenge – helping to build a community showgarden at the RHS …
Following their recent successful production of The Gondoliers, the Three Towns held their Annual Dinner and Awards Evening at Culcheth Village Club.
Here’s a little taste of how schools, community groups and neighbours came together to celebrate the King’s Coronation in Lowton and Golborne.
A Lowton Residents’ Association has received a £500 donation that will support its work to ensure local pensioners aren’t lonely.
A rip roaring time was had a 1920s themed party night organised by local group, Leigh Lions.
Gardeners at an allotment plot in Golborne are taking their eco-credentials to another level, thanks to an injection of funding.
A children’s nursery in Golborne and a pub in Lowton are the latest locations to have publicly available defibrillators, which could one day help save a life.
A community grant fund has been expanded to help even more local groups and good causes – including the Community Hall at St Mary’s Church in Lowton. The fund, put …