Go back Bedford's historic past developed on lines quite different from that of its sister townships. For until recent times it was never urbanised to any degree and it lacked the vigorous pulse of civic life. It remained a rural community, with hardly any centre, except the cluster of housing that had grown up at the highroads junction of Butts. It stayed rural except for small pits in the north and a certain amount of linen weaving until the end of the eighteenth century when the …

Go back The broad historical features of Westleigh township present themselves in a different light from those of Pennington. Westleigh was never urbanised like the neighbouring vill. In Pennington there was one single manor, round which for many centuries local affairs turned. But in Westleigh, when fact can be set over supposition, there were two manors, Higher Hall and Westleigh Old Hall, one held in chief of the Crown, the other, allied feudally to Warrington. In Westleigh the nave …

Did you go Danno? I wasn't actually that bothered, but when you walk into something that looks like a sc...

alreet!!!

had a belting nightm good crack had by all I think. nice to meet everyone, including our international contingent, 1/2y 1/2y.

I'm aniticpating the photo's, well more like dreading them!!!

I know CC, he's a good lad

Put Gene Pitney in search CC and you'll see :D

Did anyone manage to take a pic of our Wattsy on the web then or what?

He tried his best    .Heard lots of expletives coming out when trying to connect .

Well it isn't any man can get me up at 6.00am on a promise..................  

Not many that can keep a promise anyway.....    

Sorry the link up didn't work Lee, but I did say we should test it before the event!  


Next time

I would say that this has been the best do to date.

Apart from some wailing banshee who thought she could sing and being cheated at darts by BB and PBS I'm really glad that I decided to go.

Ayfnayf turned out to be twice as nice as I thought she would ...

Fridge/Freezer and Washing Machine needed - will collect

Does anyone know a telephone number of someone who fits window blinds

3 Piece Suite. 3 seater, 2 seater and chair. Colour aqua blue and cream.

Two sets of curtains complete with Swags and Tails.

One set for 12 foot wide window.
One set for 8 foot wide window.
Both approx 90 inch drop.
Colour cream and blue.

White finished wood surround with marble effect back. 3Kw electric fire., brass coal effect. Will seperate

Have you got any Concrete Paving Blocks or Bricks that you no longer want and where thinking of taking to the tip?
If so feel free to send me a pm

Do you have any old jam making equipment that you no longer want?

if so could you please send me a PM

I now know why they call some books The Big Dummies guide to ??
Any retired chess players out there got anything to do with chess..thanks iun.
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2 Bedroom Terrace close to Leigh town centre
This property is fully refurbished and benefits from double glazing and Gas fired central heating with a new high efficiency boiler.
The accommodation briefly comprises of :-
Lounge with oak effect laminate floor and central heating radiator
Kitchen/ diner with oak laminate floor and white high gloss fitted kitchen with oven and hob
Enclosed rear yard with outdoor W.C and outdoor tap
Large master bedroom (newly carpeted)
Smaller 2ND Bedroom (newly carpeted)
3 piece bathroom suite with over bath shower, partly tiled (newly carpeted)
The property has just had a full refurbishment including a re wire , new heating system, DPC, re plastered , painted and new floorcoverings throughout.
Rent is £395 pcm Refs and deposit required
DSS welcome
Available from 05/07/09
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I'm putting this on for a friend with no PC.
It's in very good condition and the display part lights up.
It's for sale from the Hindley Green area.Collection only.
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