Bell vue pub on woodhouse lane re-opens on sat 16th after being closed for approx 8 months.

Is that the one at the top of Douglas Bank Drive?

Yes it is broady.

Thanks. Used to frequent it a long time ago. ( almost 50 years)

Yes it was a good pub in the day, they held superleague matches there dart boards everywhere broady, good old days them seen some good players there.

anybody of note played there dav ? .

Hi Bri, I only remember a few names, Wigan lads Blundell twins, Dave Bennett, pey fishwick, I always watched super league Sundays in there.

i know em all dav . but what happened to pey fishwick ? .

Hi Bri, I see pey shopping in Wigan quite regular, but he ain't on dart scene since having a stroke, top fella to.

Hi Bri, prince of wales pub on woodhouse lane is closing next month.

No money in pubs any more .

Talk is this Building may be turned into flats but I'm not convinced no planning has been applicated up to now.

next time you see him dav give him my best regards.

Will do Bri.

Hi Bambam. We heard yesterday that someone will be following our present landlady in taking over the reins of the Prince. Good news for the regulars. No names as yet but plenty of speculation

Hi Benidormdave, that's good news thanks for info I would hate to see pub close.

Belle Vue's been open since February Denise has it who used to have the Eckersley, the Crown the Whitesmiths and the Pagefield she is a very nice woman i used to DJ for her and i used to work in the Belle Vue too good pub.

found out last night that Shaun O'Donnell ( Pear Tree ) is to take over at the Prince. No rumour, straight from the horse's mouth so to speak.

i think it,s hit & miss if you go this a/noon dav.

Is Malc still alive the landlord who came from Preston a few years ago and settled in Wigan after his wife Margaret died.

Update on The Prince situation. Problem with the pub and hear that Shaun won't be taking over as planned. hoping the situation can be resolved asap and the place opens up again

Thanks Benidormdave,i hope everything works out ok.