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Mark Ashley



Former prop Mark Ashley is a journalist by trade with more than forty years' experience working in provincial newspapers, magazines and digital. He began his career in Leeds in 1975, and moved to Lancashire to run the then UPN weekly newspapers in the North West in 1990. He also ran his own media company, SMS, for 17 years in Wigan before partially retiring in 2016. A former Vet and member of the Wigan club, he is married to the Leagues' Hon Medical Officer Dr Sara Shackleton.

Mark's Contact Details

Positions Held : Co-opted Committee Member, Press Officer
Mobile : 07725 255810
Email : Contact
Please note: with the large number of e-mails received each week an immediate reply is not always possible...




Latest News


18OCT2026

BARRY ALLEN MEMORIAL CUP COMPETITIONS NEXT ROUNDS

Here is the DRAW for the next Rounds of the Barry Allen Memorial Cup Finals..... Read More

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8JUL2026

ACTIONS NEEDED BEFORE SEASON STARTS

There are some ACTIONS needed to be completed by the start of the season.  .... Read More

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17JUN2026

PROPOSALS PASSED AT AGM 2026

The three proposals discussed at the AGM have all been passed and will come into action this coming season 2026-2027.... Read More

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