THE BEAT IT TEAM IS COMING TO ASHTON

The Beat It team are in Ashton from 13 to 17 May 2013. This team will clean up any grot spots that are reported to local councillors. 

Please let me know if you know of any area that needs tidying up. I can be contacted on 736216 or e-mail N.Ash@wiganmbc.gov.uk

ASHTON POST OFFICE REFURBISHED

I was honoured to be invited to the official opening of  the  Ashton Post Office performed by Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue. 

It is good to see that the Post Office has the confidence to invest  in Ashton  

Nurse Martha Hogg JP

I recently attended the ceremony to commemorate the life and achievements of Martha Hogg the first woman Labour Councillor Wigan and one of the very few throughout the country.  In 1920 she was elected for the Lindsey Ward in Wigan and became part of the  Labour  group which for the first time was the largest party in the council . In those days the composition of the council was Labour 23 members, Conservative 21, Liberals 9 and Independents 2. Martha made her voice heard on subjects including pensions for the blind and ex service men and the plight of mothers she cared fro as a mid wife.

In 1931 she was appointed as a Magistrate to the Wigan Bench on which she served with great distinction until her death.

Martha died in 1934 and her funeral brought Wigan to a standstill.

Truly a remarkable woman.

HEALTHWATCH APPOINTS TRUSTEES

The new Healthwatch Wigan (the organisation that has replaced LINk) has appointed Sir Ian McCartney as chairman of the board. 

Sir Ian who was a cabinet minister under a previous Labour Government will work with the other trustees to ensure the public’s views on health and social care are heard and acted upon.

For further information about Healthwatch contact Anne Turner on 01942 705522 or go to www.healthwatchwigan.co.uk

ASHTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE - new sessions starting this Spring

Buggy Fun Fitness – Join us for a Buggy walk and fitness with mum and baby in a safe and fun environment Monday 10.00am – 10.45am meeting at Ashton Clinic Cost £2.00

Young & Proud (YAP) – Session for parents aged 16 – 24 and their children, Thursdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm at Ashton Children’s Centre

Sensory Sensation – Stimulate your babies senses through music, sensory massage lights, taste and many more fun activities that will delight your baby and give you lots of new ideas for your home, Tuesdays 1.00pm – 1.45pm cost £2.50 for babies under 1

Rock to the Rhythm – Music and physical session that concentrates on communication skills, gross and fine motor skill development and early numeracy and literacy skills. Lots of songs with action, rhymes, puppets, props, bubbles, scarves and ribbons. Tuesdays 2.00pm – 2.45pm for children aged 1 – 4 years cost £2.50

Baby Rock – Fun singing session with varied activities each week that develop all areas of learning for babies. Fridays 1.00pm – 1.45pm aged 0 – 18 months cost £2.00

Baby Yoga – For babies under 1 Friday’s 2.00pm – 2.45pm cost £2.00 per week

Parent Weight Loss Support Group –Need help to lose weight why not come along to our child friendly parent weight loss group with help and advice on losing weight & keeping it off! Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am cost £1.50

For more information on any of the above sessions or to see what else is available at Ashton Children’s Centre please contact Louisa on 01942 723965 or go to ashtonchildrenscentre.co.uk

GOOD CARE WEEK: CLS CARE HOMES ‘OPEN HOUSE’

It will be ‘Open House’ at CLS care homes in the Wigan area during Good Care Week (Monday 22- Sunday 28 April). The nationwide awareness campaign that aims to champion social care and shine a light on the many fantastic facilities and services available to older people.

Members of the local community are invited to come down for a look around, to browse displays and to share their views on what constitutes good care.

Drop into any of the homes below:

Ancliffe, Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6QA, 01942 230 439

Garswood House, Wentworth Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TZ, 01942 728 333

Golborne House, Derby Road, Golborne, Near Warrington, WA3 3JL, 01942 273 259

Greenacres, Green Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0TS, 01257 421 860

Hourigan House, Myrtle Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QU, 01942 672 922

Lakelands, Grizedale Drive, Higher Ince, Wigan, WN2 2LX, 01942 323 154

Lyndhurst, College Street, Leigh, WN7 2RF, 01942 606 319

Thorley House, Hazelmere Gardens, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3QD, 01942 255 370

MP's change of address

The office of Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue has changed address. It is now:

Wigan Investment Centre
Waterside Drive
off Swan Meadow Road
Wigan
WN3 5BA

tel. no 824029