Wigan community centre shouts messages of kindness 'from the rooftops'

A community centre has been draped with new banners encouraging people to be kind, shop local and support each other.
Councillors Chris Ready and Ron Conway with the bannersCouncillors Chris Ready and Ron Conway with the banners
Councillors Chris Ready and Ron Conway with the banners

One House in Aspull, a community hub supporting people having difficulties in their lives, is backing Wigan Council’s Be Kind campaign.

The banners were bought using Brighter Borough funding, which is given to councillors each year to help fund projects benefiting the community.

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The allowance was originally due to be renewed in May, but money were released early by the council so councillors could make immediate plans during the pandemic.

The funding came from councillors Chris Ready and Ron Conway, who represent Aspull, New Springs and Whelley.

They said: “In these difficult times it’s important to get messages across and this was an ideal time to shout from the rooftops key messages like buy local, support one another and be kind.”

Kathleen Marsh, trustee and volunteer at the One House, said: “We can’t thank Chris and Ron enough for this nice gesture. These are the messages we’ve been putting out all the time. Our communities have really come together and local businesses have supported us 100 per cent.

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“Once we get back to normal the One House will be bigger and better, so remember to be kind and support your community.”

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