Author of, inter-alia, 'From Bible Class to World Class'; Lostock C.C. president.; local history enthusiast; BWFC supporter; Old Riv., avid bibliophile.
Calling all KEAWYEDS, HOWFENERS, and the Wingates Band players diaspora: If you haven’t yet seen the band’s extensive 150th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION at WESTHOUGHTON LIBRARY do try to visit before 31 October, as such a remarkable collection of material won’t ever be seen again…
Calling all KEAWYEDS and brass band lovers everywhere: if you haven’t yet visited “THE WINGATES BAND STORY” (WLHGs expansive exhibition @ WESTHOUGHTON LIBRARY.) we urge you to do so soon, & take a walk “DOWN WINGATES WAY” to discover some fascinating facts about our iconic band..
Many thanks to the editorial team at Bolton News for the terrific 3-page spread in yesterday’s “Looking Back” pull-out, profiling the “The Wingates Band Story” exhibition at Westhoughton Library. Two great ‘event days’ done now and the 3rd to come on Saturday. Do join us!
@ianraby @nwcricketleague@lostockcc Marvellous news!!!… Brilliant performance, Jake, and certain there are many more to come, given continued effort, application and dedication!
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS from all at LOSTOCK CRICKET CLUB to our 1st XI scorer, MICHAEL ‘MITCH’ CREGAN on his selection as England’s ‘man in the box’ for arguably the most eagerly anticipated cricket match of all time: The 4th ASHES TEST MATCH at Old Trafford starting on Wednesday…
Huge thanks to The Bolton News for the splendid spread in Wednesday’s “Looking Back“ section, profiling LOSTOCK CRICKET CLUB’S tribute and memorial to its first professional, REUBEN SNAPE (19 63–1965), who died in Brisbane, Australia, aged 92
@LucyMaxwell For an owd chap, I suppose I'm in reasonable shape (using the term very loosely, of course!), but what about you & yours?..We haven't been in touch since the Titanic sank, have we?!..I reckon the boys must be older than you now?!
A thousand thanks to all in WESTHOUGHTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP for the surprise news that I reached a 3rd special milestone in May (after my 80th birthday and 60 years with LOSTOCK C.C.): namely 5 years as chairman of our marvellous local heritage group (1 of 2)….
(2 of 2)… and particular thanks to PHIL WOOD for compiling a truly unique & cherished gift: A stunning compilation of superb photographs taken during my years ‘in the chair’, and a graphic reminder of what a wonderful journey I am on, helping to chronicle HOWFEN’S HISTORY!!