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World under attack?

to give away Hate crime continues to rise (2 adults & 2 children) plus 1 free canoe safari ride for the family – to be redeemed over the summer holidays (up to 4 September) Email to send entries:

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What is the new Lego brick animal at Martin Mere?

Orlando, Nice and Munich. All have been attacked in recent months and the latest attack was in France as two armed men took hostages and beheaded an 84 year old Catholic priest in his church in a suburb of Rouen on Tuesday.

The threat to the world is ever increasing and as hate crime here in the UK is also increasing what if anything can be done to prevent and reduce these crimes.

If there is one stand out attack in recent months the Nice attack would be it, 84 people were killed and hundreds more injured as they watched Bastille day celebrations, A 19 tonne cargo truck was used as attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, drove into the crowds. What makes this attack so henace is the ease of which an attack like this can occur and how difficult it is to prevent.

As more and more attacks like the one in Nice happen across the world there continues to be an increase in hate crime towards people with ethnic backgrounds, The vote to leave the EU has only helped to fuel the fire.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has

called on communities across Britain to come together and stand united against those who use hate to divide us launching the hate crime action plan Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: This government is determined to build a Britain that works for everyone.

Those who practise hatred send out a message that it’s okay to abuse and attack others because of their nationality, ethnicity or religious background. That it’s okay to disregard our shared values and promote the intolerance that causes enormous harm to communities and individuals.

Well, I have a very clear message for them. We will not stand for it.

Hatred has no place whatsoever in a 21st century Great Britain that works for everyone. But does this action plan go far enough and what effect if any will it have only time will tell.

In the meantime as attacks continue to happen it seems more people will use hate in an attempt to somehow justify these attacks instead of coming together and showing solidarity.

Over 1,000 Bottles of Illicit Alcohol Seized

More than 1,000 bottles of alcohol were seized from a licensed premise in Stockport during a visit made

by Stockport Trading Standards and Greater Manchester Police on 7th July 2016. The 1,038 bottles of wine were most likely to have been purchased from a ‘man in a van’, as an attempt to evade payment of duty and customs.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing by Trading Standards officers into the origin of the illicit alcohol seized, as the contents and origin of the wine cannot be established as required by law.

The visits are part of an ongoing operation within Stockport run by Trading Standards and GMP. This operation is an example of how Trading Standards and the GMP

work in partnership to protect the unsuspecting public and support legal business practices, which cannot compete with business that operate outside of the law and continue to undercut them on a daily basis. Councillor Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Our Trading Standards officers are working hard to keep illegal products off the streets and are cracking down on the businesses and individuals who flout the law. “Illicit alcohol products seized during routine visits and operations prove the importance of joint initiatives. We hope these latest successful partnerships will act as a deterrent to those who feel they can operate above the law." In addition to having their stock confiscated, offenders could face unlimited fines and up to ten years in prison. The money made from the illicit trade of alcohol and tobacco costs taxpayers about £2 billion per year in lost revenue and is known to fund organised crime networks and criminal gang activity.

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Lego® brick animals

return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

NEW Fred the Frog joins the GIANT LEGO brick animals trail returning to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer.

A surprise new model, Fred the Frog, was unveiled today at Martin Mere by children from Gwladys Street School from Liverpool. Fred took an amazing 244 hours to build with an incredible 75,000 LEGO bricks.

GIANT LEGO brick sculptures will called The LEGO brick animal trail be at the attraction in Lancashire for is one of eight activities Martin Mere 6 weeks this summer from 16 July to is hosting this summer as part of our 4 September, alongside some of their Nature Explorer attraction.

Children can pick up an official living counterparts.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the trail of Nature Explorer passport from 21 nine individually-designed 4ft (1.5m) July and collect stickers by doing fun LEGO brick characters, inspired by activities such as canoe safari, pond real species at WWT Martin Mere. dipping, a big bug hunt, and lots, lots Included are a large North American more. Budding explorers can also River Otter, a Hawaiian Goose (Ne get a gold award in our daily award Ne), the world’s rarest goose, a giant ceremony at 3.30pm by getting a Kingfisher and a flamingo, plus one minimum of 6 stickers. surprise new model, a giant frog Nick Brooks, Martin Mere General

Manager, said: “We are very excited to welcome back these amazing sculptures to WWT Martin Mere for the summer. The characters look fantastic, especially the new addition: Fred the Frog, our visitors were bowled over by them when we had these last Christmas.

Being a Nature Explorer at Martin Mere is going to be great fun for all the family and a fantastic way to inspire kids to love wildlife and want to protect it for the future.” There is no extra cost to for kids (and big

kids) to meet the giant LEGO brick animals and pick up a Nature Explorer passport at WWT Martin Mere, they are included in admission.

For further information visit www.wwt.org.uk/martin-mere WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9.30am to 6pm during summer months and parking is free of charge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6.

The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough Rail Stations. Visit the web site wwt. org.uk/martinmere to find out what’s on all year round at Martin Mere and the other eight WWT Wetland Centres.

Saints support school’s autism unit

A local primary school that goes above and beyond for children with autism and learning difficulties received a visit from Saints RLFC’s Luke Thompson.

Rectory CE Primary has a dedicated autism spectrum disorder and moderate learning difficulty resource unit.

The school saw Saints proudly supporting local charity St Helens Autism Support with the one-off Magic Weekend kit, bearing a multi-coloured jigsaw motif – a key symbol for national autism awareness – in place of the red ‘V’, and invited a player to visit.

Luke came to see how much the school is doing to support pupils with autism and learning difficulties and donated a signed match-day shirt from the Magic Weekend game against Huddersfield.

The young prop spent some time with the children, taking questions and even some banter from the school’s Wigan fans.

The shirt will be framed and displayed at the school once current building works are finished.

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Elaine braves the

shave for Macmillan

A St Helens Council worker proved to be a cut above after having her head shaved to support a friend who is fighting colon cancer.

Colleagues of Elaine Caudwell, a Safeguarding Secretary for Children and Young People's Services, gathered at Atlas House as she said good-bye for now to her hair by taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Brave the Shave.’

Elaine's date with the dubbers coincided with her friend back in South Africa, Liezl Cassisa undergoing life-saving surgery.

Having raised an impressive £920 for Macmillan so far, Elaine is looking to reach the £1000 mark this weekend.

Elaine said: “Even though we’re so far way, I wanted to show Liezl that I’m right behind her every step of the way as she battles cancer.

“It may sound like a brave move to have your head shaved, but it’s nothing compared to what cancer patients go through.” “I’m completely overwhelmed by the support shown and I’d like to thank everyone for their generous contributions.”

Donations can be made online by visiting: https://bravetheshave.org. uk/shavers/elaine-caudwell/

Pokémon Go

players urged to stay safe by council’s road

safety team

A Council’s road safety team is issuing a warning about a potential lack of concentration among pedestrians following the recent launch of the hugely popular Pokémon Go game.

The augmented reality game allows players to capture virtual Pokémon who appear in real life locations. Players can track the characters by using the GPS on their smartphone or mobile device - requiring them to look at the screen.

But with school summer holidays approaching, St Helens Council’s road safety team is urging everyone - especially children and young people - to pay attention in potentially dangerous situations such as crossing the road.

St Helens Cabinet Member for Community Safety Councillor Lisa Preston said: “The game already has a huge following.

But we’re concerned that players walking, cycling or getting on and off buses will be distracted and have a reduced awareness of road safety.

“Motorists too need to be aware of the potential risks of pre-occupied pedestrians – and take care whenever they see people by the side of the road using smart phones.

“It also goes without saying that drivers should never be tempted to play the game themselves when they are in control of their vehicles.”

Wainwright honoured EXHIBITION

by road

Famous fell walker Alfred Wainwright was honoured by his former home town of Blackburn with the naming of a road after the countryside champion.

The writer and illustrator of guides to the Lake District was remembered with Wainwright Way, part of the Blackburn Town Centre Orbital Route.

The road saw a special naming ceremony attended by Wainwright’s great niece Linda Collinge and members of the Wainwright Society.

Representatives of Blackburn with Darwen Council were also present, as well as Mayor Councillor Hussain Akhtar. Wainwright Way links Montague and King Street with Wainwright Bridge and Towns Moor.

It sees the completion of the town’s orbital route and allows new development to take place.

Between 1955 and 1990 Alfred Wainwright created 50 books, including guidebooks and sketchbooks detailing areas mainly in Northern England and Scotland.

CELEBRATES naming

He also took part in several television series about the Lake District encouraging people to discover it for themselves. Born in 1907, he lived the first 34 years of his life in Blackburn.

He attended Accrington Road School and Blakey Moor School before starting work in 1920 at Blackburn Town Hall at the age of thirteen.

There he worked as an Accountancy Assistant until 1941 when he moved to Kendal for a new job.

Wainwright’s early passion for walking was ignited in Blackburn as

he ventured out of the town to the surrounding countryside including Darwen Tower and the Ribble Valley.

The new link road is an important part of the completion of the Orbital Route and opens up the area for regeneration, bringing new businesses and jobs to the borough.

Derek Cockell, Society Secretary at The Wainwright Society, said: The Wainwright Society is delighted that Alfred Wainwright is being honoured in this way by the citizens of his hometown of Blackburn.

THE REVIVAL OF OLDHAM’S TWO

ARCHITECTUAL GEMS

AN EXHIBITION is being launched to celebrate the past and future of two of Oldham’s iconic architectural gems. The “Revival” exhibition at Gallery Oldham will focus on the stories of Oldham Town Hall and Oldham’s Library and Art Gallery.

After being closed for a number of years, these two nineteenth century buildings are being revived for twenty-first century use. The Old Town Hall will reopen as an 800seat, seven-screen Odeon cinema later this year. The architect behind the transformation is Alan Davies, architect director at the Manchester studio of BDP. Through a selection of images and artefacts, the “Revival” exhibition gives a fascinating glimpse of the Old Town Hall through the ages, starting from its erection in 1841. The exhibition will take visitors straight through to today’s exciting transformation of the building into a cinema complex with six restaurants; including Nando’s and Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

The Gothic-style Library and Art Gallery building on Union Street first opened in 1883. Over the following 120 years the building became home to a growing collection of art, natural history and social history as well as a popular and well-used library.

The opening of Gallery Oldham in 2002 and Oldham Library in 2006 created the opportunity to redevelop and reimagine this much-loved old building. And as plans for the new Heritage and Arts Centre in the old

Library and Art Gallery building gather pace, there will be a chance to see some of the historic collections and contribute to the new displays in the “Revival” exhibition. Oldham Council Leader Jean Stretton said: “It really is exciting times for Oldham. We are breathing new life into our town’s most iconic buildings and delivering the facilities our residents deserve at the same time.

“The Old Town Hall and Library and Art Gallery are an important part of Oldham’s past and they will now be integral to our future. “Many of the cinema screens at the Old Town Hall will be in some of the original rooms, such as the council chamber and the courtroom. This bold contrast between the old and the new is a deliberate feature of the redevelopment work.

“The ‘Revival’ art exhibition sums up the two regeneration projects; it’s a nostalgic glimpse of our proud past and a celebration of an exciting future.” Alan Davies, architect director at BDP, said: “Oldham's Old Town Hall represents an important part of the town's heritage, and it has been a privilege for myself and BDP to work with the Council on bringing this historical landmark back into use.

“Ahead of its opening later in the year this exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for people to find out more about the building’s past, while also taking a glimpse of its future.”

The “Revival” exhibition will run from July 23 to November 5 at Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street.

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Council says ‘listen to your gut’

and be scam aware

St Helens Council’s Trading Standards team is urging residents to spread the word about scams and expose the tactics of fraudsters to protect others during Scams Awareness Month.

As part of the national campaign running throughout July, Trading Standards officers are working with Citizens Advice to help stop people falling prey to scams by following three simple steps: get advice, report it and tell others about it.

Ongoing national research conducted

by Citizens Advice finds that scammers are using a variety of tactics to get people to part with their cash, with people losing an average of £2,500 across all types of scam.

Scam methods include ‘vishing’, where fraudsters will cold call people and try to obtain their bank details by offering fake services, such as telling people that their computer has a virus which they can fix remotely.

Investment scams carried the highest price tag, with people putting money into fake diamonds or bogus stocks and shares, losing an average of £20,000 each.

St Helens Trading Standards has assisted a number of residents who have fallen prey to postal scams, purchasing unwanted, low value products at high prices from catalogues on the promise of valuable free gifts or the chance to win thousands in a prize draw, or sending money to claim a non-existent prize or lottery win.

Officers are able to take steps to reduce the amount of mail received by those who find themselves on a scammer’s “suckers list”, with some victims often receiving dozens of scam letters every week.

Councillor Seve Gomez Aspron, Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, said: “Residents should be on their guard when dealing with doorstep callers, unsolicited phone calls and mail.

They should listen to their gut feelings – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Anyone who is concerned that they or someone they know is being scammed should get advice and warn others to help stop the spread of scams.”

Trading Standards will be providing advice and information at a number of venues during Scams Awareness Month, including St Mary’s Market on Monday 25 July and Queens Park Sports and Fitness Centre on Friday 29 July, 1:00pm-3:30pm.

Further information about common scams and how to avoid them can be found at www.sthelens.gov.uk/ business/trading-standards/scams/ If you think you, or someone you know has been scammed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06 or online at www.advice.org.uk.

Peace walk remembers

the victims of Srebrenica

Bury showed its support for an interfaith walk in the North West to remember the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica.

The 23-mile peace walk, organised by the charity Remembering Srebrenica, took place last weekend between Blackburn Cathedral and Manchester Cathedral. Walkers include Baroness Williams, Minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, and Tony Lloyd, Police

and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester.

It has been 21 years since the 1995 Srebrenica genocide which led to the death of 8,372 Muslim men and boys.

The walkers were met by Councillor Tamoor Tariq as they passed through Bury and were provided with refreshments at the Castle Leisure Centre.

Cllr Tariq, who is cabinet member for communities and safer

neighbourhoods, said: “It was an honour to welcome the walkers to Bury and show our support for their cause. We must never forget such atrocities and do everything in our power to ensure they are never repeated.”

Council leader Rishi Shori added: “We are lucky in Bury to have a diverse community which lives in harmony. Our differences bring us together rather than divide us.”

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Warm Homes Oldham Scheme Essential gas mains replacement

saves residents £600,000 work in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom

Households across Oldham are benefitting from warmer and healthier homes thanks to an award-winning home energy scheme.

Over the last year ‘Warm Homes Oldham’ helped nearly 600 households out of fuel poverty, saving them around £600,000 off their energy bills and ensuring they can afford to keep their heating on next winter.

The pioneering scheme was launched in 2012 by Oldham Council, NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Oldham Housing Investment Partnership (OHIP). In 2015/16 they invested £300,000 in the scheme, and accessed a further £1.4 million of grant funding from the government, utility companies and energy charities. This has paid for home improvements, such as boilers and insulation as well as support from qualified advisors in saving energy and maximising income.

In total over 3600 people have been helped out of fuel poverty since the scheme started, and this has a positive effect on their health and wellbeing Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods

and Co-operatives, said: “Warm Homes Oldham is a great example of how the council is working cooperatively with its partners to improve the lives of residents.

“We are improving lives and also saving money for the council and the NHS that would otherwise be spent on treating cold-related illnesses and other related issues.”

Denis Gizzi, Managing Director for NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group endorsed the scheme, he said: By approaching healthcare holistically and looking at a patient’s lifestyle as a whole, rather than simply treating them for a clinical condition, we can help to improve and sometimes even prevent health problems and long term conditions from occurring in the first place. We are thrilled to hear that the scheme has delivered significant savings this year, and look forward to continuing to work with our partners to make improvements to people’s homes and health in the future.”

One couple to benefit from the scheme was David and Susan Lavin who are home owners from Chadderton. They were eligible for a free full central

heating system, loft insulation and a new gas supply. They were also helped to switch energy tariffs, as well as getting small energy measures from Age UK for free like LED light bulbs, radiator foils and draught proofing. In total this will save them over £1000 a year.

David, who heard about the scheme from a friend, said: “My energy bills just kept on rising. We only had underfloor heating and plug in oil heaters and it was taking up to 24 hours to heat the house.”

“Since having the improvements we’ve seen a huge difference, there are no cold spots, and Susan, who suffers from arthritis, already feels so much better.”

“Everyone has been really helpful. I couldn’t believe how good the team has been.”

The scheme has been renewed again for 2016/17 with a target of a further 1000 residents to be helped out of fuel poverty.

For more information about Warm Homes Oldham, or to book a free, no obligation survey, visit www.

Bridge Street in Ramsbottom is to warmhomesoldham.org or call 0800 be closed to traffic from Saturday 019 1084.

(23 July) for four to six weeks while National Grid engineers replace old plastic gas mains with modern plastic pipes.

The work will see Bridge Street closed in both directions between Bolton Street and Crow Lane. Once the gas mains have been replaced, Bury Council will carry out resurfacing work while the road remains closed

Recycling awareness road shows are back

Bury Council’s recycling and awareness team will be out and about again during August to help residents get to grips with what goes in which bin and to highlight why it’s so important to recycle food waste.

The team will be giving out free kitchen caddies, compostable liners and bin stickers as well as taking orders for free brown recycling bins and handing out useful information leaflets. The latest round of recycling road shows will take place at: Tuesday 2 August - Red Bank field, Radcliffe Tuesday 9 August – Peel Brow Play Area, Ramsbottom. Tuesday 16 August - Victoria Park, Whitefield

Tuesday 23 August - Hoyles Park, Bury. Tuesday 30 August - St Mary’s Park, Prestwich. Recycling officers will also be at Party in the Park at Openshaw Park on Sunday 14 August (12-4pm) and at Eden Garden Allotments on Sunday 28 August (Derwent Avenue, Whitefield: 10-4pm). Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, said: “This is a great opportunity for residents to come along and meet the recycling team face-to-face and get answers to any questions they may have. “We’re particularly keen to help residents that haven’t yet got to grips with recycling their food waste,

whatever the reason may be.So if this is you, come along and the team will sort you out with everything you need. “Recycling food waste not only saves money, it saves space in the grey bin and it’s really easy to do.It only costs £61 per tonne to turn food and garden waste into compost, but it costs £308 per tonne to treat and dispose of waste that is put in grey bins.So don’t forget, grey bins aren’t for food waste – brown bins are!

To find out more about recycling, request free recycling bins or check collection dates and sign-up for e-mail reminders visit www.bury.gov. uk/recycling.

to traffic. Stephen Murray, Head of Contract for National Grid, said: “We hope that people will be patient with us during our work. We’ll be doing all we can to speed up the job, We know that it will cause delays for motorists travelling through this part of town but we would ask them to bear with us.

“There will be disruption in the short-term, but the long-term benefit will be a safe and reliable gas supply

for the people of Ramsbottom for generations to come.”

National Grid has contacted local homes and businesses to notify them of the project and the company will have its customer services vehicle on site on the day that the work gets underway and at other points during the project.

Diversion routes will be signposted with separate ones for cars and heavy goods vehicles.

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Time To Change Your Old

Night Storage Heaters

If you've suffered an old-fashioned electric storage heater system for too long, now is the time to change.

And not only will you be warmer and more comfortable in your home, chances are you'll save money too.

North West Heating Solutions are a growing family business serving the North West, Wales and Shropshire. The company supplies

special German-made advanced electric storage radiators, which can be used as you wish 24 hours a day, and which, they say, beat old Economy 7 storage heaters hands down, by providing heat on demand all day and night if required. In addition, they are available with a range of controls (high-tech and low-tech) as well as a vast range

of sizes and large colour pallet.

Managing Director David Lukeman says: 'The installation of our heating is quick, clean, makes no mess and is usually completed within one day.

Our clients tend to live in apartments or the countryside in outlying areas and villages which are not served with mains gas and therefore

The local milkman/milklady

Portland Dairies are a small family owned business delivering dairy and non - dairy goods to households and businesses. I have been involved in the dairy industry for over 40 years, originally starting as a 10 year old boy and have seen many changes in that time , ups and downs , sad times with customers passing on but the ups side of watching children born and growing up with themselves becoming customers as they move into adulthood and start families themselves creating the next generation of customers. I met my partner Denise in the late 1980’s whilst out delivering, as she was a customer of mine and now many years later and with 4 kids and 3 grandkids I have gone full circle and deliver in the same area she lived when we met, but am under strict instructions not to get too chatty with the female customers! The doorstep industry has taken a battering over the years, especially through the effects supermarkets have had upon it, but we are determined not to let

this Great British Industry die. Many dairy farmers cease farming and people need to understand that when our dairy farmers have gone, that’s it they have gone and we cannot bring them back. We will eventually have to import our milk at large prices and poor quality and people will say ‘we made a mistake, we should have supported a great industry’ and supported all our small local businesses.

There is not a clear understanding by some sectors of what ‘the milkman/ lady’ actually does. People think you pop milk onto a doorstep and that’s it you toddle off to the next delivery . Well you will be amazed at what a milkman/lady actually does and here are a few facts.

1. We are sometimes the only contact some customers have with the outside world and the only face they see.

2. We may have customers who suffer from dementia and you are the link between those customers and their families checking whilst delivering, making sure nothing looks out of

place such as doors left open.

3. Elderly customers may be at home and need care and in times between health visitors need help with tasks such as emptying their catheter bag, a request you cannot refuse.

4. Whilst customers are on holiday, the milkman will look at the house on passing to make sure nothing looks suspicious.

5. On occasions sadly, you find customers deceased in their homes which although not a find you want to make, you prefer it to be you that has found them and not having the family having to be the ones who find them.

6. We are part of the community, we like to think we are playing an integral role into bringing a sense of community spirit in the area and highlighting events and issues with customers when they arise.

I and all other milkmen and milk women are proud of the heritage and history of our milk delivery service, so please support the doorstep milk delivery and please help support your small local businesses .

have to cope with either Economy 7, LPG or oil fired heating.'

David aims to see every client personally whenever possible to conduct a survey and establish what is needed in order to design an efficient and effective system especially to suit their needs. 'Many of our clients have

the entire house fitted in one go and some buy just one or two radiators,' says David. 'It depends entirely on your needs and circumstances.'

With home heating costs forever on the increase and fossil fuels becoming more scarce, it is prime time to consider upgrading to a

modern 21st century heating system.

'We can provide an effective and reliable electric heating solution,' says David. 'Now could well be the time to make the change.'

For more information visit www. northwestheatingsolutions.co.uk or call 01539 303445.

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Two go above and beyond

at Broad Oak Primary

Broad Oak Primary School has had a busy couple of weeks recently as they rewarded two pupils who have demonstrated resilience and determination, and launched a singing competition.

The recognition of Alexander Prescott and Aron Duffy came at the school’s annual Citizens of the Year celebration.

Alexander, a Year 2 pupil, received his award for maintaining a great attendance record despite undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

Staff and pupils at Broad Oak Primary recently rallied around brave Alexander, turning up to school in vibrant wigs, dyed hair, silly hats and outrageous hairstyles, and raising over £600 for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent.

And Year 6 pupil Aron Duffy, set

a new record in the school’s recent history, having never missed a day of school since joining Broad Oak’s nursery in 2008.

Aron’s gleaming attendance record rightfully earned him a Citizen of the Year award – proof of his dedication to learning.

Head teacher Melanie Hignett said: “Each year Broad Oak pupils surprise us with their dedication to the school community, and this year was no exception. Aron’s attendance record is a fantastic achievement – one that very few adults, let alone children can boast! And Alexander has proved his dedication to school attending as often as he can – we’re all so proud of him!”

Meanwhile, the school ran an online singing competition for Key Stage 2 pupils. Each class produced their own

music video, which was uploaded to Facebook. Class 4B topped the ‘likes’ list to win a day out at a state of the art recording studio in Liverpool to have their song recorded professionally.

Melanie added: “We love to sing at Broad Oak. We set up the Singing Superstars competition to build on the fun we have in our Friday ‘pop shop’ singing session and the children have really enjoyed it. I can’t wait to hear the professionally recorded winners!”

St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Andy Bowden said: “It’s great to see how pupils at Broad Oak have been going the extra mile - and overcoming personal difficulties – to maximise their time at school. Their efforts are a real inspiration.”

Young citizens…Aron Duffy (left) and Alexander Prescot with head teacher Melanie Hignett (right) and attendance officer Julie Lombari.

Johnny Vegas supports

arts award bid by

St Helens libraries

Johnny Vegas has today supported a bid by St Helens Council’s Library Service to win the Arts category in this year’s The National Lottery Awards, with its Cultural Hubs – Arts in Libraries programme.

Cultural Hubs has beaten off stiff competition from over 600 organisations nationwide to reach the public voting stage in this year’s National Lottery Awards – the annual search for the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects.

Cultural Hubs is St Helens Council's Arts In Libraries project.

Funded through National Lottery money distributed through Arts Council England's Grants For The Arts Fund, the project has enabled both established professional and emerging arts companies, performers and artists from across the country to bring their talents to St Helens’ network of 13 libraries – steered by local community commissioning groups. Winners of the seven National Lottery Awards categories will each get a £3,000 cash prize to spend on their project, an iconic National Lottery Awards trophy and an invitation to a star-studded glittering awards ceremony in London, to be broadcast on BBC One in September.

The Cultural Hubs programme is attracting people of all ages through the doors of St Helens libraries with activities ranging from arts workshops to challenging drama performances.

Examples include digital sessions, art installations and ballet. Johnny Vegas said: “Cultural Hubs is a fantastic initiative that animates all the libraries in St Helens with fantastic arts performances and participation programmes.

Historically the arts are often seen as something that is inaccessible to ordinary people, but Cultural Hubs is breaking down some of these barriers making the arts accessible to all.

All communities need heart.

Each enquiring mind needs a home. Libraries are a fundamental necessity and St Helens is turning the notion of what libraries are for on its head. Go and vote for Cultural Hubs in The National Lottery Awards.”

You can vote for Cultural Hubs for free online at www. lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards/ arts or telephone 0844 836 9705 (charges apply) and follow the campaign on twitter: hashtag #NLAwards. Voting runs until midnight on Wednesday 20 July.

There are seven projects competing for votes across seven categories, reflecting the main areas of National Lottery funding: arts, sport, heritage, health, environment, education and voluntary/charity.

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Mary’s milestone

The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks joined in the celebrations as Broadoak Manor Nursing Home hosted a party to celebrate the monumental milestone of one of its residents.

Mary Alice Fairclough, who moved to the home in June 2014 after living independently for so long, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday 8 July.

Family, friends and staff gathered as Mary spoke of her delight upon being wished happy birthday by Her Majesty the Queen - and proudly showed off her telegram which is now displaying on her wall in her room.

One of five siblings, Mary was born in illiamson Street, Fingerpost.

She married husband George in 1940 and moved to Pendle Avenue where they lived for 65 years. Together they had a son, also called George.

Husband, George sadly passed away in 1985.

According to Mary, the key to living a long and healthy life is to not smoke or drink and to enjoy life.

Mary said: “My family keep me young. I enjoy having them around me. The key is to simply enjoy life.”

Lancashire Encounter,

in partnership with Preston Guild Hall

Organisers of Lancashire Encounter are thrilled to welcome Preston Guild Hall as Headline Sponsors for this year’s event.

Lancashire Encounter is a weekend to discover, experience and be immersed in a bold and imaginative spectacle of performance, music, street theatre and art. Approximately 20,000 people attended last year’s pilot event, which took place in Preston City Centre beneath a series of custom-made red canopies and brought the city alive with a buzz of creativity.

Thanks to funding from Arts Council England and the Without Walls Touring Network, and support from our headline sponsor Preston Guild Hall organisers are promising a bigger, better programme. From

an illuminating procession of light weaving through the city centre to a giant wheel house rolling through the crowds, circus acts to free, handson workshops and everything in between; it will truly be a Lancastrian extravaganza.

In order to keep the festival free, Lancashire Encounter 2016 needs support from local businesses, and there are still sponsorship opportunities available on the website. Councillor Peter Kelly, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure for Preston City Council said, “We are thrilled to have Preston Guild Hall on-board for Lancashire Encounter 2016. The programme is shaping up to be a fantastic mix of performances and experiences from

artists and groups across Lancashire, and is also a great opportunity for Preston to show off all that it has to offer. We hope to see more local businesses and organisations get involved over the coming months to make this a truly great event.”

Richard Simkin, Head of Operations at Preston Guild Hall said, “We were really pleased to hear that Lancashire Encounter was returning to Preston city centre again this year and are proud to be supporting Preston City Council to make it an even bigger success.

As an entertainment, dining and leisure business at the heart of the city, we are keen to be involved in and support key events like this, which help feed into the local economy.”

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Bentham golf club tees

up with UK FOOTGOLF

A new sport, combining Brits’ favourite ball games, football and golf, has kicked off on the fairways at Bentham Golf Club.

Footgolf is played on traditional golf courses with a football substituted for a golf ball. Players use their feet, not clubs, to get the ball into holes rather than goals. The competitor who plays

with the fewest kicks triumphs.

One of the UK’s fastest growing sports, Bentham Golf Club is the latest to adapt part of its 18 hole course suitable for Footgolf - and allow players to enjoy this new and alternative way to play the traditional game of golf.

Isabel Marshall, Bentham Golf Club’s forwardthinking manager said: “The club is really excited about this new venture. We have worked closely with Footgolf UK and are delighted to be able to roll out the game in Bentham. It is a new sport that anyone can play. We have had youngsters playing with their grandparents and seen young families having fun together. It is not as time consuming as golf which helps to make it a really inclusive game, and I think that is probably one of the reasons

it is taking off around the UK, with regional tournaments and a national tour. We are already attracting some new faces to the club to enjoy the new sport”. Other courses across the UK have successfully incorporated the game as the specially designed holes for the footballs are placed in the rough to protect the greens.

Gareth May, Head of UK Development the UK FootGolf Association said “Bentham Golf Club is the latest course to embrace the UK’s fastest growing sport. The game is proving incredibly popular, and this year over 70 tournaments

will be played that will form part of a Regional and National Tour, with prize funds in excess of £30,000”.

Playing the latest hybrid sport at Bentham takes competitors around an hour to play 9 holes, or 2 hours for 18 holes, and does not require any special equipment or clothing.

The balls used for the game can be hired from the club, making it easy to simply turn up and play.

The Footgolf course at Bentham is open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings with further events and competitions planned over coming months.

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Restored Bramall Hall Opens and Welcomes Back Visitors

Bramall Hall re-opens following restoration, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The historic grade I listed building closed at the end of September 2014 to undergo major transformation.

The first visitors to step inside the Hall will see the dramatic changes to the historic rooms and the Hall’s features and architecture. The ornate, plaster ceiling in the magnificent Withdrawing Room has been restored and hundreds of leaded windows have been repaired throughout the building.

Two additional rooms have been opened up to the public. These are a Victorian Butler’s Pantry and a Dining

Room that has been furnished with period pieces, and whose decoration in a striking peacock blue, has been inspired by a fragment of wallpaper hidden behind a panel.

The dilapidated former stable block is now a contemporary space which houses a visitor centre and shop on the ground floor and classrooms on the first floor. The adjacent café, known as the Stables Kitchen, is a bright and airy space for customers to dine both inside and out, with views across the walled garden through glass sliding doors.

Visitor without tickets to go inside the Hall needn’t be disappointed.

There will be a free Tudor celebration

in the grounds of the Hall featuring strolling minstrels, colourful jesters, archery, campfire cookery, traditional crafts and a tented encampment. This will bring a festival atmosphere and provide the perfect setting for the Hall’s re-opening.

Bramall Hall will be open from Tuesday August 2 with its usual opening hours. This is Tuesday to Thursday and Sundays 1-5pm and on Fridays and Saturdays 1-4pm. Tickets to enter the Hall can be brought from the new visitor centre in the stable block on the day of the visit.

There is a packed and exciting programme of events at Bramall Hall over the summer for families

and children as well as a Meet the Restorers Day, Heritage Open Days, a fresh Flower Festival and an Artisan Christmas Market.

Councillor Kate Butler, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration said: “Bramall Hall’s re-opening is exciting news and we can’t wait for visitors to step inside this wonderful building once more.

It is the jewel in the crown of Stockport’s heritage and loved by so many people. For those who have been unable to get a ticket to go inside the Hall, there will be plenty to entertain them with the Tudor Festival taking place outside.”

Council Supports

Love Parks Week 2016

Local Council is backing Love Parks Week 2016 in celebration of our local parks and greenspaces.

Love Parks Week 2016 is a nationwide initiative aiming to get everybody outdoors enjoying the beautiful parks and green spaces in communities up and down the country. To mark the tenth anniversary of Love Parks Week, ‘Do a Love Parks Mile’ was launched where local communities come together and cover a mile in distance either within a park, or starting or ending at a green space.

People don't have to run the mile, they can walk, walk the dog, push the pram, cycle, hop, litter-pick, go in fancy dress, however they want to complete a mile. This is to raise the awareness of how

parks can be a fantastic resource for people to use as a way of staying active and keeping fit. In order to keep improving our parks and greenspaces, the Council has allocated a £708,000 cash boost for local parks across Stockport.

Overall, £615,000 will go towards the improvement of play areas and a further £93,000 towards surfacing works. Councillor Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Love Parks Week is a great way to celebrate our parks and greenspaces, which are highly valued by our local communities.

This extra funding will allow us to improve the current facilities and make them better and safer for our children, residents and visitors.”

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Ten great things to do in Peppa Pig Manchester this summer

Manchester’s parks, libraries, galleries and sports venues are all hosting a wealth of activities for the whole family throughout the summer months.

From high fashion to football to computer coding, the city’s packed events calendar promises something for everyone – with most activities on offer completely free.

Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Luthfur Rahman, said: “An incredibly diverse and exciting range of activities are happening right across Manchester this summer.

Our leisure centres, libraries, parks and galleries are all great places to visit for the whole family, so don't miss out - make sure you take advantage of everything on offer.”

Information on all of the listed events and many more activities can be found at www.manchester.gov.uk/events.

1. Summer Reading Challenge (Now 12 September) This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is themed on Roald Dahl 100, the celebrations marking the centenary of Dahl's birth. To enter, children aged from 4 -11 need to become a member of their local library (it’s free!) Then all they have to do is read six or more books, which can include anything they enjoy - picture books, fact books, even audiobooks - as long as they are borrowed from the library. As children complete the Challenge, they get stickers, a certificate and those who read six books will be entered into a prize draw to win some fantastic prizes including a £100 toy store voucher and goody bags. www.manchester. gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge.

2. Heaton Park and Hall (All summer) One of the biggest parks in Europe, Heaton Park is also a one-stop shop for a fun-filled summer, with events throughout the season suitable for the whole family. From heritage tours of the iconic Heaton Hall and the long-standing photographer group, to fitness and funfairs, there is something to draw people of all ages

back to Heaton Park again and again www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonpark 3. ‘Olympic Summer’ (Saturday 23 July – Sunday 21 August) Olympic Summer is a four-week, free programme of sporting activities for all ages and abilities, taking place at venues across Hulme and Moss Side. Zumba, football, netball and multi-sports sessions are all included. The programme launches with an opening event on Saturday 23 July, at Moss Side Leisure Centre (12 - 3pm) and runs until Sunday 21 August, with the final event being a community fun-run at Alexandra Park (11am -1pm). Timetables are available at Moss Side Leisure Centre and Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse www.mcrgames.com.

4.

Fashion and Freedom exhibition (Now - 27 November) Part of the WW1 centenary art commissions, the free Fashion and Freedom exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery explores the fashions and film inspired by the women of the First World War. Including original designs by Vivienne Westwood, Roksanda and Holly Fulton w w w. f a s h i o n a n d f r e e d o m . o r g .

5. North Manchester age-friendly summer festival (Now – 31 July) A fortnight-long festival with a real focus on enjoying life and being happy. Everything from dementiafriendly swimming to film showings at the Moston Small Cinema and a swing dance class is on offer.

Presented in association with the Sporting Memories Network, a national organisation working with community groups and training volunteers. Download your North Manchester age-friendly festival guide from www.manchester.gov.uk/events.

6.

Wythenshawe Hall and Park (All summer long) A green gem in the south of the city, Wythenshawe Park offers loads of activities and events and with something for all ages, the park is a must throughout the summer months.

Blighted by fire earlier this year, the park’s Tudor hall is currently

undergoing repair, but the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall group continue to host their monthly open days and have reopened an undamaged section of the historic property.

Pop along and show your support w w w. w y t h e n s h a w e h a l l . c o m 7.

Computer coding for kids (Every Thursday at Manchester Central Library) Get a leg up for your youngsters and help them learn how to make computer games, animations and websites.

Code Club is a nationwide network of free volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children aged 9 - 11. Find our more at www.codeclub.org.uk 8. Open-air productions at Fletcher Moss Gardens (Various dates) The beautiful Fletcher Moss Gardens will become the stage for open-air performances, bringing Shakespeare's The Tempest and David Walliams’ popular children’s book Ratburger to Didsbury. Standard adult tickets are £15, while children under five and carers go free, with a family concession ticket available. Find out more at www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk.

9. Classic film screenings at HOME HOME takes classic film in the wider sense of the term and so far, their screenings have ranged from The Breakfast Club to the 1959 Palme d’Or winner Orpheo Negro.

A series of matinee screenings are being held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with most screenings including an informal post-screening discussion, so you can meet and chat about the film with fellow film buffs.

Find out more at www.homemcr. org/event/matinee-classics 10.

Manchester Mega Mela (Sat 30 July – Sunday 31 July) The Mega Mela is the largest celebration of South Asian Culture in the North of England. Music, dance, food and traditional arts and crafts bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to Platt Fields Park each year.

The Mela is a two day fun-filled event - full information at www. manchestermela.co.uk.

opens

Summer Beach

Peppa Pig had children oinking with excitement as she got the summer holidays off to a scorching start.

She joined the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks at the official opening of the hugely popular Summer Beach and Funfair attraction in Church Square Complete with a large beach area for youngsters to tackle with their buckets and spades - and a funfair Summer Beach will run from Friday 22 July until Saturday 3 September in Church Square, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

To mark the launch of Summer Beach, a small street food festival was set up throughout Church Street which will really whet the appetite of town centre shoppers and visitors.

Also that day - as part of St Helens Council’s‘Think Before You Tan’ campaign - a stall highlighting sunbed and sun safety was set up where residents could receive advice and messages from council and Macmillan Cancer Support staff.

‘Think Before You Tan’ aims to: - Raise awareness of the health risks of using a sunbed and sun exposure and the minimum age for a person to use a sunbed - Improve the standards of health, safety and welfare in sunbed salons with regards to employers and users - Educate sunbed operators and business owners on the health, safety and welfare requirements - Ensure the irradiance levels for

the sunbeds provided for use are compliant with the required safe levels Advise businesses on their responsibility to protects their employees - Support local businesses by providing them with advice and supporting material that will help them comply with the law.

The popular iVan was also parked up for residents to call on-board for advice on cancer and cancer screening, early detection and prevention, skin and mole changes and all health related concerns and queries.

Summer Beach is just one of many red-hot attractions part of scorching schedule of summer events taking part in St Helens over the summer.

St Helens is set to stage its annual Summer Streets – an occasion of outdoor performances set against a carnival atmosphere on Saturday 13 August.

Expect a line-up of top artists and attractions including comedy, music, acrobatics, dance, magic and theatre.

All the action will take place on the streets in the town centre and all the performances are free.

Then on Saturday 6 August, prepare to be amazed at this year’s Newton Town Show in Mesnes Park.

Highlights of this year’s event include an artillery display and a flypast by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – a Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber

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Handy guide to

the summer’s best

local activities

Summer is here and while the weather might not always reflect this, there’s plenty to do in St Helens whether you want to get active, learn something, be entertained or meet new people.

Here’s just a few of the family-friendly events happening across St Helens in the week commencing 1 August: 1.Summer Beach continues – Church Square, 22 July – 3 September.

(FREE) 2.Victoria Park Family Fun Day – Victoria Park, 2 August, 12:00pm4:00pm 3. Captain Tuck’s Pirate Parade – 2 August, Sherdley Park, 12:00pm3:00pm. Crafts, adventure trails, bring a picnic, games and activities.

4. Bee Safari – Fosters Park, 3 August, 10:00am 5. Golf lessons – Sherdley Park Driving Range, 4 and 5 August, 12:00pm-1:00pm and 1:00pm3:00pm.

6. Energy Drinks Awareness – Rainford Library, 5 August, 2:00pm3:00pm. Fun interactive session raising awareness on the effects of energy drinks.

7.

Newton Town Show – Mesnes Park, Saturday 6 August, from 11:00am. Packed with attractions, stalls and the return of the arts and crafts competition!

Something for everyone; young or

young at heart.

8.

Summer Sports Camps – Sutton Leisure Centre, starts 25 July, Sutton Leisure Centre, £10 per day, 4yrs-11yrs.

Bookings taken at Queens Park.

01744 671717 or Selwyn Jones Sports Centre for ‘Inspired Sports’ 01744 677970.

9. Inflatable session – Parr SFC, £3.20, Wed & Fri 1:30pm-3:00pm 10. St Helens Council’s Youth Service runs a regular programme of free clubs, where young people aged 5-17 and those with additional needs can engage in everything from brunch and crafts to sports and outdoor trips throughout the summer. Call 01744 675924. Clubs include: · Junior Brunch Club – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, Parr, ages 5-11 yrs (Mon-Fri, 10:30am-1:00pm). · Lunch Clubs – Seneley Green Community Centre and Billinge Chapel End Parish Hall open age. (1:30pm-3:30pm, Mondays). · Transition Lunch Club – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, Parr, ages

10-13 yrs (Wed & Thurs 1:00pm3:30pm).

11. Why not sample the Sports Development team’s programme of fitness focused clubs, such as the popular Fit Forever scheme for over 60s. Call 01744 675403. Clubs include: · Boot Camp (14+) – Victoria Park, Phyllis Pope Studio, 5:30pm-6:30pm, T u e s d a y s . · Get Active (Young Disable People 16+) – 4F Centre Rainhill, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Wednesdays. · Boot Camp (14+) – Sutton Leisure Centre, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Thursdays. · Boot Camp (17+) – Derbyshire Hill Youth Centre, 11:00am-12:00pm, F r i d a y s . · Fit Forever (60+) – venues across St Helens, weekdays.

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Penrith Golf Centre & Driving Range is just the place to come for ALL of your golfing needs.

Whilst boasting some of the very best practice facilities in the North of England, the facility also offers an extensively stocked golf shop with professional staff on hand to deliver quality advice and custom fitting for golf clubs whenever necessary.

The executive 9 hole golf course has a par of 28 and is an ideal test for all standards of golfer.

Beginners can improve all aspects of their game with a mixture of short and longer holes, whereas scratch golfers can really sharpen up their short games on the small and undulating greens. Views of the Pennines and Lakeland Fells offer a spectacular

background to the course.

Golf Shop Penrith Golf Centre has one of the best and most extensively stocked golf stores in the North of England.

The fully stocked golf shop caters for all standards of golfer from beginner right through to the scratch golfer.

Choosing the right equipment to use can be mind blowing which is why we always have experienced, professional and knowledgeable staff on hand to offer you the very best and most up to date advice.

Foot Golf If you think golf but play football this is the basic premise of how the

game works. It is suitable for groups of 2,3,4 or 5 to play together, great for families as we have smaller and lighter footballs for the kids.

When playing a hole, think of it as 2 or 3 good corner kicks and a tap in from the 6 yard box!!

The holes are slightly shorter than golf holes and like a golf hole there is a ‘par’, i.e. the number of kicks it is thought it might take to complete the hole.

The final hole for the ball is 22″ wide, massive compared to a golf hole. It is brilliant for a team building event and even a local sports college have brought bus loads to play.

Festival goers take a virtual

flight through the Lake District

Lake District festival goers are being given the chance to soar like a bird, scale a mountain and ripple across the top of a lake – within just three minutes, by experiencing Bird HIVE – a 360 degree virtual flight tour of the iconic Lake District.

Bird HIVE is an innovative, interactive virtual reality experience showcased at Kendal Calling and Lakes Alive festivals this summer in celebration of the Lake District National Park bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inspired by the spectacular backdrop of the Lake District, a specialist digital team have created cuttingedge 360 drone films to illustrate the special qualities of the national park as a prospective World Heritage site. Because it uses 360 video, Bird HIVE will be a truly engaging and interactive experience for users.

Festival goers at Lakes Alive, Kendal (26-28 Aug) will be invited to step inside Bird HIVE and take an immersive virtual tour through the Lake District – all without leaving the festival. The 360 videos are hosted on a smartphone app which festival goers will access using Samsung Gear VR headset. Bird HIVE allows people to experience for themselves

some of the unique qualities of the Lake District and the reasons why this special place deserves World Heritage status. From its unique identity, through to the inspiration of the landscape and the desire to look after it for future generations to enjoy – Bird HIVE shares the themes which underpin the bid, currently with UNESCO for review.

John Hodgson, World Heritage Coordinator for the Lake District National Park, said: “The Lake District has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for hundreds of years and this is one of the central themes of the World Heritage bid. So we’re delighted to be part of a very modern, interactive digital art experience such as Bird HIVE, and share with festival goers the unique qualities of our culturally rich landscape. And once the festival is over, we hope people will feel inspired to step out of the virtual world and into the national park, experiencing for real just why the Lake District deserves World Heritage status.”

Sarah Allen, Festival Director for Lakes Alive, said: “Bird HIVE is an innovative, digital co-commission utilising some of the latest technology

to connect festival audiences with the stunning landscape of the Lake District. By showcasing the experience at the two festivals, it will support Lakes Alive’s intention to establish the area as a modern, cultural destination, deserving the ultimate accolade and recognition of World Heritage status.”

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Five Welsh eateries applauded in National Restaurant Awards

Welsh people love good food, but that's not news. What is, though, is that a handful of Wales' finest restaurants have made it onto a competitive list of the best restaurants in the UK. The National Restaurant Awards are a big deal in the UK food world. 150 industry experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and other food professionals, choose the best 100 restaurants out of all of the restaurants in the UK. There's no short list; any eatery that exists in the UK can be chosen. With this in mind, it's fantastic that five of the 100 are Welsh restaurants.

The Welsh restaurants who made the National Restaurant Awards list are: The Walnut Tree, Llanddewi Skirrid At number 11 of 100, The Walnut Tree is the highest placed Welsh restaurant on the list. The Michelin star restaurant run by Shaun Hill revolves around fresh and local produce, so the menu changes daily to reflect what ’'s in season and available. Famous for its seafood and inventive dishes, the restaurant is a great place to indulge in a Michelin standard meal.

The Hardwick, Abergavenny Just five minutes from The Walnut Tree is another brilliant Welsh restaurant. Placed at 40 in the list, The Hardwick is a comfy yet high end restaurant and hotel nestled amongst the Brecon Beacons. Chef Stephen Terry is all about local produce, serving Alex Gooch's award winning bread from Hay-on-Wye, Welsh cheeses and locally line-caught fish to name but a few delights. For a relatively small place, there is a big

menu to choose from in the hope to appeal to almost everyone.

Wright's Food Emporium, Llanarthne Jumping up 10 places from last year to reach number 60 is this humble caférestaurant. Near the National Botanic Garden of Wales, it is well positioned for a top notch lunch or supper after a day out, though many travel to the area for the Wright's food alone. The menu balances world-inspired dishes with local produce and traditional favourites.

Tyddyn Llan, Corwen At number 76 is Tyddyn Llan, a restaurant run by a husband and wife duo. The top-end dishes and taster menus feature specially-sourced ingredients including fish fresh from the coast and game from the nearby butcher. Their global wine list is

worth a gander, too.

Ynyshir Hall, Machynlleth In at number 85.This multiple awardwinning Michelin star restaurant is an elegant fine-dining masterpiece. With only set menus and taster menus to choose from, diners are treated to an experience, not just a plate of food.

Like the other Welsh restaurants on the list, it excels in finding the best Welsh produce in its vicinity and tries to keep things innovative.

In other foodie news, the Head Chef at Coast in Saundersfoot, Will Holland, was recently named 'UK Restaurant Chef of the Year 2016' at the Annual Craft Guild of Chefs Awards. Recognising the UK's leading chefs, many consider the awards are considered to be the 'Oscars' of the chef industry.

The beaches hotel

We are a large, modern hotel on the beautiful North Wales sauna, steam room and gym. A large with comfy sofas where free Wi-Fi Because of our unique position on the the beaches and sea, or the Prestatyn hills. Every room has coast. We offer free parking, an indoor swimming pool, a reception area is on offer to our guests can be accessed. sea front, all our rooms have views of an en-suite bathroom with either a bath or shower and all the usual home comforts, television with Freeview, free Wi-Fi internet connection, desk/dressing table, tea and coffee making, and hairdryers.

For a very special break you may prefer one of our Sea View bedrooms, available with either double or twin beds. Sea View rooms are larger bedrooms with special features.

Our Promenade Bar serves bar meals and has an outside patio with a decking area, where guests can enjoy beautiful sea views and sunsets. Or you may prefer to dine in our Bryn Restaurant which serves the best local produce.

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Escape the hustle and bustle,

at Plas Isaf Lodge Park

Plas Isaf Lodge Park is an exclusive holiday Lodge Park in Caerwys, North Wales, and they are offering you the chance to own a Luxury Holiday Lodge.

Set in 40 Acres of beautiful countryside with unspoilt and breathtaking scenery, it’s a relaxing rural retreat. The 12 month holiday season means you can holiday all year round. With a choice of lakeside and woodland plots available, each lodge comes complete with luxury decking and double parking bay.

The park is family owned and run by Alun and Ellen Davies and they are

offering owners amazing deals. They have a choice of lodges already sited and ready to own, or take advantage of their unique bespoke design and build service to create your perfect holiday home.

With so much land the emphasis is really on space and open fields, each plot is planned to be as private as possible. “We try to plan each base as though it is ours making sure it has beautiful views, and not to close to another holiday home” The first phase of the development is concentrating on just 10 plots, in possibly the most enviable locations

on the park. Plas Isaf is only 2 minutes from J31 of the A55 so the beautiful beaches and sand dunes of the North Wales coastline are just a 20 minute drive away, and being only ¼ of a mile from the tiny town of Caerwys, which has all you need including 2 pubs, a local shop, pharmacy, Deli and butchers, Post Office, and Church. With all this so close by it helps to preserve the tranquil nature of the park, and the wildlife it attracts.

For more information call 01352 721256 or 07900 216298. or visit www.holidaylodgenorthwales.co.uk

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Yorkshire’s Favourite Family Fun In Yorkshire

Pub Announced

The winner of Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub has been announced at the Great Yorkshire Show after a record number of votes.The Bull Inn, West Tanfield was announced as Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2016 by Yorkshire Rows Janette Benaddi and Helen Butters, who were joined by cricket legend, Geoffrey Boycott.

A staggering 18,000 people voted in total for this year’s competition which saw Durham Ox, Crayke come second and Fairfax Arms, Gilling East third.

The competition, run by tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire, saw the public nominate 700 pubs in total.

Gil Richardson, Owner of The Bull

Inn, said “It’s incredible and it’s a testament to our locals and regulars who have supported us.”

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The record number of votes shows how passionate people are about Yorkshire’s pubs.“I’d like to congratulate The Bull Inn on being named Yorkshire’s Favourite.

There were some incredibly strong contenders and every pub shortlisted should be proud. Yorkshire’s pubs are truly fantastic and add to our rich heritage for which the region is renowned”. The top 30 most popular pubs will feature in Welcome to

Yorkshire’s new Ale Trail leaflet, which will be distributed around tourist destinations in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub was announced at the Welcome to Yorkshire pop up pub at the Great Yorkshire Show. Which saw one half of the Yorkshire Rows team Janette Benaddi and Helen Butters display their boat for the very first time since they became the oldest female crew to row across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. Geoffrey Boycott was a special guest on the stand and took part in a Q & A with fans about his career in English cricket for a quarter of a century

Outdoor Adventures There are plenty of places where little ones can play all day and use up that energy. Lotherton Hall has fantastic options for all ages; the Adventure Playground is perfect for the under 8’s, with climbing frames, roundabouts, swings and more. Or, for older kids, have a go on the zip wires in the Woodland Play area.

With a zipwire, swings and slides, aerial walkways and climbing nets, the Harewood Adventure Playground is a haven for children to let their imagination and energy run wild.

There’s plenty of fun to be had at Stockeld Park too! See if you can navigate the maze, get your skates on and enjoy the ice rink and explore the themed adventure play areas.

Exciting Animals Animal lovers in the family? You’re in for a treat! Visit Tropical World

and explore tropical habitats and other exotic places from around the world: including jungle; desert; water and night-time zones. You can see crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and a gorgeous family of meerkats with babies!

Home Farm at Temple Newsam is a great opportunity to come face-to-face with hundreds of child friendly farm animals. They include pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and ducks. Get hands on with the piglets and chickens running free in the yard!

Or enjoy a spot of bird watching in the bird gardens at Harewood House and Lotherton Hall.

Hands on History Not for the faint-hearted, Thackray Medical Museum is perfect for some hands on history. The nine interactive galleries take you on a journey through the history of medicine. The

museum also runs exciting family events during the school holidays.

The Leeds City Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all the family. Life on Earth explores our planet's history over the last 540 million years.

Discover all the different types of life on earth and even experience the sights and sounds of a rainforest. Use the interactive displays to feel the skin of a python, and dig for some fossils!

The Royal Armouries Museum, based at Leeds Dock, is one of the country’s best museums for budding historians and fans of adventure.

It is home to the UK’s largest collection of arms, armour and artillery, including Henry VIII’s original armour, as well as hosting a number of workshops and events including sword fighting and jousting.

With even more awesome attractions in Leeds, you’ll never be short on something to do which is fun for the whole family.

Feast with the Family Kids can be picky, but fortunately, Leeds is full of restaurants that will keep them quiet with more than just chicken and chips.

Head to Fazenda and try to distract them from the sword skewered steaks with an activity pack.

Trinity Kitchen is packed with street food vendors from all corners of the globe; kids will love these colourful surroundings too.

For the older kids with an appetite, Brasserie Blanc offers half portions from their main menu of French classics. But if they’re really hungry, get to Almost Famous for their stacked burgers and chilli fries.

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Ulverston Canal Gala

Friends of the Lancaster Canal, and Lancaster Canal Trust members supported the Ulverston Canal event with their spectacular Festival Barrow.

Promoting the Lancaster canal and the highly popular trip boat 'Waterwitch' which is operating Saturday and Sundays throughout August.

The 'boat people' as they are affectionately called, run the boat from Crooklands landing stage from 11am to 4pm, and sometime considerably longer when passenger demand increases.

The Gala at Canal Head was a very enjoyable affair, and typical of this friendly 'Lancashire over the sands community'.

Side shows, Rotary Coconut shy's, canoe and boating, the inshore rescue boat crew hoping they didn't have a call out, Ice cream often licked

but never beaten, and even a stall smashing crockery. We do hope none of Aunty's best china was involved.

What was exceptionally good was

the cake stall manned by the canal committee. Yummy.

A very enjoyable day, and very well attended

All aboard the Bury Trail and Rail!

Some 86 walkers put their best foot forward to walk from Bolton Street Station in Bury to Nuttall Park in Ramsbottom, before hopping on the East Lancashire Railway to make the return journey.

The walk, named the Bury Trail and Rail, was the brainchild of I Will If You Will (IWIYW), the Bury-based fitness movement, Transport for Greater Manchester, East Lancashire Railway and Bury Council’s sport and physical activity service.

Leaving Bolton Street Station at 11am, the walkers followed the Irwell River Trail up to Summerseat station (3.3 miles) before finishing at Nuttall

Park (4.6 miles). Walkers could opt to return to Bury on the train for free from Summerseat or continue to Ramsbottom in what is hoped will become an annual event. Councillor Catherine Preston, deputy cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Bury Council, said: “Walking is one of the most easily accessible activities on offer in Bury and we’re lucky to have so many green spaces to make the most of. The Trail and Rail was a huge success and I’d like to congratulate every walker who took on the trail, both to Summerseat and those who carried on to Ramsbottom.”

Christine, a local walker from Bury,

achieved a huge personal goal on Sunday. “I have had lifelong respiratory problems and I haven’t walked that distance since I was 8 years old, and I’m 67 now!” she said.

“It was with the support of the walk leaders that I felt confident enough to try walking from Bury to Summerseat and I am so proud that I did it.”

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Local volunteers win Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Excel Fostering

Have you ever thought about fostering? Maybe you have a spare bedroom?

Fostering vulnerable children and young people is often something many people think about but may feel that they don’t have the right skills or background to do so Children enter the care system for a variety of reasons and from all sectors of our community, we desperately need foster carers that can reflect

this diversity and need. The most important quality to have is a liking for children and young people and desire to help them grew and develop.

All children need a safe, stable and secure home and with your help we can ensure this happens.

Children and young people are our future and NOW is the time to care.

Currently there is a huge shortage of foster carers across the UK, we urgently need more carers in East

Lancashire, particularly Burnley and surrounding areas. If you feel you have the right skills or a desire to learn. www.Excelfostering.com 243/245 Clifton drive south, St Anne’s, Lancashire FY8 1 HW 0844 8542922 for your free information pack or to speak to one of our friendly staff call 01253 712734 NOW is the time to care.

Volunteers from three long-standing and well-known Bury organisations have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).

This is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation, and is effectively the MBE for volunteer groups.

The three Bury groups were: East Lancashire Railway The group was formed 34 years ago to develop a heritage railway as local line closures were taking effect. It was started by volunteers and has been largely sustained by volunteers using their efforts, skills and commitment to build a successful and growing enterprise. A diverse group of 700 volunteers help run the ELR; male and female, from teenagers to the elderly. Different social backgrounds are represented, from senior professionals to unemployed people seeking work experience and skills. Some volunteers are recent while others have served for more than 30 years. All kinds of jobs are undertaken - engine driving, signal box operation, guarding, station masters, ticket inspection and more.

More info about the ELR is at www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk The Fed. The Fed has been operating for 147 years and is the leading social care charity for the Jewish

community of Greater Manchester, supporting 1,250 people at any one time. The organisation is diverse, and looks after people of all ages from the whole spectrum of the community - the vulnerable, the disabled, the abused and neglected. There are 500 volunteers from Greater Manchester, aged 16-94, and from all backgrounds. Some volunteers join to get work experience while others are retired. Volunteers are involved in all aspects of work including befriending lonely older people, supporting carers, helping Holocaust survivors, and children with disabilities. Details: www.thefed.org.uk Speakeasy. Operating for 30 years with more than 20 volunteers, Speakeasy supports marginalised people with communication disabilities. A unique service, tailored to individual needs, it provides meaningful opportunity and targeted therapy for the development of skills and confidence to enhance lives. Beneficiaries help plan and run activities, which are constantly monitored to ensure that the consistently changing needs of the membership are met. Speakeasy volunteers are trained, supported and monitored regularly to provide guided therapy/activity 1-2 times per week. Volunteers commit long term, including one for 15 years, and six progressed from being members themselves.

Additionally, 4-10 student volunteers attend each year for experience. Trustees are long-term

volunteers and include Speakeasy’s founder and members. More: www. buryspeakeasy.org.uk Council Tamoor Tariq, Bury Council’s cabinet member for communities and safer neighbourhoods, said: “Bury is a vibrant area with many groups who do outstanding work; individuals giving their time, effort and expertise for no personal reward. I know that volunteers do their sterling work for the benefit of others but I would encourage any eligible voluntary organisation to consider entering.

The benefits in terms of recognition, publicity, awareness and public support will be invaluable.”

Nominate organisations for 2017 Any group doing volunteer work that provides a social, economic or environmental service to the local community can be nominated for the award. Each group is assessed on the benefit it brings to the local community and its standing within that community. Winners get a certificate signed by the Queen and a domed glass crystal and representatives from the group may also be invited to attend a royal garden party. Nominations for the award are promoted by the office of the Lord Lieutenant.

The deadline for submissions for the 2017 awards is 9 September 2016, and the winners will be announced next June. For more details, call Ruth Shedwick on 0161 253 5327 or email r.shedwick@bury.gov.uk

Flying the flag for Warrington

Warrington Borough Council is celebrating after it scooped more prestigious Green Flag Awards than Manchester and Liverpool put together.

Warrington Borough Council achieved Green Flag Awards for all 12 of the sites for which it applied in 2016.

The Green Flag Awards are judged by more than 700 green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including, horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

To put Warrington’s success into context Manchester City Council was awarded six Green Flags, Wigan

four, Halton three, Liverpool two and St Helens one. Cllr Tony Higgins, executive board member for culture, leisure and community, said: “We are delighted to have done so well in this nationally recognised award scheme. The teams responsible have a done a fantastic job to get such a large number of sites up to this extremely high standard.”

The winners for Warrington were: Risley Moss Nature Reserve, Lymm Dam, St Peters Park, Alexandra Park, Bewsey Park, St Elphins Park , Walton Hall and Gardens, Fox Covert Cemetery, Hollinfare Cemetery, Warrington Cemetery, Walton Lea Crematorium and Burtonwood Cemetery

ABF The Soldiers Charity

Stewart Harris – Case study Former infantryman Stewart Harris served with 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards. Whilst on tour in Afghanistan in 2012, a roadside bomb hurled his vehicle into a ditch leaving him with brain damage; the impact of which has left him partially sighted and partially deaf. The same year he also witnessed three of his comrades shot dead by an Afghan policeman. Stewart was later diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and left the Army at the age of 28: the culmination of more than 10 years’ service.

During his transition from the Army to Civvy Street, whilst struggling to come to terms with his diagnosis, Stewart experienced further upset when his family home was burgled.

Following the burglary, Stewart was too afraid to leave the house for fear of a repeat experience. His sleeping

was affected and he became reluctant to take his prescribed medication in case it affected his alertness. Slowly he began to return to the dark, early days of his diagnosis. He says of the experience: “Being burgled is a horrible feeling... when someone enters your house without you even knowing, where your children sleep... it haunted me for a long time... I took a massive step back [in my recovery].”

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity stepped in to help Stewart and his family during this upsetting time, providing a grant towards the purchase and installation of CCTV cameras at the family home; assistance that was granted rapidly and without fuss.

“To ask for help and then to be told ‘yes that’s going to be fine’ is absolutely amazing... the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders.”

Stewart and his family have since been able to get back into a routine and Stewart has returned to playing golf, a sport he particularly enjoys.

Stewart has also channeled his love of a challenge and being part of a team by fundraising and becoming an ambassador for various Service charities (including The Soldiers’ Charity), which he credits with having given him ‘so much drive and focus’.

As fitting testament to his commitment to being a role model, Stewart has been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen for his services; he has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and The Three Peaks; and has been instrumental in introducing a new scheme within his local community for free swimming sessions for veterans across five council-owned pools in Denbighshire.

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Choosing the right

wedding date

I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!

The date for your wedding is actually a very important part of your plans. The date influences all kinds of elements of your big day and therefore should be thought about just as long as venues and food. “summertime and the weather is hot” sung Mungo Jerry once upon a time and yes traditionally this is true; if you don’t live in Britain. British summers are known for their unpredictability.

Summer weddings allow for outdoor venues, light refreshing food, cold drinks and plenty of space for all the family.

Yet, it is also worth noting that you will pay nearly double what you would pay in the other months of the year. “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” sung Frank Sinatra.

Sadly living in Britain we are more likely to have rain rather than

snow. However, winter weddings are becoming more popular, especially around the month of Christmas.

Venues can be cosy with log burning fires, food that fills the belly to bursting and drinks that warm the soul. With prices being cheaper too, it’s always a great option for couples on a tighter budget.

Now you have thought about the time of year but what about the day.

Traditionally, most weddings are held on a weekend, as this tends to not conflict with people’s work.

However, more and more people

are starting to have their weddings on a week day. Why? Because it is cheaper. Weddings are expensive and if you can save, even a little, by having your wedding during the week rather than the weekend it seems silly not to right?

Just remember whatever day and month that you choose to have your wedding on does not mean that your wedding will be ruined. After all a date is just as date and a venue is just a place, its everyone presence at an event that makes it special, even on Friday 13th!

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New social work

jobs created as council agrees

extra £10m funding

Proposals given the green light this week will see more than £10m extra cash ploughed into children's services in Manchester over the next five years to fund new social work jobs.

132 new jobs will be created thanks to the extra funding which is coming from council reserves.

The recruitment drive is part of a longer term strategy to reduce demand for support and further improve services in the city.

The investment of £10.2m in new staff is designed to further build on improvements already made since the council's Ofsted's inspection in 2014 found services to children and young people inadequate.

Of the £10.2m an extra £3.648m will be spent this year 2016/17, followed by £4.094m for the period 2017/18, reducing down to £1.065m in 2018/19, and £0.311m in 2020/21 as the current demand for high levels of support from children's social care reduces over time, as a direct result of the lower number of children assigned to each social worker.

The council has already invested £14 million to help improve the lives of children and young people since Ofsted's inspection in 2014,

and this has resulted in significant improvements and progress in a number of areas of work.

These include the recruitment of a new senior leadership team and permanent Director of Children's Services putting the department back on a sure footing; a reduction in the number of looked after children from 1,400 in 2014/15 to 1,237 in January 2016; improved adoption rates with more children adopted and more quickly; more foster carers recruited; improved multi agency working through the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub; and a new specialist service for children with disabilities.

A key priority now is to further reduce the number of children each social worker deals with to give social workers more time to spend working with each child to ensure the best possible outcomes for them.

Social worker caseloads in the city have already been reduced over the last two years from an average of 30 when Ofsted inspectors came in, down to 27 in 2014/15, and down again to the current average of 24 cases per social worker.

The new recruitment drive will see caseloads further reduced to an

average of 18 per social worker.

Councillor Sheila Newman, Executive Member for Children's Services, Manchester City Council, said: "The timing is now right to invest this extra money directly in more social work staff as part of our longer term strategy to reduce demand and sustain improvements made so far.

"Our frontline social workers do one of the hardest jobs in the city.

I regularly visit them and know they're determined to do their best for Manchester children.

We want to ensure that every child and young person we come into contact with gets the best possible service from us - with the right help and support at the right time.

"It's clear that if we invest now and increase the number of social work staff who work on the frontline and the number of managers to oversee best social work practice, this is exactly what we should be to do.

"Our main focus and priority is to do the very best we can for all children and young people in the city - so that all our children are happy, safe, and can succeed in their lives. It's the very least they deserve."

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Ruthless 19s Secure Top Spot SAINTS 19s have secured top spot in the Academy Championship with three games remaining.

Derek Traynor's side have won 17 from 17 and now await their opponents in the playoffs.

"The under 19s have done extremely well to be unbeaten at this late stage of the season," he said. "They've played Leeds, Wigan and Catalan all away from home and come away with the spoils.

"Every player has played their part, especially as we have lost the likes of Danny Richardson, Matty Lees and Josh Eaves to long-term injuries. The lads have played a very good and entertaining brand of rugby with a very strong and determined defence. "We are obviously very happy with the results and performances they have come up with this year, but our overall goal is to provide players for the first team.

"I believe we have some exceptional players who will go on and meet that target.

Amy Satterthwaite to

captain Lancashire Thunder

New Zealand all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite to captain Lancashire Thunder.

New Zealand all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite will take on the captaincy duties for Lancashire Thunder in the Kia Super League (KSL) this summer, after it was confirmed that Sarah Taylor will not play in the inaugural edition of the competition. The announcement follows the news in June that the 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman is taking an indefinite break from cricket after suffering from anxiety.

No timescale has been put on

Taylor’s return to the game, and both the ECB and Lancashire Thunder remain completely supportive of her situation. ECB’s Director of England Women’s Cricket, Clare Connor, said: “Sarah is doing really well and we can expect to see her in and around the Lancashire Thunder environment and dressing room over the next few weeks in a supportive capacity. It is still too soon for her to return to playing, but it is really positive that she will be helping out with various Lancashire Thunder community activities during the competition.”

Lancashire Thunder have opted not to

replace Taylor in their KSL playing squad, so it will be a 14-strong squad that Satterthwaite leads down to Taunton on Sunday 31st July to take on Heather Knight’s Western Storm in their opening clash of the six team tournament. The first match of the ground-breaking T20 competition will take place the day before on Saturday 30th July, when Yorkshire Diamonds host on Loughborough Lightning at Headingley.

All six KSL teams compete in a round-robin tournament over a 16 day period, with everyone bidding to qualify for finals day at the Essex

County Ground, Chelmsford on Sunday 21st August.

Lancashire Thunder Kate Cross (EW) Danielle Wyatt (EW) Deandra Dottin (O) Hayley Matthews (O) Amy Satterthwaite (O) (capt) Sophie Ecclestone (EWA) Emma Lamb (EWA) Ellie Threlkeld (EWA) Natalie Brown Georgia Holmes Laura Marshall Natasha Miles Laura Newton Nalisha Patel

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Hooped Socks

Are Back

Preston North End will play in hooped socks once again this season after a decision by the Club and kit partner Just Sport.

The popular socks were unavailable when the kit was selected ahead of the summer, but after discussions with the kit providers, Just Sport were able to source the socks and they will now be a part of our 2016/17 home kit.

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Barnes Suffers Injury Setback

Ashley Barnes has had his pre-season interrupted by a hamstring injury that will sideline the striker for an indefinite spell.

The Clarets striker, along with Lukas Jutkiewicz, both suffered injuries in the weekend win at Bradford City.

Neither featured in the 2-1 win at Bolton Wanderers, which saw goals from Andre Gray and Josh Ginnelly earn a third win in four unbeaten games.

And Dyche later revealed that although Jutkiewicz is back in training, he is planning without Barnes while the striker undergoes treatment.

The Clarets boss said: “Ashley is unfortunately going to be a bit longer than we hoped. We are not sure exactly how long yet but he’s tweaked a hamstring muscle.

“The good news is it’s not in the belly of the hamstring, but we are hoping it will settle down quickly.

“He got off quickly (at Bradford), which is helpful, and Lukas’s is just common sense and a bit of tightness.

“His (injury) is very minor and he trained on grass on Tuesday and will be training the rest of the week.” In the absence of both, and with midfield duo David Jones and Fredrik Ulvestad both missing out through illness, youth was given its head as The Macron Stadium.

Indefinite Ban For Supporter

Burnley Football Club confirm that a supporter has been given an indefinite club ban following an incident of racial abuse.

A 30-year-old man from Accrington has been interviewed by Burnley FC officials regarding racial comments aimed at a Bradford City player during the Clarets’ pre-season friendly at the Northern Commercials

Stadium on Saturday, July 23, 2016.

And as a result, and subject to the right to appeal, the supporter will no longer be able to attend any Burnley FC matches, including away games, with immediate effect.

A second man who voluntarily left the stadium in connection with the incident will face no action.

An investigation is still ongoing

by West Yorkshire Police, but Burnley Football Club would like to thank Bradford City Football Club and West Yorkshire Police for their assistance in this matter.

In closing, the club would like to reiterate that we have a zero tolerance approach to any such behaviour and strongly condemn discrimination of any type.

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