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Man, 18, stabbed

in Preston

Police are appealing for information after an 18 year old man was stabbed in Preston.

The incident happened on Martin Field Road at around 1.30am on Wednesday, July 20. The victim and his two friends were walking in the direction of Moss Acre Road when they were confronted by a man. Following a minor disagreement, the man stabbed the victim to his stomach. The man then made off up the ginnel at the side of Martin Field Primary School in the direction of Padway.

The victim was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he received treatment for a single stab wound to his stomach. The offender is described as white, aged in his late twenties, approximately 5ft 10in tall, lean build and was wearing a black hooded jackets, black pants and black trainers and spoke with a local accent.

DS Jerry Sturgess of Preston CID said: “This was an unprovoked and cowardly attack which could have resulted in a life threatening injury. We are particularly keen to talk anyone who was near to the scene at the time of the incident who may have seen the suspect in the vicinity.”

Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log 0108 of July 20th 2016

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Newton Town show

flies to success RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Thousands of people basked in the August sunshine as they turned out to enjoy this year’s Newton Town Show in Mesnes Park. Hosted by the non-profit Newton and Earlestown Community Group, the event got off to a flying start when a Huey army attack helicopter landed in the park - before the crowd were treated to a stunning flypast in the afternoon by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Complete with a Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster Bomber, the flypast was the icing on the cake on what was a great day of family entertainment which saw helicopter rides, birds of prey, an artillery display, motorbike stunts, a classic car show – and the highly contested Tug o’ War competition - among the attractions.

Chairman of the organising committee, Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron said: “The Newton Town Show has grown massively over the years; with this year’s certainly the biggest yet. "The RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was certainly a sight to behold. It was breathtaking. “It was great to see so many people turn out which makes all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes worthwhile.

“I’d like to thank everyone for turning out and showing their support, our sponsors -and of course to those involved in making the show the success that it is.” Special guests at this year's show included Saints star, James Roby, accompanied by club mascot Boots - and the Deputy Mayor of St Helens, Councillor Joe Pearson. All donations and proceeds on the day will go towards next year’s show, as well as funding projects for local groups and schools throughout the year.

Visitors enjoy the birds of prey show

GMP officers remember colleague with charity bike ride

Police officers from Greater Manchester Police have cycled from Manchester to Blackpool to raise £4,000 for a charity set up to honour a former colleague who passed away earlier this year.

The ‘Ride For Rick’ bike ride was organised by officers from the GMP Dog Unit to raise funds in memory of PC Richard Kettle, known as Rick to his family and friends. PC Kettle sadly died in March following a suspected heart attack due to adult sudden death syndrome. Richard was aged just 34 years old. Richard

served with the GMP Bolton division from 2008 before transferring to Merseyside in 2015 to be closer to his wife, Hannah, and their two sons - three year old Alfie and five month old Harley.

Whilst serving with GMP, Rick was awarded constable of the year during his probation before joining the GMP Dog Unit in 2013.A keen sportsperson, Richard competed in a number of Iron Man competitions during his short life. Colleagues from GMP’s Dog Unit, alongside those from Merseyside, cycled the

59 mile route to raise money to help Richard’s family go on holiday, with a share of the donations also going to The Christie charity. PC Mark Gateley, from GMP, said: “Rick was an amazing officer who loved and cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his days off on the beach with his children. He leaves behind a wife and two lovely boys.

“It is our wish to remember Rick and help provide a period of enjoyment for his family, by raising funds on behalf of the ‘Ride For Rick’ and The Christie charity in his name.”

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Smooth surface for M6 Burnley to Blackburn junctions Drivers are to benefit from a new surface on a busy section of the M6, providing smoother and safer journeys in Lancashire.

Work begins on 1 August to resurface 2 miles of carriageway between junction 29 (for Burnley) and junction 30 (for Blackburn).

The work will cover 3 lanes in both directions. Work on the northbound carriageway begins on 1 August 2016 for approximately 2 nights, The work on the southbound carriageway will also begin on 1 August and will take one week. Full closures will be in place between the hours of 9pm and

5am (7am at weekends) while work takes place. Project Manager John Lyssejko said: Regular drivers on the M6 in Lancashire will know this stretch needs resurfacing, and people will benefit from smoother and safer journeys as a result. Local signed diversions will be in place

Home ownership struggle

hits Coronation Street

Plummeting home ownership across Manchester and other major northern cities shows housing no longer just a London problem English home ownership has fallen to levels last seen in 1986, with Greater Manchester, South and West Yorkshire and the West Midlands Metropolitan area experiencing double digit falls since their early 2000s peak, according to new RF analysis The analysis shows that having peaked at 71 per cent in 2003, the proportion of people owning their own home across England has fallen steadily over the last decade by eight percentage points. It suggests that the widely reported increase in home ownership in 2014 was likely a blip to correct a sharp fall the year before, rather than a welcome reversal of a long standing trend. The Foundation says that while much of the discussion around the struggle to buy a home has centred on London, Greater Manchester has actually recorded the sharpest fall in home ownership of any major city area in the last decade or so.

Back in 2003, 72 per cent households living in Greater Manchester were owners – slightly above the average across England as a whole. However, home ownership has since plummeted by 14 percentage points – almost twice as fast as it has in England – so that by last year just 58 per cent of households living in Manchester owned their own home.

The Foundation notes that people living in Greater Manchester are no more likely to own a home than people living in Outer London, and that home ownership rates have fallen below all other big northern city areas apart from Tyne & Wear. It says falling deposit affordability has played a major role in this trend.

The Foundation warns however that plummeting home ownership isn’t confined to Greater Manchester.

It notes that Outer London, South and West Yorkshire, and the West Midlands Metropolitan Area have also experienced double digit falls in home ownership since the early 2000s. This fall in home ownership has corresponded with a near doubling

in the proportion of private renters across England, up from 11 per cent in 2003 to 19 per cent in 2015.

The proportion of households renting privately in Greater Manchester has more than trebled over that period – from 6 per cent to 20 per cent – while Outer London and West Yorkshire have also reported double digit growth. The Foundation says that the shift from home ownership to private renting – which is taking place throughout England, particularly among young people – is concerning for a number of reasons.

It notes that households in the private rented sector spend a far higher share of their income on housing than those who own with a mortgage (30 per cent compared to 23 per cent), helping to explain the fact that the share of income that households spend on housing across the UK has increased by around a quarter since 2003 (and by around a third in the North West).

Renters are also more likely to face the greater insecurity associated with short-term contracts, while the struggle to buy property makes it

harder for people to accumulate wealth that they may rely on in later life.

The Foundation’s analysis follows an English Housing Survey report last week, which found that two–thirds of private and social renters cited affordability as a barrier to home ownership. It found also that fewer than one in ten private renters did not expect to purchase a house because they liked it where they were, while just 1 per cent preferred the flexibility of renting to home ownership.

Stephen Clarke, Policy Analyst at the Resolution Foundation, said: “London has a well-known and fully blown housing crisis, but the struggle to buy a home is just as big a problem in cities across the North of England.

“The chances of owning a home have fallen fastest in Greater Manchester over the last decade, though the Leeds and Sheffield city areas have also experienced sharp drops.

“These drops are more than a simple source of frustration for the millions of people who aspire to own their home. The shift to renting privately can reduce current living standards and future wealth, with implications for individuals and the state.

“We cannot allow other cities to edge towards the kind of housing crisis that London has been saddled with. It’s encouraging that the new Prime Minister has talked about tackling the housing deficit. She may find that making good on this promise could secure as important a legacy as negotiating a successful exit from the European Union.”

Billions fewer plastic bags on the streets

Six billion fewer plastic bags taken home by shoppers in England and over £29 million donated to good causes thanks to 5p charge Shoppers are set to take home around six billion fewer single-use plastic bags this year following the introduction of the 5p charge, early data published today indicates.

This is the equivalent to the weight of roughly 300 blue whales, 300,000 sea turtles or three million pelicans.

The charge has also resulted in donations of more than £29 million from retailers towards good causes including charities and community groups. Around eight million tonnes

of plastic makes its way into oceans each year, posing a serious threat to our natural and marine environment – experts estimate that plastic is ingested by 31 species of marine mammals and over 100 species of sea birds.

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey said: Taking six billion plastic bags out of circulation is fantastic news for all of us – it will mean our precious marine life is safer, our communities are cleaner and future generations won’t be saddled with mountains of plastic sat taking hundreds of years to breakdown in landfill sites.

The 5p charge has clearly been a huge success – not only for our environment

but for good causes across the country that have benefitted from an impressive £29 million raised.

It shows small actions can make the biggest difference, but we must not be complacent as there is always more we can all do to reduce waste and recycle what we use.

Over seven billion carrier bags were issued by seven main retailers in 2014, falling to just over half a billion in the first six months of the 5p charge for single use carrier bags introduced in October 2015.

Dr Sue Kinsey, Technical Specialist, Waste at the Marine Conservation Society said: We are delighted to see that the bag charge in England is

showing positive results. This is a significant reduction that will benefit the environment as a whole, and our sea life in particular. There is always more that we can do and we encourage everyone to join in on our Great British Beach Clean this September to help keep our coastlines clean.

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Bramall Hall Re-Opens

with a Tudor Fanfare

Bramall Hall opened this weekend 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.

Stockport’s Mayor, Councillor Chris Gordon was heralded with a Tudor fanfare by a trio of strolling minstrels. After an opening speech, he knocked on the heavy oak doors of the Great Hall and the first visitors were welcomed inside.

Almost 1,500 people stepped inside the Hall to see the dramatic changes to the historic rooms and the Hall’s features and architecture. So popular was the Grand Reopening Weekend that tickets sold out weeks ago.

Visitors saw the ornate, plaster ceiling in the

magnificent Withdrawing Room which sympathetically restored and hundreds of leaded and stained windows that have been repaired throughout the building.

Two additional rooms have been opened up to the public - 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.

Outside the Hall, a Tudor Festival was in full swing in the weekend sunshine.

A jester entertained the crowds with fire-eating, stilt walking and Tudor tomfoolery. An encampment of traditional Tudor crafts was set up in front of the new visitor centre, featuring candle-making, leather workers, a blacksmith, armourer, basket weaver, Tudor surgeon, knights fighting schools, campfire cookery and archery. Cllr Kate Butler, Executive Member for Regeneration

& Economy ‘Bramall Hall is a jewel in the crown of the heritage of Stockport, and I’d encourage everybody to visit to see the result of this wonderful restoration work.’ 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.

Lancashire cyclists urged to

‘lock it or lose it’ Cyclists are being urged to keep their bikes safe after figures revealed over £1.8m worth of cycles were stolen across the county last year.

With the Olympics only three days away, police have

launched a campaign, which will see officers carrying out bike coding and handing out postcards with advice on how to prevent bicycles being stolen.

Sgt Dave Sherrington said: “In 2015, 3,852 bicycles were reported stolen across Lancashire with a value of £1,813,511. This is only the thefts which were reported to police – we actually believe there are more thefts which remain unreported.

“It appears that the recent rise in the purchase of expensive high-tech bikes is fuelling the thefts – the most expensive bike stolen last year was worth over £10,000.

“We think that many of these thefts could have been prevented if owners had locked their bike up securely.

Please prevent yourself from becoming a victim of bike theft by following some simple security measures.

Don’t let thieves take your bike for a ride, follow these basic security tips: • Don’t leave your bike in isolated places • Always lock your bike when leaving it, even if it's only for a few minutes • Secure your bike to proper stands or robust street furniture • Lock your bike through the frame, not the wheels • Secure or consider removing the wheels

• Remove smaller parts and accessories that can't be secured, especially lights, pumps and quickrelease saddles • If you have quick release wheels, take off the front wheel and lock it to the frame and back wheel.

• Consider getting your bike security marked so that police can check who it belongs to and return it, if it’s been stolen • Take a photograph and keep a note of the make, model and serial number.

• Register your bike so if it is stolen, it’s easy for the police to trace it back to y ou https://www.bikeregister.com/ signup And remember, bike theft often occurs in people’s homes or in garages and sheds - so keep your bike locked up at all times

Safety Warning

Over Hedges

and Trees

Householders are being asked to cut back hedges and trim back trees that could be obscuring road signs, blocking pavements and putting drivers and pedestrians at risk.

Councils are responsible for ensuring that trees and vegetation growing on the highway doesn’t pose problems or cause danger to road users. However, land and home owners are responsible for trees and hedges growing from their property.

Overgrown trees and hedges can spread across pavements which could force pedestrians to walk in the road and signs. They can also obscure warnings signs about speed limits or sharp bends, which could put motorists at risk.

Additionally, trees mustn’t block light from street lighting columns. Pavements and kerb edges should be cleared of debris after pruning or cutting work.

Councillor Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Housing, said: “Overgrown vegetation is a problem at this time of year, as the weather has seen a combination of rain and sunny spells, creating ideal growing conditions.

We’re asking the community to assist us and, in doing so, help improve pedestrian and road safety for all users. Check your shrubs, trees and hedges and if any are encroaching on the highway, please cut them back.”

When planning to trim overgrown trees and hedges, please consider the surrounding wildlife, particularly during the nesting season.

FIRM PAYS THE PRICE

FOR FLY-POSTING

OLDHAM Council has prosecuted a kitchen firm that repeatedly committed “fly-posting” offences in Chadderton.

Bespoke Kitchens and Bedrooms Direct Ltd of Broadway, Chadderton, has pleaded guilty to ten offences of “fly-posting”. The offender affixed “kitchen sale now on” signs to traffic light signals on Broadway at its junction with Long Lane, Chadderton during June, July, August and September 2015.

At Oldham Magistrates Court on July 18, 2016 Bespoke Kitchens and Bedrooms Direct Ltd was fined £1,000 for the offences after previously pleading guilty by letter.

The firm must also pay £1,000 in court costs.

Cllr Fida Hussain, Cabinet Member for Environment Services, said: “The signs were on a very busy dual carriageway junction. This is not only unsightly but can cause a dangerous distraction to motorists or hamper their vision.

“The Council had received numerous complaints about the signs. People are not allowed to put up posters or advertising on Council land or the highway network without permission.

“Advertising in the borough should be in appropriate locations – having gained all necessary permissions.

“Despite being warned about this the offender continued to fly-post.”

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New image of planned police

divisional HQ in Blackpool

A new image showing how the new divisional police headquarters in Blackpool could look has been unveiled by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

The new police station on Clifton Road will replace the ageing Bonny Street building which is no longer fit for purpose.

The new designs have been submitted to planners and Mr Grunshaw has welcomed the progress of the development – with work on site currently expected to begin by the end of November.

The station is part of a major investment in the force by the Commissioner that will be more efficient to run and provide a new base for officers on the Fylde coast that is fit for the 21st century.

Mr Grunshaw said: "The current Bonny Street station is an eye-sore, a drain on our resources and does not meet modern policing requirements.

"I am delighted to see we are moving forward with our vision to provide a police station that will serve the Fylde coast's residents and police officers well for decades come.

"This is a fantastic investment not just for the police but for the community and the local economy. Local suppliers will have opportunities to get involved throughout the project and we are also providing apprenticeship opportunities in the

area." Lancashire Police has been granted outline planning permission for the former Progress House site and once reserved matters have been agreed, the contract for the building work can be finalised.

The Clifton Road site will provide a

base for the resort’s neighbourhood police and immediate response teams as well as a public enquiry desk, investigations hub and 42 custody cells.

Chief Supt Stuart Noble, Divisional Commander for Lancashire

Constabulary’s West Division, added: “This is an exciting development for Blackpool. It will offer a better working environment for our officers and staff and, ultimately, allow us to provide a better quality of service to the public. “The Blackpool town

centre neighbourhood policing team and public enquiry desk will relocate to the Council’s Municipal Building so we will still have a presence in the town centre. Service to the public will not be affected by the move and response times will be met.”

SHUSH AND LISTEN, BLACKBURN, HYNDBURN &

RIBBLE VALLEY SAMARITANS WOULD LIKE A WORD…

SUICIDE PREVENTION CHARITY CHALLENGES US TO BECOME BETTER LISTENERS This July 2016 Samaritans is telling people to SHUSH! and listen.

As part of its month–long annual awareness-raising campaign, Talk to Us, Samaritans is on a mission to improve the UK’s listening skills with SHUSH! listening tips that it claims are ‘relationship transforming’.

Samaritans Listening Tips or S-H-US-H: • Show you care: focus just on the other person, make eye contact, put away your phone • Have patience: it may take time and several attempts before a person is ready to open up • Use open questions: that need more than a yes/no answer, & follow up e.g.

‘Tell me more’ • Say it back: to check you’ve understood, but don’t interrupt or offer a solution • Have courage: don’t be put off by a negative response and, most importantly, don’t be afraid to leave silence Every six seconds, someone in the UK and Ireland contacts Samaritans, and every 90 seconds in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, someone takes their own life.

Good listening is hard but Samaritans believes it essential in bringing down the number of suicides. Rob from Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Samaritans said “We listen.

That’s what we’re here to do when people contact us, and sometimes it can be really challenging. But you don’t have to be a Samaritan to be a good listener. We’re a culture of people who love to give advice, love to give opinions and quite frankly love the sound of our own voices.

But this year we’re asking people all over the country to SHUSH! and listen better to each other. Sixty years of Samaritans’ expertise

has taught us that just listening is the greatest gift you can give to somebody, and that it can save lives.”

Samaritans’ aim is to bring down the high numbers of suicides in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It wants to encourage people to ask for help early if they are struggling, rather than waiting until they reach a crisis.

Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland said: “Being listened to gives you a voice, and the courage to say what’s really on your mind. Saying your problems out loud is therapeutic in itself and being listened to has the power to make you feel understood, and that you matter. We can all be better listeners. So many family, work, relationship and even mental health issues are made worse when a person feels they aren’t being listened to. Which is why we’re saying, ‘Shush and listen!’ “Most conversations today are just two people waiting to

speak, not two people really listening.

It’s vitally important for our children and young people’s wellbeing that they are listened to, and learn the value of listening, but it applies to every age too. We listen all the time, and as Samaritans we know how powerful that can be. So, I’m urging everyone to take up Samaritans’ challenge throughout our Talk To Us campaign this July, and become a better listener by putting into practice our Listening Tips. Go to our website, read them and share them – challenge each other to use them. We can all be braver and do more to give each other the space to talk. And by becoming better listeners, together we will save lives.”

For further information, photos and interviews, please contact Samaritans’ press office on 020 8394 8300 or press@samaritans.org or marketingnorthwest@samaritans.org

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Burnley town centre to benefit from high street regeneration programme

Burnley announced as one of the biggest brands. Business in the by 10%, reduce the number of vacant over three years. The programme 100 towns across the UK to receive Community’s Healthy High Streets properties by 20% and stimulate the first launched in June 2014 and is support from some of the UK’s programme aims to increase footfall creation of new jobs in 100 towns backed by some of the UK’s biggest high street brands - Boots UK, EE, Exterion Media, Greggs, Marks & Spencer and Santander and new partner Wilko.

Burnley is one of 33 new High Streets selected for the programme across the UK today, bringing the total number of participating High Streets to the programme target of 100 towns.

Councillor Sue Graham, Burnley Council’s executive member for regeneration and economic development, said: “We are delighted that Burnley has been chosen as one of the towns for Business in the Community’s Healthy High Streets programme.

“Alongside the exciting improvements currently happening in the town centre, this is more good news for Burnley. This is a great opportunity to benefit from top-level support and guidance to continue the transformation of the town into an even more thriving, vibrant centre for the local community.”

It will receive a bespoke package of support, including access to skills and expertise, and dedicated High Street Champions from supporting businesses who will work together with the local partnership team, local authority and relevant local partners to devise an action plan to address the specific challenges facing the town.

The impact results for the three year programme will be announced in July 2017. Over the last year of the programme, it has brought support and resources worth £17 million** from its corporate partners into 67 UK high streets. Commenting on the programme’s expansion, Robin Foale, Managing Director, Santander

Universities UK, and chair of the Healthy High Streets programme, said: “Congratulations to Burnleyon being chosen to be part of the Healthy High Streets programme. This is a great opportunity to work with the business partners and the local High Street Champions to transform your town and create a thriving, vibrant centre for the local community.”

Business in the Community’s Peter Donohoe said: “One of the most powerful ways for business to make an impact in communities is by creating high streets that are vibrant places to live, work and do business.

It has been heartening to see firsthand the practical difference that collaborative, business-led action can make on UK high streets over these past two years.

“While there is much to be proud of about our Healthy High Streets Programme we also know that there is more work to be done.

We warmly welcome Wilko as programme partners and look forward to working with them to create lasting change.”

Business in the Community is a member of the Government’s Future High Streets Forum and supports the High Street Pledge. The pledge, which was launched on 7 July, is currently supported by over 40 of the UK’s leading businesses. They are committed to using the leadership expertise, skills and resources of their business to help UK high streets achieve their full potential.

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.

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Re-opening of

Padiham Town Hall

now scheduled for 2017

Burnley Council has informed users of Padiham Town Hall and the Assembly Rooms that work to repair the building will take longer than had been originally hoped.

The current timetable for works means that Padiham Town Hall and the ballroom will not open until early 2017. The building was severely damaged by flooding on Boxing Day last year. Reinstatement works began in January 2016. But these have unfortunately been significantly delayed, as it has become evident that asbestos in the building has been disturbed by flood water. Naturally, there is a need to undertake specialist cleaning of the premises, and precautionary work to manage and remove the asbestos. Because of this, the building will be under restricted access until further notice. Kevin Mackay, Regional Director, North, from Liberata said “once the cleaning work has been done, there will be a need for a range of major works, involving replacement of the ballroom floor, the boilers and the service installation, repairs to the lift and further flood resilience works”.

A spokesperson for Burnley Council said “we recognise that people will be disappointed by this situation.

However, we also know that everyone will expect the Council and its contractors to carry out the assessments and repair work in a systematic, thorough and professional manner, so as to help secure the future use of this land mark building. “It is important to get the building open again as soon as possible. It is a valuable resource for the local community. But it is also important to make sure that all health and safety issues are fully dealt with in line with legal requirements and best practice. This does take time”. The Council confirmed that the main costs of the work being carried out will be recoverable through its insurance. And Burnley Council also stated that, once a date is set for re-opening, it will work with Padiham Town Council, local traders and other organisations on a major event to celebrate and promote Padiham Town Hall as a venue and community facility

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Green light for Burnley’s selective licensing scheme

Burnley Council has been given the go-ahead by the government to introduce selective licensing in three areas of the borough, which were recently the focus of consultation exercises.

The council received the confirmation from the Secretary of State to implement selective licensing schemes in Burnley Wood with Healey Wood, Leyland Road and the Ingham and Lawrence Street areas.

The confirmation means that the council will extend minimum operating standards in these areas by ensuring that landlords keep to suitable management practices and maintain the condition of their properties.

Councillor John Harbour, Burnley Council’s executive member for housing and environment, said: “The council believes selective licensing is good for residents and landlords, raising housing standards, making areas more attractive and increasing housing demand. This, in turn, helps boost the whole town.

“We look forward to working with landlords and local people to carry on improving the private rented houses. The scheme comes into effect on 15th November and council officers will be in touch with landlords to provide the information of how to apply for a license.”

Burnley is one of the first authorities to receive the government’s confirmation under

the new General Approval 2015. The legislation requires local authorities to get approval for any selective licensing scheme which covers more than 20% of their geographical area or affects more than 20% of privately

rented homes in the area. When combined with the current areas of Trinity, Gannow and Queensgate, the selective licensing designations within the borough will cover around 30% of the total private

rented properties in the Burnley. Selective licensing encourages landlords and residents to work together with the council and other partners to improve areas by tackling problems associated with private rented houses such as anti-social behaviour and crime in empty properties.

All aboard for canal festival in Burnley

From the centre of the industrial revolution to the heart of a modern revolution in slow living, Burnley Canal Festival returns in August 2016 to mark the bicentenary of the LeedsLiverpool Canal and give visitors the chance to rest, reflect and take to the water.

Artists will join dancers, bands, boaters and residents in staging a ‘creative revolution’ two centuries after industry came to dominate the north of England, creating new artworks and performances along the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Drawing on the heritage of Burnley as a vital cog in the wheel of industrialisation, Burnley Canal Festival 2016 takes place on Sat 27 – Sun 28 August 2016, making the scenic waterway a hub for communal expression and an escape from the hectic pace of modern life.

Completed in 1816, the route of the canal through Burnley has provided focus to life in all of its forms for 200 years, with chugging barges and abundant wildlife gently making use of the route since the last of Burnley’s mills closed in the 20th century.

Festival commissioners, Super Slow Way, has called on artists, performers, residents and visitors to return once again to the canal side and indulge in a range of free experiences and activities taking place over two vibrant days. Laurie Peake, Director

of Super Slow Way, says: “The fourth Burney Canal Festival is the most ambitious yet, bringing two days of activity and entertainment to the historic heart of Burnley. So much has changed since it was built 200 years ago and the canal is now a focus of relaxation, nature, regeneration and culture. It’s a space for everyone to enjoy and the festival performers, artists, participating residents and visitors will no doubt be surprised by what they find here.”

2016 sees the festival expand from its original home at The Inn on the Wharf, to take in two new festival spaces, connected by activity along the towpath.

Starting at the newly regenerated and purpose-built Sandygate Square , families can discover slow culture across food, craft, making, art and performance visitors as a contemporary, experience-led expression of the Super Slow Way programme.

Highlights include ‘Lifeboat’ - the slowest ride on earth, a participatory installation about slowness, kindness and gentleness.

East London Dance Collective, Folk Dance Remixed will also perform, with a collision of dance styles including maypole, hip-hop and clogging. Folk sounds will ring out from a live music stage programmed

by More Music as crafters sell artisan wares nearby, alongside food and drink stalls offering a taste of the slow

life. At the Inn of the Wharf, a flotilla of barges sets sail and, on dry land the sights and sounds of the fairground will create a carnival atmosphere.

Sideshows, including Punch & Judy offer timeless entertainment alongside the dancing horses of the carousel. The Insect Circus Museum also draws up, housed in a vintage Bedford TK lorry and displaying a world-renowned range of artefacts that draws on three centuries of insect circus heritage, including stories of dancing snails, trained butterflies and wasp tamers.

At Finsley Gate Wharf visitors will find a waterside nook, Burnley Wood Beauty, a special site of celebration of the beauty of the natural canal environment. Having been ‘moored’ on the canal in the first stop of a national tour, here artist Stephen Turner will emerge from, and invite visitors into his studio, the Exbury Egg to discuss the creation of his remarkable, wood-built capsule and tell all about his stay on the canal, working in the heart of the Burnley Wood community and exploring its heritage. Burnley Wood Beauty is a space for creativity where flora and fauna comes to life through art and making workshops inspired by the land and the nature that resides within it. A series of artist installations will create bold visual statements that dress the canal and all three festival spaces. Inspired by Brightwork

traditions and the locale, artist Lucy Birbeck creates banners to guide you along the towpath; new gateway’s welcome you to the canal towpath; David Boultbee and Becky Atherton, Artists in Residence at Sandygate Square, create interactive surprises and artworks and communities will work directly with internationally renowned participatory artist, Alwin Reamillo as he joins the Canalside Community Centre.

Taking to and speaking directly to the water, there will be the opportunity for intrepid visitors to jump into a

canoe for a supervised paddle and also join artist, Jeni McConnell as she leads Tell It To The Water, a workshop that asks people to write their hopes and reflections on the canal on soluble paper before committing them to the water forever, tied to rocks and stones.

Barges and narrow boats, including the heritage short boat and visitor experience, Kennet and the floating arts centre, Idle Women, will pack the waterway throughout the weekend to remind visitors of the canal’s busy past and optimistic future.

The 127 mile Leeds and Liverpool

Canal, the second longest in the UK, provided Burnley with transportation links for local products such as cotton, coal and heavy machinery during the 19th and early 20th century, a story told locally by The Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre.

Since the first festival in 2012, the Burnley Canal Festival has been part of the ongoing reclamation of the canal as a place for leisure and exploration, alongside the creation of Sandygate Square and the initiation of Super Slow Way’s year-round cultural programme.

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Burnley parks project

wins national award An innovative new approach to managing Burnley’s parks and open areas has won a national award.

The Rethinking Burnley’s Parks project has been named the Best Urban Park Initiative in the Horticultural Week Custodian Awards.

The scheme takes a more environmentally-friendly approach to managing the borough’s parks and green spaces. Burnley Council staff went to Chelsea Physic Gardens, the oldest botanic gardens in London, to pick up the award.

Councillor Bea Foster, the council’s executive member for leisure and culture, said: “Burnley’s parks are a wonderful asset and something we are

all be proud of. They provide a place to enjoy the quiet, take part in sports and other activities, spend time with your children and friends, or simply just as a place to wander and clear your mind. “We need to make sure we look after our parks, not just for our generation but for generations to come, and that means we have to be more imaginative in the way we properly manage them. This award reflects the fact that the council is taking its responsibilities to the future maintenance and management of our parks seriously and in an innovative way that I’m sure others will follow.

“I’d like to thank our parks staff and the park friends groups and Offshoots

permaculture project for all their efforts and support. This award is as much about them and their hard work.” Burnley Council manages 550 hectares of green spaces with an ever decreasing budget. We achieve satisfaction of 85% (according to the most recent Citizens’ Panel survey) and the challenge is to continue to maintain these high levels of satisfaction whilst making further significant savings.

Simon Goff, the council’s head of greenspaces and amenities, said: “Contact with nature and opportunities to see wildlife is what the public most appreciate about our parks. A more ecological

approach to greenspace management, including in our heritage parks, offers opportunities to increase wildlife and biodiversity and create more interesting parks whilst saving money and engaging with the community:” Burnley’s scheme was one of just 11 projects nationwide to secure a grant from the Rethinking Parks Programme, run in partnership between the Big Lottery Fund, Heritage Lottery Fund and innovation charity Nesta, to pilot and develop the council’s ideas. Burnley’s scheme was one of just 11 projects nationwide to secure a grant from Nesta's Rethinking Parks Programme to pilot and develop the council’s ideas.

session will be open for questions on Thursday, 25th August, from 4pm until 6pm. Councillor Lian Pate, Burnley Council’s executive member for community services, said: “Social media is an incredibly powerful tool. It gives the police and the council a chance to engage with local residents in ways that could have not been thought of a few years ago. It’s a great way to keep in touch with the public and for the public to stay in touch with us. “The Cops and Bloggers session

is an ideal opportunity for residents to ask questions about policing and community safety using social media. If you have a question we would like to hear from you and we’ll do our best to answer all the questions submitted.”

To put questions to council and police officers, simply send your message using @burnleycouncil or

#CopsandBloggers on Twitter or visit council’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/burnley.council.

Questions can also be emailed during and before the event via communications@burnley.gov.uk.

Residents can also choose to post a letter to communications team at the council or leave their comments in the box at the council’s Contact Centre in

Parker Lane ahead of the event.

To keep in touch anytime and all the time with the local police, people can register with the online In The Know service at www.stayintheknow.co.uk.

In The Know is the free messaging service run by Lancashire Police where people decide when and how they are kept informed about the issues that matter to them

“Cops and Bloggers”: council and police to host social media Q&A Burnley Police and Burnley Council are ‘going online’ and using different forms of social media to give residents an opportunity to ask questions on

local matters. People are invited to join the ‘Cops and Bloggers’ online web-chat session next month to get advice, send comments and talk over any non-urgent issues related to policing and community safety.

The session, organised by the council and Burnley Police with the support from Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, will allow people to get their questions answered using mobile phones, tablets or computers from the comfort of their home or whilst they are on the move. The

Engineers of tomorrow

show off their skills

Burnley is leading the way when it comes to producing the engineers of the future, thanks to a pioneering programme.

The Primary Engineer project aims to provide youngsters with key skills in maths, science and technology, whether they eventually choose a career in engineering or not.

In Burnley it is funded by Burnley Borough Council and AMS Neve and is supported by some of the leading cutting-edge engineering and aerospace companies through the Burnley Bondholders scheme.

Burnley was chosen to host the

regional final of a competition to find the best budding engineers and designers of the future. Fifty teams from 33 primary schools across the north west, including nine from Burnley, gathered at Unity College to battle it out.

Teams were awarded trophies based on two different levels of challenge, both based around designing and making a “vehicle” from basic materials.

The higher level (engineer) involved including a powered drive.

Burnley Council leader Mark Townsend, who helped present the

trophies, said: “Primary Engineer is a perfect example of partnership working between the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

“It’s about supporting and building upon the aspirations of young people to ‘Make It in Burnley’ and tapping into their drive and imagination to inspire them to go out and be whatever and whoever they want to be. Hopefully we’ve seen some of the advanced designers and engineers of the future who will be helping Burnley’s world class engineering and aerospace firms develop in years to come.”

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Victoria Park flies

the Green Flag Award

Victoria Park will join over 1,600 parks and green spaces across the UK to fly the prestigious Green Flag Award this year.

Managed by Keep Britain Tidy, the award is judged by an army of 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.

In total, 1,686 parks, cemeteries, universities, shopping centres and community gardens have met the high standard needed to receive the Green Flag Award or Green Flag Community Award, the quality marks for parks and green spaces.

Commenting on the award, St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, Councillor Seve Gomez-Aspron, said: “This award is proof that Victoria Park boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

“Quality green spaces are absolutely essential to happy, healthy communities. They are fundamental to our quality of life, whether in cities, towns or villages.”

Council remains determined after

Great Exhibition disappointment

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that St Helens’ bid to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 has not been taken through to the final stage.

The opportunity was to host a twomonth exhibition in the borough, celebrating the best of art, culture and design across the northern regions.

Councillor Jeanie Bell, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, with responsibility for libraries, arts and culture, said: “While I’m saddened to hear that we didn't get shortlisted, this is a major step forward in putting St Helens on the map and showing real ambition as a borough.

“Feedback from DCMS praised the council’s clear commitment and the good range of partner arts organisations locally, but we understand that the bid was hindered due to a lack of major event-hosting venues.

“We made a passionate case for using our town centre as a venue for open engagement in arts and culture, and we saw some real strengths in that. But we press on! This was just one strand of our plans to raise the ambition of St Helens.

“Last week’s announcement that Heart of Glass – one of our most innovative creative partners – will receive £487,500 of Arts Council England Ambition Award

funding shows that St Helens is being considered for great things.

“And we remain hopeful that our own Cultural Hubs – Arts in Libraries programme will win big in the Art category of The National Lottery Awards. It’s already beaten off stiff competition from over 600 organisations across the nation to be one of seven finalists in the running for this prestigious award.

“I am incredibly proud of the work

that has gone in to this bid by all involved. Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted, it has been exciting and invigorating and has demonstrated a huge commitment from the council.

“We’ve proven that we are here and ready to compete on the national stage and our aim remains the same – to be a centre of excellence for socially engaged arts and cultural practice.”

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Citadel Arts Centre awarded

Catalyst Evolve grant

The Citadel Arts Centre has been awarded a Catalyst Evolve grant of £141,050 from Arts Council England.

Catalyst Evolve is a new initiative that aims to support organisations with a limited track record in fundraising to attract more private giving. The Citadel is one of 140 projects that will collectively receive a total of £17.5 million through the programme.

The Evolve fund will enable the Citadel to build from individual giving, private sponsorship and private trusts & foundations.* Monies raised will be matched by the Evolve fund over a period of 3 years.

Citadel Chief Executive Fay Lamb said “This funding represents a significant opportunity for the Citadel to create a step change in diversifying its income base and helping us develop successful and sustainable fundraising models for the future.

"Investing in the Citadel also further demonstrated ACE commitment to St Helens which really is investment ready in terms of its arts and cultural offer”

Burglary - Birchley Road, St Helens

Detectives in St Helens are appealing for information following a burglary in Billinge The incident took place overnight between Saturday, 30 July and Sunday, 31 July, when offenders broke into a house in Birchley Road and stole the keys to a black Audi S8.

Officers were able to track the car to Appleton Grove, Wigan, where it was recovered a short time later.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have saw any suspicious activity around this address or who saw the car being dumped in the Wigan area to get in contact.

Officers are also taking this opportunity to remind homeowners in the area to keep car keys out of sight, if car-owners have garages – use them and if you do park on your drive, then close the gates or leave an obstruction in the way, such as a wheelie bin.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact St Helens CID on 0151 777 6882 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Council supports church’s

Back to School appeal

St Helens Council is lending support to a good cause set up by St Helens Baptist Church, seeking to help some of the borough’s more vulnerable families in the new school year.

As part of the Capstone project, the church has issued its annual Back to School appeal to St Helens residents, businesses and organisations for school equipment new (pens, math sets, school bags, uniform) and used (uniform, calculators, dictionaries, revision guides), which will go to local families in need.

Those wanting to contribute can drop

off their school paraphernalia at the St Helens Baptist Church, Hall Street Thursdays 11:00am2:00pm or Saturdays 10:00am1:00pm, until Thursday, 25 August.

Secondary drop off points are situated at receptions in the Town Hall, and Wesley House and Atlas House, Corporation Street.

The appeal comes after organisers ran similar, successful petitions for Easter Eggs earlier this year, and pyjamas and presents before Christmas that reached thousands of local children and young people.

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Council quids in after

Multihog investment

St Helens Council is set to save a significant amount of money each week after investing in a new machine that will change the face of highway maintenance in the borough.

The council has recently purchased a Multihog vehicle that will repair highway defects such as potholes in a fraction of the time it would normally take, allowing the highways

team to do more repairs daily.

The Multihog is a compact and robust, road legal, hydraulically operated and articulated vehicle which accepts a diverse range of attachments to the

front and rear allowing it to tackle different applications all-year-around.

A 400mm wide road milling planer attachment fitted with 53 carbide tipped teeth, powered by

the Multihog operator from the comfort of the cab, excavates the defective road areas allowing for a more permanent repair by removing the underlying imperfections.

Elsewhere on the machine, a high lift bucket at the front means the team don’t have to shovel large amounts of debris caused from the repairs, which significantly speeds up the cleaning process and reduces the amount of dust produced as a result.

Additionally, the machine is much quieter than traditional jack hammers which should please residents while also benefitting the workforce, as it vastly eliminates hand-arm-vibrationsyndrome caused by continuous use of vibrating hand-held machinery.

In order to maximise the Multihog’s multipurpose use in the future, the council is considering purchasing additional attachments which will make it possible for the four wheel drive machine - which has a top speed of 30mph - to be used all year round for road gritting, flood prevention, grass cutting and snow ploughing.

St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough, Councillor Seve GomezAspron, said: “The purchase of the Multihog demonstrates the council’s

continued commitment to maintaining the highway network to the highest possible standards within our available budgets.

"Although the government has cut this council's overall funding by more than £90m per year, we have managed to stretch what money we have left through innovation and our commitment to provide the best possible service “The Multihog will significantly reduce the cost of road repairs around the borough. It will enable repairs to be carried out more quickly and efficiently and also to a higher standard than by using traditional road repair techniques."

Josh Sweeney, Strategic Marketing Manager at Multihog UK said: “In this time of austerity, it takes forward thinking organisations, such as St Helens Council, to identify efficiency savings which sometimes can only be achieved by investing to save.”

“As we have seen here, the Multihog has allowed for substantial savings per m² whilst ensuring the permanence of each repair and increasing productivity. In effect the council can now deliver more for less to a higher standard in less time whilst working more safely.”

Peter Rabbit hops into libraries for

Beatrix Potter birthday celebrations

Peter Rabbit hopped into libraries around the borough as St Helens Libraries Service held special read and rhyme times to celebrate the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter.

Everyone's favourite cheeky rabbit visited Central, Chester Lane, Eccleston, and Haydock, Newton le Willows, Parr, Peter Street and

Rainhill libraries where hundreds of children got the chance to meet him and listen to his story.

Sue Williamson, Head of Library Services for St Helens Council, said: “It was great to see so many young people in our libraries as we helped celebrate the birthday of a true legend of English literature.

“The attendance for these extra special read and rhyme times just goes to show that Beatrix Potter is still a firm favourite 150 years after her birth.”

A brand new Peter Rabbit story titled 'The Tale of Kitty-in- Boots' is due to be published in September.

Captain Tuck’s Pirate Parade

Families are invited to pack a picnic, colour in a Captain Tuck mask to wear, and join St Helens Council’s Healthy Living team as they march around parks this summer for Captain Tuck’s Pirate Parade.

Led by Captain Tuck himself, the aim is to encourage children, young people and families to drink water and eat healthy foods – while park games will be played to demonstrate

ways of getting active.

Join in the fun at: Mesnes Park (meet at rangers' hut) on Tuesday 16 August from 12-3pm Victoria Park (meet at play area) on Wednesday 24 August from 12pm-3pm For more information, call the Healthy Living Team on 0300 300 0103.

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Lancaster Canal

Saturday 6th August 2016

Larkrigg Hall bridge. Natland, 3 miles from Kendal.

Walkers using the old tow path besides the de watered section of the Lancaster Canal were delighted to see Colin Ogden and ex British Waterways man Keith Tassart putting the finishing touches to their avowed restoration of Larkrigg Hall bridge by fixing the bridge number plate.

Farmers Graham and Sheila Wilson, owners of the grade II listed structure, were impressed with the knowledge and unbounded enthusiasm shown, and recognising this expertise, gave permission for work to go ahead.

Using the correct lime mortar mix and pointing techniques learned from Colin's master mason father, the repairs conform to heritage standards.

Colin recently sailed his dinghy through Hincaster tunnel, prompting Canal & River Trust, legal guardians of the canal, to erect notices forbidding this.

Said Colin. “I may raise a few hackles from time to time, but if people did things, rather than talk about it, this country would be in much better shape” A recent BBC Investigating journalist referred to people like Colin and Keith as “Bundles of energy that should be encouraged, and not put down” Keep at it Colin, the world is watching. Ends.

Frank Sanderson. Friends of Lancaster Canal. 015395 66967

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

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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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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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Open art exhibition to

inspire at Clitheroe Castle

The skills of local artists will soon be on display in a creative new exhibition in the Steward's Gallery at Clitheroe Castle.

The annual 'Inspired: The Ribble Valley Open' exhibition starts on Saturday 6 August.

Every year, amateur and professional artists and students who live or work in the Ribble Valley and the surrounding area are invited to submit work on a given theme.

This year, artists were challenged to produce work to reflect their personal interpretation of 'Time'.

County Councillor Marcus Johnstone, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for environment, planning and cultural services, said: "I'm sure visitors will be impressed by the high quality of work on display.

It shows the level of talent we have in this area.

"There are many different styles of artwork from contentious, traditional and humorous points of view.

These works give us the artist's own views on the subject matter, and are sometimes provocative and often intriguing.

"The artist awarded the Selectors' Choice this year will get the chance to have a solo exhibition next year."

A 'People's Choice' competition is part of the exhibition. Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite piece of artwork on display.

The artist with the most votes will receive a Lancashire Museums Family and Friends Xplorer Ticket.

A visitor who has voted for the winning artist will be chosen at random to receive an Xplorer Ticket.

All of the works on show are for sale.

The exhibition runs until Tuesday 18 October.

The Steward's Gallery is open daily from 11am to 4pm. Admission to the exhibition within the Steward's

Gallery part of Clitheroe Castle, is free.

Admission to Clitheroe Castle Museum is ÂŁ4.20 for adults, ÂŁ3.10 for concessions.

Accompanied children go free.

Limited disabled parking is available at the museum. Parking is also available on car parks in the town centre.

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Yorkshire's Traditional Towns and Great Cities

Yorkshire - from market squares to city streets The ancient capital of Yorkshire is York, one of the great cities of the medieval world. Still encircled by its ancient walls, the city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York Minster, the finest Gothic church in northern Europe.

From narrow streets, lively with chic cafes and specialist shops, to trips on its tree-lined river, York is a treasure house with a superb choice of museums and galleries.

York may be the most famous but it is only one among Yorkshire's wealth of historic towns. Enjoy the Georgian charm of Beverley and Howden. Stroll the elegant spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. Visit Selby, with its massive

abbey, Ripon, with its fine cathedral and busy market square and Otley, birthplace of Thomas Chippendale.

Others of the region's historic towns are still guarded by ancient castles, including Richmond in beautiful Swaledale, Knaresborough, high above its spectacular gorge, Pontefract, where Richard II was done to death and Skipton, market town of the Dales. Bolton Castle, Bolton Abbey and Castle Howard are famous visitor attractions.

Yorkshire is celebrated for its textiles and the wealth of the Victorian era can still be seen in the superb architecture of towns such as Halifax and Huddersfield, fine bases for exploring the beautiful Pennine Hill country.

2016 Events List

Sunday 4th September Allied Air Forces Memorial Day. International Allied Air Forces Commemoration Service, with Parade, March Past and ‘Sunset’ Ceremony. There will be spectacular flypasts from the Spitfire from the Historic Aviation Company and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight WWII Lancaster bomber, and live aircraft engine runs. There will be senior level representation from the Royal Air Force and other nations, the Lord Lieutenants of both East and North Yorkshire and other Civic Dignitaries. A day of poignancy, colour and spectacle for all to enjoy.

Friday 14th October N i g h t s h o o t !

“Cold War” Anniversary after dark photographic session. (Ticket only – www.timelineevents.org) Sunday 13th November Remembrance Sunday.

Note: Thunder Day admission will be £12 Adult; £10 Concession; £5 Child and £30 Family.

Nightshoot – admission by prepurchased ticket only via: www.timelineevents.org

Yorkshire's traditional country towns bustle with local life. They include Wetherby, Thirsk in 'Herriot Country', Driffield on the rolling Yorkshire Wolds, Northallerton, in its broad green vale and Malton, the gateway to Ryedale. Find northern tradition alive and kicking in little Pennine towns such as Hebden Bridge and Marsden.

In dynamic contrast, there is the big city buzz of vibrant modern centres such as Leeds, Hull, Bradford, Sheffield and Doncaster, with Leeds now firmly established as the UK's second financial centre after London.

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Events in Wales during August

Pembrokeshire County Show 16 – 18 August The biggest county show in Wales is also one of the very best of its kind in Britain, whether your interest is cars, food, clothes or animals.

Green Man Festival 18 – 21 August This wonderful family-friendly festival takes place on the Glanusk Estate in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, and features far more than just great music.

Amongst the line up this year is the Belle and Sebastian.

Castell Roc Festival 18 – 29 August Castell Roc Festival is a small, but perfectly formed friendly festival held inside Chepstow Castle. Festival goers can enjoy a week of live music and entertainment, including Jools

Holland. All shows are evening events, open air and unseated. A licensed bar and food will be available within the castle for all performances.

Glass Butter Beach 19 – 21 August From the founders of Wakestock, Festival No.6 & Snowbombing Glass Butter Beach - The world's largest wakeboard, music & surf festival on the beautiful Welsh coast of Abersoch. Get your friends together and experience an incredible array of artists across five stages along with loads of activities including the Quadra Crown Wakeboard event, surfing and more.

Menai Seafood Festival 20 August Celebrate North Wales' coastal heritage and the abundance of seafood and fish available around the shores of

Anglesey. Cooking demonstrations, local produce market, art and craft, music, and activities for kids.

Powerboat P1 Superstock Series 28 - 29 August Come along to watch powerboat and jetski racers battle it out for precious points at vibrant Cardiff Bay for the penultimate leg. The SuperStock race courses are close to shore, tight and fast, making it a great spectacle for the public and equally demanding on the drivers and navigators.

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Spectator Spectacular!

The summer of sport has kicked off, the season for spectating and watching world class sport is upon us.

Look no further, Wales has everything you need to keep you entertained!

We’ve got some great spectator suggestions of thrilling events over the summer that will be well worth a watch…well we can’t all be athletes!

Just in case you’ve had your fill of watching all the ‘normal’ sports we’ve got some alternative and thrilling events for you to watch…For starters hopefully you managed to catch the exciting action at Principality Stadium for the FIM British Speedway Grand Prix earlier this month. Yet another year of fast paced action - speeds of over 70mph and no brakes!

If you missed that and motorsports

are your thing, then maybe you can make up for it and see Monster Jam which returns to Cardiff on Saturday 3 September. Labelled as the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world-class drivers compete in both monster truck racing and freestyle competitions it’s guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat!

Long established as an innovative nation our creativity can be seen in many ways, including some of our more alternative sporting events. The World Alternative Games in August are a prime example of our creativity or perhaps it’s more a bit of fun. The main event of the World Alternative Games in Llanwrtyd Wells is the annual World Bogsnorkelling

Championships. This year is the 31st annual championship on Sunday 28 August. The event takes place at Waen Rhydd bog on the outskirts of the town and international participants are expected again this year making it a true World Championship. Yes, it’s what you imagine – race to the finish line wading through a bog. Bound to be worth a watch! As if snorkelling alone wasn’t enough, there’s also Mountain Bike Bogsnorkelling (on a specially prepared bike) or the Bog Triathlon. You know, in case bogsnorkelling alone is a bit tame for you.

As the summer holidays draw to a close the adrenaline action will continue. Blue Lagoon in Pembrokeshire welcomes back the

RedBull Cliff Diving World Series.

Blue Lagoon is stop number 6 of the RedBull Cliff Diving World Series on Saturday 10 September and Sunday

11 September. The circular-shaped former slate quarry, which is now a National Trust site has high cliffs will provide a dramatic backdrop

for the divers yet again. Certainly a spectators thrill to look forward to seeing, provided you’re not faint hearted!

Five things you need to know about ‘Epic’

The spirit of adventure To support the Year of Adventure 2016 we’re launching a pop-up art installation in six of Wales’ most EPIC locations. Over the summer, giant mirrored letters spelling the word ‘EPIC’ will be placed in some of Wales' most breath-taking spots for one week at a time, mirroring the beauty all around it. We think the scenery in Wales and the many opportunities for adventure here are something to really shout about.

We want others to share their own adventures with us.

Why Epic?

In many parts of Wales, the word epic is used conversationally as well as in other cultures to describe an amazing view, achievement or experience. We’ve chosen the word because it defines what we think is at the heart of adventure. We wanted to capture the feeling of stepping in to the unknown, trying something new, the surge of emotion and the sheer joy of making memories. The University of Wales Dictionary of the Welsh Language alludes to the historical and heroic uses of the word ‘epic’ as well as ‘epig’.

We’ve teamed up with a number of adventure ambassadors this year who are heroes of adventure in their own field. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes. Where will you find yours?

Lovely locations The first location has been revealed as Pen y Gwryd, Nant Gwynant in Snowdonia. This spot has vast valleys, sparkling lakes

and beautiful walking and hiking opportunities all around. North Wales is an adventure playground – for the bold and also for the uninitiated. Tryweryn’s river rapids, zooming zip lines and bouncing on mighty cargo nets in underground caverns. All here waiting for you to jump right in.

The sign will be at Pen y Gwryd until it moves on to the next mystery location. When selecting the locations, we made sure that all locations as well as National Parks, National Trust, Natural Resources Wales, Cadw and local authorities were happy for us to leave our sign there for only a week and that there was no lasting negative effect on the environment. We also of course had to choose safe spots which were not too difficult for visitors to actually find! We encourage people to walk up and touch, even sit on the sign…but rigging up a trapeze from it or scaling it like Bear Grylls is definitely best avoided. Save your energy for the hills and lakes!

Follow the Epic adventure – and share yours When the Snowdonia installation is taken down, we’ll be packing up our suitcase and heading to another mystery location. If you see the sign on your travels, take a picture and share it with us using the #GwladGwlad and #FindYourEpic hashtags. Make sure you are following Visit Wales on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, where we’ll share the journey over the summer.

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Welshpool & Llanfair

Light Railway

Great events coming soon, Book your place today.

Fish & Chips Evening Train, Saturday, August 27, 2016 Travel on the special evening train from Llanfair Caereinion; at Welshpool with your choice of meal to enjoy on the return journey, Advance booking essential - further details on our Fish and Chips Train page. Bookings close on Wednesday 24th August

This special train will operate in addition to our daytime 'Blue' service.

Ordinary fares apply on our daytime service, but special fares will be applicable on the evening Fish & Chips train.

Get ready for the Annual Gala Weekend.

Friday, September 2, 2016 to Sunday, September 4, 2016 Our biggest event of the year, now over three days. Every operating

engine plus visiting engine Chevallier will be in use. Traction engines, steam cars and lorries, a model railway exhibition, demonstrations and trade stands, and a shuttle bus to the associated Llanfair Garden railway Show up the hill at Llanfair High School.

Catch the new on-line guide from the Great Little Trains of Wales: Big Train meets Little Trains, at www/ bigtrainlittletrain.com

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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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New Tours at

Hoghton Tower

Hoghton Tower have developed 2 new exciting tours to add to thier already highly rated house tour. From 7th August, every Sunday, visitors will be able to take a new Dolls House & Dungeons tour, specifically focusing on these two areas.

The standard house tour visits these areas on the route around the house and visitors get around 5-10 minutes in each area. However on the new Dolls House & Dungeon tour, visitors will get approx 20 minutes in the Dolls Houses and the same in the underground passages. This will give a much more in depth experience of these two part of the house and allow time for visitors to really appreciate them.

The dolls’ house collection has been gathered and lovingly restored over the years from a variety of sources. It comprises 35 original works from the 19th and 20th Century and provides an incredible insight, in miniature, into the lives of ancestors both rich and poor. James Dean, General Manager, said “Its great to be able to open these areas up more for our visitors to enjoy. We get a lot of Dolls House enthusiasts wanting to spend more time in there to really look at the details in some of the houses.

Now they can, and I hope that it will be really popular with our younger audience too!” Dolls House & Dungeon tours will last for approx 40

minutes and be running at 2pm every Sunday through August.

As well as the new Dolls House & Dungeons Tour, there is also a new Garden History Tour running on selected dates through August. This gives visitors the opportunity to learn about how the Gardens at the Tower have changed over the generations, but also how gardening in general has changed as well! The Garden Tours will be on 14th and 25th August at 1pm and 3pm. Price for both new tours: £5 per person, under 5’s free

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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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Manchester steps

up crackdown on

‘meet and greet’ airport parking

cowboys

Manchester council and Manchester Airport are urging holidaymakers to beware of a series of companies who are advertising ‘secure’ meet-andgreet airport parking.

The 'meet and greet' firms, who are not connected to Manchester Airport, claim to provide secure parking - typically advertising a staffed 'compound', with CCTV protection - but instead, often leave customers’ cars unprotected outside local pubs, or parked bumper-to-bumper on residential streets in the Wythenshawe area, before returning them to unsuspecting holidaymakers on their return.

Some customers have been left waiting for several hours at the Airport for their cars to be returned - with some vehicles returned damaged.

Now, the council has stepped up enforcement action to prevent the cowboys from dumping customers' cars at five pubs in the Woodhouse Park area of Wythenshawe.

Council officers are also closely monitoring roads around Woodhouse Park - and where they suspect that a car has been "dumped", may have grounds to tow it away.

The council is liaising with the British Parking Association and Greater Manchester Police, as part of its approach.

The crackdown comes in support of residents who have been left unable to park near their own homes, or who have been disturbed by cars being driven late at night, often at high speeds, through residential areas, despite the presence of traffic calming measures.

Councillor Nigel Murphy, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council, said: “We’re working with Manchester Airport and Greater Manchester Police to ensure that no stone is left unturned when it comes to clamping down on these cowboy companies.

Their activities are causing serious disturbance to Manchester residents and this will not be tolerated."

Wayne Poole, Landside Operations Director for Manchester Airport, said: “We frequently hear horror stories from passengers who have had bad experiences with unofficial ‘meet and greet’ companies operating from the airport.

“A number of operators imply they have links to the airport when they don’t, which often results in passengers believing they have purchased a car parking space with us.

“We welcome the crackdown by Manchester City Council and GMP and would urge all passengers looking to use meet and greet car parking facilities to book via our website.

Anyone with any doubts about their car parking can verify it with our customer services team.”

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Chance encounter

leads to memorial visit

A Salford family were given the opportunity to visit a memorial for one of their ancestors thanks to a chance encounter.

Superintendent Mark Kenny recently gave a presentation to the Swinton branch of the Women’s Institute.

After the talk, one of the attending W.I. members that day, Jayne Allen, mentioned in passing that her husband, Gordon, was the greatgrandson of former Salford borough police officer, Thomas Isaac Sant.

PC Sant joined the Force in 1901, and served with distinction. He

received citations for saving the life of a woman and boy from drowning and for stopping a runaway horse on Eccles New Road. In 1915 he joined the 1st Battalion Border Regiment, where he was later promoted to sergeant.

Sadly, Thomas was killed just two years later during combat in France aged only 34. He left his wife, Mary and four children.

Superintendent Kenny mentioned that a memorial to former Salford officers who died during the two world wars was erected just over a year ago at

Swinton police station. The memorial the Swinton station as we remember the 21 Salford officers is located within the station. who died serving their country during the First World War. On hearing Jayne’s story, the “After speaking with Jayne it seemed only right to invite Superintendent invited Jayne the family to see the memorial honouring Thomas Sant, along with her husband Gordon who served both his city and country, and to pay their and his mother the granddaughter respects.” of Thomas, Eileen Allen with her Jayne shared her thoughts on the Allen family’s visit husband Brian, along to the Swinton to the station: “It was a fantastic experience to visit the station to view the memorial. police station and find out a lot more about Thomas, as we Superintendent Mark Kenny said: did not know much ourselves.”

“The recent centenary Jayne continued: “After nearly one hundred years those commemoration of the Battle of brave police officers who gave their all have a fitting Somme reminds us of the great memorial. sacrifices made by an entire generation. This is thanks to their present day successors, who cared “This is especially poignant for us at enough to do something about it.”

Man jailed for conning

68-year old out of over £700,000 A man who conned a man in his sixties from Heywood out of more than £700,000 has been jailed.

George Beveridge, 36 was found guilty of fraud by false representation at an earlier hearing.

He was sentenced to five years in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

On Wednesday 21 October 2009 Beveridge turned up at the 68- yearold victim’s house in Heywood, whilst he was gardening. Beveridge engaged him in conversation and offered to undertake work at his house, which the victim agreed to.

The following day Beveridge returned and completed a survey, agreed a price with the victim and signed a contract for £15,000.

The work was completed but Beveridge continued to return to the victim's house; telling him that he needed more work doing and agreeing prices. On one such occasion he told the victim he needed his drains repairing at a cost of £1800, but the work was never completed.

On Monday 30 November 2009

George visited the victim and proposed that he join a property investment scheme; telling him that a significant return could be expected.

The victim agreed and on 9 December the victim handed over £9500 cash to Beveridge.

Later in December 2010 Beveridge visited the victim and agreed a price to repair his garage and all the work was completed, with the exceptions of the drains, and paid for in cash by the victim.

Beveridge also told the victim he needed a further £34,000 for the investment, which the victim paid.

Beveridge continued to approach the victim and request more money for the investment and each time the victim, believing it to be genuine, handed over cash or transferred the money from his bank account.

On 16 June 2015 Beveridge was jailed for for an unrelated fraud, unbeknownst to the victim. During his time in prison he continued to try to extort money from the victim via phone but was caught and police were alerted. Beveridge was charged

in prison for fraud by false representation.

In total, Beveridge conned the victim out of £749,839 £713,339 in cash and bank transfers and £36,500 for work carried out.

Detective Constable Jason Ruff of GMP’s Rochdale division said: “George Beveridge is a selfish individual who preyed on the hopes of a man who put his full trust in him and bled him dry of all his life’s savings.

“Towards the end of his sickening scam, the victim told Beveridge he simply didn’t have any more money, but this didn’t stop Beveridge, as he continued to demand money. Beveridge showed no regard whatsoever for the damage he would cause.

“I hope that this sentence will send a message to those people who believe they can target people and defraud them out of such a large amount of money and think they can get away with it.”

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Digital campaign launched to help

Bury train for town’s first 10k

I Will If You Will (IWIYW), the Bury-based fitness movement, has launched a digital campaign to help and encourage Bury residents as they train for the town’s first 10k on 18 September 2016.

I’ll Run If You Run is a digital space for runners to share real-life stories and access tips and advice to help them prepare for the race and their ongoing fitness journey.

One of the stories being profiled is that of Fiona Wheeler from Tottington – she’s running the Bury 10k to raise funds for Bury Hospice, a cause very close to her heart.

She said: “Bury Hospice means a lot to me as that's where my friend Jo spent the last week of her life – she was only 30 when she sadly lost her battle to cancer in 2011.

“The Hospice couldn't do enough for her, even organising for her to marry the love of her life. She was a brave and strong person who fought to the

end – I may not have known her the longest but she touched my life and she'll never be forgotten. I’m taking on the Bury 10k to raise funds in her memory.”

Other IWIYW runners sharing their stories on the platform include two friends who motivate each other to keep on running, a family who run with their daughter in a buggy and a seasoned marathon runner who uses 5k and 10k runs to train for longer races. Inspiring stories and motivational tips will be shared on the IWIYW website and across the IWIYW Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media spaces.

The Asda Foundation Bury 10K takes place on Sunday 18 September and is staged by Run for All in partnership with IWIYW, which is supported

by Bury Council and Lottery funds from Sport England. The Bury 10k starts and finishes close to The Rock Shopping Centre. The course is

suitable for all ages and abilities, from beginners just starting out their fitness journeys to experienced fast runners looking for a personal best.

The event also includes the new Arena Group Bury Family Fun Run which is a shorter route; free for children aged three to 14, with a small charge for over 15s and adults.

Councillor Catherine Preston, deputy cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Bury Council, said: “We’re really looking forward to Bury hosting its inaugural 10K race in September. I’ll Run If You Run is a fun and informative platform for women to help and encourage each other as they train for the race, whether it is their first or 100th over the distance. “I’d recommend people of all ages and fitness levels to sign up for the Bury 10k and use I’ll Run If You Run as a key part of their preparation.” To register for the Bury 10k, please visit: www.runforall.com

Oldham Council is appealing for information following the theft of gardening equipment worth several thousand pounds from Alexandra Park.

Sometime overnight on Tuesday, July 26 a container was broken into and a large number of hand held tools, including chainsaws, were taken.

Council officers are currently assessing the cost of the burglary but it is expected to run into four

figures. Police have been informed.

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Co-operatives, said: “This was a very professional job and must have taken some time as the thieves had to cut through the lock on the container to get in.

“The stolen items are insured but that is not the point. Thefts such as this mean we cannot carry out scheduled work and the premiums we pay will no doubt go up next year - added costs

we can all do without.

“The items have been treated with Smart Water and we’d urge anyone with information - or if you are offered a chainsaw on the cheap - to get in touch with us or the police.”

Anyone with information about the offence should contact Oldham Council on environmentalservices@oldham. gov.uk or call 0171 770 4056, or alternatively the police on 101

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Finance boost for Finance Firm Greater Manchester based car finance firm Zuto has secured a £1 million cash injection from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The funding will support the company’s expansion plans.

Zuto, the UK’s number one car finance specialist, matches up consumers who want to buy used vehicles, from dealers or private sellers, with lenders who can offer finance at affordable rates.

The company’s panel of lenders includes trusted high street names, such as Barclays and Santander, as well as smaller, specialised finance companies.

The £1 million loan to Zuto was provided through Greater Manchester’s Core Investment Fund which offers debt and equity investments of between £0.5m and £5m to growing businesses in the region. The funding will support Zuto’s expansion plans, leading to the creation of 50 new jobs in the region.

Councillor Kieran Quinn, GMCA lead member for investment and finance said, ‘It’s a pleasure to know

Children to be supported to Start

that at every Combined Authority meeting, we are approving funding awards like this one, which support business growth in the region.

‘Zuto provides a hassle-free way to access car finance. It allows those who need, or want, the freedom of having their own transport to purchase a car without having to find the cash up-front.

The fact that this investment will enable people to improve their mobility is fantastic, and to be supporting the creation of 50 new jobs in the area, makes this decision even more rewarding.’

Paul Ramsden, Finance Director at Zuto adds, ‘We’re thrilled to receive this extra injection of cash, which will help us achieve our goals for expansion over the next few months.

We’ll create jobs that benefit the people of Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. And the more people we have at Zuto, the more people we can help through the car buying journey, getting them on the road in a quick, affordable and convenient way.’

Manchester set for recycling

Well in Greater Manchester surge as grey bin roll-out begins

A plan to provide every child in Greater Manchester with the best start in life has been unveiled by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Strategic Partnership, the body overseeing the devolution of health and social care services. The Start Well vision will ensure every child grows up in a nurturing environment, with access to public service support helping youngsters to fulfil their potential as they move into primary and secondary education.

The primary objective of the plan is to increase the number of children in Greater Manchester who are ‘school ready’ by the age of five – a national measure of a child’s development. Greater Manchester’s current school readiness figures are lower than the national average with the percentage of children achieving a Good Level of Development in 2015 at 62.4%, compared with 66% nationally. However, there are also significant differences across the 10 boroughs, with school readiness as low as 57.2% in some regions across Greater Manchester.

Start Well will tackle these inequalities by bringing together schools, nurseries, local authorities, NHS services, the voluntary and community sector and private providers to provide high quality education and coordinated support where necessary.

It is the first time that so many organisations and institutions have made a collective commitment to work better together to close the gap in health, education and social inequalities. This partnership working has been made possible through the advent of devolution.

Start Well aims to: Increase the percentage of children achieving a ‘good’ level of development Improve mental health of parents with infant children Reduce the number of babies with a low birth weight Reduce levels of obesity at age 4-5 years Reduce the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth in children aged five.

Reduce the rates of smoking at time of delivery Reduce attendance at A&E for children aged 0-4 years.

Wendy Meredith, Greater

Manchester’s Director of Population Health Transformation, said: “We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and today we have outlined our vision for ensuring we can close the gap in health, education and social inequalities. Growing evidence shows that if we are to do just one thing to really improve health outcomes in Greater Manchester, it would be investing in the very first early years of a child’s life.

That starts from before the child is born all the way through to nursery and up to the age of five. “Those early years are absolutely vital and developing a system that supports happy and healthy children means that we are working towards the longterm prosperity and aspirations of the region.

If we have higher numbers of schoolready children who are flourishing, eager to learn, able to share, and with good social skills they get off to the best start - so that they will have the skills to become fulfilled members of the community.”

Manchester City Council has seen a huge increase in the number of residents ordering new recycling bins, ahead of the roll-out of new grey bins for non-recyclable waste The surge in orders comes as households prepare for their old 240-litre black bins for non-recyclable waste to be replaced by 140-litre grey bins.

The council is encouraging households to order new, additional or bigger recycling bins - for free to make sure that everyone has as much recycling capacity as they need in time for the citywide rollout, which began today (Monday 1 August) and will be fully completed by the end of October.

A total of 6,623 new or larger recycling bins were ordered across Manchester in July, compared to 2,438 in June - an

overall increase of 172 per cent.

Residents also ordered 2,386 kitchen caddies in July, compared to 655 in June - a 264 per cent increase.

The caddies are designed to hygienically store food waste before it is transferred to the green recycling bin for food and garden waste.

Households will be contacted to let them know when their old black bin will be collected for the final time, with an information sticker placed on the old bin two weeks before the swap takes place.

Collection dates and frequencies remain unchanged.

Changing to the new grey bins is set to save Manchester an estimated £2.4m per year in waste disposal costs.

Households will be issued with a guide, explaining the wide range of waste items which can be recycled in each of the blue, brown and green bins

provided. For residents in need of extra support, a team of officers will be offering face-to-face advice on how and what to recycle.

Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Councillor Nigel Murphy, said: “It’s great to see so many households taking up our offer of free additional recycling capacity.

We want to make sure that residents have everything they need so that as much recyclable waste as possible goes into the right bin.

“The more we recycle as a city, the more we can continue to both help the environment and save money to invest in other services that residents care about.”

To order your new recycling bins, or for advice and support on how and what to recycle, go to www. manchester.gov.uk/recycling.

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Appeal after man, 20, TIME TO PLEDGE AND #GetPrestonActive

robbed in Preston

Police have released images of two men we would like to speak to in connection with a robbery in Preston.

Officers were called at around 1am on July 14th to reports a 20-yearold man had been threatened and then robbed of his wallet and cash on Friargate, after being followed by a group of males.

DC Caroline Turley, of Preston CID, said: “This incident left the victim extremely shaken and we are now keen to speak to anybody with information about what may have occurred.

“Similarly we would like to identify and speak to the two men pictured as we believe they may be able to help with our ongoing enquiries.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting crime reference SA1609211.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppersuk.org.

Two men, both from Preston, were arrested following the incident.

Liam Jackson, 22, of Annis Street, Preston, was charged with robbery and is due to appear at Preston Crown Court later this month.

A 20-year-old arrested on suspicion of robbery was bailed until September 29th 2016.

Preston residents and community organisations took the opportunity to Pledge to be active on Sunday 24 July at the hugely successful Preston PedalFest event.

Preston Sport and Physical Activity alliance (SPAA) have launched a Pledge campaign to inspire, encourage and motivate people to take the first step to becoming active and making a positive lifestyle change.

Pledging is encouraged in three areas: · Increasing participation · Improving communication about being active · Improving infrastructure such as facilities, space, people and skills.

Preston SPAA recognise that physical inactivity is a contributor to poor

health, premature deaths, and an increase in long term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity levels. 30.3% of Preston’s adults are classed as being ‘inactive’, which is similar to the England average of 28.9%.

The SPAA aims to work with partners, stakeholders and organisations to improve the physical activity levels in Preston by empowering more people, to become more active, more often, in more places.

Adrian Ibbetson, Chair of the Preston SPAA, said: “I think that the pledge concept is a really creative and positive way to encourage Preston’s residents to be active.”

Join in today and take your first step

to #GetPrestonActive by pledging via Instagram @getprestonactive_ How to pledge · Decide on your Pledge(s). · Write your Pledge clearly on a large piece of paper. · Take a photo of yourself/group holding your Pledge (include a logo or banner if you are a business/ community group). · Upload to Instagram and include in the caption: your name (or organisation if it is a business/ community pledge) and use: #GetPrestonActive if you don't have an Instagram account please email your photo, along with the other details above, to: go2sportandhealth@preston.gov.uk

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Preston Flag Market Events

Every weekend this summer there Market, and we are pretty sure you Live PCW is something happening on the Flag don't want to miss out!

Celebrations

Wrestling

Show Saturday 6 August, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Live wrestling show as part of PCW's 5th Anniversary, with all of the drama and excitement you would expect!

Creative Village Saturday 13 August, 12:00pm 4:00pm Come and see the Flag Marketl be transformed into a village of

creativity with hands on arts activities for children and families.

Roald Dahl Outdoor Cinema Saturday 20 August, 7:30pm 10:00pm An evening screening will allow you to watch a Roald Dahl classic under the stars in the historic setting of the Flag Market.

Laberint II Friday 26 August - Monday 29 August, 12:00pm - 9:00pm Explore the maze installation, a sea of coloured walls full of crossroads, challenge the most intrepid participants with visual enigmas and skill doors.

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GET READY FOR

'PARK IT' THIS SUMMER The schedule for this summer’s Park It programme has been announced as the hugely successful events return for a seventh year!

‘Park It’ is a project created by local community and voluntary groups, Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Police and Community Gateway Housing Association. It offers young people a wide range of free activities at various Preston parks over the summer.

For 2016, we’re doing something a little different. The launch event at Ribbleton Park will take place on Friday 12 August, led by Heritage Church Preston. While on Friday 19 August, Park It moves venue to Fulwood Leisure Centre, combining Park It with the 40th birthday celebrations of the centre.

Both events are free and include plenty of activities aimed at both young people and families.

This year sees bubble football, a military assault course, live bands/ DJ’s and salsa dancing with African drums, as well as a climbing tower, lots of fun inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, music, healthy snacks and a Preston’s Got Talent competition.

Cabinet member for culture and leisure, Cllr Peter Kelly, said: “These events are now very well established in the Preston calendar and are hugely popular with local young people and their families.

“We must say a big thank you to all the organisers and supporters who make these events possible. And they’re free!”

One of the event organisers, Nicola Greene, added: “Park It has been a much anticipated annual event that has brought the community together.

“This year is no different and we are excited to bring it to two locations, where there will be different activities on offer.

Ribbleton Park will have the much loved showcase competition of Preston's Got Talent, while Fulwood Leisure Centre celebrates its 40th birthday with plenty going on from 3pm. We hope that you will be able to join us!”

The events this summer have been supported and funded by Preston Children and Young People’s Board and Community Gateway Housing Association.

PRESTON’S ‘FEAST FOR PEACE’ A HUGE SUCCESS

A 'Feast for Peace', a celebration of Preston’s cultural diversity, opened by the Mayor of Preston, Councillor John Collins, was held on the city’s Flag Market on Saturday afternoon 23rd July. Over 1000 people came together to eat,

listen to music and dance together Feast for Peace organiser, Kay Johnson, Director of Lancashire and Region Dietary Education Resource (The Larder) and founder of the Preston Food Partnership, managed to organise the event in just over 3

weeks in response to concerns about rising racist abuse and hate crimes after the referendum, and a wish to celebrate the diverse communities of Preston.

Kay said: "The concept was really simple. It involved getting people

together to celebrate diversity through cooking and enjoying multicultural influences from around the World whether it be dancing, music or a taste of something new. ‘’In a very short time, a group of incredible people from all parts of

Preston’s multicultural community pooled their expertise and resources to help organise Feast for Peace which sent out the message to the people of the city (and the rest of Lancashire) that 'if we can eat together we can live together'.’

“We invited the people of Preston and beyond to leave their labels behind to share a delicious meal together, listen to some music and join in with some dancing. We had a team of culinary experts who created delicious meals from around the world. We also had amazing world music from DJs, bands and Samba drummers and dancers.’’

Cllr Peter Rankin, the Leader of Preston City Council, in his support for Feast for Peace is calling for more celebrations of this nature: "This is what Preston is all about, a diverse community of people living in harmony. And how better to express that togetherness than to share and enjoy our food? Wouldn't it be great if we could do this on a regular basis?"

This event builds on the successes of similar events held over the last year, such as Disco Soup and Pumpkin Fest where Kay and her colleagues fed around 400 people with ingredients that would have otherwise have gone to waste.

This time there was an abundance of dishes from Malaysia, India, The Caribbean, Poland, the Czech Republic as well as Lancashire, cooked by a team of culinary experts such as Carol Harris, Guardian Home Cook of the Year; Dorret Conway from the Great British Bake Off; and

renowned local cook Lady Milena Grenfell Baines.

Diners were entertained by Axis Sound System playing reggae music; The Funtime Frankies (who also made a Malaysian curry and sang in her apron); Irish dancers from the Joyce Whelan School of Dance; and Caribbean Carnival dancers entertained the crowd.

There was also an open mike session where Mark Mace Smith, award winning poetry performer, did an impromptu beatbox performance and a Bollywood singer wowed the crowd. The event was compered by Danny Bee. The event had no funding and was based on goodwill and hard work by all involved with the chefs, performers and helpers all giving their time for free. The donated ingredients came from Fareshare, Morrisons, Aldi, Booths, Ralph Livesey and Worthington’s Farm in Tarleton. Some small donations were used to buy gas stoves and some basic equipment. Preston City Council got behind the event by giving staff time and free hire of gazebos, chairs and tables. Harris Museum staff opened up facilities for dressing rooms and washing up!

The event was supported by Preston City Council, Windrush Initiative, Mystery Tea House and the Creative Communities Group of the University of Central Lancashire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mayor toasts employment

scheme that is Working Well

Job seekers from the Greater Manchester Working Well programme were congratulated by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Mike Connolly.

The five local people - Alison Evans, Gary Miller, John Farmer, Karen Fletcher and Shelly-Ann Good – were welcomed to the mayor’s parlour for a celebratory cuppa.

The Working Well programme is delivered across Greater Manchester and aims to remove barriers to seeking work. This could be because of debt, bereavement, housing problems, lack of confidence or out-of-date skills.

Established in March 2016, this is a flagship programme of Devolution Manchester and will help many more people in the years to come.

Employment and skills specialists Ingeus has been commissioned to provide the intensive support in Bury to move unemployed residents into work.

There have been many success stories.

WW client Gary has now secured employment with the council, while Alison, Shelly-Ann and John are now working for a company in Bury, and Karen is confident of getting a job

very soon. Cllr Connolly said: “It’s a pleasure to meet Bury people who have overcome barriers and are on the way to better things through the world of work. “Work is good for people, not just financially but because of the added benefits such as having a constructive routine, meeting new people and learning new skills.

“We contributed to the design and funding of this programme because we believe that all our residents can benefit from the additional health and well being benefits that work can bring

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Paul Gallagher has just completed his 15th pre-season and is looking for another positive year in a lilywhite shirt The North End midfielder, who turns 32 next month, had put in the ‘hard yards’ of the preparations and is now looking for the fruits of his – and the squad’s – labours with an opening day victory at the Madejski Stadium.

Last season the No.12 probably began the season expecting to play the majority of the campaign on the left hand side, however, a move in the ‘quarterback’ role in front of the back four in October proved to be a masterstroke by manager Simon Grayson, as his experienced midfielder became the glue the rest of the team was built around.

Talking about how he now starts the season 12 months on, Gally admits that the move worked well for him: “It is a role that I have enjoyed.

Last season, approximately two months into the season, we changed and I played really well in the new position. The manager has got options in all different positions.

With the loan window not being available this season, the squad needs to have two players for every position, so you are fighting for your place in the team. We have

players who can play in a number of positions; myself, Ben Pringle and Callum Robinson can all play wide or in the middle and it gives the manager some good options.

“As for me playing deeper, I am there to do a job. It is not a free role; you have to work hard and I am learning to read the game a bit better and then trying to keep possession when I have the ball.

I also have to try and create goals when I get further up the pitch, and we have players in the team who can do that.

“You have to be more disciplined in that role; it’s an important role for the team and I try and give my experience to the younger players in the team, because last year we had Alan Browne, Ben Pearson and Daniel Johnson who had never played in the Championship before, so I tried to pass off my experience, so I have to be disciplined, look around and be in a position where the opposition can’t get to the ball first and keep the attacks flowing for us.

When you have Bailey, Tom Clarke, Hunts and Anders behind you talking, it makes things a lot easier.

“I think we are working well as a unit – last year we hit the ground running with and we were very difficult to play against and that’s what we need to get back to, so that everyone knows we are difficult to play against. The manager has added players in the final third that can hopefully benefit us.”

WHAT IS FOOTGOLF?

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

The game is played the same way as golf, except players use a football instead of a golf ball, and the ball is kicked rather than struck with a club, working towards a 21-inch "hole" in place of the usual golf hole. The player who plays the 9 or 18 holes with the fewest shots wins. Footgolf as sport is played on golf courses. It also could be played on other special footgolf built grass courses. The first shot has to be played from the tee box, and to reach the hole, bunkers, trees, water and hills have to be crossed or avoided. This means a powerful shot is useful, but not decisive. Reading the course, a smart approach and accurate putting are even more important

The game is played a regulation No. 5 football Because the balls travel less distance than golf balls, footgolf is played on holes shorter than those used for golf.

Paul Collinson of the UK Footgolf Association has observed that compared to golf, footgolf is quicker to play, more accessible to players, and does not require expensive equipment.

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

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Lancashire Football fans

your club needs you!

If Britain declared war on another country next week how many of today’s professional footballers do you think would hang up their boots and swap the football field for the front line to march off to war?

One hundred years ago a generation of young men bravely joined the army and went off to fight in the First World War. When it became obvious the war wasn’t, as first thought, to be ‘over

by Christmas’, Britain’s fit and strong footballers were called upon. Whole teams joined what became known as the Footballers’ Battalion and every team in today’s football league sent players to the front. Among their ranks were the star footballers of the time, from clubs up and down the country; the Wayne Rooneys, George Boyds, Joe Harts and Jamain Beckfords of a century ago.

Many came back heroes. Many never came back at all. And many who did never played again.

One hundred years later the National Football Museum has teamed up

with football legend Sir Trevor Brooking and conservation charity the Woodland Trust to make sure football’s vital role in the First World War is never forgotten. The Woodland Trust is planting a grove of trees for every club who sent players to fight in the First World War at its Centenary Wood. Players from clubs across Lancashire joined up. Tommy Boyle, who lifted the FA Cup for Burnley in 1914, was badly wounded in the First World War and given little chance of playing again, but lifted the League Championship for Burnley in 1921.

One Burnley player William Pickering joined Burnley from Scottish Junior football in 1912. He joined the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders and served in Mesopotamia, now modern day Iraqi. He was tragically killed in action on 9 November 1917 Preston player William Gerrish started his career with his hometown club of Bristol Rovers. He played for Aston Villa from 1909 to 1911 before joining Preston North End. He volunteered for the Footballers’

Battalion (17th Middlesex Regiment) and served with them during the Battle of the Somme. He was killed there on 8 August, 1916. His body was never found and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.

Alexander ‘Sandy’ Turnbull was a prolific forward with both Manchester City and Manchester United. He helped City win the 1904 FA Cup before a bribery scandal engulfed the club. A number of players were sold as a result with Turnbull joining Manchester United, wining a further FA Cup and First Division title.

By 1915 he had joined the 23rd Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment (2nd Football). He was transferred to the 8th Battalion of the East Surrey Regiment and served with them till his death during the Battle of Arras in 1917. With no known grave he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial to the Missing. His life ban was removed at the end of the war in honour of his service.

Why every football fan needs to be involved – by Sir Trevor Brooking CBE . “It’s hard to

imagine how I’d have felt if it had been me, back in 1914. What would it have meant to me as a young man, a footballer just starting out as a professional and loving every minute? Would I have been excited at the prospect of becoming a soldier?

Nervously dreading the prospect of fighting for my country? “For me, making sure these brave men are remembered by the next generation of fans and players is the most important part of the brilliant Woodland Trust and National Football Museum’s For Club and Country project. It’s vital we never forget the sacrifices made.

I want my grandchildren and one day my great grandchildren to know the

part football played in the First World War. I hope they’ll visit Langley Vale Wood and see the trees that have been planted there – including the one I planted myself! Grove upon grove of tall, strong trees, each one representing a football club whose players went off to fight.

“Every football fan needs to get behind this important project. Your club should be commemorated. If you love football as much as I do please pledge just £5 to get your team represented at Langley Vale Wood and see your own name listed on the supporters’ digital roll of honour.”

Get involved – For Club and Country at forclubandcountry.org.uk

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