Northwest Now Issue 8

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Department for Work and Pensions

signs up to Poverty Truth Commission pledge

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has signed up to the West Cheshire Poverty Truth Commission (WCPTC) pledge, promising to treat all customers openly, honestly and respectfully.

The pledge was put in place by the first PTC as community inspirers, who are residents with lived experience of poverty, had been treated poorly by some organisations.

By asking organisations to develop two-way relationships with customers rather than it simply being a transactional process, the pledge aims to have a positive impact on the mental health of people in vulnerable situations.

The DWP showed its support by signing up to the pledge at Chester Jobcentre Plus on 16 January. Swampy, one of the community inspirers from the first commission, highlighted how important it was that as many organisations as possible signed up.

Adele Ablett, Customer Service Manager at Chester Jobcentre, said: “DWP in

Cheshire West and Chester is proud to work in partnership with the WCPTC so that we can listen, learn from and support those who inspire

the commission’s aims.

“Embracing the WCPTC’s pledge shows our complete commitment to make a difference together in the

Brexit commission invites evidence

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s ongoing preparations for Brexit will involve an important public event next month.

The cross party Post-Brexit Policy Commission has been meeting over recent months to discuss key

issues which may affect west Cheshire when the country leaves the European Union on 29 March.

Residents, business and wider partners are invited to the next meeting of the Policy Commission to present evidence on the themes and

issues over which the Council has an influence.

This public evidence session will be held on from 5.30pm on Wednesday 6 February in the H.Q. Building in Chester.

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communities we serve.” Councillor Nicole Meardon, Cabinet Member for Families and Children at Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: Continues On Page 3...

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Holly Holy Day 26 January 2019

The Holly Holy Day Society is gearing up for Holly Holy Day, the annual civil war reenactment, which this year takes place on Saturday 26 January.

Holly Holy Day, organised in association with the Sealed Knot, is the largest Civil War re-enactment in the country and offers a fabulous day out for all the family, combining a celebration of Nantwich’s rich history with a plethora of activities designed to keep the whole family occupied.

Schedule of the day RedShift Stage – Town Square – 10am – 1.30pm 10.15am – Jonathan Tarplee 10.45am – Nantwich Concert Band Quintet 11.30am – Funky Choir 11.55am – Nantwich Players Theatre 12.45pm – Sealed Knot troops leave Malbank School to parade along Welsh Row 1.00pm – Troops arrive into Town Centre 1.15pm – Wreath laying ceremony at War Memorial 1.30pm – Troops parade to Mill Island to battle – 1.45 – 3pm 1.40pm – Troops arrive 1.50pm – Artillery Demo (BIG BANGS!) 2.00pm – Battle re-enactment begins Nantwich Museum – 10am – 12.30pm 10.00am – Civil War tour 10.30 – 11.30am – Musketry demonstration with Sealed Knot 11.30 – 12.30pm – 17th Century music from Forlorne Hope Main Sponsors Hall, Smith, Whittingham – Applewood Independent – Air Products – Alexandra Countryside Investments – Apex Connected Barnett, Jones and Cooke – Bowcock Cuerden – Hibberts Solicitors – Cheshire Cat – Dayinsure Nantwich Town Council Entertainment starts in the Square at 10.00 am courtesy of RedShift Radio, who will be hosting music, dancing and entertainment and a tableau from Nantwich Players.

Other entertainments taking place throughout the town during the morning include

Domesday Morris Dancers, plough witches, a hog roast and guided tours of St Mary’s Church. Meanwhile, Nantwich Museum will be hosting several supporting events including a Battle of Nantwich exhibition, a musketry demonstration and guided civil war walks whilst the Nantwich Bookshop will be hosting a civil war authors’ book signing event.

Soldiers Parade The impressive Soldiers Parade commences at Malbank School at 12.45pm and arrives in the town centre at 1.00 pm. The parade is followed by a wreath laying ceremony and then the soldiers’ march to Mill Island, where the battle re-enactment commences at 2 pm. Access to Mill Island to view the event costs £5 per family – 2 adults and 2 children, (15 or under), £3 per adult and £1 per child (15 or under) with all proceeds going towards the ongoing costs of running this annual event, which is organised and staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers.

Programmes Programmes for Holly Holy Day 2019 will be available from Nantwich Bookshop, Nantwich Museum and Nantwich Civic Hall.

Battle History Holly Holy Day takes us back to the seventeenth century and the four year long first English civil war between Parliamentarians (roundheads) and the Royalists (cavaliers) loyal to Charles I. The war broke out in 1642.

Soon afterwards, in January 1643, Parliamentarians took the town of Namptwiche (Cheshire’s second town and important because of its strategic position on the road to Chester where Royalist reinforcements from Ireland could be landed).

By December, the town was surrounded by Royalists and under siege. However, help was at hand. And it came in the form of a Parliamentarian force of ’3550 horse and 5000 foot’ which had marched south from Lancashire under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax. This army

engaged the Royalists in the Henhull area to the west and defeated them in the Battle of Namptwiche. On 25 January 1644, the siege was lifted and the people wore holly sprigs in their hats in celebration – hence Holly Holy Day. The Nantwich Historical Society first commemorated the battle in a simple wreathlaying ceremony at the war memorial in The Square in 1971.

Then the Sealed Knot Society, an organisation which perpetuates the memory of the civil war and re-enacts its major battles throughout the year, became involved.

The first modern re-enactment of the Battle of Nantwich took place in 1973 to give the town one of its most exciting spectacles. It has taken place every year since.

Today responsibility for organising the day rests with the Holly Holy Day Society which works with the blessing and support of both the Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Borough Council.

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“The PTC pledge is important as treating people better, regardless of their situation in life, can only lead to better outcomes for us all.

“The pledge is simple, but it is also a very effective tool.

If all organisations embrace and support the pledge, it has a big impact and will help us to address some of the issues community inspirers have brought up.

“As the inspirers are at the heart of the project, it makes sure the issues that matter most to those with firsthand experience of poverty are looked at, allowing us to make changes that will have

a lasting effect.

“The first commission was a huge success and I’m sure this new group of community inspirers will have just as big an impact.”

The second commission will officially launch on 31 January 2019 and bring together a new group of community inspirers with civic and business leaders to look at how we tackle poverty across the borough. The DWP has also committed to support the second WCPTC as a member of staff will remain involved as a commissioner.

A lot of progress was made during the first commission, which Cheshire West and Chester Council launched in

February 2017. Community inspirers visited the House of Commons to speak to MPs about their thoughts on the welfare system, written evidence was sent to the Work and Pension Select Committee and mental health awareness training was put in place for Council frontline staff. The commission received both local and national media coverage.

If you are interested in signing up to the pledge, email: WestCheshire.

P o v e r t y Tr u t h @ cheshirewestandchester. gov.uk or visit: cheshirewestandchester.gov. uk/povertytruth.

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Work begins on new strategic

regeneration vision for Macclesfield

Cheshire East Council has appointed leading consultants to help develop a new vision, strategy and ‘route map’ to deliver jobs and economic growth in Macclesfield town centre. The aim is to provide

developers and investors with the confidence and certainty needed to bring forward investment. Property experts Cushman and Wakefield will lead the team, with specialist input from internationally-

renowned engineering firm WSP and Open, who specialise in designing and planning urban environments.

Professor Cathy Parker, from the Institute of Place Management at MMU

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Cllr Karen Shore, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Given the challenges and opportunities that Brexit may present, we would be interested to hear about them from your own perspective.

“For example: any plans which you may already have in place, information that would be useful for the Council to be sighted on, and what we could offer by way of support in future.

“The role of our Policy Commission is to consider themes and issues which can be planned for and influenced at a local level.

It is not intended to act as a forum on the merits or otherwise of the decision

in 2016 to leave the EU, so views expressed should be limited to how the Council should plan for a post-Brexit future.” The agenda of the Public Evidence Session will be based around key local Brexit themes: local economy, rural considerations, rules and regulations and wider public services.

Experts and the public will be invited to provide evidence linked to each of these themes.

Views expressed should be limited to how the Council should plan for a post-Brexit future. The event is not a question and answer session on Brexit from a national and European perspective.

A full report on the Commission’s findings and

its conclusions on how the Council can plan for a smooth period post Brexit will be presented at Cabinet in March.

Further details regarding the work of our Policy Commission, including the minutes of previous meetings, can be found on the Council’s website: www. cheshirewestandchester.gov. uk/PBPC. The Council welcomes your views on local issues ahead of this meeting, and would appreciate if any submissions could be made

by Monday 28 January by emailing them to: BrexitPolicyCommission@ cheshirewestandchester.gov. uk.

has also been appointed as an independent expert to advise and support the team, particularly in engaging with local stakeholders.

The council is keen to ensure the exercise draws on local knowledge and is informed by the views of local residents, business and other stakeholders and will engage with local people at various stages in the process.

The programme of work is available to view on the regeneration pages of the council’s website at www. cheshireeast.gov.uk

Councillor Ainsley Arnold, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for housing, planning and regeneration said: “As the Chancel Ainsley-Arnold200l or highlighted in his recent Budget statement, all town centres and high streets are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of changing consumer behaviour.

“Macclesfield has many unique advantages and continues to perform well compared with many places – but it is not immune to the difficulties all town centres, up and down the country,

are facing. The council is responding to this with a clear vision and strategy, so we can direct our efforts and resources where they will be most effective and have the greatest impact. “We have secured an experienced and knowledgeable team and I look forward to seeing the output from this work and hearing the views and ideas of the public. This will enable us to be clear about where our priorities should lie in doing what is within our power to help revitalise Macclesfield town centre.”

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Council sets up working group to plan for Brexit

A Councillor working group has been set up to help Cheshire West and Chester plan for the exit of the UK from the EU. The cross-party Commission will meet over the coming months to better understand the implications for the Council from Brexit. It will consider themes and issues over which the Council has some influence, such as the local economy, funding, workforce and skills, and changes to legislation.

Cllr Karen Shore, who Chairs the group, said: “As the outcome of negotiations between the UK government and the EU gradually becomes clearer, we want to ensure that Cheshire West and Chester Council is as prepared as possible - both to protect against any risks and make the most of the opportunities presented by Brexit.

“A key part of this process will be a Public Evidence session in the New Year. This is designed to give residents,

businesses and wider partners an opportunity to present their evidence of how we should plan for the future. I really encourage you to get involved.

“More information is available on our website www.cheshirewestandchester. gov.uk/PBPC” A Report will be produced by the Commission outlining key issues and practical recommendations will be presented to the Council’s Cabinet in the Spring of 2019.

Austin Guitars

Kirkby Based Company Austin Guitars are a unique company that puts its customers first and foremost by offering that personal touch and the flexibility that suits the customers’ needs and expectations.

Owner Reg Clappison said “Austin Guitars is a family run business dedicated to the provision of top quality new and used guitars to suit players of all tastes and levels.

We feel we offer a unique experience for the customer, whether they are a beginner looking to buy their first quality guitar or the gigging guitarist looking to upgrade.

We offer a one to one service so that customers can try out various instruments in a friendly relaxed environment

to find the guitar that suits their needs. We also offer a set up and repair service for guitars and amplifiers.

In addition we also offer very flexible opening hours again to suit the needs of the customer. We open by appointment and are happy to work with the customer to find agree a time that is convenient, so if need be that could be mornings, evenings, weekdays or weekends!

Another advantage we have is that we at Austin Guitars are first and foremost guitar lovers and players! I have gigged for many years but now concentrate on Austin Guitars and as a result get to meet other guitar nuts just like myself.

Austin Guitars is built on a

foundation of honesty and integrity and this forms the ethos that drives the business.

Over a relatively short period of time we have built a wellearned reputation for a very high level of customer care.

As well as offering a personal one to one experience to the customer we also ship guitars all around the world so if you can’t make it into our showroom fully insured shipping is available.

We are also happy to consider part exchanges or trades and we also buy quality used guitars.

So if you are looking to buy, sell or trade then just give us a call and we will do our best to help, as I have said our aim is to provide a complete warm and friendly experience.

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Council has plans to transform city Alexandra Park

Cheshire West and Chester Council has exciting plans to transform Hoole’s Alexandra Park.

There will be many improvements to the park in response to feedback following last year’s public consultation involving local schools and the community.

Improvements include enhanced planting, resurfacing of pathways, changes to toilet facilities, an outdoor dining area and upgrades to the tennis courts.

Gateway entrances to the park will be enhanced and there will be a full refurbishment of the pedestrian pathway network. New park furniture will be installed and there will be a new central park hub on the site of the former Veterans’ Hut which will host events, mobile catering and act as a meeting point.

The Council is also working with Chester Zoo to address the decline of pollinator insects by transforming the site into the borough’s first pollinator park.

The existing heritage flower borders will be rejuvenated with nectar rich plants to

attract bees, butterflies and insects as well as providing seasonal displays. A bee trail will guide and educate park users through the gardens, which will feature bug and bee hotels designed by local school children.

Residents are invited to view the final plans and discuss how they can be part of Alexandra Parks future at two drop in sessions. They will be held in Alexandra Park’s Bowling Pavilion on 20 February and 23 February between 10-noon.

All members of the local community are encouraged to attend.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing, said: “Alexandra Park is one of Chester’s most prestigious heritage parks but is in need of some care and investment.

“Consultation involving the community last year to gauge views identified the key priorities and improvement areas for the project.

The feedback from these sessions has shaped the final design.

“In an age where bee numbers are dwindling, the pollinator

park will help encourage visitors to learn how they can help sustain a thriving insect population in their own gardens.

“Bees indicate how healthy our environment is and are crucial to our economy as they pollinate our food chain.

The Council is keen to do its part in helping nature and our native bee population by the establishment of pollinator gardens within Alexandra Park.

“This regeneration scheme will secure Alexandra Park at the heart of the community, promote and value biodiversity, extend the range of amenities and leisure opportunities, provide learning and training prospects and give Alexandra Park a real buzz.”

The Council will be working with Chester Zoo to help form a Friends group for the park. Volunteers will also be encouraged to help maintain the soft landscape features of the park alongside the Council Street Care Service and Chester Zoo’s Wildlife Connections Campaign.

Schools and residents can

get involved in biodiversity counts and wildlife studies.

Dr Simon Dowell, Science Director at Chester Zoo, said: “Wildlife in the UK is declining at an alarming rate, but we can all make a big difference to help threatened species and this is a great step forward.

“As a conservation charity, we have been working for a number of years on our Wildlife Connections project

to create new habitats in the region to help threatened UK species move freely across the landscape.

“The purpose is also to conserve and create space for local wildlife that is enjoyed and valued by all. We want a network of more, bigger, better and healthier spaces for wildlife. We want local people to be knowledgeable and passionate about nature and take action for wildlife.

“Cheshire West and Chester Council’s proposals for Alexandra Park align closely to ours and our partnership with the Council is key to successful conservation.

“The plans to create a pollinator park will help to engage more people in wildlife conservation and enable them to connect with nature during their visit while helping to protect threatened UK species.”

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Teamwork bringing life changing results

Teamwork between Warrington Housing Improvement Agency (WHIA) and Warrington Council has 'changed the life' of a mum and her daughter thanks to adaptations in their home. Sadly, the adaptions became necessary to their Birchwood home after the daughter lost her mobility following an accident three years ago - now her mum says they both 'have our lives back'.

The team from WHIA and the council worked together to plan and deliver the home adaptations and we could not be happier to here how much it has helped the family. The mum, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "Since my daughter had her accident nearly three years ago I felt I had lost my daughter - she was someone who I no longer recognised or was able to relate to, this is very hard to say, but I didn't know her.

"During the adaptations I found my little girl again and that relationship has grown stronger and stronger. I also found who I was again, I wasn't just a carer, I was a mum and most importantly I was who I am supposed to be.

"The building works haven't just changed my life but also my family's life - you have given me my children back and my life back and also the confidence to speak out if something isn't how I like it.

"This isn't just a place to live now, it is a sanctuary for us all, a place we think of as more than a home, we see it as a life changer as peace and as refuge from all the horror we have been through over the past few years.

"Not only has my daughter's life improved but she now has the strength to be the young woman she should be.

Through small changes to a home you have not only put a family back together you have helped it heal in more ways than you could ever imagine and I can't say thank you as it will never be enough and seems such an inappropriate word to describe just how I feel about the whole process."

Gerry Kiddle, director of WHIA, said: "It's fantastic to see the difference that this project has made to the clients involved. We regularly see the impact that quality adaptations can make to people's livesand we're particularly

proud of working with our partners at Warrington Borough Council to change the lives of this Warrington family. Warrington Borough Council’s executive board member for public health and wellbeing, Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, said: "This is an example of how appropriate adaptations can make such a huge impact on an individual's life, as well as wider family life.

I am so happy that this young Warrington resident can now function independently within her home environment and that the wider impact the adaptations have had on family life have been extremely positive. This is a great example of all parties working collaboratively to achieve a positive end result."

WHIA works with individuals who are older, have disabilities or are on a low income across Warrington who are looking to make adaptations and improvements to their home – from bathroom refits to home repairs.

To find out more about the work of WHIA and how it can benefit you, visit www.wha. org.uk

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Heritage Lottery Funding Awarded for Re-Imagining The Harris Project

Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library receives initial National Lottery support.

We are proud to announce that the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library in Preston, Lancashire, has received initial National Lottery support* for the ambitious ReImagining the Harris project.

Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to establish the Harris as the UK’s first blended museum, art gallery and library.

Having recently celebrated its 125th birthday the Harris aims to be a centre for Preston’s cultural and social life, a source of inspiration, pride and creativity for the next 125 years.

Development funding of £180,900 has been awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council to progress their plans to apply for a full National Lottery grant in 2020 that, if successful, will enable the full realisation of the Harris project. The total bid of £4.7million will support a £10.7million project, which is backed by £3.6million of funding in place from both Councils, the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal, Arts Council England and local supporters. This

will be further enhanced by the recently launched #HarrisYourPlace public fundraising campaign.

The Harris represents a proud landmark for Preston For many local people, the Harris represents Preston, a proud landmark distinguishing the cityscape. However it has the potential to be far more than just an iconic building.

More than a century old, the Grade I listed Harris is at a significant point in its history, part-way through a journey of innovation and change in the role it plays in Preston, Lancashire and beyond.

The project aims to create thoroughfares through the building, encouraging both day and evening footfall by utilising existing entrance ways that are currently disused. Visitors will be able to engage with the collections in a new way not only in traditional galleries but also woven into other public areas such as cafes and activity areas.

The Harris’ ambition is to be a focal point for creativity and making, digital technology, learning and reading. The successful bid was created by a team of Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council staff working with architects Purcell, interpretive designers Leach Studio,

library design specialists The Design Concept, mechanical engineers Max Fordham, structural engineers Curtins, project managers Focus Consultants, and project advisors L&R Consulting and Sara Hilton Associates.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure at Preston City Council, Councillor Peter Kelly said, “We are thrilled to have received this generous support from HLF for such an important project for Preston, thanks to National Lottery players. The Harris is, in many ways, the heart of Preston and deserves to be used to its full potential. I cannot wait to watch its transformation in the coming years and see it further embedded into the community it serves.”

County Councillor Peter Buckley, Cabinet member for community and cultural services at Lancashire County Council said: "This is great news for our plans to create a new chapter in the life of the much-loved Harris. It will transform the building and create an exciting new cultural space for people to be creative and learn new things.

"This successful bid is thanks to a lot of hard work by officers from both councils, with the aim of gaining the funding to deliver this ambitious project."

Man charged with

burglary involving Chester pub

A 40-year-old man has been charged with burglary following a break-in at a pub in Chester. Stephen Prior, of no fixed address,

has been charged with one burglary offence. He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Chester Crown Court on 6 February. The

charge relates to a burglary at a pub on Northgate Street on Monday 7 January where a considerable amount of money was stolen.

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Salt of the

Earth Awards

Eight fittingly named ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards will be presented at a reception on Sunday 24th February at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The Mayor is welcoming nominations for the awards, he commented, “During the past seven months in office as Mayor I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of individuals who have opened my eyes to what a wonderful town we live in. There are so many unsung heroes out there, who just don’t realise the impact their actions and contributions have on our community.” “We really should be acknowledging their dedication, so if you know someone or a group, who gives up their time and energy to help others or make Nantwich a better place, please help us recognise their work by nominating them for an award.”

Award Categories: Community Volunteer Award Recognises a person, who has taken an active role in shaping their community, helps provide services to more vulnerable residents and encourages community spirit and growth.

Inspiring Individual Award To celebrate a local unsung

hero who goes the extra mile to serve their community.

Supporting Children Award Individuals, group or school who have made a difference to the lives of children, so that they can achieve their full potential. Young Achiever Award (Under 18) Who do you know who has shown major potential?

Who is one to watch in the future? Who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? Nominate Nantwich’s rising star.

Outstanding Organisation/ Group/Project Award Tell us about a local volunteer group/organisation/project which has really engaged with the community.

Business Support in the Community Award Award for a business that has gone beyond their remit and supported their community.

Community Sports Award Sportsmen and women giving their time back to sport and making it accessible for people in our communities to join in with sporting activities The Mayor will also present a Mayor’s Recognition Award.

The winner of this award will be an inspirational individual or group who has made an outstanding impression on the

Mayor in his year of office.

This award is specifically decided by the Mayor and nominations will not be accepted.

To nominate someone for an award, apply to the Mayor with the following information: Name of person nominating Name of Nominee Address and contact details of both of the above Award Nominated for Reason for Nomination (no more than 250 words) Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday 18th January and can be posted to ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards, Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG, dropped off at the Civic Hall, or emailed to ntc.marketing@ nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk.

Any local businesses wishing to support the awards can do so by sponsoring an award – for more information please contact Sheryl Birtles on 01270 628633 or email ntc.marketing@ nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

Oakwood centre re-opens

A community centre in Birchwood opens its doors to the public after refurbishment.

Warrington Borough Council has invested £39,000 in Oakwood Community Centre, replacing all flooring, installing new kitchens and upgrading toilet facilities.

The council worked in partnership with a skilled team of workers from neighbouring Birchwood Business Park who redecorated the centre free of charge to support their corporate social responsibility.

The centre is used by local people and community groups, including some of the borough’s more vulnerable residents.

The new-look centre has

already attracted new groups including a youth group and mums and tots session.

Cllr Tony Higgins, executive board member for leisure and community, re-opened the centre on Whitethroat Walk.

He was joined by members of the council’s neighbourhoods team, Oakwood Community Association, Birchwood Town Council, user groups and the team from Birchwood Business Park. Cllr Higgins said: “I am delighted that the council has invested in this centre. I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the project, including the team from Birchwood Business Park who worked hard to make the centre a much more welcoming place for local residents.

“We recognise that community facilities offer

vital opportunities for residents to get together to socialise, enjoy a hobby, gain a new skill or participate in exercise. It is when we work in partnership that we achieve most.”

For more information about community centres in Warrington or to enquire about booking facilities, email communitycentres@ warrington.gov.uk or call 01925 818 017.

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Funding a future for unwanted and abandoned animals

Carla Lane Animals In Need have helped 1000s and 1000s of unwanted and abandoned dogs, cats, rabbits and farm animals from across the Northwest since 1991. We offer a lifeline to those animals that find themselves without a home or that are not in a safe place. Our motto is Rescue – Rehabilitate – Rehome.

We respond to calls for help from the public, the Police, Social Services and other organisations to assist with poorly treated, stray and unwanted animals. Each case is dealt with quickly, so we can start caring for

the animals at our Sanctuary or when possible, we give support to the owner and pet until we can help. For those families that are struggling, we arrange low cost or free neutering to prevent unwanted litters, provide food, bedding and anything pet related plus ongoing help, support and advice 365 days of the year.

Sadly, strays that end up at the dog pound and who are left unclaimed by their owners, only have 7 days to either find a new home or rescue space.

It is heart-breaking to hear about these poor souls who have done nothing wrong.

Therefore, we have always stepped in and offered them a space at our Sanctuary. From Staffies to Shih Tuzs, Jack Russells to Lurchers, old and young, healthy and poorly, we have seen them all and given them hope of a new future.

Our no-destruction policy means that we keep each animal at our Sanctuary until they find a home, no matter how long it takes. We also take back in any pet that cannot be kept, for whatever reason.

We currently have 3 nursing mums with 14 puppies between them. The caring staff work around the clock to make sure they are cared for.

We cannot do any of this work without the help of the public and our loyal supporters, who respond to our appeals, buy our raffle tickets, buy from our charity shop and stalls and send in donations through the post or online.

Our Spurriers Lane site houses our 20-year-old kennel blocks, which are now past

their best. They are no longer the modern, comfortable units we want our dogs to stay in. Therefore, we have launched our Brighter Lives Kennel Appeal to raise the £1000s needed to update and modernise this whole unit.

Work will start early February, but we are still a lot short of the total amount needed.

By visiting www.gofundme. com/brighterlives you can view our appeal and see the special video about the work needed.

All in all, the next 5 months will be critical, and we desperately need funds to keep us going. We have many more fundraising events planned and need people to help by donating tombola prizes, quality items, baking cakes and helping on stalls and street collections. We would also appreciate it if supporters held their own fundraiser such as the birthday appeals on Facebook etc.

We have taken a big

step by doing the kennel refurbishment, but we owe it to the dogs to give them the best possible life whilst with us. Sadly, some spend years waiting for the right home.

It's not enough to Rescue, we must provide the highest standard of animal welfare for animals that have suffered in the past.

Our website www. carlalaneanimalsinneed. co.uk and our Facebook page carlalaneanimals inneedliverpool is packed with information, appeals, news and most important, the animals we are helping.

If you can’t give a home, please consider giving a donation.

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How to Plan A Romantic Valentine’s Day Date for Your Loved One

Here we are at that time of year again—romance is in the air, Valentine’s Day gifts and cards are all over stores and the online world is buzzing with search queries by nervous boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands and wives looking to find the right way to show their significant other how much they care about them. No matter how much love they feel inside, some people just aren’t that romantic and don’t know how to show their feelings in a way that will impress their loved one and melt their hearts. There is no shame in looking for help when it comes to romance—we all have much to learn about love and the many different ways of expressing it.

In fact, those more experienced in the ways of love, veterans of 10+ years of marriage, will tell you that the more you get to know someone the more you are aware of the fact that there is a vast sea of things you don’t know about love and

relationships, a sea that can easily drown those who are unprepared. Luckily, planning a great romantic Valentine’s Day date is something that you can research and prepare for, even if you are lacking in the romance department.

Here are several somewhat generalized steps that work across the board and will help you create the perfect romantic experience for your loved one.

1. Develop your strategy well in advance.

The worst thing you can do is to wait until you only have a day or two until Valentine’s Day and then start frantically throwing together some sort of gift and trying to find a restaurant that isn’t booked solid. Give yourself enough time to plan the date and think about all the little details that make the difference between a pretty good date and a heart-melting super-date.

Reservations need to be made pretty early on since good restaurants can be booked a

month in advance and you’ll want to do some shopping at least a week earlier to avoid the holiday rush. If you already have a plan you will also be a lot less stressed out when the actual day comes.

2. Prepare all the little things first.

Apart from making restaurant reservations or ordering a gift online pretty early on so everything is ready by Valentine’s Day, the most important thing you should focus on are the details or finishing touches. A card, or better yet, a fancy love letter is something you can work on for about 30 minutes a day in the week leading to V-day, and you can also start working early on things like: Candles Massage oil A romantic music playlist Cute boxes and gift wraps Flowers and chocolate Sexy lingerie or role-playing costumes Small gift basket items like perfumes and soaps

Having these important items ready a few days in advance will allow you to focus on more important things come Valentine’s Day, things like making sure your date is having fun and that everything is going smoothly and according plan.

3. Craft the perfect gift for your loved one.

There are a whole bunch of generic gifts out there, but try and avoid clichés and focus on something your significant other really cares about. You can use standard Valentine’s Day gifts like heart-shaped items, teddy bears, flowers and chocolate as part of gift basket, but be sure to include something related to the activities, ideals and concepts your partner holds dear.

4. Dining out vs. preparing a romantic dinner.

Each of these two options has its strengths and weaknesses, so the right choice will depend on the person and the situation. Dining in a fancy restaurant will require

you to make reservations well in advance and will cost you quite a bit, but the atmosphere and the meals are truly incredible. On the other hand, a home-cooked dinner is much more personal and allows you a lot of creative freedom, but unless you know your way around a kitchen, it can easily turn into a disaster.

Whatever choice you make, you should give some thought to the choice of food and focus on dessert—all bad jokes and stupid comments about your partner being as sweet as

chocolate aside, sugary snacks do actually cause hormones related to feeling pleasure to be released by the brain and will leave a wonderful taste in your mouth.

5. Dress to impress.

This point is very important.

Whether you are a young couple just starting out your relationship or mature lovers who have gone through the good and the bad and stuck by each other for years, being presentable is a major part of showing that you care about another person.

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Retain Wellbeing

Retain Wellbeing is a community interest company (CIC), which is a business with clear social objectives.

Any surpluses are reinvested in the company to further our objectives.

We are not driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners.

By using business solutions to achieve public good, we believe that our CIC has a distinct and valuable role to play in helping create a strong, sustainable and socially inclusive economy.

The Vision for Retain Wellbeing is to prevent isolation and loneliness in adults. To reduce the stigma around mental health and dementia and to create communities which recognise their assets and value everyone for their contribution.

How do we do this?

We operate three Community Interest Cafes: GIFT Cafe Anfield, GIFT Cafe The Lodge, Chester and GIFT Cafe Puddington and we also have a mobile food van called GIFT Vantastic. GIFT stands for Getting Involved, Finding

Talent and within these cafes we provide a safe, friendly environment with dementia friendly staff where people can meet, join in activities or speak with our Admiral Nurse during one of the Cuppa Time sessions. We employ staff who, for various reasons have found it difficult in the past to find paid employment.

Because they are in the middle of the local community, we use the cafes as a base to encourage those living alone, and anyone who is feeling lonely to try different activities. Through winning initial, small pot funding, we have been successful in starting a dementia inclusive tai chi class in Grosvenor

Park; an all-inclusive singing session within the cafĂŠ for everyone who enjoys singing regardless of talent and experience and DEEP groups for people living with dementia and their carers who want to make positive changes.

We have learned a great deal about finding and helping people who are isolated through our work, GIFT Winsford where we help people to have a New Beginning after they have lost someone or something important to them. We are endeavouring to remain selfsustaining so that when grants and funding stop, we can still help and support people.

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Live life to the full If you are lucky enough to be able to access private treatment, The Private Patient Unit at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is the ideal place for elective orthopaedic surgery.

Specialising in Hip and Knee replacement surgery, musculoskeletal conditions and the treatment of spinal injuries, the hospital has over 89 specialist orthopaedic consultants with a huge collective breadth of experience. As a centre of excellence, with all the reassuring back-up and support available within an NHS hospital, our dedicated Private Unit can offer private patients the peace of mind that comes from being treated in a

hospital with exceptionally low infection rates (rated the cleanest hospital in the country by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)), low operation revisions required and high patient satisfaction (rated the UK’s number one for patient satisfaction in the CQC 2018 inpatient survey).

The hospital is supported by a comprehensive diagnostic department, boasting a brand new state of the art CT scanner, and therapeutic teams offering a full range of rehabilitative care for patients.

Care is truly patient focused; our nursing team ensuring patients’ recovery is managed professionally, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Committed to the pursuit of excellence and forging ahead with new technologies. Most recently offering endoscopic spinal surgery and is proud to be one of only two hospitals in the country to provide this minimally invasive technique.

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Nestled in the Shropshire countryside just outside of Oswestry the hospital has a wonderfully calm and relaxing feel to it.

Well connected by bus, rail and road networks with ample parking it is an easy and stress free environment to be treated

in, unlike many inner city hospitals.

If you are considering surgery, treatment or just want to find out more please make contact with our Private Patient Manager, Mrs Victoria Sugden on 01691 404527, email v.sugden@nhs.net. Our full list of consultant may be found at www.rjah.nhs.uk/ our-services/consultants

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Residents urged to report damage to bollards, road signs and lampposts to help tackle high cost of repairs

Residents who witness damage to road signs, street furniture and lampposts are urged to help Cheshire East Council catch up with those responsible and recover the costs.

Occasionally, motorists leave the scene following a collision, damage to a bridge, bollard, lamp column or other highways asset and this can place a significant cost burden on the council and, ultimately, the council taxpayer.

Since 2011, the council has pursued claims worth more than £3m to cover the cost of repairs. However, some incidents go undetected.

However, Cheshire East highways’ Twitter campaign is helping to encourage people who witness damage due to a road traffic collision or other incident, to report it and provide whatever information they can.

Useful information includes the vehicle involved and its registration number and any photographs, including the damage caused.

Councillor Don Stockton, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for environment, said: “Incidents can happen at any time of the day or night and, if the driver suspects they have not been spotted and if the police are not involved, they can be tempted to drive off.

“Repairing road signs, bridges, bollards and lighting columns across the borough, places a significant cost on the highways budget. We also have to repair road surfaces following spillages of oil or contaminated waste and remove or replace damaged trees.

“We are no different to any other highways authority faced with trying to reclaim

the costs of damaged assets.

However, we believe with social media and our policy of involving stakeholders and

partners when incidents have occurred, we have brought about a rise in recovering costs, either directly from the

person responsible or through their insurance company.”

The council’s ‘green claims team’ is responsible for

pursuing claims. They can be contacted via Twitter @ CEChighways or by phoning 0300 123 5020.

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Food outlets urged to be allergy aware

The parents of a teenager who died after having an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal have spoken out to encourage businesses to be allergy aware.

Adam and Gemma Lee's daughter Megan was 15 when she suffered a fatal asthma attack after eating a meal which contained peanuts.

Now, in conjunction with Trading Standards officers at Lancashire County Council, they have made a film urging businesses to have the 'right attitude to allergens'.

They hope the video, which

features treasured photos and video of the Oswaldtwistle schoolgirl growing up, will help stop another family going through the same ordeal they have.

Gemma said: "We can't change our story as much as we would love to. But what we can do is help others by stopping this story happening to someone else's family.

Adam said: "If businesses aren't 100 per cent sure about the ingredients in their products then they must not supply that food to their

customers. It's better to be safe than sorry.

"We hope that by making this video with Trading Standards we will make business owners and their staff think about their actions. No-one wants another tragedy to happen."

Gemma added: "We live every day now thinking about what if, and we know losing Megan shouldn't have happened.

We know that if precautions were taken it wouldn't have happened, and we know it could have been avoided.

"That is the implication of

getting it wrong and not having the right attitude to allergens."

David Scott, Trading Standards manager, said: "I would like to thank Adam and Gemma for their help in making this important video.

"I hope that by them bravely speaking out in this way it will make businesses think about their responsibilities when it comes to knowing about the food they serve and the allergens they contain.

"The county council has developed a number of resources to increase awareness of food allergy as a serious issue and help educate young people and adults about the potentially life threatening nature of the condition.

"Our Trading Standards team will also continue to work with district council Environmental Health teams

to increase understanding of allergies, and ensure that all food businesses understand their responsibilities to provide safe food." Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health for Lancashire County Council, said: "Food allergy is a serious and growing public health issue.

"There has been a dramatic

increase in allergic diseases in recent years and raising awareness of this for both businesses and the public is very important.

"We want to reach as many people as possible with the message behind this campaign, and hope the video will help prevent another tragedy from happening."

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Tune up your antiquing

skills in a trip through Wales

Age, rarity, condition and provenance – the four pillars of finding and acquiring antiques. I’ve found visiting historic houses that remain in private ownership to be an enjoyable and educational way of fine-tuning my antiquing skills. These houses represent the organic growth of a family residence over time, where each succeeding generation added things they found beautiful and useful. I’ve chosen three of my favourite houses in North Wales. They

have an interesting story and reflect the owner’s tastes and interests. Go, visit, enjoy a day out. Find out how each owner chose the things for their home – the beauties of their time and the antiques of today. And, when you are in the neighbourhood, give us a call to make sure we are in and drop by the Banquet House in Rhuddlan. We would love to meet you, offer you a cup of tea, and talk about collecting and living with antiques.

Bodrhyddan Hall The present building was

remodelled in the 1690s. The original house was obtained from King Henry VIII at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries when the abbot and his flock relocated to another site at Hendre Farm nearby. The house is known for its collection of armour and militaria; however, the 9th Lord Langford, who died in 2017 at the age of 105, collected ceramics and added many pieces of tourist souvenir ceramics from places he visited.

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Those tourist pieces are displayed alongside Minton, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood pieces of great value.

Plas Newydd (Llangollan) Plas Newydd is in the town of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, and was the home of the Ladies of Llangollen, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, for nearly 50 years.

Their story is most romantic and the house reflects their collecting interests. The most unusual feature is the panelling made of pieces of reclaimed oak carvings collected by the ladies and set in a patchwork style over much of the interior of the house. The carvings came from broken-up furniture and church fittings, ranging from medieval to Baroque, dominated a vernacular folk and Jacobean styles.

Gwydr Castle

During the 16th and 17th centuries the Gwydir Estate belonged to the Wynn family.

The Wynn’s were closely associated with the courts of Charles I and Charles II. In the early 20th century, the castle and its contents were sold and key components of the interior were purchased

by William Randolph Hearst and taken to storage in warehouses in New York City.

The castle is now privately owned by Peter Welford and his wife, Judy Corbett.

They purchased the castle in 1994. They then began a programme of conservation with authenticity as the main consideration. Part of that programme was identifying, locating, and acquiring pieces that had been sold. A key find was the contents of the dining

room. With the assistance and support of Prince Charles, the dining room was acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, to which it had been donated by Mr. Hearst.

The restoration continues, funded primarily by the current owners according to their philosophy (quoted here.) “Ancient houses like Gwydir are the sum of their parts, historical as well as architectural. But in addition, they evolve a particular frequency, over the centuries, which is specific to nowhere else. Gwydir has its own time, its own smell, its dense and layered atmosphere, which amounts to the metaphysical equivalent of its archaeology; this represents, in short, the soul of the house.”

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Winter Wandering

What will winter bring?

Christmas holidays and weather are inevitable, but what sort of weather we’ll get is unknown!

I’m dreaming of a cold crisp winter; Derwentwater looks spectacular when frozen and covered in snow. Work, weather, house and head colds permitting, I’ve made a start on covering all the Wainwright tops this winter.

The clock change and Sunday brought boggy Borrowdale, Rossthwaite Fell with a cloud inversion on Glaramara, the need to navigate around to Allen Crags and Seathwaite Fell. I need to plan where our

next 11 will be this week. I’ve always liked the cleanness of Harvey Maps and love the new Ultramap XT40 (£9.95) pocket-sized edition; you don’t need long arms to fold it, all the Wainwright summits are shown in bold red print, quick to locate and easy to route-plan.

I’m using the Salomon XA Alpine running shoes as we’re going to need to be moving fast collecting the 43 summits a month; I’m counting how many miles they do. I’ve already started carrying a head torch but have my Kahtoola microspikes in eager anticipation (and the

Christmas cake). I’m planning on saving some of the summits for my skis - Skiddaw, Blencathra, Helvellyn and the Dodds - winter had better not disappoint! We’ve been testing the Arc’teryx Phase AR and Arc’teryx Phase SL, Patagonia Capilene Midweight and Patagonia Capilene Lightweight and Icebreaker base layers all year, and the results have been quite interesting. If it doesn’t fit you, you don’t like it; simple.

There hasn’t been one outand-out winner, and it’s been clear the choice of underlayers is a very personal one.

If the fit was correct, our testers became choosy about which neck line (crew or zip) and which weight; light can be too light for some, or too heavy for others. This is where buying in a shop must be better than online; you can feel the fabrics, try the different fits, and decide on which weight or style you

prefer. My personal choice is man-made fabrics when I’ve a high output of energy, but a merino layer on a piste skiing holiday. I have friends who prefer merino for everything, and others who will only use synthetic; both have their place. Without doubt, what goes next to your skin is going to add to your enjoyment of the day.

Just in case it’s a grey winter, I’ve already booked our alpine sun and ski holiday. I know sun and snow can’t be bought, but I’m ready with my layers. We have a great range of ski clothing this winter rom Eider, Salomon, Schoffel and Arc’teryx. I personally prefer to wear theArc’teryx Shashka GoreTex shell (£520, men have the Arc’teryx Rush), or a Gamma MX Softshell Jacket (£260) with layers depending on the weather.

I’m hoping to replicate last Christmas day where we sat outside under blue sky

with friends eating a nonetraditional feast. Going early season skiing is always a gamble; last year lots of the snow had been man-made, but a couple of years ago we were snowed in to the resort. Ski holidays aren’t a cheap option but we’ve always found it’s a great way to spend time with family and friends, and it helps to burn off those extra calories

which were over-indulged over the festive period.

A huge well done to all those people who took part in the #runeveryday in October, there were some brilliant images shared on social media. I hope it hasn’t worn you out and you’ve been inspired to go out in in all conditions…. what will your New Year’s resolution be?

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Marvellous Days Out Along The Mid Cheshire Line The days are getting longer and so it is the perfect time to plan some marvellous days out along the Mid Cheshire Line! The Mid Cheshire Line connects the cities of Chester and Manchester through villages like Cuddington, Plumley and towns like Northwich, Knutsford and Altrincham. Built over 150 years ago the Line follows in part the Roman Road known as Watling Street that linked the Roman Forts at Chester and Manchester nearly 2000 years ago! For all ages and all interests there are plenty of marvellous days out along the Line.

For those who like to walk there are rail walks starting and finishing at most Mid Cheshire Line Stations and it is possible to walk from Ashley right in to the heart of Manchester Piccadilly through Cheshire countryside and along the Bridgewater Canal. Delamere Forest also offers plenty of different walks, around mosses and meres or up Old Pale for 360 degree views on a fine day!

For history and heritage days out, there are plenty to choose from – Anderton Boat Lift in Northwich, the salt capital of the world or Lion Salt Works just outside Northwich – both places walkable as part of the day out from Northwich or Lostock Gralam Stations.

Or explore Knutsford, the home and burial place of famous author Elizabeth Gaskell, find out more about her at Brook Street Chapel or Knutsford Heritage Centre. Further along the Line in Stockport there are several great

attractions – Stockport Plaza, the Hat Museum and the Air Raid Shelters – or stop off for a tour and taste at Robinsons Brewery. The Mid Cheshire Line also offers plenty of retail and food opportunities.

Take the train to Altrincham to enjoy a range of shops, the market, Goose Green and a wide choice of fabulous cafes, bars and restaurants including the Market House. Knutsford is also a great place to shop

and eat and both Manchester and Chester are well known for their retail and food offerings. Planning is always key to enjoying a marvellous day so before leaving home, check that trains are running

and on time, check that attractions are open and have a look at our websites for further information: www.marvellousdaysout.org. uk www.midcheshirerail.org.uk

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Chester Antiques Fair Celebrates 30 Years at the County Grandstand The Chester Antiques Fair celebrates 30 years when it returns to the County Grandstand, Chester Racecourse from 7th – 10th February 2019.

In 1989, the world witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall (today pieces of that wall are collector’s items), Sky TV started in the UK and Liverpool beat Everton in the FA Cup. Meanwhile art and antique dealers, whose stock is defined as a collection of past

achievements by artists and craftsmen around the world, were lining up to take part in the first Chester Antiques Fair at Chester Racecourse, organised by Penman Fairs.

The fair has been running continually ever since, twice a year, occupying the County Grandstand overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.

Now regarded as the most prestigious event of its kind in the Northwest, the fair continues to offer a wide variety of high-quality art, antiques and collector’s pieces at prices to suit every pocket. With everything for sale, prices run from £20 up to £25,000. All exhibits are labelled with the price, date and description - all of which are carefully checked by the Vetting Committees for quality and authenticity.

Forty specialist dealers take part and many of them have

been exhibiting regularly for more than twenty years.

From Shropshire, Richard & Susannah Midwinter Antiques are a husband and wife team who have diversified from specialising in oak and country furniture to all kinds of collectable objets d’art including early needleworks, vintage and designer evening dresses and fashion accessories, with Susannah trading as Fashion Fandango.

Richard Midwinter (right) has witnessed many changes to the antiques market: “When I started out in the 1970’s, the trade was developing rapidly from a collector’s market into mainstream decorating and interior design. Now it has become a fashion industry and changed beyond recognition with the popularity of fairs and the internet.” “We now offer an eclectic mix of stock which seems to intrigue and spark

people’s interest and thirst for knowledge. Generally, the back story of a piece is important, whether it is a rare 17th century needlework of a 19th century campaign chest.”

Midwinter Antiques will be joined by more furniture specialists including Mike Melody Antiques, who has lived and traded in Chester for more than 40 years; Church Street Antiques from Altrincham and Mark Buckley Antiques from Yorkshire, all of who have exhibited more than 15 years at the fair.

Paintings of North Wales and Scotland compete with others of Venice, Paris and rural France on the stand of Rowles Fine Art, the Ludlow gallery. Among their highlights will be a fine work by the renowned Welsh artist Sir Kyffin Williams (19182006) titled ‘Sheepdog Pentre Pella’ depicting a sheepdog

with village cottages and countryside beyond; and a stunning Scottish landscape titled ‘Evening Repose in the Highlands’ by Alfred de Breanski Snr. (1852-1928).

Fine silver and jewellery are always popular at the fair with choices ranging from 18th, 19th and 20th century pieces from several specialists including Thomas Glover from Shrewsbury, Plaza, Brieve Antiques; and S.& A. Marsh and Shapiro & Co. from London. English pottery specialist Roger de Ville returns to the fair with a wide choice of early English pottery including animal figures, early commemorative wares and folk groups. Jeanette Hayhurst Fine Glass will be showing English glassware from the 18th – 20th century and Jim Dickinson returns with antiquarian maps and prints of Cheshire, the Northwest

and beyond. The Chester Antiques Fair is organised as usual by Caroline Penman, Ben Cooper and Barbara Bell from Penman Fairs. Says Caroline: ‘This has always been a favourite event, located in such an idyllic setting and just a few minutes from Chester’s historic town centre.

Many collectors come from miles away make their visit into a long weekend stay.’

Listing Information: Chester Antiques Fair Interiors - Fine Art - Jewellery, County Grandstand, Chester Racecourse CH1 2LY 7th – 10th February 2019, 10.30am-5pm daily. Entry £5.00. The fair is organised by: Penman Fairs Ltd, 5 Marlborough Gardens, Malvern, WR14 1EK T: 01886 833091 M: 07790 441529 www.penman-fairs.co.uk Facebook: PenmanFairs Twitter @PenmanFairs

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Restored bridges reconnect

popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

Bridges at Gillbrow and Ghyll Bank were destroyed in Storm Desmond in 2015, but following a boost from local businesses, including a generous donation of £12,000 from HF Holidays, the Lake District National Park have been able to successfully repair the popular route.

Lake District National Park area ranger, Cath Johnson, said: “The two bridges were repaired with government funding following the 2009 floods, but following Storm Desmond in 2015, they were unable to withstand the additional extreme pressure.

“We are grateful to everyone involved in the Newlands Valley project who recognised the importance of restoring

these bridges. It’s fantastic to see people enjoying the popular route once again.”

HF Holidays are proud supporters and are thrilled to see people exploring and discovering the full route once again. Sarah Davis from HF Holidays said: “We are delighted that the Gillbrow and Ghyll Bank Bridge repairs are now complete. We’re passionate

about supporting the places where our guests walk and ensuring that future visitors to the area enjoy the stunning landscapes. Guests from the walking holiday company, HF Holidays, make donations to its Pathways Fund, which in turn are used to support projects including repairing bridges to protect and enhance the Lake District for all visitors to enjoy.”

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Holbeck Ghyll is THE perfect

setting to start your ‘happily ever after’

Holbeck Ghyll is a beautiful private country house hotel set in 28 acres of English countryside with award winning gardens, ancient woodland and babbling brooks. We pride ourselves on offering first-class service in luxurious but homely surroundings, ensuring a truly memorable occasion. Perched high on a hill, boasting breathtaking views over Lake Windermere, the Langdale Fells and beyond, Holbeck Ghyll is THE perfect setting to start your ‘happily ever after’.

Licensed for civil ceremonies Holbeck Ghyll allows you to hold your special day with us from start to finish. Our Oak Room, elegant Drawing room and spacious Segrave room can be transformed into the perfect setting to celebrate your special day. Each room offers splendid Lake and Mountain views, creating a timeless backdrop for your photographs. Our beautiful suites create the perfect surroundings for that ultimate

pampering experience for you, your loved ones and closest friends. Whether you choose a professional hair stylist, make-up artist or a beauty treatment at our health spa, we can guarantee you will feel fabulous as you walk down the aisle. Champagne reception and tantalising canapés will start your dining experience with us. These can be served on the Terrace so you can take in THE best view in the entire south lakes area. Our Award-winning fine dining restaurant will then deliver an exceptional wedding breakfast experience for you to share with your nearest and dearest.

Holbeck Ghyll celebrates the culinary heritage of North of England. The quality of locally sourced ingredients and combination of flavours produce exceptional cuisine prepared with passion and flair. Our Sommelier will help you select sublime wines to heighten the experience…the end result being a delicious

gastronomic experience to remember. Staying at Holbeck Ghyll will be a fabulous experience for both you and your guests. With 32 exquisitely designed bedrooms, in which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, we take care of the rest. Guests can choose from our Classic Fell view rooms or indulge in a luxurious lake view Junior Suite. Should you opt to take an Exclusive package with us you will have all of the rooms in the hotel for your guests to enjoy.

At Holbeck Ghyll we understand that each wedding is as unique as your vows, with three packages available we have something for everyone, from intimate weddings for two, family gatherings of up to 20 and grand exclusive affairs of up to 64, come visit us for a chat and see how a wedding at Holbeck Ghyll will be the wedding of your dreams.

For a day like no other, chose a venue like no other…

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Wedding Wonder in Windermere

From Cornwall to Cumbria

Holbeck Ghyll, a traditional Country House Hotel in Windermere, is proud to welcome Keira Beattie to the dedicated team. As the Wedding and Events Coordinator she’ll be making their couples dreams a reality.

With over 10 years’ experience within the Wedding Industry you really can lean on her expertise to help you plan your day… your way.

There’s nothing Keira hasn't experienced, from collapsing wedding cakes to chasing Seagulls - it’s safe to say that you’re in very safe hands!

Originally from Montrose, a small town on the East coast of Scotland, Keira worked for a small family run hotel and was inducted into the hospitality industry at the tender age of 13. Almost immediately she realised her passion to work with people providing unforgettable experiences. From restaurant management to guest engagement she quickly worked her way through the hotels various departments to find the best fit for her. When Keira found herself running wedding and conference events it’s safe to say that it was a Cinderella story - the slipper fit perfectly! …When asked about her own wedding, Keira had this to say; ‘When I got married I remember feeling so pressured to plan the perfect day, not just for me and my husband to be, but for all of our family and friends too. I wanted them to treasure the day and take life long memories away with them. I still remember that feeling now and that's what

drives me to help every single bride and groom have the day of their dreams. Whether it's a regal occasion or an intimate ceremony I pride myself on being your ‘stress reliever’ throughout the planning process and your fairy godmother on the day itself.’

In 2011 Keira and her family headed South to the beautiful Cornish coastline and she found a new home at Tregenna Castle in St Ives. It was here that Keira, with the help of her team, won three awards for the hotel – Simply Wedding Venue of the Year for 2 years running and South West Wedding Venue of the Year 2018.

With an average of 100 weddings a year Keira was doing what she loved whilst successfully leading the department to its best ever year. The saying really is true, when you love what you do it’s not really a job and her results speak for themselves.

During 2018 Keira and her family moved from Cornwall to Cumbria and landed in Windermere, where Elia Shreiber, the General Manager at Holbeck Ghyll was only too happy to bring Keira on board.

Since starting at Holbeck Ghyll Keira has set about getting to know the 4 red star hotel and all of the beautiful brides to be - how exciting! She’s also revamped the wedding packages and attended several wedding fayres already.

One of the flagship packages Holbeck Ghyll offers, is the

‘Exclusively Yours’ package where couples have full use of the entire hotel and its 28 Acres for 24 hours, the package includes all accommodation, breakfast, wedding dinner with wine, toast drinks and many other premium additions … prices start from as little at £5,500 for up to 50 guests!

When asked about joining the team at Holbeck Ghyll, Keira said: ‘The hotel is simply stunning; it’s a dream to sell. With acres and acres of beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains for pictures, the amazing food courtesy of head chef William Dimartino, the individual bedrooms….. it really is the dream venue.

I must be drawn to stunning venues with incredible views as I have been lucky enough to find two I have had the privilege of working in’ Keira has her heart set on an award-winning future for Holbeck Ghyll and can’t wait to set the perfect scene for brides and grooms.

If you’re planning to tie the knot and would like to find out more please contact Keira.

TEL: +44(0)1539-432-375 EMAIL: EVENTS@ HOLBECKGHYLL.COM WEBSITE: https://www. holbeckghyll.com/

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Unusual Wedding Venues

If you’ve never considered yourselves to be a conventional couple, check out our list of top alternative wedding venues in the U.K. Some are fun and quirky, some are downright odd.

The Gherkin. Boasting the best views over the city of London, The Gherkin is the capital’s most iconic modern building.

The London landmark also offers a very high standard of hospitality with some the biggest companies choosing it as the venue for their lavish parties. A Cave. Wookey Hole in Somerset, who recently appointed a new resident witch, offer couples the opportunity to exchange their vows deep underground in one of their spooky caves.

There are a selection of caves to choose from, the largest can accommodate 120 guests, all of which are fully licensed for civil ceremonies.

A lighthouse. West Usk Lighthouse is situated halfway between Newport and Cardiff in South Wales.

The lighthouse is privately owned and has been restored to a very high standard with a hot tub, four-poster beds, an exquisite spiral staircase and a beautiful roof garden with views across the Severn Estuary.

The building is steeped in history being over 180 years old and grade ll listed; keeps your eyes peeled as many of the local farmers have spotted UFO’s in the area. Editor’s Office. We’re not sure why, but the offer is there. Media enthusiasts (if there is such a thing) can choose to commit themselves to each other in the Editor of If you’re a busy career couple, this maybe the perfect venue as you can tie the knot during your lunch break; even better if you happen to work at The Daily Mirror. Theatre. It’s expected that the newlyweds are the centre of attention on their big day, however privately owned Clonter Opera Theatre in Cheshire offers couples the opportunity to wed live on

stage. They have a selection of 5 separate reception rooms to choose for your reception. The theatre enjoys an idyllic setting surrounded by bluebells woods and lush parkland. London Eye. Climb aboard your own private capsule with your family and friends and hold tight. A full revolution takes half an hour and by the time you’ve reached the highest point of the wheel 135 metres above the city, you’ll be married.

If you choose the Platinum Package you’ll also be treated to a complementary ride on the Eye to celebrate your fist wedding anniversary.

Absolut Ice Bar. Set in the heart of London this sub zero venue will certainly give your guests an occasion to remember. The aisle is constructed out of the purest ice harvested from a river in Sweden. This bar is far from being a novelty venue as they also offer a very high standard of catering courtesy of their award winning chefs.

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A fantastic drinks initiative

is the answer to a memorable day

Trying to make your wedding different from the others you have attended is not easy.

Being creative with your venue can often be the start of helping to bring your ideas to life.

Every little detail should say something about the happy couple and your choices of food and drink should be no different to this.

A drink on arrival for guests doesn’t have to be a glass of fizz, ready poured on a table.

Why not think about a quirky Prosecco Van if you are outdoors ?

Also, a simple but delicious glass of fizz can be lifted by the addition of fresh fruit, luxury cordials or liqueurs,

even a small cloud of candy floss, so think about how you can ‘pimp that fizz’.

Alternatively, if the happy couple love a G&T, a Gin bar can be curated to reflect artisan gins from the area where the happy couple are from, or are planning to set up home together. Special gin bottles can even be given as table wedding favours or included into the table plan, as a reminder of the bride and groom. A good mobile Gin and Prosecco bar can provide all these services and we can even create a wedding cocktail, personalised menus and help make your wedding standout and memorable for all the right reasons.

For all your innovative drinks related solutions, please contact: Gillian Bartlett Director, Copa Fizz on 07787867262 or visit w w w. c o p a f i z z . c o . u k 'If Prosecco isn't the answer..... then Gin definitely is!'

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Bridal Wear by Brides of Rochdale

Our new 2019 bridal, bridesmaids, prom, flowergirl and communion dresses are due to arrive in January, to add to our stock. All bridesmaids and flower-girl dresses come in over 40 different colourways.

To compliment your dress we have a selection of tiaras, veils, garters and bracelets.

We also offer an in-house

alteration service, so you get the perfect fit for your special day. We offer a friendly, supportive and experienced service to help you choose the dress of your dreams.

Our designs include :• Romantica • Hilary Morgan • Mark Lesley Don't miss out on viewing our 2019 prom gowns. We

offer exclusivity within your school! We are hosting a Prom and Bridesmaids event from Thursday, 24th January 2019 to Thursday, 31st January 2019. Appointments now being taken. 39 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1RX, T 01706 522217, E info@ bridesofrochdale.com Web site:www. bridesofrochdale.com

Clonter Opera Theatre

Situated in the heart of be provided. Accommodation the Cheshire countryside, can be arranged in Clonter’s Clonter Opera Theatre, with own self-catering flats its large complex and free in Broomfield Barns, or spacious car parking, is an recommendations can be ideal location for special made to several local hotels or events, offering a wide range B&Bs. All this goes to make of facilities. This venue Clonter the perfect choice for provides an alternative your special day. to the hustle and bustle Testimonials. “ just a note to of a city, in a quiet rural thank you and your staff for location within easy reach all your help on our special of nearby train stations and day. You really helped to make major motorway networks. it feel magical- Clonter is Advice on catering, absolutely wonderful.” Lesley photography, transport, and David. “ Fab evening- our decoration, lighting and a guests loved it” Jane. “We are variety of entertainment, can writing to say a huge thank you

for letting us use Clonter as the venue for our wedding, and for the huge generosity that you showed us. You went out of your way to help us, when you really did not have to, and for that we are very very grateful.Clonter was the perfect setting for a perfect day, and everyone enjoyed themselves very much. We felt extremely welcome and comfortable, thanks to yourselves and your staff. We really were humbled by everyone, and cannot thank you enough.”

Victoria & Tom

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What’s great about WHH Apprenticeships?

WHH Apprenticeships are structured training programs which give new and existing staff the opportunity to work towards a nationally recognized qualification.

They give new staff fantastic experience in the work place and allow them the opportunity to demonstrate what they can

do in a supported environment whilst being paid a salary and avoiding tuition fees! It’s all about learning while doing, and learning from others in the healthcare sector. Apprentices receive information, advice and guidance from NHS professionals along with tutor support and guided teaching

from a local college.

Apprenticeships are full time positions but all apprentices receive 20% ‘off the job’ time to attend college, complete assignments, shadow and mentor colleagues.

What are our plans for the future?

WHH aim for all staff to be given the opportunity to study towards their career goals and to ‘grow our own’ offering higher level apprenticeships to new starters across WHH. What are we proud of?

WHH have expanded their range of apprenticeships from level 2 to level 7 across

a wide range of subjects and departments and we are very proud of our retention rate…

80% of our apprentices have stayed with us following the completion of their qualification!

We currently have 79 apprentices counting towards the levy. 32 of which are clinical, 47 are non-clinical.

44 are existing staff, 35 are new staff.

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The Thomas Adams School, College and Boarding House

large enough to offer real choice, but small enough to care.

The Thomas Adams School was established in 1976 on a 30 acre campus as a coeducational community school catering for all students in Wem and the surrounding areas. It was formed by the amalgamation of local schools dating back to 1650 when Sir Thomas Adams, founded the Free School of Wem. There are two main sites, on the same large campus, which are approximately five minutes apart on foot.

The Lowe Hill buildings cater for the 11-16 age range, providing excellent facilities for all curricular areas.

At the Noble Street site of the campus, we have “Adams College” housed in the attractive old grammar school

buildings but with first class new facilities provided more recently. Adams College is our sixth-form centre and provides an attractive environment for our students who have a high degree of independence whilst being part of an 11-18 school. There is excellent IT provision on both sites.

Our thriving boarding house really is a ‘home away from home!’ Step into Adams House and you will instantly feel at home.

Catering for boys and girls aged 11 – 18 and with a capacity of up to 60 boarders, we have been welcoming students from the UK and across the world for many years. Our latest OFSTED

report rated our boarding facilities as ‘Outstanding’ The School is famous for its Music and Drama and we have specialist Centres for both these subjects with full performance facilities. We also have a multi-use sports centre, whilst the extensive fields give us additional sports facilities including tennis courts, artificial cricket wicket, basketball courts, hard surface play areas and many pitches for team games.

The whole campus is situated on the edge of Wem and is very attractive and pleasant for both staff and students.

Wem itself is a small market town, with about 60% of our students coming to school on buses from the extensive rural

area that surrounds the town.

Our examination results continue to impress. The School’s most recent Ofsted inspection report graded the overall effectiveness of Thomas Adams as ‘Good’ in all areas but we are never

complacent and are always striving to improve what we do. Whether a student has a sporting talent, or a talent in the Creative, Media and Performing Arts, we believe that we are able to foster and nurture that talent. In addition, we believe that the opportunity to partake in

visits, both educational or leisure, as well as in activity programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, also contributes to enabling our students to become wellrounded individuals who are ready to progress further into higher education and the world of work.

Introducing Mark Cooper, the newly

appointed Headteacher for Thomas Adams

School, Adams College and Adams Boarding House: I feel extremely privileged and so happy to be starting the next step in my Thomas Adams journey. From February 1996 to December 2018 I have worked under the leadership of 4 different headteachers and I have had numerous roles, including Main Scale Teacher, Head of Department, Deputy Headteacher and now Headteacher.

Many people may well ask why I have chosen to remain at Thomas Adams for my career, and the answer is quite simple - Thomas Adams really is a unique School and Sixth Form. It is a thriving comprehensive school that is at the heart of the wider community of Wem. I love the fact that we, as staff, have the opportunity to see our students develop, not only through Year 7 – 11 and their GCSE’s, but also, for those who choose to remain

at the College, through their A’ levels and on to university, training or into the world of work. Add to this, Adams House, our outstanding and unique boarding facility, which welcomes students from all over the world, providing a diversity to the school and college which is second to none! Now I am sure people will appreciate just why I believe our school is so special and why I want

to lead it through its next phase of development.

My aim as the new Headteacher is to lead a school that all pupils and staff are proud to be part of and provides opportunities for everyone to achieve their best, through the belief that education is about developing well-rounded individuals, who are ready, willing and able to make their contribution to society.

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What do the Statistics

Tell us About Rory McIlroy?

Rory McIlroy turns 30 in 2019.

It is almost five years since the most recent of his four major championship victories and he attracted plenty of headlines when stating that he was considering not maintaining his membership of the European Tour. However, there is a perception that McIlroy is not the player he was and it is certainly true that he is no longer the winning machine that he once was. He has developed an unfortunate habit of playing himself into contention after 54 holes, only to fade away in the final round.

He did it at The Masters in 2018 and he was at it again during the final round of the Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, the first PGA Tour event of 2019.

So has he really become a

worse golfer? McIlroy first made his mark on the PGA Tour in 2010, and we thought it might be educational to take a look at how his statistics have changed over the years.

Back in 2010 he averaged 300 yards from the tee, hitting 62% of fairways, which left him in 115th place in terms of accuracy. He hit 66% of greens in regulation, putting him 120th. He averaged 3.44 birdies per round for 121st place. Hardly earth shattering.

His scoring average was 70.351. And when it came to sand saves, he was able to get up and down just 52.48% of the time.

Let’s move on to 2011, which was the year he won the US Open. He increased his driving distance to 307

yards but missed even more fairways, hitting just 60%.

He hit 68.4% of greens in regulation and averaged 3.77 birdies per round while getting up and down from the sand just 43.55% of the time.

However, he did break the 70 barrier for the first time when it came to his scoring average, with 69.479.

What about 2012? By now he was hitting it 310.1 yards from the tee, which put him in fifth place. But McIlroy was hitting just 56.61% of fairways, putting him in 156th place in the accuracy stakes.

He struck 66.36% of greens in regulation and averaged 4.8 birdies per round. His scoring average was now 68.873 and his sand-save percentage improved to 56.16%.

And so we head into 2013

when, strangely, his driving distance fell to 302.2 yards but he was still only able to find 58% of the fairways. He hit 65.45% of greens in regulation and averaged 3.93 birdies per round as his scoring average increased to 70.288. And in 2013 his sand-save percentage fell to 43.33%.

Surely there had to be some improvement in 2014? Yes there was. He averaged 310 yards from the tee - only two players did better. But he continued to struggle with his accuracy, finding 59.93% from the tee. He found almost 70% of greens in regulation, which was good enough for sixth place. McIlroy averaged 4.58 birdies - nobody did better. And he also topped the scoring average with 68.827 but continued to struggle from green side bunkers, getting up and down just 47.50%, which left him in 123rd place.

Once again there was a tail-off in his average driving distance in 2015, when he managed 304 yards, hitting 67.69% of fairways but finding 71.03% of greens in regulation.

McIlroy averaged 4.14 birdies per round, had a scoring average of 69.320 and a sandsave percentage of 56.34%.

In 2016 his driving distance

was back up to 306.8 yards and he found 61.06% of fairways, which left him in 77th place. McIlroy found 69.62% of greens in regulation (11th), made 4.42 birdies per round (second) and enjoyed a scoring average of 69.646.

Yet again, his bunker play was average at best, getting up and down 47.52% of the time.

And so we move into 2017, an injury-blighted year when he failed to win a single tournament. So you would expect all his statistics to have been affected adversely, wouldn’t you? Hmmm…he averaged 316.7 yards from the tee, putting him in first place, although his 54.97% accuracy left him in 158th place. He struck 65.94% of greens in regulation, averaged 3.85 birdies per round (24th) and saw his scoring average for the season fall to 69.529.

But here’s the most surprising statistic of all - his sandsave percentage improved to 64.06% - only two players did better.

Last year was regarded as a disappointment, when he won just once and threw away a golden opportunity to finally win The Masters.

Do the statistics reflect that?

He led the way in distance

from the tee, averaging an incredible 319.7 yards, but found himself in 163rd place in terms of accuracy, finding a meagre 55.79% of fairways.

And he was 106th in greens in regulation, hitting just 66.30%.

He averaged four birdies per round (17th) and his scoring average was 69.303 (fifth).

And he was back to normal when it came to sand saves, getting up and down 52.43% of the time, which left him in 58th place.

So there you have it. Rory McIlroy by numbers. Oh, before you say it, yes, we looked at his putting statistics too. He averages around 28 putts per round, a figure that has barely changed one iota in all those years.

What does all of this prove?

Well, it shows us that McIlroy hits the ball a long way, misses a lot of fairways, scores plenty of birdies and has vast scope for improvement in his bunker play. But the numbers prove nothing. It is all about what everybody else does, when and where McIlroy performs at his best and where and when he holes those crucial putts.

He will be hoping to find that formula more consistently in 2019.

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