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December 2025 Page 9 AD SALES 01204 478812 • Glass to specification • Toughened & laminated glass • Mirrors & float glass ST.GEORGE GLASS 1-7 Brideoake Street, Leigh, WN7 2AG 01942 674331 108 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 3QN 01204 383811 www.stgeorgeglass.co.uk stgeorgeglass S T . G E O R G E G L A S S BESPOKE GLASSWORK • SANDBLASTING • BRILLIANT CUTTING • SHAPED BEVELLING • SPLASHBACKS • Trade & domestic retail • Greenhouse glass & picture glass • Full glazing services on all our products • Family business established over 60 years • Double glazed unit manufacturers • Replacement windows & doors • Commercial - domestic THE mayors of Blackrod, Westhoughton and Bolton teamed up to deliver emergency vehicles and supplies to war-torn Ukraine. Four decommissioned ambulances packed with supplies were driven from the borough to the border of Ukraine in a convoy organised by the three first citizens. As well as the ambulances, the convoy, managed by Chorley based charity International Aid Trust, delivered food, clothing and first aid equipment. The mission was organised by International Aid Trust and the mayor of Westhoughton Neil Maher who was instrumental in sourcing the ambulances and medical equipment. 2025 IN REVIEW MARCH £100,000CASH BOOSTFORHOSPICE BOLTONHospice is togetmore than£107,000 for urgent refurbishment work as part of a national £25million cash injection for the sector announced by the government. The funding has beenwelcomed by the hospice but it haswarned that it continues to face an“uncertain future” with no ability to plan or sustain its vital services. The funding for facility upgrades and refurbishment has been described as part of the biggest investment into hospices in a generation, with a further £75m for more substantial capital projects to follow nationally fromApril. The hospice said it was “heartened” by the govern- ment’s support and the backing and generosity of the local community. However, it has stressed it still faces major financial challenges. APRIL PRIDE OF PLACE! LIFE!SAVING MAYORS’MISSION IS A SUCCESS THE refurbished Horwich town crest has been unveiled and is sitting proudly in its new home. Work to restore the crest was led by Lever Park councillor Stewart Burke and he attended the unveiling outside the public hall which was carried out by town mayor Ian Aldcroft. Over the years the crest’s low-level position had led to people standing on its casing which caused some damage. It now sits in an elevated position having had a full rework. The mayor described the plaque as“a proud symbol of our town’s heritage”and said: “Thanks to all involved, the plaque now stands restored and protected in the centre of Horwich, ready to inspire future generations.” MAY