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Your guide to local Businesses, Events and News in WN4.

June 2015WN4 Local Link

Delivered free to around 5,000 homes in Ashton, Bryn and Garswood.

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Hello and welcome to the

Summer edition of the WN4 Local Link

Our heating is still on, much to the dismay of my other half, and we have major draughts blowing through

the house as we are in full swing with our long-awaited kitchen extension. At the moment we haven’t had to surrender

our old kitchen but, in preparation, we have started to set up camp with a mini-kitchen in our guest room. So far so good and not too much dust, it is bearable!  So no summer holidays planned for us this year as we will mainly be found trawling the aisles of the local DIY stores arguing over what colour taps etc we want. Cannot wait! If you are fancying a family day out in the coming months I can highly recommend the annual Scarecrow festival in Blackrod Village, Bolton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July. We thoroughly enjoy the hunt with friends and family and it is always a great day out, especially if the sun is shining. This festival has grown year on year with the local schools, shops and businesses ge� ing involved to make it a day to remember. Pick up your programme and start scarecrow-hunting......hope to see some of you there. If you have a local event or business that you would like to share with our readers, please get in touch. We reach out to 10,000 home in the WN4 area and so could you.  So if you haven’t got 10,000 people coming through your door, why not go through theirs and stay visible - with an annual booking.  Recognition builds trust and trust brings business, it’s that simple.

See you all next time...

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June to July 2015 Issue 26

Delivered to around 5,000 homes in the WN4 postcode area.The WN4 Local Link is produced by the WN Link.

Please note that every care has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information within the WN4 Local Link. The WN Link assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions orconsequences of any information contained within the WN4 Local link.

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off ers Just a sample of our many off ers

20% Off JewellerySee Page 24

MOT Off erSee Page 18

10% Off Hair ColoursSee Page 25

10% Off Beauty TreatmentsSee Page 27

25% Off Handyman ServicesSee Page 29

Computer/Laptop Service Off erSee Page 22

Free Cookbook Off erSee Page 40

The Book ShelfAuntie Gels Recipe

Family Fun DaysYMCA ActivitiesWhat’s on Guide

BexbellaYummy MummyUseful Numbers

Please note that our next CopyDeadline is the 20th July 2015

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It’s time to pack your picnic rug, prepare a special hamper and dig out your candelabra to ensure you enjoy one of the best evenings of classical music with the North West’s most famous orchestra. The World renowned Hallé Orchestra will be returning to Ta� on Park for a spectacular summer evening of music at its stunning lake side se� ing. The Hallé has a long history with Ta� on Park and this year will be performing with some very special guests. The evening will come to a climax with a spectacular fi rework fi nale over the Mere. The Ta� on Park Picnic Concert is one of the most popular nights in the North West’s live music calendar. So, make a date for this incredible evening of entertainment at this well-renowned outdoor event.

Come and join staff , service users and A� er Adoption supporters and partners at this exciting new venue in the Northern Quarter. The annual fashion fundraiser for A� erAdoption has come around again. Tickets are £35 and include: Welcome drink and canapes Food served at your seat Fashion show Fashion and beauty pop-up talls Prize draw

The owner of Moo Boutique stylist Jen McKenna, will share her knowledge on the latest fashion trends for Summer 2015 and how to successfully dress for your shape.

It’s going to be a fabulous evening.

PARK PICNIC CONCERT A FASHION FUNDRAISER

h� p://www.ta� onparkconcerts.com/Sunday 2 August 2015

To book call 0161 839 4932.Thursday 11th June 6:30pm to 10:00pm

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untie Gels Summer Treat Lemonade Scones

Ingredients

3 cups of self-raising fl our 1 cup of double cream 1 cup of lemonade

Method 1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and combine with a knife until mixture comes together.2. Turn mixture onto a lightly fl oured board and knead gently.3. Pat out dough until 3cm thick and cut out scones with a scone cu� er.4. Place on a greased or lined baking tray and brush with milk.5. Bake at 220°C, Fan 200°C, gas 6 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.6. Allow to cool. Serve with jam or fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

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LOCAL BUSINESS SCIZZOR YAPPY IS GOING STRONG

Top competition groomer and Asian Fusion afi cionado, Wayne Roby, takes us inside his business;

What services do you off er?We off er a wide range of services from simple baths, tidy-ups and mini grooms to full show trims. We also off er a pick-up and delivery service for clients who may not be able to bring their dogs to the salon.

When did you get started in Dog Grooming?I started my business Scizzor Yappy in 2009 following a three year college course studying animal care and animal management. A small element of the course was dog grooming and that’s when my passion for creative grooming began. Since starting Scizzor Yappy my business has gone from strength to strength year on year.

What’s been your biggest achievement?Stepping out into the ring of the competition world and having my work judged by some of the top stylist from around the world and managing to walk away with my head held high with multiple awards.

What gives you the most satisfaction?Seeing dogs happy to arrive at our salon…watching them leave very happy, wagging their tails.

What is your favourite animal/breed to groom and why?Owning 6 poodles, I have to say they are at the top of my list of favourite dogs to groom and work with! This breed’s loyalty and aff ection makes then stand out and the willingness to please you on the grooming is amazing.Not only this but the array of styles they can carry ticks even more boxes for me.

How did you get into Asian Fusion Styling?I have always expressed an interest in Japanese inspired styles. I started to study them via the web and my fi rst poodle became my canvass to practise my ideas and with the added help of my amazing clients allowing me to style their pooches.

What are your aspirations for the future?Working to see Scizzor Yappy grow and expand.

01942 511 674

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Saturday 29th to Monday 31st AugustTa� on Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

A terrifi c celebration of English country life. Visit the farm for a weekend of traditional English fayre and fun. Take part in the egg and spoon race or show your strength in the Farm’s tug of war. Meet their resident Shire horses and don’t miss their fabulous ridden displays.

There’ll be sheep racing, sheep dog demonstrations on the Sunday and morris dancing. Traditional stalls include local ice-cream and cheeses, old fashioned sweets and Ta� on’s own produce. Gain an insight into traditional country cra� s with spinning and dry stone walling demonstrations.

A great day out for all the family!See h� p://www.ta� onpark.org.uk

A Traditional Family Fun Day run by St Peter’s Church School the Churchand the Bryn Boys Brigade.

Fun for all the family.

A� ractions include; Tombolas, Games & Competitions, Bouncy Slide, Raffl e, Face Painting, Cake Stall and much more.

Free Entry and all are welcome.

Saturday 20th June from 11amBryn St Peter’s Cof E Primary School, Downall Green Road, Bryn WN4 ODL

FamilyFun Days

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Park Run is a fun free way to run as a group in our local parks. Organising free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their fi rst steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. For those new to running there are hints and tips to help get you started and get you off to a great start. It’s also a great way to get to know your local parks and is a great safe way to run outdoors, steer-ing clear of roads and pollution, park run allows you to run in enclosed areas away from pollution and cars.

See h� p://www.parkrun.org.uk/ for more details.

Some race dates for your diary this summer;

June 2015Saturday 20th June Live Music at the Races | Kylie Minogue

July 2015Thursday 2nd July from 12:20 Glass Times Raceday Friday 3rd July Live Music at the Races | MadnessSaturday 4th July from 11:45 Old Newton Cup DaySaturday 18th July Evening Races

August 2015Thursday 6th August Family Fun Sports DayFriday 7th August Live Music at the Races | Kaiser Chiefs Saturday 8th August Betfred Rose of Lancashire Stakes Day

Haydock Park Race Dates

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FOODIES FESTIVAL Foodies Festival returns to Ta� on Park this summer as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations. As the UK’s largest celebration of food and drink, families can look forward to a food and fun packed day out and enjoy exciting new features including a Champagne and Wine Theatre with Charles Metcalfe and Neil Philips and a Cra� Beer, Cider and Spirits Theatre hosted by expert Melissa Cole. These new features compliment the Foodies’ other culinary off erings including the Chefs Theatre with Michelin-starred chefs cooking their favourite recipes live and The Cake & Bake Theatre where you can take a masterclasses with baking, patisserie and chocolate experts before heading to the Chocolate, Cake and Preserves Village to satisfy your sweet tooth. A BBQ Arena off ers advice and inspiration on Al Fresco dining with demonstrations and

recipes, then head to the Producers Market where you can browse and sample local produce and chat with experts in the Wine and Cheese Village who will help match this season’s wines with award-winning cheeses. Hungry? Take a seat at the Feasting Table and tuck into hot and cold ready-to-eat foods from the neighbouring Street Food Avenue or dine outdoors at one of the Pop-Up Restau-rants. Li� le Foodies can look forward to the Childrens’ Cookery School where they can dis-cover their taste buds and learn basic cooking skills. Entertainment includes live music from the Entertainment Stage throughout the day, or if you are brave enough, enter the Chilli Eating Competition!

Tickets: Friday ticket £10 (concessions £8, accompanied under 12’s free), Sat & Sun tickets £13/£11 concession. VIP tickets available. Visit www.foodiesfestival.com or call 0844 995 1111.

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GB Tiles have recently relocated to Wigan, formally based at Bryn lights, Bryn. GB Tiles now has an impressive showroom of Bathroom, Kitchen, fl oor and a wide range of accessories spread over two fl oors. Bigger premises allow us to show a wide range of tiles of which many lines are stocked in store so can be taken away on the same day.

Our bigger store is full of inspirational ideas and exclusive products, from decorative Victorian style fl oor tiles, to bright and bold brick eff ect Metro tiles, to a vast array of Natural Stone, so you’re sure to fi nd everything you need. We provide a range of tiles from mid

to top end range catering for all budgets.We also sell a wide range of bathroom packages and many deals on bathrooms . Our team are very helpful and can even recommend a fi � er should you require one.

If you’re not sure what you’re a� er, help is at hand with our team of in-store experts who have the knowledge and experience to guide you in selecting the right products for you. You can even try out your chosen tiles in your home with our fantastic Sample Service. We are number one for Bathroom Tiles in Wigan.

Free large onsite parking available.

Why not visit out website for more details.

www.gbtilesbathrooms.co.uk

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Want guaranteed coverage for your business?

Want to be recognised by local people?

Then why not try advertising your business with the WN4 Local Link?

The key to a successful business is a trusted brand, if our readers can’t see you, then why would they think of you. Build a relationship with our readers and become a recognised business in the area, give your customers a chance to see you and realise the power of local advertising.

If they don’t come to you let us take you to them.

Web based business, how do people fi nd out about you and the services that you off er? Why not tell our town what you have to off er?

The WN4 Local Link is one of the cheapest advertisers in the area and is trusted by many. Prices start from just £40 and £80 will get your business seen by 10,000 homes.

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MONDAY Yoga Class 18:45 – 20:15

Diamond Club Every 2nd Monday of the Month. 11:00 – 13:00

Breast Cancer Group Last Monday of the Month. 11:00 – 13:00

TUESDAY Tai Chi 11:45 – 12:45

Tai Chi 13:00 – 14:00

AA 19:00 – 20:30

Writing Group 2 weekly 20:00 – 22:00

WEDNESDAY Health & Fitness 10:15 – 11:15

U3A Zumba 13:30 – 14:30

Weight Watchers 18:00 – 19:30

Ladies Association 19:00 – 21:00

THURSDAY Platinum cheer, ages 6 – 16 For more information or to book a place email platinum [email protected] 17:30 – 20:00

FRIDAY U3A Monthly Meeting 1st Friday of the Month 12:30 – 15:00

U3A Coff ee A� ernoon 3rd Friday of the Month 13:00 – 15:00

For any more information please ring reception on 01942 274 684

Ashton, Wigan & District, Hilton Street, Ashton, WN4 8PD

[email protected]

Some local activities in our area...

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Some events for your diary this summer;

Sailing & KayakingSaturday 6 June from 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pmScotmans Flash, WiganAll equipment and instruction is provided within the price. Ages: 8 years upwards. For more information please contact The WLCT Contact Centre on 01942 828 508. Cost:£5 for a young person, £15 for adults and £30 for a family.

Formula Fun Family Cycling EventMonday 15 June from 3pm to 8pm  Three Sisters Race Track, AshtonA fun and exciting opportunity for families to come down and cycle around the Three Sisters race track. As well as cycling there will be many other a� ractions including balance bike course, archery, crazy golf and a climbing wall! The event will also be supported by Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and many other partners. No need to book just turn up on the day, contact Darren Rogers 01942 828 530 or Andy Allen 01942 489 370. Free event

Armed Forces in the ParkSunday 21 June from 1pm to 7pmLeyland ParkFriend’s of Leyland Park’s annual family event to celebrate our Armed Forces, past and present. Parade of Veterans and Cadets accompanied by a brass band, followed by the salute. Fly past, bar with cask ales, Ponts fairground rides and stalls. Free Event.

Rob Fowler’s Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz BandSaturday 11 July, 12pm to 2pmRobin Park Sports Centre, WiganPlaying tribute to legendary American baritone sax player Gerry Mulligan. Mulligan worked with arrangers such as Bill Holman, Gary McFarland on music which is now being championed by Rob Fowler and his band comprising some of the fi nest British jazz players. To buy tickets call 01942 828 271. Cost £15

We have done our best to check out all the activities in our ‘What’s on Guide’. But you are always advised to phone and confi rm an event, before leaving home to a� end. Race for Life 5K/10K

Sunday 12 July from 11amHaydock Racecourse, WA12 0HQIt’s time to take the fi ght to cancer at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. We need an army of women to join forces this year and take part in our 5K and 10K events at Haydock Racecourse. We want to show cancer that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink. So come on ladies - let’s unite together to defy cancer.

Walk 10 for Marie Curie Cancer CareSaturday 8 August Taton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QNWalk Ten is Marie Curie’s largest walking fund-raising event, open to people of all ages and abilities. Join the walk with your friends and family to raise money to provide care and support to terminally ill people and their families. Be part of something special - hundreds of people walking through the trees and along the mere at twilight, dancing to a live band and watching fi re-works to fi nish. This will be a fun-fi lled summer evening in support of a fantastic charity. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk

“Passion for Power” Classic Motor Saturday 22 August to Sunday 23 AugustTaton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QNAround 2,000 classic cars on show, 90 Top Class Car Club displays and new super cars paddock for this year’s event. Crammed full with the latest models from some of the world’s most exclusive car manufacturers including Rolls Royce, McLaren and Bentley. A great day out for all the family with childrens’ rides, refresh-ments, entertainment and bar. Adult £7.50 (10 - 15 years). Under 10s Free. Call 01565 723 863.

Why not check out www.wlct.org or visitwww.whatsoninsthelens.com for more summeractivities.

If you would like us to publicise your event, or activity just let us know. It is free of charge, so either phone or email Sarah with all your details; [email protected]

June/July 2015WHATS ON GUIDE

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Retired police offi cers in Wigan are pioneers in an ambitious national network of highly ve� ed handymen launched by ‘Blue Local Handymen’. Helping to combat the endemic ongoing problem of cowboy builders and dodgy tradespeople, local retired police offi cers with a passion for home main-tenance and gardening are taking up tools to provide peace of mind to the residents and businesses of Wigan and Warrington. Typically police offi cers retire a� er 30 years service and a huge number are still eager to con-tinue playing an active and productive role in their communities. All of the handymen prove themselves capable and experienced in indoor and outdoor home maintenance works before joining the network and carry recent Enhanced CRB (Criminal Record) Checks. Managing Director, Nick Orde-Powle� , says “Our ve� ing process is second to none. All of our handymen are friendly retired police offi cers with many years working in the community under their belt – they understand peoples’ concerns and fears be� er than anyone else and they genuinely care.“ Whilst there are an enormous number of very capable, hard-working and honest tradespeople, sadly the unregulated and fragmented nature of the market

allows for too many immoral rogues to operate under-the-radar which has regre� ably eroded trust from the British public. Back in 2012 The Offi ce of Fair Trading reported a shocking 70,000 complaints related to UK home maintenance sector. Using this unique pool of talented and trustworthy individuals, the Blue Local Handymen network is hoping to ensure total trust through a careful selection process and a rigorous ongoing feedback and improvement programme to perpetually monitor and improve the service for customers. Local Wigan Handyman Chris Sims states: “Having been a police offi cer for 30 years and being passion-ate about serving the community, what be� er way in retirement of continuing to serve the community by indulging my passion for DIY and utilising my skills to assist local people.” WN4 resident Mr Webster recently used the service: “Chris was excellent. I was really impressed. He had a great personality and was really supportive. The work was great and he was clean and tidied up a� er himself.” More information can be found on the website www.trustinblue.com and bookings can be made either by calling freephone 0800 255 0 255 or emailing [email protected]

RELIABLE LOCAL HANDYMEN

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Wigan Ramblers organise walks 12 months a year, these include family footpath walks, 4, 8 and 12 miles coach rambles and longer rambles.

Their local footpath walks are easy rambles in and around Wigan of 3½ - 4½ miles and they start at 14:00 and fi nish around 16:15 to 16:30, or a li� le earlier in winter. These are free of charge. 

The local footpath walks are an ideal way to discover miles of footpaths around Wigan, which you might never have walked before. Over the years our Group has enjoyed many varied coach rambles, local foot-path walks and away weekends. 

They also run coach rambles that are usually split into two groups, one group walking for 4 - 5 miles and the other group walking 8 miles. The coach rambles cost £8 for members and £11 for non-members.

See - www.wigananddistrictramblers.org.ukor email [email protected] more information.

WIGAN & DISTRICT RAMBLERS

Why not go along to the annual Scarecrow Festival that takes place in Blackrod, Bolton.

It’s a fun fi lled weekend that see’s families coming from miles around to experience some of the best homemade sarecrowsyou will see.

Head to the village centre to collect a map and then start the hunt.

A fun day for all the family, especially if the sun is shinning!

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July...

ScarecrowFestival

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With summer just a fl eecy layer away I am already working the Winter 2015 fash-ion look as I stand in a sun-drenched studio. I am on the 4th fl oor of a ramshackle building (think of Dragon’s Den) in the Meat Packing District of New York. Poking and prodding and making demanding requests for me to “strike a pose” is my good friend Maria Harper, resident buyer for one of NYC’s largest fashion houses.

She is the frontrunner when it comes to the base layer look, so on trend with the Big Apple’s fash pack. Those in the know would rarely leave their apartments without sporting the luxury look that these layers give to any everyday outfi t. Even if you were run down by a bus they would give you an automaticupgrade to the fi rst class emergency room - no insurance required!

The nice thing about working and staying with friends is the end-of-shoot drinks, especially when they navi-gate you to their local cocktail bar way off the beaten track. Here the bartender remembers your tipple even though the last time you stepped through the doors was more than 12 months ago! Play hard and live fast seems to be the way of the New Yorkers. Mornings here begin with

a gruelling 5.30am wake-up call by the concierge to which we promptly respond (some more enthusiastically than others). Nikes laced up and off we go for a session at Soul Cycle only two blocks away from the serenity of the apartment. I have never seen so many neon-lycra-wearing deranged fi � ies so early in the morning, pumped up and raring to go! The session is punctuated with lots of “Yeahs”, “Whoops” and generally high-energy noises accompanied by smells that would be right at home in the Bergdorf Goodman’s spritz department! 

A� er the workout we hit the localsmoothie bar for a well-earned spinach, banana and beetroot smoothie. Having past several golden arches (of McDonalds) to get there. To put it mildly I am a li� le defl ated at the result, but am assured it will help me recover faster than a hash brown. The jury is still out on that one. We head back to the apartment and I have to restrain myself from sliding back under the duvet, wishful thinking, as my fi rst appointment of the day is at 8.10am. Just enough time to shower in Maria’s marble-lined bathroom making a beeline for the many luxury products on display.

Now just a li� le more layering, prodding and posing then back home to the real world. Concierge wake-up calls will only be a dis-tant memory and hash browns will be back on the menu!

“The Big Apple’s fash

pack...”

Ladies of Ashton

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aving fi nally planned a date for our long-awaited girly night out with some of my fellow Yummy Mummies, we had decided to push the boat out and reserved a table where spaghe� i hoops where not on the menu!  I like to think of our get-togethers as a celebration of surviving the everyday traumas of motherhood and everything it throws at us. You could say it is our reward to ourselves!  Recognition as a Mum generally comes in the form of a Crayola-fi lled scrap of paper that proudly takes centre stage on the fridge door or the occasional “I love you Mummy” usually a� er some kind of breakage, but tonight it is all about ‘Us Girls!’ I purchased a whole new outfi t complete with heels all in the comfort of my own company and that in itself, was a luxury worth waiting for. This was all thanks to Gran, who was eager to baby-sit the children having miss-heard my need to visit Harvey Nichols for a hospital appointment. It would be wrong of me to correct her misunderstanding.  Nights out solo in our house are rare, so when they do

Wine & Dine For One

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happen it’s like we are 18 again and allowed to drink for the very fi rst time. We prepare for the nights with military precision and agreement is made with my hubby that he will keep the children occupied until Mummy is ready to face the world again. It has been known to be Tuesday before full service is resumed! In order to hamper the guilt of such indulgence I buy the kids treats, lay out neatly ironed PJs and pop into M&S for their brilliant ‘wine and dine for two’, obviously to be eaten by one, hubby!). To top it all I promise that the favour will be returned some time soon, since when did I become such a guilt-ridden wuss! To be honest the main motive is that nothing is going to get in the way of this longed-for night out. The Uber app on my phone pinged to confi rm my taxi had arrived and the night offi cially started. It was truly a miracle and a fabulous night out was had by all. We all agreed that the more we got out the more easily we would overcome our guilt...So here’s to the next time!

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Why not keep me by the telephone?

Bryn WardCllr Don Hodgkinson 01942 776 252Cllr Margaret Rampling 01942 730 794Cllr Nathan Murray 01942Wigan Council 01942 244 991St Helens Council01744 676 789

NHSLeigh Walk in Centre01942 483 453NHS Direct111

PharmacyMorris (Ashton) 01942 727 498Boots (Bryn) 01942 727 176Billinge Rd (Garswood)01942 719 879

PoliceNon-Emergency101

TransportArriva Buses 0344 800 44 11National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950

UtilitiesGas Leaks 0800 111 999United Utilities (Water) 0345 672 3723Electricity 0800 195 4141

Other NumbersAshton Library 01942 727 119Citizens Advice Bureau0844 826 9713Childline 0800 1111

Useful Numbers

Children ServicesAshton & Bryn Children’s Centre 01942 723 965YMCAAshton 01942 274 684

CouncillorsAshton WardCllr Nigel Dennis Ash 01942 487 664Cllr Bill Clarke 01942 487 673Cllr Jennifer Bulletin01942

Billinge & Seneley Green WardCllr Joe Pearson01942 743 021Cllr Susan Murphy01942 743 098Cllr Dennis McDonnell01744 678 061

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Home ImprovementsBlue Handyman Services Page 29.Dreamers Page 35.FireClass Manufacturing Ltd Page 11.Fires and Fireplaces Page 20.Fireside By Design Page 37.GB Tiles & Bathrooms Page 23.Gemini Conservatories and Windows Ltd Page 15.GMH Heating Utilities Page 27.Majestic Page 39.M6 Furniture Superstore Page 31.Map Security Page 35.MJ Building Plastics Page 16.

JewellersFirst Choice Jewellers Page 24.

Locksmith ServicesAK Locksmith Services Page 36.

Motor ServicesOptional Remaps Page 17.Rye Motors Page 18.

Security ServicesAK Locksmith Services Page 36.Map Security Page 35.

Taxi ServicesSkyblu Travel Page 36.

OtherAllplanned Print and Design Page 27.British Heart Foundation Page 30.Wigan & Leigh Hospice Page 27.

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AccountantsGF Accountants Page 2.

Chartered SurveyorsFrank Marshall Chartered Surveyors Page 4.

Cleaning ServicesClean Break Page 8.

Clothing & Alterations Tailor Maid Page 22.

Computer ServicesPC-Housecalls Page 22.

Dog GroomingScizzor Yappy Page 4.

Driving InstructorsPass This Way Page 4.

Education ServicesByrchall High School Page 7.Wigan & Leigh College Page 9.YMCA Nursery Page 4.YMCA Yale Training Page 6.

Fitness & Health Fabulous Feet Page 33Houghwood Golf Page 19.Jeff Lloyd, Hypnotherapy Page 14.Kundalini Yoga Page 34.Slimming World Page 40.The Slimming Lounge Page 27.

Food & DrinkGreen Cardamon Restaurant Page 10.Houghwood Golf Page 19.Pasquale’s Page 13.

Hair & BeautyBeauty Couture Page 35.S A Cabelo Page 25.The Slimming Lounge Page 27.

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