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Spring fayre Burtonwood Methodist Church are holding their Spring Fayre on Wednesday 27th April between 10.30am and 2.30pm. Admission is £2.50, which includes refreshments, and there will be various stalls, a tombola and a raffle to enjoy too. The church is situated on Phipps Lane in Burtonwood.
Car boot Christ Church in Croft are holding a Car Boot Sale on Bank Holiday Monday May 2nd on Croft Playing fields, off Smithy Lane in the village. The sale runs from 7am-1pm. If you’d like to book a pitch, just call 01925 763142.
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Last waltz Get your glad rags on for Waltzes from Vienna, the latest production from the Three Towns Operatic Society. The Society, so called because their original members came from the three towns of Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley, perform an operetta each spring at St. Joseph’s Theatre, Leigh and a concert series in autumn at various venues in and around the local area. The Society aims to produce performances of the highest quality and all shows are accompanied by a professional orchestra. This production is set in glittering Vienna, where Strauss refuses to recognise his son’s musical talent. He becomes jealous of his son’s success and ambition to succeed him as the Waltz King of Vienna. The intriguing Countess Olga Baranskaya
recognises his musical talent and schemes to help Johann fulfil his dream of becoming a great composer. This operetta gives humour, glamour, romance and a feast of Viennese music climaxed by the immortal ‘Blue Danube’. The production runs on 10th, 11th 12th, 13th and 14th May at St Joseph’s Hall in Chapel Street in Leigh; for tickets call 01942 883722. For more details about the Three Towns Operatic Society, visit the website www.thethreetowns.net
Start up Budding entrepreneurs living in Burtonwood or Winwick can apply for financial support from the Warrington Start Up Fund. If you are 18 years and over and unemployed, please contact Warrington Business Venture on 01925 715175 or email everyone@wbv.org.uk. The organisation will also offer business training to get your new venture off to the perfect start.
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Local residents and music lovers far and wide are being invited to help fund a hometown memorial to the members and manager of Warrington band Viola Beach. Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe, Jack Dakin and Craig Tarry died in tragic circumstances in Stockholm when their car crashed in the early hours of Saturday 13 February. Following discussions with their families, Warrington Borough Council has pledged its support for a permanent memorial in
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the town centre and has established an online fundraising account. The Mayor of Warrington, Councillor Geoff Settle, explained: “Families and friends have sought comfort in the thousands of tributes that have poured in through the media, on social media sites and books of condolence. We hope that they can continue to seek solace through a permanent tribute to five young men who were set to take on the world. “Warrington lost a talented young band on the verge of something special and a group of young people with their whole lives ahead of them. We remain deeply saddened and shocked at what happened and our thoughts are with families and friends in Warrington and beyond. Contributions to the Viola Beach memorial fund can be made securely online at www.warrington.gov. uk/violabeach
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The Golborne PICs Camera Club is a friendly and sociable photography club who meet at Golborne Library on Tanners Lane in Golborne on the first Saturday of every month. The session runs from 10.30am-12.30pm and is free to all. Come along and join in discussions, competitions, themed challenges and have lots of fun with your camera. It doesn’t matter if it’s a DSLR or a camera phone, the sessions are open to all abilities.
Participants pay £15 to register and finishers will receive a Starlight t-shirt, medal and refreshments. The sponsorship you raise goes to St Rocco’s Hospice. Places are limited, so if you’d like to be part of a really special night please register quickly – please call the Fundraising Team on 01925 575780 between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Youth club It’s Friday night, it’s time to let your hair down for the weekend and the place to go is the Cross Lane youth club in Newton – that is if you are between 11-18 years old. Activities include table tennis, table football, pool, air hockey and various Wii games. The nights run between 7-9.30pm and admission is just 50p. For more information, contact Linda on 01925 226528 or just go along and join in the fun!
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Green fingers For nearly 90 years the Newton-le-Willows Gardeners’ Association has been working for the benefits of local gardeners, with a membership of about 650 in and around Newton-le-Willows. The club has monthly gardening lectures, which are held at Newton Sports Club on Crow Lane East, and the next meeting is on Thursday 26th May at 7.30pm, when John Steedman will talk about growing herbs. The club holds an annual Flower & Vegetable Show in September and coach trips are arranged periodically to major flower shows, stately homes, famous gardens, or other places of interest. The main attraction for members is the shop on the Rob Lane allotments site in Newton where composts, fertilizers, and many other gardening requisites can be purchased at very competitive prices. To join the club, or for more details, visit the website www.nlwgardeners.co.uk
Cricket appeal Glazebury Cricket Club is looking for players to join them in time for the 2016 season. The club is looking for players of all ages and abilities, in order to maintain their two senior teams, and for juniors to expand the existing junior squads The club competes in two divisions of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance, is affiliated to the Cheshire Cricket Board and is a ECB ClubMark club. If you are interested, please get in touch with Callum Morgan on 07713 355 583.
Spring shopping The British Legion in Culcheth is the venue for a Spring Shopping event to raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis UK. The event is being held on Saturday 14th May from 11am-3pm at the Legion on Wigshaw Lane in the village and will consist of stalls, refreshments, a raffle and much more. For more information, or if you’d like to book a stall, call Rachel on 07496 010 182.
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Drop in Do you look after a relative, partner or friend who needs additional help due to illness, age, disability etc. If so, you’re a Carer and occasionally you may need assistance and advice yourself. A Drop In session for Carers is usually held on the first Monday of each month at Burtonwood Community Library, from 2-4pm. Information, advice and support, as well as a cup of coffee is on offer, so do drop in. The next session will be Monday 9th May.
Health benefits If you’d like to enjoy the health benefits of Pilates, but you struggle getting up from and down to the floor mat, then you may want to consider a seated Pilates class being run in Culcheth every Monday afternoon. The class, which is run by qualified Pilates teacher Louise Mercer, uses adapted classic Pilates exercises to help participants towards a
more flexible, aligned and strengthened body. To reserve your place at the seated Pilates class, which is held from 2.45pm at The Daten, call Louise on 07855 674 247. For more information, visit www. pilatesinwarrington.co.uk
Fundraiser Ladies can look forward to a fundraising night at The Daten in Culcheth on Friday 27th May in aid of the Richard Sharp Sensory Project. The Charity Shopping and Pamper evening runs from 7-10pm at the club, and there’s a full complement of stalls selling hand-made and personalised gifts, and massages too. Dress code is smart/casual. The Richard Sharp Sensory Project, in memory of Richard Sharp who passed away in 2012 at the age of 32 from a rare condition called Melas, has raised over £12,000 towards the target of £50,000 to enable the opening of a dedicated sensory room within the Deafness Support Network (DSN) offices
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Golf day If your clubs are gathering cobwebs in the garage and you’d like to use the nicer weather to get back into golf, do get in touch with Croft Primary School who are holding their 10th Annual Golf Day at Eccleston Park Golf Club in St Helens. The day starts at 12pm and is being held on Friday 13th May. The cost is £25 per person or £100 per team. Contact Stuart Munslow for more details on 07766 453 495 or email rsstuartmunslow@gmail.com.
Crafty corner Crafters in Birchwood routinely assemble at Birchwood Library, for twice weekly sessions of the Crafty Corner and you’re invited too. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch or indulge
in some another craft pastime, the Crafty Corner group would like you to go along and share your latest project. Sessions are held every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am-11.30am at Birchwood Library. Admission is free – please bring your own craft supplies. For more information, call Jennifer on 01925 483147.
Drivers required Warrington Community Transport is seeking volunteer minibus drivers to help staff its vital Diala-Ride transport service for elderly and disabled people in the town. If you enjoy driving, possess a full licence and have some time to spare, the charity would like to hear from you. In the past 12 months, the service operated 26,584 passenger journeys, to medical and day centres, hubs and luncheon clubs, shopping and education, training and employment. Full training and support will be given to any potential volunteer bus drivers. For more information call the charity on 01925 419988.
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Competition winners Competition entries poured into our office last month from readers seeking to win a Spa Day for two to Spa Beautiful in Culcheth. There could only be two winners though, and they were Jane Burton from Whitegate Avenue in Culcheth and Catherine Schofield from Sandicroft Close in Birchwood. Jane and Catherine are pictured with Sally Bown, the manageress at Spa Beautiful, and each received a Spa day for two as their prize. You can win tickets to see Tom Jones at Aintree Racecourse this summer in the competition in this month’s Local Life – see pages 22-23 for more details.
Diary collection The Culcheth Local History Group welcome Alex Miller, an archivist from Wigan Council, to their monthly meeting in May. Alex will be presenting a selection of the Edward Hall collection, comprising of over 200 diaries and related documents going back to 1698. The collection contains some of Edward’s own diaries and writings in which he, a dealer in ancient manuscripts, gives a wonderful insight into life in the first half of the twentieth century. The meeting is held at Culcheth Library on Thursday, May 12th, and the doors open at 6.45 for a 7pm start. Cost to visitors is £2. For more information on the Culcheth Local History Group, please call Zoe on 01925 752276.
Lions roar ‘Ordinary people doing amazing things’ is the motto of the Birchwood Lions, founded almost 30 years ago and still going strong with members who meet at 8pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at Cinnamon Brow Community Centre in
Perth Close . Last year the Lions were involved in 30 events ranging from fun days, marathon races, Santa and his sleigh, a Remembrance Service, charity collections and car boot sales, most of which were organised by the Lions themselves. As well as having great fun at their meetings and various social nights out, the group have managed to raise thousands of pounds for needy causes. The Lions are always looking for new members though, and if you would like to come along and see what the Lions are all about then call Ken on 01925 417294 or Meg on 01925 495748. For more information, visit www.birchwoodlions.co.uk.
Magical toyshop The Daten in Culcheth will be staging a production of The Magical Toyshop on Sunday 22nd May, courtesy of the Palms School of Dance. This show, the 11th production from this eminent local dance school, starts at 2pm and features dancers portraying toys coming to life. From raggy dolls to cowgirls to can can dancers – this show promises to entertain all the family. Tickets are available at £8 for adults and £6 for concessions and can be ordered by calling Jennie on 07939 614406. All details can be found on the website www.palmsschoolofdance. co.uk
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Volunteers wanted Newton Community Centre are looking for people of all ages and abilities to join their volunteers team at the Park Road centre in Newton-le-Willows. Currently the ages of volunteers working at the centre ranges from 13-90 years old. Don’t worry if you’ve never volunteered before, there are lots of roles available for people, and you’ll initially get help from an existing volunteer. Roles will include working in the coffee bar, helping with events, maintenance, and office work. For more details call 01925 224731 or email lisabarnesnfcc@btinternet. com.
Bus info update Warrington Borough Council has reported that the information displays at Warrington’s bus stops are being improved and updated. The council is presently working on a replacement for the current real time passenger information system.
David Boyer, assistant director of transport and environment, said: “The old system was expensive to maintain and very unreliable. The new system uses new technologies and is far more reliable. It is also less costly to maintain. It will consist of 50 fixed displays, located at the most used bus stops and will show actual departure times and countdowns to bus arrivals of the majority of bus services. It will be a far better information system for bus users in Warrington.” As well as the 50 fixed sites the new system will enable scheduled and actual bus times to be obtained via any internet enabled device (PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone) for any one of the 1,400+ bus stops across the borough. As part of the overall project the council has commissioned the removal of those screens which are showing inaccurate or no information. This work is ongoing at present and will be completed within the next few weeks.
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National legend Tom Jones’ career has spanned over half a century, and has seen him win many accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement. A global star, who was knighted by Her Majesty the Queen in 2006, he has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits and has a continued
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worldwide reputation as one of the great vocalists, earning the nickname ‘The Voice’. Tom told Local Life ‘I am very excited to be playing an open-air concert at Aintree Racecourse. I always have a fantastic time performing to audiences at Jockey Club Live events as they are such a great night out for everyone.’ We’ve got hold of four tickets to this concert at Aintree on Friday 10th June , so two lucky Local Life readers and their guests will be part of the
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uilt is something many mums suffer immensely from.
In today’s busy world, it’s so hard to find time to do everything you should for your kids including cooking from scratch. And it’s so easy to reach for the fish fingers and waffles and give little ones a lunch you know they’ll love. But with even a tiny bit of time, you’ll be amazed at what you can whip up in the kitchen. To prove the point, Annabel Karmel has unveiled her latest batch of recipes, splashed deliciously across 220 pages in her new book. There are quick recipes, ingredients-based ideas, dishes for entertaining - from pasta bakes, to cakes and steaks - there’s pretty much everything you could ever need to feed a family at any age. But the difference with this latest release - The Busy Mum’s Cookbook - is that you really don’t need hours on end to cook up these delicious storms. So there are the 20-minute recipes for people (like me) who don’t have the time (or inclination) to cook. Just the other week, I was cursing for agreeing to ‘do’ dinner the evening before a 10k race (something else to try and squeeze in and feel guilty about), because I wanted a pasta dish that wasn’t too heavy. By the time the kids had gone to bed, all I wanted to do was slump in front of the telly and watch The Voice. So what did I do? I turned to page 44 and whipped up Karmel’s Mushroom And Broccoli Pasta in about 20 minutes flat.
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Makes 14 goujons Ingredients 2 large skinless chicken breasts 7 slices Parma ham 2tsp runny honey For the sauce: 200g creme fraiche 2tbsp fresh green pesto Squeeze of lemon juice Salt and black pepper
Place the chicken breasts on a board. Cover them with cling film, then bash them with a rolling pin until they are slightly thinner. Remove the cling film and slice each breast into seven goujon-shaped strips. Cut each slice of Parma ham in half. Wrap each goujon in a piece of Parma ham, then place on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle over the honey, then roast for 10 minutes, until cooked through and crisp. Mix together the creme fraiche, pesto and lemon juice and season. Serve hot (heated through in a small saucepan) or cold with the crisp goujons. Tastes great served with baked potato or sweet potato wedges.
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Roasted vegetable
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Serves 8 Ingredients 1 aubergine, cubed 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 2 red onions, peeled and sliced into thin wedges 3tbsp olive oil 3 small courgettes, halved lengthways then sliced into crescent shapes
Put the aubergine, red pepper and onions on a baking tray. Toss with the olive oil and season to taste. Roast for about 20 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Add the courgettes, then roast for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface to a rectangle roughly 35cm x 28cm. Score a 2cm border around the edge with a knife. Pierce the centre of the pastry several times with a fork and brush with a little of the egg wash. Place on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven, press down the centre within the scored line, spread with the sundried
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Arrange the cooled roasted vegetables on top. Season, arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the vegetables and sprinkle over the Cheddar. Brush the border of the pastry with a little more beaten egg.
1 egg, beaten, for brushing 3tbsp sundried tomato paste 1tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 x 240g packets mozzarella cheese, sliced 75g Cheddar cheese, grated Salt and black pepper
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Apricot, pecan, raisin and chocolate
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Serves 20 Ingredients 100g unsalted butter, softened 100g light soft brown sugar 1 large egg 150g porridge oats 75g self-raising flour, sifted Pinch of salt 1tsp vanilla extract 50g dried apricots, roughly chopped 50g raisins 25g pecans, roughly chopped 100g dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
Method Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4 and line two large baking sheets with non-stick baking paper. Cream the butter with the sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, then add the egg and beat again. Fold in the remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Shape the cookie dough into 20 balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, well spaced apart, and press down slightly to flatten. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden but still slightly soft in the middle. Leave to cool on the sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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his walk is of about 4.5 miles with a difference in elevation of 320ft; most of the climbing being on the second half of the walk.
Take this lane and follow it until it turns to the right, where you leave the lane to continue straight on along a surfaced path.
We start the walk from the pay and display car park at Haigh Hall Country Park, from where we head east along Copperas Lane past the gothic cottages, towards the village of Haigh. After about a 1/4 mile you’ll notice Haigh coming into view ahead of you. Continue all the way up the road until you reach the main road at Haigh.
Where the path takes a sharp turn to the right, you need to go left, through the metal gate and then right into the field. This section was very muddy when we did the walk. Your aim here is to keep to the right and find the path close to the fence line, but you may need to go out into the field first to avoid the mud as we did.
Here you will find a narrow lane to your right, that runs down the side of the Parish Church of St David.
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keeping to the left hand side of the path to avoid more mud further along the way. Eventually you reach the Leeds & Liverpool canal where you cross the bridge and continue on down the hill until reaching Aspull Sough Minewater Treatment Scheme site.
Haigh Windmill
Here you take the path to the right and after about quarter of a mile you come to a tarmac path on your left. Take this path down to where it emerges at a clearing, where you come across another old rail bed. Walk straight across and you’ll notice a stepped path leading down to one of the old entrance roads to the Haigh Estate. At the bottom of the roughly stepped path you go right and head down this road to where it joins the main driveway that runs from Wigan Lane up to Haigh Hall. Here you go right again walking up a short climb heading towards the Hall. At the top of the climb take the rough surfaced road on your left just before the bridge over the old railway cutting.
Follow this road down over the small stream and up round to the left. As the road starts to go downhill again you’ll notice a stone marked with the words Wigan Way. The stone stands at the bottom of a path that leads up through the trees. Take this path to where it emerges by the side of the Alms Houses, from where you then follow the unsurfaced single track road out onto Hall Lane. Here you turn to your right and walk along the lane until you pass a line of
The Grade II listed windmill at Haigh, the last surviving windmill (wind pump) in Greater Manchester, was built in or around 1845 to pump water 500 metres uphill from a nearby pond to the Haigh brewery of John Sumner & Company, that was situated behind the Balcarres Arms. In 2011, with the aid of £60,000 largely by Heritage Lottery Funding, the windmill underwent extensive restoration.
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Fir Tree Farm laurel bushes on your left, at which point you’ll find will eventually bring you out onto School Lane, a gate and public footpath. but before emerging at the junction, as with Jack, ensure your dog is safely back on its lead. Turning Go around the gate and follow the track until you right you walk along School Lane, taking in the reach the path on the right. Taking this path leads view on your left towards Blackrod and the hills you through Lady Mabel’s Wood (a Woodland Trust beyond, before reaching the car park from where site) and on up to the Leeds & Liverpool canal. At you started out. B5239 the canal turn to your left and follow the towpath, d Rock Lane taking in the views along the way, until you reach If at this point you’re in need of some refreshment the bridge (number 61) where you leave the canal you’ll find a café in the old stables, just inside the and go over the bridge to climb Sennicar Lane. This park. Meadow Pit Lane
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LightNight, Liverpool’s one-night arts and culture festival returns to illuminate the city for a seventh year. World-class galleries, museums and public spaces stay open late for a free showcase of the city’s arts and culture. Explore Liverpool with your friends and family along a trail of light projections, street performances, exhibitions, walks, talks and hands-on activities for all ages. Various city centre venues, Liverpool, L3 8EN Contact 0151 478 4550 or visit www.lightnightliverpool.co.uk
Ormskirk Medieval Weekend Saturday, 14th May to Sunday, 15th May What did Ormskirk look like a thousand years ago? Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the past as Historia Normanis take you on a journey through time at Coronation Park in Ormskirk. There’s lots of activities for all the family, including archery, cooking demonstrations, a fashion show, story telling, themed stalls and much more. Open from 11.00am until 5.00pm each day. Coronation Park, Ormskirk L39 3BY
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Tatton Park Country Show Saturday, 14th May to Sunday, 15th May Set in the beautiful parkland at Tatton, this family-oriented Country Show has something for everyone with a range of arena entertainment including Jez Avery’s Stunt Bikes & Buggies, Terrier Racing, Birds of Prey Flying Displays, Devilstick Peat Children’s’ Entertainer, Have-A-Go Dog Scurry and, on Sunday, the Companion Dog Show and much more including skilled craftsmen demonstrating their rural skills. There will also be a delightful range of arts, crafts and gift marquees. Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN Contact 01206 374400/263088 or visit www.oakleighfairs.co.uk
Mamma Mia Tuesday 10th May to Saturday 4th June 2016 Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good musical. Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT Contact 0161 245 6600 or visit www.atgtickets.com
Castlefield Food Festival Thursday, 12th May to Sunday, 15th May A weekend showcase with some of Manchester’s finest chefs, restaurants and street food traders. After its unbelievable inaugural success in 2015, the Castlefield Food Festival returns to Manchester in May for a four day run, offering more tastes, treats and entertainment than before. The newest addition to the packed schedule is the first ever Night Market. Castlefield Bowl, 101 Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4JN www.castlefieldfoodfestival.co.uk
Dinosaurs…. The Next Adventure Saturday, 28th May to Sunday, 4th September They’re BIG, they’re FIERCE... and they’re BACK. After four years away, Chester Zoo’s award-winning dinosaurs return for another unforgettable summer. Take an exhilarating journey back to the Jurassic age when these gigantic creatures roamed and ruled the earth. You’ll walk amongst the predators and their prey, not knowing what is lurking around the next corner. This fearsome collection of dinosaurs includes the Giganotosaurus, one of the biggest carnivores of all, Utahraptor with his curved claws and feathery limbs, and the gentle giant, the plant eating Brachiosaurus. Chester Zoo CH2 1LH Contact 01244 380280 or visit www.chesterzoo.org
International Mersey River Festival Friday, 3rd June to Sunday, 5th June The International Mersey River Festival is a celebration of Liverpool’s wonderful and historic waterfront in a completely free three day extravaganza of family fun, amazing music and entertainment along the iconic River Mersey. The festival will see the visit of 60 narrow boats, four Tall Ships, the International Canoe Polo Tournament, jet skiing demonstrations, have-a-go water sports sessions at Salthouse Dock, flyboarding and a thrillingly heart-stopping Yakovlevs air display. There will also be a dedicated children’s area which will include street theatre, arts and crafts. www.merseyriverfestival.co.uk
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The village of Burscough comes alive to celebrate
A ‘foodies’ paradise with a little something for everyone to enjoy, stimulate your senses and try food from different cultures Street Food stalls. Tantalise the taste buds by sampling the different produce around the event - handmade cheeses, sausages, sweet and savoury pies, chutneys and pickles are just a few of the delights that can be taken home. Set in the beautiful Victoria Park, there will be entertainment from local bands throughout the day. If you are bringing the kids along then make sure you pop over to the ‘kids’ corner’ for circus workshops, food themed activities and much more. Victoria Park, Rotten Row, Southport, PR8 2BZ Contact 01704 533333
200 years of the Leeds/Liverpool canal with a weekend of fun for all the family. You can enjoy horse and carriage rides, traditional musical entertainment, craft demonstrations, free vintage bus rides and an exhibition with images of the Burscough of old. There’s also fairground rides and vintage vehicles on display, and most events are centred around the Wharf area, which has a selection of independent shops. Burscough Wharf, Burscough L40 5RZ 10am-5pm both days
Woodvale Transport Festival Saturday, 18th June & Sunday 19th June Taking place on Southport’s beautiful Victoria Park, the Woodvale Transport Festival will feature all the usual Woodvale Rally favourites including Classic Cars, Car Clubs, Military Vehicles, Motor Cycles, Model Railways, Model Boats, Model Aircraft, Model Racing Cars, Bandstand, Refreshments, Bar, Car Boot Sale, Morris Dancing, & Arena attractions. Victoria Park, Southport, PR8 2BZ Contact 01704 576122 or visit www.woodvalerally.com
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Cheshire County Show Tuesday, 21st June & Wednesday, 22nd June With its roots firmly embedded in farming, the 2016 show will, again hold the many competition classes for cattle, sheep, pigs, dairy goats, but will also include hundreds of classes for light and heavy horses, show jumping, rare breeds of livestock, poultry, pygmy goats, pigeons, cavies, rabbits and dog show. The show will also feature the Food Halls, a Food Live Theatre and much more. Cheshire County Show, Tabley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0HJ Contact 07966 499748 or visit www.royalcheshireshow.org
Much Ado About Nothing Wednesday 22nd June Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer at Speke Hall to see Shakespeare’s famous Much Ado About Nothing. Please dress for all weather situations - it does get chilly towards the end of the performances so coats are recommended. The event will be held on the North Lawn and a buggy service will be available to help transport visitors (and their picnics!) from the car park to this area. Speke Hall, L24 1XD Contact 0151 427 7231 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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GLE 350d Coupe by Tim Barnes-Clay
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f you love pomp and ceremony, you will adore this broad-shouldered offering from MercedesBenz.
The GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line, on test here, doesn’t know the meaning of ‘subtle’. It doesn’t need to. After all, why buy a machine of this magnitude if you don’t want people to notice you?
the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport and BMW X6. The goliath houses either a 3.0 litre V6 diesel, churning out 255bhp or a far less sensible V6 petrol, producing 362bhp. Both engines come hooked up to a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic ‘box. Behind the wheel, the diesel model has more than enough pull for British roads and, in AMG Line trim, you can either waft or thunder along encased in splendid surroundings. Kit includes: heated front seats, climate control, a DAB radio tuner, auto dimming and folding mirrors, parking sensors and a reversing camera. On the move, body roll is not really noticeable – which, considering the heft of the GLE, is a feat of engineering and design in itself. The permanent fourwheel drive set-up provides tons of traction, too, so the mighty Merc is safe, as well as talented at delivering driving enjoyment.
The car’s looks will divide opinion. It’s a bit like looking at a certain well-known, generous-nosed, French actor. Some women swoon, other’s scowl at the sight of him. But, whether you think the GLE is handsome or hideous, it is definitely mesmerising. So, what exactly is the GLE Coupe all about? Well, it’s Mercedes-Benz’s answer to super-SUVs, such as
You can sharpen up the steering and throttle response, and you can even adjust the air suspension at the touch of button. For instance, the Stuttgart’s firm’s ‘Sport’ setting just ups the ante a bit, providing a heavier steering reaction and a more ‘on-rails’ like experience through corners. But, if you don’t want your passengers throwing up, the Merc is best left in its standard ‘Comfort’ mode.
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Here, the SUV is in its ‘natural’ state, allowing you to control its power in a more measured way, while the well-weighted steering guides the car through twisty tarmac effortlessly, rather than crazily. The air-suspension hides the fact that you’re riding around on 21 inch alloys by soaking up even the evillest of potholes. There is only one price to pay for the awesomely outsized wheels – and that’s a bit of extra noise. This is only really noticeable at motorway speed, but combined with 70mph wind-blast around the wing mirrors, the calm of the otherwise hushed cabin can become threatened at times. The GLE Coupe will take five-up, no problem - and even though it’s a coupe, rear passenger head and leg-space is ample. Only six-footers, upwards, will be vaguely bothered by the low-slung roofline. Room in the boot is very good, too, with plenty of space for a pushchair and the weekly shop, or a stack of suitcases. Only the high load lip rains on the parade, making the lifting of heavy items into the cargo area more of a chore than it should be. When all is said and done, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line is a well-appointed, fine-driving vehicle. The engine and automatic gearbox are nothing short of perfect; the steering response and handling are bang on the money – and even the sophisticated switchgear takes some beating. You could argue that the Porsche Cayenne has a cooler badge, and that the Range Rover Sport
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Miscanthus sinensis. ‘Kleine Fontane’- has gorgeous pinky purple seed heads in August and stands up well all through winter. Looks wonderful when winter sun hits the frosted seed heads Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ - I love this one because it looks stunning planted with Acers, it has a graceful arching form and re-emerges each spring with fresh green growth Carex oshimensis hachijoensis ‘Evergold’ - quite a mouthful I know but a good grass for shade and is evergreen and very low maintenance - looks effective planted as a group Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ – a tufty, evergreen grass blue grey in colour so makes a brilliant contrast with darker leaved plants such as Heuchera If you would like to see some grasses in a garden setting then please come along to have a look at my garden on Sunday, 26th June, open from 11am to 4pm with admission of £3.50 going to cancer charities. You can have a look at Hubby too – evergreen with lovely movement!
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