Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway visit St Davids school with Police horses and PCSOs
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Police visit St Davids school
Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway visit St Davids school with Police horses and PCSOs
Art to Art 2008
opening the art exhibition at sunshine house are Cllrs Chris Ready David molyneux,Jim Moodie and Joan Hurst with Tony Barrow Barbara Nettleton Neil Turner MP
New Springs Brownies
Cllrs Chris Ready,Ron Conway and John Hilton presenting a cheque to the brownies at new springs in 2008
Keith Burns President
pictured with Keith are Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway receiving his plaque to commemorate him becoming president of Aspull forum
THE first president of a residents' forum has been honoured with a commemorative plaque.
Keith Burns was nominated as the president of Aspull New Springs and Whelley Forum in November and has been awarded with a plaque to commemorate him becoming the first president and to honour his work.
Ward councillor Chris Ready and chairman Ron Conway presented the delighted president with the plaque.
Mr Burns said: “This is a great honour and one I am very pleased to accept.”
Mr Conway said: “ This award is well deserved for a true gentleman who whilst running his own business always does more then is share for the community.”
Protecting our heritage
Chris Readys successful campaign to keep the red phone box near the balcarres arms Aspull after BT wanted to remove it
Aspull School Council
Chris Ready organised a town hall visit for church school council members in 2006
St Davids Blue Day
Children came to school in football kits etc to celebrate WAFC success pictured near the latics media bus
Aspull Church School Blue Day
In 2005 i organised special days at schools to celebrate WAFC in premiership and reaching carling cup final
Sunday, 26 December 2010
Aspull Wrestling Club 2007
Cheque presentation and medals with Cllrs Chris Ready, Ron Conway and John Hilton with Claire Keegan and Roy Wood
Friday, 24 December 2010
New Springs Morris Dancers awards 2008
Cllr Ready pictured with Ron Conway Irene Dutch and dancers at the awards ceremony
Red or Blue its up to you with Billy Boston 2003
Cllrs Ready and Baldwin orgainsed a online auction to raise funds for the mayors charity. Mayor that year was Cllr Wilf Brogan pictured with Rugby League legend Billy Boston
Sports fans in Wigan are being offered the chance to finally settle the age-old argument.
It's the town's ultimate question - are we mad about rugby league or are we football crazy?
And two charities are set to benefit as fans decide which is the town's most popular sport.
Followers of both sports can bid for balls signed by the Warriors and Latics squads.
The proceeds will go towards a lifesaving "rapid response" car for the town's ambulance service and rugby league legend Billy Boston's jubilee testimonial fund.
The former is the cause chosen by the new Mayor of Wigan, Coun Wilf Brogan, for his term of office. The vehicle will help paramedics negotiate rush hour traffic to reach congested areas faster than conventional ambulances.
The organiser, Aspull councillor Chris Ready and Worsley Mesnes representative Brian Baldwin believe the auction will show if we are football crazy or mad about rugby.
Coun Ready said: "First division football is coming to the JJB next season and, because of the game's growing popularity in the town, the most bids will definitely come from football fans."
Warriors diehard Coun Baldwin disagrees. He said: "League can't lose! The rugby ball features household names and stars of the future and who wouldn't want to win that? If the rugby fans are outbid, it will just prove my point that soccer fans have more money than sense."
Meanwhile, Coun Brogan is carefully playing it straight down the middle.
he said: "Chris and Brian are just having a bit of fun - the real winner will be the Greater Manchester Ambulance Service and the Wigan public when thislife-saving car goes into action."
Aspull Church School History Competition
Cllr Chris Ready organised a history competition in 2002 pictured with Mayor Geoff Roberts
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Our Ladys Township project 2004
Chris Ready with Darren Barton and teacher Phil livesey with pupils learning about the community township project
Whelley football club visit to DW stadium
pictured Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway with former MP Neil Turner and deputy Leader David Molyneux with Whelley Football Club
Aspull Church School Cow
Pictured with Mr Brown who repaired the vandalised cow are pupils and Cllrs
Aspull Church School Crossing campaign
Pictured with pupils in 2008 chris ready and john hilton looking at the possibilty of traffic calming measures
Youngsters are demanding safety measures outside their Wigan school.
Aspull Church School's council, made up of children aged four to 10, want a zebra crossing outside on Bolton Road because they're concerned about the amount of traffic passing by.
They met local councillor Chris Ready to urge him to take action.
Headteacher Carol Aspinall said: "It's always been a busy road but the children want something in place that makes it safer for them.
"They think it's extremely important to have a crossing, not just for them, but also for elderly people in the area."
Coun Ready today praised the school council and said he'd asked them to carry out their own traffic survey in order to help convince council engineers that there is a need for a zebra or pelican crossing.
Coun Ready said: "It's very impressive that these youngsters are not just looking at school improvements but also improvements in the wider community.
"It's a changing world. School life isn't just 9am to 5pm anymore. There's host of activities such as breakfast clubs and after hours clubs taking place outside the normal hours when a lollipop lady isn't present.
"I've asked them to carry out a traffic survey of how many cars use the road and the numbers of people who cross it.
"After that I'll report back to them with an engineer to see what can be done but they have my support and that of Aspull Forum."
Community Awards 2006
Cllr Chris Ready with award winners presented by Neil Turner MP and Shaun from xfactor
Holydene Xmas Party
Cllrs Chris Ready John Hilton and Ron Conway presenting a cheque to Holydene Sheltered accomadation 2009
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Aspull Church School New Path
Chris and John pictured with pupils and governors and headteacher Mrs Aspinall opening the new path which gave the school a safer route for pupils
The fight against off road bikes 2006
Pictured with PCSOs and a young blond Jo Brewder cllrs chris ready and john hilton
Canon Sharples Bulb Planting 2006
Chris Ready with pupils from canon sharples planting bulbs in 2006
Walkingday 2004
I have been asked to post old pictures from my work in the community i have got hundreds so i will post them when i can so look out for them
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Councillors Making The Difference
A Brighter Christmas for Disadvantaged Children
Wigan Councillors and volunteers have donated £2,550 from the Brighter Borough Initiative to the Wigan Children’s Fund Christmas Appeal.
The appeal distributes presents to disadvantaged children and is supported by the council and run by volunteers.
Many councillors joined forces with local volunteers and got involved in the fundraising. Heinz staff also kindly donated presents to the appeal and the company also donated food for hampers.
Cllr Susan Loudon, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said, “Last year the appeal reached more than 300 households. At present we’ve reached 200, but we’re hoping to help as many as 500 before Christmas!”
The appeal takes referrals before Christmas and volunteers work very hard to deliver gifts to as many of the borough’s disadvantaged families as they can.
"We have more than 250 active volunteers who go to great lengths to support our children and families.” said team manager Jan Lee. “The volunteers are actively involved with the planning, wrapping, and delivery of presents to families who need them the most.
“Without the caring, sharing thoughts of our volunteers a lot of children and young people would otherwise not have very much to smile about during the festive season.”
She added: “The donations made from the Brighter Borough Fund, local businesses and individuals really do make a difference as without these the project would not go ahead."
To celebrate the success, councillors and volunteers will bag all the presents up ready for delivery before Christmas.
· PHOTO – Councillors and volunteers celebrate a great fundraising effort. Pictured are (from left): Viv Wilcox, Trevor Lewis, Lyndsey Stone, Cllr Chris Ready, Cllr Pam Stewart, Cllr Susan Loudon, Cllr Nigel Ash, Jan Lee, Cllr Steven Dawber and Cllr Brian Baldwin.
Ritchie Top Man
I Love My McJob!
Here’s Ritchie Taylor. He’s possibly the most cheerful man in Leigh – with a bigger smile than Ronald McDonald and a positive attitude that his bosses are rightly proud of.
Ritchie works at the Bradshawgate branch of the burger chain – and has done so for 15 years. And this month, he won a clutch of awards from Wigan Council for his commitment and dedication.
“He’s a real superstar,” says Kerry Claxton. Kerry is an Employment Engagement Officer and keeps a friendly eye on Ritchie – and many others – who are in supported employment across the borough. Her team have just celebrated another successful year as the council’s employment and training provider for people with disabilities.
“I love working here,” Ritchie says, “It’s great to be part of the crew and to know I can do something good for my bosses and the customers.” He has also worked at the nearby Asda branch of the restaurant, making Ritchie a familiar and popular face across Leigh.
This week, the council’s champion for customer services, Cllr Chris Ready, called into see Ritchie and congratulate him on 15 years’ service under supported employment. Cllr Ready says: “Ritchie is the man who brings great service with a smile. I’ve visited many people in supported employment across the borough and they are all a credit, but when the chips are down, Ritchie’s enthusiasm is hard to beat.”
Franchise owner Laurence Hilliker is delighted with Ritchie’s progress over the years. He says: “With excellent support from the council, Ritchie has become a real asset to my team. He has progressed through the training programme and is giving his best – I’m really proud of him.”
As well as his two awards from Wigan Council, Ritchie today received £350 Argos vouches from McDonalds for his 15 years’ service with them.
Earlier this month, Cllr Ready was joined by council Chief Executive Joyce Redfearn to present awards to members of the supported employment staff, employees and business leaders. The ceremony, at Ince Town Hall, honoured the dedication of those who have been in post for 5, 10 and 15 years.
Monday, 13 December 2010
Chairman Jimmy
Jimmy Hough is the organiser at st Elizabeth's over 60s he as been the main man for more than a decade winner of many community awards he just keeps running the club with great success
pictured with Cllrs Chris Ready Ron Conway and Lisa Nandy
Lisa said Jim is one of the nicest people i have met and his work in the community is incredible
Over 60s Xmas Party
Jimmy Hough Chairman of the over 60s organised another superb xmas party down at the st Elizabeth's Church hall guests of honour were Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway and Lisa Nandy MP
Chris commented another excellent party jimmy works wonders all year with coach trips and outings and party's
Lisa said when i was on the election trail in may i visited the club and they invited me to the xmas party and i accepted what a great time the group are lovely
jimmy said the cllrs help us all year which is great Lisa came in may to see us and she kept her promise it was great to see her
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