My favourite places. If you find this information useful please spend £1 more in the local area.
Carrie
My favourite places. If you find this information useful please spend £1 more in the local area.
Sightseeing
Green day, wake me up when September ends. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9JoFKlaZ0
Hangout with the bikers on Sunday. The barn also serves Sunday dinner and has numerous events including farmers/craft markets. This is where Tess and Vernon Kay held their wedding reception and Fat Boy Slim was the DJ!
!Sangria in the sun ☀️ 🍷
Join us this Sunday our terrace will be open from 12.00 for;
Tapas & live music
Reservations are open now 🍃
Also where my urban city dwelling son, embarrassingly and shamefully (for me) said "mummy, look there's a real wild sheep in that field over there!" and ran over to look at it in detail.
Rivington Hall Barn
The best view in the world, apart from the viewpoint in anglezarke and looking at the Pike from Horwich cricket ground. Enjoy a brew with a view from the shack. But don’t go up there at night or you may see the werewolf. . .
A poem of our favourite hill penned by the excellent Andy Ryding....
The View From Rivington Pike
Ten thousand steps, or so it feels
Lead up to Rivington Pike
Yet day after day, come rain or shine
It plays host to those out for a hike
The effort’s all worth it, when you reach the top
With views and vistas abundant
But the toil takes it toll on the odd one or two
Finding them panting, and somewhat recumbent
But once recovered from all that hard slog
Take time to drink in the sights
Many a county can be clearly seen
Each yielding their visual delights
Firstly North East, where the view is obscured
By the mighty Winter Hill
But without that mast, perched high on its top
Our TV wouldn’t be much of a thrill
Now pan to the North, across Anglezarke Moor
Great Hill on the near horizon
And gaze beyond to the farthest land visible
And the Lake District you may just set your eyes on
A little North West is Morecambe Bay
With its imposing nuclear reactor
Where shrimps are caught, and cockles are picked
Hauled ashore by a sea-weathered tractor
Now peer beyond the Blackpool Tower
Far across the sea, and scan
Those on the Pike on a perfect day
May well spot the Isle of Man
Westwards we go, across the Lancashire Plain
Flatlands and fertile expanse
Picking out estuaries, mill towns and villages
A scene for the mind to entrance
South West we now turn, to the great Liverpool Bay
With its port and docks and cranes
And just further on, the Clwyddian Hills
With prominent peaks and terrains
Jodrell Bank can be seen, as we move round a little more
As long as it’s in an upright position
Listening for aliens, far out into space
Or partaking in some Top Secret mission!
And finally South East, is Manchester town
High-rises and chimneys abound
Bustling streets and industrial sites
With more than one football ground!
After all this banter, of what can be seen
A useful fact that you may wish to log
That on many a day, throughout the year
The Pike is enshrouded by fog!
Andy W Ryding December 2020
Horwich Heritage Archive
I saw loads of old friends yesterday on Good Friday when walking up George’s lane and at the top of the pike, then in the ale house afterwards, then walking home through the village. It struck me how lucky our community is to have this tradition. I stopped and chatted with a friend who was walking alone, he mentioned he was struggling with long covid. The last time we chatted was 15 years ago at a cinema charity fundraiser in marple (?), watching back to the future. Before that we went to primary school together, he has always been utterly lovely, it was great seeing you as always. See you next year. Please don’t ever feel like you are walking alone (although I quite like some peace and quiet sometimes). My brother is always happy to walk and talk. He is averaging 13,000 steps a day. It’s only natural to feel a little sad and tired after such a big walk, amazing home cooking , lovely company and a few drinks .
Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams [Official Music Video]
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Rivington Pike Tower
The best view in the world, apart from the viewpoint in anglezarke and looking at the Pike from Horwich cricket ground. Enjoy a brew with a view from the shack. But don’t go up there at night or you may see the werewolf. . .
A poem of our favourite hill penned by the excellent Andy Ryding....
The View From Rivington Pike
Ten thousand steps, or so it feels
Lead up to Rivington Pike
Yet day after day, come rain or shine
It plays host to those out for a hike
The effort’s all worth it, when you reach the top
With views and vistas abundant
But the toil takes it toll on the odd one or two
Finding them panting, and somewhat recumbent
But once recovered from all that hard slog
Take time to drink in the sights
Many a county can be clearly seen
Each yielding their visual delights
Firstly North East, where the view is obscured
By the mighty Winter Hill
But without that mast, perched high on its top
Our TV wouldn’t be much of a thrill
Now pan to the North, across Anglezarke Moor
Great Hill on the near horizon
And gaze beyond to the farthest land visible
And the Lake District you may just set your eyes on
A little North West is Morecambe Bay
With its imposing nuclear reactor
Where shrimps are caught, and cockles are picked
Hauled ashore by a sea-weathered tractor
Now peer beyond the Blackpool Tower
Far across the sea, and scan
Those on the Pike on a perfect day
May well spot the Isle of Man
Westwards we go, across the Lancashire Plain
Flatlands and fertile expanse
Picking out estuaries, mill towns and villages
A scene for the mind to entrance
South West we now turn, to the great Liverpool Bay
With its port and docks and cranes
And just further on, the Clwyddian Hills
With prominent peaks and terrains
Jodrell Bank can be seen, as we move round a little more
As long as it’s in an upright position
Listening for aliens, far out into space
Or partaking in some Top Secret mission!
And finally South East, is Manchester town
High-rises and chimneys abound
Bustling streets and industrial sites
With more than one football ground!
After all this banter, of what can be seen
A useful fact that you may wish to log
That on many a day, throughout the year
The Pike is enshrouded by fog!
Andy W Ryding December 2020
Horwich Heritage Archive
I saw loads of old friends yesterday on Good Friday when walking up George’s lane and at the top of the pike, then in the ale house afterwards, then walking home through the village. It struck me how lucky our community is to have this tradition. I stopped and chatted with a friend who was walking alone, he mentioned he was struggling with long covid. The last time we chatted was 15 years ago at a cinema charity fundraiser in marple (?), watching back to the future. Before that we went to primary school together, he has always been utterly lovely, it was great seeing you as always. See you next year. Please don’t ever feel like you are walking alone (although I quite like some peace and quiet sometimes). My brother is always happy to walk and talk. He is averaging 13,000 steps a day. It’s only natural to feel a little sad and tired after such a big walk, amazing home cooking , lovely company and a few drinks .
Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams [Official Music Video]
RHS Garden Bridgewater opened its doors for the very first time in May 2021, bringing spectacular horticultural displays to the North West. The 154-acre garden in Salford was designed by landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, who has eight gold medals for his gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tom will join our summer tour of RHS Garden Bridgewater, showing you his stunning designs and giving you tips for perfecting your own outdoor space. It cost £34 for a day pass for a family of 4 which can be upgraded to a year pass for £75. No fixed entry time. Post code m28 2lj. Open 10am, last entry 5pm. We enjoyed everything about this visit and decided to upgrade to an annual membership. I’ve visited loads of ornamental gardens all over the world, including lots in the south of France, fields of sunflowers, and this is every bit as beautiful. Everyone should visit here when they get the opportunity too. Of course my children had visited already on a school trip so we’re our tour guides and taught us about evergreens. On our second visit here we parked at the end of the car park and went for a longer walk along the canal first, which is lovely, it would be great to explore on bicycles, with ample safe bicycle racks. Are you a steminist ?Jimmie Rodger’s, English Country Garden.
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RHS Garden Bridgewater
Occupation RoadRHS Garden Bridgewater opened its doors for the very first time in May 2021, bringing spectacular horticultural displays to the North West. The 154-acre garden in Salford was designed by landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, who has eight gold medals for his gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tom will join our summer tour of RHS Garden Bridgewater, showing you his stunning designs and giving you tips for perfecting your own outdoor space. It cost £34 for a day pass for a family of 4 which can be upgraded to a year pass for £75. No fixed entry time. Post code m28 2lj. Open 10am, last entry 5pm. We enjoyed everything about this visit and decided to upgrade to an annual membership. I’ve visited loads of ornamental gardens all over the world, including lots in the south of France, fields of sunflowers, and this is every bit as beautiful. Everyone should visit here when they get the opportunity too. Of course my children had visited already on a school trip so we’re our tour guides and taught us about evergreens. On our second visit here we parked at the end of the car park and went for a longer walk along the canal first, which is lovely, it would be great to explore on bicycles, with ample safe bicycle racks. Are you a steminist ?Jimmie Rodger’s, English Country Garden.
I have had some of the best and funniest nights out at functions at Ridgmont, its a wonderful, magical, magnificent, place. Beautiful location and always amazing Food. It has a fantastic outdoor terrace. In spring time, it's daffodil Hill which brightens everyone's day.
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One of my favourite moments was a new year's eve party, were snow was forecast. All the family turned up in snow gear and got changed into party clothes at the venue. It snowed huge snowflakes all evening and was at least a foot deep by the time we all walked home together, after we had had a few bevies. Snow ball fights, building snow men. Totally magical. By the time we got up in the morning all the snow had gone as it had rained. Totally magnificent, ethyreal, surreal.
They have car boot sales here, sometimes too.
The time warp, rocky horror picture show.
Ridgmont House
Chorley Old RoadI have had some of the best and funniest nights out at functions at Ridgmont, its a wonderful, magical, magnificent, place. Beautiful location and always amazing Food. It has a fantastic outdoor terrace. In spring time, it's daffodil Hill which brightens everyone's day.
i-wandered-lonely-as-a-cloud
One of my favourite moments was a new year's eve party, were snow was forecast. All the family turned up in snow gear and got changed into party clothes at the venue. It snowed huge snowflakes all evening and was at least a foot deep by the time we all walked home together, after we had had a few bevies. Snow ball fights, building snow men. Totally magical. By the time we got up in the morning all the snow had gone as it had rained. Totally magnificent, ethyreal, surreal.
They have car boot sales here, sometimes too.
The time warp, rocky horror picture show.
Car parking is just after RBHS on the left beyond the school playing field. Then follow the wide stone road to Liverpool Castle. Continuing alongside the lake until you reach Go Ape. Were you can stop for a picnic lunch and join the other circular walks via the barns. Just about suitable for a buggy.
After the first lockdown I I sang this to my children every day. Here comes the sun, by the beetles.
And during lockdown 2, I sang Billie Eilish, Sunny to them daily.
I slept on my bottom today climbing down the steep bank to part of rivington beach. Very quiet only saw a few people at teatime. Lovely, even though my youngest was chuckling bricks at my oldest pretending to try and skim stones. They then hung out of the sunroof dancing. The car was stationary and they’ve been warned never to do it when the car is moving. My youngest said “ well I might do when I’m older “ I’m officially shaking my head and my blood pressure is rising.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Mars To Liverpool (Live) | The Jonathan Ross Show
Liverpool Castle
Car parking is just after RBHS on the left beyond the school playing field. Then follow the wide stone road to Liverpool Castle. Continuing alongside the lake until you reach Go Ape. Were you can stop for a picnic lunch and join the other circular walks via the barns. Just about suitable for a buggy.
After the first lockdown I I sang this to my children every day. Here comes the sun, by the beetles.
And during lockdown 2, I sang Billie Eilish, Sunny to them daily.
I slept on my bottom today climbing down the steep bank to part of rivington beach. Very quiet only saw a few people at teatime. Lovely, even though my youngest was chuckling bricks at my oldest pretending to try and skim stones. They then hung out of the sunroof dancing. The car was stationary and they’ve been warned never to do it when the car is moving. My youngest said “ well I might do when I’m older “ I’m officially shaking my head and my blood pressure is rising.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire - Mars To Liverpool (Live) | The Jonathan Ross Show
Book a table at the Black dog pub, walk up the lane, past the church, around the Reservoir, cross over the road to a lovely little park and picnic spot. There's chickens behind the wall, walk along this path, towards and past Belmont primary school, at the main road turn right and walk back to the pub. Perfectly achievable with toddlers. These photos were taken a few years ago, before the pandemic. So it’s a brim full of Asher, corner shop. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5LBnMRWeV-E
Blue Lagoon/Ward's Reservoir
20 Rivington RdBook a table at the Black dog pub, walk up the lane, past the church, around the Reservoir, cross over the road to a lovely little park and picnic spot. There's chickens behind the wall, walk along this path, towards and past Belmont primary school, at the main road turn right and walk back to the pub. Perfectly achievable with toddlers. These photos were taken a few years ago, before the pandemic. So it’s a brim full of Asher, corner shop. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5LBnMRWeV-E
10 years old and over, the best zip line which goes over the Reservoir. We only booked this morning and there’s still space . We arrived 30 minutes earlier than our time slot and were put into our harnesses straight away and started the briefing immediately. No queues, little form to fill in. Cool T-shirts and promotional stuff to buy. So far, the scores on the doors for my ten year old in order of enjoyment is sandcastle, Southport fairground, then go ape rivington. My eight year old preferred Southport fairground. Gorillas, feel good. It’s got a new 360 zip line to try.
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Go Ape Rivington
Rivington Lane10 years old and over, the best zip line which goes over the Reservoir. We only booked this morning and there’s still space . We arrived 30 minutes earlier than our time slot and were put into our harnesses straight away and started the briefing immediately. No queues, little form to fill in. Cool T-shirts and promotional stuff to buy. So far, the scores on the doors for my ten year old in order of enjoyment is sandcastle, Southport fairground, then go ape rivington. My eight year old preferred Southport fairground. Gorillas, feel good. It’s got a new 360 zip line to try.
This is a very good walking experience, especially in summer when the cricket is on. Very rural and beautiful. There’s a little shop there and not much else. A little river/ stream to paddle through. On Friday night it was the Albert club Christmas party, always a bit frenetic but ever so lovely. Children queuing to see Santa, crafting activities making decorations, festive food bratwurst and gluivein. Then the didsbury choir turned up and we all sang for 30 minutes together, of course I joined in, all stood together in a circle. So special and surrounded with love and laughter. We sang this song. Lily Allen | Somewhere Only We Know (John Lewis Christmas Advert) of course theirs always sad news too, one mum diagnosed with breast cancer weeks ago, now recovering at home from her mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Her children having sleep overs and being sent lots of extra prayers. My emotions a little elevated and stretched, happy, sad, love, anger. Special memories made.
White Coppice Cricket Club
This is a very good walking experience, especially in summer when the cricket is on. Very rural and beautiful. There’s a little shop there and not much else. A little river/ stream to paddle through. On Friday night it was the Albert club Christmas party, always a bit frenetic but ever so lovely. Children queuing to see Santa, crafting activities making decorations, festive food bratwurst and gluivein. Then the didsbury choir turned up and we all sang for 30 minutes together, of course I joined in, all stood together in a circle. So special and surrounded with love and laughter. We sang this song. Lily Allen | Somewhere Only We Know (John Lewis Christmas Advert) of course theirs always sad news too, one mum diagnosed with breast cancer weeks ago, now recovering at home from her mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Her children having sleep overs and being sent lots of extra prayers. My emotions a little elevated and stretched, happy, sad, love, anger. Special memories made.
When I used to work at Smithills school,which is just next to the farm. I had an easy across country roads commute to work (10-15mins), that was frequently delayed by escaped cows and sheep blocking the road! Once a cow licked my windscreen and tried to eat my wiper. And girls if any of the local lads ask you to go to Scout Road Chippy, do not believe them, they are lying, there isn't one ~ best be politically correct - if anyone asks you to go to ...
❗️❗️🐮UPDATED TICKET INFORMATION 🐮‼️
🐮CHANGES MADE FROM MONDAY 19th JULY🐮
As rules and guidelines are relaxed a little from Monday 19th July we would like to inform all of our visitors of some changes that will be made and some rules that will remain the same. We are expecting the Summer holidays to be quite busy so some restrictions will remain until after the school holidays. Please read carefully.
Smithills Farm will remain ONLINE TICKETS ONLY! (Although more tickets will be made available each day). This is to manage the amount of visitors into the farm each day. We will also continue to stagger entry times into the farm to reduce queuing at the main entrance. Strictly no ‘walk ins’ allowed. Head over to our website to arrange your tickets
All of our animal barns are back fully open now. We will continue to have one way systems in place in our busiest areas. Pets Corner (no lamb feeding until 2022) animal handling and Milking the cows demonstrations will continue as usual.
Cafe and snack shop will remain take out food ONLY. We do have lots of covered indoor eating areas we just currently aren’t sitting in the cafe.
Ice cream shop open everyday from 9.30am til 6pm.
We are now able to allow more passengers on the tractor ride so waiting times should be much shorter.
Donkey rides will remain as usual. Tickets can only be purchased on arrival for these as we have a height and weight limit.
We are expecting to get booked up very quickly for our morning tickets especially when good weather is forecast. Afternoon tickets are generally ok to book on the day. Weekends get booked up quicker than weekdays. All tickets will be until 5pm weekdays and 6pm at weekends. If you want quieter visits please book on rainy days or late afternoon slots.
Please be sure to book the correct date and time as tickets can’t always be transferred and refunds cannot be given. Please note you must arrive within the first hour of your booking slot. Tractor ride tickets and animal feed tickets can be purchased online or on the day of your visit. Donkey ride tickets can only be purchased on arrival.
Birthday parties/School/Nursery group bookings are now being taken
Face coverings will be optional but we do advise you to wear them in busy indoor spaces. Hand sanitisers are still readily available.
As we attempt to get back to some sort of ‘normal’ we ask you to respect our changes that we have in place because we feel this certainly helps us to manage our business going forward. We strive to keep providing an excellent facility for you to visit and enjoy! We can’t wait to meet you over the Summer.
Carl and the Smithills Team 🐮
I met Zoe balls dad when I worked at the school next door. He came to present and teach a year group about maths in the school hall. He was brilliant.
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Smithills Åbne Farm
Smithills Dean RoadWhen I used to work at Smithills school,which is just next to the farm. I had an easy across country roads commute to work (10-15mins), that was frequently delayed by escaped cows and sheep blocking the road! Once a cow licked my windscreen and tried to eat my wiper. And girls if any of the local lads ask you to go to Scout Road Chippy, do not believe them, they are lying, there isn't one ~ best be politically correct - if anyone asks you to go to ...
❗️❗️🐮UPDATED TICKET INFORMATION 🐮‼️
🐮CHANGES MADE FROM MONDAY 19th JULY🐮
As rules and guidelines are relaxed a little from Monday 19th July we would like to inform all of our visitors of some changes that will be made and some rules that will remain the same. We are expecting the Summer holidays to be quite busy so some restrictions will remain until after the school holidays. Please read carefully.
Smithills Farm will remain ONLINE TICKETS ONLY! (Although more tickets will be made available each day). This is to manage the amount of visitors into the farm each day. We will also continue to stagger entry times into the farm to reduce queuing at the main entrance. Strictly no ‘walk ins’ allowed. Head over to our website to arrange your tickets
All of our animal barns are back fully open now. We will continue to have one way systems in place in our busiest areas. Pets Corner (no lamb feeding until 2022) animal handling and Milking the cows demonstrations will continue as usual.
Cafe and snack shop will remain take out food ONLY. We do have lots of covered indoor eating areas we just currently aren’t sitting in the cafe.
Ice cream shop open everyday from 9.30am til 6pm.
We are now able to allow more passengers on the tractor ride so waiting times should be much shorter.
Donkey rides will remain as usual. Tickets can only be purchased on arrival for these as we have a height and weight limit.
We are expecting to get booked up very quickly for our morning tickets especially when good weather is forecast. Afternoon tickets are generally ok to book on the day. Weekends get booked up quicker than weekdays. All tickets will be until 5pm weekdays and 6pm at weekends. If you want quieter visits please book on rainy days or late afternoon slots.
Please be sure to book the correct date and time as tickets can’t always be transferred and refunds cannot be given. Please note you must arrive within the first hour of your booking slot. Tractor ride tickets and animal feed tickets can be purchased online or on the day of your visit. Donkey ride tickets can only be purchased on arrival.
Birthday parties/School/Nursery group bookings are now being taken
Face coverings will be optional but we do advise you to wear them in busy indoor spaces. Hand sanitisers are still readily available.
As we attempt to get back to some sort of ‘normal’ we ask you to respect our changes that we have in place because we feel this certainly helps us to manage our business going forward. We strive to keep providing an excellent facility for you to visit and enjoy! We can’t wait to meet you over the Summer.
Carl and the Smithills Team 🐮
I met Zoe balls dad when I worked at the school next door. He came to present and teach a year group about maths in the school hall. He was brilliant.
A lovely low level walk. Starting at rivington club, around yarrow reservoir 3 waterfalls (when it’s been raining) then alongside the street. Admiring the 2 bed apartments for sale at a mere £480k luxury residential property. Recommended by the outdoor swimming association too, spotted some today. Oasis - Little James - Clip Video
Yarrow Reservoir
A lovely low level walk. Starting at rivington club, around yarrow reservoir 3 waterfalls (when it’s been raining) then alongside the street. Admiring the 2 bed apartments for sale at a mere £480k luxury residential property. Recommended by the outdoor swimming association too, spotted some today. Oasis - Little James - Clip Video
⭐️From today (2 June) you can visit Smithills Hall without booking.
During busy times we may need to stagger entry into the hall.
⏱Smithills Hall is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
☕️Refreshments are available everyday 10am to 2pm. 21 years ago 99Iwas teaching at the school next door eeknows where they were the day the world changed.
Remembering brave heroes and the loved and lost.
Firefighters. Police Officers. Medics. Office workers. Port authority workers. Hospital teams. Military. First responders. The public that did everything they could to help.
The families. So many families. Nearly 3000 people died that day. For countless more their lives would never be the same.
Remember them today. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
911
I wonder how many times I have said “put your hands up’ in 21 years. I must say it a hundred times a day. Reef, place your hands, a brilliant song.
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Smithills Hall
Smithills Dean Road⭐️From today (2 June) you can visit Smithills Hall without booking.
During busy times we may need to stagger entry into the hall.
⏱Smithills Hall is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
☕️Refreshments are available everyday 10am to 2pm. 21 years ago 99Iwas teaching at the school next door eeknows where they were the day the world changed.
Remembering brave heroes and the loved and lost.
Firefighters. Police Officers. Medics. Office workers. Port authority workers. Hospital teams. Military. First responders. The public that did everything they could to help.
The families. So many families. Nearly 3000 people died that day. For countless more their lives would never be the same.
Remember them today. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
911
I wonder how many times I have said “put your hands up’ in 21 years. I must say it a hundred times a day. Reef, place your hands, a brilliant song.
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Hall I' Th' Wood LaneKasabian - Where Did All the Love Go? (Video)
Top ten things to do on your wetland adventure at Martin Mere this summer 👉
🐤Hand feed our amazing birds
📸Check out the discovery hide
🐸Pond dipping
🚣♀️Canoe safari
🐥Giant duck hunt
🌳Build a den
❤️Meet the otters
👣Balance beam trail in wild walk
💦Stepping stones challenge
👌Take on the zip wire in the adventure playground
Did you favourite activity make the top ten? Book your tickets today for a full day wetland adventure this summer 👉
OutKast, ms Jackson
At secondary school the chair of governors was called mrs Jackson. I went to primary school and secondary school with her children. The bus queue at the end of the day wasn’t safe at the time poorly managed and more of a fight to get on the bus or face a long walk home with your pe kit, cooking basket and violin. I once dangerously tried to push my way onto the bus. Mrs Jackson was driving past and saw me. She went to the trouble of stopping her car, getting out and telling me off. I was ashamed and never did it again. Her eldest son sadly died young, he fell asleep at the wheel of the car when driving home after bird watching. My mum and his mum have a mutual understanding or respect after standing in the same school yard together for ten years you know families really well. Mum insisted that I went to send my condolences in person to his brother at school. She couldn’t go to the funeral she had to work but she found the time to stand close by the funeral cortège. Anyway some of the lyrics in this song are highly inappropriate for mrs Jackson, but I am still sorry about the bus stop incident and do appreciate your actions.
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WWT Martin Mere
Fish LaneTop ten things to do on your wetland adventure at Martin Mere this summer 👉
🐤Hand feed our amazing birds
📸Check out the discovery hide
🐸Pond dipping
🚣♀️Canoe safari
🐥Giant duck hunt
🌳Build a den
❤️Meet the otters
👣Balance beam trail in wild walk
💦Stepping stones challenge
👌Take on the zip wire in the adventure playground
Did you favourite activity make the top ten? Book your tickets today for a full day wetland adventure this summer 👉
OutKast, ms Jackson
At secondary school the chair of governors was called mrs Jackson. I went to primary school and secondary school with her children. The bus queue at the end of the day wasn’t safe at the time poorly managed and more of a fight to get on the bus or face a long walk home with your pe kit, cooking basket and violin. I once dangerously tried to push my way onto the bus. Mrs Jackson was driving past and saw me. She went to the trouble of stopping her car, getting out and telling me off. I was ashamed and never did it again. Her eldest son sadly died young, he fell asleep at the wheel of the car when driving home after bird watching. My mum and his mum have a mutual understanding or respect after standing in the same school yard together for ten years you know families really well. Mum insisted that I went to send my condolences in person to his brother at school. She couldn’t go to the funeral she had to work but she found the time to stand close by the funeral cortège. Anyway some of the lyrics in this song are highly inappropriate for mrs Jackson, but I am still sorry about the bus stop incident and do appreciate your actions.
Open week days 2-4pm. Its a very informative interesting place. Arrive early. During school holidays they do very enjoyable craft activities for the school children on a Friday and provide lunches for the children, a cheese sandwich, a banana, a bottle of water, a yogurt and a packet of cheese let’s. You drop off the children and collect them a few hours later.There’s a 1970s exhibition on currently. The local historian gives speeches here about local news. Currently talking about the big moors fires. They were dreadful, 5 minutes outside and my eyes were streaming, my throat sore and constricted. Helicopters constantly overhead dropping tonnes of water from the reservoirs onto the fires. People with asthma having to leave the area. Anyway the community and moors are now fully recovered. They also do yoga, flower arranging and childrens craft classes. Roger Daltrey, After the fire.
Horwich Heritage Center
8-2 Beaumont AveOpen week days 2-4pm. Its a very informative interesting place. Arrive early. During school holidays they do very enjoyable craft activities for the school children on a Friday and provide lunches for the children, a cheese sandwich, a banana, a bottle of water, a yogurt and a packet of cheese let’s. You drop off the children and collect them a few hours later.There’s a 1970s exhibition on currently. The local historian gives speeches here about local news. Currently talking about the big moors fires. They were dreadful, 5 minutes outside and my eyes were streaming, my throat sore and constricted. Helicopters constantly overhead dropping tonnes of water from the reservoirs onto the fires. People with asthma having to leave the area. Anyway the community and moors are now fully recovered. They also do yoga, flower arranging and childrens craft classes. Roger Daltrey, After the fire.
Our Matilda II tank is one of just 500 that were built at Horwich Locomotive Works near Bolton. One of the most effective British Army tanks of its time, today our mighty Matilda sits at IWM North, not far from its birth place, to help tell the story of British defence during the Second World War.
With opening hours from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, it's always a great time to visit IWM North.
Explore the timeline from the First World War to the present day, immerse yourself in the Big Picture Show, discover the forgotten histories of service personnel and civilians and see conflict through the eyes of artists.
Find out more and book your free, advanced ticket today online.
You can help keep local stories alive by supporting IWM as a member. In return you'll uncover a host of benefits including free unlimited admission to Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM Duxford.
🌺We were sad to hear that Harry Shindler OBE has passed away at his home, in Italy's Marche region, aged 101.
He was the last living veteran of the Allied landings in Anzio, and he also took part in the liberation of Rome in 1944. He was committed to tracing the graves of servicemen killed or listed as missing in action in Italy, WW2.
Harry recently helped Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters discover the battlefield scene where his father was killed.
He was also known for his talks with young people about the war, and his work for British nationals overseas for which he was awarded his OBE by the Queen
When your son tells you he loves the white stripes, seven nation army song 😶
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IWM Nord
Trafford Wharf RoadOur Matilda II tank is one of just 500 that were built at Horwich Locomotive Works near Bolton. One of the most effective British Army tanks of its time, today our mighty Matilda sits at IWM North, not far from its birth place, to help tell the story of British defence during the Second World War.
With opening hours from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, it's always a great time to visit IWM North.
Explore the timeline from the First World War to the present day, immerse yourself in the Big Picture Show, discover the forgotten histories of service personnel and civilians and see conflict through the eyes of artists.
Find out more and book your free, advanced ticket today online.
You can help keep local stories alive by supporting IWM as a member. In return you'll uncover a host of benefits including free unlimited admission to Churchill War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM Duxford.
🌺We were sad to hear that Harry Shindler OBE has passed away at his home, in Italy's Marche region, aged 101.
He was the last living veteran of the Allied landings in Anzio, and he also took part in the liberation of Rome in 1944. He was committed to tracing the graves of servicemen killed or listed as missing in action in Italy, WW2.
Harry recently helped Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters discover the battlefield scene where his father was killed.
He was also known for his talks with young people about the war, and his work for British nationals overseas for which he was awarded his OBE by the Queen
When your son tells you he loves the white stripes, seven nation army song 😶
For the busy illuminations, we parked at 4pm close to the shell garage, the first car park as you reach Blackpool, £8 until 10pm. Then crossed at the bridge on your right. Following the signs 5 minutes to the front at Southport. Walking towards the tower, stopping for a drink in the Craig y don. Then to coral land for amusements and the little sky ride. Bought rock, donuts, fish and chips. Had a drink at central pier js bar , bought flashing lightsabers for £7 and £4 at the fudge red London bus; after other vendors trying to sell them for £15. Then walked back along the front. Super easy.
Or you can get the train to Blackpool North from Blackrod Station (walk from the property), spend the full day in Blackpool and get home safely on the last train. We used to do this every summer when we were young, take a picnic. My grandparents cycled there and back in a day for an adventure. My uncles also cycle there and back for charity and in memory of them.
You can even have a night out in Blackpool with a designated driver and get back to the property easily, fun with the sunroof open and Hagen daz ice cream singing and throwing some shapes to wham.
We have just returned from a family day trip during feb half term and had a thoroughly lovely day. 40 minutes drive door to door. Follow the road signs for Blackpool central, through many roundabouts and car parks. Heading directly towards the tower, parking was £10 for the day. We bought tickets for the tower and Madame Tussaud’s £100 for a family of 4. Both were lots of fun. There’s half price vouchers available on products in Poundland and I will endeavour to always leave some at the property for guests. I can recommend papas fish and chips restaurant £30 for 2 childrens meals, 1 shared large meal and 2 non-alcoholic drinks.Then a walk along the beach and some fairground rides on the pier. My 7 year old went on the waltzer for the first time ever and actually stopped speaking for 30 minutes afterwards! Blackpool can be full of drunk Scottish people during high season with lots of rubbish on the beach, but today was wonderful and value for money. Don’t bother with the crazy golf on the tower though. The circus only starts on the 1st April. Purchasing afternoon tea or show tickets for the ballroom in advance will probably be our next visit.
Life is a rollercoaster by Ronan keating.
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Blackpool
For the busy illuminations, we parked at 4pm close to the shell garage, the first car park as you reach Blackpool, £8 until 10pm. Then crossed at the bridge on your right. Following the signs 5 minutes to the front at Southport. Walking towards the tower, stopping for a drink in the Craig y don. Then to coral land for amusements and the little sky ride. Bought rock, donuts, fish and chips. Had a drink at central pier js bar , bought flashing lightsabers for £7 and £4 at the fudge red London bus; after other vendors trying to sell them for £15. Then walked back along the front. Super easy.
Or you can get the train to Blackpool North from Blackrod Station (walk from the property), spend the full day in Blackpool and get home safely on the last train. We used to do this every summer when we were young, take a picnic. My grandparents cycled there and back in a day for an adventure. My uncles also cycle there and back for charity and in memory of them.
You can even have a night out in Blackpool with a designated driver and get back to the property easily, fun with the sunroof open and Hagen daz ice cream singing and throwing some shapes to wham.
We have just returned from a family day trip during feb half term and had a thoroughly lovely day. 40 minutes drive door to door. Follow the road signs for Blackpool central, through many roundabouts and car parks. Heading directly towards the tower, parking was £10 for the day. We bought tickets for the tower and Madame Tussaud’s £100 for a family of 4. Both were lots of fun. There’s half price vouchers available on products in Poundland and I will endeavour to always leave some at the property for guests. I can recommend papas fish and chips restaurant £30 for 2 childrens meals, 1 shared large meal and 2 non-alcoholic drinks.Then a walk along the beach and some fairground rides on the pier. My 7 year old went on the waltzer for the first time ever and actually stopped speaking for 30 minutes afterwards! Blackpool can be full of drunk Scottish people during high season with lots of rubbish on the beach, but today was wonderful and value for money. Don’t bother with the crazy golf on the tower though. The circus only starts on the 1st April. Purchasing afternoon tea or show tickets for the ballroom in advance will probably be our next visit.
Life is a rollercoaster by Ronan keating.
Another lovely day out. There's an old traditional railway station and pub where children watch the daily steam trains. Ramsbottom has many street festivals and Christmas markets. I've visited the chocolate one. Think cobbled streets, the railway children and Harry Potter. They close the roads here sometimes and have alfresco dining from the three main local restaurants a Greek, an Italian and a tapas place.
Please join us in paying our respects to beloved actor, presenter and singer Bernard Cribbins OBE, who has died aged 93.
Bernard is probably best known as the voice of the Wombles, Catherine Tate's grandpa in Doctor Who, and the station master in The Railway Children, but did you know he served his National Service with 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment between 1947 and 1949?
Mr Cribbins served in Palestine and Germany.
Thank you for your service, Bernard, and for bringing so much joy to children and adults all over Great Britain.
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Ramsbottom
Another lovely day out. There's an old traditional railway station and pub where children watch the daily steam trains. Ramsbottom has many street festivals and Christmas markets. I've visited the chocolate one. Think cobbled streets, the railway children and Harry Potter. They close the roads here sometimes and have alfresco dining from the three main local restaurants a Greek, an Italian and a tapas place.
Please join us in paying our respects to beloved actor, presenter and singer Bernard Cribbins OBE, who has died aged 93.
Bernard is probably best known as the voice of the Wombles, Catherine Tate's grandpa in Doctor Who, and the station master in The Railway Children, but did you know he served his National Service with 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment between 1947 and 1949?
Mr Cribbins served in Palestine and Germany.
Thank you for your service, Bernard, and for bringing so much joy to children and adults all over Great Britain.
Astley Green Colliery Museum
Higher Green LaneI have just written a huge paragraph, but I didn’t save it and my battery died. I’ll write it again later. Anyway listen to aitch and Ed Sherans new song, my g. There's a pumpkin farm here, with Halloween fun, face painting and trampolines. People from Horwich talk about retiring here, some move there or visit for day trips, some move back because Horwich is more friendly and nothing happens in Croston apparently apart from Ducks wandering down the road.
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Croston
I have just written a huge paragraph, but I didn’t save it and my battery died. I’ll write it again later. Anyway listen to aitch and Ed Sherans new song, my g. There's a pumpkin farm here, with Halloween fun, face painting and trampolines. People from Horwich talk about retiring here, some move there or visit for day trips, some move back because Horwich is more friendly and nothing happens in Croston apparently apart from Ducks wandering down the road.
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19902478.walks-bolton-followed-traditional-sunday-roast/?fbclid=IwAR1INxrcWjJdbeaQyBIKr_PprzJRT2-kXaK5oSlnGunhZMmxzLhxz_qwKsY
https://www.manchestersfinest.com/from-mcr-to/walks-near-manchester-from-the-bronze-age-to-world-war-ii-in-bradshaw-valley/?fbclid=IwAR0duUHkU4kaOEiyFbTy-yy7NsqLMzQCEW9mK4IPfNTHwU0RNOUX4F7E9dw
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Entwistle Reservoir Car Park
Batridge Roadhttps://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19902478.walks-bolton-followed-traditional-sunday-roast/?fbclid=IwAR1INxrcWjJdbeaQyBIKr_PprzJRT2-kXaK5oSlnGunhZMmxzLhxz_qwKsY
https://www.manchestersfinest.com/from-mcr-to/walks-near-manchester-from-the-bronze-age-to-world-war-ii-in-bradshaw-valley/?fbclid=IwAR0duUHkU4kaOEiyFbTy-yy7NsqLMzQCEW9mK4IPfNTHwU0RNOUX4F7E9dw
Morecambe is a quite run down British seaside resort. The beach is beautiful. There’s a cafe and free playground on the front that the boys play on for hours. There’s a very cool Bauhaus style hotel close to the lovely pier, that I will stay in one day, but we usually pop in for a coffee or drink and pretend we are rich, it’s got a glass house/ orangery. It’s famous for the statue of Eric and all the tourists have there photos here doing daft things. Lots of good charity shops. Every year they have a music festival weekend, with cover bands playing in different bars over a bank holiday weekend. I remember really enjoying and dancing to one in the station pub. My children were embarrassed and begged me to stop and leave they thought it was too noisy and busy. They wanted to build sandcastles on the beach, much more fun. We will see if they think the same when they are teenagers about loud music, dancing and busy places! I of course will enjoy reminding them of this true story . My old maths teacher and head of year mr Richmond scored the winning goal in the fa cup for morecambe. So when he died I sent in the above photo to make my old teachers smile. I remember going into his office to have a long conversation about why in the late 80s girls aren’t allowed to wear trousers to school. They are now, it’s a human right! What about boys wearing skirts if they want to? My brother did on his last day in school and shaved his hairy legs! When you work in schools the emotional journey of the ebb and flow of the school day and year, you think of your colleagues as family, especially during covid . I’ve never laughed and cried as much in schools, I call it the covid crazies. It’s probably just me, everyone else is totally normal.
Bring me sunshine, Eric morecambe.
The Eden project has been approved for morecambe and is a 125 million project. I’m looking forward to visiting here. Check out the website.
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Morecambe
Morecambe is a quite run down British seaside resort. The beach is beautiful. There’s a cafe and free playground on the front that the boys play on for hours. There’s a very cool Bauhaus style hotel close to the lovely pier, that I will stay in one day, but we usually pop in for a coffee or drink and pretend we are rich, it’s got a glass house/ orangery. It’s famous for the statue of Eric and all the tourists have there photos here doing daft things. Lots of good charity shops. Every year they have a music festival weekend, with cover bands playing in different bars over a bank holiday weekend. I remember really enjoying and dancing to one in the station pub. My children were embarrassed and begged me to stop and leave they thought it was too noisy and busy. They wanted to build sandcastles on the beach, much more fun. We will see if they think the same when they are teenagers about loud music, dancing and busy places! I of course will enjoy reminding them of this true story . My old maths teacher and head of year mr Richmond scored the winning goal in the fa cup for morecambe. So when he died I sent in the above photo to make my old teachers smile. I remember going into his office to have a long conversation about why in the late 80s girls aren’t allowed to wear trousers to school. They are now, it’s a human right! What about boys wearing skirts if they want to? My brother did on his last day in school and shaved his hairy legs! When you work in schools the emotional journey of the ebb and flow of the school day and year, you think of your colleagues as family, especially during covid . I’ve never laughed and cried as much in schools, I call it the covid crazies. It’s probably just me, everyone else is totally normal.
Bring me sunshine, Eric morecambe.
The Eden project has been approved for morecambe and is a 125 million project. I’m looking forward to visiting here. Check out the website.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7NrLBlw9WZE It’s a stone roses waterfall. For the bassist Mani, who is a friend of a friend and who I met once in Harvey Nicks in Manchester. This is downhill from the property 10 or 15 minutes walk and holds lovely childhood memories. We would go there with a picnic, once or twice a summer and swim in the shallow river, catch tadpoles, go on water rope swings, dare each other to walk across the slimy top of the wier, lie underneath the waterfall, take a lilo or water guns for extra fun, dove or jump in from the middle of the waterfall, play rounders, totally idyllic. There’s another waterfall called Tigers Clough, which is uphill from the property and a slightly longer hike. Which is better? From one to another, by the charlatans https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yXs8zmfqXvg
Some background from horwich heritage centre.
We start this weeks this weeks reflection our our towns great history with the third instalment of one of our favourite playgrounds 'Bob's Brew'. This time we focus on 'Sports and Play', enjoy....
Bob’s Brew 3
Sports and Play
1. Introduction
In our third instalment looking at ‘Bob’s Brew’ we examine mainly the social activities in which both adults and the young are engaged across all parts of the 36 acres (14.4 hectares) of our towns ever adaptable and favourite corner.
Flanked by Crown Lane, Scholes Bank and Squirrel Lane we have seen previously that the area known as ‘Bob’s Brew’ has been the location for high living, industry and farming for hundreds of years with cattle grazing and silage production still active into the 1980’s, the nearest farm Anderton Hall Farm is still very much in business in the 21st century. Today the landscape of our much loved plot has become somewhat wild and overgrown much of which can be attributed to the absence of cattle grazing, their presence for decades having the added benefit of providing the whole area with fields of quite short grass munched down by the cattle, ideal for a whole range of leisure and play activities.
Generations of Horwich children have spent their summer days down Bob’s Brew (Bobbs’y). Playing in the waterfall, damming in the streams, fishing, enjoying rope swings in the tree’s, playing football, cricket, flying kite’s, sledging, camping out, having picnics, playing tennis, getting up to no good!….it’s part of our towns fabric and colours the memories of many of us who grew up in Horwich. Lets explore a selection of activities which have taken place in Bob’s Brew over the years….
2. Sports for grown up’s
The Race Course:
Horwich can boast to having three horse racing courses over the last 250 years or so, the first around the Wilderswood area, the second near Bob’ Brew with the third and final being the Horwich Race Course on the land which is now occupied by Green Lane/Fearnhead Avenue and the Lever Park areas. The first races held in Bob’s Brew took place on August the 19th 1837. The course was situated in extensive fields in the vicinity of the Squirrel Hotel. Walking down Squirrel Lane the large flat fields on the right appear to be the most likely location. Race meetings continued for the next eleven years and even a new Crown course for sprint races was introduced for the 1846 meeting, won by Mr Walker’s ‘The Nobbler’. The final meeting was staged on Friday 29th August 1848.
The new Horwich Race Course appears to have taken over from around 1850 with a move from the race meetings from the rear of the Squirrel to the new venue, many of the race titles appear to have been transferred to the new site. The Horwich Race Course at Green Lane/Fearnhead Avenue and Lever Park operated for many years and was still in operation in the early twentieth century.
The Anderton Horse Show:
The Anderton Horse and Pony shows were held over the Easter weekend for a few years ending in the mid 1970’s, the competitions took place in the fields to the right of Squirrel Lane, in years gone by it is believed these fields were used to host the race course. At peak the Anderton Horse Show were very well attended with all parts of the country represented, all eager to get involved in the various equestrian events for both adults and children.
3. Sports of all types, Children and Adults.
The Tottering Temple and other establishments in the area were involved in the pre chemical bleaching industry. This type of bleaching required large flat pieces of land or crofts to be available to peg out the material using tenterhooks to bleach in the sun light. It is these flat fields which have over the 20th century become very popular and well used for all types of sporting activities.
During the 1930’s tennis courts including a pavilion, existed just inside the Anderton boundary with detail seen on the map below. Growing up in the area elderly residents talked of the tennis courts. It is probable that this facility didn’t last much longer than WWI however, remains of the red court shale was evident in the early 1970’s and today the flat court area can be clearly seen.
1937, the tennis courts can be seen slightly right of centre.
Crown Lane is to the right, Scholes Bank above the top of the map
Formal football and cricket games and matches with marked out pitches and permanent goal posts etc have featured as part of the story of Bob’s Brew since the 1960’s. Many more informal games will have taken place before and after that time. During the 1960’s/70’s and 80’s four full size football pitches, a fenced off cricket pitch plus a basic changing room occupied the largest of the flat fields immediately adjacent to Scholes Bank. Local schools utilised the pitches during the week and at the weekend many a Sunday league pub, club or works team battled it out on the Bob’s Brew pitches. Overtime the pitches became used more by Junior Football Clubs with Horwich St Mary’s being and excellent example.
With marked out tracks local schools held their annual sports days and other events on the same well utilised fields
The varied landscape of short steep hills, tree covered plantations, farms, lodges, waterfalls and streams has made for a perfect area for children of all ages to partake in many and varied activities or simply just to play.
4. Epilogue
Few pieces of land in or around Horwich could claim a history and heritage as rich as Bob’s Brew. In not much more than 36 acres on this plot of land bounded on one side by a road said to stretch back to Roman times (Squirrel Lane), covering the three local townships of Horwich, Rivington and Anderton has seen the birth and decline of a medieval hall and its dynasty, a 17th century (possibly Older) water mill, an ancient bridge, re aligned rivers, two farms with the one that once had a water wheel still being in business, bleaching grounds, a fisheries, a horse racing course, a horse show ground. Its sports fields, once bleaching crofts have hosted football, cricket and sports of all types and still do. Woven through all that thousands of children of the area for decades have spent countless hours and days of adventure playing in all weathers and in all seasons, long may it continue…..
Oh, and then their are the aqueducts!…..but that’s another story
5. The Fun Continues..
Into the 21st Century the story of our favourite 36 acres and the fun of our youth goes on….
The new Horwich St Mary’s Junior Football Club (2021), club house which along with the much improved playing fields heralds a new era for sport in Bob’s Brew. Each summer we see the ‘World Famous’ Bob’s Brew charity Duck Race (2021) seen in the river upstream and feeding the much loved Waterfall…. see Photos.
Photos:
The Anderton Horse and Pony Show, near Bob’s Brew 1970. The Queens Head Pub team at home early 1980’s. A Horwich St Mary’s junior Team in Bob’s Brew, circa 2006. Sports Days, 1930’s and 1970’s Mr Brierly, St Catherine’s Vicar in the centre. Children Fishing in ‘Fats lodge’ plus ‘Sledging,’ Bob’s Brew both views mid 1960’s. Youngsters in the summers of days gone by playing in waterfall (1949) and a little downstream in the paddling pool (1945). St Mary's JFC. The World Famous Bob's Brew Duck Race.
References: Racecourses Here Today and Gone Tomorrow (Volume 1) John Slusar, 2016. Maps produced with kind permission of the National Library of Scotland. Thanks to St Mary’s Junior Football Club and Ivan and Christine Snape. St Mary's JFC and the Duck Race. All other images either the authors personal collection or property of Horwich Heritage.
BOB'S BREW WEIR
Squirrel Lanehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7NrLBlw9WZE It’s a stone roses waterfall. For the bassist Mani, who is a friend of a friend and who I met once in Harvey Nicks in Manchester. This is downhill from the property 10 or 15 minutes walk and holds lovely childhood memories. We would go there with a picnic, once or twice a summer and swim in the shallow river, catch tadpoles, go on water rope swings, dare each other to walk across the slimy top of the wier, lie underneath the waterfall, take a lilo or water guns for extra fun, dove or jump in from the middle of the waterfall, play rounders, totally idyllic. There’s another waterfall called Tigers Clough, which is uphill from the property and a slightly longer hike. Which is better? From one to another, by the charlatans https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yXs8zmfqXvg
Some background from horwich heritage centre.
We start this weeks this weeks reflection our our towns great history with the third instalment of one of our favourite playgrounds 'Bob's Brew'. This time we focus on 'Sports and Play', enjoy....
Bob’s Brew 3
Sports and Play
1. Introduction
In our third instalment looking at ‘Bob’s Brew’ we examine mainly the social activities in which both adults and the young are engaged across all parts of the 36 acres (14.4 hectares) of our towns ever adaptable and favourite corner.
Flanked by Crown Lane, Scholes Bank and Squirrel Lane we have seen previously that the area known as ‘Bob’s Brew’ has been the location for high living, industry and farming for hundreds of years with cattle grazing and silage production still active into the 1980’s, the nearest farm Anderton Hall Farm is still very much in business in the 21st century. Today the landscape of our much loved plot has become somewhat wild and overgrown much of which can be attributed to the absence of cattle grazing, their presence for decades having the added benefit of providing the whole area with fields of quite short grass munched down by the cattle, ideal for a whole range of leisure and play activities.
Generations of Horwich children have spent their summer days down Bob’s Brew (Bobbs’y). Playing in the waterfall, damming in the streams, fishing, enjoying rope swings in the tree’s, playing football, cricket, flying kite’s, sledging, camping out, having picnics, playing tennis, getting up to no good!….it’s part of our towns fabric and colours the memories of many of us who grew up in Horwich. Lets explore a selection of activities which have taken place in Bob’s Brew over the years….
2. Sports for grown up’s
The Race Course:
Horwich can boast to having three horse racing courses over the last 250 years or so, the first around the Wilderswood area, the second near Bob’ Brew with the third and final being the Horwich Race Course on the land which is now occupied by Green Lane/Fearnhead Avenue and the Lever Park areas. The first races held in Bob’s Brew took place on August the 19th 1837. The course was situated in extensive fields in the vicinity of the Squirrel Hotel. Walking down Squirrel Lane the large flat fields on the right appear to be the most likely location. Race meetings continued for the next eleven years and even a new Crown course for sprint races was introduced for the 1846 meeting, won by Mr Walker’s ‘The Nobbler’. The final meeting was staged on Friday 29th August 1848.
The new Horwich Race Course appears to have taken over from around 1850 with a move from the race meetings from the rear of the Squirrel to the new venue, many of the race titles appear to have been transferred to the new site. The Horwich Race Course at Green Lane/Fearnhead Avenue and Lever Park operated for many years and was still in operation in the early twentieth century.
The Anderton Horse Show:
The Anderton Horse and Pony shows were held over the Easter weekend for a few years ending in the mid 1970’s, the competitions took place in the fields to the right of Squirrel Lane, in years gone by it is believed these fields were used to host the race course. At peak the Anderton Horse Show were very well attended with all parts of the country represented, all eager to get involved in the various equestrian events for both adults and children.
3. Sports of all types, Children and Adults.
The Tottering Temple and other establishments in the area were involved in the pre chemical bleaching industry. This type of bleaching required large flat pieces of land or crofts to be available to peg out the material using tenterhooks to bleach in the sun light. It is these flat fields which have over the 20th century become very popular and well used for all types of sporting activities.
During the 1930’s tennis courts including a pavilion, existed just inside the Anderton boundary with detail seen on the map below. Growing up in the area elderly residents talked of the tennis courts. It is probable that this facility didn’t last much longer than WWI however, remains of the red court shale was evident in the early 1970’s and today the flat court area can be clearly seen.
1937, the tennis courts can be seen slightly right of centre.
Crown Lane is to the right, Scholes Bank above the top of the map
Formal football and cricket games and matches with marked out pitches and permanent goal posts etc have featured as part of the story of Bob’s Brew since the 1960’s. Many more informal games will have taken place before and after that time. During the 1960’s/70’s and 80’s four full size football pitches, a fenced off cricket pitch plus a basic changing room occupied the largest of the flat fields immediately adjacent to Scholes Bank. Local schools utilised the pitches during the week and at the weekend many a Sunday league pub, club or works team battled it out on the Bob’s Brew pitches. Overtime the pitches became used more by Junior Football Clubs with Horwich St Mary’s being and excellent example.
With marked out tracks local schools held their annual sports days and other events on the same well utilised fields
The varied landscape of short steep hills, tree covered plantations, farms, lodges, waterfalls and streams has made for a perfect area for children of all ages to partake in many and varied activities or simply just to play.
4. Epilogue
Few pieces of land in or around Horwich could claim a history and heritage as rich as Bob’s Brew. In not much more than 36 acres on this plot of land bounded on one side by a road said to stretch back to Roman times (Squirrel Lane), covering the three local townships of Horwich, Rivington and Anderton has seen the birth and decline of a medieval hall and its dynasty, a 17th century (possibly Older) water mill, an ancient bridge, re aligned rivers, two farms with the one that once had a water wheel still being in business, bleaching grounds, a fisheries, a horse racing course, a horse show ground. Its sports fields, once bleaching crofts have hosted football, cricket and sports of all types and still do. Woven through all that thousands of children of the area for decades have spent countless hours and days of adventure playing in all weathers and in all seasons, long may it continue…..
Oh, and then their are the aqueducts!…..but that’s another story
5. The Fun Continues..
Into the 21st Century the story of our favourite 36 acres and the fun of our youth goes on….
The new Horwich St Mary’s Junior Football Club (2021), club house which along with the much improved playing fields heralds a new era for sport in Bob’s Brew. Each summer we see the ‘World Famous’ Bob’s Brew charity Duck Race (2021) seen in the river upstream and feeding the much loved Waterfall…. see Photos.
Photos:
The Anderton Horse and Pony Show, near Bob’s Brew 1970. The Queens Head Pub team at home early 1980’s. A Horwich St Mary’s junior Team in Bob’s Brew, circa 2006. Sports Days, 1930’s and 1970’s Mr Brierly, St Catherine’s Vicar in the centre. Children Fishing in ‘Fats lodge’ plus ‘Sledging,’ Bob’s Brew both views mid 1960’s. Youngsters in the summers of days gone by playing in waterfall (1949) and a little downstream in the paddling pool (1945). St Mary's JFC. The World Famous Bob's Brew Duck Race.
References: Racecourses Here Today and Gone Tomorrow (Volume 1) John Slusar, 2016. Maps produced with kind permission of the National Library of Scotland. Thanks to St Mary’s Junior Football Club and Ivan and Christine Snape. St Mary's JFC and the Duck Race. All other images either the authors personal collection or property of Horwich Heritage.
When I was young tony Knowles, a famous snooker player lived in one of the cottages that backs onto the doffcocker lodge. My dad knows him and worked for him at his snooker hall and nightclub in horwich, he was on the doors as a bouncer . It’s flats now. I remember sitting on his knee as a little girl. My grandma adored him and we all had to watch him on the telly when he was on. When I had my children I bought lots of toys, clothes etc from a car boot sale that was at his pub, the Cheshire lounge. It’s closed now. He was there sometimes but I never said hello, why would he remember me or mi dad ? Anyway my Aunty lives in one of the cottages now. When my mum went into labour. My mum and dad were in his car on a Friday night and drove past the local nightclub, nibblers, beeping on the way to the hospital to give birth to me, my uncle was outside waving and got drunk to celebrate before I was born! He said it was the best day of his life up to that point as he is a dad and grandad now so I’m sure they are better days!
Tockholes
When I was young tony Knowles, a famous snooker player lived in one of the cottages that backs onto the doffcocker lodge. My dad knows him and worked for him at his snooker hall and nightclub in horwich, he was on the doors as a bouncer . It’s flats now. I remember sitting on his knee as a little girl. My grandma adored him and we all had to watch him on the telly when he was on. When I had my children I bought lots of toys, clothes etc from a car boot sale that was at his pub, the Cheshire lounge. It’s closed now. He was there sometimes but I never said hello, why would he remember me or mi dad ? Anyway my Aunty lives in one of the cottages now. When my mum went into labour. My mum and dad were in his car on a Friday night and drove past the local nightclub, nibblers, beeping on the way to the hospital to give birth to me, my uncle was outside waving and got drunk to celebrate before I was born! He said it was the best day of his life up to that point as he is a dad and grandad now so I’m sure they are better days!
It’s a small stone village , with one Main Street. Pubs, park, shops, marina for canal barges ( tithe barn). They have an annual country fair. Little circular walk along the canal. Shallow river, for swimming, picnic , £3.50 for parking at the high street car park, all day, 30p for the public toilets. Ice cream from the market. Very relaxing and peaceful. Around 45 minutes drive from the property. Morning has broken, cat stevens.
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It’s a small stone village , with one Main Street. Pubs, park, shops, marina for canal barges ( tithe barn). They have an annual country fair. Little circular walk along the canal. Shallow river, for swimming, picnic , £3.50 for parking at the high street car park, all day, 30p for the public toilets. Ice cream from the market. Very relaxing and peaceful. Around 45 minutes drive from the property. Morning has broken, cat stevens.
Tigers Dam, in area known as Shaw's Clough, a natural and beautiful valley carved during the Ice age, through which the River Douglas flows, the area can be accessed a number of ways. The best panoramic view of the woods and Clough can be seen from The Pike Snack Shack where further along you can link to public footpaths off Belmont Rd. Access can also be gained from the back of Rivington and Blackrod High School heading toward higher Knoll and turn right at Lower Knoll ruin. Also via a bridge near Ormstons Farm from the direction of Greeen Lane, Horwich.
This unique image was created in 2020 and is published with consent of copyright owner, based on an image c.1900. The remains of the dam are still present for those who like to explore. The dam shown was part of a textile operation that predated the reservoirs.
Details of a stroll in the area have been produced by Mal Firth, aka "The Wringly Rambler",
Little Jake of Winter Hill has a fascinating page about the area .
Jake also explored the old tram tracks, once used for the mines there, he has fascinating information on his page.
A photo of the modern view is also shown, courtesy of Jake of Winter Hill, copyright and used with permission,
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud (Official music video)
Tigers Clough
Tigers Dam, in area known as Shaw's Clough, a natural and beautiful valley carved during the Ice age, through which the River Douglas flows, the area can be accessed a number of ways. The best panoramic view of the woods and Clough can be seen from The Pike Snack Shack where further along you can link to public footpaths off Belmont Rd. Access can also be gained from the back of Rivington and Blackrod High School heading toward higher Knoll and turn right at Lower Knoll ruin. Also via a bridge near Ormstons Farm from the direction of Greeen Lane, Horwich.
This unique image was created in 2020 and is published with consent of copyright owner, based on an image c.1900. The remains of the dam are still present for those who like to explore. The dam shown was part of a textile operation that predated the reservoirs.
Details of a stroll in the area have been produced by Mal Firth, aka "The Wringly Rambler",
Little Jake of Winter Hill has a fascinating page about the area .
Jake also explored the old tram tracks, once used for the mines there, he has fascinating information on his page.
A photo of the modern view is also shown, courtesy of Jake of Winter Hill, copyright and used with permission,
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud (Official music video)
Place of Christian worship. 4 different congregations of the Curch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet there. Temple is providing space for sacred ordinances for living and dead. Gardens are beautiful and very peaceful. Local people like the site and very often you can spot someone walking around. At the site you can find Family History Centre that provides assistance and help for those researching their family ancestors. Centre is open presently Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00
At the site there is Accommodation Centre for those that wish to visit the temple.
Many years ago when this first opened, they had open weekends where you could look all around the temple. Me and mum went. When I lived in Japan, before the internet and video calls, there were lots of Mormons who were completing religious challenges there. Quiet often they were the only western people who I saw from one week to the next, I sometimes stopped and said hello and had a little chat, other times just smiled. I often felt like a film star there, being followed by Japanese men taking photos or filming me. It rarely bothered me ( sometimes bugged me a bit) and I never felt unsafe.
West end musical, Book of Mormons (I haven’t seen it yet)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKkLV1zE8M0
Preston England Temple – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Hartwood GreenPlace of Christian worship. 4 different congregations of the Curch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet there. Temple is providing space for sacred ordinances for living and dead. Gardens are beautiful and very peaceful. Local people like the site and very often you can spot someone walking around. At the site you can find Family History Centre that provides assistance and help for those researching their family ancestors. Centre is open presently Wednesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00
At the site there is Accommodation Centre for those that wish to visit the temple.
Many years ago when this first opened, they had open weekends where you could look all around the temple. Me and mum went. When I lived in Japan, before the internet and video calls, there were lots of Mormons who were completing religious challenges there. Quiet often they were the only western people who I saw from one week to the next, I sometimes stopped and said hello and had a little chat, other times just smiled. I often felt like a film star there, being followed by Japanese men taking photos or filming me. It rarely bothered me ( sometimes bugged me a bit) and I never felt unsafe.
West end musical, Book of Mormons (I haven’t seen it yet)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKkLV1zE8M0
There’s a lovely war memorial sculpture outside the hall. It’s all happening on this square. Booths food hall, m and s, bowling, crazy golf, cinema, Wetherspoons, charity shops. Cheap parking. I once went to a black tie posh masons ladies evening here, dressed in my ball gown on a blind date!
Eric Clapton, pretending.
Or Justin bieber, baby, baby, baby.
Chorley Town Hall
Market StreetThere’s a lovely war memorial sculpture outside the hall. It’s all happening on this square. Booths food hall, m and s, bowling, crazy golf, cinema, Wetherspoons, charity shops. Cheap parking. I once went to a black tie posh masons ladies evening here, dressed in my ball gown on a blind date!
Eric Clapton, pretending.
Or Justin bieber, baby, baby, baby.
The pigeon tower is sometimes open to visitors and I believe that there were plans to allow visitors to stay in it.
There is an ongoing survey requesting your thoughts on the management by United Utilities of the Rivington Estate.
Gifted to the people of Bolton by Lord Leverhulme, Lever Park has been a country park since 1904. The park is a mixture of open ground, woodland and avenues with a replica of Liverpool Castle located near the lower reservoir. The terraced gardens – once the private gardens of Lord Levehulme’s residence - provide visitors with a unique landscape to explore.
These include a Japanese garden and lake, magnificent 7-arched bridge, an Italian garden and lake, a number of summer houses and viewing platforms and the former Orchestra Lawn. There are spectacular views westward toward the coast from the Pigeon Tower.
United Utilities boast a network of wheel chair accessible routes at Rivington "Down by the reservoirs there are network of paths suitable for walking, wheelchairs and cycling."
Details of wheelchair access, disabled parking and accessible toilets may be obtained by writing or faxing their head office.
United Utilities Group PLC
Haweswater House,
Lingley Mere Business Park,
Lingley Green Avenue,
Great Sankey,
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Note: Although Wheelchair access is advertised, sites under control of Rivington Heritage Trust do not provide disability access and have no plan or policy to do so.
ALEX LIPINSKI - HURRICANE
Pigeon Tower Car Park
The pigeon tower is sometimes open to visitors and I believe that there were plans to allow visitors to stay in it.
There is an ongoing survey requesting your thoughts on the management by United Utilities of the Rivington Estate.
Gifted to the people of Bolton by Lord Leverhulme, Lever Park has been a country park since 1904. The park is a mixture of open ground, woodland and avenues with a replica of Liverpool Castle located near the lower reservoir. The terraced gardens – once the private gardens of Lord Levehulme’s residence - provide visitors with a unique landscape to explore.
These include a Japanese garden and lake, magnificent 7-arched bridge, an Italian garden and lake, a number of summer houses and viewing platforms and the former Orchestra Lawn. There are spectacular views westward toward the coast from the Pigeon Tower.
United Utilities boast a network of wheel chair accessible routes at Rivington "Down by the reservoirs there are network of paths suitable for walking, wheelchairs and cycling."
Details of wheelchair access, disabled parking and accessible toilets may be obtained by writing or faxing their head office.
United Utilities Group PLC
Haweswater House,
Lingley Mere Business Park,
Lingley Green Avenue,
Great Sankey,
Warrington
WA5 3LP
Note: Although Wheelchair access is advertised, sites under control of Rivington Heritage Trust do not provide disability access and have no plan or policy to do so.
ALEX LIPINSKI - HURRICANE
Lighthouse family, high. We visit here every summer and spend time together on the beach close to the fisherman statue. There’s paddling pools and a pier with slot machines. A little train ride and beach huts to hire. There’s a pub on the front which is usually busy and another one close to the cross roads and shopping area (charity shops). I saw Russell Crowe in this pub, he was smiling and could see me looking thinking is that really him? Anyway he nodded and smiled. The next day I saw in the news that he was filming in the area.
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Lytham St Annes
Lighthouse family, high. We visit here every summer and spend time together on the beach close to the fisherman statue. There’s paddling pools and a pier with slot machines. A little train ride and beach huts to hire. There’s a pub on the front which is usually busy and another one close to the cross roads and shopping area (charity shops). I saw Russell Crowe in this pub, he was smiling and could see me looking thinking is that really him? Anyway he nodded and smiled. The next day I saw in the news that he was filming in the area.
£24 for a family of 4 one game, £9.50 for 1 pint of lager, 1 large glass of Merlot, 2 glasses of tap water. We turned up without a booking at 8pm and got a lane straight away. Inferno, from Paris to Berlin.
Hollywood Bowl Bolton
37 The Linkway£24 for a family of 4 one game, £9.50 for 1 pint of lager, 1 large glass of Merlot, 2 glasses of tap water. We turned up without a booking at 8pm and got a lane straight away. Inferno, from Paris to Berlin.
It’s a camp site and a brewery. £7 a pint though apparently. The charlatans, the only one I know. It’s a beautiful song and so sad to hear about Martin Duffy dying rip. A friend of mine from primary and secondary schools married name is Duffy. She has worked for a family member since leaving school at 16. Last time I asked her about work she just laughed as if to say Carrie, I would never work anywhere else. I thought that was so lovely. We went on a family holiday together in primary school and she knows all my close family well. Her brother was in the army and marines, he has a lovely close knit group of supportive friends. He was stationed in Dubai for a while and I arranged for him to date a friend of mine who was there as an air hostess for emirates, but they didn’t ever meet as far as I know. I once bought some kitchen handles from him for my kitchen renovation £1 each from him, £5 each at b&q. Thanks again. Gloria Estefan, Rhythm is going to get you.
Rivington Brew Co Tap
Horrobin LaneIt’s a camp site and a brewery. £7 a pint though apparently. The charlatans, the only one I know. It’s a beautiful song and so sad to hear about Martin Duffy dying rip. A friend of mine from primary and secondary schools married name is Duffy. She has worked for a family member since leaving school at 16. Last time I asked her about work she just laughed as if to say Carrie, I would never work anywhere else. I thought that was so lovely. We went on a family holiday together in primary school and she knows all my close family well. Her brother was in the army and marines, he has a lovely close knit group of supportive friends. He was stationed in Dubai for a while and I arranged for him to date a friend of mine who was there as an air hostess for emirates, but they didn’t ever meet as far as I know. I once bought some kitchen handles from him for my kitchen renovation £1 each from him, £5 each at b&q. Thanks again. Gloria Estefan, Rhythm is going to get you.
Here’s a recent link to explain the pub. I was once in here and Dave spikey, famous Bolton comedian turned up and grabbed the microphone and did a short impromptu comedy performance. Turns out he likes the horwich pub crawl too. It was a summer evening and he was wearing shorts.
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/20602247.find-chase-star-anne-hegerty-common-victoria-albert-pub/?fbclid=IwAR3aNTLoGxHHG9O7aI0o2lt6ABjvpBY5WGAk5YEGDqxI0KfS_0U2sd1PEtk&fs=e&s=cl
Victoria & Albert
114 Lee LaneHere’s a recent link to explain the pub. I was once in here and Dave spikey, famous Bolton comedian turned up and grabbed the microphone and did a short impromptu comedy performance. Turns out he likes the horwich pub crawl too. It was a summer evening and he was wearing shorts.
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/20602247.find-chase-star-anne-hegerty-common-victoria-albert-pub/?fbclid=IwAR3aNTLoGxHHG9O7aI0o2lt6ABjvpBY5WGAk5YEGDqxI0KfS_0U2sd1PEtk&fs=e&s=cl
The new Hide Coffee House is making the most of its stunning spot by sharing photos of its food and drink amid the relaxing setting.
Pennington Flash
The new Hide Coffee House is making the most of its stunning spot by sharing photos of its food and drink amid the relaxing setting.
Fleetwood
Fleetwood Mac, gypsy.
Mark Radcliffe, radio presenter, author and musician grew up in this area. He loves rivington and is involved with the restoration projects of lord Leverhulmes Chinese gardens. I’m just reading about his childhood in today’s daily mail magazine and enjoying a filter coffee. Joe Cocker - Ain't No Sunshine
Doffcocker Lodge
Mark Radcliffe, radio presenter, author and musician grew up in this area. He loves rivington and is involved with the restoration projects of lord Leverhulmes Chinese gardens. I’m just reading about his childhood in today’s daily mail magazine and enjoying a filter coffee. Joe Cocker - Ain't No Sunshine
Jumbles Country Park
Bradshaw RoadBlackpool Zoo
East Park DriveKatie Perry- roar. They accept Tesco club card vouchers.
An awesome experience to watch a game live. I have only watched the ladies play here on Mother's day (which was brilliant) and England in a friendly a long time ago. My son went to the Europa game yesterday on some gifted tickets, (thanks again) a wonderful experience for him. They won, Rashford and Ronaldo scored. I'm going next time. He said he would go again even though he was late home and to bed, but his recent school holiday was better! We joined as members yesterday and haven't yet visited the museum, but I have had students visit hotel football for a competition, which was inspiring, Hotel Football is brill. There are many red fans who live in Horwich, some even have season tickets. My friends husband is a solicitor who represents some Manchester United players Alex Ferguson, beckham etc. His sister got a first from Oxford in psychology. Got married, had 3 kids and never worked (according to the local gossip which may or may not be true). She once arranged a date for her visiting uni friend with my then millionaire boyfriend. They texted afterwards. I wasn’t good enough or important enough to matter, a poor girl from the village? I wonder what a psychologist would make of this? As a bit of a feminist I was upset and offended, still am really. We broke up. My friend told me as a good friend should. She was going out with another friend at the time, a police officer who was about to retrain as a teacher. He committed suicide, threw himself under a moving train. We were all devastated, his funeral had a guard of honour of hundreds of police officers in uniform. His parents were former educators/ headteachers (?). She was a croupier in Manchester casinos and casinos across Europe before this time, which I always thought was very glamorous. She married his best friend and they have two sons. We were all together at church on Christmas Eve. She burst into tears, so did I. The last time we were together in church singing carols and at the nativity we were 10 years old, nearly 40 years ago. See you next year petal. Everlong, Foo Fighters. Julia Roberts also went to watch Manchester United, so it’s oh pretty woman by Roy Orbison. So I went to education event here yesterday, the food at lunchtime was amazing. I’m glad I paid my respects. I bought my children some slippers from the shop. I went to my car to drive home at 3.30 and my battery was dead. The security guards were brilliant but couldn’t help much to start with, they tried bump starting it. I had to walk 5 minutes away to Halfords and buy some jump leads.
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Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayAn awesome experience to watch a game live. I have only watched the ladies play here on Mother's day (which was brilliant) and England in a friendly a long time ago. My son went to the Europa game yesterday on some gifted tickets, (thanks again) a wonderful experience for him. They won, Rashford and Ronaldo scored. I'm going next time. He said he would go again even though he was late home and to bed, but his recent school holiday was better! We joined as members yesterday and haven't yet visited the museum, but I have had students visit hotel football for a competition, which was inspiring, Hotel Football is brill. There are many red fans who live in Horwich, some even have season tickets. My friends husband is a solicitor who represents some Manchester United players Alex Ferguson, beckham etc. His sister got a first from Oxford in psychology. Got married, had 3 kids and never worked (according to the local gossip which may or may not be true). She once arranged a date for her visiting uni friend with my then millionaire boyfriend. They texted afterwards. I wasn’t good enough or important enough to matter, a poor girl from the village? I wonder what a psychologist would make of this? As a bit of a feminist I was upset and offended, still am really. We broke up. My friend told me as a good friend should. She was going out with another friend at the time, a police officer who was about to retrain as a teacher. He committed suicide, threw himself under a moving train. We were all devastated, his funeral had a guard of honour of hundreds of police officers in uniform. His parents were former educators/ headteachers (?). She was a croupier in Manchester casinos and casinos across Europe before this time, which I always thought was very glamorous. She married his best friend and they have two sons. We were all together at church on Christmas Eve. She burst into tears, so did I. The last time we were together in church singing carols and at the nativity we were 10 years old, nearly 40 years ago. See you next year petal. Everlong, Foo Fighters. Julia Roberts also went to watch Manchester United, so it’s oh pretty woman by Roy Orbison. So I went to education event here yesterday, the food at lunchtime was amazing. I’m glad I paid my respects. I bought my children some slippers from the shop. I went to my car to drive home at 3.30 and my battery was dead. The security guards were brilliant but couldn’t help much to start with, they tried bump starting it. I had to walk 5 minutes away to Halfords and buy some jump leads.
Rivington Pike Tour
Take a tour to see Rivigton from the air, in a Gyrocopter from City Airport Manchester. After a short safety briefing you'll be helped in the aircraft and kitted out with a flying suit, gloves and a helmet including a communications system.
The flight takes approx. 30 Minutes covering phenomenal local landmarks including the Chorley Lakes, Winter Hill up to Rivington Pike and over the Lord Leverhulme Japanese Gardens.
Rivington Pike Tour
£119 with this link,
North West Gyro
City Airport Manchester
Liverpool Road, Manchester
United Kingdom, M30 7SA
wwwnorthwestgyrocom
I have flown in a helicopter from here, before I had children. It was a bit scary. There’s a watchtower that you can go up to see arrivals and departures. There’s a cafe/ bar play area. They have small events/ fairs here sometimes. You sometimes see celebrities here. We used to take the boys here occasionally, I can’t remember if you pay for parking, but it’s a cheaper activity and fun too.
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Official Music Video) or Foo Fighters, learn to fly.
City Airport & Heliport
Liverpool RoadRivington Pike Tour
Take a tour to see Rivigton from the air, in a Gyrocopter from City Airport Manchester. After a short safety briefing you'll be helped in the aircraft and kitted out with a flying suit, gloves and a helmet including a communications system.
The flight takes approx. 30 Minutes covering phenomenal local landmarks including the Chorley Lakes, Winter Hill up to Rivington Pike and over the Lord Leverhulme Japanese Gardens.
Rivington Pike Tour
£119 with this link,
North West Gyro
City Airport Manchester
Liverpool Road, Manchester
United Kingdom, M30 7SA
wwwnorthwestgyrocom
I have flown in a helicopter from here, before I had children. It was a bit scary. There’s a watchtower that you can go up to see arrivals and departures. There’s a cafe/ bar play area. They have small events/ fairs here sometimes. You sometimes see celebrities here. We used to take the boys here occasionally, I can’t remember if you pay for parking, but it’s a cheaper activity and fun too.
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Official Music Video) or Foo Fighters, learn to fly.
Bolton Steam Museum
Mornington RoadThere used to be a Victorian school house museum here. With an actor, where you went to a lesson using slate boards and chalk, sitting on benches and learning in silence by rote. There was also a nightclub that I went to under 18s first where they played 30 minutes of Manchester music/ indie stuff then 30 minutes of dancing music. I then went to 18+ too. It had a lovely steel balcony that looked over the dance floor and dj booth. A lovely steel spiral staircase, always noticeable to me as my dad used to make and design them. I haven’t taken my children here yet and have no idea what is there now. But we only talking about this the other day and agreed to go soon. Also because my partners pub and club career ( at rubinskys, in fallowfield) started with a family who owned a pub here, called the George Orwell? Lucky Man
Song by Richard Ashcroft, the verve.
The Verve were an English rock band formed in Wigan, Greater Manchester in 1990 by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury.
Wigan Pier
There used to be a Victorian school house museum here. With an actor, where you went to a lesson using slate boards and chalk, sitting on benches and learning in silence by rote. There was also a nightclub that I went to under 18s first where they played 30 minutes of Manchester music/ indie stuff then 30 minutes of dancing music. I then went to 18+ too. It had a lovely steel balcony that looked over the dance floor and dj booth. A lovely steel spiral staircase, always noticeable to me as my dad used to make and design them. I haven’t taken my children here yet and have no idea what is there now. But we only talking about this the other day and agreed to go soon. Also because my partners pub and club career ( at rubinskys, in fallowfield) started with a family who owned a pub here, called the George Orwell? Lucky Man
Song by Richard Ashcroft, the verve.
The Verve were an English rock band formed in Wigan, Greater Manchester in 1990 by lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, guitarist Nick McCabe, bass guitarist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury.
This is my direct comparison really. But I can’t complain. I’ve been to lots of lovely parties here. A sixth form one. My boyfriends works do, where I asked his boss of a multimillion pound company krones, for free beer in my tassel black Charleston style dress and spiked heels ( so embarrassing). Then as a teacher supervisor at leaving balls/ proms. They also host fairs and comic book events, so I sometimes see Batman when I drive past! It’s on the a6, so a little closer to the motorway and probably does one night stays, but without kitchen etc, it isn’t a home from home. Although it does have a little health spa that I went to once, the pool is tiny. I spoke to him online today, to check him and his family are well. They are, but it made me cry in my classroom! Is it the menopause, my period or a mid life crisis or entirely normal? Well I don’t think that any of my close friends or family would ever consider me entirely normal, so it must be one of the other 3. Normal is not in vogue anymore anyway, neurodivergence is. Does it have to be certified? He lives in Australia now, is a dirt bike addict and travels all over Australia and New Zealand doing something with engineering and bottles. He left school at 16, was average (lazy) at school ( we did history class together). Did an apprenticeship and has always been richer than me. Well done. He and his family are returning soon after 16 years, that’s why we are catching up planning what he wants to do. His children have never visited. Zak Abel - Dont You Forget About Me - Drone Show - Coronation Concert Windsor Castle 07.05.23 or Jorja Smith - Be Honest (feat. Burna Boy)
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
This is my direct comparison really. But I can’t complain. I’ve been to lots of lovely parties here. A sixth form one. My boyfriends works do, where I asked his boss of a multimillion pound company krones, for free beer in my tassel black Charleston style dress and spiked heels ( so embarrassing). Then as a teacher supervisor at leaving balls/ proms. They also host fairs and comic book events, so I sometimes see Batman when I drive past! It’s on the a6, so a little closer to the motorway and probably does one night stays, but without kitchen etc, it isn’t a home from home. Although it does have a little health spa that I went to once, the pool is tiny. I spoke to him online today, to check him and his family are well. They are, but it made me cry in my classroom! Is it the menopause, my period or a mid life crisis or entirely normal? Well I don’t think that any of my close friends or family would ever consider me entirely normal, so it must be one of the other 3. Normal is not in vogue anymore anyway, neurodivergence is. Does it have to be certified? He lives in Australia now, is a dirt bike addict and travels all over Australia and New Zealand doing something with engineering and bottles. He left school at 16, was average (lazy) at school ( we did history class together). Did an apprenticeship and has always been richer than me. Well done. He and his family are returning soon after 16 years, that’s why we are catching up planning what he wants to do. His children have never visited. Zak Abel - Dont You Forget About Me - Drone Show - Coronation Concert Windsor Castle 07.05.23 or Jorja Smith - Be Honest (feat. Burna Boy)
The local new music venue for small bands. Audio Vandals were playing last night who are all local musicians.
The Ramp Horwich
The local new music venue for small bands. Audio Vandals were playing last night who are all local musicians.
Food Scene
Park Close to curleys and hike to the Pike. If you have a pram park on George's Lane and you can walk to the pigeon Tower.
Park Close to the Bridge, turn left and walk up Bridge St, walk along by the side of the stream until you reach the end of wilderswood. BAAWalk across the road and up the steep hill/road called fox holes. Turn left to continue your hike to the Pike or right to eventually reach curleys again where you can then head back down the hill, back to where it all began.
I actually spent many hours in my misspent wonderful youth in this second home. It’s where my first love romantically said “Carrie you are ensa and Mensa” I didn’t understand the meaning at the time, but now that I do I can’t remember a nicer complement. Pool table fun, card games, bunforgettable leather trousers, dancing, never ending juke box, ice skating outside the front door whilst being pelted by snow balls, by a bunch of idiot friends who hide over the wall near the leisure centre. The Christmas get togethers were the best when all the cool kids returned home from far flung places or university. AWESOME. ❤️
Wilderswood is an ancient woodland, close to the primary school and church that I attended and my dads old engineering works. The road used to have loads of pot holes and his friend turned up in a tiny red mg soft top 2 seater sports car one day. His work colleague climbed out of it a 7ft bloke,.He was 22 and I was 15, my dad said no way Jose. He’s now a
director at British rail, funny, clever guy. We still laugh about it now.
REM - The sidewinder sleeps tonight.
I once chatted away with Maxine Peake in here.
It has a wonderful function room upstairs.
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We have 9 beautiful modern rooms based in our 17th century pub all rooms are ensuite we have 7 double rooms and 2 family rooms available.
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Open mic night on a Wednesday night, I really enjoyed this.
I must’ve been about 27 and doing my second exercise class of the day at the leisure centre. I was a size 8 at the time. My dad texted me that he was in the bridge and to pop in to see him. So I did. He was chatting with a young guy who I’d never met before. He gave my dad £20 and bought a round of drinks. I had a pint of lime and soda. He said “ you don’t drink, you don’t smoke, you do exercise classes. Do you have an vices? “ This makes me laugh. He left. Me and my dad laughed as my dad “ forgot to give him his change from the £20, which would’ve been about £15 at the time. I went home. I phoned up my dad and texted him. I said get me his number, I like him he is funny. My dad said absolutely no way, he is a traveler, a real one. No. Have I told you yet about the time that I went to an all night illegal forest rave with travelers when I was at university, year 2? Anyway it was a lovely night, in the summer, similar to festivals now.
The Bridge Hotel
121 Church StreetPark Close to the Bridge, turn left and walk up Bridge St, walk along by the side of the stream until you reach the end of wilderswood. BAAWalk across the road and up the steep hill/road called fox holes. Turn left to continue your hike to the Pike or right to eventually reach curleys again where you can then head back down the hill, back to where it all began.
I actually spent many hours in my misspent wonderful youth in this second home. It’s where my first love romantically said “Carrie you are ensa and Mensa” I didn’t understand the meaning at the time, but now that I do I can’t remember a nicer complement. Pool table fun, card games, bunforgettable leather trousers, dancing, never ending juke box, ice skating outside the front door whilst being pelted by snow balls, by a bunch of idiot friends who hide over the wall near the leisure centre. The Christmas get togethers were the best when all the cool kids returned home from far flung places or university. AWESOME. ❤️
Wilderswood is an ancient woodland, close to the primary school and church that I attended and my dads old engineering works. The road used to have loads of pot holes and his friend turned up in a tiny red mg soft top 2 seater sports car one day. His work colleague climbed out of it a 7ft bloke,.He was 22 and I was 15, my dad said no way Jose. He’s now a
director at British rail, funny, clever guy. We still laugh about it now.
REM - The sidewinder sleeps tonight.
I once chatted away with Maxine Peake in here.
It has a wonderful function room upstairs.
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Open mic night on a Wednesday night, I really enjoyed this.
I must’ve been about 27 and doing my second exercise class of the day at the leisure centre. I was a size 8 at the time. My dad texted me that he was in the bridge and to pop in to see him. So I did. He was chatting with a young guy who I’d never met before. He gave my dad £20 and bought a round of drinks. I had a pint of lime and soda. He said “ you don’t drink, you don’t smoke, you do exercise classes. Do you have an vices? “ This makes me laugh. He left. Me and my dad laughed as my dad “ forgot to give him his change from the £20, which would’ve been about £15 at the time. I went home. I phoned up my dad and texted him. I said get me his number, I like him he is funny. My dad said absolutely no way, he is a traveler, a real one. No. Have I told you yet about the time that I went to an all night illegal forest rave with travelers when I was at university, year 2? Anyway it was a lovely night, in the summer, similar to festivals now.
Curleys Fishery
WallsuchesIt’s a cryptic clue. Born to hand jive baby, from the film Grease.
It’s directly by the blackrod railway station. There used to be special rates for parking here if you are also a customer at the pub. This may have changed as I haven’t parked here in years. There’s a bowling green at the rear of the pub. I be been to a christening here and a family funeral. The trains from here are quite infrequent, every 30 minutes or so, so don’t miss your train. I’ve had run over the bridge many times. I’ve also got on trains back from Manchester assuming that they stop at blackrod and ended up in Chorley to have to wait another 30 minutes to get back to blackrod, it would have been easier to get the bus back, but I didn’t have the cash at the time. The last train home from Manchester always had an amazing atmosphere especially after the Xmas markets. Fun and games! I’ve had a few day trips to Blackpool from here too. It was highly recommended for a Sunday carvery or Sunday roast dinner. Because the lionesses just brought football home. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqimlFcJsM
The Rivington
Horrobin LaneIt’s directly by the blackrod railway station. There used to be special rates for parking here if you are also a customer at the pub. This may have changed as I haven’t parked here in years. There’s a bowling green at the rear of the pub. I be been to a christening here and a family funeral. The trains from here are quite infrequent, every 30 minutes or so, so don’t miss your train. I’ve had run over the bridge many times. I’ve also got on trains back from Manchester assuming that they stop at blackrod and ended up in Chorley to have to wait another 30 minutes to get back to blackrod, it would have been easier to get the bus back, but I didn’t have the cash at the time. The last train home from Manchester always had an amazing atmosphere especially after the Xmas markets. Fun and games! I’ve had a few day trips to Blackpool from here too. It was highly recommended for a Sunday carvery or Sunday roast dinner. Because the lionesses just brought football home. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqimlFcJsM
It's an easy route to this restaurant from the property. From the crown pub and roundabout walk down the hill and keep going until you pass the Reservoir. Walk on the right hand side of the road. It takes about 30 minutes. It has a brilliant children's playground with a wooden Fort and swings, with plenty of outdoor space and seating for the adults to enjoy a rest. £400 bottle of Chrystal champagne anyone? Ryan Giggs has been spotted dining here.
Dean Martin-That’s Amore
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFlx2Lnr9Q
Be careful if you drive here from horwich, a very good friend of mine sadly died on this bend when he was 17, no seat belt, first full tank of petrol, possibly boy racing. His brother joined the army, then special forces, marines. Last time I saw him was in the bridge with his friend who I also vaguely knew from school who was a police detective. He was the face of Bolton for a while and on the front page of the Bolton evening news for ages. Anyway they were mixed heritage Pakistani/ English and there was conflict at the time about his ashes and funeral being in Pakistan. He is buried at ridgemont and I will always miss him, a lovely friend from primary school and secondary school . His family moved away in the end to Kendal.
Luciano's at the Millstone
Bolton RoadIt's an easy route to this restaurant from the property. From the crown pub and roundabout walk down the hill and keep going until you pass the Reservoir. Walk on the right hand side of the road. It takes about 30 minutes. It has a brilliant children's playground with a wooden Fort and swings, with plenty of outdoor space and seating for the adults to enjoy a rest. £400 bottle of Chrystal champagne anyone? Ryan Giggs has been spotted dining here.
Dean Martin-That’s Amore
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OnFlx2Lnr9Q
Be careful if you drive here from horwich, a very good friend of mine sadly died on this bend when he was 17, no seat belt, first full tank of petrol, possibly boy racing. His brother joined the army, then special forces, marines. Last time I saw him was in the bridge with his friend who I also vaguely knew from school who was a police detective. He was the face of Bolton for a while and on the front page of the Bolton evening news for ages. Anyway they were mixed heritage Pakistani/ English and there was conflict at the time about his ashes and funeral being in Pakistan. He is buried at ridgemont and I will always miss him, a lovely friend from primary school and secondary school . His family moved away in the end to Kendal.
Peter Kay has been spotted dining here. There’s a cocktail bar upstairs. They serve oysters as a appetiser, a very well-known aphrodisiac! It’s got/ getting a new outdoor terraced courtyard area. NEW CIVIC PLAQUE
A new civic plaque has been installed at the Rivington Grill on Church Street. Formerly the Black Bull Public House, this distinctive stone building has existed for over 200 years. In the 18th - 19th centuries it was a stage coach inn and in the early 19th century it was the centre of administration for the original village of Horwich presided over by Joseph Ridgway. Today is a special occasion, I got to walk my niece to school for the first time, it’s a beautiful sunny cold autumn morning . I said hello to her teacher , who I went to school with. On the way to school they spotted 3 deer in a field. On the way back me and my dad stopped and looked at the new health centre being built next to horwich leisure centre. The cranes and workmen moving big steel girders into place. The concrete steps already fitted. We talked about the work he used to do and the training that he had. He still works, he just chooses the work that he does. His brain is too active, he needs to be busy. He’s at a meeting today, then working this afternoon . All emotional this morning as my niece is just like me at her age, but he feels he missed it all, always at work. He didn’t. I remember him taking me to school in his work van. My dad’s in the photo as a choir boy at the church next door.
Madonna, la Isla Bonita.
Il Toro
69 Church StPeter Kay has been spotted dining here. There’s a cocktail bar upstairs. They serve oysters as a appetiser, a very well-known aphrodisiac! It’s got/ getting a new outdoor terraced courtyard area. NEW CIVIC PLAQUE
A new civic plaque has been installed at the Rivington Grill on Church Street. Formerly the Black Bull Public House, this distinctive stone building has existed for over 200 years. In the 18th - 19th centuries it was a stage coach inn and in the early 19th century it was the centre of administration for the original village of Horwich presided over by Joseph Ridgway. Today is a special occasion, I got to walk my niece to school for the first time, it’s a beautiful sunny cold autumn morning . I said hello to her teacher , who I went to school with. On the way to school they spotted 3 deer in a field. On the way back me and my dad stopped and looked at the new health centre being built next to horwich leisure centre. The cranes and workmen moving big steel girders into place. The concrete steps already fitted. We talked about the work he used to do and the training that he had. He still works, he just chooses the work that he does. His brain is too active, he needs to be busy. He’s at a meeting today, then working this afternoon . All emotional this morning as my niece is just like me at her age, but he feels he missed it all, always at work. He didn’t. I remember him taking me to school in his work van. My dad’s in the photo as a choir boy at the church next door.
Madonna, la Isla Bonita.
IT'S BACK!👏
We know how much you loved our July afternoon dining offer and are very happy to announce we have extended 'All Out to Eat Out' until the end of September!😍
Enjoy 20% off your food bill (food only, not drinks) when you dine with us between 2 & 5pm Monday - Friday.
Offer ends 30th Sept 2021.
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The Cherry Tree at Blackrod
Chorley RoadIT'S BACK!👏
We know how much you loved our July afternoon dining offer and are very happy to announce we have extended 'All Out to Eat Out' until the end of September!😍
Enjoy 20% off your food bill (food only, not drinks) when you dine with us between 2 & 5pm Monday - Friday.
Offer ends 30th Sept 2021.
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#diningoffers #cherrytreeblackrod #bolton
On a sunny day, the queue is always all the way along the road. After you purchase your ice cream, turn left at the side of the parlour for a little walk along the canal. Or even better cycle there from Horwich and back again. £5.45 for an irn bru plain cone and a brownie. If you struggle to park, turn left at the lights and there should be road parking there, then safely cross the road. My son couldn’t eat his ice cream due to the smell of cow manure on the canal path, so eat them first possibly!
Officially ranked as one of the best ice cream parlours in the country.
Morcheeba, blindfold. Or Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Remix) (Official Music Video)
Frederick's Ice Cream
Bolton RoadOn a sunny day, the queue is always all the way along the road. After you purchase your ice cream, turn left at the side of the parlour for a little walk along the canal. Or even better cycle there from Horwich and back again. £5.45 for an irn bru plain cone and a brownie. If you struggle to park, turn left at the lights and there should be road parking there, then safely cross the road. My son couldn’t eat his ice cream due to the smell of cow manure on the canal path, so eat them first possibly!
Officially ranked as one of the best ice cream parlours in the country.
Morcheeba, blindfold. Or Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Remix) (Official Music Video)
A Sunday Roast destination traditional pub. Superb at Christmas time with Carol Singalongs round the tree. It's lovely to park at the top of chorley old road and do some star gazing plus look at the city lights. It was one of my favourite activities when I first passed my driving test in my dad's white Ford van. I now live in Didsbury and enjoy looking back from the bright lights, big city, city of stars (la la land song) to the very beautiful area that I was lucky to grow up in. Great location, quiet at lunchtimes, super sandwiches especially the BLT. No music. I think there’s camping in the field behind the pub, but you would need to research this. Diana Ross, I’m still waiting . Quiz night is on a Thursday. Starts around 8.30pm. Arrive early or book a table. Very busy. I noticed today that it has a psychic event on the 8.8.23. I said psychic not sidekick. That date is also the anniversary for the release of the awesome live forever song by oasis. In 94. Funny story my youngest told me that him and his friends at school are allowed to sit outside together as long as they work in silence. So apparently they made up a rule that the first person to speak gets kicked under the table by the others because they want to continue to be able to sit outside together.
Blundell Arms
Chorley Old RoadA Sunday Roast destination traditional pub. Superb at Christmas time with Carol Singalongs round the tree. It's lovely to park at the top of chorley old road and do some star gazing plus look at the city lights. It was one of my favourite activities when I first passed my driving test in my dad's white Ford van. I now live in Didsbury and enjoy looking back from the bright lights, big city, city of stars (la la land song) to the very beautiful area that I was lucky to grow up in. Great location, quiet at lunchtimes, super sandwiches especially the BLT. No music. I think there’s camping in the field behind the pub, but you would need to research this. Diana Ross, I’m still waiting . Quiz night is on a Thursday. Starts around 8.30pm. Arrive early or book a table. Very busy. I noticed today that it has a psychic event on the 8.8.23. I said psychic not sidekick. That date is also the anniversary for the release of the awesome live forever song by oasis. In 94. Funny story my youngest told me that him and his friends at school are allowed to sit outside together as long as they work in silence. So apparently they made up a rule that the first person to speak gets kicked under the table by the others because they want to continue to be able to sit outside together.
We never had chocolates in the house when I was growing up. But on a Friday night after swimming club, mum would treat us from the black cut off license. We would stay up late in our pjs and watch cheers. I’d share a small packet of minstrels and wine gums with my older brother. I would line mine up and take my time until they dissolved and melted before I ate the next one. He would eat them in minutes and then try every trick in the book to nick mine.
Cheers intro song. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h-mi0r0LpXo
Rivington Chocolates
5 George StreetWe never had chocolates in the house when I was growing up. But on a Friday night after swimming club, mum would treat us from the black cut off license. We would stay up late in our pjs and watch cheers. I’d share a small packet of minstrels and wine gums with my older brother. I would line mine up and take my time until they dissolved and melted before I ate the next one. He would eat them in minutes and then try every trick in the book to nick mine.
Cheers intro song. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h-mi0r0LpXo
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tWrOeNKvtHI
A poem by Michael Rosen about chocolate cake, and there’s is the best. He battled for his life due to covid 19. He says “ a poem a day keeps dementia away “ a devastating illness that took my grandma and all the family grieved over. He describes writing as “a relief and a release” that’s possibly why I waffle so much in my guidebook and due to the fact that I missed the area so much during lockdown! And because there’s an element of Rivington that feels tribal sometimes, and that if we are honest we all feel a bit angry and emotional about lockdown , it’s the sound of silence by the disturbed, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4
Café at Spring Cottage
Rivington Lanehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tWrOeNKvtHI
A poem by Michael Rosen about chocolate cake, and there’s is the best. He battled for his life due to covid 19. He says “ a poem a day keeps dementia away “ a devastating illness that took my grandma and all the family grieved over. He describes writing as “a relief and a release” that’s possibly why I waffle so much in my guidebook and due to the fact that I missed the area so much during lockdown! And because there’s an element of Rivington that feels tribal sometimes, and that if we are honest we all feel a bit angry and emotional about lockdown , it’s the sound of silence by the disturbed, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4
I’ve only dined here a few times, a lovely restaurant to have a drive out into the countryside too. Italy and Italian restaurants always have a special place in my heart. My grandad jimmy fought at monty casino, one of the most ferocious battles of ww2 and I intend to take my children there one day, but I don’t think my dad has visited yet. My sons best friend also now lives in Venice. Oh no he doesn’t, they’ve recently returned to didsbury, they prefer it here. Love them. I sometimes get confused when San Marino is mentioned and think they are talking about San Carlo in Manchester City centre which makes my family laugh. We No Speak Americano (Original Mix)
San Marino
Belmont RoadI’ve only dined here a few times, a lovely restaurant to have a drive out into the countryside too. Italy and Italian restaurants always have a special place in my heart. My grandad jimmy fought at monty casino, one of the most ferocious battles of ww2 and I intend to take my children there one day, but I don’t think my dad has visited yet. My sons best friend also now lives in Venice. Oh no he doesn’t, they’ve recently returned to didsbury, they prefer it here. Love them. I sometimes get confused when San Marino is mentioned and think they are talking about San Carlo in Manchester City centre which makes my family laugh. We No Speak Americano (Original Mix)
I had a summer romance when I came home from working overseas with a young man who used to take me here on dates. He accused me of rubber necking when in the beer garden, which he said means watching the traffic and people go by rather than talking to him. I still don’t really know if that’s correct, I’m confused! He moved to Porto banus. We had met a few times before this summer. He used to live back to back with me, so I saw him naked showing his muscles off through the bathroom window, he always had his designer Calvin Klein boxers on the line and designer jeans and we danced together at the hacienda, him and his mates gave me a lift home ( how did I lose my mates and get there in the first place?) of course , I didn’t go straight home I went back to a friends house first, he later became my boyfriend for a bit, I think that order is correct, but it might be the other way around. I must’ve been at university, I can’t believe I did that in sixth form, my mother would go berserk. On reflection we all went to the same primary school and high school, Friday night swim club and school church performances, so we probably knew each other from there, or of each other, or families did anyway. His family business was a pizza company supplying all the major supermarkets and a pretzel company. The company has recently donated a significant amount of money to Bolton hospice, a charity close to my heart. I’ve seen him a few times since in the gym and the bridge at Xmas time. ( he made a point of telling me that it was good to see me and that he was my ex boyfriend, not just a summer romance, I threw up outside the pub from shock) His mates moved to Spain too and built property there I think. My then hairdresser is / was married one of his best friends brothers, so I probably could’ve and should’ve asked how he was, but I never did, stubborn enough. The pub also has bands on sometimes, especially at Christmas time. I met his mum a few times, not his dad. His mum knew my dad from when they were younger. Apparently she fancied my dad, well he is good looking and charismatic. His dad used to be a party animal into lsd parties, his mum calmed him down and they got rich by small business becoming big business and working hard together. His dad passed away from heart problems. He always got on well with his mum and sister. He teased his mum like he did me. He was daft and loads of fun. He got excluded from school at 15 left without any qualifications. He wore a Rolex watch with his self styled tattoo underneath it from a biro pen, which made me laugh. We had a date at his locked office on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon when he had some very urgent photocopies to do. The big house that his family owned in the hills had horses and a quarry at the bottom of the field. When we were children my mum and neighbour with half of the children in the street would go and pick wynberries here in summer to make jam and crumbles with. Hours of fun, swam in the reservoir on the walk home, nicked empty pop bottles from posh houses because you got 10p back if you took them to the shop to spend on sweets. Happy times. I went back to Japan, that’s why we split up. We nearly had a baby together, we had to go to our joint families doctor for the morning after pill. This was a little embarrassing at the time. She couldn’t tell anyone professional rules or the women who worked in the pharmacy who I was related to through marriage. I wouldn’t have told my family but he would probably have told his mum. Our gp had known us both since we were babies. Anyway it was the summer of the total eclipse, my family went camping In Cornwall to watch it, we had bacon butties and a can of Stella and watched it on a cliff side, it was weird. He stood outside his factory and watched it . After that I drove into London to visit visit my friend who worked for the Dubai royal family. She was staying in a five star hotel. It’s the same friend who I visited in Dubai a few times. I was actually sexually assaulted on a flight. I decided not to make an issue of this at the time due to lots of different reasons, but there is no doubt in my mind that it was intentional sexual assault and harassment, all low level stuff, but enough for me to be very clear that if he touched me again there would be big repercussions. But when leaving Dubai I sat next to a very large and lovely USA soldier who had very smelly socks still in combat gear and very dusty . I’d done lots of reflections, crying and yoga that summer about a relationship breakup, so I’d like to say that the soldier was good company. However when I tried to chat with him, he was polite, just shook his head and said I’m tired. He went to sleep for the whole flight, after taking his boots off, he didn’t even wake up for the food. I couldn’t go to the bathroom for the whole flight. I just sat there, watched films, read a book and listened to him snore a bit. My boyfriend was a bit older already in his thirties, already been married and divorced, my dad told me. Anyway he was actually really lovely with me that summer. Of course not all girls are quite so embarrassed about the morning after pill. One girl from school had had 3 abortians by now and was told to leave an abortive clinic due to laughing with her friends whilst waiting. She still went on to have a baby before I did. A little judgemental of me, a little bit too prim and proper and boring? This of course becomes even more annoying when close members of your family have suffered baby loss and self funded IVF for ten years or so. The girl who had all of the abortians went on to have an affair with her boss, her best mates husband. This was really traumatic to see and support my friend with, as they had three small children. They moved to Spain, came back, split up. She is now very happy and living with a lovely lad who I snogged afew times one Christmas. Embarrassing. It started with a few friends at a house, I was sat in an armchair and he came and sat on me, put his arms around my neck and legs across my body and said “I’m not moving until you give me a kiss “ funny. It was also the year of the millennium Id been to Sydney the year before for nye which was amazing, in a boat on the harbour watching the fireworks, I spent the millennium in the Philippines. It was rubbish. I struggled when I went back to Japan, it wasn’t the same after such an amazing summer. We did phone each other and email 📧 few times, but there was a 12 hour time difference, so one of us was always asleep or in work . He stripped naked for the millennium nye and ran across his garden with his mates apparently ( my friend told me) . Stupid boy. My brother came to visit me in Japan and took part in the naked man festival , where they ran around naked in the snow in February, an inspiration perhaps . He spent a lot of his time in Manchester. He did have a really strong work ethic and worked a lot. He talked a lot of business sense “ Carrie I’m in my thirties, I have to work really hard and make a lot of money in the next ten years “ , “ Carrie, you’ve got to speculate to accumulate “ , “ Carrie, do you know what venture capitalists are ? “ He’d lived in London for a bit too and worked as a driver in a limousine , for famous people, taking them to award ceremonies, he had to wear a tuxedo, I can’t remember who now, but he told some funny stories. There must’ve been a summer storm or torrential rain forecast or something, because he had to spend a day helping his mum get sandbags from b&q to protect property, but I don’t remember it being torrential in the end.Another one of his funny true stories was that he released a video on a shopping channel qvc, selling something or other. I never saw the video but it still makes me laugh. His former next door neighbour who he got on with, is best friends with my dad and brother. So we always knew we could talk to each other anytime we wanted to, if we needed to without anyone else knowing. We were all terribly sad when he was in hospital, anyway he recovered and still works stupid hours every day. I got to know him this summer because my friend was going out with his friend who also happened to be her boss. She used to be engaged to my best friend so the whole stress knew her well enough. She never stopped talking and was lovely. She moved to Spain with them, I only saw her a few times again, but I don’t think it worked out. I offered her to go and visit but she said it wasn’t a good idea. She was good fun and a good friend at the time, always giving me gifts that I didn’t really need. At one point I think she had a thing with my older brother, neither one said anything, but I could tell from the none verbal communication. Her family/ brother s might still live in the area, she grew up about twenty houses away from me. They were scalliewags apparently, but I didn’t know them. He had a few funny personality traits and habits. He had very expensive £20 mouthwash that he let me use. Bear in mind that we rarely had toothpaste in the house and never knew which was whose toothbrush, which were rarely replaced. Even when they were they were kept to clean shoes with not thrown away. Now my children always use mouthwash and have 3 electric toothbrushes, one in use, one on charge and one in the travel bag! He was fastidious about cleanliness and shaved everywhere. He hated the smell of vinegar, it’s a preservative, he only liked Fresh food. I used to wear lots of sentimental gold jewellery and I would take it off and put it on his bedside table. I lost a gold stud. Thankfully his mum found it under the bed. His mum regularly donated blood , that’s where she had been when I met her and she said that they were given free biscuits. I don’t think I’d ever met anyone who had given blood before, of course I learnt about it in school and debated it. I have since given blood once. When my youngest was in hospital the place is just across the road and I had to go. I felt paralysed when there were appeals for donations after the Manchester bomb, so I guess it was my way to appease my conscience. Seeing your children gasping for breath from an asthma attack is heartbreaking. Anyway about a month later I got a text saying my blood had been taken and used in Warrington. This had a really profound effect on me. My grandma had transfusions at the end of her life as did my friend both for leukaemia which prolonged their lives for a bit.He had moved home for a bit as he was always at work. Who can blame him. He had the west wing of downton Abbey, with a beautiful view, his own gym and bathroom. Well it wasn’t quite downton Abbey but it seemed like it to me at the time. When we got back to the family home after a night out, he turned the lights off on his car, going down the driveway which was about a mile long, as he didn’t want to wake his parents up. I can still hear the crunch of the gravel underneath my feet and remember looking up at the stars and looking at the view of the skyline of Manchester,. AJHe would tell me stories about places that he had been on holiday with his family where you had to be a millionaire to go, pure luxury, private beaches, talking business, in California I think. I had no reference point on this conversation, totally out of my depth, nothing to add to the conversation. Funny the things you remember. One of his best friends was engaged to a friend of mine when we were 18. Small World. Standing room only at Xmas time . Seal, kissed by a rose.
YayWe are serving food now till 8pm this evening...
Wether your joining us for after work drinks today or fancy visiting us over the weekend, you can reserve your tables . Walk ins welcome but as a gentle reminder, we do book up quick for our Sunday Lunch so pre booking your table is advisable
Just like a starry night by Vincent Van Gogh, of course he did hug me and kiss me briefly looking at the stars and me and the Manchester sky line. Before grabbing my hand and pulling me, running and laughing through the kitchen door, up the stairs and into his bedroom. Shhhh. Hurry up. My dad and his mumm had been conspiring for some years to get us to know each other. When I was organising work experience from university, he said why don’t you go to my friends pizza manufacturers in westhoughton? I said I’m not working in a pizza manufacturing. I realise how wrong I was now about this decision. But who listens to their dad when they are 20 ? I didn’t have a car anyway. Speaking of cars he had a forest green top of the range new golf. I’m not saying anything else about that. Then when I worked at a craft shop he is mum ordered a jali radiator cover from me which was a big sale. The order kept being delayed or cancelled or changed or misdelivered, so I had to keep phoning her up and apologising. She was lovely and about it and didn’t mind at all. I couldn’t understand this, I’d have been really upset and disappointed spending so much money and being messed around so much. Anyway wherever he is now I hope he is happy and healthy and doing well.
Bob's Smithy Inn Country Pub & Dining
1448 Chorley Old RdI had a summer romance when I came home from working overseas with a young man who used to take me here on dates. He accused me of rubber necking when in the beer garden, which he said means watching the traffic and people go by rather than talking to him. I still don’t really know if that’s correct, I’m confused! He moved to Porto banus. We had met a few times before this summer. He used to live back to back with me, so I saw him naked showing his muscles off through the bathroom window, he always had his designer Calvin Klein boxers on the line and designer jeans and we danced together at the hacienda, him and his mates gave me a lift home ( how did I lose my mates and get there in the first place?) of course , I didn’t go straight home I went back to a friends house first, he later became my boyfriend for a bit, I think that order is correct, but it might be the other way around. I must’ve been at university, I can’t believe I did that in sixth form, my mother would go berserk. On reflection we all went to the same primary school and high school, Friday night swim club and school church performances, so we probably knew each other from there, or of each other, or families did anyway. His family business was a pizza company supplying all the major supermarkets and a pretzel company. The company has recently donated a significant amount of money to Bolton hospice, a charity close to my heart. I’ve seen him a few times since in the gym and the bridge at Xmas time. ( he made a point of telling me that it was good to see me and that he was my ex boyfriend, not just a summer romance, I threw up outside the pub from shock) His mates moved to Spain too and built property there I think. My then hairdresser is / was married one of his best friends brothers, so I probably could’ve and should’ve asked how he was, but I never did, stubborn enough. The pub also has bands on sometimes, especially at Christmas time. I met his mum a few times, not his dad. His mum knew my dad from when they were younger. Apparently she fancied my dad, well he is good looking and charismatic. His dad used to be a party animal into lsd parties, his mum calmed him down and they got rich by small business becoming big business and working hard together. His dad passed away from heart problems. He always got on well with his mum and sister. He teased his mum like he did me. He was daft and loads of fun. He got excluded from school at 15 left without any qualifications. He wore a Rolex watch with his self styled tattoo underneath it from a biro pen, which made me laugh. We had a date at his locked office on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon when he had some very urgent photocopies to do. The big house that his family owned in the hills had horses and a quarry at the bottom of the field. When we were children my mum and neighbour with half of the children in the street would go and pick wynberries here in summer to make jam and crumbles with. Hours of fun, swam in the reservoir on the walk home, nicked empty pop bottles from posh houses because you got 10p back if you took them to the shop to spend on sweets. Happy times. I went back to Japan, that’s why we split up. We nearly had a baby together, we had to go to our joint families doctor for the morning after pill. This was a little embarrassing at the time. She couldn’t tell anyone professional rules or the women who worked in the pharmacy who I was related to through marriage. I wouldn’t have told my family but he would probably have told his mum. Our gp had known us both since we were babies. Anyway it was the summer of the total eclipse, my family went camping In Cornwall to watch it, we had bacon butties and a can of Stella and watched it on a cliff side, it was weird. He stood outside his factory and watched it . After that I drove into London to visit visit my friend who worked for the Dubai royal family. She was staying in a five star hotel. It’s the same friend who I visited in Dubai a few times. I was actually sexually assaulted on a flight. I decided not to make an issue of this at the time due to lots of different reasons, but there is no doubt in my mind that it was intentional sexual assault and harassment, all low level stuff, but enough for me to be very clear that if he touched me again there would be big repercussions. But when leaving Dubai I sat next to a very large and lovely USA soldier who had very smelly socks still in combat gear and very dusty . I’d done lots of reflections, crying and yoga that summer about a relationship breakup, so I’d like to say that the soldier was good company. However when I tried to chat with him, he was polite, just shook his head and said I’m tired. He went to sleep for the whole flight, after taking his boots off, he didn’t even wake up for the food. I couldn’t go to the bathroom for the whole flight. I just sat there, watched films, read a book and listened to him snore a bit. My boyfriend was a bit older already in his thirties, already been married and divorced, my dad told me. Anyway he was actually really lovely with me that summer. Of course not all girls are quite so embarrassed about the morning after pill. One girl from school had had 3 abortians by now and was told to leave an abortive clinic due to laughing with her friends whilst waiting. She still went on to have a baby before I did. A little judgemental of me, a little bit too prim and proper and boring? This of course becomes even more annoying when close members of your family have suffered baby loss and self funded IVF for ten years or so. The girl who had all of the abortians went on to have an affair with her boss, her best mates husband. This was really traumatic to see and support my friend with, as they had three small children. They moved to Spain, came back, split up. She is now very happy and living with a lovely lad who I snogged afew times one Christmas. Embarrassing. It started with a few friends at a house, I was sat in an armchair and he came and sat on me, put his arms around my neck and legs across my body and said “I’m not moving until you give me a kiss “ funny. It was also the year of the millennium Id been to Sydney the year before for nye which was amazing, in a boat on the harbour watching the fireworks, I spent the millennium in the Philippines. It was rubbish. I struggled when I went back to Japan, it wasn’t the same after such an amazing summer. We did phone each other and email 📧 few times, but there was a 12 hour time difference, so one of us was always asleep or in work . He stripped naked for the millennium nye and ran across his garden with his mates apparently ( my friend told me) . Stupid boy. My brother came to visit me in Japan and took part in the naked man festival , where they ran around naked in the snow in February, an inspiration perhaps . He spent a lot of his time in Manchester. He did have a really strong work ethic and worked a lot. He talked a lot of business sense “ Carrie I’m in my thirties, I have to work really hard and make a lot of money in the next ten years “ , “ Carrie, you’ve got to speculate to accumulate “ , “ Carrie, do you know what venture capitalists are ? “ He’d lived in London for a bit too and worked as a driver in a limousine , for famous people, taking them to award ceremonies, he had to wear a tuxedo, I can’t remember who now, but he told some funny stories. There must’ve been a summer storm or torrential rain forecast or something, because he had to spend a day helping his mum get sandbags from b&q to protect property, but I don’t remember it being torrential in the end.Another one of his funny true stories was that he released a video on a shopping channel qvc, selling something or other. I never saw the video but it still makes me laugh. His former next door neighbour who he got on with, is best friends with my dad and brother. So we always knew we could talk to each other anytime we wanted to, if we needed to without anyone else knowing. We were all terribly sad when he was in hospital, anyway he recovered and still works stupid hours every day. I got to know him this summer because my friend was going out with his friend who also happened to be her boss. She used to be engaged to my best friend so the whole stress knew her well enough. She never stopped talking and was lovely. She moved to Spain with them, I only saw her a few times again, but I don’t think it worked out. I offered her to go and visit but she said it wasn’t a good idea. She was good fun and a good friend at the time, always giving me gifts that I didn’t really need. At one point I think she had a thing with my older brother, neither one said anything, but I could tell from the none verbal communication. Her family/ brother s might still live in the area, she grew up about twenty houses away from me. They were scalliewags apparently, but I didn’t know them. He had a few funny personality traits and habits. He had very expensive £20 mouthwash that he let me use. Bear in mind that we rarely had toothpaste in the house and never knew which was whose toothbrush, which were rarely replaced. Even when they were they were kept to clean shoes with not thrown away. Now my children always use mouthwash and have 3 electric toothbrushes, one in use, one on charge and one in the travel bag! He was fastidious about cleanliness and shaved everywhere. He hated the smell of vinegar, it’s a preservative, he only liked Fresh food. I used to wear lots of sentimental gold jewellery and I would take it off and put it on his bedside table. I lost a gold stud. Thankfully his mum found it under the bed. His mum regularly donated blood , that’s where she had been when I met her and she said that they were given free biscuits. I don’t think I’d ever met anyone who had given blood before, of course I learnt about it in school and debated it. I have since given blood once. When my youngest was in hospital the place is just across the road and I had to go. I felt paralysed when there were appeals for donations after the Manchester bomb, so I guess it was my way to appease my conscience. Seeing your children gasping for breath from an asthma attack is heartbreaking. Anyway about a month later I got a text saying my blood had been taken and used in Warrington. This had a really profound effect on me. My grandma had transfusions at the end of her life as did my friend both for leukaemia which prolonged their lives for a bit.He had moved home for a bit as he was always at work. Who can blame him. He had the west wing of downton Abbey, with a beautiful view, his own gym and bathroom. Well it wasn’t quite downton Abbey but it seemed like it to me at the time. When we got back to the family home after a night out, he turned the lights off on his car, going down the driveway which was about a mile long, as he didn’t want to wake his parents up. I can still hear the crunch of the gravel underneath my feet and remember looking up at the stars and looking at the view of the skyline of Manchester,. AJHe would tell me stories about places that he had been on holiday with his family where you had to be a millionaire to go, pure luxury, private beaches, talking business, in California I think. I had no reference point on this conversation, totally out of my depth, nothing to add to the conversation. Funny the things you remember. One of his best friends was engaged to a friend of mine when we were 18. Small World. Standing room only at Xmas time . Seal, kissed by a rose.
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Just like a starry night by Vincent Van Gogh, of course he did hug me and kiss me briefly looking at the stars and me and the Manchester sky line. Before grabbing my hand and pulling me, running and laughing through the kitchen door, up the stairs and into his bedroom. Shhhh. Hurry up. My dad and his mumm had been conspiring for some years to get us to know each other. When I was organising work experience from university, he said why don’t you go to my friends pizza manufacturers in westhoughton? I said I’m not working in a pizza manufacturing. I realise how wrong I was now about this decision. But who listens to their dad when they are 20 ? I didn’t have a car anyway. Speaking of cars he had a forest green top of the range new golf. I’m not saying anything else about that. Then when I worked at a craft shop he is mum ordered a jali radiator cover from me which was a big sale. The order kept being delayed or cancelled or changed or misdelivered, so I had to keep phoning her up and apologising. She was lovely and about it and didn’t mind at all. I couldn’t understand this, I’d have been really upset and disappointed spending so much money and being messed around so much. Anyway wherever he is now I hope he is happy and healthy and doing well.
This is where my first real boyfriend took me for our first date. It didn’t last very long, but never mind, I best not say anymore as we are still friends and I wouldn’t want to upset anyone. The country lane in between is very popular with star gazers I’ve been told. One of the lionesses has just sang this in a karaoke in an Ibiza nightclub!This is a calmer version though.
Brandi Carlisle, West Virginia, take me home.
Black Dog (Belmont)
2-6 Church StThis is where my first real boyfriend took me for our first date. It didn’t last very long, but never mind, I best not say anymore as we are still friends and I wouldn’t want to upset anyone. The country lane in between is very popular with star gazers I’ve been told. One of the lionesses has just sang this in a karaoke in an Ibiza nightclub!This is a calmer version though.
Brandi Carlisle, West Virginia, take me home.
They have Greek nights sometimes with traditional music and dancing. The meze and lamb kleftiko are awesome. There’s an outside courtyard area, that does feel authentic especially in warm weather. They do take away too. They used to be linked to a similar restaurant in central Manchester that held events too, ( bazouki by night) I’m not sure if they still are. Captain Corellis Mandolin, Pellagias song. We don’t say boys and girls in school anymore as it’s divisive and politically incorrect, we say young people. Blur – Girls And Boys – Official Music Video.
Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)
80-84 Winter Hey LnThey have Greek nights sometimes with traditional music and dancing. The meze and lamb kleftiko are awesome. There’s an outside courtyard area, that does feel authentic especially in warm weather. They do take away too. They used to be linked to a similar restaurant in central Manchester that held events too, ( bazouki by night) I’m not sure if they still are. Captain Corellis Mandolin, Pellagias song. We don’t say boys and girls in school anymore as it’s divisive and politically incorrect, we say young people. Blur – Girls And Boys – Official Music Video.
I used to eat here on a Friday night sometimes with an ex and his mum and step dad (he was the MD of speedy hire tools, lots of talk about buying high performance tools on business trips in Japan, he grew up in a council high rise tower block in Birmingham). It’s a tiny lovely pub and they possibly only open when they have bookings, so do book ahead. You can cycle to it along the canal. This family were fun and decadent, they introduced me to buying art, drinking expensive champagne on a Saturday afternoon and eating mail order bespoke chocolate. Son however, was a bad boy, he had 3 girlfriends, 2 SIM cards and managed to persuade me to stay up all night to virtually write his building dissertation for him. He now has a very good job with BAM, which he arguably wouldn’t have without the dissertation! But he did send me flowers, chocolates, nice cards, expensive perfume and cook me steak. It’s dancing in the moonlight by top loader [we even went on holiday together to Gran Canaria, but it was rubbish really, it was my birthday and he forgot it and I missed my family, it was a budget hotel, with a fan, no air conditioning and scratchy blankets, anyway he bought me a designer watch, I’ve still got it somewhere].
The Black Horse Inn, Limbrick
Long LaneI used to eat here on a Friday night sometimes with an ex and his mum and step dad (he was the MD of speedy hire tools, lots of talk about buying high performance tools on business trips in Japan, he grew up in a council high rise tower block in Birmingham). It’s a tiny lovely pub and they possibly only open when they have bookings, so do book ahead. You can cycle to it along the canal. This family were fun and decadent, they introduced me to buying art, drinking expensive champagne on a Saturday afternoon and eating mail order bespoke chocolate. Son however, was a bad boy, he had 3 girlfriends, 2 SIM cards and managed to persuade me to stay up all night to virtually write his building dissertation for him. He now has a very good job with BAM, which he arguably wouldn’t have without the dissertation! But he did send me flowers, chocolates, nice cards, expensive perfume and cook me steak. It’s dancing in the moonlight by top loader [we even went on holiday together to Gran Canaria, but it was rubbish really, it was my birthday and he forgot it and I missed my family, it was a budget hotel, with a fan, no air conditioning and scratchy blankets, anyway he bought me a designer watch, I’ve still got it somewhere].
5 minutes walk from the property. I’ve dined here many times in family groups and friends groups. I’ve probably dined here with my older brother in the past, it used to be called Leo’s. In November I know I’m not the only one who gets a bit reflective and sad, but I remember a story about my grandad. We had all been falling out about something, I can’t remember what a. He took me to one side of the garden, round the side of the house and said “ tell him it’s not too late to eat humble pie “ I laughed as I didn’t know what humble pie was and it sounded funny to me, he was cross at me and asked why I was laughing. I explained, he explained what it meant and I told my brother. We were all talking again for a bit, but I felt ashamed that I’d laughed at my grandad, it was obviously the wrong reaction. It was important to him to resolve the situation. When I was a child this was a 50s style cafe called ferretis, my dad used to take me there for hot Vimto, Horlicks, bovrill. My grandma used to take me to the other one in the centre of town. Happy Days song from the tv show.
rocco's italian restaurant Horwich
3/5 Chorley New Road5 minutes walk from the property. I’ve dined here many times in family groups and friends groups. I’ve probably dined here with my older brother in the past, it used to be called Leo’s. In November I know I’m not the only one who gets a bit reflective and sad, but I remember a story about my grandad. We had all been falling out about something, I can’t remember what a. He took me to one side of the garden, round the side of the house and said “ tell him it’s not too late to eat humble pie “ I laughed as I didn’t know what humble pie was and it sounded funny to me, he was cross at me and asked why I was laughing. I explained, he explained what it meant and I told my brother. We were all talking again for a bit, but I felt ashamed that I’d laughed at my grandad, it was obviously the wrong reaction. It was important to him to resolve the situation. When I was a child this was a 50s style cafe called ferretis, my dad used to take me there for hot Vimto, Horlicks, bovrill. My grandma used to take me to the other one in the centre of town. Happy Days song from the tv show.
5 minutes walk from the property.
Deep blue something- Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
I’m sad that it’s closed. I never went to it, I always thought I would go and looked forward to going, its had rave reviews for years. Sign of the times. Expensive food, expensive bills.
I like to think of myself as a bit like Mary poppins, practically perfect in every way. I turn up as a substitute teacher work harder to reinforce standards, get paid less, no pension contributions. Then leave again, too expensive.
There are two ladies who turn up at the Albert club Christmas party with striking long Mary poppins coats. I only ever see them at this party which makes me laugh, however I do get photos taken with famous gritty northern actresses. I’d had a few Guinness’ , annoyingly, introduced myself, she was lovely and chatted away. Not a great photo of me though, I’ve got fat arms, no makeup on and was tired from working all week. I’m not that fat really it’s a bad photo, I’ve had that dress since 2005! I remember buying it for a job promotion interview. What’s her name her? It was on Red Nose Day and st Patrick’s day.
Poppins Tea Rooms
142 Lee Ln5 minutes walk from the property.
Deep blue something- Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
I’m sad that it’s closed. I never went to it, I always thought I would go and looked forward to going, its had rave reviews for years. Sign of the times. Expensive food, expensive bills.
I like to think of myself as a bit like Mary poppins, practically perfect in every way. I turn up as a substitute teacher work harder to reinforce standards, get paid less, no pension contributions. Then leave again, too expensive.
There are two ladies who turn up at the Albert club Christmas party with striking long Mary poppins coats. I only ever see them at this party which makes me laugh, however I do get photos taken with famous gritty northern actresses. I’d had a few Guinness’ , annoyingly, introduced myself, she was lovely and chatted away. Not a great photo of me though, I’ve got fat arms, no makeup on and was tired from working all week. I’m not that fat really it’s a bad photo, I’ve had that dress since 2005! I remember buying it for a job promotion interview. What’s her name her? It was on Red Nose Day and st Patrick’s day.
"Great photos record the stalls inside Bolton Market Hall | This Is Lancashire" https://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/19321444.great-photos-record-stalls-inside-bolton-market-hall/
O-bla di, O-bla da, the beetles. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9NpHKrKMw
Bolton Market
Ashburner Street"Great photos record the stalls inside Bolton Market Hall | This Is Lancashire" https://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/19321444.great-photos-record-stalls-inside-bolton-market-hall/
O-bla di, O-bla da, the beetles. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9NpHKrKMw
You could have a day out to Chorley. There is also a grandad Jim's sweet shop down the lane in Horwich, close to Sainsburys. You can park in Chorley for £1 for 2 hours, close to Wetherspoons, booths supermarket and m&s food hall. Market days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with Ferris wheels for the children. Millie small, my boy lollipop. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxNgVMcYNY my grandma used to sing this all the time. The shop in horwich has a two story flat above it. My dad and uncle lived in one of them when they were children and used to throw water bombs out of the top floor windows, until the whole family got moved on as they couldn’t pay the rent. *Shop Feature
Today we're featuring @grandadjims traditional sweet shop on Lee Lane. This wonderful shop is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth, offering a range of modern and nostalgic sweets, toffees and chocolates 💛
#hellohorwich
Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe
5-7 Cleveland StYou could have a day out to Chorley. There is also a grandad Jim's sweet shop down the lane in Horwich, close to Sainsburys. You can park in Chorley for £1 for 2 hours, close to Wetherspoons, booths supermarket and m&s food hall. Market days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with Ferris wheels for the children. Millie small, my boy lollipop. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgxNgVMcYNY my grandma used to sing this all the time. The shop in horwich has a two story flat above it. My dad and uncle lived in one of them when they were children and used to throw water bombs out of the top floor windows, until the whole family got moved on as they couldn’t pay the rent. *Shop Feature
Today we're featuring @grandadjims traditional sweet shop on Lee Lane. This wonderful shop is a paradise for those with a sweet tooth, offering a range of modern and nostalgic sweets, toffees and chocolates 💛
#hellohorwich
When my brother decided to study a level pe, it was recommended that he read the book mr chips. So off we dutifully went to buy the dense thick book. A good summer read. I have no idea if he read the book, I have never actually seen him reading a book, but he can read. I haven’t read the book but I have watched the lovely film. By pure coincidence by brother is now a teacher after working in mainstream for many years and being a head of year he moved to work with children who have been excluded from school. The most disadvantaged children and disillusioned families. I know that schools don’t permanently exclude children without lots of interventions and discussions. but I couldn’t be more proud of him for this very challenging role, effectively now a headteacher, having worked in a similar Manchester school I can speak from personal experience. Getting better, the beetles. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EGlo9LzmOME
Mr Chips
14 Winter Hey LaneWhen my brother decided to study a level pe, it was recommended that he read the book mr chips. So off we dutifully went to buy the dense thick book. A good summer read. I have no idea if he read the book, I have never actually seen him reading a book, but he can read. I haven’t read the book but I have watched the lovely film. By pure coincidence by brother is now a teacher after working in mainstream for many years and being a head of year he moved to work with children who have been excluded from school. The most disadvantaged children and disillusioned families. I know that schools don’t permanently exclude children without lots of interventions and discussions. but I couldn’t be more proud of him for this very challenging role, effectively now a headteacher, having worked in a similar Manchester school I can speak from personal experience. Getting better, the beetles. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EGlo9LzmOME
10 minutes walk from the property and recommended for take aways too. I haven’t dined here in years, but it’s a huge restaurant with ample comfy seating/ leather sofas on one side and formal dining on the other. Huge salads with a pear in the middle. When I was growing up, it was a clothes shop called modern cottage. They accepted free uniform vouchers, so I got a trendy bat wing woollen jacket. It was literally the best day ever. Alongside when I got my white wham “choose life” t-shirt, my puff ball dress, my ra ra skirt and my jelly shoes ! Paul Simon, Diamonds on the soles of her shoes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-I_T3XvzPaM The restaurant had lots of dark wooden furniture and serving platters , Africa style. I have visited both South Africa ( educational exchange for a week) and The Gambia with rbhs delivering clothes and medicine. Both experiences had a profound effect on me and I used to listen to the album Graceland with my dad. The restaurant was called Inca at the time and owned or managed by a horwich lass, who had moved away for a while to Stockport, got rich, relationship breakdown then returned, everyone was talking about it at the time. It’s a bit cheaper to dine here on a Monday.
La Salsa De Tapas Experience Horwich Ltd
116-120 Lee Lane10 minutes walk from the property and recommended for take aways too. I haven’t dined here in years, but it’s a huge restaurant with ample comfy seating/ leather sofas on one side and formal dining on the other. Huge salads with a pear in the middle. When I was growing up, it was a clothes shop called modern cottage. They accepted free uniform vouchers, so I got a trendy bat wing woollen jacket. It was literally the best day ever. Alongside when I got my white wham “choose life” t-shirt, my puff ball dress, my ra ra skirt and my jelly shoes ! Paul Simon, Diamonds on the soles of her shoes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-I_T3XvzPaM The restaurant had lots of dark wooden furniture and serving platters , Africa style. I have visited both South Africa ( educational exchange for a week) and The Gambia with rbhs delivering clothes and medicine. Both experiences had a profound effect on me and I used to listen to the album Graceland with my dad. The restaurant was called Inca at the time and owned or managed by a horwich lass, who had moved away for a while to Stockport, got rich, relationship breakdown then returned, everyone was talking about it at the time. It’s a bit cheaper to dine here on a Monday.
https://amp.theguardian.com/food/2021/jun/25/the-barn-at-moor-hall-aughton-lancashire-restaurant-review-grace-dent
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The Barn at Moor Hall
Prescot Roadhttps://amp.theguardian.com/food/2021/jun/25/the-barn-at-moor-hall-aughton-lancashire-restaurant-review-grace-dent
Or some other award winning restaurants :
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Blue Anchor Fish and chips!
Our new restaurant is open to enjoy your food with beers 🍻 and wines 🍷!
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11:30 - 14:00 & 16:00 - 20:00 🐟🐟🐟
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Blue Anchor Fish and chips
137-141 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QF
This used to be a restaurant/ function room called partners, then it was a curry house. We had our lower sixth prom there. My friend started a chocolate cake food fight. It was soon stopped but made the leaving speeches in upper sixth! Downstairs was an after hours wine bar/ drinking den for a while. I went there once or twice. By the way when we left the school and sixth form I won a whole school award and trophy for being an amazing citizen. Basically kind and everyone’s friend who is always happy to help. Not clever enough to win the subject awards but deserves something! I was too busy partying and working, I always had a part time job from being 14, all through university too. My mum had two jobs too and worked until her hands bled.
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Blue Anchor Fish & Chips
137 Chorley New RoadBlue Anchor Fish and chips!
Our new restaurant is open to enjoy your food with beers 🍻 and wines 🍷!
Also we accept card 💳 and cash 💵 payments !
11:30 - 14:00 & 16:00 - 20:00 🐟🐟🐟
🔹️Large - Small Fish and chips
🔹️Chicken - Pork greek gyros
🔹️Chicken burger 🍔
Order your Takeaway online
Click on the link below to order
Blue Anchor Fish and chips
137-141 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QF
This used to be a restaurant/ function room called partners, then it was a curry house. We had our lower sixth prom there. My friend started a chocolate cake food fight. It was soon stopped but made the leaving speeches in upper sixth! Downstairs was an after hours wine bar/ drinking den for a while. I went there once or twice. By the way when we left the school and sixth form I won a whole school award and trophy for being an amazing citizen. Basically kind and everyone’s friend who is always happy to help. Not clever enough to win the subject awards but deserves something! I was too busy partying and working, I always had a part time job from being 14, all through university too. My mum had two jobs too and worked until her hands bled.
Clean bandit, rocks bye.
Chocolate! Willy wonkas chocolate shop. There’s a cafe upstairs for afternoon tea with a piano. You can book masterclasses, to perfect your making skills, if you like. Pure imagination, gene wilder. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=myqzUur4K98
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Slattery
197 Bury New RdChocolate! Willy wonkas chocolate shop. There’s a cafe upstairs for afternoon tea with a piano. You can book masterclasses, to perfect your making skills, if you like. Pure imagination, gene wilder. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=myqzUur4K98
Bolton prepares for first full Food and Drink Festival since pandemic
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Bolton Food & Drink Festival
Victoria SquareBolton prepares for first full Food and Drink Festival since pandemic
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Voted third in The top 10 restaurants in Greater Manchester according to Tripadvisor.
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Because I’ve always been a girl who wears red dresses and I have one that I am told I look like a flamenco dancer in. Chris de burgh, lady in red.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Jcs45GhxU
Casa De Tapas
116-120 Lee LaneVoted third in The top 10 restaurants in Greater Manchester according to Tripadvisor.
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Because I’ve always been a girl who wears red dresses and I have one that I am told I look like a flamenco dancer in. Chris de burgh, lady in red.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Jcs45GhxU
Lovely small Christmas market in the car park, dancing, singing, mulled wine, whiskey, win teddy bears and chocolates, buy cakes.
Old town road, lil naz x.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qovpFAGrQ
Jolly Crofters
Chorley Old RoadLovely small Christmas market in the car park, dancing, singing, mulled wine, whiskey, win teddy bears and chocolates, buy cakes.
Old town road, lil naz x.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qovpFAGrQ
This restaurant used to be an Italian and had a private dining room upstairs. I once went here with about 20 friends. We must have spent £20-40 each. That’s a lot of money, the ladies were drinking £8 bottles of Prosecco. The restaurant ran out of the cheap stuff and switched it to a £15 bottle without checking. I always check the receipts and spotted the error. How rude, I got the extra knocked off the bill! Anyway it’s an Indian restaurant now. Super banquets and early bird specials.They don’t deliver but do offer take away options, a mixed starter is recommended. kula shaker, govinda. Or spice girls, never give up on the good times. Or the Hindu times by oasis is 21 years old this week. I wonder if those poor lonely souls who paid fees to go on dating websites and met people who were paid cash to take them out , as they knew one of the business partners can also take legal action. That’s a secret commission isn’t it?
Spice Valley Horwich
171 Lee LnThis restaurant used to be an Italian and had a private dining room upstairs. I once went here with about 20 friends. We must have spent £20-40 each. That’s a lot of money, the ladies were drinking £8 bottles of Prosecco. The restaurant ran out of the cheap stuff and switched it to a £15 bottle without checking. I always check the receipts and spotted the error. How rude, I got the extra knocked off the bill! Anyway it’s an Indian restaurant now. Super banquets and early bird specials.They don’t deliver but do offer take away options, a mixed starter is recommended. kula shaker, govinda. Or spice girls, never give up on the good times. Or the Hindu times by oasis is 21 years old this week. I wonder if those poor lonely souls who paid fees to go on dating websites and met people who were paid cash to take them out , as they knew one of the business partners can also take legal action. That’s a secret commission isn’t it?
I haven’t visited this cafe yet, but it’s across the road from the church and Sunday school that I went to as a child and where my grandparents ashes are. I can’t here the name nell without thinking about nell who sadly died at the Manchester arena Ariana grande concert as I taught at the school she attended for a while, Holmes chapel high school. Her best friend survived Freya , she was in a wheelchair for a while but now runs marathons. I had more than one relative who I knew was at the concert as they had posted about it on Facebook and I remember sitting up late into the night checking my phone to see if they were safe (they were). In the days that followed I sat and watched the news for 3 days and cried. There was an arrest made 5 minutes walk away from my house. At a house I walk past twice a day on the school run, there was a police container there who removed all of his possessions. There were links made with didsbury mosque for hate speech, which have since been dropped as an investigation by the police. Didsbury village was very strange, I saw a man walking up and down the high street carrying an axe, their were drunks walking the streets. The cafes were quiet. The local pub usually full on a Friday night was empty apart from my family we always go there and 2 newsreporters who had been working locally. The roads had monster trucks around the village. Very strange and scary. About a month later burton road was closed, the army bomb squad were called as they thought there was a car bomb. Burton road is a busy small road of independent trendy, shops, cafes, restaurants, 10 minutes walk away. I phoned my dad in a blind panic and said get me out of here, I have had enough. Anyway the feedback from this cafe is awesome, home cooked hospitality and I am looking forward to visiting at some point.
Ariana Grande, breathin’ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0iD0pI3o0
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/05/ariana-grandes-greatest-songs-ranked
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/freya-lewis-three-metres-away-23749746.amp
https://bbc.in/3wFf0sC
When we opened Nellie’s in September 2021, we wanted a quirky, community hub for you the residents of Horwich.
We feel blessed by your support, through the road closure and being a very new business.
We have grown, with events, outside catering, baby showers, funerals, retirements Afternoon Tea. We offer a free space for your party. Yes Free. We believe in giving back to the community. If you have a party coming up give us a call #nearlyoneyearsold #community #wegiveback #nellies
Nellie’s
30 Church StreetI haven’t visited this cafe yet, but it’s across the road from the church and Sunday school that I went to as a child and where my grandparents ashes are. I can’t here the name nell without thinking about nell who sadly died at the Manchester arena Ariana grande concert as I taught at the school she attended for a while, Holmes chapel high school. Her best friend survived Freya , she was in a wheelchair for a while but now runs marathons. I had more than one relative who I knew was at the concert as they had posted about it on Facebook and I remember sitting up late into the night checking my phone to see if they were safe (they were). In the days that followed I sat and watched the news for 3 days and cried. There was an arrest made 5 minutes walk away from my house. At a house I walk past twice a day on the school run, there was a police container there who removed all of his possessions. There were links made with didsbury mosque for hate speech, which have since been dropped as an investigation by the police. Didsbury village was very strange, I saw a man walking up and down the high street carrying an axe, their were drunks walking the streets. The cafes were quiet. The local pub usually full on a Friday night was empty apart from my family we always go there and 2 newsreporters who had been working locally. The roads had monster trucks around the village. Very strange and scary. About a month later burton road was closed, the army bomb squad were called as they thought there was a car bomb. Burton road is a busy small road of independent trendy, shops, cafes, restaurants, 10 minutes walk away. I phoned my dad in a blind panic and said get me out of here, I have had enough. Anyway the feedback from this cafe is awesome, home cooked hospitality and I am looking forward to visiting at some point.
Ariana Grande, breathin’ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kN0iD0pI3o0
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/05/ariana-grandes-greatest-songs-ranked
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/freya-lewis-three-metres-away-23749746.amp
https://bbc.in/3wFf0sC
When we opened Nellie’s in September 2021, we wanted a quirky, community hub for you the residents of Horwich.
We feel blessed by your support, through the road closure and being a very new business.
We have grown, with events, outside catering, baby showers, funerals, retirements Afternoon Tea. We offer a free space for your party. Yes Free. We believe in giving back to the community. If you have a party coming up give us a call #nearlyoneyearsold #community #wegiveback #nellies
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Black Bull Inn
167-169 Bolton Roadhttps://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19902478.walks-bolton-followed-traditional-sunday-roast/?fbclid=IwAR1INxrcWjJdbeaQyBIKr_PprzJRT2-kXaK5oSlnGunhZMmxzLhxz_qwKsY
£12 for a meze tapas cold box, superb value for money. The wombats, let’s dance to joy division.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ayuooyWPEUc
Shepherds Hall Ale House And Victoria Rooms
63-67 Chapel Street£12 for a meze tapas cold box, superb value for money. The wombats, let’s dance to joy division.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ayuooyWPEUc
I used to live in a huge flat above this cafe and after my grandad died before I moved abroad, a beautiful white dove used to turn up on my windowsill every day at the same time. It even flew into the front room one day and wouldn’t leave. I phoned a male friend who came to my damsel in distress rescue, he saved the day, so I treated him to a fish and chip supper and can of Stella to say Thankyou. I never saw the dove again. Another time he visited, he had to hide in my sliding doors fitted wardrobes, as my brother turned up 5 minutes later and he has always been very protective over who I spend time with. Funny. Sadly his brother died from drink and drugs, he had served in the army. I will always be sad about this. Play mobile movie , there’s so much world to see. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ysW-MmAXHn0
Corner Cafe
41 Lee LaneI used to live in a huge flat above this cafe and after my grandad died before I moved abroad, a beautiful white dove used to turn up on my windowsill every day at the same time. It even flew into the front room one day and wouldn’t leave. I phoned a male friend who came to my damsel in distress rescue, he saved the day, so I treated him to a fish and chip supper and can of Stella to say Thankyou. I never saw the dove again. Another time he visited, he had to hide in my sliding doors fitted wardrobes, as my brother turned up 5 minutes later and he has always been very protective over who I spend time with. Funny. Sadly his brother died from drink and drugs, he had served in the army. I will always be sad about this. Play mobile movie , there’s so much world to see. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ysW-MmAXHn0
I haven’t tried this take away yet, but it has excellent word of mouth reviews. It used to be a chippy. Next door to it was a pub called the queens which are now houses. This pub had its own micro community and we did have fun there. One sunny afternoon two local lads turned up with the biggest firework I have ever seen. It took two of them to carry it and it had its own stand. I was also chucked into a privet bush. Anyway it’s green day, time of your life. ( not good riddance) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc
The Little Italian
251 Lee LaneI haven’t tried this take away yet, but it has excellent word of mouth reviews. It used to be a chippy. Next door to it was a pub called the queens which are now houses. This pub had its own micro community and we did have fun there. One sunny afternoon two local lads turned up with the biggest firework I have ever seen. It took two of them to carry it and it had its own stand. I was also chucked into a privet bush. Anyway it’s green day, time of your life. ( not good riddance) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnQ8N1KacJc
Brilliant at anytime of day. Lovely breakfasts, try a local product Chorley cakes, open between 10-4. Sun terrace, cool tunes, bikers, walkers. From the property you can walk here, via Liverpool castle, the lower reservoir and a meadow of wild flowers, currently covered in buttercups and dandelions. The foundations, why do you build me up. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hSofzQURQDk
Great House Barn
Brilliant at anytime of day. Lovely breakfasts, try a local product Chorley cakes, open between 10-4. Sun terrace, cool tunes, bikers, walkers. From the property you can walk here, via Liverpool castle, the lower reservoir and a meadow of wild flowers, currently covered in buttercups and dandelions. The foundations, why do you build me up. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hSofzQURQDk
I think that this is the best breakfast around the area. £6.95 with toast and tea or coffee. Served quickly and efficiently despite being at capacity. There’s an old man who plays the piano sometimes. It’s a lovely place with outdoor seating too. Combine it with a little walk from rivington bowling club, along the side road following the reservoir (on your left) past the fishing parking, climb up the side of the underground reservoir and roll down the hill, through a gate, follow the path along a small stream, past a little waterfall and through a kissing gate (my son refused) and you are at the village green. It’s off the beaten track, but must be in a guidebook or on app as I saw three Japanese tourists there. The church here and surrounding area has been used for filming a new tv drama. Anyway it’s the hotel California by the eagles. Or . . . Nat "King" Cole - Straighten Up and Fly Right (1955) Dolemite Origins.
Rivington Village Green Tea Room
Sheep House LaneI think that this is the best breakfast around the area. £6.95 with toast and tea or coffee. Served quickly and efficiently despite being at capacity. There’s an old man who plays the piano sometimes. It’s a lovely place with outdoor seating too. Combine it with a little walk from rivington bowling club, along the side road following the reservoir (on your left) past the fishing parking, climb up the side of the underground reservoir and roll down the hill, through a gate, follow the path along a small stream, past a little waterfall and through a kissing gate (my son refused) and you are at the village green. It’s off the beaten track, but must be in a guidebook or on app as I saw three Japanese tourists there. The church here and surrounding area has been used for filming a new tv drama. Anyway it’s the hotel California by the eagles. Or . . . Nat "King" Cole - Straighten Up and Fly Right (1955) Dolemite Origins.
Best Thai restaurant in Bolton. My favourite Thai food is pad Thai noodles served with extra lime and nuts, usually tofu or prawn. Yum. When I travelled in Thailand with my Australian friend, it was between year 2 and 3 at university. On the way home our flight got cancelled and we had a long delay, we ended up chatting with two older antique dealers. We changed our flight to London and stayed with them for a night before getting the National express bus home. They were generous and gentlemen who took us to a posh steak restaurant. They lived in Whitehall? Posh millionaires beautiful homes. It was quiet an experience. They invited us to extend our stay and go antique shopping with them, but I missed my family, so we didn’t. Spiller, groovejet (if this ain’t love)
Nam Ploy
The LinkwayBest Thai restaurant in Bolton. My favourite Thai food is pad Thai noodles served with extra lime and nuts, usually tofu or prawn. Yum. When I travelled in Thailand with my Australian friend, it was between year 2 and 3 at university. On the way home our flight got cancelled and we had a long delay, we ended up chatting with two older antique dealers. We changed our flight to London and stayed with them for a night before getting the National express bus home. They were generous and gentlemen who took us to a posh steak restaurant. They lived in Whitehall? Posh millionaires beautiful homes. It was quiet an experience. They invited us to extend our stay and go antique shopping with them, but I missed my family, so we didn’t. Spiller, groovejet (if this ain’t love)
At the cross road, t junction in the centre of the town. It has a delicatessen/ artisan food feel. New owners. Tha Crossroad, bone, thugs and harmony https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WRGzLl1DTqo
Thyme Deli
4-6 Winter Hey LaneAt the cross road, t junction in the centre of the town. It has a delicatessen/ artisan food feel. New owners. Tha Crossroad, bone, thugs and harmony https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WRGzLl1DTqo
I haven’t visited Mexico or many places on that side of the world. Only New York. My dad took me for my first Mexican meal at pillsworth retail estate in bury and I had a margarita cocktail at lunchtime and thought it was very glamorous at the time. Van Morrison- hey there amigo
My children are spilt, honestly if they do everything before they are 18 and go on holiday 25 times a year, what do they have to look forward too? But not as spoilt as some. This song is trending with them this morning. They have already watched a film about penguins and judged me for missing it as I’m still in bed. Raining Tacos
Song by Parry Gripp
Chiquito
I haven’t visited Mexico or many places on that side of the world. Only New York. My dad took me for my first Mexican meal at pillsworth retail estate in bury and I had a margarita cocktail at lunchtime and thought it was very glamorous at the time. Van Morrison- hey there amigo
My children are spilt, honestly if they do everything before they are 18 and go on holiday 25 times a year, what do they have to look forward too? But not as spoilt as some. This song is trending with them this morning. They have already watched a film about penguins and judged me for missing it as I’m still in bed. Raining Tacos
Song by Parry Gripp
My mum worked here, full-time for many years. Wonderful home cooked traditional grub. I think every person who mum knew got some Viennese biscuit topped mince pies at Christmas time. They are still my favourite. She always gave my friends the biggest portions and their children a biscuit or cake. The comraderie here was lovely with linked real life stories including: fostering, winning the lottery, ivf, drugs, drinks, going awol in Liverpool. I think the main cook finally retired at the age of 75! Mum used to come home regularly with a giant teddy bear, or new cushions or bedding as some person was selling them. I told her off many times as she couldn’t afford it, especially when she bought an out of date video camera. Once a bench was stolen from outside the shop only to be returned by the police spotted on cctv. The local kids knocking the giant bin lids, to go sledging on. One of there regular customers were a lovely old couple, who drove there everyday to buy their lunch, they parked outside the shop on double yellow lines and had a cat, dog and bird in the car. They’ve died now. Dad was a pilot in ww2 I think? I went to school with their children and all our families are still interlinked. I went to their son’s wedding. Katy Perry, cherry chapstick. Mum still buys her sausage rolls from here.
Home Bakery & Cafe Latte
39 Winter Hey LaneMy mum worked here, full-time for many years. Wonderful home cooked traditional grub. I think every person who mum knew got some Viennese biscuit topped mince pies at Christmas time. They are still my favourite. She always gave my friends the biggest portions and their children a biscuit or cake. The comraderie here was lovely with linked real life stories including: fostering, winning the lottery, ivf, drugs, drinks, going awol in Liverpool. I think the main cook finally retired at the age of 75! Mum used to come home regularly with a giant teddy bear, or new cushions or bedding as some person was selling them. I told her off many times as she couldn’t afford it, especially when she bought an out of date video camera. Once a bench was stolen from outside the shop only to be returned by the police spotted on cctv. The local kids knocking the giant bin lids, to go sledging on. One of there regular customers were a lovely old couple, who drove there everyday to buy their lunch, they parked outside the shop on double yellow lines and had a cat, dog and bird in the car. They’ve died now. Dad was a pilot in ww2 I think? I went to school with their children and all our families are still interlinked. I went to their son’s wedding. Katy Perry, cherry chapstick. Mum still buys her sausage rolls from here.
Love this little licensed cafe, wonderful, especially the coffee and candied pecan loaf. Open until 6 ish. Under new ownership. Just my style. We did 14000 steps yesterday ended with a glass of French champagne and cheese, biscuits and chutney. Perfect . Friend Is a Four Letter Word
Song by Cake. I went to see them at the academy in Manchester I think. It was a really difficult decision as the red hot chilli peppers were playing the same night at the arena. We had tickets for both. I decided to see cake as they are a lesser known band and probably won’t tour the uk again for a while. But thought I’d get the chance to see the chilli’s again. I prefer small venues too. Randomly they involved me in the performance, but I hid behind a post.
Teapi
10 Babylon LaneLove this little licensed cafe, wonderful, especially the coffee and candied pecan loaf. Open until 6 ish. Under new ownership. Just my style. We did 14000 steps yesterday ended with a glass of French champagne and cheese, biscuits and chutney. Perfect . Friend Is a Four Letter Word
Song by Cake. I went to see them at the academy in Manchester I think. It was a really difficult decision as the red hot chilli peppers were playing the same night at the arena. We had tickets for both. I decided to see cake as they are a lesser known band and probably won’t tour the uk again for a while. But thought I’d get the chance to see the chilli’s again. I prefer small venues too. Randomly they involved me in the performance, but I hid behind a post.
This restaurant has recently relocated from Chorley old road, close to the nearest Morrisons. I’ve dined here a few times, once there was a Bolton wanderers player there with his family. I was told that it’s popular with Bolton wanderers players as they change the menu to healthier options when asked. My dad used to live in a flat close to here. My aunty and uncle owned and ran the corner shop and a milk round. I remember going for tea and being allowed to choose dessert from the shop. I chose syrup sponge and custard as we rarely had that at home and it was delicious. My cousin did my make up for me and was devastated that she forgot to put Nivea cream on first, which is very bad for your skin. I was around 12 at the time.
Nathan Evans, wellerman. https://youth.be/TjVDmMI4sbk
Nick's Restaurant & Bar
602 Chorley New RoadThis restaurant has recently relocated from Chorley old road, close to the nearest Morrisons. I’ve dined here a few times, once there was a Bolton wanderers player there with his family. I was told that it’s popular with Bolton wanderers players as they change the menu to healthier options when asked. My dad used to live in a flat close to here. My aunty and uncle owned and ran the corner shop and a milk round. I remember going for tea and being allowed to choose dessert from the shop. I chose syrup sponge and custard as we rarely had that at home and it was delicious. My cousin did my make up for me and was devastated that she forgot to put Nivea cream on first, which is very bad for your skin. I was around 12 at the time.
Nathan Evans, wellerman. https://youth.be/TjVDmMI4sbk
The family have been invited to a garden party with the queen for the jubilee. In the past I have shopped here and taken gcse students on school trips for an authentic experience of an Indian/ Asian supermarket/warehouse. There’s aisles and aisles of Asian cooking and spices with paper recipes for you to tear off and shop for. There’s a frozen foods, refrigerated foods and textiles area. I spent a month travelling around India when I was younger, visiting the taj mahal, the golden temple at armristsar, the himalayas, Agra, mahatma Ghandis temple, amongst others. Travelling via plane, train, coach, taxi and elephant. During ww2 my grandma’s brother fell into the port at Calcutta and was never seen again. I still have his photo which my grandma gave to me safe.
House Of Raja's
14 Fletcher StreetThe family have been invited to a garden party with the queen for the jubilee. In the past I have shopped here and taken gcse students on school trips for an authentic experience of an Indian/ Asian supermarket/warehouse. There’s aisles and aisles of Asian cooking and spices with paper recipes for you to tear off and shop for. There’s a frozen foods, refrigerated foods and textiles area. I spent a month travelling around India when I was younger, visiting the taj mahal, the golden temple at armristsar, the himalayas, Agra, mahatma Ghandis temple, amongst others. Travelling via plane, train, coach, taxi and elephant. During ww2 my grandma’s brother fell into the port at Calcutta and was never seen again. I still have his photo which my grandma gave to me safe.
The Crown
6 Vale CloseHolly Jolly Christmas
Song by Michael Bublé
I haven’t dined here yet , but a student that I used to teach was a chef here. There’s a McDonald’s next door which is the easiest one to get too from horwich as traffic is sometimes busy especially on match days, so this roundabout maybe an easier route from the m61 “over the tops” as it’s known as locally. My personal family history story can continue a bit here about Italy. My grandad bumped into a lad from horwich when they were up a hill or mountain in Italy and they spent 5 minutes together as they were both following different orders. Anyway it must’ve meant the world to each other at that time as I’ve been told this story so many times. Uncle jack that he bumped into lived 2 houses up from me, all my life and his niece who he lived with is my godmother and I was her bridesmaid. Across the road lived another related former soldier who was kept in hiding in Italy and not treated very well. He was an old man when I knew him but he always lived downstairs in the back room, cared for by his family. They didn’t sign up together but they went to school together . Wet leg, Angelica, did you take lasagne to the party?
Cafe Italia Bolton
877-879 Moss Bank WayI haven’t dined here yet , but a student that I used to teach was a chef here. There’s a McDonald’s next door which is the easiest one to get too from horwich as traffic is sometimes busy especially on match days, so this roundabout maybe an easier route from the m61 “over the tops” as it’s known as locally. My personal family history story can continue a bit here about Italy. My grandad bumped into a lad from horwich when they were up a hill or mountain in Italy and they spent 5 minutes together as they were both following different orders. Anyway it must’ve meant the world to each other at that time as I’ve been told this story so many times. Uncle jack that he bumped into lived 2 houses up from me, all my life and his niece who he lived with is my godmother and I was her bridesmaid. Across the road lived another related former soldier who was kept in hiding in Italy and not treated very well. He was an old man when I knew him but he always lived downstairs in the back room, cared for by his family. They didn’t sign up together but they went to school together . Wet leg, Angelica, did you take lasagne to the party?
My children love going to Nando’s. I think that it’s a bit overpriced, but was impressed by head office when we got a £50 apology voucher from them when my son got hand sanitizer in his eye by a dodgy dispenser. The first time I visited Nando’s was when visiting friends in London on a halloween weekend, everyone was dressed up in costumes. All paid for on a business account which was kind. One couple now live in Brazil and stay in touch via Facebook. These friends used to love visiting horwich as they couldn’t believe how friendly and cheap it was, compared with busy, expensive London. ( they were comparatively rich too).
Monster mash, Bobbie picket. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AxcM3nCsglA
Nando’s Bolton - Middlebrook
47 The LinkwayMy children love going to Nando’s. I think that it’s a bit overpriced, but was impressed by head office when we got a £50 apology voucher from them when my son got hand sanitizer in his eye by a dodgy dispenser. The first time I visited Nando’s was when visiting friends in London on a halloween weekend, everyone was dressed up in costumes. All paid for on a business account which was kind. One couple now live in Brazil and stay in touch via Facebook. These friends used to love visiting horwich as they couldn’t believe how friendly and cheap it was, compared with busy, expensive London. ( they were comparatively rich too).
Monster mash, Bobbie picket. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AxcM3nCsglA
Paul Weller, you do something to me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1rSTOs7Zs
This is a tiny shop, family run and a relatively new business venture. There’s always queues here. All handmade from scratch. Wafer thin shortcrust pastry, smaller pasties with delicious umami meat and potato filling. Other fillings are available. I think that they serve these at the rivington bowling club too. Not overcooked with a pale brown dextrinisation. Very northern, good on a white bread warburtons butty with brown sauce if you are hungry. Yum. A gastronomic experience.
Paul's Pasty Shop
288 Chorley New RoadPaul Weller, you do something to me.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tM1rSTOs7Zs
This is a tiny shop, family run and a relatively new business venture. There’s always queues here. All handmade from scratch. Wafer thin shortcrust pastry, smaller pasties with delicious umami meat and potato filling. Other fillings are available. I think that they serve these at the rivington bowling club too. Not overcooked with a pale brown dextrinisation. Very northern, good on a white bread warburtons butty with brown sauce if you are hungry. Yum. A gastronomic experience.
Trying out some new stuff for The Brewery Bar. Accompanied of course with a sample of the new Schwarze Kante 5% Weisbier…… wish you were here? Pink floyd https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic
Blackedge Brewing Company
Hampson StreetTrying out some new stuff for The Brewery Bar. Accompanied of course with a sample of the new Schwarze Kante 5% Weisbier…… wish you were here? Pink floyd https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic
My children love subway. Son number 1 has Italian bread with ham, chicken,cheese, red peppers, green leaf lettuce and iceberg lettuce with smoky bbq sauce . Son number 2 Italian bread chorizo, ham, pepperoni, cheese. Double chocolate cookies or cheese Doritos or chilli heatwave.
Subway
My children love subway. Son number 1 has Italian bread with ham, chicken,cheese, red peppers, green leaf lettuce and iceberg lettuce with smoky bbq sauce . Son number 2 Italian bread chorizo, ham, pepperoni, cheese. Double chocolate cookies or cheese Doritos or chilli heatwave.
I like a kfc every so often, especially when I’ve occasionally got a hangover. Boxed up zinger tower meal with lemonade and sweetcorn. I once went to this drive through with my younger brother and one of his mates was serving. They were just about to throw away loads of food, so we got some free food. Makes up for all the times that they get the order wrong and drive home before realising. That is really annoying. The first kfc in the area was on the old road close to where Morrisons is now. It was really exciting to go there. We once went when my dad got a new night rider kit estate kit car. He gave us a really long lecture about not spilling food or drink in his new car. We got the food and went to the top of the hill and sat in the boot like a picnic, only for my dad to spill pepsi everywhere , laugh, I nearly wet myself. Dad of course made it worse by sulking and saying it’s not funny, stop laughing.
KFC Bolton - The Linkway
43 The LinkwayI like a kfc every so often, especially when I’ve occasionally got a hangover. Boxed up zinger tower meal with lemonade and sweetcorn. I once went to this drive through with my younger brother and one of his mates was serving. They were just about to throw away loads of food, so we got some free food. Makes up for all the times that they get the order wrong and drive home before realising. That is really annoying. The first kfc in the area was on the old road close to where Morrisons is now. It was really exciting to go there. We once went when my dad got a new night rider kit estate kit car. He gave us a really long lecture about not spilling food or drink in his new car. We got the food and went to the top of the hill and sat in the boot like a picnic, only for my dad to spill pepsi everywhere , laugh, I nearly wet myself. Dad of course made it worse by sulking and saying it’s not funny, stop laughing.
🌞🌞Tuesday open until 2.30pm 🌞🌞
As Daniel Beddingield would say “we gotta get through this” 😂
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=186&v=b4eMyOzD9UI&feature=emb_logo
Full menu available all day - Salad boxes galore too 🥳
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Vivs Sandwich Specialist
7 Winter Hey Lane🌞🌞Tuesday open until 2.30pm 🌞🌞
As Daniel Beddingield would say “we gotta get through this” 😂
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=186&v=b4eMyOzD9UI&feature=emb_logo
Full menu available all day - Salad boxes galore too 🥳
Beat the queue ring it through 693930
Vivs - Fast - Fresh - Local #hellohorwich
There used to be a pizza restaurant upstairs here, that me and my friends went to on a Friday night. It’s one of the pubs on the horwich pub crawl. Small, cheap double spirits. It has a large outdoor space, cobblestone floor. Great in summer. It is in the middle of horwich. So that’s why I chose this song. But actually it reminded me of a nightclub that I used to go to in Leeds my university town, called the warehouse. I went there once on New Year’s Eve, with my boyfriend and loads of mates. I saw a young white girl thrown on the floor by her big black boyfriend and stamped on, then picked up by the bouncers and thrown out of the upstairs fire escape, scary. The music went off, I hid behind the bar , the man stood there and carried on chatting and drinking with his friends. I left with my boyfriend as quickly as possible. It was snowing outside and knee deep. So we walked home and had snowball fights, it was lovely. My mates stayed in the club and snogged men. I don’t think I ever went back to this club. I was disgusted by it at the time.
Montell Jordan, this is how we do it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiUuL5uTKc
There’s a few other sams bars in Chorley all owned by a bloke called Sam. I don’t know him, but my dad does.
Sam's Bar
28 Lee LaneThere used to be a pizza restaurant upstairs here, that me and my friends went to on a Friday night. It’s one of the pubs on the horwich pub crawl. Small, cheap double spirits. It has a large outdoor space, cobblestone floor. Great in summer. It is in the middle of horwich. So that’s why I chose this song. But actually it reminded me of a nightclub that I used to go to in Leeds my university town, called the warehouse. I went there once on New Year’s Eve, with my boyfriend and loads of mates. I saw a young white girl thrown on the floor by her big black boyfriend and stamped on, then picked up by the bouncers and thrown out of the upstairs fire escape, scary. The music went off, I hid behind the bar , the man stood there and carried on chatting and drinking with his friends. I left with my boyfriend as quickly as possible. It was snowing outside and knee deep. So we walked home and had snowball fights, it was lovely. My mates stayed in the club and snogged men. I don’t think I ever went back to this club. I was disgusted by it at the time.
Montell Jordan, this is how we do it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiUuL5uTKc
There’s a few other sams bars in Chorley all owned by a bloke called Sam. I don’t know him, but my dad does.
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You can park at the viewpoint and see all the way to Blackpool tower on a good day. It’s a vicious incline, so be ready for a quick low gear change. There’s also a quarry at the top on the other side of the road that you can have a little walk around, be careful of the steep edges though. There’s sometimes an ice cream van here. My mum allegedly was walking around here with her friend when it had been snowing. There were some kids sledging down the hill on lilos. Mum of course, joined in and made everyone laugh. She couldn’t do this now, she can barely walk without a stick these days! George Michael - Careless Whisper (Official Video)
Anglezarke Viewpoint
Moor RoadYou can park at the viewpoint and see all the way to Blackpool tower on a good day. It’s a vicious incline, so be ready for a quick low gear change. There’s also a quarry at the top on the other side of the road that you can have a little walk around, be careful of the steep edges though. There’s sometimes an ice cream van here. My mum allegedly was walking around here with her friend when it had been snowing. There were some kids sledging down the hill on lilos. Mum of course, joined in and made everyone laugh. She couldn’t do this now, she can barely walk without a stick these days! George Michael - Careless Whisper (Official Video)
Try a circular easy stroll from here, up the road to Rivington barn, then head to Rivington club via the church yard/ road and village, walk in between the primary school and lake to watch the zip line and back to the car park. Probably possible with a buggy or pram.
For a longer walk, just walk along Lever Park Avenue and you will get there eventually and have lots of fun along the way.
Great House Barn
Try a circular easy stroll from here, up the road to Rivington barn, then head to Rivington club via the church yard/ road and village, walk in between the primary school and lake to watch the zip line and back to the car park. Probably possible with a buggy or pram.
For a longer walk, just walk along Lever Park Avenue and you will get there eventually and have lots of fun along the way.
Lovely markets run on the weekends sometimes. Pumpkin event, ticket only, it had sold out today, so we didn’t get in. Played crazy golf £18 for a family, played on the park, had an ice cream, ate in the cafe, bought a gift from the artisan butcher ( shocked by the price) High ropes, fairground rides, mini train, a pond for feeding the ducks, ample picnic space, good for learning to bike ride or skating. A courtyard full of artisan food shops, cafes and bars. PERSONAL CHILDHOOD STORY ALERT. . . I used to get the bus here and walk down the country road to the hall, they were only every hour. We just missed one so decided to walk home across the fields. Full of cows, which started walking then running towards me and my friend. We had to dive over a barbed wire fence to escape. My friend ripped the trendy coat she was wearing bought in aflex palace, which she had borrowed from a rich younger boy who she half knew. I never found out if she replaced it, we are not friends now. Anyway we survived, it was scary, but we had a fun adventure.
The verve once played here, I didn’t go, couldn’t get tickets but some of my friends did. However another claim to fame is that I dated the graphic designer of their first album cover a few times, met him in the bee’s knee’s a pub in Wigan. The drugs don’t work, the verve.
Haigh Woodland Park
School LaneLovely markets run on the weekends sometimes. Pumpkin event, ticket only, it had sold out today, so we didn’t get in. Played crazy golf £18 for a family, played on the park, had an ice cream, ate in the cafe, bought a gift from the artisan butcher ( shocked by the price) High ropes, fairground rides, mini train, a pond for feeding the ducks, ample picnic space, good for learning to bike ride or skating. A courtyard full of artisan food shops, cafes and bars. PERSONAL CHILDHOOD STORY ALERT. . . I used to get the bus here and walk down the country road to the hall, they were only every hour. We just missed one so decided to walk home across the fields. Full of cows, which started walking then running towards me and my friend. We had to dive over a barbed wire fence to escape. My friend ripped the trendy coat she was wearing bought in aflex palace, which she had borrowed from a rich younger boy who she half knew. I never found out if she replaced it, we are not friends now. Anyway we survived, it was scary, but we had a fun adventure.
The verve once played here, I didn’t go, couldn’t get tickets but some of my friends did. However another claim to fame is that I dated the graphic designer of their first album cover a few times, met him in the bee’s knee’s a pub in Wigan. The drugs don’t work, the verve.
If its good enough for the g7 summit, then it's good enough for me. Its also got a wonderful highly recommended artisan food shop.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-57515820.amp
You can park for 2 hours for free on the main rd. It’s similar to National trust parks such as tatton or Lyme but without the entrance fees.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/george-ezra-national-trust-budapest-brit-award-birmingham-b2062960.html?amp
George ezra, I’ll be riding shotgun, was my son’s favourite song for ages and we all sang along with him. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aAiVsqfbn5g
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Astley Park
Park RoadIf its good enough for the g7 summit, then it's good enough for me. Its also got a wonderful highly recommended artisan food shop.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-57515820.amp
You can park for 2 hours for free on the main rd. It’s similar to National trust parks such as tatton or Lyme but without the entrance fees.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/george-ezra-national-trust-budapest-brit-award-birmingham-b2062960.html?amp
George ezra, I’ll be riding shotgun, was my son’s favourite song for ages and we all sang along with him. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aAiVsqfbn5g
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Many happy memories of buying a 6 week summer funsters pass, spending hours colouring the design in and protecting it neatly with sticky back plastic so that it survived the summer. Then going there daily with my street family for swimming, badminton, tennis, crazy golf, gymnastics, tournaments, roller skating, cinema etc. Running home at lunchtime for greenhalghs dinner and then back for the afternoon. Recently I believe that they still do day passes and weekly passes, but I'm not sure about this. Friday night swimming club was also awesome, especially the galas. My children go to cheadle baths which is just the same as the old horwich pool and they both came first in this year’s gala competition and got huge trophies plus medals 🏅 . Paddy McGuiness (max and paddy/ Peter Kay) used to work at the old leisure centre. He was always funny and popular with the ladies. He talked to all my friends. I don’t think he knows me, I was always quiet, polite and unconfident. Or my friends were gobby ! Wet, wet, wet; get bye with a little help from my friends. So I took the boys swimming here again during the rainiest Easter holidays ever. £10 to swim for as long as you like. My youngest needed a poo, so I was waiting outside the male toilets, stretching my arms out above my head on a door frame in my swimming costume, as I do, for my bad back. Then a bloke came out of the toilets and asked what on earth are you doing? So I explained. That I wasn’t just hanging around outside a male toilets trying to make new friends and he said, ohh that’s ashame, I was just admiring your hairy armpits. This makes me laugh, so much. I thought this could only happen to me, then I realised, no, this could only happen in horwich.
Horwich Leisure Centre Ltd
Victoria RoadMany happy memories of buying a 6 week summer funsters pass, spending hours colouring the design in and protecting it neatly with sticky back plastic so that it survived the summer. Then going there daily with my street family for swimming, badminton, tennis, crazy golf, gymnastics, tournaments, roller skating, cinema etc. Running home at lunchtime for greenhalghs dinner and then back for the afternoon. Recently I believe that they still do day passes and weekly passes, but I'm not sure about this. Friday night swimming club was also awesome, especially the galas. My children go to cheadle baths which is just the same as the old horwich pool and they both came first in this year’s gala competition and got huge trophies plus medals 🏅 . Paddy McGuiness (max and paddy/ Peter Kay) used to work at the old leisure centre. He was always funny and popular with the ladies. He talked to all my friends. I don’t think he knows me, I was always quiet, polite and unconfident. Or my friends were gobby ! Wet, wet, wet; get bye with a little help from my friends. So I took the boys swimming here again during the rainiest Easter holidays ever. £10 to swim for as long as you like. My youngest needed a poo, so I was waiting outside the male toilets, stretching my arms out above my head on a door frame in my swimming costume, as I do, for my bad back. Then a bloke came out of the toilets and asked what on earth are you doing? So I explained. That I wasn’t just hanging around outside a male toilets trying to make new friends and he said, ohh that’s ashame, I was just admiring your hairy armpits. This makes me laugh, so much. I thought this could only happen to me, then I realised, no, this could only happen in horwich.
Shaw Hill Golf Resort & Spa Hotel
I haven't really been to many football matches. TBH I didn't and don't really have the cash, but occasionally go. My son has been a few times when playing Huddersfield as his dad is from there. I once got some corporate seats gifted to me and wore my trendy fitted French Connection denim coat, only to be told denim is not allowed. Well, I wore it anyway as I didn't have another one that was suitable at the time. LOL. Happy Days.
I once went to an oasis gig here with a trendy friend who had loads of free beer tokens. He happily handed them out to everyone, I offered to buy him a pint when they were all gone. He refused and disappeared soon afterwards, happy that everyone was happy. A true gentleman. I still see him now occasionally and he always manages to make me laugh without saying much at all. Northern humour and accents, always a winner. Brian Cannon did get a mention at the oasis gig. I said to my friends I wonder if he is here backstage or something. Shall I ask the security guards? But in the end I didn’t they are working and I’m having a great time with my friends. I ended up dancing on my friends shoulders on a shoulder lift (probably nearly squashed him) I couldn’t do that now,. I was a little disappointed today because Bolton wanderers lost in a local derby against Wigan athletics. I was actually going to go to the match as loads of my girlfriends were going, but my dad said not to as there would always be trouble at a local derby game. Oasis, stand by me.
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Macron Stadion
Burnden WayI haven't really been to many football matches. TBH I didn't and don't really have the cash, but occasionally go. My son has been a few times when playing Huddersfield as his dad is from there. I once got some corporate seats gifted to me and wore my trendy fitted French Connection denim coat, only to be told denim is not allowed. Well, I wore it anyway as I didn't have another one that was suitable at the time. LOL. Happy Days.
I once went to an oasis gig here with a trendy friend who had loads of free beer tokens. He happily handed them out to everyone, I offered to buy him a pint when they were all gone. He refused and disappeared soon afterwards, happy that everyone was happy. A true gentleman. I still see him now occasionally and he always manages to make me laugh without saying much at all. Northern humour and accents, always a winner. Brian Cannon did get a mention at the oasis gig. I said to my friends I wonder if he is here backstage or something. Shall I ask the security guards? But in the end I didn’t they are working and I’m having a great time with my friends. I ended up dancing on my friends shoulders on a shoulder lift (probably nearly squashed him) I couldn’t do that now,. I was a little disappointed today because Bolton wanderers lost in a local derby against Wigan athletics. I was actually going to go to the match as loads of my girlfriends were going, but my dad said not to as there would always be trouble at a local derby game. Oasis, stand by me.
Bibbys Farm Scout Camp Site & Activity Centre
Back LaneGet on the 126 or 125 bus to chorley or Preston from outside the crown pub. It's a 30 minute journey through wonderful countryside taking in views of the lakes and Fredericks Ice cream parlour. Its location is across the road from chorley centre, close to lots of mini roundabouts and the train station. James, sometimes.
All Seasons Leisure Centre
Water StreetGet on the 126 or 125 bus to chorley or Preston from outside the crown pub. It's a 30 minute journey through wonderful countryside taking in views of the lakes and Fredericks Ice cream parlour. Its location is across the road from chorley centre, close to lots of mini roundabouts and the train station. James, sometimes.
Considerate free parking at gingham Brow/Fleet Street (please be mindful of the residents) and walk up the hill,past the fisheries, through arcon village, stop for a brew at curleys. Cross over chorley old road and walk up through daffodil Hill, to Ridgmont, down the hill through the cemetery and you are back at gingham Brow. A circular walk which takes about 60 mins. Or park beyond the Ale House but before the jolly crofters on chorley old to join this walk at any point. Did you know...B12 is most commonly found in fish, meat, poultry and eggs?
The B vitamins are key in energy production and there are 8 of them in total. Getting a good range in our diet is essential for maintaining good energy levels. However, in perimenopause we might need to think a little more about B12.
Gingham Fisheries
Gingham BrowConsiderate free parking at gingham Brow/Fleet Street (please be mindful of the residents) and walk up the hill,past the fisheries, through arcon village, stop for a brew at curleys. Cross over chorley old road and walk up through daffodil Hill, to Ridgmont, down the hill through the cemetery and you are back at gingham Brow. A circular walk which takes about 60 mins. Or park beyond the Ale House but before the jolly crofters on chorley old to join this walk at any point. Did you know...B12 is most commonly found in fish, meat, poultry and eggs?
The B vitamins are key in energy production and there are 8 of them in total. Getting a good range in our diet is essential for maintaining good energy levels. However, in perimenopause we might need to think a little more about B12.
Retail and leisure therapy including a book shop for some intelligent stimulation, bowling alley, arcade machines, pool tables,cinema and weekend car boot sales. The fugees, killing me softly. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oKOtzIo-uYw
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Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park
37 The LinkwayRetail and leisure therapy including a book shop for some intelligent stimulation, bowling alley, arcade machines, pool tables,cinema and weekend car boot sales. The fugees, killing me softly. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oKOtzIo-uYw
My dad designed and fitted the steel work here. We always went to the octagon, every season, every performance (nearly). Me, my mum, my brother, his now wife, the neighbours, my very elderly grandma (sometimes). Inevitably we would see people that we knew there and wave at them. My uncle and Aunty were regulars too. My mums eldest brother, who served in the army, the head of that side of the (big) family. My mum always said “ he’s like a sergeant major, you do as your told” and then pulled funny faces, always a joker. Treated ourselves to an ice cream or drink in the interval. Currently showing a highly recommended comedy . https://octagonbolton.co.uk/whats-on/theatre/one-man-two-guvnors-1/booking?id=157001
The artist, is a brilliant film about the theatre and Hollywood with a beautiful soundtrack. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9Oq0hn5KY
The Octagon Theatre
Howell Croft SouthMy dad designed and fitted the steel work here. We always went to the octagon, every season, every performance (nearly). Me, my mum, my brother, his now wife, the neighbours, my very elderly grandma (sometimes). Inevitably we would see people that we knew there and wave at them. My uncle and Aunty were regulars too. My mums eldest brother, who served in the army, the head of that side of the (big) family. My mum always said “ he’s like a sergeant major, you do as your told” and then pulled funny faces, always a joker. Treated ourselves to an ice cream or drink in the interval. Currently showing a highly recommended comedy . https://octagonbolton.co.uk/whats-on/theatre/one-man-two-guvnors-1/booking?id=157001
The artist, is a brilliant film about the theatre and Hollywood with a beautiful soundtrack. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9Oq0hn5KY
I've not been here. Will. I.am, bang bang https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqjl4nRSorM
Atherton Indoor Range
Bolton Old RoadI've not been here. Will. I.am, bang bang https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqjl4nRSorM
Heskin Hall
Wood LaneHow about learning to sail?
I haven't done this yet with my boys but aim to soon. The boys grandad was in the navy. He sailed on a boat called the destroyer mainly around the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. The longest they spent without seeing land was 3 weeks . They slept in hammocks. They used to dock at Dover on a Friday, hitch to Euston station, central London, sleeping overnight there. Hitch / train back to Yorkshire Saturday morning . To spend one night with parents and wife. Before reversing the process on Sunday to get back to the ship for Monday 9am !
Bolton Sailing Club
Belmont RoadHow about learning to sail?
I haven't done this yet with my boys but aim to soon. The boys grandad was in the navy. He sailed on a boat called the destroyer mainly around the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. The longest they spent without seeing land was 3 weeks . They slept in hammocks. They used to dock at Dover on a Friday, hitch to Euston station, central London, sleeping overnight there. Hitch / train back to Yorkshire Saturday morning . To spend one night with parents and wife. Before reversing the process on Sunday to get back to the ship for Monday 9am !
Good for serious golfers and those who are less serious too. Obviously by Mcfly. "Come on the mighty Wanderers!" ⚽
We think McFly's Danny Jones might be a bit excited about Bolton's trip to Wembley 😅
Listen to the full conversation with Anna Jameson about their latest album on BBC Sounds.
Bolton Golf Club
Chorley New RoadGood for serious golfers and those who are less serious too. Obviously by Mcfly. "Come on the mighty Wanderers!" ⚽
We think McFly's Danny Jones might be a bit excited about Bolton's trip to Wembley 😅
Listen to the full conversation with Anna Jameson about their latest album on BBC Sounds.
You can cycle here from Horwich, around 25 miles return trip, with an elevation gain of 3500ft.
Other cycle routes from https://www.letsride.co.uk/
Or want to go on an organised ride try to email or messenger horwichridesocial@gmail.com
They also have a Facebook group.
Darwen Tower
OFF Earnsdale RoadYou can cycle here from Horwich, around 25 miles return trip, with an elevation gain of 3500ft.
Other cycle routes from https://www.letsride.co.uk/
Or want to go on an organised ride try to email or messenger horwichridesocial@gmail.com
They also have a Facebook group.
Huge park, with different age appropriate zones, walled gardens, cafe, special events eg bouncy castles(super value for money) Walled garden, rock garden, outdoor gym facilities, tennis courts, football pitches, sand pit area for toddlers. Ice cream van. My childrens favourite local park, but you need a car to get here from the property realistically, two car parks, miniature train. I don’t really like this photo of me, I look a bit chubby, Id better start drinking low calorie alcoholic beverages and Diet Coke, like all the skinny minis. Blur, parklife.
Moss Bank Park, Bolton
27 Capitol ClHuge park, with different age appropriate zones, walled gardens, cafe, special events eg bouncy castles(super value for money) Walled garden, rock garden, outdoor gym facilities, tennis courts, football pitches, sand pit area for toddlers. Ice cream van. My childrens favourite local park, but you need a car to get here from the property realistically, two car parks, miniature train. I don’t really like this photo of me, I look a bit chubby, Id better start drinking low calorie alcoholic beverages and Diet Coke, like all the skinny minis. Blur, parklife.
Two Lads
A longer hike than the Pike.
The proclaimers: I will walk 500 miles
Totally tropical, £80 for a family of 4, book in advance for a 3 hour slot. We arrived at about 11am, parked in the pleasure beach, £15 for 24 hours. Traffic was busy to get here, but just slow not a jam. 30 mins on the beach before the tide came in for the day., lots of children swimming in the sea. Time for chips on the pier first, £8 odd for two portions of chips with curry sauce. There’s a well positioned Wetherspoon across the road with lovely balconies. Small queues to get in, lockers are a bit confusing. Don’t forget about your refund for your lockerbands. We’ve had a brilliant time, the boys want to visit again, happy with the price. It was busy and at capacity, but we got to go on all the slides and the boys were running around at the end wanting to go on them again. I am glad that I waited until my children are 8 and 10 to visit here, as they were both able to participate in all activities (they can both swim), however there were plenty of youngsters there. My 8 year old was a little scared on some of the slides (as was I), but we overcame our fears. At one point a teenager struggled in the wave pool and the attendant spotted him in seconds, dived in and saved him very professionally. On the beach in lytham now waiting for the traffic to calm down, time for a bit of a shop in b&m.. There’s an over 18s spa area too, that I only saw as I was leaving and have checked out online, it looks reasonable, especially for the entrance fee. I’ll look forward to returning when the boys are older and I can chill in the spa for a bit. It is definitely the best water park that I have been to in this country (possibly abroad too and I always get sunburnt), including centre parks. The surfaris, wipe out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p13yZAjhU0M The sandcastle is also the name of a film that I have watched on Netflix a few times. Here’s my favourite music from the film. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qPlFAJVZw
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Sandcastle Vandland
PromenadeTotally tropical, £80 for a family of 4, book in advance for a 3 hour slot. We arrived at about 11am, parked in the pleasure beach, £15 for 24 hours. Traffic was busy to get here, but just slow not a jam. 30 mins on the beach before the tide came in for the day., lots of children swimming in the sea. Time for chips on the pier first, £8 odd for two portions of chips with curry sauce. There’s a well positioned Wetherspoon across the road with lovely balconies. Small queues to get in, lockers are a bit confusing. Don’t forget about your refund for your lockerbands. We’ve had a brilliant time, the boys want to visit again, happy with the price. It was busy and at capacity, but we got to go on all the slides and the boys were running around at the end wanting to go on them again. I am glad that I waited until my children are 8 and 10 to visit here, as they were both able to participate in all activities (they can both swim), however there were plenty of youngsters there. My 8 year old was a little scared on some of the slides (as was I), but we overcame our fears. At one point a teenager struggled in the wave pool and the attendant spotted him in seconds, dived in and saved him very professionally. On the beach in lytham now waiting for the traffic to calm down, time for a bit of a shop in b&m.. There’s an over 18s spa area too, that I only saw as I was leaving and have checked out online, it looks reasonable, especially for the entrance fee. I’ll look forward to returning when the boys are older and I can chill in the spa for a bit. It is definitely the best water park that I have been to in this country (possibly abroad too and I always get sunburnt), including centre parks. The surfaris, wipe out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p13yZAjhU0M The sandcastle is also the name of a film that I have watched on Netflix a few times. Here’s my favourite music from the film. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qPlFAJVZw
Theatre, pantomime, concerts, peaky blinders fans (filmed in le man's crescent here).
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19596858.ridley-road-historic-bbc-drama-series-filmed-bolton-gets-release-date/
The Albert Halls
Victoria SquareTheatre, pantomime, concerts, peaky blinders fans (filmed in le man's crescent here).
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/19596858.ridley-road-historic-bbc-drama-series-filmed-bolton-gets-release-date/
Wayoh Brewing Company
3 Lodge BankLive music
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/lost-village-hour-manchester-cars-21309384
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Wycoller Country Park
Wycoller Roadhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/lost-village-hour-manchester-cars-21309384
https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-gem-woodland-magical-crashing-21322040
Fairy Glen
Parbold Hillhttps://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-gem-woodland-magical-crashing-21322040
https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-gem-park-japanese-garden-21328357
I don’t really swear very much, but I do say blinkin when I’m cross. One of text boyfriends used to roar with laughter when I said this, which sometimes made me laugh and other times made me more mad. I’ve had an ear infection since Easter, covid related, it goes from one ear to the other. Usually just muffled hearing, but it feels numb now. Three lots of antibiotics haven’t sorted it y, so I’ve resorted to daily Hopi ear candles. My family think this is hilarious, I’m going to get them irrigated next.
Linkin park, numb. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYiU_JCYtU
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Avenham og Miller Park
South Meadow Lanehttps://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-gem-park-japanese-garden-21328357
I don’t really swear very much, but I do say blinkin when I’m cross. One of text boyfriends used to roar with laughter when I said this, which sometimes made me laugh and other times made me more mad. I’ve had an ear infection since Easter, covid related, it goes from one ear to the other. Usually just muffled hearing, but it feels numb now. Three lots of antibiotics haven’t sorted it y, so I’ve resorted to daily Hopi ear candles. My family think this is hilarious, I’m going to get them irrigated next.
Linkin park, numb. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYiU_JCYtU
A locals pub, full of fun. Karaoke, girls doing the splits and dance routines. Eye of the tiger, I think we’re alone now and lady (here me tonight) by modjo. My mum still frequents the establishment and is always thrilled when her and best mate are bought half a lager. It may be quieter these days as my family went in recently on a Monday night after a birthday celebration meal and there was one old bloke at the bar. They rebranded and moved the bar for a bit and called it the pheasant plucker. Which everyone thought was funny. A friend from my old form worked behind the bar here for a bit. He also ran a man’s clothing shop in horwich. He is happily married for twenty years, as pops up on fb from time to time. Of course saddled with debt is the topic of conversation for lots of people at the moment, selling houses, paying off debt, moving to smaller properties. You see it’s bizarre, you work really hard at school to go to university to train as a much needed public servant, to get student loans that are still being paid off in your thirties and forties. To have really stressful occupations. I’ll leave it there. Perhaps being a dog walker or a car park attendant with no stress and outside all day, chatting with nice people within the community, is a better option.
The Saddle
55 Lee LaneA locals pub, full of fun. Karaoke, girls doing the splits and dance routines. Eye of the tiger, I think we’re alone now and lady (here me tonight) by modjo. My mum still frequents the establishment and is always thrilled when her and best mate are bought half a lager. It may be quieter these days as my family went in recently on a Monday night after a birthday celebration meal and there was one old bloke at the bar. They rebranded and moved the bar for a bit and called it the pheasant plucker. Which everyone thought was funny. A friend from my old form worked behind the bar here for a bit. He also ran a man’s clothing shop in horwich. He is happily married for twenty years, as pops up on fb from time to time. Of course saddled with debt is the topic of conversation for lots of people at the moment, selling houses, paying off debt, moving to smaller properties. You see it’s bizarre, you work really hard at school to go to university to train as a much needed public servant, to get student loans that are still being paid off in your thirties and forties. To have really stressful occupations. I’ll leave it there. Perhaps being a dog walker or a car park attendant with no stress and outside all day, chatting with nice people within the community, is a better option.
I’ve been to a number of weddings for family and friends here and always had a wonderful time. It’s recently been refurbished and has a wonderful spa that I’m looking forward to trying at some point. Sadly one of the brides died from cancer very young. She was the same age as me and also a teacher at the school my brother and sister in law worked at. The community and school were all devastated. Her brother also died from mental health issues. He looked like the lead singer from D Ream, things can only get better. Or Saturday night by whigfield.
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
Hospital RoadI’ve been to a number of weddings for family and friends here and always had a wonderful time. It’s recently been refurbished and has a wonderful spa that I’m looking forward to trying at some point. Sadly one of the brides died from cancer very young. She was the same age as me and also a teacher at the school my brother and sister in law worked at. The community and school were all devastated. Her brother also died from mental health issues. He looked like the lead singer from D Ream, things can only get better. Or Saturday night by whigfield.
My mum and dad actually met at the Bolton version of this (closed now, nevadas). After my housewarming bbq 20 years ago, my dad and other friends got his roller skates on again in the back street of the property. Showing off doing 360 spins and skating backwards. Funny. Funny. Avril Lavagne, skater boy. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k
like the rinky dink pink panther Join us in remembering Pink Panther actor and RAF veteran Peter Sellers,
Just after his 18th birthday, Sellers was drafted into the Royal Air Force. He became an official RAF concert entertainer. Sellers spent his free time performing comedy sketches and playing the drums for the other servicemen. After the war, Peter went on to have a hugely successful career performing in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, and became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles such as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film.
Wigan Roller Rink
Swan Meadow RoadMy mum and dad actually met at the Bolton version of this (closed now, nevadas). After my housewarming bbq 20 years ago, my dad and other friends got his roller skates on again in the back street of the property. Showing off doing 360 spins and skating backwards. Funny. Funny. Avril Lavagne, skater boy. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TIy3n2b7V9k
like the rinky dink pink panther Join us in remembering Pink Panther actor and RAF veteran Peter Sellers,
Just after his 18th birthday, Sellers was drafted into the Royal Air Force. He became an official RAF concert entertainer. Sellers spent his free time performing comedy sketches and playing the drums for the other servicemen. After the war, Peter went on to have a hugely successful career performing in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, and became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles such as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film.
A gin, food and live performances pub. I don’t drink gin , I’m not grown up enough or I’ve not found the right one yet. However they probably sell Bombay sapphire here, which I hear is highly recommended. The guernsey literary and potato peel society film, explains how food, literature, gin and adventure binds people together. It’s one of my favourite films. I won a special bottle of their gin and two glasses, it was specially selected by the horwich town mayor to be donated to charitable causes. It’s a glittery mango one. It’s been regifted with some tonic water to my friend who helps us lots. Thank you.
Bolton Gin Tap & Cork
179 Lee LaneA gin, food and live performances pub. I don’t drink gin , I’m not grown up enough or I’ve not found the right one yet. However they probably sell Bombay sapphire here, which I hear is highly recommended. The guernsey literary and potato peel society film, explains how food, literature, gin and adventure binds people together. It’s one of my favourite films. I won a special bottle of their gin and two glasses, it was specially selected by the horwich town mayor to be donated to charitable causes. It’s a glittery mango one. It’s been regifted with some tonic water to my friend who helps us lots. Thank you.
There used to be an old man who took his giant tortoise for a walk on this park. All the local kids knew him and chatted with him and fed his tortoise…The stream that runs through this park has a bridge and tunnel that I climbed through and played in many times as a child. But there’s also another local dare that my brothers and cousins completed but I never did. It starts on the other side of the stream, called bobsie, it involves swimming through a pitch black tunnel with rats, spiders, fishes, leeches, big boulders. The stream is too deep to stand in and wide in places, you can lean over the wall and see it , behind the houses/ factory/ nursery and once you start this summer challenge you can’t turn around due to the current (too scary for me). Of course they did all this without adult supervision or parents knowing anything about it. The conversation about this challenge lasted all summer. When did it last rain? How fast flowing is the stream? Has anyone actually died doing it? ( no one that we had heard of so we thought not). If one of us put a tennis ball in the stream at exactly one o’clock how long did it take to reach the station park? I set off on this challenge a few times but quickly changed my mind. In the end my dad tried to block off the entrance to the side of the stream as he got fed up with rescuing kids who couldn’t get back to safety and we’re shouting for help. My dad said he couldn’t get any work done! I’ve seen a few over the wall over the years. The Smiths There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. The Next Horwich Heritage Restoration project is well underway. We all want to add to the Station Park in the centre of Horwich ensuring the area is remembered as our once proud Railway Station that served the town for almost 100 years. We have been able to retrieve a set of station buffers during the recent Horwich Station Park work. Our restoration expert, Roy Davies is on the case and the Buffers are well on their way to being replaced on the station site, after metal working, shot blasting and painting.
Thanks for all your support in Horwich Heritage, without this no such restorations would be possible.
The restoration is complete with a brand new lovely children s playground, tennis court, football pitch, new paths, widening of the footpaths and bridge. When I was about 12 years old and my younger brother about 4 there was a 9 hole crazy golf course on here. During the school holidays I would take him there to play. I think you were supposed to pay at the leisure centre but we had our own equipment so we just played for free. He took his toy cars too and I had my skateboard or roller skates or bicycle. In the end he could score a hole in one on every hole. The tarmac was new and smooth and there’s a scary bit with a bit of a hill to conquer. Happy times, 10 minutes away from home.
I was there yesterday, it was 5 years since my aunt passed away, so we had some family time. There were hundreds if not thousands of kids playing on the park. It was amazing. Tennis, basketball, football. The best hot chocolate at mums house. Hot vimto at dad’s house. Free lunch. Beef stew for tea. Sent back to Manchester with a bag of food and some of my ironing done. I even treated myself to a new glamorous red dress from the charity shop. I didn’t buy it straight away because it was £10. I talked to my brother and dad about it for 15 minutes first and they agreed I should buy it even though I have nowhere to wear it too. It’s a BAFTA dress. I’ll be there next year, I’ll save it and wear it on Christmas Day. My brother cleaned my mum’s gutters. We talked about what to do for her 70th birthday. It was a lovely day. Late back at 6pm.
Old Station Park
There used to be an old man who took his giant tortoise for a walk on this park. All the local kids knew him and chatted with him and fed his tortoise…The stream that runs through this park has a bridge and tunnel that I climbed through and played in many times as a child. But there’s also another local dare that my brothers and cousins completed but I never did. It starts on the other side of the stream, called bobsie, it involves swimming through a pitch black tunnel with rats, spiders, fishes, leeches, big boulders. The stream is too deep to stand in and wide in places, you can lean over the wall and see it , behind the houses/ factory/ nursery and once you start this summer challenge you can’t turn around due to the current (too scary for me). Of course they did all this without adult supervision or parents knowing anything about it. The conversation about this challenge lasted all summer. When did it last rain? How fast flowing is the stream? Has anyone actually died doing it? ( no one that we had heard of so we thought not). If one of us put a tennis ball in the stream at exactly one o’clock how long did it take to reach the station park? I set off on this challenge a few times but quickly changed my mind. In the end my dad tried to block off the entrance to the side of the stream as he got fed up with rescuing kids who couldn’t get back to safety and we’re shouting for help. My dad said he couldn’t get any work done! I’ve seen a few over the wall over the years. The Smiths There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. The Next Horwich Heritage Restoration project is well underway. We all want to add to the Station Park in the centre of Horwich ensuring the area is remembered as our once proud Railway Station that served the town for almost 100 years. We have been able to retrieve a set of station buffers during the recent Horwich Station Park work. Our restoration expert, Roy Davies is on the case and the Buffers are well on their way to being replaced on the station site, after metal working, shot blasting and painting.
Thanks for all your support in Horwich Heritage, without this no such restorations would be possible.
The restoration is complete with a brand new lovely children s playground, tennis court, football pitch, new paths, widening of the footpaths and bridge. When I was about 12 years old and my younger brother about 4 there was a 9 hole crazy golf course on here. During the school holidays I would take him there to play. I think you were supposed to pay at the leisure centre but we had our own equipment so we just played for free. He took his toy cars too and I had my skateboard or roller skates or bicycle. In the end he could score a hole in one on every hole. The tarmac was new and smooth and there’s a scary bit with a bit of a hill to conquer. Happy times, 10 minutes away from home.
I was there yesterday, it was 5 years since my aunt passed away, so we had some family time. There were hundreds if not thousands of kids playing on the park. It was amazing. Tennis, basketball, football. The best hot chocolate at mums house. Hot vimto at dad’s house. Free lunch. Beef stew for tea. Sent back to Manchester with a bag of food and some of my ironing done. I even treated myself to a new glamorous red dress from the charity shop. I didn’t buy it straight away because it was £10. I talked to my brother and dad about it for 15 minutes first and they agreed I should buy it even though I have nowhere to wear it too. It’s a BAFTA dress. I’ll be there next year, I’ll save it and wear it on Christmas Day. My brother cleaned my mum’s gutters. We talked about what to do for her 70th birthday. It was a lovely day. Late back at 6pm.
Pornstar martini 2 for £10. Bowling, crazy golf, food, live music, air hockey. Brilliant holiday fun. There’s a cd somewhere with me as a backing singer and percussionist, recorded in Japan. Won some yen in a competition in Tokyo, seen on tv and recognised on the street!Wonderwall, oasis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6hzrDeceEKc
Oasis Bar & Restaurant
Union StreetPornstar martini 2 for £10. Bowling, crazy golf, food, live music, air hockey. Brilliant holiday fun. There’s a cd somewhere with me as a backing singer and percussionist, recorded in Japan. Won some yen in a competition in Tokyo, seen on tv and recognised on the street!Wonderwall, oasis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6hzrDeceEKc
Chill out with a picnic and watch the cricket, if you are lucky enough to catch a game. Check the website for details. I visited here on good Friday after walking up the pike, to catch up with friends. The members have fundraised enough to make a new outside bar area, in memory of someone and now have sponsorship for some brilliant plastic pint glasses. It cost me £10 for 4 drinks, 2 of which were coke, the same in didsbury last night cost £30. I enjoyed being at the rmi more ! I spent hours playing in the bushes here with my street family as a child, climbed through a fence. Rope swings, hide and seek, sitting on the thrones as king and queen made in a high wall out of stones(scary to get too), gymnastics on the gateposts/bannisters, first kisses, football (always the goalie) and secret dragons dens. Being shouted at by the grounds man. So for reasons I won’t go into it’s either the locomotion by Kylie or the full monty song you can leave your hat on by Joe Cocker. Grundy Hill was the former home stadium of Horwich RMI association football club in Horwich, Greater Manchester, England, near the Horwich Leisure Centre, where the houses can be seen to the left of the cricket pitch.
The field had a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators, with 500 being seated. The terraces were covered on three sides and featured railings.[1]
Grundy Hill's pitch famously sloped both downwards and also side-to-side, and was reputed to have its own microclimate. "Grundy Hill sloped 16 feet from top diagonal to bottom diagonal and had the contours of corrugated iron, but until the new footballing nanny state prohibited such extreme drops, the ground was Horwich's prime asset."[2] One fan recalled that, as a boy, it was his impression "that the base of the corner flag was level with the top of the crossbar – on the same goal line."[3] From the stands, fans had views over the field's slopes to the Rivington Pike.[4]
In 1994, the football club sold Grundy Hill to a housing developer,[4] and moved several miles south to Leigh's Hilton Park in time for the 1995-1996 season. The move also led to the club renaming itself Leigh RMI after its new home town, although the club has subsequently changed its name to Leigh Genesis F.C. Reebok Stadium, the current home of the Bolton Wanderers, is located near Horwich, within sight of the old location of Grundy Hill.[5] The stadium was subsequently leveled, and a residential housing development now sits on the former site of Grundy Hill.
Host for dad’s 70th birthday party. Still singing and performing. Midnight Train To Georgia (LIVE) - Gladys Knight & The Pips. My son really surprised me as he said I love that cricket pitch, I’ve not played cricket in ages, I miss it, I can’t wait to be running around on that field again in summer 😍
Horwich R.M.I.
2 Ramsbottom RoadChill out with a picnic and watch the cricket, if you are lucky enough to catch a game. Check the website for details. I visited here on good Friday after walking up the pike, to catch up with friends. The members have fundraised enough to make a new outside bar area, in memory of someone and now have sponsorship for some brilliant plastic pint glasses. It cost me £10 for 4 drinks, 2 of which were coke, the same in didsbury last night cost £30. I enjoyed being at the rmi more ! I spent hours playing in the bushes here with my street family as a child, climbed through a fence. Rope swings, hide and seek, sitting on the thrones as king and queen made in a high wall out of stones(scary to get too), gymnastics on the gateposts/bannisters, first kisses, football (always the goalie) and secret dragons dens. Being shouted at by the grounds man. So for reasons I won’t go into it’s either the locomotion by Kylie or the full monty song you can leave your hat on by Joe Cocker. Grundy Hill was the former home stadium of Horwich RMI association football club in Horwich, Greater Manchester, England, near the Horwich Leisure Centre, where the houses can be seen to the left of the cricket pitch.
The field had a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators, with 500 being seated. The terraces were covered on three sides and featured railings.[1]
Grundy Hill's pitch famously sloped both downwards and also side-to-side, and was reputed to have its own microclimate. "Grundy Hill sloped 16 feet from top diagonal to bottom diagonal and had the contours of corrugated iron, but until the new footballing nanny state prohibited such extreme drops, the ground was Horwich's prime asset."[2] One fan recalled that, as a boy, it was his impression "that the base of the corner flag was level with the top of the crossbar – on the same goal line."[3] From the stands, fans had views over the field's slopes to the Rivington Pike.[4]
In 1994, the football club sold Grundy Hill to a housing developer,[4] and moved several miles south to Leigh's Hilton Park in time for the 1995-1996 season. The move also led to the club renaming itself Leigh RMI after its new home town, although the club has subsequently changed its name to Leigh Genesis F.C. Reebok Stadium, the current home of the Bolton Wanderers, is located near Horwich, within sight of the old location of Grundy Hill.[5] The stadium was subsequently leveled, and a residential housing development now sits on the former site of Grundy Hill.
Host for dad’s 70th birthday party. Still singing and performing. Midnight Train To Georgia (LIVE) - Gladys Knight & The Pips. My son really surprised me as he said I love that cricket pitch, I’ve not played cricket in ages, I miss it, I can’t wait to be running around on that field again in summer 😍
Part of ridgmont park is a small lovely graveyard. I have numerous friends who are buried here too young for a variety of reasons. Daffodil hill is at the top of the park, alongside ridgemont house. Tom Parker from the wanted was originally from Bolton and has sadly passed away. So for all of these reasons, it’s gold forever by the wanted. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XvGHtcjQZec
Ridgmont Park
Part of ridgmont park is a small lovely graveyard. I have numerous friends who are buried here too young for a variety of reasons. Daffodil hill is at the top of the park, alongside ridgemont house. Tom Parker from the wanted was originally from Bolton and has sadly passed away. So for all of these reasons, it’s gold forever by the wanted. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XvGHtcjQZec
It’s a small traditional British seaside resort. The front has had recent significant investment and has some interesting design features/ sculptures.There’s a great park, a cinema an ice rink and a few small amusement arcades. Kay’s chippy is brilliant. The car park close to b&m bargains is £3.50 for the day. You can stop along the road at a glass blowing shop and workshop. It’s about 40 minutes drive from the property, depending upon Blackpool traffic, which can be very busy at weekends and high season. It’s morcheeba, the sea. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--wy8QmLlM8
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Cleveleys
It’s a small traditional British seaside resort. The front has had recent significant investment and has some interesting design features/ sculptures.There’s a great park, a cinema an ice rink and a few small amusement arcades. Kay’s chippy is brilliant. The car park close to b&m bargains is £3.50 for the day. You can stop along the road at a glass blowing shop and workshop. It’s about 40 minutes drive from the property, depending upon Blackpool traffic, which can be very busy at weekends and high season. It’s morcheeba, the sea. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=--wy8QmLlM8
Barrow Bridge is a model village in the north-west outskirts of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. It was created in the Industrial Revolution but since the demolition of the mills is now a residential village.
Barrow Bridge
Barrow Bridge is a model village in the north-west outskirts of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England. It was created in the Industrial Revolution but since the demolition of the mills is now a residential village.
The weir and fish ladder on the River Yarrow at Yarrow Valley country park.
There's plenty of water in the local waterways with what seems to be relentless rain over the past few days 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️
Yarrow Valley Country Park
Off Birkacre RoadThe weir and fish ladder on the River Yarrow at Yarrow Valley country park.
There's plenty of water in the local waterways with what seems to be relentless rain over the past few days 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️
Red Moss is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Horwich, Pollen analysis dating back to 8000 BC has shown Red Moss to be 10000 years old. Red Moss is a great example of lowland mire and wetland moss spanning almost 50 hectares. It is an haven for wildlife and plant life including peat-forming vegetation. There are several species of sphagnum moss, cotton grasses and even sundews. Most of the surface is made up of purple moor grass heather with some trees and shrubs. Examples of some of the wildlife found on Red Moss can be seen here :
http://about-rivington.co.uk/section/1539/red-moss/
Sometime during the past a local peat cutter working from nearby Gibb farm discovered the remains of a human skull dating back to the Bronze age or Iron age. The skull belonged to a girl or young woman and could well have been part of a sacrifice as the head was severed. I believe that the Red Moss skull is now back in storage at the Bolton Museum. Peat cutting dominated a large area of Red Moss and it is still possible to walk along the old tramways that they used. You can still find sections of the track scattered around and evidence of peat cutting has shaped the landscape and topography.
Close to Park Hall farm is a small wooded area which hides the remains of Park Hall colliery. The railway bridge nearby is named Colliery bridge and you can still see the site of where the old weighing machine used to be in the next field. There are still signs of other old collieries and coal workings but all are sealed. The coal workings below are severely flooded since the huge pumping station at Aspull closed which used to serve the local Blackrod collieries. Some of these collieries were rail served and the old railways and mineral lines can still be traced.
One area of Red Moss was previously used for landfill and now that area produces electricity from the landfill methane gas. A smallpox hospital also now gone used to stand in a large field next to Moss lane close to Gibb farm but nothing now remains of the hospital or coal shaft in the same location. It is possible to see the smallpox hospital on aerial photographs of the area from the 1960’s. Other various structures from Red Moss’s industrial past are scattered around the area and you can still find great examples of old local glass and pottery if you look hard enough.
One ambitious project for the Horwich Loco works was to produce its own gas supply. Work began with the excavation of a reservoir to hold one million gallons of water. The gas works was located close to Blackrod near the fork line and was sufficient at first to light all of the workshops in Horwich and Blackrod. Eventually most of the works was lit by electricity the L&Y Railway Company later contracted with Bolton Corporation to supply the gas. Sadly there is nothing to see of the gas works but the reservoir is still there.
Red Moss, Greater Manchester
Red Moss is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Horwich, Pollen analysis dating back to 8000 BC has shown Red Moss to be 10000 years old. Red Moss is a great example of lowland mire and wetland moss spanning almost 50 hectares. It is an haven for wildlife and plant life including peat-forming vegetation. There are several species of sphagnum moss, cotton grasses and even sundews. Most of the surface is made up of purple moor grass heather with some trees and shrubs. Examples of some of the wildlife found on Red Moss can be seen here :
http://about-rivington.co.uk/section/1539/red-moss/
Sometime during the past a local peat cutter working from nearby Gibb farm discovered the remains of a human skull dating back to the Bronze age or Iron age. The skull belonged to a girl or young woman and could well have been part of a sacrifice as the head was severed. I believe that the Red Moss skull is now back in storage at the Bolton Museum. Peat cutting dominated a large area of Red Moss and it is still possible to walk along the old tramways that they used. You can still find sections of the track scattered around and evidence of peat cutting has shaped the landscape and topography.
Close to Park Hall farm is a small wooded area which hides the remains of Park Hall colliery. The railway bridge nearby is named Colliery bridge and you can still see the site of where the old weighing machine used to be in the next field. There are still signs of other old collieries and coal workings but all are sealed. The coal workings below are severely flooded since the huge pumping station at Aspull closed which used to serve the local Blackrod collieries. Some of these collieries were rail served and the old railways and mineral lines can still be traced.
One area of Red Moss was previously used for landfill and now that area produces electricity from the landfill methane gas. A smallpox hospital also now gone used to stand in a large field next to Moss lane close to Gibb farm but nothing now remains of the hospital or coal shaft in the same location. It is possible to see the smallpox hospital on aerial photographs of the area from the 1960’s. Other various structures from Red Moss’s industrial past are scattered around the area and you can still find great examples of old local glass and pottery if you look hard enough.
One ambitious project for the Horwich Loco works was to produce its own gas supply. Work began with the excavation of a reservoir to hold one million gallons of water. The gas works was located close to Blackrod near the fork line and was sufficient at first to light all of the workshops in Horwich and Blackrod. Eventually most of the works was lit by electricity the L&Y Railway Company later contracted with Bolton Corporation to supply the gas. Sadly there is nothing to see of the gas works but the reservoir is still there.
Chorley Market
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8f8wAXDZ9D0 Ian Brown, F.E.A.R.
My uncle plays in a band, called Taurus. They have played together since school, and one of my first memories is watching them perform. They often play here and it’s always an awesome night. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist. This is one of their set, Robbie Williams, Angels. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZkol4rcbgo
The Bowling Green
175 Lee LaneMy uncle plays in a band, called Taurus. They have played together since school, and one of my first memories is watching them perform. They often play here and it’s always an awesome night. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist. This is one of their set, Robbie Williams, Angels. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZkol4rcbgo
Lean on me, Bill Withers.
My dad had a beer and chat with cillian Murphy in here when he was filming peaky blinders in the area. My dad’s old house is behind this pub, we have many happy memories there and a few sad ones too, teenage tantrums, sorry. Did you work hard in school? Did it pay off?
Handbags and Gladrags
Song by Stereophonics
A sad moment for the church across the road today. A local well known family has lost both their children. Most recently their daughter aged 53 from a heart attack. My dad was crying when he was talking about her and he knows her dad well, he was at school with him. Standing room only in the church, upstairs was open too. There’s a queue waiting outside the pub for it to open. Some quiet reflection time needed this afternoon. I didn’t know her well, but I did recognise her and know her name.
The Ale House
36 Church StreetLean on me, Bill Withers.
My dad had a beer and chat with cillian Murphy in here when he was filming peaky blinders in the area. My dad’s old house is behind this pub, we have many happy memories there and a few sad ones too, teenage tantrums, sorry. Did you work hard in school? Did it pay off?
Handbags and Gladrags
Song by Stereophonics
A sad moment for the church across the road today. A local well known family has lost both their children. Most recently their daughter aged 53 from a heart attack. My dad was crying when he was talking about her and he knows her dad well, he was at school with him. Standing room only in the church, upstairs was open too. There’s a queue waiting outside the pub for it to open. Some quiet reflection time needed this afternoon. I didn’t know her well, but I did recognise her and know her name.
10 minutes away from the property. These churches are actually quite rare. The horwich one has linked families for generations. I’ve never been here. But I have friends who are leaders here. If you are interested send a message or email first, don’t just turn up. Norman Greenbaum, spirit in the sky. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swIcX57vYDI
Directly across from here is the local Catholic Church. My mums family are mainly devoted catholics and some still attend the church that they went to as children in great lever, a very poor area. They were taught by nuns at st bernadettes, mum missed a year of school as she fell over an iron hurdle and had major knee surgery twice. Anyway this is the church where tess and vernon Kay got married and they rocked up in a white vw camper van, the street was lined with old ladies watching from their deckchairs .
Madonna, just like a prayer 🙏
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ
Horwich National Spiritualist Church
77 Chorley New Road10 minutes away from the property. These churches are actually quite rare. The horwich one has linked families for generations. I’ve never been here. But I have friends who are leaders here. If you are interested send a message or email first, don’t just turn up. Norman Greenbaum, spirit in the sky. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=swIcX57vYDI
Directly across from here is the local Catholic Church. My mums family are mainly devoted catholics and some still attend the church that they went to as children in great lever, a very poor area. They were taught by nuns at st bernadettes, mum missed a year of school as she fell over an iron hurdle and had major knee surgery twice. Anyway this is the church where tess and vernon Kay got married and they rocked up in a white vw camper van, the street was lined with old ladies watching from their deckchairs .
Madonna, just like a prayer 🙏
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/walks/lancashire/11065019.walk-rivington/
Lead Mine Clough
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/walks/lancashire/11065019.walk-rivington/
It looks different nowadays and serves food but, When I used to occasionally frequent the establishment it was a When I used to frequent the establishment it was a Sunday league football team sponsor, full of young players having a pint after the game ( and old ones after memorial matches) With a little courtyard too. But mostly a quietish pub.New Order, Loves got the world in motion. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3he
'Tails & Ale
141 Lee LnIt looks different nowadays and serves food but, When I used to occasionally frequent the establishment it was a When I used to frequent the establishment it was a Sunday league football team sponsor, full of young players having a pint after the game ( and old ones after memorial matches) With a little courtyard too. But mostly a quietish pub.New Order, Loves got the world in motion. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3he
Live music . There used to be a local legend man called Alan diddle, who lived in one of the terraces close to here. He lived with a pet goat that he used to take for walks round horwich on a lead, funny. It’s run dmc, walk this way. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk
Market Tavern Horwich Ltd
139-141 Chorley New RoadLive music . There used to be a local legend man called Alan diddle, who lived in one of the terraces close to here. He lived with a pet goat that he used to take for walks round horwich on a lead, funny. It’s run dmc, walk this way. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk
Duxbury Woods
I haven’t been here yet, but it’s recommended for bluebells.
£75 for a car, around 50 minutes drive from the property. They sometimes do special deals of £20 per car during the quiet season. You can pay an extra £10 per person to go on the baboon bus, so your windscreen wipers don’t get wrecked (booked up quickly)! Extra money for wrist bands for childrens activities once you are there. (£10 each). Download the app to make the most of your visit, for extra details about what’s on and where, plus maps , information about the animals. Take binoculars for extra safari fun. The paper guidebook is great £1 and has stickers. I’ll leave it at the property. Very close rhinoceros action, described as amazing “this is awesome “ laughing happily by my 10 year old. We spent hours looking for one on safari in South Africa and got just as close. The ostriches are saying hello now and bongos (similar to gazelle and zebra). The 7 year old is taking photos with the iPad excitedly, but says he is a bit scared. Lots of bad dad jokes eg so fari, so goody. Baboon advice, if you stop they stop longer, drive at 15mh. No monkeying around, they are just getting a free ride, we want a discount if we give them a ride.car parts will not be retrieved.A baboon has tried to eat the windscreen water spray (still working/ no damage) and is scratching his bum on the windows. Lots of cute babies being hugged by mums.” That was so funny “ some promiscuous action witnessed too, no feeding, no pud intended. Can you see the animal bones, no daddy that’s a stick. What is a wolves favourite bird? It’s an OWL. We spent ages looking for lions in South Africa and didn’t find any apart from in a similar enclosure where I got to cuddle a baby one. Sound your horn for assistance, keep driving if they get close. They just eating the tourist who got out of the car for a picnic. 4 sleeping lady lions. No males. The male lion is now walking between the cars, very exciting, bit of a traffic jam, projectile wee.They are beautiful. Took about an hour to go through the safari drive and we are glad that we didn’t pay for the baboon bus. We spent £120 for the day, with coffee, ice creams, chips and a hot dog. We were there from 10am until 4pm. We would all happily go back another day. Don’t miss the bird of prey performance, really knowledgeable funny speaker plus it’s linked to the gauntlet bird of prey sanctuary in Knutsford. Which we have visited a few times. Some of the birds are famous and on tv.
Jungle book, I wanna be like you.
Half price tickets on planet radio sometimes.
Sash! - Ecuador (Official Video)
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Knowsley Safari
£75 for a car, around 50 minutes drive from the property. They sometimes do special deals of £20 per car during the quiet season. You can pay an extra £10 per person to go on the baboon bus, so your windscreen wipers don’t get wrecked (booked up quickly)! Extra money for wrist bands for childrens activities once you are there. (£10 each). Download the app to make the most of your visit, for extra details about what’s on and where, plus maps , information about the animals. Take binoculars for extra safari fun. The paper guidebook is great £1 and has stickers. I’ll leave it at the property. Very close rhinoceros action, described as amazing “this is awesome “ laughing happily by my 10 year old. We spent hours looking for one on safari in South Africa and got just as close. The ostriches are saying hello now and bongos (similar to gazelle and zebra). The 7 year old is taking photos with the iPad excitedly, but says he is a bit scared. Lots of bad dad jokes eg so fari, so goody. Baboon advice, if you stop they stop longer, drive at 15mh. No monkeying around, they are just getting a free ride, we want a discount if we give them a ride.car parts will not be retrieved.A baboon has tried to eat the windscreen water spray (still working/ no damage) and is scratching his bum on the windows. Lots of cute babies being hugged by mums.” That was so funny “ some promiscuous action witnessed too, no feeding, no pud intended. Can you see the animal bones, no daddy that’s a stick. What is a wolves favourite bird? It’s an OWL. We spent ages looking for lions in South Africa and didn’t find any apart from in a similar enclosure where I got to cuddle a baby one. Sound your horn for assistance, keep driving if they get close. They just eating the tourist who got out of the car for a picnic. 4 sleeping lady lions. No males. The male lion is now walking between the cars, very exciting, bit of a traffic jam, projectile wee.They are beautiful. Took about an hour to go through the safari drive and we are glad that we didn’t pay for the baboon bus. We spent £120 for the day, with coffee, ice creams, chips and a hot dog. We were there from 10am until 4pm. We would all happily go back another day. Don’t miss the bird of prey performance, really knowledgeable funny speaker plus it’s linked to the gauntlet bird of prey sanctuary in Knutsford. Which we have visited a few times. Some of the birds are famous and on tv.
Jungle book, I wanna be like you.
Half price tickets on planet radio sometimes.
Sash! - Ecuador (Official Video)
Horse racing and gigs. Madness next month. I once went to the races here on a wonderful super sunny Friday evening with a group of friends. Pselling beer from chiller backpacks. We stayed at the premier inn and one of the group went to the toilet in the middle of the night, but drunk went through the wrong door and was locked out naked in the main hotel corridor. His mrs was asleep drunk in the hotel room. So funny 😂 I got sunburnt. Madness, our house. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KwIe_sjKeAY
Lots of horwich folk get taxis/ coaches there and back on race days.
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Haydock Park Racecourse
Horse racing and gigs. Madness next month. I once went to the races here on a wonderful super sunny Friday evening with a group of friends. Pselling beer from chiller backpacks. We stayed at the premier inn and one of the group went to the toilet in the middle of the night, but drunk went through the wrong door and was locked out naked in the main hotel corridor. His mrs was asleep drunk in the hotel room. So funny 😂 I got sunburnt. Madness, our house. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KwIe_sjKeAY
Lots of horwich folk get taxis/ coaches there and back on race days.
It’s my friends business, Katherine has owned and operated this business for a long time. She trained as a beautician after learning school I think. When I first started teaching I used to treat myself to a treatment halfway through every half term here. I’ve known her husband longer, close to 30 years now. He once bought a very olda camper van with his mates that we all used to hangout in a bit. They got married at the inn at whitewell, duchy of Lancaster, which was a thorough wonderful wedding. They always seem like a real team, that they worked together and supported each other. They have also hosted many charity events over the years, mainly for cancer charities including Robbie Williams impersonater and brilliant raffles where you could win Botox, I won a jar of sweets. Made even more famous by Rob Brydon and Steve coogan, the inn at whitewell https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlxT51abKM which is comedy series about high quality restaurants and worth a watch.
Bodywise Skin clinic
110 Winter Hey LaneIt’s my friends business, Katherine has owned and operated this business for a long time. She trained as a beautician after learning school I think. When I first started teaching I used to treat myself to a treatment halfway through every half term here. I’ve known her husband longer, close to 30 years now. He once bought a very olda camper van with his mates that we all used to hangout in a bit. They got married at the inn at whitewell, duchy of Lancaster, which was a thorough wonderful wedding. They always seem like a real team, that they worked together and supported each other. They have also hosted many charity events over the years, mainly for cancer charities including Robbie Williams impersonater and brilliant raffles where you could win Botox, I won a jar of sweets. Made even more famous by Rob Brydon and Steve coogan, the inn at whitewell https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SZlxT51abKM which is comedy series about high quality restaurants and worth a watch.
It’s £99 for a family ticket for 4 and £6 to park. It opens at 11am. Or you can park for free and walk a bit further if you set off earlier. Tickets are sometimes available half price through planet radio offers. Book online in advance. Log flume x5, canoes x2, funhouse, no queues. The rocket x4 rollercoaster, trampolines, castle maze (Thomas won), ghost train, high swings x 2, frisbee Thurber x 2, fun house, slides, snow jet x 3, rollercoaster x 2 upside down corkscrew style, remix, waltzer x5, Bosch (my favourite) x 3, the food is a bit expensive. I actually lost count of all the rides as my phone ran out of charge. A brilliant value for money day out. The boys want to return and love the fairground, but said if it’s a choice between here and the sandcastle in Blackpool they would go there first. Closes at 5pm. My boys know all the words and dance to this , 24 karat magic, Bruno mars. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyT8IEBkvY
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Southport Pleasureland
Marine DriveIt’s £99 for a family ticket for 4 and £6 to park. It opens at 11am. Or you can park for free and walk a bit further if you set off earlier. Tickets are sometimes available half price through planet radio offers. Book online in advance. Log flume x5, canoes x2, funhouse, no queues. The rocket x4 rollercoaster, trampolines, castle maze (Thomas won), ghost train, high swings x 2, frisbee Thurber x 2, fun house, slides, snow jet x 3, rollercoaster x 2 upside down corkscrew style, remix, waltzer x5, Bosch (my favourite) x 3, the food is a bit expensive. I actually lost count of all the rides as my phone ran out of charge. A brilliant value for money day out. The boys want to return and love the fairground, but said if it’s a choice between here and the sandcastle in Blackpool they would go there first. Closes at 5pm. My boys know all the words and dance to this , 24 karat magic, Bruno mars. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyT8IEBkvY
It’s a cocktail and gin bar owned by my very good friends ex husband. I’ve not been there myself, but he was always one of the lads and I went to there wedding, so I’m sure it’s a friendly place. Moloko, sing it back https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eN8vyVFIM
The Shack
92 Winter Hey LaneIt’s a cocktail and gin bar owned by my very good friends ex husband. I’ve not been there myself, but he was always one of the lads and I went to there wedding, so I’m sure it’s a friendly place. Moloko, sing it back https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w1eN8vyVFIM
Laureate Restaurant at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel
Education
Or you could learn about the Manchester music scene from 1976 by watching 24 hour party people on Netflix.
University of Bolton
A676 Deane RdOr you could learn about the Manchester music scene from 1976 by watching 24 hour party people on Netflix.
It's the 8th tallest structure in the UK, but ever wondered what the views are like from the top of the Winter Hill transmitter? There's a lovely video clip about it.BBC News - Winter Hill: Views from landmark 1,000ft tall transmitter
Game of thrones, theme tune.
Winter Hill transmitting station
It's the 8th tallest structure in the UK, but ever wondered what the views are like from the top of the Winter Hill transmitter? There's a lovely video clip about it.BBC News - Winter Hill: Views from landmark 1,000ft tall transmitter
Game of thrones, theme tune.
The Fusilier Museum
Moss Streethttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6tuzHUuuk the bangles, walk like an Egyptian. Because as a family we have had lots of fun dancing to this when the boys learnt about Egypt at school and did performances in assemblies. Also I went to Egypt with RBHs school and went to Bolton museum to learn about it before I did. I am still good friends with the people that I went here with.
Bolton Museum
Le Mans Crescenthttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6tuzHUuuk the bangles, walk like an Egyptian. Because as a family we have had lots of fun dancing to this when the boys learnt about Egypt at school and did performances in assemblies. Also I went to Egypt with RBHs school and went to Bolton museum to learn about it before I did. I am still good friends with the people that I went here with.
One of #Manchester's most-visited museums has made it onto a prestigious funding shortlist, and it could soon be granted a significant sum...
People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester city centre has been announced as one of five museums selected as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 – which is the largest museum prize in the world, and celebrates the “innovation and creativity” of the UK’s museums and galleries.
Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 is all about championing organisations whose achievements tell the story of museums’ creativity and resilience, and particularly focuses on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways.
I’ve visited here loads of times with my children and have always been impressed especially with the media immersive experiences. Plus the poppy displays. I be also visited the one in London
The further backward you look, the further forward you can see. Said someone famous.
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Folks Historie Museum
Left BankOne of #Manchester's most-visited museums has made it onto a prestigious funding shortlist, and it could soon be granted a significant sum...
People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester city centre has been announced as one of five museums selected as finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 – which is the largest museum prize in the world, and celebrates the “innovation and creativity” of the UK’s museums and galleries.
Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 is all about championing organisations whose achievements tell the story of museums’ creativity and resilience, and particularly focuses on those engaging the next generation of audiences in innovative ways.
I’ve visited here loads of times with my children and have always been impressed especially with the media immersive experiences. Plus the poppy displays. I be also visited the one in London
The further backward you look, the further forward you can see. Said someone famous.
Neighbourhoods
Heapey
My 10 year old has already achieved more than me, he has written his own song lyrics, the music to go with it and organised his classmates into a band . The closest I got was singing this song in a cover band. I have actually written 5 songs, but I’m too scared to play them to anyone. A bit like phoebes smelly cat song on friends. Radiohead, high and dry: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFfFVSerQo
Horwich
My 10 year old has already achieved more than me, he has written his own song lyrics, the music to go with it and organised his classmates into a band . The closest I got was singing this song in a cover band. I have actually written 5 songs, but I’m too scared to play them to anyone. A bit like phoebes smelly cat song on friends. Radiohead, high and dry: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFfFVSerQo
Start your visit by parking at the little roodee car park £5 for the day. Walk along the river to the boats. Take a little boat trip £20 for 25 minutes in a little speed boat. Look at all the millionaires beautiful homes and quintessential historic schools. Walk along the city walls to the amphitheater were you might see a Roman soldier, pop into the church. Walk to grovesnor park, have a little play, there’s a model train and a carousel sometimes, there’s usually some wicker sculptures last year was spitfires, this year queens jubilee. Head down hill back to the river and dine at the lees pub called the boathouse, you could book a table on the riverside floating platform if organised £16 for a delicious 3 course lite lunch and very tolerant, exceptional service with excitable children. Walk back along the city walls to the famous clock tower, head to the cathedral £2.50 per person entrance fee, then to the tourist information shop and main shopping area. There’s a brilliant sweet shop called Alfie’s. Then back to the car park. A brilliant day out. We went to Chester races for my 30th birthday, it was an amazing day out, at one point the whole race course sang happy birthday to me. We won a bit too, which of course I bought everyone drinks with. A glorious happy day. Fancy a flutter.
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Chester
Start your visit by parking at the little roodee car park £5 for the day. Walk along the river to the boats. Take a little boat trip £20 for 25 minutes in a little speed boat. Look at all the millionaires beautiful homes and quintessential historic schools. Walk along the city walls to the amphitheater were you might see a Roman soldier, pop into the church. Walk to grovesnor park, have a little play, there’s a model train and a carousel sometimes, there’s usually some wicker sculptures last year was spitfires, this year queens jubilee. Head down hill back to the river and dine at the lees pub called the boathouse, you could book a table on the riverside floating platform if organised £16 for a delicious 3 course lite lunch and very tolerant, exceptional service with excitable children. Walk back along the city walls to the famous clock tower, head to the cathedral £2.50 per person entrance fee, then to the tourist information shop and main shopping area. There’s a brilliant sweet shop called Alfie’s. Then back to the car park. A brilliant day out. We went to Chester races for my 30th birthday, it was an amazing day out, at one point the whole race course sang happy birthday to me. We won a bit too, which of course I bought everyone drinks with. A glorious happy day. Fancy a flutter.
Croston
Shopping
Today we're featuring the wonderful The Wright Reads on Winter Hey Lane. This little treasure trove sells good quality, secondhand books for adults and children, plus a range of jigsaws and cards 💛
#shoppinginhorwich #hellohorwich
Antique shopping, no entrance fee, great food. There’s also two antique shops on Lee Lane in Horwich that are worth popping into. Buchanons has been visited by Daniel Sebastian from Bargain Hunt who posted a video on Facebook about it describing it “believe you me, this is the place to be, porcelain, jewellery, the right prices and a wonderful owner called Mandy”.
Bygone Times Trading Ltd
Antique shopping, no entrance fee, great food. There’s also two antique shops on Lee Lane in Horwich that are worth popping into. Buchanons has been visited by Daniel Sebastian from Bargain Hunt who posted a video on Facebook about it describing it “believe you me, this is the place to be, porcelain, jewellery, the right prices and a wonderful owner called Mandy”.
The community is lucky to have this shop still open, the one in didsbury closed down years ago. The cardigans: erase and rewind. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WOYnv59Bi8
Fine Yarns Knitting And Wool Shop.
99 Lee LaneThe community is lucky to have this shop still open, the one in didsbury closed down years ago. The cardigans: erase and rewind. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WOYnv59Bi8
Elton John, candle in the wind. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NoOhnrjdYOc
Something really weird happened today, I was singing this song in my head and thinking about princess Diana as I was driving down the road. Two magpies came from nowhere, one chasing the other and one ended up under my front wheel. Very sad, there was nothing I could do.
Annalise Candles & Gifts
46 Winter Hey LaneElton John, candle in the wind. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NoOhnrjdYOc
Something really weird happened today, I was singing this song in my head and thinking about princess Diana as I was driving down the road. Two magpies came from nowhere, one chasing the other and one ended up under my front wheel. Very sad, there was nothing I could do.
There’s a street behind this shop called wright st and I once went to a family party here. My grandma put her hand in a bowl of trifle and rubbed it into a man’s face , saying your a lovely man. Honestly it’s still one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen, I was about 12 at the time. She had had a few whiskies. She was from Glasgow originally and moved to horwich with her cousin. After she met my grandad. Her cousin died during the pandemic.
Andy Stuart, Daniel where’s your trousers? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0oPp0MnTdg
And beastie boys, you gotta fight for your right to party video. But not in my air bnb house as it’s officially not allowed. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBShN8qT4lk&noapp=1&has_verified=1
The Wright Reads Bookshop
There’s a street behind this shop called wright st and I once went to a family party here. My grandma put her hand in a bowl of trifle and rubbed it into a man’s face , saying your a lovely man. Honestly it’s still one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen, I was about 12 at the time. She had had a few whiskies. She was from Glasgow originally and moved to horwich with her cousin. After she met my grandad. Her cousin died during the pandemic.
Andy Stuart, Daniel where’s your trousers? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U0oPp0MnTdg
And beastie boys, you gotta fight for your right to party video. But not in my air bnb house as it’s officially not allowed. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eBShN8qT4lk&noapp=1&has_verified=1
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=83aUaYQF4NM&cbrd=1 it’s the kids dancing superman song. Both my children learnt to smell flowers from a really young age and it’s still something that they do.
Flowersmiths
97 Lee Lanehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=83aUaYQF4NM&cbrd=1 it’s the kids dancing superman song. Both my children learnt to smell flowers from a really young age and it’s still something that they do.
Just for fun. Buy something if you can. There’s isn’t a pet shop in didsbury. It’s Keith Harris and Orville
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=teiA9rfV9G0
But seriously the positive impact on mental health has been well documented especially during lockdown.
Lee Lane Pets
135-137 Lee LaneJust for fun. Buy something if you can. There’s isn’t a pet shop in didsbury. It’s Keith Harris and Orville
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=teiA9rfV9G0
But seriously the positive impact on mental health has been well documented especially during lockdown.
I recommend the Selfridges food hall for creativity, innovation and visual merchandising. My children visited recently with grandad and thoroughly enjoyed making and eating Nutella ice cream. They also went on the dodgems. You can easily spend a lot of money here quickly. I spent my day trying to remember a rhyme that someone once taught me, my dad just laughed when I asked him who ? It took me ages to remember, but here goes(it’s disgusting) “ yellow belly custard, green snot pie, all mixed up with a dead dogs eye, slap it on a butty, eat it quick, then wash it down with a cold cup of sick”. My dad designed and fitted the steel work here, where the big tv screen is in the main food hall. I’m looking forward to watching this tv show on Monday. Vicky McClure walked past me in the Trafford Centre, we smiled and said hello. Granddaddy, now it’s on.
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Trafford Centre
I recommend the Selfridges food hall for creativity, innovation and visual merchandising. My children visited recently with grandad and thoroughly enjoyed making and eating Nutella ice cream. They also went on the dodgems. You can easily spend a lot of money here quickly. I spent my day trying to remember a rhyme that someone once taught me, my dad just laughed when I asked him who ? It took me ages to remember, but here goes(it’s disgusting) “ yellow belly custard, green snot pie, all mixed up with a dead dogs eye, slap it on a butty, eat it quick, then wash it down with a cold cup of sick”. My dad designed and fitted the steel work here, where the big tv screen is in the main food hall. I’m looking forward to watching this tv show on Monday. Vicky McClure walked past me in the Trafford Centre, we smiled and said hello. Granddaddy, now it’s on.
I had my chief bridesmaid dress made here. It’s a prom, evening wear, bridesmaid dress, shop. Whoever ran it at the time upset me a bit as I have scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, like princess Eugenie , but we decided I wasn’t having a big back operation. Anyway the dress maker only noticed after she had made the dress and said she couldn’t alter it! I worked in a music bar/ smallish venue behind the bar, and scissor sisters played there. I climbed up on some crates of beer/ above the crowd and danced away with the band during their setScissor sisters, don’t feel like dancing. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4H5I6y1Qvz0
Something Special
118 Winter Hey LaneI had my chief bridesmaid dress made here. It’s a prom, evening wear, bridesmaid dress, shop. Whoever ran it at the time upset me a bit as I have scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, like princess Eugenie , but we decided I wasn’t having a big back operation. Anyway the dress maker only noticed after she had made the dress and said she couldn’t alter it! I worked in a music bar/ smallish venue behind the bar, and scissor sisters played there. I climbed up on some crates of beer/ above the crowd and danced away with the band during their setScissor sisters, don’t feel like dancing. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4H5I6y1Qvz0
Eric carmen, hungry eyes. From dirty dancing, it was one of my favourite films when I was a young teenager and I remember reenacting the dance scenes many times. I also used to wear dance clothes sometimes when I went clubbing , black short hot pants. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ssCL292DQA
Active Dancewear
98 Lee LaneEric carmen, hungry eyes. From dirty dancing, it was one of my favourite films when I was a young teenager and I remember reenacting the dance scenes many times. I also used to wear dance clothes sometimes when I went clubbing , black short hot pants. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ssCL292DQA
It’s at pearl brook industrial estate, close to station park.A 15 minute walk from the property, in the centre of horwich. What we have left in our 50% off sale
All pawsome harnesses now only £9 they are £24 online!
Rope leads and all other leads £10
Dog coats now only £9
Treats £1 a bag
Natural treats £1.50 a bag
Furminators £14
Small bags dry food £4
Blankets £8
All Doodlebone harnesses £5 only
There is lots more, All needs to be gone! Grab a bargain 🔥
We will be open Saturday 10-3pm
9am-6pm in the week.
My grandad used to tell us that he owned part shares in a greyhound racing dog. I never met it or saw it race. I teased him “ grandad, which bit do you own, the legs, the tummy, the nose?” He teased us back “ it’s bloody rubbish, it never catches the bloody rabbit , what’s it doing that dog, running round in circles on the tv.”
The Dawg House Supplies
It’s at pearl brook industrial estate, close to station park.A 15 minute walk from the property, in the centre of horwich. What we have left in our 50% off sale
All pawsome harnesses now only £9 they are £24 online!
Rope leads and all other leads £10
Dog coats now only £9
Treats £1 a bag
Natural treats £1.50 a bag
Furminators £14
Small bags dry food £4
Blankets £8
All Doodlebone harnesses £5 only
There is lots more, All needs to be gone! Grab a bargain 🔥
We will be open Saturday 10-3pm
9am-6pm in the week.
My grandad used to tell us that he owned part shares in a greyhound racing dog. I never met it or saw it race. I teased him “ grandad, which bit do you own, the legs, the tummy, the nose?” He teased us back “ it’s bloody rubbish, it never catches the bloody rabbit , what’s it doing that dog, running round in circles on the tv.”
Great for hay fever sufferers like me, 1 tsp a day.
‼️🐝 Do you have bees visiting? 🐝‼️
Our number 1 query at the moment is about visiting bees and what to do about them.
At this time of the year there are lots of different species of bee buzzing about. Most of the bees you will notice around your garden are big, fuzzy bumblebees.
Bumblebees are very placid and only want to visit flowers and take the nectar and pollen back to their nest. If they land of you or a family member, this is just because they’ve mistaken you for a flower 🌸, keep calm and the bee will fly away.
Bumblebee nests only live for a few weeks over the summer and then they will die out. Please leave the nests alone and they’ll be gone before you know it.
Shirley bassey, kiss me honey honey
Or Mariah Carey, honey.
Horwich Honey
11 Makinson AvenueGreat for hay fever sufferers like me, 1 tsp a day.
‼️🐝 Do you have bees visiting? 🐝‼️
Our number 1 query at the moment is about visiting bees and what to do about them.
At this time of the year there are lots of different species of bee buzzing about. Most of the bees you will notice around your garden are big, fuzzy bumblebees.
Bumblebees are very placid and only want to visit flowers and take the nectar and pollen back to their nest. If they land of you or a family member, this is just because they’ve mistaken you for a flower 🌸, keep calm and the bee will fly away.
Bumblebee nests only live for a few weeks over the summer and then they will die out. Please leave the nests alone and they’ll be gone before you know it.
Shirley bassey, kiss me honey honey
Or Mariah Carey, honey.
*Shop Feature*
Today's shop feature is Green Machine on Lee Lane. This long running Horwich shop sells a range of bicycles, and cycling accessories, plus they mend and service bikes and also build custom bikes 💛
The Beatles, ticket to ride, because my baby first born is going on his first school holiday and first time away from mama. He had a great time, came back older, wiser, more confident, a leader. The school disco from this holiday is his favourite primary school memory.
The real McCoy, another night.
Green Machine
146A Lee Lane*Shop Feature*
Today's shop feature is Green Machine on Lee Lane. This long running Horwich shop sells a range of bicycles, and cycling accessories, plus they mend and service bikes and also build custom bikes 💛
The Beatles, ticket to ride, because my baby first born is going on his first school holiday and first time away from mama. He had a great time, came back older, wiser, more confident, a leader. The school disco from this holiday is his favourite primary school memory.
The real McCoy, another night.
Wright Costume
32 Winter Hey LaneMel & Kim respectable.
Freshly made cupcakes as well as celebration cakes. What’s the best birthday cake ever? Marylin monroe, happy birthday mr president?
Some girls will do anything to spend time with rich important men, not me, I’ve got too much self respect for that game. I have integrity.
Do you walk and talk proper? Did you have deportment lessons? Do you have a personal trust fund to dip into whenever you are short of cash? Do you have the equivalent income of a banker when you include the perks of your job ? Midnight at the oasis, brand new heavies. https://v=XMO84Twq9Ow
Just Gorjuss Cakes
95 Lee LaneFreshly made cupcakes as well as celebration cakes. What’s the best birthday cake ever? Marylin monroe, happy birthday mr president?
Some girls will do anything to spend time with rich important men, not me, I’ve got too much self respect for that game. I have integrity.
Do you walk and talk proper? Did you have deportment lessons? Do you have a personal trust fund to dip into whenever you are short of cash? Do you have the equivalent income of a banker when you include the perks of your job ? Midnight at the oasis, brand new heavies. https://v=XMO84Twq9Ow
They are a big local employer with a major production plant in lostock. My aunt’s mum worked here for many years before retirement, so I always used to have a chat with her. It was a real treat during the school holidays or on Saturday to get pasties and cakes from here when I was growing up. Birthday cakes were always delicious vanilla sponges from here with white glacé icing and coconut edges. In winter time and when I was more calorie aware it was soup of the day with a whole meal bread roll. At one point there was 3 shops on lee lane and one on Chorley new road. There’s just the two now on lee lane and Chorley new road. There was also one on didsbury high street, that I was very excited about, but that’s closed too. My partner still pronounces greenhalghs incorrectly and we argue about that. There’s a greggs on didsbury high street we’re homeless people frequently approach people who are queuing to buy them a bacon butty and a brew. I always buy for them if asked and have a chat, but I never give money. It’s the same homeless people who have been here for years, I see lots of charities and people offering help.
Soup dragons, I’m free.
Greenhalgh's
37-39 Lee LaneThey are a big local employer with a major production plant in lostock. My aunt’s mum worked here for many years before retirement, so I always used to have a chat with her. It was a real treat during the school holidays or on Saturday to get pasties and cakes from here when I was growing up. Birthday cakes were always delicious vanilla sponges from here with white glacé icing and coconut edges. In winter time and when I was more calorie aware it was soup of the day with a whole meal bread roll. At one point there was 3 shops on lee lane and one on Chorley new road. There’s just the two now on lee lane and Chorley new road. There was also one on didsbury high street, that I was very excited about, but that’s closed too. My partner still pronounces greenhalghs incorrectly and we argue about that. There’s a greggs on didsbury high street we’re homeless people frequently approach people who are queuing to buy them a bacon butty and a brew. I always buy for them if asked and have a chat, but I never give money. It’s the same homeless people who have been here for years, I see lots of charities and people offering help.
Soup dragons, I’m free.
*New Business*
Welcome to Horwich Fire Press ! Offering a variety of graphic design services, plus a range of stylish prints and posters. If you're out and about at the weekend, pop in and say hello, you'll find them on Lee Lane 💛
#hellohorwich #shoppinginhorwich
Who are Fire Press? What do they do?
First of all, hi, we're Fire Press 🙋🏼♀️
(Find us at 60 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AE)
We are a design and print company here in Horwich and we offer a massive range of products and services to both individuals and businesses looking to leave a lasting impression ✨
You could be looking for wedding stationery for your big day, a thoughtful gift for a friend or a business looking to impress customers!
My job (Naomi) is to get you creative designs, that don't just look good, but serve a purpose, all finished off with high-quality print to help make an impact!
I believe good design and high quality print hand-in-hand have the ability to really make an event or experience much more memorable.
With a degree in graphic design and 7+ years experience working in design and print, I am confident we can help with any project big or small.
Here's a list of some of the services we offer;
✨Printing - anything you can get printed, we can help 🙋🏼♀️ from flyers to banners, everything in-between!
(Document printing and scanning available from 50p while you wait)
✨Posters (designed in-house - as seen in TK Maxx, HomeSense, Vogue, Vanity Fair and Glamour)
✨Frames - we stock our own range, can also get you bespoke sizes in AND we also sell second hand frames
✨Stationery - Daily/Weekly Planners (designed in-house), greetings cards.
✨Curated Gifts - Unique candles, keyrings, pins, mugs, etc.
✨Design; Branding, logos, business cards, leaflets, signage, pricelists, menus etc.
✨Photographic services; Editing, resizing, photo restoration, printing, photobooks and much more.
Just a handful of what we offer here at Fire Press, we aim to be the place you think of if you need -anything- creative, if you have any questions, please drop us a message!
Please share and tag - thank you, have a nice Friday ✌🏽
Fire Press
60 Lee Lane*New Business*
Welcome to Horwich Fire Press ! Offering a variety of graphic design services, plus a range of stylish prints and posters. If you're out and about at the weekend, pop in and say hello, you'll find them on Lee Lane 💛
#hellohorwich #shoppinginhorwich
Who are Fire Press? What do they do?
First of all, hi, we're Fire Press 🙋🏼♀️
(Find us at 60 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AE)
We are a design and print company here in Horwich and we offer a massive range of products and services to both individuals and businesses looking to leave a lasting impression ✨
You could be looking for wedding stationery for your big day, a thoughtful gift for a friend or a business looking to impress customers!
My job (Naomi) is to get you creative designs, that don't just look good, but serve a purpose, all finished off with high-quality print to help make an impact!
I believe good design and high quality print hand-in-hand have the ability to really make an event or experience much more memorable.
With a degree in graphic design and 7+ years experience working in design and print, I am confident we can help with any project big or small.
Here's a list of some of the services we offer;
✨Printing - anything you can get printed, we can help 🙋🏼♀️ from flyers to banners, everything in-between!
(Document printing and scanning available from 50p while you wait)
✨Posters (designed in-house - as seen in TK Maxx, HomeSense, Vogue, Vanity Fair and Glamour)
✨Frames - we stock our own range, can also get you bespoke sizes in AND we also sell second hand frames
✨Stationery - Daily/Weekly Planners (designed in-house), greetings cards.
✨Curated Gifts - Unique candles, keyrings, pins, mugs, etc.
✨Design; Branding, logos, business cards, leaflets, signage, pricelists, menus etc.
✨Photographic services; Editing, resizing, photo restoration, printing, photobooks and much more.
Just a handful of what we offer here at Fire Press, we aim to be the place you think of if you need -anything- creative, if you have any questions, please drop us a message!
Please share and tag - thank you, have a nice Friday ✌🏽
I used to work in a cafe here on the balcony called Dutch delights, I earned £2.17 an hour. Saturdays were really busy and if I’d had afew martinis the night before I hid in the pot wash area until I felt better. Thursday nights were quiet, so more fun. The uniform was red, white and blue. With a red pinny, neckchief and Dutch pointy hat. How embarrassing. However that didn’t stop us from going straight to the local nightclub after work sometimes, ritzy. Or my boyfriend sometimes turned up to give me a surprise lift home, so I didn’t have to wait for the bus. My Aunty worked in daves sweet shop, so I used to go and say hello to her. There was a Debenhams, a next store, an Argos, an opticians, a boots and a few jewellery stores here. I’ve not been shopping here in years, but I believe the vault has been opened with bars and restaurants and the 18 year old go clubbing in nelson square. Which we did sometimes. Also an 80s nightclub called reflex, upstairs on bradshawgate. When I worked at Dutch delights I worked with 2 lovely traveller / Romany ladies. They were called Yvonne and philomena. They both were very reliable and good workers. But couldn’t write very good. Yvonne very quiet who I knew for longer/ years in fact. Philomena had beautiful long curly dark hair and seemed a little wielded. She told me she got married at 16, but rarely saw her husband and was totally accepting of the traditional Romany/ traveler lifestyle. Chaka khan, ain’t nobody
Market Hall Market Place
I used to work in a cafe here on the balcony called Dutch delights, I earned £2.17 an hour. Saturdays were really busy and if I’d had afew martinis the night before I hid in the pot wash area until I felt better. Thursday nights were quiet, so more fun. The uniform was red, white and blue. With a red pinny, neckchief and Dutch pointy hat. How embarrassing. However that didn’t stop us from going straight to the local nightclub after work sometimes, ritzy. Or my boyfriend sometimes turned up to give me a surprise lift home, so I didn’t have to wait for the bus. My Aunty worked in daves sweet shop, so I used to go and say hello to her. There was a Debenhams, a next store, an Argos, an opticians, a boots and a few jewellery stores here. I’ve not been shopping here in years, but I believe the vault has been opened with bars and restaurants and the 18 year old go clubbing in nelson square. Which we did sometimes. Also an 80s nightclub called reflex, upstairs on bradshawgate. When I worked at Dutch delights I worked with 2 lovely traveller / Romany ladies. They were called Yvonne and philomena. They both were very reliable and good workers. But couldn’t write very good. Yvonne very quiet who I knew for longer/ years in fact. Philomena had beautiful long curly dark hair and seemed a little wielded. She told me she got married at 16, but rarely saw her husband and was totally accepting of the traditional Romany/ traveler lifestyle. Chaka khan, ain’t nobody
If you get on the train at blackrod and get off it at picadilly, Manchester you are a 10 minute walk away from here. In an area called ancoats, which is close to the northern quarter. It’s a shop/ market over 4 floors full of curiosities and trendy preloved items. It nearly closed a few years ago, which would be sad as it is an important part of Manchesters subculture history. The first time I went here with my friends I must have been 15 years old, skint and a bit scared as it was different to anywhere I had been to before. There’s lots of different shops around here, my children loved the comic shop full of manga, dc, marvel, Pokémon. When I was 15 and returned from the school trip to The Gambia I used to get my hair braided in moss side on and off for about 2 years and I used to buy my hair braids from a shop here, which is still open. There’s a lovely restaurant / live music/ bar called mala close by which is a community initiative, it’s every bit as good as anywhere I went to in New York City. There’s also a newish Manchester band called afflecks palace, I like the carpe diem song.
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Afflecks Arcade
Oldham StreetIf you get on the train at blackrod and get off it at picadilly, Manchester you are a 10 minute walk away from here. In an area called ancoats, which is close to the northern quarter. It’s a shop/ market over 4 floors full of curiosities and trendy preloved items. It nearly closed a few years ago, which would be sad as it is an important part of Manchesters subculture history. The first time I went here with my friends I must have been 15 years old, skint and a bit scared as it was different to anywhere I had been to before. There’s lots of different shops around here, my children loved the comic shop full of manga, dc, marvel, Pokémon. When I was 15 and returned from the school trip to The Gambia I used to get my hair braided in moss side on and off for about 2 years and I used to buy my hair braids from a shop here, which is still open. There’s a lovely restaurant / live music/ bar called mala close by which is a community initiative, it’s every bit as good as anywhere I went to in New York City. There’s also a newish Manchester band called afflecks palace, I like the carpe diem song.
My children love this shop and regularly spend money here. We used to have an annual pass for legoland. The Xmas event here was really fun and lovely. The “land” itself I have never been particularly impressed with, but more importantly my children enjoyed visiting here many times. I think the initial laser ride is the best and the children like the soft play area, the classroom area is fun too. You can get half price tickets sometimes and the annual pass is value for money if you visit a-few times. Just pick your times to visit as it’s very busy during the school holidays and weekends.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
My children love this shop and regularly spend money here. We used to have an annual pass for legoland. The Xmas event here was really fun and lovely. The “land” itself I have never been particularly impressed with, but more importantly my children enjoyed visiting here many times. I think the initial laser ride is the best and the children like the soft play area, the classroom area is fun too. You can get half price tickets sometimes and the annual pass is value for money if you visit a-few times. Just pick your times to visit as it’s very busy during the school holidays and weekends.
Part of the new marketplace concept. A vaulted area with restaurants eg Nando’s and an indoor crazy golf course. A cinema on the top floor. Really impressive engineering and architecture. Bolton similar to middlebrook is always a quieter shopping experience than the Trafford Centre or Manchester arnDale. It’s tiger feet by mad. A friend of mine from didsbury unexpectedly told me that she loves shopping in Bolton for this very reason and thinks the town hall and crescent plus the market are beautiful. It’s destination Bolton Town Centre. She is from turkey.
H&M
24 Knowsley StreetPart of the new marketplace concept. A vaulted area with restaurants eg Nando’s and an indoor crazy golf course. A cinema on the top floor. Really impressive engineering and architecture. Bolton similar to middlebrook is always a quieter shopping experience than the Trafford Centre or Manchester arnDale. It’s tiger feet by mad. A friend of mine from didsbury unexpectedly told me that she loves shopping in Bolton for this very reason and thinks the town hall and crescent plus the market are beautiful. It’s destination Bolton Town Centre. She is from turkey.
Lovely cacti and terrariums, great birthday presents, as they will last a long time if you look after them and don’t overwater them. Super to chat with friends and family this weekend, long overdue, no rush. The Beautiful South - You Keep It All In
Glassy Garden
Lovely cacti and terrariums, great birthday presents, as they will last a long time if you look after them and don’t overwater them. Super to chat with friends and family this weekend, long overdue, no rush. The Beautiful South - You Keep It All In
✨Business feature✨
Sentiments, 28 Winter Hey Lane, Sentiments - Horwich
Sentiments is a lovely little shop selling a whole array of greeting cards and gifts! Did you know they've been in Horwich since 2007!? 😱
You'll always find the perfect gift in here, teddies, ornaments, gin glasses, wax melt lamps and so much more!
#smallbusiness #businessfeature #shopsmall #supportlocal #hellohorwich #boostingbolton
Djbobo , chihuahua .
Sentiments Greeting Cards & Gifts
✨Business feature✨
Sentiments, 28 Winter Hey Lane, Sentiments - Horwich
Sentiments is a lovely little shop selling a whole array of greeting cards and gifts! Did you know they've been in Horwich since 2007!? 😱
You'll always find the perfect gift in here, teddies, ornaments, gin glasses, wax melt lamps and so much more!
#smallbusiness #businessfeature #shopsmall #supportlocal #hellohorwich #boostingbolton
Djbobo , chihuahua .
I have not visited Milan yet, but would love to one day. I have however had many crap pizzas and kebabs from here. Bet there’s some big queues tonight / utter mayhem after the mighty papa John wanderers win at Wembley. 4:0. 35,000 fans. Awesome! I haven’t been to Wembley yet either. My grandad went there to an fa cup final with my great uncle. He lost him in the crowd afterwards and didn’t have any money or a train ticket back to horwich. He got back somehow, hitchhiking I think. My grandad was angry with his brother and didn’t speak to him for a while. My uncle thought it was hilarious. 🎉Congratulations to Bolton Wanderers on winning the Papa Johns Trophy! 🏆
We celebrate some of the Trotters past Wembley triumphs in our current exhibition, Going to the Match.
Showcasing objects from the glorious twenties, when Bolton won the FA Cup on three occasions, and the fabulous fifties, including Nat Lofthouse’s original 1953 FA Cup final shirt, the exhibition demonstrates that the club has a rich history for which it can be proud.
The exhibition runs until 25 June 2023.
📷 Nat Lofthouse lifts the FA Cup at the 1958 final.
#bwfc #papajohnstrophy
Irene Cara - Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)
Milano Take Away
I have not visited Milan yet, but would love to one day. I have however had many crap pizzas and kebabs from here. Bet there’s some big queues tonight / utter mayhem after the mighty papa John wanderers win at Wembley. 4:0. 35,000 fans. Awesome! I haven’t been to Wembley yet either. My grandad went there to an fa cup final with my great uncle. He lost him in the crowd afterwards and didn’t have any money or a train ticket back to horwich. He got back somehow, hitchhiking I think. My grandad was angry with his brother and didn’t speak to him for a while. My uncle thought it was hilarious. 🎉Congratulations to Bolton Wanderers on winning the Papa Johns Trophy! 🏆
We celebrate some of the Trotters past Wembley triumphs in our current exhibition, Going to the Match.
Showcasing objects from the glorious twenties, when Bolton won the FA Cup on three occasions, and the fabulous fifties, including Nat Lofthouse’s original 1953 FA Cup final shirt, the exhibition demonstrates that the club has a rich history for which it can be proud.
The exhibition runs until 25 June 2023.
📷 Nat Lofthouse lifts the FA Cup at the 1958 final.
#bwfc #papajohnstrophy
Irene Cara - Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)
Trendy expensive shop. Quality though, I’ve still got a black Calvin Kliene long sleeved top I bought from them when I was 25ish. It cost me £40 which was a lot of money at the time, well it still is to me. That I still wear from time to time. Mind you I’ve also still got my raving leggings turquoise and pink and my lime green benneton jumper, from when I was in sixth form . Shay Jones - Are you gonna be there ''Hurley's House Mix'' (1991)
Hurleys
Trendy expensive shop. Quality though, I’ve still got a black Calvin Kliene long sleeved top I bought from them when I was 25ish. It cost me £40 which was a lot of money at the time, well it still is to me. That I still wear from time to time. Mind you I’ve also still got my raving leggings turquoise and pink and my lime green benneton jumper, from when I was in sixth form . Shay Jones - Are you gonna be there ''Hurley's House Mix'' (1991)
It’s a huge next store and lovely shopping experience. Brilliant children’s range and home section . There’s a cafe on the first floor too and toilets. We managed to get all my sons new school uniform supplies with some additional clothes mail order. Lovely quality and style. He feels ready for his next step. Got the jumpers from m and s though as they didn’t have their colour. New cheaper backpacks from tk max. New vacuum water bottles that keep hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold from tk max too. A calm quiet stress free school uniform shopping experience. Open late until 8.30. We went at 6.30pm and were virtually the only people in the store. As cute as my boys are, they have just had a giggling fit in the car and confessed that they were daring each other to touch the mannequins boobies, bottoms and women’s underwear. I’m not sure how I feel about my boys doing this.
Next
It’s a huge next store and lovely shopping experience. Brilliant children’s range and home section . There’s a cafe on the first floor too and toilets. We managed to get all my sons new school uniform supplies with some additional clothes mail order. Lovely quality and style. He feels ready for his next step. Got the jumpers from m and s though as they didn’t have their colour. New cheaper backpacks from tk max. New vacuum water bottles that keep hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold from tk max too. A calm quiet stress free school uniform shopping experience. Open late until 8.30. We went at 6.30pm and were virtually the only people in the store. As cute as my boys are, they have just had a giggling fit in the car and confessed that they were daring each other to touch the mannequins boobies, bottoms and women’s underwear. I’m not sure how I feel about my boys doing this.
Card and gift shop. I was walking past the other day and my dad was in there choosing a valentine’s card for his wife. So we had a chat about my root canal treatment and I arranged to go round to his house for a brew. Then he introduced me to the girl behind the counter. I said we know each other dad we are friends we were in the same class at school. We had a little chat. I was telling my mum about it later and she said I know who you mean, the one with dark hair. She lives on the same street as you a bit further down. Well I don’t think I’ve ever seen her leaving school. But my friend joined the army at 16 reminded me recently that she left school early to have a baby. I don’t think I knew about this at the time or sent a card or did a class collection or anything. I think that it was kept kinda quiet. It’s a personal choice but I feel bad about that now. Anyway she looks really well. My friend sent me a handwritten note with everyone’s names from our form on it, asking if he had missed anyone. How lovely, happy valentines 💌 Actually thinking about it today, I think some of the girls from our form brought some baby grows into the form room and showed them to us and said that they were going to visit her after school that day. But I can’t remember if a card was passed around the form room for everyone to sign or hearing anything else. Madonna - Like A Virgin (Official Video)
Handmade Hollow
Card and gift shop. I was walking past the other day and my dad was in there choosing a valentine’s card for his wife. So we had a chat about my root canal treatment and I arranged to go round to his house for a brew. Then he introduced me to the girl behind the counter. I said we know each other dad we are friends we were in the same class at school. We had a little chat. I was telling my mum about it later and she said I know who you mean, the one with dark hair. She lives on the same street as you a bit further down. Well I don’t think I’ve ever seen her leaving school. But my friend joined the army at 16 reminded me recently that she left school early to have a baby. I don’t think I knew about this at the time or sent a card or did a class collection or anything. I think that it was kept kinda quiet. It’s a personal choice but I feel bad about that now. Anyway she looks really well. My friend sent me a handwritten note with everyone’s names from our form on it, asking if he had missed anyone. How lovely, happy valentines 💌 Actually thinking about it today, I think some of the girls from our form brought some baby grows into the form room and showed them to us and said that they were going to visit her after school that day. But I can’t remember if a card was passed around the form room for everyone to sign or hearing anything else. Madonna - Like A Virgin (Official Video)
Record store in Chorley. Not been there yet, but it’s famous in the town apparently.
Malcolms Musicland
Record store in Chorley. Not been there yet, but it’s famous in the town apparently.
Essentials
Sometimes when I go on holiday I get dry eyes and have to go to an optician for eye drops or eye gel. KT Tunstall Suddenly I See. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEoUa0Hlso
Justin Kellett Opticians
70 Winter Hey LaneSometimes when I go on holiday I get dry eyes and have to go to an optician for eye drops or eye gel. KT Tunstall Suddenly I See. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9AEoUa0Hlso
This is the closest doctors surgery to the property. My family doctor there, has been our gp since I was a little girl and her father was before her, who I vaguely remember. Behind the surgery is an end of life elderly peoples home, where my grandad moved to when his lung cancer became very severe and he stopped eating. I remember taking him with my dad for an X-ray at hospital close to we’re Bolton hospice is now. Him in the passenger seat and me in the back of the van. We asked if he wanted a wheelchair, he refused and proudly said “ I’m not going in a bloody wheelchair, I was in the British army you know, I will walk “ so we took our time and slowly shuffled to were the appointment was. Shakespeare sister, stay. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YCYaALgW80c
Pike view medical centre
2 Albert StreetThis is the closest doctors surgery to the property. My family doctor there, has been our gp since I was a little girl and her father was before her, who I vaguely remember. Behind the surgery is an end of life elderly peoples home, where my grandad moved to when his lung cancer became very severe and he stopped eating. I remember taking him with my dad for an X-ray at hospital close to we’re Bolton hospice is now. Him in the passenger seat and me in the back of the van. We asked if he wanted a wheelchair, he refused and proudly said “ I’m not going in a bloody wheelchair, I was in the British army you know, I will walk “ so we took our time and slowly shuffled to were the appointment was. Shakespeare sister, stay. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YCYaALgW80c
I did go to this dentist a few times, but when I was growing up it was me black on Chorley new rd. I went to watch Amy Winehouse at a gig at the Academy in Manchester, just as she was breaking, it was an awesome night. Amy Winehouse, rehab https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmZp8pR1uc
Horwich Dental Practice
19-21 Winter Hey LaneI did go to this dentist a few times, but when I was growing up it was me black on Chorley new rd. I went to watch Amy Winehouse at a gig at the Academy in Manchester, just as she was breaking, it was an awesome night. Amy Winehouse, rehab https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmZp8pR1uc
I used to have a mobile hairdresser who did my hair in the kitchen, catch-up with a friend or mum with tea and a bottle of wine. But I occasionally went to Leanne’s. Our families have known each for forever. We all went to school together. My grandad used to make us laugh by pretending or possibly actually putting margarine in his hair instead of bryl crème. He said it’s cheaper and does just the same job. Hairspray, the musical. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgR7AcQQI1U
Leanne-Claire Hairdressers
166 Lee LaneI used to have a mobile hairdresser who did my hair in the kitchen, catch-up with a friend or mum with tea and a bottle of wine. But I occasionally went to Leanne’s. Our families have known each for forever. We all went to school together. My grandad used to make us laugh by pretending or possibly actually putting margarine in his hair instead of bryl crème. He said it’s cheaper and does just the same job. Hairspray, the musical. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vgR7AcQQI1U
It’s the closest petrol station. With air for tyres and a jet car wash. It also has huge community bins, which you can dispose your own rubbish at, kindly. There’s a petrol station on middlebrook at Tesco too. The fast and the furious, top 8 songs. Or Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe.
Texaco
427 Chorley New RoadIt’s the closest petrol station. With air for tyres and a jet car wash. It also has huge community bins, which you can dispose your own rubbish at, kindly. There’s a petrol station on middlebrook at Tesco too. The fast and the furious, top 8 songs. Or Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe.
It’s just like coronation street in Horwich. Jason always has a queue outside his shop. He has owned and ran the shop since leaving school. Plus met his wife at school and they are still together now. I think that we all went to fox street childrens nursery together when we were 3 or 4 ! Bohemian rhapsody, Queen. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ
Jason Holroyd
It’s just like coronation street in Horwich. Jason always has a queue outside his shop. He has owned and ran the shop since leaving school. Plus met his wife at school and they are still together now. I think that we all went to fox street childrens nursery together when we were 3 or 4 ! Bohemian rhapsody, Queen. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ
This is the closest chemist. I used to know a lady worked here that I’d a have a chat with when I picked up mums prescriptions. They are very good here.
Macy Gray, there is beauty in the world. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qX7ZsxD3Ik
Hootons Pharmacy
119 Lee LaneThis is the closest chemist. I used to know a lady worked here that I’d a have a chat with when I picked up mums prescriptions. They are very good here.
Macy Gray, there is beauty in the world. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0qX7ZsxD3Ik
It’s a small clinic and it always has the same aroma, iodine I think. It’s where the mums and new babies go for health checks and wounds are redressed by community nurses. I did my gcse coursework here for sociology, a comparative study between the health care system in the uk and The Gambia. I got a grade A. I also took my brother there, crammed him into my little blue Peugeot 106 when he ripped his thigh open on a motorcross bike! Anyway you could try here if you needed urgent advice. Massive Attack, teardrop Or grace jones at parklife, slave to the rhythm. Seriously how does she do that with a hula hoop for 5 minutes at the age of 69 in heels? Amazing. I once went to a hypnotist show in Blackpool and they got my lovely cuddly grandma involved with the show. They asked her to be a hula girl, she heard hooligan. It was very funny to me, aged 8 (?) and out of character for her to be aggressive. I want a weighted hula hoop to work on my core strength.
Horwich Clinic
Jones StreetIt’s a small clinic and it always has the same aroma, iodine I think. It’s where the mums and new babies go for health checks and wounds are redressed by community nurses. I did my gcse coursework here for sociology, a comparative study between the health care system in the uk and The Gambia. I got a grade A. I also took my brother there, crammed him into my little blue Peugeot 106 when he ripped his thigh open on a motorcross bike! Anyway you could try here if you needed urgent advice. Massive Attack, teardrop Or grace jones at parklife, slave to the rhythm. Seriously how does she do that with a hula hoop for 5 minutes at the age of 69 in heels? Amazing. I once went to a hypnotist show in Blackpool and they got my lovely cuddly grandma involved with the show. They asked her to be a hula girl, she heard hooligan. It was very funny to me, aged 8 (?) and out of character for her to be aggressive. I want a weighted hula hoop to work on my core strength.
This is we’re births, deaths and marriages are registered in Bolton. It’s lovely. My cousin married a lass who was originally from horwich here, but they now live in Canada. I went to the wedding 8 months pregnant with my first born, they released hundreds of balloons. I waddled along to the family photos at Queen’s Park, but didn’t make the night do as I was tired. Anyway my uncle joe sadly died during covid and his son (in Canada) me and my mum were unable to attend the funeral, but watched and participated online. They were all life long Bolton wanderers supporters and still go to the matches now. When we were children I would go to there house in astley bridge during the six week holidays and then they would come to our house. Lots of long games of monopoly and squabbling, lots of love, jokes and fun too. Billy ocean, love really hurts without you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q5uMOOQ6MV0
Mere Hall
Merehall StreetThis is we’re births, deaths and marriages are registered in Bolton. It’s lovely. My cousin married a lass who was originally from horwich here, but they now live in Canada. I went to the wedding 8 months pregnant with my first born, they released hundreds of balloons. I waddled along to the family photos at Queen’s Park, but didn’t make the night do as I was tired. Anyway my uncle joe sadly died during covid and his son (in Canada) me and my mum were unable to attend the funeral, but watched and participated online. They were all life long Bolton wanderers supporters and still go to the matches now. When we were children I would go to there house in astley bridge during the six week holidays and then they would come to our house. Lots of long games of monopoly and squabbling, lots of love, jokes and fun too. Billy ocean, love really hurts without you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q5uMOOQ6MV0
It’s a new quiet service station. It has a petrol station with a sizeable shop. Then a separate area for food including a Cinnabon, subway, kfc, greggs pasty shop. Made famous in one of Peter Kay’s earlier tv comedy shows. “Chorley fm, coming in your ears”. Bus stop scene.
I met Peter Kay once at a nightclub in Bolton called Atlantis, my friend had a photo taken with him. I’ve seen his live shows a few times. Carly Rae Jepson. Call me maybe.
Anderton Motorway Services Area
M61It’s a new quiet service station. It has a petrol station with a sizeable shop. Then a separate area for food including a Cinnabon, subway, kfc, greggs pasty shop. Made famous in one of Peter Kay’s earlier tv comedy shows. “Chorley fm, coming in your ears”. Bus stop scene.
I met Peter Kay once at a nightclub in Bolton called Atlantis, my friend had a photo taken with him. I’ve seen his live shows a few times. Carly Rae Jepson. Call me maybe.
Just about the closest hospital to the property, it isn’t the busiest hospital, so short waiting times, but I’m not sure that it is open all the time. Phone 111 or go to Bolton royal instead. But all the family prefer this one, however if you need transferring to a bigger hospital it’s Preston that you then get sent too.
Simple minds, alive and kicking https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ljIQo1OHkTI
Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
Preston RoadJust about the closest hospital to the property, it isn’t the busiest hospital, so short waiting times, but I’m not sure that it is open all the time. Phone 111 or go to Bolton royal instead. But all the family prefer this one, however if you need transferring to a bigger hospital it’s Preston that you then get sent too.
Simple minds, alive and kicking https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ljIQo1OHkTI
The meal deal now includes a take away Costa coffee, which is £2.70 when bought alone. For £3 with a club card you can buy a costa coffee, a sandwich and a snack.Fill up your car with petrol before you set off, don’t forget your club card points, get it cleaned and valeted too. Have you tried their raspberry and passion fruit cheesecake yet from the finest range? It’s delicious.I have lots of random stories to tell you about here. For my friends second wedding, I was asked to sign for them as a witness, as I did for her first wedding. This time I bought the dress that I wore from here with a matching flowery handbag. False tan, nails done. I had been to a beauty event in selfridges in Manchester by Armani and tried on loads of expensive dresses, but chose the Tesco one instead. Vernon Kay worked here with a 6th form friend of mine before he became famous. I once spent £40 on bbq meat in Tesco club card vouchers for a family camping trip , for my dad to wind us up and buy a rat burger from a burger van instead of eating my bbq meat! I sulked and laughed! Many friends and family members have worked here over the years. My older brother cycled all the way there and back on Xmas eve to get me a pink care bear which had just come back in stock and was the present of the year. I still have the care bear. ( I’ve got three in my collection now, a pink, a blue and a big yellow one) David Gray, Babylon. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI_SBAkdKzc
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Tesco Extra
Hyde RoadThe meal deal now includes a take away Costa coffee, which is £2.70 when bought alone. For £3 with a club card you can buy a costa coffee, a sandwich and a snack.Fill up your car with petrol before you set off, don’t forget your club card points, get it cleaned and valeted too. Have you tried their raspberry and passion fruit cheesecake yet from the finest range? It’s delicious.I have lots of random stories to tell you about here. For my friends second wedding, I was asked to sign for them as a witness, as I did for her first wedding. This time I bought the dress that I wore from here with a matching flowery handbag. False tan, nails done. I had been to a beauty event in selfridges in Manchester by Armani and tried on loads of expensive dresses, but chose the Tesco one instead. Vernon Kay worked here with a 6th form friend of mine before he became famous. I once spent £40 on bbq meat in Tesco club card vouchers for a family camping trip , for my dad to wind us up and buy a rat burger from a burger van instead of eating my bbq meat! I sulked and laughed! Many friends and family members have worked here over the years. My older brother cycled all the way there and back on Xmas eve to get me a pink care bear which had just come back in stock and was the present of the year. I still have the care bear. ( I’ve got three in my collection now, a pink, a blue and a big yellow one) David Gray, Babylon. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI_SBAkdKzc
Local Taxi firm. Or you can Uber. Ed sheeran, I’m in love with the shape of you. or alanis morisette, one hand in my pocket.
Vincent Private Hire Limited
85 Winter Hey LaneLocal Taxi firm. Or you can Uber. Ed sheeran, I’m in love with the shape of you. or alanis morisette, one hand in my pocket.
It’s also an Argos collection point. It’s the closest larger supermarket to walk too from the property. A 10 minute walk, for all your essentials. There’s a cash point outside too. Rolling Stones, you can’t always get what you want. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jv9sDn_2XkI
However, you can of course order online for a delivery. The prices are a bit cheaper and the food comes from a larger store. It’s a 4 hour delivery slot. Don’t forget to collect your points, sainsburys loyalty card is generous as is casback from TopCashback.
Sainsbury's Local
72-76 Lee LaneIt’s also an Argos collection point. It’s the closest larger supermarket to walk too from the property. A 10 minute walk, for all your essentials. There’s a cash point outside too. Rolling Stones, you can’t always get what you want. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jv9sDn_2XkI
However, you can of course order online for a delivery. The prices are a bit cheaper and the food comes from a larger store. It’s a 4 hour delivery slot. Don’t forget to collect your points, sainsburys loyalty card is generous as is casback from TopCashback.
It’s a private hospital mainly for hip replacement and rehabilitation, amongst others, however some nhs patients are referred here too. My grandma used to work here as an auxiliary nurse. Close to it is a dementia unit called fall birch were she lived at the end of her life and my grandad gave up a bit after she moved here. It was terribly sad seeing her very quick demise and unable to remember much. She never became nasty like some do, just cuddling and giggling like a school girl. My dad true to form used to play tricks sometimes and take his ex girlfriend’s with him to see her, to see if she had any memories and she sometimes kept laughing at him and saying “ naughty boy “. It’s gangnam style ( but our family sing, it’s grandad style) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMp-09BHa0
The Beaumont Hospital
Chorley New RoadIt’s a private hospital mainly for hip replacement and rehabilitation, amongst others, however some nhs patients are referred here too. My grandma used to work here as an auxiliary nurse. Close to it is a dementia unit called fall birch were she lived at the end of her life and my grandad gave up a bit after she moved here. It was terribly sad seeing her very quick demise and unable to remember much. She never became nasty like some do, just cuddling and giggling like a school girl. My dad true to form used to play tricks sometimes and take his ex girlfriend’s with him to see her, to see if she had any memories and she sometimes kept laughing at him and saying “ naughty boy “. It’s gangnam style ( but our family sing, it’s grandad style) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMp-09BHa0
You can change money here and there’s an atm. Our postman has been the same for many years. He’s a few years older than me and I think he has been the postie for the whole of horwich since leaving school. Everyone knows him, during lockdown he dressed up in a different fancy dress outfit everyday to cheer everyone up and raise money for charity. He has the same name as a few other horwich lads, so the question is which one are you talking about? The delivery people ( eg Amazon) can sometimes be a bit forceful when asking you to take a parcel in if a neighbour is out. Please decline to accept parcels if you are on your holiday.
The Saturdays, mr postman. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GjGZvg6FPtw
Post Office Travel Money
52 Winter Hey LaneYou can change money here and there’s an atm. Our postman has been the same for many years. He’s a few years older than me and I think he has been the postie for the whole of horwich since leaving school. Everyone knows him, during lockdown he dressed up in a different fancy dress outfit everyday to cheer everyone up and raise money for charity. He has the same name as a few other horwich lads, so the question is which one are you talking about? The delivery people ( eg Amazon) can sometimes be a bit forceful when asking you to take a parcel in if a neighbour is out. Please decline to accept parcels if you are on your holiday.
The Saturdays, mr postman. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GjGZvg6FPtw
Bananarama- I heard a rumour. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DZQ80vEVI
I was into banarama when I was eleven or twelve and listened to the tape and learnt all the lyrics non stop. It was as I left primary school as I had my bottom length long straight hair cut into a little trendy bob, like lulu. The hairdresser chopped off the plait and I kept it for ages, a big girl now. We went on holiday to visit family in Plymouth and I choreographed a show for the family to this song. My fellow band member was a few years older and took me to c&a shopping without the adults. I had a little panic attack when I turned around and I was on my own shopping for a few minutes as she went to the teenager area and I was still in girls sizes ! Anyway things have been banarama recently and I remembered this true story.
Co-op ATM
75-81 Winter Hey LaneBananarama- I heard a rumour. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m-DZQ80vEVI
I was into banarama when I was eleven or twelve and listened to the tape and learnt all the lyrics non stop. It was as I left primary school as I had my bottom length long straight hair cut into a little trendy bob, like lulu. The hairdresser chopped off the plait and I kept it for ages, a big girl now. We went on holiday to visit family in Plymouth and I choreographed a show for the family to this song. My fellow band member was a few years older and took me to c&a shopping without the adults. I had a little panic attack when I turned around and I was on my own shopping for a few minutes as she went to the teenager area and I was still in girls sizes ! Anyway things have been banarama recently and I remembered this true story.
This is also a doctors surgery. I used to play football against the wall here with my friends and get shouted at sometimes. Lulu, shout. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iC4ytWa28qA
Kildonan House Group Surgery
Ramsbottom RoadThis is also a doctors surgery. I used to play football against the wall here with my friends and get shouted at sometimes. Lulu, shout. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iC4ytWa28qA
My favourite products from here are: pulled pork bbq from the frozen section with brioche buns; mozzarella cheese and chilli quiche with crumble topping and frozen natural yoghurt with honey and pecans. The Aldi in didsbury frequently has the same beggars outside who stop you in the car park and ask for spare change, sometimes quiet forcefully, I report it if necessary. This has never happened to me in the horwich store. I used to know one of the cashiers, so had a quick catch-up with her. Ladbible, feed the uk, Christmas number 1.
ALDI
2 Mason StreetMy favourite products from here are: pulled pork bbq from the frozen section with brioche buns; mozzarella cheese and chilli quiche with crumble topping and frozen natural yoghurt with honey and pecans. The Aldi in didsbury frequently has the same beggars outside who stop you in the car park and ask for spare change, sometimes quiet forcefully, I report it if necessary. This has never happened to me in the horwich store. I used to know one of the cashiers, so had a quick catch-up with her. Ladbible, feed the uk, Christmas number 1.
Royal Bolton Hospital Accident and Emergency
Minerva RoadScar Tissue, Red hot Chilli Peppers.
The lottery winners band are from Leigh which is close to here. I like their much better song.
Royal Bolton Hospital Accident and Emergency
Minerva RoadThe lottery winners band are from Leigh which is close to here. I like their much better song.
When I was 15 I was walking down deans gate in Manchester City. I honestly can’t remember who with, but it seemed like the most glamorous scary place that I’d ever been to. There was a small typed sign in the window that said “models required “ so I went into the shop and booked an appointment for the Saturday afterwards in the morning. I ended up with a lead stylist chopping a good 5 inches off and giving me a super trendy style. I got so much attention at school, it did my confidence the world of good. They said I could go back anytime for more cuts and colours, but I don’t think I went back again. They really made a fuss over me though and it was really fun. Thanks again.
Blondie - Atomic (Official Music Video
Also how many elements can you name from the periodic table? And can you explain how they are grouped together? I can’t, but I remember being set this as a homework at high school to memorise. I was unsuccessful but one of my male classmates could, I was so impressed.
TONI&GUY Manchester
88 DeansgateWhen I was 15 I was walking down deans gate in Manchester City. I honestly can’t remember who with, but it seemed like the most glamorous scary place that I’d ever been to. There was a small typed sign in the window that said “models required “ so I went into the shop and booked an appointment for the Saturday afterwards in the morning. I ended up with a lead stylist chopping a good 5 inches off and giving me a super trendy style. I got so much attention at school, it did my confidence the world of good. They said I could go back anytime for more cuts and colours, but I don’t think I went back again. They really made a fuss over me though and it was really fun. Thanks again.
Blondie - Atomic (Official Music Video
Also how many elements can you name from the periodic table? And can you explain how they are grouped together? I can’t, but I remember being set this as a homework at high school to memorise. I was unsuccessful but one of my male classmates could, I was so impressed.
Forgotten a cable for your phone or some other hardware requests? This store seems to have everything and it’s cheap too. When I lived in the flat across the road I had a serious boyfriend for a few years, we met at university and had serious careers. He asked me to marry him in that flat, I declined as I wanted to travel the world, he was welcome to join me, I just didn’t want to get married yet. We split up, I moved to Japan. He got chrones disease and was very poorly , in hospital lots and had to take lots of steroids . Terrible. His two older brothers were both officers who trained at sandhurst, one became an immigration officer, one had a military wedding that we attended. They were posh, private school kids, who bizarrely lived in cheadle hulme ; it’s bizarre because he introduced me to the area that I now live in. Anyway we did really love each other, emotions were very intense at that time.
Horwich Pound Plus Store
Forgotten a cable for your phone or some other hardware requests? This store seems to have everything and it’s cheap too. When I lived in the flat across the road I had a serious boyfriend for a few years, we met at university and had serious careers. He asked me to marry him in that flat, I declined as I wanted to travel the world, he was welcome to join me, I just didn’t want to get married yet. We split up, I moved to Japan. He got chrones disease and was very poorly , in hospital lots and had to take lots of steroids . Terrible. His two older brothers were both officers who trained at sandhurst, one became an immigration officer, one had a military wedding that we attended. They were posh, private school kids, who bizarrely lived in cheadle hulme ; it’s bizarre because he introduced me to the area that I now live in. Anyway we did really love each other, emotions were very intense at that time.
Mike Haslam Minibuses
It’s a lovely spacious boots that I used to love saving up my points and spending. I’ve always liked the shopping experience there, but I no longer shop at any boots if at all possible. I thought of boots as a part of the British culture, almost like the nhs or teaching or military. After the Manchester bombing I didn’t want to work in schools for a while. I had young children and thought that I’d sell a bit of makeup for a while. For an 8 hour weekly 2 shifts contract 4 hours on a Wednesday and 4 on a Sunday. I had to loads of online training at home, which I had to pass, so I effectively worked for half pay on minimum wage anyway. Some parents from my children s school used to chat a little and of course I know other local people too. So I don’t think that went down very well as I wasn’t taken on after the initial 3 months. Anyway there were loads of drug addicts who picked up their prescription medication there, regular gangs who worked the high street and shoplifters. The security guard spent most of his time talking to taxi drivers outside the shop and loved giving me jobs to do, even though that wasn’t his remit. The pharmacists were however lovely , ever helpful and professional. It was quite a learning experience about how less qualified people are treated and the lovely didsbury village. I no longer shop at boots or have an advantage card. The one on cheadle high street has closed. But the one at middlebrook is a lovely open plan one story reasonable sized store, I would be happy shopping there.
Boots
It’s a lovely spacious boots that I used to love saving up my points and spending. I’ve always liked the shopping experience there, but I no longer shop at any boots if at all possible. I thought of boots as a part of the British culture, almost like the nhs or teaching or military. After the Manchester bombing I didn’t want to work in schools for a while. I had young children and thought that I’d sell a bit of makeup for a while. For an 8 hour weekly 2 shifts contract 4 hours on a Wednesday and 4 on a Sunday. I had to loads of online training at home, which I had to pass, so I effectively worked for half pay on minimum wage anyway. Some parents from my children s school used to chat a little and of course I know other local people too. So I don’t think that went down very well as I wasn’t taken on after the initial 3 months. Anyway there were loads of drug addicts who picked up their prescription medication there, regular gangs who worked the high street and shoplifters. The security guard spent most of his time talking to taxi drivers outside the shop and loved giving me jobs to do, even though that wasn’t his remit. The pharmacists were however lovely , ever helpful and professional. It was quite a learning experience about how less qualified people are treated and the lovely didsbury village. I no longer shop at boots or have an advantage card. The one on cheadle high street has closed. But the one at middlebrook is a lovely open plan one story reasonable sized store, I would be happy shopping there.