Events

PUBLIC MEETING

Residents of Standish were invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday 11 July 2006 which followed on from an initial meeting held on 11 October 2005 at The Unity Club, Cross Street, Standish.

They were encouraged to air their comments regarding the proposed residential development on Standish Cricket Club, and to discuss the implications thereof.

Some of the issues discussed were:

Traffic generation
Overbearing nature of the proposal
Number of units to be built & design
Loss of natural habitat for wildlife

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Summer Dance

The Wigan Conservative Association will hold its annual dinner on 15 September 2006 at The Owls at Standish.

Last years event was a resounding success and a good time was had by all.

Guests were entertained by local band the 'Blue Tones', a sumptuous buffet and a raffle which saw some generous prizes handed out.

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Hot Pot Quiz Night

The Standish Conservative Branch held a Quiz Night on 26 January 2006 at Shevington Conservative Club.

The evening included a delicious Hot Pot supper and a raffle with a variety of gifts supplied by members of the branch.

Following its success, further social events are planned for the future.

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Standish Branch

Monthly Meetings

The Standish Branch meet every third Thursday of the month upstairs in the Globe Inn, Standish.

Please contact us to find out more information about this month's meeting and please feel free to join us.

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Conservative Councillors' Surgeries

St Wilfrid's Parish Hall

Every Saturday, 10:00am to 11:00am

Boar's Head Inn

1st Monday of every month, 7pm to 8pm

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