LocalLife St Helens Edition
May 2019
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It’s Good to Walk! Did you know that May is National Walking Month? Neither did I until last week, but I guess it’s a good excuse to let you know of a web resource where you can download over sixty circular walks, within a 30 minute drive of St Helens, completely free of charge. The site receives hundreds of visits a week from local walkers and has become a particular favourite of walking groups throughout Lancashire. If you haven’t already guessed, the site is our very own www.locallife247.co.uk. When you visit the site, click on ‘Free Stuff’ and then on ‘Jack’s Tracks’ and there’s a long list of walks that we have completed over the past ten years which you can download free of charge. There’s a variation of walks available but most are between four and eight miles, so nothing too hard core. Lancashire has some stunning scenery to enjoy, and May is a wonderful month to sample the great outdoors. Whilst you’re looking at the website, do check out another couple of features; We carry some marvellous competitions in our magazines and you can enter these free of charge via our website. Just click on Free Stuff and complete your details along with your answer and you could be a winner! And finally, for those people who are involved in helping organise events; from am dram productions to school summer fairs, to charity fundraisers. Were you aware that you can publicise your event free on the Events2Go section of our site and, providing you submit before our print deadlines, we’ll include your events in the magazine free too? Here’s that website again – www.locallife247.co.uk. See you next time
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Registration is now open for Willowbrook Hospice’s Moonlight Colour Walk.
The Friends also have plenty of conservation events coming up, including pond dipping on Sunday, May 19 from 2pm-4pm and balsam bashing on Sunday, June 23 at the same time. If you’d like to get involved, they meet on the green opposite the Moss Bank Mission church.
The walk promises to be great fun for all the family (including the dog!). Choose from a 10k or 6.5k route, with an optional ‘colour splash’ station where you’ll be covered head-to-toe in rainbow powder. Entrance costs £15 for adults and £5 for under-16s. Register on 01744 453798 or call into The Living Well on Borough Road. The walk takes place on Saturday, June 8 at 9pm from The Living Well.
Wonderful Woodland The Friends of Clinkham Wood and Moss Bank Gala are looking for photographs to feature in their summer exhibition. If you’re a budding or experienced photographer and have snaps of the local area you’d like to share, send your pictures in by Wednesday, May 29. Pictures can be submitted to the Friends of
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Volunteer Callout A new Willowbrook Hospice shop is set to open in Billinge – and they’re looking for volunteers. If you can spare a few hours a week to help out with sales and raise vital funds for your local hospice – plus get some experience for your CV – the role could be perfect for you. For more information, call Ian on 01744 766929 or visit www.willowbrook.org.uk/expression-ofinterest/
Garswood Ladies The Garswood Ladies Club always welcomes new members. The group host regular speakers to present interesting talks on various topics, including defibrillator training, sign language, line dancing and history. They also invite new ideas from ladies for future meetings. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month in the Parish Hall on Garswood Road from 1pm-3pm. For more information, call Elizabeth on 07864 820161.
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Affordable Art Knowsley Council and Kirkby Gallery are excited to announce their Affordable Art Auction. Taking place on Thursday, May 9 from 5pm-8pm, the auction offers visitors the chance to bid on artwork donated by the likes of Willy Russell, Mike Kirby and Philip Garrett, and will be overseen by Bargain Hunt auctioneer Adam Partridge. You can register to bid and attend the auction or leave an absentee bid if you can’t make it on the night. 145 artworks feature in the auction, which are on display in the 18th Knowsley Open Art Exhibition until Saturday, May 4. All of the art featured has some connection with the local area, whether the artist lives or works around Knowsley. Commission from the auction will be donated to the Friends of Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum, which encourages public education through the continual improvement of the museums.
To register your attendance call 0151 443 4936 or email tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk
Couch to 5K New Couch to 5K sessions are starting at the end of April. A ten-week plan designed to build up your walking or running ability up from zero to 5K, the sessions are great for anyone wanting to start afresh and get fit. They take place at Sutton Athletics Track on Elton Head Road on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm7pm, then on Saturdays from 9:15am-10am. You can come to as many sessions as you’d like – the more you attend, the more benefit you’ll experience. The course costs £12.50 for the full ten weeks, or £16 with a Couch to 5K t-shirt included. Trainers are essential. The first session begins on Monday, April 29 - register online at Eventbrite or email gemmaharkness@sthelens.gov.uk
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Dream - 10 Years On 2019 celebrates the 10th anniversary of Sutton Manor’s ‘Dream’ sculpture. Originally unveiled in May 2009, the Dream came about as a result of Channel 4’s ‘The Big Art Project’. It almost wasn’t commissioned - the sculpture was shortlisted for the final 12 entries in the competition, but eventually placed seventh, narrowly missing a spot in the top six which would be built over six months. It was only when several of the winning projects couldn’t be completed that Dream was offered a reserve spot. It now attracts around 85,000 visitors each year. The 66 foot high sculpture stands on the site of the former Sutton Manor Colliery, and depicts a nine-year-old child looking forward to St. Helens’ future. Developed with assistance from ex-miners across the town, Dream is both a reminder of the town’s industrial roots and an exploration of the future. The statue is constructed from white pre-cast concrete and Spanish dolomite aggregate the whitest marble there is, with a luminescent finish. It was built using 90 unique pieces, and has to withstand wind speeds of up to 100mph from its perch on the summit of the ex-colliery. Now St. Helens Community Archive
is asking keen local photographers to submit their best snaps of the iconic monument to the archive. There’s also a chance your images might be included in an exhibition at Chester Lane Library. If you’d like to submit a photograph, visit www. sthelenscommunityarchive.org.uk or email info@ sthelenscommunityarchive.co.uk for more details. On Friday, May 31 the exhibition opens at the library at 5:45pm, showcasing mining memorabilia, artwork and the photo gallery, with refreshments provided. There’ll also be a talk and Q&A with the original minds behind the project, including former Sutton Manor miner Gary Conley. The event is free to attend, but must be booked at any St. Helens library or on www.culturalhubs.eventbrite.co.uk From 7pm-10:15pm the same day, head over to the Dream sculpture for free guided yoga sessions - just bring your own yoga mats - performances by MD Dance Academy, Tom Loughlin and Rick Ashcroft, and a multi-faith service. Local poet Brian Salkeld will also be there to recite his poem ‘Memories’. The Dream will be thoroughly cleaned to ensure it looks its best for the celebrations. For more information - including how to book onto a free guided tour of the sculpture and its surroundings - email garyconley@ sthelens.gov.uk
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A family fun day takes place at Inglenook Farm in Rainford in aid of Dogs Trust this month.
On Thursday, May 2, the ballot boxes officially open for the latest round of local elections. Read on to find out who’s standing in local wards.
On Sunday, May 19 head to the farm for a fun dog show, a have-a-go doggie agility course and loads of family games - plus, feast on homemade cakes and enter the grand raffle! The event takes place from 12pm-4pm. Entry costs £5 per car or £1 on foot.
Book Bingo Head to any St. Helens library any time until Monday, July 1 to collect a Book Bingo sheet. Part of the Time to Read project, complete a line of categories – such as ‘a book you have always wanted to read’ and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win £200. Book Bingo is open to all adults aged over 16. For more information, pop into a library or visit www. time-to-red.co.uk/bingo
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Computer-generated images of the new clubhouse at Sherdley Park golf course have been released. The new clubhouse, designed by Green Circle Estates Ltd. who are leasing the course, will feature a new restaurant which opens in May, a bar and a terrace open to members of the public. The plans are set to bring the golf course into the modern age, and include a £1 million refurbishment.
Lancashire Lanes A 75 mile cycle in aid of the Steve Prescott Foundation takes place this month. The Lancashire Lanes Sportive starts at Rainford High School on Sunday, May 12 at 9am. Around 500 riders are expected to take part in the race, with an appeal for more female cyclists to get involved this year. The route is marked out, and mechanical assistance is available. A free dinner stop of beans on toast is also available along the route. Entry to the event costs £20, and entry forms can be obtained from Thatto Cycles on Nutgrove Road or online at www.steveprescottfoundation.co.uk For more information, call 07971 792859 or email info@steveprescottfoundation.co.uk
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Hook Up for Willowbrook A crochet group in Garswood have been successful in raising money for Willowbrook Hospice. Hook Up hosted their Easter Egg Bingo event in April, getting together to crochet Easter chicks, candle jar covers and Easter baskets to fill with eggs. to act as bingo prizes. Local businesses also got involved in donating goodies to be won. The night, which included a tombola and cake sale, managed to raise £725.18 for the hospice, which was handed over in the form of a giant cheque. The group always welcomes new members – they meet every Wednesday at the Methodist Church on Victoria Road, Garswood, from 6:15pm-8:15pm. Crocheters of all abilities, from beginner to expert and both left- and righthanded, are very welcome to attend. Each session costs £2 with hot drinks and biscuits included.
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Rainford’s Picnic in the Park returns on Saturday, June 1, bringing plenty of fun, food and music to Jubilee Recreation Ground. And with pop-anthem sensation T’Pau topping the bill, you won’t want to miss out.
Registration is open for Willowbrook Hospice’s charity bike ride.
The all-day music festival features six huge acts, including Brit-pop cover band Chasing Crows, Warrington-based mashup trio Scratch, and, hailing from Liverpool, B-side rockers The Shakers.
The ride begins at 8am - to register, call 01744 453798 or pop into The Living Well, Borough Road.
The sixth annual Ride 45 takes place on Sunday, July 14 and covers 45 miles across St. Helens. Beginning at Rainford High, entry costs £20 plus sponsorship.
Beer Fest
Tickets to the event cost £20 for adults or £10 for primary school children, with under-5s going free. Doors open at 12pm.
The 11th annual Beer & Gin Festival returns to The Mansion House in support of Age UK this month.
Tickets can be purchased from PT Kitchens on Ormskirk Road or online at www.rainfordfestival. co.uk
On Saturday, May 18, enjoy a massive selection of alcoholic treats from 12pm till late. Entry costs £4 on the door, with all proceeds going to Age UK Mid Mersey.
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Chamber Awards The shortlist for the St. Helens Chamber Business Awards has been announced. Award categories ranged from Small Business of the Year to Family Business of the Year, and celebrated local companies doing what they do best in St. Helens. Among those nominated were Local Life advertisers Bluebird Care St. Helens for the Best Use of Technology award & Customer Commitment award and CE Bettridge & Sons Ltd. for the Family Business of the Year award. The winners of each category are set to be unveiled at the St. Helens Chamber Annual Dinner & Business Awards on Thursday, May 16 at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Tickets for the event cost ÂŁ45 for members or ÂŁ55 for non-members, plus VAT. The winning
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Outdoor Cinema Watch The Greatest Showman as you’ve never seen it before – under the stars. The Clock Face Pub & Restaurant brings the first ever outdoor cinema to the area on Friday, May 10 at 7pm, with the hit musical taking to the big screen once more. Bring your blankets and chairs along to witness the spectacle of the circus under the sky. Tickets for the event cost £8 (adults) or £6 (children), available from the pub or online on TicketPole.
Summer Nights Two huge outdoor cinema experiences head to Dunham Massey park this summer. Catch a special showing of Grease on Thursday, August 29 from 6:30pm with the beautiful grounds as a backdrop. Experience the friendships, romance and adventure of the hit musical like you’ve never seen it before, and have a good old singalong while you’re at it!
On Saturday, August 31, Bohemian Rhapsody heads to the park at 6:30pm. You’ll follow Queen through their huge career all through to their heady performance at the 1985 Live Aid. Tickets for the films cost £15.50 per adult, £10.50 per child under 12, or free for under-5s. For more information, visit www.summernightsfilm.co.uk
Short Story Competition The Prescot Festival short story competition is free to enter. This year’s theme is magic, myth and mystery – nonprofessional writers of all ages in Merseyside and Halton are encouraged to submit stories of up to 1,000 words inspired by the theme. There’s a £100 prize up for grabs for the winner! Entries must be received by Friday, May 31 – visit www.prescotfestival.co.uk for details on how to enter.
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Reignite Bootcamp Looking to get back into work this year? St. Helens Chamber’s FREE Reignite Bootcamp programme can help make the transition a smooth one. During the 3-week bootcamp you’ll complete a range of courses from CV writing to Marketing Development and Microsoft Excel, receiving mentoring and support to help you boost your skills and confidence. Childcare costs are covered from 9:30am-3:30pm. If you’re interested, contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@startingpoint.org
Post Office Proposal The Post Office branch on Bridge Street could be set to relocate if proposed changes are to go ahead. The proposed relocation would see the central St. Helens branch head to a retail unit in the Church Square Shopping Centre, previously Saints & Sinners.
Along with offering traditional services, the new branch would have the capacity to return and collect online shopping, a click and collect bureau service from over 3,500 branches, and day-to-day banking facilities. Opening hours would also be extended until 5:30pm on Saturdays. Customers are invited to give their opinions on the plans until Wednesday, May 15. To access the consultation, visit www.postofficeviews.co.uk or call 03452 660115.
Northern Heritage St. Helens-based UC Crew are looking for people to help unearth the history of 1970s Northern Soul and 1980s Break Dance. Volunteers want to know what went on, where people went and how it all started, so they’re looking out for stories, photographs, newspaper articles and memorabilia pertaining to the above eras. These artefacts will be exhibited in November. To get involved, contact Tom: hello@uccrew.co.uk
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Record Breakers Ever fancied getting your name in the Guinness Book of World Records? Now’s your chance! A world record breaking attempt at the most consecutive rugby league passes will take place in St. Helens on Saturday, June 1. The current record stands at 280 passes – so a total of 281 people are needed to sign up for the attempt!
rugby tournament at Twickenham a few years ago and sadly failed, so we are not taking anything for granted. This is not going to be easy!’ Passes must be made from a distance of 5 metres, and within 5 seconds of each pass.
You’ll also be raising money for a great cause along the way – the event is in support of the Steve Prescott Foundation in association with Accord
Registration costs £10 for a basic entry or £25 including an event t-shirt. Certificates will be given out if the record is broken. The event takes place at Crusader Park on Close Street (WA9 5JA) on Saturday, June 1 at 4pm, after Thatto Heath
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An 84-year-old Garswood man is preparing for a sponsored parachute jump in aid of Wigan & Leigh Hospice. Born and raised in Ashton-in-Makerfield where his father was the gatekeeper at Ashton Cross Lodge, Lesley Cunliffe has always dreamed of completing a freefall skydive. This June that dream will become a reality on the Lancaster Airfield, where Les will jump from a height of 11,000 feet in tandem. I met up with Les in his Garswood home to discuss his motivations for such an impressive – but terrifying – feat. ‘It all started when I was in the Army in Cyprus,’ he explained. ‘I was in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME); there were six of us attached to the Royal Signals Engineers. My friend from day one, Derek Speakman, came into my tent one day and told me he had a good skive going – there was a notice on the board asking for people to sign up and get their parachute wings.’ Joining the course would mean returning to the UK for three months and being able to visit home at the weekends, along with a thicker pay packet. ‘The only problem was, you had to sign up for an additional twelve months, which I didn’t want to do. Derek did, however, and the last time I saw him was in the October when I left the Army,’ Lesley continued. Lesley didn’t think much more of it until ten years ago, when he was on holiday in Kyrenia with his wife Shirley. ‘One night we went downstairs for dinner in the hotel, and
saw a gathering of British veterans in all their medals and gear. They were in Cyprus for the opening of a war memorial for the British soldiers killed by EOKA terrorists.’ EOKA was a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerrilla organisation, who campaigned for the end of British rule in Cyprus and for an eventual union with Greece. 371 men – many of whom were on National Service - were killed during an armed uprising in 1958, and it wasn’t until 2009 that the memorial was finally unveiled in Kyrenia.
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‘The memorial was only half a mile from the hotel, so we went to visit it a few days later,’ Lesley told me. ‘It was surrounded by beautiful gardens, a row of tablets with the names of those killed. At the very end there were six named men from REME – and one name in particular shocked and saddened me.’ Lesley’s old friend Derek Speakman was among those who lost their lives in Kyrenia. ‘Throughout the holiday, I kept thinking that it could have been my name on that tablet,’ Lesley said. ‘After that, I knew I wanted to do a parachute jump.’ Five years ago, Lesley signed up to do a jump on behalf of the Northwest Air Ambulance, who do a lot of voluntary work at the motorcycle races he competes in and marshals at. But it wasn’t meant to be. ‘I filled in all the forms and got accepted for the jump, but when I went for a medical check-up my blood pressure was deemed too high to jump.’ Thankfully, an advertisement in the Wigan & Leigh Hospice charity shop in Ashton provided a saving grace. ‘They wanted people for a charity skydive, so I decided this was it. I obtained a medical certificate and went along to see them.’
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Fabulous Fjords By Jess Phillips Scandinavia has long been revered for its breathtaking natural beauty. Norway in particular combines spectacular scenery – glaciers spanning more than 8,000 kilometres, sublimely sculpted fjords, and of course the unmissable Northern Lights – with modern metropolises like Oslo. There are plenty of opportunities to soak in the local culture, including the country’s Viking roots, while cruising around Norway’s highlights. Indeed, the deck of a boat is the perfect place to appreciate the sweeping landscapes of the country and its fjords. Settle in to travel around Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund and more. Begin in Bergen: the acclaimed gateway to the fjords. Norway’s second largest city manages to retain the classic charm of a smaller town while boasting plenty to see and do. Mount Fløyen offers amazing views over the whole city and the sparkling blue water of the harbour beyond; ride the funicular railway to its highest point at 400 metres above sea level, and offer a great viewing platform for the fjords. There’s something for everyone on Mount
Fløyen – adrenaline junkies can experience a flying zipline, while animal lovers will appreciate the nearby grazing mountain goats as they roam free. There really is no better introduction to just how versatile Norway is. Also not to be missed is the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site: Bryggen. Built after a great fire ravaged the city streets in 1702, Bryggen is a cultural cornucopia. Its museum is a good place to start when it reopens in June, and guided walks are offered through the streets for those wanting to soak up some heritage. Of course, the quaint, lopsided shops are also the perfect destination for some retail therapy, or to gather some bespoke gifts to take home. Of course, the fjords are at the centre of any Norway trip – and Geiranger offers glorious views in abundance. Oscillating between snow-covered peaks and lush vegetation, Geiranger offers a world-class fjord experience, promising visitors spectacular views of cascading waterfalls like the Seven Sisters. The best way to soak up Greingerfjord
27 has to be by water: experience the thrill of a journey by Rib boat, take the whole family on a guided kayaking trip or relax on a short ferry cruise down the fjord to appreciate the sunlight cresting the cliffs. If sailing down the fjord isn’t for you, there are plenty of viewing platforms on land, including the Geiranger Skywalk a whopping 1,500 metres above sea level. The Norwegian Fjordcentre provides an educational introduction for all ages, delving into the history of the UNESCO World Heritage site with unique exhibits and a cinema screen offering a photographic journey through nature. Norway has a long and varied history – its Norse roots to its union with Denmark and Sweden to form Scandinavia, there’s plenty to discover about the country’s heritage all over. But it’s the city of Stavanger which is home to the oldest cathedral in Norway, the largest surviving wooden house settlement in northern Europe, and an authentic pagan ritual site all in one.
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Begin at Stavanger Cathedral; a medieval monument dating back to the early 1100s. The building was consecrated to Saint Svitun and is still in use by the Bishop of Stavanger today. It’s certainly a must-see for any would-be architects, and offers a true insight into Norway’s theological history. The city’s Old Town, Gamle Stavanger, is home to 173 white wooden houses and snaking cobblestone streets. Their construction harks back
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chilliest Scandinavian night. Meanwhile, Rakfisk is a delicious offering of freshwater trout, left to ferment for several months and served with sour cream and soft Lefse flatbread. For the braver among us, head to any watering hole worth its salt to sample Smalahove – a smoked sheep’s head. Boiled and salted, the head is served with kohlrabi mash and gives off a very smoky flavour, especially around the eyes and ears. It’s best served with traditional Norwegian beer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into its vast history or the chance to get up high to appreciate the fjords, Norway is a multifaceted country where stunning landscapes and architecture abound, and what better way to enjoy it than on the deck of a cruise ship?
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Picture Houses of the Past By Jess Phillips
Going to the cinema has been a favourite pastime for many since silent film premiered in front of an audience in 1895. The production was a Lumière brothers enterprise in Paris, and was the first to present moving pictures to a paying audience. Now cinema is ruled by the multiplex, and the days of intervals and flickering projectors are long over save for a few historical mementos tucked away in bohemian backstreets. But St. Helens was once home to an eclectic bunch of picture houses – many of which have since been demolished. So dust off the lyrics to the ABC Minors song and look back on the glory days of film when it came to town.
The Savoy’s foyer in the 1930s
ABC Capitol The former Central Fitness gym on the corner of North Road and Duke Street has a long history – and it certainly didn’t start as a gymnasium. Many will remember the old Capitol cinema as its stint as an ABC venue, where the legendary ABC Minors song was piped out by children the town over before the showing of a film for the young’uns, but the elegant building actually began its life in October 1929 as an independent venue. The cinema was taken over by Regent Enterprises later that year before its lease was passed to
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The Capitol showing Tommy around 1975; picture by Stephen Johnson the ABC chain in 1935. It held one screen with a seating capacity of 1,550, and underwent extensive renovation work in the 60s. St. Helens residents have fond memories of watching Disney cartoons like Bambi and Snow White at the Capitol, as well as regular screenings of Kung Fu flicks.
The cinema hosted a café and 1,515 seats, along with balcony seating. It was taken over by the ABC in February 1936 and eventually became known as the ABC Savoy.
The Capitol closed as a cinema in December 1978 and was converted into a sports centre. It still exists today, though the gym has since closed down.
The cinema’s capacity was extended in 1978 and eventually became part of the Cannon group, and was renamed The Cannon to compensate for this. It continued to operate until September 1993, and was eventually demolished to make way for the Chinese Buffet and retail units that now exist on the site.
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St. Helens was actually home to not one but two ABC cinemas, the second of these being The Cannon on Bridge Street. From 1910-1934 the site was home to the original Savoy Picture House (also known as the Picturedome), before being demolished and replaced in 1935 by the ‘New’ Savoy.
The Griffin family were widely known in St. Helens for their furniture store on the corner of Westfield Street and Ormskirk Street. But in 1912 the family built their very own electric theatre on Ormskirk Street. The cinema was taken over in 1928 and became Scala Cinema, equipped with a British Talking Pictures
33 sound system for playing talkies. It closed for business in 1956 and was subsequently demolished and replaced with retail units, now Iceland. The only reminder that the site ever contained a cinema is the Scala Snooker & Pool Centre which sits a floor above the shop.
Rivoli Cinema On Corporation Street sat the regal Rivoli Cinema, which opened in Inside the Savoy screen, provided by Victor Davies September 1929. It was decked out with a Christie theatre organ to accompany showings of silent films films like Calamity Jane – offering cheap Saturday and taken over by the JF Emery Circuit in 1932, then matinees for children. County Playhouses Wigan Ltd. The cinema boasted Before being equipped with a BTP sound system ‘courting seats’ in the back row for getting cosy on in 1930 – when it was renamed the Oxford Picture a date. House - silent movies would be accompanied by The cinema had one screen and could seat up to 1,257 people. In the 50s it was equipped with CinemaScope technology to allow for the showing of widescreen films, and the organ removed. Leedsbased chain Star Cinemas took over the lease in 1965 and converted the building into a bingo hall, before it was eventually closed and demolished.
live violin music. It closed as a cinema in 1956 and became the Plaza Theatre Club, offering live music. The building became The Orange House bar before being converted into retail units.
The Plaza Probably best known as the Savoy Club and later the Orange House pub, the white building on Duke Street opened in 1912 as The Oxford Picturedome. It could hold around 800 people in its single screen and played
ABC Capitol in the 1960s, provided by Carol Southward
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The Hippodrome The popular Hippodrome bingo hall began its life early in the twentieth century. It was originally opened as a theatre in 1903: The Empire Theatre of Varieties. The theatre contained two balconies, a range of stage boxes and could seat over 2,000 people. Local architect J.A. Baron designed the building, and it was operated by a group of businessmen including Thomas Barrasford.
The Savoy Cinema, provided by Victor Davies
Around 1937 the old theatre was converted into a cinema, reducing its seating capacity to 900 and getting rid of one of the balconies. It became known as The New Hippodrome Cinema and was equipped with CinemaScope in 1956, with the seating reduced to 700. The renovation work, which widened the proscenium to 43ft, retained the original Edwardian ceiling and central dome. The cinema continued to be successful until 1968, when it was converted into a bingo hall.
Haydock Picturedome Haydock was once home to two cinemas – the old Conservative Club on Clipsley Lane once housed the Haydock Electraceum, which was a pioneering picture house of its time. The ornate Electraceum, which in 1913 was showing silent movies like An Arabian Fanatic for a few coppers, was converted into a Conservative Club in 1920 and ‘We has since been demolished and replaced by Tesco. But it’s the Haydock Picturedome that many Yickers still fondly remember. Better known as the ‘A’duck Bug’, many recall the tatty building and its frequent sprays from Ma Fenney, who doused the seats and audience in perfume – perhaps to get rid of any lurking infestations.
The Picturedome originally opened in 1920 and was run by the Bracegirdle family.
The Palladium Close to the town centre on Boundary Road, the Palladium Cinema began its life around 1927, boasting a small stage and 25ft wide proscenium. Affectionately named The Plad, the cinema hosted many a Saturday matinee, showing films like Flash Gordon and The Three Stooges. During the interval, patrons would be doused with a scent spray to keep everyone feeling fresh during the film. CinemaScope technology was installed at The Palladium in 1955, though the cinema closed shortly after in the 1960s. The building was in use as Casey Bros electrical wholesalers, but now stands empty.
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To see the films we like and shout aloud with glee We like to laugh and have our sing-song Such a happy crowd are we We’re all pals together We’re Minors of the ABC!’
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Summer Arts Market Liverpool Cathedral hosts a huge summer arts market on Saturday, June 1. Browse stalls from over 200 artists, designers and makers; get your hands on some vintage goods; and browse food stalls. The event provides a wonderful, bespoke alternative to the high street with stylist homeware, unique gifts and artisan food. There’s also a craft workshop to keep the little ones entertained! The fair runs from 10am-6pm. Entry costs £3 per adult, with children under 16 going free. For more information, visit www.summerartsmarket.com
Tee Off A charity golf day takes place in August in aid of the HoneyRose Foundation. On Monday, August 5, head down to Grange Park Golf Club on Prescot Road for an entire day of golf to raise funds for the cancer charity. You’ll receive a
bacon barm & hot drink on arrival, with a 1:30pm shotgun start, followed by a delicious 2-course meal and prize presentation. Entry costs £50 per player - call 01744 732229, 07733 470250 or email d.lane107@btinternet.com to register.
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Cemetery Open Day
Wednesday, May 1, 7pm
Saturday, May 11, 10am-2pm
Sue Gerrard performs her ghost stories. Tickets £5 including light refreshments – booking is essential on 07985 556539.
Meet the bereavement services staff and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the crematorium. You’ll hear advice on funeral planning and finance, with cemetery tours offered by the Friends of St. Helens Cemetery.
St. Mark’s Gate Lodge, Rutland Street, St. Helens, WA10 2EH
Scout & Guide Show Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 3, 7:15pm A family variety show by over 70 members of the St. Helens Scout and Guide movement, with ages ranging from 6-65! Tickets £8, available from Jennifer on 07742 383176. Theatre Royal, Corporation St, St. Helens, WA10 1LQ
Singalong Grease Saturday, May 4, 7:30pm-10pm See the classic musical like you’ve never seen it before. Receive an interactive prop bag and learn how to hand jive. Tickets £17 per adult or £13 per child, bookable on 01744 756000. Theatre Royal, Corporation St, St. Helens, WA10 1LQ
Family Fun Day Sunday, May 5, 2pm-9pm Help fundraise for local mental health charities with Orrell Ju Jitsu and Bispham Bowling Club. Enjoy a BBQ, face painting, charity auction, martial arts displays & more. Free entry. Bispham Hall Bowling Club, Smethurst Road, Billinge, WN5 7DW
St. Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road, St. Helens, WA10 6DF
Bring & Buy Plant Sale Saturday, May 11, 10am-3pm Spruce up your garden for the summer and bring any unwanted plants for Willowbrook’s gardens! Any plants which flourish in damp/shady conditions are especially welcome, and refreshments will be on sale. The Living Well, Borough Rd, St. Helens, WA10 3RN
Cobalt Brass Concert Saturday, May 11, doors at 7pm The award-winning Cobalt Brass present an evening of musical exploration, traversing an eclectic mix of genres. Tickets £5 – to book, email cobaltbrass@ gmail.com Rainford Village Hall, Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8HB
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Bedding Plant Sale
Sunday, May 12, 11am-6pm
Saturday, May 18, 9:30am-2:30pm
Experience countless beauty treatments and holistic therapies with an emphasis on healing and connection. Plenty of stalls to browse and products to purchase – for info, call Kelly on 07909 228102.
Come along to the church and browse a wide selection of bedding plants and hanging baskets to brighten up the garden for the summer. Free entry.
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Afternoon Tea Sunday, May 12, 2pm-4pm Feast on a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with lashings of prosecco and hot drinks. Tickets £10 with proceeds to Rainford Girl Guiding and the Chairman’s Fund, bookable on 01744 884709. Rainford Village Hall, Church Road, Rainford, WA11 8HB
Ghost Train Thursday, May 16 – Saturday, May 18, 7:30pm Rainhill Garrick Society present the classic ghost story – a group of passengers are stranded at a rural station overnight, and increasingly threatened by a malevolent force. Tickets available from Rainhill Post Office and Village Hall, or on 01744 813429. Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, L35 4LU
Liverpool Legends Friday, May 17, 7:30pm John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon discuss the highlights of their football careers, with plenty of banter along the way. Limited meet and greet opportunities available, tickets £31 for adults or £30 for concessions. St. Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. Helens, WA10 1LQ
St. Paul’s Church, Chain Ln, Blackbrook, WA11 9QF
Beer & Gin Festival Saturday, May 18, 12pm-11pm The 11th annual Beer & Gin Festival returns to The Mansion House! Enjoy craft beers and specialty gins, with proceeds going to Age UK. Entry £4. The Mansion House, Victoria Park, St. Helens, WA10 2UE
Charity Darts Tournament Saturday, May 18, 6pm-10pm Come and compete for the Living Well Trophy with a fun darts tournament to raise money for Willowbrook Hospice! There are also chances to win cash prizes. Tickets £10 for competitors and £5 for spectators – to book, call 01744 453798. SIDAC Social Club, Bude Ave, St. Helens, WA9 4PJ
Classics in the Park Sunday, May 19, 11am-4pm See classic cars, bikes, trikes and an Army vehicle display, with caterers in attendance. Free admission. Lymewood Country Park, Vista Road, Newton-leWillows, WA11 0RN
Dogs Trust Fun Day Sunday, May 19, 12pm-4pm Enjoy a fun dog show, have-a-go agility course, doggy dash and plenty of fun and games, plus homemade cakes & food, and a grand raffle on the day. Entry £5 per car or £1 on foot. Inglenook Farm, Moss Nook Ln., Rainford, WA11 8AE
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Nile Rodgers & CHIC – Live in Concert
The Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse have joined forces to present a summer of incredible open air concerts. Jess Glynne will be appearing at Haydock Park on 7th June, Rick Astley on 20th July, and on 22nd June, the brilliant Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be playing live at the venue, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away for the Nile Rodgers & CHIC concert! The Jockey Club Live concerts at Haydock Park Racecourse have been a staple in the region’s social calendar and over the past few years hosting thousands of fans of live music. These events are renowned for combining a fun filled evening at the races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal and relaxed open-air setting of the hallowed turf. Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist by constantly
traversing new musical terrain and successfully expanding the boundaries of popular music. As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like “Le Freak,” sparked the advent of hip-hop with “Good Times,” and won CHIC 11 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations. His work in the CHIC Organization and his productions for artists like David Bowie (incl. ‘Lets Dance’), Diana Ross (incl. ‘Upside Down’, ‘I’m Coming Out’) and Madonna (incl. ‘Material Girl’, ‘Like A Virgin’) have sold over 300 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Avicii, Sigala, Disclosure and Sam Smith reflect the vanguard of contemporary music.
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BIG BIG Tea Party
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, May 19, 2pm-5pm
Saturday, June 1, 12pm onwards
A special afternoon tea with plenty of entertainment, a raffle and stalls to browse. Tickets £15 with proceeds to Willowbrook Hospice, available from The Living Well or 01744 453798.
T’PAU headlines this year’s Picnic in the Park! A fantastic line-up of music all day, with a range of stalls and food outlets to browse for the whole family. Tickets £20 for adults or £10 for primary school children (under-5s free) – bookable at www. rainfordfestival.co.uk
St. Helens Hotel, Linkway West, St. Helens, WA10 1NG
Disco Bingo Friday, May 24, 7:15pm A traditional bingo game with a hilarious modern twist – certain numbers trigger Disco classics to get the whole room dancing! There’ll be dance-offs throughout the evening with daft prizes to be won.
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SIDAC Social Club, Bude Ave., St. Helens, WA9 4PJ
St. Paul’s Church, Chain Ln, Blackbrook, WA11 9QF
Craft & Nature Day
Hypnosis for Health
Monday, May 27, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, June 22, 10am-4pm
Fun activities for all the family take over Willow Park to promote the Year of the Environment. Take part in traditional crafts and learn how you can get involved with the Rangers.
Find out how the gentle power of hypnosis can help you achieve personal change. Tickets £30 including lunch, bookable on info@sandraedwardsconsulting. co.uk or on 07721 498230.
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Carr Mill by Jess Phillips
On a glorious spring day masquerading as midsummer, we headed out on our latest 4 ½ mile Jack’s Tracks around Sankey Valley Country Park and the beautiful Carr Mill Dam in St. Helens. Begin at the Sankey Valley Visitor Centre (postcode WA11 0AB), where you’ll find a convenient free car park just behind the Ship Inn off Blackbrook Road/Stanley Bank Way (A58). The visitor centre is also a good place to learn a bit more about the flora and fauna of the park before you head off along the trail. First, walk onto the old canal tow path, then turn right to make your way up through the country park along the main trail. There are plenty of birds to spot along the way, plus a few monuments to the Sankey Canal’s long and lustrous history by the waterside. As you reach the northern end of the park, pass under the East Lancashire Road and then the railway viaduct, with Carr Mill Dam in front of you. If you’re lucky, a train might pass by overhead. Continue to follow the path as it slopes gently upwards and to the right, then to the left onto Garswood Road. This is where you’ll find the Toby Carvery pub – walk towards the water’s edge and follow the path around the western side of the reservoir. If you live locally, it’s easy to forget what a feat of engineering Carr Mill Dam actually is. It was formed by damming Blackbrook Valley, and used to power
industrial mills before being enlarged for use as a headwater for the St. Helens Canal in the mideighteenth century. Many species of birds make their home at the dam, including Grey Heron, Mute Swan and Kingfisher.
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Scaling the What do you think of if I say ‘clematis’? I think most of us would think of the large, purple-flowered, “Jackmanii” or the rampant, bronze-leafed, pinkflowered montana rubens. They are both terrific plants, but I think they are a little over-used. My husband teases me that I tend to give my ‘clematis lecture’ when visiting friends’ houses and see one scrambling over a trellis. For your benefit I’ve written it down here. Clematis is known as the ‘Queen of Climbers’. It can be utterly spectacular and should definitely not be relegated to trellis. It can used for covering fences and arbours, old tree stumps, sheds and even in beds and borders. Choose wisely and you can have flowers from early spring until late autumn. For beds and borders you don’t want anything as vigorous as montana, which will smother everything it touches. Instead choose a daintier one such as a variety of texensis or viticella. The flowers of the texensis hybrids look like finely cut bells. “Etoile Rose” is a beautiful dark pink edged with paler pink and “Princess of Wales” is a beautiful rosy red. Both of these will scramble through shrubs and flower all summer. They die back in winter so can be tidied up then. Viticella hybrids produce flowers which look like little pixie hats as they open. “Minuet” has purple and white flowers suspended on fine stems while “Purpurea Plena Elegans” produces double blooms which open into little purple rosettes. One of the most difficult sites to find climbers for is an east or north facing site. My absolute favourite clematis thrives in this situation and flowers in early spring. Clematis alpina “Pink Flamingo” produces nodding, semi-double, creamy flowers veined with deep pink. It has the added bonus of producing beautiful fluffy seed heads after the flowers fade.
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We provide an honest, accurate assessment of your damp problems using state of the art diagnostic equipment. Call us to assess your property and we will provide you with a comprehensive damp report. Contact Matthew on
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MultiSkilled Handyman Roofing & Roofline- repairs and replacement Decorating, Building, Gates supplied & fitted Plastering, Gardening For all your home improvements - No job too small
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M H Roofing
Established over 15 years Friendly advice and competitive rates No job too small
• High Performance Felt Flat Roof Systems • Storm Damage and Insurance Work • Slating and Tiling full roofs • Poiniting and Guttering • Fascia Boards
Call 01744 884117 or 07702 693225
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Our Focus Is Quality & Price
LOCAL FAMILY FIRM
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• WILSON BROS •
From a Loose Slate to a Complete Construction
Est. 1985
Roofing & Roofline Specialists
Extensions & Alterations Specialists
• All aspects of maintenance & repair • Fascia & soffit installation • Guttering and felting services Call us now for a free estimate
All aspects of Building & Roofing UPVC Rooflines References Available
01695 633173 Colin: 07958 302 166 Brian: 07760 160 988 www.wilson-bros.co.uk
Call us on... 01744 600074 Mobile: 07867 592460 13 Hawes Ave, Carr Mill, WA11 7EA
Facias, soffits, cladding, dry verge and gutters - call us now for all your roofline requirements! We specialise in seamless aluminium gutters. Clean, stylish and guaranteed for 25 years!
01942 735 515 / 07917 352 182 / 07917 352 183 www.orrellroofline.co.uk
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Resin Bound Driveways A beautiful bespoke resin bound surface is the idea way to add real kerb appeal to your property. Our experience of designing and installing resin bounded products is second to none, you’ll get the driveway of your dreams, on time and on budget. As a leading bonded resin driveway installer, our experience stretches across a wide range of designs.
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T: 0800 303272 www.houseofanderson1905.co.uk
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Come and visit the largest showroom in the North West
® Quality installations of windows, doors, fascias, soffits and gutters First for quality • First for service • First for reliability No contractors • No salesmen Just a smile and a honest price from a family run business
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SISTER COMPANY OF FOXWELLS BUILDERS Established 16 years
Call us for a Free Quote Office Number: 01942 871 777 Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Street, Leigh, WN7 5SE warmlightwindowsltd.co.uk • info@warmlightwindowsltd.co.uk
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Thermally-efficient conservatory roofs expertly fitted by accredited installers
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Conservatories
Manufacturers and installers since 2004
Contact us on 01744 891717 for a no obligation quote
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Visit our showroom/factory at; Crows Nest, Ashton Road, Billinge, WN5 7XX (near Windy Arbour crossroads)
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