Save Wigan Blog

The Prince of Wales has stated his intent to support the protection of playing fields in honour of his grandmother the Queen.

Prince William is to become Patron of their newest and probably most exciting project to date: The Queen Elizabeth II Fields. The project is highly ambitious but it is do-able and will create a legacy of 2,012 playing fields, protected in perpetuity, in honour of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

The Mesnes Conservation Area Action Group are on record for the suggestion put to our council for using the Mesnes Playing Fields as a celebration for the Diamond Jubilee, so the news from the Prince is most welcoming.

Posted by Andrew Lomax at 17:20   0 comments

For the first time since the current committee came in to being way back in March, we finally met and thrashed out many points in respect to the group and the way forward.

Having made our way through thirteen points on the agenda, our main focus was to put the group in a position of reality and not be thinking years down the line where hopefully we can be in a position to literally save Wigan itself. Other talking points were a revision of the current constitution in light of realistic targets and also the need to become statutory consultee's in any building of historic interest which may have a planning application lodged. Since the formation of the group, and in particular since November 2009, the Chairman has gone hell for leather to get the group in a position where they are informed of developments in respect to the current list of buildings on the 'At Risk' list. We are going to drive home further as a four the need to be in such a position. This is truly a starting point which opens allsorts of exciting things.

Others items discussed will see slight changes to the website interface with interesting additions.

Watch this space and I should hope the blog is updated more regularly with comments added by other committee members and group members. We did agree to get more blogging done!

Posted by Andrew Lomax at 22:45   0 comments

Just to welcome the two newest committee members to our cause. These guys have been working with me in other concerns and I felt it a good idea to get them involved. Not often do you get a "fab four" who believe in exactly the same principles.

Onwards and upwards! Our first meeting as a new structure should be at somepoint this Month.

Posted by Andrew Lomax at 13:16   0 comments

Save Wigan would like to wish all members and visitors alike a happy and prosperous new year.

We have had some publicity recently. Articles have appeared in the Local Life magazine, the Wigan Evening Post and the Wigan Observer. These can be viewed on the new Save Wigan Publicity page.

Membership and visits are on the increase. Advertising slots will soon be available, if you're interested please take a look at our Advertise With Us page, the rates are cheap!

Again, all the best for 2010.

Posted by Brian Elsey at 21:30   0 comments

Save Wigan are pleased to announce that we now accept membership and donations online using the secure payment portal PayPal.

All major credit and debit cards are accepted and it only takes a few clicks!

Payments are made in £ sterling (GBP) and can be made from anywhere in the world.

Membership fees are slightly higher at £11 per year instead of the usual £10 to cover admin fees.

To join online, please click here. If you wish to make a donation online, please click here.

Thank you.

Posted by Brian Elsey at 22:46   0 comments

An ad slot has been created which is ideal for any local business.

Make us an offer, you could get 3 months prime advertising space for £15.

More details here.

Posted by Brian Elsey at 20:32   0 comments

Since the launch of Save Wigan, we have had some favourable correspondence from other groups, societies and individuals in the town.

Membership is growing slowly but this will take time. We have some plans in the pipeline for more publicity which can only help spread the word.

A couple of messages have been left on the wiganworld website asking questions about the group. Save Wigan is totally independent and is not part of any other website. I think some folk need a reality check, let's not forget we are only 3 weeks old.

If you have questions or concerns feel free to read the site and keep checking for updates, failing that you can email us via the contact us page.

Posted by Brian Elsey at 21:00   1 comment

Welcome to the new Save Wigan website.

It's early days yet so there may be the odd glitch here and there. If you spot anything please let us know!

We hope you will find this site a useful resource for our towns heritage, we aim to add lots of material in the near future.

Do take the time to look around and read about what we do and our constitution. If it sounds appealing please join us.

Posted by Brian Elsey at 16:18   2 comments