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Issue. 8

Inside This Issue: Health & Wellbeing • Weddings • Home and Gardens • Care • Classified • Sports Man dies following

collision in Old Trafford

A man has died following a collision in Old Trafford.

Shortly after 3.28am on Sunday 21 February 2016, traffic officers on patrol in the city centre area spotted a Mercedes S320 car, which made off from the patrol car at speed. A short pursuit ensued and at 3.29am, the Mercedes collided with a Mini, which was at traffic lights on Chester Road at the junction with Warwick Road South, causing the Mercedes to hit the barrier.

The 24-year-old man driving the Mercedes was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The two female passengers in the Mini suffered a number of injuries and have been taken to hospital for treatment. Greater Manchester Police’s Professional Standards Branch is investigating this incident, which has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission in line with normal police policy. Superintendent Jen Williams from Greater Manchester Police’s Professional Standards Branch said: “In the early hours of this morning, following a short police pursuit, a man has sadly died after his car collided with another vehicle. GMP’s Professional Standards Branch is investigating this incident to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and we are in the process of informing the man’s family, to whom we will be providing support from specially trained officers. “Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are currently conducting enquiries at the scene and the road will remain shut while this happens. “If anyone has any information that may assist, I would ask them to contact the IPCC on 0300 020 0096.”

Life sentence for woman who killed her boyfriend

A woman has been given a life sentence for murdering a man in Morecambe last year.

Terri-Marie Palmer (pictured), 23, of Warton Avenue, Heysham was handed the sentence after being found guilty on (Friday 19 February 2016) following a weeklong trial at Preston Crown Court.

On Friday 14 August 2015, police officers were called to a caravan (pictured) on Stud Farm Park in Morecambe after a 23-year-old man had been found with a serious stab wound to his chest.

Terri-Marie Palmer had alerted the emergency services stating that the victim, her boyfriend Damon Searson (pictured), had stabbed himself in the chest after they had been play-fighting with a knife and she had accidentally knocked the knife into him.

Damon was found on the floor near to the door inside the caravan with a duvet over him whilst Palmer was sat on the floor near to him. A blood stained knife was found on the sofa behind Mr Searson.

Paramedics tried to get Mr Searson to Royal Lancaster Infirmary to be treated but he sadly went into cardiac arrest whilst en route to the hospital and was pronounced dead at 1.28am on arrival.

Following today’s result, senior investigating officer Det Insp Nina Foley from Lancashire Constabulary’s Force Major Investigation Team (FMIT) said, “This was a tragic case where a young man received a single stab wound to his chest during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of police officers and paramedics, the injury proved fatal.

“Palmer had attacked Damon Searson following an argument that night, giving different accounts to the ambulance service and attending police officers. She went on to give a further different versions during interview and her trial this week.

"The events of that night have had far reaching consequences and two families have been left devastated.

Sadly, Damon Searson lost his life but Terri Palmer will have to live with the knowledge that she was the one responsible.”

Palmer will serve a minimum of 12 years before she is eligible for parole.

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Brandlesholme Zumba class supports

charity work in South Africa

Women and girls from an I Will If You Will (IWIYW) Zumba class have been collecting bras for the Winnie Mabaso Foundation, a charity which supports vulnerable and orphaned children in South Africa.

Word got around about the bra collection at All Saints Church in Brandlesholme thanks to churchgoer Sue Stonestreet, whose close friend

Lisa Ashton MBE founded the charity.

The Zumba class meets at the church every Wednesday evening and, after hearing about the collection, IWIYW instructor Julie Porter soon rallied the troops.

The collected bras will now be taken to the charity’s base in Finetown, south of Johannesburg, to help local women in their quest for employment.

Julie said: “What we’re giving to these ladies is a confidence boost.

These women are trying to make their lives better by searching for jobs, but as soon as they’re seen to be without a bra, they’re immediately typecast

as being from the poorer areas. “As soon as I knew about the collection happening at the church, I’ve been asking everyone I know to donate any bras that are no longer being worn and I’ve been overwhelmed at

how many have been donated. “The girls in my Zumba class at the church have done me proud and I hope the collection will make a real difference when Lisa takes them to South Africa later this month.

A MAN has been

convicted of

murdering a

man in Burnley

Aaron Jenkins

Man brandishing

knife steals cash

from Subway

A man stole cash from a sandwich on Wednesday 10 February 2016, a shop in Swinton. Shortly after 5.15pm man brandishing a large knife went into Subway on East Lancs Road in Swinton. He approached two members of staff and made threats towards them. The two women working there attempted to run from the shop but the offender managed to detain one of them.

He escorted her to the till and forced her to open it. He took a small amount of cash and ran from the shop. It is believed he then got on a bicycle and cycled away. The offender is described as white, tall, with fair hair and a fair complexion. He was wearing a blue ski jacket with the hood pulled up tightly round his face.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses. Detective Constable Dave Cupitt said: “The two women were understandably terrified when a man carrying a large knife came into the shop making threats. One of the women suffered a cut to her leg which required hospital treatment as she stumbled over in an attempt to run away from the shop.

“If anyone was in the area at the time and remembers seeing a man matching the description near the shop I would ask that they contact police.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5049/5470 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

Diary of becoming a

Samaritan by Kathleen

I attended the selection day which was held on a Sunday at the branch in Blackburn - there were around twenty potential volunteers.

We were an extremely mixed bunch, from young students right through to retired folk, with lots of different backgrounds. The atmosphere was warm, friendly and relaxed. We got a chance to mix with each other and some current Samaritans and to find out more about the organisation and how it trains its volunteers.

There were various activities which I now know were to help Samaritans find out more about us, the potential volunteers. They told us that they were not looking for any special educational qualifications or experience but they do want people who can listen to others and are willing to understand different points of view. There were no written tests or exams but during the day each potential volunteer had a short private interview with a couple of

Samaritans, a time for them to find out a little bit more about me and my reasons for wanting to become a Samaritan.

It was not at all like a job interview and I was put at my ease and felt comfortable. We were made aware that becoming a Samaritans listening volunteer does involve a regular commitment. In my local branch this would involve one four hour session per week for qualified listening volunteers after training.

Initially though we would have to commit to attending weekly training sessions which would be held in the evening at the branch in Blackburn.

I was able to say that, if selected, I would be able to commit this time.

A day or two later I was phoned to say that I had been selected and could start the training course. I was pleased that the next stage of my journey to try and become a Samaritans volunteer was about to begin... ( To be continued)

Aaron Jenkins, 20, was found guilty of murdering Stephen Whitehead, 49, in the canteen at Pendle Skips in Burnley in July last year. Jenkins, of Devonshire Road, Burnley, was convicted following a weeklong trial at Preston Crown Court. He will be sentenced on March 3rd. At approximately 7.30am on Monday 27th July 2015, staff at Pendle Skips in Burnley discovered the body of Mr Whitehead in the canteen of the premises. Mr Whitehead, who worked at Pendle Skips, had slept in the canteen on occasion.

A Home Office post mortem revealed that Stephen had died as a result of significant head injuries and had clearly been struck several times with a heavy implement.

A Force Major Investigation led enquiry was launched.

Investigators worked tirelessly pursuing numerous lines of enquiry and identified Aaron Jenkins as a suspect in the murder of Stephen. Jenkins had gone to the premises to steal a motorbike and found Stephen asleep in the canteen. While his 17-year-old girlfriend kept watch outside Jenkins battered Stephen to death with a sledgehammer in retribution for an earlier altercation.

Following the brutal murder he disposed of the sledgehammer nearby and then calmly returned home. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with perverting the course of justice and also convicted. She will also be sentenced in March.

Detective Chief Inspector Pete Simm, of FMIT, led the enquiry into the murder. He said: “This was a completely unprovoked and cowardly assault, carried out in such a way that Stephen had no opportunity to defend himself.

The level of violence used was truly shocking.

“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Stephen Whitehead at this difficult time and hopefully this conviction and sentence can go some way to helping them start to re-build their lives.”

Stephen Whitehead

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Rapist jailed for life

A rapist who attacked and assaulted two women in front of their young children has been jailed for life.

Trevor Lawler (born 13/01/84) of Tetlow Street, Manchester, pleaded guilty to rape, attempted rape, Section 18 assault, threats to kill, sexual assault by penetration and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square.

On Monday 22 February 2016, he was jailed for life, with a minimum tariff of 10 years.

Shortly after 4.40am on 10 July 2015, Lawler forced his way through the front door of an address in Newton Heath, and entered the bedroom of the 25-year-old victim while she was asleep in bed with her young son.

He undressed and got into bed with the victim before assaulting her and attempting to rape her, as well as threatening to slit her throat unless she told her son to stop crying.

The victim’s boyfriend then arrived back at the address and chased Lawler away.

Lawler struck again just hours later at around 7am, when he knocked on the door of an address in Failsworth and told the 34-year-old victim that he had been locked out of his home address.

She invited him inside and he followed her upstairs, where her young son was standing in the

hallway. Lawler tried to bear-hug the victim and pushed her against the wall, but she managed to free herself and grabbed her son as she escaped into her bedroom.

But Lawler followed her into her bedroom and punched her to the face while she was carrying her child, causing them both to fall backwards on to the bed.

She placed her child to one side to remove him from danger and Lawler continued to punch her in the face before sexually assaulting her.

He told the victim, ‘If you don’t stop screaming, I’ll kill you stone dead’ before raping her and then fleeing the address.

A man-hunt was subsequently launched by Greater Manchester Police, which resulted in Lawler being arrested later that day.

Detective Constable Steve Darragh said: “Lawler is without doubt one of the most vile and reprehensible human beings I have ever investigated.

“To attack not one, but two, women in their own homes and worse still in front of their young children, is utterly repulsive and worthy of this life sentence.

“Had the first victim’s boyfriend not returned when he did, I have no doubt that Lawler would have committed two rapes that morning.

“This sentence will not reverse the poor children, but hopefully it will dangerous individual and our city is hugely damaging impact his attacks save further women from becoming a safer place with him safely locked have had on his victims and their victims. “He is an incredibly behind bars.”

New strategy for the future of Manchester's parks proposed

Plans recognising the potential of Manchester's parks as crucial assets at the heart of their communities are being examined at a scrutiny meeting this week.

Manchester's emerging Parks Strategy will be designed with a focus on the needs of communities - and on how local people can become more involved.

It recognises that the city's 143 parks and open spaces make a huge contribution to the city's wider goal - from supporting regeneration and economic growth to encouraging healthier lifestyles and acting as community focal points, or even destinations in their own right.

The Parks Strategy will be based on a wide-ranging consultation to get the views of residents, existing parks friends’ groups, plus interested organisations such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and the RSPB. It is proposed that the consultation will focus on four main themes based around creating "world-class green spaces to meet, relax and play": * Creating parks at the heart of neighbourhoods - Looking at how parks benefit local neighbourhoods and can help create places where people want to live. * Recognising that active parks support healthy communities – Considering what each park is used for, how they can best serve local residents and how to ensure that everyone has access. * Developing the Manchester Parks Standard – Considering the best way parks can be looked after and managed with the involvement of local residents. * Establishing productive parks in partnership – Looking at how parks can better foster a sense of ownership and pride with local residents and

groups, as well as how the Council can work better with partner organisations to generate income for re-investment back into parks.

A similar approach has already been undertaken at Heaton Park, which is beginning to reap dividends.

The Council is aiming to transform the 640-acre park, which already attracts 1.5 million visitors a year, from a good park to a great one, by improving its range of attractions, including its heritage buildings like Heaton Hall, enhancing its visitor offer with the introduction of a Tree Top Aerial Adventure and a broader programme of year-round events and involving the community and other partner organisations in the park even more.

A number of volunteer groups have worked in partnership with the council to offer a variety of new activities, including The Tramway Society, the Manchester and District Beekeepers and the Friends of Heaton Hall. EAT Pennines, appointed to run Heaton Park’s two cafés, are an example of how parks can provide job opportunities - the company has created traineeships in hospitality and catering and also in horticulture.

Clean City funding - a oneoff dividend from the council’s share of Manchester Airports Group associated with its purchase of Stansted is providing £600,000 this year towards

improvements to play areas in Heaton Park. Councillor Rosa Battle, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “People use our many parks everyday to exercise, to walk their dogs, to play and simply to relax.

Everybody loves Manchester's parks but there's always more we can do to make them better.

“The new parks strategy will seek to establish how we can improve the city’s green spaces and increase the involvement of the local community – after all, parks belong to the people of Manchester and so listening to their views is the best way to find out what can be changed for the better.“ Proposals for the new Parks Strategy and a more detailed report about progress on the strategic plan for Heaton Park and Heaton Hall go before the Council’s Neighbourhood Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 23 February. Details of the consultation process will be announced in March.

The full report can be viewed at: www.manchester.gov.uk/meetings/ meeting/2388/neighbourhoods_ scrutiny_committee

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Page 4. Issue 8. Lancashire Local A man has been jailed for causing

death by dangerous driving

following a fatal collision in

Scarisbrick last year

Kenneth Grisedale, 58, of Hartwood Road, Southport was charged with causing death by dangerous driving after Andrew Birch, 46, from Skelmersdale, was killed in a collision on the A570 Southport Road on January 6, 2015.

He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on January 18.

He was today (Monday 22 February) sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to two years imprisonment and was banned from driving for two years upon his release.

On the evening of the collision, Mr Grisedale, who was driving a BMW, carried out a dangerous overtake manoeuvre, overtaking a Peugeot Horizon before speeding off towards Southport. Due to the lack of room for the manoeuvre, it caused a Toyota Carina which was travelling in the opposite direction to brake and lose control before it collided head on with the Peugeot.

Andrew Birch, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, sadly died as a result of the collision. The driver of the Peugeot, Mr Birch’s 80-year-old mother, and the driver of the Toyota, a 41 year old woman, were also seriously injured.

DS Keith Rimmer, from the Force Major Investigation Team said: “It was the reckless actions of Kenneth Grisedale on the night of the collision that led to the death of

Mr Birch in tragic circumstances.

I hope today’s sentence sends out a clear message to anyone who carries out dangerous manoeuvres and takes risks on the roads. Such behaviour can cost lives and cause devastation to the families of those involved.

“Although nothing can compensate Mr Birch’s family for their loss, I hope the conclusion of the legal proceedings at court today brings them some closure. My thoughts remain with them at this time.”

The family of Andrew Birch have thanked police, family and friends for all their support during this difficult time.

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WWI diary gets big launch

at Central Library

Central Library recently hosted a well-attended launch event for an insightful, moving and never-before-seen wartime diary, written by an officer during his time serving with the St Helens Pals. The event took place exactly 101 years after the St Helens Pals left their home town to prepare for and fight in World War One, some tragically never to return. With the help of St Helens Council, the St Helens Townships Family History Society was awarded a £40,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to research the history of 11th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment – known as the St Helens Pals.‘The Great War Diary of A.T. Champion’ is the next instalment of the four year project by the society. Written by Alan Treweeke Champion, the Commanding Officer of ‘A

Company’, the diary provides a personal narrative of 11th Battalion’s daily life and military operations during the First World War. Local military historian and editor of

the book, Dave Risley, launched the book with a brief introduction to the events which led him to find the unique diary during his research at Lancashire Infantry Museum. Many dozens of residents visited the library throughout the afternoon to collect a copy of the diary, listen to Dave’s talk and chat with members of the society, including St Helens Mayor and Mayoress, Councillors Steve and Lynn Glover.

Dave has spent much of his time over the last year at Fulwood Barracks, home to the museum, transcribing the original diary for publication. He said: “It was a painstaking job to transcribe the diary, but it gives such a personal view of the 11th Battalion and is a wonderful companion to the St Helens Pals book which was published by the project last year.” Councillor Jeanie Bell, Cabinet Member for Public Health

and Wellbeing, whose portfolio includes libraries, said: “Dave and the society have done a great job of bringing to light the history of the St Helens Pals over the course of the project, and the large turn-out at the event shows there’s an appetite for this history locally.

“The diary is all the more important since in the centenary years of WWI, it’s one of the few remaining voices we have of that period.” Copies of the book were freely available at the event. If you missed it and want to get your hands on a copy, there is a limited supply remaining at the Local History and Archives Library, Gamble Building. A limited number of the St Helens Pals Personnel book – another previous publication by the project – was also given out to people whose family members served with the regiment.

New café is icing on the cake for development

A new café is set to open in Blackburn’s £30 million Cathedral Quarter development.

The coffee shop and dessert bar called BB1 Central will be opposite the railway station and sell a selection of Gelato Icecreams waffles, crepes and other sweet treats.

Local businesswoman Ms Nighat Anwar is behind the new venture and already has one other business in the town as well as opening a new Subway in the Railway Station.

“This is a very exciting opportunity and I have shown a keen interest in this location at a very early stage as I believe Blackburn Town Centre

craves an all exclusive Ice-cream and Dessert Café,” she said.

“I hope to open early Summer and look forward to welcoming commuters and locals to the venue.

The cafe will cater for a variety of dietary requirement including sugar free and gluten free options.”

The café is the first retail unit to be established at the new development which will boast three other restaurants when it is completed.

The development includes the newly opened Premier Inn hotel, a public square, landscaped gardens, and new offices. It also includes Clergy Court, the Cathedral’s residential

development, which will bring the Clergy and staff to live on site along with a refectory, library and office accommodation.

This scheme will be the first new residential development within a Cathedral precinct since the 16th Century. Executive member for regeneration for Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Phil Riley, said: “It’s great to see local entrepreneurs getting behind the regeneration that is taking place in Blackburn and being part of it. “ “The new café will be a fantastic addition to the development and I hope our residents will support it.”

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The son of a man murdered in Rochdale has paid tribute The son of a man murdered in Rochdale has paid tribute to him. Shortly before 9pm on Thursday 18 February 2016, police were called by paramedics to a play area at the end of South Street in Wardleworth, Rochdale following reports that a man had been found injured.

Officers attended and found 64-year-old Jalal Uddin with a serious head injury.

He was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.

A Home Office post-mortem examination concluded that Jalal died from a head injury.

The 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy arrested remain in police custody for questioning.

Jalal’s son paid tribute to him: “Jalal Uddin was a loved and integral part of the community. He was a soft spoken, gentle soul who wouldn't hesitate to help those in need.

He was a simple man, but respected by all for his kind and caring nature.

“He was a selfless man of principle, who always strived to do the right thing. For the community, it is a great loss to lose such a soul. With his extensive knowledge

Exciting times continue at

Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s Auctioneers

Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s Auctioneers in Penrith, Cumbria are a regional hub for auction sales of all manner of items – from general house clearance right through to Fine Art and Antiques.

PFK sell over 20,000 lots a year through a series of 26 auctions from their purpose built 1500 square metre warehouse saleroom close to Junction 40 M6. Their convenient access is a major asset, with clients travelling far to attend the auctions which can be viewed on Saturday mornings prior to the sales.

In addition, every lot is photographed and available to buy live online at www.ukauctioneers.com, reaching a worldwide audience.

Currently, PFK are working towards their April 13 Major Fine Art and Antiques auction and are inviting entries of valuable, interesting and unusual items of all types – from fine jewellery right through to furniture.

Free valuations are available throughout Lancashire and beyond.

In addition to the April Fine Art and Antiques auction, PFK are continually accepting entries for their popular

Fortnightly General auction. Items in this sale include interior design pieces, modern, vintage and retro furnishings and general household and good quality electrical items – a real treasure trove!

For further information, contact Saleroom Manager Michael Roberts directly on 01768 890781.

of Islam and his ability to share this knowledge, he captured the hearts of the old and the young, truly making a difference in people's lives.

“As the main provider for his family in Bangladesh, he dedicated his life to ensure his family's wellbeing, and we thank everybody for their support and kind condolences at this difficult time.

He was a loving father, husband, and

grandfather who will be dearly missed by not only his wife, children and his young grandchildren, but by all who knew him. We hope his soul will be at rest in the knowledge that those who loved him, really cherished him.

“The events that transpired on that night were completely unexpected, and incredibly inhumane. Nobody should have to go through what Jalal

did. We are mortified that such a horrific attack took place with such an innocent and polite soul.

“We hope that justice will persevere and the perpetrators responsible will be held to account.” Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 4711 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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ZooNation Into The Hoods: Remixed. 1st & 2nd March, Blackpool grand theatre Into the Hoods: Remixed is the newly revamped version of the awardwinning production that stormed the West End in 2009. The much-loved show returns to the stage with all the wit and charm of the original, updated for 2015 with new choreography, a remixed soundtrack and fresh designs. Set in the Ruff Endz Estate, the story follows two lost school children who have been tasked to find an iPod touch as white as milk, trainers as pure as gold, a hoodie as red as blood and some weave as yellow as corn. Along the way, they meet DJ Spinderella, wannabe pop star Lil Red, vivacious rapper Rap On Zel, budding music producer Jaxx and a whole world of surprises

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac World Tour. 5th March, Blackpool opera house & winter gardens The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups.

Having performed to over a million fans since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK in late 2015 and early 2016 to launch their stunning new stage

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Whats On

Jenny Eclair. 9th March,lowther pavilion theatre lytham st annes Following her recent sell out performance at the Pavilion, Jenny Eclair returns to the stage..

Professional Grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi –bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund!

You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth

production performing in meticulous note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music.

Giant Easter Egg Trail. 4th March 4th April Blackburn Town Centre Plucky the Hen will be launching an Easter trail around the shops in Blackburn town centre, between 5th March and 4th April 2016, when a dozen 3 foot giant chocolate eggs will be hidden inside shops around the town centre. Follow the clues & collect stamps to be in with a chance of winning one of the giant chocolate eggs, made by The Chocolate House in Blackburn.

The star prize will be an edible 3 foot jewel-encrusted golden egg and £500 worth of shopping vouchers to spend in town centre businesses.

Collect an entry form from Blackburn Visitor Centre in Blackburn Market & return it by 4pm on 4th April 2016.

Happy Hunting!. You can also meet Plucky The Giant Hen on Saturday, 12th March at Blackburn Market at 1130am, 12.30pm & 2pm. She'll also be at The Mall Blackburn on Easter Saturday, 26th March at 11.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm

Brendan Cole. 10th March, Preston guild hall Preston Always a sell-out, Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his latest show 'A Night To Remember', bringing the shot back to Preston Guild Hall.

Following on from his previous sell out theatre shows Live & Unjudged and Licence To Thrill, his latest show is bigger and better than ever with an extended cast in this exciting new production. Brendan and his cast of 14 musicians and 8 professional

dancers will be Raising the roof all night, every night with all of your favourite Strictly Dances, music from across the eras and much, much more.

Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing's most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment. Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, Brendan's newest live music and dance extravaganza will be 2016's must see show!

James Martin: Mates, Plates and Automobiles. 3rd March, Blackpool Winter Gardens Celebrated chef and TV personality James Martin has announced his very first UK tour. The tour marks 20 years since James first graced our TV screens, winning the hearts of the nation. His show will be a fast-paced, interactive and high tech extravaganza. Packed with James' signature cooking demonstrations, full of surprises and not to mention some very special guests, audiences across the country will be thrilled as this multi media production is brought live to the big stage

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Stockport Council to Invest £20 Million to Improve and Modernise Care Homes

Stockport Council has agreed to invest around £20 million to improve and modernise existing care home provision in the Borough.

The needs and health of older people in Stockport is a high priority for the Council and investing in properties operated by Borough Care Limited will help to provide better quality care facilities and services now and for future generations.

Borough Care Limited is a charitable organisation and is a leading provider of beds/services for older people in the Stockport area. Among its properties is a number of care homes that were transferred out of Council control some twenty years ago, which it continues to lease from the Council.

Cllr Keith Holloway, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Supporting Adults, said: “Stockport Council places a high priority on the needs and health of older people. Since the creation of

Borough Care the world of social care has moved on significantly and the homes originally transferred out of Council control at the time are now somewhat outdated. “Investing in this programme of improvements, at no cost to the Council tax payer, will help to ensure we can continue to provide suitable care places for older people now and for many years ahead.

“Our two organisations will be working hand in hand to ensure that the needs, care and safety of residents remain our top priority.”

Chairman of Borough Care, Steven Normansell, said “With a rising population of older people and the need to plan for increased and more complex personal needs in the future, this £20m investment will deliver a real benefit for the community.

"We have been providing care and support in Stockport for over two decades, leading the way, particularly in regard to dementia care services.

This venture will now allow us to modernise and provide homes that will give our residents rooms with ensuite facilities and dementia-friendly environments.

“By incorporating the latest care technology, with new understandings of support for ageing, our homes will help people stay independent for longer and provide the comfort and dignity that is needed in later life."

The programme of work is expected to start in early 2017 and take four to five years to complete, subject to planning permission. Borough Care have informed staff and families of residents of the future changes and will be working closely with them during every stage of the process.

This programme of capital investment will be funded through prudential borrowing and at no cost to Council Tax payers. All proposals will now be subject to relevant statutory approvals including planning.

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OAPs (Older, Adventurous Paradise-seekers)

flock to the hot springs of Brazil

for the holiday of a lifetime Brazil's waterfalls, spas and cultural retreats make the perfect tropical getaway Following the relaxation around pension rules in the UK last year, British aged 55 (the minimum pension age) and over, have caught the travelling bug and are deciding to venture across the world with some of their newly accessible money.

The research from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reveals that almost a million Britons are now considering dipping into their pension pots, with taking a holiday or travelling being the most popular option to spend the money on. 59% of those surveyed plan to take a 'holiday of a lifetime' and over half (56%) said that they would spend more than usual on travelling. Brining a new meaning to the phrase OAP, these older adventurous paradise-seekers are looking for a destination that will provide them with an unforgettable trip, and where better to visit than a country rife with culture and natural beauty – Brazil.From hot springs to spa towns, below are some of the must see destinations that Brazil has to offer for a truly illustrious trip.

Caldas Novas - Goiás Cadas Novas, in the state of Goias, is part of the hot waters region - one of the most popular destinations

within Brazil. It is visited by more than three million tourists a year who come in search of the famous hot water that springs from the ground at temperatures ranging from 35°C to 52°C. This unique feature has led to Caldas Novas to be known as the largest hydrothermal resort in the world and is home to 86 active wells, pumping an average of 1,200 m³ an hour. The waters are one of the earth's natural paradises and are known for their therapeutic properties. The water's temperature and chemical composition are renowned for relaxing tired muscles and eliminating stress, along with aiding in digestion and relief for rheumatic diseases.

Caldas Novas is located around 300km from Brasília, which is a nice gateway for travelers who can do a quick stop to see the beauties of the Capital.

Rio Quente – Goiás Rio Quente, a neighbouring city of the northern Caldas Novas, is another town within the hot water region of Goiás. Over 12 km in length, the 'City of the Warm River' is one of the largest river springs in the world.

The springs were discovered by Bartolomeu Bueno da Silva, a son of the famous Bandeirante Portuguese settlers in Brazil, in 1722 who were originally searching for gold. Since

then people from across the world have flocked to the area to experience this natural phenomenon.A four hour drive from Brasila and situated within a tropical region, the hot and humid weather reaches an annual average temperature of 28°C. This indulgent heat and the unique healing properties of the hot waters led to Hot Park being opened in 1997. Hot Park, is a water themed recreational area inside Rio Guente resort popular with adults and families and is now the largest hot water park in South America.

Water Circuit in Minas Gerais Another popular area for older travelers and holidaymakers is a cluster of spa towns knows as the Water Circuit in Minas Gerais. Consisting of towns including Congonhas, Diamantina and Mariana, these areas are quiet and picturesque and popular with visitors who want to see the scenic waters and baths. Each town is centered on a parque hidromineral, a park built around the springs, incorporating bathhouses and fountains. The spas are famous for their medicinal and therapeutic properties and they offer visitors moments of rest, reflection and wellbeing. Lodges, hostels and hotels are positioned by lakes and waterfalls to give tourists a relaxing and peaceful stay.

For tourists wishing to understand the regional identities of the state, personalised tours of over 50 circuits are on offer. Popular tour choices are ones that focus on the region's architecture, historical monuments and cultural surroundings

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A little about the Cavendish Group....

The Cavendish Group are committed to providing quality and value with a wealth of experience and knowledge of this increasingly popular lifestyle choice. With over 20 parks nationwide we have locations and homes to suit most customers needs.

Our dedicated sales team are available 7 days a week to discuss all aspects of park home living and take the strain out of one of life’s biggest decisions. Appointments can be made for viewings at any of our parks by

simply calling us free on 0800 756 5623. We always have an extensive range of show homes all of which are available for immediate occupancy.

Alternatively our sales team will walk you through the process of designing your own bespoke home with any of the UK’s leading manufacturers.

If you have a home to sell we can assist you by working along side your estate agents or utilising our part exchange scheme wherever possible, subject to contract.

All our homes come with fully landscaped gardens, parking space and garden storage bases as standard, however if you have any particular ideas or requirements our team of workmen are able to carry out almost any kind of landscaping to create an outdoor space truly unique to your home.

Start your journey to a park home life with Cavendish by simply calling our sales team on 0800 756 5623.

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Yorkshire offers stunning countryside,

cities and historical sites to explore

Unspoilt and diverse, Yorkshire offers miles of stunning countryside, including over 1000 square miles of National Park land with bustling cities and quaint market towns.

Explore the scenic Heritage Coast or step back in time at one on the regions many historical sites.

Visit the tranquil Yorkshire Dales National Park and marvel at the majestic scenery, where the more active can immerse themselves in the extensive range of outdoor pursuits the region has to offer: such as walking, cycling, riding and watersports. Indulge your adventurous side in its renowned caves, potholes and labyrinth of underground passages.

Or enjoy the wilderness of the North York Moors with its purple heather.

Alternatively relax on Yorkshire's 130 miles of sparkling seashore, exploring its sheltered coves or marvelling at its towering headlands. Bridlington, Filey, Scarborough and Whitley Bay are superb resorts offering great holidays all year round.

Historic Yorkshire If it's history you're looking for, Yorkshire has an abundant supply

of it, from the stunning medieval Skipton Castle to the opulent Middleham Castle, the childhood home of Richard III. Take a visit to the magnificent 18th century Castle Howard or actually watch history come alive with a multitude of live events in the region's historic abbeys, castles, houses and gardens.

For the Shopaholic Yorkshire also boasts many vibrant towns and cities, offering a range of cultural, gastronomical and retail experiences. York and Leeds are

particularly worthy of note, with an intriguing mix of historical and cultural interest, coupled with extensive nightlife and cafĂŠ culture.

Harrogate offers the discerning shopper a wide choice of stylish boutiques, or visitors can venture further a field and buy local produce in the many unspoilt market towns of the region.

For the Food Lover Yorkshire has a very diverse food scene, with fashionable contemporary gastro pubs rubbing shoulders with more traditional fare.

The bathroom scales may tell an indulgent culinary tale when you get home, but please don't leave Yorkshire without sampling home baked scones, Pontefract cakes and curd tart!

You'll find Yorkshire people are renowned across the UK for being incredibly honest, down to earth and warm hearted, so wherever you go, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

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7 Reasons to Visit Blackpool in 2016

You need reasons?! Blackpool has been a family favourite for many years, but if you want to know more about Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach and the rest, this is the blog for you!

As Stanley Travel has provided coach holidays for many years to Blackpool, we wanted to share our favourite things about the seaside town and how YOUR holiday can be the best with our must-sees and the experiences you cannot miss!

Of course, there are some fairly obvious attractions in the coastal town, but we’ll do our best to provide the ultimate whistle-stop tour for all the family!

1. Live on the edge and brave the white knuckle rides – Pleasure Beach With 6 acres of white knuckle rides, family rides and the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land, filled with a merchandise shop and rides featuring characters like SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer, there is fun for everyone! Of course, there are also shows* through the year including the likes of medium, Derek Acorah and many opportunities to grab a bite from lots of eateries.

So, will we find you on the Grand National or the Big One…?

2. See a show or the sights at Blackpool Tower

At 518ft tall and built in 1894, Blackpool Tower is the epitome of this seaside town, filled with activities ranging from Jungle Jim’s indoor adventure playground to the classic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

With so much going on in this one structure you may struggle to see the rest of the sights!

Don’t forget the tower has just celebrated an incredible achievement with its 120th birthday in 2014 too!

3. Visit the animals of the water world – Sea Life Centre Let the kids – and the grownups – ooh and ahh at the wonderful sights of over 2,000 creatures at Blackpool’s Sea Life Centre.

Whether it’s spotting the world’s largest crab – he’s 9ft! –or snorkelling with the sharks, there is something for everyone.

4. Meet the stars – or their wax works – at Madame Tussaud’s Everyone would love to say they’ve met The Queen, The Beatles, Michael Jackson or David Beckham, so why not say it!

Madame Tussaud’s at Blackpool features many figures from crime dramas, football, comedy and even animated characters like Shrek!

With great deals on tickets too there is plenty to be seen and photographed here!

5. Pretend to be a giant at Blackpool Model Village!

It’s pretty surreal to walk through these fantastic gardens filled with scenes that range from a Scottish Castle to a model railway across 2½ acres of land, so why not pretend you’re a giant!? With the kids discovering the tiny model characters

in church settings, on bowling greens and so much more, there is lots of fun for the family in a peaceful setting – perfect for the adults too!

6. No holiday is complete without swimming – Sandcastle Waterpark With more than 18 slides and attractions which include water chutes, a lazy river, slides and a wave machine there is something for everyone at Sandcastle Waterpark!

Perfect for UK summer holidays with the children or for the adults that just want to have a quick dip, this waterpark, opposite the Pleasure Beach, caters for everyone and can provide endless fun.

7. Enjoy being at the seaside – The Golden Mile Let’s go back to classic family fun with The Golden Mile, a stretch of promenade dating back to the 19th century. It famously runs between Blackpool’s north and south piers and has evolved over the decades to become a hive of entertainment, lights and activities. Whether it is penny arcades, ice cream, night clubs or the Blackpool Illuminations (August – November) you’re after, there is something for everyone!

Don’t forget the beach too! Go on, be brave and dip your toes!

Other activities worth exploring: Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur World: There are more than 1500 animals to be enjoyed at the zoo, as well as the opportunity to go on a Dinosaur Safari featuring 30 prehistoric creatures too – a great day out at both parks! Stanley Park: With activities for children of all ages including zip wires, crazy golf, a BMX park, trampolines and playground apparatus there is plenty to do and it also has picnic benches and a café! Blackpool Tramway: it should probably be made into law that if you visit Blackpool you MUST ride a tram. They’re so unique to the town and ideally placed for getting to and from the majority of the major Blackpool attractions too! With modern trams, older trams and ones that light up at night, it’s a novelty for all of the family Impact Blackpool: Up for some fun and getting messy?

This is the only paintballing site within 20 miles of Blackpool and also includes archery, human table football and air rifle shooting too.

If you want a memorable and active day out, Impact Blackpool might be for you!

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Hay meadows get longer

chance to grow

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has secured a six-month extension to its Meadow Life project which aims to restore and create northern hay meadows across Cumbria.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the extension will allow the local wildlife charity to create a new network of people who have previously been involved in the Meadow Life project, and give them the skills to continue to look after Cumbria’s hay meadows in future years.

The network will bring together land managers and volunteers to share expertise, skills,

knowledge and equipment to ensure our hay meadows thrive into the future.

Graham Jackson-Pitt, Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Officer, says: “What we want to do is ensure people feel supported by like-minded individuals and have the confidence to continue managing and restoring hay meadows. We’ll also be training volunteers, building on the skills and experience they’ve already gained through the project, to learn how to assess a hay meadow’s condition and its suitability for restoration.”

Staff working on the extended project

are also running events for anyone interested in learning to gather wild flower seed, sow and grow it, and they’ll be events for people to learn how to scythe and information about these will be available at www.cumbriawildlifetrust. org.uk. Staff will be working to restore even more hay meadows this year, with around 10 hectares being added to the 150 hectares restored by Cumbria Wildlife Trust altogether – the equivalent of 1,196 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust identified the sorry state of hay meadow habitats in Cumbria back in 2005, when they found that just 20% of hay meadow Wildlife Sites identified in the 1980s were still in existence. Hay meadows were in such decline they were placed on a list of Cumbria’s most vulnerable species and habitats along with the iconic red squirrel.

Photo: Scything at Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve, photo: Andrew Walter

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Burglary inspires donation for Flood Appeal

in the early hours of 29th December, Budgens shop in Lyndhurst, Hampshire was raided by burglars who threw a beer keg through the front door window, making off with stolen goods.

As they were leaving, a police car drove up alongside and gave chase. A stinger was used on the vehicle and as the burglars tried to get away the police dogs were let loose. One big bite on the bum occurred.

Shop Owner Elisabeth didn’t know what to do with the beer keg, so decided to help raise funds for the Cumbria Flood Recovery Appeal by holding a “Guess the name of the stolen beer keg” competition.

Competition winners Mr and Mrs Johnson with Chief Inspector Simon Tribe of Lyndhurst Police Station.

The keg was named Michael after the patron saint of the police and the main church in Lyndhurst is also St Michael. The winner of the competition was Mr and Mrs Johnson who came up from London to collect their prize, met by Chief Inspector Simon Tribe of Lyndhurst Police Station.

Michael raised £41 and other donations came to £63.43 giving a total of £104.43, which Elisabeth is adding to. She said: “I hope this story manages to inspire other people to raise money out of adversity like we have done. It does make a difference.”

One of the burglars has

gone to prison for 16 months and another received 12 weeks suspended sentence for 18 months and a big compensation order. A third youth has absconded for a second time, so a court arrest warrant is now in place.

A fourth man is still wanted but the police have his finger prints.

The Antiques Emporium, Kendal

Here at The Antiques Emporium, Kendal, We have re-emerged stronger and more interesting than ever, Fully re-furbished and re-vitalised after the

devastating storm Desmond flood, The Antiques Emporium with its 60 strong traders has a wide range and selection of items to suit all shoppers and dealers. Whether your looking for gifts for any occasion or something new to grace your home The Antiques Emporium has it all, With our friendly and inviting staff who are on hand to help and encourage you to browse and remember bygone times from your childhood, Toys that were played with and lost that you thought you would never see again, Items that your parents and grandparents used, Loved and enjoyed.

Open 7 Days a week 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am4pm on Sunday. Free entry all day everyday. The Antiques Emporium is a fantastic treasure trove of exciting

and enticing items for all but just just take our word for it. Here's what a few of our customers say.

“A little Treasure chest in the Lake District” Miss VLB “Unlike any other antique shop, Add it to your list of things to do. You wont be disappointed” Jayne What are you waiting for, Come Visit the Antiques Emporium Today....

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Theatre show success to return to Cumbria to raise awareness of child sex exploitation

A national theatre production is returning to Cumbria this month to raise awareness of child sex exploitation (CSE). The hard-hitting play ‘Chelsea’s Choice’ was shown in schools across the county last year and had an extremely positive effect.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is once again providing funding for the play, which is produced by notfor-profit organization, AlterEgo Creative Solutions. Chelsea’s Choice highlights how boys and girls can be groomed by adults for the purposes of sexual exploitation, and shows the devastating consequences this can have on the young person’s life.

It aims to: ·Raise awareness of healthy relationships

·Promote safe internet use ·Identify risky situations ·Raise awareness of the grooming process and the forms it can take ·Raise awareness of CSE and the forms it can take ·Signpost to relevant services As well as performances taking place in schools (mainstream, independent and pupil referral units), this year will see extra evening shows arranged for parents as Cumbria Police have recognised that there is often a lack of understanding of CSE among parents and that there is a demand from parents to be aware of the issue and how to protect their children.

There will be 48 performances of Chelsea’s Choice across the county this year, from Monday 22nd February to Tuesday 1st March.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Cooper said: “I am extremely pleased that Chelsea’s Choice is returning to Cumbria this year to be performed in front of hundreds more young people.

“Following the play being shown in schools last year, nine disclosures were made by students. CSE can take many forms, for example it could be a young person having sex in return for attention, gifts, alcohol or cigarettes.

Although the young person may not realise they are being exploited at the time, this can cause a lot of damage to their physical, emotional and psychological health as they come to realise that they have been a victim.

“We work hard to protect children and vulnerable people in Cumbria, and often rely on parents to help us do this, so it is vitally important for

parents to be aware of the signs of possible exploitation and the play will be an excellent channel for this education.

“In addition, the play will be an opportunity for police officers, teachers and other professionals to have their awareness heightened in relation to CSE. Police and partner agencies will be attending the schools in order to signpost young people to where they can get support, or advise them what to do if they think a friend has become a victim of CSE.” NSPCC, Barnardo’s and Safety Net will also have staff present at the shows should any children or parents wish to speak to someone from the organisation after the performance.

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes said:

“I’m really pleased to put more resources into to tackling child sexual exploitation. Last year’s programme of Chelsea’s Choice performances proved very worthwhile, and I was keen to support it again this year. It is only by working together we can improve the chances of keeping our young people safe.”

Sean McGrath, Creative Director, AlterEgo Creative Solutions Ltd, said: "AlterEgo are delighted to be coming back to Cumbria to continue raising awareness around the complex issue of child sexual exploitation. "'Chelsea's Choice' has now been seen by over well 410,000 young people and thousands of adults throughout the UK and recently showcased in New York City to city, state and federal professionals. Raising

awareness of what CSE is, what the warning signs are and who people can turn to for help and advice is vital if we are to help protect our children from this heinous crime."

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Planning for your

Wedding Day 2016

As couples plan for their big day for 2016 now is the time to get into shape and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough.

You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there?

Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels. Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off

the peg.’ You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size.

Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!

12 months before…

• Choose a wedding date • Decide on a budget • Make a list of guests and decide on numbers • Book your Church/Ceremony location • Book your reception venue/caterers • Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man

• Start looking for The Dress!

• Choose and book your photographer 8 months before…

• Choose bridesmaids’ dresses • Book entertainment • Choose and order your wedding cake • Make an appointment with your chosen florist 6 months before...

• Give Notice of Marriage • Purchase or hire menswear • Select your wedding rings 4 months before...

• Send out your wedding invitations • Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear 1 month before...

• Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man • Enjoy your hen and stag parties!

2 weeks before...

• Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people 1 week before...

• Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear • Have all your beauty treatments • Drink plenty of water and have some early nights • Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!

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THE HONEYMOON PERIOD SHRINKS BY HALF IN A DECADE

WORK PRESSURE & THE EXPENSE SPELLS THE END OF THE TWO-WEEK EXOTIC HONEYMOON THE HONEYMOON period has halved in length in the last decade, new national research has revealed.

Traditionally, UK couples routinely enjoyed honeymoons lasting two weeks in some of the most exotic locations on earth. But modern work pressures and the increase in couples paying for their own wedding celebrations has curtailed the extravagance once considered de rigeur for all newlyweds, according to a study by leading hotel bookers LateRooms.com.

Tradition is ushered out into the wedding wilderness with the revelation that just over a third of British couples recently married, or just about to tie the knot, will take a traditional two-week honeymoon.

More than half (55%) of all newly married couples and couples about to get wed claim that they have noticed a huge trend towards shorter, more affordable mini-moons instead of the traditional two week, no expense spared honeymoon of a lifetime. And now, almost half of UK newlyweds (49%) now either stay in the UK or venture no further than Europe for their post-marital mini-moon, the LateRooms.com study reveals.

Compare this to 2005, when the top honeymoon destinations for Brits were Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, St Lucia, Mexico, Jamaica and Anguilla.* Furthermore, according to a report at the time by Mintel, in 2005 80% of newly married couples went or wanted to go on a 2-week foreign honeymoon.

In 2015, less than a quarter (24%) of UK newlyweds now go on honeymoon immediately after their wedding reception, according to the LateRooms.com poll of 2,000 newly-married and about-to-gethitched couples. And almost one in 10 couples (9%) now don’t bother taking a honeymoon at all.

Almost a third (32%) of newlyweds will wait up to six months before taking their mini-moon, the research has revealed.

Where once, a bride and groom would be waved off by a gaggle of wedding guests as they departed their evening reception bound for a flight of fancy in the Far East, these days many simply go home.

The driving factors for this seachange in honeymoon tradition are pressures from work and the cost of the traditional honeymoon.

In 2015 one in five couples say that the pressures of work means they don’t have the time to enjoy a twoweek honeymoon.

And another 30% say the fact they are having to pay or contribute heavily to the cost of their wedding day means they can’t afford a traditional two week break in a far flung destination.

In 2005 just 16% of couples asked wedding guests for money towards their honeymoon.

Some things remain the same, however. Despite the shorter minimoon trend, the classic beach break continues to be the nation’s honeymoon trip of choice.

Almost three in 10 (28%) of newly married couples head to the beach for their post-marital holiday. A further 22% will seek out rest and relaxation in the countryside and 11% head for a city break.

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Burnley nurse retires

after 43 years NHS service

A well-loved hospital nurse from Burnley was given an emotional send-off after providing care for NHS patients for more than 40 years.

Elaine Lewis has worked for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust since 1983 when started work as a part time Enrolled Nurse working night duty on the Acute Unit and A&E at Rossendale Hospital.

After successfully completing her RGN training and becoming a ‘D’ grade Staff Nurse, in 1994 Elaine was upgraded to an ‘E’ grade Registered General Nurse based at Burnley General Hospital, she continued her studies gaining Registered Sick Child Nurse

qualification and eventually becoming an Emergency Nurse Practitioner in 2005, a vital role she performed with dedication and distinction until her retirement. “Elaine was a pleasure to work with, she always came into work with a smile on her face,” says her friend and colleague, Matron Julie Kay. “Elaine’s dedication and commitment was first class and she will be missed by all her colleagues and patients at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.” In all, Elaine’s NHS

nursing career totalled 43 years and she worked in many services including Psychiatry, Elderly care, A&E, Acute and Theatres in a 43year career encompassing both day and night duty.

Brought up in America and now living in Burnley, Elaine attended evening classes at Burnley College of Further Education before starting her nursing career at Leigh Infirmary (1968 to 1978) before moving to Warrington Hospital as a part time Enrolled Nurse from 1978 until 1982.

Reflecting on her time in East Lancashire as an enjoyable experience, Elaine says: “I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life but I will miss being a part of the hospital community and the people I came into contact with every day.”

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Parish CofE achieves

‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating A St Helens primary school has received top marks at a recent Ofsted inspection.

Parish CofE Primary School achieved ‘outstanding’ ratings across the board, for effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning and assessment; personal development, behaviour and welfare; outcomes for pupils; and early years provision.

The Headteacher, Mrs Lynne Ryder, was personally identified

as being an ‘exceptional’ leader.

Lead inspector, Sue Eastwood applauded the town centre school for having every child’s success at the heart of all it does, commenting on the exceptional leadership, highest standards of teaching, impeccable pupil conduct and active governor involvement.

The report drew attention to spiritual, moral and cultural development as a particular strength, promoted by

everyone at the school and woven into the curriculum, resulting in pupils that are highly tolerant and respectful of others.

Inspectors also remarked that pupils, staff and parents are rightly proud of being part of Parish CofE, as one parent said: “to be at our school makes us smile with pride.”

The mixed-gender primary school of 204 pupils has improved in overall effectiveness since a previous inspection rated it ‘good’. Councillor Jeanette

Banks, Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, said: “This recent report shows the great strides Parish CofE has made in the last few years. It highlights the commitment of pupils, the support of parents and governors, and the dedication of staff, who demonstrably care a great deal for pupils’ learning and personal development.”

Lynne Ryder, Head teacher, said: “I am so proud of veryone at school, this has been a real team effort; however, the

real stars of this report are the children – it is difficult to put into words how proud I am at this moment in time.”

Chair of Governors, Reverend Harry Wood, stated: “Parish CofE holds as paramount its responsibility to provide high quality education which is inclusive and equips children for lifelong learning.

“This ethos underpins the approach to teaching and learning at the school and as Head teacher, Mrs Ryder leads a staff

team whose dedication is without question and has rightly been recognised in the recent Ofsted inspection as outstanding.”

Mark Thomas, Deputy Head teacher added: “Everyone has worked so hard to achieve this grading.

A massive thanks must go to our staff, governors, parents and children – but it’s also really important to remember how hard Mrs Ryder has worked and how utterly dedicated she is to our school’s continued success.”

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Artificial plants and flowers have come a long way over the years.

It was once easy to spot a fake specimen, even from a distance, but with advances in production and technology, fake trees, plants and flowers are now more lifelike than ever before. The advantages of dotting artificial plants in and around our homes and gardens are well-known, but they also work spectacularly well when used in the work place. When supplied for offices, artificial plants can really brighten up any space, especially for those workplaces that consist of lots of grey concrete.

A couple of fake trees located outside an office door can create a welcoming entrance, while silk flowers placed in a reception area provide a great first impression, and will look continually at their best at any time of year. When staff are busy focusing on their jobs, they are not likely to have time to water and care for real plants, but artificial plants

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Research has proven that house plants and greenery can improve a person’s mood and increase concentration levels, which makes them ideal for offices. However, with many people suffering from allergies associated with the pollen from real plants, it is not always practical having genuine specimens in the workplace. This is where artificial plants really come into their own when used in offices.

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Jaguar & Land Rover, the UK's leading

manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles

Jaguar & Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles today reported its best ever January retail sales of 46,016 vehicles, up 24% on January 2015.

Retail sales for the month of January were up year-on-year across all regions: 65% in Europe, 36% in the UK, 9% in North America, and 5% in China. Other overseas markets were up 15% year-on-year.

Commenting on the performance, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Group Sales Operations Director said: “Following our best full year global sales in 2015, this is a great start to the new year, with very strong performance from both brands and across all of our key regions. Europe and the UK retailed almost 20,000 vehicles this month alone, driven by solid sales of the XE and the Discovery Sport.

"Similarly, in China market response to the locally-produced Discovery Sport was very positive with retails of almost 3,000 in its second month

of sales.” Marking its best January yet, Land Rover retailed 38,075 vehicles in the month, up 20% year-on-year.

Best-sellers for the month were the Range Rover Evoque, retailing 9,729 vehicles and the Discovery Sport, with retails of 9,486 in the month. Demand for the iconic Defender has been very strong in its last month of production, with its best January performance in over a decade.

Jaguar had its best January performance since 2005, delivering 7,941 vehicles, up 44% on the previous year, due to continued solid sales of the XE (3,673 vehicles).

Europe and the UK recorded outstanding year-on-year growth of 131% and 184%, respectively, for the month of January and retails in the Overseas region were 22% up year-on-year.

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Danny Graham was delighted to mark

Rovers Ladies booked their place in the semi-finals his first home appearance with his of the FA Women’s Premier League Cup courtesy first goal in Rovers colours

of a 4-1 victory at home to Sporting Club Albion

Sophie Jones scored two and set one up as Gemma Donnelly’s side made it four cup wins on the spin.

Sporting made a flying start and almost opened the scoring after 30 seconds, but their striker fired wide from eight yards.

Rovers’ response was immediate and they broke deadlock with just two minutes on the clock.

Jess Holbrook delivered a corner and Jones headed home through the keeper’s legs. The visitors had another great chance on 12

minutes, but again the Sporting striker fired wide after latching onto a ball over the top. Rovers made them pay, doubling their advantage on 20 minutes. Alex Taylor delivered a sublime cross from the right and Jones got above her marker to head home.

It was almost 3-0 just before the halfhour mark, but Natasha Fenton’s shot was well saved and Albion halved the deficit 10 minutes later, Trina Greaves finishing off a well-worked move from close range, following a

ball inside the full-back.However, Rovers restored their two-goal lead just before the break. Another Holbrook corner was met by Lynda Shepherd, her initial header was blocked, but she was on hand to poke home the rebound. After a slow start to the second half, Sporting were gifted a golden chance to reduce the arrears on the hour mark when they were awarded a penalty, but Rovers received a let-off, as the spot-kick was put wide.

Rovers thought they had extended their advantage five minutes later, as Shepherd’s header rattled the bar and the follow-up was fired home, but the goal was disallowed for a foul.

As Sporting threw caution to the wind late on, Rovers looked to hit on the break. Ella Toone came close on 90 minutes, but struck the woodwork, however she did add a fourth with virtually the final kick of the game.

Shepherd took a quick free-kick to Jones, who crossed and the 16-yearold substitute volleyed home from 12 yards out. Manager Gemma Donnelly

said: “We’ve had a number of cup games recently where we’ve come up against lesser opposition, so it was a good opportunity to gauge where we’re at against a team from our division. “Sporting Club Albion are considered to be title hopefuls as well and we beat them 2-0 earlier in the season, so we knew it was going to be a tough task, but bar the first 10-15 minutes, I felt that we were in control for the majority of the first half and played some really decent attacking football. “The second half was a much more even encounter. They went for broke early on and made it quite an open game and ultimately we are delighted to progress.

“I must give a special mention to Ella Toone, who has only just returned from California, where she was representing England’s Under-17s and although she only came on for the last 20 minutes, she made a noticeable impact, hitting the post and then scoring the final goal with a sweetly-struck volley.”

The January loan arrival from Sunderland, played a starring role in Rovers' comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham at Ewood Park on Tuesday night, grabbing the third goal on the night three minutes from time.

Graham felt the performance was one that the team had to put in to record their first league win in 2016, admitting they owed the supporters a victory.

"I thought we played very well from start to finish," Graham told Radio Rovers.

"I was just about to come off and luckily enough I got a goal but the most important thing was a good team performance.

"I think we owed that to the fans and to ourselves after Saturday so it was nice to get a win and hopefully we can kick on now.

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