In the know - summer 2014 by Hamilton Davies Trust

Unfortunately it is impossible to include all information submitted about each facility in a single newsletter, however all forwarded information will be kept for future reference. The next edition will be distributed November 2014 - any new information will be required by early October latest. If you would like to feature in the next edition, or have any queries regarding the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Eccles at: The Hamilton Davies Trust Hamilton Davies House 117c Liverpool Road Cadishead Manchester M44 5BG

telephone: 0161 222 4003 email: mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk www.hamiltondavies.org.uk

The information in this newsletter has been reproduced with the permission of the relevant facilities - The Hamilton Davies Trust is not responsible for any information that is incorrect. This newsletter is available in a larger print if required.

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I’m sure many of you attended and enjoyed the Parish Carnival,which took place whilst this newsletter was in print. To view images and read about the event visit the community website (highlighted above). For more on ‘What’s On’ in the Parish see diary dates p.14-17. Mandy

CONTENTS

Introduction News and Announcements Achievements, Highlights, Successes Parish Plan updates Community Involvement Youth Group Activities Sports Clubs Group Social Activities Monthly Group Social Activities Diary - July / August / September / October Village Amenities (including opening times) Getting Around / Road Safety Pet Owners / Dog Fouling / Horse Riding Rixton Claypits / Outdoor Pursuits Parish Council / Public Services / Libraries WBC / Warrington East Area Coordinator Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch Facilities Information / Venues for Hire Contact Directory 2

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All residents will now have received their free copy of the ‘Parish Plan-One Year On’ document, highlighting Parish Plan actions achieved in the past 12 months. It can also be viewed / downloaded online at www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. Thank you to all volunteers who have contributed towards the content, production and distribution of the document, many of whom have also delivered this newsletter to your door.

Messy Church Parish Carnival Committee Parish Council Parish Plan Group Rixton Claypits Rixton Dog School Rixton Methodist Religious Worship Rixton Tennis Club Rixton Tots Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Lions Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club SS Peter & Michael’s RC Religious Worship St. Helen’s C.E. Aided Primary School St. Helen’s Church and Sunday School Sugarfields - The Rhinewood Hotel The Black Swan The Rotary Club of Irlam Wasps Out of School Club Warrington Borough Councillor Woolston Neighbourhood Hub (Leisure Centre) Ye Olde Red Lion Zumba Style Exercise

Welcome to the 23rd edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter, produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust.

Kelly Pendlebury Denise Shaw Margery Green Joan Hill Alan Domville Karen Bradbury Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Samuel Barker Anja Brooks Harold Bate Jonathan Ridge Doreen Herridge Reception Reception Lynn Nelson Lynn Austin All Creatures Veterinary Centre Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. Church Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Glazebrook Badminton Club Glazebrook Methodist Church Glazebrook Post Office Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group Glazebrook Women’s Institute Hollins Green Art Class Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Hollins Green Scouts Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Hollybank Caravan Park Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Karate LA Cafe

CONTACT DIRECTORY

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) are pleased to advise you that your community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net is to undergo a facelift. Managed by HDT, the site is a portal for community groups and parish events and activities. You can help to reshape the website by completing the questionnaire delivered with this newsletter. If you currently use the site HDT want to know what you like about it, which pages you visit the most, how you search the site and how often? If you do not use the website, HDT would also like to know why and what would encourage you to do so in the future? Please take time to complete the questionnaire or forward anything you would like to comment on to mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk Alternatively you can contact Mandy by phone or post - see back page for details. Hollins Green Scout Group need a new Beaver leader. If you are interested in taking on this exciting role please contact James Taylor on 07793 002025. On behalf of the Parish we would like to thank leader Jane Barker and assistant Pauline Hardman for their time and committment over the past 5 years in providing weekly Beaver activities to many of our 6-8year old boys and girls. Congratulations to our local dancing class teachers Doreen and Cliff Herridge who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in June. A new group is starting up and looking for people to join in for a one off project called ‘Shine the Light’. The aim is to uplight the Parish War Memorial so it can proudly be seen both night and day. If interested, go along to the initial meeting at the Community Hall on Wednesday 23rd July, 7.30pm. The Community Hall are on the look out for a Treasurer to help with the financial running of the hall - contact Sharon on 07584 497183. To book the hall for an event, meeting or party contact the new Bookings Manager Debbie Williams on debbie.k.williams@hotmail.co.uk or 07511 667549. The hall now houses a Public Accessible Defibrillator for use by the community and Parish visitors in a medical emergency via 999. If Wimbledon has got you keen to play some tennis you may like to know that there is one months free trial at Rixton Tennis Club. Contact Brenda Jeffrey - see p.11 for details. 3

Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. For details on what each venue has to offer visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

0161 775 2263 07511 667549 0161 775 5555 07870 966217 0161 775 2340 0161 775 9360 Harry Hunt Debbie Williams Charlotte Chapman Colette Fairfax Paul Ogden Alan Domville Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Rhinewood Country House Hotel The Scout Centre Rixton Methodist Church Hall St. Helen’s Church House

Hollins Green Scouts

Hollins Green Cubs

18.30 - 19.30

Hollins Green Beavers

18.30 - 20.00

19.00 - 20.45

Sunday 19.00 - 19.45

The two local pubs wholeheartedly support community life and continue to welcome community groups to freely use their venues for meetings. The Red Lion pub have been pleased with the level of support from the local community. Since Caroline, Neal and Mike took over a few months ago the pub has exceeded brewery expectations and is proving popular with local residents for refreshments and celebrations. The Black Swan continue to embrace community life. Recently they freely hosted ‘Carnival Friday’ to support fundraising for the Parish Carnival and provided free coffee for thirsty Parish litter pickers. Thanks to The Black Swan the village pond continues to be an attractive green space in which to freely sit and enjoy the scenery and wildlife it attracts. Check out the ducklings and rescued chickens! 4

Zumba Style Exercise

Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery continue to make progress with their actions to continually improve the look and feel of the cemetery. In 2014 Friends installed new storage / recycling bays, planted more border sections, a wildflower area and bedding plants, donated once again by local farmers, which will add summer colour to the front wall and large planters inside. Thanks to successful grants from Warrington Community Chest and Golden Gates Housing and a granite plaque donation from J.E.Marks Memorial the Cubs Remembrance Garden will be completed this summer. If you would like to be part of further exciting improvements see p.9 for contacts.

THE SCOUT CENTRE The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The Rixton-with-Glazebrook HS2 Action Group committee are still maintaining a dialogue with other groups along the line, particularly through Cheshire, and are sharing information to make sure that collectively they stay up to date with all developments at national level and to make sure that they are all doing as much as possible to maintain and improve awareness. Going forward for the next few months their attention will primarily be on lobbying local members, MP’s and the local councils along the Cheshire stretch of the route with a view to firstly securing support against the principle of HS2 at all and in the second instance also lobbying for the removal of the Cheshire spur. They will be putting out an updated newsletter over the summer months, if you aren’t subscribed to receive the newsletter, you can do so by emailing info@warringtonstophs2.co.uk

The following locations are available to hire for a celebration, function or meeting:

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

Doreen’s Dancing Class (see p.13) have been enjoying some social outings with a dinner dance in Bury Town Hall and a holiday in Cromer and look forward to a dancing weekend in October.

Community Library Book Exchange (see p.23 for dates and times)

Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00

WI Craft Session

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30

Cubs and parents joined the Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery to help prepare the ground for their Remembrance Garden project. Hollins Green Scout Group were thrilled to be awarded a Growth certificate from Scout headquarters for their increase in unit members (now 50) including children, leaders and volunteers - see p.10 for contacts.

Womens Institute

Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August)

Social Dance

19.30 - 22.00

20.00 - 22.30 14.00 - 16.30

14.00 - 16.30

14.00 - 16.00

Hollins Green Indoor Bowling

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.30

Hollins Green Sequence Dancing

13.30 - 15.30

Hollins Green Art Class

17.45 - 18.45

Karate

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club

Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August)

Parish Council

09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

St. Helen’s Church have taken part and enjoyed several social and community events including pancakes and waffles, wine tasting, afternoon daffodil tea, Garden Safari and Parish Carnival. Friends of St. Helen’s Church hosted two successful talks ‘Women in the Mines’ and ‘Rixton-with-Glazebrook Before the Railways’. St. Helen’s Church Sunday School have 14 children registered, the highest for a couple of years. They have enjoyed creating an ‘All things bright and beautiful’ frieze, lessons on St.George, St.Paul and Daniel in the Lion’s Den. They sowed poppy seeds in the churchyard to mark the centenary of the First World War. All ladies received flowers on Mothering Sunday and cards were made for Father’s Day. The Rotary Club of Irlam have recently refurbished the old CWS steamer engine 2155 on Cadishead Way bypass and added summer colour throughout Irlam and Cadishead with their ‘In Bloom’ project. Congratulations to Community First Responders Keith and Olwyn Hanson who received the North West Ambulance Volunteers of the Year 2014 Award for ‘Going the Extra Mile’. From April - June, 18 local residents were trained in emergency life support together with a further 22 in Irlam & Cadishead. If interested in being part of a local Community First Responders team contact Keith - see below. FREE LOCAL 2 HOUR HEARTSTART COURSES Free training of British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ emergency life support. Regular courses are held at Irlam Fire Station - see diary dates on pages 14-17. Additional courses can be arranged for sports/community/socialgroups – contact Keith on 0161 776 2371 or email:kandolhans@hotmail.com. Visit: www.nwas-responders.info 5

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19.30 - 22.30

Badminton Club

18.30 - 19.30

Adult Tap Dancing Class

Community Library Book Exchange (see p.23 for dates and times)

10.00 - 11.00

Religious Worship

Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30

Messy Church

Sunday

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30

Chapel Crafts

GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30

Rixton Tots

09.30 - 11.30

Bikers Church

Sunday Saturday Religious Worship

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school welcomed more new starts and their famlies and all have settled in and are making new friends. Children enjoyed sharing their Spring themed songs and parading their Easter baskets at the Coffee Morning in April, at which £137.82 was raised for Pre-School. An outing to St. Helen’s School on a sponsored flower find, in search of buttercups, daisies, dandelions and clover, was enjoyed and raised £351 for Pre-School. Pre-school wish to thank Headteacher Mrs Smith for the use of the School reception classroom for the morning so that the older children could familiarize themselves with the classroom before they start school in September. Pre-school wish to thank all who contribute to and continue to support them. For contact details see p.10.

RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 6HG Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

St. Helen’s School were delighted to welcome Pre-school to school for a theatrical production of Sleeping Beauty from a travelling theatre company. School children have enjoyed some exciting trips. Class 1 visited Underwater World in Liverpool and Classes 3, 4 and 5 went to Port Sunlight on the Wirral. Classes 4 and 5 had a very enjoyable visit to Liverpool Cathedral, attending numerous workshops in which they learnt about different crosses and sang some new hymns. Year 6 went on a residential visit to the Conway Centre on Anglesey where they took part in adventurous outdoor activities, and team challenges including sailing and canoeing on the Menai Straits, problem solving in the woods, bush craft and the zip wire. Year 6 will also be taking part in a special service in Liverpool Cathedral. The choir continue to meet every Thursday and are developing their repertoire of songs with Mrs Lloyd. Years 3 and 4 have been making excellent progress with their swimming lessons at Woolston Pool. Children had some fun adorning some amazing costumes to represent characters from their favourite books to mark World Book Day and behaved in a truly sporting fashion at Sports Day. They also enjoyed making scarecrows for the Garden Safari and taking part in the Parish Carnival. After School Clubs continue and include dance, rugby and football for Key Stage 2 and dance and Multi Sports for Key Stage 1.

10.30 - 11.30

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

09.30 - 10.30

Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to the areas of Irlam and Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. The main focus at present is the regeneration of Irlam and Cadhishead and HDT is currently very busy with various projects such as Irlam Station and the Liverpool Road Street Scene. However, since March 2014 HDT has provided the following support to Rixton-with-Glazebrook: • a grant of £1,000 for the Parish Carnival Committee • support for the publication of the ‘Parish Plan-One Year On’ document • co-ordination and promotion of ticket sales and transport for the Bob’s Ferry Memorial Cruise organised by the Bob’s Ferry Heritage Group • publication of the Two Towns Go To War book (two volumes) written by local authors Pete Thomas and Neil Drum to capture and share the roles that the brave local people played during World War II. The book is available to purchase at HDT for £15.99. • free hire of meeting rooms at Hamilton Davies House for local community groups • support with advertising group events and activities via poster and leaflet printing e.g. Garden Safari, Parish Carnival, Pre-school • input of group information into the rixtonwithglazebrook.net community website • continued publication of the ‘In the Know’ newsletter 3 times a year 13.30 - 15.30

Chill & Chat handicraft sessions

Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)

12.00 - 13.00

Religious Worship

Sunday Saturday

ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00

WASPS After School Club

15.15 - 18.00

07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00

WASPS Breakfast Club

16.30 - 17.30

Fusion Dance Class

09.00 - 15.30

Sunday ST. HELEN’S C.E. AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

FACILITIES

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT. For details on how to apply and for the latest news and grants awarded visit the new website www.hamiltondavies.org.uk relaunched in May 2014 or phone 0161 222 4003 or email hello@hamiltondavies.org.uk iTea and Biscuits The next round of sessions start Thursday 18th September. Sessions are free of charge and have proven to assist local residents in developing their understanding of technology and its everyday practical uses, such as shopping and paying bills online. If you would like a place on this very popular course, please contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or email david@hamiltondavies.org.uk 7

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Plan Update

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)

The Parish Plan-One Year On review document, delivered to every household in May, fully highlights actions taken by all 7 Action Groups in the 12 months following the launch of the Parish Plan in April 2013. A copy can also be viewed or downloaded from the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

PCSO Bethan Roberts continues to patrol our village. Joint police and local ward councillor surgeries provide opportunities for you to discuss any issues or concerns which are affecting you or your community - see diary dates. A monthly news bulletin is produced by Cheshire Constabulary which highlights community engagement and priority action taken in our area - visit www.cheshire.police.uk then click on Warrington East > Rixton & Woolston or visit www. rixtonwithglazebrook.net police page. Residents can also sign up for Cheshire Police Alert, a community messaging system, by visiting www.cheshirepolicealert.co.uk for more information and to register. By registering you receive news and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice direct as an email, text or voice message. To contact Cheshire Police call 101 - this is a non-emergency police number which should be used to report less urgent crime, for general enquiries or to speak to a local officer. In an emergency dial 999.

Litter picks and bulb and summer planting are now scheduled items for action by the Look of the Parish group. Thanks to residents opening their gardens to the public and local groups and residents making Superhero scarecrows, the Garden Safari was once again a lovely Social and Community event. Despite heavy downpours, 121 programmes were sold raising £605 for future Parish Plan projects. The Recreation and Leisure group have organised a Ranger led ‘Walk and Talk’ event to be held 6th July at Rixton Claypits to raise awareness of this SSSI Nature Reserve on our doorstep (see p.14). It is excellent news that two of the key actions highlighted in the Parish Plan, a Parish Carnival and a Community Shop, are set to be achieved this year. Both of these have been taken forward with the formation of separate committees, born from volunteers on the Parish Plan Group, to help ensure the sustainability of these projects. At the time of going to print the Carnival committee were busy with the final preparations for this long awaited event, a first for 30 years. You can visit www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net to see images and news of the day’s fun activities. The Community Shop Open Day in May was a success with over 70 people turning up. Since then the Shopping group have been keeping things moving along and in June held an information stall at the Parish Carnival to update residents on progress. Soon to be launched is a shop website www.hollinsgreenshop.com to further share news and information of ongoing developments. To be put on the Shopping Group’s mailing list contact hollinsgreenshop@gmail.com The next Parish Plan Group public meeting is on Wednesday 1st October, 7.30pm, Rixton Methodist Church - all welcome. Parish Plan Secretary - Helen Weight - 07530 895677 Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - info@rwgparishplan.net 8

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Non-emergency calls to Cheshire Police..................................101 Crimestoppers...........................................................0800 555 111 Warrington Borough Council....................................01925 444400 NHS Direct.................................................................................111 Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline.......................08454 04 05 06 l

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME

If residents wish to know if there is a current scheme in their area they should contact Warrington East Neighbourhood Police Unit on 0845 458 6390 with their contact details and name of their road or email: warrington.east.npu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk. If you are interested in becoming a Homewatch co-ordinator and would like to chat to someone already in the role, you can contact Karen Armstrong (co-ordinator) on: claydonhomewatch@googlemail.com

GOLDEN GATES HOUSING - Neighbourhood Housing Officer Deal with estate and tenancy management, anti social behaviour and the reporting of hate crime. For any related enquiries or to report repairs call 0800 252627 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or email: info@gght.org.uk. 25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS updates “Your Borough Councillors have been active in the last couple of months dealing with Parish and resident’s problems. It is good to see that the Warburton Bridge junction lights are working well and that it is much easier when travelling from Warrington to Manchester now there is a filter lane. Hopefully there will less of a blight on the roads in the village now there is no need to take a short cut. A one way traffic scheme is to be put in place at Holly Bush Lane between Woodend Lane and Prospect Lane to divert patrons of the Shooting Club disturbing the residents of Holly Bush Lane. There are other measures to be put in place to comply with the inspectors report before shooting takes place. We have had meetings with the most senior officers and solicitors regarding the landfill site, with regards to conditions that were imposed regarding, amongst other things, height and restoration. We have also been helping and support the ‘Shine a Light’ group (see p.3). Finally I wish to thank the many Parish residents that voted for me. Councillors are available to residents via the monthly Parish Council meetings, Residents’ surgeries (see diary dates pages 14-17) and at any time via our contact details below.” Bill Brinksman 01925 821922 bbrinksman@warrington.gov.uk Paul Bretherton 01925 852403 pbretherton@warrington.gov.uk Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 tmccarthy@warrington.gov.uk EAST WARRINGTON AREA CO-ORDINATOR - Diane White The East Neighbourhood Team have some staff changes from July. Ruth Whitworth replaces Diane White as area manager and will be supported by two part time members of staff. Ruth can be contacted at rwhitworth@warrington.gov.uk and on 07827 232563. Groups can still apply each financial year for up to £1,000 from the East Area local fund and £400 from Community Chest - so get your thinking caps on! Recent successful grants included: Carnival committee £400 towards running costs; Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery £400 towards a bench and plants for the Cubs Remembrance garden project; £369.93 to the Parish Plan Group for an anti dog fouling project. If you want to find out more about the work of the East Area team and the East Area Neighbourhood Board, please call Ruth. Your resident board member is Elaine Clipson and Liz Clarke is the Parish Council rep on the board. 24

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Time to get involved? The following action groups welcome your help. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days between 10am - 2pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson on 0161 775 2802 or email pete.s.higgy@btinternet.com. The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group take up causes to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host community events on Glazebrook Village Green. Contact Ann Farrin on 0161 775 6843 or email annfarrin@yahoo.co.uk or the Chair Peter Fillery on 01925 765708 or email infograg@aol.com. The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from local volunteers and applications for support from local community groups. To apply or find out how to join The Rotary Club write to the Secretary, Jeff Butler, 60 Perth Close, Fearnhead, Warrington. Phone 01925 817948 or email jeff.butler@ntlworld.com. To find out more about the Rotary Club visit www.irlamrotary.org.uk Rixton-with-Glazebrook Lions comprises of men and women and meet at the Black Swan pub on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm. If you are over 18 and interested in joining or finding out more contact Syd Walker on 0161 775 5424 or 07947 124069. If you are a community group and looking for funding the Lions would like to hear from you. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Milverton Farm and rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.45pm for 4yr olds plus. The group are keen to hear from anyone willing to volunteer their help. If interested please contact Denise Shaw on 08452 414311 or for more information visit: www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk 9

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES

The following Scout Groups are all open to both boys and girls: Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. For enquiries about a place contact Samuel Barker on 07427 448026. Cubs for 8 -10 year olds is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm. Contact Anja Brooks on 07846 675580 for more information. Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds is on Friday evenings from 7pm - 8.45pm. Contact Jonathan Ridge on 0161 777 8921 for more information. Scout Group Leader James Taylor can be contacted on 07793 002025.

Parish Councillor’s names and addresses (all residing in Warrington)

Rixton Tots, a parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and to join in crafts, songs and rhymes. Snacks available. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional child. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places for children from 21/2 - 5yrs. Their 3hr morning sessions run from 9.15am - 12.15pm Monday to Friday at The Community Hall. If interested in a place or finding out more about what your local Pre-school can offer contact Debbie on 07815 561372 or 0161 775 2771 (mornings only). Offering places for children aged 3-14yrs WASPS Breakfast Club operates weekdays from St. Helen’s School 7.45am - 9am and costs £4.50 and After School Club weekdays from 3.15pm 6pm and costs £7.80 per session up to 4.30pm and £9.80 up to 6pm. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor play, homework area, role play area, construction, baking, board games, playstation, reading area and team games. For information contact Karen Ward on 07582 719725. Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £2.50 per class (open to non pupils). Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs and their families - see p.13 for details. Youth Groups interested in learning about CPR or how a defibrillator works can contact First Responder Keith Hanson - see p.5. 10

Chair Cllr. E. Clarke 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 Cllr. J. Barnard 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook

Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner 13 Margaret Avenue Woolston Cllr. M. Johnson 56 Dam Lane, Rixton

Cllr. D. Mee Cllr. D. McLachlan 11A School Lane, Hollins Green 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 0161 775 2186 Cllr. D. Trenbath 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton - 0161 776 1486 - davidtrenbath@gmail.com A Parish Councillor now attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Borough Councillors and police officer (see p.24) providing an additional opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any parish related issues you wish to share. Next Surgeries - Sat. 5th July and 20th Sept. 10.30am - 11am St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green All dates for 2014 are posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net LIBRARIES Community Library Book Exchange The Community Hall, Hollins Green and Glazebrook Methodist Church fortnightly 2-3pm 2014 (for details contact Liz Clarke on 0161 775 7838 ) Rixton 8th July 5th Aug 2nd Sept 7th Oct 4th Nov Glazebrook 22nd July 9th Aug 16th Sept 21st Oct 18th Nov For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 FLY TIPPING Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: environmentalcrime@warrington.gov.uk. 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) Message from Chairman Cllr. Liz Clarke “At the Parish Meeting in May I was elected Chair for the next twelve months and Maureen Banner Vice Chair. What a spectacular sight the daffodils made this year, those planted by WBC in swathes throughout the village and those the Parish Plan volunteers planted last autumn. This year we are commemorating one hundred years since the outbreak of WW1 and the Parish Council have scattered poppy seeds around the villages including Glamis Wood. We already have some lovely poppies in flower, which have re-seeded from last year. The Parish Plan Group celebrated ‘One Year On’ as I am sure you are aware. Congratulations to all those people who have worked hard making changes in our villages during the past twelve months and to those who have produced the updated booklet that everyone received through their letterbox. The Parish Council have helped out by giving £500 to the Carnival project and £250 to the registration of the new Village Shop in Hollins Green. We have also widened and laid new paths on Glazebrook Village Green which has made a big difference and look really good. Wishing everyone a really good summer.” Liz PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS You are most welcome to go along and observe your Parish Councillors acting on your behalf every 3rd Thursday of each month (except August) from 7.45pm at The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see diary for monthly dates. Questions for discussion should be put in writing beforehand to the: Parish Clerk Marilyn Lowe 5 Hartley Close, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JJ. You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings on the new Parish Council website: www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk 22

SPORTS CLUBS Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, Tuesdays 5.45 - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes are required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Call Lynn or Sarah on 0161 775 0737 or 07788 660055 or visit: www.sskarate.com Glazebrook Badminton Club welcome newcomers of mixed age and ability from 16yrs plus on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm - 10.30pm at Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane. If interested please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600 before turning up. Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and over, to join them at The Community Hall. Bowling takes place on Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday evening 7.30pm - 10pm and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the year. Places available in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change of soft footwear 10 minutes before the start time or contact Harold Bate on 0161 775 7796 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from April - September, apart from some afternoons when there is an evening match booked. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. Social tennis usually takes place Sunday afternoons. Membership is open to all ages. Fees per season are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and in full time education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs £15 and under 10yrs free. There is currently a one month’s free trial. Players are welcome for the 2014 season - ladies, gents and mixed double matches. For enquiries contact Brenda Jeffrey on 01925 813298 or email brenda.jeffrey02@btinternet.com. For information on adult and youth sports and leisure activities and swimming in the neighbouring local areas visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net for links or contact: Woolston Neighbourhood Hub Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 11

01925 813939 0161 775 4134

GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Zumba Style Exercise Class held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings 7pm - 7.45pm - sessions, £3.50 each. Beginners welcome - contact Michele on 07525 456291. Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Beginners welcome - contact Liz Rainford on 07723 093920. If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go along to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm in The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits provided. If interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, or contact Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line dancing - then why not go along Monday 7.30pm or Tuesday 8pm to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at The Community Hall. No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday from 8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic artwork - check some of these out when you are next in the Community Hall. Classes run from September - July on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more.

RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE

The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitors’ Centre. See diary dates on pages 14-17 for Ranger led organised events. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the Visitors’ Centre, Black Swan, The Rhinewood Hotel, Glazebrook Post Office and local churches. Information on what’s on in Warrington’s Parks and Green Spaces’ is available by visiting: www.warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks). Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitors’ Centre can contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email: Rangers@warrington.gov.uk. The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage wildlife to the area.

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Walking The area has several footpaths - for details on local walks see p.19. Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook

Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. If interested contact Michele on 07525 456291.

Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124 Strictly Members Only:Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches Prince Albert Angling Society - www.paas.co.uk Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench.

Digital Information Board (DIB) Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE. To register/submit a message visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office or on line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence

‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church, Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St. Helen’s Church House. No need to book, simply go along with your handicraft - cost £1 includes tea/coffee. Contact Joan - 0161 775 4925.

PET OWNERS All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane is open 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help owners understand their pooches and kitties problems. Same day appointments are often available. Emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register your pet on line by visiting: www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton. For more information, questions, advice or to book a place simply contact Carol Richardson on 01925 490370 / 07857 885460 or email classes@rixtondogschool.com or visit www.rixtondogschool.com

DOG FOULING Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of in any council litter bin. They have also received funding for bag dispensers, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of dog poo. If witnessing dog fouling residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: environmentalcrime@warrington.gov.uk - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:• Where does the dog foul • Description of dog • Description of dog walker • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat)

MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. Glazebrook Women’s Institute currently have full membership, but encourage any local ladies interested in joining to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 or judithbarnard106@outlook.com to be put on the waiting list. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £1 admission - simply go along and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. Coffee Mornings are held regularly each month at the following venues on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12noon: 1st - Glazebrook Methodist Church 2nd - Wesley Methodist Church 3rd - Rixton Methodist Church 4th - St. Helen’s C.E. Church Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by a meal - all for just £1.50, payable on the day. Arrive anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340.

HORSE RIDING

Chapel Crafts hold card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. £2.50 per session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners most welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372.

Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more information and contact details see p.9. 20

To find out the latest on ‘What’s On’ in your area make sure you check the notice boards, Post Office windows and posters around the parish and regulary visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 13

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14 21 28

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS close Friday 18th No St. Helen’s Church Sunday School throughout July and August.

Saturday 5th 10.30am - 11am Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House (see p.23 for details). Sunday 6th 1.30pm - 3pm FREE Ranger led stroll through some of Rixton Clayits wooded areas and a chance to identify trees, plants and creatures who make their home there. Meet at the Claypits Visitors Centre WA3 6EB. Saturday 12th 10am - 2pm Covered Farmers’ Market hosted by the Black Swan - free entry. Saturday 12th 2pm - 4pm Strawberry Tea at St. Helen’s Church House, Hollins Green. Tickets £5 from Brenda Earl at Church or contact 0161 776 2048. Sunday 13th 10am - 11am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm ‘Fun Walk and Talk’ at Rixton Claypits. To book a place on either time slot for the Ranger led walk contact Andy Eaves on 07768 276922. Home-made refreshments on sale. Thursday 17th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green (see p. 22). Friday 18th 11am Pre-school leaver’s Coffee Morning, Community Hall, Hollins Green. Refreshments available followed by children’s performance themed ‘A Royal Pageant’. Tombola for children / adults - donations welcomed. Friday 19th 7.30pm - 11pm ‘Folk in the Village’ concert at the Community Hall, Hollins Green featuring 8 or 9 different acts from Lymm Folk Club. Tickets £7 contact Alan Domville on 0161 775 9360. No bar - bring your own drink. Proceeds in aid of St. Helen’s Church (Building Fund). 14

GETTING AROUND By Bus Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey on 01925 450687 / 07702 006000 or visit their website www.jj-travel.co.uk or email: jjtransportltd@yahoo.com for a timetable. The No.100 Bus serving Warrington to Manchester stops in Hollins Green. Visit the online timetable on www.gmpte.com/info or phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for more information.or check www.tfgm.com (Transport for Greater Manchester). The extended route of the Cadishead 100 bus service may be helpful for residents wishing to get to and from the Trafford Centre or Manchester, provided they are able to get to Allenby Road, Cadishead, near Longfield Lodge. By Train Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on services visit:www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or www. nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 484950. The latest timetables are available from Glazebrook Post Office. On Foot Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, The Rhinewood Hotel or by downloading from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks varying in length from 1½ - 4 miles are all easy walking on level terrain. Rixton Claypits has waymarked trails of differing lengths - see p.21. Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmer’s land and keep dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing fields.

ROAD SAFETY

For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages, please call Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 or email: contact@warrington.gov.uk weekdays 9am - 5pm. The police are looking to introduce a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area. If interested contact: warrington.east.npu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk 19

JULY diary dates continued

VILLAGE AMENITIES Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sun

Wednesday 23rd 7.30pm ‘Shine the Light’ meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green (see p.3).

08.00-12.00

closed

Thursday 24th Hollins Green 9.30am and Ironbridge 5.30pm Friends of St. Helen’s Church trip to Iron Bridge, Shropshire, visiting Coalbrookdale Gallery to see an exhibition illustrating how the Royal Mail provided a link between the front line and home during the First World War. Cost £32 from Ray Shaw, Church Warden, on a first come first served basis - book by 1st July.

Sat

Glazebrook Post Office, 100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 07.30-13.00 14.00-17.30

closed

14.00-17.30

Sugarfields, The Rhinewood Country House Hotel, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BB Evening meals only served 18.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday

12.00-15.00

The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 12.00-23.00

12.00-23.30

12.00-00.30

12.00-22.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday

Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT 12.00-24.00

12.00-23.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.30 Sunday & Bank Hols

LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks

07.30-13.30

closed

Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU 09.00-18.00

09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00

All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, Warrington WA3 5BL 08.30-18.30

08.30-12.00

closed

To check opening times during Bank Holidays see p. 30/31 for contacts. Glazebrook Post Office now offer ‘Click & Go’ an internet collect service as well as a full banking for all banks and building societies and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, HSBC, First Direct and free cash ATM machine. Pete also stocks an extensive range of basic food items (enough for an all day breakfast!) as well as non food essentials and newspapers. He also operates the Health Lottery. LA Cafe is well placed for local residents visiting the Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve and as an alternative starting point to some of the ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ walks. The family friendly eatery offers hot and cold food and drink. See above for opening times or contact Lynn on 07594 954647. 18

Saturday 26th 10am - 2pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome (see p. 9). Saturday 26th 12.45am - 3.15pm British Heart Foundation free 2hr HeartStart course, Irlam Fire Station community room - contact Keith Hanson on 0161 776 2371 (see p.5)

AUGUST M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups closed throughout

NO Parish Council meeting this month 31 For details of children’s / family activities over the Summer period visit www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net or www.irlamandcadishead.net For contact details of local sports and leisure centres see p.11. Sunday 3rd 1.30pm - 3pm FREE Ranger led guided walk through the Claypits SSSI meadows and an introduction to the rich productive habitat that is home to dragonflies, butterflies, orchids and more. Meet at the Visitors Centre, off Manchester Road, Rixton WA3 6EB. Saturday 9th 10am - 2pm Covered Farmers’ Market hosted by the Black Swan - free entry. Saturday 30th 10am - 2pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome (see p. 9). 15 ------------------------------www.hollinsgreen.net------------------------------

SEPTEMBER M T W

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS re-open Tuesday 2nd St. Helen’s Sunday School re-opens 7th

Saturday 13th 10am - 2pm Covered Farmers’ Market hosted by the Black Swan - free entry. Saturday 13th 2pm - 4.30pm Village Show, hosted by the Chrysanthemum and Horticultural Society at The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Entries include all types of flowers, fruit, vegetables, cakes, jams and chutneys , floral art, card making and children’s class. Home-made refreshments available. Contact Paul Ogden on 0161 775 2340 or email paulogden@aol.com Sunday 14th 10am - 4pm Ranger led walk approx 11km - meet Claypits Visitors Centre WA3 6EB. Thursday 18th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green (see p.22). Saturday 20th 10.30am - 11am Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House (see p.23 for details). Saturday 20th 12.45am - 3.15pm British Heart Foundation FREE 2hr HeartStart course (see p.5). Saturday 27th 10am - 12noon Parish Litter Pick - volunteers needed. Meet at the Community Hall and Glazebrook Village Green at 10am. Litter pickers, hi viz vests and bags provided. Please bring your own gloves. Saturday 27th 10am - 2pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome (see p. 9). Saturday 27th 7.30pm Concert by Salford Royal Choir in St Helen’s Church, Hollins Green. Ticket £6 - contact Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 or email e.domville@btinternet.com. --------------------------www.hollinsgreen.net----------------------------------16

OCTOBER M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS close Friday 24th re-open Tuesday 4th November Clocks go back Sunday 26th

Wednesday 1st 7.30pm Parish Plan Group meeting, Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane. Open to the public, all welcome. The Group is made up of local volunteers who are always pleased to see new faces. Saturday 11th 10am - 2pm Covered Farmers’ Market hosted by the Black Swan - free entry. Thursday 16th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green (see p.22). Friday 17th 7.30pm Talk at St.Helen’s Church entitled ‘The Lighthouse at Monton’ by Philip Austin. Entry £2 - pay on the night, church members free. For more information contact Joan Hill on 0161 775 4925. Saturday 25th 10am - 2pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome to lend a hand to improve the look and feel of the cemetery (see p. 9). ..................................................................................................... Save the Date - Sunday 9th Nov Remembrance Sunday Service at St. Helen’s Church 9.30am and short service and 2 minutes silence around the Cenotaph at 10.45am. 2015 Dates Garden Safari 2015 - Saturday 6th June, 10am - 4pm Anyone local wishing to enter their garden for next year’s event can contact Mandy on 0161 222 4003 or email mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk Parish Carnival 2015 - Saturday 27th June. Contact Neil Fairfax on 0161 777 6957. 17

SEPTEMBER M T W

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS re-open Tuesday 2nd St. Helen’s Sunday School re-opens 7th

OCTOBER M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS close Friday 24th re-open Tuesday 4th November Clocks go back Sunday 26th

JULY diary dates continued

VILLAGE AMENITIES Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sun

Wednesday 23rd 7.30pm ‘Shine the Light’ meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green (see p.3).

08.00-12.00

closed

Sat

Glazebrook Post Office, 100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 07.30-13.00 14.00-17.30

closed

14.00-17.30

Sugarfields, The Rhinewood Country House Hotel, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BB Evening meals only served 18.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday

12.00-15.00

The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 12.00-23.00

12.00-23.30

12.00-00.30

12.00-22.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday

Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT 12.00-24.00

12.00-23.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.30 Sunday & Bank Hols

LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks

07.30-13.30

closed

Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU 09.00-18.00

09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00

All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, Warrington WA3 5BL 08.30-18.30

08.30-12.00

closed

AUGUST M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups closed throughout

JULY M

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For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS close Friday 18th No St. Helen’s Church Sunday School throughout July and August.

ROAD SAFETY

HORSE RIDING

Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more information and contact details see p.9. 20

To find out the latest on ‘What’s On’ in your area make sure you check the notice boards, Post Office windows and posters around the parish and regulary visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 13

RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Walking The area has several footpaths - for details on local walks see p.19. Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook

Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. If interested contact Michele on 07525 456291.

Digital Information Board (DIB) Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE. To register/submit a message visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office or on line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence

01925 813939 0161 775 4134

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES

Parish Councillor’s names and addresses (all residing in Warrington)

Chair Cllr. E. Clarke 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 Cllr. J. Barnard 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook

Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner 13 Margaret Avenue Woolston Cllr. M. Johnson 56 Dam Lane, Rixton

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Plan Update

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME

09.30 - 10.30

Chill & Chat handicraft sessions

Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)

12.00 - 13.00

Religious Worship

Sunday Saturday

ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00

WASPS After School Club

15.15 - 18.00

07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00 07.45 - 09.00

WASPS Breakfast Club

16.30 - 17.30

Fusion Dance Class

09.00 - 15.30

Sunday ST. HELEN’S C.E. AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

FACILITIES

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

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19.30 - 22.30

Badminton Club

18.30 - 19.30

Adult Tap Dancing Class

Community Library Book Exchange (see p.23 for dates and times)

10.00 - 11.00

Religious Worship

Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30

Messy Church

Sunday

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30

Chapel Crafts

GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30

Rixton Tots

09.30 - 11.30

Bikers Church

Sunday Saturday Religious Worship

RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 6HG Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10.30 - 11.30

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

Doreen’s Dancing Class (see p.13) have been enjoying some social outings with a dinner dance in Bury Town Hall and a holiday in Cromer and look forward to a dancing weekend in October.

Community Library Book Exchange (see p.23 for dates and times)

Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00

WI Craft Session

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30

Womens Institute

Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August)

Social Dance

19.30 - 22.00

20.00 - 22.30 14.00 - 16.30

14.00 - 16.30

14.00 - 16.00

Hollins Green Indoor Bowling

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.30

Hollins Green Sequence Dancing

13.30 - 15.30

Hollins Green Art Class

17.45 - 18.45

Karate

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club

Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August)

Parish Council

09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15 09.15 - 12.15

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. For details on what each venue has to offer visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net

Hollins Green Scouts

Hollins Green Cubs

18.30 - 19.30

Hollins Green Beavers

18.30 - 20.00

19.00 - 20.45

Sunday 19.00 - 19.45

Zumba Style Exercise

THE SCOUT CENTRE The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The following locations are available to hire for a celebration, function or meeting:

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

CONTACT DIRECTORY

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Welcome to the 23rd edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter, produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust.

telephone: 0161 222 4003 email: mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk www.hamiltondavies.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1106123