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During the Easter school holidays, make a day of it in Preston and join the hunt for our four giant, hand-painted eggs.

Sorry to disappoint, but they're not made of chocolate!

Check social media for clues, and remember the eggs will be in different locations every few days.

Pose with the #PrestonEgg at the location you find for the chance to win a prize. Don’t just stop there – try and find the other three giant eggs!

The more eggs you pose for photos with, you could win bigger and better prizes; just use #PrestonEgg on social media.

Each egg is 2 metres high, so they'll be hard to miss, and have been created and hand-painted by local artist, Kerith Ogden.

The giant egg hunt culminates at the traditional Egg Rolling on Easter Monday at Avenham & Miller Parks, where you can see all four giant eggs together for the first time.

Councillor Peter Kelly, Cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: “I’ve had a sneaky look at these giant eggs and they’re beautiful.

“It will be a great family activity in the city centre, so get involved and try to solve the clues. I can assure you it’ll be worth it!”

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OLDHAM COUNCIL AND OLDHAM

COLLEGE LAUNCH GROUND BREAKING

HORTICULTURAL

Environmental Management team has a proven track record of training employees and the wider community.

“Thanks to apprenticeship schemes and the talent that comes from them, we already have a fantastic national reputation and some of the best public parks in Britain, including Alexandra Park, which year on year secures Green Flag status.

“Over the last 15 years we’ve engaged with out of town providers to deliver the training but we have always had the vision that this could be delivered within the borough for Oldham Council staff and residents.

“Thanks to our partnership with Oldham College this has now come to fruition. We now want to build on

Staff who dedicate their lives to care for others should not be rewarded with intimidation and violence at work.

Nor should staff believe that it is their fault when patients attack them.

These are the strong messages being pushed in the launch of the #NotTheNorm campaign, which forms part of the Trust’s Violence and Aggression Week 3-7 April. It will work towards raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, with the main aim to challenge the perception that it is ‘all part of the job’.

Pauline Law, Director of Nursing said “Our doctors and nurses are here to help people who are sick and injured and in need of care. It's completely unacceptable when the very people they are trying to help are rude, aggressive or violent. It's not only upsetting for staff, but can be distressing for other patients and cause delays in care.

No one should expect to be physically or verbally abused at work, and working in a hospital should be no different. This campaign #NotTheNorm will work to eradicate the notion that it’s part of the job and will help to make WWL a safer place to work."

The Violence and Aggression Working Group, headed by Vic Smith Health and Safety Advisor, are spearheading the #NotTheNorm campaign. The group was developed with the aim to reduce the impact

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that and create a learning offer for people across the region - ensuring Oldham is at the heart of learning and education within the sector. This not only provides a superb educational opportunity but also brings with it an economic benefit to the town.

Debra Woodruff, Deputy Principal at Oldham College said: “We are delighted to be working closely with Oldham Council to introduce a Horticulture Apprenticeship programme in Oldham.

“A local offer of this kind is long overdue and we look forward to being able to deliver this in the first class surroundings that Oldham’s parks offer. The partnership will also offer traineeship opportunities for local people to progress into sustained employment, and provide work experience placements for our students. “We believe this is the start of a true partnership to upskill Oldham residents and allow them to compete in the Greater Manchester labour market.”

Further developments of the partnership are already being planned – Oldham College students on other courses, such as bricklaying and carpentry, could soon gain experience at council sites across the borough, helping to grow their skills and careers.

A land-based skills centre linked to Alexandra Park could also be developed.

For more information about the course log onto http://www.oldham. ac.uk/apprenticeships/

Oldham Council is delivering free healthy cooking classes to help residents reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

The Pre Diabetes Awareness Courses are a practical, fun and interactive way of encouraging healthier cooking, healthier eating habits and physical activity to reduce the risk of obesity and development of type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes develops when the insulin-producing cells in the body are unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does not work properly.

Wellbeing Improvement Fitness Initiative (WIFI) North West will be delivering the courses, with some commissioned by Oldham Council. The courses are aimed at adults and run between 20 April and 23 July at Greenacres Community Centre, Galland Street. Cllr Eddie Moores, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Many people are not aware of the causes of Type 2 diabetes or their risk of developing it.

“It’s incredibly important for people to find out their risk and what changes they can make in their life to reduce it. “Eating healthily and exercising regularly can make a massive difference and these free cooking classes and advice will be an effective and fun way of reducing your risk of developing this condition.”

There are over 20 dates in total, both at the weekend and during the week. To view all course dates visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/ diabetesprevention and to sign up call 0161 652 0095.

of violence and aggression within the Trust. This important work will show that such behaviour will not be tolerated as being “part of the job” for anyone who works at WWL. Vic Smith explained: “We view our staff as its most valuable asset, and therefore any abuse, either physical or verbal, towards them is totally unacceptable. We are hoping that through this awareness week we will be able to show everyone that

violence and aggression will not be tolerated as being ‘part of the job’.”

Sometimes staff experience assaults which are medically related. Through this dedicated campaign staff will be providing with information on how to spot triggers and behaviour patterns to reduce the chances of assault.

This campaign is about protecting our staff. They are here for patients 356 days a year, caring for patients when they are at their most vulnerable.

APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

Oldham Council and Oldham College are launching a ground breaking apprenticeship scheme which has its roots firmly in the borough. This week the first seven Intermediate Apprentices signed up to a Level 2 Diploma in Horticultural Certificate at the College – the first qualification of its kind run in the borough for decades.

A further 10 trainees and 13 advanced apprenticeships will enrol in May. The scheme is the result of co-operative working between staff in the council’s Environmental Management team and Oldham College. The seed for the course was first planted nearly a year ago when college staff approached the council regarding the grounds maintenance of the Rochdale Road campus and potential landscape developments. Staff at both organisations decided they could work together and provide opportunities within the borough rather than having locals travelling elsewhere to look for opportunities. Councillor Shoab Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Employment and Skills, said: “Our

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Call for aspiring teachers to join ‘Train

to Teach’ roadshow in Manchester

Aspiring teachers from Manchester with the passion and potential to teach are being encouraged to attend the Train to Teach roadshow when it comes to Manchester Metropolitan University on Saturday 8 April.

Visitors to the event, organised by the National College for Teaching and Leadership in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, will be able to meet representatives from schools and universities that provide teacher training, gain insights into how to make a strong application, and receive one-to-one advice from current teachers and teaching experts.

The event will provide information on the competitive starting salaries, as well as the rewards that teaching has to offer. It will also showcase the financial support available - you could get a £25,000 tax-free bursary to train as a teacher.

Applications for teacher training are open and popular courses fill up fast.

Roger Pope, Chair of the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), an executive agency of the Department for Education that provides a comprehensive programme of support for aspiring teachers, said: “Good teachers are in demand and there are excellent employment prospects. The generous bursaries and scholarships available this year mean more talented graduates will be able to teach the subject they love.

“This event isn’t only for new graduates – every year, we see people from other sectors who switch to teaching, bringing a wealth of experience to help inspire the next generation. “Teaching is a fantastic career choice and I strongly

encourage anyone from Manchester and the local area with the passion and potential to teach to attend this event. It is a brilliant opportunity to get all of your questions answered if you are thinking about teaching as a career.”

The free Train to Teach event is being held at Manchester Metropolitan University, Brooks Building, 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester, M15 6GX from 10am to 4pm on Saturday,

8 April. Registration in advance is advised by going to https:// traintoteach.education.gov.uk/signup Participants can also register on the day.

To find out more about what life as a teacher is like, visit: https:// getintoteaching.education.gov.uk or call the Get Into Teaching line on 0800 389 2500.

The event is also open to qualified teachers who are interested in

returning to teaching. Anyone considering returning to teaching can access support on 0800 085 0971.

The NCTL is also holding a series of application workshops across the country to help people who are ready to apply for teacher training.

The workshops are the perfect way to get expert advice and information to help create the strongest teacher training application possible.

Workshops tend to fill up fast – aspiring teachers can reserve a place by visiting: https://getintoteaching. education.gov.uk/teaching-events/application-workshopevents

Building control head wins Superstar award

Bury Council’s head of building control has won a regional award from his peers in the industry.

Rob Thorpe was chosen as the North West Superstar byLABC, which represents all local authority council building control teams in England and Wales.

LABC members work with building owners, architects, developers, contractors and other professionals to ensure buildings are safe, healthy and efficient to meet the standards set by the building regulations.

Rob started work with Bury Council in June 1975 as a trainee building control officer, rising to his current position as department head. “It’s a real surprise, but I’m delighted,” he said. “I lead a fantastic team, and this award is as much a tribute to their hard work as mine.”

Building control is responsible for a range of vital services, such as ensuring the safety of buildings and sports grounds, and working with the emergency services at times of crisis, such as during the Boxing Day floods in 2015.

David Fowler, assistant director (localities) at Bury Council, said: “Rob is an excellent head of building control who leads by example; a man of hard work and integrity who can be called and relied upon at any hour. This award is well deserved.”

Richard Scott, chair of the judging panel and LABC president, said: “It’s clear we have managers, surveyors and support teams who are delivering an excellent service, going that extra mile to ensure our customers’ expectations are met and often exceeded.”

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New legislation gives a TOMMY’S MARKET RAFFLE

boost to child safety RETURNS FOR EASTER

New legislation on child car seats is being introduced to limit the use of backless booster seats to older children.

The rules are due to come into force at some point this year and will only permit backless booster seats to be used by children taller than 125cm and weighing more than 22kg.

Currently children weighing as little as 15kg can travel in a backless booster seat. This could mean children as young as three are being put on a backless booster seat.

The new rule will prevent children being put on these seats too early in their development. If a child is too small for the backless booster seat the seatbelt could be too high up on their body, which can cause very serious if not fatal injuries in a crash. Ideally

older children should sit on a high back booster seat, as they offer more protection and enable the seatbelt to be routed correctly. Although these car seats can be more expensive they offer more protection and therefore more value for money.

Jan Brabin, senior road safety officer at Bury Council, said: “A problem that many parents face is that older children can sometimes be reluctant to use child car seats because they perceive them as babyish and not ‘cool’.

“It is important that children are told why car seats are so important and that parents comply with the law by transporting children safely.

“Parents should not rush their children through the different stages of child car seats. As long as your

child is within the weight and height limits of the car seat, the lower stage restraint will offer more protection.”

The new legislation will only apply to newly sold products, so parents currently using a booster seat that already apply to existing regulations, will still be able to use that seat.

Any parents looking to buy a backless booster seat this year should start to see that they're not approved for use with children under 125cm and 22kg. According to UK law, all children travelling in a car must use the correct car seat until they reach 12 years of age or 135cm in height.

In-car safety top tips: It is illegal to put a rearfacing child seat in the front passenger seat of a car, where there is an active airbag fitted.

Adjust the internal straps when your child changes clothes or as your child develops to ensure that they are secure.

Don’t buy child restraints from the internet as you will not be shown how to fit them and it may not be suitable for your vehicle.

Don’t use second-hand child car seats as they have a lifespan of approximately five years and you cannot guarantee their history.

If you are involved in a bump, crash or collision you should replace the child car seat even if no one was in the seat at the time. Some insurers will replace them for free as part of your policy.

Oldham Council is offering shoppers another opportunity to get their hands on some amazing prizes as Tommy’s Market Raffle returns this Easter.

The raffle is now underway and entrants stand a chance of winning a star prize (Acer Iconia One 10” Tablet) and two runner-up prizes (£80 and £40 Tommyfield Market Vouchers).

To enter, you simply need to make a purchase at any stall in the market – or the brick or perimeter units displaying a ‘Tommy’s Easter Market Raffle’ poster.

In return, regardless of the cost or how many items you buy, you will receive

one raffle ticket from the trader.

Fill in your contact details on the back of the ticket and post it in our collection boxes on Tommy’s Field (near Tommyfield Stationary Corner) and outside the Market Office (near Hyde’s Newsagents).

There’s no restriction on how many times you can enter.

Councillor Jean Stretton, Oldham Council Leader, said: “After the raffle’s big success at Christmas, we’re hoping to see even more shoppers taking part in our Easter special.

“I would encourage you to head over to Tommyfield Market, get

some Easter shopping done and give yourself a great chance of winning a prize.”

Raffle entrants (aged 16 and over) must submit their raffle tickets to the designated collection boxes by 4pm on Friday, 14 April. The draw will be made the following day at noon on Tommy’s Field by Tommyfield Market’s very own mascot, Mr Tommyfield.

Remember, the more times you buy, the higher your chances are of winning…

For more information and the full terms and conditions visit: www. oldham.gov.uk/tommysmarketraffle

Straight forward safety

solutions for your business

CBIOP prides itself on the expertise of our consultants, using their knowledge and experience to keep you safe. CBIOP seeks to demystify and clarify the world of Health and Safety, whether that be rules, legislation, best practice or regulation, giving you the peace of mind to fully focus on attending to your customers’ needs, and growing your business.

When you decide to work with us, we will provide an honest and accurate perspective on your company’s health and safety needs and requirements.

We will seek to keep your employees, your premises and your reputation safe, making sure everybody comes back in one piece.

Craig has experience of working with private sector companies and public sector bodies including central government. He has worked alongside principal contractors covering all aspects of construction including new build, refurbishment and reactive contracts.

These experiences include auditing of multiple sites for best practices and consistency and delivery of onsite training. Craig is also a member of the Institute of Industrial Accident Investigation.

His qualifications as well as being a Chartered Member of IOSH include site management. His strengths include the preparation, compilation and implementation of bespoke health and safety management systems for small, medium and large clients regardless of the industry that they operate in. This include preparation of site specific risk assessments. He also has excellent training skills and

can communicate to all levels of employees within an organisation.

Risk Assessments Two key pieces of health and safety legislation define an employer’s responsibilities to regularly carry out and review risk assessments. These are: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Proper risk assessments also help to prevent accidents, and facilitate investigations when they do unfortunately occur. Risk assessments also help with planning training programmes and minimising insurance premiums, cutting costs for your business. As a business, each task that is carried out with your company needs to be assessed and the findings accurately recorded.

CBIOP consultants will guide you through this process, minimising stress, and can also visit your site, if required.

Properly documented risk assessments provide an educated estimate of

risk for your employees while they are carrying out their duties. They also reduce everyday risks to the lowest possibly level, providing safeguards, control measures and, crucially, peace of mind for all workers.

Health Monitoring The health of your workforce is important – you need healthy, content workers to carry out their duties effectively.

As an employer, you also have a duty of care to keep your employees healthy. CBIOP can provide a variety of services, all of which are designed to ensure that the activities and tasks carried out within your work environment do not have any adverse health implications for your workforce.

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Artist wins solo exhibition at

Clitheroe Castle Museum

The latest exhibition at Clitheroe Castle Museum will showcase the work of the winner of the 2016 Ribble Valley Selectors' Choice Open Art exhibition.

Local artist Patrick Troughton's art will be on display from Saturday 4 March until Wednesday 3 May in the Steward's Gallery.

Patrick's winning watercolour, 'Impossible Time', a self-portrait featuring symbolism relating to time, will be one of the works on show.

The artist usually paints buildings,

landscapes and caricatures in watercolours and charcoal drawings.

The annual Ribble Valley Open exhibition is an opportunity for local amateur and professional artists to submit work on a given theme.

The artist awarded the Selectors' Choice is given the chance to showcase their work in a solo exhibition.

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 Patrick's work.

"Patrick was such a worthy winner of the Selectors' Choice. It is great to be able to exhibit the work of such a talented artist.

"Our annual Open Art exhibition really does give local artists a chance to show their skill and creativity."

Patrick added: "I love to paint local scenes that showcase both the countryside and the town. My work also includes caricatures that capture the life,

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humour and energy of the area.

"This is the first time that I have entered this exhibition and it is great to have won the Selectors' Choice.

I was so pleased to win it, especially as I'm from Clitheroe, and I'm thrilled to have this opportunity of a solo exhibition showcasing both paintings and charcoal drawings."

This year's Ribble Valley Open exhibition starts on Saturday 5 August.

The Steward's Gallery is open daily from 12 noon to 4pm in March and

from 11am to 4pm in April and May. Admission to the exhibition within the Steward's Gallery part of Clitheroe Castle is free.

Admission to Clitheroe Castle Museum from 1 April is £4.20 for adults and £3.10 for concessions.

Children and young people up to the age of 18 years go free.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited disabled parking

Play Factore

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

For more information, phone 01200 424568 or email clitheroecastle@ lancashire.gov.uk Alternatively, visit www.lancashire. gov.uk/museums

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Redrock Stockport brings Survivors of WW2 atomic weapon

major boost to local economy attacks share their stories at

Stockport Council is celebrating the success of the town’s flagship leisure development, Redrock, which has so far brought a cash injection of over £4.5m to Stockport businesses.

Main contractor, Wates Construction, began building last spring and has been joined on site by Stockport-based subcontractors, Williams Construction and McCrory Brickwork, who were each awarded contracts valued at £3.5m and £1.1m respectively.

The local economic boost is the latest benefit brought to the town

by Stockport Council’s £45m investment in its new leisure destination. The site has also played host to over 21 apprentices and trainees, work experience placements and more than 100 construction workers from across Greater Manchester.

Wates are also continuing to engage with local schools and colleges.

This has seen them getting involved in Stockport Council’s fifth annual ‘Young Apprentice’ tournament at Edgeley Park at which teams of students were challenged to design robots that would improve health and safety on construction sites.

Wates’ work at Redrock is gathering pace with the cinema’s steel frame now complete. The development’s car park is nearing completion and 2017 will see the installation of the link bridge to Debenhams, the buildings completion and interior fit outs ahead of the opening in November.

Once complete, Redrock will

bring a new leisure development to the heart of Stockport, together with a new 360-space car park. Already signed up to open at Redrock are The Light Cinema, Pizza Express, Zizzi and Gourmet Burger Kitchen, The new development forms part of Stockport Council’s Investing in Stockport programme, which is investing over £1 billion into Stockport at the moment, helping ensure the town grows and is as successful as possible. Estimates predict that this influx of investment will generate at least 5,000 employment opportunities for the town.

Councillor Kate Butler, Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council said: “It’s great to hear about local firms and residents benefitting from the work taking place at Redrock.

Whilst the transformation our Investing in Stockport work is

bringing to Stockport’s landscape is vital, of equal importance to us is ensuring residents and businesses benefit from the investments and the opportunities being created from day one. The work at Redrock demonstrates this in action.”

Tony Shenton, Business Unit Director of Wates Construction North West, commented: “Redrock is playing a major role in the ongoing investments being made in Stockport so it is right and fitting that it is being used to bring so much benefit to the town.

As well as creating on-site employment and training opportunities we have also fulfilled a commitment to engage local supply chain partners, the benefit of which is that the positive economic impact of our work will continue to be felt long after we have left the site.”

Manchester’s town Hall

A civic reception was held at Manchester town hall today for two women directly affected by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings.

Mrs Midori Yamada from Hiroshima and Mrs Reiko Yamada from Nagasaki shared their experiences of life in Japan following the atomic attacks of 1945, with Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Eddy Newman and pupils from Manly Park Primary School, Whalley Range.

The reception also provided an update on the progress of a Manchester City Council and Mayors for Peace initiative, ‘Project G’ that saw Gingko seeds from trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima presented to Manchester to be grown into trees.

Reiko and Midori are both Japanese ‘Hibakusha’ which translates directly as ‘bomb affected people’ but is generally intended to mean survivor.

The ladies - now both in their 80’s are currently touring the UK to share their stories and messages of hope and peace.

Cllr Sue Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “It's important we hear testimony from survivors of the 1945 atomic attacks.

History can teach us vital lessons and stories like these should be never be forgotten to ensure the tragic events of the past are never repeated.”

As part of the reception the Japanese delegation and the primary school pupils were given an update on the progress of Project G and the 10 Ginko seeds gifted to the city from Hiroshima, currently growing in

Dunham Massey National Trust estate. Reiko and Midori will visit Dunham Massey tomorrow as guests of the National Trust to inspect the Gingko tree seedlings and will be given a tour of the greenhouses and the main house. The trees - when suitably established - will be planted in six Manchester primary schools and in a public space in the city centre.

Emily Chandler, head gardener at Dunham Massey, said: “We’re delighted to be able to help with the Ginko project. It’s amazing that the original tree survived Hiroshima, and that the seeds we’re growing here will carry a message of peace and hope for future generations”.

Manchester is a member of the Mayors for Peace programme, a global initiative founded in 1982 by the then Mayor of Hiroshima Takeshi Araki with the aim to provide a way for cities around the

world to work towards the total abolition of nuclear weapons. Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester and Manchester City Council's Mayors for Peace representative, Cllr Eddy Newman, said: “While difficult to imagine the horrors faced by these remarkable women it’s important that future generations learn about their experiences. The inspiring stories of Reiko and Midori and the symbolic growth of the Ginko seeds show how messages of hope and peace can rise from the ashes of tragedy."

Reiko and Midori are in the UK on a tour organised by the Japanese atomic bomb survivors group, Gensuyiko in co-operation with Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) and Mayors for Peace.

Further information about Mayors for Peace can be found online at: www. mayorsforpeace.org

GMP awarded for their use

of camera technology

Greater Manchester Police has become one of the first police forces to be awarded by the Government for its use of body worn cameras.

The certificate was awarded to GMP in recognition of its compliance with a number of set guidelines related to the use of body worn camera surveillance.

GMP, along with only the Metropolitan Police, has clearly demonstrated that it complies with all 12 of the guiding principles of the surveillance camera code, which the Government has legislated for all police forces in England and Wales to show due regard to.

In order to achieve full certification auditors had to independently judge GMP on a number of principles, including an individual’s right to privacy, safeguards against

unauthorised access and to ensure that all surveillance materials are destroyed when no longer required.

Achieving full certification means that the public of Greater Manchester can be reassured that GMP is complying with the code and use body worn video (BWV) technology, and the information gathered, in the most appropriate manner possible.

GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, said: “Receiving this certification clearly demonstrates our commitment at GMP to use body worn cameras effectively and proportionally.

“This technology will continue to aid us in the fight against crime, and the general public can be assured that their right to privacy is maintained.”

Tony Porter, the Government’s

Surveillance Camera Commissioner who awarded GMP the award, said: “I am delighted Greater Manchester Police has achieved my certification mark for Body Worn Video. GMP, together with the Metropolitan Police, are the first forces to have achieved this award nationally.

“It is important that the public recognise that such technology is used to the highest standards.

Certification demonstrates compliance to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, that its use is transparent and that it places public privacy as a priority.

“Ultimately it will ensure ongoing public support in the use of this technology that is there to support the police in its work and reassure the community as to its use.”

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Marsden Heights students receive

leadership training from Pendle business Students from Marsden Heights Community College have been given tips on how to become leaders from Pendle company Businesswise Solutions.

It’s part of a programme funded by Pendle Council which enables young people to leave school and go on to build successful working lives.

Called Pendle Business Class, the three year project is being run by charity Business in the Community (BITC), as part of its national scheme.

By linking schools with businesses, the pilot which is part-funded by the Council’s Gearing Up for Growth Fund, aims to give young people more confidence, greater motivation at school and a better understanding of the careers available.

And 19 students from years 7 to 10 from Marsden Heights received leadership training from Catherine Durris, Finance Director at Businesswise Solutions in Nelson.

She said: “The BITC project is a really good initiative and I was excited for Businesswise to get involved.

“It gives students access to real businesses who can share their real experiences and help students relate their theoretical learning to the real business world.”

Fiona Clark from Marsden Heights Community College said: “We’re delighted to be taking part in Pendle Business Class.

“We re-launched our House system

in September and want the students to take ownership of it rather than the staff. “Those who attended the leadership training had put their names down to be part of a committee to oversee the running of the House system. “This leadership session helped increase their confidence levels and gave them fantastic tips on how to run their own meetings and understand the different roles.”

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, said: “Our local businesses have a crucial part to play in supporting young people in school and encouraging them to go on to further education or start a career.

“Young people who are involved in four or more employer engagement activities are five times less likely to become NEET (not in education, employment or training).

“It also dramatically reduces the chances of them behaving criminally and having poor physical and mental health when they’re older.”

Councillor Iqbal added that the Council has a positive relationship with all schools in the borough and where possible helps to improve outcomes for all pupils.

Paul Symes, Education Manager Lancashire for BITC, said: “Due to skills shortages, the North West particularly suffers from a high number of job vacancies in the business, science, engineering, care and administration sectors.

“Business Class is a fantastic way of making sure young people understand what local career options are available.

“It also means they will have better access to opportunities and will be able to recognise and gain the skills they need to build successful working lives.” Business Class is working with Marsden Heights Community College and West Craven High School.

The businesses also taking part are Silentnight, Daisy, Hope Technology, Concept4 and cottages.com.

Easter - Charter Walk

Shopping Centre

This Easter why not enter our Giant Egg and Spoon Race at Charter Walk Shopping Centre?

Join 2BR and the Team on Saturday 15th April from 11:00am - 3:00pm Race against the clock, test your balance, technique and speed to achieve the quickest time.

You can also meet the UK Spectre Squad, test your speed against one of our Storm Troopers.

We have a GIANT EASTER EGG! to giveaway courtesy of Thorntons. Plus lots of other prizes courtesy of The Entertainer.

If that wasn’t enough…

That’s Entertainment are launching the New Rogue One DVD, you can meet up with The Spectre Squad in store plus win some more great prizes in their Easter RAFFLE! Thorntons will also be hosting an Egg Decorating workshop, if you purchase an egg on the day you can create your own amazing design just in time for Easter.* *All proceeds will be donated to The Teenage Cancer Trust.

So why not join us at Charter Walk Shopping Centre for a day of fun and

fabulous prizes to be WON! this Easter.

For more information why not check out our new website….charterwalk. com or follow us on facebook, instagram or twitter.

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Star student Lewis leaps into next round of Maths challenge

A Colne Primet Academy student calculated his way to the top of the class when he took part in a national Maths challenge.

Lewis Gorton was one of 16 students from Years 10 and 11 at the Academy to take part in the UKMT Intermediate Challenge, answering 25 multiple choice problem solving questions in one hour under normal exam conditions. From the participants, Lewis not only scored best in the school, but was invited to take part in the next stage, the Kangaroo paper. This is an international challenge, which will see 5,500 of the highest performing pupils from over 30 countries invited to sit either the grey or pink European Kangaroo one hour papers with 25 multiple choice questions.

The Individual Maths Challenges are lively, intriguing multiple choice question papers, which are designed to stimulate interest in Maths in large numbers of pupils. Lewis, 15, is still bouncing after the experience. He

said: “I am pleased to get through to the next round of UKMT. I didn’t think I would do it but I succeeded.”

Mrs Leak, Head of Mathematics and Computing at Colne Primet Academy, said: “I am extremely proud that Lewis has got through to the Kangaroo stage of the competition. “In my eight years

of entering pupils for the UKMT challenges at Junior, Intermediate and Senior level, Lewis is my first every Kangaroo, as it is so competitive!”

You can find out more about Colne Primet Academy, or book a tour of the school, by contacting 01282 863970 or visiting www.colneprimet.co.uk

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Home Improvements For The Dog owner convicted Elderly & Vulnerable In St Helens

under new microchipping legislation

A St Helens dog owner has become the first person in the borough to be convicted under new dog microchipping legislation.

Kimberley Percival, 29, of Chisnall Avenue, St Helens, was ordered to pay a total of £485 after being found guilty in her absence at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court of failing to update her dog’s microchip details, as prescribed by the The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015.

The court heard how Percival’s male cross-breed dog was seized as a stray dog in July 2016, and on claiming her dog back from St Helens Council’s Dog Welfare and Enforcement Service, Percival was served with a notice under section 12 (a) of the The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, requiring her to update the details of her dog’s microchip within 21 days.

Percival failed to comply despite being served with a ‘Final Opportunity to Comply’ notice which effectively gives a dog owner an extra seven days to meet the requirements of the legislation.

On Thursday 23 March 2017 at the Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court, Percival was fined £255, with costs of £200 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30.

Welcoming the prosecution, St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Green, Smart and Sustainable

Borough, Councillor Seve GomezAspron said: “Dog owners were given enough notice prior to April 2016 when it became compulsory by law for all dogs to be microchipped, and the consequences of not doing so were clear. The council even chipped dogs for free for 12 months before the introduction date, so there can be no excuses.

Costco Wholesale

Corporation

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a chain of Costco membership warehouses that carry quality name brand and related private label merchandise at substantially lower prices that are typically found at conventional wholesale sources. The warehouses are designed to help small to medium sized businesses reduce costs in purchasing for resale and everyday business use.

Costco warehouses present one of the largest and most exclusive product category selections to be found under a single roof. A few of the categories include groceries, confectionery, appliances, television and audio equipment, automotive supplies, tyres, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewellery, cameras, housewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco, furniture, office supplies and office equipment. Costco is known for carrying top quality national brands with 100% satisfaction guaranteed to its members.

Costco also features a fine line of quality products under its own Kirkland Signature™ private label. The company has taken great care in selecting products such as housewares, luggage, pet food and bedding, nappies, wipes, coffee, wine and snacks as well as a large selection of fresh meats, diary, deli products, fresh and frozen foods and baked goods. All Kirkland Signature products are guaranteed to be of quality or better quality than name brands.

Costco’s Steve Pappas, Managing Director explains Costco is able to offer lower prices and better values by eliminating virtually all the frills and costs historically associated with conventional wholesalers and retailers, including sales people, delivery and credit accounts. We run a tight operation with extremely low overheads which enables us to pass on dramatic savings to our members Costco is only open to members. Members pay an annual fee. There are two types of membership - Trade and Individual. Trade members qualify by owning or managing a business. Individual members qualify by being employed in or retired in specific employment groups.

“Hopefully this outcome will act as a costly reminder to dog owners -or anyone considering getting a dog – to ensure their pet is microchipped and their details on the chip are up to date, as the law states, for we will not hesitate to prosecute those who fail to comply.”

New website launch for the ‘go-to’ place for home improvements in St Helens A St Helens Council service that helps elderly and vulnerable residents live independently in their own home for longer is back online after the launch of its new-look website.

Formed in 2007, St Helens Council’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) specialises in ensuring their customer’s homes meet their needs by offering high quality home modifications, handyperson services, home safety and security checks and Assistive Technology equipment – available at competitive prices to all residents – via phone, email, or by visiting their brand new website: www.sthelens.gov.uk/hia Products and services available include: 1. Ramps, stair and grab rails.

2. Small repairs: fixing taps, unblocking sinks and changing lightbulbs.

3. Level access showers, wet rooms, shower over bath, door entry systems.

4. Lifeline Emergency Units, which are linked directly to a control centre, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

5. Lifeline Unit add-ons, including pendants and sensors to detect carbon monoxide, smoke, fire, flooding and unhealthy indoor temperatures.

6. Management of home maintenance projects – obtaining quotes,

appointing jobs, monitoring progress, quality assurance.

As well as offering these services, the HIA provide small repair jobs for free to elderly and disabled residents (depending on the scale of the work required) and where chargeable, can also advise customers on available funding from Disabled Facilities Grants, registered charities such as Pilkington Trust – and assist for heating and insulation improvement, as well as income maximisation.

The agency contracts a team of trusted traders, and has access to specialist Occupational Therapy professionals. They also assist with getting homes ready for hospital discharge across the borough.

“Sometimes people just need that extra reassurance when it comes to home improvements,” said HIA Operations Manager Julie Stuchbury.

“We want to help residents ‘future proof’ their homes to avoid falls and mobility issues which may occur in later life– helping residents to stay at home for longer!”

Julie added: “We pride ourselves on being an approachable, effective and efficient service where no job is too small. It can be the smallest of jobs, such as changing a light bulb, which can make a huge difference to our customers, and help relieve the ongoing pressures on hospitals by avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and bed blocking.”

Whether it’s for you, a relative, or a friend, contact the team for free advice or a competitive quote on the details below.

Call: 01744 676555 Email: homeimprovementagency@ sthelens.gov.uk Visit: www.sthelens.gov.uk/hia

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Warrington ‘second

best place to live in UK’

Warrington has been named as the second best borough to live in the country in a Channel 4 documentary UK’s Best Places to Live.

Presenter Sarah Beeny announced in the programme, aired last night, that Warrington was in second place nationally behind South Ribble.

The research looked at a series of factors including high employment, income, house price to earnings ratio, culture, health and wellbeing, education and school standards.

The north west ranked highly with Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester also high in the charts.

Sarah Beeny said: “Warrington particularly stands out for its highly affordable housing and excellent transport links.”

Cllr Terry O’Neill, leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: “Once again Warrington is riding high in the charts as a great place to live, work, visit and do business.

“The work we are doing as a council to improve the borough’s infrastructure, education and training standards, social care, health and wellbeing, cultural offering and attractiveness to businesses is clearly paying off.”

According to the recent Centre For Cities Report, Warrington has the 9th highest employment rate in the country.

The report says that Warrington has maintained its position as the only place in the North of England classed as a high wage and low welfare city. Warrington is also ranked 15th highest for the number of business start-ups per capita.

Swing into action at the St Helens

Sports Development Golf Day

Swing into action at the St Helens Sports Development Golf Day St Helens Council’s Sports Development team is inviting golf enthusiasts to swing into action at a charity golf day on Friday 26 May at Houghwood Golf Club.

Now in its third year, the St Helens Sports Development Youth Sports Programme Golf Day – in partnership with the Steve Prescott Foundation – is an 18 hole, four ball competition where the two best scores count, but contains four mystery holes where all four scores are recorded. Last year, over £4,000 was generated and split

between St Helens Council’s Youth Sport Programme and the Steve Prescott Foundation. As a result, over 6,500 young people were able to access sports and physical activity sessions for free during the last 12 months.

The price of the golf day costs £180 per team (£45 per person) which includes a bacon roll with tea or coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf – and a meal following the end of play.

At a cost of £60, companies can sponsor a hole and dress the tee box with their business details. Fantastic prizes will be awarded to the overall

winners and various competitions will run throughout the day, such as nearest the pin and longest drive.

The day will be rounded off with a presentation ceremony followed by a raffle and auction, with many great prizes up for grabs.

A percentage of all profits will be donated to The Steve Prescott Foundation.

Teams are requested to register before the day and sign in will be open on the day from 11:00am for a 1pm tee-off.

For more information, call Mark Jennings on 07768414970, or email markjennings@sthelens.gov.uk.

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Green light given for 142 new houses in Newton-le-Willows

All 13 councillors voted unanimously in favour of the development which will see the erection of 142 dwellings, including a mixture of detached and semi-detached properties, on a 4.87 hectare site to the west of Common Road that is allocated for residential development in the St Helens Unitary Development Plan.

Located approximately 1km from Earlestown town centre, work on the dwellings – some of which will

be affordable units – is expected to start imminently. The well-timed approval is a boost in the arm for St Helens’ housing land supply after an assessment carried out by independent assessors found a requirement for more housing in all the key settlements within the borough, in order to create a wider choice and greater affordability for local residents.

Welcoming the decision, St Helens

Council’s Cabinet Member for Growth, Councillor John Fulham, who sits on the Planning Committee, said: “Granting approval for new houses helps families get on the housing ladder while helping build the local economy, so I am delighted that this application for 142 new homes in the borough has been approved.

“This is a small step in the right direction to securing a wide selection of housing stock which ranges from

starter homes to specialist homes such as bungalows and lifetime homes, and the passing of this application certainly helps us achieve our

objective of growing the economy and our tax base to help recover some of the £90m we will have lost to central Government grant cuts by

2020". Image shows the proposed site layout of the 142 houses, which will be built on land to the west of Common Road, Newton-le-Willows.

The countdown has started to the 2017

St Helens Business Fair

Following the success of the 2016 event, the St Helens Business Fair, organised by St Helens Chamber, will be returning this year on Thursday 27th April.

Taking place at Haydock Park Racecourse from 10:30am-3pm and with over 100 companies set to exhibit, it will be the largest business to business networking event in the area.

Throughout the course of the day a programme of free business seminars will take place, in addition to the main business exhibition, showcasing companies from a wide variety of business sectors.

Tracy Mawson, Deputy Chief Executive at St Helens Chamber, commented: “The Business Fair is an excellent opportunity for businesses to meet with potential buyers and suppliers from across the Borough and beyond. Last year’s event saw more than 450 people through the door on the day and with an even more accessible venue, we are hoping to top that this year.

“Whether you are looking to build

your network, promote your business, find new suppliers or increase your knowledge, the Business Fair offers you the best platform to do all those things, so is an event not to be missed.”

During the course of the day businesses can make use of the lounge area to meet with new contacts and do business.

2016 exhibitor Martin Winders, from Polar Service Printers said, “We found the entire day very rewarding and are looking forward to working closely with our new business contacts.

“It was amazing to see so many interesting and great businesses of all sizes getting involved. We’ll definitely be exhibiting at all future fairs and look forward to the next.

“Acquiring new business/contacts is key to business success and the St Helens Business Fair certainly allowed us to do this.”

Admission to the event and all of the activities is completely free, offering a fantastic opportunity for customers to find out what local companies have to offer.

At a cost of £99+VAT for St Helens Chamber Members and £149+VAT for Non-Members, the business fair is a very cost effective way to market, raise your company profile and showcase products and services to a range of potential customers.

Steve Fairhurst from Regenic, who exhibited at the 2016 event, commented: “The event was extremely well organised from start to finish.

“Exhibitors had opportunities to network and do business before visitors arrived and the event was very well attended.

“We picked up plenty of opportunities and we met some great local companies we hadn’t been aware of. Everyone we spoke to had only positive things to say and it’s an event we would get involved in again.”

For more information or to book your free place visit https://www. sthelenschamber.com/businessfair.

For more information on exhibiting contact Rachel Wellens on 01744 742028 or email Rachel.wellens@ sthelenschamber.com.

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Hundreds join the Spring

Clean in Wigan Borough

Dust off your broom and pull on your gardening gloves– a spring clean is set to sweep through Wigan Borough.

As part of The Deal, at least 30 community clean-ups have already been organised with hundreds of volunteers planning activities to tidy up their neighbourhoods.

Wigan Council has backed the national Great British Spring Clean campaign, supported by Keep Britain Tidy, being held on the first weekend in March.

But Wigan Borough is going the extra mile with ‘Big Borough Spring Clean’ events being held from Monday 27th February to Sunday 5th March.

Joy Winstanley from the Friends of Three Sisters group in Ashton has already signed up.

Joy said: “We’re mainly planning to clean up the paths and clear the mud after winter but we’ll also be litter picking and doing general improvement work.

“We have about seven regular volunteers who are all retired but we always need more people to help out.”

Joy’s husband, Ian, aged 75, is also part of the community group and said he feels the benefits of volunteering at

Three Sisters and being out and about in the fresh air.

Ian said: “We’ve always had a strong connection to the site. Over the years we’ve made huge improvements and turned an overgrown plot of land into a community garden. I definitely feel the benefits apart from when it’s too cold!”

Community groups, councillors, businesses and schools are all being encouraged to sign up to the spring clean and help rid the borough of unsightly litter.

Action is being taken in certain areas across the borough where there are a large number of litter and dog fouling complaints including Leigh town centre.

And the council will be carrying out enforcement in hotspot areas for litter to catch any culprits who are blighting the environment.

Councillor Kevin Anderson, cabinet member for environment, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for communities across the borough to come together for a big spring clean.

It’s about bringing people together to make a difference.

“Through The Deal, the council is

already working with our residents to increase their responsibility for their neighbourhoods. We believe there are long-term health benefits,

both physical and mental, through residents being more involved in their communities.

“We have fantastic volunteers who

are leading the clean-ups and would encourage as many people as possible to get involved and give something back.”

To join a clean-up in your local area visit https://www.wigan.gov.uk/ Resident/Leisure/In-Bloom/BoroughSpring-Clean.aspx for more details.

OLDHAM COUNCIL HUNGRY

TO HELP LOCAL FOOD CHAIN Oldham Council is developing a recipe for success using innovation to create a sustainable local food chain.

The town has secured £150,000 for participating in Food Chains 4 EU, a new Europe-wide project focussed on creating environmentally sustainable food chains.

In simple terms, the project is about supporting innovation through community growing, cooking and marketing locally produced food, reducing food miles and redistributing surplus food.

Working with Manchester Metropolitan University and experienced partners from as far and wide as the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Italy and Romania, the town hopes to capitalise on the funding boost to support community groups and businesses who provide local food for residents.

Oldham Food Network, whose members have already helped a number of communities around growing, cooking, healthy eating and education, will be closely involved in the project, helping engage local residents, groups and businesses.

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Oldham Council cabinet member for neighbourhoods and cooperatives, said: “Members of Oldham Food Network do a fantastic job of inspiring communities to grow, cook, educate and share food.

“We’re now hoping this project will take that work one step further.

“We all know that its common sense to eat locally grown food but the commercial nature and the convenient focus of our eating habits these days can get in the way of that.

“Our hope is this project will make a difference to that, giving local food producers and growers an opportunity

to sell their products locally and allowing local residents the opportunity to enjoy that food, reduce food miles and eat more healthily.”

And Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council, who led

on securing the funding, said: “It’s a win-win and thanks to the external funding we have received, won’t cut in to our budget for core services.”

The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

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BRIGHT NEW FUTURE FOR

PRESTON’S LEISURE SERVICE

£2m is to be invested in Preston’s two leisure centres as part of a major overhaul of the city’s leisure services.

In transferring ownership of both Fulwood and West View leisure centres to the UK’s leading leisure providers social enterprise GLL, the City Council aims to boost leisure services in Preston.

Facing an uncertain future under continued council ownership, Councillors have taken the initiative to guarantee future leisure provision in the city – a move welcomed by Councillor Peter Rankin – Leader of Preston City Council who said: “Without doubt this is one of the most important decisions taken by the City Council in recent times. It means a bright new future for the whole of Preston’s leisure service with new investment and fresh approach.

“The funding the Council now popular and well used leisure centres. receives from Central Government It means over £2m of new investment is over £8m p.a. less than it received will be made into Fulwood and West in 2012. One of the impacts of the View to both improve and expand the funding reduction is that the Council leisure facilities there. is simply no longer able to afford “And in GLL, we have secured one of to keep the leisure centres running. the best leisure providers in the UK. In 2015/16 the leisure service cost With more than 46 million visitors to the Council approximately £1m. over 250 facilities across the country, Therefore we’ve had to look at Greenwich Leisure has a track record alternative options – and I am of running highly successful and delighted at this deal with GLL. profitable leisure services.

“The recent experience with handing “Yet as a worker owned social over ownership of Preston Guild Hall enterprise GLL put people first fills us with confidence in proceeding and run their company in a with this deal. It is an opportunity for way that benefits all. This is investment to be made in Preston’s fantastic news for the staff who will transfer to GLL, as well as leisure service.”

Councillor Peter Kelly – Cabinet the thousands of people who Member for Leisure and Culture use Fulwood and West View added: “This is a landmark deal for every day.” Mark Sesnan, MD Preston as it ensures the future for our of GLL said:

“Preston is key to the expansion of GLL’s health and wellbeing offer in the north of England. “Our social enterprise goes from strength to strength with more people getting more active more often.

We look forward to welcoming leisure staff into the GLL familing and greeting many new and existing customers at Preston’s leisure centres, which will be operated under our successful Better brand.” “We are thrilled at the prospect and opportunity in the city. Preston has a fantastic reputation in the leisure industry and we aim to build on this and really take the leisure service forward from day one.”

Fined for fly tipping furniture

A Charnock Richard man who dumped furniture on a country lane claimed he’d no money to take it to the tip, a court was told.

We will just not tolerate fly tipping, there is no excuse for it. It is unsightly, illegal, dangerous, can be hazardous to the health of people and wildlife and it pollutes land and the waterways Lee Stock, 41, of Preston Road, Charnock Richard, ​ pleaded guilty to fly tipping when he appeared at Chorley Magistrates Court in a prosecution brought by Chorley Council. He was fined £320, ordered to pay £500 costs plus a £32 victim surcharge. The court was told that a pick-up truck loaded with furniture had been seen driving

along German Lane, Charnock Richard, which is a dead end, and had returned without the furniture. Two sofas, a mattress and an armchair were later found dumped at the end of the country lane opposite the entrance to a sand quarry.

Photographs of the fly tipped goods were sent to the police who then contacted Chorley Council and, following investigations, Stock was interviewed under caution at the council offices.

He admitted he had fly tipped the items saying he did not have any money for the tip. He said he had not received any money for transporting the waste and had done it as a favour.

He admitted he knew it was illegal to fly tip, and said he had made a stupid mistake and apologised for his actions.

Councillor Paul Walmsley, who oversees fly tipping issues at Chorley Council, said: “It was thanks to vigilant members of the public, who saw the vehicle, made a note of its number and sent photos of the fly tipped furniture to the police, that this prosecution came about.

“We will just not tolerate fly tipping, there is no excuse for it. It is unsightly, illegal, dangerous, can be hazardous to the health of people and wildlife and it pollutes land and the waterways. It’s costing our council taxpayers around £90,000 to deal

with, and that money could be better spent on other things.

“We recently increased the level of fine we can impose on culprits to £400 for small scale fly tipping and for larger incidents such as this, we

will pursue prosecution through the courts. “We’d always urge people to be our eyes and ears and report incidences of fly tipping to us – it can be done online at chorley.gov.uk and done anonymously.”

Student has laptop

stolen in Preston

We are appealing for witnesses after a 25 year old man was robbed in Preston.

At around 9pm on Saturday 18 March the man was walking along Moor Park Avenue close to the tennis courts when he was approached by three men.

One of the trio has then produced a knife, pointed it at the victim, making demands for a bag that he was carrying which contained a black Sony Vaio laptop.

They have then taken the bag and

ran off across the tennis courts on to St Thomas’ Road. PC Paul Gilfoyle from Preston Police said: “The victim is a student and this laptop contained lots of important work and documents required for his studies.

“We later found the bag minus the laptop and so we are asking anyone who may have been offered a used Sony laptop for sale to come forward.

“Similarly if you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help, please get in touch.”

One of the offenders is described

as black, around 6ft, of stocky build and was wearing black Nike tracksuit, a dark jacket and a balaclava.

The other two are described as white, around 5ft 10in and of stocky build. One of them was wearing a North Face jacket.

Anyone with information can call us on 101 quoting log reference 1428 of 18th March. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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AVENHAM MULTI-STOREY

CAR PARK GOES CASHLESS

In addition to offering a traditional pay and display facility, it will also offer a cashless system.

New payment machines have been installed throughout the car park, which will take payment in cash or via the ‘MiPermit’ app, ensuring maximum convenience.

The software enables customers to self-manage payments through their smart phones or via the website.

An option is also available for customers to opt in for a 10p reminder text – this will allow you to extend your stay remotely while continuing your visit to the city.

Councillor Robert Boswell, Cabinet member for community and environment, said: “With the introduction of the new, innovative software this will make visiting Avenham car park much

easier and more convenient. You will no longer need to worry about carrying cash or rushing back to your car to top up the ticket.

“By managing your payments online it will become hassle free.

“Despite these changes Avenham car park will continue to be patrolled regularly, with CCTV cameras always recording.”

Art & Soul Tattoo Studio

Art & Soul Tattoo Studio is owned by Nick Bleasdale, who is a local man from the Preston area, having lived in Penwortham and Preston all his life.

He has had an interest in tattoos since the age of fourteen, and he gets his talent for drawing and painting from his father, who was an accomplished amateur artist with a wicked eye for caricatures.

Nick and his father did not always see eye-to-eye concerning his determination to be a tattooist, and he spent some time travelling the length of the country with his tattoo kit in his rucksack, b e f o r e returning and settling down in Leyland.

He attended the University of Central Lancashire and obtained a degree in Fine Art and Illustration to prove that he was serious!

If you want to know anything about the history and development of tattooing, Nick is the man to see. You can drop in for a chat any time provided he is not busy with a customer, and you will get a brew and a very interesting discussion on the subject – just be prepared to spend an hour or so!

Although Nick’s first love is the tattoo, he is also accomplished with an airbrush or paintbrush, pencil or charcoal, and any medium will do –

your skin is the first choice, but if you have a scooter, motorcycle, sidecar, car, van, fence or wall, (inside or outside) in need of adornment he will be happy to oblige.

In his leisure time Nick is somewhat of a musician; he plays guitar, Mandolin, banjo, drums, penny whistle, flute and probably anything else if you hand it to him.

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Baby Boxes for Every Baby

Nearly two hundred new and expectant mums attending the Baby Box launch event today.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust held the event to promote the launch of the first Baby Box programme in the Greater Manchester area. Families of all babies born at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, as well as babies delivered at home by the Trust’s midwives, were invited to receive a Baby Box for newborns to sleep in, free of charge. It is hoped that the Baby Box programme will encourage early engagement with maternity services and access to care for all pregnant women across the Wigan borough.

The initiative came to light through a Quality Champion project run

by Louise Huxley, Midwife, Jacki Mansfield, Clinical Audit Coordinator and Lynne Atherton, Health and Safety Manager. Their ambition was to reduce the number of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the Wigan locality by up to 50% a year.

Pauline Law, Director of Nursing said of the initiative, “We know just how important baby’s health and wellbeing is to parents. The Baby Box is a wonderfully simple alternative to a Moses basket, which ensures baby sleeps safely for their first 6 months.

The use of the boxes has been proven to help reduce the risk of Sudden

Infant Death Syndrome, and we are hoping that we can replicate these results within the Wigan borough.”

The concept for this project was born from the Baby Box programme that originated in Finland in 1938.

They found that if they supplied new mothers with sturdy boxes equipped with a fitted mattress that allowed the box to be turned into a cot, the infant mortality rate began to drop dramatically. This is based on the fact that one of the best places for a newborn to sleep in the first few months of life is in the same bedroom as their parents, but not the same bed.

By providing parents with a safe bed for baby to sleep in, they can have the

Blackburn, Hyndburn &

Ribble Valley Samaritans

Did you know the suicide rate for Blackburn with Darwen is reported as 10.00 per 100,000 for the period 2012 - 2014. This is higher than the England average of 8.9 per 100.000 for the same period.

It costs £33,000 per year to provide Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Samaritans services and the support mechanism for people facing

feelings of distress or crisis that can lead to suicide. Last year our branch received over 26,000 call for support.

Our costs are used to: To raise awareness of our services by marketing and publicity expenditure along with the recruitment and training of volunteers who are always there providing emotional support to those who need us.

Our branch has no paid staff and is run entirely by volunteers - currently our branch has 80 volunteers and we are always looking for more to help us provide a listening service or help us fundraise. Did you know you can text BLKBN24 £3 to 70070 and you could donate £3 or alternatively you could donate through our branch website www.samaritans.org and then search for Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Branch.

If you would like more information on volunteering why not attend one of our information sessions where you can find out if volunteering with us if for you. Please ring our recruitment line on 01254 682266 or alternatively email us on blackburn@samaritans. org for more information.

newborn with them during the night without the risks involved with bed sharing.

The Baby Boxes, which are made from a very thick cardboard and come with a firm foam mattress, waterproof mattress cover and a cotton sheet, are traditionally used in Finland as a baby’s bed for up to the first eight months of their life. Replacing the need for a traditional Moses basket or cot, it is thought the small size of the Baby Box prevents babies from rolling onto their tummies, which experts think can contribute to sudden infant death syndrome.

The WWL team felt that the Baby Box concept could really work in Wigan and with the support of WWL executives, got into contact with The Baby Box Co. who specialise

in thoughtful Baby Box program implementation. The company very generously offered to provide the team with free Baby Boxes as long as their distribution was tied to parenting education. Families receiving a Baby Box will have access to the Baby Box University, a comprehensive maternal and childcare education platform, available from pregnancy onwards.

The Baby Box Co. strongly believes that it is the education component of universal Baby Box initiatives which correlates to improved health outcomes.

The Baby Box University enables the team to fulfil their wish of having all new and expectant parents educated about the Baby Boxes and correct sleeping and feeding practices for newborns.

Of the project Katheryn Ashton said, “We are aiming to encourage every new mother in the Wigan Borough to sign up for the Baby Box University and receive a Baby Box. This will enable us to help educate new parents on important safe sleep practices and breastfeeding and feeding techniques.”

Jennifer Clary, the CEO from The Baby Box Company, which is supplying the Baby Boxes and Baby Box University memberships for participating parents said, “We are delighted to continue the expansion of the Baby Box and Baby Box University programme within the NHS in the Wigan borough.”

Baby Boxes are being distributed through the Start Well Centres found throughout the Borough.

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Lake District’s newest

attraction to open this Summer

In June 2017, the Ravenglass Railway Museum will officially open to the public after undergoing a major, two year, Heritage Lottery-funded redevelopment.

Built on the site of Ravenglass Station, in the West of Cumbria, the new train-shed extension will double the previous museum’s footprint and create a brand-new museum experience.

The museum owns more than 6,000 objects ranging from 15inch gauge locomotives and rolling stock through to uniforms, photographs and historic engineering, but the new development will see these artefacts come to life with interactive exhibitions allowing visitors to not only see the heritage steam locomotives, but to watch how they work and sit in the driving seat too. David Rounce, Project and Activities Manager of the

Ravenglass Railway Museum said: “We’re excited for the public to see everything we’ve been working on.

The museum relies entirely on volunteers and over the last year they have worked extensively to restore the stock, much of which is over 100 years old, to make sure it is in working order and in exhibition condition.’

A star attraction will be the steam locomotive ‘Katie’ which ran at Ravenglass in 1916 and has just been restored to working condition for the first time since the 1920s.

The new professionally-designed displays will appeal to the family and enthusiast alike. Exhibits will include a collection of locomotives and rolling stock spanning the line’s opening in 1875 to the present day, including an interactive steam engine exhibit that visitors can operate themselves.

There will also be models and objects telling the story of ‘La’al Ratty’s industrial past as well as the daily life of workers on the railway including their uniforms, ‘bait’ boxes and games to determine if the visitors would be suited to the job.

Thanks to Arts Council PRISM funding, awarded in January 2017, the museum will also boast the restored ‘Big Saloon’ coach which dates back to the opening of the railway to 3ft gauge in 1875, and visitors will be able to hop in and imagine taking a trip up the new line in the 1870s.

Located in the only coastal village in the Lake District, Ravenglass Station is also home to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Stream Railway, or ‘La’al Ratty’; a 7-mile tourist attraction traveling through the Eskdale Valley.

David continued: “As well as attracting tourists from ‘La’al Ratty’

to the museum, we hope it will become something of a community focal point through a programme of changing, community-led, exhibitions, and a range of curriculum-linked resources for schools are being developed to educate local children about the technology and history not only of the railway, but also life and industry in the area.”

There will also be a private archive on the upper level of the new building, for researcher and enthusiasts to book in advance and see intricate artefacts and memorabilia from the heritage railway’s history.

The museum will be open whenever the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is running, which is every day in the summer season. An official opening day and event will be announced soon.

£5m of funding available for rural

businesses and communities in Cumbria

Applications for LEADER grants are invited from rural businesses, farmers, foresters, growers, landowners, tourism providers as well as voluntary and charitable organisations.

Capital funding is available to support a wide range of activities including: New farm technologies to improve profitability and sustainability.

Micro and small rural businesses, including community and social enterprises, to start up and grow and to provide improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Farm diversifications including adding value to farm produce and diversification into non-farming activity.

Small scale tourism projects, such as new and existing visitor attractions, accommodation and activities.

Enterprising community projects such as multi use space hubs for key services, innovative technologies and products, small scale community infrastructure projects.

Forestry investments in new machinery and equipment and to add value to forestry products. Culture and heritage projects including restoration and conservation of buildings, enhancement of cultural activities etc.

Priority will be given to projects that create jobs, help your business to grow, and which benefit the wider rural economy.

The LEADER programme funding

is part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), and is being funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the European Union (EU) through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

The funding is administered by the Cumbria Fells & Dales, and Solway, Border and Eden Local Action Groups (LAGs) with Cumbria County Council acting as the Accountable Body.

Fells and Dales Local Action Group joint chairs, John Turner of Lonsdale Estates and Steve Ratcliffe of the Lake District National Park Authority, said: “The LEADER programmes continue to support the county’s rural

areas in ways which respect both its distinctiveness and diversity, and they help build stronger, more resilient rural communities.”

Solway, Border and Eden Local Action Group joint chairs Brian Armstrong, a local farmer who also represents The Farmer Network and Rob Randell, Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership Chair, said: “We are looking for innovative ideas and projects which will be a springboard for job creation and economic growth.”

To find out if your project is eligible for funding, how to apply and examples of previously funded projects please visit the LAG websites: www.sbeleader.org.uk and www.fellsanddales.org.uk.

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New ‘Goat on the Rocks’ tour

launched in English Lake District Whether you prefer scampering up rocks or relaxing with a tipple ‘on the rocks’, three leading attractions in the English Lake District are coming together to launch the new ‘Goat on the Rocks’ tour experience – specially created for group celebrations, including hen and stag dos.

The adventure begins from your hotel door on one of Mountain Goat’s mini coaches, which will make its way past Thirlmere along officially ‘Britain’s best driving road’ to Keswick and up to the heady heights of the epic Honister Pass – one of the country’s steepest roads.

Then it’s time to face your fears at Honister Slate Mine’s Via Ferrata Xtreme. Although it’s twice as high as The Shard and nine times higher than The Big One Rollercoaster, no previous climbing experience is needed for this heady combination of vertical climbs, cliff-edge ladders, rock-face rungs and rope-bridge crossings.

You’ll be guided by professionals and secured to the mountain by a cable at all times – giving the very real sensation of being exposed on a rock face, but with special safety precautions in place. As you edge your way towards the summit ridge of the mighty Fleetwith Pike, you’ll then take on the challenge of a Burma Bridge suspended more than 2,000 feet above the valley floor.

After time for a well-deserved lunch at a traditional Lakeland inn, the next stop is the multi award winninng -Top Cumbrian Icon Lakes Distillery. With Mountain Goat there is no need for a designated driver, which is just as well as you’ll be treated to a tour to learn about the art of distilling,

Help your community flourish with an entry

into the 2017 Cumbria in Bloom Awards

Entries are now open for this year’s ‘Cumbria in Bloom, Pride in Your Community’ Awards and tourism businesses are being urged to make their mark on the competition by 30th April 2017.

For over 30 years, Cumbria in Bloom has been encouraging people to make visual improvements to their surroundings for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

With the outcome of the Lake District’s bid for UNESCO World

Heritage status expected this summer, there’s never been a better time to spruce up Cumbria’s horticultural delights and showcase this inspirational ‘cultural landscape’.

Cumbria Tourism is backing the awards, with three special categories for the county’s tourism businesses to take part in: • Visitor attractions, tourist information centres, caravan parks, and self-catering providers can compete for the Rose Bowl.

• Hotels can showcase their floral delights in a bid for the Jackie Sanderson Trophy.

• B&Bs and guesthouses face a botanic battle for the Cumbria Tourism Chairman’s Trophy.

Also, new to this year is the Greening Grey Britain for Wildlife award, which is open to entries from tourism businesses, schools and neighbourhood groups. Some of the 2016 winners include: The World of Beatrix Potter (Rose Bowl), The

Willowsmere Bed & Breakfast (Cumbria Tourism Chairman’s Trophy), Lakeside Hotel & Spa and Cedar Manor Hotel (Joint winners of Jackie Sanderson Trophy).

finished with a tasting of The Lakes Gin, The Lakes Vodka and The ONE Whisky- before heading back to your hotel.

The ‘Goat on the Rocks’ package includes: a bus and driver for the day, Via Ferrata Extreme at Honister Slate

Mine and a tour and tasters at the Lake Distillery (lunch not included).

It costs £98 per person for groups of between 6 and 24 people.

To book, contact Mountain Goat: 015394 45161 / tours@mountaingoat.com

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Tickets on sale date announced for

‘Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle’ The dramatic sight of 30 cavalrymen performing intricate manoeuvres and showcasing their skills with javelins and other weapons can be seen in Carlisle on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July in ‘Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle’. Tickets to attend this unique event celebrating the accession of Hadrian to the Imperial Roman throne 1,900 years ago go on sale from Friday 3 March.

Part of Hadrian’s Cavalry (www. hadrianscavalry.co.uk), a unique exhibition along the full length of Hadrian’s Wall celebrating the cavalry regiments that once guarded the mighty North West frontier of the Roman Empire, Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle, will see a troop of 30 Roman cavalrymen perform together for the first time in over 1,500 years.

Taking place at Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, Turma!

Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle will showcase some of the exercises the Roman cavalry would have performed at sites across the Wall, many described by Hadrian himself.

Bill Griffiths, head of programmes for Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and chair of the Hadrian’s Cavalry steering group, said: “This is a rare chance to see the Roman Cavalry in action. Roman cavalry were famous for their lavishly decorated helmets and body armour. The Cavalry would regularly perform exercises to illustrate their skill and prowess. We are really looking forward to bringing this Roman display back to life!”

Bitts Park in Carlisle will be transformed into a Roman Cavalry pageant, complete with mini Hadrian’s Wall visitor village. After passing through the recruitment house, audiences will enter a Roman infantry encampment where they will be invited to join separate teams to cheer on the Roman cavalrymen as they compete with each other in the parade ground. Audiences will also be able to meet some of the cavalrymen and their horses to see close-up the ornate armour and dress.

Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle will feature Roman reenactors, exhibitions from across the wall, crafts and food and drink concessions.

Zoe Bottrell, producer of Turma!

Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle, said: “It is a privilege to be working alongside Alan Larsen and his fabulously skilled horses and riders to create the Turma. It is unique and special event to be able to re-create a

bit of history, whilst adding a bit of theatre along the way. We hope that audiences will enjoy this remarkable show of skill and pageantry.”

Historically, a turma was a troop of 30 cavalrymen, the basic unit of a Roman cavalry regiment. Turma!

Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle brings to life the training exercises the cavalrymen performed in front of senior officers and sometimes the Emperor himself. The exercises included performing intricate manoeuvres whilst showcasing their skills with spears and other weaponry.

Teams of cavalrymen competed to receive the Emperor’s praise.

Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle takes place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July at Bitts Park, Carlisle. Performance times are 2pm and 6pm on Saturday 1 July and 4pm on Sunday 2 July 2017. Early bird tickets, available until Monday 1 May, cost £6.50 for children and £9.50 for adults. Full price tickets cost £8:00 for children and £12.50 for adults. A special family ticket (two adults, three children) cost £35.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 on Friday 3 March from www.hadrianscavalry.

co.uk/tickets. Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle tickets can also be bought in person at Carlisle Tourist Information Centre and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery. Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle ticket holders can also benefit from discounted entry into some Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition venues and the AD122 Hadrian’s Wall Country bus. For full details visit www.hadrianscavalry.co.uk.

Other cavalry-themed re-enactment events will take place throughout August as part of Hadrian’s Cavalry. Venues include Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum (5 & 6 August), Great North Museum: Hancock (19 & 20 August) and Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum (27 & 28 August).

Additional Roman-themed re-enactment events can be seen at various English Heritage sites too. For details visit www.english-heritage.org.uk Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle is part of Hadrian’s Cavalry, which opens on Saturday 8 April at 10 museums and heritage attractions along the full 150mile length of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site area. The exhibition brings together a unique group of Roman cavalry objects including ornate helmets, armour and weapons on loan from national and international museums; all shown alongside objects from museums across the Wall. Hadrian’s Cavalry runs until Sunday 10 September 2017.

For more information visit www.hadrianscavalry.co.uk Turma! Hadrian’s Cavalry Charge in Carlisle is funded

by Arts Council England, Carlisle City Council and Christian Levett.

Businesses to debate key issues

for £2.62 billion tourism sector

The impact of Brexit on Cumbria’s tourism industry, tourism apprenticeships, and trends in the camping and caravanning sector – just three of the key issues to be highlighted by guest speakers at Cumbria Tourism’s Commercial Members’ Meeting taking place at Armathwaite Hall in Bassenthwaite on Thursday 9 March 2017.

As the county’s official destination marketing organisation, Cumbria Tourism represents 2,400 member businesses and holds regular Commercial Members’ Meetings around the county to network and discuss topical issues, insights and marketing opportunities for the

industry. Next week’s event gets underway with guest speaker Kurt Janson, who is Director of the Tourism Alliance and will be discussing the implications of Brexit and other current legislation for tourism-related businesses. Attendees will also hear from the outgoing National Chairman of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association, Henry Wild, who will give an update on the camping and caravan sector.

Meanwhile, Enterprise & Innovation Lead at the University of Cumbria, Paul Armstrong, will talk about the new Apprenticeship Levy coming into force for UK employers. There will also be an update on Cumbria

Tourism’s recent and planned activity on behalf of the county’s £2.62 billion tourism sector led by Managing Director, Ian Stephens, alongside Head of Marketing and Sales, Rachel Tyson.

Stands will include Bespoke Aroma, Out of Eden, Uptop Photography & Videography, University of Cumbria and NPD. If you are a current member and have not yet booked your place at the Commercial Members’ Meeting – or if you are not yet a member and are interested in joining Cumbria Tourism – please contact the team on 01539 822222 / stollerson@ cumbriatourism.org.

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It’s official: Lake District named as

Britain’s top walking destination

The Lake District, Cumbria, is officially the most popular destination for walking in Britain, according to a new nationwide survey just released

by Ordnance Survey.

Their OS Maps service analysed more than 500,000 routes over ten years and revealed that the Lake District has topped the country’s league table with Keswick and Ambleside

being the most popular locations for walkers.

And of the 20 most popular places to create a walking route across Britain, an impressive 18 of them are within the core areas of the Lake District National Park – taking in popular locations including Keswick, Ambleside, Grasmere, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike. Managing Director for

Cumbria Tourism, Ian Stephens, says, “This is the ultimate place to enjoy the great outdoors and this latest Ordnance Survey research confirms that the Lake District, Cumbria, is indeed the UK’s Adventure Capital.

“With a network of just under 2,000 miles of Rights of Way and some of the most spectacular scenery you are likely to find, it’s great to

see that the Lake District remains taking a gentle lakeside stroll with challenging locations like Sharp a firm favourite. Whether you’re the family or scrambling up more Edge on Blencathra, this spectacular landscape appeals to everyone from the occasional walker to the more specialist adventurer.” Nick Giles, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure, says: “For centuries the Lakes have held a special place in people’s hearts, and we know the area is loved by map users, because the region frequently tops our bestselling paper maps.

However, when we started examining this data and looking at the routecreating habits of people, we weren’t expecting the Lake District to dominate so strongly.”

Just a few of the walks highlighted by Ordnance Survey include England’s highest mountain Scafell Pike and Langdale Fell which forms part of the popular Cumbrian Way. Other breathtaking walks include Nethermost Pike, one of the highest Wainwrights’ in the eastern fells; Allen Crags which is frequented by walkers on route to Scafell and Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the more classic Lake District walks.

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Iconic classic

Lakeland Inn to reopen

its doors in April 2017

Robinsons Brewery are delighted to announce that the doors to the Queens Head at Troutbeck, in the Lake District, Cumbria will reopen in April 2017 following a 2 million pound investment.

In 2014, the Queens Head was devastated in a fire that resulted in the popular Inn closing for almost three years whilst a full refurbishment programme and rebuild of the damaged areas took place by Robinsons Brewery. The Queens Head, nestles on the side of the Lakeland fells overlooking the Troutbeck Valley, four miles from Ambleside and three miles from Windermere. There are unsurpassed views of Garburn Pass, High Street

and 111 Bell Ridge. The former 17th century coaching Inn boasts an eclectic mix of ancient Cumbrian and contemporary decor alongside it’s iconic four poster bar.

The brand-new Queens Head will feature a large drinking area with cosy and secluded dining areas, with focus being around the three original real fireplaces which are being lovingly restored. The bar will feature a great range of real ales, craft beers, premium lagers, wines and award-winning spirits with a focus on the Queens Head’s new eye-catching gin range. Renowned for serving some of the finest food in the area, The Queens Head’s new menu will highlight a mixture of hearty classic

pub food created with provenance and served with flair. The menu has been created to include requests from old friends of the pub who have contacted the brewery through Facebook to make sure their favourite dishes are featured. There are also 10 newlyrefurbished en-suite guest bedrooms named after the iconic Lakeland fells of Great End, Bowfell, Great Gable, Pillar, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Nethermost, Catstyecam, Scafell Pike and Esk Pike, providing the perfect base for guests to Cumbria and, of course, their four legged companions.

Rooms start from £110 per night, which includes a hearty breakfast.

They can be booked at www. queensheadtroutbeck.pub William Robinson, Managing Director (Pubs Division) for Robinsons Brewery said: “It’s no easy feat restoring such a historic pub. It was of the utmost importance that we worked closely with the local council to ensure the most authentic restoration of the original building’s fabric.

The Queens Head has never been a case of ‘reinventing the wheel’ and it will pick right up where it left off – a cosy, family friendly pub where you can enjoy a pint, a great night’s stay, and a warm, hearty meal.

The outpouring of support from local residents and previous customers has been brilliant and we can’t wait to welcome them back to the Queens Head this April.”

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Explore the country’s biggest

adventure playground this spring Whether you’re looking for a mountain scramble, a coastal gallop or a downhill challenge, the Lake District, Cumbria has a dramatic landscape of lakes, mountains, countryside and coast to explore this spring.

Check out our top tips for outdoor adventures, or visit the GoLakes website for more ideas and inspiration: Take in the sea air on horseback: Enjoy stunning views across the Irish sea and the Western Lake District on horseback with Cumbrian Heavy Horses. Canter from the Duddon Estuary on the Cumbria coastline along endless miles of beautiful sand dunes and tranquil scenery. Ride on a majestic Clydesdale, Shire or Ardennes horse and make it a trip to remember. Prices start from £70 per person.

Enjoy a quintessential Lakeland cruise: Windermere’s unique scenery and atmosphere make spring the perfect time of year to get out and discover some spectacular natural wonders. Travelling by Windermere Lake Cruises is a unique way to see the famous Lakeland fells, wooded shoreline and rolling countryside along the lakeshore. The 45 minute ‘Blue Islands Cruise’ is at £8 per adult and £4 per child, other cruises are available.

Get in a spin: Explore the grounds of a country house estate or have an adventure on a race track on Cumbria Tourism’s ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ Lakeland Segway. Feel the exhilaration as you whizz along tracks and trails whilst taking in the glorious sights and sounds of Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Hall Estate. With professional training, safety instruction, and lots of practice included, you’ll be well equipped to set off on a thrilling mini adventure.

Prices start from £40 per person.

Feed your need for speed: Challenge yourself whilst having an epic day out over endless miles on one of Cumbria’s fantastic man made mountain bike trails. The Altura Trail at Whinlatter Forest Park is a 19km red grade challenge with some superb flowing sections of single-track, huge sweeping berms, technical forest sections, and optional black graded features. This awesome trail rewards success with outstanding views, making it one of the best places for thrill seekers this spring! Free Entry.

Walk the wall: Discover the northern

frontier that is Hadrian’s Wall from Carlisle Castle and follow in the footsteps of a mighty Roman empire to the historic Birdoswald Roman Fort. Witness the longest surviving stretch of wall and extensive remains of Roman settlement while spotting fort milecastles, turrets, a Roman bridge, and Cumbrian wildlife as you look out towards the Lake District and North Pennines. With the unique 2017 celebration of Hadrian’s Cavalry kicking off from 8th April, there has never been a better time to have your very own historical adventure. Carlisle Castle entry at £6.40 per adult and £3.80 per child and Birdoswald Roman Fort entry at £6.10 per adult and £3.70 per child.

Look up to the sky: Head outdoors to witness the dark night sky in all its glory. Head away from the bright lights of towns and villages and up to Church Fell near Sizergh Castle in Lake District National Park where, on a clear night before a full moon, you can see infamous constellations the Plough and Orion’s Belt. Just remember to take your binoculars and

Annual Cumbrian literary awards

Authors and publishers are needed to enter new books into Cumbria’s leading literary awards.

The Lakeland Book of the Year Charity Luncheon and Awards Ceremony takes place every summer and is now in its 33rd year. These awards are unique and are recognised as being the most prestigious literary prizes outside of London.

The competitions are open to established authors as well as firsttime writers. As long as the books to be entered are about anything to do with Cumbria and were published during 2016, they are eligible to enter.

More than 50 books are entered in a typical year, and in excess of 70 books is not uncommon.

The judges have the task of reading all books and selecting the winners.

The lead judge is Hunter Davies, Chairman of the Judges Panel and the inspiration behind the event.

Hunter has ghost-written a number of high-profile biographies of celebrities such as Wayne Rooney, Paul Gascoigne, Dwight Yorke and John Prescott, as well as acclaimed works about William Wordsworth and Alfred Wainwright. He regularly

writes for national newspapers such as The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Daily Mail. In 2016 he published several successful new books including The John Lennon Letters, Lakeland – A Personal Journey and The Co-op’s Got Bananas.

The panel also includes ITV and BBC newscaster, author and journalist, Fiona Armstrong, and Gardner’s Question Time Chairman, broadcaster and Chair of Cumbria Tourism and The Wainwright Society, Eric Robson.

There will be five topical categories, with each one providing a prize of £100. But, the real prize is the Hunter Davies Lakeland Book of the Year Award, given to the book judged to be the overall winner.

All prizes are presented at a charity awards luncheon, to be held this year at Armathwaite Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick on July 11th.

Over the years, the luncheon has raised many thousands of pounds for local charities and the charity benefitting this year will be the Alzheimer’s Society, Cumbria Branch.

Previous winners at the Lakeland Book of the Year have included Alfred Wainwright, Harry Griffin, Kate Haste and Booker Prize nominee Sarah Hall. Lord Melvyn Bragg was also highly commended in 1988 for his book, the Maid of Buttermere.

The winner of last year’s Lakeland Book of the Year was “Lakeland Waterways” by Robert Beale and Richard Kirkman, published by Lily Publications. Robert is the lead author and a Cumbrian lad.

He started working for Windermere Lake Cruises in 2008 and is one of the youngest employees to regularly skipper a historic ‘steamer’ on England’s largest natural lake.

The awards were founded by the Hunter Davies and Cumbria Tourism (CT) and are organised by Chris Tomlinson OBE, Affra Hartree and Vicky Robinson MBE, with support from CT. The deadline for submissions to this year’s competition is March 24th 2017 and entry forms are available by going to the website: www. lakelandbookoftheyear.co.uk or by contacting Cumbria Tourism on 01539 822222

a flask of hot chocolate. Free Entry to Church Fell. Sizergh entry from £6.50 per adult and £3.25 per child.

Zip through a forest: Think you, your friends, and family could handle three hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net, then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels, and tackle high wire rope bridges? If so, try out GoApe at Grizedale Forest where you will be guaranteed hours of fun whilst unleashing your inner ape. The Tree Top Adventure starts from £33 per adult and £25 per child.

Descend a clifftop… backwards: A popular and thrilling activity

for the brave – walking off a cliff backwards and living to tell the tale!

Try your hand at a gentle abseil, push yourself with a mega abseil of 120ft, or really up the adventure stakes with a canyoning experience at Mere Mountains. Set amongst spectacular caverns and gorges, this exciting opportunity will make for a truly memorable day. Activities start from £35. Experience views like no other at 15,000ft: Get your adrenaline pumping, face your fears, and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience skydiving the Lake District this spring with Skydive Northwest. After the exhilarating 120mph freefall, it’s time to catch your breath whilst

you enjoy a tranquil parachute ride through stunning landscapes. What better way to go ‘sightseeing’ than from thousands of feet above it all?

Tandem Skydive at £230 per person.

Put yourself in the driving seat: Experience the exhilaration of a real 4X4 off road driving adventure and discover the Lake District National Park from behind the wheel of a specially prepared KANKKU vehicle. These tough and capable exarmy Land Rovers allow you to go off the beaten track as you are expertly guided on challenging rough and rocky terrain on a gripping journey with a spectacular lake and mountain backdrop. Prices from £45 per person.

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Enjoy the Lakes!

A predominantly rural county, Cumbria is considered one of the most beautiful regions of the UK and includes the whole of the Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, the Eden Valley, the North Pennines, the Furness Peninsula, and part of the Yorkshire Dales. A hideaway just for two for a special occasion in the Lakes; anniversary, birthday, Valentine’s Day, proposal, engagement or honeymoon, or just to spend quality time with the one you love on a romantic short break. It might be a secluded holiday cottage for two with a cosy woodburner or open fire, a swish town centre apartment with a deep roll top bath and luxury cottages with four poster beds that you're after.

Accommodation in Cumbria are usually available by the week and also offer short breaks. From the national award-winning restaurants to gastro pubs and cafes, Cumbria offers the best in food and drink, day or night.

From the clear Lakeland water in local beer to the renowned Lakeland lamb and beef, an abundance of excellent local food combines with global influences to provide for even the most discerning foodies. Cumbria

has a good variety of places to cater for lovers of animals in Cumbria, from the specialist centres for birds of prey and fishes, to Lakeland’s only Zoo at Dalton-in-Furness where tigers

and other rare animals can be seen.

Visitor centres, such as Brockhole and Whinlatter cater for children, and some attractions, such as the Beatrix Potter attraction are aimed

especially at children. Cumbria has three historic steam railways, with children especially welcome. The many museums in Cumbria will offer plenty of interest to all the family.

Explore Cumbria This Spring

The Lake District, Cumbria, is a region of incredible beauty famous for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage.

An area made up of ancient woodlands and forest, river valleys, lakes, mountains and simply stunning coastlines, all just waiting to be discovered. Head along this Easter and unwrap this unique area for yourself and come and make some lasting memories.

Diverse landscape The area's imposing natural landforms are overlaid by thousands of years of human activity. The mix of lakes, farmland, fell, woodland and settlement gives each valley a visual and cultural distinctiveness of its own.

Cool, clear lakes, tarns and rivers The lakes and tarns give the Lake District a quality of scenery and recreational resource found nowhere else in England.

Ancient woodlands The semi-natural woodlands add texture, colour and variety to the landscape and also provide a home for native animals and plants.

Wealth of wildlife The Lake District is unique in England for its abundant and varied freshwater habitats. Key habitats include mires, limestone pavement, upland heath, screes and arctic-alpine communities, lakeshore wetlands, estuary, coastal heath and dunes.

Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities...

The Lake District has the highest concentration of outdoor activity centres in the UK. It is the birthplace of mountaineering and there is a tradition of unrestricted access to the fells together with an extensive network of public rights of way.

Recreational walking can be traced from the famous Romantic Poet Wordsworth's 'Guide to the Lakes' to the guides of more recent writers such as Wainwright. There's a huge range of tourist facilities, attractions and accommodation to suit all tastes.

There are so many activity ideas you will never be at a loss as to what to do. Other ideas include; High Ropes courses, Walking with Wolves, Wild Swimming, Mountain Biking, Hot Air Ballooning, Cruising and Sailing on the areas many Lakes or off the

inspirational coast, Fishing trips, Kayaking or simply relaxing with a massage or one of many luxurious Spa Therapies. ...or savour the peace and tranquillity The tranquillity of the fells, valleys and lakes gives a sense of space and

freedom. There is an opportunity for spiritual refreshment: a release from the pressures of modern-day life.

To find out more about the Lake District, Cumbria, and experience our stunning hospitality visit www. golakes.co.uk

Enjoy the spectacular Lake District

with the help of the ‘Super Six’

If you are looking for the ideal day trip or short break, head to the Lake District to experience the great outdoors at its very best , packed full of fun and adventure.

The Lake District ‘super six’ attractions are a unique group of leading family attractions located in this beautiful National Park.

A whole range of activities such as a steam railway, aquarium, motor museum, historic house with adventure play and the famous World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

All these fantastic attractions are perfectly linked together by the area’s leading way to explore England’s largest lake, Windermere Lake Cruises. A trip on a Windermere Lake Cruises ‘steamer’ is a quintessential Lake District experience which is an idyllic way to sit back and enjoy the backdrop of the iconic mountains,

wooded shoreline and miles of rolling countryside and the 18 small islands dotted around Windermere. You can sail from eight lakeside locations, with over 100 daily sailings.

VisitEngland ranks Windermere Lake Cruises in the top ten of the countries paid for visitor attractions.

You can enjoy an on-board commentary explaining more about the fascinating landscape, heritage and wildlife around Windermere.

The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway provide a really special experience stepping from boat to train at the lovely Lakeside connecting platform.

Travel back in time when you climb aboard this steam train with distant memories of bygone years for some and an exciting new experience for others in the picturesque Leven Valley at the southern end of

Windermere. Travel from Lakeside to the Haverthwaite station on the scenic 18 minute journey and enjoy the views from your carriage whilst experiencing this fabulous journey.

On arrival at Haverthwaite why not take a break from your travels and enjoy the warm, welcoming and nostalgic surroundings of the Station Restaurant.

Then explore the station, engine sheds, picnic areas, play area and a great little woodland walk. A short stroll from Haverthwaite Station, (or short bus ride from Lakeside, included in any of the combined attraction tickets) you can head further down memory lane to the Lakeland Motor Museum and feast your eyes on a fabulous collection including 140 classic cars and motorbikes, all carefully assembled over the last 50 years. In total, the Lakeland

Motor Museum offers 30,000 exhibits for visitors to enjoy. Star exhibits include the Isle of Man TT Tribute Exhibition and the Campbell Bluebird Exhibition. Nestled in the scenic Leven Valley and open seven days a week, the Museum isn’t just about cars. The entire collection is presented in a social context, with a host of rarities to awaken some special motoring memories.

The Lakes Aquarium is also situated at Lakeside and brings you face to face with a vast array of creatures from the furthest reaches of the globe – from fierce piranha and dainty seahorses, to menacing pike and diving ducks.

The huge “Morecambe Bay” marine tank brings you so close to huge Cod, Rays and British Sharks that you could actually reach out and touch.

From the underwater tunnel, you can see the incredible diving ducks and be stunned by the huge carp, starlet and perch swimming overhead.

Lurking at the bottom of the tank you may discover the colossal wels catfish, the biggest of which is 6ft long. Back in Bowness The World of Beatrix Potter™ is a vibrant family attraction, bringing to life all 23 enchanting stories in a magical recreation of the beautiful Lake District countryside.

The exhibition features favourite characters from the famous books including Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle, and the quaint outdoor Peter Rabbit Garden offers visitors a timeless view of Mr. McGregor’s vegetable patch. Children can enjoy a free activity sheet whilst grown ups absorb themselves in Miss Potter’s history in the fascinating virtual world and interactive area.

With a superb character-themed family friendly café and a fantastic gift shop, all generations of visitors can experience a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather!

Just a short cruise from Bowness

on board one of Windermere Lake Cruises’ 16 vessels, a day out at Brockhole on Windermere is a great option. If the children are feeling more adventurous, here they can even swing or bounce through ancient woodland on Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. Down by the lakeshore, you can hire kayaks and rowing boats, or catch the cruise boat across the lake.

There’s also archery, bike hire, pony rides and play mini golf on offer.

The perfect way to relax after all the

adventure is by taking in the stunning lake views towards the distant Langdale Pikes at the terrace café, while enjoying local ales and dishes.

There’s also a well-stocked gift shop and ever changing exhibition space to enjoy indoors.

The beauty of the super six is not just the surrounding landscape and majesty of Windermere but the seamless link between these wonderful attractions which ensure any visit, however long, will become a treasured memory forever.

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A Memory-Filled 2017 Is Right On Track At R&ER

The Lake District’s oldest and longest steam railway, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (R&ER), is preparing to operate again, after its short winter break, and make 2017 a year in which visitors young and old say ‘tanks for the memories’!

Weekend trains will be running on February 11 and 12 and then throughout half term – February 18 to 26.

The weekend service will then continue for two further weekends before daily services recommence on March 18.

This is a significant year in R&ER history, as locomotive, River Mite, will celebrate its 50th birthday in May. This Indian red loco first ran on the line in 1967. As part of her package of birthday treats, River Mite will travel to County Durham visitor attraction, Beamish, becoming the first 15-inch gauge locomotive to ever visit the attraction, when she visits between April 6 and 9.

There, River Mite will be recreating elements of her delivery to Cumbria in December 1966, when she made history by travelling on a trailer hauled by steam traction engine, ‘Providence’, on a journey that took her from York to Ravenglass.

These days, ‘Providence’ regularly appears at Beamish. On this occasion, she will pull River Mite around the museum’s road circuit, showcasing the lovely red engine to all visitors.

More railway heritage will be marked in spring 2017, when R&ER launches the loco colloquially known as ‘The Train from Spain’, and officially entitled Locomotive no.

8457. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Preservation Society (RERPS) bought this loco to help mark River Mite’s golden anniversary, as the RERPS funded River Mite’s restoration 50 years ago – a process that made her the preservation era’s first new locomotive to be built anywhere. It seemed fitting to launch another restored engine in Mite’s 50th year.

Moving on to October, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is celebrating its locos’ German links by staging a week-long Oktoberfest, from October 21 to 29. This will see visiting locos working alongside R&ER’s engines and ‘posing’ for pictures. German food and drink will be on offer in the

cafés at Ravenglass and Dalegart and an oompah band will entertain.

Memories for younger visitors will be created through the return of Peppa Pig™, visiting the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway twice in 2017. A spring event based around the children’s character will take place on March 25 and 26 and an autumn one is set for October 7 and 8.

Following the huge reaction to the first visit of this TV icon, R&ER is urging parents to book their tickets early, to avoid disappointment. Booking is already open at www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk A packed events calendar, with old favourites such as ‘Teddyfest’, fish and chip suppers, Ghost Trains and the Santa Express, also includes highlights such as a Young Engineer’s Day Out involving the author of Peter’s Railway, Christopher Vine.

On June 24, the railway will also be the place to be for those wishing to attend the official opening of the newlook Railway Museum at Ravenglass Station. BBC Antiques Roadshow’s Paul Atterbury will cut the ribbon and visitors will then be able to see R&ER’s historic rolling stock displayed under cover for the first time, and enjoy accessible new displays and exciting interactive features.

Across the rest of 2017, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway will continue to offer some of its most popular events, including fish and chip suppers, its Easter holiday ‘Teddyfest’, two Photography Days, Halloween Ghost Trains and Santa Express services.

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s marketing manager, Rachel Bell, says: “This is an exciting year for us, with a 50th anniversary for River Mite, an exciting new Oktoberfest event, the thrill of visiting locos, TV celebrities and authors, and the opening of the completed Ravenglass museum. It should be a great year for both the R&ER and the Western Lake District visitor economy that benefits from the visitors we attract.”

For more information about events and locos’ visit www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk. More information about the Ravenglass Museum can be found at www. ravenglassrailwaymuseum.co.uk whilst the story of The Train from Spain is at www.trainfromspain.org

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Visitors firmly in the frame

Stunning new videos to inspire potential visitors to “connect to their adventure” in Lochaber are to be created thanks to a £40,000 grant from the national tourism organisation.

VisitScotland has match-funded the Outdoor Capital of the UK’s (OCUK) exciting new digital campaign through its Growth Fund, while the group will also benefit from a further £20,000 from the Highland LEADER Programme.

Launched in the spectacular surroundings of Glen Nevis, the campaign will include the development of a suite of online films to be shared on the OCUK’s website and Facebook page.

The videos, which will be in both 11 and 55-second versions, will show how accessible the Outdoor Capital of the UK is for all, with people able to “connect to their adventure” via the Caledonia Sleeper.

They will also show that Lochaber not only boasts an outstanding array of outdoor activities, such as mountaineering, walking, snow sports and mountain biking, but also stunning scenery and fascinating heritage, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct, The Old Fort and the West Highland Museum.

The campaign will target UK-based consumers, including 20-something single travellers who are looking to wow their social media followers with spectacular images; families looking for a holiday that offers multiple activities; and members of the Baby Boom generation who have a high-level of income and enjoy self-

guided tours and sampling local food. named the Year of History, Heritage To find out more about the www.visitscotland.org/growthfund Capital of the UK, go to www.

With a strong emphasis on user- and Archaeology.

VisitScotland Growth Fund, go to To learn more about the Outdoor outdoorcapital.co.uk generated content, visitors to the region will be encouraged to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #myoutdoorcapital.

Using the hashtag will also give adventurers the opportunity to win breaks in Lochaber.

Scott Armstrong, VisitScotland’s Regional Director for the Highlands, said: “We are thrilled to give this Growth Fund award to the Outdoor Capital of the UK, so that the group can continue its excellent work in promoting all that this stunning part of the world has to offer. I’m sure the new digital campaign will prove a great success and inspire many more people to enjoy an unforgettable break in Lochaber.”

Chris O’Brien, Destination Manager of Outdoor Capital of the UK (Lochaber Chamber of Commerce), said: “VisitScotland, LEADER and a huge number of local businesses have given us the opportunity to put together a digital campaign that will reach millions of people and share with them the stories of Lochaber, inspiring them to join us in the Outdoor Capital of the UK for a wee adventure and to add to our tales by using #myoutdoorcapital."

Growth Fund applicants are required to align their marketing with VisitScotland’s strategies and campaigns, including the global Spirit of Scotland campaign. They are also encouraged to think about how they John Fotherinham, Chair of the Lochaber local area partnership, The Highland LEADER Programme, and Scott can take advantage of Scotland’s Armstrong, VisitScotland, ‘frame’ Jodie Fraser and Chris O’Brien of the Outdoor Capital of the UK Themed Years, with 2017 being

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Scottish outdoors attractions

voted Britain’s best

Two of Scotland’s most outstanding outdoors attractions have beaten stiff competition from top visitor destinations across the UK to win 2017 BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.

Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Highlands has been named Nature Reserve of The Year in the prestigious annual national awards which are now in their sixth year and celebrate the best of the British countryside, from its great heritage attractions and favourite holiday destinations to its most stunning nature reserves and finest rural pubs. The stunning reserve of ancient Caledonian pines overlooked by the snow-capped Cairngorms was called “unmissable” by Radio 4 presenter, naturalist and author Brett Westwood who nominated it. Readers of BBC Countryfile Magazine clearly agreed, voting it ahead of runner-up the Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland. Abernethy Forest - which boasts mountain, moorland and forest landscapes where a host of wildlife including yellow siskins, crossbills, squirrels and the Loch Garten ospreys can be seen – was described by Brett Westwood as: “A worthy winner. Who wouldn’t be seduced by the sunlight filtering through ancient pines, the promise of capercaillies, crested tits and pine martens, all against the majestic backdrop of the Cairngorms?”

Inverewe Gardens in Wester Ross is Scotland’s second 2017 BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards winner.

Taking the title Garden of The Year, the beautiful Inverewe benefits from mild temperatures brought in by the Gulf Stream. In 1892, landowner Osgood MacKenzie’s ambitious plans to create a garden from windswept moorland on a rocky peninsula beside

Loch Ewe raised a few eyebrows. His vision was to be paid off spectacularly though as he successfully transformed 49 acres which now bloom with flamboyant plants from around the world.Described as a ‘sub-tropical paradise overlooking Loch Ewe’ by garden designer and ‘Gardeners’ World’ presenter Joe Swift who nominated it, Inverewe Gardens also captured the imagination of Countryfile Magazine readers whose votes enabled it to pip another subtropical beauty, coastal Trebah Garden in Cornwall, to the winning post. Another Scottish triumph is celebrated in the Wildlife Success of The Year, won by conservation projects to return the Eurasian beaver from extinction in the UK after 400 years. Reintroduced on the Knapdale Estate in Argyll through The Scottish Beaver Trial - a big opportunity for both the environment and wildlife tourism, according to The Scottish Wildlife Trust. – the beaver has now received official recognition as a native species in Scotland whilst in England, a wild breeding population has been developed on the River Otter in East Devon. More than 57,000 votes were cast in this year’s awards w h i c h featured 1 2 categories a n d nominees f r o m all over the UK selected by some of the country’s m o s t respected

travel, nature and outdoors writers and broadcasters. In addition to Abernethy Forest and Inverewe Gardens there were eight Scottish nominees – of which five came second in their categories. Isle of Mull was runnerup for Holiday Destination of the Year, with the Northumberland Coast taking the coveted title for 2017.

Skara Brae, Orkney was runner-up for Heritage Site of the Year, which was won by Durham Cathedral. Balephuil Bay, Tiree, Argyll & The Isles was runner-up for Beach of the Year, won

by Embleton Bay in Northumberland.

The Stein Inn, Waternish, Skye shared the runner-up position with theThe Earle Arms, Norfolkfor Country Pub of The Year, won by Crosskeys Inn, County Antrim.

Orkney-set ‘The Outrun’ by Amy Liptrot was runner-up for Book of the Year, won by ‘Fingers in the Sparkle Jar’ by Chris Packham. The other Scottish nominees were:Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for National Park of the Year,Seacliff near North Berwick, East Lothian forBeach of the Yearand Bass Rock, Fife image ‘Gannet Glory’ by Ken Lewis as Reader Photo of the Year.

Cooking up a tourism feast

THE future stars of the tourism industry in Dumfries & Galloway were given the opportunity to show off their talents to VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead recently as part of his annual ‘Listening Tour’ of the region.

A group of hospitality students welcomed Mr Roughead for breakfast in the Zest restaurant, at the Dumfries Campus, where the students are able to experience on-the-job training in a real life working environment.

The rising stars of the tourism industry in Scotland - which included Activity Tourism students from Lockerbie and Annan Academy were also given the opportunity to talk directly to Mr Roughead as part of his visit to Dumfries & Galloway, which included a tour of local visitor attractions and businesses capitalising on the region’s unique heritage, natural environment and people.

Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive of VisitScotland, said: “I was delighted to meet with students at this fantastic on-campus restaurant which gives them invaluable experience at the front-end of the tourism and hospitality industry. “Scotland’s people are at the heart of the success of Scottish tourism with the warmth of their welcome world-renowned.

2018, the Year of Young People, is just around the corner and we want to celebrate their achievements and create new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally.

“Tourism is at the heart of economic

success in Dumfries & Galloway – it creates jobs and sustains communities in every corner of the region all year round. The businesses I have visited on my tour are showcasing the best of what the region has to offer – from its unique heritage to its outstanding natural larder and we will continue to deliver economic success by showcasing the region on a global stage as a place to visit and invest in.”

Carol Turnbull, Principal of Dumfries College, said: ‘We recognise that tourism is a key economic driver in the region and are looking to expand and strengthen our relationships with businesses and industry representatives to ensure we deliver the most relevant vocational and technical skills training to meet their needs. We are delighted to welcome VisitScotland to the college today and to give our learners the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have learned during their time at college.’

The two-day tour Listening Tour of Dumfries & Galloway started at Devils Porridge Museum in Eastriggs, which achieved its Five Star Museum Quality Assurance (QA) Award from VisitScotland last year following the development of a new state-of-the-art exhibition space.

The tour moved onto Scotland’s most southerly distillery at Annandale Distillery, which has also seen significant investment in recent years. Other sights on the tour, which builds on the success of previous Listening Tours around the country,

included a visit to Hetland Hall Hotel, near Carrutherstown, which is to undergo a £2million refurbishment and expansion after being acquired by the RAD Hotel Group, which marks their first investment in Dumfries & Galloway. The tour finished at VisitScotland’s iCentre at Whitesands, Dumfries, where Mr Roughead met with local staff and Ian McAndrew, Scotland’s Chef of the Year 2016, and Chair of Visit South West Scotland. Zest restaurant is open to the public on set days during termtime. Bookings can be made online via Dumfries College website or by email on zest@dumgal.ac.uk Full list of businesses that attended roundtable discussion with Malcolm Roughead in Dumfries & Galloway: Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust http:// www.peterpanmoatbrae.org/ Dalton Distillery https://www. daltondistillery.com/ Henrys Bay Restaurant http:// henrysbayhouse.co.uk/stranraer/ Galloway Activity Centre www. lochken.co.uk Laggan Outdoor http://www. lagganoutdoor.co.uk/ Easterbrook Hall http://www. easterbrookhall.co.uk/ Crafty Distillery http://craftydistillery. com/ Spring Fling http://www.spring-fling. co.uk/ Knockengarroch World Ceilidh http:// www.knockengorroch.org.uk/ Stranraer Oyster Festival http://www. stranraeroysterfestival.com/

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Three Lochs Holiday Park

When you become a holiday home owner at Three Lochs Holiday Park, not only will you get the keys to your caravan or lodge, you will also open the door to a fantastic new lifestyle and automatic entry to a world where family bonds are strong, friendships endure and kids enjoy a childhood where bikes rule and getting dirty is law. At Three Lochs, everyone is so busy having fun that electronic devices, mobile phones and social media don’t rule the roost. Three Lochs offers a healthier lifestyle in a breathtaking environment where you can enjoy peace and relaxation or action and adventure, depending on what you are looking for.

Three Lochs is situated in a quiet corner of Dumfries and Galloway at the edge of the famous Galloway Forest. Set against a dramatic backdrop of fishing lochs and sprawling woodland, Three Lochs is the perfect destination for those looking for a holiday home of their own with so much going on, you’ll never have to have a dull moment!

There’s a huge range of activities available including, three fully stocked fishing lochs, archery, airgun and clay pigeon shooting, nine-hole golf course, cycle hire, horse riding, indoor swimming pool, jet-ski, two children’s playgrounds, sandpit and beautiful marked walking trails in and around the park. If you don’t want to venture far you don’t have

to as everything you need is on site. There’s a shop, laundry and our ‘Duck or Grouse’ family bar/a la carte restaurant serving home cooked meals and a great range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.

However if you do fancy a change, the nearest town of Newton Stewart, is a twenty -minute drive away with shops, cinema, restaurants, bars and plenty of tourist attractions. So if you’ve been thinking about a holiday home of your own, don’t think any

longer, just come and see us! We have a range of fantastic pre-owned and new caravans and lodges from £12,995 with site fees included until March 2018 and various finance plans available. All holiday homes come with a deck – perfect from which to enjoy the stunning views, relax with a morning coffee or watch the sun go down. With a season stretching for eleven months including Christmas and Hogmanay, you get enormous value for your site fees and if you want to, you can rent out your caravan or lodge and make it pay for itself.

So if we’ve tickled your taste buds and you want to find out more, give us a call for details or to arrange a visit to see the park and the facilities. Don’t delay it could be the best phone call you ever make! Three Lochs – 01671 830304 or call Pete – 07787 298061 or by email enquiries@3lochs.co.uk. www 3lochs.co.uk. If you aren’t looking to buy a holiday home why not come and stay with us? We welcome holiday guests in our fleet of static caravan and luxury lodges.

Tents, tourers and motorhomes are also welcome. Give us a call for details or to book your next break.

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Steam and countryside Land

of legends:

for Easter places to see

Easter is a great time to take the family on a steam railway trip, according to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. The daffodils are out and the hills and fields are green, but with leaves not yet on the trees there are great views to be seen. There is also a special treat for the children over the Easter weekend, from Saturday the 15th to Monday the 17th of April. Activity sheets will be given to every child traveller so that they can spot the giant Easter eggs along the line, and at the Llanfair Caerionion terminus each train will be met by the Easter Bunny, who will have handsome chocolate eggs for the children. Llanfair is also a great place for a light lunch or afternoon tea and cakes: a cosy tearoom, picnic area and children’s playground complete with their own train. Three to five trains leave Welshpool every day during the Easter holidays, and there’s a new discount ticket for families. Full details and online discounts are on the website at www.wllr.org.uk or ring on 01938 810441. The drive down from the Wirral or Merseyside is really worth it!

What makes a legendary place?

It’s more than just people and buildings. Just about every lake, rock and hill in Wales comes with its own legend attached.

Over the centuries, history and mythology have become intertwined - and that’s the way we like it.

We make no apologies for having legends around every corner; we’re swimming in legendary people and places! But if you’re thinking ‘Well… where do I start?’ here’s a snapshot of places where you can start your Welsh adventure.

1.) Yr Ysgwrn (Hedd Wyn’s birthplace). Hedd Wyn was the penname of the great poet Ellis Evans, who died in battle in World War 1. In 2017 the National Eisteddfod, held in Anglesey, remembers the centenary of his death and his birthplace ‘Yr Ysgwrn’ in Snowdonia unveils its new look and visitor centre. Visitors can also see ‘Y Gadair Ddu – The Black Chair’, the Bardic chair which was famously draped in a black cloth when it was revealed that he had been killed in battle some weeks before the chairing ceremony.

2.) Caernarfon Castle. This huge Norman fortress in North Wales was designed to evoke the romance of the Roman Empire and Macsen Wledig (Magnus Maximus), the 4th-century warrior who dreamed of (and later married) a Welsh princess. The castle, sits grandly in a harbor-side position, a short stroll from the epic ‘Black Boy Inn’, a historic Caernarfon coaching Inn where you can sup a pint and listen to the melodic Welsh language all around you.

3.) Beddgelert. This is the name of one of Snowdonia’s prettiest villages, meaning ‘Gelert’s grave’,

after Llywelyn the Great’s trusty dog Gelert, who saved Llywelyn’s baby son from a wolf. The faithful old dog was slain in an unfortunate case of mistaken identity. You may wish to take a hankie when you read the full story.

4.) Bardsey Island.

Bardsey is said to be the resting place of 20,000 saints, who share this beautiful North Wales island where grey seals bask on rocks and wildlife is abundant. The Welsh name for Bardsey (Ynys Enlli) means ‘island of the currents’ and it’s a great place for day trips. Just hop on a boat from Aberdaron or Pwllheli and sail to the place where Christians have been travelling to since the 6th century, when St Cadfan established a monastery on the island.

5.) Cantre’r Gwaelod At low tide the remains of an ancient sunken forest appear in the sands of Borth and Ynyslas in Ceredigion.

Situated at the gateway of Dyfi National Nature Reserve, the sight of 4,000 year old oak, pine and birch trees peeping through the sand is an arresting sight.

According to legend, this is the lost land of Cantre’r Gwaelod. The poet J.J Williams wrote of this legendary place: ‘And as the sandy silence stays with me till I sleep, the bells of Cantre’r Gwaelod are ringing in the deep…’

6.) St Davids The 12th century cathedral, built from dusky purple sandstone, is one of Wales’ most iconic religious sites and sits tucked away near the River Alun. So legendary is this site, that in the 12th century the Pope decreed that two pilgrimages to St Davids in Pembrokeshire were equal

to a trip to Rome, and three matched one to Jerusalem. The legacy of Saint David (the man) lives on every 1st March in Wales – a day of concerts, eisteddfodau (festivals of literature, music and performance) and parades.

7.) Twm Siôn Cati’s Cave Twm Siôn Cati was a 16th century folk hero, trickster and con-artist similar to Robin Hood. Born in Tregaron in Ceredigion, his exploits led to him hiding from the long arm of the law before eventually being pardoned by the queen. During his bandit career, Twm hid himself and his booty in this cave half way up a steep hillside overlooking the beautiful RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas nature reserve. You can see a copy of his will at the Red Kite Centre and even follow the Twm Siôn Cati trail in Tregaron.

8.) Pennard Castle Swansea is choc-full of legendary smugglers tales and creepy castles. At Pennard, there are whisperings that the castle lord made the fatal error of annoying the local fairies, who took their revenge by swamping the fortress in sand. The castle ruins now perch on the edge of Pennard Pill, which leads down to stunning Three Cliffs Bay. You may have to scramble up sandy hills to reach the top but it’s hands down one of the finest views you will see at any castle in the UK, with sweeping sea and bay views across to Penmaen Burrows.

9.) Llyn y Fan Fach Llyn y Fan Fach lies at a lake below the peak of Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It's home to the beautiful Lady of the Lake, who married a local farm lad.

Their sons became the first of many generations of herbalists and healers, know as the Physicians of Myddfai.

It’s thought the myth of Llyn y Fan Fach inspired another famous tale – the Arthurian legend of the Lady of the Lake and Excalibur. Nowadays the lake is a great spot for wild swimming and paddling.

10.) Llanddwyn Island St Dwynwen was unlucky in love.

So she went to live as a nun on Llanddwyn Island, North Wales, where she prayed for true lovers to have better luck than she did. And so St Dwynwen became the Welsh patron saint of lovers, whose day we honour every year of 25th January, very much like Valentine’s Day. Her home, Llanddwyn, is one of the most wildly romantic spots in Wales and a great stop-off spot for an Anglesey adventure.

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North Wales Named One of Top

Regions Globally for 2017

There’s cause for epic celebrations in Wales as North Wales has made it on to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017 list – the only destination in the UK to do so.

A playground for thrill seekers, a haven for foodies, a hideout for stargazers and a goldmine for heritage seekers, North Wales has a holiday for every kind of traveller. But what caught the eye of the Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel authority, is the way the former industrial landscape has been reinvented and repurposed to create a series of truly world class attractions, from high speed zip lining and inland surfing to underground trampolining in a 176-year-old disused slate mine.

Alongside UNESCO World Heritage Sites as Conwy, Beaumaris, Harlech and Caernarfon Castles, North Wales is home to some of the best walking and cycling in Britain, as well as a range of industry-leading attractions, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains.

On the flanks of Snowdonia National Park, Zip World boasts 11 different attractions in total including the everpopular Bounce Below, a colourful underground world of bouncing nets, slides and rope bridges. Zip World Velocity in Bethesda is the world’s fastest zip line with two 500 ft. (152 m) high courses that enable riders to exceed 100 mph (161 km/h), while Zip World Titan in Blaenau Ffestiniog offers Europe’s first four-

person line – perfect for thrill seeking families. A short drive east is Surf Snowdonia, a world-first man-made lagoon where amateurs and professional surfers alike can surf a powerful 6.5 ft. (2 m) wave, under the watchful eye of Welsh National Surfing Champion, Jo Denison. It’s not hard to see why North Wales is becoming known as the adventure tourism capital of Europe.

With enough to keep even the most hardcore adrenaline junkies quiet, North Wales has a full range of accommodation and services to complete its tourism offer, from five star Chateau Rhianfa to yurts and cabins at Graig Wen, and for the extra brave, cliff camping suspended high above the sea with Gaia Adventures.

And if it’s food you’re after, North Wales now has two Michelin-starred restaurants: Sosban & The Old Butcher's on Anglesey, and Tyddyn Llan in Denbighshire, not to mention the multitude of local producers, delis, cafes, restaurants, farm shops, markets and micro breweries who ensure that north Wales is full of excellent places to eat and drink.

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Cycle across the new Brecon Beacons route

Brecon Beacons National Park, allowing visitors to take in even more of the beautiful scenery in the area. It spans all the way from Llandeilo in the west to Abergavenny in the east.

The route is divided into five sections, leading cyclists alongside a Roman road with panoramic views of the Central Beacons, gentle country lanes and a pretty tow path.

Section 1: Llandeilo to Talsarn This 13-mile journey winds through the side streets of Llandeilo town before crossing the river Towy. From here, there's a climb towards Trapp that lets users take in great views of the Towy Valley and the Black Mountains, plus a steep descent and climb either side of Pont Newydd. It's better suited for experienced cyclists who like a challenge rather than novices and families, but the views will be worth it!

Section 2: Talsarn to Sennybridge Also for confident cyclists,this 11mile section begins with open views over fields that expand into a stunning exposed area near the Roman Camp.

Continuing east through a forest with Usk reservoir to the north, the path then undulates into the army town of Sennybridge.

Section 3: Sennybridge to Brecon This 9-mile route along the north of the River Usk, is a lovely stretch for those used to road cycling. The hedge-bound route along country roads gently rises and falls, providing great views of the Brecon Beacons.

Section 4: Brecon to Llangattock/ Crickhowell This 15-mile part of the journey can be used to get to Llangattock and Crickhowell. It leaves Brecon on the towpath that runs alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal,

then passes though the picturesque village of Talybont-on-Usk. From here, there's a climb up and over the Ashford canal tunnel and onwards to Llangynidr, crossing the canal a few times before passing the site of the famous Green Man Festival and the villages of Dardy and Llangattock.

Alternatively, you can just stick to the family-friendly towpath as long as your bike can handle the varied road surface.

Section 5: Llangattock/Crickhowell to Abergavenny For this 8-mile section, follow the towpath until Govilon Wharf, from which there is a route to the heart of Abergavenny. It's family friendly up to the village of Llanfoist, just outside of Abergavenny.

If you fancy dipping in to any part of these routes, tweet or Instagram us your pics with #Findyourepic

A new way to discover the wonders of Welsh wildlife

Wales is one of the world’s best places to watch wildlife, if you know where - and when - to look. So we’ve teamed up with Wildlife Trusts Wales to create an interactive guide to help you explore Wales’ wonderful wildlife, whether it’s amazing ospreys, a feeding frenzy of red kites, the world’s largest Manx shearwater colony, or the best place in Britain to see puffins and porpoises. Why not go for a relaxing stroll through an

enchanting Welsh rainforest carpeted in bluebells and daffodils? Or simply sit in a field full of orchids, or by a brilliant waterfall, and admire the view? The magic isn’t just restricted to spring and summer – there are amazing wildlife displays in autumn and winter with seal pups aplenty, the return of thousands of birds to our estuaries, and wonderful autumnal woodland colours with golds, bronzes and foxy reds.

Wales has an abundance of wildlife hot-spots, including 216 Wildlife Trust nature reserves, 11 RSPB sanctuaries, over 2,485sq miles (4,000sq km) of National Park, and an 870-mile (1400 km) Wales Coast Path for wildlife to, well, go wild in.

Wales has it all – but knowing where to go is the key to unlocking its secrets. Wildlife of Wales helps visitors to explore Wales’s wonderful natural world

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The Gardens of North Wales

Trees planted to mark royal romances hundreds of years ago, and landscaped lawns and exotic guests. North Wales is famous for its gardens. From the National Ivy Collection to listed estates, here are a few places worth a visit.

Bodnant Garden Devotees of the Italianate vision will love Bodnant. Leading up to the Hall, the upper garden has five terraces, featuring brick paths, lily ponds, formal lawns and herbaceous plants. Below, trees and shrubs flank The Dell, passed by the River Hiraethlyn. Homegrown collections include Chinese, North American and Japanese plants.

Plas Newydd, Isle of Anglesey A touch of Aussie lushness on the Menai Strait, where this 18th century house – already the place for pristine

views of Snowdonia – is home to an Australasian arboretum, no less.

Elsewhere, there’s a spring garden, a summer terrace and colourful, massed hydrangeas to enjoy. The catkin garden is a highlight.

Plas Tan y Bwlch, Gwynedd Acres of wonderful gardens fill this research epicentre of the Snowdonia National Park. They include a water garden, a Japanese garden, a fern nursery, an azalea walk and a wildlife garden, all teeming with unusual exotic specimens. Valleys and woodlands surround this former home of an 18th century mansion.

The Great Orme, Llandudno This valley was dedicated to local residents by Lord Mostyn in 1887, and it offers splendid views of the town more than a century on. Take a sloping walk to the charming

landscaped gardens forming part of them, then lie back and relax under the ancient trees towering above.

Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire There are 260 acres of parkland surrounding Bodelwyddan, and the formal garden, which is part of a site including a maze and woodland areas, was designed in 1910. The walls were the idea of 19th century baronet Sir John Hay Williams, who originally introduced many of the exotic plants here Grade I listed Ivy Collection Erddig is the place to find the National Ivy Collection, but there are also some extremely rare fruit trees within the hallowed grounds of one of the most important gardens in Britain.

Discover why William Eames’ late 18th century design has been deemed worthy of Grade I listing status.

Do you believe in love at FIR sight? You Will.

Invest in a holiday home or lodge at Fir Trees Caravan and Lodge Park on the edge of Chester and you will be transported to a place of serenity and tranquillity.

You’ll know you’ve made a good choice as soon as you enter the park in its countryside setting full of the sounds of nature.

It’s easy to imagine yourself relaxing on your veranda with a book, or simply taking in the

countryside air. You’ve discovered Chester’s best kept secret!

Fir Trees is located only 1.5 miles of Chester City Centre where you will find a wealth of amenities and facilities.

It’s also the ideal location for exploring North Wales - just a short drive from the area’s beautiful beaches and, for the more adventurous, all the outdoor activities that the region offers.

Owning a second home on a

prestigious five-star park like Fir Trees may seem like a dream, but with prices starting from £24,995, it can become a reality.

Fir Trees Caravan and Lodge Park has an 11-month holiday season making it possible to enjoy your holiday stays for longer and more often throughout the year For more information call 01244 398365 or visit www. firtreescaravanpark.com

Upgrade your lifestyle experience to a

holiday home in beautiful North Wales

Do you dream of owning a caravan holiday home in beautiful North Wales, with its luscious landscapes and captivating coastline? Or perhaps wish to upgrade to the very latest model? Roy Kellett Caravans want to help you do just that! Roy Kellett Caravans are inviting the general public to their 2017 Holiday Home Exhibition at their showground in Towyn to see the most up-to-date 2017 Caravan Holiday Homes from all the top manufacturers between Good Friday 14th of April until 23rd of April. Roy Kellett Caravan Distributors specialise in selling both beautifully sculptured and affordable holiday homes from the leading manufacturers onto privately owned caravan parks across all of North Wales and Cheshire.

The team at Roy Kellett Caravans are on hand when assisting you in making the decision of the right holiday home for you. Whether you’re after a new or preowned holiday home, or can’t decide against 2 or 3 bedrooms, the friendly staff at Roy Kellett Caravans will provide you with all the information and advice you

need to make that decision. New to ownership? Roy Kellett Caravans deal with 100’s of privately owned caravan parks across North Wales and Cheshire, from the Llyn Peninsula to the Wirral, with some park owners being at the exhibition themselves.

With park owners and staff at hand during the event, help is at hand to narrow down your park options before the next holiday season starts.

Finding you the perfect park which suits all your needs, in the most perfect location.

Roy Kellett Caravans can recommend the best parks suited to you, the area you prefer, your lifestyle, the activities you enjoy and your budget, offering you parks you never knew existed.

Roy Kellett Caravans 2017 Holiday Home Exhibition will take place over the 14th and 23rd April, where not only will the latest caravans be showcased from top manufacturers including; ABI, Atlas, Carnaby, Regal, Swift and Willerby but there will be discounts on pre 2017 models!

Making sure there is something to suit all taste and budgets. Roy Kellett

Caravans, Sales Manager Jennifer Hughes, says ‘we have a wealth of knowledge and have been the leading suppliers of caravan holiday homes since 1965’, making Roy Kellett Caravans the perfect choice when looking to purchase a holiday home.

Hughes and the rest of the team are determined when looking to exceed a customer’s expectations and will do all they can to ‘offer customers with parks to suit their particular taste, budget and holiday style.’

Hughes prides herself on introducing customers to ‘parks you never knew existed’, finding hidden gems throughout North wales and Cheshire which tick all the boxes.

Head down to North Wales largest holiday home exhibition at Roy Kellett Caravan Showground in Towyn between the 14th and 23rd Aprtil to view all the latest releases from the biggest manufacturers in the industry and start the journey towards your dream holiday home.

For more information on buying a static caravan holiday home or the parks we deal with visit www. roykellettcaravans.com

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Yorkshire's Historic Past Welcome to Yorkshire

Yorkshire - a county with a history unsurpassed in Britain For more than 2000 years, history has written a proud and fiercely independent story across the landscape, from the mighty castles of medieval England to the mills which mark the birth of the Industrial Revolution.

This was once the kingdom of the woad-painted warriors, the Brigantes, whose capital is now marked by the Roman town at Aldborough. The conquering Romans made their base at Eboracum which in its turn became the Vikings' Jorvik and later, medieval York.

The Middle Ages left their legacy standing in stone - a wealth of ancient abbeys and castles.

Seeking solitude in the wilderness, the monks gave glorious settings to their abbeys, among them Bolton, Jervaulx and Rievaulx Abbeys and incomparable Fountains Abbey, a World Heritage site. For centuries, "he who held the north held the

kingdom", a stark truth which speaks from the stones of castles such as Skipton, Helmsley, Conisbrough, with its mighty Norman keep, Castle Bolton, and tranquil Middleham in Wensleydale, once the power base of the infamous Richard III. More peaceful ages poured their wealth into lavish country homes, among them, Nostell Priory near Wakefield, palatial Harewood House near Leeds and the Baroque splendour of Castle Howard, near Malton, made famous by the television series "Brideshead Revisited".

Excellent city museums include those in Leeds, Hull and the Yorkshire Museum in York, with its superb Middleham jewel. Lively smaller museums include the award-winning Hornsea Museum and Scarborough's distinctive Rotunda Museum, and museums with a special appeal such as Holmfirth Postcard Museum, Ripon's Prison and Police Museum and Wilberforce House in Hull, dedicated to the fight against slavery.

It’s been described as God’s Own Country, boasts seven great cities, three National Parks, miles of golden beaches and two UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The well coined phrase ‘whatever you want, we’ve got it’ is all too often used, but in Yorkshire’s case it is true.

A long weekend won’t be long enough to sample the huge array of food hailing from the county’s award-winning restaurants and eateries. Whether it’s locally sourced pub food or high end dining, Yorkshire has it covered.

Did you know the county has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other area outside London?

More intimate but no less beautiful World-class attractions are visitor are the region's many smaller historic magnets and Yorkshire is home to homes.

They reach back through time from Edwardian Lotherton Hall near Leeds to the Elizabethan warmth of Burton Agnes Hall on the Wolds and the medieval memories of Shibden Hall near Halifax, the West Yorkshire Folk Keighley & Worth Valley Railway runs though Brontë Country, winding Museum.

Remember, too, Yorkshire's dynamic up the valley up the steep hill so you industrial museums capturing can hear the engines working hard centuries of working pride in and the steam filling the air. The five textiles, mining, fishing and steel. mile journey is a vivid reminder of See how people lived and worked the industrial heritage which once at the Colne Valley Museum, brought wealth to West Yorkshire.

Golcar, the Abbeydale Industrial Nowadays the Railway is also used Hamlet, Sheffield and the Museum a film set and has appeared in many of South Yorkshire Life, Doncaster. TV and film productions with the Visit Worsbrough Mill Museum, most recent being Swallows and Barnsley, Thwaite Mills and Armley Amazons and Testament of Youth.

Mills in Leeds, Bradford Industrial Previously it was most famous for and Horses at Work Museum, the the classic 1970 film The Railway Calderdale Industrial Museum and Children and the charming station at the Hull Town Docks Museum - all Oakworth. So why not step back in harnessing the power of the past in a time and relive this well-loved tale as you watch the vintage steam trains unique experience.

several national museums. These include the National Media Museum, National Railway Museum, National Coal Mining Museum, Royal Armouries and Eureka! National Children's Museum - you’ll need a few repeat visits to enjoy them all.

Other great attractions include The Deep in Hull, Sea Life Scarborough, Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, Tropical World in Leeds, Lightwater Valley near Ripon and Flamingo Land near Malton.

All are great for making memories and filling up the photo album.

Must see rolling green hills and stunning vistas are all on offer. Make sure you see the Yorkshire Dales, The Wolds in East Yorkshire, the Pennines including Bronte Country, the Peak

District and the North York Moors.

If you like the sea, then see some of the UK’s best along Yorkshire’s stunning coast taking in gems like Whitby, Staithes, Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington among many others.

For more information check out www.yorkshire.com

Step back in time on The Railway Children’s Railway in the heart of Brontë Country and enjoy a steam filled action packed day out! puff their way in and out of the valley.

Much more than just a railway, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway offers a great day out for all ages.

Don’t forget to hop off the line at Ingrow West station, which is home to two award winning Rail Story.

Travel back in time in The Carriage Works, where restored carriages, vintage artefacts and sound and video presentations bring the past to life.

The Engine Shed boasts several locomotives as well as displays, exhibits and archive film. Both museums are free when travelling with a Rover ticket.

Don’t miss out on the special events that run throughout the year. Tickle your taste buds with our Fish and

chip specials, or enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea in our luxurious Pullman Carriages. Visit us for one of our Steam Gala’s - a big noisy adventure where all the engines come out to play.

Join us for our annual Beer & Music Festival with over 120 real ales, great food and entertainment at both ends of the line!

Or why not pay a visit at Christmas time, when children can meet the man himself with our Santa Specials, and grown-ups can get festive with our Mince Pie specials.

So come and visit and experience a magical day out in beautiful surroundings at Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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The History Behind Clarion Lodge

Campsite, Menston 1908 – 2010

The clubhouse idea was eagerly adopted in other parts of the country

by Clarionettes who had sampled the delights of Bucklow Hill and Handforth. Bradford CCC members started an annual camp in Wharfedale in the late 1890’s; five second-hand bell-tents in a field between Otley and Burley, where cycle runs went every Sunday for a month or more in the Summer. By 1906 Bradford’s annual camp had changed its site several times, but then the newlyformed Yorkshire Union of Clarion CCs began to look for a permanent ‘Countryhouse’.

Early in 1907 the Yorkshire Clarion Clubhouse Ltd was registered as

an Industrial and Provident Society offering supporters half-crown shares.

The aim was to build a ‘Bungalow Clubhouse’ for £200.00 in some convenient centre in Wharfedale.

The following year they took a threeyear lease on one of their previous camp sites, a four acre field at Chevin End near the village of Menston.

There was an option to purchase outright, but they needed to raise a total of £500.00 to make this possible.

At first they made do with tents, and then they put up ramshackle sheds and lean-tos until they had gathered enough money from the half-crown shares to have a proper Clubhouse built in stone.

Even then they had to proceed slowly, adding architect –designed wings as funds became available. Next to the Clubhouse, while leaving space for camping, volunteers levelled the ground for tennis courts and made a ‘Carriage-drive’ planted on both sides with forest trees. Soon, a separate two-storey timber building had to be erected to provide forty more beds.

Sadly, the latter was later razed to the ground by fire, but the stone buildings remain to this day as the only providing-surviving Clarion Clubhouse, used still by Clarion Cyclists and other’s until its present owners bought and converted it in December 2010

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Great British Food Festival announce

tastecard as Headline Sponsor

The Great British Food Festival has announced popular dining discount card, tastecard, as the festivals headline sponsor for 2017.

Food Festival Director, Daniel Maycock said, ‘We are so pleased to have tastecard on board for our 2017 events!

The brand is a great fit for us, being synonymous with good food and dining out and their exhibition stand is going to be lots of fun! We’re sure people will really enjoy what tastecard will bring to the events and we are very much looking forward to working with them.’

Matt Turner, founder and CEO of tastecard, added: ‘We are very excited

to be headline sponsors at the nine Great British Food Festivals. As the UK’s largest diner’s club, we’re pleased that we’ll be able to feature alongside a range of other great food and drink exhibitors. We’ve got lots of interesting things up our sleeve for all attendees who visit our stand and engage with our social channels across all of the festivals. There’s even the chance to win from lots of brilliant prizes, so we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone.’

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations,

providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time.

This year there are some extraordinary venues, with nine events in total being held, including National Trust and English Heritage sites, and the events expect to have a total footfall of over 150,000 people!

The food festivals start at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire on the 21st April and end after a tour around the England, with their final event in Cheshire on the 23rd September.

The full calendar of events and locations can be found on their brand new website, www. greatbritishfoodfestival.com.

Bowland opens its doors

for Brewery Tours

Bowland Brewery has officially opened its doors to the public for brewery tours.

The brewery, based at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe and owned by James’ Places, offers visitors a chance to see a fully operational brewery as well as an opportunity to share enthusiasm for beer.

Scheduled tours run on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday at 11am and 1.30pm. Tours for groups of eight of more at other times (MondaySaturday during the Beer Hall opening hours) can be organised by prior arrangement.

Said sales manager, Angela Edney: “We’re delighted to be able to offer these tours to the public in the Bowland Brewery’s new home as part of a £10 million transformation.

“Between them, our guide, sales manager and head brewer have 80 years brewing expertise under their belts.

They are excited to share their passion for real ale, and brewing with others.

Visitors can also enjoy The Beer Hall afterwards if they wish.” Tour tickets include a 45 minute guided tour, tasters of

Bowland Ale and the option of food, and start from £10.00 per person. To purchase a ticket, please call Angela on 01200 443 562 or email sales@ bowlandbrewery.com Beer buffs can also join the Bowland Beer Club which grants access to special offers and exclusive discounts on Bowland Ales at Holmes Mill, The Shireburn Arms and the Waddington Arms. Members are also informed of events taking place at Holmes Mill and the latest beers available in the Beer Hall.

To join the Beer Club, visit www. bowlandbrewery.com/beer-club and fill in your details.

James' Places is currently conducting

the £10m redevelopment of Holmes Mill, a previously derelict, former textile mill. As well as the brewery, Holmes Mill houses a Beer Hall, café, bakery and multi-use function room.

Further phases of the rejuvenation of the mill will include a hotel and gym.

James' Places portfolio includes The Emporium, Clitheroe, Waddington Arms and Lower Buck in Waddington, Mitton Hall at Mitton, The Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale, Eaves Hall, West Bradford, Shireburn Arms at Hurst Green, Falcon Manor, Settle and the Bowland Brewery. All share the same service values and ethos for beautiful surroundings with exceptional food and drink.

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Ever thought of a Holiday Home in the county of Dumfries and Galloway?

When you become a holiday home owner at Three Lochs Holiday Park, not only will you get the keys to your caravan or lodge, you will also open the door to a fantastic new lifestyle and automatic entry to a world where family bonds are strong, friendships endure and kids enjoy a childhood where bikes rule and getting dirty is law. At Three Lochs, everyone is so busy having fun that electronic devices, mobile phones and social media don’t rule the roost. Three Lochs offers a healthier lifestyle in a breathtaking environment where you can enjoy peace and relaxation or action and adventure, depending on what you are looking for. Three Lochs is situated in a quiet corner of Dumfries and Galloway at the edge of the famous Galloway Forest. Set against a dramatic backdrop of fishing lochs and sprawling woodland, Three Lochs is the perfect destination for those looking for a holiday home of their own with so much going on, you’ll never have to have a dull

moment! There’s a huge range of activities available including, three fully stocked fishing lochs, archery, airgun and clay pigeon shooting, nine-hole golf course, cycle hire, horse riding, indoor swimming pool, jet-ski, two children’s playgrounds, sandpit and beautiful marked walking trails in and around the park. If you don’t want to venture far you don’t have to as everything you need is on site. There’s a shop, laundry and our ‘Duck or Grouse’ family bar/a la carte restaurant serving home cooked meals and a great range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.

However if you do fancy a change, the nearest town of Newton Stewart, is a twenty -minute drive away with shops, cinema, restaurants, bars and plenty of tourist attractions. So if you’ve been thinking about a holiday home of your own, don’t think any longer, just come and see us! We have a range of fantastic pre-owned and new caravans and lodges from £12,995 with site fees included until

March 2018 and various finance plans available. All holiday homes come with a deck – perfect from which to enjoy the stunning views, relax with a morning coffee or watch the sun go down. With a season stretching for eleven months including Christmas and Hogmanay, you get enormous value for your site fees and if you want to, you can rent out your caravan or lodge and make it pay for itself.

So if we’ve tickled your taste buds and you want to find out more, give us a call for details or to arrange a visit to see the park and the facilities. Don’t delay it could be the best phone call you ever make! Three Lochs – 01671 830304 or call Pete – 07787 298061 or by email enquiries@3lochs.co.uk. www 3lochs.co.uk. If you aren’t looking to buy a holiday home why not come and stay with us? We welcome holiday guests in our fleet of static caravan and luxury lodges.

Tents, tourers and motorhomes are also welcome. Give us a call for details or to book your next break.

The World of Glass - Museum & Arts Centre with an eye on the future……

Would you be surprised to find a wizard, a Victorian furnace, an amazing film show and live glassblowing in a museum – well at The World of Glass you can. Step into the impressive Cone entrance and you enter a world of learning and fun. The first gallery tells the story of St Helens, Victorian glass town and heart of the industrial revolution, the second showcases a timeline back to 3050 BC with stunning pieces of decorative glass, there’s the awesome Manchester Airport chandelier weighing a staggering 2 tonne in weight. If you were wondering about the Wizard, well he is resident in our mirror maze which is great for kids of

all ages and it’s ideal for the kids to explore while you have a coffee in the canal side ‘Hotties’ café. But that’s only half of what The World of Glass has to offer, there is the three screen film show which takes you back in time and explains why you can’t really live without glass, the Victorian furnace with its underground tunnels and of course our live glassblowing.

The World of Glass is a northern hub for glassblowing courses and creates its own very unique glassware; you can even commission your own piece. Two exhibitions galleries sit either side of the shop where there is something for everyone. Come for an hour or two or spend the day.

Opening Times: Summer - 10.00 am to 5.00pm (last admission 3pm).

Winter - 10.00 am to 4.00pm (last admission 2.30pm) Monday to Saturday every week.

We are closed Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and every Bank Holiday Monday.

Admission Prices: £8 adults, £6 children/seniors. Family tickets: £24 (two adults and two children) and £17 (single parent and two children).

Under fives free.

How to find us: The World of Glass is situated just 5 minutes from Junction 7, M62. For more information please call 01744 22766 or visit www. worldofglass.com

WWT Martin Mere is where wilderness and family-friendliness combine. Spring and summer are fantastic times to visit the centre as new life develops allowing you to see the cute sights of ducklings, goslings, cygnets and chicks spring up around the reserve. Seasonal attractions include the award winning duckling nursery open from late May, take to the water and get a close encounter w i t h nature on our award winning c a n o e safari and boat tour experience, d e n building, see what creatures you can find on bug hunts and pond dipping sessions e v e r y

weekend. But there is plenty to see and do at Martin Mere all year round, with more than 100 types of rare and endangered water-birds to hand feed, a family of enchanting otters in residence, an imaginative playground for young adventurers, an inspirational eco-garden and a rolling programme of events, walks and talks.

Visit over the Easter Holidays to take part in Dusty’s GIANT Easter Duck Hunt (1 – 17 April) – or use your ticket from 27 May – 4 June to see the award winning Downy Duckling Week where you can see eggs hatching up close and new born ducklings.

A great day out for the whole family.

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Family shows and folk

on offer in village

halls and libraries

Spot On Lancashire deliver two seasons a year of high-quality live arts events in village halls and libraries across the county.

In April there is plenty on offer for children and families. Creative Scene bring their wonderfully messy show “Dough!”, for ages 3 to 8 and their grown ups, to three venues.

The show will visit Chorley Library, Burnley Library and Arkholme Village Hall between 5-7 April.

The Fabularium’s “Reynard The Fox”, performed on their traditional wooden cart, travels to Barnoldswick

and Blackburn the following week.

The show, which is suitable for ages 3+, will visit The Rainhall Centre on Wednesday 12 April for three performances throughout the day, followed by three more at The Bureau in Blackburn on Thursday 13 April.

Fans of folk music are in for a real treat when Scottish performer Elsa Jean McTaggart brings her velvet voice to Morecambe, Nelson, Tarleton and Samlesbury 19-22 April.

Then in May Canadian acts Montreal Guitar Trio and The Fitzgeralds tour a variety of different venues across

the county. For theatre lovers, Rocket Theatre bring Oscar Wilde’s “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime” to Fleetwood Library on Thursday 27 April.

Tickets for all the shows can be booked directly from the venues, with full details available at www. spotonlancashire.co.uk.

The current spring season runs right through until the end of June with full listings available on the website.

For more information call 01254 660 360 or email hello@spotonlancashire. co.uk.

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Podolski stunner sinks

battling England

England were defeated 1-0 in Dortmund by Germany after a stunning strike by Lucas Podolski in his 130th and final cap as he bowed out in fine style from his glittering international career.

Gareth Southgate handed debuts to Nathan Redmond and James Ward-

Prowse as England were the better team for large periods and may have been ahead early on if it was not for the post as Adam lallana struck it with a low effort.

Podolski had his moment (70 minutes) after good work from Schurrle. Podolski received it and

after a neat take down launched a left footed rocket right into the top corner with Joe Hart rooted. England maintained their threat afterwards and Southgate can be pleased with what he saw ahead of a much simpler task on Sunday as they host Lithuania in a world cup qualifier.

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Swing into action at

the St Helens Sports Development Golf Day

Swing into action at the St Helens Sports Development Golf Day St Helens Council’s Sports Development team is inviting golf enthusiasts to swing into action at a charity golf day on Friday 26 May at Houghwood Golf Club.

Now in its third year, the St Helens Sports Development Youth Sports Programme Golf Day – in partnership with the Steve Prescott Foundation – is an 18 hole, four ball competition where the two best scores count, but contains four mystery holes where all four scores are recorded.

Last year, over £4,000 was generated and split between St Helens Council’s Youth Sport Programme and the Steve Prescott Foundation. As a result, over 6,500 young people were able to access sports and physical activity sessions for free during the last 12 months.

The price of the golf day costs £180 per team (£45 per person) which includes a bacon roll with tea or coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf – and a meal following the end of play.

At a cost of £60, companies can sponsor a hole and dress the tee box with their business details.

Fantastic prizes will be awarded to the overall winners and various competitions will run throughout the day, such as nearest the pin and longest drive.

The day will be rounded off with a presentation ceremony followed by a raffle and auction, with many great prizes up for grabs.

A percentage of all profits will be donated to The Steve Prescott Foundation.

Teams are requested to register before the day and sign in will be open on the day from 11:00am for a 1pm tee-off. For more information, call Mark Jennings on 07768414970, or email markjennings@ sthelens.gov.uk.

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Sporting trio become ambassadors

at Mill Green School

Three of the town’s recognised sports personalities have taken on new roles as ambassadors of Mill Green School.

Between them, boxer Martin Murray and current and former Saints stars, Jonny Lomax and Ade Gardner, have been actively involved with proceedings at the special school in Lansbury Avenue, Parr, for over 10 years – and recently paid a visit to pupils and staff to become official ambassadors.

Boxing world title-chaser, Martin Murray - who returns to the ring next month - officially opened Mill Green’s new school in December 2014 and has returned on numerous occasions since to talk at assemblies and hold boxing work-out sessions with pupils.

Martin said: “It’s an honour to become an ambassador of this amazing school alongside Jonny and Ade. Every encounter with pupils and staff is guaranteed to put smiles on faces.

“They have left as much of a lasting impression on me as I have on them.”

Former Saints winger Ade Gardner, who was part of the 2006/2007 treble-winning season, first came to Mill Green on a 10-week placement

back in 2011. Unfortunately, injury cut the arrangement short but Ade has continued his links with school, returning every year to take part in the school’s sports weeks.

Ade, who now works as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Saints said: “I've been visiting Mill Green for six years now. I'm very proud to be an ambassador to a great school where staff do so much to enrich the lives of their students."

Meanwhile Saints fullback, Jonny Lomax, has adapted well to the different needs and abilities of students since joining Ade at a sports week visit in 2015 by showing empathy when discussing his own past injuries and personal experiences of suffering head injuries as a child.

Commenting on the school’s linkup with some of the the town’s best known names in sport, headteacher Warren Brooks said: “We are

delighted to have Martin, Ade and Jonny on-board at school. They have devoted many hours of their time to our pupils over the years, so it seemed appropriate to ask them to become school ambassadors, and it was certainly a proud moment when they accepted our request.

“They are splendid role-models for our pupils, and every visit is a pleasure.”

(See attached file: MGSSA-02.jpg) Caption... Ade Gardner (back row, sixth in on the left), Martin Murray (fifth in on the right, and Jonny Lomax (first row, kneeling in the middle), with pupils and staff at Mill Green School.

Clarets Complete Double Signing

Burnley Football Club is delighted to confirm the signings of Harry Flowers and Harry Limb, subject to clearance from the Premier League and Football Association.

The pair have joined the Clarets from non-league clubs on contracts running until June, 2018, both with the option of a further 12 months.

Central defender Flowers – the grandson of former England World Cup winner and Wolves legend Ron – has signed from Midland League side Brocton, having previously played for

Sheffield FC. The 20-year-old has featured in a number of Burnley’s Development Squad games as a trialist and is now a permanent member of Michael Jolley’s squad after agreeing a first professional contract at Turf Moor.

Limb has signed from Wisbech Town after scoring 22 times for the United Counties League Premier Division side this season.

The striker, 17, previously played for Boston United and had also interested Swansea City and a number of EFL

clubs. He played for the Clarets as a trialist in their EPL Cup win over Sunderland on Monday and will join the Development Squad on a full-time basis after completing his ‘A’ level studies in economics, business studies and PE at Boston Grammar.

Jolley – the Clarets’ Senior Professional Development Phase Coach – said: “Harry Flowers is an old-school defender, he’s really keen to do the basics very well, make blocks, make tackles, make headers and keep the ball out of our net.

“Those are qualities we really like and we see some growth and potential in him. I think training full-time and working with the coaches he will improve.

“Harry Limb is someone who has come on our radar as a natural goalscorer. He’s been playing men’s football and scoring goals.

“We have had a look at him on trial and he impressed us with the way he went about it, so we’ve given him an opportunity as well.

“Like all the players, they will have to work hard to make a success of their careers at Burnley but they’ve started in the right way.” The signing of the pair follows the recent appointment of Nicky Law as the Clarets’ new Head of Recruitment for ages 17-23.

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