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New paving gives taste

of things to come

The completion of refurbishment work in part of Burnley town centre has given a taste of things to come.

The work at the bottom of Manchester Road involved laying new paving and installing new benches, cycle racks and large flower tubs, as well as reinstating disabled parking bays.

It is part of a £3 million regeneration of parts of the shopping centre, jointly funded by Burnley and Lancashire County councils.

Councillor Lian Pate, Burnley Council’s executive member for community services, said: “The work in Manchester Road has made a massive difference. It looks a lot brighter and more up-to-date and with the

recent sunshine it’s been wonderful to see people sitting on the benches and enjoying the new area.

“People want to shop in a place that looks nice and is enjoyable to walk around. This is about making Burnley even more attractive as a place to live, work and visit. The more people we can bring into town the greater the benefit for local businesses and the borough as a whole.”

The regeneration scheme aims to make the pedestrianised area

of St James Street, between Hammerton Street and Hall St., much more attractive and provide a better shopping experience for shoppers, visitors, businesses and anyone who lives and works in the town.

The work will include new paving, new street furniture such as benches and decorative lighting, and a revised ”town square” area for future events such as events and other community activities.

The family of Rafael Pizarro have paid tribute to him

The family of a 13-year-old boy who died after falling into a canal in Rochdale have paid tribute to him.

Shortly after 8pm on Sunday 6 June 2016, police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Services were called to a stretch of canal near to Boarshaw Clough Way in Middleton, Rochdale to reports that a 13-year-old boy had fallen into the canal. The boy, who has since been formally identified as Rafael Pizarro, was taken to hospital but sadly died in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 14 June 2016. There are believed

to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Paying tribute to him, Rafael’s family said: “We are devastated with the loss of Rafael and are lost for words. It is hard to comprehend what has happened over the last week. “Rafael had a big impact on his family and friends and was much loved and we will truly miss him. “Out of this tragedy we are comforted to know that's his organ donation will help others in Manchester and across the country.

“We would like to thank the staff at Manchester Children's Hospital for their support and hard work caring for Rafael. “As a family we would urge

all parents to talk to their children around water safety so no other family have to go through what we are dealing with. We would ask for privacy at this time to grieve.

“We will pray for Rafael. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.”

Detective Inspector Kate Atton, of GMP’s Rochdale borough, said: “Rafael’s death is believed to be a tragic accident and the case will now be passed to the coroner for progression. “My thoughts are with Rafael’s family and friends as well

as his school colleague’s at this terrible and sad time.

“I would urge people, especially children, to take care around the water and try not to swim anywhere other than supervised swimming pools.”

Page 4. Issue 16. Lancashire Local Council’s open-water

swimming warning

With summer here, St Helens Council’s Safer Communities Team would like to remind residents on the dangers of openwater swimming.

T h e announcement comes following reports of people using Colliers Moss Common Lake as a way of cooling off during the recent hot weather.

St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Councillor Lisa Preston stressed the importance of staying clear of lakes, ponds and reservoirs as temperatures soar because of the fatal consequences swimming in these types of environments can often lead to.

“Under no circumstances must anyone attempt to swim in open-water,” Councillor Preston said.

“Sadly, this type of risk has resulted in tragic outcomes in the past and even the strongest of swimmers can become overwhelmed by the ice cold water and drown.

“Swimming is an activity many of us enjoy during the summer months but this should be done in supervised areas only such as leisure centre swimming pools.”

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PRESTON MARKETS QUARTER

AIMING TO KEEP IT LOCAL

Local construction could benefit from a £4 million boost with a call out to construction firms across Preston and Lancashire to build the city’s new Market Hall.

Expressions of interest to build Preston’s new Market Hall are now being sought and local firms are being encouraged to bid.

Announcing the start of the tender process, Councillor Peter Rankin, Leader of Preston City Council said: “We’re at another exciting stage

of the ongoing regeneration and redevelopment of Preston Markets Quarter as we start the process to identify a contractor to take on this special project for Preston. We would particularly like to hear from local building firms who would be interested in taking a lead role in this landmark development in the city.

“A lot of local people have been working on the refurbishment of the market canopies already, which is wonderful. It’s great for them and

great for the local economy. We would love the building of the new Market Hall to also benefit the local supply chain.”

Preston-based architects, Frank Whittle Partnership, are already overseeing the project.

County Councillor David Borrow, Deputy Leader of the County Council, said: "Our goal for the £430m City Deal is to unlock many more of these sorts of opportunities, which will together

generate tens of thousands of new private sector jobs and attract billions of pounds in leveraged commercial investment. From large firms to smaller local builders, new opportunities are opening up all the time on projects stimulated by the City Deal.

"The Markets Quarter is a hugely important development for Preston, and we'd be pleased if a local construction firm was able to get this contract, which would provide an additional boost to the sector and the local economy.

"We have businesses here in Lancashire who stand deservedly alongside the very best of the construction industry. We’d encourage locally-based companies to look at the tender and submit their bid to the City Council.”

Pet warnings as temperatures soar

St Helens Council’s Dog Welfare and Enforcement team has issued warnings to local dog owners of the dangers of hot weather.

As temperatures soar, the following advice will help to keep dogs safe and comfortable: · Never leave dogs in cars in warm weather. In direct sunlight, cars can quickly become unbearable for dogs, and leaving car windows open is not enough. A dog panting and salivating in a hot car loses fluid and becomes dehydrated – increasing the risk of heatstroke and death. · Avoid exercising your dog at midday. Temperature often peaks between 11:00am-3:00pm, so it’s best to walk your dog early morning or late evening. Always take fresh drinking water with you for your dog, and keep to shaded routes where possible. · Don’t let your dog burn. Hot pavements in midday heat can burn a dog’s paws. Sunburn is also a potential hazard for dogs in sunny weather, especially on ears and white fur. Apply high factor sun

cream to dogs at least once a day before taking them outside. Ear-tip cancer in dogs is common and very similar to malignant melanoma in humans.* · Know how heatstroke presents and how to combat it. Look out for the signs of heatstroke in dogs – fast panting and tiredness – and if either present, find shade for your dog to rest in and spray it gently with cool water.* · Arrange care for your dog while you’re on holiday. Whether it’s with responsible friends, family or neighbours, or a reputable boarding kennel, arrange adequate care and supervision of your pet while you’re away – it is an offence not to do so. Remember to provide your vet’s details in case of emergencies.

While in or out of the house, ensure there is plenty fresh water available for your dog. · Check your dog for pests.

Infestations of fleas, ticks and mites become more common in warmer weather.

Excessive scratching is the first sign. Bathe your dog regularly, provide fresh bedding and vacuum your home to avoid pests.

Contact your vet for treatment. *If in doubt, contact your vet immediately.

Residents who observe a dog left in a parked car or believe a dog is

suffering from the heat should contact police on the non-emergency number 101 or RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 immediately. For advice on dog-related matters, contact the council’s Dog Welfare and Enforcement team on 01744 675823.

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Manchester goes with the flow Tobacco to create new Clean Streams haul goes

Manchester residents are invited to take part in a new project which will see five of the city’s urban streams transformed from grot-spots into valuable assets for the whole community.

The project will restore the streams, which are currently blocked by natural and dumped debris - reducing flood risk and improving water quality, as well as making the sites more attractive for people and wildlife.

The streams involved are:• Fletcher Moss Drain, Didsbury • Mill Brook, Baguley • Nico Ditch, Gorton • Tributaries flowing into Baguley Brook, in Sharston and Woodhouse Park • Channels around Boggart Hole Clough, Blackley.

Over the coming months, Manchester City Council will work with local community groups to remove flytipped items, litter and overgrown vegetation through clean-up days.

Following the community clean-ups, the council will engage local schools in educational trips to the sites and carry out work to recreate natural habitats along parts of the stream banks, in order to prevent the stream silting up.

This work will increase biodiversity, by making the habitat more suitable for wildlife - and reduce the risk of flooding downstream.

Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Luthfur Rahman, said: “This project will make a big difference to Manchester’s environment by increasing community ownership and local pride in these sites, which have the potential to be wonderful natural assets for everyone to enjoy.

“We want to see an end to flytipping and littering in these places, so that they can flourish as beautiful, wildlife-friendly green spaces for the whole community.”

up in flames

Manchester City Council will also be working with City of Trees to improve Gorse Covert, an area of woodland surrounding the tributary of Baguley Brook.

With the help of funding from Stuart Milne Group, City of Trees will work with St Elizabeth’s Primary School and local residents to improve the woodland by clearing accumulated rubbish, improving tree management and planting native wildflowers.

Pete Stringer, from City of Trees, said: “Gorse Covert has the potential to be a great learning resource for the

children at St Elizabeth’s and an oasis of calm on local residents’ doorstep, but it needs everyone to work together to help us achieve this”.

Over the summer, City of Trees will be running a series of community action days at Gorse Covert to remove brambles, plant wildflowers and build bird and bat boxes, among other activities.

The first of these of these, a Big Spring-Clean, will take place on Saturday 4 June (11am – 1pm).

Gloves, litter pickers and light refreshments will be provided,

but please wear sturdy footwear.

The Clean Streams project is being funded through the Clean City scheme - a one-off £14m boost provided through the council’s shareholding in Manchester Airports Group, related to a dividend paid after the group purchased Stansted Airport.

Other partners who have pledged to support the project include Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, Wythenshawe Park Volunteers, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe Fire Service, The Challenge and local primary schools.

To find out more about the project and upcoming volunteering opportunities, go to www.facebook.com/ cleancitymcr

Residents get crafty in Newton

Newton-le-Willows residents turned out in their numbers to support a couple of red-hot events.

Organised by St Helens Council rangers service, a traditional craft display was held at Willow Park where visitors could enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching skilled craftsmen and women in action with hands-on demonstrations.

Meanwhile, in conjunction with the craft fair, the Newton High Street Hub project hosted a tasty food market at the Pied Bull Hotel.

The project, made up of local organisations, helps stage events that bring the community together.

St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough Seve Gomez-Aspron, who tried his hand at wood turning, using

a pole lathe said: “Nothing pleases me more as a councillor than seeing the community come out in force and having a great time in the sun.

“When we formed the High Street Hub last year, we didn't imagine for a minute the success it would be, and it’s all down to the hard work of business owners.

“I’d like to thank all those responsible for putting these events together for taking out the time and making them such a success. Without them, it wouldn’t be possible.”

Oldham Council is making sure criminals who think they can make a fast buck are seeing their pipe dreams go up in flames.

In the last three years our Trading Standards officers have incinerated more than 100,000 illegal cigarettes and 115kg of illegal hand rolling tobacco – worth an estimated £86,500.

Officers seized the products from shops and pubs across the borough. All were either counterfeit or breached the labelling requirements of the UK. Following the seizures the courts have ordered the individuals involved to pay £6,500 in fines and hand over £11,000 in costs and £520 in victim surcharges.

Those found guilty have also had to carry out a total of 460 hours of community service with others handed 12 month custodial sentences suspended for 18 months.

Councillor Fida Hussain, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said: “Over the last few years we’ve been one of the highest performing local authorities in the North West when it comes to the search and seizure of illicit tobacco.

“Together with our partners we will continue to disrupt traders who feel it is acceptable to sell goods that are unlawful and unsafe in some circumstances.

“We will continue to use search techniques, including sniffer dogs, to remove these items from traders and make sure they face the appropriate penalties.”

You can report premises selling illicit tobacco by ringing 0300 999 0000 or online via www.keep-itout.co.uk

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Young volunteers Improved beauty spot attracts

rewarded families to nature event

Three young volunteers have been rewarded with ‘Reading Hack’ certificates for taking out the time to help out during events organised

by St Helens Libraries Service.

To celebrate the achievements of Solan Birkenhead,13, Matthew Griffiths,14, and Sarah Leyland,23, St Helens Central Library was the setting for a 'Mad Hackers Tea Party' where the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks presented certificates to the trio as a thank you for volunteering at recent events including the Harry Potter Night, Bill Ryder Jones music gig, Small Cinema screenings, Multi Faith event and ‘The Power of You’ health and wellbeing event aimed at young people.

The event was also used to encourage more young volunteers to join Reading Hack, a national programme led by young people aged 13 to 24 who do reading

activities and volunteering called ‘hacks’ to gain skills and experience.

St Helens Council’s portfolio holder for libraries, Councillor Jeanie Bell said: “I’d like to thank Solan, Matthew and Sarah for their priceless contribution. “Volunteering is a very rewarding and valuable experience for anyone and the accolades gained are a great addition to any CV. “I hope this inspires more young people to come forward to join Reading Hack which is a great way for young people to become advocates for reading and to lead the way in engaging their peers - particularly those who dislike or struggle with reading.”

If anyone is interested in volunteering as part of the Reading Hack programme or would like more information, please call into your local library or contact Amanda Brown by emailing amandabrown@ sthelens.gov.uk

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

Taylor Park swan

snared by fishing hook

St Helens Council’s Ranger Service was alerted by concerned residents in Taylor Park earlier this week, who had observed a young swan in peril.

A fishing hook had ensnared the cygnet's head and anchored the fledgling bird in the water by the attached line and weights.

Rangers responded and called in the help of the RSPCA. The cygnet was rescued but was in shock from the injuries it had received, and was quickly taken to RSPCA vets for treatment. The next 24 hours would be crucial, as shock is the biggest killer in such scenarios.

Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron, St Helens Council's Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, said: “The much-loved resident swans on Taylor Park lake had hatched nine cygnets recently, which were thriving until this tragedy.

“Fortunately, thanks to the quick response from our Rangers and the expert intervention of the RSPCA, the cygnet made a full recovery and was reintroduced to its habitat on the lake Tuesday morning, and its parents accepted it back.

“Sadly though, these incidents are becoming increasingly common due to the lack of care of the small minority of the angling community, most of whom fully respect the waters they use and the animals that reside on them.

“I ask all residents to take care of the borough’s green spaces for the

enjoyment of people and the safety and protection of our local wildlife.

“The vast green space we have is shared with lots of wildlife and we

need to remember that, especially at this time of year, nature should be allowed to take its course without interference.”

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Volunteers recognised at

charity coffee morning

The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors David and Jeanette Banks, were among the guests at a very special coffee morning at the Chalon Court Hotel.

The event, organised by Rotary St Helens, was staged as part of Volunteers Week (1-12 June) - the annual celebration of the fantastic contribution made by millions of volunteers across the UK. Twenty two organisations were represented – including St Helens Carers, the Deafness Resource Centre, Home Start, Sam’s Diamonds, the Stroke Association and the Friends of Victoria Park.

Rotary St Helens also distributed almost £9,000 on the day - spread across many of the organisations

present - and provided lunch for all the volunteers and charity leads who attended.

Steve Lawson from Rotary St Helens said: “Following on from our very successful Healthy in St Helens weekend in May, we’re hoping that this Volunteers' Week event will become another regular fixture – showing our commitment to the St Helens community.

“We’re especially grateful to the Mayor and Mayoress for spending the best part of two hours at the event - spending time with every charity and community group present.”

Exciting times continue at

Town Hall flies rainbow flag at half mast

Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s Auctioneers in honour of Orlando nightclub victims.

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.

As a supporter of our LGBT community, St Helens Council is flying the rainbow flag at halfmast above the town hall as a mark of respect to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shootings.

Any form of hate crime should not be tolerated. Hate crime is any offence or incident committed against individuals, groups and communities because of who they are. If you or someone you know is being victimised or targeted because of their sexuality, age,

disability, gender, race or religion, this can be reported confidentially to the following numbers: • St Helens Council: 01744 676789 • Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 • Merseyside Police: 101 • Emergencies only: 999

The St Helens No Place for Hate campaign asks residents to sign an online pledge – demonstrating their commitment to stamp out hate crime locally. Sign the pledge and find hate crime support at http:// safer.sthelens.gov.uk/

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Being a Samaritan

It is now just over a year since I first began volunteering at Samaritans in Blackburn and I am now a fully fledged listening volunteer. I have found everyone I’ve met in Samaritans to be be really friendly and supportive. The training we were given was very thorough and detailed and has meant that I have been confident in being the listening ear that our callers need in sometimes very troubled times. Each new Samaritan is assigned a mentor who is an experienced listening volunteer, initially I did shifts together with my mentor but gradually changed to doing shifts with other volunteers.

Duties at the Blackburn branch involve one four hour shift per week, answering the phone and also emails and SMS. We never work alone, there is always another volunteer working alongside you in the branch. For every shift there is always a leader- this is an experienced listening volunteer who is available by phone for any queries or concerns that might pop up during a shift. At the end of every duty we phone the leader to offload, ie to discuss the calls,emails etc that we’ve had, especially any that we may have found troubling or upsetting. The aim is for us not to ‘take home’ or worry about the concerns of our callers after

our shift is finished. So who does call us, and why? I suppose I haven’t the space here to tell you about all the types of calls, emails etc that I have had in even my relatively short time as a Samaritan, however there are some common themes. People who feel ground down by stressful events that life has thrown at them, lonely people wanting some human contact, sometimes a person with a big concern or worry that they can’t share with friends or family. We take calls from people who are in real despair including those who are contemplating taking their own lives, obviously these types of contacts can seem quite daunting but our training and the support system within Samaritans means that I have never felt out of my depth.

Everything we hear on the phone or by email etc is completely confidential within Samaritans and we can reassure callers that Samaritans is a safe place to share their worries, thoughts, feelings in the knowledge that what they say will go no further.

Samaritans use new technology to good effect in their phone and IT systems, but don’t worry if you are a technophobe, everything is very straightforward and there is always someone on hand to advise

and help. The phone system aims to put callers through to a listening volunteer after just a few rings and it means that we take calls from throughout the country. Our emails can also sometimes come from other countries. Demand for the service that Samaritans provide seems to be on the increase and so we are always looking for new volunteers. I can honestly say that I always look forward to coming to do a shift at Samaritans. My colleagues are a very disparate bunch from all walks of life and all ages we hold regular information evenings and I very much hope that you might consider getting involved. See top of the article for our contact details for potential volunteers.

If you think you might need help from Samaritans please phone 116 123 (free phone) or email jo@samaritans. org If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a Samaritan you can get in touch in a few different ways. For Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Samaritans either email blackburn@samaritans.org or phone 01254 682266. National contact details are volunteering@samaritans. org or phone 03705 627282.

Samaritans website www.samaritans. org is a good place to find out more about us both locally and nationally.

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More than 90 per

cent of people

feel safe in

Manchester city centre

New research has revealed that the overwhelming majority of night-time visitors to Manchester city centre feel safe.

The Manchester City Centre User Survey, commissioned by Manchester Community Safety Partnership, found that 93 per cent of people asked felt safe in the city centre at night – with 55 per cent of people saying they felt ‘very safe’.

The public were asked how safe they felt when out at night in the city centre as part of the survey which was undertaken on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Almost all visitors said they were likely to visit Manchester again, with 97 per cent thinking about return trips.

The most popular reason for being in Manchester city centre in the evening was to visit a bar (56 per cent) followed by going to a restaurant (35 per cent).

An estimated 150,000 people visit Manchester city centre each weekend to enjoy the city’s night-life creating a vibrant and important night-time economy.

The survey saw 1,101 people asked about their views of the city centre at locations across Manchester.

Councillor Nigel Murphy, Manchester

City Council executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “Manchester’s night-life is legendary and we boast a cosmopolitan city centre whose bars, restaurants, theatres and music venues draw visitors from far and wide.

“If we are to retain our reputation as one of the UK’s most popular destinations it is vital that people feel safe here at night."

Councillor Pat Karney, Manchester City Council lead member for the city centre, said: “The results of this survey show that efforts being made by ourselves and the police are working.

“However more can always be done and we will continue to strive to improve public safety in the city centre and to build on the already positive perception of Manchester.”

Chief Inspector Gareth Parkin from Greater Manchester Police said: “We work hard as part of the Community Safety Partnership to ensure visitors to Manchester city centre feel

safe while they enjoy all of the fantastic things that our city has to offer and it’s great to see that the results of this survey reflect that.

“We are committed to tackling the issues that have the most impact on the city centre such as anti-social behaviour and violent crime and regularly link in with partners to ensure we are working in the most effective way.

Crime in the city centre impacts on the whole community and the public’s perception is important in ensuring that everyone feels safe and can enjoy their night without worrying.”

Plans are now being developed to further explore people’s experience of the city centre by conducting a second survey.

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Defence Secretary awards Help for Heroes putts

new medal to 46 troops

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has presented the first batch of new General Service Medals to 46 recipients for deployments on nine recent operations The new General Service Medal, known as GSM 08, was approved last year to recognise service on specified operations since January 2008.

Its recipients have served on medal worthy operations facing dangerous and demanding circumstances that do not qualify for other medals.

Examples include the evacuation of UK personnel, including British consular staff, from Libya during 2011, capacity building activities in Yemen, and support to the French Operation SERVAL aimed at halting the progress of insurgents in Mali.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: We ask a great deal of our Armed Forces and part of our commitment to them is to recognise their service.

These medals recognise a number of important operations, from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, and I am proud to see these servicemen and women recognised by the nation for the work they have done to keep Britain safe. Each medal is richly deserved.

Recipients at the ceremony in London included Liverpudlian Leading Seaman James Meacock. He was spotting potential threats from aboard HMS Cumberland when the Royal Navy was called upon to evacuate British and other nationals from Benghazi. He commented: It’s great to

get recognition and accept this medal on behalf of HMS Cumberland, who proved herself yet again in Libya.

The warship was the first and last Royal Navy warship into Benghazi and Britain’s biggest contributor to the evacuation in 2011.

Also receiving the new medal was Capt Amanda Wilcox-Jones from Winchester. Deployed to Libya in 2012 as part of a 2 person team, she designed, wrote and delivered an English language course for Libyan Armed Forces. She said: “It was exciting to go on deployment, and while no one expects a medal it’s wonderful to be recognised.”

Sqn Ldr Matthew Jupp from Plymouth received the GSM for his work in Bamako, the capital of Mali, as part of a liason team supporting French forces and Malian authorities in 2013.

Now based back in RAF Honington, he said he was “delighted” to receive the medal: It was an honour to be presented with a medal by the Secretary of State. My role was a small part of a much larger team effort.

The new medal is struck in silver and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty on the obverse, while the reverse comprises a central design feature of a standing figure of Britannia holding a trident with a lion, symbolising Britain, behind.

The clasps are geographical in nature, representing service across regions rather than specific operations or countries. The whole is encircled by a wreath of oak leaves, as per the previous GSM medals

veteran with PTSD on

road to recovery

A Warrington veteran who suffered a breakdown two years after being discharged from the Army, credits Help for Heroes with saving his family life.

Now, PTSD sufferer Alan Izzard is keen to persuade other North Westbased veterans to face up to their illness and seek support like he did.

Alan served for 13 years in the Royal Artillery, seeing active tours in Iraq, Bosnia, Cyprus and the Gulf. He retired from the military with an exemplary discharge and, initially, found meaningful work.

But the hidden effects of Alan’s tours began to surface until they became unmanageable. He suffered a breakdown and was subsequently diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD mixed with anxiety and depression. It was an incredibly difficult time for him as well as for his wife Julie and their two young children Louise, now 18, and Leonard, 16.

“I was struggling with some of the basic things in life like concentration, focus and memory loss,” said Alan. “My confidence had completely gone, I had become very insecure. “This had a massive impact on my family and friends, especially my children. My friends tried to help me but I pushed some away, while others just didn’t know how to handle my situation. This left me very isolated and my family felt very alone.”

While receiving support from a community outreach officer, Alan took part in a round of golf and recognised the psychological benefits of sport on recovery. He found that playing golf relieved some of the tension that builds up due to his PTSD, gets him out of the house, thus preventing social

isolation, keeps him physically active and his mind occupied. Armed with a written recommendation from the Disabled Golfing Association that having his own clubs would greatly improve his long-term recovery, Alan successfully reached out to Help for Heroes for a grant to buy a set.

“Golf has given me back my confidence and has also saved my family life,” said the 45-year-old. “I am now able to concentrate, focus and challenge myself as well as go out in public and spend time with my family. I am not fully recovered but am making real progress.”

Since that first contact with Help for Heroes, Alan has twice visited the Charity’s northern Recovery Centre – Phoenix House in Catterick, North Yorkshire.

“Going there is so beneficial. When you sit chatting away to people with missing limbs or a brain injury, it makes you think ‘if he can keep on going, then I can too.’ It inspires you to push on,” he said.

“You effectively become a brother in a family in which every member has walked the same path and so understands and relates to how you feel, and can offer and accept advice in equal measure. “And when I return home, Julie says I am a lot more

relaxed and more like the person I used to be, so my family benefits too.”

Help for Heroes psychological wellbeing service, Hidden Wounds, can help Veterans and Armed Forces families living with anxiety, depression or stress or those struggling with anger or alcohol. The free, confidential support is delivered by Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) by phone, Skype or face to face at its Recovery Centres, such as the one at Catterick that Alan visits. Top tips and advice is also available for those suffering with sleep, low mood, self-confidence and anxiety.

Visit http://www.helpforheroes. org.uk/get-support/hiddenwounds/

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Armed Forces Day

Saturday 25 June 2016

The 2016 National Event will be held in Cleethorpes in North East Lincolnshire on Saturday 25 June.

Cleethorpes will be buzzing with family fun and open air performances from a variety of musicians and entertainers throughout the afternoon and early evening on Armed Forces Day. Exciting military demonstrations will include displays from the Red Arrows, who are based at nearby RAF Scampton as well as demonstrations from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, parachute display teams from the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, and the Royal Navy Black Cats helicopter display flight.

Cleethorpes will also play host to an array of military vehicles for visitors to explore including the Sandown class Mine Countermeasures Vessel

HMS Blyth and the AS90 artillery tank and Warrior and Terrier armoured vehicles on the Boating Lake.

Cleethorpes has strong links with the Armed Forces with RAF Cranwell the headquarters of the Air Cadets, RAF Coningsby the RAF’s Southern Typhoon Main Operating Base, and RAF Waddington, home to RAF Air Command surveillance and reconnaissance assets, all situated near the town.

Alex Baxter, Armed Forces Champion for North East Lincolnshire, said, I’m very proud that we’ve secured the Armed Forces Day National Event for 2016 for North East Lincolnshire.

Hosting Armed Forces Day will give our residents and others in the region an unparalleled opportunity to show their support and appreciation for serving and former Armed Forces

personnel.

We have a great military history in North East Lincolnshire – whether it was our fishing fleet being used as minesweepers, the Grimsby Chums, the hundreds of aircraft that left L i n c o l n s h i r e ’s soil, we have been part of defending the nation for hundreds of years.

We’ve worked extremely hard in the last few years to build this fantastic event, and to be awarded the national event is a great honour.”

Councillor Ray Oxby, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council said: “Our local Armed Forces Day has previously attracted more than 60,000 people into the area for the weekend to recognise our past and serving military personnel and I’ve no doubt that figure will be dwarfed by hosting the national day. “The fact that we’ve been chosen to host the event is a huge feather in our cap and the council will be fully supporting the Day, and will offer whatever assistance we can make available to make sure Armed Forces Day 2016 not only celebrates the work of the military in our area, but also everything North East Lincolnshire has to offer.”

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

After World War 1 men came home to what was supposed to be a land fit for heroes.Sadly that was not the case ,families had lost their breadwinner,wounded soldiers begged on the street.

Many were homeless and there was little or no work something had to be done.

There were several ex-service groups but they need to be cohesive and under the leadership of L/Cpl Lister these groups amalgamated into what we know today as the British Legion.

It did not become Royal until 1971.

There are 53 RBL branches in

Lancashire and 6 clubs.They all endevour to help all those ex service men and women who come to the Legion for help.

The Legion has homes in Ripon, Cromer, Bexhill,Taunton and Galanos House in Warwickshire all of which have dementia units.

Our other 3 homes are in Bridlington, Southport and Weston super Mare .Galanos Houes was featured on Channel 4 documentary and gained a national award.

The Legion now has Pop In shops in all our major cities were advise and help is readily available.

All this has to be financed and the main source of those funds is of course the Poppy Appeal.

The Legion is always on the lookout for help during the Poppy period and it is a great time to get together with people from all walks of life raising money for such a worthy cause.

The Legion is the custodian of Remembrance and all around the country in cities,towns and villages the Legion is there ensuring that - WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Want to know more about the Legion call 07884253848 or e-mail lostocklegion@gmail.com

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Wedding Accessories For Men The obvious culprit for splashing out on wedding bling is usually the bride, but if you look out there are plenty of wedding accessories available for the groom Your wedding day is no place for the average work watch. If you are unsure what you can get for your man, a new watch could be on the cards. A classic wrist watch can be brought out for all formal occasions, not just your wedding. Whether it is for a job interview or your child’s christening, it will have the James Bond effect.

Cufflinks are often a common gift bought by the parents of the groom, but why leave it to them. There is an endless range of cufflinks on the market, ranging from the cheap as chips to the arm and a leg.

They can be novelty banana’s or initials engraved in silver, the endless variety allows you to choose something which is personal to the two of you and your wedding.

Speaking to ‘Henrys For Men’ who are based in Oxfordshire, many grooms opt to buy silk handkerchiefs.

James says “they are quite popular as they are easy to match with your waistcoat, and can make good gifts.”

Rather than just sticking to the average buttons, some grooms would prefer to dress up using Dress Studs.

They close the shirt, just like buttons but show an attention to the details.

You can often get a set of dress studs with a set of cufflinks together which makes sure that even the style clumsy won’t make any fashion faux pas’.

And finally, the shoes. They are probably the most important part of the whole ensemble. They say you can tell a lot about a man from his shoes, especially on your wedding day. If you are renting a suit, it is likely that the company will provide a selection of matching shoes. But if you want something different, don’t go too over-the-top. Black and brown are often the sleekest colours to wear on your big day. It is often the simple patent leather shoe that looks the most elegant. If you are using shoes which you already inhabit your wardrobe, just give them a good polish before the wedding day and they’ll look as good as new.

Whatever your man decides to decorate himself with on the big day just make sure that he doesn’t go over-thetop. Nobody wants to marry a Christmas Tree.

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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.”

Cumbria Weddings

Cumbria is a county of great natural beauty and it offers a wide range of very special venues for your special day. Cumbria have a number of Registration offices located around the county, and over 150 Approved Venues, which includes fairy tale castles, romantic hotels and friendly country houses, and even museums.

Gone are the days when a civil marriage meant a simple ceremony held in front of an office deskThere are many options available when arranging your ceremony, and this can range from a simple ceremony with just you and two witnesses, to a large

ceremony and party for many family and friends at one of the Approved venues. The choice is yours Since March 2014 Cumbria Registration Service has been delighted to be able to offer marriage ceremonies to same sex couples. In the first couple of months since the legislation change, several same sex marriages took place and we have received very positive feedback from our newly married couples following their ceremonies.

Your wedding is a special day and having a cumbria wedding can help make sure your day is a very happy

and enjoyable occasion. Cumbria has more than just lakes... there are a multitude of hidden treasures, amazing views, peace and tranquillity, outstanding food, friendly locals and unspoilt beaches.

Dig further and you will find the magic of the Eden Valley nestled in the North Pennines, dramatic coastal scenery at the Lake District Peninsulas. With tranquil towns and villages, many historic monuments, churches and castles, poetry and the birthplace of Wordsworth, and the historic Hadrian’s Wall for you to explore.

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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.

Great Family day out

Whilst in Mid Wales, why not enjoy a visit to the historic Talyllyn Railway at Tywyn on the coast between Barmouth and Aberdyfi? The Talyllyn was the very first preserved railway in the world, when it was taken over by volunteers in 1951.

It was originally built in 1865 to transport slate from Bryn Eglwys quarry to transfer to the newly opened main line at Tywyn. Passengers were

also conveyed from the beginning, and the carriages, along with the two original steam engines, are still in use today, albeit along with additional steam engines and carriages acquired over the years. Over the past twelve months we have been celebrating our 150th anniversary. Quite an achievement.

We have constant high recommendations from such as Trip

Advisor, and we do all we can to make our visitors very welcome.

Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the fantastic scenery and history of a ride from Tywyn to Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, and perhaps enjoy some wonderful forest walks or visit our cafes, shops and museum.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Westmorland County Showground.

Crooklands, Kendal.

Country Fest. Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June 2016 Westmorland County Showground.

Crooklands, Kendal.

Blessed with lovely sunny weather, setting up stands was hot, but rewarding work. Gordon and Pat Clapham were already on site with their caravan and awning for the Lancaster Canal Trust exhibits at the canal entrance Thursday morning.

Friends of Lancaster Canal had an attractive display of canal art, both traditional and their newly developing Lancaster style. Which tends to be more realistic. They prefer to paint a real castle or bridge from within the canal corridor, such as Kendal & Lancaster castles or Kendals ancient Nether Bridge..

The Friends stand was very busy teaching children and adults the rudiments of Canal Art and their colourful 'Barker', Keith Tassart, who was introducing people to the stand, won an award for Best Traditional dress.

Teaching canal Art Lancaster style

Happy family cruise

with real sailors

Lot of interest again Sunday.

(We borrowed a gazebo from Lancaster Canal Trust) Waterwitch trip boat broke all records over the weekend and, when most exhibitors were going home, finished with a flourish and did a private charter Sunday evening.

It was a very successful weekend, due to all who put in such an effort to make it a success. Including the Westmorland County Agricultural Society, that organise the annual event.

Thanks to all.

Frank Sanderson, Public Relations Officer, Lancaster Canal Trust.

Our imaginary 'indians' from Bendrigg Trust

Very busy Saturday

Typical family party

Lancaster Canal Trust. Thursday 2nd June 2016 Happy family cruise with real sailors.

On a lovely sunny day the good ship Waterwitch slipped her moorings and headed for the unknown. The intrepid crew fully clothed in life jackets and ready for anything, asking innumerable questions.

Not for them a helping hand boarding the boat, that was reserved for their grandparents and parents, minders, brought along to look after such menial tasks as carrying all the innumerable gear needed to accompany small children on an adventure.

Down at the coal yard “Where does the coal come from? “Why is that nest there? Does the coal man know its there? And all the normal questions one gets from inquisitive young children.

Heading north we slid silently through a deep cutting, careful not to arouse any natives intent on stopping our passage. Trees almost touching the water were ample cover against spears or arrows.

The crewman chosen to tell them about the canal had a difficult job switching from their childish fantasies, then answering the adults questions, but at least the children were satisfied.

Turning at the winding hole we passed walkers on the canal bank, and all stopped to wave frantically, as we headed once more into the deep cutting, full of hidden dangers waiting to waylay the unwary. We passed a party of canoes, fortunately friendly from Bendrigg Trust.

Disembarking at Crooklands, the adults were allowed to take charge again, looking after the discarded drink containers and such, but what are adults for, anyway? One little girl was reluctant to take off her life jacket, wanting to show her other gran. She settled for a photograph in the end.

What a lovely family outing, and may there be many more.

Frank Sanderson. Public Relations Officer, Lancaster Canal Trust.

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Try an experience you won't forget!!

Ellerbeck Narrowboats was established in March 2005. Owned and run by Lucien Burkhardt and Adam Pope.

Adam is a long term served engineer in all types of diesel and gas powered engines whereas Lucien has an administration background, so Adam concentrates on carrying out the work and Lucien concentrates on running the business.

Adam and Lucien started P B Mechanical Services from a larger than normal garden shed from their then home in Swinton, Manchester.

Lucien left his job as an Insurance Underwriter and Adam left his as a Service Engineer to set up the business in January 2002.

Initially the business was set up to trade as Corgi registered domestic and commercial gas engineers It wasn’t until one day when Adam and Lucien were out fitting one of their re-manufactured BMC engines that the customer showed them a copy of Waterways World magazine with an advert that L&L Cruisers Ltd in Chorley was up for sale.

They decided to give the sale agents a call to arrange to have a look as it was only 20 miles from Swinton so keeping all of their existing customers

was possible. They met the previous owners, explained their predicament, and the previous owners offered them a deal to rent the workshop for six months, decide if they liked it and then buy the workshop, the rest of the business.

This was a fantastic offer, one they could not refuse to investigate. They moved into the workshop in October 2003 and agreed to purchase the workshop after the six month rental period. So in April 2004 Adam and Lucien owned a canal side workshop.

One of there customers was a couple from New Zealand who purchased a boat to live on in England.

The boat needed quite a lot of mechanical repair work, in turn Lucien and Adam became good friends with the owners of narrowboat “Aroha”.

In March 2005 the owners of “Aroha” decided to move off the boat to live in Scotland and offered Adam and Lucien the opportunity to use “Aroha” as a weekly hire boat. As L&L Cruisers Ltd was one time a big narrowboat hire company this seemed a good idea. This lead to the creation of Ellerbeck Narrowboats.

The weekly hire boat business went well, with lots of happy customers,

but complications arose when “Aroha”‘s owners decided that they needed to sell her. With the purchase of the rest of L&L Cruisers Ltd looming, which included the day boat hire business, Adam and Lucien couldn’t afford to buy “Aroha” and provide the necessary deposit for the next stage of buying the boatyard.

It was decided the the weekly hire business would no longer be in operation from January 2008. It was an amicable decision and Adam and Lucien are still good friends with them today. In April 2008, Ellerbeck Narrowboats daily and evening hire began operation.

Today you can enjoy a day on the canal with your friends, family or work colleages. Ideal for family days out, friends, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, work outings, etc.

Ellerbeck Narrowboats are available to hire during the day or for the evening. They are easy to handle, so no previous experience is necessary.

Ellerbeck pride themselves on our training and are RYA Inland Waters Helmsman certified.

When you arrive we will conduct a safety brief, demonstrate how the boats works, offer everyone in the group bouyancy aids and will offer to

come out with you to show you how to steer the boat, turn it around, moor up, tie up and explain the rules of the waterways. We are in the middle of a

12 mile stretch of canal between locks as the boats are not permitted to travel through the locks.

A detailed explanation of how to hire

a boat from the initial enquiry to the time you get home from your day out can be found by visiting www.boatstohire.co.uk/boat-hire

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The Caravan Club’s Caravanner of the Year Competition - The Winners!

The Caravan Club’s Caravanner of the Year competition has crowned its winners! John and Jenny Marsland competed in The Club’s inaugural Caravanner of the Year competition and emerged victorious. John and Jenny tour in a 1963 Cheltenham Waterbuck caravan, they love nothing better than heading off in their beloved Cheltenham for adventures across the UK and Europe. They have been caravanning for 37 years and have covered over 90,000 miles

on their adventures and travels. The Caravan Club allowed the BBC to film its ‘Caravanner of the Year’ competition that celebrates this Great British pastime which is held in high affection. Six top enthusiasts, (all Club members) battled it out across two highly charged weekends to win the coveted title of ‘Caravanner of the Year’. It’s the caravanning world’s “Great British Bake Off”. John and Jenny Marsland, winners of The Caravanner of the Year Competition

said, “We entered the competition to show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to be adventurous and rounded caravanners, we also wanted people to see how beautiful our Cheltenham caravan is and to show how it has stood the test of time. We had great fun during the competition heats and we met such lovely people along the way. And to put the icing on the cake, we won the title of Caravanner of the Year which has made us very proud of our pastime.” The programmes –

which were aired on BBC2 at 8pm on 20 and 27 April – followed the fun, and drama, of how the motorhomers, caravanners and campervanners competed against each other. The Competition really captured the imagination of the Great British public and the media alike.

The contestants have also appeared on BBC’s The One Show, BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show and The Saturday Show with Gaby Roslin, to name but a few of the shows that wanted to hear more about the competition and talk to the competitors. Harvey Alexander, Director of Marketing at The Caravan Club said, “It’s great that this competition, and the programmes, have been so well received.

People who have not talked about caravanning before are now tuned-in to our fantastic lifestyle and see that it is a wonderful way to get out and explore the great outdoors.”

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Third Borderlines

Book Festival promises to be

bigger and better

Borderlines Book Festival returns to Carlisle in October and organisers promise it will be even bigger and better this year.

The four-day literary extravaganza, now in its third successive year, begins with a bang on Thursday 6 October as best-selling crime author Val McDermid takes centre stage at Carlisle's Crown and Mitre ballroom to give the inside track on her latest novel. She will be followed by festival president Hunter Davies, who has promised a very special talk on his life with his late wife, writer Margaret Forster. The Bookshop Band will also be performing in Carlisle Cathedral's Fratry on Thursday night.

This year's festival features high quality writing workshops, with subjects as diverse as journalism, scriptwriting, cartoons and writing for children. Author Antonia Hodgson will be offering a master-class in writing historical fiction.

Celebrity authors booked for this year include novelists Salley Vickers and Anna Pavord; playwright Jimmy McGovern; language guru David Crystal; Alan Johnson MP; standup comedian and writer Susan Calman; historian, Alison Weir and Carlisleborn poet and novelist Sarah Hall.

Shakespeare scholar Ben Crystal (son of linguist David) will give a talk to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.

In association with the Edinburgh International Festival, authors Max Adams and Juliet Barker will be giving variations on the same talk on each side of the Border to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte.

The popular Poetry Breakfast with Malcolm Carson will return in the function room at Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery and this year's competition will also be for poets - in Carlisle's secondary schools - writing on the theme of 'Water'. Finalists will read their poems, alongside the finalists from the Poetry By Heart competition in a special event on Saturday night at the Fratry, where the Watershed poets will also read from their anthology of poems on the floods. All proceeds will go to the Cumbria Community Foundation Flood Appeal.

Councillor Ian Stewart, Cumbria County Council Cabinet member for libraries, said: "This is only the third Borderlines Book Festival but it's already well established in the literary calendar. More than 1,900 people

from Cumbria and beyond came to festival events across Carlisle last year and this year's festival promises to be even bigger and better."

The full programme will be announced shortly and can be seen on the Borderlines website, http://www. borderlinescarlisle.co.uk/.

Tickets will be on sale very soon and can be purchased via the website or at Bookends, Carlisle.

The festival has moved to the weekend of 6-9 October to allow schools and universities an opportunity to participate more fully.

The festival committee is composed of volunteers and they have the substantial support of Cumbria County Council's Library Service, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery and Bookends Bookshop.

The Cathedral is also involved, offering some unique venues at a considerable discount. Borderlines is staged in association with Cumbria Life which acts as the festival's Media Partner.

Last year's Borderlines Book Festival welcomed more than 1,900 people to events in venues across the city. They came from right across Cumbria, the Borders, Hexham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and even London.

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Cumbria Tourism backs new national

campaign to help boost visitors

Cumbria Tourism, the county’s official destination organisation, is throwing its weight behind a new tourism campaign which is celebrating amazing ‘moments’ in the run up to May half-term and the summer holiday season.

Spectacular Wastwater and fell running will feature in the fourweek #OMGB ‘Home of Amazing Moments’ TV, digital and print campaign, which is being launched today by the national tourism body VisitEngland. The campaign will also encourage people to share images of their own amazing holiday moments in the county using the hashtag #OMGB across social media. With new and upcoming experiences like the Lingholm estate’s new café and walled garden on Derwentwater, a new 20 mile circular walk around Ullswater and a £1.2m extension to Whitehaven’s Beacon Museum - as well as the new Rock on Windermere festival - there will be even more memorable occasions than usual to capture over the next couple of months. Cumbria Tourism works closely with VisitEngland and this latest marketing drive builds on the constant work being done to help inspire people to enjoy the Lake District, Cumbria. More than 2,400 members fund Cumbria Tourism’s collaborative marketing work, including compiling content for websites and social media campaigns, hosting visits by travel journalists and

gathering research evidence to help make the case for greater Government investment. This summer, Cumbria Tourism will be unveiling a new-look golakes.co.uk which hosts businesses from all parts of Cumbria.

The website already attracts more than 3 million unique visitors annually and this revamped, fully mobile responsive version will host everything people need to plan a visit the Lake District, Cumbria including booking accommodation and attractions. At the same time, VisitEngland is actively helping Cumbria Tourism to target coach tour and group travel operators.

In recent weeks Cumbria Tourism has welcomed national journalists from titles including the Daily Te l e g r a p h , D a i l y Express, S u n d a y Mirror and the Press Association to the county. The team is also working with an array of local tourism businesses to make the most of landmark

anniversaries - such as the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth - to help bring more visitors to the county. Ian Stephens, Managing Director of Cumbria Tourism, says, “Tourism contributes more than £2.6 billion to the local economy and we are working closely in conjunction with government bodies such as VisitEngland to ensure that Cumbria’s destinations continue to get their voices heard on the national stage.

This latest national campaign to encourage people to holiday at home is a welcome boost as we look forward to a packed calendar of events, including the showpiece Keswick Mountain Festival over the next few days.”

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Town hall will become the city’s largest laboratory as scientists from across the city join forces for Manchester Day’s Brain Box attraction.

During the town hall takeover, collaborators from the city’s universities, museums and other societies and associations, will take Manchester Day visitors on a fascinating journey through the brain.

This year’s Manchester Day theme – EUREKA! – celebrates the city’s history of scientific discovery in a year when Manchester is named European City of Science 2016.

The Brainbox scientists will perform lively experiments throughout

Manchester Day on Sunday, 19 June, in a hands-on, participatory journey of discovery that will create countless EUREKA! moments.

The exhibitions, which will spread throughout the first floor of the historic town hall building, will cover eight themes from the basics of the brain, vision, pain and disease to brain imaging, how we learn, the history of brain research and the fascinating links between the arts and the brain.

Try your hand at brain surgery – on an egg! Observe how flies get tipsy… travel through the mind with modern brain mapping…and see the gruesome history of brain medicine, amongst many other fascinating activities for young and old alike.

Brain Box will run alongside the Manchester Day celebration from 10am until 6pm (Manchester Day itself begins at midday) – and look out for Albot², time travelling robot, who will be making regular visits throughout the day.

Be sure to follow her twitter page @manc_day as she travels to meet scientists throughout time and follow the conversation using #MCRday and #mcrbrainbox The Brain Box has been curated

by Professor Andreas Prokop and Professor Stuart Allan from The University of Manchester.

Professor Prokop said: “Seeing so

many scientists, clinicians, creative practitioners and artists joining forces to explore the fascination and wonders of the brain in such an iconic location on Manchester Day is a dream come true - a real once-in-alifetime opportunity for everybody!"

Cllr Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, said: “Not content with taking over the whole of the city centre and transforming it into the UK’s biggest open air theatre, we’ve now taken over the town hall as well.

“There will be something for all the family, so make sure to pop in. It will be a fascinating part of Manchester Day with some of the city’s best minds explaining how the minds work.”

The Brain Box is a unique collaboration between Manchester City Council, The University of Manchester, Salford University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Museum of Science and Industry, Stroke Association, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK, MND Association, National Autistic Society, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Liverpool, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, University of York, Seal Medical, Seal Medical Supplies, b-neuro, Medtronic, Access Dance and Dance Company Combination

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Burnley

Tennis Club Burnley Tennis Club was established in the 1930's and has grown bigger and better ever since. After recently winning Community Sports club of the year followed by Lancashire Tennis Club of the year for 2016, Burnley Tennis Club has been recognised for all the hard work the club puts in to provide tennis for everyone across the community and to get more people playing the great game.

The club has now won National Highland Spring British Tennis Club of the Year for the Aegon British Tennis Awards 2015 and will attend a ceremony at the Wimbledon Championships in June Paul Bennett Head of Region for the LTA North congratulated the club on the fantastic achievement and said it was a deserving award for everything that the club does to develop the sport of Tennis,.

Cathie Sabin LTA President congratulated Burnley Tennis Club

on this tremendous achievement and offered her sincere gratitude for the clubs contribution towards British tennis At Burnley Tennis Club we pride ourselves on being a very friendly and sociable club offering tennis at all levels. We have 6 all-weather courts, 3 of which have floodlights and we have access to 3 hard courts also with floodlights so whether you fancy competitive team tennis, social fun tennis or are a complete beginner taking up the sport for the first time, we are the club for you. With tennis coaching available for juniors, seniors and starters, the club plays all year round and enters teams in winter and summer in both local and national leagues.We offer the largest range of activities at the club to provide something for absolutely everyone!

Our large club house is open 7 days a week and a real hub of social activity for members, their family and friends with access to enjoy free pool, table tennis and Wi-Fi.

We have a large bar with TV screen so that you can enjoy all the major sporting events. Every weekend the clubhouse is buzzing with members and their families using it to relax away from the busy courts Our clubhouse is available for hire most weekdays and weekends for a variety of different activities such as parties, fitness classes and corporate events. The clubhouse has full disabled facilities with ease of access and a fully equipped kitchen with snacks and hot drinks available in our vending machines.

Join us for our open day on the 16th July 10am – 2pm for your own chance to see what we offer and see the club's fantastic facilities.

Whatever your needs or experience here at Burnley Tennis Club we will cater for all of them. Call our Club Secretary on 07825 771762 or e-mail your query to info@ burnleytennisclub.co.uk and we will be more than happy to help. www.burnleytennisclub.co.uk

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WHAT IS FOOTGOLF?

Footgolf is a precision sport where players kick a football into a hole in as few shots as possible. The name is a combination of Football and Golf, being more closely related to golf.

The game is played the same way as golf, except players use a football instead of a golf ball, and the ball is kicked rather than struck with a club, working towards a 21-inch "hole" in place of the usual golf hole. The player who plays the 9 or 18 holes with the fewest shots wins. Footgolf as sport is played on golf courses. It also could be played on other special

footgolf built grass courses. The first shot has to be played from the tee box, and to reach the hole, bunkers, trees, water and hills have to be crossed or avoided. This means a powerful shot is useful, but not decisive. Reading the course, a smart approach and accurate putting are even more important The game is played a regulation No. 5 football Because the balls travel less distance than golf balls, footgolf is played on holes shorter than those used for golf.

Paul Collinson of the UK Footgolf Association has observed that

compared to golf, footgolf is quicker to play, more accessible to players, and does not require expensive equipment.

The origins of footgolf are unclear as they can be attributed to many countries at the same time, as early as 2006. The first nine-hole footgolf tournament on a golf course, and played as the sport is known today, was organized in the Netherlands in 2008 by Michael Jansen and Bas Korsten, and played by a mix of Dutch and Belgian professional footballers.

160 golf clubs now offer footgolf

More than 150 UK golf clubs offer footgolf, the new sport that combines football and golf, even though it only came to the UK less than three years ago

Golf clubs have to offer giant holes because the balls are footballs and not golf balls, but beyond that the UK FootGolf Association says there is minimal disruption to a venue.

“The sport which combines two of the UK’s most popular pastimes is now available in more than 160 golf courses across the UK, and shows no signs of relenting, with more than

200 certified courses predicted to be offering the sport by the summer of 2016,” said Gareth May, head of UK development at the UK FootGolf Association.

“Compared to golf, footgolf is far easier to play and with no player equipment needed, other than a football, it means that it is incredibly inclusive. Allowing mums and dads to play with the kids. Grandparents to play with grandchildren, truly anyone can play footgolf whether you are three years old or 93 years old “The setup cost from just £2,995 plus VAT, is small in comparison to the revenue returns available. Once setup, the footgolf course needs minimal maintenance and upkeep.

Gareth May added that the main

demographic of a person that plays footgolf is an adult male aged 18 to 45, “so offering footgolf will help to re-invigorate a market that is sorely missing from mainstream golf,” he said. “Footgolf is also proving a hit with under 16s, with huge numbers of children playing the sport for leisure with family, with football clubs or for birthday parties.

“This can only be good for golf, as footgolf cannot exist without the ability to be played on a golf course.

The sport follows the exact same rules and principal as golf, but instead of using a golf club and golf ball, the objective is to kick a standard size football in to an oversized cup. The sport needs the hazards and features of golf courses to make it interesting

and challenging. The hole locations are not placed on the golf greens, and players cannot wear football boots, so in fact it creates far less damage than seen in golf. “The type of person that would play footgolf is not your typical golfer, it is a new type of person entering the golf environment for the first time, and realising that golf clubs are an accessible environment without stigma, and that not all clubs have a strict dress code. “The 2015 European FootGolf Trophy Tour saw Team UK crowned as European champions for the first time – not bad considering the sport only came to the UK just three years ago. The number of footgolf courses in Scotland alone is set to double, from four to eight in the next few months.

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New wheels at Sherdley Park Golf Course

Sherdley Park Golf Course has a brand new set of wheels.

The course now has four electric golf buggies available for hire at competitive prices – from as little as £12.00 – bringing it on par with the best private courses in the region.

The lean, green golf machines make navigating the undulating, 5,192 yard, par 71 course of mature parkland easier and quicker than ever, meaning there’s always time for a full 18-hole round.

And with the new six holes for £6 offer, golfers with busy schedules have even more ways to slot in some quality time on the fairway, at one the North West’s premier pay-and-play golf courses.

With its tree-lined fairways and strategically-placed hazards, the course provides a healthy challenge for golfers of all abilities.

For full price details, memberships

or to book please telephone 01744 813149 or visit www.sthelens.gov. uk/goactive. Golfers must present a valid driving license to hire the buggies.

Get Out, Get Active ...not sure of what to do? Why not try something new?

Golf as a sport has so much to offer; it can be played both in winter and summer, enjoying beautiful countryside, developing your physical fitness, meeting and making new friends and developing a new skill. Once you have the basic skill, golf can take as much or as little of your time as you want give. So where to start? Well try Ashton and Lea Golf Club.

At Ashton & Lea, you will get a warm welcome whatever your age – our membership has people from youngest 4yr olds to those in their

80s, and there is a membership package suitable for you.

There is an excellent membership package for newcomers - “Golf Start” at £180, which gives you six lessons from our professional, and ten rounds of golf.

With this membership you will be able to use our practice facilities to develop your long and short game, and very soon we'll have a golf studio where your golf swing can be analysed to help you improve.

For those returning to golf, we have a variety of packages still available to

get you back in the swing, from just £230. These “Lifestyle” packages are there for those with busy lives who would like to play golf whenever they have the time.

So don't delay! Have a look at our website (http://www. ashtonleagolfclub.co.uk) then get in touch, and Get Active!

ASHTON & LEA GOLF CLUB Tudor Avenue Lea, Preston, PR4 0XA Tel: 01772 735282 (Option 1 for the Office, and Option 2 for the Pro Shop

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Preston North End can confirm the

signing of striker Simon Makienok on a one-year loan from Palermo The loan will start on 1st July 2016, and the 25-year-old becomes North End's second signing of the summer after securing the signature of goalkeeper Chris Maxwell last month. Makienok comes to the Club with Championship experience after spending the 2015/16 season on loan at Charlton Athletic.

The striker has spent most of his career to date in Denmark, before moving to Italian club Palermo in 2014.

Before his move to Serie A, Makienok scored 35 goals in 74 appearances for Brondby in the Danish Superliga.

Makienok also represented Denmark at youth level from the U19s, and has gone on to make six appearances for the senior side.

Speaking of the latest addition to his squad, PNE manager Simon Grayson said: "I am delighted to add Simon Makienok to our striking options at the Club. His height, plus of course his international experience, brings us a different dimension to the squad and provides us further options at the top end of the pitch."

Preston North End would like to welcome Simon to the Club and thank Palermo for their assistance in making this loan happen.

Lancashire Thunder

sign Amy Satterthwaite

Lancashire Thunder have signed experienced New Zealand international Amy Satterthwaite who replaces Sarah Coyte for their inaugural Kia Super League campaign.

Powerful top order batter and useful off-spinner Amy Satterthwaite will join West Indian duo Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews as the third overseas star for Lancashire Thunder at Emirates Old Trafford this summer.

Satterthwaite made her New Zealand debut in 2007 and has since played in 80 One-Day Internationals (ODI)

and 71 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), recording two ODI centuries alongside boasting best T20I bowling figures of 6-17 against England.

Kia Super League General Manager, Jo Kirk, said: “With just over six weeks to go until the start of the Kia Super League there is a growing level of excitement and buzz around the competition, with all six teams now in full swing preparing for the opening weekend of action on 30th and 31st July.

“We are absolutely delighted with the calibre of overseas players that all six

teams have been able to secure, and we look forward to welcoming all 18 of them to England this summer.”

Bobby Cross, Lancashire Thunder General Manager, added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Amy Satterthwaite to Emirates Old Trafford to join the Lancashire Thunder squad.

To be able to bring a player of Amy's experience and ability into the group is very exciting for us and I am sure she will fit in well. The fact she will be here for the warm up games prior to the competition is great news for the captain and coaching staff.”

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