Horwich Advertiser Issue 635

May 2026 Page 13 AD SALES 01204 478812 WE SELL RECYCLED FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS ALL AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES TO DONATE YOUR GOODS AND ARRANGE A FREE COLLECTION CALL 01204 398056 Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm DERBY BARRACKS, FLETCHER STREET, BOLTON BL3 6NF www.emmaus-bolton.org.uk • info@emmausbolton.org.uk GARDEN CENTRE Come along for all your bedding plants and more! WESTHOUGHTON has officially recognised the people in its community who are making a real difference. The town council held its ‘Civic Awards and ‘Thank You Event’ at Westhoughton Lions Club. Certificates and awards were presented to the nominees and winners of the four categories. All those recognised were put forward by members of the public. Those nominations were then considered by the councillors and the winners chosen in each category. Town mayor Gillian Wroe said: “It’s not easy choosing a winner because there are so many wonderful deserving people in our town, so be proud if you’ve been nominated.” The mayor also thanked the volunteers who have helped at the community events organised by the council throughout the year. She said: “These can only be successful when volunteers come forward to assist us, so you are very much appreciated.” Among those attending the presentation ceremony were Bolton West MP Phil Brickell and his wife Emma. THE AWARDWINNERSWERE: ● Environmental (adult) –Martin Eckersley andVicky Kendal for theDaisy Hill Community Garden ● Environmental (youth) –TheGates Primary School pupils for the‘Green Fest Project’and the planned community garden ● Young Citizen – Sonny Howells for raising £500 towards the community library bus project atThe Gates School ● Citizen – Po-Ling Chan for her work in promoting integration and unitywith theHong Kong residents in our community ● Civic Award andHaroldDanielsMemorialTrophy – LesleyMonks for her ongoing dedication to the community through her workwithWesthoughton Assist Service five days aweek since 2020. Town’s heroes are honoured Deserving: Some of those who were honoured with town mayor GillianWroe (Photo credit: Westhoughton Town Council)