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Chair Yoga Taster - Leigh Library, Wed 11th Nov, 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Chair yoga is available to try today at Leigh library this is a free drop-in session.

Wigan Council‘s help for residents in self-isolation without family or friends to help.

Please call 01942 489018 or complete a self-referral form: Link

Wigan centre, Leigh centre, Worsley Hall, Atherton, Ashton, Hindley, Shevington

Key workers & community groups will operate the hubs,
Local residents can volunteer too - Link

Aspull, New Springs and Whelley - One House

Email: info@onehouseaspull.co.uk

The Old Courts - Covid-19 Community Help

Sunshine House in Scholes have a pantry open 10am - 2pm, Mon - Fri.
Bags with a selection of food are £1 and there may be other items to buy too.

They also have a meal order system, for collection or delivery to certain locations.

Find out more on the FB Page or ring 01942 820026.

Church Wigan offer both practical & spiritual support where they can - Link

• Tom’s Pantry
St James Centre Poolstock, Church St, Poolstock, WN3 5DZ
Open Mon to Fri, 9.30am-11.30am

• Outlet at St B’s
St Barnabas Church, Marsh Green Rd, Marsh Green, WN5 0QR
Open Mon–Sat, 2pm–4pm

For emergency food/hampers or ‘Keep Warm’ packs:
Tel 01695 386650 (between 9:30am-6pm) or complete the form here

For help getting regular shopping or prescriptions:
Tel 01942 410910 and leave a message & contact number, or submit the form here

Family Support & Resources - Church Wigan Facebook

A church group based in Worsley Mesnes: lighthouse.wigan.church / @LighthouseWigan

Unpaid Carers
Wigan and Leigh Carers Support Line - 01942 705959
Or email: info@wlcccarers.com

Blue card registration - www.wlcccarers.com

W&L Carers Centre aim for supermarkets to allow access during ‘restricted hours’ Tweet)

Age UK Wigan Borough is reassuring elderly residents they are not alone and to get in touch if they need help. (Link)

Ring on 01942 241972 or 01942 615880 (Mon to Fri, 9am – 4.30pm)
Or find out more at www.ageuk.org.uk/wiganborough

My Life Charity are helping the community in a number of ways: www.my-life.org.uk

The Standish Café is closed but offers a local hamper delivery service at reasonable prices.
Full of fresh local produce, call 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk for info.

Food delivery - www.wigan.gov.uk
A list of local businesses offering delivery services to nearby households.