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Manchester Police Officer

celebrates success with Bogga

A Greater Manchester Police Officer has carved out an unlikely success as a children’s illustrator with a hit new book celebrating the legend of the Boggarts of Blackley.

PC Gareth Sullivan, from Heywood, joined forces with his cousin Christian Smithson when they realised that a book had never been written about the mythical creatures said to inhabit the local Boggart Hole Clough Park in Blackley, an area which they both played in as children. The mysterious Boggarts have been part of Northern folklore for over 100 years and are thought to live under bridges, on sharp bends in roads or wild woodland.

Local residents are believed to have

left horseshoes above their doors or leaving a pile of salt on the doorstep in a bid to ward off boggarts out of the house. Gareth initially produced a drawing of a boggart character, which he called Owd Hob and then went on to create further characters Bella Bogart and Keks. This then inspired Christian to start writing their first children’s book “The Boggarts of Boggart Hole Clough” in just two days. Using Gareth’s illustrations as a key feature, the book was initially self-published by the pair through social media and has since quickly become a big hit with young readers.

In his Greater Manchester Police duties, Gareth has worked as an

officer covering the Boggart Hole Clough area himself for five years and has found reaction to the book from local residents has been very positive.

Gareth adds: “The book has been well received from the residents locally with a lot of people who use the park showing interest in the book around Moston and Blackley. It is great to see that people are familiar with the legend of the Boggarts and can relate to the characters we’ve created.”

Following a series of local book signing sessions, the pair are now planning a book club tour at schools across Greater Manchester. They are also looking at hopefully getting the book placed into local libraries.

Gareth and Christian have also now written and illustrated a further seven books which they are planning to publish as well in the future. Gareth said: “The success of the book has completely taken us by surprise. The whole idea for it started when we were reminiscing about our time spent playing as children in BCH looking for signs of Boggarts. “We then realised that nothing had really been written for children on these strange creatures and that a whole generation may be unaware of them.

One of the most exciting aspects of it has been the fact we have been able to create completely new characters for the stories which really help to bring them to life. In keeping with their origins we have given each character suitably Northern names such as Bazzin and Pump.”

Further details on the book series and how to order copies of the new book are available through the Facebook page ‘The Boggarts of Boggart Hole Clough’. The book is also available to order through Amazon.co.uk.

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Manchester recognised for

innovative architecture

Buildings across Manchester have been recognised for the quality of their world class design by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

The city took home an armful of awards at the RIBA North West Awards 2016 on Wednesday night (20 April 2016) which heaped praise on four of Manchester newest or restored landmarks.

The RIBA North West Awards 2016 seek to recognise architectural excellence.

Three buildings commissioned by Manchester City Council received awards (HOME, the Library Walk Link Building and the restoration of Manchester Central Library) as well as The National Graphene Institute

at the University of Manchester.

Manchester City Council went on to gain further recognition receiving both the Client Of The Year award and the Conservation award, specifically for work on Manchester Central Library.

Councillor Bernard Priest, deputy leader of Manchester City Council said: “It’s an honour to see Manchester receive so many awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects.

“Manchester has benefited from dramatic and bold change in last few years and these awards recognise what we all already knew locally - Manchester is a world class city that continues to evolve and grow.

“We place sustainability and quality of design at the heart of all our regeneration projects and I’m proud to see that aim recognised by these awards.”

Sheena Wrigley, HOME’s Executive Director, said: “Huge congratulations to Manchester City Council for winning the Client of the Year Award as part of the 2016 RIBA Awards and we’re thrilled that HOME has also won one of the ten 2016 RIBA Regional Awards, recognising architectural excellence in the North West.

“We’ve really enjoyed this productive and collaborative relationship which has made it possible to realise a

project of this scale – a fantastic team effort. Here at HOME we really appreciated how Manchester City Council so highly valued our input on

our journey to create a cultural hub where we can present a diverse artistic programme spanning art, theatre and film, as well as a vibrant social space which has already attracted well over half a million visitors.”

Police cadets serve up

support for the homeless

Volunteer Police cadets helped Manchester. “The event and the can exist between homeless people evening from members of the homeless community and to provide vital support for the cadets’ efforts also helped to break and the police. We received some we are now hopeful we will be able to organise further homeless in Manchester when down some of the barriers and that very positive feedback during the events to provide support in the future.” they helped to host a special soup kitchen event in the city centre.

The ten cadets spent an evening both making and serving food and drink at the event, as well as taking time to chat with those from the homeless community who had come along.

With the help of Greater Manchester Police Community Support Officers Chris Hatton, Adam Magee and PC Jason Cummings , the cadets also visited local businesses to collect food donations and helped to distribute them to homeless recipients in the local area.

Sergeant Chris Corbett, Development Officer for Greater Manchester Police Volunteer Police Cadets, said: “Each of the cadets put in a tremendous effort during the evening and helped to provide some really important support for the homeless community in

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Celebrations across the nation

for the Queen's 90th Birthday

Communities Minister Marcus Jones has called on people across the nation to get together with their neighbours and celebrate all that’s great about their local areas and the country, by hosting street parties to mark the Queen’s official birthday in June.

The minister revealed that up to 10 million people from Cornwall to Cumbria are expected to join in the celebrations over the weekend of 10 to 12 June, with a mass street party on the Mall in London called The Patron’s Lunch, a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, together with the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony.

To help the nation celebrate the government has revised its street party guidance, busting popular myths on the red-tape challenges needed to be overcome by providing a handy checklist for what is really needed and offering practical advice to anyone planning their own street party.

This includes a simple form people can use to let their local council know about their plans and information on how to apply for a road closure as well as information on playing music, insurance and fund raising.

Communities Minister Marcus Jones said: Now is the perfect time to plan your celebrations as the country has just undergone it’s biggest ever clean up, with a quarter of a million litterpickers having spruced up our streets ahead of the Queen’s 90th birthday.

Her Majesty has served this country for more than 6 decades and this truly national event is a great chance for us all to get together and show the strength of our community spirit.

Our updated guidance provides easy, step-by-step advice on how you can get your picnic benches set up, table cloths down and be part of the nationwide festivities.

Street parties are a great British tradition and a fantastic opportunity for communities to come together to celebrate national occasions.

Alongside the centrepiece event on the Mall, members of the public will be able to soak up the festival-themed atmosphere around large screens and picnic in the neighbouring Green and St James’s Parks. The government has also extended opening hours for our Great British Pubs, which are at the heart of communities and provide fantastic venues for local people to come together and throw parties fit

for our Queen. This year’s Big Lunch on the 12 June is also supporting The Patron’s Lunch in inspiring street parties across the country. People can register their street parties and download a pack that contains invites, posters, recipe cards, leaflets and more to help get started.

Street party myth-busters. You don’t need to fill in complex forms. For most small parties in quiet streets, all your council needs to know is where

and when the closure will take place so they can plan around it. You are not required by law to pay a charge for closing your road for small residential street parties in England, so if asked for a payment make sure to check what the charges are for. You do not require a music licence at a street party unless amplified music is one of the main purposes of the event. There is no requirement from central government to have public liability insurance and many councils do not insist on it. The Food Standards Agency has confirmed that one-off events such as street parties aren’t usually considered food businesses, so there are no forms to fill in and you don’t need a food licence.

Space rocket falls to earth in Billinge

Pupils at St Aidan’s CE Primary School in Billinge are preparing to become space biologists, after being selected as one of 10,000 schools nationwide to grow seeds that have been into space with British astronaut, Tim Peake.

Arranged by the Royal Horticultural Society's campaign for school gardening and the UK Space Agency, the seven-week-long experiment called 'Rocket Science' will involve planting 100 salad rocket seeds that have spent several months in microgravity, alongside seeds that haven’t been to space to see if there is much of a difference.

The out-of-this-world project will also enable pupils to think about the preservation of human life on other planets in the future, what astronauts

need to survive long-term missions in space and the difficulties surrounding growing fresh food in challenging climates.

Headteacher, Melanie Ravenscroft, said: “We are very excited to be taking part in Rocket Science.

This experiment is a fantastic way

of teaching our pupils to think more scientifically and share their findings with the whole country.

“It also gives the students a chance to show their excellent gardening skills and help further scientific discoveries.”

Officers help set

new World Record

in charity lift

The officers, who formed part of a power lifting team of twelve from Stretford and Stockport, set themselves a target of deadlifting more than 470,000 kg or (470 tonnes) in a 12 hour period. Eventually the team managed to lift 750 tonnes between them, beating the world record by over 300 tonnes.

The record breaking lifts formed part of a nationwide charity initiative involving 56 gyms across the UK, each aiming to collectively lift the actual weight of the hull of the Titanic of 24,000 tonnes – all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research Fund.

The mammoth effort by the Greater Manchester Police team not only created a new world record but also managed to raise over £10,000 for the Fund.

Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan, who helped to support the two day world record breaking challenge and is a cancer survivor himself, said: “Several members of the team taking part in the challenge have been personally affected by cancer within their families and as a result wanted to try and create something really special to raise as much money as possible for the cause.

“The world record attempt seemed an ideal way to try and achieve this.

Thanks to the efforts of everyone in the team, we managed to not only beat the world record but also raise a tremendous amount of money for the Macmillan Fund.”

The fund raising efforts by the team will also be followed by further initiatives during the months to come. Garry Shewan adds: “Through our work with other gyms we have now created a foundation group called Lift For Cancer.

As part of this work we have already organised four other events set up to help raise money for a number of cancer charities.

This includes a Lift for Cancer event in Scarborough on the 4th and 5th of June and a crossfit competition in October. “

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More officers now

trained up in the fight

against rural crime

People involved in the theft of plant machinery across Lancashire had better think again now more officers have been trained to spot stolen or cloned plant machinery.

Officers from across Lancashire have been on a special training course designed to help them recognise telltale signs that might indicate a piece of machinery is stolen.

The training, organised by the Constabulary, took place on site at Wilson’s Farming in Samlesbury which was very kindly offered as the venue by owner, Harry Wilson.

Various machines including tractors, excavators and tandem rollers were available for the officers to examine so they know what to look for when they come across vehicles they suspect as being stolen.

Both the practical and the classroom training sessions were led by DC Chris Pigott from the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) and Clive Harris from NFU Mutual.

Chris and Clive are specialists in this field and deliver this training to police forces across the country.

Lorraine Ellwood, Rural Crime and Wildlife Co-ordinator for the Constabulary said; “It is the first time that we have had training in Lancashire on this scale and it is something we will look to continue doing. It is really important that as many officers as possible are trained in what to look for when they stop

vehicles and to be able to recognise tell-tale signs that all might not be as it seems.

“Lancashire is not a soft touch – we have big expanses of rural areas to look after and we are really keen on cracking down on this, we are going to be it making very hard for those criminals insistent on committing this type of crime.

We are not sitting back - we are doing something about it.”

DC Chris Pigott from NaVCIS said; “We know that people make money from either exporting the machinery once it has been stolen or selling it on auctioning sites and so we have teams of people who monitor this activity specifically to search for and identify any machinery that has been reported stolen. “We also do a lot of preventative work; from training like this today, to work with manufactures to help them develop ways of making their machines unique and identifiable which in turn will make it more and more difficult for people to move these machines on when they have been taken “ Clive Harris from NFU Mutual said; “The more we can get out and do the training, the better. We need to get as many officers and staff trained up to know what to look for as part of their day to day role, this isn’t a specialist, one off ‘event’, we want officers to be

constantly vigilant and looking out for anything suspicious.

Harry Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Farming and host for the training said; “We were really happy to accommodate the training as it is beneficial for everyone – it’s really important that we, as people working in agriculture, understand that the police have a job to do and how we can help them to do that by taking preventative measures and doing what we can to keep our equipment secure and identifiable.

“Plant theft in particular has a massive impact – it not only means we have to replace a high value piece of specialised machinery or fuel, plant theft can put our whole livelihoods at risk so it is really important that we all work together to stop it from happening.”

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Charity donates specialised walking Service launched to improve speech,

frame to St Helens youngster

Thanks to the generosity of the Helen Marie Friends charity, a young person from St Helens with complex health needs now has access to a state of the art specialised walking frame at home.

The equipment, which cost £1677, will help to improve the young person's mobility. A presentation was held at Atlas House where the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Steve and Lynn Glover, along with Edel Browne of St Helens Council’s Children with Disabilities team, were on hand to collect the frame on behalf of the council's Children and Young People's Services from charity members including founders, Arthur and Marjorie Hurst.

The couple set up the Helen Marie Friends charity in 1985 in memory of their daughter Helen Marie, who enjoyed helping others and supported children

and young people in the borough with illnesses and disabilities.

Edel Browne said: “I would like to thank Arthur and Marjorie - and the rest of the team at the Helen Marie

Friends charity- for their continued support and generosity which enhances opportunities for children and young people in St Helens with disabilities.”

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.

language and literacy development in schools

St Helens Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new service that offers high quality reading resources to support speech, language and literacy development in schools across the borough.

Books and Language Unite St Helens (BLUSH) is a partnership project between St Helens Schools Library Service, St Helens Libraries, Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and St Helens Paediatric Speech and Language Team with the aim of developing language skills through reading.

Special Educational Needs Coordinators and other members of teaching staff who have recently received universal training on speech, language and communication from the Speech and Language Team can now access special BLUSH boxes

from the Schools Library Service based at the Park Road Centre.

Anne Doyle, Assistant Director Operations, Childrens Service for Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said: "Bridgewater is really proud to be supporting this exciting project in St Helens schools. Each BLUSH box contains a template with questions at varying levels of complexity, enabling anyone reading with the child to ask questions at the child's level of understanding, whilst also supporting them to answer questions at a higher level and thereby developing the child's understanding of language.

"Together with the training that we are currently delivering in our primary schools, we hope to make a real difference to all local children including those with speech,

language and communications difficulties enabling them to join in successfully with all aspects of home, school and community life."

Sue Williamson, Head of Library Services, said: "We hope to see schools take advantage of this wonderful new offer. The BLUSH boxes contain examples of the best books around today that have been written to introduce children and adults to the wonderful world of reading - whilst also improving their speech and language skills." Schools Library Service members can request BLUSH boxes free of charge. Don't blush if you aren't a member of the Schools Library Service - boxes can be ordered for just £10. For more details, please contact Kathryn Boothroyd by calling: 01744 677486.

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Litter picks for Queen and

Warrington a success

Warrington’s ‘Clean for the Queen’ weekend has been hailed a great success with hundreds of bags of rubbish being filled and removed as volunteers braved cold, wet weather for the spring clean in time for the HM Queen Elizabeth ll’s 90th birthday celebrations.

A dozen litter picks took place across the borough supported by Warrington Borough Council’s Street Services, Golden Gates Housing Trust, Neighbourhood Services, local residents and voluntary / community groups.

They were held across the borough over one weekend on 4th, 5th & 6th March, backed by organisations including anti-litter charity, Keep Britain Tidy and the Campaign to Protect Rural England. It was the biggest community-led clean-up the country has ever seen. David Boyer, assistant director transport and environment, said: “Clean for The Queen was about everyone working together to give the country a big spring clean ahead of Her Majesty’s birthday and Warrington came out in force to support it. “It is absolutely fantastic what was achieved in a few hours. The volunteers said they really enjoyed it and some even said they would happily

take part in more regular litter picks if they are arranged. There were also some lovely, positive comments from residents some of whom joined in once they saw what was going on.

“We are really grateful to all those who took part and of course to the many local groups who do work to keep their communities tidy week in week out. “Since this campaign has launched, the borough has now established four voluntary litter picking groups which is wonderful.

It just shows that there is the passion out there to get out and do something about the litter problem. Just picking up one piece of litter makes a difference to provide a cleaner, tidier borough, although it would be even better if the litter wasn’t dropped in the first place! It’s great to see our communities working with us to effect change and have fun.”

There are a number of celebrations being held across Warrington for the Queen’s birthday from street parties to community afternoon tea events.

The council collects nearly 700 tonnes of litter and fly tipped waste every year from the borough’s streets and green spaces – enough to fill four double decker buses.

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School burglary gang

jailed for nearly 20 years

A gang of burglars who stole computer equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds from 26 schools across the North West have been jailed for nearly 20 years.

Samuel Grimes of Georgina Court, Bolton, Benjamin Grimes of Tintern Avenue, Bolton, Mark Rhodes of Adrian Street, Moston and Christopher Moore of Wolsey Street, Heywood, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary.

Samuel Grimes was jailed for two years and eight months, Benjamin Grimes was jailed for seven years, Mark Rhodes was jailed for six years and six months and Christopher Moore was jailed for three years and four months.

The court heard how the gang targeted 26 different schools across the North West, committing burglaries in multiple locations across Greater Manchester, such as Bolton, Bury and Salford, as well as Liverpool, Wakefield and Rossendale.

Operation Anglesey was an investigation by Bolton Borough officers assisted by Wigan and Bury officers, who were able to link together these 26 different burglaries due to similar methods used by the gang during each break-in.

Typically the gang would use the same modus operandi in each crime, with a member of the group visiting the school during the day and removing an alarm sensor from the main external doors.

This would disable the system and ensure the alarm would not work effectively when it was set at the end of the school day.

On some occasions the gang members would even engage school office staff about potential places for their own children, in order to distract the staff while they stole the door sensors.

The gang would then return when the school was empty, breaking in through the unsecure door and stealing laptops, iPads and computer equipment.

The gang would then sell on the equipment and split the profits, with the stolen goods often being sold across the world. When the investigating officers used the ‘Find my iPad’ application for one of the stolen items, they were astonished to discover it had ended up in China.

The gang were responsible for tens of thousands of pounds worth of computing equipment being stolen over the course of 2015.

Detective Inspector Charlotte Cadden said: “This is a superb result for our officers, who have worked incredibly hard to bring this gang to justice.

“The impact their crime spree has had on these schools has been massive, and can not only be measured in financial terms.

“Obviously the cost to the various education authorities has been huge, but the impact these thefts had on the school children must also be acknowledged.

“Many of those children had irreplaceable school work saved on these devices, and that is now lost

forever thanks to these men. “Their crimes affected a huge number of children across the North West, and this gang are fully deserving of the substantial custodial sentences handed out by the judge today.”

A Bolton Council spokesman said: “Incidents such as these can have a major impact on children’s education in the borough. To be burgled in this way not only has a demoralising effect on teachers and staff at the school, but it’s also upsetting for the pupils.”

A spokesperson from Peel Hall Primary School (Salford) said: “We were devastated at the time of the incident to find that valuable equipment had been stolen by heartless thieves. However we made sure our pupils did not suffer and replaced the items as quickly as possible.”

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OVER 2 MILLION SPECTATORS CHEER ON A SPECTACULAR TOUR DE YORKSHIRE

OVER TWO MILLION spectators cheered on this year’s Tour de Yorkshire as the county was heralded as fast becoming the heartland of cycling by Tour de France boss Christian Prudhomme.Cyclists and organisers have been overwhelmed by the stunning support for the race winner Thomas Voeckler said “makes me want to come back next year!”and compared it to racing in a stage of Tour de France.

Thomas from Team Direct Energie added “When you see all the crowds on the roadI am sure that in 20 to 30 years there will still be a Tour de Yorkshire so I am really happy that my name is on the winner’s list.”Nathan Haas from Team Dimension Data who won the King of the Mountains jersey,called for the Tour de Yorkshire to be to grow bigger than a 2:1 classification and thanked the Tour de Yorkshire organisers and the “great crowds”.

He said: “As a team we are privileged to be part of an event as incredible as this and have fans as engaged as they are.” Yorkshire has been transformed into a sea of blue and yellow as the county has got behind the second edition of the Tour de Yorkshire. Mr Prudhomme, Director of the Tour de France,said: “There have been huge crowds, huge enthusiastic crowds who respect the riders. The Tour de Yorkshire is on the podium for being one of the best bike races in the world and for me the best public for cycling in the world. “The

people of Yorkshire have passion and pride. I love what the Tour de Yorkshire has done for children who are watching this on the route and at the start and finish lines.

These are memories that those children will never forget.“The passion is growing and growing and Yorkshire is fast becoming the heartland of cycling.”

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire said: “Yorkshire is the true winner. The way the people of Yorkshire have taken this race to their hearts is overwhelming. The county is fast becoming the capital ofcycling and that is down to the incredible support from communities who have turned out in their droves. Yorkshire you should be proud!”

The final stage promised to test the rider’s legs and with six categorised climbs andit lived up to the brutal profile. The day saw many attacks with the pace never wavering, and there were some especially impressive turns put in by young British riders.

The race came down to a game of cat and mouse from 5km to go, with Nicolas Roche (Team Sky) and Thomas Voeckler (Direct Energie) storming into Scarborough to incredible levels of noise and support from the crowds. With less than 1km to go, Voeckler made a move and outsprinted Roche to take the win,securing him the overall title in the process.

A truly international affair, the race’s overall top ten included riders from nine different countries.

As tourists begin to flock to Blackpool for their summer holidays, hundreds of regular visitors are set to benefit from a newly revamped hotel built just for them

These particular tourists, who are set to fly in from West Africa this month, are not your regular seaside visitors however but a group of sand martin birds.

So far fifty sand martins have been spotted at the reserve this week with officers and nature watchers hoping for more to arrive and start nesting throughout the season.

The birds return to Marton Mere Nature Reserve every spring to feed but a brand new nesting bank has been created over the winter to encourage them to breed there as well.

The bank, which has been created as part of the £737,000 project to upgrade the nature reserve, has over 100 holes stuffed with sand to create the ideal love nest for the birds.

Artificial nesting banks such as this new one are proving successful across the UK in increasing the birds’ population, as their natural banks are prone to erosion and collapsing.

Work to build the banks was made possible thanks to The Veolia Environmental Trust, which awarded a grant of £38,800 through the Landfill Communities Fund, along with Blackpool Council, and also included a brand new bird hide which gives nature lovers a panoramic view across the mere. The hide is perfectly positioned to watch the sand martins feeding above the water’s surface and the wealth of wildlife which makes its home at Marton Mere. Cllr Graham

Cain, Cabinet Secretary at Blackpool Council, said: “The renovations at the Mere are not only good for visitors but also for the wildlife too.

“It’s always great to see our sand martins have returned for the spring.

We are hoping that they stay and use the nesting bank to start a new breeding colony here.

“We have looked at other successful artificial nesting banks across the country and have hopefully created a perfect new habitat for them to stay in.

“Spending an afternoon at the mere is the perfect retreat and we have lots of events taking place throughout the

spring for all members of the family.”

The Executive Director of The Veolia Environmental Trust, Paul Taylor, added: “As a native of Blackpool, I know how important good quality accommodation is to the town. This project has certainly made the reserve a key destination for sand martins and it is great to hear the bank is complete.” The reserve is open all year round to the public with dogs also welcome when on a lead.

The new visitor centre, which is located near the Marton Mere caravan site is open Monday to Friday between 12pm and 3pm.

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Great Places to See Spring Butterflies in Cumbria Cumbria has such a wide range of wildlife habitats: from coastal sand dunes to the west, limestone grasslands in the south and a large area of peat bog in the north; there are places for all kinds of butterflies to thrive.

Combine this with the fact our county has butterflies most at home in Scotland and those from the warmer south of our island, means we boast 41 species altogether – quite a lot for a northern county.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s guide to Great Places to See Spring Butterflies in Cumbria recommends great woodlands, meadows, industrial places and areas of the coast to spot beautiful butterflies. Look out for white butterflies at Allithwaite near Grange-overSands; visit Whitehaven to

see small blue butterflies or explore Finglandrigg Wood near Wigton to spot marsh fritillary butterflies.

Just one quick look through Cumbria Wildlife Trusts’ Great Places to See Spring Butterfies in Cumbria and you’re sure to find a nature reserve, woodland or beach near you to visit.

Charlotte Rowley of Cumbria

Wildlife Trust said: “Most people know their garden butterflies like red admirals or peacocks by sight but there are so many other species of butterflies that can be found outside of our gardens in woodlands, on the coast or in meadows. There’s 41 species in Cumbria altogether, but we’ve chosen ten beautiful butterflies

and ten great places to see them in this guide to help people get started on learning more about this well-loved group of insects.”

Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s guide, Great Places to See Spring Butterflies, is available for free at www. cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/greatplaces-to-see-spring-butterflies

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Environment Minister champions

weekend walking trips

Environment Minister Rory Stewart is urging all would-be walkers and have-a-go-hikers to visit their nearest National Park or public woodland this Bank Holiday weekend and throughout the summer.

Treading a path for others to follow, the Minister will be visiting some of our most iconic green spaces over the three-day weekend, including the New Forest, South Downs, Heart of England Forest and the National Forest. Encouraging others to get out and discover their local landscapes, Environment Minister Rory Stewart said: The UK’s National Parks, forests and woodlands are right at the heart of our national identity. These spaces belong to each and every one of us,

and I’d challenge anyone visiting to enjoy them without feeling a pang of pride about that sense of ownership.

I’m delighted our outdoor spaces and National Parks are driving economic growth through international tourism, but there’s no reason we shouldn’t be enjoying them for ourselves as well - getting out and enjoying the great outdoors is a brilliant way to feel healthier and properly unwind over the long weekend. In March, the government announced a new Plan for National Parks to further secure the future of our iconic protected landscapes, ensuring they are effectively managed and contribute to the growth of our strong rural economy. With over half of the

population in England living within an hour of a National Park, the plan aims to increase the diversity of visitors from the UK – as well as promoting these world-class cultural attractions to a global audience through the GREAT campaign to drive international tourism.

The government aims to grow annual visitor numbers to reach 100 million, giving local businesses a £440 million boost and adding to the £4 billion already generated by National Parks.

The budget for outdoor spaces was protected in the last Spending Review, committing over £350 million for English National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and forests.

Blackburn Market has been voted as the Coach Friendly Shopping Destination of the Year at the annual Coach Tourism Awards

Blackburn Market won the title at the awards evening, which took place at the VOX Conference Centre, Birmingham after making the shortlist for the first time.

Blackburn Market fought off tough competition from four other shortlisted destinations including Bury Market, Ashton-Under-Lyne Market, Huntley’s Country Stores and Oswaldtwistle Mills.

The award, sponsored by the British Tourism and Travel Show, was presented to the market’s team for their continued work promoting Blackburn Market and its partner attractions from the surrounding area.

Last year, the market held a two-day familiarisation trip for group travel, organisers and tour operators. The trip, organised by the market’s team in conjunction with Steve Reed Tourism provided visitors with the chance to explore some of the town’s most popular tourist attractions including Blackburn Market, The Chocolate House, Samlesbury Hall, Blackburn Cathedral and Hoghton Tower.

Commenting on the

award success, Commercial Manager, David Smith, said: “We’re thrilled to have won this prestigious award at a national event which is attended by hundreds of industry professionals. The national recognition strengthens the market’s reputation as a true shopping destination.

“We will continue to work with partner attractions across the town to improve our offer for people visiting by coach and to ensure that the visitor experience is as enjoyable as possible.” Celebrating its 11th

anniversary this year, the annual awards – the only national awards scheme that specifically focuses on coach tourism – were organised

by Diversified Communications UK, and hosted by Coach Monthly magazine.

The event brought together over 400 industry experts, including coach tour operators, destinations, visitor attractions, hotels, and tourism industry suppliers, to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the multibillion pound coach tourism sector.

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Wales announced in Rough Guides

Top 10 Countries to visit in 2016

Wales has been named as one of the top ten countries to visit in the world by leading travel guide, Rough Guides.

It beat both Kenya and Sri Lanka to be ranked number 8 in the list, thanks to its ‘extraordinary beauty

and remarkably preserved historical sites’.

The guide goes on to say ‘Culture vultures, foodies, festival junkies, adventurers, hikers and extreme sports enthusiasts will be spellbound here. Wales celebrates its “Year of

Adventure” in 2016, and there’s no better time to explore one of the finest natural playgrounds in Europe’ Heres what they said.

Wales celebrates its “Year of Adventure” in 2016, and there’s no better time to explore one of the finest

The night sky above Snowdonia National Park has been granted dark sky status

Snowdonia National Park has become Wales’ second destination to be awarded dark sky status. It joins the Brecon Beacons to become one of only ten locations worldwide to be designated as an international dark sky reserve.

Dark sky status is only awarded to locations with the highest quality of night air making them ideal for stargazing.

Emyr Williams, Chief Executive of Snowdonia National Park Authority said “receiving this designation is very good news for the residents,

businesses, visitors and the wildlife of Snowdonia,” Mr Williams went on to say “the quality of the environment will be protected, there will be a new natural attraction to attract

new visitors to Snowdonia on quiet periods of the year, the local economy will be improved and the dark sky above Snowdonia will be protected for future generations.”

natural playgrounds in Europe. Many still underestimate this small country, often overshadowed by its neighbours.

But these are exciting times for Wales – the country is winning accolades for its extraordinary beauty and remarkably preserved historical sites.

Culture vultures, foodies, festival junkies, adventurers, hikers and extreme sports enthusiasts will be spellbound here, be it amid the rugged peaks of Snowdonia, on the sandy beaches of the Gower Peninsula or in the quaint rural towns and villages.

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Adventures in Archaeology Exhibition

opens at National Museum Cardiff

To celebrate 2016 The Year of Among the artefacts are a mummy the discovery of Troy, hoards of coins Adventure in Wales, the National and a beautifully painted sarcophagus found in Sully and Bridgend, and a Museum Cardiff is hosting an exciting from Egypt, helmets and pottery from small Moai (head) from Easter Island. new exhibition where you can Step into the world of famous explorers and travel on an adventure uncovering treasures from around the world.

‘Treasures: Adventures in Archaeology’ tells the stories behind great archaeological discoveries from the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Pre-Columbian America and Rapa Nui (Easter Island), some of which have never been seen in Wales before.

The exhibition includes a whole host of fascinating objects and treasures from ancient worlds as well as more recent examples uncovered in Wales.

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GreenWood Forest Park, North Wales. Set in 27 magical acres,

discover for yourself why it’s an award winning full day out

Jump aboard the world’s only people powered roller coaster, zoom down the longest sledge run in Wales, enjoy the Jungle Boat Adventure, discover the super bouncy Giant Jumper or

aquaplane down SolarSplash (the brand new water ride for 2016!).

Plus, explore the turrets of TreeTop Towers, take off your socks and shoes for the BareFoot Trail or take

a ride on the zippy MoonKarts.

Smaller tots will also find adventure in the Little Forest PlayBarn, Toddler’s Village, Tunnel Warren and the LittleGreenRun. In the Forest

Theatre during holidays and Peak Season, you’ll find extraordinary entertainment including Ricardo the Pirate, Harley’s Showtime & Smarty Marty’s Kiddies Challenge – they

just can’t wait to make you laugh. Or get creative in the craft area where you can see local crafts people and make something unique to take home with you! Other events include; Face Painting, Nader’s Pyro Art, John the Wood Turner, Crafty Bugwug, Lookachu body art and hair braiding as well as the ever popular Donkey Rides. With so much to do on a day out, you’ll need a break! So let the little ones discover the Enchanted WoodBarn - this indoor play area will keep your young explorers happy while you sit down and relax in our spacious and comfortable GreenOak Café which serves a wide range of appetising hot and cold meals and snacks.

Or if you don’t want to miss out on all the outdoor fun, grab a bite to eat from one of our five snack bars.

For up to date information including all times and dates of events please see: www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk

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Fforest: Holidays with more!

Sandwiched between the Teifi gorge and the Teifi Marshes wildlife reserve, fforest takes advantage of 500 acres of bliss. Built from the inspiration and beauty of the great outdoors; the simplest and purest of things with adventure & wonder all around, it is a place to stay, gather, play, learn & celebrate in a pristine natural environment. A place to rediscover the luxury of simple.

In the day, amble around the camp, relax on the terraces, take short drives to beautiful local beaches, walk a section of the coastal path or take their advice on the best local places to visit and things to do including a range of outdoor activities from canoeing to coasteering.

At night, with their own onsite tiny pub, bbq meal nights and outdoor pizza restaurant downstream in Cardigan you won’t have to think too much about where to go for food & drink.

A variety of accommodation is available from magical geodesic domes to a luxury newly renovated grand Georgian farmhouse. Prices for a 7 night stay from £205.75pp (based on 5 sharing a katacabin) / £264pp (based on 14 sleeping in Ty Fforest, the bedroom farmhouse). For more information go to -www.coldatnight. co.uk. Look at their amazing event in the last 2 weeks of August here –www.fforestgather.co.uk fforest, Cardigan, Ceredigion, West Wales. 2 Hours North West from Cardiff. 1.5 Hours South from Aberystwyth A world away.

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Tŷ Newydd

Writing Centre

Wales is not only the land of song, but also of great literature, and that’s why, nestled in the heart of Snowdonia, we have our very own residential creative writing centre. Established in 1990, thousands of aspiring and emerging writers have passed through our iconic teal front door.

Every week, we welcome a new group of individuals from Wales, the rest of the UK and beyond to our home. They spend time together under the tutelage of professional writers, taking part in workshops and one-to-one tutorials, enjoying readings and basking in the inspirational setting of Tŷ Newydd.

Participants also help in the kitchen, where home-made meals are prepared with local ingredients.

Our programme of courses features a mix of residential courses and retreats, and covers a wide range of genres, forms and styles, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, scriptwriting, nature writing, illustration, storytelling, yoga and more.

We choose our tutors and guest readers carefully, and welcome some of the best writers to Tŷ Newydd every year. Present and past tutors include Carol Ann Duffy, Gillian Clarke, Pascale Petit, Paula Meehan, Mark Cocker, Menna Elfyn, Patrick McGuinness, Kaite O’Reilly, Imtiaz Dharker, Niall Griffiths, Daljit Nagra and Malachy Doyle.

Our historical house which is set in the stunning surroundings of rural north Wales was the last home of

former Prime Minister David Lloyd George. It still retains the recognisable touches implemented by architect Clough Williams-Ellis, famous for his quirky Italianate village Portmeirion, the setting of classic TV series The Prisoner and Festival No.6.

Nestled in a quiet spot between mountain and sea, Tŷ Newydd offers the perfect creative escape. Visit our website to find out more: www. tynewydd.wales. We look forward to welcoming you to Wales.

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Celebrate International

Dylan Thomas Day

The second International Dylan Thomas Day - or ‘Dylan Day’, as it is affectionately known – will take place on Saturday 14 May 2016. It is a day of remembrance and celebration, in honour of the much-loved Welsh poet, who is greatly admired all over the world.

The idea for the day came about during the Dylan Thomas centenary year in 2014, following public interest in the poet and a general desire to continue celebrating his life and work. It takes place on May 14, the date Under Milk Wood was first read onstage at 92Y The Poetry Center, New York in 1953. The first Dylan Day took place in 2015 where everyone was invited to join in and explore the magic of Dylan’s words through creative writing workshops, literary tours, educational resources and readings in unusual places.

Dylan’s own granddaughter, Hannah Ellis, is a keen supporter of the day, as are celebrities such as Cerys Matthews MBE, Michael Sheen, Terry Jones, Carol Ann

Duffy, Gillian Clarke, and more.

This year, there will be worldwide events, from Laugharne to London, Perth to Patagonia. Readings, recitals, music, theatre, book launches, workshops, open mics, family drop-ins, online video, exclusive rap performances, and even amazing sand art are all part of the celebration.

If you want to get creative or know someone who does, there is also the annual international poetry competition, Dylan’s Great Poem, for young people aged 7-25, anywhere in the world. To find out more visit: www.literaturewales. org/dylans-great-poem/ In the words of actor Michael Sheen: “To experience the sensual electric thrill of Dylan Thomas' words makes any day special. Be good to your soul and make sure May 14th is one of them.” For further information and to find out how you can get involved, visit: www.literaturewales.org/dylanday-events/

Roald Dahl

100 Wales 2016 marks 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – the world’s number one storyteller.

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.

Born in Cardiff of Norwegian descent, Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was one of the most inventive, mischievous, and successful storytellers.

His stories are currently available in 58 languages and, by a conservative estimate, he has sold more than 200 million books.

As his country of birth, Wales is proud to play a special part in the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations in 2016. Roald Dahl Day is marked annually all over the world on – and around – his birthday, 13 September. In 2016, there will be global celebrations for the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth running from January through to December.

There will be an array of events, exhibitions, happenings and grassroots activity taking place in Wales throughout 2016, delivering a year packed with gloriumptious treats and squiffling surprises for everyone.

H i g h l i g h t s include: City of the Unexpected, Land of Song, Invent your Event, Quentin Blake: Inside Stories, The Wondercrump World of Roald Dahl, and much, much more.

Visit www. roalddahl.wales to find out more!

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Fleetwood Market

There’s a market to be experienced six days a week in Wyre, so we really are a shopper’s paradise. From the coastal shopping experience of Fleetwood Market dating back to the 1800’s to the recently established Poulton street market, we’ve two great rural markets too at Garstang and Great Eccleston.

You’ll find opening times, the kind of stalls you can expect to find when you visit and for those interested in

having their own market stall there’s information on how to apply, simply log onto www.wyremarkets.co.uk The latest news area is kept up to date with forthcoming events and industry related matters and there’s also information for coach operators interested in bringing groups to Wyre.

You’ll find sections on farmers markets and farm shops in the area too.

Why support your local market? We are turning once more to our butchers, bakers and other more traditional outlets keen to show our support for local businesses. Market day still holds a special place in the hearts of many people from all walks of life, as a place to shop but also socialise.

Find us online www.wyremarkets. co.uk www.facebook.com/ WyreMarkets

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CQC prepares to celebrate

Care Home Open Day 2016

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is once again getting ready to join in with the enthusiasm and support for the annual Care Home Open Day event taking place this year on Friday 17 June.

Over 150 CQC inspectors and other staff members visited participating locations on Care Home Open Day last year, and as the regulator of adult social care, CQC is looking forward to doing it all over again in 2016 where the theme is ‘celebration.’ As well as giving people the chance to visit their local care home, Care Home Open Day is also an opportunity to meet with CQC inspectors and other staff members who will be on hand to

answer questions about CQC’s work, “Visiting your local care home the quality of care residents have a will help you meet dedicated and right to expect, and the information committed staff, treating people that CQC provides. CQC’s Chief living there with dignity and respect Inspector of Adult Social Care, and supporting them to experience as Andrea Sutcliffe, said: positive, independent and meaningful “Along with many others, I really life as possible. enjoyed visiting different care homes The majority of care homes are like during Care Home Open Day last this and I hope Care Home Open Day year. But the best care homes know will give everyone the opportunity that connecting with their local to celebrate great care and act as a communities and enriching the lives further incentive for other services to of their residents it is not just a improve.” one day in the year effort – it is an For more information, visit the Care everyday of the year commitment. Home Open Day website at www.

That’s what we want for everyone carehomeopenday.org.uk to see living in care homes and already which care homes are participating exists in the best services we see. on the day.

National care home group to roll out dementia virtual reality tour

A pioneering staff training programme about dementia will be rolled out across a national group of care homes. PrimeLife commissioned a training company’s virtual reality tour in response to Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to boost dementia research last year.

Mr Cameron also said he wanted provide better access to help, advice and support for people who have the condition and their carers.

The virtual reality workshop was piloted at PrimeLife’s head office in Leicester where staff and people affected by dementia attended.

Vicki Shaw, PrimeLife’s Director of Quality Matters, said: “At PrimeLife we are committed to ensuring our high standards of care are not only maintained but improved. “We wanted to develop a deeper understanding of what our clients who have dementia

go through every day. “We are committed to delivering quality care, which is why we felt this training day would be hugely beneficial to our members of staff. The feedback we received was hugely positive so we’re rolling it across the rest of our care homes.”

Participants were asked to conduct a series of tasks while wearing specialist equipment which were designed to stifle their senses.

Attendees wore goggles to blur their vision, spiky inserts in the bottom of their shoes to impair movement, large gardening gloves to replicate loss of nerve endings and headphones with loud music to increase disorientation.

Rachel Hough, a PrimeLife carer, said: “It wasn’t easy to understand what we were being asked to do by the course leaders and most of us just ended up guessing and walking around helplessly. “Afterwards we were told some of the instructions we

were given had actually been things like ‘match a pair of socks on the bed’. However, the glasses we were wearing were so bad you couldn’t even tell where the bed was.“I think what we’ve learnt today has definitely helped me understand dementia better. I think the tour will be hugely beneficial to the rest of our staff as it really does change how you see the condition.”

Lesley Hartshorne, whose mother has dementia, also participated in the workshop. She said: “I’ve learnt more about the daily struggles my mum encounters in eight minutes than I have in the past 20 years, thanks to taking part in this workshop.

“The tour made me feel like I was living her life and I experienced the frustrations she must regularly go through. I have a much better understanding of dementia now and what it feels like.

Choosing a care home in Lancashire

Finding the ideal care home can be difficult for everyone involved and there are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not a home can provide the best possible care for you or a family member.

One important consideration is whether or not the care home is run by staff who focus on people’s individual needs and support each person’s unique lifestyle and preferences.

Barchester Healthcare runs care homes across the country which provide residential, nursing, respite and dementia care in stunning and peaceful locations. Each home is run by caring staff who always seek to

give the best possible person-centred care and who develop a tailored care plan for each individual to ensure their unique needs are met.

At Barchester care homes, the personalised approach extends to every aspect of daily life.

Activity co-ordinators get to know every resident and provide group and individual options that are adapted to their interests.

Chefs are trained at Barchester’s own chef academy and are committed to creating inspiring menus, which are constantly revised and improved based on feedback received from residents.

Barchester has several homes in Lancashire, each of which is run by a team committed to a person-centred approach.

These include Glenroyd Care Home and Langdales Care Home in Blackpool, as well as Sherwood Court, Sherwood Lodge and Dovedale Care Home in Preston.

Why not arrange a visit to your nearest Barchester home for a cup of tea and a chat with staff about how to find the right care home for you?

To find out more about Barchester in the meantime, please visit www.barchester.com

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Survey reveals 70% of women would wear white to a wedding Shopping site Lyst has revealed findings from a survey that discovered 7 out of 10 women would wear white to a friend’s wedding Wearing white as a wedding guest has traditionally been considered a fashion faux pas, with the privilege reserved for the bride to outshine all in attendance.

However, a recent survey conducted

by Lyst.co.uk, has found that 7 out of

10 women would defy conventions by wearing white to a friend’s wedding. Of the 1,000 UK and US women surveyed, 70% considered the outfit etiquette ‘old fashioned’ – yet interestingly, only 40% would be happy for guests to wear white to their own ceremony.

Responding to this shift in attitude and an increase by 116% of wedding

guests searching for white and cream outfits, Lyst has launched a new Wedding Hub which promotes the white trend.

Lyst editorial director, Katherine Ormerod comments: “Weddings have changed to reflect the times we live in.

Now you can marry who you want, how you want to.

In an era of dog weddings, internet-ordained ministers, unusual venues and flashmob services - it’s no surprise that the old traditions carry less weight, and this goes for fashion too.”

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What does your part of the

country think about weddings?

We are a nation divided when it comes to our wedding day apparently, with big differences emerging depending on what part of the country we are from, particularly in religious

ceremonies and the amount of money people are likely to spend…

These were the two main findings from planning website, hitched. co.uk‘s annual survey of newlyweds

– 2014 saw its largest ever survey interviewing a huge 1,893 newly married couples.

While over two in five weddings from respondents from the North East were

religious (45%), this fell to under a third for those from the East Midlands (30%), and not much more for South West newlyweds with 31%.

The spend on the wedding day also

varies greatly. For Londoners, the average cost of a wedding in 2014 was £17,332 – this is compared to the £9,907 average for newlyweds of the North West! Newly married couples from the South West were also the most traditional when it comes to the wedding cake with 76% sticking with the traditional tiered cake. Meanwhile Londoners and the Welsh were the most experimental with 17% of each opting for cupcakes or a cake made of cheese.

In other findings: • Patriotic North

Eastern newlyweds were the most likely to honeymoon in the UK (32%), followed by the Welsh (26%) and then West Midlanders (24%) • The Scots were least likely to take a honeymoon, with 14% not taking one at all, followed by the North West (11%) • There were also big variations in paying for drinks. 37% of Londoners paid for all the drinks at the wedding, conversely under 1 in 10 of brides and grooms from the North East, North West and Scotland foot the bill According to Caroline Hendry, editor of hitched.co.uk: “It is fascinating to get an insight into the big variations when it comes to the most important day of our lives. The big differences in the economies of the different parts of the country are really highlighted by the different costs, but also there are big variations in terms of religious ceremonies and to what extent traditions are observed. It shows the diversity of the country and the splits we have in terms of our behaviour.“

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Thousands of parents benefit from

30 hours' free childcare early Working parents to receive double the current amount of free childcare for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah has announced £13 million, which will allow councils across the country to deliver 30 hours of free childcare for hard working parents of 3- and 4-yearolds - a year ahead of schedule.

As a result, some working parents in Wigan, Staffordshire, Swindon, Portsmouth, Northumberland, York, Newham and Hertfordshire will now benefit from the early offer from this September.

The extra hours of childcare will make it easier for these parents to work and is another move designed to meet the government’s commitment to make work pay.

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: For too long, rising childcare costs have been a barrier preventing parents and particularly mothers from working. That’s why I’m delighted that in just a few months’ time, we will see the first families benefiting from the government’s offer of 30 hours’ free childcare for working parents.

We have made a commitment to help working people, and through this extended offer we will help thousands more parents who want to return to work to do so.

The government will also be looking at the issues that make it difficult for parents with particular challenges to access childcare, including special educational needs and disability.

The core group of councils will be supported by 25 others, who will look specifically at innovative ways of making sure childcare is accessible to as many parents as possible.

Their experiences will then be used to support the full rollout in 2017, with the aim of removing significant barriers to parents taking up their entitlement.

Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah said: I know how important childcare is from my own personal experience, and I couldn’t be more determined to make sure we give children the best start in life, support parents to work, and as a result, allow our country to prosper.

I’m pleased that we are investing in childcare, and I’m looking forward to seeing how working parents benefit

from 30 hours’ free childcare, before we roll the offer out to the rest of the country.

All 3- and 4-year-olds are already entitled to 15 hours of free childcare a week, and this is also extended to the most disadvantaged 2-year-olds.

Last year, more than 1 million 3- and 4-year-olds, and 157,000 2-year-olds benefited from this offer.

The government is now going further than ever before, and will provide an additional 15 free hours to working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds from September 2017 - delivering on a key manifesto pledge As part of this government’s commitment to helping hardworking people, we will be investing more than £1 billion extra per year by 2019 to 2020 to fund the extension of the free childcare entitlement.

The Department for Education will also be piloting a new contract with councils, and consulting on a fairer funding formula for the early years, to help ensure that local authorities are passing the money on to providers, and that providers are given a fair rate.

Safer sleep

for your baby

290 babies die unexpectedly before their first birthday every year. Many of these deaths are classified as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or cot death, which usually happens when babies are sleeping.

No-one wants to think that the worst will happen to their baby but it's important that parents and carers know the risks and what they can do about them.

Do you know your six steps?

Safer sleep for baby focuses on six

easy to follow steps which you can follow any time you put your baby down to sleep.

1. Keep baby away from smoke, before and after birth.

2. Put baby in a cot, crib or moses basket to sleep - never fall asleep with them on a sofa or chair.

3. Never fall asleep with baby after drinking or taking drugs/medication.

4. Put baby to sleep on their back with their feet to the foot of the cot.

5. Keep baby's head and face

uncovered and make sure they don't get too hot.

6. Breastfeed your baby - support is available if you need it.

Your baby should sleep in the same room as you for the first six months.

Sleeping away from home?

If you're baby is going to be sleeping somewhere different for the first time, whether this is on holiday or at a baby sitters, it's important that whoever is looking after them follows the safer sleep advice.

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Never underestimate the power of a cover letter…

Although often overlooked, cover letters can be one of the main deciding factors when it comes to helping your application stand out. But what should (and shouldn’t) you include?

To point you in the right direction, here are four of the most common cover letter mistakes that could be costing you the job: 1.Using the same cover letter for every single job. If you’re guilty of sending identical cover letters for every single role, stop. It may save you time, but it won’t get you the job.

A stock cover letter equals generic phrases and offers no specificity about the company, industry, or role you’re applying for. You might also be including a wealth of information that isn’t even relevant to the job, only indicating a lack of genuine interest, not to mention laziness, to most hiring managers.Instead, always refer to the job by its title and description, and explain how your skills could benefit the specific company (not just the industry as a whole). After all, the employer wants to know how you could be an asset to them personally, and aren’t likely to be impressed by anyone who assume all roles and companies in an entire industry are on the same level. Do say: ‘I’ve been following *correct company name* for many years now, and your success in X and Y makes you stand out from your competition in the X sector. I believe my skills in Y from *specific projects* could help your company thrive further in its need for a *description of job title*.’

Don’t say: ‘I think I’d be a great fit for this position at *wrong company name*, and am keen to enter this thriving industry.’

2. Being overly personal Maybe you’ve been unlucky in love recently. Maybe you’re struggling with money. Or maybe your ‘lucky interview socks’ got a hole in them, inevitably causing your most recent job interview rejection. Life is tough sometimes, we get it. But that doesn’t mean this information is cover letter friendly. It’s never OK to talk about

your personal life, or share irrelevant details on a professional document, and it definitely won’t improve your employability. Other personal topics such as talking about the reasons for leaving your current job, overly detailed justifications for career breaks, or badmouthing your boss also fall firmly under the ‘do not mention’ category.

So, keep it to the point, and focus on the job you’re applying for.

After all, nobody’s going to fall for the ‘pity vote’. They’re recruiters, not counsellors.Do say: ‘During my seven years of experience in *specific field*, I have gained skills in X, Y, and Z. A recent example of this included *recent success in achievement, project, or task*, and I strongly believe that they could be utilised to help *company name* succeed in their mission of *company mission statement*.’ Don’t say: ‘I left my last role on bad terms. My boss always had it in for me, if I’m honest.’

3.Making it all about you Always remember that your application isn’t based on what you want. It’s all about what the employer wants. Sure, you should talk about your achievements, skills, and experience – but only if they relate directly back to the vacancy you’re applying for. Avoid detailing your hopes and dreams, and don’t explain what you’d personally get out of the job. Because a cover letter isn’t about being able to fulfil your objectives, it’s about proving to a recruiter that you have what it takes to fulfil theirs.

Place emphasis on what they’d get out of employing you, whilst explaining how your specific skills could help them, and you’ll be far more likely to impress.

Do say: ‘My

enthusiasm and dedication to *field name* has resulted in me acquiring of a range of different skills in X and Y, proven most recently by X. This role requires a wealth of knowledge on Z, and my *relevant quantifiable experience* directly proves my in depth understanding and expertise in this particular area.’

Don’t say: ‘I’ve always been interested in entering the *field name*, and I’d like to gain further experience and build on my current skills. It would also be a great opportunity for me to do what I love.’

4.Drawing attention to your weaknesses A recruiter isn’t interested in what you can’t do – they want to know what you can do.

If you’re lacking in experience in certain areas but have strengths in others, then just focus on your strong points. Negativity has no place in a cover letter, so if it doesn’t prove why you should get the job, it’s probably not worth including.

Additionally, confidence is key when it comes to job hunting, and a recruiter is unlikely to be blown away by anyone who doubts their suitability for the role. You’ll just be drawing attention to your application for all the wrong reasons.

Remember: if you don’t think you have the right skills for the job, it’s unlikely the hiring manager will.

Do say: ‘My experience in *specific field* has given me the transferrable

skills in X and Y…’ Don’t say: ‘Although I don’t have any experience in *specific field*…’

5. Being too keen Enthusiasm is good. Desperation is not.Your application alone tells the recruiter you’re interested, so there’s no need to go overboard with unwarranted eagerness in your cover letter. Begging for the job isn’t going to add anything to your selling potential, and if you appear overeager, the recruiter will just assume you’re not actually that high in demand.Instead, be enthusiastic about the position you’re applying for, and why you think their organisation would be a great company to work for. But try and keep all overthe-top adjectives and hyperbole to a minimum.

Because there’s a fine line between showing a genuine interest and trying too hard…

Do say: ‘Your recent successes in X and Y attracted me to your company, and as the market leader in Z, *company name* stood out to me…’ Don’t say: ‘This is my absolute dream job. I want it more than anyone else, and I know for a fact that I’m the best person for the role.’

Honourable mentions: using clichéd phrases, failing to proofread, underselling or overselling yourself, being arrogant, lying, talking about salary expectations, including a headshot.

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Come along to

‘Digital Families’ From banking online to Facebook security, and social media to using computers for homework, staying connected or keeping your family safe online – it’s all just a click away at a series of sessions being run in Burnley.

The Digital Families sessions is a pilot programme being run by Barclays Bank, in partnership with Burnley Council and South West Burnley Children’s Centre.

Sessions will be held on the ‘Space Bus’ at the Children’s Centre in Tay Street, at 9.30 every Wednesday

morning from 11 May to 1 June.

The free and friendly sessions are aimed at parents and guardians who want to find out more about making the most of the internet. All we ask is that you bring your smartphone, tablet or laptop with you.

Mike Waite, the council’s head of corporate engagement, said: “Technology is changing so fast these days when it comes to the internet and the online world. Often children are far more clued up on the latest trends on the latest smartphone than their parents.

“These sessions are aimed at giving adults an insight into the digital world, providing hints and tips on how to use the internet safely and effectively.”

David Bruce, Head of Corporate Relations for Barclays in the North West, said: “Society is facing a digital revolution which is rapidly changing the way we interact with each other – both as consumers and businesses. No individual or business will be untouched by these changes. Barclays is on a mission to help customers and non-customers to embrace the new digital revolution – whether they’re 7 or 107. We will leave no one behind.”

To book a place, or for more information, call into the Childrens’ Centre, or contact the community engagement team at Burnley Council on 01282 477198 or by email on communityengagement@burnley.gov.uk.

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Elderly rescue dog reunited with owners thanks to microchip

The owner of a collie-cross who wandered off during a walk has urged all pet owners to get their beloved animals microchipped. Amanda Devlin’s mother was walking 15-year-old Maggie in Barnet, where she lives, when the crossbreed disappeared on 24 March, prompting 48 hours of frantic searching and worrying. Amanda said: Mum turned around to lock the front door and Maggie vanished. We went out searching for her, called the dog warden and all the local charities.

We knocked on doors, asked local dog walkers and went on dogslost. com. It was horrendous. Just up the road. Unbeknownst to them, Maggie had wandered just up the road where someone tied her to some railings outside a petrol station in Northway Circus. Maggie sat, waiting patiently in the rain, until a builder who was working nearby spotted her and went into the petrol station shop to enquire about how long she had been there.

When he realised that she’d been waiting for hours, he took her home

with him to Greenwich and called us. Inspector Callum Isitt collected her and took her to our Harmsworth Hospital for a check-up. Here vets scanned her and found her microchip registered to the Devlin family.

Maggie, who was rescued from the National Animal Welfare Trust by the Devlin family at just six-months-old, had been microchipped by the charity as a pup. Amanda said: I’m a big fan of microchipping. People need to be reminded of the importance of getting their pet microchipped and also of keeping their contact details up-todate. I’m glad the law has changed.

Microchipping is a legal requirment for dogs.

Amanda was reunited with Maggie on 26 March and is thrilled to have her home where she belongs. Amanda explained: We have two stories of two dogs with two successful outcomes because of microchips. My mum’s dog, Daisy, escaped from the garden and was missing for two weeks. A family took her in and took her to the vet where she was scanned and,

luckily, she was chipped. We advise all pet owners get their animals microchipped, including dogs, cats, horses and rabbits. Microchipping acts as an identification programme.

Each chip has a unique number and each number is logged alongside the owner’s contact details, so it’s important that the details are kept upto-date.

This means that if your pet goes missing or is stolen and is later found, they can be scanned and you can be contacted. From 6 April this year, it became a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 - and to keep registered details up-to-date.

This law will not cover other pets, such as cats, but microchipping is strongly recommended.

Amanda added: I’m so thankful to the man who rescued Maggie and who took her home and looked after her, as well as to the RSPCA for reuniting us with her.

£400 MILLION REPAIR BILL

FOR BRAND NEW CARS

10 per cent of accidents involved new 15 and 65-plate cars 32 per cent of new car accidents happen within two month of ownership Estimated 196,000 minor and serious new car accidents New car accidents occur on 57th day after registration on average Nearly 10 per cent of all accidents over the last 12 months involved new 15 and 65-plate vehicles according to a study by Accident Exchange.

Accident prone buyers tended to prang their brand new pride and joy on the 57th day after the car was first registered, when averaged out.

Putting those cars back on the road is estimated to have cost nearly £402 million* in just 12 months.

In fact, 32 per cent of all 15 and 65-plate accidents happened within just two months of ownership.

The crash statistics recorded by the accident management firm occurred between March 2015 and the end of February 2016. With an estimated 2.2** million accidents – minor and serious – occurring annually, that implicates 196,000*** 2015-plate vehicles.

The average cost of accident repairs is £2,050, meaning all 15 and 65-plate crashes cost drivers and insurers £402 million.

Scott Hamilton-Cooper, director of operations at Accident Exchange, commented: “Any accident is a traumatic and emotional experience

for the driver and passengers, but this increases for those driving brand new vehicles usually costing a lot of money.

“Buying a new car is a big deal; the old adage that it’s the second largest purchase most people will make after a home still rings true.

“Whenever a driver reports a crash to us, we make sure they are back on the road as swiftly as possible and that their vehicle is repaired according to strict manufacturer approved

guidelines. The vehicle should always be returned to factory finish condition for safety reasons and because it is someone’s pride and joy.”

Furthermore, historic research by Accident Exchange has found that up to 63% of motorists involved in an accident will purchase a new car within six months.

The study examined 35,800 incidents recorded by Accident Exchange between February 2015 and January 2016.

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North End defender Greg Cunningham was 'over the moon' to be named the

2016 Sir Tom Finney Player of the Year

The 25-year-old was chosen by supporters as their player of the year, and also picked up the Players' Player of the Year award, as selected by his teammates. Cunningham was both surprised and delighted to collect the awards on Sunday afternoon.

Speaking after the presentation, Greg told PNE PlayerHD: "I'm over the moon, it's a great honour for me to accept this award, it's been a great season for me personally and for the team so I couldn't be happier.

"I'm delighted to be back playing week in week out, just trying to

play as consistently as I can. It's been a great season for us as a club and we are looking to kick on next season, we've put the marker down with a top half finish and we could end up finishing ninth if the results go our way at the weekend.

"It's a great acheivement for the Club and we want to make sure that we build on this and kick on next year."

The former Manchester City defender also paid tribute to manager Simon Grayson and his teammates for their part in a successful first season back in the Championship.

Burnley Football Club

will receive a record £6.5m guaranteed compensation

fee from Liverpool Football Club for striker Danny Ings.

The Professional Football Compensation Committee have also ruled that Liverpool must pay Burnley up to a further £1.5m, based on appearances.

Burnley will also receive £20% of any future profit from the sale of the player.

The initial payment is almost double the previous record fee for a tribunal, when Chelsea were ordered to pay Manchester City a £3.5m guaranteed compensation fee following Daniel Sturridge’s move to Stamford Bridge in 2009. Burnley Football Club Chief Executive, Mr David Baldwin, said: “We acknowledge and accept the

tribunal’s decision. “We feel we must reiterate this is an unprecedented record payment for training compensation and not a transfer fee.

“As the initial fee decided by the committee represents almost double the previous record for a tribunal, this fully justifies our decision to press ahead with what we felt was a fair reflection of the part Burnley Football Club played in Danny’s development.”

Danny joined Burnley in 2011 on a 4 year contract and in june 2015 Liverpool announced they had agreed on personal terms with Ings to join liverpool.

"I want to play football and I've played over 40 games this year so I'm delighted with that. I've played in different positions but I'm happy with wherever the manager wants to play me, he's showed great faith in me and I'm glad that I could repay him with consistent performances.

"There's a fantastic group of boys here, we are all in it together and without the boys I couldn't have won this award. You could have picked from a large number of players who could have won this award, luckily I've won and I'm delighted."

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Livingstone hits century as Lancashire pile on the runs

Liam Livingstone scored a brilliant maiden first-class century as his and Lancashire’s excellent start to the new season continued against Somerset at Taunton. Thirty four overs were lost to the weather on day two of this Specsavers County Championship fixture, although the Red Rose advanced from 295-4 from 97 overs overnight to 493-9 declared from 151 Livingstone finished with 108 not out from 152 balls with nine fours and two sixes in only his second first-class innings. The declaration allowed Lancashire’s bowlers six overs at the Somerset openers Marcus Trescothick and Tom Abell, but they came through unscathed to reach 140.

Captain Steven Croft fell for 94 this morning when he edged Roelof van der Merwe’s left-arm spinners behind, leaving the score at 354-6 after 116 overs.

He shared 59 for the sixth wicket with Livingstone, who took on the lead role and built on his skipper’s innings and that of Alviro Petersen, who made 83 yesterday.

Lancashire, who claimed three batting bonus points to Somerset’s one bowling point, missed out on two batting points for not reaching 350 in 110 overs. But they still pressed on towards 500 as Livingstone and Kyle Jarvis shared 80 inside 19 overs for the ninth wicket.

The pair also shared 69 in the first innings of the win against Nottinghamshire.

Cumbrian Livingstone, 22, has made a “dream” start to his first-class career.

An ever-present in last season’s T20 Blast title-winning team, he scored 70 in the round one win over Notts a fortnight ago.

Here, he reached 100 off 139 balls with nine fours and two sixes, including one huge maximum over deep mid-wicket against Jack Leach’s left-arm spin to move from 90 to 96.

"It's very pleasing,” said Livingstone.

“It's been a great day for the team, and obviously personally a very proud

moment to score my first hundred.

“It's one of the things you dream of as a kid, and it's been a long time coming. Luckily I've got my chance and managed to do well in my first two games. "I've started very slowly in the last couple of seasons, built my way up and ended very strongly.

That was the one thing I've worked on this winter and why I went away to Australia (Perth) to try and hit the ground running and give myself the best chance to do what I've done.

"Ashley Giles has put a lot of faith in me. I've backed my own ability, played my own way and it's worked for me.”

Lancashire lost Alex Davies in the opening over of the day when he edged the impressive Tim Groenewald behind for 32, leaving

the score at 295-5 - the visitors had not added to their overnight total.

Croft launched Leach over long-on as he moved towards an eleventh firstclass century, but it was not to be as he edged the other slow left-armer, Roelof van der Merwe behind.

No play was possible between 12.45pm and 4.15pm due to rain, leaving 38.4 overs to be bowled following the resumption.

When play was initially stopped, the Red Rose were 372-6 in the 121st over.

Livingstone reached a 79-ball fifty early in the evening session, including five fours and a six over mid-wicket off Leach.

Neil Wagner became the third wicket to fall. The New Zealander was stumped off van der Merwe not long

Keane: My Best Day In Football

Michael Keane celebrated his ‘best day in football’ after achieving promotion for the first time in his career.

The defender, who has featured in all but two league fixtures this season, joined the Clarets from Manchester United in January 2015.

And the Claret’s centre back doesn’t think the unfamiliar feeling will be forgotten any time soon.

Keane said: “It’s the best day I’ve had in football and it’s not yet sunk in yet, and I don’t think it will do for the next few weeks.

“It’s a special feeling!

“We have had to wait a long time since our last fixture and results have gone our way since, so we knew what we had to do and we managed to get over

the line so it’s a special day.”

The win over QPR extended the Clarets’ unbeaten run to a staggering 22 league fixtures, tailing back to a season turnaround defeat at Hull City.

And after a short celebration period, Keane stresses the Clarets want to go one further on Saturday at Charlton.

Keane added: “Our record speaks for itself. It’s hard enough to go five games unbeaten in this league never mind 22, and we want to extend that run this weekend and go one better and win the league.

“We said as a squad after Boxing Day that we all wanted to be champions and that has firmly been in everyone’s minds since then.

“We have completed one target, which we will enjoy for a couple of days, and then we will get back on

that training pitch and get ready to again on Saturday for one last time.”

Keane, who recently rescued two vital points with two stoppagetime equalisers, stresses the whole squad deserve this success.

Keane explained: “Looking back, those two goals have been vital, but every goal from all of the players throughout the season have contributed to this.

“Even the players who haven’t played as many minutes as they would have liked on the bench, they have also played a big part in our promotion and it’s the whole squad and their spirit that has helped achieve this.

“To get out of the Championship at the first attempt is an unbelievable achievement and it’s a credit to all the staff and players.”

after Livingstone’s fifty was secured, and the wicket left Lancashire at 386-7 in the 128th. And when Jimmy Anderson was caught at second slip off Craig Overton, the score was 3998 in the 131st. Somerset have bowled tidily for the majority of the innings, but it was only when Livingstone and Jarvis united that things started to become really ragged in good batting conditions.

Livingstone played strongly on both sides of the wicket, but particularly the on-side, unfurling some fierce strokes. He added: "The boys have played really well to get up to where we are. Alviro set it up really well for us, Crofty played well, and we've finished it off nicely with the tail. “The pitch is still very good for batting, but a few have kept a bit low, Simon Kerrigan spun a few

at the end, their spinners had a few.

Hopefully it starts to deteriorate.

It's going to be a hard task to get 20 wickets, but that's our job.” Somerset

wicketkeeper Ryan Davies says it would take something “spectacular” for Lancashire to win from here given the nature of the pitch

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