Local Life - St Helens - June 2018 by Local Life 247 Ltd

LocalLife St Helens Edition

June 2018

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Hospice Cash Boost Page 6

St Helens Anniversary Pages 16 - 17

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Summer

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recently returned from a whirlwind city break in Madrid, and I’d be lying if I said I couldn’t have “lost” my passport before I was due to return home. But alas, afternoons daydreaming in the sunshine and siestas must come to an end eventually. That being said, I think we can learn a thing or two from the Spaniards. The desire to try and take things at a gentler pace sometimes and relax in the company of family and friends is something I think we can all relate and aspire to. With the summer months fast approaching, it’s a great time to start this new mantra. And where better to connect with family and friends than by attend some of the events going on in the Leigh area over the next few weeks. From Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 24 the 14th annual Prescot Festival will grace the town once more. It’ll be 10 days of arts, music, heritage, entertainment and culture. One not to be missed. Or if you’re looking ahead to July, why not take in the International Food and Drink Festival on Friday, July 6, and Saturday, July 7. It celebrates St Helens’ international relationships, particularly with Stuttgart and Chalon-sur-Saone. We hope you enjoy all our magazine has to offer. See you next time!

Niamh Ollerton, Deputy Editor

In this issue St Helens

anniversary

16 Trolleybus

Regulars 8 Class From The Past 39 Events2Go 22 Planning 44 Test Drive 24 Puzzle Corner

Sections 6 Local News 32 Health

44 Motoring 46 Home Services

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Hospice cash

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Local Freemasons have donated £20,000 to help Willowbrook deliver additional palliative services in the St Helens and Knowsley areas. Willowbrook Hospice in West Lancashire Freemasons with hospice staff Prescot has been chosen to receive the £20k grant from the West Lancashire individuals. Applications were received from 90 Freemasons to extend and develop pre and post hospices throughout England. bereavement support services. The grant will be used to develop a new service In October 2017, the Masonic Charitable Foundation called ‘Willowbrook Connections.’ in partnership with Hospice UK, invited bids for The aim of which will be to help meet family and funding from hospices who wished to expand carer needs for those whose loved ones have or the support they offer for bereaved families and

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7 are currently receiving specialist palliative care – whether this be at Willowbrook Hospice itself (inpatient, day therapy and outpatient services) through Whiston palliative care team or palliative services in the community. Janet Barlow, family support therapist at Willowbrook who was involved in submitting the bid, said: “We are extremely grateful to receive a £20,000 grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation which will enable us to extend and develop our current services so that we’re able to support even more people.” Leslie Newman, West Lancashire Freemasons’ Group charity steward, said: “The Masonic Charitable Foundation has awarded this grant to Willowbrook Hospice in recognition and support of the work they do in the communities of St Helens and Knowsley. “This is the largest grant we have ever made to a hospice and shows The Masonic Charitable Foundation and Willowbrook Hospice working together for and on behalf of our community.”

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Class from the past

This month’s Class from the Past is from Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School in Prescot. It’s believed the photograph was taken in 1948. Can you spot a

familar face? Do you have an old class photo you’d like to share? If so, we’d be delighted to receive it simply email it to sthelensnews@locallife247.co.uk

Meet the new

Mayor

The new Mayor of St Helens has been announced. Councillor Pat Ireland, who represents the Thatto Heath ward, has been appointed as Mayor for 201819. “It’s a great privilege to be appointed Mayor of my hometown, especially during its 150th anniversary which makes the honour even more special,” said councillor Ireland. “I can’t wait to get started and I’m very much looking forward to getting out into our communities to meet so many of the borough’s inspirational people and groups.” Born and bred in Knowsley Road, councillor Ireland was first elected in 1998 to represent the

then Queens Park ward – before becoming ward councillor for Thatto Heath in 2011 where she lives with her husband, John, who she married in 1991. The mum-of-two will look to raise funds for the Diabetes Centre in St Helens Hospital and the Steve Prescott Foundation during her time in the role.

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Saving the

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A group who are campaigning against St Helens Council’s Local Plan held a car boot sale to support their cause. Rainhill Save Our Green Belt held a car boot sale at the Manor Farm pub on Mill Lane to raise funds to save the town’s green belt from housing development and improve the environment of the village. The group’s FB page said: “Just to acknowledge everybody who supported the first Rainhill Save Our Green belt car boot sale.

“It really was lovely welcoming Rainhill’s community and we will hold another. It was a glorious morning and summed up why we’re so passionate to protect our greenbelt.” St Helens Council is preparing a new Local Plan which will set how much new development for housing, employment and other uses should take place in the borough. It will identify where new development should take place and set out the policies for assessing planning applications, it is due to be released early summer.

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Support for cancer An award-winning woodland venue will hold a special Father’s Day fundraiser in aid of a teenager with cancer. GreenAcres Rainford will host a community day on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17, to help raise vital funds for the Chris Carberry campaign. The campaign is to help others fighting cancer and was set up by 19-year-old Chris Carberry. Chris has fought a rare form of bone cancer, osteosarcoma twice and in October 2017 the cancer returned for the third time. Devastatingly this time around the cancer has come back with a vengeance and scans have shown Chris has two confirmed tumours near his bowel and prostate.

campaign The teenager has began a gruelling regime of chemotherapy at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in order to control and shrink the tumours enough for surgery. Due to the unlikeness of this happening, his best hope of survival is through alternative treatments and clinical trials abroad that cannot be funded for on the NHS. To support Chris, his family and others who have or have lost loved ones with cancer, GreenAcres will invite the community to their Father’s Day event. A GreenAcres spokesman said: “The urgency for this treatment is critical in giving Chris the best chance of survival. “Chris has not been given the luxury of time due to the severity of his relapse and the aggression his cancer is showing.

15 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have just months to raise a significant amount to get the ball rolling and to get Chris in to treatment as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, but with the support Chris currently receives we are hopeful and certain we can do this.â&#x20AC;? The ticketed only event will include a welcome drink on arrival, a bubble release, tea and cake and the opening of a new lavender memorial garden. GreenAcres Rainford, which has been instrumental in the UK development of a concept that has revolutionised the funeral industry, would like to give a special mention to Dave Bennett Planters who have donated handmade planters for the memorial garden. The event takes place from 11am at the centre on Blindfoot Road in Rianford (WA11 7HX) and will also commemorate fathers who are no longer here. The event will be held to support Chris Carberry.

Please reserve your tickets by donating a minimum of ÂŁ2 towards The Chris Carberry Fundraising Campaign. To book please call the park on 01744 649189.

Anniversary

special

A hundred and fifty years ago St Helens was formed after it received royal approval. In 1868 Queen Victoria granted the charter that incorporated the municipal borough of St Helens, bringing together the townships of Eccleston, Parr, Sutton and Windle. To mark the anniversary we have chosen a selection of nostalgic pictures which celebrates our proud town, the famous parade and more.

The parade through Queens Park Recreation Ground.

Prescot Athletic Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Carnival and Gala 1905.

A parade through St Helens, date unknown, from St Helens Local History & Archives

This St Helens Local History & Archives image shows VE Day celebrations at Windle Sunday School in 1945.

Rainhill Carnival 1939

This St Helens Local History & Archives image shows the St Helens centenary show carnival procession in 1968.

Made in

Dagenham

The story about women trying to change the world is making its way to Rainhill. 50 years ago, on June 7 1968, headlines were made when female machinists at the Ford Dagenham turned off their sewing machines, and walked out in protest over unfair pay grades. Now, in honour of the 50th anniversary of those events, Rainhill Musical Theatre Company is bringing the tale to the village.

then Employment Secretary. A deal was struck at the TUC conference and the women returned to work. This led to the concept of the 1970 equal pay act. Set in the 1960s, and based on the hit movie, ‘Made in Dagenham’ is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

The strike lasted three weeks; the women brought production in the UK to a halt and cost Ford Motor Company millions of pounds in lost orders.

The show will be at Rainhill Village Hall from Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16. Tickets are £10 for adults and £8 for concessions from www. rainhillmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk

On the 28th of June 1960 the women met union leaders, Ford executives, and Barbara Castle, the

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A St Helens teacher has been praised for her influential role in helping secure a prestigious award for Sutton Manor Primary School.

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Throughout the year, Alison Wilkinson, who teaches Spanish to KS2 pupils at Sutton Manor Primary School, has demonstrated a number of strengths in order for the Forest Road based community primary school to gain an ‘Enhancing’ Primary Languages Development Award.

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This award is designed to give schools the opportunity to raise the profile of modern foreign language learning and to embed good teaching and learning in the curriculum. An example of these strengths to meet the criteria of making language fun and interesting was introducing pupils to superheroes, unicorns and dragons in Spanish – as well as including Spanish books in World Book Day activities and having a good old Spanish sing along during assemblies.

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Praising Mrs Wilkinson for her ‘excelente’ work, Sutton Manor Primary School headteacher Monica Gladman said: “Alison’s commitment and enthusiasm for her job really is a breath of fresh air and this has helped our pupils grasp a basic understanding of the Spanish language from an early age which is a great advantage to have.

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“On behalf of everyone at Sutton Manor Primary School, I’d like to thank Alison for her tremendous contribution.”

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Eccleston is celebrating the world of science fiction for a special anniversary. Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ was published in 1818, and is greatly regarded as being the first work of science fiction. To mark its 200th anniversary in 2018, the Smithy Heritage Centre on Kiln Lane, Eccleston, will be holding an exhibition until Saturday, September 22. While taking similar inspirations, H.G. Wells and

Jules Verne conjured other realms; imagining vehicles that could travel through time and space. And of course many technological advances have influenced literature, unlocking possibilities for authors, artists and filmmakers. The event will look at the impact science fiction has had on popular culture, and visitors are invited to attend and try to spot their favourite characters. Smithy Heritage Centre will also host Smithy Con on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, 10am-5pm, where visitors can get dress up and join the fun.

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Land to North of St Helens Junction station entrance, Station Road: Erection of 1no dwelling and landscaping including alteration to boundary (ref: P/2018/0234/FUL). St Helens 63 Duke Street: Change of use from vacant betting shop (A2) to restaurant (A3) with installation of flue to rear elevation (ref: P/2018/0291/FUL). 18 Ormskirk Street: Change of use of existing ground and basement floor A1 retail unit to A3 / A4 food and drinking establishment (ref: P/2018/0373/ FUL).

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Trolleybus

Niamh Ollerton celebrates an event that marks transport in the St Helens of yesteryear

rom double-decker trams to omnibuses, there were once so many different ways to get around Britain’s towns. But did you know that St Helens was once served by a trolleybus system – a trackless system powered by overhead electrical wires? The system, which proudly served St Helens for almost 30 years, closed on June 30 1958. A day later a ceremonial last run was held for civic dignitaries to Prescot and Rainhill - the last routes in the town. However exactly 60 years since its closure, the town’s last remaining trolleybus is making its way back for a weekend of events at the North West Museum of

Transport on Hall Street in St Helens on Saturday June 30 and Sunday, July 1. And if you’re ready for a trip down memory lane, then Trolleybus 60 won’t disappoint. Organiser Geoff Sandford said: “St Helens was a trolleybus town and I remember trolleybuses with affection. I arranged for the Trolleybus to come back to us as I have been involved with that vehicle for many years. “There are no trolleybuses in use in the UK now so we’re bringing them back to try and jog people’s memory. Over the weekend people can go on board the buses, it won’t be running but you can pop on.”

An early St Helens single deck trolleybus

Blackbrook Road in 1933 and the then whole trolleybus fleet lined up St Helens trolleybus was sold to Bradford City Transport in 1958 and last ran in 1971 when it was purchased for preservation by a bus enthusiast for ÂŁ140. The event will mark the closure of the St Helens trolleybus system 60 years ago with a weekend of events including exhibitions and vehicle displays, rides on restored ex-St Helens buses along the trolleybus routes.

Trolleybuses were decorated for several events in the town

The last surviving St Helens Trolleybus No 387 (BDJ 87) will return from Sandtoft and will be on display at the North West Museum of Road Transport, Hall Street, in its old depot which was once its former garage. Geoff said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only survivor is coming from the Trolley Bus Museum at Sandtoft, near Doncaster

New Sunbeam trolleybus of 1943 painted wartime grey seen on Prescot Road

30 which is a big operational museum. They have a collection of trolley buses – the largest selection in the world.” On Sunday July 1, there will also be many former St Helens diesel buses visiting the town to give free rides to the public on former St Helens trolleybus routes. Geoff continued: “We’re bringing as many preserved St Helens Motor Buses to the museum as we can.

Sefton Place 1938 with trolleybuses bound for Rainhill & Prescot and on the left one bound for Parr

“They’ll be travelling on what was the trolley bus line and visitors will have a treat and can ride on them for free.

has changed.”

“One is coming from York which hasn’t been here for many years. And hopefully one is coming up from south of England, which is being refurbished and if it’s ready it will be a big surprise.”

Geoff replies in jest: “Margaret hates them.

It’s safe to say an event of this calibre demonstrates that life moves on. Geoff said: “St Helens has changed so much. The trolleybus was the vehicle in the 1950s and the way people live now you see how much fashion

Robins Lane 1952 with a trolleybus passing under the bridges

And what does Geoff’s wife think about trolley buses?

“She used to come with me when we were courting. Before we got married she put up with it, but now she will not go to the trolleybus museum, I have to go on my own. It’s kept me out of trouble.” When asked how Geoff was feeling about the upcoming event, he said: “I’m apprehensive in case people don’t turn up.

31 “We actually had a meeting at the Heart of Glass in St Helens, and we’re organising a few vehicles for parade on the Sunday for the 150th anniversary celebrations.” But there’ll be a special trip made across the border for one of the buses as Geoff explains: “The farthest travelling St Helens motor bus is coming from Scotland which will be with us all weekend.

The old market and trolleybuses waiting for passengers

“I used to own that particular bus. It will make me and my family very nostalgic. Since it’s been in Scotland my grandkids have ridden it so it still has a family collection.

Trolleybus 60 will be held from 11am-3pm on both days. There will also be displays of trolleybus photos in the museum taken from many collections and covering every route in the town from 1927 to 1958.

“It’s a bus I am fond of. It was saved from going to the scrap yard and I had it for 11 years.”

The trolleybus will be on loan for at least two years and will be on view at weekends from 11am -3pm.

Sefton Place 1956.St Helens trolleybus bound for Prescot passes a South Lancashire Transport trolleybus bound for Atherton

Health & Fitness

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earing about the big C is never pleasant. The disease comes in many different forms, and unfortunately men, women, and children of all ages are affected by it. The most common cancer in women aged 35 and under is cervical cancer, with more than 3,200 women being diagnosed every year in the UK, and nearly 900 die annually. BBC News reported a charity found: “embarrassment makes women avoid smear tests.” The report came after a survey of more than 2,000 women in the UK by the charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust found half of whom either delayed or didn’t attend their screening. All women aged 25 to 49 are invited for a screening test every 3 years, while those aged 50 to 64 are invited every 5 years. But 1 in 4 women skip the cervical screening, with the proportion increasing to 1 in 3 among those aged 25 to 29 and to 1 in 2 in some more deprived regions of the UK. The survey found that embarrassment about body shape for between a third and a half of women held them back from attending their smear test. This also highlighted a lack of understanding about the importance of screening, with a quarter saying they didn’t think they needed to go because they were healthy and more than a third believing screening doesn’t reduce your cancer risk.

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Ingredients

Method

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Heat the oven to 125Â°C. Whisk the egg white to a stiff snow. Add 200g of sugar whilst still whisking - until the meringue is very stiff. Stir in the remaining 100g of sugar. Place the mixture in a piping bag and pipe out 30 meringues before placing in the oven for approx. 30 mins (with the door slightly open to allow moisture to escape) then turn oven off and leave the meringues inside. Once dry and light brown in colour take them out of the oven and allow to cool. To make the ganache, heat the cream and vanilla to 72Â°C and hold for two minutes before adding the milk chocolate and mixing well. Add the raisins and allow to cool. Take a meringue and brush the base with melted chocolate. Once the chocolate has set, pipe a disc of ganache on to the meringue and place another on top to form a sandwich and then repeat until done.

Tuna Burgers Tuna is a great staple and part of a healthy diet, so this twist on the traditional burger makes it a great way to integrate more oily fish into a family diet. Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

1 (170g) can tuna, drained

Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

1 egg 60g Italian seasoned bread crumbs 55g minced onion

Shape carefully into 4 burgers as the mixture will be very soft. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.

35g minced red pepper

Coat a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Fry tuna burgers for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. As they are fragile, be careful when turning them.

60ml mayonnaise

Serve on buns with onion slices and lettuce leaves, if desired.

30g minced celery

15g chili sauce 0.5g dried dill 2g salt 0.3g ground black pepper 1 dash hot pepper sauce 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 4 hamburger buns 1 red onion, sliced 4 leaves of lettuce (optional)

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Sunday, June 3, 11am-6pm

Friday, June 8, 7pm (doors open)

The fifth Westfield St Music Festival coincides with the 150th Anniversary of St Helens. There’ll be live music in all the pubs and bars and kids are welcome too. There will be lots going on outside with unusual acts taking place during the day.

There’ll be live music, raffle, cake sale, and singers: Royal Northern College of Music Student Andrew Lee, and many more!

Westfield Street Music Festival, Westfield Street, St Helens, WA10 1QF

Diabetes UK Wednesday, June 6, 7.30pm Speaker Prof Kevin Hardy will find out how much you know about diabetes with ‘A Diabetes Quiz.’ St Helens & District Group would like to welcome anyone who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes and has not been to a meeting before. Call C Bowmaker on 0151 480 0821 for more info. St Helens United Reformed Church, King Street, WA10 2JZ.

Coffee Morning Thurs, June 7, 10.30am-12pm; Thurs, July 19, 10.30am-12pm; Thurs, Aug 16, 1-.30am-12pm

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Summer Fair Saturday, June 9, 11.30am-2pm Typical church summer fair, cake, plants, toys, stalls, light lunches. All manner of things. Free entry. Fun for all the family. St Paul’s Church, 75 Chain Lane, St Helens WA11 9QF. Tel: 01744 453181

Pre-School Open Day Sunday, June 10, 1pm-4pm St. Mark’s Pre-School Open Day! Come down, have a look around, meet the staff and reserve your child’s space at St. Mark’s for September 2018! St. Marks Pre-school, 162 North Road, St Helens, WA10 2TZ

Everyone is welcome to come and join the monthly coffee morning at The Hotties Cafe inside The World of Glass. A great way to make new friends and see what the friendly Oddfellows group gets up to. Cost: refreshments at own expense. Call organiser Julie Webster on 01744 453650.

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Mon, June 11 Mon, July 7; Mon, Aug 13, 2pm-4pm Come along with your chosen craft to work on, share your skills with others or pick up hints and tips along the way. A great way to make new friends.

Made In Dagenham

Evening with Sir Bradley

Thurs, June 14, 7.30pm-11pm; Fri, June 15, 7.30pm;

Saturday, June 16, 7pm

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Why not take the rare opportunity to meet cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins? The evening includes a four course meal, live entertainment, MC & Comedian Jamie Sutherland. Black Tie. Tickets are £75 or £700 per table. Contact Martin on 07971 792459 or email info@steveprescottfoundation.co.uk

Inspired by a true story, Made in Dagenham is the uplifting British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of what is right. Tickets are £10 adult, £8 Concessions from www. rainhillmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk (contains strong language). Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, L35 4LU. Tel: 07948 908693 (enquiries)

14th Annual Prescot Festival Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 24 Prescot Festival - Knowsley Cultural Organisation of the Year & Prescot Community Group of the Year 2017/2018. 10 days of arts, music, heritage, entertainment and culture in the historic Lancashire town. Visit www.prescotfestival.co.uk to find out more.

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In Remembrance: 1918-2018 Sat, June 16, 7pm (£5 - under 16s free with adult) The Prescot Festival Chorus assembles to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1, with a performance of Fauré’s stirring Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine in the first half. Haydock Male Voice Choir will entertain with popular wartime songs. £5 - under 16s free if with an adult. Prescot Parish Church, Church St, Prescot, L34 1LA

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Fashion Show / Pop Up Shop Friday, June 15, 7pm-11.30pm A must for local fashionistas looking for a bargain. Tickets are £6.50 (includes a glass of prosecco) from Carol on 07733 628923; email: treasurerrsogb@ gmail.com Also available from Bridge Barbers and the Ex-Services Club on Warrington Road. Rainhill Ex-Services Club, 561A Warrington Road, Rainhill, L35 4LS. Tel: 0151 426 4625

The Big Band Story’ Friday, June 15, 7pm The Festival opens in spectacular style with Swingshift Big Band and vocalist Corinne Andrew, showing the musical journey through the history of swing. Enjoy a Cottom’s hot pot in the interval, included in the £8 ticket price. Prescot Parish Church, Church St, Prescot, L34 1LA.

Junior Open Sunday, June 17, 11am-2pm Full Handicap; Individual Junior Medal; Handicap limit 28 boys 36 girls; age limit: under 18 as at 1st January 2018; entry fee is £7. For tickets, visit www. grangeparkgolfclub.co.uk Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Rd, St Helens, WA10 3AD. Tel: 01744 26318

St Helens Chamber Golf Day Friday, June 21, 8.30am-10pm An opportunity to network and/or entertain clients. The day starts with breakfast and optional 9-hole practice. After lunch the tournament begins, followed by a three course meal and awards. For tickets visit www.sthelenschamber.com Blundells Hill, Blundells Lane, Rainhilll, L35 6NA. Tel: 0151 426 9040

Armed Forces Day

Bleak Hill School Gala

Saturday, June 23, 10am-4pm

Friday, June 29, 4-7pm

Starting with a grand parade of Armed Forces Past, Present and Future. There’ll be Army Displays, vintage Military Vehicles, stalls and funfair. And a full programme of performances, including the Lancashire Artillery Pipes and Drum, and the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Band, and more!

Friends of Bleak Hill School present their annual gala to raise much needed funds for the school. There will be toy & gift stalls, drinks & chocolate, tombolas, raffles, BBQ, fairground rides, and much more. Entry is free, but unlimited fair ride wristbands are £5pp.

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Songs from the Shows

Barn Dance

Saturday, June 23, 7.30pm

Saturday, June 30, 7.30pm

One of the region’s finest musical theatre companies is back at the Festival in the all-new venue. Expect a spectacular line-up of tunes from all your favourite West End and Broadway shows. Hot drinks and bar available. Tickets are £6.

According to Rainford Heritage Society’s Chairman Ray, “it’s a proper barn dance with a caller.” The interesting thing is it’s a 150 year old barn which the society will be raising money through the event to transform it to a heritage centre. BYOB. Tickets are £14pp. Call Jill Woods on 01744 635508.

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The Summer Swing

Rut Watch 2018

Sat, June 23, 7.30pm to Sun, June 24, 12.30am

Wed, July 4 and Wed, July 11, 6.30pm-8.30pm

A night of songs performed live by Jamie Somers, which will be followed by a live Disco DJ to help dance the night away. £10pp (includes curry and rice meal). To purchase a ticket please see staff at Eccleston Park G.C or call 0151 493 0033 or email Tom at ecclestonpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk

It’ll just be the group, the Pere David and expert animal keepers providing you all the info you need to understand the wonders of this animal that is now extinct in the wild. For more info and tickets which are £5pp, please visit www. knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk

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Festival Finale

Food & Drink Festival

Sunday, June 24, 7.30pm

Friday, July 6, and Saturday, July 7

The spirited conclusion to the Festival celebrating its 40th anniversary. This outstanding community ensemble ends their Proms-style concert with patriotic favourites, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory. Bring flags or buy on the night! £6; under 16s free with an adult.

The event focusses on the celebrations of St Helens’ international relationships, particularly with Stuttgart and Chalon-sur-Saone. 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the twinning agreement between St Helens and Stuttgart, which was the first of its kind in Europe. Free.

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4th Birthday Parkrun

Food & Drink / Dog Show

Saturday, July 7, 9am-10.30am

Saturday, July 7, 11am-5pm

It’s time for St Helens fourth birthday parkrun. Grab your grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, in fact anything that is summery and join organisers and runners for the celebration! There’ll be cake...plenty of cake! (Fancy Dress is optional).

Free entry to the festival with the Dog show costing £2 per class. Food and drink stalls, fun fair, plus lots more. For info or to book a stall please contact info@frasersevents.onmicrosoft.com

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National Chocolate Day

‘Modelling in clay’

Saturday, July 7, 10am-5pm

Wed, July 11, 18, 25 and Wed, Aug 1, 10am-4pm

The day has arrived when we can eat lots of chocolate without remorse or guilt! Come and enjoy some specials that will have a chocolate theme.

Liverpool artist and sculptor Philip Garrett will be running a series of ‘modelling in clay’ 1 day workshops. Each workshop costs £35 (inc. tuition and materials). For info / booking, email Tina Ball at tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk or call 0151 443 5617.

The Barn at Fir Tree Farm, Pimbo Road, St Helens, WA11 8RG. Tel: 01744 894959

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he E-Pace is diminutive when compared with the F-Pace, and it doesn’t look much like it. It has more in common with the Range Rover Evoque, because it uses the same chassis. There are other Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) models rolled into the mix, too. The new SUV’s headlights are reminiscent of the two-seater Jaguar F-Type, possibly hinting at the athletic potential of the E-Pace. There are two petrols and three diesels on offer. I drove the most potent diesel, the D240 twinturbo. As the numbers in its name suggest, the SUV churns out 240PS, and it’s fitted with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive only. There are a couple of model line-ups: regular and R-Dynamic; the latter of which gets twin tailpipes, front fog-lights and body-coloured door cladding. Then there are four trim levels within each range. I drove the ‘S’ trim in R-Dynamic form, which boasts

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fat alloys, navigation, electrically-adjustable front seats and leather upholstery. Behind the wheel, the E-Pace isn’t mind-blowing, but it’s very good - as far as small SUVs go. The car’s steering weights up well at speed and the baby Jaguar feels planted, inspiring some confidence in corners. Zero to 62mph is achieved in 7.4 seconds and the top speed is 139mph. Unsurprisingly, I found myself enjoying lacing the E-Pace down Corsican roads; perhaps even more so than if I’d been at the tiller of a German-made machine. The jewel in the E-Pace’s crown is undoubtedly its ride quality. The car feels refined on every road surface, behaving better than an SUV has any entitlement to, even at a snail’s pace. Potholes are soaked up so well that there are times when you wonder if the Jaguar has metamorphized into a hovercraft.

45 The D240 produces just a smidgeon of diesel clatter on start-up, but it soon settles. Give it the beans with your right foot, though, and the oil-burning musical score returns. To be fair, the car’s sound insulation masks this most of the time, to the point where you start to question which fuel type the Jaguar drinks. The E-Pace’s ZF nine-speed automatic ‘box changes smoothly, and on the R-Dynamic, gearshift paddles make things more fun. Rather than staying in ‘auto’ mode, you can dance through the cogs yourself using the shifters behind the steering wheel. The cabin is a lovely place to spend time. It’s even grin-inducing at times, with neat touches, like the ‘cub’ image in the windscreen frame helping to raise a smile. The general effect is elegant enough, with skilfully placed sections of leather and double stitching to remind you you’re in a quality motor.

Fast Facts • 0-62 mph: 7.4 secs • Combined mpg: 45.6 • Engine layout: 1,999cc four-cylinder diesel turbo • Max. power (PS): 240 • CO2: 162 g/km

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