Wargrave Big Local

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Wargrave Big Local Wargrave Big Local was a 10-year project (2015-25), funded by £1 million from the National Lottery. Our vision is simple and direct.

Residents took the lead and decided how to spend the money to make our area a better place to live. A Partnership Board will guide how
the money is spent by listening to your
views, listening to local residents and
using information about the area. We will run projects ourselves and
work with other organisations to make
sure the money goes as far as possible. We
wanted something that would make a
long term difference to the people of
Wargrave and future generations. We
wanted to do something over the years
which would change the way people
thought about themselves.

It was wonderful to see the completion of the Red Brow Woodland walk with the installation of the information boards. Wa...
10/07/2026

It was wonderful to see the completion of the Red Brow Woodland walk with the installation of the information boards. Wargrave Big Local are very proud of this project. With thanks to SCARS, St Helens Council, Groundwork Trust and all the volunteers ☀️

Please be aware that this page is no longer monitored.If you need help and support, some useful contact information is b...
12/12/2025

Please be aware that this page is no longer monitored.

If you need help and support, some useful contact information is below:
St Helens CAB - https://sthelenscab.org.uk/
St Helens Carers Centre - Tel: 01744 675615 https://www.sthelenscarers.info/
Police/PCSO - Call 999 in an emergency but to call with a non-emergency matter 101
NHS – 111 website or call 111 for non-emergency help. Call 999 in an emergency
St Helens Wellbeing Service - https://www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk/
St Helens Council - https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
Domestic Abuse WA12 - https://www.domesticabusewa12.co.uk/
Samaritans - Tel: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
Green Doctor (energy help) https://www.groundwork.org.uk/getenergyhelp/
Support with food - https://sthelens.gov.uk/article/7471/Food-banks-and-pantries
Energy Support - https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/article/6578/Energy-and-energy-efficiency
Torus Foundation - https://torusfoundation.org.uk/
Community Activities and support - https://www.newtoncommunitycentre.co.uk/

Today marks the end of a 10 year journey! 🥰Thank you Wargrave!
12/12/2025

Today marks the end of a 10 year journey! 🥰
Thank you Wargrave!

Rounding up our 10 years of Big Local a few statistics....
11/12/2025

Rounding up our 10 years of Big Local a few statistics....

As the very last day of the project approaches, it's difficult to put 10years of community action into a simple post...b...
10/12/2025

As the very last day of the project approaches, it's difficult to put 10years of community action into a simple post...but here's a few more highlights!

✨We funded renovations to NLW Library garden - making it a friendly and welcoming space for all.

✨Provided breakfast packs, school uniform and equipment to support local families.

✨Gave a grant to help start Wargrave Choir - now with over 70 members!

✨Funded bins for the Wargrave area to keep it clean and tidy and showing pride in our community.

✨Lobbied the Council to install a crossing on Wargrave Road.

✨Held numerous family events, such as Breakfast with Santa. 🎅

✨Helped to start a men's group and sewing group (both now running independently).

Another project we're really proud to have supported is the dry river bed and letters to heaven postbox in Newton Cemete...
09/12/2025

Another project we're really proud to have supported is the dry river bed and letters to heaven postbox in Newton Cemetery.

Local residents felt there wasn't an appropriate place to remember loved ones and the idea of a dry river bed area of remembrance was born. ❤️

Through Wargrave Big Local support the work was completed and we helped to form a Friends of Newton Cemetery Group.

If you're interested in joining the group please email [email protected]

Along the way we've had some fun....🎉🚌In the last 18 months we have organised 10 coach trips, with over 800 places, maki...
07/12/2025

Along the way we've had some fun....🎉

🚌In the last 18 months we have organised 10 coach trips, with over 800 places, making days out possible for families and people who may otherwise stay at home.

🎪We held a community fun day in August, giving residents and families a free day packed with activities.

🧩In the school holidays all of our Breakfast pack families received games and crafts to keep the kids busy and creative.

🎨Wellbeing sessions offered art, crafts, mindfulness and activities and friendships, all contributing to supporting mental health.

Thanks to everyone who came along and took part. 😘

The next in our series of Legacy projects is...Newton Community Centre. 🥰Over the years we have had a huge amount of sup...
05/12/2025

The next in our series of Legacy projects is...Newton Community Centre. 🥰

Over the years we have had a huge amount of support from and we felt that we wanted to help support the Centre in return. Through our Big Local funding this year we have helped to:

✨Renovate the community garden - working with the team at NCC, Groundwork GM and Wargrave Big Local it has been improved - making it more accessible, able to be used all year around and given a refresh for the future.

✨Funded staff roles to support the Centre to become stronger, more adaptable, sustainable and open more hours to the community.

✨Given grants to support the Summer play scheme and replace equipment.

We really are lucky to have such a fabulous facility right in the heart of Wargrave and hope that they go from success to success.

The first of our legacy project posts is Red Brow Wood....🌳Red Brow Wood is an area of ancient woodland just off Bradleg...
03/12/2025

The first of our legacy project posts is Red Brow Wood....🌳

Red Brow Wood is an area of ancient woodland just off Bradlegh Road/ Catherine Way and was identified as an area that would benefit from some maintenance to clear a woodland walk.
During the summer and with the support of and Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside. and Wargrave volunteers the woodland has been tidied up, non-native species removed, the brook cleared, the sandstone quarry face revealed and the pathway replaced.

Nest steps are to install interpretation boards and sign posts and this will be done in the New Year.

We felt this project enhanced our green spaces, supported restoration of Sankey Canal and our local heritage for many years to come.

Address

Newton-le-Willows

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:45pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441925271512

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