Top Lock Royal Wedding celebrations

Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway joined residents of new springs to celebrate the royal wedding over 150 residents joined in the fun

Jean Fieldhouse secretary of the top lock residents committee said we really enjoyed the day we would like to thank local business for their donations gallimores,oakdale,british bakery and a big thanks to Ron and Chris for attending and helping us
the committee members who organised the day were Hilda Faulkerner Mary Goodman,Jean Fieldhouse,Christine Herbert

Hospice Cash Boost

Local business man Keith Burns is always keen to put something back in the community this year he organised a darts dominoes pool extravaganza at the moorgate pub
Keith commented I wanted everyone to enjoy the games and raise some worthwhile funds for the hospice we raised 362 pounds
Maxine Armstrong from the hospice said we can't thank Keith enough its activitys like this are the life blood of the hospice
We know that keith and the staff at the moorgate put a lot. of time and effort into the days events so its a big thank you from everyone at the hospice

Pictured with Keith Burns are Maxine Armstrong {hospice}
Councillor Chris Ready
landlady Vicky and landlord Scott, Ronny Smith darts winner, Stuart Hock pool winner

A Roaring Success

A Roaring Success
During the past 3 months come hail rain or shine, pupils from our Lady’s RC Primary School have taken an active part in the “Come and Play with Lions” Rugby League Training Programme, organised by members of New Springs Lions A.R.L.F.C. Every pupil that took an active part in the programme has been awarded a certificate and a medal, which were presented by Labour Councillor Chris Ready. Three of the schools ex pupils, Elizabeth Unsworth, who successfully organised the TAG rugby event which took place at the end of the programme, Jake Bithell and Robin Wright were also given a special award for their work as Assistant Junior Coaches during the programme.
The clubs development Officer, John Shaw made the following comment “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cllr Chris Ready the staff, pupils of the school along with Wigan Sports Development Unit for supporting the “Come and Play With Lions” Programme Once again the programme has been a roaring success.

Brownies Easter Bonnet competition

Cllrs Chris Ready and Ron Conway presenting prizes to the 22nd wigan town st johns brownies for the Easter bonnet competition
The winning brownies were as follows
1st place Demi-Lee Gore
2nd Amy Young
3rd Gracie Brooks

Aspull get a taste of Ireland

Andy Webster, parent and coach at Aspull Juniors went on a normal family holiday to Spain and got talking to friends from Ireland.

As the conversation turned to football, Andy and his Irish counterparts found they had something in common - they were both involved in big local football clubs. Over a Spanish beer, they arranged a tour for their under 8s and under 11s and 18 months later it became a reality. 50 kids and 40 adults came from Ireland to Aspull to play two matches. The teams were treated to the usual Wigan welcome with Cllrs Ready and Conway on hand to provide and present medals and plaques to the visitors

Generation game

Generation game

On the recent tour from Ireland, their under 8s and under 11s played Aspull juniors. The men in the middle were father and son Manny Flores and his 15 year old son Jordan Flores both refereeing.

Manny is chairmen of Aspull juniors and Jordan is an excellent footballer with a great future. Father and son are pictured with Cllrs Conway and Ready.

Chris Ready watched both games and gave his verdict on the refs performances: "Jordan handled the game from start to finish always keeping up with the game with some excellent decisions, in contrast to his dad who struggled to keep up with the under 8s!"

On a serious note the games were a great success.

The Big Interview with the premier league

Cllr Chris Ready being interviewed by premier league tv Chris was asked what the impact relegation of the latics would have on the town
simple answer were not going to get relegated