News
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Double Celebration For Community Growing Projects
There was cause for double celebration recently when two of our community growing projects were successful at the North West in Bloom Awards. The awards, which take place each year, are organised and judged…
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Rivington Terraced Gardens Dazzles with Fourth Annual Festival of Light
An iconic heritage site was transformed into a magical wonderland of illumination as Rivington Terraced Gardens hosted its fourth annual Festival of Light. The event ran for 4 nights, with around 5,000 visitors enjoying…
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Nali Shows Why Work Placements Are A Win – Win.
An aspiring accountant from Wigan is an inspiring example of how work experience placements can benefit both students and companies. Nali (17) always had a head for figures. So it came as no surprise when he…
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Tender Opportunity – Security & Guarding Services (Cheshire)
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside (Groundwork CLM), as the accountable body for the Gadbrook Park Business Improvement District (BID), invites tenders for the provision of professional security guarding services. Gadbrook Park is a thriving…
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New Green Therapy Project at Clifton Hospital
A new gardening project has recently been unveiled at Clifton Hospital, providing facilities for green therapy that will benefit patients, families, hospital colleagues and volunteers. The creation of a paved area, planting areas and a…
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What Groundwork does really works
Hi. I am Lee and I have lived in Wigan all my life. I wanted to share my story in the hope that it will help people who feel like I did just a…
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Wigan’s Wader Crusaders On A Mission To Improve Water Quality In Rivers
Some super heroes wear capes, but in the case of two environmental officers based in Wigan, it’s waders that are the main dress code. It was recently reported that only 14% of UK rivers…
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This Amazing Programme Gave Me My Voice Back
Alice is aged 18 and was studying psychology, photography and criminology at college, when she was hit by a crisis, which meant she couldn’t carry on. It affected her so deeply that for the…
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Get Ready To Celebrate at Northwich Pina Colada Festival!
Everyone’s invited for a day of tropical fun, vibrant music, and, of course, to sample great cocktails and mocktails as organisers gear up for Northwich’s annual Pina Colada Festival. Taking place on Saturday, 17th…
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Groundwork Announces Further Funding For ‘Northern Network’ Project For Green Community Hubs
Communities across the North of England will benefit from a £1.2m funding boost to create Green Community Hubs – spaces where local people can use their interests and skills to support sustainable, environmental action,…
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Ben Takes His First Steps To Success
Before joining Groundwork’s Steps To Success programme, 31 year old Ben from Leigh had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. He just knew he wanted to change it. With limited…
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Warrington Borough Council launches decarbonisation support for businesses
Warrington Borough Council has announced the launch of the innovative Race to Zero service, aimed at assisting local businesses in their journey towards decarbonisation. This pioneering initiative, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund…