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June is a great month to kick start your involvement within the community and this issue of Local Life will show you just what community spirit and a bit of team work can achieve! We’ve got an action packed issue full of summer fairs, charity events and summer activities perfect for the children; get out and about and show your support. You can also win tickets to the Southport Flower Show, learn about the history of the Moss Bank Gala, and take in some country air with our latest Jack’s Tracks. Don’t forget; I love hearing about your community events, so send the details to editorial@locallife247. co.uk and we’ll give you some free publicity. Enjoy the summer!
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If you’re worrying about what on earth you’re going to do to keep the little ones happy over the summer, Newton Community Centre has the answer. The popular summer play scheme is back from Tuesday 6th – Friday 23rd August and is open to all children aged from 5-13 years. There will be lots of indoor and outdoor games and activities and the focus is on fun, fun, fun!
Highfield will be rocking with the sound of music on Saturday 13th July as St Matthews Parish Hall will be the venue for a Charity Extravaganza! The music for kicks event will take place at the hall on Billinge Road from 7.30pm ‘til late. The event has been set up to support the Chris Maclure Foundation, in partnership with the Wigan Youth Football League.
Lots of visitors will be making an appearance to add to the fun including Hawks R Us who bring along their collection of birds including eagles, owls, buzzards, hawks, parrots, nightjars and a tame raven. The Windows Project from Liverpool will also be there hosting numerous workshops, including dance, drama, poetry and crafts to name but a few! Sessions will take place between 10am-12.30pm and cost £2.50 all children must be registered before their first visit. Registration forms are available from the centre on Park Road South or can be downloaded online at www. newtoncommunitycentre.co.uk
The foundation helps to fund F.A Courses for aspiring coaches and referees and equipment and kit for local youth football teams needing a helping hand. Full or part funding has assisted nearly 50 new coaches and numerous young referees already! On the night there will be entertainment from live bands and a DJ, with a full bar, raffle, bar snacks and hot food available. Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased from Don on 01744 895944 or Stuart on 07708 720366.
If you’ve just had a baby and are looking to get back into shape you can also try out the pram stepz group at Newton Community Centre. This gentle exercise class takes place every Monday between 12pm-12.45pm, it is ideal for new mums to get fit and bond with their babies. This unique exercise class can improve stance, posture and strengthen core muscles. Each session costs £4 and is payable four weeks in advance.
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Newton Town Show After an absence of 13 years the Newton Town Show is set to make an impressive comeback on Saturday 3rd August! The Newton and Earlestown Community Group have decided to pick up the baton and resurrect the event for the local community to enjoy. The town show had previously run for 38 years when in 2000 the organising committee decided to call it a day. The challenge has been picked up by the Newton and Earlestown Community Group, who were formed last year with a mission to put the pride back into Newtonle-Willows. Deputy Chairman of the Community Group Seve Gomez-Aspron told Local Life, “This is the biggest thing we have done as a group so far and we really need the people and the businesses of Newton-le-Willows to get behind us. As an organising committee we can put the show on, but to really make it a success requires everybody to get behind”.
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The show will be held on Mesnes Park, there will be no charge for admission and there will also be attractions suitable for all the family. Details of what visitors can expect will be released over the coming weeks, so far the committee have confirmed a children’s miniature railway, Valley Brass Band, a fairground and more than 20 stalls selling home-made crafts and produce. The group would like to hear from anybody who would like to volunteer their time, organisations that would like to take part in the show or companies that would like to discuss opportunities for sponsorship. For more information please call Linda Thornhill on 01925 227487 or e-mail newtontownshow@hotmail.co.uk
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Calling all keen gardeners in Rainford! If you like to keep your gardening skills well-honed and would like to help your local community, why not join the Rainford church wardens to keep All Saints Church looking spic and span? Recently it has been noted that the grounds around the church had started to look untidy and unloved, so the wardens decided to form a working party that will meet regularly to keep the area shipshape.
Tea coffee and biscuits are available for the adults, whilst children will receive a healthy snack of juice, fresh fruit and yogurt. This is a fantastic opportunity for mums and children to meet new friends or to socialise with existing ones in a safe and friendly environment – all for just £1 per week. The group meets at St Aidan’s School Hall in Billinge every Wednesday from 9am-10.30am – for more information please contact Helen on 01744 678042.
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Summer Fete Summer is here, which can mean only one thing Summer Fete’s are back! St Patrick’s Social Centre on Common Road in Newton-le-Willows will be holding theirs this Sunday (30th June). There will be lots of entertainment on the day including face painting, tombola, raffles, cakes, plants, books and lots of children’s activities. Admission is free, so pop down and join in the fun.
Free Children’s Zone The words children and free don’t often appear in the same sentence! This is where the Crownway Community Centre in Earlestown stands out from the crowd – the centre has a free urban zone activity programme packed full of workshops for children and teens. The workshops include street dancing, music production,
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Grand Open Day Winstanley Tennis Club is hosting an Open Day this Sunday (30th June) at their premises in Hall Lane, off Winstanley Road in Orrell. The event runs from 1.30pm to 4.30pm and everyone who is interested in tennis is welcome to come along and join in. There’s no charge and you don’t need any equipment or special clothing, just come along as you are and bring along the family too for a great afternoon out! Special membership packages will be available on the Open Day, and you can enjoy free tennis and free refreshments too! There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. The club now has a brand new clubhouse (which is shortly to be licensed), which will soon be available
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Anyone for Tennis? Rainford Tennis Club will be celebrating the opening of their brand spanking new courts this Sunday (30th June). Members will be officially opening the new courts with a family open day. The three new courts were developed to provide more tennis playing hours for the club - this means that the club at the Jubilee Recreation Ground now has six courts available during the summer season. For more information about the club or membership please get in touch by going online at www.rainfordtennisclub.co.uk or follow them on Twitter @RainfordTennis.
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In 1939, just before the start of World War Two, Moss Bank Gala crowned its last Rose Queen for more than half a century.
where the new Queen elect knelt before the retiring Queen who took the crown from her head and placed it on the head of the new Queen. After a short acceptance speech the festivities would get underway with sports events and entertainment from Morris Dancers.
The village residents had gathered to watch the Queen Elect, Miss Audrey Woods in the annual procession to the village green. Tradition dictated that no girl was allowed to join the procession unless she lived in the village. Each year the procession walked to the stage
Fast forward 74 years and the Moss Bank Gala and the Rose Queen tradition are still going strong. In 1997 the Gala committee decided to revive the tradition of village Queen after an absence of nearly 58 years and Katy Ashton was the first to be chosen. Katy and her
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lady-in-waiting, Samantha McNulty, travelled in the Mayor and Mayoress’ car to the village green – where Katy was crowned Moss Bank Rose Queen. In September 1999 the Rose Queen acquired a new crown, which was donated by Gala Judge Audrey Ashall. This was the year of the Millennium Queen and Jody Partington took the crown under a small pergola decorated with flowers. The 2013 Moss Bank Gala will take place on Saturday 13th July - events kick off at 1pm with Parr Brass Band and the Mucky Mountain Morris Dancers. The Gala parade starts at 1.30pm from the Moss Bank Mission onto the Green led by this year’s Gala Queen Olivia Hines and her entourage. Following the crowning of the Gala Queen and children’s fancy dress competition, there will be more music and a chance to join in with the Morris dancers. Children can enjoy taking part in a repeat of last year’s mini Olympics and there will also be a free craft tent, local charity stalls and children’s fairground. Not to be left out, adults can also enter the competitions; ranging from homemade scones, home grown garden flower displays and home grown fruit or vegetables. Throughout the afternoon all the family can enjoy music, sample the excellent refreshments in the Gala Café, face painting and the Tug’o’War - for those wanting a quieter life there’s an art exhibition from the local art club in the Moss Bank Mission and jewellery for sale from the craft club. Funds raised by the Gala will go back into supporting next year’s Gala, and to Willowbrook Hospice and Help for Heroes. If anyone would like to volunteer some time to help make the arrangements beforehand and the day itself a success, please call Christa on 07776 348277
Recent Rose Queens 1997 - Katy Ashton 1998 - Samantha McNulty 1999 - Jody Partington 2000 - Emma Speakman 2001 - Samantha Wainwright 2002 - Claire Heaton 2003 - Rebecca Pennington 2004 - Naoise Johnson Martin 2005 - Jessica Wright 2006 - Aedine Fogarty 2007 - Chelsea McDermott 2008 - Jessica Pennington 2009 - Ellie Anders 2010 - Sydney Anders 2011 - Abby Barker 2012 - Amelia Glynn 2013 - Due to be Olivia Hines
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Up for the Cup St Teresa’s RC School in Up Holland has a very special visitor coming along to their Summer Fair this Saturday (29th June). Here’s a few clues – it’s 102 years old, silver, has two handles, a lid and it’s currently bedecked with the colours of Wigan Athletic! Yes, the FA Cup (possibly with a couple of players) is coming to Up Holland and you can have your picture taken with it! The fair runs from 12.30-3pm at the school in College Road, and the FA Cup is just one of the attractions! In what is traditionally a top day out for all the family, the Summer Fair also welcomes a roller
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Blackpool Zoo Looking for a fun day out with the kids, then why not tag along with Ashton Children’s Centre on their trip to Blackpool Zoo? The group will be heading out to see the animals on Wednesday 24th July. A coach will be picking up from Ashton Jubilee Park on Wigan Road at 9am and will arrive back in Ashton at around 5pm. The cost is £7 per person and bookings are now being taken, payments will need to be made by Friday 5th July. For more details please call the centre on 01942 723965.
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The Newton Churches Together group will be hosting a Jazz Praise Celebration service on Sunday 7th July at 2.30-4pm. The service will be held at the Mesnes Park Bandstand on Park Road North and will include live music from the Savoy Jazzmen. No ticket is required for the service but there will be a collection on the day for the local Foodbank.
Working closely with Rainford Parish Council, the event is designed to showcase Rainford’s new state-of-the-art facilities and talented students, as well as forming a major celebration for the whole village. It will be centred on a ‘Summer Pops’ theme with a large stage and performance area. Talented students along with groups from local primaries and surprise guests will perform throughout the day. Principal Mr Ian Young told Local Life, “We are very excited about this event, which will reflect the school ethos of Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds by showcasing the talent the school and community has to offer”.
Summer Festival Rainford High would like to invite you to the Rainford Summer Festival on Saturday 13th July! The festival, which will be hosted on the school site, will feature traditional fairground attractions, an artisan market, local food court and school ‘Summer Pops’
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For a summer fayre with a difference, do come along to the Medieval Fayre being held in the grounds and church of St Thomas the Martyr in Up Holland on Saturday July 6th from 1.00-4.00pm. Step back in time to the Medieval Era where there will be wandering minstrels, a local produce market and a wide variety of other interesting stalls. There will be a host of attractions for children including a balloon race, court jester and archery, and the Fayre includes a barbecue and refreshing drinks. Enjoy the stunning sounds of the Tapestry of Music and a host of other entertainments all free of charge for what is always a great afternoon out.
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Preparation time 30-60 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes Serves 4-6
Salmon and peppery watercress make a great combination for a tasty quiche
Method You can make the pastry in a food processor according to the manufacturer’s instructions or if you prefer, rub the butter into the flour in a bowl with your fingertips. Add the egg yolk and just enough water to bring the dough to a firm ball. Roll the pastry out large enough to line a loosebottomed 24cm wide, 3.5cm deep tart tin. Lightly butter the tin, and then dust it with a small amount of flour, knock out the surplus then lower in the circle of pastry making sure you push it right into the edges. Be careful not to make holes or tear it. Trim the excess pastry and place in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes. Set the oven at 200C/Gas 6. Put a baking sheet in the oven to warm. Line the pastry case with kitchen foil and baking beans or a saucer and slide onto the hot baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and carefully lift the beans or saucer and foil out. Return the pastry case to the oven for five minutes or so, until the surface is dry to the touch. Remove from the oven and set aside. Turn the oven temperature down to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
few seconds, then remove from the heat, cool under cold running water and squeeze dry. Tuck the watercress into the tart case in between the salmon pieces. Gently whisk the eggs and cream, pour into the case and bake for 25 minutes, or until set. Serve warm.
Ingredients • For the pastry case • 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting • 100g butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for greasing • 1 egg yolk
For the filling, place the salmon in a baking dish, brush with oil or butter, season lightly with salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes, or until the flakes break apart easily. Remove from the oven. Leave to cool a little, then break into large pieces. Place the pieces of fish in the tart case.
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Wash the watercress leaves, removing and discarding the thickest of the stems. Put the wet watercress into a saucepan, cover tightly with a lid and place over a high heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the leaves wilt a little. They should keep their colour. Turn the watercress over once with tongs, let it steam a further
• A little butter or groundnut oil
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For speed, or if you don’t like making pastry, use a pack of the ready-made variety.
For the filling • 400g salmon fillet • Salt and black pepper • 2 large handfuls watercress • 4 eggs • 400ml double cream
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Guess where? Photo courtesy of Rainford Library Answers are on page 53 of this magazine Ants Barbecue Beach Bees Boating Bugs Campfire Camping Caravan Cycling Daytrip Drought Festivals Fetes Funfair
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Competition Winners The lucky winners of our competition to win family tickets for Knowsley Safari Park were Mrs Smith from Crow East Lane in Newton-le-Willows, Betty Pennington from Buttermere Crescent in Rainford and Rob Peppitt (pictured with his wife Chris and grandson Daniel) from Winchester Avenue in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Well done to all the winners! You can win tickets to the Southport Flower Show in this month’s competition; check out the details on pages 40 and 41 of this magazine.
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Walking Day St Aiden’s Church will be holding their annual walking day this Sunday (June 30th). The Walk of Witness will start on St Aidan’s School field in Billinge at 1.45pm with a view to starting the walk at 2pm. A short service will be held on St Mary’s Church field at the end of the walk. Everyone is welcome so if you can make it, please show your support.
Open Evening The Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir will be holding an open evening on Monday 1st July at 7.30pm. The choir is on the lookout for new members and would like to invite gentlemen of all ages to come along to the Ashton Congregational Church on Hilton Street
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Travel
Small World We live in a small world, and whilst a trip to Europe might once have seemed the furthermost extent for ambitious travellers, nowadays Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas are all within reach and budget for the aspiring tourist. But however much we want to drink in all the global sights and absorb the different cultures, there are still many parts where we fear to tread without help. Often, we end up on a behemoth of a cruise ship being herded around a sanitised version of the world, without really getting the travel experience we signed up for. This month we go off the beaten track and take a look at a luxury river cruise in Vietnam and Cambodia with
Travel Indochina, a company that specialises in small group and independent travel. Travel Indochina, which is a member of ABTA and ATOL, organises holidays where you can enjoy the flexibility of independent travel without the worry of wondering what’s round the corner whilst on holiday. The starting point of this 12 day/11 night River Cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia is in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), where you will relish the extraordinary energy of Vietnam’s capital. Staying at the central 5 star Caravelle Hotel for 2 nights, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Saigon’s famous landmarks before heading off to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This remarkable tunnel network stretches for 155 miles over 3 levels and was established as a base to fight guerrilla wars against the French and later, the Americans. You’ll leave Saigon the following morning, and by the end of the day, you’ll be cruising down the majestic Mekong River, enjoying the sunset on the balcony of the RV Jayavarman or the RV Jahan, your luxury home for the next seven nights. Both ships are boutique cruise vessels, incorporating the features of a luxury boutique hotel in the form of a river cruise. The features (and prices) for each of the ships vary, but the levels of comfort on each ship is unsurpassed. The simple, yet busy life on the Mekong offers tourists a chance to soak up the images of river life and say
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hello to the sun-hardened fishermen on their makeshift boats. An early morning sampan ride amongst the famous floating markets at Cai Be is one of the early highlights of the cruise. You’ll also visit Binh Thanh Island and see villagers making water hyacinths into floor mats and baskets. After visiting the colourful markets of Chau Doc and the numerous floating villages nearby, you’ll enter Cambodia and, whilst waiting for the border formalities to be completed, you can relax in the pool or even
improve your culinary skills by attending the on-board cookery classes! The ship will reach Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, later that evening where you’ll moor for the night. Once known as the Paris of the East, Phnom Penh retains much of its old world charm and elegance, and in the morning you’ll embark on a tour of Indochina’s most fascinating cities. You’ll see the dazzling white and gold edifice of the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda is another highlight. After lunch, you’ll visit the Killing Fields Museum which tells the gruesome story of what happened from 1975 to 1978 when Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge ruled Cambodia. Early the following morning, you’ll depart Phnom Penh and make an early stop to witness silk weaving at the village of Chong Koh, before stopping off at the rustic Angkor Ban village, where you’ll feel as if you’ve been
transported back 100 years. During the trip, you’ll also visit the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Hanchey, which was built in the 8th Century. Other highlights of the trip include travelling in inflatable boats to a nearby beach, where you can enjoy an unforgettable swim in the Mekong, and an adventurous motorboat excursion to the wetlands. You’ll witness a blessing ceremony by orange-clad local monks and visit Kampong Chhnang, known as Cambodia’s Water World, where everything is on stilts.
After 7 nights on the Mekong, you’ll wave farewell to the crew and take a short coach transfer to Raffles Grand Hotel in Angkor, where you will stay for 2 nights. Whilst there, you can visit the temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, the world’s largest sacred building and jungle covered Ta Prohm, once the home of 2,740 monks. With a maximum of up to 56 like-minded travellers on board, this River Cruise to Vietnam and Cambodia is a holiday you’ll remember for the rest of your life. For more details about this holiday and other Travel Indochina holidays in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Burma, China, Tibet, India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan or Japan, do come along to the Travel Indochina evening at Marken Travel in Billinge on Tuesday 2nd July at 6.30pm.
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Jack’s Tracks
Darwen The sun was shining and it was a Bank Holiday weekend, so we loaded up the dogs in the car and set off on a 30 minute drive to the West Pennine Moors. Today, we were about to tackle a walk which includes an historical landmark that celebrates the public’s right to roam those moors – the Darwen Tower – which overlooks the Lancashire town of Darwen. The good news is, at just over 3½ miles long it’s probably the shortest Jack’s Tracks we have ever published, but the bad news is that most of the walking seemed to be of a somewhat vertical nature! However, once you get to the top of Darwen Tower, you are amply rewarded with amazing views stretching, on a clear day, as far as the Isle of Man! Darwen Hill stands at a height of 1225 feet and the paths leading up to it are extremely steep in parts. If you do have mobility problems, this isn’t a walk for you.
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To get to the starting point take the M6 North, and then head east on the M65 to junction 3. Take the third exit on the roundabout, heading south to Bolton. Follow that road for 4 miles and then take a left turn into Tockholes Road. The Royal Arms pub (BB3 0PA) is 1½ miles down that road on the right hand side.
Royal Arms – Fine Peters Farm Park up near the Royal Arms pub, either in the public car park near the bus-turning area or in the car park adjacent to the Royal Arms private car park. Cross over to the other side of the road, heading for the bridleway sign and negotiate your way through the wooden barriers. Ten yards further on, turn right at the wooden sign for the woods and water trail and head downhill. The path bears to the left, and you’ll go down some steps and then head downhill for approximately 350
yards. As you reach the end of the path where the wooden fences are, you’ll see Upper Ruddlesworth Reservoir through the trees in front of you. Turn right at the wooden fence and go immediately down a small dip and as you are heading back up the hill, take the small path that forks off to the right. The path bears uphill through the woods, generally winds to the right, and you’ll eventually reach a wooden gate, beyond which is the main road. Go through the gate and turn left and head towards a farmhouse in the distance. Once you’ve passed the farmhouse (Fine Peter’s Farm), which dates back to 1757, turn right where the bridleway sign is and head up the path at the side of the farmhouse. Fine Peters Farm – Water House At this point you’ll clearly see Darwen Tower, sometimes known as Jubilee Tower, in the distance on the right. The path takes you uphill and then you’ll drop in the direction of Earnsdale Reservoir down below. You’ll come to a junction at the bottom of the path; go straight on down the cobbled pathway. A few yards later you’ll emerge out of the wooden area. In front of you is the entrance to Sunnyhurst Wood, but you’re going to turn right at this point in the direction of the reservoir. Walk along the straight path with the reservoir on the right hand side. Once you reach the other side of the reservoir, the path turns into a dirt track and bears round the left and then the right and uphill. Once you
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along the way to rest and enjoy the fantastic views of Darwen. Follow the main track which starts to wind right in the direction of the Tower until, just before the Tower you’ll reach a crossways of paths – take a deep breath and go straight on and up towards the Tower. Upon your arrival at the crest of the hill, you can actually (if you have enough energy that is!) go up the stairway to top of the tower. Once you’ve finished taking in the majestic views and have got your breath back, head away from the Tower down the path located on the left hand side of the white pillar. 50 yards further on you’ll arrive at another path; turn left at this point and follow this path for 475 yards. Ignore the downhill dogleg path on your right hand side at this point and carry straight on for a further 200 yards. Once you’ve passed a bench and the path swings to the left, take the second opening in the fence on the right hand side. Head across the middle of the field and when you reach the other side the path bears to the right and you go down quite a steep stony path. Go over the wooden stile, and take a direct left turn and head down the stone steps. Higher
reach the cattle grid when the path bends to the left again, you’ll see a wooden gate; go through the gate and head up the very steep hill. Jump over the stile at the top of the hill onto a wide track. Turn left and go downhill until you reach a house on your left called Water House. Opposite Water House there is a concrete path that forks away from the track – head up this concrete path. Water House – Royal Arms
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When you reach the path at the bottom of the steps turn left here and follow the path as it swings back to the right and into the a wooden area. You’ll soon reach a pair of wooden gates - go through the one on the right hand side. Follow this path for almost ½ a mile until you reach a wooden gate on the left hand side of a row of terraced cottages. Go through the gate and you’ll be back at your starting point near the Royal Arms.
Darwen Tower Darwen Tower is a Grade II listed structure which was built in 1897/98 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, but to the people of Darwen it symbolises something more fundamental – the right to access to Darwen Moor. Back in the 1870’s, the Lord of the Manor, a Reverend called Duckworth who lived in Somerset, instructed his gamekeepers to block the ancient rights of way onto the Moor. Coal supplier William Ashton took exception to this move, he had to supply farmers who lived on the Moor, and when Duckworth’s gamekeepers blocked his way, he unblocked it. After a few bloody skirmishes, the issue went to court and by 1896 the townspeople had regained the right to use the moorland footpaths. Ashton had died a couple of years earlier, but his three sons led a celebratory
procession up on to the moors to the spot where the Tower now stands. The victory coincided with the town’s desire to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. An anonymous letter to the local paper suggested a landmark be built on the Moor to commemorate the Jubilee and also to celebrate the freeing of the Moors. The townspeople rallied behind the idea and the tower was opened in September 1898 by the Reverend William Duckworth himself.
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Competition
Win tickets to The UK's largest independent flower show, Southport Flower Show, returns this summer for its 84th year from 15-18 August 2013. Attracting around 70,000 visitors, the four day event will feature the very best in garden design, gourmet foods and entertainment and we have got FIVE pairs of tickets to give away to our readers!
Carol Vorderman will be launching this year’s show and there will be a host of celebrities in attendance during the event from celebrity chefs like Simon Rimmer to gardening experts such as Channel 4’s Landscape Man, Mathew Wilson. The theme for 2013 will be 'Pride', with proud gardeners, growers and designers, showcasing their talents.
To win a pair of tickets, just complete the crossword on the opposite page and return it by 20th July 2013 to Local Life 247 Ltd, Unit 8 – Hewitt Business Park, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7XB. Or simply email your answers, along with your name, address, postcode and contact number to crossword@ locallife247.co.uk. The closing date is 20th July and details of the winners will be published in the Sept/Oct issue of Local Life.
The Inspirational show gardens this year will offer unique features, exquisite furniture and plants leaving visitors buzzing with ideas on how to transform their own garden, whatever its size. There is also a dedicated allotment section for those who want their gardens to be productive as well as pretty.
Visitors will be surrounded by over a million blooms, more than 350 exhibitors and approximately 18 show gardens. The show also boasts the North West Food and Book Festival as well as live music and entertainment.
There is a stunning Grand Floral Marquee which will be packed with spectacular displays from some of the country’s top independent growers, competing to be the best in show. The show can also be enjoyed whatever the weather, thanks to the variety of covered marquees, and Victoria Park's purpose built drainage system and level surfaces. The show also has the largest amateur growers’ marquee in the country with classes in excess of 370 which are open to anyone willing to put their growing skills to the test. Amateur gardeners can showcase their skills alongside the most talented professional grand floral growers and be in with a chance of winning part of a £50,000 prize fund. Over the past few years, the Southport Flower Show has expanded and now includes a wide programme of food, books and entertainment, with the inclusion of the North West Food Festival, North West Book Festival, and a significant feature on Edible Gardens with a special Honey and Bees section.
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# The North West Food Festival will feature over 64 gourmet producers offering the opportunity to sample and buy produce in the food marquee and a full working kitchen where celebrity chefs will be demonstrating their skills and signature dishes. For tickets and all the latest information on the show, visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk. Tickets bought in advance cost just £16* which is £5 off the gate price on the day and children under 16 go free. *Booking fee applies
Across 2. Number of gourmet food producers, sixty _ 3. Venue for show, _ Park 5. Opening show, Carol _ 6. Theme of this year’s show Down 1. Show runs from 15th - 18th _ 4. Southport’s celebrity chef, Simon Name .............................................................................................................................. Address ........................................................................................................................... .............................................................................. Post Code ........................................ Phone ............................................................................................................................. Email .............................................................................................................................. Crossword Competition Rules 1. Only one entry per household 2. Entrants must be over 16 years of age 3. The winners will be notified within 14 days of the closing date. 4. Local Life 247 Ltd cannot accept responsibility for entries that are delayed or damaged in the post. 5. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd or their immediate relatives are not eligible to enter this competition. Local Life 247 Ltd is registered under the Data Protection Act and abides by the guidelines of the act. We will never sell or pass your data to any third party company. However, we would like to contact you occasionally by email with news of great local offers and also to check our magazine distribution in your area. If this is acceptable to you, please tick this box.
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Garden Diary - by Angie Barker
Right plant, right place When visiting peoples’ gardens I often hear the words “nothing will grow there because it is too shady”. People assume that a shady spot in their garden is doomed to be boring and unable to support plant life when in fact nothing could be further from the truth. A shady spot in your garden is an opportunity to grow a wonderful range of plants. The first thing you need to assess is whether your shade is dry shade or moist shade as this will determine which plants you can grow successfully. For example ferns such as Polystichum munitum (Sword fern) and the Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) thrive in moist shade. Some hardy Geraniums such as Geranium nodosum, Dicentra formosa (Bleeding Heart) and Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) do well in dry shade. Plants which produce white flowers are brilliant in shade because they shine out. Examples include Geranium phaeum ‘Album’, Polygonatum odorata (Soloman’s Seal), Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’ and Bergenia ‘Bressingham White’ (Elephants Ears). If foliage is your thing – and you have the space - then Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ and Fatsia japonica would be ideal. Angie is a qualified award-winning garden designer who will plan your garden to your needs from start to finish, supplying reputable contractors and the ideal plants.
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Award Winner
…and the Chelsea Flower Show For those of you who are regular readers, I thought I would report back on this year’s visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in May. As usual it was wonderful, the show gardens were impeccable, the planting sublime and hubby, well hubby was very patient whilst I trawled the stands looking for my little piece of Chelsea to take home with me as I do every year. He was remembering with trepidation the year I bought a 6 foot high metal sunflower and the fun we had getting it into a taxi and then onto the train! He was therefore pleasantly surprised when I purchased a sweet little white bird to sit above the flowers in our tiny little patch of garden which I wistfully call the white border. Yes it was a wonderful day and it also coincided with our silver wedding anniversary and so a glass of champagne in front of the bandstand was duly called for. Bliss. Call her now for your free consultation! Author: Angie Barker Dip GD (Inst GD) BA (Hons) Garden Design For All Seasons Tel: 01942 522 405 Mob: 07857 008 383 www.angiebarker.co.uk
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What’s On in the North West Morpheus Glass Open Studio
Speke Hall Vintage Festival
At the open studio sale weekend there will be a wide range of pieces on show and many items will have up to 70% off plus all orders placed on the weekend will receive 30% off the normal RRP. All their work is handmade by glass designer Stephanie Bowen at the studio and pieces can be made to order to suit any space including splashbacks.
Travel back in time at Speke Hall near Liverpool this summer! Back by popular demand, this is your chance to see beautiful veteran, vintage and classic vehicles on display, chat with their owners, and visit the amazing Vintage Market for timeless bargains. You can chill out to the retro sound of live performers and enjoy delicious food cooked on site at the Festival. When: Cost: Details: Where:
Sat 20th July & Sun 21st July (11am-5pm) Free www.nationaltrust.org.uk.speke-hall L24 1XD
Aintree Hot Air Balloon Festival
When: Sat 6th & Sun 7th Jul (10am-4pm) Cost: Free Details: 01695 624182 www.morpheusglass.co.uk Where: WN5 7XB
The event will feature a fantastic array of Hot Air Balloons of various shapes and sizes. There is a giant funfair, helicopter rides, licensed bar, and the event would also feature a special Glow Night on the Saturday, where the balloons light up to a choreographed musical display. There’s also a full program of family orientated entertainment, including mini circus performances, with clowns, jugglers and magic.
Cheshire Steam Fair Held at Daresbury, near Warrington, the Cheshire Steam Fair is one of the largest events of its kind. Attractions include: 40 Steam Engines, 300 Classic Cars, 150 Vintage Commercials, 150 Classic Motorcycles and 50 Tractors. There are bouncy castles, Quad Bike rides, birds of prey, a miniature railway, fairground organs, arena attractions, trade stands, a Craft & Fine Food marquee, fairground rides and lots more. When: Sat 13th July & Sun 14th July (10am-5pm) Cost: Adult £8, Over 65 £7, Under 16 £4, Family £20 Details: 01751 200839 www.outdoorshows.co.uk Where: WA4 4AG
Green Fayre at Beacon Park The Green Fayre at Beacon Park near Up Holland is West Lancashire’s premier countryside event, celebrating the great outdoors and countryside life. Don’t miss demonstrations in a variety of woodland crafts including, chainsaw carving, willow weaving, basket making and hooping. The show arena will also include sheepdog trials, Viking battles and birds of prey displays. A music marquee houses a variety of folk and traditional music performers. When: Cost: Details: Where:
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Sat 20th Jul & Sun 21st Jul (Sat 12noon-10pm – Sun 12noon-6pm) Cost: £3 (children under 1.2 meters free) Details: 0161 6220555 Where: L9 5AS When:
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park The North’s greatest garden party has lots of fresh ideas for visitors. Check out the Great British Allotment area, or if ornamental plants are more your thing, head to the Floral Marquee to find a huge choice from some of the UK’s top nurseries. Don’t miss some fascinating show garden designs. Ladies Day returns by popular demand on Friday 26th July. When: Cost: Details: Where:
Thur 25th July – Sun 28th July £23.50 www.rhs.org.uk WA16 6QN
Knowsley Flower Show The Knowsley Flower Show celebrates their 15th year! The Floral Marquee will be a blaze of colour and scent, and this year they have classes suitable for anyone, every age and capability including some special classes for children and young people themed around their crystal anniversary. Also new for 2013 is a Food for Thought area sponsored by Love Food Hate Waste with lots of advice on healthier eating and free recipe giveaways and lots of tips on how not to waste food.
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Blackpool Air Show Blackpool Air Display is a magnificent seaside air display for all the family. Every year sees bigger and better displays as crowds gather along Blackpool’s Golden Mile. From the Spitfire to the ultra-modern Typhoon there is something for everyone and the Blackpool Air Show. The main action takes place between Promenade Point and South Pier. When: Cost: Details: Where:
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Southport Flower Show Located in Victoria Park, the Southport Flower Show features stunning show gardens, the finest flower and vegetable displays, specialist foods and books, celebrity guests and much more. Every day there is something new happening, from talks and lectures to cookery presentations in the kitchen. The main arena entertainment brings you jousting medieval knights and free flying birds of prey, dog displays and the fun of what happens when sheepdogs meet Indian Runner ducks. Don’t miss it!
When: Sun 4th Aug (11am-5pm) Cost: Free Details: 0151-443 5749 www.knowsleyflowershow.com Where: L16 3NA
Family Fun Raceday Haydock Park’s fabulous family fun race day returns in the summer holidays and this year’s theme is ‘Under The Sea’. Join them for an action-packed family day out not just with fantastic racing, but with FREE children’s activities ranging from face-painting to bouncy castles, craft workshops to funfair rides ... but best of all it’s FREE for children 17 and under, accompanied by a paying adult. When: Thur 8th Aug (gates open at 12.10pm) Cost: £32.40 Details: 01942 402624 www.haydock-park.co.uk Where: WA12 0HQ
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When: Thur 15th Aug – Sun 18th Aug Cost: £16-£21 Details: 01704 547147 www.southportflowershow.co.uk Where: PR8 2BZ
Southport Town & Country Fair This popular event moves to a new home at the Leisure Lakes in Mere Brow. Attractions include the 360 bicycle stunt team, horse carriage driving, a shopping mall, craft marquee, sheepdog displays, duck herding, children’s entertainment and a bouncy castle. Also for the children there will be a bee, worm and reptile house, donkey rides and you can even enter your own dog into the daily shows at 1pm. Sat 24th - Mon 26th August (10am-5pm) Adult £5, Senior £4.50, Child £1 Family Ticket £12 (2 Adults, 3 Children) Details: 01704 212734 www.garden-festivals.com Where: PR4 6JX When: Cost:
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Test Drive - by Andy Enright
Party Like It’s 2008 Peugeot's 2008 wades into the compact Crossover melee. Every once in a while, a sector of the British car market resembles a feeding frenzy. One manufacturer corners the market with a novel product and then in wade the competition, eager to grab a slice of this glory. Right now, we're witnessing just this pattern repeating with compact crossover market. Nissan may well claim credit for its development, with their Qashqai and Juke models, but it seems almost everybody wants in. So what are the chances of Peugeot's entry to this now crowded marketplace? Despite its beefy looks, the 2008 is front-wheel drive only, but some off-road ability is delivered on pokier 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants via a clever 'Grip Control' traction system. Grip Control automatically improves the vehicle's traction on difficult surfaces such as snow, mud, dirt tracks and wet grass, working with the vehicle's Electronic Stability Programme to maintain the best possible traction from both front wheels. It has five selectable operating modes, not unlike a Land Rover 'Terrain Response' system. Base versions get a choice of either an 82bhp 1.2 VTi petrol or a 70bhp 1.4-litre HDi diesel. Moving up the range, there's a 120bhp 1.6-litre VTi petrol unit and either 92 or 115bhp versions of the 1.6-litre e-HDi diesel, an engine with Stop & Start and, in lower-powered form, offering the option of an EGC auto gearbox. The 2008 features a higher driving position than the
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208 and it's longer too. At 4.16m, it's fully 20cm longer than its supermini cousin and there's a good deal more road presence to it as well with its pronounced wheel arches. With 17-inch alloy wheels and Mud & Snow tyres, it looks quite purposeful but the ground clearance is decidedly modest so it doesn't seem as if it's trying to project an image it can't live up to. The front face adopts the latest Peugeot family face which is a heck of an improvement on their last one, it has to be said. LED daytime running lights and an intricately sculpted headlight pod give the 2008 a distinctive frontal signature and there's some really slick detailing, such as the way the metal door bases cut into the black sill mouldings or the way in which the tail lights frame the 2008's subtle shoulder line. It's not the most overtly styled car in its class, but it's quietly handsome in a way that's old-school Peugeot. Pricing sits in the £13,000 to £20,000 bracket and the 2008 Crossover range consists of four trim levels: Access+, Active, Allure & Feline. All variants get LED daytime running lights, colour-coded door mirrors and handles, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, driver's seat height adjustment, a decent quality CD stereo with a 3.5mm Jack for an external audio device and steering wheel-mounted controls, air conditioning that also cools the glovebox, six airbags and ESP stability control.
Overall, with four badge levels, six engine choices, six alloy wheel designs, seven trim environments, eight colours and 18 options to choose from, Peugeot hopes that the 2008 range has things fully covered. The engines that have been announced for the 2008 are some of the most economical units that Peugeot make, so running one of these vehicles shouldn't break the bank. The 92bhp 1.6-litre e-HDI with the EGC gearbox manages to eke better than 74 miles from a gallon of derv while emitting just 98g/km of CO2. The 1.4-litre HDi diesel model without the e-HDi eco tweaks manages 70.6mpg and 104g/km of CO2. The petrol variants don't do too badly either. The 1.2-litre VTi manages 57.6mpg on the combined cycle and 114g/km of CO2, whilst the 1.6-litre VTi mixes 120bhp performance with a 47.9mpg figure and 135g/ km of CO2. True, there are some seriously talented rivals in the Crossover segment right now, so the 2008 has quite a task on if it's to make its mark, a job you might not think would be helped by this car's relative visual subtlety. But maybe there's a significant group of potential buyers who'll want just that from this kind of car. If you're one of them, then we're guessing that you might like this design very much indeed.
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