In the Know - Summer 2015 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 2015 - 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

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Registered Charity No. 1106123

SUMMER 2015

CONTENTS

Introduction 2 News and Announcements 3-4 Achievements, Highlights, Successes 5-7 Parish Plan updates 8 Community Involvement 9 Youth Group Activities 10 Sports Clubs 11 Group Social Activities 12 Monthly Group Social Activities 13 Diary - July / August / September / October 14 - 17 Village Amenities (including opening times) 18 Getting Around / Road Safety 19 Pet Owners / Dog Fouling / Horse Riding 20 Rixton Claypits / Outdoor Pursuits 21 Parish Council / Public Services / Libraries 22 - 23 WBC / East Warrington Area Manager 24 Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch 25 Facilities Information / Venues for Hire 26 - 29 Contact Directory 30 - 31 2

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The Parish has been a hive of activity during the Spring and early Summer months - for news about what’s been happening see pages 3-8. Since first opening in February the Village Shop has become a community hub for many residents, with a warm welcome offered to customers by both staff members and volunteers. To find out how you can support this important Parish amenity see p.4. My personal thanks to the residents, churches, art class, School and Scout Group children and Cadishead Band for coming together once again to host a wonderful community Garden Safari event. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Mandy

LA Cafe 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 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 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 26th edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them.

Kelly Pendlebury Margery Green Joan Hill Julie Atkinson Leanne Sheehy Alan Domville Jenny Shaw 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 All Creatures Veterinary Centre Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Community Shop - Hollins Green Fitness Class 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

CONTACT DIRECTORY

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

At the May Parish Council (PC) meeting David Trenbath was elected Chair and Maureen Banner Vice Chair. Our thanks to Liz Clarke for her contribution during her tenure as Chair. For the Chair’s message, dates of PC meetings and how to contact the PC see p.22. The PC will be delivering a questionnaire to those homes in the immediate proximity of the Village Green giving those residents an opportunity to have their say on the proposal to provide a play area facility for older children and adults. The Parish Plan Recreation and Leisure Group held a consultation at the Parish Carnival to gather opinions on their proposals for Hollinfare Village Green - see p.8. Planning permission for The Rhinewood Hotel has been granted for the demolition of the hotel and the erection of 36 dwellings, comprising a mix of 27 houses and 9 apartments. The Planning Inspectorate Appeal Decision can be viewed on: http://myplanning.warrington.gov.uk/Planning/core/viewDocument.page?DocNo=8114629 During the Summer holidays Pre-School are moving premises to be relocated at St Helen’s Primary School and will be offering longer hours, opening for morning sessions from 9.05am until 12.05pm and for full day care from 9.05am until 3.05pm. They are also changing the age at which children can start attending Pre-school to the term following their 2nd birthday. Although based in school, Pre-school will still be an independent charity registered Pre-School. They will be working alongside WASPS who can provide a Breakfast and After School Club at school for children aged from 3 years. At the end of the Summer term Pre-school will be saying a fond farewell to their longest serving member of staff Pauline, who has worked for Pre-school for well over 20 years and has served on the committee before that. The Pre-school staff, committee and families all wish both Pauline and her family well for the future. For Pre-school and WASPS contacts see p.10. Due to the Pre-school moving premises the Community Hall has more availability to offer from the end of July onwards. For bookings phone 07851 267891 or email bookings.commhall@outlook.com. 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 07851 267891 0161 222 4444 07870 966217 0161 775 2340 0161 775 9360 0161 775 1314 Harry Hunt Bookings Leanne German Colette Fairfax Paul Ogden Alan Domville Mike and Neal Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Rixton Methodist Church Hall St. Helen’s Church House Ye Olde Red Lion

19.00 - 20.45

Hollins Green Scouts

18.30 - 20.00

Hollins Green Cubs

18.30 - 19.30

Hollins Green Beavers

19.00 - 19.45

St.Helen’s Church are undergoing refurbishments to Church House, to make the space fit for purpose for current users and to provide a more up to date multi-purpose facility for meetings and events. Whilst works are taking place Sunday School is in abeyance, but hopes to resume normal activities from 6th September.

Zumba Style Exercise

Hollins Green Community Shop held an official launch on 16th May which was a big success, with some visitors using the shop for the first time. An update was shown on the day with a progress chart highlighting that the shop was busy and doing well, but that it needed to step up to the next level in terms of sales to realise another £75 per day in sales and about £20 in profit to cover its fixed running costs. The sale of plants and hanging baskets added some seasonal colour to the shop front. Various fundraising events have been planned for throughout the year. A raffle and children’s tombola was held at the Open Day and Parish Carnival. Recently the shop launched a ‘200Club’, which is a lottery whereby each member pays £1 a month (upfront for the year) and cash prizes are given each month of £50, £25 and £25 with the shop retaining 50% of the contributions as funding. Existing committee members and volunteers are doing a fantastic job and all with a welcoming smile. However, more volunteers are still needed to work on shift in the shop and more committee members required to work on funding and in sourcing volunteers. If interested in either of these roles you can call into the shop and leave your details or telephone 0161 775 7022. If you have not yet visited the shop, why not pop in and see what it has to offer! See p.18 for address and opening times.

Sunday

The Rotary Club of Irlam continue to support community groups within our Parish, as well as in Cadishead and Irlam which is looking ‘blooming marvellous’ thanks to their ‘In Bloom’ project, with floral displays including 118 hanging baskets and 40 troughs - see p.9 for Rotary contact details.

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

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Lions have now disbanded. Our thanks to the group members for their fundraising efforts and financial contributions to the Parish during their time in operation. Their kindness and support have benefitted many groups, their facilities and related activities.

The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting:

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Community Hall is available for hire mornings and weekends. The hall can cater for parties from 72 people for sit down meals for up to 160 for buffet functions. Licensed bar and catering facilities are available on request.

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

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

Parish Council

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.00

14.00 - 16.30 14.00 - 16.30

Hollins Green Indoor Bowling

14.00 - 16.00

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.30

Hollins Green Sequence Dancing

13.30 - 15.30

Hollins Green Art Class

18.30 - 19.30 19.00 - 20.00

Fitness Class

17.45 - 18.45

Karate

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

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES The Parish Carnival was heralded a great success, with over 1,400 people, young and old alike, coming along to the Village Green to have a fun and enjoyable time in the sun. Many of our community groups hosted stalls and raised funds for their upcoming projects. The Carnival Committee would like to thank the residents of the parish for their support. In addition, we would also like to express our thanks to our event sponsors and all the volunteers who helped out on the day to make Carnival 2015 run smoothly; a true community event. Refurbishment works to Church House didn’t stop the Friends of St. Helen’s Church hosting and enjoying several fundraising events throughout the Spring and Summer months. They welcomed a large crowd to the Community Hall to sit back and enjoy an excellent performance by Irlam Male Voice Choir; held a ‘good as new’ stall during the Garden Safari, hosted a talk by Ray Jeffrey on Hadrian’s Wall and shared items from the church archives at the Parish Carnival along with Mike Kenwright’s rolling movie of village life in years gone by. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery are pleased to announce that Raynaud the fox sculpture now has two cubs for company, thanks to fundraising by St. Helen’s School children. The sculptures have brightened a once dark corner of the cemetery and are raising a smile on visitor’s faces. The entrance to the cemetery continues to have a cheery welcome, thanks to the seasonal plants donated by a local farmer and the greenfingers of the volunteers. This year’s Garden Safari was yet another colourful and enjoyable community event with over 100 visitors, some coming from Culcheth, Leigh, Stockton Heath and further afield. Sale of programmes raised £612, which will all be put towards future Parish Plan projects. The lovely variety of gardens and wonderful scarecrows, art, music and refreshments created a fantastic memorable atmosphere. Rixton-with-Glazebrook HS2 Action Group continue to monitor the situation with regard to the proposed line. For the latest updates visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk. The group can be contacted at info@warringtonstophs2.co.uk or via their facebook page warringtonstophs2 or on Twitter @warringtonhs2 5

Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

19.30 - 22.30

Badminton Club

18.30 - 19.30

Adult Tap Dancing Class

Religious Worship

Coffee Morning

10.00 - 11.00

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

Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30

Chapel Crafts

Every lst Tuesday of each month 13.30 - 15.30

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30

Rixton Tots

09.30 - 11.30

Bikers Church

10.30 - 11.30

Saturday Religious Worship

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school held a fundraising bingo night in June with fantastic prizes kindly donated by local shops and businesses, raising £250. The children made special cards to say ‘thank you’ for their kind support and enjoyed a village walk to hand deliver them. A very generous donation of £100 was also received from the family of one of the current pre-school children. Pre-school thank all for their support. Monies will go towards new resources and equipment for their new premises at school. For contact details for Pre-school see p.10.

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

St. Helen’s School are thrilled to have had roller shutters fitted to the Reception outdoor area. Partially funded by the Hamilton Davies Trust, the shutters have enhanced the opportunities for the children to engage in even more outdoor learning. The children have been busy taking part in fundraising events, including wearing red noses and painting their faces ‘funny for money’ in support of Red Nose Day and organising a cake sale to raise funds for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal. With so many cakes to sell the sale took place on two mornings. Year 3 and 4 enjoyed taking part in African Drumming workshops and held a concert for parents. Children from the school council visited Hollinfare cemetery and had their photographs taken with the fox cubs carving, which they raised money for by having an Easter chocolate raffle. From chocolate eggs to real eggs, Class 1 took part in a ‘living eggs’ project and have watched excitedly as the eggs hatched and the chicks developed and grew stronger every day. Venturing further afield, Reception children visited Stockley Farm in May and Year 6 enjoyed their residential visit to the Conway Centre on Anglesey where they took part in sailing and canoeing on the Menai Straits. They also took part in a special service in Liverpool Cathedral. Further summer activities include a visit to Tatton Park for Years 1 and 2 and sports day for all in the first week of July, weather permitting. Performances of KS2’s Summer play will take place on two evenings and on one afternoon for grandparents. Children continue to benefit from football and fitness coaching from the Manchester United Foundation, funded by the Hamilton Davies Trust. For images of the various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk

Sunday

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

09.30 - 10.30 13.30 - 15.30

Chill & Chat handicraft sessions

Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)

12.00 - 13.00

Religious Worship

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Since March 2015 HDT has provided Rixton-with-Glazebrook community groups with various support with literature and publicity for their activities and events. These have included: • Community Shop Open Day flyers • Parish Carnival posters and flyers • Hollins Green Scouts group camp literature • Parish Plan - Getting Around Group questionnaires • Pre-school in house literature and fundraising event flyers • Garden Safari programmes, posters and flyers • Advertising and updating activities, news and events in the ‘in the know’ magazine and on the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help - phone 0161 222 4003 or email hello@hamiltondavies.org.uk. To download a grant application form visit www.hamiltiondavies.org.uk On 26th March HDT launched the opening of the newly renovated Irlam Station House. If you have not had chance to visit this stunning transformation yet, then it’s definitely one to add to your to do list!

Coffee Morning

09.30 - 10.30

Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to the areas of Irlam, Cadishead and Rixtonwith-Glazebrook.

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 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00

WASPS After School Club

07.30 - 09.00 07.30 - 09.00 07.30 - 09.00 07.30 - 09.00 07.30 - 09.00

WASPS Breakfast Club

Fusion Dance Class

16.30 - 17.30

09.05 - 15.05 09.05 - 15.05 09.05 - 15.05 09.05 - 15.05 09.05 - 15.05

09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 12.05

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school

09.00 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30

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

FACILITIES

Sunday

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES

In June HDT held their Annual Celebration at the Black Swan and were proud to welcome some of the local residents who give their time freely to volunteer within the community, for the benefit of all residents. Two volunteers, Phil Atkinson (Community Shop) and Neil Fairfax (Parish Carnival) were especially surprised to receive a Community Award as a special thank you to them and their respective groups and to acknowledge all their hard work and commitment. Both these projects have been a resounding success and have brought the community together and created even more volunteering opportunities for residents and local people to become involved in. Amongst others Cadishead Band were also awarded for their contribution to providing entertainment at local events within Rixton-with-Glazebrook, Cadishead and Irlam. 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)

Social & Community Action Group have had a busy few months organising the Parish Carnival, which was a huge success (see p.5). New community notice boards have now been installed at the Village Shop, Glazebrook Methodist Church and Rixton Claypits car park enabling the various community events and activities to be easily advertised and viewed by residents in Rixton, Hollins Green and Glazebrook, as well as by visitors to the parish.

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 the police page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. 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

Look of the Parish Action Group and volunteers held another litter pick in May collecting 22 bags of rubbish. Swathes of Summer colour now replaces the wonderful show of Spring bulbs around the Parish thanks to this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;green fingered groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who have planted Summer bedding at the Community Hall, Village Shop, Glazebrook Post Office, Vets and at either entrance to Hollins Green. Dog bag dispensers have now been installed at either entrance to Hollinfare Village Green and on the green at Glazebrook. Dog walkers are urged to utilise these and the bins provided to improve our green spaces and pavements. Getting Around Action Group have devised a survey to look at possible improvements to local bus travel in consultation with Rixton-with-Glazebrook residents, Rural Rider local bus provider and Warrington Borough Council (WBC). The survey was delivered to all households in the Parish and the results are now being analysed and the finding will be processed and forwarded to local service providers and WBC Transport Services for them to consider if any possible changes needed will improve and help residents with their local bus travel needs.The Getting Around Group would like to thank all the residents who participated and returned the survey so promptly. Recreation and Leisure Action Group held a consultation at the Parish Carnival to gather opinions on their proposals to improve Hollinfare Village Green. A lot of positive interest and feedback was given on the day. deadline for completed questionnaires is 6th July. These will then be analysed and findings publicised. Next meeting - Weds 23rd September, Glazebrook Church 7.30pm 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

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 “We are glad to report that the bus shelter has been installed outside the Community Hall, which should prove to be beneficial to residents when we experience inclement weather. We have also requested H markings to be installed outside the entrance to the St. Helen’s Church. Inconsiderate parking has resulted in difficulty in accessing the church at both weddings and funerals and so we are pressing for this in an attempt to alleviate this issue for everybody’s benefit. We have also recently had foliage reduced on parts of Holly Bush Lane to improve the sight lines which were proving to be hazardous. We would like to offer our congratulations to Dave Trenbath on his successful promotion to Chair of the Parish Council and look forward to continuing our working relationship with the Parish Council. We continue to report day to day issues that require attention such as street sweeping, lighting and highway maintenance. We would like to remind residents that we hold surgeries at St. Helen’s Church House, Hollins Green, at which council related or policing issues can be discussed. - see pages 14-17 for dates and times.” 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 MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth “East Neighbourhoods is now working even more locally and is running community get togethers. The Rixton and Woolston community get together has been sharing good practice amongst community groups and supporting the Parish Plan Getting Around Group in looking further into cycle ways and with producing a questionnaire about the Rural Rider bus service. The next Rixton and Woolston get together is on Monday 21st September, for time and venue email: eastneighbourhoods@warrington.gov.uk East Neighbourhoods also has funding available for local community groups with applications up to £1,000. The next deadline is 25th August. St Helen’s Church House received funding from this funding pot in April, towards the refurbishment of Church House.” For more information about how you can apply visit: www.warrington.gov.uk/neighbourhoods 24

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Time to get involved? The following would welcome your help. Hollins Green Community Shop is a not for profit shop managed by a small team of staff and supported by several local volunteers. This important village amenity needs continuous community support in order to succeed. It is never too late to offer your services - simply contact shop manager Julie Atkinson on 0161 775 7022 or email hollinsgreenshop@gmail.com or pop into the shop, 533 Manchester Road, WA3 6JU for a chat or to pick up a volunteer form. 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 - 1pm (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, Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG. Phone 07932 343438 or email anthonyjosephbeckett@hotmail.com. To find out more about the Rotary Club visit www.irlamrotary.org.uk Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Lymm Riding School, Agden 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 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 07463 624773 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 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 join in crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places available for children from 2 - 5yrs. The 3 hour morning sessions run from 9.05am - 12.05pm and full day care from 9.05 - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. If interested in a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or 0161 775 2935 or visit the Pre-school’s page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. WASPS Breakfast Club offers weekday places for children aged 3-14yrs from St. Helen’s School, during term time. Costs are £5.50 from 7.30am - 9am or £5 from 8am - 9am. The After School Club sessions operate from 3.15pm - 6pm. Costs are £7.80 from 3.15pm - 4.30pm or £9.80 from 3pm - 6pm. Activities include arts crafts, outdoor play, homework area, role play area, construction, baking, board games, playstation, reading area and team games. 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 and contact. 10

Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 13 Margaret Avenue 0161 776 1486 Woolston davidtrenbath@gmail.com Cllr. E. Clarke Cllr. D. McLachlan 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 0161 775 2186 Cllr. D. Mee Cllr. M. Johnson 11A School Lane, Hollins Green 56 Dam Lane, Rixton Cllr. J. Barnard 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook RESIDENTS SURGERIES 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. 4th July and 19th September 10.30am - 11am St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green All dates for 2015 are posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net LIBRARIES The Library Book Exchange is now housed in the Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 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 Chair Dave Trenbath “Hollins Green Village Green - Over the past 18 months the Parish Council with Warrington Borough Council have been advising the Parish Plan - Recreation and Leisure group on the proposed development of a play area on the village green for older children and adults. In respect of those that live around the green the Parish Council will be delivering a questionnaire which I urge all who receive to complete and return by the stated date. I must stress this is purely to gain opinion and does not replace Planning Office consent. Changes in national policing structures - I recently attended a meeting alongside other parish councillors and senior police officers at which we were informed of police budget changes, but assured that we would retain one dedicated PCSO and PC and that with the use of portable technology, ensure effective deployment of resources. Dog fouling - I would like to thank those responsible dog owners for clearing up and disposing of their dog’s poo, but there continues to be a small number who fail to do so, they continue to have a disregard for others and the health risks posed to children. Please be aware Dog Wardens are patrolling the village. Litter Pick - Volunteers are required for a parish litter pick on Saturday 19th September, meeting at 10am in the Black Swan car park.” Dave PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS The Parish Council meeting is a meeting in public for residents to attend as observers. Parish Councillors acting on your behalf meet on the 3rd Thursday of every 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 to the Parish Clerk at least 7 days prior to the meeting at which the letter will be discussed. 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 Parish Council website: www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk 22

SPORTS CLUBS Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, Tuesdays 5.45pm - 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 07763 420035 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from April - September all day except Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. Social tennis takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and coaching can be made available. 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 two month’s free trial - racquets and balls provided. Players are welcome for the 2015 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 01925 813939 Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 0161 775 4134 11

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. Fitness Classes held weekly at the Community Hall for both men and women of various ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 6.30pm - £4 for an hour. First session free. Contact Leanne Sheehy on 07703 449667. Facebook: She&He Fitness 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. ‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church every 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. Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. If interested contact Michele on 07525 456291. 12

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 Visitor Centre. See diary dates on pages 14-17 for Ranger led organised events. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Post Office, Hollins Green Village Shop 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 Visitor 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 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. 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.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence 21

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 Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventure 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 Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 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. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of dog pooh. 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)

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

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 encourage any local ladies interested in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 or judithbarnard106@outlook.com. If the group is full at the time of calling you will be placed on a 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 Saturday Glazebrook Methodist Church 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church 4th Saturday - 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 - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. 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. The group also hold a more informal gathering on the last Tuesday of each month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net13

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For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close Fri 22nd No Hollinsgreen Sequence Dancing or WI Craft sessions or meeting this month

Saturday 4th 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) Wednesday 8th 6pm East Neighbourhood Annual Celebration. All welcome to go along and celebrate the work that has taken place over the last year. Email eastneighbourhoods@warrington.gov.uk for venue. Thursday 16th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Saturday 18th 7pm Charity Ball, Community Hall, Hollins Green. A fantastic evening in support of Maria’s Care children’s charity, with dancing to top-class live music from Werneth Swing Band, a 3 course meal and charity auction. £40 per person - dress code black tie. For tickets contact Julie Parker on 07732 556381 / 0161 865 5969 or email: julie@mwfnorthwest.org.uk Thursday 23rd Leaving Black Swan 9.30am and York 5.30pm Trip to York organised by Friends of St. Helen’s Church. Coach seats cost £13 per person, with the option of a number of events and activities to enjoy whilst there. Anyone is welcome to join the trip. For more details contact Ray Shaw on 0161 775 3374 or Alan Domville on 0161 775 9360 or email e.domville@btinternet.com Saturday 25th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome (see p. 9). Saturday 25th Cheshire Jail Break charity event ,hosted by The Black Swan, in support of The Shannon Bradshaw Trust who help children and their families with life-threatening conditions. Visit www.cheshirejailbreak.co uk for details or phone 0161 222 4444. 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 or 07702 006000 or for a timetable visit their website www.jj-travel.co.uk or email jjtransportltd@yahoo.co.uk. 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 further information.or check www.tfgm.com (Transport for Greater Manchester). First Manchester Buses now operate a half hourly bus service to and from Hollins Green stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester. 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 at 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, Ye Olde Red Lion 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 farmers’ land by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing fields and by bagging and disposing of dog pooh safely - see p.20.

ROAD SAFETY

For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages 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

AUGUST

VILLAGE AMENITIES Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

Hollins Green Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 07.00-19.00

08.00-13.00

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

08.00-12.00

closed

14.00-17.30

closed

The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 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 service for all banks and building societies and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, Yorkshire Bank, HSBC, First Direct and free cash ATM machine. Pete also stocks an extensive range of basic food items (enough for an all day breakfast!), milk and cold drinks as well as non- food essentials and newspapers. He also operates the Health Lottery. On line purchases can be allocated to the Post Office for collection. 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

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups closed throughout No Hollinsgreen Sequence Dancing WI Craft sessions or Parish Council meeting this month

Saturday 8th 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) Thursday 13th 7pm - 8.30pm Rixton Claypits free Ranger led guided Summer walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, WA3 6ED. Clear blue skies, buzz of insects, cocktails on the lawn and some easy living….for some of us maybe, but for wildlife it’s hectic. Within a few short weeks, young have to be reared and provided for - go along and find out more. Tuesday 25th Deadline for the East Neighbourhoods funding application - to find out more see p.24 for contact details. Saturday 29th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome (see p. 9). Summer Activities For some ‘rainy day’ exercise this Summer see p.11 for contact details of your nearest sports and leisure centres. Looking on the brighter side why not explore the parish on foot by following one of the guided walks - see p.19 for details. Having worked up an appetite, you may like to pop into the new Community Shop cafe or one of our 3 churches for some refreshments and a slice of home-made cake - see p.13 for coffee morning dates and times and p.18 for shop opening times. ................................................................................................ Not all dates for events are known at the time of going to print, so make sure you regularly check post office windows, community notice boards and posters around the parish, or visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 15 ------------------------------www.hollinsgreen.net------------------------------

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For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups re-open Weds 2nd St. Helen’s Sunday School resumes 6th Sequence Dancing resumes Mon 14th

OCTOBER M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13

St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close Fri 23rd

Clocks go back 25th

Saturday 12th 2pm - 4.30pm Village Show hosted by the Chrysanthemum and Horticultural Society at the Community Hall, Hollins Green. Entries include all types of flowers, fruits, vegetables, cakes, jams and chutneys, floral art, card making and children’s class. Home-made refreshments are available. Contact Paul Ogden on 0161 775 2340 or email paulogden@aol.com

Saturday 10th 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).

Thursday 17th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p.22)

Thursday 15th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22.

Saturday 19th 10am Parish Litter Pick - volunteers required. Meet at the Black Swan car park. Grabbers and bags provided, bring your own gloves.

Thursday 15th 1.30pm - 3pm Rixton Claypits free Ranger led guided Autumn walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, WA3 6ED. The fruits of Summer are still abundant, but not for long. With Summer migrants leaving, Winter migrants arriving, some creatures preparing to hibernate by fattening up and others beginning to stock up on foodstuffs - it’ll all be happening at Rixton. Go along and find out more.

Saturday 19th 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). Monday 21st Rixton and Woolston community get together - for time and venue email eastneighbourhoods@warrington.gov.uk

Saturday 10th 10am and 2.30pm Harvest Festival services - Glazebrook Methodist Church - everyone welcome to come along to either the morning or afternoon service.

Wednesday 23rd 7.30pm Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Glazebrook Methodist Church hall. Open to all residents and interested parties.

Friday 16th 7.30pm Talk on Lymm by Joe Griffiths, hosted by Friends of St. Helen’s Church. Everyone welcome - £2 for non members. If you regularly enjoy attending the talks held in church then you may be interested in the annual membership fee - just £6. To become a member ask on the night or contact Joan Hill on 0161 775 4925.

Saturday 26th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. (see p.9)

Saturday 31st 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day, volunteers welcome. (see p.9)

Wednesday 30th 2pm - 4pm Glazebrook WI are hosting a ‘Pamper Session’ at the Community Hall, Hollins Green, in conjunction with the Body Shop. All welcome, simply bring a bowl and towel with you. For details phone 0161 775 9934.

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

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