If you would like to use this space to advertise your business or special forthcoming event, then please feel free to contact me via Email at paulgreen3@blueyonder.co.uk or greenp380@gmail.com for shared reward. Two email addresses because the first will soon no longer work. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in finding anything out about your family who may have once lived in Crooke, you can contact me, if you wish and I will try to find the answers to your questions? Better still, you may have more luck if you were to visit the 'Wigan World' site and that link can be found below the 'Canalside' entry lower down on this page.

This is a free programme run for the young people of Wigan run by Wigan Council's Outdoor Education Team. The idea is to help youngsters to learn how to stay safe by the water and to have a go canoeing. The reason why I have posted this is because Crooke is one of the venues within the programme and aught to be mentioned. This is a leaflet that was handed to me explaining what happens, where and when.

There are between 4 and 5 instructors who supervise the events, some on dry land and others in canoes with the youngsters. These are three of them.

Unfortunately, I cannot remember the names of the instructors but if you would like more information, the contact details are on the leaflet posted above. As it might be a little difficult for some to read, the number telephone number is 01942 769812 and the site address is outdooreducation@wigan.gov.uk .

There are several web sites around the Wigan area that you might consider visiting. To help you to look at some of these sites, I have included some links to save you some time looking for them.

Wigan council is also promoting yet another site which is likened to Facebook but it is called 'Community Book'. It is designed for prople who are maybe looking for help in one way or another but also gives those groups registered to advertise their availability as volunteers or helpers if there is a need. Crooke is a registered member and the site is relatively easy to follow. Here is the link below:-

Shevington & District Community Association now have a facebook page. You can reach it by following the link.

If you would like help and advice on keeping warm this winter, how to overcome the rising costs of electricity and gas, information about financial assistance, debt advice, home repairs or security you can ring the Energy Saving Trust Helpline on 0800 512 012 or have a look at their website, which can be found at the link below. Look at the 'Take Action' page for ways to save energy. Following the second link will be more accurate

To help keep you mobile, Wigan Council publicise the whereabouts off all road works along with their expected time of completion. In a bid to help you find out what roads are under repair, please follow the link below which will take you to that page on the council website.

Concerns have been raised about riders driving off route bikes, at speed, through the village. This has brought up further worries about noise and personal safety. If you feel that something ought to be done about it, the Police would like to hear from you so that it can be dealt with. The telephone number you should ring is:- 0161 872 5050.

If you have neighbourhood problems and wish to report those to the police, the number you should ring is:- 0161 856 7124. You can also send an Email. Should you wish to, the address is:- e.wigan.apt@gmp.police.uk

We can now also provide batteries to support Solar Panel Installations. Please look at our site for further details

Adactus Housing Group Ltd now owns 36 properties in the village and have helped the village to regenerate itself into a more friendly community. The management of the properties was transferred from Adactus Housing Association to Chorley Community Housing in 2009 and the office base moved from Leigh to Chorley. The properties remain part of the Adactus Housing Group. If you would like to contact Adactus, please use the details below:

Chorley Community Housing
Ann James House
32-34 St Thomas Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1HR

Simon Ratcliffe who is the proprietor of a company named L & T Stone, kindly gave Derek Keen a quantity of stone so the footpath outside Derek's house can be lined in stone. In thanks for his generosity, I am posting his company flyer so that you can see what he sells and is available. Thanks again Simon.