7May2012
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In August 1648, a detachment of Roundheads protects the approaches to Manchester after Oliver Cromwell and the New Model Army smashed the Scottish at the Battle of Preston. This is the last days of the Second English Civil War and after plundering Wigan, the badly bloodied Scottish ‘Engager’ Army which invaded England in support of Charles II is fighting a desperate rearguard action as it makes its way south to Warrington. Demoralised and disorientated, a band of Scottish troops separated from the main army tries to seize food from a Lancashire village, only to find that it is garrisoned by fresh New Model Army troops. This battle in microcosm sees the invading Scots take on the veteran English in a battle for the future of Britain…
“The Scottish invasion of England in 1648 is one of those untold stories of the English Civil War,” said Julian France, commanding officer of the Earl of Manchester’s Regiment of Foote, “but for one bloody, violent month this part of England became a battleground. The Scottish had invaded but were smashed by Oliver Cromwell’s forces and the Battle of Preston, the pillaging of Wigan and the surrender outside Warrington were the death knell for the Royalist cause.
“So we’re very. very excited to be invited by such a wonderful community to participate in their festivities and bring this period of British history to life. We’ll have war drums beating, muskets firing and pikeman clashing as well as an authentic encampment showing how the men of the New Model Army lived when they were on campaign. This should prove to be a super event and we’re looking forward to bringing the 17th Century to Gin Pit Village.”
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15December2011
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The concert was in a bigger tent this year, with the band, the free food and drink, and the Raffle. It was a lovely evening again and we would like to thank all them who came, along with a Massive thanks to all them involved who get this all up and running! THANKS
Raffle winners:
1st = 183 = Dorothy 6th = 439 = Matt
2nd = 28 = Lucy 7th = 192 = Dorothy (again)
3rd = 311 = Lindsay 8th = 80 = Helen
4th = 340 = Pat 9th = 358 = Malcom
5th = 239 = Fay 10th = 38 = Tracy
The rest of the photos are in the gallery page
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27November2011
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The soup was just needed to keep the energy up for planting trees in the wind. 
Thanks to all who turned out, we have planted 400+ trees today
more photos in the Gallery
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23November2011
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SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2011
On the community Gardens
In conjunction with national planting week we have alot of trees from Forostry Commishion and 10 fruit trees from Red Rose Forests, along with 15 trees from the residentis accocation.
There will be free food and drink for all them that come and plant a tree. Were even going to dig alot of holes the week before so why not join us and come and plant a tree!
Hope to see you on the Village Gardens on the Sun 27th November
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21November2011
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SEE THE REST IN THE GALLERY
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20October2011
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Please Help Find this Cat
Jake is a black male cat with a little bit of white on his neck, age 5/6 years old and he has gone missing from Gin Pit Village in Astley. He was last seen on 13th Oct 2011. It is very unusual for Jake to disappear and his owners fear he may have jumped into a car. Jake is chipped and neutered. Anyone who think they may have seen Jake please ring 07866 905779
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8October2011
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9September2011
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4September2011
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In the car journey on the way home from spending the afternoon at Todmordens Incredible Edible tour, there was a atmosphere of inspiration while we chatted about the things we had seen. Although the whole project is not suited to our situation we have certainly seen a great idea working really well. All over the town there were planters, raised beds and street corner gardens packed full of fruit trees, edible flowers, herbs and Veg. You could feel a huge sense of pride and community spirit in the town. I think the big thing was basically anyone could use and take the produce grown in all the beds, and this seems a great concept that in areas of our gardens would be a great thing. We will be seeing what will work well for us. I am sure we ill have another visit to get more info and see how there projects come along, along with seeing if we can arrange a site visit from a few of there members to get some views of our projects.
We hope we can move forward and possibly become a Incredible Edible Ginpit Village, Please have a look at there site.
More in the gallerys page
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31August2011
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More on the Gallerys page. Thanks John
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9August2011
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Well its all over for Fete 2011. We would like to thank all the crew, and staff and cadets who makes our fete happen. Thanks to the knights in battle for the shows and the kitchen demo. (unfortunately due to last minuet illness there was not the living village we apologize if you came to see this.) Thanks to all the stall holders and the Dogs who put on a great agility show. We didn’t have the best weather day but it didn’t rain all day! All in all we hope you all had a good day. Now is our time to reflect on the day and how we can improve this next year.
Photos are on the way, if you have any please send them in!
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26July2011
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30May2011
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may-final-2011
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30May2011
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Thanks to everone who helped with this project!
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7May2011
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Thanks Carl
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3May2011
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Thanks to Sheena, and Katie for getting this sorted out and looked like it was a fun day with great weather!
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25April2011
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What a great day! alota fun was had! Thanks to Gail and Jeanette for all there hard work.
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9April2011
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We’re rolling on with the community gardens, starting by using some recycled tyres that we’re turning into raised beds. Working in partnership, the GPRA and the Forestry Commission have cleaned up 28 illegally fly-tipped tyres, saving the Forestry Commision a large sum of money that they would’ve otherwise had to spend inorder to dispose of the tyres.
The gardens are being created in land allocated to the GPRA in a land-share agreement with the Forestry Commision. The plans so far include herb and vegetable planting along with a fruit orchard, fruit bushes, wild flower meadow and even a pond! Come along to the next GPRA meeting if you’re interested in getting involved
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9April2011
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KEEN photographer and nature lover Gary Reynolds is holding an exhibition showing ‘Secret Leigh’.
Images ranging from a blue butterfly to a kestrel are now on display at the Derby Room above Leigh Library depicting the wealth of wildlife on Leigh’s doorstep.
“I particularly want to highlight what wildlife will be lost if the Leigh guided busway goes ahead because 70 per cent of the photos were taken from the proposed route along the former railway line,” said Gary
The exhibition runs until May 1, Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 9.30-3.30. Access is sometimes limited so ring 01942 404469 first if making a special visit
Read the full story leighjournal
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Fete Aug 7th 2011
