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PUBLISHING boss Mark Ashley has been
appointed as the new chair of Wigan and Leigh’s Cultural Partnership.
Formed in 1999 the partnership is made-up of representatives from public
and private organisations committed to improving the lives of
individuals and communities by increasing the accessibility of cultural
resources and developing recreational facilities.
Mark, 53, managing director of Standish Media Services in Standish said
he was delighted at being offered the post.
He added: “Our job is to encourage, advise, question and celebrate all
aspects of cultural life in the borough.
“My colleagues on the partnership give up their time and considerable
organisational energies and skills to improving the lives of our fellow
citizens from Standish to Atherton, from Leigh to Orrell.
“Our discussions, deliberations and decisions focus on getting local
people involved in more life-enhancing activities: whether it’s sport,
music, drama, dance, play, poetry, art, crafts or heritage and history,
we want to make participation and enjoyment easy, rewarding and fun.”
He takes over from the highly successful former chair Trevor Barton
whose tenure saw the development of the spectacular Leigh Sports
Village.
Christine Bryan from Wigan Play Association has been appointed
vice-chair.
Mark, who lives in Standish with wife Sara, a GP, is a playing member at
Wigan Rugby Union Club, where he turns out for the clubs veterans’ side.
He also lists mountaineering, skiing, gardening, acting, reading and
sailing as his hobbies. He has served on Wigan’s Economic Partnership
for the last four years.
Rodney Hill, chief executive of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust said:
“Mark’s business acumen and his appreciation of culture, heritage, art
and sports will be a real benefit to the partnership. I know that Mark
will bring passion and enthusiasm to the role, and his experience will
be particularly useful as the Cultural Partnership will be working
alongside those for the Environment, Economy and Housing.”
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Notes to Editors: For further information on this press release please
contact David Taylor, PR Manager 01942 486 937 or email
david.taylor@wlct.org
Picture Opportunities: Picture of Mark Ashley is attached.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough.
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