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Design announced for Preston Youth

Zone and bus station improvements

A revised design has been announced for the new Preston Youth Zone and improvements to Preston Bus Station. Taking into account the aspirations of Historic England and The 20th Century Society, the youth zone will now ensure a clearer view of the Grade II-listed building, with

a revised shape and separation from the bus station structure. The proposed changes will also help to reduce the running costs of the youth zone.

The total budget for the improvement work and construction of the youth zone is around £23.3m. The plans will see a multi-million pound investment in the Grade II-listed bus

station site, to create a vibrant public space and a home for the new Preston Youth Zone Plus to house a wide range of activities for young people - while preserving the building’s unique brutalist architecture.

Other changes include the creation of new public space outside the bus station on the city centre side, as

well as changes to the road layout, the bus station concourse and the car park levels. The new youth zone will be open seven days a week, offering 20 activities every session for young people aged 8-19, or up to 25 for those with a disability. Preston Youth Zone will contribute £1m towards the construction costs.

The earliest that work could start on site is midSeptember, subject to planning approval, with completion in early 2019.

A salute to our Armed Forces

Local organisations are once again invited to join the Armed Forces Day parade, in celebration of our Armed Forces – past, present and future.

The national event on Saturday 25 June is an opportunity to show your

support and salute our forces for all they do. Organisations who would like to join the parade are asked to report to the Parade Marshall and assemble with their Standard on Birchley Street, at the side of the Town Hall, by 11:40am on the day.

Then at 11:50am, the parade will advance across Victoria Square to the War Memorial, attended by the Mayor and the Civic Party for a service at 12:00pm.

Once the parade has concluded, all invited guests, members of the Armed

Forces, Veterans, Cadets and other organisations attending the parade will be welcomed back to St Helens Sea Cadets (TS Scimitar), Mill Street Barracks for refreshments.

If you’d like to take part, confirm your attendance to Tony Bull on 07882715426 or at a.bull@blueyonder. co.uk by Monday 6 June.

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BLOOM AND GROW GOES

FOR GOLD ON TWO FRONTS

Oldham Council is launching our annual Bloom and Grow campaign – and we are going for gold on two fronts.

This year the borough has entered North West in Bloom and been nominated to take part in Britain in Bloom.

We are looking to follow last year’s success, when we scooped Best City* in North West in Bloom for the sixth year in a row, and also repeat our national successes when we won Best City in 2012 and 2014.

As usual our entries into the competitions aim to showcase the very best the borough has to offer.

In keeping with tradition, the WOW bed in the town centre will form the centrepiece of this year’s entry – details of which will be unveiled at a later date.

And because this year’s Bloom and Grow campaign is shaping up to be bigger than ever we also have a number of competitions residents and businesses can get involved in.

We are asking budding photographers to send in their snaps of the best the borough has to offer. You don’t have to be an expert photographer and the winner will received £200 plus the chance for your work to be seen by thousands in a future edition of our residents’ newspaper, Borough Life.

If your pub/restaurant is looking particularly well at this time of year, or if you think your business is blooming great then why not send in an entry for one of those categories?

The private gardens contest allows residents to show off their green fingered skills and this year we’ve also got a new category – Best Blooming Market Stall.

We are asking our hard working traders to decorate their stalls with flowers, plants and hanging baskets in readiness for this year’s annual Love Your Local Market Week (May 31 – June 4).

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Cooperatives, said: “Bloom and Grow is more than just flowers - it’s about celebrating and improving our districts, neighbourhoods and gardens so we can all feel proud. “This is a real team effort; it’s not just the council’s environmental services – who do a sterling job – it’s residents, schools, businesses and community groups pulling together and making an effort. “A lot of people show pride in our borough.

Let’s make sure that it’s reflected by how we make it look.”

For more information about how you can take part in Bloom and Grow and details of how to enter any of the competitions visit http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ bloomandgrow *Oldham is entered into the Best City category due to the size of its electoral roll.

GMP to receive special recognition

for DOE Award scheme

Greater Manchester Police is to receive special recognition at Buckingham Palace for its commitment to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

The force will be presented with a special plaque at the Palace on 16 May to reflect its efforts to train over 400 cadets through the scheme. Currently this is the largest number of cadets to be trained by any police force in the country outside London.

As part of the training, the cadets have played an important role working on a number of key events during the past year such as the Manchester Marathon, when four cadets played a vital role in helping two runners who collapsed at the event, including one athlete who suffered a cardiac arrest and another who suffered a diabetic episode.

In addition the cadets have taken part in a special ‘999 Day’ at

the Trafford Centre and assisted on Skill Development Exercise days for Student Special Constables.

The cadets have also helped to paint and restore a former community centre for local residents in Walkden and assisted with street patrols during fresher weeks around local universities as part of the ‘Safer Students Campaign’.

More than 100 GMP cadets are currently completing their Bronze standard award, with around 125 being assessed for the Silver standard award.

Sergeant Chis Corbett, Development Officer for Greater Manchester Police Volunteer Police Cadets and Jane Butler, GMP Neighbourhoods, Confidence and Equality Inspector will be presented with the plaque at Buckingham Palace.

Sergeant Corbett said: “Greater Manchester Police is fully committed to supporting the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and it is tremendous

to have both our work and those of the cadets recognised in this way. The cadets themselves make an important contribution to Greater Manchester Police and have done work which has made a vital difference to the lives of many people in the local community.

"Their recent efforts have ranged from helping to restore a community centre for local residents to providing life-saving assistance during the Manchester Marathon.

“The cadets are excelling in their Bronze and Silver standard training and we are hopeful that many will soon progress to the Gold Standard.”

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Turbo turnout for the

Earlestown Classic Car Show

43 memorable motors from yesteryear gleamed in the Earlestown sunshine at this year’s Classic Car Show.

Organised by St Helens Council - in association with the Phoenix Car Club – the free event brought car enthusiasts and families to Market Street to get up close and personal with models dating back as early as the 1930s like the Austin Seven – as well as Lancia and a 1968 Mk2 Jaguar, which was voted car of the day.

Earlestown ward councillor, Dave Banks said: “It was difficult to pick a best in show, but the beautiful Lancia and the Mk2 Jaguar just edged it.

“Earlestown was bustling and the businesses received a big boost to trade.

Well done to all involved."

Nearby Newton ward councillor, Seve-Gomez-Aspron, added:

“The classic car show has grown year-on-year and the weather made it a cracking family day out!

“I’m already looking forward to next year's show. The effort put in from the Phoenix Car Club and the Newton and Earlestown Community Group made it a fantastic day."

The Earlestown Classic Car Show was just the beginning of a turbo season of events throughout the area including: Armed Forces Day: ‘Picnic in the Park’ – Saturday 25 June, 11:30am: Mesnes Park will be honouring the armed forces with a celebration in the park. All are welcome for what is sure to be a day of fun for all the family.

Haydock Male Voice Choir Concert - Saturday 2 July, 7:30pm: A fabulous evening of music with Haydock Male Voice Choir at St. John’s Church, Earlestown.

Tickets are £4.

Newton-le-Willows Town Show – Saturday 6 August, 11:00am -6:00pm: The Newton and Earlestown Community Group (NECG) aim to make this one bigger and better than ever, with plenty of new and exciting attractions!

Burnley to receive the

European Flag of Honour

Burnley has been named as one of only eight places across Europe to be awarded the prestigious European Flag of Honour.

The honour marks the work to forge stronger links with its European neighbours and reflects, amongst other things, the years of activity by the borough’s twinning association, and also the links that Burnley businesses have to Europe.

It follows Burnley being awarded the European Diploma last year.

The Flag of Honour is awarded by the Council of Europeto mark success in promoting union and understanding among the people of Europe.Burnley has a long standing commitment to seeking positive relationships

with its European neighbours. That commitment not only covers arts and culture, but also business and educational links.

Burnley Council applied to the Council of Europe on behalf of, and in partnership with, the borough’s twinning association.

The Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Elizabeth Monk, said: “It’s really special to end my year as Mayor with this special award that recognises our borough’s close links with Europe.

"There has never been a better time to demonstrate a desire to support each other by promoting better relations between not only the countries and towns across Europe, but between individual people in different countries.

“This will further boost Burnley’s profile and reputation as an internationally known town, which is ambitious and striving for success, not only at home but further afield as well.”

David Smith, from the twinning association, said: “Burnley Twinning Association takes every opportunity to promote twinning and good relations with our European friends.

“This honour marks all the work that often goes on in the background to promote better understanding.”

Chris Plumb, managing director of aerospace company Safron Aircelle’s Burnley plant, said: “Safran Aircelle is part of a global group with 2,240 employees in France alone, at sites including Le Havre and Toulouse.

We regularly welcome European employees to Burnley and send our employees to sites in Europe to share knowledge across our sites.”

The framed Flag of Honour will be officially presented to the borough at a ceremony later this year organised by the council, Burnley Twinning Association and the Council of Europe.

Appeal following

assault on taxi driver

in Rossendale

Police are appealing for information after a taxi driver was assaulted in Rossendale.

The incident occurred shortly before 4am on Sunday May 1st, close to the Shell garage on Bacup Road.

Two men had been travelling in the taxi when they asked the driver to stop at a cash machine.

A disagreement broke out when they revealed to the driver they could not pay their fare, and one of the men reportedly punched the taxi driver to the back of the head.

Both men and the taxi driver alighted the vehicle, at which point one of the vehicle doors was slammed on the driver’s ankle.

The two men made off in the direction of Stacksteads.

The taxi driver suffered bruising and minor injury.

Officers have now released a picture (attached) of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

PC Kate Brady, of Lancashire Police, said: “This was a vicious assault on a taxi driver who was simply going about his work. “We are keen to speak to the man pictured and would urge him, or anyone who knows who he is, to contact us.”

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New taxi licensing policy

drives up standards

St Helens taxis drivers joined council officials at the town hall to show their backing for St Helens Council’s revised Taxi Licensing Policy. The policy - which aims to support and develop the local taxi trade, maintain high service standards and protect the public – is the result of productive partnership work between the local authority and the licensed vehicle trade that began in early 2015, subject to an extensive consultation process.

It sets clear boundaries on what is expected of a license holder in St Helens, ensuring all procedures are clear and understandable, considering the high regard that taxi drivers are held in locally, and outlining the standards passengers should expect from their drivers and vice versa.

The policy was devised to reflect that Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles have a specific role

to play in an integrated transport system – becoming increasingly important in improving accessibility and sustainable travel Taxi drivers Andrew Delahunty and Colin Williams joined the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Steve and Lynn Glover, Licensing and Environmental Protection Committee members Councillor Dave Banks (Chairman) and Councillor Allan Jones - as well as members of St Helens Council’s Licensing and Land Charges team - to show their support.

Councillor Banks said: “Taxis are usually the first contact many visitors have with an area and as such, it is essential that standards are high so that those accessing the service can be confident of the quality of that service. “As a borough which has recently placed regeneration at its forefront, it is essential that those

who can play a part in developing a positive image of St Helens do this effectively.” Councillor Seve GomezAspron, Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, and member of the Licensing Committee, added: “We have viewed the production of this policy as a method to engage the licensed vehicle trade in proactive and productive discussions not just around the policy, but as to how we may begin to further grow this important sector within the borough. Going forward, we’ll be looking to further develop the policy, adding provision for electric cars and looking at new ways of operating.

“Reaction from the trade overall has been extremely positive, with thanks and comments noted by members of the Licensing Committee on what continues to be a positive and effective working relationship.”

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officers wearing video Motorcyclist, 65, GMP cameras on their uniforms

dies in road collision

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 65-year-old man was killed in a collision close to Yealand Conyers.

Police were called to the junction of Tarn Lane and the A6 around 11.25am on Monday (May 16) after reports of a serious accident.

Officers attended and found a motorcyclist at the scene with multiple injuries.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe the motorcyclist, from the Warton area, had been riding northbound on an Aprilia Falco motorbike when the incident occurred.

The 65-year-old was following a Citroen Xsara Picasso, a Mercedes Sprinter van and at the front of the

group, a Citroen C8 car. As the Citroen C8 approached Nineteen Acre Lane, the female driver has slowed down and the motorcyclist has attempted to overtake the vehicles ahead. At this time the driver of the Citroen C8 has then turned right into Tarn lane, colliding with the motorcyclist.

The man was thrown from the motorbike, suffering fatal injuries.

No one else was injured during the incident. The road was closed for more than five hours while accident

investigators attended. Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision. Sgt Finn Quainton, of the West Roads Policing division, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and my thoughts are with the man involved and his family at this time.

"We are appealing for witnesses following the collision and would ask anyone in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.

"This was a busy stretch of road and we believe a number of motorists might have seen what happened.”

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.

Officers in Trafford were the first to be given the new devices last week to enhance evidence gathering and help the Force to meet the demands it is facing both now and in the future.

Body-worn video cameras have already been trialled in Manchester and around 3,000 frontline officers across the Force will now be issued with them over the rest of 2016.

The cameras have a light that flashes whenever they are active and officers will have to turn the camera on at appropriate times and for certain incidents, such as those that are domestic abuse related and during stop and search.

Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “Body cams are a valuable evidential tool during cases while victims of domestic abuse have been saved from giving evidence because of the footage provided.

“This roll out has been part of our plans to improve the service that we provide to the public since summer 2013 and since then we have had 80 cameras active amongst our response teams in Manchester on a trial basis, to test their effectiveness and their practical use day-to-day.

“Other Forces have seen, as well as assisting with cases, an increased confidence in policing when cameras were worn by officers, something that we hope will be echoed in Greater Manchester and will lead to a greater understanding of victims’ needs.”

Cameras will be given to officers in the neighbourhood teams, the Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit, Roads Policing and Intercept Unit,

Tactical Aid Unit, Tactical Dog Unit and some at the airport.

Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “The challenges of modern day policing demand we embrace new technology which is why I asked GMP to develop plans to introduce bodyworn videos for all frontline officers.

I’m very pleased this technology will soon be seen on our streets.

“It’s already been shown that the use of body-worn video captures

vital evidence, makes officers feel safer, increases public confidence in the police and improves the victim’s journey. It’s good news for the public and police officers.”

Officers will pick up their camera at the start of every shift, with any footage automatically downloaded on their return at the end of the day.

Footage will be stored for 31 days unless required for evidence, in which case it can be saved for as long as required.

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Diary of a Samaritan

by Kathleen

It’s not just phone calls though, Samaritans also deals with callers by email and by text and we had plenty of time in training to learn about the different skills needed for dealing sensitively with callers using these newer forms of communication.

People can also access Samaritans face to face by calling in person to the branch and again we were given specific training for these situations Not all of our classmates went on to become fully trained volunteers.

A few people realised that the they did not feel suited to the role and the training team felt that another couple of people were not yet ready.

One of our group did initially struggle with the skills practice, she found the role plays difficult and was worried about ‘saying the wrong thing’.

However with support from the training team she persisted and is now a fully trained listening volunteer.

By the end of our initial training we were all keen to go to the duty roomwhere phone calls , emails and texts are received.

The first several sessions were with the support of our mentors, fully trained and experienced Samaritan.

I did not answer phone calls myself until both my mentor and I thought that I was ready.

In this article I have just described the initial training we had but there was another series of sessions later

in the year and all Samaritans have ongoing training each year. There is such a supportive atmosphere within Samaritans and there is always someone to offload to and to give support and advice.

I am very glad to be a part of this organisation and hope you might consider volunteering too.

If you are interested in Joining why not contact us on 01254 682266 or alternatively email us on blackburn@ samaritans.org

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Rhyme and get crafty

for Elmer Day 2016

St Helens Libraries Service will join hundreds of libraries across the country in holding a range of special events to celebrate ‘Elmer Day' - in honour of popular children’s character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Created by David McKee, Elmer was first published by Andersen Press in 1989 and since then, his iconic patchwork and playful character has made him a firm favourite in millions of households across the world.

Ahead of ‘Elmer Day’ on Saturday 28 May, young bookworms are invited to attend their local library dressed in bright colours to take part in special Elmer Read and Rhyme and craft making events.

Join in on the fun at: · Newton-Le-Willows Library: Monday 23 May at 10:30am · Eccleston Library: Monday 23 May at 2:00pm · Peter Street Library: Tuesday 24 May at 2:30pm · Central Library: Tuesday 24/ Thursday 26 May at 10:30am · Thatto Heath Library: Wednesday 25 May at 10:30am · Rainford Library: Thursday 26 May at 10:30am · Garswood Library: Thursday 26 May at 2:00pm

· Moss Bank Library: Friday 27 May at 10:30am · Rainhill Library: Friday 27 May at 10:30am · Billinge Library: Friday 27 May at 10:15am · Chester Lane Library: Friday 27 May at 11:00am (Elmer Crafts:

4:00pm -5:00pm) · Central Library: Saturday 28 May from 2:00pm -3:00pm (Elmer Crafts) For up-to-date library events go to www.facebook.com/STHLibraries and ‘like’ or page, or follow us on Twitter @STHLibraries

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The family of a man who died after being attacked in Leigh

have paid tribute to him

At around 11:45pm on Wednesday 4 May 2016, police were called by the ambulance service to Railway Road, Leigh as they were treating a man who was in a life threatening condition.

He was subsequently taken to hospital where he tragically died a short time later.

The man has since been formally identified as 50-year-old Edward Wood.

Paying tribute to him his family said: “We are deeply saddened with the tragic and meaningless loss of Edward.

“He was a much loved son, dad, brother and uncle. The tragic news we learned of on Thursday has shocked us as a family.

“Edward lived alone in Leigh and had a special bond with his mother Lois with whom he spent a great deal of time. We are all coming to terms as to why Edward lost his life in such a mindless attack.

“Edward was a dad of two and had just learnt he was to be a grandad later this year and was really looking forward to it. This news had given him a new spring in his step and he was excited about the future.

“We would like to thank everyone for all the kind messages of support we have received at this very sad time and also send our appreciation to those involved in bringing the perpetrators of this vicious attack to justice.”

Further enquiries into Edward’s death have revealed that he was attacked by

a group of people and had personal items stolen from him some time prior to the ambulance service attending.

The attack is believed to have happened at around 11:00pm and took place close to the Oceans 11 chip shop on Railway Road.

Police are continuing to appeal for information and so far four men aged 31, 28, 46 and 38 have been arrested in connection with Edward’s murder.

They have all been bailed pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Jane Little of GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “This was an innocent man who was not causing anyone any problems and

was attacked and left to die in the street.

“Edward’s death has left his family absolutely devastated and we continue to have specially trained officers providing them with support at this difficult time.

“We are dedicated to bringing the perpetrators of Edward’s murder to justice and I would like to appeal directly to the local community in Leigh and ask them to please contact police with any information they think may assist with our investigation.

“Leigh is quite a tight-knit area and we believe that the answers may lie within the local community.”

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Improved beauty spot attracts

families to nature event

St Helens Council and The Mersey Forest invited residents to join them at Colliers Moss, where a Family Nature Day took place.

It was a celebration of the completion of major works to improve the natural landscape, opening it up for public enjoyment. The works included enhancement of entranceways, improvements to paths, and clearing back vegetation that was unmanaged for many years. Work on Colliers Moss has been carried out by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, after The Mersey Forest secured a £50,000 grant from Cory Environmental Trust in Britain.

The event was also a chance for residents to give their feedback on the improvements, and to get involved in the planning of future activities at the green space.

Family activities on the day included fairy headdress-making, flower and fungi foraging, Nordic walking and a bird box quiz.

Event-goers also made some refreshing and healthy drinks on the ever-popular ‘smoothie bike’.

Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron, Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, said: “I’m grateful for the work that The Mersey Forest and Lancashire Wildlife Trust have put in to improve Colliers Moss – it looks great and is well worth exploring.

“This event proved that there’s a desire locally for green spaces.

We’ve found similar feedback from our public consultation on the wider Bold Forest Park Area Action Plan (AAP) – submitted to Government

earlier this month for independent examination. “In the AAP, we look to encourage inward investment via rural entrepreneurship in the visitor economy, whilst providing leisure opportunities for the community.”

Colliers Moss is a great place to

explore, with a wealth of natural and heritage features including woodlands, lagoons and wetland areas, artworks and an amphitheatre.

Find Colliers Moss at Parr, St Helens, WA9 3RL. Entrance is on Brookway Lane, near Moss Lane.

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Local wildlife charity welcomes new trainees

Five trainees have begun a ninemonth placement with Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Living Seas team.

The three-year project to train people in marine conservation skills is running thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Skills for the Future scheme and is in partnership with the Wildlife Trusts for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside and the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority.

Over the last five years Cumbria Wildlife Trust has trained 20 young people in marine conservation skills, many of them graduates of marine conservation degree courses but others from Cumbria’s coastal communities.

The trainees will gain the foundation skills and practical experience necessary for working in marine and coastal conservation, with an emphasis on community engagement.

They will be undertaking a range of taught courses and ‘on-thejob’ training across Cumbria and

Lancashire’s coastal areas.

Amy Hopley from Chorley, Georgina Blow from Ware, Hayden Hurst from Ipswich, Jade Chenery from Leicester and Rebecca Gledhill from Ulverston, will each spend half of the nine-month placement based at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Kendal office and half at their South Walney Nature Reserve on Walney Island.

Miss Gledhill from Ulverston said: “I’m very excited to be starting this placement. The selection day was pretty tough and I know there was a lot of competition for every place on the scheme, so it’s great to finally get started. As I’m from Ulverston, I know Morecambe Bay is an amazing place for marine and coastal wildlife and I’m looking forward to discovering even more about this beautiful area and learning the skills to help me secure a job in the future.”

Previous trainees have run a wide range of events, from Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s annual sand sculpture event, Beached Art, at St Bees to shore surveys with volunteers as part of The

Wildlife Trust’s Shoresearch scheme.

Trainees also carry out scientific research on coastal environments around Cumbria and recent studies have been written on honeycomb worm reef at Heysham Flat and the effects of bird disturbance at South Walney Nature Reserve.

Marine and Coastal Heritage Programme Manager, Mari-Ann Park, said: “Marine conservation has become a significant part of The Wildlife Trust’s work over the past few years, and a major part of this is education and community engagement. The trainees will take a pivotal role in helping local people to understand and value the wealth of wildlife that exists in the Irish Sea and what role they can play in both protecting and enjoying it.”

Those who have completed the training scheme have gone on to work for the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, Joint Nature Conservation Committee and charities such as The Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB.

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ make vital

progress to move M.V Lady Wakefield Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is announce that the first significant steps have successfully been completed to return M.V Lady Wakefield back into service after the December storms.

During the height of Storm Desmond M.V Lady Wakefield snapped three mooring ropes before being rescued

by Patterdale Mountain Rescue and ‘Steamers’ skippers who managed to board and steer her out of danger before the last rope gave way under the strain of the sheer volume of water escaping into the river Eamont. It was evident that some damage had been caused against the stern knocking the pier overnight and beaching her was

the only solution. After five months of being beached on neighbouring farmland this week welcomed a team of marine salvage agents from Titan & Ardent in Holland who were tasked to safely manage the move of transporting the vessel back into the water and then onto the slip at waterside so vital repairs can be completed. The work is expected to be completed by the beginning of July when M.V Lady Wakefield will officially re-enter service along with sister ships M.V Lady Dorothy, M.V Western Belle, M.Y Raven and M.Y Lady of the Lake and once again complete Ullswater ‘Steamers’ fleet

of vessels. Rachel Bell, Marketing Manager with Ullswater Steamers, said: “This weeks events have been a significant step forward for ‘Steamers’ and I am delighted that M.V Lady Wakefield has safely returned to the water so she can be repaired before being reunited with her sister ships where she belongs. She plays such an important role in the fleet and has been desperately missed.

Rachel adds; “We are fortunate to have four boats in service to run the full timetable but we have looked forward as a company having Lady Wakefield back hope passengers who will travel with M.V Lady Wakefield to explore the beautiful water and stunning landscape on Ullswater will full appreciate her journey.”

M.V Lady Wakefield was built in 1949 in Dartmouth by the River Dart Steamboat Co. Ltd, she worked on the River Dart and the Plymouth Sound before her arrival at Ullswater in 2007 where she was fully restored and renamed by HRH Princess Alexandra.

She had previously been known as 'Berry Castle', 'Golden Cormorant' and 'Totnes Castle'. Her sister ship 'Seymour Castle' previously known as 'Devon Belle', went to Dunkirk but never made it to the beaches as part of the Little Ships evacuation in 1940, known in history as Operation Dynamo.

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There are lodge & log cabin holiday parks both large and small, plus individual private rentals.

Many offer superb settings to choose from, including lakeside and/or woodland locations and coastal retreats, many with hot tubs and onsite swimming pools.

So act now and secure your Lake District lodges or log cabin break!

Lake District and Cumbria Cottages The Lake District and Cumbria offers a superb selection of self catering holiday cottages, including lakeside cottage locations, romantic retreats and stunning Cumbrian west coast settings.

Some Lake District cottages are complete with hot tubs and there are cottages to suit couples, large groups or family gatherings. Choose either to simply chill out on a sun trap patio with a glass of wine, or perhaps take advantage of walking and cycling directly from the door.

Lake District Hotels The Lake District and Cumbria has a vast selection of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts to suit all needs and budgets.

There are quaint family run B&B's many in spectacular locations, lakeside or town centre guest houses and splendid 5* hotels complete with à la carte restaurants, leisure facilities, spas, golf courses and indoor heated swimming pools.

Check out our Lake District hotel, guest house and bed & breakfast selection - you really will be spoilt for choice

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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-over-Sands; 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

Cumbria Food Specialities

From award-winning meat and cheeses to celebrated jams and relishes, Cumbria brings you the best and tastiest locally sourced and lovingly produced food and drink.

Cumberland Sausage Cumberland sausage is a form of sausage that originated in Cumberland, now part of Cumbria.

The sausage is traditionally very long, and sold rolled in a flat, circular coil.

The sausage is made using only natural ingredients and selected cuts of pork. The meat is normally chopped rather than minced, so giving it a distinctive chunky texture, and does not contain any added coloring

or preservatives. The seasonings are prepared from a variety of spices and herbs. Once mixed, the sausages are filled into natural pork casings.

In March 2011, the “Traditional Cumberland sausage” was granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

Kendal Mint Cake Kendal Mint Cake is a glucosebased confectionery flavoured with peppermint. It has been made by Romneys of Kendal since 1918.

Kendal Mint Cake is popular among climbers and mountaineers, especially those from the United Kingdom, as a source of energy.

According to legend, a Kendal confectioner, intending to make glacier mints, took his eye off the cooking pan for a minute and then, resuming his task, noticed that the mixture had started to ‘grain’ and become cloudy, instead of clear.

When poured out, the result was Mint Cake.

Sir Edmund Hilary and Sirdar Tensing ate this mint cake on top of Everest as they gazed at the countryside down below. Tensing also left some to appease his ‘gods’. This happening naturally increased sales of mint cake to hikers and climbers and visitors to the Lake District.

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Yorkshire Food

Delicious Yorkshire is famous for its rhubarb, boasting some of the largest producers in the UK. Placed between Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford they have become known world-wide as the rhubarb triangle. Forced Yorkshire rhubarb gained EU protected status in 2010.

Yorkshire is home to over 80 real ale breweries producing almost a third of the UK's beer, (Directory of UK Real Ale Breweries 2009) while Rotherham hosts the fourth largest beer festival in the country.

Kelham Island Tavern in Sheffield was voted best UK pub of the year in 2009. (CAMRA Society for Real Ale).

Indulgence Yorkshire has the most 'good quality rated restaurants' in the Harden's UK Restaurant Guide than any other region outside London, based on a sample of over 8,000 independent reviews.

This represents the largest annual survey of restaurant goers in the UK. (Harden's Guide 2008).

There are 5 Michelin Star restaurants in Yorkshire, more than any other region in England, outside of London.

The Yorke Arms was given The Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of the Year, North East award in 2009, and now joins Anthony's Restaurant in Leeds (25th) as the only two Yorkshire restaurants in the Top 50.

Harrogate's Turkish Bath and Health Spa is one of only seven remaining 19th Century Turkish baths in the UK and has been luxuriously restored to the highest of standards, while Titanic Spa in South Yorkshire was the very first eco-spa in the country and has featured in The Independent's Top 50 Spas of the World.

Meadowhall in Sheffield is Europe's largest shopping and leisure complex with over 400,000 people through its doors every week.

"I've called Yorkshire the foodie county of Britain in the past and it seems to be in no danger of losing this title with a wealth of restaurants right across the board." Elizabeth Carter, editor of The Good Food Guide

Historic Yorkshire furniture takes centre

stage at county’s RHS Chelsea garden

Furniture created by an iconic Yorkshire business will take pride of place at Welcome to Yorkshire’s biggest ever garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen, based in Kilburn, North Yorkshire, have created a bespoke bench for the garden, which took four craftsmen 120 hours to make and features three of the company’s famous mice.Made from naturally seasoned English oak, the bench also features the proverb ‘Deep rivers move in silence, shallow brooks are noisy,’taken from the headboard of Robert Thompson’s bed.

Born in 1876, Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson dedicated his life to the craft of carving English oak and as a young man, he took over his father’s joinery business in Kilburn.

The iconic mouse emblem apparently came when his carving companion, while working on a church screen, commented that their jobs left them as ‘poor as church mice.’ He carved his first mouse there and then, and the business has since gone from strength to strength.

Simon Thompson Cartwright, the great great grandson of Robert Thompson, said: “When we were asked to help with the garden, we jumped at the chance to be a part of it.

It has been a really enjoyable experience for the boys here and I am really proud to be involved.”

God’s Own County –A Garden for Yorkshire, has been inspired by the medieval Great East Window at York Minster and showcases the county’s stunning

scenery, iconic heritage and skilled tradespeople. Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “I am really proud of the fact that we are not only going to have the biggest garden at Chelsea this year, but that we also have some fantastic Yorkshire businesses supporting the Yorkshire garden.“It is fantastic to have a business like this, with such a proud Yorkshire history, supporting our garden and I can’t wait to see the finished bench taking pride of place.”

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Loud and proud launch unveils local and international line-up

for yorkshire festival 2016

An explosion of colour, dance and music filled Trinity Leeds to launch the newest international festival in the country – Yorkshire Festival 2016.

A street band accompanied a procession by the popular Handmade Parade to shout loud about the festival which will fill the county with worldclass artistic experiences from 16 June to 3 July.

The full programme featuring hundreds of events was revealed today for the first time.

Cie Carabosse will bring a garden of fire to Harrogate, Place des Anges sees angelic feathers falling from the sky in Hull and prepare to be astonished as electric cabaret circus The Raunch comes to Yorkshire fresh from London's Southbank.

There will be international performances with artists and companies from 22 countries performing at the festival as well as a wealth of regional talent and Astor Piazzolla's tango operita María de

Buenos Aires comes to Leyburn with dance lessons for the quick footed and the finest music for aficionados.

Handmade Parade in Hebden Bridge comes with a Russian twist when the embassy of Cardboardia opens its doors for the first time on English soil, and an innovative science fiction opera arrives at Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield.

Expect the unexpected with a European premiere at Bradford's Alhambra featuring musicians from along the length of the Nile and Duke Studios asks the public to vote for their favourite track to get Yorkshire dancing for its Big Disco on 1 July.

As part of a new commission, 2015 Turner Prize winner Assemble and artist Simon Terrillwill reimagine their touring exhibition, The Brutalist Playground, for the international Brutalist icon that is the Park Hill estate in Sheffield.

Yorkshire Festival artistic director Matt Burman said: “We're very

excited to announce our plans for this year's Yorkshire Festival. We want people from across the county, from the rest of the country and all over the world to come and join us as we showcase our rich and diverse culture, show off our stunning venues and epic landscape, introduce visitors to our welcoming towns and cities, and introduce you to excellent artists doing excellent things.”

Welcome to Yorkshire’s chief executive Sir Gary Verity said: “Building on the incredible success of Yorkshire Festival 2014, get set for an exciting summer with an eclectic mix of performances and events which will fill every corner of the county.”

David Lascelles, Chair of the Yorkshire Festival 2016 said: “There are going to be some really spectacular occasions at this year’s Yorkshire Festival - international, home-grown, we’ve got it all. I do hope you can join us for some of them, I’m sure you’ll be glad you have!”

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 café 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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City Chic in Yorkshire

Spend time in one of Yorkshire's vibrant and cosmopolitan cities and enjoy a short stay or long weekend break.

The Leopold Hotel, Sheffield - Built on the former site of a Grade II listed Boys Grammar School, the Leopold is Sheffield’s only four star boutique hotel. This historical property offers a quirky yet luxurious place to meet, situated centrally in Leopold Square offering an array of upmarket bars and eateries.

Hotel du Vin, York - Located on the tranquil area known as 'The Mount', Hotel du Vin York is a beautiful grade II listed building that dates back to the early 19th century. Formerly a private home, an orphanage and most recently the Shepherd Homes building, the hotel offers 44 stylish bedrooms and suites, the HDV trademark bistro, bar and two private dining rooms, along with a courtyard for alfresco dining during the warmer months.

Malmaison Hotel, Leeds - The super stylish bar and brasserie are seductively lit and have a relaxed

finest location in the city! A first class hotel from which to explore York. Everything is within walking distance,including the city walls and all York’s famous attractions.

Hotel Du Vin, Harrogate - Whilst the exterior of the building retains its classical Georgian-styled features, inside the decor has created a truly exciting and enjoyable hotel. The hotel's classical 90-cover Bistro forms the heart of the public area rooms. In addition, there are two private dining rooms, a Cellar Snug, the Champagne & Claret Bar, and private courtyard.

Quebecs, Leeds - An urban haven located in the heart of Leeds, situated in one of the most distinctive terracotta brick Grade II Listed buildings in the City. Expect to find rooms with a classic contemporary decor offering a luxurious guest experience.

The Chambers, Leeds - boutique serviced apartments in the heart of the city are Leeds' best kept secret.

From spacious studios to penthouses with rooftop Jacuzzis, experience the freedom of your own apartment

Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds - Leeds is one of the North's most cosmopolitan cities. Thorpe Park is just a stone's throw from the best it has to offer - great shopping, vibrant night life and nearby, Harrogate, York and The Dales beyond.

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, York Middlethorpe Hall is a William and Mary country house, built in 1699 of mellow red brick with limestone dressings, for Thomas Barlow, a master cutler from Sheffield. It was bought in the 1980s and reopened as a luxury hotel, Restaurant and Spa in 1984, rescued from decay, caringly and lovingly restored by Historic House Hotels.

Middlethorpe Hall is a William and Mary country house, built in 1699 of mellow red brick with limestone dressings, for Thomas Barlow, a master cutler from Sheffield. It was bought in the 1980s and reopened as a luxury hotel, Restaurant and Spa in 1984, rescued from decay, caringly and lovingly restored by Historic House Hotels.

atmosphere to complement this chic hotel. Located in the city centre, a two minute walk from bars, restaurants and retail therapy.

Residence 6, Leeds - Officially Leeds's only five star city centre property. Located in the heart of the city centre, in one of Leeds' landmark buildings, The Old Post Office, Residence 6* reflects the ultimate expression of comfort and refinement, and provides a refreshing alternative to a five star hotel Dean Court Hotel, York - Standing in the shadow of York Minster, the

whilst enjoying the luxuries of a 5* hotel. Pop by for a night or stay for a year!

Oulton Hall, Leeds -Oulton Hall combines all the elegance of a mid 18th century mansion with the modern facilities you would expect for business and leisure, including, Champagne Bar, Whiskey Snug, Drawing Room serving traditional afternoon tea, 2 restaurants, not to mention the 7 individually designed suites and the conference and banqueting facilities for up to 350 guests.

The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Experience the luxury, opulence and style of the golden age of travel at The Grand Hotel & Spa, York.

Overlooking the historic city walls of one of the UK's most picturesque cities, The Grand offers the very best in traditional English style and service and is one of the finest luxury hotels in Yorkshire. Step into The Grand and experience the opulence of a building once described as a ‘Palace of business' recently transformed into a glorious hotel redolent of golden by-gone era.

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Welsh Government looks forward to

legendary year for tourism in 2017

As latest stats show a successive annual increase in visitor volumes and expenditure, with interim figures for 2015 on track to exceed the record visitor spend of £1.735 billion set in 2014, the “Year of Legends” campaign will continue to raise the profile of Wales’s tourism offer and aims to attract even more visitors to Wales in 2017.

To allow the industry to engage in the planning process the “Year of Legends” will be a key feature of the Visit Wales tourism industry roadshows which will visit Aberystwyth, Caerphilly, Llanelli and Colwyn Bay between 10 and 25 May 2016. Year of Legends follows on from the success of the 2016 Year of Adventure – which so far has seen a nationwide celebration over last weekend’s activity filled ‘Great Weekend of Adventure’, an international marketing campaign, and the commercial success of a huge dragon sculpture at Caerphilly Castle.

Ken Skates, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, said: “The Year of Legends 2017 presents an opportunity to build on the truly distinctive identity Wales has on the world stage, by allowing us to

capitalise on Wales’s rich culture and heritage to stand-apart from our competitors. In doing so, we want to reinforce positive perceptions of our country, and position Wales as a highquality, relevant and contemporary 21st century destination. The Year of Legends is our chance to immerse people in our epic story. And an opportunity to create legendary experiences for everyone.”

Tourism providers across Wales are being encouraged to create or

theme product and experiences using Wales’s legends as inspiration – ranging from our historic heroes and sporting greats to the country’s iconic heritage sites and legendary tales.

To support this, the Welsh Government has previously announced funding is being made available through the Regional Tourism Engagement Fund and Tourism Product Innovation Funds with the aim of developing Year of Legends projects and activities across Wales.

Campervan holidays in Wales

Strap a surfboard to the roof, a bicycle carrier to the back, get the cool kids onboard, and plan to get lost. 1,000 miles of coastline calls.

Breakfast is sizzling on the hob, the hearty scent mingling with the sea air that drifts in through your kitchen window.

All you need now is a little Beach Boys breakfast radio. You start the engine and sit in the driver's seat with a map and a cup of tea.

Looking out over the dashboard, puffins catch flight as they dive from the clifftops. They roam freely, as do you.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is an obvious place to start, or perhaps the coves of Anglesey and surf beaches of Llangennith, Porth Neigwl/Hell's Mouth, and Freshwater West. Inland the monolithic landscapes of

Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons rise up into view from behind the wheel. Blissfully simple short breaks Aberffraw, Anglesey Campervan trips are blissfully simple to prepare for, making them ideal for short breaks, a week away or longer.

Most campervans will sleep a family of four in comfort. If you have a larger group, you might pick a motorhome, or just book two campervans. As long as the fridge and the petrol tank are well-stocked, you are good to go. That means less time messing around getting to where you want to be, particularly if you love the great outdoors.

You can wake up at the foot

of one mountain, hike up it, then drive to the next for the following day. You'll appreciate not having to pack away a wet tent after a night's rain. In the evening you just sit out on a folding chair and take in the Milky Way above your beachside campfire. Roof bars, roof boxes, rear ladders and bike carriers mean you could carry several surfboards, bikes, mountain gear, or whatever else takes your fancy for your trip.

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Stay somewhere different

From antique yurts to Hobbit tents to cavalry domes, Wales is a country full of quirky and unusual places to stay.

Caldey Island Among the religious retreats of Wales, Pembrokeshire’s Caldey Island has been a site of religious importance since a Celtic monastery was built there in the 6th century. It’s just a short boat trip from Tenby and there are a limited number of self-catering facilities. Groups of visitors can also stay at St Philomema’s retreat house on Caldey during spring and summer months.

Wild and pictureseque youth hostels Here’s a smart alternative to the idea of renting out an enormous country house for that special birthday or anniversary party. There are numerous youth hostels and bunkhouses in some of the most wild Portmeirion and picturesque locations in Wales Portmeirion is a colourful and ornate that are available for hire, including Mediterranean village perched on the Brecon Beacons National Park the edge of a beautiful estuary near and on the shores of the Snowdonia.

Porthmadog, on the north west coast of Wales. You will find yourself transported into another world as soon as you cross its threshold.

Peacocks strut around gardens full of rare and exotic flora and fauna. There is a variety of characterful cottage accommodation within the village of Portmeirion itself, as well as the Portmeirion and Castell Deudraeth hotels.

The Old Station Tintern The Old Station at Tintern in Monmouthshire is widely regarded as one of the areas favourite visitor attractions, with a regular programme of events for children and families (including miniature train rides!), a ‘Destination Wye Valley’ exhibition and selection of railway memorabilia all housed in three restored railway carriages.

All café ingredients are sourced locally and the cakes are made on the premises early each morning. True Taste judges recommend you to try the Lavender Cake.

Stay in Romany caravan accommodation

Romany caravan holidays in Wales offer the adventure of camping with the romance and comfort of the Old World. If you have ever pictured yourself running away for a life on the road, here is a place to dream it. Couples on weekends away will love the intimacy and escapism A remote area all of your own Picture a river jumping with brown trout flowing through the corner of a wild-flower meadow. Tucked in among the long grasses is a brightly painted wooden wagon, its side

window propped open to let a trail of steam drift into the spring air from an early morning pot of tea. Your book lies open on the caravan’s top step, just where you left it. Breakfast is laid out across the campfire table, still warmed a little from last night’s fireside revelries. The caravan’s roaming days are over, the little painted wagon restored, and its aching wheels scrubbed up and polished to rest easy among the buzzing bees. The yoke that once clung to a horse’s back now revels in its nostalgic retirement.

Life proceeds in the slow lane, with minutes drifting into hours as the simple tasks of the day are allowed to take over. This could be anywhere, but look outside and you catch the curve of a Pembrokeshire beach, the lilting horizons of Snowdonia, or perhaps the course of the river Wye. Romany caravans in Wales will bring you closer to our most beautiful natural environments. Cosy enough for two or more. Originally known as a vardo, the comforts of a Romany wagon are compact, but numerous

and well thought out. A small seating area and kitchen is usually followed by neatly stacked bunks. Couples can book cosy double caravans, but some sleep as many as six people. Traditional cast-iron pot-belly stoves are a frequent feature. You may try your hand at Romany cuisine, a campfire roast, or a stew bubbling in a kettle. Many caravans are accompanied by private outbuildings with bathrooms and other services.

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Fish, chips and tea on the Llanfair train

Visitors to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway will have the opportunity to take a different trip along the Banwy Valley in coming weeks, with food and drink on offer during the journey.

On the evening of Saturday 28th May the railway is running its first Fish & Chips train. The special working will depart Llanfair Caereinion at 6pm, and on arrival at Raven Square fish & chip suppers from the awardwinning Andrews Fish Bar of Welshpool will be served for passengers to enjoy during the return trip on the hopefully spring-like evening. Weather permitting, the return train will pause at the intermediate station of Castle Caereinion for participants to stretch their legs.

Large and small meals, together with vegetarian options, will be available to travellers and advance booking for the train is essential – bookings close on Thursday 26th May. Then on Saturday 11th June and Sunday 24th July Welsh Tea trains will be a new addition to the timetable.

Departing L l a n f a i r Caereinion at around 1.50pm, passengers will travel in one direction in one of the line’s balcony-ended carriages built originally for

the Zillertalbahn Railway in Austria, donated to the W&LLR in 1968 and for these trains specially fitted out as a buffet car. On offer will be tea, and a selection of locally-sourced Welsh tea-time treats including Caerphilly scones, bara brith and Welsh cakes.

For the journey in the other direction participants will join a select few who have enjoyed the sumptuous white leather armchairs of former Sierra Leone Government Railway carriage no 1207. This British-built vehicle was repatriated from the west African nation by the W&LLR in 1975 and fully restored to its original condition

in 2009. In keeping with the firstclass environment, a steward will be on hand to offer cooling drinks as might have been served to combat the African heat in the carriage’s former days. SLR 1207 has seen limited use since its restoration, with fewer than 100 people having travelled in it so far.

As with the Fish & Chip train, advance booking for the Welsh Tea specials will be necessary and space is very limited – full details and booking forms for both trains can be found on the events page of our website www. wllr.org.uk.

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Archaeology students

help reveal the secrets of Chester's Grosvenor Park

Archaeologists from Cheshire West and Chester Council's Historic Environment Team have picked up their trowels and headed out to Grosvenor Park, with a new group of students from the University of Chester who are taking part in the annual monthlong training dig.

Being close to two of Chester’s major historic monuments the Roman amphitheatre and the medieval church of St. John the Baptist - has leading to the amphitheatre, along had an influence on the development with any related buildings. This new of the park and more importantly on evidence will add to the rich tapestry the archaeology that lies beneath. It that is Chester’s Story”. is hoped that new information on An Open Day takes place on the remains of both Cholmondeley’s June 1 giving the chance to see mansion as well as the civilian what the students have excavated settlement that lay outside Chester’s and learn about the history of Roman fortress will be uncovered. this corner of Grosvenor Park.

Said Councillor Louise Gittins, More details can be found on Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure the student’s Dig Blog at www. and Wellbeing: “It’s exciting that the univchester-parkdig.blogspot.co.uk/ archaeologists are uncovering more of The training dig is a joint project the medieval building; hopefully they between the archaeologists from will prove that it was once part of St. Cheshire West and Chester Council's John’s Church precinct before it was Historic Environment Team and incorporated by Lord Cholmondeley the University of Chester and is into his mansion. They also hope to an important part of the student’s uncover more of the Roman road archaeology degree course.

Said Dr. Caroline Pudney, Lecturer in Archaeology from the University of Chester: “It's a really valuable opportunity for the students to dig within Chester for their degree and to contribute to our knowledge of the city's past.

The wide range of structures and artefacts from the Roman to the post-Medieval periods means that the site provides a unique environment for discovery and helps to inspire our students to further their archaeological experience.”

The training dig is open for viewing until June 3, 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except between 12.30pm - 1.30pm daily and all day Bank Holiday Monday).

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Wedding venues advised to play fair

The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) advice reminds the businesses – which provide venues for a range of events including wedding receptions, parties and anniversaries – of their obligations under consumer protection law, and recommends that they review and, where necessary, change their terms.

With costs for hiring venues often running into thousands of pounds, potentially unfair cancellation terms can result in considerable loss to consumers, particularly when they have to pay significant sums up-front which they lose if they have to cancel or change their plans. The letters inform the businesses of when their terms are more likely to be fair under consumer protection law, including the following: a deposit is just to reserve the goods/services and is no more than a small percentage of the total price advance payments reflect the business’ expenses, and leave customers with a reasonable amount still to pay on completion customers do not lose large advance payments if they cancel, in all circumstances businesses set sliding

scales of cancellation charges so they cover their likely losses directly from the cancellation The CMA has sent the letters on behalf of the Consumer Protection Partnership (CPP), which has been considering the use of advance payment and cancellation terms by businesses in their consumer contracts. Nisha Arora, CMA Senior Director, Consumer, said: Planning a wedding or any large event can be stressful. Consumers are particularly vulnerable when they are focusing on preparing for a special event and have paid significant sums upfront. Businesses need to treat their customers fairly and should not require unjustifiable, non-refundable deposits or impose unreasonable cancellation charges, which could mean customers lose a significant amount of money if they change their mind about the venue or have to call off the event. Clear and fair terms benefit consumers and businesses, help to prevent disputes and provide protection should things go wrong.

Unfair terms, even when a contract is signed, are not legally binding and we encourage any businesses which use

advance payments and cancellation charges to review their terms to ensure they comply with consumer protection law.

We have worked closely with Trading Standards Services and consumer advice bodies to help businesses improve their practices and ensure they comply with consumer protection law. Many businesses in this sector comply with consumer protection law and engage in good business practices, but we urge others to raise their standards. Businesses that use unfair terms risk enforcement action. As the first item in a suite of planned compliance materials, the CMA has produced an at a glance business guide to help them understand the things to look out for and tips on setting advance payment and cancellation terms that are more likely to be fair. Leon Livermore, Chartered Trading Standards Institute Chief Executive, said: Getting married should be one of the happiest and most exciting days of a couple’s life, but sadly it doesn’t always go to plan. If a wedding has to be cancelled or plans have to be changed, couples could face losing out on considerable amounts of money after putting hefty deposits down to secure their dream venue or location. When you are trying to plan the perfect day, it is often easy to overlook certain contractual details during the planning stages but consumers need to be cautious before entering into a contract and always be aware of any costly cancellation charges or non-refundable deposits. Trading Standards Services advise businesses to ensure their practices comply with consumer protection law, those that do not risk enforcement action.

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

The Central Lancashire

ME/CFS Support Group

The Central Lancashire ME/CFS Support Group is mostly run by people with ME who understand the difficulties of dealing with this isolating illness. We are an independent local group offering guidance and friendship and our aim is to bring together all people with ME no matter how severely affected, their partners, friends and anyone else who is interested.

ME is a chronic illness affecting the immune, hormone and central nervous system.

The symptoms vary but the most common are:-

Profound and lasting fatigue that is not eased by rest A general feeling of being unwell which increases after normal physical or mental activity Painful or aching muscles and/or joints Persistent headaches/migraine Digestive disturbances Recurrent sore throat Cognitive impairment Poor temperature control Sensitivity and intolerance to light and sound We offer meetings with speakers and open meetings for members to make

new friends. Newsletters, a newsletter is produced to keep members in touch with the Group’s programme of activities and the latest information A library of books and tapes for information on living with ME/CFS Daytime meetings and occasional group outings. We meet for lunch/ coffee every other month in each of the main areas and we have a thriving craft group. Please come along to one of our meetings everyone is most welcome. For up to date information please ring our office on 01772 751254 and leave a message, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Burnley’s parks showcased worldwide

The best of Burnley’s award-winning parks, and the people who help make them so beautiful, are featured in a series of videos on YouTube.

Local company Huckleberry Films has made three short videos showing some of the imaginative work that’s been done in parks across the borough.

It’s part of a national scheme to show good practice Working with the innovation charity Nesta (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), Burnley Council has developed a new approach, under a programme called “Go to the park”.

The borough’s six main parks – Towneley, Thompson, Queen’s, Scott, Ightenhill and Memorial have long been recognised as among some of the best in the country through the national annual Green Flag awards.

Councillor Bea Foster, Burnley Council’s executive member for leisure and culture, said: “Burnley is well-known for its beautiful parks.

People visit the town to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and all the amenities they have to offer.

“It’s wonderful that our parks are being featured on YouTube for the whole world to see and we should all be very proud that they are being held up as examples of best practice.

Burnley is leading the way where it comes to managing our parks and other areas are learning from us.

“It’s also a testament to the hard work and dedication of our parks staff and all the volunteers who help and support them and who make a visit to any one of our parks such a delight any time of the year.” High levels of resident satisfaction (85% of those

questioned in a Citizens’ Panel survey) have been maintained even though budgets have had to be reduced in the light of funding cuts. The council’s greenspaces and amenities staff have been able to adapt and develop their service in challenging times, whilst engaging people in the local communities, finding a way to maintain high service standards, and showing that contributing to ‘the green agenda’ can make financial sense, and be popular.

Head of greenspaces and amenities, Simon Goff, said: “Towneley and our other parks are perfect e x a m p l e s of Britain’s traditional parks: well presented, and loved by generations in their current form.

“However we have to recognise that change is necessary and we need to rethink how we manage our heritage parks.

We’ve gone from controlling nature to working with

nature and it’s proving a real success.”

The council has adopted ecologically friendly and permaculture techniques in its management of parks, learning from and working with the local Offshoots permaculture charity, managed by Newground, which has long pioneered these “green’

and sustainable” approaches.This includes introducing more wildflower meadows in the parks and replacing expensive bedding plants with herbaceous perennial plants that require less maintenance and are less costly and time-consuming. At the same time the council has understood

and acted upon key issues raised by local residents, including: High standards of litter clearance Feeling of personal safety in public parks Keeping green spaces free from dog fouling Provision of children’s play areas Encouraging wildlife Ensuring that dogs are kept under

control To meet all the different needs and pressure, the council has moved from a model for managing greenspaces which centred on maintenance of a large number of formal arranged gardens to increasing the extent of semi-natural areas, all of which are also wildlife friendly.

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Pupils scoop Arts Award

Two school pupils from St Helens have gained a qualification after completing a 20 hour arts project funded by Arts Council England. Ben James Hughes, a Year 7 student at De La Salle High School and Ellie-Jayne Hunter, a pupil at St Ann’s Church of England Primary School in Rainhill were both presented with certificates

from arts specialist exam board, Trinity College London for achieving Arts Award Discover. To achieve Discover, children and young people explore the arts around them find out about artists and their work and share their experiences with others.

Ben was commended for his cartoon character drawings and sand sculptures

he created while on holiday, while Ellie was rewarded for her research on international music stars. After presenting the awards to the pair at Rainhill Library, Service Development Manager for Libraries, Kathryn Boothroyd said: “I’d like to congratulate Ben and Ellie on achieving this award which provides a great introduction to the world of arts and is useful qualification to note on any CV.” Arts Award levels, Discover; Explore; Bronze and Silver Arts Awards are offered across St Helens Libraries.

Wigan Dyslexia Centre

Do you find the reading and writing of the English language difficult? Yet ‘hands-on’ tasks seem to be so easy and much more enjoyable? You could be experiencing the magical effects of dyslexia! Dyslexia is a life-long, usually genetic, condition and affects around 10% of the population (BDA). It is a result of a different ‘balance’ within the brain and as a result the brain has a greater capacity to learn when it comes to none academic tasks, but a lesser capacity to absorb the reading/writing of words. Wigan Dyslexia Centre aims to provide all ages with the support they require to overcome any difficulties they are experiencing, as a result of dyslexia. This support could simply be having your questions answered

‘have I got dyslexia?’ or ‘How can I effectively manage my dyslexia in the workplace?’ or ‘How can I overcome my dyslexia when my brain is struggling with some everyday tasks?’ or ‘I need evidence that I have dyslexia so that I can access the support in university.’

Feel free to contact the Centre and speak to Liz Hiney who is professionally trained and has over 10yrs of experience in supporting people with dyslexia.

Wigan Dyslexia Centre

Wigan Dyslexia Centre aims to support all ages in overcoming any difficulties they are experiencing, as a result of dyslexia. This support could simply be having your questions answered, for example: ‘Have I got dyslexia?’ or ‘How can I overcome my dyslexia?’

One person who only had her dyslexia diagnosed after her GCSE’s is Cherrelle Truman, Advertising Advisor for JAC Media. Cherrelle says: ‘If you or somebody you know thinks they have dyslexia, I would strongly advise you to have an assessment.

In School I was given extra time in exams, and if I could not read the work I had someone to help me read it. This was really helpful, as it meant I could relax a little and not feel so pressured.

I believe that if I had my dyslexia assessment earlier I could of had the support sooner which would have reflected in my work, instead my GSCE’s were below average. A dyslexia assessment at any age can really provide the support and help that you need. Because of this help my grades in college rocketed as the assessment really focus’ on your strengths and weaknesses, this enabled me to aim higher and reach my goals.’

Feel free to contact the Centre and speak to Liz Hiney who is professionally trained and has over 10yrs of experience in supporting people with dyslexia.

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Investment team recognised

for 1,000 new jobs success

A team dedicated to attracting new business to Wigan Borough has been recognised for their success in bringing 1,000 new jobs to the borough.

Wigan Council’s Business Investment Team has been short-listed for Public Sector Team of the Year in the Insider North West Property Awards.

The team was short-listed for helping to bring two major new developments to Wigan Borough which will result

in 1,000 new jobs over the coming years.

The team successfully worked with Poundland to bring its new logistics centre to the borough at South Lancs Industrial Estate which will result in 800 new jobs.

The centre will be Poundland’s central distribution hub for the North West and is due to be operational later this year.

The team also worked in partnership with wet-wipe manufacturer N i c e - P a k International to develop their new factory at Westwood Park which is nearing completion and will be the

biggest single building ever built in Wigan. This will secure 150 jobs and create at least 100 new jobs.

The Business Investment Team is dedicated solely to working with businesses from across the country and internationally to sell Wigan as a place to invest.

It handles thousands of enquiries a year and is committed to guiding new businesses of all sizes through the process of setting up in the borough.

This can include help with finding the right property and location, to assistance with funding and recruitment.

Councillor David Molyneux, Wigan Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, said: “This is a fantastic achievement by our Inward Investment Team to have been short-listed for these awards.

“By securing the Poundland deal and helping Nice-Pak expand in the borough the team have played a crucial role in boosting the local

economy and delivering high value jobs for our residents. “This is an excellent example of why Wigan Council is business-friendly and 100 per cent committed to working with businesses to help them succeed in the borough.”

As part of its Deal for the Future the council aims to create 10,000 new jobs, 12,000 new apprentices and build 10,000 new homes in the next decade.

Councillor Molyneux said Wigan Borough was ideally placed to attract new businesses. “I cannot think of a better location for business in the North West than Wigan Borough.

“We are ideally located between Liverpool and Manchester and have a huge range of motorway networks on our doorstep as well as the west coast mainline.

“We also offer a high value low cost alternative to the major cities of Liverpool and Manchester and we have land available for development.”

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More than 20,000 very excited Burnley FC fans thronged the streets of Burnley to watch their footballing heroes celebrate their Championship

success and promotion to the Premier League

Football club manager Sean Dyche and his star players got a massive cheer and ovation from the crowds as they were being presented with medals and the Championship trophy on the steps of the town hall.

The civic reception was followed by an open top bus parade through the centre to Turf Moor, home of

Burnley FC. It was a fantastic day of celebration for the players, Burnley celebrated in style as the town turned out to welcome home the Sky Bet Championship trophy.

The town was awash with claret and blue as Sean Dyche and his heroes finally got their hands on the silverware.

Captain Tom Heaton lifted the trophy on the Town Hall steps as one of the oldest trophies in world football returned to the town for the first time since 1960. And following a champagne celebration, the champions boarded an open-top bus for a euphoric journey back to Turf Moor, where it will reside for a year.

ONE LAST LOOK AROUND THE

FORMER OLDHAM SPORTS CENTRE

Demolition workers have moved in to flatten the former Oldham Sports Centre. Their first task was to salvage all the recyclable material such as metal, timber and plastics which are included in the building.

The sports centre closed in November this year when the new £15m Oldham Leisure Centre opened. Before the demolition team moved in officers from Oldham Council returned to photograph and document the facility, including the climbing room, swimming pools, main hall, and changing rooms.

The full demolition is expected to take 24 weeks. Plans for the site will be revealed at a later date.

Councillor Jean Stretton, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “Over the years thousands of residents learned to swim or shot their first basketball hoop at the old sports centre so I’m sure the building holds lots of good memories for them. “These photos and footage will give people the chance to have one last look before the site

is cleared. “Thankfully we’ve ensured there is another top class sporting facility for residents of the borough to use. “The new Oldham leisure centre is helping to firmly put the borough on the sporting map and I’m sure residents of all ages and abilities will use and enjoy it for years to come.”

The Oldham Swimming Stadium was built as a replacement for the Central Baths in Union Street. Work

started in 1972 and it took three years to complete. The stadium was built on the site of a quarry which caused problems when the foundations were being drilled, and the teaching pool was built over the remains of a well.

The Stadium was opened in May 1975 by Denis Howell MP, Minister of State for Sport and Recreation. Oldham Sports Centre was built next to the Oldham Swimming Stadium and cost £1.7 million, taking three years to build.

The centre was originally meant to be opened by the Sports Minister, Neil Macfarlane, but he was called away for an important debate on soccer hooliganism. World Cup winner Bobby Charlton did the honours instead on April 19, 1985.

The main sports hall was badly damaged by a fire in 1995 caused by a discarded cigarette. The refurbishment was re-opened by Tony Blair in April 1997.

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Preston North End will complete the signing of goalkeeper Chris Maxwell

on 1st July when his contract at Fleetwood Town comes to an end

The 25-year-old Welshman, who is on stand-by for Chris Coleman’s side at this summer’s Euro Championships, has agreed a three-year contract with the Lilywhites until the summer of 2019.

Having made over 100 appearances in the last two seasons with the Cod Army, he has impressed at Highbury, named the club’s player of the year in 2014/15 and was nominated for the 2015 North West Football Awards’ League One player of the year, which was eventually won by North End’s Paul Huntington.

Speaking about his first addition of the summer, manager Simon Grayson said: “Chris is another hungry young player, with the right attitude and we are looking forward to working with him.

“He has done very well down the road at Fleetwood and

this is an opportunity for him to step up to the Championship and show what he is about once more.

“We had two goalkeeping vacancies to fill this summer and we now have one of those filled and when we complete the group it will be another competitive position with everyone fighting for their shirt.”

The St Asaph-born custodian said of the move: “It's a fantastic club; it's the biggest club in Lancashire and I've heard nothing but positive things about it and it's a really exciting time for me.

“I've had plenty of advice from people who have spent many, many years here and there's nothing but positive feedback.

“There’s a fantastic fanbase, and a fantastic stadium which I have been lucky enough to play in a few times, and also a very experienced manager too, so it's really positive from my point of view and I can't wait to get started.”

Hodgson announces

provisional Euro 2016 squad

England manager Roy Hodgson has named a 26-man squad for the Three Lions’ pre-UEFA EURO 2016 friendlies.

Hodgson will use the games against Turkey and Australia to assess the squad ahead of submitting an official 23-man list to UEFA on 31 May, prior to the clash with Portugal at Wembley Stadium connected by EE. Included in the initial 26-man squad is Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. The 18-year-old has impressed in his debut season for his club side, scoring seven goals in 16 games.

Jack Wilshere returns having recovered from injury in time to feature for Arsenal before the season’s conclusion, while Andros Townsend’s good form for Newcastle United has seen him recalled. There is also a place for Jordan Henderson, who returned to action after injury in Liverpool’s game against West Bromwich Albion yesterday.

The bulk of the squad will report to St. George’s Park on Wednesday 18 May, though players from Manchester United and Liverpool will report later due to their respective involvement in the Emirates FA Cup and UEFA Europa League finals.

The Three Lions face Turkey at the Manchester City Stadium on Sunday 22 May before heading to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, where they take on Australia on Friday 29 May. Hodgson will then submit his final 23-man squad to UEFA, ahead of the final pre-tournament friendly against Portugal at Wembley on Thursday 2 June.

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, Tom Heaton Defenders: Ryan Bertrand, Gary Cahill, Nathaniel Clyne, Danny Rose, Chris Smalling, John Stones, Kyle Walker Midfielders: Dele Alli, Ross Barkley, Fabian Delph, Eric Dier, Danny Drinkwater, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, James Milner, Raheem Sterling, Andros Townsend, Jack Wilshere Forwards: Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Jamie Vardy

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