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 2016 - 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
Designed by Jennifer Storey
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. SUMMER 2015
Parish Council and Warrington Borough Council local elections have now taken place and 3 new Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Councillors are in post - Bob Andrews, Tracy Wilson and Andrew Hill replacing David Mee, Maurice Johnson and Judith Barnard. See pages 23 and 24 for the latest PC and WBC councillors contact details. Mandy
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
07594 954647 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 07530 895677 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 01925 633139 01925 813298 0161 775 2340 07851 267891 07815 561372 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07932 343438 07867 656659 07582 719725 01925 251221 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 Lynn Austin Linda Ogden Neil Fairfax Marilyn Lowe Helen Weight The Ranger Debra Adderley Rev. Jackie Bellfield Brenda Jeffrey Linda Ogden Bookings Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young Rev. John Gildea Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Tony Beckett Jayne Norris Karen Ward Cllr. Tony McCarthy Reception Sharon Leicester Michele
For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net For the latest news on HS2 visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk A drop-in surgery is taking place 6th September - see p.16 for details.
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 Village Green Barbers Wasps Out of School Club Warrington Borough Councillor Woolston Neighbourhood Hub (Leisure Centre) Ye Olde Red Lion ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class
Welcome to the 29th 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.
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Reception Margery Green Joan Hill Julie Atkinson Liz Rainford Alan Domville Tina Connor Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Ian Austin 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 Dance Rhythm and Adult Tap 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
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Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on actions achieved so far and next steps for action for the Parish, in line with the 5yr action plan. Please take time to read this and if you can offer any support moving forward Chair Pete Higson would be delighted to hear from you - contact 0161 775 2802 or info@rwgparishplan.net The Carnival Committee are very grateful for the funding they received for this year’s event from Hamilton Davies Trust, Irlam Rotary, the Parish Council and Warrington Community Chest. If anyone would like to get involved in organising next year’s Carnival then please contact Neil Fairfax at fairfaxfamily@talktalk.net Peter Fillery, recently resigned from Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group (GRAG) after serving 29 years as Chair. GRAG wish to thank Peter for his unstinting involvement in the different causes taken up by the group to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and in helping host community events on Glazebrook Green. GRAG are looking for younger residents to join the group see p.9 for who to contact. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery were saddened by the loss of one of their founder members Paul Breese. Paul was a friend to all and a proactive member of the group, as well as being Treasurer, and will be remembered fondly. Over 50 Friends and volunteers enjoyed a fundraising lunch in May raising £609 for future cemetery projects. If Wimbledon has inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet then you may be interested in finding out what Rixton Tennis Club has to offer see p.11 for more information, address and contact details or simply pop down any Sunday 3-5pm when members will be on hand for a chat. Friends of St. Helen’s Primary School have a new Chairperson Tina Connor. The group are looking for more parents to help promote links between school, parents, children and the community through fundraising and social events. If you would like to get involved please contact Tina on 07734 681239 or email tinaluke@hotmail.com Rixton Tots have vacancies in September for 0 - 3yr olds - see p.10. 3
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Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Harry Hunt 0161 775 2263 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Bookings 07851 267891 The Black Swan Bookings 0161 222 4444 The Scout Centre Katie Chambers 07766 232734 Rixton Methodist Church Hall Paul Ogden 0161 775 2340 St. Helen’s Church House Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Ye Olde Red Lion Sharon Leicester 0161 775 1314 Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. For details on what each venue has to offer visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net
19.00 - 20.45
Hollins Green Scouts
18.30 - 20.00
Hollins Green Cubs
18.30 - 19.30
Hollins Green Beavers
Hollins Green Community Shop volunteer Cedric Atherton was surprised to receive a community award - see p.7. More shop volunteers are needed - if interested you can call into the shop to leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for shop address and opening times. 4
19.00 - 19.45
Due to lack of interest, Glazebrook Badminton Club will not be open throughout the months July through to October. Meanwhile a decision will be made whether to try to open the Club in November. If interested in playing Badminton, please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600.
Z Style Exercise
All Creatures Veterinary Centre are hosting a FREE talk and practical session in August on ‘Pet First Aid’ - see p.15 for details.
Sunday
There is no more additional news as yet on the Heritage Lottery funding bid for Rixton Claypits SSSI Nature Reserve. The Rangers would however like to share some news on the Reserve’s wildlife. Two flocks of Hebridean sheep, twenty in each, are back for the summer to help keep various invasive plants such as willow, birch and bramble under control. They do like a siesta in the afternoon, especially in hot weather, but are more active early morning and evening when its cooler. Now would be a good time to visit the site to also see the thousands of marsh orchids which are at their best this time of the year. The spell of warm, dry weather in early June brought out the dragonflies. Look out for the Emperor (the UK’s largest species), the Broad Bodied Chaser, Banded Agrion and Black Tailed Skimmers. The wildlife highlight, so far this year, has to be the Osprey which spent a week on site in May, showing the anglers how to catch fish! If you have not yet visited this local gem of a reserve then see p.21 for the address and further information. Time allowing, this summer, the Rangers will attempt to create another pond for the protected Great Crested Newt, which will help increase the population, if only the local Heron would stop eating them all!
THE SCOUT CENTRE The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
With the support of the Parish Council the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the war memorial, is moving forward. Plans are being drawn up to present to Warrington Borough Council requesting permission to insert 4 flush uplighters in the road surrounding the edge of the memorial.
The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting:
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August)
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30
Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00
Social Dance
Womens Institute
WI Craft Session
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 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August)
19.30 - 22.00
Parish Council
20.00 - 22.30
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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
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 Members of Glazebrook Womens Institute (WI) celebrated their 70th anniversary in April having originally been formed in 1946 after the end of World War II. Their oldest member Gladys, age 90, did the honours of cutting the anniversary cake. Members are looking forward to a trip to Llanfairpg in Anglesey to visit the first UK WI, which was set up in 1915. The group currently have a waiting list - see p.13 for contact details. A good time was had by members of Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes who celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday with a party at the Community Hall, which was decked out for the occasion, as were the dancers. Members are looking forward to a weekend of dancing in Llandudno in October. Doreen and Cliff Herridge have been running classes for the past 43 years - see pages 12 and 13 for contact details. Hollins Green Cubs have had a very busy Spring starting with a visit to Irlam Fire Station in March to learn about personal safety as part of their badge work. In May they joined forces with Cubs from the rest of the district for a weekend of fun activities at Capesthorne Hall and in June enjoyed a weekend of outdoor activity at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre in Preston. Beavers are also looking forward to sleeping under canvas in July at Dunham Scout Camp. They currently have 17 children attending, but still have spaces available for 6-8 years olds. For contact details for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts see p.10. St. Helen’s Church refurbishment continues with the acquisition of new tables and chairs. The 22 children currently on roll at St. Helen’s Sunday School, the largest number for many years, are greatly enjoying the activities organised by Irene Domville. Children from 3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360. Friends of St. Helen’s Church have been busy organising social events to raise funds for church and have recently funded new altar cloths and a floor cleaner. Recent events hosted have included two talks and a history presentation at the Village Carnival. The new manager at Ye Olde Red Lion, Sharon Leicester, would like to make Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s Senior Citizens aware that they can go along to a ‘Senior Citizens Special’ two course meal every Tuesday anytime between 12noon and 9pm for just £7.95......enjoy! 5
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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
Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30
Messy Church
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GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00
Coffee Morning
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30
Chapel Crafts
Every last Tuesday of each month 13.30 - 15.30
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 09.30 - 11.30
Bikers Church
10.30 - 11.30
Rixton Tots
Religious Worship
Well done to Peter Dodd, postmaster at Glazebrook Post Office, who for the past 17 years has donated all profits from the substantial range of greeting cards he sells to Clatterbridge Cancer Hospital, in remembrance of the care they gave to his wife Joan. See p.18 for Post Office opening times and banking services on offer. 6
Saturday
Music rings loud and clear at St. Helen’s Primary School. Year 3 enjoyed a ten week African drumming course, ending in a concert for parents. The choir continues to meet after school every Monday and is looking forward to taking part in the Culcheth school’s music festival. On the sporting front, children continue to benefit from Manchester United Foundation coaching thanks to the generous funding from HDT. Warrington Wolves Foundation also provide input for Rugby training and school were delighted to be asked to represent the Foundation at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle, where the children played at the pitch at half time at the Warrington Castleford Tigers match – a day to remember! Thanks to Irlam Rotary for supporting this trip. The same children were honoured to be mascots at the Warrington v Catalan games at the Halliwell Jones stadium in June. Children have also been enjoying educational trips to support their learning outside of the classroom. Key Stage 2 took part in the Dewa experience at Chester; Class 2 are going to the World of Glass in St Helens; Class 1 to ‘Muddy Hands’ at Daresbury and Year 6 children are going to the Conwy Centre on Anglesey for a 2 night adventure with outdoor activities including sailing and canoeing. Schoolchildren have also been involved in community events, making scarecrows for the Garden Safari and entering the Rotary Club’s ‘Summer In Bloom’ competition in which children were asked to design a billboard poster now on show in Cadishead. To find out more about the various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk
RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 6HG Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School children had a fabulous trip to Jellybeans Play Centre in Warrington and the staff wish to thank the adult helpers who accompanied the children, without whom trips cannot take place. The staff team also wish to thank Caroline and Millie, Pre-school’s student placements, for their hard work and wish them luck for their Maths and English GCSEs results. To find out more about Pre-school - see p.10 for contact details.
Sunday
ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES
13.30 - 15.30
Chill & Chat handicraft sessions
Coffee Morning
Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00
09.30 - 10.30
09.30 - 10.30
Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)
Religious Worship
12.00 - 13.00
Sunday Saturday
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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
WASPS After School Club
15.15 - 18.00
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
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 Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. 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.hamiltondavies.org.uk Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held 7th July. At the February 2016 trustees meeting HDT awarded 3 grants to Rixton-with-Glazebrook community groups: • Thursday Club - £160 - towards running costs for their weekly social group • Village Carnival - £1,230 - in support of this popular annual family community event • Parish Plan Group - £560 - for the publication of the ‘Parish Plan 3yr Review’ document Community groups have also benefitted from support with printing and publicity for their Spring/Summer fundraising events, activities and outings. Community news and events are promoted on an ongoing basis via the ‘in the know’ and the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net HDT’s annual dinner in June celebrated the outstanding work carried out across Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook by grass roots grafters. For the third year running community awards were presented and, to his surprise, one such award was presented to Cedric Atherton in recognition of the tireless work undertaken to help prepare Hollins Green Community Shop for business. During the last 18 months Cedric has performed a catalogue of tasks including building, checking deliveries, auditing sales, paving, painting and maintenance work as well as supporting all the fundraising events...and all with great patience and good humour! iTea & Biscuits - These popular sessions continue to support local residents in learning about the wonderful world of online, helping them to improve their IT and digital skills and understanding of social media. The next 8 week course commences on Thursday 15th September 2016 at Hamilton Davies House. To book a place contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or david@hamiltondavies.org.uk 7
Parish Plan - Action Group Update
POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)
Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on Parish Plan actions achieved so far and the next steps for action in line with the 5yr action plan. If for some reason you have not received your copy please contact Mandy on 07767 075211 or mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk
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 hover over the Warrington area marked on the map and click on Warrington East for infomation for the Rixton & Woolston area. 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 The parish approach was looking much tidier on 11th June following the actions of 17 busy volunteers who between them collected 35 bags of rubbish from verges along the A57 Manchester Road. After 2 hours grafting they enjoyed a welcome cup of coffee courtesy of the Black Swan. The next litter pick (this time organised by the Parish Council) is on Saturday 24th September, meeting at the Black Swan at 10am. Dog Fouling - unfortunately this still blights our parish, in particular on the pavements and paths beside the play park where children and parents go into Pre-school and school. See p.20 for details on how to report incidents of dog fouling. Recreation & Leisure Hundreds of children and adults at the Parish Carnival enjoyed some fun and games thanks to the Action Group’s games stall which included, Coconut Shy, Guess the Weight of the Tyre, Hook a Duck and Ball in the Bucket. Monies raised will be put towards future Parish Plan projects. Social and Community Once again 10 gardeners opened their gardens to the public for the Garden Safari in June. Thanks to them and the art exhibition, scarecrow trail, refreshments and Cadishead Band another successful community event was enjoyed by over 100 visitors, despite the downpours! Sale of programmes raised £650 for future Parish Plan projects. The Parish Plan Group could use the IT skills of a young volunteer to assist with social media and group mail shots. If you are interested in lending a hand and want some volunteering experience to add to your CV, please get in touch - contacts below. Next meeting - Wednesday 13th July 7.30pm, Glazebrook Methodist 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 Contact Warrington (traffic and road safety issues)..........01925 443322
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME
To find out if there is a current scheme in your area residents can leave a message for the Warrington East PCSOs at Warrington Local Policing Unit (LPU) on 101 with their contact details and name of the road in question or email warrington.lpu@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 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 (WBC) updates “There has been little activity over the past few months as the local elections and the police commissioner election has taken up most of the councillors time. The parish has 2 new Ward Councillors, Andrew Hill and Pat Wright - see names and contacts below. We are still keeping a watchful eye on the HS2 development and remain totally against the proposed HS2 west coast train link through our villages. We will be working with and encouraging the new liaison committee to be as pro-active as they can in monitoring all the activities involving the work and restoration of the tips in Rixton.” Tony McCarthy Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 tmccarthy@warrington.gov.uk Andrew Hill 01925 419481 ahill1@warrington.gov.uk Pat Wright 01925 823165 pwright@warrington.gov.uk Residents’ Surgeries are held to enable residents another opportunity to go along to discuss any council related or policing issues. Next Surgeries - Sat 16th July / 17th Sept / 19th Nov 10.30am - 11am Held at St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green All dates for 2016 will be posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth Rixton and Woolston community meetings are an ideal way to meet with fellow residents to work together for your area and share good practise. Meetings are a forum for finding out what’s happening locally and in helping to sort out resident’s problems. For example, in Great Sankey, residents at the community meeting worked with the council to bid for funding to refurbish a local play area. In Burtonwood and Winwick they are developing a neighbour favour scheme. Community meetings are supported by Neighbourhoods in Warrington for Warrington Borough Council. The next meeting for Rixton and Woolston is on Tuesday 12 July 2pm. The venue is still to be confirmed. To find out where the next meeting will be held or for further information about the meetings contact Ruth on 07827 232563 email rwhitworth@warrington.gov.uk 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 The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from volunteers and applications for support from local community groups - visit www. irlamrotary.org.uk To apply contact Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG, phone 07932 343438 or email anthonyjosephbeckett@hotmail.com. To join the Club contact David Fairclough on 07889 912680 or davidfairclough14@btinternet.com Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Church Farm off Glazebrook Lane 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 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 Ian Austin on 07926 255263. 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. 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 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. To book a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or r-w-gpreschool@outlook.com 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 3.15pm - 6pm. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor play, role play, construction, baking, board games, playstation, painting, drawing and modelling. Also on offer is a comfy zone, book area and homework area. 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
PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES Parish Councillor’s contact details (all residing in Warrington) Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 0161 776 1486 / 07921 103452 davidtrenbath@gmail.com
Vice Chair Cllr. E. Clarke 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 liz.clarke@talktalk.net
Cllr. D. McLachlan 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 0161 775 2186 hollinfare1@gmail.com
Cllr. Bob Andrews 71 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook 0161 775 2218 bob71@sky.com
Cllr. Tracy Wilson Cllr. Maureen Banner 7 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 13 Margaret Avenue, Woolston 0161 777 9901 tracy.w@holdsworth-advantage.co.uk Cllr. Andrew Hill 01925 419481 Tweet: @andrewhill1993 andrew4rixtonandwoolston@outlook.com RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Borough Councillors and police officer providing an opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any parish related issues you wish to share. See p.24 for venue, dates, times of surgeries. LIBRARIES Library Book Exchange Community Shop, 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 “The Parish Council in support of our community will be hosting an awareness day in conjunction with LifeTime during September - date and venue to be announced. LifeTime, which is based at the Gateway Warrington (www.lifetimegateway.org.uk) offers IT courses, exercise classes, coffee mornings, day trips or specific health support groups and provides access to all of them through the LifeTime network. The LifeTime community offers essential, supportive and helpful information and training and events which can relate to various times of life. House security and maintenance, age proofing your home, financial issues, benefit information and energy efficiency information will be available from “whia” (www.whia.org.uk) also based at The Gateway. HS2 remains a threat to our area. No decision will be made by government until late autumn. HS2 Ltd will be holding a drop-in surgery on Tuesday 6th September - see p.16 for venue and time. Make your voice heard by attending and asking any question you feel would be relevant to you. Dog fouling continues to be an issue and although the majority of dog owners are responsible people and will remove their dog’s mess, unfortunately, there are still the few who do not. Dog mess is an eyesore and a health hazard, dog owners have a legal duty to clean up their dog’s mess and not to do so is an offence which carries a fixed penalty of £40, but can carry a maximum fine of £500. The Parish Council have again supported the Hollins Green Village Carnival this year and we hope it is as successful as previous years. ” 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 on 0161 775 0737 or Sarah on 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com Glazebrook Badminton Club, held at Glazebrook Methodist Church will not be running between July and October. However the Club would still like to hear from anyone interested in playing Badminton - 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 afternoon 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 on match nights. 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 2016 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 ZStyle Exercise Class - a dance style exercise class using music from around the world. Held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings 7pm - 7.45pm, sessions cost £4 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. Tots, teens and young adult classes are also available at the Community Hall - for information on places available and times 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 original artwork. Classes run from September - mid June on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. There is currently a waiting list. ‘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. ................................................................................................. 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: ww www.irlamandcadishead.netw.irlamandcadis12
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. 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 some of which can be enjoyed by following a series of local walks ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ - 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 WA3 5BL 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 pet’s 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_adventures 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 contact Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email rixtondogschool@sky.com or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool
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 poop. 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. £2 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. 13
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Sunday 3rd 9.30am - 10.30am Free exhibition in St. Helen’s Church to mark the centenary of the first Battle of the Somme - on view during the morning service. Tuesday 12th 2pm Rixton and Woolston Community Meeting - see p.24 for contact details. Wednesday 13th 7.30pm Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Glazebrook Methodist. The meeting is open to all residents and interested parties - all welcome. Saturday 16th 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 20th - 9.30am Pre-School leavers coffee morning, St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green all welcome. Children’s performance plus toast and teacakes available. Thursday 21st coach leaves church 9.30am Friends of St. Helen’s Church annual trip, this year to Llandudno. Tickets £13 pp - contact Ray Shaw at church. List closes 7th July. Thursday 21st 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Friday 29th 2.30pm - 4pm Families with young children may be interested in going along to a FREE ‘Mosslands’ interactive talk by Lydia McCool from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. The talk takes place at Irlam Station - to book a place contact Tony Prescott on 0161 222 4003 or tony@hamiltondavies.org.uk. Saturday 30th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. 14
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 poop safely - see p.20.
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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 email jjtltd@yahoo.co.uk. A timetable can be downloaded from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 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 operate an half hourly bus service up to 2pm and after 5pm from Hollins Green, stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester.
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Sunday 3rd 9.30am - 10.30am Free exhibition in St. Helen’s Church to mark the centenary of the first Battle of the Somme - on view during the morning service. Tuesday 12th 2pm Rixton and Woolston Community Meeting - see p.24 for contact details. Wednesday 13th 7.30pm Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Glazebrook Methodist. The meeting is open to all residents and interested parties - all welcome. Saturday 16th 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 20th - 9.30am Pre-School leavers coffee morning, St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green all welcome. Children’s performance plus toast and teacakes available. Thursday 21st coach leaves church 9.30am Friends of St. Helen’s Church annual trip, this year to Llandudno. Tickets £13 pp - contact Ray Shaw at church. List closes 7th July. Thursday 21st 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Friday 29th 2.30pm - 4pm Families with young children may be interested in going along to a FREE ‘Mosslands’ interactive talk by Lydia McCool from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. The talk takes place at Irlam Station - to book a place contact Tony Prescott on 0161 222 4003 or tony@hamiltondavies.org.uk. Saturday 30th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. 14
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 poop safely - see p.20.
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For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages call Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 weekdays 8am - 6pm or email contact@warrington.gov.uk. The police are looking for volunteers to be involved with a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area - if interested contact warrington.lpu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk 19
PET OWNERS All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BL 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 pet’s 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_adventures 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 contact Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email rixtondogschool@sky.com or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool
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 poop. 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. £2 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. 13
GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ZStyle Exercise Class - a dance style exercise class using music from around the world. Held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings 7pm - 7.45pm, sessions cost £4 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. Tots, teens and young adult classes are also available at the Community Hall - for information on places available and times 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 original artwork. Classes run from September - mid June on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. There is currently a waiting list. ‘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. ................................................................................................. 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: ww www.irlamandcadishead.netw.irlamandcadis12
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. 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.
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Walking The area has several footpaths some of which can be enjoyed by following a series of local walks ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ - 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
RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) Message from Chair Dave Trenbath “The Parish Council in support of our community will be hosting an awareness day in conjunction with LifeTime during September - date and venue to be announced. LifeTime, which is based at the Gateway Warrington (www.lifetimegateway.org.uk) offers IT courses, exercise classes, coffee mornings, day trips or specific health support groups and provides access to all of them through the LifeTime network. The LifeTime community offers essential, supportive and helpful information and training and events which can relate to various times of life. House security and maintenance, age proofing your home, financial issues, benefit information and energy efficiency information will be available from “whia” (www.whia.org.uk) also based at The Gateway. HS2 remains a threat to our area. No decision will be made by government until late autumn. HS2 Ltd will be holding a drop-in surgery on Tuesday 6th September - see p.16 for venue and time. Make your voice heard by attending and asking any question you feel would be relevant to you. Dog fouling continues to be an issue and although the majority of dog owners are responsible people and will remove their dog’s mess, unfortunately, there are still the few who do not. Dog mess is an eyesore and a health hazard, dog owners have a legal duty to clean up their dog’s mess and not to do so is an offence which carries a fixed penalty of £40, but can carry a maximum fine of £500. The Parish Council have again supported the Hollins Green Village Carnival this year and we hope it is as successful as previous years. ” 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 on 0161 775 0737 or Sarah on 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com Glazebrook Badminton Club, held at Glazebrook Methodist Church will not be running between July and October. However the Club would still like to hear from anyone interested in playing Badminton - 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 afternoon 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 on match nights. 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 2016 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
YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES 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 Ian Austin on 07926 255263. 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. 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 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. To book a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or r-w-gpreschool@outlook.com 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 3.15pm - 6pm. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor play, role play, construction, baking, board games, playstation, painting, drawing and modelling. Also on offer is a comfy zone, book area and homework area. 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
PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES Parish Councillor’s contact details (all residing in Warrington) Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 0161 776 1486 / 07921 103452 davidtrenbath@gmail.com
Vice Chair Cllr. E. Clarke 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 liz.clarke@talktalk.net
Cllr. D. McLachlan 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 0161 775 2186 hollinfare1@gmail.com
Cllr. Bob Andrews 71 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook 0161 775 2218 bob71@sky.com
Cllr. Tracy Wilson Cllr. Maureen Banner 7 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 13 Margaret Avenue, Woolston 0161 777 9901 tracy.w@holdsworth-advantage.co.uk Cllr. Andrew Hill 01925 419481 Tweet: @andrewhill1993 andrew4rixtonandwoolston@outlook.com RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Borough Councillors and police officer providing an opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any parish related issues you wish to share. See p.24 for venue, dates, times of surgeries. LIBRARIES Library Book Exchange Community Shop, 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS (WBC) updates “There has been little activity over the past few months as the local elections and the police commissioner election has taken up most of the councillors time. The parish has 2 new Ward Councillors, Andrew Hill and Pat Wright - see names and contacts below. We are still keeping a watchful eye on the HS2 development and remain totally against the proposed HS2 west coast train link through our villages. We will be working with and encouraging the new liaison committee to be as pro-active as they can in monitoring all the activities involving the work and restoration of the tips in Rixton.” Tony McCarthy Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 tmccarthy@warrington.gov.uk Andrew Hill 01925 419481 ahill1@warrington.gov.uk Pat Wright 01925 823165 pwright@warrington.gov.uk Residents’ Surgeries are held to enable residents another opportunity to go along to discuss any council related or policing issues. Next Surgeries - Sat 16th July / 17th Sept / 19th Nov 10.30am - 11am Held at St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green All dates for 2016 will be posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth Rixton and Woolston community meetings are an ideal way to meet with fellow residents to work together for your area and share good practise. Meetings are a forum for finding out what’s happening locally and in helping to sort out resident’s problems. For example, in Great Sankey, residents at the community meeting worked with the council to bid for funding to refurbish a local play area. In Burtonwood and Winwick they are developing a neighbour favour scheme. Community meetings are supported by Neighbourhoods in Warrington for Warrington Borough Council. The next meeting for Rixton and Woolston is on Tuesday 12 July 2pm. The venue is still to be confirmed. To find out where the next meeting will be held or for further information about the meetings contact Ruth on 07827 232563 email rwhitworth@warrington.gov.uk 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 The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from volunteers and applications for support from local community groups - visit www. irlamrotary.org.uk To apply contact Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG, phone 07932 343438 or email anthonyjosephbeckett@hotmail.com. To join the Club contact David Fairclough on 07889 912680 or davidfairclough14@btinternet.com Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Church Farm off Glazebrook Lane 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
Parish Plan - Action Group Update
POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)
Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on Parish Plan actions achieved so far and the next steps for action in line with the 5yr action plan. If for some reason you have not received your copy please contact Mandy on 07767 075211 or mandy@hamiltondavies.org.uk
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 hover over the Warrington area marked on the map and click on Warrington East for infomation for the Rixton & Woolston area. 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 The parish approach was looking much tidier on 11th June following the actions of 17 busy volunteers who between them collected 35 bags of rubbish from verges along the A57 Manchester Road. After 2 hours grafting they enjoyed a welcome cup of coffee courtesy of the Black Swan. The next litter pick (this time organised by the Parish Council) is on Saturday 24th September, meeting at the Black Swan at 10am. Dog Fouling - unfortunately this still blights our parish, in particular on the pavements and paths beside the play park where children and parents go into Pre-school and school. See p.20 for details on how to report incidents of dog fouling. Recreation & Leisure Hundreds of children and adults at the Parish Carnival enjoyed some fun and games thanks to the Action Group’s games stall which included, Coconut Shy, Guess the Weight of the Tyre, Hook a Duck and Ball in the Bucket. Monies raised will be put towards future Parish Plan projects. Social and Community Once again 10 gardeners opened their gardens to the public for the Garden Safari in June. Thanks to them and the art exhibition, scarecrow trail, refreshments and Cadishead Band another successful community event was enjoyed by over 100 visitors, despite the downpours! Sale of programmes raised £650 for future Parish Plan projects. The Parish Plan Group could use the IT skills of a young volunteer to assist with social media and group mail shots. If you are interested in lending a hand and want some volunteering experience to add to your CV, please get in touch - contacts below. Next meeting - Wednesday 13th July 7.30pm, Glazebrook Methodist 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 Contact Warrington (traffic and road safety issues)..........01925 443322
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME
To find out if there is a current scheme in your area residents can leave a message for the Warrington East PCSOs at Warrington Local Policing Unit (LPU) on 101 with their contact details and name of the road in question or email warrington.lpu@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 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
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Fusion Dance Class
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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
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 Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. 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.hamiltondavies.org.uk Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held 7th July. At the February 2016 trustees meeting HDT awarded 3 grants to Rixton-with-Glazebrook community groups: • Thursday Club - £160 - towards running costs for their weekly social group • Village Carnival - £1,230 - in support of this popular annual family community event • Parish Plan Group - £560 - for the publication of the ‘Parish Plan 3yr Review’ document Community groups have also benefitted from support with printing and publicity for their Spring/Summer fundraising events, activities and outings. Community news and events are promoted on an ongoing basis via the ‘in the know’ and the community website www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net HDT’s annual dinner in June celebrated the outstanding work carried out across Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook by grass roots grafters. For the third year running community awards were presented and, to his surprise, one such award was presented to Cedric Atherton in recognition of the tireless work undertaken to help prepare Hollins Green Community Shop for business. During the last 18 months Cedric has performed a catalogue of tasks including building, checking deliveries, auditing sales, paving, painting and maintenance work as well as supporting all the fundraising events...and all with great patience and good humour! iTea & Biscuits - These popular sessions continue to support local residents in learning about the wonderful world of online, helping them to improve their IT and digital skills and understanding of social media. The next 8 week course commences on Thursday 15th September 2016 at Hamilton Davies House. To book a place contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or david@hamiltondavies.org.uk 7
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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
Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30
Messy Church
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GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00
Coffee Morning
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30
Chapel Crafts
Every last Tuesday of each month 13.30 - 15.30
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 09.30 - 11.30
Bikers Church
10.30 - 11.30
Rixton Tots
Religious Worship
Well done to Peter Dodd, postmaster at Glazebrook Post Office, who for the past 17 years has donated all profits from the substantial range of greeting cards he sells to Clatterbridge Cancer Hospital, in remembrance of the care they gave to his wife Joan. See p.18 for Post Office opening times and banking services on offer. 6
Saturday
Music rings loud and clear at St. Helen’s Primary School. Year 3 enjoyed a ten week African drumming course, ending in a concert for parents. The choir continues to meet after school every Monday and is looking forward to taking part in the Culcheth school’s music festival. On the sporting front, children continue to benefit from Manchester United Foundation coaching thanks to the generous funding from HDT. Warrington Wolves Foundation also provide input for Rugby training and school were delighted to be asked to represent the Foundation at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle, where the children played at the pitch at half time at the Warrington Castleford Tigers match – a day to remember! Thanks to Irlam Rotary for supporting this trip. The same children were honoured to be mascots at the Warrington v Catalan games at the Halliwell Jones stadium in June. Children have also been enjoying educational trips to support their learning outside of the classroom. Key Stage 2 took part in the Dewa experience at Chester; Class 2 are going to the World of Glass in St Helens; Class 1 to ‘Muddy Hands’ at Daresbury and Year 6 children are going to the Conwy Centre on Anglesey for a 2 night adventure with outdoor activities including sailing and canoeing. Schoolchildren have also been involved in community events, making scarecrows for the Garden Safari and entering the Rotary Club’s ‘Summer In Bloom’ competition in which children were asked to design a billboard poster now on show in Cadishead. To find out more about the various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk
RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 6HG Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-School children had a fabulous trip to Jellybeans Play Centre in Warrington and the staff wish to thank the adult helpers who accompanied the children, without whom trips cannot take place. The staff team also wish to thank Caroline and Millie, Pre-school’s student placements, for their hard work and wish them luck for their Maths and English GCSEs results. To find out more about Pre-school - see p.10 for contact details.
Sunday
ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES
Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August)
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30
Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00
Social Dance
Womens Institute
WI Craft Session
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 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August)
19.30 - 22.00
Parish Council
20.00 - 22.30
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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
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 Members of Glazebrook Womens Institute (WI) celebrated their 70th anniversary in April having originally been formed in 1946 after the end of World War II. Their oldest member Gladys, age 90, did the honours of cutting the anniversary cake. Members are looking forward to a trip to Llanfairpg in Anglesey to visit the first UK WI, which was set up in 1915. The group currently have a waiting list - see p.13 for contact details. A good time was had by members of Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes who celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday with a party at the Community Hall, which was decked out for the occasion, as were the dancers. Members are looking forward to a weekend of dancing in Llandudno in October. Doreen and Cliff Herridge have been running classes for the past 43 years - see pages 12 and 13 for contact details. Hollins Green Cubs have had a very busy Spring starting with a visit to Irlam Fire Station in March to learn about personal safety as part of their badge work. In May they joined forces with Cubs from the rest of the district for a weekend of fun activities at Capesthorne Hall and in June enjoyed a weekend of outdoor activity at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre in Preston. Beavers are also looking forward to sleeping under canvas in July at Dunham Scout Camp. They currently have 17 children attending, but still have spaces available for 6-8 years olds. For contact details for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts see p.10. St. Helen’s Church refurbishment continues with the acquisition of new tables and chairs. The 22 children currently on roll at St. Helen’s Sunday School, the largest number for many years, are greatly enjoying the activities organised by Irene Domville. Children from 3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360. Friends of St. Helen’s Church have been busy organising social events to raise funds for church and have recently funded new altar cloths and a floor cleaner. Recent events hosted have included two talks and a history presentation at the Village Carnival. The new manager at Ye Olde Red Lion, Sharon Leicester, would like to make Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s Senior Citizens aware that they can go along to a ‘Senior Citizens Special’ two course meal every Tuesday anytime between 12noon and 9pm for just £7.95......enjoy! 5
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Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Harry Hunt 0161 775 2263 Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Bookings 07851 267891 The Black Swan Bookings 0161 222 4444 The Scout Centre Katie Chambers 07766 232734 Rixton Methodist Church Hall Paul Ogden 0161 775 2340 St. Helen’s Church House Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Ye Olde Red Lion Sharon Leicester 0161 775 1314 Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. For details on what each venue has to offer visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net
19.00 - 20.45
Hollins Green Scouts
18.30 - 20.00
Hollins Green Cubs
18.30 - 19.30
Hollins Green Beavers
Hollins Green Community Shop volunteer Cedric Atherton was surprised to receive a community award - see p.7. More shop volunteers are needed - if interested you can call into the shop to leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for shop address and opening times. 4
19.00 - 19.45
Due to lack of interest, Glazebrook Badminton Club will not be open throughout the months July through to October. Meanwhile a decision will be made whether to try to open the Club in November. If interested in playing Badminton, please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600.
Z Style Exercise
All Creatures Veterinary Centre are hosting a FREE talk and practical session in August on ‘Pet First Aid’ - see p.15 for details.
Sunday
There is no more additional news as yet on the Heritage Lottery funding bid for Rixton Claypits SSSI Nature Reserve. The Rangers would however like to share some news on the Reserve’s wildlife. Two flocks of Hebridean sheep, twenty in each, are back for the summer to help keep various invasive plants such as willow, birch and bramble under control. They do like a siesta in the afternoon, especially in hot weather, but are more active early morning and evening when its cooler. Now would be a good time to visit the site to also see the thousands of marsh orchids which are at their best this time of the year. The spell of warm, dry weather in early June brought out the dragonflies. Look out for the Emperor (the UK’s largest species), the Broad Bodied Chaser, Banded Agrion and Black Tailed Skimmers. The wildlife highlight, so far this year, has to be the Osprey which spent a week on site in May, showing the anglers how to catch fish! If you have not yet visited this local gem of a reserve then see p.21 for the address and further information. Time allowing, this summer, the Rangers will attempt to create another pond for the protected Great Crested Newt, which will help increase the population, if only the local Heron would stop eating them all!
THE SCOUT CENTRE The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
With the support of the Parish Council the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the war memorial, is moving forward. Plans are being drawn up to present to Warrington Borough Council requesting permission to insert 4 flush uplighters in the road surrounding the edge of the memorial.
The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting:
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reception Margery Green Joan Hill Julie Atkinson Liz Rainford Alan Domville Tina Connor Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Ian Austin 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 Dance Rhythm and Adult Tap 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
0161 777 8484 0161 775 4372 0161 775 4925 0161 775 7022 07723 093920 0161 775 9360 07734 681239 0161 775 2802 0161 775 5600 01925 813298 0161 775 3538 0161 775 6843 0161 775 9934 0161 775 0524 07926 255263 074636 24773 07763 420035 0161 777 8921 0161 775 7248 0161 775 2842 0161 775 4134 07711 363831
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Every resident should now have received their copy of the Parish Plan 3yr Review document giving an update on actions achieved so far and next steps for action for the Parish, in line with the 5yr action plan. Please take time to read this and if you can offer any support moving forward Chair Pete Higson would be delighted to hear from you - contact 0161 775 2802 or info@rwgparishplan.net The Carnival Committee are very grateful for the funding they received for this year’s event from Hamilton Davies Trust, Irlam Rotary, the Parish Council and Warrington Community Chest. If anyone would like to get involved in organising next year’s Carnival then please contact Neil Fairfax at fairfaxfamily@talktalk.net Peter Fillery, recently resigned from Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group (GRAG) after serving 29 years as Chair. GRAG wish to thank Peter for his unstinting involvement in the different causes taken up by the group to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and in helping host community events on Glazebrook Green. GRAG are looking for younger residents to join the group see p.9 for who to contact. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery were saddened by the loss of one of their founder members Paul Breese. Paul was a friend to all and a proactive member of the group, as well as being Treasurer, and will be remembered fondly. Over 50 Friends and volunteers enjoyed a fundraising lunch in May raising £609 for future cemetery projects. If Wimbledon has inspired you to dust off your tennis racquet then you may be interested in finding out what Rixton Tennis Club has to offer see p.11 for more information, address and contact details or simply pop down any Sunday 3-5pm when members will be on hand for a chat. Friends of St. Helen’s Primary School have a new Chairperson Tina Connor. The group are looking for more parents to help promote links between school, parents, children and the community through fundraising and social events. If you would like to get involved please contact Tina on 07734 681239 or email tinaluke@hotmail.com Rixton Tots have vacancies in September for 0 - 3yr olds - see p.10. 3
Parish Council and Warrington Borough Council local elections have now taken place and 3 new Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Councillors are in post - Bob Andrews, Tracy Wilson and Andrew Hill replacing David Mee, Maurice Johnson and Judith Barnard. See pages 23 and 24 for the latest PC and WBC councillors contact details. 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 / East Warrington Area Manager Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch Facilities Information / Venues for Hire Contact Directory 2
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07594 954647 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 07530 895677 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 01925 633139 01925 813298 0161 775 2340 07851 267891 07815 561372 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07932 343438 07867 656659 07582 719725 01925 251221 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 Lynn Austin Linda Ogden Neil Fairfax Marilyn Lowe Helen Weight The Ranger Debra Adderley Rev. Jackie Bellfield Brenda Jeffrey Linda Ogden Bookings Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young Rev. John Gildea Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Tony Beckett Jayne Norris Karen Ward Cllr. Tony McCarthy Reception Sharon Leicester Michele
For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net For the latest news on HS2 visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk A drop-in surgery is taking place 6th September - see p.16 for details.
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 Village Green Barbers Wasps Out of School Club Warrington Borough Councillor Woolston Neighbourhood Hub (Leisure Centre) Ye Olde Red Lion ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class
Welcome to the 29th 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.
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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 2016 - 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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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. SUMMER 2015