LocalLife St Helens Edition
June 2019
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A Pheasant Plucker Hope you had your teeth in properly if you read that headline aloud! Yes, once upon a time, I was that pheasant plucker, scraping a living plucking pheasants and gutting fish at a game butchers down south. It was just one of many short-term jobs in my youth whilst I ‘found my feet’. Kennel hand, pot washer, baker, glass snatcher, petrol pump attendant (yes, I’m that old!); you name it and I tried it out. At the time people told me that work experience like this was a positive thing as it would enable me to work out what I didn’t want to do with the rest of my life. In fact, I was about 40 years old before I decided what I wanted to do when I grew up, and I’m sure that resonates with many other Local Life readers. So why am I rattling on about this? Well, for all of you who have exams coming up; you’re obviously going to try your best, but you don’t have to let the results of these exams define your long-term future. Hopefully you’ll pass all your exams with flying colours. But if, when you get your results back, they aren’t as good as you need them to be, then it really isn’t the end of the world – though it will probably seem like it is at the time. Picking yourself up, dusting yourself down and finding another way forward is all part of building character. I wish you all the best. See you next time
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Walk & Talk Get fit, have fun and make new friends at Sutton Manor’s new walk and talk events.
in Rainhill, and one on College Street. Charities, parish councils or recognised public bodies can adopt one of the phone boxes to transform it into a community project – some have been made into
Hosted by the St. Helens Healthy Living team and St. Helens Community Sport, you’ll walk around the community with others and receive a healthy snack. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
tiny libraries, others into cake shops, and one into the world’s smallest nightclub!
Walks take place every Friday from 9:30am12:30pm, and meet at St. Michael’s & All Angels Church on Gartons Lane. For more information, call Nikki on 07747 473789.
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Adopt A Box Ever fancied having your own classic telephone box? Well now you can… sort of. Seven phone boxes across St. Helens are eligible for BT’s ‘Adopt A Kiosk’ scheme, including the two outside St. Helens Town Hall, one on St. James’ Road
Adoption costs just £1 – to apply, visit www.bt.com/ adopt
An outdoor theatre performance of the Shakespeare classic heads to St. Helens this month. The iconic tale of star-crossed lovers is presented by Imaginarium Theatre and is an indulgent feast for the senses, with pulsing Carnevale rhythms merged with Italian Opera. Expect thrilling fire dancing, explosive fight choreography and spectacle. You can catch the performance at Prescot Woodland Theatre (L34 1LA) on Saturday, June 15 at 2pm and again at 7pm, then on Saturday, July 13 at the same times. The show also visits Taylor Park on Saturday, June 22 at 2pm. Tickets cost £15.40 for adults and £8.80 for children, and are available on www.imaginariumtheatre. co.uk
Summer Nights Two huge outdoor cinema experiences head to Dunham Massey 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!
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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
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Liverpool Wine Fest The Bordeaux Wine Festival returns to Liverpool’s waterfront this month. From Friday, May 31 until Sunday, June 2, catch eight wine pavilions offering hundreds of different wines to sample. You’ll be able to chat to experts about winemaking techniques, taste some delicious food, and watch cookery masterclasses from top chefs. Tickets start at £21.50 and can be booked at www. bwfliverpool.com
Sister Act Rainhill Musical Theatre Company present the hilarious musical Sister Act this month. From Wednesday, June 12 until Saturday, June 15, catch the story of lounge singer Deloris Wilson, who’s forced to live life as a nun after being placed in witness protection.
With classic songs including Bless Our Show and Lady in the Long Black Dress, the show is sure to be a smash hit! Tickets cost £9 per adult or £7 per concession. Performances take place every evening at 7:30pm at Rainhill Village Hall on Dane Court. For more information or tickets, call 07948 908693 or visit www.rainhillmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk
Ping Pong Parlour A brand new ping-pong parlour has opened in St. Mary’s Arcade. If you’re in the area, head down to the unit in the arcade and play some free games of table tennis with friends. The Parlour came to life in partnership with Table Tennis England, and aims to get people healthier and active through the sport. It opens 9am-5:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays.
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The project, based at Cabbage Hall Allotments on Hard Lane, has introduced raised beds and paved paths to allow everyone a chance at gardening, regardless of age or ability. The wheelchair-friendly site also features a new composting toilet and an indoor area to host workshops and activities for various groups. Funds for the garden came from the Enovert Community Trust and the St. Helens Councillor Improvement Fund, raising a whopping ÂŁ28,500 in total. Cabbage Hall Allotments is entirely volunteer run, and raises money
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Hockey Open Day St. Helens Hockey, based at Selwyn Jones in Newton-le-Willows, are hosting an open day in June. Whether you’d like to learn a new sport or you’re an experienced player, come and have a go with all equipment provided. Hockey’s a great way to get active and meet new people!
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The charity help to reduce loneliness and social isolation in the community, working with people affected by dementia, Parkinson’s or other illnesses, and aiming to unite people through music.
Free Heart Test Cardiac Risk in the Young are offering free heart tests in Prescot this month. Every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Go along on Saturday, June 15 to the Prescot School on Knowsley Park Lane to check your heart health.
On Wednesday, June 19, head to Prescot Guild Hall on St. Helens Road for a night of great songs, plus a raffle and food! Tickets are just £2 per person. The concert runs from 12pm-4pm. For more information, call 07940 875773 or email nwcharitysingers@gmail.com
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Disability Rugby The Saints Community Development Foundation have launched a brand new Junior Disability rugby team. Players aged between 5 and 14 who have learning or physical disabilities are encouraged to join up for the chance to learn a new sport or improve their skills. Saints Disability Coach Gareth Foster said: ‘I believe this is a fantastic initiative. We are always looking for new players to join us and being able to bring these sessions to younger members of our community is great.
of Disability Rugby League, helping the sport develop and move forward. I hope to see new faces at our sessions in the near future and I cannot wait to get started.’ The initiative comes in partnership with YMCA Y Sports, a project which engages with 50,000 young people aged 10-18 to offer free weekly physical activity sessions. Training sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 5pm-6pm at Ruskin Drive Sports Complex. For further information about the new initiative or to get involved, email gareth.friar@saintsrlfc.com
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Ride 4 Violet-Grace A sponsored cycle and fun day will take place next month in memory of Violet-Grace Youens, a local girl who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run in 2017. Violet donated two of her organs and inspired countless other people to join the organ donor register – a true superhero. The annual Ride 4 Violet-Grace event begins at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Sunday, July 21, incorporating both a 10-mile cycle and a longer motorbike ride. Both routes pass Whiston Hospital before the motorcycles continue on to Alder Hey Hospital – both of which tried their best to save Violet’s life – before returning to the stadium. The ride will raise money for newly established Violet-Grace’s Gift, a concept which aims to help
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Safe and Sound The summer holidays are just around the corner. We put a lot of effort into planning our perfect summer break, but we often don’t put quite as much effort into making sure that while we’re away relaxing our home is safe Most burglars are opportunists, who target empty homes. This means that the holiday season is bonanza time for them. However, a little preparation can save a lot of distress. 60 percent of burglars gain entrance through rear or side windows and doors so make securing these a priority. Fences and hedges are the first line of defence against uninvited guests so should act as an effective barrier, rather than just being attractive borders. Police recommend ‘hostile plants’: plants that are spiky, prickly or very dense. Don’t let them
grow too high though, your home should be visible from the street and to your neighbours. The idea is not to provide a hiding place for intruders! Protect the entrance to your property too. If a gate isn’t practical, consider covering pathways with gravel. Thieves don’t like to announce their presence and the sound of footsteps on gravel is often enough to put them off entering. Motion-activated lighting and well-lit paths and driveways are also a good deterrent. Outside security lighting is cheap to set up, and low energy light bulbs keep running costs down. Also, consider installing a burglar alarm - as well as protecting your property, having an alarm can also lower your insurance premiums. While you’re away on holiday, some extra
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Competition Winners Congratulations to Kathy Holliday from Windle, who won a pair of tickets to see Jess Glynne live at Haydock Park Racecourse on Friday, June 7! We hope you enjoy the show! Congratulations also go to Paula GreenwoodConnaire, who won a pair of tickets in our Facebook competition, and to Dez Chow, Lucy Cleaver and Lizzie Mitchell for winning two VIP tickets each to Neighbourhood Weekender Festival in Warrington! Don’t forget to head to page 44 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Rick Astley live in concert at Haydock Park on Saturday, July 20, and make sure you visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/locallife247 to keep up to date with our exclusive social media competitions!
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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
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Arthritis Advice The St. Helens NRAS group’s next talk takes place on Thursday, July 18 at the United Reformed Church on King Street. NRAS aims to help people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis by offering support and information. It runs talks every other month on various topics so people can further their understanding of the condition and its treatments. July’s talk is entitled ‘Virtual Clinics in Rheumatology’ by Charlotte Howden, a clinical nurse specialist. It starts at 6:30pm. For more information, call 0845 458 3969 or visit www.nras.org.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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Open Gardens Willowbrook Hospice are opening their gardens to the public in time for summer. On Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, the award-winning gardens on Portico Lane will be open for viewing, including the Japenese Gardens and lots of beautiful borders. Enjoy refreshments and browse handmade gifts from various craft stalls while you’re there! Entrance to the gardens will cost £3 per adult, with children going free.
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Prescot Festival returns for its fifteenth year in June, and with so much going on you’ll be spoilt for choice! Arts and music events will be spread across Prescot venues, including plenty of chances for you to get involved in the arts. Artistic director and founder of the festival Dr. Robert Howard said: ‘We began with a single weekend, programming a handful of concerts back-to-back. By the following year we were adding fringe events and, having discovered an appetite for top-tier arts and music in the area, we soon extended to 10 days.’ ‘At the heart of the Prescot Festival is the great British tradition of community music-making,’ he continued. ‘From our Come-and-Sing choir to the Proms-style finale, we just want people to enjoy both listening and taking part.’ This year’s festival takes place from Friday, June 21 until Sunday, June 30. The festival’s opening night on Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm sees the Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary head over to Prescot Parish Church for a night of spectacular brass.
A real crowd pleaser, the Prescot Carnival returns on Sunday, June 23 from 12pm, with a huge array of funfair rides, stalls, delicious food and live entertainment for all ages! The annual parade will assemble on Eccleston Street at 11:15am and wind through the streets to the carnival on Brown’s Field off Wood Lane. Catch a screening of the 1950 film The Magnet on Thursday, June 27, starting at 7pm at St. Paul’s Church on Bryer Road. A young James Fox stars in the comedy, filmed on location in New Brighton and Liverpool. Brand new for 2019 is the primary school choir festival, organised by St. Mary & St. Paul’s School. Other gifted students of all ages gather for the Young Instrumentalists of Prescot showcase with Evelyn Community Primary School to display their musical prowess for the local community. Music fans can catch organist Richard Lea in recital, hear a performance from the Maghull Wind Orchestra, or groove to Dr. Jazz & the Cheshire Cats across several days of the festival. There will also be a talk on Prescot’s heritage by Liverpool historian
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Venue Dates Friday, June 21, 7:30pm – Opening Night: Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary, including hotpot supper. Prescot Parish Church, tickets £7. Saturday, June 22, 7pm – Choral Celebration. Prescot Festival Chorus performs Vivaldi’s Gloria, with the Liverpool Cathedral Choir. Choral singers (soprano, alto, tenor & bass) are welcome to join in - a £5 singers’ fee applies; to register, visit www. prescotfestival.co.uk Prescot Parish Church, tickets £5. Ken Pye and a night of opera at Whiston Town Hall.
Sunday, June 23, 12pm – Prescot Carnival. Brown’s Field, free entry.
The festival’s finale takes place at 7:30pm on Sunday, June 30, when the winner of this year’s short story competition will be awarded their £100 prize. The evening will also include plenty of chances to join in with songs like Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.
Sunday, June 23, 3pm – Richard Lea in Recital. More than an hour of music from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral organist with refreshments. Prescot Parish Church, tickets £5.
Tickets for all the events are available from Poco Coffee on Eccleston Street or online at www. prescotfestival.co.uk
Wednesday, June 26, 9:30am – Young Instrumentalists of Prescot. Evelyn Community Primary School, free entry.
A full events calendar and further information can be obtained from the website or by emailing prescotfestival@gmail.com
Thursday, June 27, 7pm – The Magnet Screening. St. Paul’s Church, tickets £5 including a free choc ice.
Monday, June 24, 6pm – Primary School Choir Festival. Prescot Parish Church, free entry.
Friday, June 28, 7pm – Dr. Jazz & the Cheshire Cats. Prescot Parish Church, tickets £7, including a delicious cupcake in the interval. Saturday, June 29, 11:30am – Curious Tales of Prescot & Knowsley by Ken Pye. Parish Church meeting room, entry £1. Saturday, June 29, 7:30pm – Opera Viva on Broadway. A memorable night of tunes from the golden age of American musical theatre. Whiston Town Hall, tickets £6. Sunday, June 30, 6pm – Festival Choral Evensong and refreshments. Prescot Parish Church, free entry. Sunday, June 30, 7:30pm – Festival Finale. The Maghull Wind Orchestra and Danielle Louise Thomas draw the festival to a close, Proms-style. Don’t forget to bring a British flag or buy one on the night! Prescot Parish Church, tickets £6.
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Art on the
Airwaves June offers you the chance to be part of a hyper-local radio show, broadcasting live from the high street. Heart of Glass in St. Helens has teamed up with artists Hunt & Darton, BuzzHub (St Helens CDP) and Newton Boys and Girls Club’s WA12 Radio to bring 12 hours of art to the airwaves and the streets of the borough. The public are invited to be part of a brand new radio station, broadcasting live from Church Square on Saturday, June 29 from 8am-8pm, when Heart of Glass welcomes back performance artists Jenny Hunt and Holly Darton for their touring production ‘Radio Local’. In the coming weeks, Jenny & Holly are inviting the heroes, the characters, the pillars of the community, the weird and wonderful, the fonts of all gossip, and one and all to take part. The resulting 12 hour long live show will be broadcast by WA12 Radio - the radio station powered by Newton Boys and Girls Club. On the day, people across the town can get involved in scavenger hunts, jingles, hyper-local weather reports, soap operas and dating shows. The marathon broadcast will also include pre-
recorded content made by three artists who are spending a week living in St. Helens: exploring, meeting neighbours, and finding out what it means to be local. Angharad Williams, Lead Producer at Heart of Glass said: ‘We’re thrilled to welcome back award-winning artists Hunt & Darton for their latest participatory show and to be teaming up with our friends at BuzzHub again. We’re also delighted to begin working with the WA12 Radio team at Newton Boys & Girls Club. This is a show that’s all about local people and we know that St Helens will make this event very special indeed.’
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Food
Pork & Pineapple Kebabs A take on sweet n’ sour pork, barbecue style.
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
400g Pork fillet
Preparation time: 20 minutes
4 tbsp Light muscovado sugar
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
60ml Cider vinegar
Cut the pork into cubes. Heat the sugar and vinegar in a pan over a low heat until the sugar melts. Add the fish sauce and cool. Tip in the pork and mix well so that all the cubes are covered in sauce.
1 tsp Asian fish sauce ½ Small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (or use ready prepped fresh pineapple, drained well) 1 Pepper (any colour), deseeded and cut into squares Spanish onion, chopped into chunks Small bunch coriander, chopped (optional) To serve - Boiled rice or pitta pockets
Heat the barbecue, or a griddle pan or grill. Thread the pork and pineapple onto skewers, alternating pieces with the pepper and Spanish onion. You can use whatever onions you have but Spanish are more delicate in flavour and sweeten nicely when grilled. Barbecue or griddle the skewers for 3-4 mins each side (you may need to cook them for longer if griddling). Serve with rice or slide into pitta pockets
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Chamber Winners
Revealed
The winners of the 2019 St Helens Chamber Business Awards have been revealed at the St Helens Chamber Annual Dinner and Business Awards event, which took place Thursday 16th May at the Totally Wicked Stadium. 300 guests were welcomed to the event by Graham Worsley, Chairman of St Helens Chamber, before being inspired by special guest speaker Paul Sculthorpe MBE. The event also raised money for two local charities, The Steve Prescott Foundation and Willowbrook Hospice, with £6000 being divided between them. Chairman of St. Helens Chamber Graham Worsley said: ‘We have been overwhelmed by the volume and calibre of entries to the Awards this year so the judges really did have a difficult job on their hands, but I believe we have found some truly outstanding winners.’ The winners were: Employer of the Year, sponsored by Wind in the Willow Childcare – 360 Resourcing Export Business of the Year, sponsored by Brendon International – ATG Access Best use of Technology, sponsored by Network Space – Dynamic Vehicle Rental High Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by NatWest – Cheshire Retail NW Ltd Family Business of Year
Award, sponsored by Knauf – C E Bettridge & Son Customer Commitment Award, sponsored by Clickworks – Handepay Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Inspired Energy – The Filter Design Company Apprentice of the Year (under 20), sponsored by Helena Homes – Alex McGrath, Inovus Medical Apprentice of the Year (20 and over), sponsored by Starbank Panel Products – Nicola Walsh from St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Reece Buckley from Liverpool One. Outstanding Commitment to Learning – Molly Hinton-Jones Outstanding Commitment to Student Development – BooBoo Technical and Creative Outstanding Commitment to Supporting Young People – Bericote Properties For more information about the awards, visit www. sthelenschamber.com/businessawards
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Away from the
Crowds
Fancy something a bit different this summer away from the crowds of traditional seaside resorts? A relaxing weekend away or a day out in one of the North West’s lesser-known resorts can be just the ticket. Rural hotspots like Arnside or Grange-overSands could be the ideal place to while away those long, warm summer days.
Arnside & Silverdale Nestled just north of Morecambe in Cumbria, Arnside is a quiet resort and former fishing port. With glorious views over Morecambe Bay, the village provides the perfect balance of seaside and country fields and is filled with quaint shops and tearooms, with cosy B&Bs tucked along the waterfront. Arnside Pier might not be long, but it’s certainly a tranquil place to watch the world go by with a 99; Pier Lane Gallery is also well worth a visit to enjoy art by local people. A five minute drive away is Arnside Knott, a wildlife area of international importance run by the National Trust. Made up of limestone grassland and wet meadow, the land is excellent for bug spotting and birdwatching – it’s renowned for various species of butterfly and songbirds, with plenty of walking routes around the area. Silverdale, just south
of Arnside, also offers sites of historical acclaim – Arnside Tower dates back to the fifteenth century and originally stretched to five storeys high. The impressive ruin is Grade II* listed and can be viewed from the nearby public footpath. Nearby, the Pepperpot was built back in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee, and a glorious walk winds through Eaves Wood and up King William’s Hill to reach the monument.
Grange-over-Sands One of the Lake District’s many natural beauty spots – and just a short hop over to Windermere – Grangeover-Sands offers plenty to do for any discerning daytripper. Begin at Holker Hall & Gardens, an estate which spans 17,000 acres and provides a stunning backdrop for a picnic before you head inside to tour the Hall and its gardens,
Parkgate Salt Marsh
& Quayside
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Lytham Hall
Unsworth’s Yard packs a brewery, cheese shop and bakery into one courtyard. Experience a working local real ale brewery or sample various cheeses, or just enjoy a drink out in the sunshine. Plus, Cartmel’s just up the road if you’re keen on a day at the races!
Heysham Home to its very own nuclear power station, Heysham is a picturesque seaside town close to Morecambe in Lancashire. The settlement actually dates back to the Stone Age, and there are plenty of ancient sites to peruse around the village – you’ll find a Viking-era stone tucked away in St. Peter’s Church, and the base of an Anglo-Saxon cross in the churchyard. Most famous are the rock-cut stone graves dating back from around the tenth century, close to St. Patrick’s Chapel – a Grade I listed site.
Photo credit www.v isitfyldecoast.info/
In the town centre, enjoy a relaxing walk along the Victorian promenade, with views across the expanse of saltmarsh – it might not be a sandy beach, but the calm atmosphere and extensive range of wildlife more than make up for it. It’s worth a visit to the Lakeland Miniature Village close by – depicting typical Cumbrian houses of the past, the display is a great place to take the kids. the power station’s place in Heysham.
Lytham & St. Anne’s St. Anne’s Pier opened to the public back in 1885, and was where you’d catch a steamer boat across to Blackpool or Liverpool. The service stopped when the Ribble estuary channels were dredged, leaving the pier too high to offer a steamer service. The pier is still a sight to behold, despite enduring two major fires in 1974 and 1982, leaving half of the pier demolished for safety reasons – the ruins of it still stand on the beach today.
You can even arrange for a free tour of the power station – but make sure to book well in advance for security clearance reasons. If you aren’t lucky enough to book onto a tour, pop into the visitor centre to learn more about the production of nuclear energy and
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Heysham Villag
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tranquil base for the nearby towns of Fleetwood and Cleveleys. Knott End itself offers gentle walks along a seafront footpath which overlooks the saltmarsh, with regular ferries operating to take
St. Anne’s comes alive, and the beautiful beach is a great place to begin.
tourists into the neighbouring town of Fleetwood, just across the River Wyre. Enjoy fish and chips along the seafront and don’t forget to check out the statue of Lancashire artist LS Lowry, a regular visitor to Knott End in the 1940s and 50s – the village is the basis for many of his paintings.
Just down the road in Lytham, Fairhaven Lake is home to a large group of wildfowl and is praised for its recreation activities – visit the RSPB Discovery Centre to learn more about the birds native to the area, or hire a canoe or rowing boat to enjoy the sunshine on the water.
Knott End Ferry
You can also sit back and relax on a motorboat cruise around the lake if you aren’t feeling up to rowing. Pay a visit to Lytham Lighthouse, which dates back to 1805 and opens regularly to the public, or head over to Lytham Hall for a tour of the building and refreshments in the pretty tearoom located in the grounds. The town centres of both Lytham and St. Anne’s offer plentiful shopping opportunities, with restaurants and bars for a bit of a breather.
Knott End The perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Blackpool’s seafront but within driving distance of the attractions, Knott End-on-Sea provides a
There’s plenty to keep you occupied in the nearby towns, too, with three historical lighthouses over in Fleetwood - two of which are still operated today. The Wyre Light sits crumbling out to sea, but can still be spotted for an atmospheric photograph from the shore. Fleetwood’s renowned outlet shopping village is worth a visit if you’re looking to grab a bargain, while the Fleetwood Museum offers a slice of maritime and local history for the area.
Parkgate Dubbed the only coastal resort in Cheshire, Parkgate lies on the Wirral and is the perfect spot to enjoy a laid-back minibreak. Dotted with eateries – from cosy teashops to famous ice cream parlours – the Parkgate Parade looks out over wetland flora and fauna, and provides a welcome break from the crowds of major resorts. It’s also a perfect spot for walkers and cyclists – the nearby Wirral Country Park spans beautiful swathes of greenery, picturesque railway stations and the stunning Thurstaston cliffs. It’s a fifteen minute drive – or a twenty five minute bike ride – from Parkgate over to Thurstaston, where you can witness the spectacular natural erosion of the cliffs and a beautiful beach. Located within Wirral Country Park, Hadlow Road Station is a perfectly preserved throwback to the 1950s. Though little of the original line remains, the station
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Formby Well-known for its beautiful, National Trust maintained beach, Formby has a whole lot to offer for any tourist this summer. Visit the red squirrel reserve or scale the sand dunes before heading into Formby Village, which offers great places for dining out.
Parkgate
is kept up by volunteers, and you can learn more about the station’s history inside the old ticket office.
Beyond its shoreline, Formby also made its name in a local delicacy. Formby asparagus boomed in the 1920s and 30s, with over 200 acres under cultivation in the area. First-class passengers on the Titanic allegedly dined on Formby asparagus before the luxury liner sank on its maiden voyage. Nowadays the crop is grown on just 5 acres of land, but you can still travel along the 1 ½ mile Asparagus Trail to see huge wooden asparagus spears.
Photo credit Natio
nal Trust Images/
John Millar
Parkgate also provides a great base for visiting more of the Wirral, including the marine lake at West Kirby, or for taking a day trip over to Hilbre Island to spot seals, whales and dolphins. Just be sure to check the tides before you make the walk across to the island, or else you could end up marooned!
Formby Sand Du
Walkers can also head out to the nearby Formby Point to witness the shipwreck of the Ionic Star: the mossy skeleton of a once-great cargo vessel lost on the Mersey Channel. She ran aground in 1939 and now rests against a backdrop of wind turbines. Just down the beach, find the Bradda – a steam-powered cargo
nes
coaster wrecked in 1936. The ship left only one survivor when it sank, though the crew sent up flares and lit paraffin-soaked rags to attract attention.
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Puzzle Corner WORD SEARCH
All the puzzle solutions can be found on page 50 of this magazine.
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Weird-but-real words Find the hidden words in the word search grid
ABIBLIOPHOBIA COLLYWOBBLES PAUCILOQUENT ABSQUATULATE
COMEUPPANCE
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Trace a path through all the letters to find the word or phrase that fits the clue.
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Health & Fitness
Music on the
Move
Research has shown what most of us instinctively knew - that listening to the right type and tempo of music while you run keeps you ‘in the zone’ for longer. So what factors are important when choosing headphones for running? Water resistance – If you run outside this is obviously important, but many of us forget that sweat is water and if you’re running, indoors or out you will sweat, and eventually this will kill your headphones. Fit – There are headphones which wrap tightly around your head, or over and around your ears. But the best types of running headphones are probably true wireless, or lightweight Bluetooth. They are ‘in-ear’ designs with tips that fit into the ear and additional, curved, tapered 'hooks' that sit under the crater of cartilage just above the earhole, known as the anti-helix. When you’re running little things like a cable rubbing the back of your neck can feel irritating. Also, although the battery life can be irritatingly short with true wireless headphones if you use them as your main set, it’s more than long enough for even the most enthusiastic runner. Wireless and ‘true wireless’ headphones are different. ‘True wireless’ headphones completely lack a cable or connector between the earpieces. Wireless headphones are still connected in some way, either over the head or round the back of the neck, even if they no longer need to be connected to a phone jack.
Sound quality – This is possibly the least important feature for sports use. Mostly runners want to feel the beat and be motivated by their pumped-up playlist, while blocking out external noise. Sports headphones are not about being able to pick out the subtle nuances in a Chopin piano concerto. They need to be reasonable sound quality and be able to cope with a bit of bass. Ambient Sound – Some headphones are designed to let in ambient sound with good reason: situational awareness is important if you run on your own and you want to be aware of traffic or of someone approaching you. This feature is less important if you prefer to run in a gym and want to block out the world. Running is such a great activity, and the right music will add to the experience, so pick up some headphones today and in the words of the classic from Spencer Davis Group which features on my own playlist - Keep on Running. By Tom Hancock
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Beat Bladder Weakness As I carried two heavy bags of shopping into the house I sneezed, and my bladder emptied itself on to the hall floor. I was wearing a light skirt and no tights so there was nothing to stop it. Horrified I dropped the shopping, ran to the toilet, finished ‘going’, then cleaned myself and the floor.
later. But my GP informed me that both these habits were probably doing more harm than good. Straining when going to the loo can cause a prolapse…not good, and avoiding drinking means more concentrated urine which irritates the bladder lining resulting in a false urge to wee.
I thought maybe it was a one-off incident but over the next few weeks it happened more and more.
My leakiness was a combination of hormone changes and my love of running. I was referred to a specialist physio and while I am not completely cured it’s now much less of an issue.
Why was this happening? I was only 49, slim and a runner. I did my Kegel exercises regularly. Incontinence didn’t happen to people like me! Eventually I plucked up the courage to speak to my GP. It turns out that although Kegels are helpful they are not a cure-all. Some of us have hypertonic muscles – our pelvic floors are too tight, which can also cause leaking. In these cases Kegels may make the problem worse! The GP also informed me that while most people think of incontinence as a problem for the elderly she treats cases in teenagers, right through to octogenarians and beyond. As we age hormone changes mean we are more likely to leak, but there are many causes: pelvic floor trauma caused by childbirth or sex, interstitial cystitis, multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy, neurological disorders, fistula, and even certain medications. Somehow in my head I (completely unfairly) equated incontinence with people who don’t care about themselves. I couldn’t be incontinent because I was fit, wore make-up and had regular haircuts! In fact, high-impact sports can damage a pelvic floor. Runners, gymnasts, dancers and weightlifters may put more strain on their pelvic floor than it can handle and as a result can experience stress urinary incontinence. I had been avoiding drinking in social situations, and straining out as much urine as I could when I went to the loo to try to prevent leaks happening
Bladder leakage more common than you think in all age groups, and I want you to know that there is nothing to be ashamed of and you don’t have to suffer in silence. By Katie Tew
Prescot Chiropody Clinic
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No Milk
Today
Cow’s milk is considered dietary staple by many. It’s rich in protein and important vitamins and minerals, including calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins. But some people can’t or don’t drink cow’s milk at all due to personal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies or intolerances.
and a slightly sweet and nutty flavour. They contain fewer calories and fat than cow’s milk but are also significantly lower in protein and carbohydrates. They can be added to coffee and tea, used on cereal, mixed in smoothies and used as milk in desserts and baked goods.
Lactose intolerance is very common. Lactose is a sugar found in cow’s milk. People with lactose intolerance cannot digest this sugar so it stays in the digestive tract causing gas and irritation.
Coconut Milk - Made from water and the white flesh of brown coconuts. It has a creamy texture and a sweet, subtle coconut flavour. It contains less fat than cow’s milk and significantly less protein and carbohydrates. It can be used on cereal and in smoothies and cooking.
So, what is available for those who prefer a nondairy alternative? Soy Milk – Made with either soybeans or soy protein isolate, and often contains thickeners and vegetable oils. It typically has a mild and creamy flavour. It has a similar nutritional make-up to cow’s milk, and works best in cooking, in coffee and on cereal. Almond Milk (or other nut milks) – This is made with either whole almonds or almond butter and water (cashew, hazelnut and macadamia nut milks are also available). Nut milks have a light texture
Oat Milk – Made from a mixture of oats and water. It is high in soluble fibre, which is good for gut health. It is naturally sweet with a mild flavour and can be used in cooking in the same way as cow’s milk. It is also good for use on cereal or in smoothies. Rice Milk - Made from milled white or brown rice and water this is the least likely milk substitute to trigger allergies, which makes it a safe option for those with allergies or intolerances to dairy, gluten, soy or nuts. It is mild in taste and naturally sweet and is nice to drink on its own as well as in smoothies, or in desserts or over cereal. It is not a good choice for children or the elderly because of its low protein content, and it has a high glycaemic index so is not good for diabetics either. There is no one milk substitute that is ideal for everyone. The taste, nutrition and cost of these alternatives can vary considerably, so it is worth taking a while to experiment and find those that work best for you. By Louise Addison
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Leisure
Upload your event for FREE at www.locallife247.co.uk/events
Cat Show
Choral Tea
Saturday, June 1, 12:30pm
Sunday, June 9, 4pm
The Merseyside Cat Club present their 40th Ruby Anniversary Show, with cats of all breeds competing in various classes. For more info, visit www.merseysidecatclub.co.uk
Enjoy afternoon tea with St. Bartholomew’s Choir and their Youth Choir! Tickets £8, bookable on 07512 750602 or stbarts@mimnagh.com
Sutton Leisure Centre, St. Helens, WA9 5AU
Elton
Head
Road,
Cemetery Heritage Tour Sunday, June 2, 11am The Friends of St. Helens Cemetery host a heritage walking tour – visit the graves of notable people including local sportsmen, military heroes and industrialists. £2 per walker, meet in the car park.
St. Ann’s Millennium Centre, View Road, Rainhill, L35 0LE
Sir Michael Parkinson Monday, June 10, 7:30pm The nation’s favourite interviewer relives moments from his remarkable career. Tickets £26-£33. St. Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. Helens, WA10 1LQ. Tel: 01744 756000
St. Helens Cemetery, Rainford Road, St. Helens, WA10 6DF
Sister Act
Butterfly Survey
Rainhill Musical Theatre Company present Sister Act – the hilarious classic musical about an undercover nun. Tickets cost £9 for adults or £7 concessions, available from Rainhill Post Office or Rainhill Village Hall, or on 07948 908693.
Tuesday, June 4, 1pm-3pm The Ranger service lead you around the park, showing you how to identify and record species of butterfly. For more info, call 01744 678073.
Wednesday, June 12 – Saturday, June 15, 7:30pm
Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, L35 4LU
Victoria Park, St. Helens, WA10 2UB
Moonlight Colour Walk Saturday, June 8, 9pm Choose from a 10K or 6.5K route, with an optional colour splash where you’ll be covered head to toe in rainbow powder for Willowbrook! Entry £15 for adults or £5 for U-16s – bookable on 01744 453798. The Living Well, Borough Rd, St. Helens, WA10 3RN
Pensioners’ Coffee Morning Friday, June 14, 11am-2pm Enjoy a delicious tea, coffee and cake morning and have a bit of a chinwag. There’ll be free facials and hand massages, a Body Shop stall, raffle and bingo games. Entry £1. Rainhill Ex-Services Club, Warrington Road, Rainhill, L35 4LS
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Grease Outdoor Cinema
Charity Race Night
Friday, June 14, 7pm-10pm
Friday, June 21, 7:30pm
Enjoy the classic musical as you’ve never seen it
Win fabulous prizes at this race night and play
before – under the stars! Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child, bookable on TicketPole. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
tonnes of family games! All proceeds to Pilkington Musical Theatre Company to help fund their production of Oliver, and donations to local causes. Tickets £8 for adults or £4 for children, available on 07939 831199.
Sutton Cricket Club, New Street, St. Helens, WA9 3UU
Summer Fair Saturday, June 15, 11:30am-2pm
Bishop Road Police Club, Bishop Road, St. Helens, WA10 6SX
Browse a range of stalls at the annual summer fair, with children’s crafts and activities. Light lunches available, free entry.
Armed Forces Day
St. Paul’s Church, Chain Lane, Blackbrook, WA11 9QF
Support our Armed Forces with live music from the Lancashire Artillery Pipes & Drums Band, a military parade and vintage displays. There’ll also be interactive workshops on the day, a climbing wall, assault course and a funfair.
Black Tie Dinner Saturday, June 15, 6:30pm
Saturday, June 22, 11am-4pm (parade at 12pm)
Part of Jonny Lomax’s testimonial 2019 – meet Paul Sculthorpe, Sean Long, Paul Wellens and James Roby while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal and fantastic live entertainment! Tickets £40, available from lomaxtestimonial@gmail.com
Victoria Park, City Road, St. Helens, WA10 2UE
Totally Wicked Stadium, McManus Drive, St. Helens, WA9 3AL
Performance artists Hunt & Darton bring their hyper-local radio show to St. Helens. Get involved and help make the show your own, or listen to the broadcast on WA12 radio.
Gin & Pamper Afternoon Sunday, June 16, 1pm-7pm Enjoy free facials and hand massages, a Body Shop stall, raffle and Play Your Cards Right games! There’ll also be plenty of gins if you fancy a tipple. Entry £2 on the door. Rainhill Ex-Services Club, Warrington Road, Rainhill, L35 4LS
Radio Local Saturday, June 29, 8am-8pm
Church Square, St. Helens, WA10 1BN
Johnny Vegas & Friends Saturday, June 29, 7pm-11pm Johnny Vegas heads to his last ever show at the Citadel with a number of guests to see the iconic venue go out in style. Proceeds go to the Citadel Charity to support vulnerable people. Tickets £20 on 01744 762300 or from www.citadel.org.uk The Citadel, Waterloo Street, St. Helens, WA10 1PX
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Win tickets to
Rick Astley – Live in Concert
The Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse have joined forces to present North West music fans with a summer of incredible open air concerts. Newton’s favourite son, the timeless Rick Astley, will be returning to Haydock Park on Saturday 20th July 2019 and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away in this super Local Life competition! 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, with performances from artists including Kylie, Olly Murs, The Jacksons and Culture Club. 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. If you think you know Lancashire’s Rick Astley, think again. The much-loved multi-million selling 80s icon, brought up just a few furlongs away from Haydock Park, returned to capture the heart of a nation with his #1 platinum selling album “50” in 2016 and this year returned with his stellar album “Beautiful Life” in the Top 10. Back in 1987 his solo debut “Never Gonna Give You Up” was a global smash, Number 1 in 25 countries. Over the next 5 years Rick had 13 international hit singles. He became a viral sensation in the noughties and most recently he has been back in the
studio creating new, touchingly intimate ballads, upbeat dance beats, hook-laden pop songs and soul stormers – packing in the cheeky lyrical references and the signature sing-along style that are instantly recognisable. To enter the competition to win a pair of tickets to Rick Astley Live at Haydock Park Racecourse, simply visit our website, www.locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then on ‘competitions’ and then answer the following question; Complete the Rick Astley song title – Never Gonna ……You Up Over the next few months on Facebook, we’ll also be giving away an additional pair of tickets for this Rick Astley concert, and also a pair of tickets for the Southport Flower Show – Make sure you visit Facebook and give ‘Local Life Magazines’ a ‘like’ to keep in touch. The expiry date for the competition is midnight on Sunday 30th June 2019 and the winners will be notified within five working days. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only one entry per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter this competition.
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Portrayed as one of the most iconic artworks in Lancashire, the Singing Ringing Tree, high on the moors above Burnley, is one of four local Panopticons and consists of a unique musical sculpture in the form of a wind-blown tree. The Tree, along with the attraction of reaching the summit of Thieveley Pike, makes for an enjoyable though challenging 5½ mile hike with wonderful views. The starting point of the walk is the car park near the Singing Ringing Tree and the nearest postcode is BB11 3RT. Follow the single track from the car park to the clearly visible sculpture in the distance and once you’ve done the ubiquitous selfies, head past the sculpture and over the stile. Before you reach the next dry-stone wall boundary, look to the left for the pathway winding through moorland and pick up the trail downhill.
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Turn right, cross over and look out for the footpath sign on the left. Take the steps downhill and stay on the left-hand side of the brook for a few steps, and then cross the brook and follow the downhill path towards Dyneley Farm. Go down the stone steps to the track and turn right. Follow the path, meandering gently downhill and passing straight through Stone House Fold, still heading towards the wind turbines in the distance until the next farm appears: Scout Farm. Walk along
Clamber over the loose stone entrance to the next field and follow the left-hand perimeter of that rough field as much as you are able. Navigate your way round the left of the hollow and carry on downhill towards the steel bar gate next to the cottage. Go through the gate and follow the extremely steep driveway to its conclusion with the main Bacup Road (A671) by Heyne Farm.
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.
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somewhat, so just head uphill in the same direction and you’ll eventually arrive at the white pillar (trig point 6438) at the top of Thieveley Pike. After giving yourself a big pat on the back for making it to the top, turn right along the fence boundary and then cross over a stile into the next field and carry on in the same direction. Follow the path for almost a mile, navigating Black Clough gorge on the way, through a stone gateway and following the path on the right-hand perimeter of a field which eventually curves left and runs parallel to the A671. Once you get onto the road from the field, turn right, cross over and then walk ¼ of a mile and at the T-junction, turn left to Rawtenstall and then immediate right into Crown Point Road. Follow this road for 230 yards and then take a left turn into a short road by the Dunnockshaw Community Wood sign. Once you’ve walked about 25 yards of the short road, hop over the stile on the right and continue through the well-maintained woodlands for ¾ of a mile until you reach the car park from where you started the walk.
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Sustainably One of the great pleasures in life has to be sitting outside on a summer evening, glass of wine in hand, gazing in reverie at your precious plot. But what are you sitting on? Is your furniture environmentally friendly? What about that lovely decking, or your garden shed? As gardeners we have a responsibility which extends far beyond our boundary. Trees are vital to the planet. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and act as environmental filters, offsetting the effects of pollution. They also provide a habitat for birds and animals. Like many gardeners I take a keen interest in environmental matters so it came as a shock when I read recently that every year our tiny island imports more unsustainably produced wood than anywhere else in the world! A good proportion of this wood is used to make garden buildings, furniture, fencing and decking. I was thrilled, therefore, to read about the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and their certification programme for sustainable produced and sourced wood? The FSC was founded in 1993, in response to public concern about deforestation. The council devised a wood-labelling scheme which allows a product to be traced right back down the supply chain from the consumer to its source.
Any product bearing the FSC logo is guaranteed to be from forests which are carefully managed to conserve biodiversity and support local communities. Unfortunately not all garden suppliers stock products which are FSC approved. So we need to demand that they do. The world’s forests are in decline. Some tropical hardwoods are already on the verge of extinction, and temperate forests in the northern hemisphere are also suffering because of unregulated treefelling. As a gardener and lover of our environment I feel more comfortable knowing that I’m not contributing to the destruction of our planet. If you’re replacing your garden furniture this year, ask to see the FSC certified label. Happy gardening. By Rachael Leverton
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