Photo-a-Day  (Thursday, 2nd January, 2025)

That former Police Station was ideal where it was based right there, next to the Court and close to Wigan Town centre.

Today is a brand new day with blue skies and frosty roofs so let’s put the miserable moods and weather of the last few days behind us.
Get your coats and hats on and go for a walk to blow the cobwebs away, that’s what I’ll be doing shortly.

I was going to say that we are still in a former slum area but I won't as it may upset some of us.

Have a walk round Platt Bridge Colin, but don’t forget your wellies.
Be sure to give the locals a cheery wave as they paddle around their living rooms trying to save what they can. I’m sure they will appreciate it.they may even give you a wave back!

That man's got four feet.

A very disrespectful comment to all the people of Platt Bridge and Wigan area DTease, some are elderly people who can't go back home because their house's are flooded and other people too, not forgetting their cars underwater.
Hope you have a happy new year.

Just back from my walk DTease from the Plantation Gates over the bridge across the Yellow Brook and on to Mesnes Park via Bottling Wood and Coppul Lane.
Those people in Platt Bridge have my sympathy, they say a flooded home is worse than a fire to recover from. Main problem would be if they are not insured. They may not be in a mood to give a cheery wave, I feel for them.

We've just come back from Platt Bridge, DTease, as I had to go to the doctor's surgery.....we didn't know if we would be allowed through the barriers but we were, due to being on foot, but cars aren't allowed. It's heartbreaking to see peoples' homes flooded out, and also some shops. Iceland is flooded out but the Co-op , across the road from Iceland, is fine, being on higher ground. People call Platt Bridge but the people there have pulled together to do what they can, with St. Nathaniel's church offering food and drinks and people donating food and clothes to those who have been flooded out of their homes, and even taking people into their own homes.

That’s just what is needed Dtease..we never get photos from around there… I wonder why….
Well I have got mi hat and coat and my boots on so I’m off. It’s a pity I can’t send photos of W/H. For a change….. ;o))

I didn’t know about the floods it’s usually down near Asda where flooding occurs. I hope the damage is not as bad as it sounds and people are back home soon.

Robert, my niece is one of those flooded out. With two kids I don’t think she is in the mood for a cheery walk at the moment. Nothing disrespectful to the people of Platt Bridge about my comment.

It's dreadful, Veronica....Iceland's car park was waist-deep last night and even cars were under water. The emergency services have worked all night but people in houses and shops have lost so much. But the locals who weren't affected have offered food, drinks, bedding and clothing via St. Nathaniel's church , and the Taz Mahal Indian Takeaway, which is situated away from the affected part, has offered free food for those affected. There still was no electricity this morning in some parts of Platt Bridge, on a freezing morning. They were working to get it fixed asap. We were only in Iceland on Tuesday.....it's unbelievable!

It's been on TV yesterday and today on North West Tonight about the floods up and down the North West, inparticular Wigan area.

Irene, it all sounds terrible for you have to confirm this, what a horrible miserable start to the New Year for those residents and businesses. As I said I hope that many are insured and that those that are not can be put up in The Premier Inn. After all Wigan Council can do it for the homeless and new arrivals. Locals are far more deserving.
What an opportune moment to show this photo. Hope some councillors are reading this!

Veronica, I think that too W/H and other nearby towns and villages are of great interest to many.
There were no objections to John W’s exotic creature, it gave us all pleasure and a bit of a laugh.
Take your camera with you and give W/H WW status.

I've also been in Platt Bridge Irene, I asked Paul, who owns the flooded-out bike shop if he wanted a hand in clearing up, but he said he was OK.
It was Treacherous out there on a bike today, especially on the canal bank, which was covered in frosty leaves.

Yes, BH, I can also see four feet.

DTEASE at 10:30 your comment WAS uncalled for.
Irene the traffic is flowing again now. Loads of police and fire service still there and water board officials and Electricity board. A real shame for everyone involved. A bad start to 2025.
Those poor people flooded

I don’t watch much News from around the North West I have started watching Sky News lately. I don’t think photos of W/ H would go down well Colin it’s a Wigan Photo A Day.
If they are organising a collection in Wigan I would gladly contribute.

DTease, I never thought for one moment you meant to be disrespectful but just thought that perhaps you weren't aware of the situation. However, I am very sorry to hear your niece is one of those affected and I hope she and her children are okay. "Big Harold", Peter and I walked down to the doctor's this morning and as we were walking down Templeton Road, (opposite the stretch where the bike shop, Handyman's and Alan Poole's electrical shop are), a man passed us with a bike, (I'm not sure he was pushing it or slowly riding it), and I had the strangest feeling that it was YOU! I can't explain why, but I actually turned round to look at him after we passed him! I think he had a yellow coat on but can't be certain. I wonder if it WAS you? It was about quarter to eleven, I think.

I know there were forecasts for torrential rain but I didn’t see or hear it. Once I close the curtains I have no idea what is going on outside weather wise. Thank you Irene for sharing the news.

Hats off again for Maureen O'Bern the 'silenced' councillor for Scholes and Ince, I've been told that she has been working tirelessly organising and helping out for residents at Platt Bridge, as she has done numerous times for other areas, remember what she does and voices for Wigan and districts, probably why she is disliked and 'silenced' in the Chamber.

A little further (away from Wigan centre) down on the same side as photographer was where George Orwell stayed ,over the Tripe Shop, from where he betrayed the people of Wigan who welcomed him warmly . I know other people will have different perspective on The Road to Wigan Pier . I respect their opinion and hope I won't be chastised for expressing mine .

Maureen O'Bern is a brilliant Councillor who 'does' rather than just talking about it.She is a credit to the town.

I don’t think for one minute Dtease was being disrespectful either. What a thing to say. His own niece must be in a turmoil.

Tom (Walsh), you have as much right to your opinion as anyone and you certainly won't be chastised. Cyril, I have never in my entire life had an interest in politics and I have never voted because, in my opinion, there's not one politician or councillor to match another, but Maureen O'Bern is one special lady. She is an "actions speak louder than words" lady; she dives in at the deep end and actually does what she says she will do, rather than being "all talk". If I still lived in Ince she would have my vote. It doesn't surprise me at all that she has stepped in to help at Platt Bridge.

Sky news rubbish too many advertisements not enough news.
BBC news the best and trusted.
BBC breakfast the best.
Praying for all the flooded victims.

Tom , more like inspired and enriched - I have grown because of you ! Where was my teaching at school to help me look at what Orwell said, to question , ask or doubt . I would make Orwell a compulsory read because he pushes something right into your face and asks you to make a choice yourself .
The irony of it is this Government is talking NOW ! About building a foundation?
Keep posting Tom

Harold why use a fake name, I offered Paul help yesterday after learning about the flood but he is too independent to accept anyone’s help what a decent man he is probably a friend for life.We have just got in after meeting my daughter for dinner at Wetherspoons and staying longer than we thought then having an exceptional meal at the China Room what a great day and then coming home to read PAD I feel so guilty after all the people suffering after the floods in Platt Bridge but I will be down there to offer my help tomorrow.

Cyril, Elizabeth and Irene. Maureen O'Bern is a councillor representing the residents of the Ince and Scholes ward. She should concentrate her efforts on representing those who put her in that position, rather than getting involved in other areas in activities that are not on her agenda. She is probably "disliked in the chamber" due to sticking her oar in where she's not wanted. She should be a credit to Ince and Scholes.

Howfen John, the plan was by posting incognito I would be safe from the nasty hurtful racist comments that I was on the receiving end off.

Irene, it wouldn't have been me because I was wearing a reversible orange and black M&S jacket.

John Noakes Maureen is a humanitarian - being in another district won’t stop her they are still
‘ Wiganers’ to her. I admire her as many do. I wish her all the best and hope she does well in everything she aspires to. She is a very genuine person.

Changing names doesn’t change the person.

Big Harold, I can't be sure what the man was wearing.....I wish I'd taken more notice now, but he was walking or "slow-cycling" down Templeton Road, looking across the grass at the the shops across the road which had been affected by the flooding, and I had a strange feeling that it was you. The coat COULD have been orange and black. Anyway, we'll never know!

Platt Bridge and Spring View are sub-districts of Ince and Hindley. Anyone who stepped in to help IS a credit.....to the human race. Maureen has a heart as well as a mouth, unlike many councillors. I'm sure the flooded-out people wouldn't have cared if she's landed from Mars, let alone Ince....she was there as a human being.

I can fully understand why some people hide their identity to post their comments but some as we know all too well, use this as a mask.
By all means express your views and alternative thoughts but please do not use your cloak of anonymity in an attempt to belittle others.

Well said colin.