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Martin Mere is giving away 5 family passes (2 adults + 2 children) to visit Martin Mere over the Easter holidays and the prize will include entry to the centre and the GIANT duck hunt.

To be in with a chance of winning please see page 3 for details

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Manager jailed for Man in serious condition after being

Blackburn mobile phone thefts A mobile phone store manager has been jailed after stealing stock worth £185,000.

Michael Doyle, 44, of Long Lane, Wigan, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday (January 26) after admitting taking phones from Carphone Warehouse in Blackburn.

Between January 2017 and July 2017, Doyle used a computer system to steal 345 phones from The Mall-based store.

Doyle would electronically transfer the phones to other shops, but not send the stock on, instead taking the phones for his own gain.

Following an internal investigation, the losses were reported to police with Doyle arrested.

He was charged with theft and pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court.

Det Con Lee Richardson, of

Blackburn CID, said: “Doyle, after 20 years of working with Carphone Warehouse, used his position to abuse the trust of his employers.

“He stole thousands of pounds worth of stock, fixing computer systems for his own gain.

“It was only because of the due diligence of the company loss prevention officer discovering the offences and reporting them to the police that prevented more phones being taken.”

found unconscious on Burnley Street

We are appealing for information after a man was found injured on a Burnley Street early this morning (Tuesday, January 30th).

The man, 46, was seen by two passersby at around 2:30am on the junction with Albion Street and Sefton Avenue unconscious on the floor, partially clothed and bleeding from his nose.

He was taken by an ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Detectives are piecing together the man’s movements in the lead up to him being found and are asking anyone who may have seen him in the area at the time to come forward.

DS Mark Holland from Burnley CID said: “At this time we don’t know exactly how this man has ended up with his injuries and so we need any witnesses who have seen a man walking or stumbling around wearing a red baseball cap, a red hoody and grey joggers in the early hours of this morning to speak to us.”

If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please call us on 01282 472707 or if you fail to get an answer, 101, quoting incident reference 154 of January 30th.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pendle Council helps rough

sleepers in Nelson town centre

Pendle Council is working with a number of organisations to help two vulnerable people who are sleeping rough in Nelson town centre. Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council, explained: “Together we’re doing all we can to make sure they have food and temporary shelter whilst we find accommodation locally.”

He added: “We want to make sure that anyone sleeping rough can get the help and support they need to get off the streets.

“If anyone sees a rough sleeper in Pendle, contact the Council’s Community Protection Officer on (01282) 661280. “We’ll need to know where you’ve seen someone and a brief description of the person so that we can try and find them. “Not everyone will accept our support for reasons which may include drug and alcohol addiction or mental health issues.”

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Extension gets go ahead

Visitors to Chorley town centre will soon have a brand new shopping area with a cinema, restaurants and quality retailers after councillors gave the green light to press ahead with the Market Walk extension.

The £16 million investment will also see major improvements to the appearance of the area and a new decked car park to accommodate an increase in shoppers.

Shopping centre owner Chorley Council had been reviewing its multimillion pound development amid changes taking place in the wider retail market but strong interest from several businesses has set the plans back on track.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: “It was important we took time to reflect on the progress that had been made

but by the very nature of projects like this it is going to change and we have to manage that by adapting and amending our approach just as residents would do in the course of their own interests.

“It is brilliant news for the borough that we can now get on and deliver all the exciting elements that will give our town centre a long term future and broaden its appeal to visitors.

“We’ve learnt lessons from what we’ve been doing over the last few months and we’ve responded to comments and suggestions from traders and shoppers, particularly around parking, to ensure the progress we make is in the best interests of the town centre. The updates to the plans over the last few weeks include: • Marks and Spencer has reapproached the council as it still wants

to come to Chorley and discussions are on-going • Firm interest from another three businesses to complement the already-secured Reel Cinemas • A decked car park will be built on Friday Street/Portland Street creating an additional 149 spaces • The Royal Oak building will be demolished in the coming weeks to create an extra 28 parking spaces • The proposals to create a civic square and relocate the United Reformed Church have been re-prioritised to allow delivery of the extension and associated improvements to the appearance of the town centre first • A commitment to undertake a consultation with market traders and visitors to the town to see how we can evolve the markets to make the most of the wider improvements

“I’d like to reassure the United Reformed Church and its congregation that we will involve them as things develop and having met with them last week we’re keen to support them to find a new home as part of our town centre plans that supports them to achieve their ambitions and continue with the important services they are providing to the community,” said Councillor Bradley.

“We’re also aware that we need to look at how we develop our historic markets as how people use town centres changes and we’ll be speaking with traders and visitors to the town to see how we can best keep them and the unique independent traders at the heart of everything we do.

“We will now start work on sorting the new parking arrangements so that is all in place before we start on the extension and I’d expect building work to start in the late summer.

“If we can translate the interest we have now into lets we will not only have a much better offer in the town centre, particularly in the evening, but also a profitable scheme for the people of Chorley and the key to it is doing that.”

It is expected the new development would be open in late 2019 in time for the Christmas shopping period.

New early payment system to boost local business

Lancashire County Council is bringing in a new cutting-edge system to ensure its suppliers are paid more quickly. The Early Supplier Payment System, agreed by the cabinet at its meeting last week, means that businesses can sign-up to be paid earlier than the time set out in their contract. Payments are usually made

within 30 days. However, with the Early Supplier Payments system, businesses will be prioritised in the payment queue using specialised computer software. In return for the county council making early payments, businesses will give a small rebate, which varies depending on how soon they receive the payment.

However, they will have the money in their account which improves their cash flow.

County Councillor Geoff Driver CBE, leader of Lancashire County Council, said: "We deal with hundreds of businesses every single day, from companies who supply materials for roads, to agencies who deliver our

social care services. "Good cash flow is the life blood of these businesses and we need to do all we can to help.

"In other councils where the system is in use, the average time until suppliers are paid has reduced to 14 days.

"This system has been tried and tested and is making significant savings in other areas of the country and we hope to generate £500,000 over the next three years."

The system will be free to use for small businesses, who will not have to give rebates.

Businesses Get Set to Thrive with Connecting Cheshire

Connecting Cheshire partners with Thrive Creative for the launch of their latest business support package - Digital+.

Available to businesses across Cheshire and Warrington, the ERDF funded programme is designed to equip businesses with up to date digital knowledge and provide financial help to businesses who wish to upgrade to a Superfast broadband connection.

Delivered via a series of face-to-face, free seminars and business support, the programme will help businesses make the most of digital technology

by • Working more efficiently and profitably with digital tools • Reducing IT costs with cloud computing • Increasing leads and sales through digital marketing and social media • Reducing admin and improving service through e-commerce platforms • Using artificial intelligence as a key business tool • Being business-ready for new online tax and GDPR rules Thrive Creative, a brand and digital communication agency based in

South Cheshire, has been awarded a 2 year contract to deliver creative services. Selected from 18 agencies who tendered for the work, Thrive will provide brand development, advertising, digital marketing and event collateral.

Managing and Creative Director at Thrive, Dave Powell said, "We're delighted to be working with Connecting Cheshire, and excited to be developing the Digital+ brand.

For ambitious organisations looking to grow, or start-ups who want to get the most from digital, this is a great initiative which offers measurable benefits – something we are keen to communicate through the Digital+ strategy."

The appointment follows a series of successful pitches for the agency in 2017, which has an enviable client roster including Iceland Foods, Manchester Metropolitan University and UHY Hacker Young.

Seminars are taking place in Chester, Nantwich and Warrington. To find out more about Digital+ contact james. rowley@skillsandgrowth.co.uk or call 07866 158 593.

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Missing Ducks at WWT Work progressing

Martin Mere Wetland Centre Help us Find Them this Easter

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has lost some rather special ducks.

A number of our GIANT yellow ducks have gone missing and we need children to help us and Dusty Duck find them this Easter holidays as part of Dusty’s GIANT Duck Hunt.

You’ll need to use all your special detective skills to track down these 25 cheeky birds and be in with a chance of winning a yummy treat and a certificate (It is 50p to enter) from Saturday 24 March to Sunday 8 April.

Dusty Duck is WWT’s new children’s character, exclusively designed by the world-famous Aardman studios to help us get children closer to nature.

Go to wwt.org.uk/martinmere for more information about something a little bit different to take the family to this Easter.

Nick Brooks from WWT said: “Our wardens are great at counting

up all the baby ducklings, goslings and cygnets waddling around our visitors’ feet at centres during the Easter holidays. But for some reason they keep missing these cheeky GIANT yellow rubber ducks – so come along to your local wetland centre and help us find them!”

As well as the GIANT duck hunt, Martin Mere also have a range of other family activities during the Easter holidays, including boat tours, crafts, den building, pond dipping, otter talks and feeds and take to the water on our canoe safari.

Normal admission charges apply to enter WWT Martin Mere.

Competition

Martin Mere is giving away 5 family passes (2 adults + 2 children) to visit Martin Mere over the Easter holidays and the prize will include entry to the centre and the GIANT duck hunt.

To be in with a chance of winning please email the answer to the following question to info.martinmere@ wwt.org.uk

by Friday 16 March.

How many giant yellow ducks have gone missing at Martin Mere?

at St Annes Library

Lancashire County Council is considering the results of a detailed survey to inform repairs needed to St Annes Library.

The library had to be closed in August 2017 after some plaster fell from the ceiling. It had been due to be closed later that year for survey work, but the unexpected event meant the library had to be closed for safety and the survey work brought forward.

As the library is over 110 years old and Grade 2 listed, specialist heritage surveyors have had to be brought in to support county surveyors to undertake the work.

An initial survey has now been completed, with the results being considered by the council's design team to identify the work needed before the library can reopen.

Areas under consideration include the masonry windows, foundations to the 1930s extension, weather sealing, roof trusses and the cupola. Due to the nature of the findings in the initial survey, it has been necessary to undertake a secondary survey of the building's foundations.

County Councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: "We're sorry for the continued disruption caused by the unexpected closure of St Annes Library last year and I know that local residents are keen to learn how things are progressing.

"It has taken some time to commission and carry out these specialist heritage surveys, which are necessary because of the age of the building and the fact that it is Grade 2 listed. I'm pleased we're now nearly at the point of fully identifying all the repairs that are needed. "So far we've had the results of the initial survey, but it has been found necessary to undertake a further investigation of the foundations.

Our design team will continue to work closely with the surveyors, identify all the work needed, and propose a comprehensive scheme of repairs.

"At this stage, we

Darwen Market Square Plans Unveiled

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is investing £1.5 million in the future of Darwen Town Centre by creating a fantastic public space right in the heart of the town. The plans are for the area outside Darwen Market and on the site of the former 3 day Market; work will begin as early as spring this year.

The Council has worked closely with Darwen Town Centre Partnership Board and the Heart of Darwen Design Reference Group, amongst others, to gain invaluable input into the design process and ultimately the final layout plans released today.

With a fresh, contemporary feel to the design, a great deal of care has been taken to make the most of historical features within the space such as the buildings under Railway Road, which will be revitalised as part of the scheme. There are historical references too, in the creation of a new staircase from Railway Road

that echoes a staircase of yesteryear.

The design shows three distinct areas; a large formal market square with capacity big enough for people to enjoy large scale outdoor events, an area with green landscaping for sitting, playing and relaxing and the potential for retail within the larger refurbished units.

The views from Railway Road will be fantastic across Darwen to the West Pennine Moors and give a place for reflection. Work will continue to develop the plans in more detail; these will be shared in due course.

Councillor Phil Riley said: The future of town centres such as Darwen, lies not just in retail, but in finding other ways to attract daytime visitors. We feel that by reclaiming this exceptional central location as a public space, by making it attractive space that the people of Darwen can use, and where different groups can hold events; we are investing

in Darwen for the future.” There will inevitably be some disruption whilst we create this vibrant new public space. We will work hard with businesses to minimise the impact of the works and we would ask residents for your patience and to support local businesses, which will remain open, for the duration.”

John Sturgess, Chair of Darwen Town Centre Partnership Board, said: This is the result of months and months of hard work and we think this will be a great feature for the centre of Darwen. This is a fantastic space with some wonderful historic features and it will be used for so many different things that there really will be something for everyone.

These are shaping up to be exciting times for Darwen and its future.”

The Council and their partners are working to support local businesses by sourcing materials locally, where possible, for the scheme.

do not know exactly how long it will take to complete the repairs, but we will continue to keep people updated as soon as we know more." Opening hours have been extended at Ansdell Library and Kirkham Library to cover the hours St Annes would normally be open.

You can find out more at www. lancashire.gov.uk/libraries.

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Easy way for deaf residents Art & Soul Tattoo Studio

& Soul Tattoo Studio, a Leyland to contact Preston City Council Art based, well established studio

Preston City Council are delighted to Directory where residents from announce a trial of ‘SignLive’. the deaf community can contact We are now part of the Community the council ‘live’ via a British Sign Language interpreter for free.

By using an app on a smartphone or tablet, users can register for an account then find the council easily in the community directory.

The council is trialling the system for three months and is talking to Deafway – the local organisation supporting deaf

residents in Preston – to help get the message out to those who could benefit from using the app.

Cabinet member for social justice, inclusion and policy, Councillor Matthew Brown, said: “This is another example of a forwardthinking council trying new ways of communicating with residents.

“We take accessibility and inclusivity seriously and this will enable the deaf residents of Preston to engage fully with the council, our services and staff.

“I’d encourage any deaf residents in Preston to try the system and give us some feedback. This will help us make a decision on whether to keep it.”

Demonstration videos of how the app works can be found on the SignLive website www.signlive.co.uk.

Nick opened in 2001. Through all the changes Leyland has seen this particular shop has weathered every storm.

With many, many regulars and more clients being added weekly this studio is very well settled. Nick Bleasdale found his passion in art at a young age, influenced by his \father, also a talented artist.

He spent many years travelling most of the country, often requested for personally, he could be on a journey to the top of Scotland at the start of the week and in devon by the end !

He settled in Leyland and attended Preston University of Central Lancashire where he obtained his degree in fine art and illustration.

By 1998 he and a friend were commissioned to paint a large 19ft mural in St. Georges shopping centre, Preston.

Nick’s first passion may well be tattoos, he is also accomplished with various other mediums including - airbrush, paintbrush, pencil or charcoal and loves to do portraits, murals, recently completing a full wall in the local Unicorn pub, Preston.

Nick’s studio is a friendly place, you are more than welcome to drop in for a chat, provided of course he’s not snowed under, as he often is, you can have a brew and get involved in some interesting discussions on many subjects !

In his spare time he enjoys playing numerous instruments, including guitar, mandolin, banjo, drums, penny whistle, flute and will often turn his hand to whatever instrument that has been passed to him. He also has being more than exemplary in the art. piece of art, you are more than a passion for magic and card tricks, So if you’re thinking of that special welcome to pop in for a chat.

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Make a Splash at Martin Mere’s

North West Puddle Jumping Championships

This February half term (10 – 18 Feb), children of all ages are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in the fourth annual North West Puddle Jumping Championships being held at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Lancashire.

This year WWT’s new children’s character, Dusty Duck is joining in the fun again and helping kids create the biggest, craziest splash possible.

Dusty was exclusively designed by the world-famous Aardman studios to help celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary by getting children closer to nature. At Martin Mere, children will compete against each other to see who can produce the biggest splash from their puddle jump everyday at 2pm. They will also be judged on their enthusiasm and jumping style.

Daily winners will be announced throughout the half term and some lucky ‘super-splashers’ will receive a fantastic prize from Dusty Duck himself! It is 50p to enter and every contestant will receive a ‘splashtastic’ sticker to acknowledge their puddle jumping skills.

As well as the main puddle jumping competition arenas, there will be practice zones set up to help entrants perfect their splashing techniques. In previous years these areas have been a hive of splashing activity.

Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said: “We know that children love nothing more than to splash about in puddles, so we thought we’d give them the chance to channel their inner splasher through our nation-wide puddle jumping competition at our Wetland Centres. We’ve really perfected the championships this year, with brilliant competition areas, practice puddle zones, great prizes and expert judging panels. It’s all a lot of fun and we know that children who love puddles often grow up to be adults that love the outdoors. So through these championships we’re gently nurturing a love that may help protect wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them for years to come.”

To join in the fun visit wwt. org.uk/martinmere or follow #wwtpuddlejumping WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9.30am to 4.30pm during winter months and parking is free of charge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6. The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough Rail Stations. Visit the web site http://www.wwt.org.uk/ martinmere/ to find out what’s on all year round at Martin Mere and the other eight WWT Wetland Centres.

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Research project:

Bright light treatment of patients with dementia The study is conducted at the University of Bergen, and is called the DEM.LIGHT project. The project is led by Associate Professor Elisabeth Flo at the University’s department of clinical psychology. She explains the background of the study: “Symptoms of dementia are often treated with drugs that have little beneficial effects, and often cause substantial side effects. However, there is evidence for the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatment.

Among those, bright light therapy is one of the most promising.” she says.

The project started out in October 2017 and will last till March 2018, a period when the days are short and little daylight comes through the windows. The study comprises eight nursing homes and about 70 patients with dementia as well as the employees in the nursing homes.

Bright light treatment In traditional bright light therapy, the patient is repeatedly exposed to light with high intensity (e.g. 10 000 lux) from a table-mounted light source for a short interval, at a specific time of day. This requires behavioral compliance, and the methodology does not lend itself well to dementia patients. The light used in the DEM. LIGHT project allows patients to be treated using normal ceiling lighting where light exposure is increased.

Therapy light rooms The Earth's natural light cycle has higher light intensity and cooler light in the middle of the day. The light in the DEM.LIGHT study will mimic daylight in this respect. The patients' living space at the nursing homes is turned into light therapy rooms, where participants with dementia and

employees are exposed to light for long periods of the day.

Comprehensive testing The patients participating undergo a series of tests during and after treatment.

"There are physical tests such as body temperature, blood pressure and pulse, but also observations and mapping of sleep, agitation, depression, quality of life, pain and other conditions," Flo says.

The evaluations of nursing staff include alertness, sleep, fatigue, depression and anxiety. The research project is carried out by Flo and a team of senior researchers (Professor Ståle Pallesen and Professor Inger Hilde Nordhus), postdoctoral scholarship holders, doctoral candidates and assistants. Glamox has provided the lighting for the project.

Multiple objectives The DEM.LIGHT project is based on the hypothesis that the use of light which compensates for lack of daylight will significantly decrease behavioural and psychological symptoms, and improve sleep and daily living functionality in nursing home patients with dementia. The study also has other objectives, including the effects on nursing home staff, and the possibility for commercialization and development of home-based treatment.

Professor Flo has great goals for the outcome of the study: “Our vision is to improve the quality of the public-sector treatments with novel rehabilitating solutions for nursing home patients,” she says. “Hopefully these solutions can be transferred to a homecare setting, prolonging the time persons with dementia may stay at home. This will reduce the costs for the society and improve the lives of patients, relatives, and healthcare staff.”

About dementia Dementia is a terminal condition affecting over 47 million people worldwide. As the world population

is aging, the number of people affected is expected to rise. The progressive nature of dementia results in cognitive decline, loss of function and independence.

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and sleep problems are common.

BPSD include behaviours such as aggression, screaming, restlessness, and agitation, and psychological symptoms which include anxiety and depression, hallucinations and delusions. Noticeably, both sleep and BPSD are related to a disturbed circadian rhythm.

Behavioural problems tend to intensify in the early evening, a phenomenon referred to as sundowning.

BPSD and sleep problems are also distressing for the caregivers of people with dementia, both family and healthcare staff. The symptoms are often the “last straw” leading to institutionalization, which is reflected by the nursing home population.

Dementia care has been linked to nursing home staff burnout, sick leave, turnover, and increased financial costs.

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The annual turnover is MNOK 2.500 (2016). The Group owns a range of quality lighting brands including Glamox, Aqua Signal, Luxo, Høvik Lys, Norselight and LINKSrechts.

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Free help to give up smoking as

hard-hitting new TV advert starts

Health bosses in Bury urge smokers to get free support to quit as a new hard-hitting TV advert highlights how poisons from tar in cigarettes enter the bloodstream and spread all over the body.

In Bury, some 1,792 people were admitted to hospital in 2015/16 with a smoking related illness.

Free personalised ‘stop smoking’ support is available locally via the Bury Lifestyle Service. For more information call 0161 253 7554 or email lifestyleservice@bury.gov.uk Public Health England (PHE) has released a new TV advert highlighting the dangers of tar in cigarettes, as England’s seven million smokers are urged to make a quit attempt with help from Smokefree this New Year.

The latest campaign shows how poisons from tar in cigarettes enter the bloodstream, spreading around the body within seconds and causing damage to major organs.

To help explain the ongoing internal harm being caused, a group of seven lifelong smokers - including TV presenter and entrepreneur Hilary Devey - declare their intention to quit in January after seeing the results of a lab demonstration. The test results show how their smoking has led to elevated levels of cadmium (a metal used in batteries), cancer-causing nitrosamines and carbon monoxide in their blood. These toxic substances are among more than 4,000 chemicals released into the body with each cigarette smoked, including more than

70 known cancer-causingcompounds.

Elevated levels of these substances were seen in the participants’ blood and can lead to an increased risk of major damage to the body.

Exposure to cadmium for a long period of time is associated with an increased risk of damage to the kidneys and bones and may lead to lung cancer. Research has demonstrated that if you regularly smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day, you are twice as likely to develop kidney cancer compared with a nonsmoker.

Tobacco Specific Nitrosamines (TSNAs) are potent chemical compounds, many of which are carcinogenic (cancer-causing). They can cause DNA damage, cell death and are associated with cancers of the pancreas, mouth, respiratory and digestive tracts.

Carbon monoxide decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen and consequently puts a strain on the heart. Carbon monoxide is also associated with an increased risk of blood clots and coronary heart disease.

In the new film that supports the TV advert, Dr Dawn Harper, a GP from Gloucester, explains the results of the tests to the smokers and how the quality of their blood would start to improve when they quit – ridding them of harmful poisons which cause major damage to the body. Dr Dawn advises the smokers that there are many ways to quit, including free

proven support from NHS Smokefree.

People can choose what works best for them: face-to-face help, stop smoking aids, a quitting app, email, social media, and SMS support. Find out more at www.nhs.uk/smokefree Lesley Jones, director of public health in Bury, said: “Smoking is a deadly habit and each year it kills around 500 people in Bury and in 2014-16 the number of potential years of life lost due to smoking related illness in Bury was 4,727 years. The dangers of continuing to smoke are clear, with 35 people being admitted to hospital in Bury every week throughout 2015 due to smoking.

“Our new TV ad shows how every cigarette sends a flood of poisonous chemicals through the bloodstream in seconds. We are urging every smoker in Bury to take advantage of the free Smokefree support and quit for good this New Year.”

Dr Dawn Harper, GP and medical journalist, says: “I see the damaging effects of smoking in my surgery almost every day. Tar from cigarettes causes damage to major organs, the bones and increases your risk of a range of cancers and diseases. But, the good news is that no matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting can reduce your chances of developing cancer, heart and lung disease and other serious smoking-related illnesses. Some of the benefits are almost immediate, with improved energy and breathing within a matter of days.

“I know how difficult it is to stop but the important thing is to commit to trying again, no matter how many times you might have tried and failed in the past – it’s never too late.”

Hilary Devey, TV presenter, entrepreneur and lifelong smoker, says: “I’ve smoked at least 20 a day for over 40 years. Like many, I’ve been hooked on cigarettes and ignoring the damage – even though I

know the harm I’m doing, I’ve found it extremely difficult to quit for good.

Even a stroke three years ago only led me to stop temporarily.

“Seeing the high levels of poisonous chemicals in my blood from these tests really hit home how dangerous continuing to smoke is – and for that reason, I’m done! “I’m absolutely determined to try again this New Year and I hope other smokers across

the country will join me making full use of all the free help available at Smokefree - this time next year we could be celebrating one year smokefree and feeling the benefits.”

Smokefree provides motivation, information and support for smokers who want to stop. Just search ‘Smokefree’ for free support and advice to help you quit smoking. www.nhs.uk/smokefree

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Blackburn to host

V&A textile treasures

Four textile panels by some of the 20th Century’s greatest textile designers have gone on show at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.

On loan from the V&A Museum in London the four pieces are works

by British design heavyweights Lucienne Day, Ashley Havinden, Tibor Reich and Marion Dorn.

The loan is part of the V&A’s DesignLab Nation programme that aims to bring together secondary schools, local museums and local designers to inspire and preserve the essential role of Art, Design and Technology in education.

The programme that seeks to extend the reach of the V&A’s Schools Programme beyond London, is working with a variety of cultural venues throughout the UK and in Blackburn it will explore the rich

legacy of the region’s cotton industry.

The scheme will encourage young people to make their own contemporary responses to historical processes, and to gain an understanding of how collections from the past can inform new ideas.

As part of the project students from Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) will work with local printmaker Sarah Hardacre to create their own fabric designs inspired by the pieces from the V&A. Councillor Damian Talbot, Executive Member for Culture, Leisure and Young People, said: We’re delighted to be working with the V&A and to have been chosen to host such prestigious pieces. It is fantastic that young people are being encouraged to explore the rich manufacturing history of this area that continues

to this day, and is something that is celebrated by the wonderful National Festival of Making. This project gives them an opportunity to see how they can develop skills, which could potentially be used in the areas of design and making and contribute to the continuing success of our local creative and manufacturing industries.

Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, said: As our creative economy grows, international competition accelerates, and the provision of creative subjects in schools is squeezed, art and design education is needed more than ever.

By bringing together local industry, museums and schools, DesignLab Nation will ensure that the V&A works with communities across the country to educate and inspire the artists, innovators and designers of tomorrow.

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Colette Counselling Play an ‘active’ part in

and Wellbeing services tackling workplace inactivity Counselling and Wellbeing is a very personal journey and it is different for each individual. At Colette Counselling we like to work holistically with the individual to explore their needs. In todays society we are under more pressure than ever before. People are often under immense amounts of stress and our bodies go into the fight, flight or freeze mode. These stresses can show in many different ways, anxiety, depression feeling stuck and many more. When asked who comes to counselling Colette said that people often ring and say “ I’m not sure if I need counselling. I tell them counselling is a very personal journey and if the issue is troubling them, it is important. It doesn’t matter how big or small the issue is. If it is a problem for them, counselling or one of the wellbeing services can help.” Counselling can be individual or couples. Couples counselling is a safe place for couples to explore their issues, giving each individual the time to speak, listen and reflect. Whilst talking to Colette she spoke passionately about pain.

She said “ I have been no stranger to pain throughout my life. The important thing is to make friends with your pain. Once you have made friends with your pain you can start to listen to the messages it is giving you, then you can work with the pain rather than against it.

If you have had pain for longer than two weeks it turns into chronic pain. With the new therapy Old Pain 2 go, it is possible to release that old pain and as a result you only feel the new pain which is giving you the warning that you need to do something.” In a lighter note, Colette is now doing Laughter Yoga sessions. If you are looking for a fun wellbeing activity Laughter yoga is for you. Laughter Yoga is a mixture of yogic breathing exercises with playful laughter exercises. If you would like something quieter mindfulness or meditation might be for you. There is often confusion between meditation and mindfulness. With meditation you set out with the intention to do something and mindfulness is about being in the moment. At Colette Counselling we also provide clinical supervision. If you would like to know more or would like to book an appointment, call Colette confidently on 01254 828160 of 07762970024.

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Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing an eight-week campaign to tackle inactivity in the workplace.

Statistics released by Public Health England show that Brits sit down for an average 8.9 hours every day and 40 per cent do not exercise enough.

In a bid to combat this, the national ‘Workplace Challenge’ has been launched. The focus of the campaign is on encouraging bitesize chunks of activity and workers to step away from their desks and out of the office during the lightest and brightest part of the day. Blackburn with Darwen Council and local partners are backing the campaign and challenging everyone to walk, jog, run or cycle one mile each day, or for ten minutes, during the eight-week period. As part of its

own active challenge, Blackburn College has mapped out a mile-long route around campus that everyone is welcome to follow.

And alongside an increase in physical activity during the campaign, when buying food for lunch or for that special meal out you could also try a healthy choice from one of the local businesses holding the Recipe 4 Health Award. Recipe 4 Health awards are given out to restaurants, schools and takeaways helping people to make healthy food choices.

Councillor Mustafa Desai, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said: We’re all guilty at one time or another of staying at our desks over lunch, or working late in the office to meet a deadline. However this

does contribute to a worrying trend of inactivity amongst the working population. Many of us aren’t getting the recommended 150 minutes of exercise in a week – and it’s having a serious impact on our mental and physical health. The 2018 Active Workplace Challenge is about giving people the support and inspiration to get up on their feet and bring physical activity into and around their working day.

You can visit the Workplace Challenge website and track your activity throughout the eight-week challenge, comparing activity levels to other participants and organisations across the borough and the rest of the country. The campaign will finish on March 4.

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What’s On? Browse through our compiled goto events for groups of both friends and families to enjoy throughout this February in Lancashire.

Canalside Ice –Skating: 8th Feb18th Feb Guy's Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Nr Garstang, Lancashire PR3 0RS - Tel: 01995 640010. Keep the kids entertained with ice-skating at Guy’s Ice Rink from Thursday the 8th to Sunday the 18th of February. Guests can turn up any time between 10am-8pm for a 45

minute allocated skating experience or, alternatively, tickets can be booked in advance from the 6th of February. Guy’s Thatched Hamlet will also have other enjoyable rides and activities available for children during this time, such as The Alpine Funhouse, Tea Cup rides, Avalanche ride and The Ice Maze! Parents can also grab snacks and hot drinks from Guy’s Alpine Hut. Price per person is £6. Prices are a guide only and may be subject

to change.

36th Beer and Cider Festival: 9th Feb-11th Feb Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6HF Tel: 01253 887693 The Fleetwood Beer and Cider Festival returns for its 36th event at the Marine Hall this February! Expect live music from Sonic Jam Project and The Versions to entertain your ears with a selection of over one-hundred real ales, ciders and world beers to enjoy. Food will also be available at

the event. Please note that tickets are required for this event. Adults: £3.00, CAMRA members: £1.00, Students: £1.00. Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change.

Magical Unicorn Day: 11th Feb Thornton Hall Country Park, Church Road, Thornton in Craven, Nr Skipton, Lancashire BD23 3TS - Tel: 01282 841148 Join an enchanting day at the farm at Thornton Hall Country Park where children will be able to enjoy treasure hunts, face painting, unicorn pony rides and unicorn workshops including a cupcake decorating experience! Children will also be able to meet mystic characters and, of course, revel in the fun on the farm from 10am-4pm. Please note that tickets are required for this event.

Adults: £6.50, Child: £7.00, Under two’s: £3.50, Under one’s go free.

All tickets must be purchased via Thornton Hall’s website. Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change.

Wild Family: 13th Feb Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire PR5 0AG - Tel: 01772 872005. Go back to basics with an outdoor den building adventure for the family. Build a den village within the heart of Brockholes Nature Reserve and enjoy activities and challenges which provide opportunities for your family to win extra special materials for your den!

Please note that booking is essential

for this event. Family ticket: £22.00 per ticket, Child: £6.00, Under two’s go free. Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change.

Wizard Academy: 15th Feb Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY - Tel: 03333202830 Join Bolton Street Station’s enchanting interactive quest which will see all participants on a mission to retrieve stolen magical artefacts!

Expect wizard themed activities, an hour return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall within a magical heritage steam train and, of course, plenty of photo opportunities!

Families are encouraged to accompany the quirky costumed cast on a two hour steam train ride which will allow for the next set of entertaining activities to present themselves whilst developing the necessary skills for all witches and

wizards along the way. Food and drink is accessible from the Café as well as the on-train buffet.

This event takes place from 9am4pm. Tickets are required for this event. Adults: £13, Child: £8.50.

Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change.

Wine Tasting Experience at The Glendower Hotel: 17th Feb Glendower Hotel, North Promenade, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2NQ - Tel: 01253 301934 Book a place at the Glentower Hotel this month for an exclusive wine tasting experience alongside a scrumptious meal. This event takes place from 11am-4pm starting with Champagne! Appreciate the tasting of twelve world wines and a delightful two-course lunch for £75 per person.

Please note that booking is essential for this event. Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change.

What’s On in Cumbria

Here at the Lancashire Local, we have compiled a select few of our mustsee events and activities in Cumbria throughout this February. Ranging from meals to markets, you’re sure to find something that suits your needs!

Snowdrop Walk – 4th of February Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor’s Centre, Windermere LA23 1LJ Enjoy a walk around Brockhole at your own pace and participate in the Snowdrop Walk to remember the children and babies that are no longer with us. Take part in planting flowers within the designated area of the park and let your children join in the Treasure Hunt where goody bags will be given to each child at the end of the activity. Remembrance snowdrops are able to be purchased.

Refreshments are available from the

café. Event takes place between 11am3pm; booking is not required.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour –9th and 10th of February Lakeside, Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ Witness courageous explorers undertake the task of discovering some of the most remote and remarkable landscapes in the world. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World tour has two nights full of jam packed action, including the likes of extreme climbers, skiers, and mountain bikers, all ready to be viewed through the big screen. The films will be running from 7.30pm10.30pm.

Houghton Village Farmers Market – 10th and 11th of February Houghton Village Hall, Houghton, Carlisle CA3 0NY Visit the Houghton Village Farmers Market and see the mass of local produce that is available, from fruit and veg, cheese, meat to crafts and in season plants. A tea and coffee morning is also held and run by a

different charity each month. The market takes place from 9am-1pm.

South Lakes Dementia Hub – 13th of February St Thomas’ Church, 4 Dockray Hall Rd, Kendal LA9 4QY Visit St Thomas’ Church to participate in the South Lakes Dementia Hub this February if you, or someone you know, is affected by dementia.

The Dementia Hub aims to create a welcoming, comforting environment for those who are most affected by dementia to have a relaxed chat and refreshments amongst those who can relate.

Only Fools and Three Courses – 16th of February Castle Green Hotel, Castle Green Lane, Kendal LA9 6RG A perfect gift for the ultimate Only Fools and Horses fans! Enjoy a hysterical tribute to the comedy show with a visit the restaurant where the well-known characters will serve guests a 3 course meal.

Expect Batman and Robin to make an appearance as well as witnessing Del Boy up to his usual tricks. The event takes place from 7.30pm-11pm.

Price per person is £30 (prices may be subject to change). The full menu is available at Castle Green’s website.

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The Gin Society is in town this Summer

Uncover the glory of 120 gins at The Gin Society Festival as it ventures to Ulverston for the very first time.

On arrival, the front of house staff will give guests a brief introduction to the event along with a The Gin

Society gin glass as well as a Gin Guide booklet which highlights the different gins on offer with recommended mixers and garnishes.

You will be able to select from a variety of guest gins and experience

brand new concoctions made specifically for you by the bar staff at the Tasting Station, where their aim is to provide you with brand new flavours. Or, if you’d like to take a break from gin, why not wander over

to the prosecco cocktail bar where, again, the bar staff are on hand to create exciting new fruity flavours.

Relaxing tunes will be projected from the DJ decks where the DJs are entrusted with the task of keeping

guests relaxed, yet merry. You can join The Gin Society Festival on Friday the 22nd of June from 6pm10.30pm, Saturday the 23rd of June with an afternoon session taking place from noon-4.30pm or the evening

session which runs from 6pm10.30pm. Tickets are essential.

Venue: Coronation Hall, County Rd, Ulverston LA12 7LZ

The Department for Transport has today confirmed that Cumbria County Council has been successful in a bid to secure funding for the Whitehaven North Shore Access project.

The £1.67m has been allocated from the government’s National Infrastructure Productivity Fund (NPIF). NPIF is a £23bn source of central government investment for areas that are key to boosting productivity, including transport, digital communications, research and development, and housing.

The council submitted its bid for this latest round of funding in June.

The funding for Whitehaven will help deliver highway improvements linked to redevelopment proposals at Whitehaven North, including junction and pedestrian improvements.

They are also linked to the redevelopment of the Bransty area, so were aligned with the NPIF economic growth criteria. The full scheme is estimated to cost around £2.5m, with the outstanding £0.8m of funding coming from Britain’s Energy Coast.

The funding is for the years 2018/19 and 2019/20.

Cllr Keith Little, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This is excellent news for Whitehaven and the county. The council is proactive in bidding to these government funding streams so it’s great to see the effort we put in to making our case paying off.

This money is all about helping unlock economic growth and the plans we have will help make real improvements to an area in need of investment.

I look forward to seeing work start on the ground in the future.” Michael Pemberton, CEO, Britain’s Energy Coast, said: "Successful physical regeneration is about so much more

than bricks and buildings. Creating the supporting infrastructure is a critical component as we look to develop North Shore into an area that the people of Whitehaven and beyond can be proud of. "This is a crucial early step forwards in the exciting regeneration of Whitehaven’s North Shore. Britain’s Energy Coast has worked hard with Cumbria County Council (CCC) to build a successful case to the NPIF and we are delighted to see this hard work and collaborative approach pay off.

It is particularly

pleasing to see more central government funding making its way in to Cumbria to support these key schemes.

"BEC is committed to working with partners including Cumbria County Council, Copeland Borough Council and the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners to bring forth a £300m+ connected development at North Shore including offices, hotel, leisure, residential and supporting car parking infrastructure. The works made possible by CCC’s successful bid will create a critical infrastructure gateway to support the development, ease congestion and improve pedestrian accessibility surrounding the scheme."

County council secures £1.67m for Whitehaven highways improvements

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One of Cumbria’s top

destinations gets £2m makeover

Ribbon cutting picture caption: Cllr John Bell, Chairman of Cumbria County Council (left) and Cllr Graham Vincent, South Lakeland District Council’s portfolio holder for economy and assets, cut a ribbon to mark completion of the Glebe improvements, watched by invited guests below.

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the Glebe, Bowness on Windermere, today to formally mark the completion of road and public realm improvements in this popular lakeside location.

Approximately £2 million has been invested in a package of improvements, making it much easier and safer for people to access one of Cumbria’s most popular destinations. The project has upgraded the Glebe with a series of public realm and access improvements, enhancing the area as a top destination for visitors.

Works have included: • Road and footway improvements on Glebe Road.

• On-street parking bays rearranged to reduce the ‘barrier effect’ of parked cars and more crossing opportunities for pedestrians.

• Public realm improvements to the foreshore area.

Cumbria County Council led the project, with funding secured from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership through the Growth Deal and from South Lakeland District Council.

Councillor Keith Little, Cumbria County Council Cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said: “The Glebe Road scheme has significantly enhanced this key lakeside destination, with public realm improvements to the foreshore area, enhanced footways and surfacing, and improved parking provision.

The project has made a big difference to the Glebe Road area and will benefit both local residents and visitors.

This scheme is part of the wider Optimising Connectivity project, which has also brought improvements on the A591 at Town End, Grasmere.”

South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) funded improvements to the promenade and the shingle beach area, including new surfacing for footways, new street furniture and planting along the highway.

Councillor Graham Vincent, SLDC’s portfolio holder for economy and assets, said: “The work at the Glebe progressed well and the end result is very impressive. We are delighted to have helped fund the work as part of an overall investment in this world class waterfront destination.”

Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership director Graham Haywood said: "It is good to see a key element of the Optimising Connectivity programme being completed.

Better transport links and connectivity support business growth and a more diverse economy for the South Lakes area. Cumbria LEP has invested £2m in this project overall to increase the range of sustainable transport

options available in the Lake District, including highway improvement schemes in key tourist hotspots at Grasmere and this one for the Glebe in Windermere.

The project has also included cycleway improvements on Dunmail Raise in the heart of the Lake District." James Daplyn, Project

Manager at Capita, which designed the improvements, said: “As one of five Local Enterprise Partnership projects which Capita are delivering for Cumbria County Council, we are extremely proud of the project at the Glebe. The works have transformed areas of the Glebe waterfront for locals and visitors alike.”

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“One of the country’s most significant

collections of Modern British Art”

exhibited at award-winning Abbot Hall Art Gallery this Autumn

Until Saturday 17 February 2018 This Autumn, Abbot Hall Art Gallery stages one of its largest shows in the last ten years with over seventy works, by forty-eight artists. The gallery has gained a national reputation for showing work of the highest quality particularly focusing upon work from British artists working in the twentieth century. Building on this reputation the LAND | SEA | LIFE exhibition highlights the very best of twentieth century art from The Ingram Collection of Modern British Art. Chris Ingram, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, began collecting in 2002, and quickly created one of this country’s most significant collections of Modern British Art. Ingram has been described as, “one of the most active and thoughtful collectors of Modern British Art today.” (Stephen Deuchar, Director, The Art Fund.)

The exhibition will explore a broad range of themes, representing what the artists were engaging with in terms of subject and developments in artistic practice. Featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper, visitors are taken on an individual journey of discovery from Henry Moore’s Reclining Figures to Laura Knight’s breath-taking Sea & Rocks.

The diverse selection of subjects covered in the exhibition include Landscape featuring atmospheric scenes by Alan Reynolds and Edward Burra, and urban landscapes by Keith Vaughan, Frank Auerbach and Carel Weight. Works by Dame Laura Knight, John Piper, Terry Frost and Patrick Heron focus upon

Boats and the Sea. The final subject of Life brings together several sub themes including Still Life and the Figure displaying work by significant artists from the period such as Dame Barbara Hepworth, David Bomberg, Henry Moore, Eduardo Paolozzi, Ben Nicholson, Bryan Winter, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Eric Gill and Christopher Wood. The exhibition will investigate the notion of collecting, comparing the personal motives of Chris Ingram with the Gallery Collection and exploring why we collect? Ingram himself has given advice on collecting, “The golden rule is only buy what you like and enjoy. Regardless of what people tell you and whatʼs fashionable. Always start with what you like.

As in any walk of life you need to study and learn – practice makes perfect! So build up a bit of expertise.

Of course you can have an eclectic collection, but if you focus in you become more of an expert, you learn the ins and outs more. It really becomes a collection then.”

Abbot Hall Art Gallery will further explore this notion encouraging visitors to share their experiences of collecting, or to discover their own collections they never realised they had. Helen Watson, Director of Programming, Lakeland Arts said, “Abbot Hall Art Gallery is delighted to be working in partnership with The Ingram Collection, to present a unique opportunity to see work by leading artists from the twentieth century. With over seventy pieces and featuring work by artists never

shown at the gallery, there really is something for everyone.”

Jo Baring, Director of the Ingram Collection said, “We are thrilled to bring the Ingram Collection to Cumbria this October and see the collection presented in an entirely new way. Last year we lent over 400 works from the collection to be shown publicly, and we are delighted to ensure that the collection remains as accessible as possible.”

Events. Accompanying the exhibition will be a series of events. This includes a talk featuring Jo Baring, Director and Curator of the Ingram Collection, to learn about the collection’s founder Chris Ingram, how he started collecting and how it has evolved over the years. There will also be a talk from Kerri Offord, Curator at Abbot Hall Art Gallery to learn more about the gallery's impressive collections.

More information about these events can be found on the Abbot Hall website.

Abbot Hall Art Gallery is open Monday – Saturday. Entry for adults costs £7.70 (including Gift Aid) / £7, while ‘Friends’ of Abbot Hall, Under 16’s and full time students are free.

For more information on Abbot Hall visit abbothall.org.uk.

For further information or images, please contact: Jess Barrowclough at Abbot Hall Art Gallery on 01539 888053 or at jbarrowclough@ lakelandarts.org.uk Anya Harrison at Kallaway PR on +44 (0)20 7221 7883 or at anya.harrison@ kallaway.com | ingramcollection@ kallaway.com

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Want to own your own piece of tranquility?

Open all year round Penpont Park is offering you the opportunity to purchase your own holiday home in one of the most picturesque parts of the U.K Set in the beautiful Dumfriesshire countryside,Penpont has just 26 beautiful homes to offer which you can either buy or why not test the water by booking a holiday in one of the stunning lodges?

It is just 2 hours 30 minutes from Preston so your tranquil holiday home is well within reaching distance and with prices from as little as £18,000 your dream of owning your own idyllic holiday home can soon be a reality, part exchange is even welcome!

Owning your own holiday home at Penpont Holiday Park gives you and your family the perfect opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily living to enjoy a gentler pace of life whenever the mood takes you.

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Caravan sites

and curfews

61% of caravanners believe that all caravan sites (touring and static home) should have curfews according to new research from Cover4Caravans. co.uk.

The caravan insurance specialists asked over 400 of their customers* what their views are on caravan site curfews and found that: • 45% of those who were in favour of a curfew said that 11.00pm was a

sensible curfew for a family site; • 25% said 10pm.

When asked: What time do you think is a sensible curfew for an adults-only site?

• 42% said 12pm; • 27% said 11pm; • 24% said there shouldn’t be a curfew.

Commenting on the study, Richard Burgess, Director at Cover4Caravans,

says: “On the one hand, this could suggest that caravanners are a conservative bunch but when you consider that the government standards for noise at night is 11pm**, we can see that the majority of caravanners like to have fun whilst still showing consideration for other. This reflects our view that the caravanning community is a great community to be a part of.”

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Fairytales Castles for your dream wedding

Edinburgh Castle The jewel in the crown of the Edinburgh skyline. It’s difficult to imagine a more dramatic venue for your wedding. Tie the knot in one of Scotland’s most famous landmarks and have a magical wedding day.

Choose from a variety of packages and suites; all of the function rooms are immaculately restored and offer sumptuous surroundings with breathtaking views over Princes Street and Frith of Forth. If you choose to exchange vows in The Gatehouse Suite you’ll also benefit from a private terrace which looks out onto the historic Royal Mile.

Pendennis Castle

This enchanting Castle in Falmouth, Cornwall, commands panoramic views across the sea. Y our ceremony will take place in the Tudor Castle Keep surrounded by candles, ancient tapestries and flowers of your choice. Dinner can be served in the impressive Royal Artillery Barracks before which guests can take champagne and canapés on the grassy “chemise.” This magnificent building is at its most striking when it’s floodlit after dark.

Warwick Castle Warwick Castle is a truly majestic venue. Framed by mature sweeping trees and an idyllic lake, you really couldn’t hope for a better backdrop

for your wedding photographs. The venue is also renowned for its high standard of hospitality and excellent catering facilities.

Drinks can be taken in the Peacock Gardens surrounded by fountains.

Your reception can take place in either The Great Hall or the State dining room.

Leeds Castle Despite its name this Castle is actually in Kent. It enjoys a secluded location as it’s marooned on its very own private island in the middle of the River Len. The Castle is exquisitely decorated and also has an aviary, small golf course and even a maize to keep your guests amused.

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Choosing the right wedding photographer

A good wedding photographer or Best international wedding photographers must help to make your day go more smoothly. Aside from the dedicated wedding planner, the photographer is the only vendor who is actually going to be spending the entire day along with you. A good wedding photographer must make things quite easier for you. They are the ones who solve problems. Your wedding photographer must be flexible.

They also must be able to adapt as well as thrive in stressful situations.

You also should find out more about their abilities and ask about the problematic lighting scenario, lousy weather, or even other catastrophe and find out how they dealt with it in the past.

Along with that, you also have to make sure that the appointed photographer is entirely well-informed and skilled. But if you really do not have much idea on it, then just try to surf the website properly and take the help of an expert or professional as well.

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ARK Contemporary Designs

Based in Ellesmere Port Angela embraces modern living and loves clean, simple elegant lines to inspire her contemporary jewellery designs.

Angela uses traditional silversmithing techniques and hand fabrication methods to create her jewellery working in sterling silver, gold and precious gemstones.

Jewellery ranges from simple items such as earrings to large statement pieces such as neck torques, hair combs, diamond rings. Angela can recycle your old jewellery too, gemstones can be removed and the

precious metal melted down. The metal can be remodelled and old or new gemstones added creating beautiful bespoke pieces. Many clients have used their old sentimental jewellery to make their wedding rings.

As Angela runs group jewellery making workshops at a pottery in Sandbach and does one to one tuition at her home workshop in Ellesmere Port. It is here at her home workshop that Angela also runs 'Make Your Own Wedding Rings' workshops too.

Couples can come along and make

their wedding rings in a day.

They can be made from all colours and carats of gold or sterling silver.

They can be fully hallmarked as Angela is registered with the Birmingham Assay Office. The whole day is photographed and couples get a copy of the photos to show loved ones how they made their wedding rings.

Angela tries to make this a special and memorable day!

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Booking A Church Wedding Ceremony:

Everything You Need to Know Saying your vows in a church is a traditional part of planning a wedding, and a quarter of couples plan on getting married in a religious ceremony. www.hitched.co.uk have put together the ultimate beginner’s guide to church wedding ceremonies, so you know exactly what you need to do. What are the legal requirements for a church wedding?

You can marry in a church wedding ceremony from the age of 18 onwards in a church wedding ceremony in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

If you’re aged 16 or 17, you will need your parents’ approval in England and Wales, but not in Scotland where it’s legal without consent providing there are two witnesses.

Church wedding ceremonies must take place between 8am and 6pm and be witnessed by at least two people.

You’ve probably heard about ‘having your banns read’ in connection to a church wedding – this is required before the marriage takes place as it signifies your intention to marry. Your banns will be read out in the parish where each of you lives as well as in the church where you’re planning on marrying for three Sundays during the three months leading up to the wedding.

If you’re marrying in a hurry it is possible to skip having your banns read, but you will need to apply for a common licence for this. They cost from £200. You may also need a licence if one of you isn’t a British citizen or currently lives outside of

the UK. In Scotland you’re required to give 15 days’ notice with the local registrar.

Do the rules differ depending on where in the UK the church is?

Depending on where you are in the UK and what kind of church you want to marry in will impact what you need to do.

Scotland has different rules relating to church weddings that England and Wales, as explained above, and there are stricter residency requirements for those planning a church wedding in Northern Ireland.

A Catholic church ceremony is different to book compared to a Church of England wedding too – for example, you will need a dispensation to marry in a Catholic ceremony if one of you is not Catholic, but you don’t have to have the banns read out beforehand. Do I have to attend the church to get married there? The Church of England gives all British citizens with no former partner still living the right to get married in the parish church of the town where they live, or where either of the couple are on the church’s electoral roll.

You can also get married in church to which you have a connection, such as: - Either of you lived in that church’s parish for six months or more - One of you regularly attended worship in that parish for six months or more - Either of you were baptised or prepared for confirmation in the parish - One of your parents lived in the parish/regularly attended worship there for six months or more in their child’s lifetime - Your parents or grandparents were married in the parish If you attend services at your chosen church for six months – even if you only attend a single service a month

– that can help your case. Do I have to be religious to have a church wedding? You don’t have to be religious to have a Church of England wedding, however for a Catholic wedding at least one of you must follow the faith and you’re required to get a dispensation to marry there for the one that isn’t Catholic.

Anyone is welcome to have a Church of England wedding, regardless of their beliefs as the vicars understand that 'spiritual beliefs are complex and varied'.

How far in advance should I book my church wedding ceremony?

It works the same way as booking a civil wedding ceremony in that places will get booked up months in advance. Talk to your vicar or the church office as soon as possible, particularly if you’re hoping to marry in peak wedding season. Bear in mind most Church of England churches won’t host ceremonies during Lent, although this isn’t usually the case for Catholic ceremonies.

How much does a church wedding ceremony cost? It costs around £500 to get married in a church in England and Wales, so make sure you factor this into your wedding budget.

This cost covers the expense of reading of the banns, the certificate, the vicar and the use of the church itself. Extra details such as flowers, having the bells rung or making use of the organist or choir will incur additional costs.

It’s worth noting in Scotland and Northern Ireland there is no fixed cost for a church wedding.

Can we use our own vows in a church wedding ceremony?

If you’re planning on writing your own wedding vows, a church ceremony might not be for you.

In England and Wales you cannot change any part of the wedding vows, however in Scotland you can vary the traditional vows or write your own as long as the minister approves them.

You can include poems, readings or songs in your vows as long as your vicar is okay with it.

Can I decorate the church with my own flowers? Most churches will be able to recommend someone from the parish who can decorate the church for you, but it shouldn’t be a problem to bring in your own floral displays.

Just check with your vicar where you can have the flowers as you wouldn’t want a large arrangement to get in the way during the ceremony.

What is a wedding rehearsal?

Lots of churches offer the chance to have a wedding rehearsal – this allows you, your partner and your bridal party to run through the service ahead of the big day so you know what to expect and when.

Can we have confetti at our church wedding? This varies from church to church so check with your vicar and let your guests know in advance.

If wedding confetti is not allowed, find out if they’ll allow you to use a natural or bio-degradable type of confetti instead.

Can we have the reception in the church hall?

Usually you can – check with the church office to find out. You can also have your reception at a different venue if you wish.

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

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

The London landmark also offers a very high standard of hospitality with some the biggest companies choosing it as the venue for their lavish parties.

The Gherkin can be seen for miles around so your guests certainly won’t have any difficulty finding your wedding venue.

A Cave Wookey Hole in Somerset, who recently appointed a new resident witch, offer couples the opportunity to exchange their vows deep underground in one of their spooky

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

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

The lighthouse is privately owned and has been restored to a very high standard with a hot tub, four-poster beds, an exquisite spiral staircase and a beautiful roof garden with views across the Severn Estuary. Your ceremony can be conducted on top of the lighthouse in the open air. The building is steeped in history being over 180 years old and grade ll listed; keeps your eyes peeled as many of the local farmers have spotted UFO’s in the area.

Editor’s Office

We’re not sure why, but the offer is there. Media enthusiasts (if there is such a thing) can choose to commit themselves to each other in the Editor of The Daily Mirror’s office in Canary Wharf, London. Aaah, the romance!

If you’re a busy career couple, this maybe the perfect venue as you can tie the knot during your lunch break; even better if you happen to work at The Daily Mirror.

Theatre It’s expected that the newlyweds are the centre of attention on their big day, however privately owned Clonter Opera Theatre in Cheshire offers couples the opportunity to wed live on stage.

They have a selection of 5 separate reception rooms to choose for your reception. The theatre enjoys an idyllic setting surrounded by bluebells woods and lush parkland.

London Eye Climb aboard your own private capsule with your family and friends and hold tight.

A full revolution takes half an hour and by the time you’ve reached the highest point of the wheel 135 metres above the city, you’ll be married. If you choose the Platinum Package you’ll also be treated to a complementary ride on the Eye to celebrate your fist wedding anniversary.

Absolut Ice Bar Set in the heart of London this sub zero venue will certainly give your guests an occasion to remember. The aisle is constructed out of the purest ice harvested from a river in Sweden.

This bar is far from being a novelty venue as they also offer a very high standard of catering courtesy of their award winning chefs.

Combining beautiful architecture with picturesque Cheshire surroundings, Inglewood Manor, nestled within 38 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens makes for the perfect venue to hold your wedding ceremony or reception.

Situated between the historical cities of Liverpool and Chester, this delightful Grade 2 listed building retains all the charm and warmth of a lavish Edwardian family home, remaining almost unaltered since it was built in 1915.

Depending on the time of a year, a roaring log fire greets our guests in winter, and in summer elegant oakpanelled rooms lead out onto spacious sunlit terraces, creating a memorable backdrop for this most special of days.

Wisteria clad walkways, formally planted gardens, pretty ponds and shimmering lakes all contribute to an unforgettable setting for photographs you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

The beauty of the building is matched only by the quality of the food and service from your champagne

reception, to dancing long into the night. Our spaces include luxury dining rooms and a bar that can all be specially transformed for your wedding day. The team here at Inglewood Manor see every wedding as a unique opportunity to make your dreams come true. Offering a number of wedding packages, we simply could not try any harder to ensure that every single detail has been meticulously taken care of. Our award-winning chefs and experienced banqueting team ensure that every

meal is prepared with care, presented with pride and served with the friendliest of smiles.

From start to finish, our aim at Inglewood Manor is to create from your ideas and dreams a magical ceremony day for you and your guests.

Love at First Sight…

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Universities have crucial role in improving young people’s mental health

Responding to the children and young people's mental health green paper, Professor Steve West, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West of England (Bristol) and Chair of the Mental Health In Higher Education (MHHE) working group, commented:​ "Mental health matters to universities.

Universities want our students and staff to thrive and succeed and, where they experience mental health difficulties, to feel able to ask for help and to receive it. This challenge is difficult to answer alone. Universities must work in close partnership with

the NHS and with parents, schools, colleges and employers.

"Universities UK (UUK) is pleased to be part of a new national strategic partnership with government, third sector, professional bodies, students, colleges and employers focused on improving the mental health of 1625 year olds by encouraging more coordinated action, experimentation and robust evaluation.

"We need to play a leadership role in developing seamless approaches to young peoples' mental health support that takes them from school, through university and into adulthood and the

working world". Paul Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of the UUK Task Group looking at the design and delivery of mental health services for college and university students, commented: "Last year, more than 15,000 firstyear students at UK universities and colleges disclosed a mental health condition to NHS or university support services. There are wide variations in mental health provision available for students.

"I look forward to working with the national strategic partnership

to reduce these variations in care and into the workplace. and to encourage local coalitions "Our shared goal is sustainable between tertiary education providers, health and care commissioners and providers and local authorities."

Professor Dame Sue Bailey, Chair of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, commented: "I very much welcome the Green Paper and look forward to working together across government, health and education systems and employers to enable young people to achieve and sustain good mental health as they make the important life transitions from school, colleges and universities The bid to improve reading amongst thousands of Pendle schoolchildren got a major boost for The Pendle Reading Challenge this month.

Over 30 Pendle businesses and organisations supported a Dragons’ Den style sponsorship event on Friday 12th January at the ACE Centre in Nelson. Around 80 children took part in the event, representing 15 primary and secondary schools in Pendle, and helped to raise over £6000 in pledges.

And characters emerged out of books including Roald Dahl’s The Twits and Alice in Wonderland, thanks to costumes from Burnley College and the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, in Colne. The young people’s efforts were also supported by author Curtis Jobling, designer of Bob the Builder, creator of Frankenstein’s Cat and author of a new series of darkly comic fantasy novels for young adults – Wereworld. Author John Eames, who wrote The Magic Makers and Beastly Bites also took part in the day to get The Pendle Reading Challenge off to a fantastic start.

“We are striving to make Pendle The Reading Borough,” said organiser Cathy Bridges, who is Lead Practitioner for Literacy at Park High School, Colne. Children pitched to local businesses and organisations to raise pledges for books and activities to boost reading including: • Author visits to school which cost £300 - £500 A chromebook costing around £150 per pupil and over £4,500 for a class of 30 • £25 which provides one child with 12 books a year • £20 to send a student to a Reading Ambassadors' Conference “The Pendle Reading Challenge is a new initiative designed to improve student attainment and enhance children’s life chances,” Cathy explained. “It’s vitally important because Pendle is an area where the average reading age is well below the national average.” Local businesses which agreed to support the event, playing the part of the Dragons, included Wyndham Vacation Rentals (Cottages.com) from Earby, Lloyd BMW and Textstyles from Colne, Booths of Barrowford and Silentnight and Rolls Royce from Barnoldswick.

Organisations which helped to make the Dragons’ Day event happen included 5 Little Boys Photography, Oddie’s Bakery from Nelson and Billy Bob's Ice Cream Parlour from Skipton.

Anyone who wasn’t able to attend the event but who’d like to be involved in the three year initiative can contact Cathy Bridges at Park High School on Tel: 01282 865200 or email her at: cbridges@park-high. co.uk. Councillor Dorothy Lord, who is Pendle’s Every Child Matters champion said: “Our aim is to help all Pendle children read in line with

mental health for the next generation.

Nothing could be more important."​

Dragons, authors and

Alice in Wonderland for The

Pendle Reading Challenge

their chronological age or above and this will impact positively on their education across all subject areas.”

The Pendle Reading Challenge has endorsement from authors including bestselling crime writer Sophie Hannah who said: “The Pendle Reading Challenge is an inspired and important initiative.” And Anne Kenworthy, Secondary English Consultant for Lancashire said: “Reading supports school success and opens minds and opportunities for a bright future.”

The new Reading Challenge is part of The Pendle Challenge which was launched this year and includes over 80 organisations, including local schools, Nelson and Colne College and Pendle Council. Paul Britton, Nelson and Colne College’s Vice Principal for Curriculum who chairs The Pendle Challenge said: “It is proving to be a powerful driving force to improve the future of thousands of Pendle’s children and young people.”

The schools involved in The Dragons’ Den event on Friday 12 January were Castercliff Primary Academy Walverden Primary School Pendle Primary Academy Blacko Primary School Lord Street Primary School Laneshaw Bridge Primary School West Street Community Primary and Nursery School Coates Lane Primary School Trawden Forest Primary School Park Primary School Park High School Primet Academy Pendle Vale College St Michael and All Angels Primary School Christ Church Primary School Businesses and Organisations who attended the Dragons Den event: Builders A Rollinson & Son MP for Pendle Andrew Stephenson Warburtons Morrisons Manufacturing Pendle’s Mayor & Mayoress, Councillor David Whalley & Barbara Whalley Booths Colne Rotary Club Textstyles Lloyd BMW Rolls Royce Silentnight Wyndham Vacation Rentals (Cottages.com) Lancashire Fire & Rescue Lancashire Constabulary Businesses and organisations that helped to make the event possible: Blackoak Surfacing Oddie’s Bakers Skipton Building Society Marsden Building Society Burnley College Billy-Bob’s Ice Cream Parlour Molygran 5 Little Boys Photography Pennine Events Pendle Hippodrome Theatre

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10 Things Golfers Hate

Golf can be a frustrating game at the best of times. It will test your patience and mental strength, and will do all it can to break you. When things go wrong, they tend to go terribly wrong, but for some reason we keep coming back? Here are 18 things golfers hate on and off the golf course.

Wet weather Playing golf in the rain is not fun. No matter whether you have the latest waterproofs, the hassle of sorting your umbrella and swinging in several layers is a pain. Waking up on the morning of a competition that you’ve looked forward to all week and seeing it is raining is an awful feeling. This is made even worse when you ring up to see if the course is open…and it is!

What is even worse than this, is heavy showers. Many golfers will risk it on the course and not take any waterproofs out with them. Big mistake. There’s nothing much worse than being caught in a heavy shower with nothing to protect you or your clubs.

People saying it isn’t a sport/old man's sport This one is very frustrating as a young golfer. Having played golf for over 10 years now, I can honestly say the game is moving far away from being an “old man’s sport” and most definitely is sport. Just look at the top players on tour. The likes of Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler blow this “myth” out of the water.

Slow play When it comes to competitions around your home course, it can often be frustrating because of the amount of players who think they are tour professionals and take what seems like an eternity eyeing up their shot.

In my eyes, no one should be on the course for more than four hours, and even then, that is still far too long.

Those who play during the week after work can get round 18 holes in three hours, in a fourball, from my experience any way. Then, when it comes to competition day, it can be hard for these faster players to keep rhythm as they are waiting over every shot. Now, I’m not saying everyone should run around the course, but the fact golf takes so long to play is currently damaging the sport and alternatives need to be found.

Missing your buffer This one hurts to just think about it.

You’re on the 18th tee and you know a par will save you getting that crucial

.1 back on your handicap. Having nailed a drive, played your approach into the green and lagged your putt 3ft from the hole, you then go and miss the par putt and your dreams of not getting .1 back are crushed, just like that.

Three putting Putting is the key to scoring. As the saying goes: “Drives for show, putts for dough.” This saying couldn’t be more true. Countless times golfers, including myself, have come off the course and said, “I’d have scored well if I could putt.” If you look at the top pros on tour, they very rarely three putt, hence why they are right at the top of the professional game.

Worse than three putting for bogey in my eyes, is three putting for par on a par 5. You’ve done the hard part reaching the par 5 in two, and then you go and three putt. Although you haven’t dropped a shot, it sure feels like you have.

Losing a brand new ball Having cracked open a new sleeve of balls and ripped your driver all week in the build up to competition day, you proceed to carve your first tee shot out of bounds, never to be seen again. It hurts, trust me.

Bandits After battling the testing conditions and pushing yourself to the limit mentally, you post your best medal round of the year and think there is no way anybody is beating that. That is until Dave, who “hasn’t picked up a club in a fortnight” comes in with a nett 59. They are the talk of the club as they finish in the prizes for the next few weeks until they reach a suitable handicap.

Scarified greens I always try to avoid competitions when the greens have been scarified because for me, it doesn’t always give a fair reflection of your putting.

If you play at a course where they

don’t always scarify the greens at an appropriate time, you will understand the struggle. Just when you think you’ve sorted your putting out, you walk onto the course and the greens have holes and lines all over them.

The term “hit and hope” comes to mind on these greens.

Bad bounces There’s always one of your golfing group that gets every single good bounce. They can miss the green by a good 10 yards, but still somehow get a lucky bounce and see their ball end up just a few feet from the hole.

This is even more frustrating when you seem to get every single bad bounce on the course.

How many times have you played a career shot, all over the pin, only for it to somehow take a sharp kick right on what looks a perfectly flat putting surface?

All I can say is try and laugh it off; otherwise you will most likely lose your mind.

Ending up behind the only tree This one really does make you wonder if you really are the unluckiest golfer in the world.

The chances of hitting your ball behind the one tree that stands alongside the green if you tried, must be well over 100/1, but somehow you will manage it.

This is also a similar situation to when you somehow hit the one and only branch when playing out of the trees.

It is no thicker than your little finger but because you are deadly accurate, you will hit it nine times out of 10.

There are so many more things that get us golfers riled up, so let us know in the comments what gets you frustrated on the golf course.

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PDC'S NEW THREE-YEAR

BUTLIN'S DEAL

THE Professional Darts Corporation and Butlins have agreed a new three-year contract to keep the UK Open and Players Championship Finals at the Butlin's Minehead Resort until at least 2020.

The Somerset venue has hosted PDC darts since the Players Championship Finals moved to Minehead in 2012, proving hugely popular with fans who have access to every session of darts as part of their package, which includes accommodation with inclusive dining as an option.

A European Tour event followed in March 2013 before the UK Open's Televised Finals moved to the Butlins Minehead Resort in 2014, providing two ITV4-televised tournaments from the venue.

Both the UK Open and Players Championship Finals in 2018 look set to be sell-out weekends in Minehead as the first two tournaments under the new three-year deal with the PDC. "The UK Open and Players Championship Finals have been outstanding successes since moving to the Butlin's Minehead Resort and it's fantastic news that we've extended our partnership with Butlins for a further three years," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.

"Not only does the venue provide ideal facilities for the multi-board formats of those two events, but the Weekend Break Packages are incredibly popular with fans."

The 2018 Coral UK Open TV Finals will be held from March 2-4, and sees a field of 128 players including professional stars and amateur qualifiers who will win through knockouts in Rileys clubs across the UK - competing across eight stages simultaneously.

The Players Championship Finals will then take place from November 23-25 as a 64-player field does battle across three days over two stages.

"Having two of the major darts events at our Minehead resort is a coup for us and we are delighted to continue the relationship," said Butlin's Managing Director Dermot King.

"The atmosphere on the resort across the three days is superb, and I'd urge darts fans who haven't experienced it to come to one or both of the weekends."

To see details of Weekend Break Packages for the 2018 Coral UK Open and Players Championship Finals, visit www.bigweekends.com or call 0330 102 5295.

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FOURTH STRAIGHT UNIBET MASTERS

TITLE FOR COMEBACK KID VAN GERWEN

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN fought back from 4-1 and 8-5 down to win his fourth successive Unibet Masters title with a thrilling 11-9 win over Dutch rival Raymond van Barneveld at Arena MK on Sunday night.

The Dutchman has reigned supreme in the battle of the PDC's top 16 players for the past three years, but saw his mantle come under serious threat as the five-time World Champion lined up his first individual TV title since 2015. Van Barneveld followed up his wins over Dave Chisnall, Peter Wright and Mensur Suljovic earlier in the tournament by racing into an early 4-1 lead in the final. The pair shared the opening two legs before Van Barneveld finished 72, 76 to break and a 13-darter as he opened up a 4-1 cushion at the final's first interval.

That lead was extended to 5-2 before Van Gerwen hit back to level, hitting two 177 scores in an 11-darter to break throw before a 137 finish for a 12-dart leg saw the reigning champion square the contest. Three more legs for Van Barneveld gave him an 8-5 advantage, only for Van Gerwen to hit top gear as he fought to hold onto his title.

A 124 bull finish saw the world number one level in leg 16, before a 12-darter moved him ahead for the first time at 9-8, and though Van Barneveld battled to stay in the game, an 81 finish for a 12-darter saw Van Gerwen seal his fourth straight Masters title. "I think this is the perfect start to the year," said Van Gerwen. "I played a good tournament and hit some big averages against some great players.

"Everyone wants a good start to the year and I've started well.

"Raymond had a phenomenal tournament, he played well in the final and he didn't give a lot away.

When you give him a finger he takes your hand, but I'm glad that I fought back. "I'm trying my best all the time and I want to win every tournament that I play in, so I'm really glad that I can take this trophy home."

Van Gerwen had lost his World Championship title with an agonising semi-final loss to Rob Cross a month ago, and the Dutchman was delighted to make a winning return to action.

"I had a big disappointment in the World Championship but you need to be strong," he added. "I went on holiday and came back stronger and I'm really proud of myself. I'd like to have more days like this."

Van Gerwen had earlier defeated James Wade 10-2 in the quarterfinals after storming into an 8-0 lead without giving the 2014 champion a dart at a double, while he was an 11-5 winner over Gary Anderson in their semi-final. Van Barneveld had opened the quarter-finals with a brilliant 10-2 rout of world number two Peter Wright before he battled past Mensur Suljovic 11-7 to set up a repeat of the 2015 Masters final.

The Dutch duo had also teamed up to win the World Cup of Darts last summer, but Van Barneveld had

to settle for the ÂŁ25,000 runner-up prize this time after losing out to his rival. "I'm really happy to reach the final," said the 50-year-old. "It's good to be in the final, and that has given me confidence. "I had a hard game against Dave on Friday and today was a really long day for me. I played really well against Peter Wright but against Mensur I never felt great, and the final was alright. "I played a good game in the final but I had too many scores of 100 instead of 140s, and Michael was awesome tonight. He was firing some top class darts at the end - his 124 turned the game.

"He's the world number one and it's so hard to beat this man. He never has a bad night, not against me, but hopefully one day it will turn my way." Anderson had seen off Welshman Gerwyn Price 10-6 in their quarter-final, while World Champion Rob Cross suffered defeat for the first time since his Alexandra Palace triumph as he lost out 10-8 to Suljovic.

Following the conclusion of the ÂŁ200,000 ITV4-televised event at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, the focus now moves to Thursday's opening night of the 2018 Unibet Premier League at the 3Arena in Dublin.

2018 Unibet Masters Sunday January 28 Afternoon Session Quarter-Finals Peter Wright 2-10 Raymond van Barneveld Mensur Suljovic 10-8 Rob Cross Gerwyn Price 6-10 Gary Anderson Michael van Gerwen 10-2 James Wade Best of 19 legs Evening Session Semi-Finals Raymond van Barneveld 11-7 Mensur Suljovic Michael van Gerwen 11-5 Gary Anderson Best of 21 legs Final Michael van Gerwen 11-9 Raymond van Barneveld Best of 21 legs QUARTER-FINALS ROUND-UP DUTCH duo Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld turned on the power with 10-2 wins in the Unibet Masters quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon, as Gary Anderson and Mensur Suljovic also progressed at Arena MK. Reigning

Masters champion Van Gerwen was in irresistible form as he averaged 111.14 against 2014 winner James Wade, who was denied a dart at a double in the tie for eight legs.

A near-unplayable surge from Van Gerwen saw his average peak at 118 as he stormed into an 8-0 lead, landing two 11-darters and one 12-darter alongside six perfect darts, with no leg needing more than 15 darts.

Wade responded superbly to get off the mark in leg nine with a 12-darter, which featured a 180 and a 121 finish, before the left-hander took the next on tops with a 13-darter to pull back to 8-2. Van Gerwen, though, would not be denied as a pair of 14-dart finishes secured his spot in the semifinals, where he now meets Anderson in a repeat of last year's decider.

Anderson battled past Gerwyn Price with a 10-6 success despite continuing to struggle against a back problem.

Price hit back from 2-0 down to lead 4-3 with the aid of a 104 finish, but three straight legs saw Anderson regain the edge at 6-4.

Price responded with a 107 combination but was crucially never able to level as Anderson pulled away for the win. Van Barneveld had opened the quarter-finals in style with an outstanding display as he saw off Peter Wright 10-2, ending with a 103.50 average but peaking at 111 as he left the number two seed reeling.

Three missed doubles in the opening leg from Wright allowed Van Barneveld in for an immediate break, before the Dutchman took the second with a 96 combination and then landed three successive 12-darters.

Two of those legs featured ton-plus checkouts, of 121 and 12, before a 14dart finish moved the 2015 finalist 6-0 up as he extended his cushion. Wright took out 91 to finally get off the mark, and traded double eight finishes as he pulled back to 7-2, but van Barneveld finished 116 and 78 as he closed out victory. Van Barneveld now

meets 2017 Champions League of Darts winner Mensur Suljovic in the last four, after the Austrian became the first player to defeat Rob Cross since the Hastings ace claimed World Championship glory. Cross led 3-1 and 5-3, but Suljovic followed an earlier 121 finish with checkouts of 120 and 112 as he claimed five straight legs to lead 8-5 before taking out 136 to book his semi-final spot.

SEMI-FINALS ROUND-UP RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD won through to his second Unibet Masters final in four years with an 11-7 comeback win over Mensur Suljovic.

The Austrian enjoyed an early 2-0 lead, taking out 121 in the second leg, before Van Barneveld won six legs in a row, including a 13-darter and a superb 138 finish.

Suljovic hit back with a brilliant ten-darter and a 12-dart leg to pull back to 6-4, only for Van Barneveld to land a 116 finish of his own in restoring a four-leg lead.

The Austrian also hit back to 9-6, but a 96 checkout settled any nerves from the Dutchman before he punished four missed doubles from his rival to lead 10-7, and an 11-dart leg secured his spot in the decider.

Michael van Gerwen ensured a repeat of the 2015 final as he defeated 2017 runner-up Gary Anderson 11-5 in their last four meeting. Anderson took out 124 as he shared the opening four legs, before Van Gerwen broke with a brilliant 95 bull finish and then hit tops for a 4-2 cushion.

Anderson finished 66 and double ten to level, but van Gerwen produced two 12-darters as he moved 7-4 up, with the Scot responding but unable to prevent the reigning champion from claiming four more legs and a spot in the final.

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