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Werewolf workshops led by author

PUPILS at a Leigh secondary school were inspired by a visit from a leading fantasy author.

Staff ahead of the game

STAFF at a Leigh law firm will be wearing hats to raise money for a brain injury charity.

Carers needing better support

Bolton West MP Julie Hilling is calling for better support for the UK’s six million unpaid carers

Residential exercise

A HOUSING association is launching its own fitness activities for sheltered home residents.

Night belongs to Labour

LABOUR was resurgent in last week’s council elections yet Independent, Lib Dem and Conservatives hung on to seats on the Leigh side of the borough.

A festival of jigsaw puzzles

A THREE day festival held last year, when over 500 completed jigsaws were collected with scores on display, is being repeated this year.

Humour to help Hospice

A POPULAR folk musician’s band will play a night of Lancashire tunes and humour to raise money for Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

Worth braving the wet weather

Formby Hall, Atherton was the venue for Wingates Band second Sunday Matinee Concert on Sunday.

A walk on the wild side

CARING residents in Leigh are building a home for wildlife.

Prince’s Trust recruitment

The Groundwork’s Prince’s Trust team in Leigh is looking to recruit people to join its programme starting next week (Tuesday, May 8).

Demo over church closure

PARISHIONERS fighting to re-open a Lowton church have staged a protest.

Residents in park campaign

A GROUP of residents are planning to transform a Leigh park after forming their own fund raising association.

Check life on the inside

COULD you volunteer to go into prison?

Specs on the go

A LEIGH opticians is offering made-to-measure glasses within an hour after opening a new store in the town,

Parishioners campaign to reopen their church

PARISHIONERS fighting to re-open a Lowton church are staging a protest service this weekend.

Firm’s royal honour

A LEIGH company is celebrating after winning a prestigious innovation award.

Makeover planned for park

A GROUP of residents are planning to transform a Leigh park after forming their own fund raising association.

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