Horwich Advertiser Issue 608

Page 10 April 2024 AD SALES 01204 478812 Taking danger off the roads GREATER Manches- ter Police’s Operation Wolverine recovered more than £2million through vehicle sei- zures it made in 2023. The team from the force’s specialist oper- ations branch seized 10,990 vehicles during the year. The operation gives officers the power to take uninsured vehicles and those driven without the correct licence through a specialist team of traf- fic officers. The unit was set up in 2007 to specifically tackle this type of crime, as it addresses loopholes in insurance legislation. If a vehicle has been seized, drivers have 14 days to prove satisfactory ownership and provide a legitimate insurance for the vehicle. Should the vehicle not be recovered by the owner they are auctioned, with the pro- ceeds being re-invested back into policing and towards community pro- jects that help prevent and tackle crime through- out Greater Manchester. GMP says the opera- tion is also making roads and motorways safer and is helping reduce the number of serous and fatal collisions. Sergeant Mike Law- renson from Operation Wolverine, said: “We had a target in mind of what we wanted to achieve, and I think we achieved that and then some. “We will continue to take uninsured vehicles off the roads and build on the fantastic results we achieved last year.” Bromleys is an independent, family owned and managed business. We are dedicated to the principles, values, and benefits of the traditional Funeral Service. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and service to each family that we serve. Our involvement begins the moment that you contact us and extends beyond the point at which the deceased is laid to rest. A funeral is one of life’s most personal events and we know how important it is for each family to decide on a funeral which is as meaningful as possible to their particular needs and circumstances. We offer a totally professional and complete funeral service and we are at your service in this, your time of need. We believe that a funeral should be as individual as the person who has died. We, therefore, offer a wide choice of services which can be tailored to the needs, wishes and requirements of each family. HORSE & CARRIAGE . . . HEARSE & LIMOUSINE . . . AFFORDABLE CHOICE . . . DIRECT CREMATIONS . . . Pre Paid Funeral Plans Available - Ask for details. AN evening of music and entertainment has raised more than £1,000 for two West- houghton charities. Town mayor Deirdre McGeown held the event at the Westhoughton Lions clubhouse in Daisy Hill. The money raised will be split between West- houghton Senior Solutions and Tots and Toddlers at the John Holt Centre. Musicians from Lucia Strings provided the evening’s entertainment and a raffle was held to raise vital funds for the good causes. Councillor McGeown said: “Thank you to everyone who came to my charity event, especially the mayor of Bolton, mayors and consorts of Blackrod and Adling- ton and deputy mayor of Horwich and consort; who were amazing and never complained when asked to help fold the raffle tickets. “A special thanks to all to the local businesses who generously donated raffle prizes; EJNews, Indie’s Attic, Hibbert’s Butchers, Westhoughton Hardware & DIY Ltd, Gee Tee’s, The Glass Onion and Arm Candi. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.” Fundraising: Town mayor Deirdre McGeown and deputy town mayor Neil Maher with Lucia Strings musicians Big charity evening hits the high notes LIONS STRIDE OUT WITH PRIDE WESTHOUGHTON Lions rugby league club organ- ised a sponsored walk aroundthe townaspartof a£5,000fundraisingdrive. The club is looking to raise the cash to pay for a new outdoor clubhouse area that will include benches and a children’s play area. More than £1,000 has been raised so far, includ- ingsponsorshipcash from the EasterMondaywalk. A club spokesper- son said: “We have more activities and fundraising to come over the com- ing months to get us to the target. “Thanks to everyone who took part in the sponsored walk around Westhoughton. It was great to see so many members and families taking part.”