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pieman

nupro

i heard a whisper last night that the old nupro site is set to become a charity shop, can anyone confirm or dismiss this.

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Last Post: Jun 16, 2008 8:42am
by Julian

Julian

Riding Lane & Recreation Avenue Estates Tenants & Residents Association

We are in need of some assistance, we have a group of kids who want to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. I have just been approached to help with getting the kids from Stubshaw Cross To Lowton Every Wednesday evening, What we are looking for is someone or a...

Views: 260 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 15, 2008 8:55pm
by Denise

David M

Town Green Fete

Can people spread the word that Town Green Residents' Association is having a summer fair this Saturday at Orchard Street. There are stalls, competitions, bouncy castle and a display.

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2008 11:14pm
by Liz

Julian

Birthday

Many Happy Returns to my Dad and strange enough its his brothers birthday as well.

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2008 11:01am
by Alan Edwards

Andy

Sunday March

Was quite nice to see loads of people from different sides of life all walking down wigan rd. some good talent via music there too! well done anyone who was there, you made the afternoon interesting :D

Views: 275 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 9, 2008 1:16pm
by Ian

Alan Edwards

Do Gooders (Nosey Parkers) Etc

Hi There have been a few posts aimed at people who get involved in the community. I must admit at one time I almost shared their views, and so know where they are coming from. Let us accept that there are instances where people go over the top. With that Briti...

Views: 297 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 8, 2008 8:32pm
by Rose

David M

Ashton Town AFC

Any players wishing to try out for the new 2008/09 season, Ashton Town Football Club are opening its doors for a players meeting and to meet the new management team. The Ashton in Makerfiled based club competes in the Vodkat North West Counties League and will be in...

Views: 255 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2008 3:47pm
by David M

The philosopher

Free swimming

So we are to be offered swimming for free-is this a Govt ploy to attract the floating voter?

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Last Post: Jun 8, 2008 3:19pm
by The philosopher

Julian

Enough Is Enough

We have had a lot of trouble here lately, I have just written to the local ward councillors and the press with this below. I am contacting you with regards to a hard core group of youths / young adults, For well over a year we have been having an increased problem...

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Last Post: Jun 7, 2008 3:26pm
by David M

Julian

Who is the gentleman in the hi viz jacket?

Who is this he looks familiar? ;-) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/Kaliyoda/Wigan/3sisters/2008/May2008/3SISFunDay29-05-08-44.jpg

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2008 1:21pm
by Andy

RoyH

Ashton Heath mowing

For anyone interested- I have been asking about this and, weather permitting , it will be done by the end of the week.

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Last Post: Jun 5, 2008 8:03pm
by David M

Julian

House Broken into

Some good friends of mine have just phoned me up at 7.20am as they have got up ready for work and school, they discovered that they had been broken into. Credit cards, cash, mobile phones, digital cameras, etc. have been stolen. They live in Stubshaw Cross, so if you...

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Last Post: Jun 4, 2008 8:22am
by Julian

Julian

Riding Lane & Recreation Avenue Estates Tenants & Residents Association

Tonight at Ashton town football club we held our inaugural AGM where we elected a committee,The election of the committee was over seen by an independant person. And Im pleased to say we are now fully constitutioned and hope to work for the better of Stubshaw Cross,...

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Last Post: Jun 3, 2008 9:01am
by Julian

The philosopher

I"d rather be....

I'd rather be a could be if I cannot be an are Because a could be is a maybe who is reaching for a star I'd rather be a has-been than a might have been by far For a might have been has never been But a has-been was once an are

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2008 8:19pm
by The philosopher

Ashtonians

Ashtonians AFC

Ashtonians Amateur Football Club are looking for new recruits for both the first and reserve team for the 2008-2009 season. Ashtonians play in the Lancashire amateur football league (open age) on a Saturday afternoon. Training will commence on Tuesday 10 June...

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2008 4:21pm
by Ashtonians

Debbie

Traffic!

After listening to the lorry drivers talking about the price of petrol, I was astounded to see a very large lorry going through Ashton Town centre on Sunday afternoon doing 55 mph, he lost me on Bolton Road as he headed up towards Stubshaw Cross. I would have though...

Views: 286 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 30, 2008 12:16pm
by David M

Julian

Police Raid

There was a police raid early this morning on Derwent Road At Stubshaw Cross, Ashton. The house was rented out to a Chinese man. No news on what the raid was for as yet. The police have spent the morning with all the house windows wide open.

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Last Post: May 30, 2008 12:09pm
by Bob

Julian

Three Sister Fun Day

Well done to Three Sisters it was a brilliant day out for all. We enjoyed it very much congrats to all organisers.

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Last Post: May 29, 2008 8:00pm
by David M

Julian

Tenants & Residents Meeting

Riding Lane & Recreation Avenue Estates Tenants & Residents Association are holding our first public meeting and electing a committee. on Thursday 29th May 2008 @ 7.30pm at Ashton Town Football Club on Edge Green Street. If you live on any of the following roads...

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Last Post: May 27, 2008 12:16pm
by Julian

Debbie

Another great walk!

I am wondering why, for years, I have travelled to places to do my walking when I have so much on my own door step. Last Saturday I walked to Stubshaw Cross, down to the Harrow, across to the Dover Lock, along the canal (fantastic wildlife over there), then from Bamf...

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 27, 2008 12:46am
by Ian

pieman

Something of value lost on Ashton Heath

All the work that 'good spirited volunteers are continually undertaking' is being lost due to our council not cutting the grass thereon. Litter, glass bottles and drink cans that are constantly being thrown upon the heath are not being picked up because the people wh...

Views: 327 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 24, 2008 8:15pm
by pieman

Archie

Hilton Street Church

I have just seen the damage caused by vandals to the Congregational Church next to the YMCA in Hilton Street, I am told it will cost ten thousand pounds to repair for the second time in six months. It is a sad state of afairs when a church has to resort to the use...

Views: 359 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 23, 2008 9:11pm
by Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards

Thinternet

Hi This is one of only two sites I can get as of now,12.00 noon. Is it my computer or is there a problem? Still it can't be bad when the only two sites are about A in M Alan

Views: 287 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 23, 2008 12:19pm
by Bob

Archie

Eavesway

The new coaches the first of the type in the UK are featured on the front cover of the June edition of Buses magazine just out this week

Views: 348 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 23, 2008 10:38am
by RovH

Chris

Eating out recommendations

Hi, Looking for a good place to eat out within 5 miles of Ashton...can anyone recommended anything? Not bothered about the type of food as long as it's good:)

Views: 259 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 7, 2008 11:22am
by Phil

Friends of Three Sisters

Three Sisters and Viridor Wood Funday

Three Sisters and Viridor Wood Funday Thursday 29th May 10:30am - 5:00pm Come along to this joint event between the Three Sisters Rangers, the Friends of Three Sisters and the Forestry Commission. Try your hand at the many activities on offer including canoei...

Views: 283 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 19, 2008 9:14am
by Bob

Phil

Back to the Past

Hi, Seems a long time since there was a history topic, so can I start one by asking some questions of those in the know about Ashton history... 1. The Band House is said to be the oldest building, but what is the second-oldest? 2. What is the oldest pub still in u...

Views: 376 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 14, 2008 12:00am
by Andrede

Rose

Forgotten heroes

Outside Somerfield supermarket on Saturday a gathering of elderly gentlemen in berets was colecting for an RAF benevolent fund. During conversation they pointed out one member of their group at another door - a quiet unassuming type in his mid 80's. It appears that h...

Views: 269 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 12, 2008 4:32pm
by RovH

Tina

Andrew Thompson and Benjamin North

I search Andrew Thompson and Benjammin North. Someone knows them? I met them on Holiday in the year 1997. Please send me an email when you know them t_mueller82@gmx.de Thank you!!!

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Last Post: May 12, 2008 4:14pm
by Tina

Riding Lane & Recreation Avenue Estates Tenants & Residents Association

Meeting

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Last Post: May 12, 2008 11:03am
by Riding Lane & Re...

Andrede

Clean up needed

The path down the side of Ashton Town FC and through the estate(Manor Park) leading to the play-pit on Bransdale Drive is again a complete tip. It needs a serious litter pick. If any local group wants to take it on, I am willing to volunteer myself to help ( and some...

Views: 411 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 10, 2008 10:39pm
by Debbie

Julian

SCRG

Well done to all those involved.

Views: 198 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 9, 2008 9:53am
by Julian

Denise

Ashton Forums

Does anyone know any other Ashton forums - I would like to keep up with whats going on/being said in AShton. i have lived in Ashton since I was 3 and although things have changed (haven't they everywhere - I still can't see me living anywhere else. I realise I might...

Views: 230 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 7, 2008 11:40pm
by Julian

Julian

Nathan Lightfoot

The young lad who came off his bike on Ashton Heath lost his fight for his life yesterday. My condolences to his family.

Views: 399 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 2, 2008 6:14pm
by abbott

David M

Moped accident

Last night a 17-year old youth suffered severe head injuries when he lost control of a 125cc moped outside the Eagle & Child.

Views: 357 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 2, 2008 2:41pm
by Mark

bob

water meters

hi does anyone know the councils policy on allowing water meters to be fitted in council houses ,thank you bob.

Views: 199 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 1, 2008 7:22pm
by bob

Alan Edwards

MAY 1ST 2008

Isn't it sad when one considers the struggles our ancestors had for universal sufferage. In todays local eletions we will be lucky if 30% go to vote. Here is an interesting question, of the demands of the 19th century Chartist Movement, thank goodness, one demand...

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Last Post: May 1, 2008 4:54pm
by Alan Edwards

M.A.D.

Posting

Very Sorry the posting was not meant to be party political, It was meant to make a point.

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2008 6:38pm
by Alan Edwards

David M

Underage drinking

According to WiganToday, police in Ashton were given £1,000 government cash to target alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and confiscate the drink during the recent half-term break. Does anyone know when this happened? Considering the problems we've had loc...

Views: 374 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 29, 2008 5:07pm
by Mark

M.A.D.

M6 Link to South Lancs Industrial Estate

Is a vote for Paul Tushingham a vote to expand the South Lancs Industrial Estate? Community Action Party candidate Paul Tushingham states on his leaflet that he has campaigned for the South Lancs Industrial Estate to be linked to Junction 25 of the M6. If this...

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2008 4:42pm
by Moderator

Julian

Tenants & Residents

Tomorrow at 1pm the Riding Lane & Recreation Avenue Estates Tenants & Residents Association will be holding a meeting for the tenants & residents of both these estates. The purpose of the meeting is to put in place a acting committee until our 1st AGM, and to set out...

Views: 351 Replies: 15

Last Post: Apr 28, 2008 8:58am
by Julian

Debbie

History Question?

Can anyone tell me what the very large house,opposite what was Eavesway Garage, once was. One side appears to be lived in, but the other side looks empty. (I think that it once was one very large house made into two) I also thought that the brickwork on the outside...

Views: 349 Replies: 10

Last Post: Apr 27, 2008 5:33pm
by Ann rampling

Alan

Sago Finale

dear Posters At last we have laid the SAGO SAGA to bed, we now realise that the horrors of the tsunami, ended the sago crop. So we now move on to "Matters Concerning Ashton" I realise that for some, this will be a minor matter. But we have the new traffic system...

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2008 10:39pm
by David M

Mr Inquisitive

Ashton and Woolen Stock

Can you please explain why the Administrator of this site has applied for a position on the Ashton and Woollen Stock?

Views: 379 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 25, 2008 12:58am
by Ray

Alan Edwards

Election Rules

Hi A simple question Should the use of Brighter Borough money be suspended a month before the local elections? Alan

Views: 238 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 24, 2008 3:55pm
by Alan Edwards

Meanie

Tipping

Is it just me -why in 2008 do we still think of giving tips. We have equal pay and minimum wage and yet my wife still insists on giving tips. I pay a taxi driver to take me from A to B and she wants me to give him extra -although he is probably better off than me. S...

Views: 219 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 23, 2008 11:36pm
by Alan Edwards

rob

local help needed

there are a few of us going to the races on saturday but this means we are missing the cahnce to see our local derby football match against sunderland. does anyone know of a pub in the local area that we can go to that shows the premier league and might be willing to...

Views: 216 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 22, 2008 11:24pm
by David M

Chris

New Magazine for Ashton, Bryn and Garswood

Hi All, Just to let you know that, as from May, there is a new monthly magazine being launched for the Ashton, Bryn and Garswood area. The magazine will reach 10,100 households in the area and will be published monthly. It will carry local news, bits and pieces...

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2008 4:23pm
by Chris

Ian

Memorial Garden Trashed

The RL Hughes memorial garden was trashed probably last Sunday night. Someone must know something about this. Any ideas anyone? See : http://www.wigantoday.net/wigannews/Vandals-trash-memorial-garden.3996694.jp

Views: 251 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 22, 2008 11:27am
by Bob

Clare Horner

Football coaching

FREE FOOTBALL COACHING 6 weeks of football coaching by FA qualified coaches Our coaches hold first aid certificates and have been on FA-ran Child protection workshops. In addition we will also have the Club’s Child Protection Officer present. Held a...

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Last Post: Apr 21, 2008 11:44pm
by Clare Horner