Local Life - West Lancashire - May 2018 by Local Life 247 Ltd

LocalLife West Lancashire Edition

May 2018

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A rush of

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Something about

May

’ve come to the realisation I’m at my happiest around water. I don’t know whether it’s the ripple in a reservoir, the clapping of waves, or the fresh breeze that gives me a new lease of life, but I know when I’m by water this is where I’m the most calm. My happiest memory is when I was on holiday in Spain, on a pedalo on a lake surrounded by rolling mountains, and that was a moment in time where I felt anything was possible. And whenever I need a little boost at home, I get outside and enjoy the vast green spaces our local area has to offer. And I think May is a great month to get out and enjoy ourselves. There are lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy this month, including dabbling in Beekeeping – something I’m sure will get you buzzing. The Tree Bee Society’s Beekeeping Taster Sessions are running from May through to June for individuals and families interested in trying something a little different. But if like me, you enjoy being around water, there’s a whole host of things you can do. Like a day trip to the beach at Formby, or walk along the canal in Burscough, or even check out Martin Mere which will soon be home to some fantastic new features. My head is very much getting geared up for the encroaching summer months, and I’m sure many of you are hoping for a warm and sunny British summer too. A girl can dream. See you next time!

Niamh Ollerton, Deputy Editor

In this issue A rush of

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Regulars 18 Class From The Past 45 Event2Go 30 Planning 51 Jack’s Tracks 38 Puzzle page 57 Test Drive

Sections 6 Local News 40 Health 54 Gardening

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Lancashire County Council’s new machines could fix 60 potholes a day. A new innovative method will be used by the council to speed up pothole repairs following major damage from the cold, wet winter. An average of 60 repairs a day can be made with the new machines, substantially increasing the council’s ability to fix potholes. The county council has budgeted £23m for maintenance to Lancashire’s roads in 2018/19, with around £10m of this set aside to fix potholes and carry out minor repairs. And the council will also receive a further £2.4m from the national ‘pothole action fund’. County Councillor Andrew Snowden, lead member

for highways and transport, said: “The alternating spells of wet followed by cold weather we’ve had over the winter have created the perfect conditions for potholes to appear. “As the warmer weather arrives and our annual programme of resurfacing begins, I hope people will really see the difference as we deal with the winter damage. “We’ve now have six machines which will be with us until mid-October when the winter weather arrives again.” County Councillor Snowden added: “We are determined to address the problems of potholes and other road defects, which are such a concern for people across Lancashire.”

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growth? A new housing development could soon fill the land off Oasis Close, Rufford. The proposed development on land to the west of Oasis Close will feature 29 properties (25 houses and four apartments), garages, estate road and related development. Jones Homes (Lancashire) Ltd has outlined that the units will range from two-bedroom properties up to four-bedroom family homes. Neighbours on Sluice Lane and Liverpool Road have been notified of the proposed plans, as well as Consultees including: Lancashire Highway Services; LCC Mineral Safeguarding; Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). Every new home has been allotted its own secure and private garden together with parking bays. Apartments have sufficient parking and easy access to communal spaces. Open space has been designed to be overlooked by properties to ensure safe use for all residents, and pedestrian routes have been provided through the site. One neighbour stated: “The residents of Oasis Close will be those most affected as many of the houses that make up the new development are positioned in a continuous row. With no plans to include open spaces to break up the mass on existing dwellings along this stretch.” The School Planning Team also contributed concerns: “If the planning application is approved without the required education contribution, LCC would request that the local planning authority confirm how the shortfall of school places, resulting from the development, will be addressed.”

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Burscough’s Bull and Dog will soon look completely different thanks to new management. Liverpool Road’s Bull and Dog Inn will reopen under the lease of Sabrina and Richard Tedford. Sabrina said: “We live in Ormskirk but our two lads used to work in the Bull and we used to do the disco karaoke and the pub quiz there so we know the pub well. “The pub will look the same apart from having no pool table. It will be very bright too. “It will have a new play area for kids. I want the pub

to become very family and dog friendly. I also want it to be a place where you all want to come and celebrate your events. “I’m asking for thoughts on what you’d like to see happen daily, weekly, monthly or even one offs. I’m also very keen to keep the history of the pub alive. “When it reopens I want to raise money for a local charity too. “It’s going to be a very family friendly orientated community pub. We’re really excited and looking forward to the challenge! See you all soon” The pub closed in early April to undergo a complete refurbishment before it opens on Thursday, May 3.

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Lancashire Lifesavers BBC Radio Lancashire and the North West Ambulance Service are banding together to promote Lancashire Lifesavers, a joint campaign to train 2,500 people across the county to perform CPR. The Lancashire Lifesavers campaign is the brainchild of BBC Radio Lancashire’s political reporter Mike Stevens, who helped to save the life of former county councillor Tony Jones. Lancashire County Council is backing the campaign by investing in lifesaving equipment to be installed across the county. The £30,000 funding will be handed to the North West Ambulance Service who will buy 40 defibrillators to install at a range of community venues over the next six months.

Mike said: “Combining the resources of the BBC with Lancashire County Council and the North West Ambulance Service means we’ll deliver CPR training to every part of Lancashire.” Christopher Hyde, Community Resuscitation Manager for NWAS, added: “The chance of survival is reduced by 10% for every minute without CPR and defibrillation. In the event of a cardiac arrest, dial 999 as soon as possible and our emergency medical dispatcher will give you all the instructions you need.” To be a Lancashire Lifesaver you can sign up for CPR training in Chorley, Preston or other venues. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/north-west-ambulanceservice-nhs-trust-10602439166 for details.

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Craft show

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The BIG Lancashire Craft Show returns for its fourth year at the Wellington Park Hotel, Leyland. Back by popular demand, Caroline Sowerby of Crafty Events, based in Leyland, will be holding yet another huge craft show on Sunday, May 27, 11am 3pm; which boasts up to 54 indoor stall spaces. In 2016, Caroline, a young mum of two formed Crafty Events after outgrowing Buddhasbeads. Buddhasbeads, established in 2013, was a small home-based business designing beaded jewellery by Caroline. And by 2014, Buddhasbeads expanded into other handmade crafts. The business grew quickly, outgrowing its little name taking a natural path of growth as it developed into Crafty Events, an artisan event service where Caroline now supports other small businesses within the local community.

Tell Us Your Story! Local Life is always on the look out for news stories from the local communities we serve. Are you raising money for charity? Are you a member of a community group with something to shout about? Maybe you’ve got an unusual talent, or have a claim to fame? If so, let us know and you could be appearing in the next edition! Simply contact us on westlancsnews@locallife247. co.uk or call us on 01695 627999.

Crafty Events was a finalist in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017, which has only boosted the company and the BIG Lancashire Craft Show. Caroline said: “It’s a nice event in Leyland. Last May we got football from all over the North West including Merseyside, Cumbria, the other side of Manchester. “You find some incredible talent. Crafty Events became a platform for community events, and has drawn it all back to the high street to celebrate community products. It’s fantastic!” If you’d like to see more events in the area, please check out our E2G section on pages 48-50.

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n this day and age, when all retailers seem to be generic and faceless, it’s great find somewhere a little bit different, and Love It Gallery in Billinge is a unique jewel in the seas of globalisation. In 2015 Winstanley couple Stephanie O’Brien and Ian O’Brien moved their thriving Morpheus Glass business onto the derelict Billinge Garden Centre site and opened the Love It Gallery and Bag & Bean café to complement it on the site. A brave move indeed, and for those well versed in film, it was a real ‘build it and they will come’ moment. Local residents quickly supported the venture and three

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years on, the couple now employ 15 staff from the local area to help them manage the site. Love It gallery displays a plethora of original giftware and hand-crafted pieces from designers and craftspeople, and much of the merchandise is exclusive to Love It. Visually, the gallery is extraordinary; high ceilings, original timber frames and exquisite lighting that shows off the attractive merchandise perfectly. The pride of place in the gallery goes to glass art, handcrafted by Morpheus Glass in an on-site workshop, from wall panels and splashbacks to

17 bowls, coaster sets and mirrors. Using pieces of art such as wall panels and/or splashbacks is an innovative way of creating an interior focal point, and if the pieces on show don’t quite fit the bill, you can also commission a piece specially for your home. See www.morpheusglass.co.uk for details or ask in-store. And to round off your visit, why not pop into Bag & Bean café which has quickly established itself as the most popular meeting place for miles around, with its friendly warm welcome and a good selection of handmade sandwiches and soups, accompanied by delicious homemade cakes. For those special occasions, Bag & Bean will serve you a most indulgent afternoon tea! See www.facebook.com/ BagandBean/ for more details. Whether you’re looking for imaginative gifts for your friends and families, a unique signature piece for your home décor plan or an enjoyable get together, do take a trip out to Love It Gallery in Billinge – a unique destination for all the family to enjoy. Love It Gallery Open: 9.30am-5pm Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm Sunday Winstanley Road, Billinge, WN5 7XG Telephone: 01695 622 332

Class from the past

This month’s Class from the Past is from St. John’s C of E Primary School 1958. Maybe you recognise a familar face?

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Precious patients Pritchard’s Doll & Teddy Hospital in Burscough is here for all your reparation needs. Jeannie Pritchard has worked in arts and crafts most of her adult life and now specialises in restoring broken dolls to their former glory. Jeannie said: “Pritchard’s Ceramics Doll & Teddy Hospital is alive and kicking and has moved to my home so I have a bigger studio now. “I recently had a massive order from one client of over 40 dolls from her collection. I have restored dolls from all over the world, and I’m so happy.

“I worked for the Museum of Lancashire Conservation Studios where I was asked to restore a doll for Judges’ Lodgings Museum of Childhood. “I’ve restored for a number of museums through the Conservation Studio including Cheshire, Wigan, Lancaster, Salford, and Astley Hall near Chorley. “My next design is the biggest... I’m going to design a new home for me and Pritchard’s hospital, a 12 ft by 60 wide beam canal boat.” For more info about Pritchard’s please visit http:// www.pritchardsdollshospital.com

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Pond Plans Martin Mere will soon be home to even more ponds now planning permission has been granted. Plans were submitted for more amenities to be added at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Burscough. Organisers wanted to remove the existing tensile geodesic dome and construct a new teaching structure, a new bespoke pond dipping area with the creation of four raised dipping ponds. As well as a header pond, set under a netted cover; and a small reservoir pond on the bank, with landscape enhancements to an adjacent large existing pond providing natural dipping areas.

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Soccer Sixes Burscough’s 6-a-side league is on the lookout for new players and teams. Are you interested in playing a little 6-a-side? Do you already have your own team? Well, your Monday evenings could get a lot better. Soccersixes are looking for players and teams to join in their Monday evening 6-a-side league at Burscough Racquet and Fitness Centre. Kick offs are at 7.15pm; 7.55pm and 8.35pm and the matches are 40 minutes long. By taking part you will be connected with 30,000+ players and 300+ leagues nationwide in FA affiliated leagues, with fully qualified officials. It’s free entry to the centre and £5 per match per player.

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Niamh Ollerton speaks with the West Lancashire volunteers relieving the strain on our NHS

he NHS has been stretched almost beyond recognition since its creation in 1948, but there’s a group of dedicated volunteer motorcyclists who are trying to change that. The Blood Bikers are helping the NHS by delivering blood, samples, breast milk and equipment between hospitals and the blood bank. I met with Rufford couple Chris and Toni Williams who are hoping to raise awareness for this worthwhile charity. NorthWest BloodBikes Lancashire and Lakes celebrate its sixth anniversary this year. The group has gone from four bikers with an idea to give something back to hundreds of bikers, controllers, fundraisers and supporters who’ve made over 40,000 trips in those six years. In West Lancashire alone there are over 40 riders who are on call every night, all day Saturday, Sunday and every bank holiday. It’s entirely voluntarily funded and nobody takes a penny. But what’s the benefit? The NHS in the NWBB-LL area saves £625,000 a year – money that can be spent improving services elsewhere. Chris joined two years ago and started using his

own bike but now also uses the charity’s bikes. But it’s become a family affair as Chris’ wife Toni is also a fundraiser and the couple’s ‘blood-hound’ Cariad is the group’s mascot. Toni said: “We wanted to raise awareness about the people involved locally. It’s a mixture of people who have their own lives too, so the more people we can get involved the better. I started getting involved when we had the Gingerbread Festival. I made some Ginger Blood Men with the little jackets on and they went down a treat. I made Cariad a jacket, and I’m making other bikers’ dogs some out of old Blood Biker jackets.” “We do fundraising at different shops like Asda in Wigan where we made £1,300 in two days. People are so accommodating and helpful. Fundraising helps to get bike insurance, maintenance of the bikes etc. But Blood Bikers do tend to have their own bikes they fund themselves.” Chris added: “A new bike will cost between £16,000 and £20,000. We have a policy that after so many miles they have to be changed, and they do about

30,000 miles a year. It’s not just about the money, we have to make sure people know who the Blood Bikers are, and get more people involved. It gives you a buzz, and I think it keeps you young.” The organisation works seamlessly thanks to dedicated volunteers who take pride in our NHS. I asked Chris if he’d ever received care from a hospital. He said: “Yes and I don’t think I know anyone who doesn’t know someone who has had to use our NHS services.” Toni agreed: “And that’s why the Blood Bikers want to give back. A lot of people have been to hospital and have had good experiences. Blood Bikes are a good way to help the hospital”. “On

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and Cariad did the 12 hour shift. We would have been together at home anyway, and this way volunteers with young families could be together too. And there are people behind the scenes who don’t get any recognition, like the

controllers who know where the riders are at any given time.” But how difficult is it to become a Blood Biker? Chris said: “To join you have to have been driving for a year, be over 25, show you’re a confident rider, and undergo assessment rides by professional motorcycle instructors. Above all else we have a duty of care, as it’s more important we get the

36 samples to where they need to be. It’s at our discretion to take a run, as riders have to be safe too”. “Controllers take calls from the hospital and manage the logistics. As soon as the rider picks up from the Pathology laboratory, they text the controller, and let them know how many samples we’ve got so everything is accounted for. We always try to have at least two riders on a shift, and follow set routes so if anyone goes missing people know where to look.” Chris added, “We can cover the whole country by relay and there was a recent run from Scotland to Oxford where samples were rushed down as everyone was ready for an urgent ride. If the temperature goes below 4 degrees C, riders use

their cars, because it isn’t safe to travel on the roads, and it’s too cold for blood samples.” “Chris said: “Every month I do about two shifts usually on a weekend and they’re usually 12 hours. You’ve got to be available.” Over the Easter period, it wasn’t only Easter chicks that were being born and the Blood Bikers were busy running from Ormskirk with samples for the hatchlings in the maternity ward and fledglings in Ormskirk Children’s A&E. Chris continued: “The volunteers are fantastic, like Brenda for example. She’s over 80 and still does six hour shifts on the controls. She’s one of those people who is the backbone of the organisation. Our numbers are increasing, we’re recognised nationally, and we’re able to do more. Everyone involved has the interests of the charity at heart.” Upcoming fundraising events include a Steam and Vintage Vehicle Rally at Leisure Lakes, Mere Brow, Tarleton on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29; a 1000+ mile 24hr ride on June 16/17 from Preston all the way to Wick and back; and there will also be a Tea Party on Sunday, July 1 at Whittle-le-Woods village hall. To find out more about the Blood Bikers or to get involved, please visit www.nwbb-lancs.org

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n England, one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime. And in the UK, strokes occurs approximately 152,000 times a year – that’s one every 3 minutes 27 seconds. First-time incidence of stroke occurs almost 17 million times a year worldwide; one every two seconds. It is estimated around 30% of people who have a stroke will go on to experience another. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability in the UK, with around 32,000 stroke-related deaths in England each year. Most people who have strokes are over 65, but one in four strokes happen in younger people. That’s nearly 40,000 people a year including several hundred children. There’s no denying that a stroke can be fatal, but it’s worth noting there are over 1.2 million stroke survivors in the UK.

It’s important to act quickly as you could save your own or someone else’s life, or help limit the longterm effects of strokes, by learning to think and Act F.A.S.T. What is a stroke? A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off. Without blood your brain cells can be damaged or die. This damage can have different effects, depending on where it happens in your brain.

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Time to call 999 if you see any single one of these signs of a stroke. Other symptoms that can be due to a stroke also include: Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision in one or both eyes;

F.A.S.T. or Face-Arms-Speech-Time is easy to remember and will help you to recognise if you or someone else is having a stroke.

Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of your body (including your leg);

Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, especially with any of the other symptoms.

Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?

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Speech – is their speech slurred?

Sudden memory loss or confusion;

If you notice any sign of stroke, call 999. The faster you act, the better the chance of recovery.

Purple May And to raise awareness for this worthwhile cause, it’s time to Make May Purple – Go Purple for Pounds during the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month. Friends, families and communities are invited to show their support for people who have been affected by a stroke.

At home Invite your friends round for a purple dinner and have purple food and drink. Get everyone to wear purple and play purple games. The possibilities are endless. Tony Rudd, National Clinical Director for Stroke with NHS England and stroke physician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Thanks to improved NHS care, stroke survival is now at record high levels. “Urgent treatment for strokes is essential, so friends and family can play a key part in making sure their loved ones receive care as quickly as possible.” Juliet Bouverie, CEO of the Stroke Association, said: “As the UK’s leading stroke charity, we have said time and again that stroke devastates lives in an instant.

The Stroke Association helps stroke survivors regain their independence, but they need our help. All you need to do is wear purple and every penny raised will help provide support for stroke survivors. Wear purple to work, school or outside in your community – wherever you are, the association hopes you’ll turn all your activities purple during May. Every purple event you take part in will really make a difference to stroke survivors. Go purple at work Get everyone to dress in purple for the day and even host a purple bake sale. At school Get the whole school to dress in purple for the day, or turn your sports day into a purple extravaganza. There could even be purple activities for parents too!

“Almost two thirds of stroke survivors leave hospital with a disability, but it doesn’t have to be this way. “The faster you seek and receive emergency specialist treatment for stroke, the better your chances of making a good recovery. Knowing the signs of stroke and being able to Act FAST could save a life – your life.” If you’d like to find out more about the Stroke Association and get involved, please visit https:// www.stroke.org.uk/

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Monday, April 30, 7pm-10pm

Pleasure Folk Amateur Musical Society present Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes.’ A musical theatre classic set aboard the SS American in 1934. Songs include “Anything Goes”, “Blow Gabriel Blow”, and “I get a kick out of you.” Tickets are available by calling 01695 580755 or online at www.pleasurefolk.co.uk

This event is raising money for The Jack K Johnstone Foundation. There will be over 30 stalls including Body Shop, Do Terra, chocolate gifts, and a fashion show by Guest Boutique. Entry fee is £2.

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LN. Tel: 01695 576607

Beyond Wigan Pier – Musical Friday, April 27, 7pm-10pm Beyond Wigan Pier is Wigan’s West End reply to Orwell – written, produced and performed by Wiganers. The performance will show Wigan is a cultural force, arts should be available to all and the town has come a long way from the Wigan depicted in the Road to Wigan Pier. The Edge, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB. Tel: 01942 244460

Wellington Park, Burlington Gardens, Leyland, PR25 3AB. Tel: 01772 432881

Between Me and You Wednesday, May 2 Poet Ian McMillan brings his show “Between Me and You” to Westhead. This arose from his radio interview about the virtues of village halls and his ambition to perform in as many as possible. Tickets are £12.50 can be ordered from Chairman Steve Walker via westheadvillagehall@gmail.com Westhead Village Hall, Wigan Road, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HZ. Tel: 01695 577939

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An Evening with Nigel Benn

Thursday, May 3, 7.30pm; Friday, May 4, 7.30pm; Saturday, May 5, 7.30pm

Friday, April 27, 6.30pm-10.30pm

Aughton & Ormskirk U3A present the musical comedy by Tony Crimlisk and adapted by John Hardiker. See what happens to a group of pensioners who travel to London to protest governmental cuts, and say they’ll strip in Trafalgar Square! Tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for children.

Boxing Fans can get up close and personal with the ring legend as well as a meet and greet. Tickets are £40pp via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-eveningwith-nigel-benn-tickets-44403193146 and include canapes and drinks. Call the College Box Office 01695 52300 for more info. West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX

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One of Lancashire’s biggest summer events is set to return to Salesbury Hall, near Ribchester again this year following on from last year’s success. The Royal Lancashire Show is taking place on the 20th, 21st and 22nd July 2018 and already has a fantastic line up of events and attractions for all the family. The first day is set to get off to a flying start as the famous Red Devil Army team parachute into the show. Other exciting attractions this year include the Vander Super Heroes Wheel of Death Show, Flyin’ Ryan’s Motorcycle Stunt Show and displays from the Horus Birds of Prey. New additions to the show for 2018 include a dedicated Children’s Village for the younger visitors where all activities are free, and a Ladies

Marquee sponsored by Boodles Jewellers. There will also be a Ladies Day on Friday 20th July that includes fashion shows and other presentations along with various stalls selling clothing and jewellery etc. True to its agricultural heritage, the livestock section of the show has significantly increased this year. There will be cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and even a small herd of Alpacas, with the Young Farmers playing a major part in the show. This year’s show will also feature a full programme of show jumping including two classes each day in the main ring as well as a full range of showing classes in the dedicated rings.

Other attractions returning to the Royal Lancashire Show in 2018 include performances from the Accrington Pipe Band, classic car and vintage tractor exhibitions as well as cooking demonstrations from four well known celebrity chefs. Royal Lancashire Show Chairman, Colin Mustoe MBE said “The team is very excited as the show this year is going to be bigger and better than last year with many more attractions for the family and a much higher agricultural and livestock content”.

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Derian House Concert

Beekeeping Taster Session

Sat, May 5, 7.30pm-9.30pm (doors open 7pm)

Tues, May 8, 5pm; Sat, May 12, 10am-3.30pm

KTB Youth Choir presents a superhero-themed concert, in celebration of all those involved with Derian House Children’s Hospice. All proceeds for Derian House. Entrance fee is £5.

(multiple sessions)... more dates available.

All Saints Church Hall, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SQ. Tel: 01772 933042

Local Family Festival Day Monday, May 7, 10am-5pm (gates open 9am) Enjoy a day of bikes, cars, drifting and karting at Three Sisters Circuit. Activities will be available for both children and adults with local stalls and refreshments. £5 entrance for 16+ (under 16s free). Three Sisters Circuit, Three Sisters Rd, Ashton-inMakerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 719030

In the Tree Bee Society’s Beekeeping Taster Sessions you’ll be introduced to beekeeping equipment, receive a hive demonstration, handle a colony of Honeybees, and more. To book visit https://treebee. shop/product/beekeeping-taster-session/ Burscough Community Farm CIC, Meadow Lane, Burscough, L40 4BB. Tel: 07803 925446

Give Blood Friday, May 11, 2pm One of Ormskirk Civic Hall’s regular blood donation sessions. Book your appointment now at www. blood.co.uk Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LN. Tel: 01695 576607

Mythical Festival & Market

Heartbeat Afternoon Tea

Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, 10am-5pm

Saturday, May 12, 2pm (Afternoon Tea) and

There’ll be tarot readings and reiki, face painting, children’s rides, meet and greet the magical unicorn, enjoy Fairy Freyja’s fire performance and more!. Free entry for any adult/child in mythical dress up.

7.30pm (Charity evening)

Thompson House Farm, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP.

Afternoon Tea is £20pp and the Charity evening is £30pp (incl. buffet and DJ) with performances from Dan Hadfield. All proceeds go to Heartbeat cardiac rehabilitation charity. For tickets call 07931654977 or email cantstopthebeat18@outlook.com Marriot Hotel, Garstang Rd, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JB. Tel: 01772 864087

Spring Fair Saturday, May 12, 12pm-3pm St John’s 29th Scout group are holding their annual spring fair. It’ll be fun for all the family, with a bouncy castle, raffle, Ormskirk radio station, cakes, a bottle stall and much more. If you need any further information then please call Nicola on 07754 057721. St Johns playing field, School Lane, Burscough

A Victorian Workhouse Wednesday, May 16, 7.30pm-9.30pm Peter Park will be holding the talk ‘A Victorian Workhouse’ at Mere Brow Local History Society’s meeting. £2.50 for visitors. Call 07864 116173 for more info. The Village Hall, 65 The Gravel, Mere Brow, Preston PR4 6JX. Tel: 01772 813516

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Tarleton WI: May Meeting

Half Term Holiday Karting

Thursday, May 17, 7.30pm-10pm

Monday, May 28 until Friday, June 1

Tarleton W.I. will be holding a Cheese Experience with Fay Kitching from Leagram Organic Dairy, and there’ll be a Mouse Raffle to get everyone in the cheese spirit. Visitors welcome to this free event.

Family Arrive ‘n’ Drive karting for ages 8+, Junior Arrive ‘n’ Drive karting sessions for ages 8-15 and Sisley Kart School sessions for ages 8-15. From £25. Visit www.threesisterscircuit.co.uk to find out more.

Tarleton CoE School, 72 Church Rd, Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6UP. Tel: 01772 812662

Three Sisters Circuit, Three Sisters Rd, Ashton-inMakerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DD. Tel: 01942 719030

Teddy Bears’ Outing

John Denver Tribute

Sunday, May 20, 10.30am-4.30pm

Friday, June 7, 8pm

Two engines in steam. There’s a children’s playground, model railways, and hot and cold food. Take a train down the line – but look out for those pesky bears! Unlimited train rides: Family £12, Child £3, Senior £4.50.

Join Chris as he performs his show ‘The Music of John Denver’ which will include hits ‘Sunshine on my shoulders’, ‘Annie’s song’ and ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ and more. Tickets are £10 and can be reserved from Sarah on 07973 802637.

West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP. Tel: 01772 815881

Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LN. Tel: 01695 576607

Fashion Show

Folk Night / Bernard Wrigley

Monday, May 21, 7.30am-9.30pm

Wednesday, June 20, 7.30pm-10.30pm

Fashion Show and supper. Tickets cost £8.50. For further details please contact Barbaras of Standish on 01257 425480

Bernard will be performing his hilarious songs and stories. Newburgh’s own Mark Dowding will provide support for the evening with a few songs. Tickets are £10 each - 01257 464215. Bring your own picnic for the interval, but no booze!

Standish Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Standish, WN6 0HA

BIG Lancashire Craft Show Sunday, May 27, 11am-3pm Hosted by the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017 New Business Finalist, Crafty Events, this is the ultimate Craft Fair. Suitable for all the family. Entry is £2 for adult; 50p for OAP’s and free for children. Wellington Park Hotel, Burlington Gardens, Leyland, PR25 3AB. Tel: 01772 432881

Newburgh Church of England Primary School, 12 New Acres, Newburgh, WN8 7TU.

Beer & Gin Festival Friday, June 22, 5.30pm-11pm, and Saturday, June 23, 11am-12pm There’ll be 30 beers, craft gins, a prosecco bar, a quiz night on Friday, live music, rugby 7s on Saturday and a free bouncy castle and family activities on Saturday, and World Cup Football on the big screen. For more info visit www.ormskirkbeerfestival.org Ormskirk Rugby Club, Green Lane, L39 1ND. Tel: 01695 572523

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by Chris Pearce leading to the old station house. There, on the right, lies the pathway that eventually leads to Martin Mere; this is the path you need. The path soon opens up and runs alongside the railway line for a further 600 yards until you arrive at Crabtree Lane. Turn right and within a minute or so you’ll see a yellow girder set in the ground next to a track. Turn left down the track which soon opens up into a field; stay on the right hand boundary of the field.

52 Once you reach the fence which encloses Monk’s Farm, bear left and then follow the fence round a right hand bend until you reach a fingerpost. Take a 90 degree left turn towards Martin Mere and walk the 750 yards across the big open fields to Marsh Moss Lane. Cross the single track lane and go through the fence directly opposite. Follow the path to another fingerpost, in front of the metal fence enclosing the Martin Mere estate and turn left though the gate with a ‘Caution Deep Water’ sign on it. It’s very noticeable that the noise

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53 of chirps, tweets and the honking of the seemingly kamikaze Canada Geese increases, as you make your way round the tall reeds beds surrounding the wetlands.

For those with the OS Maps app on your desktop, mobile or tablet, this walk is named:

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canal bridge towards Burscough. Follow the canal for almost two miles past two swing bridges (31New Lane and 32-Crabtree Lane) until you exit the canal at bridge 32a – Burscough Bridge. You are right by Burscough Wharf and the village centre. Turn left and go through the centre for 325 yards until you get to the finish point of Burscough Bridge rail station.

Take a 90 degree right hand turn at the fingerpost towards ‘The Farm Tea Shop’, and then when you’ve swerved round a fir copse and walked round a field you’ll come to Martin Lane. Turn left and within 75 yards you’ll come to the aforementioned tea shop. Carry on Martin Lane in the same direction, through the junction with Merscar Lane. Just before the crossing over the canal, follow the path on the right which leads to the towpath, then turn left under the

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