Thank You from the children
Fotara would like to thank all those who helped with gifts to the Christmas toy appeal in 2008.
This year 90 families in the borough benefited from the successful appeal.
A great thumbs up from the staff. The money HGRA donated was
utilised to purchase boys toys when they ran out of donated toys for boys.
Hindley Green Councillor Bob Brierley along with others from the Mears group, took part in the delivery of the presents to the families. Fotara
( Federation of Tenants and Residents Association )
They are organizing a group now for Christmas 2009.
This Christmas has already started and they would love it if you joined them.
Collecting toys, sorting toys.
Ideas to make it better or bigger.
If you would like to be in the group.
Ring Ann on 01942 676774
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Swan Lane:
The 20 mph zone is now in force on Swan Lane, signs having been erected in both directions.
These 20 mph signs have also been put in East St & Organ St, the streets that lead to Thomas St from Atherton Rd.
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Westlake Notice Boards:
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust has had 2 new notice boards
installed in the Westlake area.
These are primarily to be used to inform users of Greenspace and relevant Trust or Council information such as; forthcoming events, by-laws, poop & scoop, disposal of litter
etc.
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The content of these notice boards is managed by Greenspaces staff; however, appropriate literature is allowed to be posted by third parties as long as it supports the general message of the Trust or Council.
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Harlea Avenue:
There is still the ongoing problem in trying to get the council to adopt Harlea Ave.
Residents have been made aware that rebates may be available from their water rates.
If customers believe that they are not connected to the public sewerage systems, for either foul or surface water, then they will need to follow the procedure that is detailed on their bills to enquire about possible rebates.
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Leigh Road, Hindley Green:
Carriageway resurfacing is due to take place over 3 consecutive weekends commencing on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2009.
To carry out the work safely the road will be closed between Pauline Street and Coal Pit Lane. Alternative route will be Nel Pan Lane, Westleigh Lane, Corner Lane, Atherton Road. This problem was brought up at the Township Forum and a Traffic Speed camera has been added to the wish list for 2009.
Article in Wigan Observer 13th January 2009.
HGRA provided relevant information and photographs to Lancashire Publications.
Re: this Hindley Green accident black spot. As a result an article was published in the Wigan Observer covering the many accidents that have occurred at this location.
HGRA along with Hindley Green Residents are continuing its campaign to see changes made that will once and for all, eradicate these unacceptable incidents.
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Hindley Green Boundary Signs:
All the information and photographs re: the signage for Hindley Green has been passed on to the relevant departments.
The picture has been submitted for electrical processing.
This is an ongoing project.
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Coupland Rd:
After complaints by residents, following a serious accident which occurred on this road during the very icy conditions.
Wigan council has accepted to include Coupland Rd in the regular gritting route.
Sheila Woodward, vice chairman of Hindley Green Residents Association, strongly protested and said: " People are going down the road thinking they are on a perfectly good road and then it gets icy and something like this happens".
The Council accepted that there is a problem and Metro bosses have agreed to grit the road with immediate effect.
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New Care Centre in Hindley
Wigan Council are looking for voluntary carers for their new Care Centre which has been identified as the new building, 'Anrich House' situated on
the corner for Frederick Street in Hindley (opposite the car park, where the market used to be). Application has now been made for change of use and we would anticipate the premises to be ready early in the New Year.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please ring Pauline Gregson on 705969.
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Support HGRA
There are now two easy ways for you to help raise funds for Hindley Green Residents Association!
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It's completely FREE to register and you won't pay a penny more for your shopping when you use the easyfundraising site. In fact you can even SAVE MONEY as many retailers offer discounts, special offers and even 'e-vouchers' exclusive to easyfundraising.
If you shop online anyway then why not raise valuable extra funds for us by using this fantastic scheme. All you need to do is visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/hgra and when you register, select Hindley Green Residents Association as the organisation you wish to support.
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When you search the Web with easysearch instead of Google or any other search engine, you'll raise funds for us with every search you make! Just like easyfundraising it's completely free to use and if you make just 10 searches a day, you could raise £20 a year - or more - for us, just by switching to easysearch.
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Check out our unique easysearch page at http://hgra.easysearch.org.uk (Click Set as Default ) and use it every time you search the Web.
Your Account is updated weekly
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Sponsorships by Local Businesses.
If you have a local business and would like to sponsor HGRA.
Please contact the Secretary
HGRA Secretary
Debbie Birchall
114 Crossdale Road
Hindley Green
Wigan WN2 4RQ
Tel: 01942 515690
E Mail: hgrasecretary@fastmail.fm
Web Site: http://hgra.web.officelive.com
See Our Sponsors & Friends
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Police Officer
Wendy Rowson's Surgery
Last Wednesday every month
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Bethel Community Centre
Please make use of this service.
This is your opportunity to voice any concerns about incidents in the Hindley Green area. Please be aware that if you do not report any complaints and obtain a log number, incidents will not be recorded and this gives the appearance that Hindley Green does not have any issues with crime or anti social behaviour.0161 872 5050
Please ring the Police ensuring you receive a Crime Reference Number.
Do not feel under pressure of becoming a "nuisance".
Visit the Police Help Page on HGRA's web site for further useful information.
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Home Watch Scheme
Following on from our recent 'home watch' presentation at the HGRA meeting in October.
The Neighborhood Team are currently encouraging members of the local Community to contact us with a view to joining 'Home watch' and that further information and advice can be obtained by contacting John Barker or Donna Longhurst (Hindley Green PCSO'S)
0161 856 7053
Next Public Meeting
Wednesday 4th February 2009 at 7pm
The Family Church at Bethel
Atherton Rd, Hindley Green
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All Residents of Hindley Green are invited to come along and share in this meeting.
If you would like to become a voting member of Hindley Green Residents Association and you have a Hindley Green address.
Please pick up a membership form from a committee member.
Or Join online.http://hgra.web.officelive.com/membership.aspx
Web site address below.
http://hgra.web.officelive.com
No subscription fee.
Donations accepted.Please see the HGRA Treasurer, Eric Dickens.
Dates Of Public Meetings for 2009
Wed 4th February
Wed 4th March
Wed 1st April
Wed 6th May
Wed 3rd June
Wed 1st July
Wed 5th August
Wed 2nd September
Wed 7th October
Wed 4th November
Wed 2nd December
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New Carers Centre Hindley.
At the February meeting there will be a visit by Pauline Gregson of Wigan MBC regarding the New Carers Centre at Hindley.
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The Hindley Green Residents Association web site & Newsletter.
It is the objective to make both the HGRA web site & the HGRA Newsletter as interesting and informative as possible.
If you come across any information or news that may interest the residents please submit it to HGRA Webmaster or HGRA Secretary
If you have any old photographs of Hindley Green buildings or Street scenes; HGRA would be possibly interested in using them on the Old Photo's page. http://hgra.web.officelive.com/oldstyles.aspx
You could scan them and send them by Email or lend them to us and we would return them to you.
The address of the web site: http://hgra.web.officelive.com
If you have any suggestions you can Email the Webmaster. hgrawebmaster@fastmail.fm
Or
hgrasecretary@fastmail.fm
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The last bus from Manchester via Hindley Green is now 23.30 hrs.
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Hindley Green Councillors Surgeries
Cllr Barry Fagan
Cllr Louise Fagan
E-Mail: B.Fagan@wigan.gov.uk
L.Fagan2@wigan.gov.uk
Surgery: Sanctuary Church at Bethel, Atherton Road, Hindley Green.
2nd & 4th Friday in the month 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Cllr Bob Brierley
E-Mail: R.brierley@wigan.gov.uk
From 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Bethel Community Centre:
1st Tuesday of the month
Park High School:
2nd Tuesday every month
Mornington Rd High School:
3rd Tuesday every month.