Tabitha Wilson

Sue Simm celebrates 15 years of running Lillie’s Florist in Atherton, reflecting on early challenges, strong customer support, and the shop’s recent move to a larger location. The expansion allows her to offer additional items such as ice cream, coffees, and gifts in hopes of attracting more visitors. She highlights the meaningful role of helping families with funeral flowers and credits her customers for the business’s longevity.

A woman from Leigh recounts years of severe untreated endometriosis, repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals until a colonoscopy and MRI confirmed stage four disease requiring major surgery. Her experience of chronic pain, organ damage, and delayed diagnosis prompted her to create a support group for women with similar conditions. She is now working with local supporters, including MP Jo Platt, to raise awareness, improve women’s health education, and push for better recognition and treatment of endometriosis.