Lancashire Local Issue 21

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Police appeal to find wanted man

A 34-year-old man with links to Preston, Coppull and Chorley is wanted by police. Officers want to trace Matthew Penny after an alleged incident on August 13 where a 24-year-old woman was assaulted and property damaged.

Penny is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with short dark hair.

A Lancashire Police spokesman, said: “We are keen to find Penny. “If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please contact us.

“Similarly if Penny himself sees this appeal I would urge him to hand himself in at the nearest police station.” Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference SA161066

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Team GB medal Heroes As Team GB return from Rio to a heroes welcome after the most successful Olympics in over 100 years a parade will be held in Manchester and London to celebrate the sporting achievements. With an Olympics filled with firsts for Great Briton including Mo Farah who won his 4th Olympic gold and becomes only the second man retain the 5000m and 10000m titles and Nick Skelton for his gold in

show jumping and becomes the oldest British medallist in over a century.

With a total medal haul of 67, including 27 Golds, 23 Silvers and 17 Bronze Team GB have done what none have and increased its medal total directly after hosting a games and for the first time since China joined the games beaten them into third as Great Briton take second place behind the USA.

Bill Sweeney, British Olympic Association CEO said: “It has been an outstanding performance from the whole team over the past 17 days.

The whole team has worked incredibly hard to give our athletes the best possible platform to perform, from our prep camp in Belo Horizonte and sites around Rio to the work that Mark

England and his team did in the Village to make that a real home from home for the team.

The Government is working with the British Olympic Association, British Paralympic Association, Manchester City Council and The Mayor of London’s Office on the events which will take place in October, when all Paralympians have returned from Rio.

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Wigan leading the way with Incredible North

The first seeds in a pioneering regional grassroots project are being planted in Wigan Borough.

The team behind food movement ‘Incredible Edible’ and Wigan Council are bringing the community together for the first time to look at how Incredible North can be developed.

Incredible Edible is a really simple idea based on the belief that everyone has a role to play in building a kinder, stronger community. By encouraging people to grow and cook more local food, share their knowledge of how to do this and support local traders, over a hundred communities across the country have started to see that people power can make a real difference.

Incredible North builds on this model and it's being kick started in Wigan.

A seminar-style session in Hindley, Wigan, on Wednesday 31st August will mark the launch of Incredible Edible Wigan.

Local residents and businesses who want to get involved and help grow the scheme are being encouraged to book onto the incredible event to find out more. There are opportunities for residents to apply for funding through The Deal, the council’s informal contract with residents to improve the borough. Pam Warhurst, founder of Incredible Edible, is originally from Leigh and is driving Incredible North.

She said: “What’s happening in Wigan

is amazing. Wigan is a council ready to listen to you and ready to use The Deal to invest in local food actions all over the borough. Making it easier for everyone to eat well, learn new skills and support their local economy.

“Food, what we buy and eat, is at the heart of our everyday lives. It’s such a big part of what health, wealth and happiness is all about.” Councillor Chris Ready, cabinet member for communities, said: “Whoever you are

and whatever you do, whether you’re a volunteer, local trader, or teacher, come along to this Incredible Edible Wigan get-together and find out how, working together, we can make a difference.”

The session will be held at St Peter’s Pavilion, Hindley, from 9:30am – 12:30pm on Wednesday 31st August.

100 new officers set to meet Blackburn’s

communities in Greater Manchester Outer Circle bus

The first recruits to join GMP in five years will shortly finish training by visiting their new patches.

In a few weeks’ time 100 new officers will be attested at a ceremony in Salford before becoming fully operational officers within neighbourhood policing teams across Greater Manchester.

The new recruits are being officially introduced to the areas that they will be policing, getting to know the local area, meeting community groups and attending briefings to learn from officers who already work there.

The 100 are all former GMP employees having previously been either Police Community Support Officers (PCSO), Special Constables, apprentices or police staff.

Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling, said: “The introduction of these 100 new officers is part of our commitment to neighbourhood policing across Greater Manchester.

“Many of these recruits will be building upon their experience as former PCSOs or Special Constables and will therefore already have

service to end

Blackburn’s 5a/5c Outer Circle bus service operated

by Transdev will cease to run from Sunday, August 28, after efforts to find a new bus operator were unsuccessful.

Transdev said it would cease to run the service after the Council ended its subsidy as a result of government budget savings. The Council has been in talks with a number of other bus operators to take on the service, but it is not felt to be commercially viable due to the low numbers of people using it.

The majority of bus journeys that currently take place will still be possible by changing at Blackburn Bus station. The Council will be contacting all schools affected with information about alternative services.

Brian Bailey, director of Planning and Prosperity, said: “We have been working hard to find a company to run the service, however, operators have told us that they are not able to run the service commercially given passenger numbers.

We are having to make some extremely hard choices as a result of the ongoing government budget savings.

The Council has to make savings of £48 million over the next four years which is over is above the £100 million of savings that have been made since the government started its austerity programme in 2010.”

established the skills necessary to succeed in neighbourhood policing.

“The recruits join GMP as we make full use of the latest technology, including smartphones and tablets, which will allow frontline officers to spend more time out policing in the community.

“Through the ongoing recruitment we continue with our commitment to make sure that Greater Manchester Police is representative of the people and communities in which we serve.”

Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “For the first time in five years we will see a significant number of

new police officers patrolling our streets, which is good news for the communities of Greater Manchester.

“Local people have told me that they want a strong and sustainable police service keeping them and their homes safe. Despite ongoing government cuts to policing, I am determined to deliver that, working with the Chief Constable to drive forward new recruitment to bolster local policing.“ 500 new officers will join the Force this year but the total number of overall officers will be maintained at current levels.

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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.”

Illegal mobile phones in prisons to be cut off

Inmates running criminal operations from behind bars will be targeted with new powers to cut off mobile phones being used illegally in prisons. Nearly 15,000 mobile phones and SIM cards were recovered in jails last year, with recent high profile cases linking behindbars criminality with drug dealing and smuggling guns into the UK. But now police and prison officers will have new powers to cut off the illegally-held mobiles used by inmates to continue criminal activities after being locked up. The new measures, introduced through the Serious Crime Act, mean prison governors will no longer have to physically find illegally-held mobiles in jails or use expensive mobile phone blocking technology to stop their use. Prison staff or the police will instead be able to cut off the phones remotely just by producing evidence that a given mobile number is being used illicitly. Once a number is identified, they will be able to apply to the courts for a Telecommunications Restriction Order (TRO). This will mean mobile networks can be instructed to blacklist the phone remotely, making it completely unusable. Recent

examples of criminals using phones in prison include an offender using a concealed mobile to plot his escape after being jailed for gun crimes.

The attempt was foiled by police and the prisoner was sentenced to an additional 5 and a half years in prison.

Security Minister Ben Wallace said: Criminals are locked up to protect communities from their actions – so it is totally unacceptable for them to continue their life of crime behind bars.Telecommunications Restriction Orders will give us the power to disconnect the phones prisoners use to continue orchestrating serious crimes while in jail. This government will act wherever necessary to cut crime and keep our communities safe – and to restore the public trust that is so vital to our justice system.

Prisons in England and Wales already use a number of covert techniques to identify which devices are being used within an institution. This information will then be supplied to police and law enforcement agencies so an application for a TRO can be made. Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss said:We are determined to do all we can to prevent prisoners having access to mobile phones.

We are stepping up measures to find and block them and empowering prison officers to take action. I am determined to make sure our prisons are safe and places of rehabilitation. The TROs will support the government’s commitment to drive down crime committed by criminals working on the inside and provide a speedier response to what has become an increasing threat within our prisons. In comparison to other techniques, including mobile phone blocking technology, TROs can be implemented without the need to physically obtain a handset before action can be taken. The new powers will operate within the Serious Crime Act 2015 and provide mobile network operators with the legal framework to ensure unauthorised mobile phones are put beyond the reach of criminals. They will be overseen by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner who will examine the effectiveness of TROs by looking at a variety of indicators, including the number issued and the number of phones disconnected.

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.

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Schools Battlefields Trip

Preserved Battlefields, cemeteries, museums, memorials and fun were just some of the things that awaited the students who departed from West Park Road at 04:30 hours on Tuesday morning heading out for the QEGS Battlefield Trip.

It started with an early morning departure from Blackburn and a long arduous trip through both England,

France and a small part Belgium.

Having picked up our tour guide "The one and only Dicky Knight" along the way, the landscape of the Ypres salient soon came into sight.

Before reaching our billets for the night, we visited the Hyde Park Cemetery close to the site of the 1914 Christmas Truce. Soon a barrage of interesting information poured into

the eyes and ears of the Year 9 and Year 11 pupils as both Dicky and "Locky" got into their stride.

When we eventually reached the hostel, known as Messine Peace Village, we hastily unpacked amid a mad scramble to get wi-fi access to update friends and family back home.

Over the next three days we visited the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres; truly heartwarming cemeteries devoted to those who fell throughout World War 1. Four pupils took part in the Menin Gate ceremony and it was on the Accrington Pals memorial that the four "wise" Year 11’s had the honour of placing a wreath on behalf of the Old Blackburnian Association.

A poem was read and a heartfelt moment was shared by all, a frequent feeling throughout the trip.

In our opinion the best parts of the trip were the visits to the monuments, specifically those devoted to soldiers of the Canadian army at Vimmy Ridge, and the British/South African memorials at Thiepval; grand structures which held emotional weight for all those who visited.

The entire trip was amazing, even the long and difficult journey to and from the battlefields, as well as late night and early morning patrols from Mr Lockwood! The trip was not only informative, but there were deeply emotional moments such as visiting family graves and visiting the deep mines of the Arras caves. Those memories will stay with us forever.

We would like to thank all the members of staff, Including Locky, Dickie, Burty, Ashford, T-Dawg the driver. We would all do it again

Lancaster Canal Trust

At the AGM of the Lancaster Canal Trust, of which I am a member, the General Secretary, elected at the previous years AGM, sat at the rear and took no part in the proceedings.

This was odd.

The main item on the Agenda was the transfer from the original trust to a CIO on item 6. Six people agreed as new Trustees.

Item one to 5 being under the original constitution electing officers and executive committee. This was not done and the constitution ignored.

When everything was transferred to the CIO, the assets were transferred,

Colin Ogden, Owd Lanky Boaters but without committee or officers.

The fact that several trustees had group. (600 members and growing) stood down was not mentioned and the membership is falling. Any organisation will find this difficult.

Now I hear one of the new Trustees is asking members “Are you on a committee” and “what has been organised for coming events” The speaker, senior IWA officer Audrey Smith, said nothing had been done by the Lancaster Canal Trust for some time and they must begin to work with other like minded groups.

I think the trust is heading in the wrong direction.

Traditional Values in a Modern Setting

The history of Bury Market dates back to the 15th Century but the current site occupied since the 1970’s has everything a modern shopper would expect.

On the Full Market Days of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday the Market is home to over 350 stalls selling all manner of goods and produce and when combined with the neighbouring Mill Gate and nearby Rock Shopping Centres, Bury offers a fantastic array of shops and leisure activities.

Bury Market has received many

plaudits over the years and most recently was awarded ‘Market Attraction of the Year 2015’ in the Great British Market Awards.

A theme that is reflected in all the awards is the diverse nature of the stalls, the friendly and knowledgeable service of the traders and the quality of the management of the site and the facilities on offer.

Throughout the year the Market has a variety of events and activities that further add to its character including Food & Craft Markets, Community Farm Animals, Birds of Prey

Roadshows, Stilt Walkers and much more. Whilst a full day can be spent on the Market visitors to the Town Centre can also take in the Fusiliers Museum, Met Theatre or East Lancs Railway to add a cultural element to their trip. The Market website www. burymarket.com is a good source of information for anybody planning a visit to the Market or alternatively the Market Office is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 0161 253 6520.

You can also find the Market on Facebook and Twitter @BuryMarket

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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

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Compassionate Care National

Accolade for Hospital Porter John

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is celebrating its first ever nomination in the NHS England Kate Granger Compassionate Care Awards for porter, John Jackson.

John, 57, who lives in Oswaldtwistle and works as a night porter at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, has been nominated in the ‘individual’ category for the difference he makes to patients’ lives in hospital and the role he plays in the Trust’s new bereavement service, having been awarded the first ‘bereavement champion’ title back in October last year. John is well known within the hospital for his interaction with patients, ensuring others follow his example which he sums up simply

– treat others as you would like your family to be treated. As part of his role, he takes deceased patients to the mortuary and ward staff have been consistently impressed with his attitude and the way he shows the utmost dignity to patients and their families, accompanying them to the mortuary and reassuring them that he will take good care of their loved one.

John said: I am so honoured to be shortlisted for this award but I really believe that I am only doing my job. I believe that everyone is an individual whether living or not and I move and talk to every patient like I would my own mother – compassion, dignity and

respect are of the utmost importance to me. I will always introduce myself to patients, chat to them and if I’m moving someone to a new ward, I’ll offer to make them a drink and make sure they are settled. I see it as a privilege to be able to make a difference when people are ill and at their most vulnerable.

The Kate Granger Compassionate Care Awards are named after the late Dr Kate Granger who worked tirelessly to raise awareness around compassion in the NHS through her #hellomynameis campaign.

Kate was able to select the shortlisted nominees shortly before she died last month and this year saw a leap in the rise of entries with the winners in the individual and team category announced at the Health and Care Innovation Expo in Manchester on 7th September.

Graham Urwin, Director of Commissioning Operations for NHS England – North (Lancashire) said: I was delighted to read John’s nomination for the Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award and would like to personally thank him for the wonderful work that he does.

John demonstrates genuine care and compassion in his work, supporting patients and their families during one of the most difficult times of their lives. These are exactly the kind of qualities that we value the most highly and want to see even more of in our

NHS. His kindness, consideration and dedication to patients, and his natural ability to put their needs and feelings first, is an inspiration to us all.

The awards honour an individual, team or organisation whose compassion has made a particular difference to patient care, and

demonstrate innovation, approaches that can be easily replicated elsewhere and make a difference in the long term to patients and carers.

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Grieving mum to open memorial

FLYTIPPER FINED

for stillborn children ARREST

The grieving mum of a stillborn baby has single-handedly set up a memorial garden for parents who have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth.

The project came after Sarah identified that some parents have nowhere to go to remember their babies and approached the Council’s Bereavement Services with her idea.

Sarah is supplying small laminated butterflies that parents can write a message on and put on sticks to stand in the slate chippings.

There are plans to install a wedgeshaped plaque in light grey granite with “Fly high butterflies” engraved on it, representing the stillborn children.

On top of this project, Sarah has set up a support group which holds fortnightly meetings for anyone who has suffered a pregnancy loss.

Since the stillbirth, Sarah has donated three “cold cots” worth £7,000 each to local hospitals and Derian House childrens’ hospice, which cares for limited and life-threatened children.

The cots are a specialised piece of equipment designed to keep the stillborn baby cool to allow parents to spend up to 72 hours with them.

Sarah also donates memory boxes to grieving parents on an ongoing basis.

Councillor Jim Smith, Executive Member for Environment, said: Losing a baby through stillbirth can be very heart-breaking and we very

much welcome the idea of a memorial garden for the children. Sarah has done a tremendous amount of work to help parents in the area who have

been affected by this sad experience. It is very touching to see her passion driving her to do all the hard work, which has resulted in something wonderful that will bring everyone together and provide consolidation.

_urnley C_uncil backs life-saving campaign Letters from Burnley Council have gone missing in support for an international campaign led by NHS Blood and Transplant. The council has thrown its weight behind the Missing Type campaign to encourage local people to come forward and save lives by registering as blood donors. NHS Blood and Transplant says the number of people becoming donors and giving blood for the first time in England decreased by 24.4% in 2015 compared to 2005. The

Missing Type campaign, which first ran last year, is reaching beyond England and Wales by involving 21 countries around the world. The campaign sees organisations and individuals encouraged to remove the As, Os and Bs – the letters that make up blood types – from their name to highlight the lack of blood donors.

Burnley Council workers lined up on the town hall steps to take part in the social media campaign and help raise awareness. A number of organisations supporting the campaign in the UK,

including Burnley-based Warburtons, Microsoft, Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Boots, Manchester City, Transport for London, Santander and Odeon have released a 30-second teaser film on their social media channels. Everybody can help raise awareness of the issue by sharing pictures on social media of their names with the missing letters using #MissingType hashtag.

To sign up as blood donor or find out more about the campaign, please visit www.blood.co.uk.

FOLLOWING AIRPORT

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a flytipper after he was arrested at Manchester Airport.

On September 23 last year a resident contacted the council and reported waste had been dumped at the Windy Hill radio mast, Saddleworth. Following an investigation by Environmental Health Officers the waste was traced to Ciprian Sorica, 22 of Camberwell Street and ABS Properties, of Tamworth Street Oldham. The property firm had asked Sorica to remove the waste from an address on Wall Street in Oldham – but failed to check if he was a licensed waste carrier. ABS Properties were summonsed to Oldham Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to a duty of care offence and were given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £971 costs and a £15 victim surcharge. When Sorica failed to attend court an arrest warrant was issued and he was later arrested at the airport. On August 10 he pleaded guilty to flytipping and was given a 12 month conditional discharge with £971costs. Councillor Cath Ball, Deputy Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Co-operatives, said: “Flytipping is carried out by a selfish minority of individuals and not only blights the borough but is also a health hazard. “People need to take responsibility for their actions and clear up after themselves rather than leaving it to others. “It costs the council £1m a year to clear up waste and litter that is dumped in public places – money which could be better used on other services, especially when overall council funding is tight due to cuts and increasing costs. “We would also like to thank the resident who got in touch with us and reported this incident – it shows that if you get in touch and report fly tipping we will take action if there is evidence.” In separate cases Oldham Council also prosecuted five people for throwing cigarette butts on the floor rather than disposing of them responsibly. Magistrates told them to hand over a total of £1,862 in fines and court costs.

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Summer Streets is a soaring success

Carnival fever hit St Helens once again on Saturday (13 August) as thousands of people visited a sunkissed Church Square for the annual Summer Streets event.

A large drumming and carnival parade by Katumba and Brouhaha got this year’s event underway, before visitors were treated to free entertainment from top artists and attractions from the world of comedy, music, acrobatics, dance, magic and theatre.

Unique acts throughout the day included the bloomin' great 'Grow your Own'; ‘Anyone for Tennis?’

A hilarious but thrilling one set of tennis; cabaret, dance and acrobatics from ‘L’Hotel – and a comedy show from ‘Bruce Airhead.’

Elsewhere around the town centre, acrobatics group Black Eagles, roaming interactive theatre and dance group, ‘Bodyguards’ – and walkabout stilt walker acts the Hungry Chefs, Treemendous and Make Up, brought in the crowds.

Visitors also enjoyed live music at a small acoustic stage, courtesy of the Citadel Arts Centre, in collaboration with Jamm Studios.

Town Centre Manager, Gary Maddock, who managed the event, said: “After months in the making,

it was rewarding to see such a strong turnout at this year’s Summer Streets event.

"The glorious weather was certainly an added bonus, allowing the

thousands in attendance to enjoy the fabulous free family entertainment on offer, even more.

"Over the past two years we have seen an increase in the number of

visitors attending our town centre events and have some great events coming up in the next few weeks.

"The hugely successful Vintage Fair in St Helens Town Hall and Classic Car Show in Church Square and Victoria Square both take place on Saturday 10 September."

Local people in need

helped by donation

St Helens Councillors Charlie and Lisa Preston have been helping to coordinate the distribution of thousands of pounds worth of family, personal and household care products to local people in need.

The items were donated by Proctor and Gamble through the In Kind Direct programme - a charity setup HRH The Prince of Wales to provide manufacturers and retailers with a new way to help the communities where they live and work by donating surplus goods.

Local organisations to benefit include the council’s Children Services team, a women’s domestic violence unit, Holy Trinity Church and the Teardrops homeless charity.

Councillor Lisa Preston, who is Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “These are the sort of items that most people take for granted – but for those who are desperate or in crisis they are often in extremely short supply.

“We are delighted that Proctor and Gamble have been able to donate so many of their products – which will go a long way to helping people in need in our borough.”

Captain Tuck’s

Pirate Parade is a roaring success

Families didn’t let the wet weather dampen their spirits as they joined St Helens Council’s Healthy Living team for a Captain Tuck Pirate Parade in Taylor Park.

Over a dozen children and their families coloured in and donned Captain Tuck masks before warming up with exercises and embarking on a walk around Taylor Park, led by Captain Tuck himself. Some children even went the extra mile by dressing up as the Healthy Living mascot.

The day was rounded off with a healthy picnic to encourage children, young people and families to drink water and eat healthy foods – while park games were also played to encourage families to get 60 minutes’ activity every day.

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5 of the Best (Man-Friendly) Wedding Films Wedding films are a staple of girlie nights in and most guys probably feel they really don’t want to watch something designed to make a viewer weep.

But here are some the groom-to-be and his friends may quite enjoy.

In order to make the list, the movie had to be mostly about a wedding or series of weddings, it can’t just have a weddings scene – even one as pivotal and important to the plot as the one in The Deerhunter.

1. Honeymoon In Vegas Here we see Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker as the couple.

Cage stars as a commitment-phobe who gets browbeaten into a Vegas wedding.

From then on it’s a strange trip with James Caan getting together SJP for two days, while Cage tries to get her back. Nic ultimately triumphs with the help of the Flying Elvises, Utah Chapter and a Nevada wedding chapel.

2. Father of the Bride Steve Martin gives a fantastic performance as a man (George Banks) dealing with his mortality vis-à-vis his kids growing up. George eventually comes around but not after fleeing from attack dogs, wearing a blue Armani tux, and letting his son (Kieran Culkin) drive a car. On

his path to breakdown, he lets the audience in on the collusion between the hotdog companies and the bun companies. Diane Keaton – not the most obvious casting for a guy pic - even manages to be sensible, plus Martin Short turns in a quality performances as a wedding planner named Franck.

3. The Wedding Singer Adam Sandler plays a singer who just wanted a wedding of his own.

After getting left at the altar, Sandler decides that “love stinks, yeah, yeah” and doesn’t change his view until Drew Barrymore comes along Good performances from Christine Taylor and even Billy Idol in this one. The movie was set in 1985, but filmed a few years later, so there are a lot of those ‘if we knew then what we know now moments’ - espoecially involving hair metal stars Van Halen and CD players.

4. Meet the Parents Any film with Robert de Niro is is a guy movie and this one written

by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg and directed by Jay Roach is great.

Starring De Niro and Ben Stiller the film chronicles a series of unfortunate events that befall a good-hearted but hapless male nurse while visiting his girlfriend’s parents. Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson also star.

5. Wedding Crashers This hit the theaters and launched the so-called Frat Pack into superstardom. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star as two charming lotharios out to crash 1,000,000 weddings and rock them all. This one has too many quotes to even mention and Will Ferrell’s appearance may be one of the greatest film cameos of all time. This movie went on to make 285 million bucks in the theatre which places it just behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding as the best selling wedding movie of all time.

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Lancaster man delivers silver screen proposal

Recreating his and his girlfriend's first date at The Dukes said: “I had arranged to go out with a on me, so Luigi said "Let’s make a no idea what he had planned. (When started crying. It was the best day of my life." The couple cinema, Luigi Lebaldi posed the all-important question in friend but he had unusually cancelled day of it together instead", but I had he proposed) I was speechless and plan to marry in 2018. front of friends and family Lancaster couple, Luigi Lebaldi and Kirsty Cole, recently got engaged following a private screening at the cinema where they had their first date 10 years ago.

Prior to the big event, Luigi treated his bride-to-be to a new outfit and hair and make-up session before whisking her to The Dukes cinema on Moor Lane.

Luigi had arranged with programmer at The Dukes, Johnathan Ilott, for a private screening of The Devil Wears Prada - the film Luigi and Kirsty had watched on their first date - as well as ensuring friends and family were in attendance too.

Arriving in to the darkened auditorium, which concealed the familar audience, Luigi and Kirsty enjoyed the film and when the credits started to roll, the lights went up to reveal Luigi on one knee and the proposal flashed on screen. Cheered by her friends and family, Kirsty said "yes", as Luigi gifted her the engagement ring that he had designed with Firth’s jewellers. Commenting on the momentous occasion, Luigi said: “I wanted the proposal to be a bit out of the ordinary. I thought it would be special to recreate our first date but along with our family and friends this time.” And Kirsty did not suspect a thing; she

Pinterest sees a rise in pork pie wedding cakes Latest findings by Pinterest suggest that wedding traditions are being turned on their head in favour of more creative ideas. Pork pie wedding cakes are on the rise, as reported by Pinterest, which has seen a 20% increase in pins of the savoury alternative during 2016.

And this isn't the only unusual form of wedding catering that has grown in popularity with Pinterest users; gold pineapple wedding cakes, cheese wedding cakes and most notably, geode wedding cakes (which have seen an increase in pins of 200%), have all proved firm favourites.

Uncovering a myriad of statistics that suggest couples are swaying towards more non-conventional weddings, further findings for 2016 include: Boho wedding hair pins - up by 47% Dessert tables - up by 13%, with macaron towers increasing by 52% in the last six months Alternative wedding attire - wedding dress jumpsuits up by 14% in the last six months. Engagement rings are also seeing a shift in convention, with brides opting for nontraditional designs such as morganite (up 62%), opal (up 42%) and pear shaped diamond (over 100% increase) in the past year. However, classic wedding bands remain popular, with the most sought-after designs over the last year including solitaire (up 27%), pave (up 24%), three stone (up 58%) and halo rings (up 11%).

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The Holy Bridal Wedding App..

Making your day special.

It was back in 2014 when I was running a catering events company who specialised in weddings and noticed first hand after trying to market the business and generate bookings the difficulties and lack of options their were in finding what was needed I one place.

After speaking to brides to-be about how they found the information for their big day the majority told me they searched on web sites such as google, which takes time and effort as this involves a manual search process.

When planning a wedding, you have to search for a lot of different businesses and this becomes tedious and normally involves a note pad and pen to help build a shortlist.

It was then i thought that there had to be a better way to search for these companies and help build that shortlist of potential suppliers for your wedding day and that’s where the idea for The Holy Bridal Wedding app came from.

Launched in April 2015 and available to download for free on all Apple & Android devices, The Holy Bridal is the UK’s ONLY App based wedding directory putting all suppliers under, one simple to use platform. It allows you to build a shortlist via the favourites option and directly contact

the supplier via different method including email, phone or via their website.

We now have well over 700 businesses on our unique directory including a host of amazing venues, photographers, caterers and many many more and due to the success we now host our own wedding fairs up and down the country.

We have some great venues and if you head over to our website, you will find our 2016 & 2017 line ups.

So not only can you find suppliers via our app but you can now go and meet them face to face at one of our events…. The Holy Bridal really is the one-stop shop for weddings.

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33% of Couples Met Online A third of today’s couples met online, according to our recent survey of 2,000 brides and grooms-to-be. It seems the days of eyes meeting across a crowded bar may be over as today’s web savvy singles find love online and connect through social media, dating websites and phone apps.

The Confetti Wedding Report 2015 found that of the 33% of couples who met online, 23% said they met through online dating sites while interestingly, a greater 27% got together through social media.

Why Couples Connect Online There are several benefits to meeting your partner online, whether via social media, dating sites or apps. The online dating industry has become the fastest and easiest way to find like-minded people. With a range of photos, a full biog and list of likes and dislikes it’s more immediate than getting to know someone at your local pub or evening class. The various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, just like the dating sites and apps, also offer an opportunity to communicate with potential suitors.

Last year online dating site eHarmony predicted more than half of all couples within the next 20 years will meet online. Whereas 27% now meet their partner at work and 30% meet in a pub or club, an interesting twist

to our survey findings showed that many first met their partner at school and later reconnected through social media. The evidence was born out by several of the respondents to our survey who told us they had first met at school and then reconnected years later through Facebook.

Case Study: Kara and Rob’s Story Kara, a 44 year old mother of two reconnected with the love of her life 18 years after they parted. She found

him through his brother on Facebook, and explained, “We had always had an on-off relationship from the age of 13 when we began as best friends at school. As we grew up we dated and would get back together every year or so throughout our troubled teens.

We both then married other people, had children and separated. We had tried to find each other through Friends Reunited and then finally made contact again through Facebook. We never fell out of love and as soon as we reconnected online it was just like fireworks went off for us both! That was 6 years ago and we are now planning our future together.”

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Can you imagine a

better wedding venue?

Choose the Beech Hill Hotel as the venue for your dream wedding day, and you are assured of the highest standards of service. Your Personal Wedding Co-ordinator will be on hand throughout your big day as well as in the weeks ahead of your wedding to carefully plan every detail to make certain everything runs without a hitch on the day.

The Beech Hill Hotel is situated on the east bank of the Lake Windermere in grounds gently sloping down towards the lakeside with private jetties.

Enjoy the views across the water of the distant fells and Coniston Old Man hosting the perfect back drop for the most memorable photographs.

Our beautiful function suite and our spacious open plan lounge present a relaxing and unique atmosphere with panoramic views overlooking Lake Windermere. The ambience is created by our natural setting and the way our interior rooms are designed and decorated in rich woods, warm colourings and delicate craftwork.

Your wedding reception room will be laid out specifically for your requirements for up to 120 guests, with no hire charge for parties of over 60 guests.

We have a private bar, a dance floor and can arrange entertainment and discos for every budget. Why not take a cruise on the Lake as an unusual extra to your day. Following your drinks reception and photographs, you will be taken down to the hotel's private jetty where you can take a 1 hour cruise around the Lake.

Cruises take place on board beautiful mahogany boats with brass fittings that can carry up to 35 guests. Should

your party be larger than these two cruises can be booked simultaneously.

And as a finishing touch as it gets dark why not consider setting off some fireworks as our terrace makes a great vantage point for all guests to see the light show!

Fantastic 5 star holiday house.

The hotel is pleased to be able to offer a unique alternative to its guests, High Biggin is a luxury four bedroom, five bathroom holiday home with unrivalled views of Lake Windermere. The stunning views and spacious, beautifully appointed and furnished rooms epitomise this wonderful detached holiday home set in landscaped grounds overlooking Lake Windermere.  No expense has been spared to create a unique atmosphere for families and couples to relax in comfort and elegance close to the fashionable lakeside village of Bowness within 5 minutes walk, with its stylish boutiques, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants.

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A cut above

beauty salon

Here at a cut above the rest we pride ourselves on making our clients feel like a million dollars when they leave, we listen and advise you on everything we can to ensure you get the look and feel you want. As a team that have been together many years we know how important it is to keep up with the latest trends that's why they are kept up to date with regular courses to make sure you are always looking your best. I have been in business for over 19 years and have many more years of experience, our busy friendly and professional salon provides all aspects of hairdressing from basic cut to intricate colouring as well as hair up's for that special occasion. We do our best to accommodate almost any occasion and will even come to you're venue if needed. Our clients love us and many have been coming for years introducing friends and family to experience the salon for themselves, We recently opened the beauty salon and provide the same care, attention and high quality service you get and deserve across all our treatments.

We look forward to giving you that feeling good looking great experience. A cut above the rest says it all, You wont find better!

Contact us today for your experience.

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Prison cells opened up

at Lancaster Castle

The former A-Wing has been opened up at Lancaster Castle as part of its guided tours, with a new ‘Prison Life’ exhibition in the ground-floor cells.

This new exhibition, which opened on Monday 15 August, allows visitors to view the cells at their own pace, as part of the existing tour.

Each cell focuses on a particular aspect of prison life including food, work, health, religion, recreation and punishment. Historic artefacts are on display, supported by wall panels explaining more about the items, along with quotes from former prisoners and prison guards. The new exhibition has been jointly funded

and managed by Lancashire County Council and the Duchy of Lancaster.

County Councillor Marcus Johnstone, Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Planning and Cultural Services said: “There has always been a great deal of public interest in A-Wing, which is a traditional Pentonville-style prison, as seen in popular films and TV programmes such as Porridge.

"It was first used in the 1820s, and incorporates a panopticon, a glass atrium and 18 cells over each of its three floors. Adding this to our guided tours will allow the public to see more areas of the prison and is

part of the castle's history as a place of incarceration and imprisonment.”

Nathan Thompson, chief executive of the Duchy, said: “We promised to open up as much of the castle as possible to members of the public, residents and tourists to the city.

"This is the latest stage of us delivering on this promise and we will continue to do this as the restoration works are completed." To book a ticket for a guided tour, find out about opening times or for more information phone 01524 64998, email lancastercastle@lancashire. gov.uk or call in at the castle shop between 9.30am to 4.30pm.

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There are lots of exciting and creative ways to participate in Lancashire Encounter and

be part of this unique opportunity

Mass participation performance Friday 23 September Light Migrations will be a mass performance event open to participants of all ages and abilities.

Commissioned as the opening event of Lancashire Encounter, the choreography will bring together individuals and groups from across Lancashire. The piece, which has been creatively led by renowned Scottish choreographer, Nikki Watson of CoDa Dance Company – in collaboration with Ludus Dance artists - touches on concepts of the light spectrum, planetary systems, difference and affinity to illustrate how someone can both stand alone yet play a crucial role in their wider community.

It will be performed on the evening of Friday 23 September, as twilight descends, and will combine original music and movement with light sources to create a mesmerising spectacle. You can take part as an individual or a group; you do not need previous dance or performance experience, just a willingness to get involved. Rehearsal workshops for established groups, as well as an open workshop for individual volunteers or friend/family groups, will be held in August and early September.

Procession of Light - Saturday 24 September (Evening) The Streets of Preston will be illuminated with a mass procession of light weaving through the city centre, themed around invention and illumination.

This provides a great opportunity to take part with a float or walking group and be part of this unique and creative event.

Community Expo – Sunday 25 September. Celebrating the rich mix of Lancashire’s culture, the

community expo will celebrate the County’s diversity, provide an opportunity to experience a range of food, music, performance and fashion and celebrate our differences in a fun packed expo. We are inviting community organisations to book a

stall to promote your service, recruit new members, raise funds and give a flavour of what you do.

We are also inviting community groups and individuals to perform as part of the day from fashion demonstrations, poetry readings,

live music to storytelling we want to showcase Lancashire and Preston’s diversity.

For more information please visit h t t p : / / w w w. p r e s t o n g u i l d c i t y. co.uk/visit/culture/annual-events/ lancashire-encounter/

ONE STOP IN £80,000 MOUSE FAILURE

One Stop Stores Ltd. – a subsidiary of a major UK supermarket – has been fined £80,000 plus costs for breaching food hygiene rules in their Ribbleton Avenue store, Preston.

Preston Crown Court heard that during an unannounced inspection on 1 December 2014 an Environmental Health officer found a total of eight dead mice on glue boards and snap traps across the store. Mouse droppings were also present on the store floor and shelving, and some crisp packets had been nibbled open and the contents eaten.

Commenting on the size and nature of the prosecution, Craig Sharp, Head of Environmental Health at Preston City Council, said: “Every shop, large or small has to deal with the problem of mice.

Responsible traders

plan for it and deal with a problem quickly and effectively if it arises.

“Whilst the company acted swiftly to deal with the problem following the visit on 1 December, it was subsequently discovered that the store had had problems with mice, intermittently, since at least 2013.

“Mice carry a range of bacteria

and viruses and the risk to pregnant women and immunosuppressed individuals in particular, has potentially serious consequences.

I hope that this case will serve as a warning to other food businesses that robust procedures need to be in place and actively monitored to ensure the public are protected.”

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NEW MARKET HALL

GETS THE GO-AHEAD

Preston City Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for the construction of the new indoor market hall.

Situated under part of the larger historic covered market, the new market hall’s ingenious design and clever use of glass and timber walling will maintain views of the dramatic canopy roof structure whilst creating an accessible and adaptable indoor space for the new market stalls and cafes. The approved plans also include provision for a contemporary ‘box market’ under the recently restored Fish Market canopy. The box market will be constructed from

upgraded painted containers fitted out with doors, windows and electricity making them great flexible trading units. Restoration of the larger market canopy is currently underway and will be completed in time for construction of the new indoor market which is scheduled to commence in early 2017.

The opening of the new Market Hall will enable the current indoor market to be redeveloped, making way for the new state of the art cinema, restaurants and new multi storey car park. Councillor Robert Boswell, Cabinet Member for Environment and Community said: “This wonderful design for our new market hall is

a credit to the architects. It strikes absolutely the right note creating a modern, innovative structure that will enhance the use of the stunning historic market canopy. The building will provide a great setting for the new indoor market both for our market traders to trade from and for the people of Preston to shop, eat and spend some time in. Together with the on-going refurbishment of the market canopies and the upgrading of the outdoor market, our market plans are really taking shape. This is great news for Preston and brings us another step closer to realising the vision for the Markets Quarter.”

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 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.’

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Traditional crafts draw crowds at Victoria Park

Mixed weather failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of visitors at the weekend as St Helens Council rangers showcased some ancient ways of working at Victoria Park.

Falconry displays, harp making, pole lathe demonstrations and even tarot card readings were just some of the

activities that helped turn the clock back hundreds of years for those who attended a craft fair.

St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Green Smart and Sustainable Borough, Councillor Seve GomezAspron said: “As well as providing some fabulous entertainment, events like this help to ensure that traditional crafts aren’t lost to future generations.”

The event was just one of an ongoing series of events at the newly-refurbished - and now Green Flag award winning - Victoria Park.

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Lake District set to dazzle in new

film adaptation of classic children's

book Swallows and Amazons

Cumbria Tourism, the county’s official destination organisation, is looking forward to the Lake District, Cumbria dazzling in the limelight once again, with the imminent release of the new film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s classic children’s book Swallows & Amazons.

The film, which stars Kelly Macdonald, Rafe Spall, Harry Enfield and Andrew Scott, will be released in cinemas nationwide on the 19 August during the summer holidays making it the perfect time for families to be inspired to have their own adventures and follow in the footsteps of the young explorers.

With locations including Boon Crag Farm in Coniston and Derwentwater in Keswick showcasing our stunning scenery on big screen, the whole country will be able to see how the area is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure.

From sailing on the lakes to exploring ancient woodlands there is nowhere else more suited for the ultimate family escape.

Rachel Tyson, Head of Marketing & Sales at Cumbria Tourism, says, “We are really excited about the release of this brand new adaptation of Swallows and Amazons and look forward to welcoming many fans to visit

the iconic locations for themselves, and have their own summer of adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria.

We look forward to the positive impact the film will have on the local economy and we hope to see an increase in bookings and trade across the county.”

In July, Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake took centre stage welcoming the cast and crew for the World Premiere of the film which was very well received by all who attended.

Director Philippa Lowthorpe says; "It was hugely important to me that we filmed 'Swallows and Amazons' in the Lake District. We filmed on Coniston and Derwentwater,

with Herbert Island doubling as the infamous Wildcat Island. The Lake District is more than just a location in the film and Arthur Ransome’s story, it’s as important as any lead character.

It was exhilarating to capture its epic beauty on the big screen.

We hope the film's release this August will inspire families to go out and have their own adventures in the Great British countryside and we can’t think of a better place to visit than the glorious Lakes" Cumbria is no stranger when it comes to being chosen as the perfect blockbuster setting with Miss Potter, King Arthur and even Snow White showcasing the beautiful Cumbrian countryside on big screen.

Roald Dahl's City

of the Unexpected

Cardiff will be transformed this September to celebrate the centenary of one of its most well-known sons.

Visit Cardiff over the weekend of 17-18 September 2016 and you might find things aren't quite as you expected.

Celebrating the centenary of one of its most well-known sons, Roald Dahl, the city will be taken over and transformed into a place where the laws of physics and civic predictability give way to the laws of magic, mischief and the unexpected.

Roald Dahl's City of the Unexpected will see the whole city humming with whispers of Roald Dahl; on street corners and from rooftops, in markets and cafés, on lamp posts and even

on your mobile phone. Some of his best-loved stories will be told in the unlikeliest of places by well-known fans. And YOU can be part of it.

Wales Millennium Centre and National Theatre Wales are calling out to the people of Cardiff, Wales and Britain to take part.

Whoever you are whatever you do, there’s a role for you! They're seeking 6000 performers for this landmark celebration, needing 2,000 choristers, 1,000 dancers, 50 Morris Minor drivers, 40 bald men, 13 magicians, four brass bands, three excavator drivers, a Spitfire pilot, firemen, circus artists, aerialists, rock climbers, grandparents, children and a performing mouse. Director Nigel

Jamieson, one of the world’s leading theatre and large-scale event directors, said "Roald Dahl's imagination has touched the most extraordinary number of people around the world.

For generations, he has been part of our bed times, our childhoods, and the development of our imaginations.

It is thus fitting that the weekend celebrating his birth in Cardiff will involve one of the most ambitious mobilisations of a city's inhabitants ever attempted, together transforming it into a place that will unlock the child in everyone and create a city of wonder and surprise."

To take part in this two-day spectacular, visit www.cityoftheunexpected.wales and register your interest.

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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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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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Defour Joins Clarets

Burnley Football Club finally announce the signing of Belgium international midfielder Steven Defour from RSC Anderlecht for a club-record, undisclosed fee.

After receiving the signed transfer agreement today, and subject to international clearance, the 28-year-old has agreed a three-year deal and becomes the Clarets’ fourth signing of the summer.

Born in Mechelen, Defour comes with a sizeable pedigree, having been capped 46 times for Belgium and winning the domestic league title twice during his time at Standard Liege. During his time at Porto, he also won the Portuguese title on two occasions before making the switch back to his homeland with Anderlecht.

And the Belgian midfielder is delighted to have the opportunity to prove himself in the top-flight on English football. He said: “I hope I can bring my experience to the team and the club to stay in the Premier League.

“I’m looking forward to every game. The atmosphere around the league is fantastic and everyone across the world has seen the Premier League, so I am very proud to be a part of that. “It is a new challenge for me, but I like that.” Defour, who has been a summer-long target for the Clarets, added: “It has been a long few weeks, but I am very happy to be here. “When I knew that Burnley was interested, I took some time to look into the club and I saw some interesting stuff. “I also called a friend of mine who plays at Brentford and he told me Burnley was the best team in the Championship and that it would be a really good choice for me.”

Manager Sean Dyche added: “Steven was a target of ours and it’s been a hard deal to do, but we got there in the end.

“He’s a good player with a depth of experience at international level and also Champions League.

“Steven is new to the Premier League but has a real thirst and desire to be successful in this campaign.”

Defour will wear number 16 at Turf Moor.

Olympic swimmers inspiring

people to get in the pool

Olympic swimmers have inspired over 20,000 more people to search for their local pool or swimming club since the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics, according to new statistics released by the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association).

Since the first day of competition on 6 August, 56,500 people have accessed Poolfinder, the national governing body for swimming’s web app, to locate their nearest swimming pool or club. This is an increase of 53 per cent compared to the same period last month.

ASA Director of Participation, Nick Caplin, said: “The success of our Team GB swimmers in Rio

is brilliant and is clearly inspiring people watching at home.

“Seeing the likes of Adam Peaty, Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and the men’s relay team performing so well and winning medals is motivating people to find their local pool and have a go themselves.

“The great thing about swimming is that you don’t have to be an Olympian to do it. It doesn’t matter what age you are or your swimming ability, once you are in the water you can have fun playing games, swimming lengths or just relaxing.

“Of course, it’s not just our swimmers who are doing well in Rio. We’ve already won medals in the synchronised diving and we still have the individual events as well as the Synchronised Swimming competition, so there’s lots more excitement to come.”

Poolfinder can be used to locate a person’s nearest swimming pool or aquatics club. It also shows where particular programmes or swim sessions are being held, such as child or adult swimming lessons and aquatics fitness.

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Spanish midfielder

looking forward

to writing the next chapter in his Wigan

Athletic story

Gomez feels return to Latics “a great option” for him. 31-year-old believes the club is in a “brilliant moment”. It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for; Jordi Gomez is back at Wigan Athletic!

The Spaniard, who scored 28 goals in 162 appearances for Latics in all competitions in his first spell with the club between 2009 and 2014, says a return to the DW Stadium was the perfect opportunity for him at this stage of his career.

“It’s really nice to be back; I am ready for the challenge,” Gomez said. “I’ve been up to Sunderland and my first year up there was quite good, the second one wasn’t as good and so I had to make a decision [on my future].

“Obviously it’s nice that the club wanted me and Wigan were one of the first clubs to want me, that’s one of the reasons I have come here and I am really looking forward to my new time in Wigan.

“Coming back to Wigan was a good option for me and I am really happy to be back.”

Following his move to the north-east, Gomez watched from afar as Latics were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship in 2015 before bouncing back at the first attempt.

Now four games into the new Championship campaign, and with a new training ground to boot, Gomez believes chairman David Sharpe and manager Gary Caldwell have the club in a good place.

“I always looked out for the results,” he added. “After the relegation in my first season away, last season was brilliant for the club and now, with the new training ground, the club is in a brilliant moment.”

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North End midfielder John Welsh

has got that winning feeling

back after returning to the side

Welsh came into the starting Xl against Queens Park Rangers as PNE picked up their first win of the 2016/17 league campaign. With a quick turnaround of games once again with an EFL Cup tie against Oldham, the 32-yearold is hoping for more of the same from the squad after a brilliant performance. The tough-tackling midfielder said:

"Winning brings with it confidence and every player is better with a bit of confidence. "Oldham will be a tough team, we played them pre-season so we know a little bit about them, it's just about getting the basics right

and with the players that we've got throughout the whole squad, you're always going to get quality with the ball so I think it's just about getting everything right off the ball really.

"We've got players who hurt teams,

players who can score so we get the physical side and the defensive side right then I'm sure we will score goals. "When you get that right and get the basics right, the flair players will try things and be confident and that's when they can express themselves. "I think coming off the back of that, if we get the basics right we can build and build on that. We've got great players in the squad like Paul Gallagher and Daniel Johnson, so I'm sure there will be more chances to express themselves." The result meant even more for Welsh who played his first minutes of the season, having watched the first three league games from the stands, and the former Liverpool man was delighted to be involved. "People see it as a job but it's something that I love doing. I want to be playing football every weekend, you train hard and you work hard and you want something at the end of it to show how you're doing and it's something to look forward to.

"It is hard, sitting in the stands isn't nice, I'm not really a good watcher of football when I want to be playing so it was just nice. "The gaffer named the team coming out of the hotel and I was texting people and ringing people telling them I was starting.

"It was just getting that fire in your belly when you know you're going into a game, it's just a nice feeling to get back to really."

Hameed reflects on centuries against Yorkshire

After a week in which he became the first Lancashire batsman to score two hundreds in a Roses match in addition to breaking a string of other records, Lancashire’s Haseeb Hameed admitted that the impact of his achievements in one of English cricket’s most prestigious fixtures had not yet sunk in.

Hameed made 114 and 100 not out against Yorkshire, scoring his last 70 runs in the second innings off just 66 balls as Lancashire pressed for a declaration in a game that was eventually drawn.

And during that same innings the 19-year-old Boltonian also became the first English-born batsman to reach a thousand first-class runs and the fifth-youngest ever to do so.

“It’s a special moment and maybe it hasn’t sunk in quite yet but over the years it will bring back fond memories of this game,” he said.

“The way the game is going at the moment you have to be adaptable and the situation on the final morning called for us to be positive and set up a game.

“A thousand runs is the achievement every batsman looks for at the beginning the season and I’m happy to have achieved that but I just need to stay hungry for the last four games now and take every single opportunity that come my way.

Hameed’s rapid progress was also hailed by Lancashire’s director of cricket, Ashley Giles, who had predicted earlier in the season that

Hameed would play for England four-year timescale for him playing for England is within four years. going out of the window. He’s an exceptional young “Yes, he’s getting far too good too player with a great temperament. quickly isn’t he?” Giles joked. “My

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