In the Know - Winter 2015 by Hamilton Davies Trust

Unfortunately it is impossible to include all information submitted about each facility in a single newsletter, however all forwarded information will be kept for future reference. The next edition will be distributed March 2016 - any new information will be required by early February 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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SUMMER 2015

Community groups have been busy planning for the festive season and into 2016 - see p.14-17 for dates and times of Christmas and New Year activities. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Wishing you all the very best for 2016 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 - November / December / January / February 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 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 Karen Ward Cllr. Tony McCarthy Reception Mike and Neal Michele

The Parish Plan ‘Getting Around and ‘Recreation and Leisure’ action groups have been busy analysing their recent questionnaire results. These can be viewed on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net A reminder that any parish related issues can be reported to either your Parish Council, Borough Council or local police - see p. 22-25 for contact 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 Wasps Out of School Club Warrington Borough Councillor Woolston Neighbourhood Hub (Leisure Centre) Ye Olde Red Lion Zumba Style Exercise

Welcome to the 27th edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them.

Kelly Pendlebury Margery Green Joan Hill Julie Atkinson Leanne Sheehy Alan Domville Jenny Shaw Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle 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 Fitness Class Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. Church Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Glazebrook Badminton Club Glazebrook Methodist Church Glazebrook Post Office Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group Glazebrook Women’s Institute Hollins Green Art Class Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Hollins Green Scouts Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Hollybank Caravan Park Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Karate

CONTACT DIRECTORY

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hollins Green Community Shop staff and volunteers are thrilled to have won the Palmer and Harvey’s Retailer of the Month award. The shop was recognised for championing the independent sector and its committment to providing extra value to its customers. Shop Manager Julie Atkinson has a team of four paid staff and 30 volunteers. Julie said: “Winning the Retailer of the Month award means so much to us. We have already received positive customer feedback on the lines we currently stock and winning this prize of 90 lines will give us a fantastic opportunity to expand on this. Not only does the shop offer convenience products, it has also become a real hub for the village, where people can enjoy a friendly conversation over a hot drink and a slice of homemade cake.” The staff are looking for ideas of what customers would want to see the shop stock for Christmas - suggestion slips are in the shop. Christmas orders for turkeys, meats and hampers are also being planned. The committee have been busy with fundraising activities, including a raffle and the introduction of a 200 Club lottery. Lottery numbers are drawn monthly and the winning numbers are posted in the shop. To register for the lottery please ask a member of staff. More volunteers are needed - you can call into the shop and leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for shop address and opening times. Coming to a Village Green Near You! The Rixton-with-Glazebrook Carnival is to be held on Saturday 25th June 2016. Committee members are needed to help plan and run the event. Please contact Neil on 0161 777 6957 if you are interested in joining the group. Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve have consent from Natural England for a large scale conservation project that includes opening up an area of scrub woodland to reclaim lost areas of species rich grassland and reclaim several ponds currently shaded out where the Great Crested Newts once bred. The end result should increase the population of newts still further, resulting in the Claypits being one of the best places in the world for Great Crested Newts and right on our doorstep! The Rangers are in the first stages of putting together a development plan for this carbon landscape project which, due to its scale, would take five years to complete. Monies are available from the Heritage Lottery Fund. 3

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

0161 775 2263 07851 267891 0161 222 4444 0161 777 6957 0161 775 2340 0161 775 9360 0161 775 1314 Harry Hunt Bookings Leanne German Colette Fairfax Paul Ogden Alan Domville Mike and Neal Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Rixton Methodist Church Hall St. Helen’s Church House Ye Olde Red Lion

19.00 - 20.45

Hollins Green Scouts

18.30 - 20.00

Hollins Green Cubs

The Cheshire Police are looking to introduce a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area. If interested please email warrington.lpu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk 4

18.30 - 19.30

To help the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the cenotaph in Hollins Green, the group are looking for anyone who knows of any living relatives of the soldiers named on the war memorial. If you can help please contact Sharon on 07584 497183.

Hollins Green Beavers

Glazebrook Methodist Church have a change of minister. A warm welcome to Rev. Clare Stainsby who can be contacted on 0161 278 2762.

19.00 - 19.45

Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled has changed venue and now operates from Lymm Riding School. Riding sessions are run by qualified instructors with assistance from trained volunteers. To find out more about what the group offer and for contact details see p.9.

Zumba Style Exercise

Rixton-with-Glazebrook HS2 Action Group is still active, although there is not much news to report at the moment. No final decision about our section of the route has been made as yet. The information that the group has is that there is still a lot of work to do on phase 2 (which is our phase). The government intended to make an announcement later this year and that may still be the case, but the group feel that it could well be into next year before we hear anything. The group are still in contact with the HS2 representative and also our local MP Helen Jones and will post any further details as they get them. For the latest updates visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk. The group can be contacted at info@warringtonstophs2.co.uk or via their facebook page warringtonstophs2 or on Twitter @warringtonhs2

Sunday

The Community Hall, Hollins Green has more availability for morning bookings, due to Pre-school moving premises. Contact 07851 267891 or 07487 698952 or email bookings.commhall@outlook.com.

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

Having added splashes of colour throughout Irlam and Cadishead as part of their ‘In Bloom’ project the Rotary Club of Irlam then turned their attention to the festive season and their Santa’s float, which will be touring our streets in the run up to Christmas. See p.15 for times and dates and p.9 for Rotary contact details.

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)

Parish Council

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.00

14.00 - 16.30 14.00 - 16.30

Hollins Green Indoor Bowling

14.00 - 16.00

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.30

Hollins Green Sequence Dancing

13.30 - 15.30

Hollins Green Art Class

18.30 - 19.30 19.00 - 20.00

Fitness Class

17.45 - 18.45

Karate

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

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES St. Helen’s Church thank everyone who donated produce to their Harvest Festival service, which were gifted to the Homeless Centres in Warrington and Manchester. Refurbishments to Church House are nearing completion. Works did not stop the Friends of St. Helen’s Church hosting several social events including a hot pot supper, quiz evening, day trip to York and a talk by Lymm historian Joe Griffiths. St. Helen’s Sunday School re-opened after the summer holidays with their best first day attendance for some years, welcoming 12 boys and girls. Children from 3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360. Irlam and Cadishead Community First Responders (CFR) were first deployed 10 years ago and have been covering the Rixton-withGlazebrook area since June 2011. CFR are volunteer First Aiders trained by the North West Ambulance Service to support emergency responses. There are currently only 3 responders, so more are needed. If you are interested in becoming a responder please contact: Keith Hanson on 0161 776 2371 or email kandolhans@hotmail.com. Free training of British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ emergency life support can be arranged for sport, community or social groups. Doreen’s Sequence Dancing class thoroughly enjoyed a dancing weekend in Llandudno and are looking forward to their Christmas parties, dinner dance and a mid-week break in St. Annes in 2016. The Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society hosted another successful Village Show in September. The show has been going since 1948 and the group are always looking for new members and exhibitors. Despite number of entries being down this year the quality was still high and the hall was awash with colour. The group would love to see more jam makers and bakers next year! If you would like to share your views on the show you are most welcome to go along to their next Annual General Meeting on 10th February at the Community Hall or contact Paul Ogden on 0161 775 2340 or email paulogden@aol.com. Hollins Green Scouts and Cubs enjoyed a fun packed activity weekend at Scout Camp in July and Beavers and Cubs are looking forward to a sleepover at Sea Life in January. To find out more about what the Scout groups can offer your child see p.10 for contact details. 5

Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

19.30 - 22.30

Badminton Club

18.30 - 19.30

Adult Tap Dancing Class

Religious Worship

Coffee Morning

10.00 - 11.00

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

Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Every lst Tuesday of each month 13.30 - 15.30

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30

Chapel Crafts

09.30 - 11.30

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30

10.30 - 11.30

Bikers Church

The competitive season at Rixton Tennis Club has come to an end with the mixed 1st team finishing third in Division 2. The club are looking to recruit new members for the 2016 season - see p.11 for contact details. 6

Rixton Tots

Glazebrook WI members and guests are looking forward to a trip to the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn to see ‘Sister Act’. Christmas flower arrangements will take place in November at their monthly craft sessions, which are open to non members. See p.13 for contact details.

Religious Worship

Over 40 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery volunteers enjoyed a meal together to celebrate their achievements over the past 5 years. Thanks to their hard work and the many supporters of the Friends, the group were able to raise the Green Flag in the cemetery for a fourth year running.

Saturday

St. Helen’s School children have been busy with a host of events and activities. Key Stage 2 performed ‘Spywatch’, a play they had written themselves, much to the delight of a thoroughly entertained audience. The spirit of sportsmanship was on display at this year’s Sports Day and at the Manchester United Foundation’s weekly sessions held to help develop children’s football, teamwork and leadership skills. Sporting opportunities are also on offer as part of the before and after school activities including Contact Rugby, Super Heroes Sports Club, Fencing course and Fusion Dance. Children’s Health and Safety awareness was raised with Bike Ability training and a one day emergency First Aid course. Children were treated to a range of different music and songs from other schools when they hosted the Culcheth Festival of Choirs and during their African drumming sessions. At the end of year school service, school leavers shared their fondest memories of school and their hopes and dreams for the future. After the summer holidays as a new school year began, 21 children were welcomed into the reception class, with all settling well. For images and further information of 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 completed their move to school thanks to the hard work of the staff and support and warm welcome from the school. The children have quickly settled in and enjoying their new learning environment. For contact details for Pre-school see p.10.

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

Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)

Religious Worship

12.00 - 13.00

Saturday

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

15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00

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

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

FACILITIES

Sunday

Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. rn

Since July 2015 HDT has provided Rixton-with-Glazebrook community groups with various support with literature and publicity for their activities and events. These have included: • Community Shop posters • Beavers, Cubs and Scouts registration and camp literature • ‘Shine the Light’ posters and tickets • Pre-school prospectus and policies • Advertising activities, news and events in ‘in the know’ and on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Community Shop volunteers have provided an incredible number of hours supporting the shop over the last 12 months and HDT recently helped them to find some additional support by advertising and finding a part time book-keeper and shop assistant. If any other community groups would like help with finding volunteers, please let HDT know they can’t promise to find the right person, but are very happy to try. HDT’s popular iTea & Biscuits 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 14th January 2016 at Hamilton Davies House. To book a place contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or david@hamiltondavies.org.uk As part of their Christmas Lights programme HDT, with help from NC Developments, have been busy checking and maintaining all the tree lights throughout Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook in readiness for the light up on the 1st December. Last year a permanent tree was installed at Irlam Leisure Centre and this year one is also being sited on the green at the back of St. Helen’s Church in Hollins Green. Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help - phone 0161 222 4003 or email hello@hamiltondavies.org.uk To download a grant application form visit www.hamiltiondavies.org.uk Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held the middle of November. 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)

Look of the Parish Action Group has been busy during the summer maintaining flower planters and beds, bringing a flourish of colour to the parish. The three dog pooh bag dispensers have proved popular with dog walkers and the group are looking into funding to provide another one. The group thank all residents who have helped with the litter picks to date BUT more volunteers are needed please. The next litter pick is on Saturday 6th February - see p.17 for details.

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

Getting Around Action Group has analysed the data from the ‘Local Bus Service Questionnaire’ resulting in the following comments and recommendations:• The Rural Rider and 100 bus services are invaluable for the village and surrounding residents to help with their independence and social activities. • There needs to be a review/revision of the present Rural Rider route and timetable to incorporate a wider area of the village to accommodate more residents with limited mobility to access the service. The group could help to identify areas of need. • More publicity of the service / revised service is required via notice boards, ‘In the Know’ and the community website. (see p.19) Recreation and Leisure Action Group held a successful sweet stall at the Parish Carnival and an exhibition / consultation stand to show proposals for improvements to the Village Green. The stand was very well attended and the group thank all the residents who filled in a questionnaire. Results have been analysed and are available to view on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Members from the group attended the October Parish Council meeting. They are pleased to report that the Parish Council have voted to fund and refurbish the 0 to 8 years play area and create an under 10’s football pitch. The group have offered their support to the Parish Council with the delivery of these improvements. A community notice board has now been erected in the Rixton Claypits car park and keys are available from either the Rangers on 0161 777 9726 or John Eccles on 0161 777 9685. Next meeting - Weds 13th January, Rixton Methodist Church 7.30pm Parish Plan Secretary - Helen Weight - 07530 895677 Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - info@rwgparishplan.net 8 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 should 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 (co-ordinator) on claydonhomewatch@googlemail.com

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

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS updates “We would like to update residents with the news that we have recently asked for carriageway repairs to be carried out on Dam Lane, Dam Head Lane and Bank Street and we are happy to confirm that these repairs have now been carried out satisfactorily. You may have also noticed a new H marking on the road outside the main entrance to St. Helen’s Church, Hollins Green. We requested this action on behalf of the church who were concerned that inconsiderate parking was resulting in difficulty in accessing the church for occasions such as weddings and funerals. We hope that this will now alleviate this problem. We continue to report day to day issues that require attention such as street sweeping, lighting and highway maintenance and would like to remind residents that we continue to hold residents’ surgeries at St Helen’s Church House in Hollins Green at which council related or policing issues can be discussed. The final surgery for 2015 is set for Saturday 14th November - see pages 14-17 for dates and times.” Bill Brinksman 01925 821922 bbrinksman@warrington.gov.uk Paul Bretherton 01925 852403 pbretherton@warrington.gov.uk Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 tmccarthy@warrington.gov.uk EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth East Area Neighbourhood has funding available for local community groups, with applications up to £1,000. The next deadline for application is Wednesday 13th January 2016. For more information on how you can apply email Ruth on rwhitworth@warrington.gov.uk phone 07827 232563 or visit: www.warrington.gov.uk/neighbourhoods East Neighbourhoods hold community get togethers – the next one is on Tuesday 10 November at 2pm at Woolston Rangers Cabin. For more information email eastneighbourhoods@warrington.gov.uk

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Time to get involved? The following would welcome your help. Hollins Green Community Shop is a not for profit shop managed by a small team of staff and supported by several local volunteers. This important village amenity needs continuous community support in order to succeed. It is never too late to offer your services - simply contact shop manager Julie Atkinson on 0161 775 7022 or email hollinsgreenshop@gmail.com or pop into the shop, 533 Manchester Road, WA3 6JU for a chat or to pick up a volunteer form. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days between 10am - 1pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson on 0161 775 2802 or email pete.s.higgy@btinternet.com. The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group take up causes to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host community events on Glazebrook Village Green. Contact Ann Farrin on 0161 775 6843 or email annfarrin@yahoo.co.uk or the Chair Peter Fillery on 01925 765708 or email infograg@aol.com. The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from 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

Funding is also available from the WBC Community Chest fund for applications up to £400. The next deadline is 8th February 2016. To apply contact Diane White on dwhite@warrington.gov.uk or 07827 232561. For more information about how you can apply for funding visit: www.warrington.gov.uk/neighbourhoods

Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Lymm Riding School, Agden and rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.45pm for 4yr olds plus. The group are keen to hear from anyone willing to volunteer their help. If interested please contact Denise Shaw on 08452 414311 or visit: www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES

The following Scout Groups are all open to both boys and girls: Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. For enquiries about a place contact 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.

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

Rixton Tots parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and join in crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places available for children from 2 - 5yrs. The 3 hour morning sessions run from 9.05am - 12.05pm and full day care from 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. If interested in a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or 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 crafts, outdoor play, homework area, role play area, construction, baking, board games, playstation, reading area and team games. Contact Karen Ward on 07582 719725. Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £2.50 per class (open to non pupils). Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs and their families - see p.13 for details and contact. 10

Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 13 Margaret Avenue 0161 776 1486 Woolston davidtrenbath@gmail.com Cllr. E. Clarke Cllr. D. McLachlan 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 0161 775 7838 0161 775 2186 Cllr. D. Mee Cllr. M. Johnson 11A School Lane, Hollins Green 56 Dam Lane, Rixton Cllr. J. Barnard 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor now attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Borough Councillors and police officer (see p.24) providing an additional opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any parish related issues you wish to share. Next Surgeries - Sat 14th November 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 LIBRARIES The Library Book Exchange is now housed in the Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 FLY TIPPING Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: environmentalcrime@warrington.gov.uk. 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) Message from Chair Dave Trenbath “Warrington Borough Council (WBC) and Rixton with Glazebrook Parish Council (PC) distributed questionnaires to homes around the Village Green in September. Their purpose, to gain the opinions of the proposed developments on the lower portion of the Village Green owned by WBC. These proposals included an adult outdoor gym, dog exercise area, multi-use ball court and on the PC land refurbishment of the present play area and re installation of the football pitch. Following the return of the questionnaires the preferred choices were; refurbishment of the present play area, reinstallation of the junior football pitch and creation of a new play area for 8 to 14 year olds. The least preferable being the new adult gym, paths and installation of multi-use ball court. Following appraisal of the questionnaire and its associated comments the PC voted against proposals, but as there was strong support for the present play area to be refurbished and junior football pitch reinstated, the PC will move forward to ensure these works are undertaken. The PC with WBC recognise and thank the Parish Plan Group for the time and effort put into these proposals.” Dave PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS The Parish Council meeting is a meeting in public for residents to attend as observers. Parish Councillors acting on your behalf meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) from 7.45pm at The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see diary for monthly dates. Questions for discussion should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk at least 7 days prior to the meeting at which the letter will be discussed. Parish Clerk - Marilyn Lowe 5 Hartley Close, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JJ. You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings on the Parish Council website: www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk 22

SPORTS CLUBS Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes are required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Call Lynn or Sarah on 0161 775 0737 or 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com Glazebrook Badminton Club welcome newcomers of mixed age and ability from 16yrs plus on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm - 10.30pm at Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane. If interested please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600 before turning up. Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and over, to join them at The Community Hall. Bowling takes place on Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday evening 7.30pm - 10pm and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the year. Places available in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change of soft footwear 10 minutes before the start time or contact Harold Bate on 07763 420035 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from April - September all day except Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. Social tennis takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and coaching can be made available. Membership is open to all ages. Fees per season are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and in full time education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs - £15 and under 10yrs free. There is currently two month’s free trial - racquets and balls provided. Players are welcome for the 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 Zumba Style Exercise Class held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings 7pm - 7.45pm - sessions, £3.50 each. Beginners welcome - contact Michele on 07525 456291. Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Beginners welcome - contact Liz Rainford on 07723 093920. Fitness Classes held weekly at the Community Hall for both men and women of various ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 6.30pm - £4 for an hour. First session free. Contact Leanne Sheehy on 07703 449667. Facebook: She&He Fitness If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go along to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm in The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits provided. If interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, or contact Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line dancing - then why not go along Monday 7.30pm or Tuesday 8pm to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at The Community Hall. No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday from 8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic artwork - check some of these out when you are next in the Community Hall. Classes run from September - July on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. 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. Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. Contact Michele on 07525 456291. 12 12

RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE

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

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Walking The area has several footpaths - for details on local walks see p.19. Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124 Strictly Members Only:Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches Prince Albert Angling Society - www.paas.co.uk Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench. Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office or on line at www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence 21

PET OWNERS All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane is open 8.30am 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help owners understand their pooches and kitties problems. Same day appointments are often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_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 pooh. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: environmentalcrime@warrington.gov.uk - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:• Where does the dog foul • Description of dog • Description of dog walker • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat)

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

MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 or judithbarnard106@outlook.com. If the group is full at the time of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £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

NOVEMBER

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For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups re-open Tues 3rd

Remembrance Sunday - 8th

Sunday 8th 9.45am Remembrance Service, St. Helen’s Church followed by a short service and 2 minutes silence around the cenotaph at 10.45am. Tuesday 10th 8pm - 10pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery AGM - everyone welcome to go along. Hamilton Davies House, 117c Liverpool Road, Cadishead M44 5BG. Thursday 12th 7.30pm - 9.30pm ‘One Man’s Legacy’, an illustrated presentation for Remembrance week, by Keith Thompson, to raise funds for the ‘Shine the Light’ project which aims to gently uplight the cenotaph in Hollins Green. Talk held at Hamilton Davies House, tickets £2.50 from Sharon on 07584 497183. Saturday 14th 10.30am - 11am Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House. (see p.23 for details) Thursday 19th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Saturday 21st 12noon - 2pm Christmas Fayre, Glazebrook Methodist Church - everyone welcome. Home-made lunch includes tasty savouries and mouth watering desserts. Various stalls including bric-a-brac, tombola, cakes and raffle. Friday 27th 6.30pm start Children’s panto ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Black Swan. Tickets £10 for adults, £5 for children available from behind the bar. Saturday 28th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - MORE volunteer hands are needed to help gather up the blanket of autumn leaves. (see p.9) 14

GETTING AROUND By Bus Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey on 01925 450687 or 07702 006000 or 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 now operate a half hourly bus service to and from Hollins Green stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester. By Train Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on services visit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 484950. The latest timetables are available at Glazebrook Post Office. On Foot Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, Ye Olde Red Lion or by downloading from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks, varying in length from 1½ - 4 miles, are all easy walking on level terrain. Rixton Claypits has waymarked trails of differing lengths - see p.21. Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmers’ land by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing fields and by bagging and disposing of dog pooh safely - see p.20.

ROAD SAFETY

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

DECEMBER

VILLAGE AMENITIES Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

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

08.00-13.00

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

08.00-12.00

closed

14.00-17.30

closed

The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 12.00-23.30

12.00-00.30

12.00-22.30

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

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

12.00-23.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.00 Sunday & Bank Hols

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

07.30-13.30

closed

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

09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00

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

08.30-12.00

closed

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

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close Tues 22nd Doreen’s Dance Classes close Mon 21st

Merry Christmas to one and all

Saturday 5th 10am - 2pm Black Swan Christmas Farmers Market including real reindeers, Santa’s grotto and free presents for all the children visiting Santa. Stalls are also available for the market - phone 0161 222 4444. Saturday 5th 2pm - 4pm Christmas Fayre, St. Helen’s School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. Various festive stalls, games, refreshments plus a visit from Santa. Saturday 12th 7.30pm Christmas Celebration in St. Helen’s Church including the ceremony of St. Lucia and a performance of carols by the Chrystal Handbell Ringers. A popular event that has been going for more than 10 years. Everyone welcome - to find out more contact Alan on 0161 775 9360. Sunday 13th 4.30pm Christingle Service, St. Helen’s Church, Hollins Green. All welcome to this candlelit service which raises funds for the Children’s Society. Sunday 13th 2.30pm and 6pm ‘Handel’s Messiah’ performed by Glazebrook Choral Society at Glazebrook Methodist Church. Everyone welcome, no admission charge, programmes on sale. Simply turn up or contact Mylvia on 07759 149712. Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th 6.15pm - 8.30pm Listen and look out for Rotary’s Santa float as it tours the district. Mon 14th - Hollins Green and Claydon Gardens Tue 15th - Glazebrook and Carlton Way Wednesday 16th 6.30pm Carols on Glazebrook Green, hosted by Glazebrook Residents‘ Action Group. Large marquee, so weather no object! Free mince pie and mulled wine. Cadishead Band, Culcheth Village Choir, singer Simon Roscoe and Father Christmas. (more December dates overpage) ------------------------------www.hollinsgreen.net-----------------------------15

DECEMBER diary dates continued

Thursday 17th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) Sunday 20th 1.30pm - 3pm Rixton Claypits FREE Ranger led activity - ‘Winter a time to survive’. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, WA3 6ED. Tuesday 22nd 10.30am Pre-school coffee morning including festive songs from the children and a surprise visit from someone special! Event is to be held at Hollins Green Scout Centre, Village Green Manchester Road, Hollins Green. Thursday 24th 6.30pm Carol Singing around Hollins Green Christmas tree - all welcome. For dates and times of church Carol Services and regular services during Christmas week visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net ....................................................................................................

JANUARY M

Best Wishes for 2016 For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups re-open Weds 6th St. Helen’s Sunday School starts Sun 10th Doreen’s Dance classes start Mon 11th

Wednesday 13th 7.30pm Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Rixton Methodist Church. The meeting is open to all residents and interested parties. Thursday 14th 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm The popular iTea & Biscuits sessions commence at Hamilton Davies House and run for 8 weeks finishing 3rd March. If you are looking to learn about the wonderful world of online, improve your IT and digital skills or understand social media then contact David Taylor to book a place on 0161 222 4003 or david@hamiltondavies.org.uk Thursday 21 st 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p.22) 16 --------------------------www.hollinsgreen.net-----------------------------------

FEBRUARY M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13

St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close 12th and re-open 22nd

Saturday 6th 10am - 12noon Look of the Parish Litter Pick - volunteers required. Meet at the Black Swan car park. Grabbers and bags provided, bring your own gloves. Wednesday 10th 7.30pm Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society ‘s Annual General Meeting at the Community Hall - everyone welcome. The group would love to hear your views on the annual Village Show - simply go along to the meeting or contact Neil Trownson on 0161 775 0302. Thursday 18th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22. Friday 26th 7.30pm Talk by Mike Kenwright, hosted by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church, on the ‘Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal’. Everyone most welcome - £2 for non members. The talk is followed by the Friends Annual General Meeting. Saturday 27th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day, volunteers welcome. Tools, equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and guidance from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p.9) ..................................................................................................... Not all dates for events are known at the time of going to print, so make sure you regularly check post office windows, community notice boards and posters around the parish, or visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Digital Information Board (DIB) Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE on the DIB near Tesco lights. To register and submit a message visit: www.irlamandcadishead.net 17

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JANUARY M

FEBRUARY M

For regular group social activities see p.10-13

St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close 12th and re-open 22nd

DECEMBER

VILLAGE AMENITIES Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

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

08.00-13.00

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

08.00-12.00

closed

14.00-17.30

closed

The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 12.00-23.30

12.00-00.30

12.00-22.30

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

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

12.00-23.30

Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.00 Sunday & Bank Hols

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

07.30-13.30

closed

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

09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00

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

08.30-12.00

closed

For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups close Tues 22nd Doreen’s Dance Classes close Mon 21st

Merry Christmas to one and all

NOVEMBER

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For regular group social activities see p.10-13 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS and Scout groups re-open Tues 3rd

Remembrance Sunday - 8th

ROAD SAFETY

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

RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES

PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES

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

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Parish Plan - Action Group Update

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO)

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME

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

Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds)

Religious Worship

12.00 - 13.00

Saturday

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

15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00 15.15 - 18.00

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

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

FACILITIES

Sunday

Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. rn

Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

19.30 - 22.30

Badminton Club

18.30 - 19.30

Adult Tap Dancing Class

Religious Worship

Coffee Morning

10.00 - 11.00

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

Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Every lst Tuesday of each month 13.30 - 15.30

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30

Chapel Crafts

09.30 - 11.30

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30

10.30 - 11.30

Bikers Church

Rixton Tots

Religious Worship

Saturday

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

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

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

Parish Council

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.00

14.00 - 16.30 14.00 - 16.30

Hollins Green Indoor Bowling

14.00 - 16.00

Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club

20.00 - 22.30 19.30 - 22.30

Hollins Green Sequence Dancing

13.30 - 15.30

Hollins Green Art Class

18.30 - 19.30 19.00 - 20.00

Fitness Class

17.45 - 18.45

Karate

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

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

The Cheshire Police are looking to introduce a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area. If interested please email warrington.lpu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk 4

18.30 - 19.30

Hollins Green Beavers

Glazebrook Methodist Church have a change of minister. A warm welcome to Rev. Clare Stainsby who can be contacted on 0161 278 2762.

19.00 - 19.45

Zumba Style Exercise

Sunday

The Community Hall, Hollins Green has more availability for morning bookings, due to Pre-school moving premises. Contact 07851 267891 or 07487 698952 or email bookings.commhall@outlook.com.

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

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

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTACT DIRECTORY

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTENTS

Welcome to the 27th 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.

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

Registered Charity No. 1106123

SUMMER 2015