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Dig Up Your Roots

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History buffs will be pleased to hear that the Ormskirk & District Family History Society are hosting a Dig Up Your Roots event in October.

Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough is home to some GIANT bionic bugs this summer!

Aiming to unite Lancashire-based history and heritage organisations, the event comes just before the society’s 40th anniversary in early 2020. Expect to meet with representatives from the Lancashire Archives in Preston, plus other local heritage

State of the art animatronics will come to life throughout the reserve, with tonnes of bugthemed activities for the whole family to get their feelers into. Collect stamps as you travel around Martin Mere, see how many bugs you can spot along the Canoe Safari trail and learn about the

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Guided history walks around Ormskirk town centre will also take place on the day.

There’ll also be mini beast hunting in Plum Wood, bug-tastic crafts and see bugs in microscopic detail.

Though it might seem a while off yet, you’ll want to mark this one down in your diaries early on. It takes place on Saturday, October 5 at Langham Hall on Derby Street (L39 2DE) and is free to enter (donations welcome).

Admission charges to Martin Mere apply, and you can catch the bionic bugs every day between July 20 and September 1. Tickets cost £14.30 per adult or £7.65 per child, with concessions priced at £12.15.

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Countryside Celebration West Lancashire’s biggest free countryside festival returns on the 20th and 21st of July. The Green Fayre celebrates countryside living and is firmly rooted in the working woodlands. With displays throughout showcasing a wide range of woodworking crafts, deftly demonstrated by local craftspeople, along with ‘living history’ performances, there’s something to delight the entire family at this

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A weekend of fabulous aircraft displays and aerobatics awaits, with special appearances from the Tigers Army Parachute Display Team, a Battle of Britain memorial flight, the Fireflies Aerobatic Team, Royal Navy Black Cats and many more. Southport Pier provides a thrilling front-row seat for the spectacular displays throughout the weekend. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss the firework finale, which is fired by the British Musical Fireworks champions Sirotechnics. On the ground, head to the Air Show Village to try out a traditional helter skelter, an inflatable assault course and plenty of vintage & military clothing stalls.

Enjoy an out of this world experience at the gallery - kids can get involved in crafts and activities, as well as enjoying free cinema screenings. On Wednesday, August 7, a screening of the Pixar classic Wall-E takes place at 2pm, ahead of a showing of Monsters Vs. Aliens on Wednesday, August 21 at the same time.

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The new centre will include two swimming pools, an assault course style soft play area, a 120-station fitness suite, spin studio and a café. It will replace Park Pool (which if the plans go ahead is set to be demolished) and is expected to be located on Churchfields.

You can have your say on the public consultation online until Friday, August 2, or at Chapel Gallery from Thursday, July 18 until Friday, July 26. For more information or to comment, visit www. westlancshubs.co.uk or call 0800 298 7040.

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Hippy Heaven Bickerstaffe’s legendary music festival returns this month, with a fabulous weekend of live entertainment across two stages. The Woodstock-inspired family-friendly festival welcomes an eclectic mix of genres from local bands and artists – this year’s line-up includes Bickerstock veterans Space Alligators and Ska/Reggae mix Red Eyed Jedi, along with appearances from Cobalt Tales, Hybrid Kid and the Junction Ukulele Group. Along with a fantastic soundtrack, wannabe hippies can also pre-book to spend the night camped out on Bickerstaffe Parish Field, and during the festival enjoy stalls shifting vintage goods, jewellery and handcrafted soaps. Barbecue food, tea and cakes will be available throughout, along with a licensed Piano Bar – proceeds from the tea stand go to Holy Trinity Church in Bickerstaffe. Children and adults alike can come and take part in creative workshops to get crafty while enjoying some excellent music. Attendance at Bickerstock is completely free, but camping spots do need to be reserved at www. bickerstock.org

Afternoon Tea A delicious afternoon tea event takes place in Lydiate this month. Enjoy scrumptious cakes and tea – and a cheeky glass of fizz – play some free games of bingo and take part in the raffle. Lydiate in Flower will be providing beautiful table decorations for the event. Tickets cost £2 and

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can be obtained from Laura on 0151 527 2662. The event takes place on Friday, August 9 from 1pm4pm at Lydiate Village Centre on Lambshear Lane (L31 2LA).

Go Outdoors Looking for an excuse to leave the house while the sun is out? You don’t have to look far! Head to Coronation Park in Ormskirk for the Silcocks Funfair, which will stay in town until September 1. Expect plenty of family rides and attractions! Volunteers can help the rangers tackle the intrusive Himalayan Balsam at a Balsam Bashing event at Burscough Brickpits on Sunday, July 28 - for more information, call 01695 622794.

Become a Junior Ranger A range of outdoor events for children run over the summer holidays at various West Lancashire locations. The Junior Rangers Club offers a wealth of activities, including weird science, outdoor survival, minibeast safaris and homes for wildlife. Children will learn plenty of skills and have fun while they’re at it! Dates run throughout August at Beacon Country Park, Coronation Park in Ormskirk, Richmond Park in Burscough and Stanley Coronation Park in Skelmersdale. Sessions are free for children aged 5-12, but must be booked at one of the Ranger Offices or on 01695 622794.

Dementia Cinema The Atkinson in Southport will present a range of dementia-friendly films including Some Like It Hot, The King and I and White Christmas. Screenings will be staffed by trained Dementia

Friends to make the experience as welcoming as possible, and audience members are welcome to move about the theatre and sing along. Tickets cost £3.50 plus a £1 booking fee, and carers go free. Screenings take place at 2pm on various dates – for more information or to book, visit www. theatkinson.co.uk

SCART Club Join the Lancashire Reading Journey’s SCART Club this summer for months of varied fun! Aimed at children aged 5-12, they’ll discover new characters while collecting all five SCART themes through tasks set by club members. There are stickers available for science, culture, physical activity, reading and technology. Children who finish two tasks for each of the five themes – one of which must be reading related – will be awarded a cool prize and a certificate. For more information, visit the Lancashire Libraries Facebook page or pop into your local library.

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Ormskirk Motorfest West Lancashire’s biggest motoring festival returns this August, bringing with it a whole menagerie of vehicles old and new. Ormskirk Motorfest is the biggest free event in the whole of Lancashire, and in good weather has seen crowds of around 30,000 people take over Ormskirk. See fast Fords, vintage British race cars, emergency service vehicles and the latest advances in motoring technology at Ormskirk Motorfest. Catch Concours D’Elegance, a static display of over 300 cars ahead of the town parade in the afternoon, when the roads will be closed off for the occasion. 120 vehicles will be taking part in the parade around Ormskirk’s roads.

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There are plenty of food and drink stalls too, and a special surprise for any keen petrolhead. Ormskirk Motorfest takes place around Ormskirk town centre on Sunday, August 25 from 11am, with the parade held at 2:30pm.

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Southport Flower Show celebrates its 90th anniversary this year – The largest independent flower show in the country has been a staple of North West heritage since 1929, featuring the best and brightest in bloom with its Amateur Growers’ Competition, expert gardening tips and stunning show gardens. The Grand Floral Marquee is home to a treasure trove of bonsai, cacti, vegetables, trees and much more, while the Garden Theatre invites celebrity guests to give talks or entertain the crowds. Don’t miss your chance to see a live demonstration from beekeepers, who will show you the enchanting Waggle Dance from their 6-legged friends. Whether you’re looking to see floral art demos, witness dog displays or just bop to some live music, Southport Flower Show really does have it all. Running from August 15th-18th, this year’s theme is the suitably summery Garden Party, during which Victoria Park will be transformed into a huge party spread. This year, expect to enjoy cookery demonstrations from Hairy Biker Dave Myers, plus more from the

award-winning TV chef Ellis Barrie. Opening the show is Strictly Come Dancing’s Bruno Tonioli; there’ll also be special guest appearances from Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, This Morning’s Michael Perry and children’s entertainer and Cbeebies star Justin Fletcher. Gardener’s Question Time star Christine Walkden will also be on hand to share her advice with visitors. That’s not all. Don’t worry about the kids being bored while you get the latest gardening tips: there’s a dedicated MineVention Marquee for them to get involved in Minecraft-themed competitions throughout. Live entertainment will take place in the show’s arena – from an eagle and vulture experience to acrobatic displays, you’ll have trouble closing your jaw afterwards! Don’t miss the 350 trade exhibitors in this year’s Shopping Village to stock up on gardening musthaves, flowers, planters and much more. A 4-day pass for this year’s show costs £60, with early bird day tickets available for £20 until

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We’re all well aware that summer in Britain is no guarantee of sunshine. If the weather’s preventing you from getting out to the park or the beach, why not wait for the clouds to break in one of the North West’s many museums?

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Housing a vast array of historical artefacts, The Harris invites you to learn more about Preston’s history or view stunning artwork from its industrial background. Heading to The Harris in September is a multimedia exhibition about the internationally recognised Preston Bus Station, which combines photography, sculpture and film to capture the building’s colourful heritage.

From live bugs and tropical fish to a natural history centre where you can touch a hippopotamus skull, the World Museum is not to be missed. Wind through the dinosaur gallery and Ancient Egypt exhibit to find out more about the history of our planet.

Highlights: Catch one of the many planetarium shows to hunt for aliens, join the race to the moon and experience the birth of the sun. Tickets cost £3 per adult or £2 per child. Free entry www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

Highlights: Visit the museum during the summer holidays for its Fearsome Craftsmen event: this touring exhibition comes from the York-based JORVIK Group, and includes plenty of hands-on crafts. Free entry www.harrismuseum.org.uk/

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This Macclesfield-based observatory is the perfect place to take any space enthusiasts. Home to the Lovell Telescope, which has been probing the depths of the universe since 1957, it’s well worth the slightly longer journey to immerse yourself in the science of space next to the huge piece of infrastructure. Children can try some hands-on science experiments or watch one of the many science shows held on the site.

Taking a ferry ‘cross the Mersey this summer? Why not stop at a Mersey Ferry attraction along the way? At Spaceport, located in Wallasey, allows you to interact with the stars at its very own observatory, or relax at a planetarium showing. The Cosmic Coaster takes you on a thrilling journey through the cosmos – just be sure to check it’s on before you visit.

Highlights: During the summer holidays, families can go along to observe live beekeeping demonstrations, get their hands on moon rocks and meteorites, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with crafts and activities. Adults £8.50, children £6.50, concessions £7.50

Highlights: See your favourite Star Wars characters at Spaceport – from BB-8 to Han Solo, you’ll be able to browse an impressive collection of icons and scenes from the films.

www.jodrellbank.net/ Adults £10, children £6.50, concessions £8.50

Catalyst Discovery Centre Perfect for little ones wanting to discover more about science, the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes takes you through over forty hands-on exhibits. Investigate polymers, make giant bubbles and generate electricity in the Scientrific Gallery, or head up to the rooftop observatory for panoramic views of the River Mersey and Spike Island. There’s also a fun outdoor play area and picnic spot. Highlights: You won’t want to leave without catching a live chemistry demonstration – they can be rather explosive! Adults £5.95, children & concessions £4.95 www.catalyst.org.uk

www.spaceport.org.uk/ The U-Boat Story can be found at the Birkenhead ferry terminal, and allows you to experience life aboard a real German U-Boat – U-534. Explore the close quarters of the submarine and try out various interactive exhibits along the way. Entry to the U-Boat Story is free with a Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise ticket. Adults £8, children £5.50, concessions £7 www.u-boatstory.co.uk/

Maritime Museum

National Football Museum

Liverpool’s nautical past is well documented; home to the White Star offices, the city was prolific for its association with the ill-fated liner Titanic. The museum, based at the Albert Dock, offers a wealth of interactive experiences for the little ones. Spot signs of smuggling in the museum’s very own ship, take on the Morse Code Challenge or get crafty at the museum this summer.

Home to the first prominent sculpture of a female footballer – St. Helens-born Lily Parr – the National Football Museum in the heart of Manchester is packed with sporting fun. Head down the Football Walk of Fame, snap a picture with a virtual trophy and put your best foot forward at the penalty shootout.

Highlights: Throughout August, make some Titanicinspired crafts or make a Cutter Ship card; listen to the adventures of Polar the Titanic Bear (written by a survivor of the disaster for her son) and catch a performance of Titanic: A Race to the Rescue.

Highlights: The museum is hosting a range of Football Is Art exhibitions until autumn this year; create your own football artwork in virtual reality and browse collections of sporting sculptures and paintings.

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World of Glass Get to grips with the glass industry at the World of Glass in St. Helens. See what life was like in a Victorian town, discover the history of the coal mining industry in the North West or catch a glass-blowing demonstration with expert commentary. Kids will be enchanted by the huge glass chandelier and mirror maze. Highlights: Don’t miss the underground tunnels, which wind around the world’s first continuous regenerative glass-making furnace. You’ll need a hard hat for this one! Adults £8, children & concessions £6 www.worldofglass.com

Science & Industry Museum Still searching for the sun? Not to worry; Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is hosting a brand new exhibition this summer where you can explore the incredible beauty and dangerous dark side of our nearest star. Try on sunglasses from different eras and cultures, visit an indoor beach and immersive solar storm – and see a prototype fusion reactor! The exhibition starts on July 20. Visitors can also see industrial delights like Stephenson’s Rocket up close, while the little ones take part in interactive experiments.

Museum of Liverpool Learn all about the history of Liverpool and its people at the Museum of Liverpool at the docks. Climb aboard a carriage from the old Overhead Railway, delve into local archaeology and follow the history of the King’s Regiment in the City Soldiers gallery. There are plenty of interactive displays throughout to keep everyone entertained!

Highlights: The museum’s Power Up event runs until September 1, and brings retro gaming back to the forefront. Get your game face on to play some of the most famous games from the last 40 years: from Pong all the way to Minecraft. Entrance costs £7 for a 90-minute session. Free entry www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/

Quarry Bank Mill Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is an expertly preserved cotton mill founded by Samuel Greg. Become a factory inspector and explore the mill itself, and head through the Right of the Child exhibition to share the experiences of the hundreds of child labourers who worked at the mill. You’ll also have the chance to see a working water wheel! Head out into the beautiful gardens or take a guided tour of the Apprentice House where child workers lived – there’s something for everyone at Quarry Bank. Highlights: Create music along the River Bollin throughout August, and learn to connect with trees in the woods! Night-time bat walks are also a mustdo if you’re in the area. Adults £20.25, children £10, National Trust members free www.nationaltrust.org/quarry-bank

Highlights: This summer, little ones can immerse themselves in a hands-on fantasy world, creating their own Liverpool: a city where they are mayor. The activity is recommended for children up to 6. Free entry www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/

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Mindfulness has gone from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed by doctors. So what’s it all about? Mindfulness is… • Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and outside yourself in a particular moment—both physical sensations and emotions. • Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling and what sparked these thoughts and emotions. How it can help Today, many of us rush through our days, reacting ‘off the cuff’ and missing opportunities to take a breath and appreciate what’s around us. Mindfulness means taking a step back to examine what’s going on rather than just reacting.

“It’s about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly. When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our lives,” says Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, By becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings, you can recognise signs of stress and anxiety earlier and begin to see patterns, recognising those that aren’t helpful. This can make it easier to prevent them overwhelming you or leading you into a spiral of negative emotions or actions that make the situation worse. We can all benefit from mindfulness, but it’s now officially recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to prevent depression in people who’ve had three or more bouts, and is

35 increasingly recommended by doctors for helping with chronic conditions or pain, as well as stress, anxiety or depression. There’s emerging evidence that it can ease insomnia, too. Practising Mindfulness The NHS recommends: Noticing the everyday and trying something new: notice the details of what’s going on around you and try a different seat or going somewhere new for lunch to see things in a new way. Watching and naming your thoughts and feelings: “Mindfulness isn’t about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events,” says Dr Williams. “Imagine standing at a bus station and seeing ‘thought buses’ coming and going without having to get on them and be taken away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.” Identify them. “That’s my worry about my Dad’s health.” “I’m stressed because I’ve got a really busy week.” By being aware of your fears and concerns,

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you’re more likely to recognise when you’re letting them grow disproportionately to the thing they’re about. Freeing yourself from the past and future: realising that worries about the past or future can dominate, stopping you from enjoying the now. If you realise you’ve been reliving or pre-living negative experiences for several minutes, take a moment to focus yourself in the present, appreciating the day and the moment you’re living now. Taking time out: ideally having more formal, longer mindfulness sessions, focusing on your breathing and your body and bringing your attention back whenever your mind wanders. This could be at home or while travelling. Find the time and place most convenient and helpful for you. The NHS recommends the Mental Health Foundation’s online mindfulness course which can be found at www.bemindfulonline.com, or you can find a local teacher: bemindful.co.uk/learnmindfulness.

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Do you listen to Spotify while your partner still enjoys scratchy cassette recordings? Do you bristle each time he or she switches on the Yesterday channel, or counts out loose change instead of using a contactless card? Age affects people in different ways and if you’re a forward-looking person who is willing to embrace change, it can be frustrating when your partner seems happier living in the past. If you can both laugh off your differences and set them aside, there’s no problem, but if your partner’s behaviour starts to affect your lifestyle as a couple, it could be a red flag for your relationship. At 56, Stephen Adebusi-Jones is two years younger than his wife Mary, but she feels his attitude to life is typical of someone much older. “Steve always wanted to hear the latest band, experiment with different foods and travel to new places,” says Mary. ”But all that stopped after he turned forty five. These days he prefers to stay in, listening to the same music he played when he was young. He even moans when I suggest something different, like trying out a new recipe.” That’s a familiar story for Jamie Barber, who has lived with his partner Mimi for the past twenty-five years. “Mimi’s interest in Sixties nostalgia began when

she started buying and selling vintage clothes and jewellery online,” Stephen explains. “She used to enjoy trawling charity shops and online auction sites for vintage buys, but now she just watches reruns of 1960s films and TV shows on YouTube.” It can be hard to understand how a partner who was once positive, optimistic and adventurous could lose those qualities as they age. While it’s easy to accuse them of being ‘stuck in a rut’, a psychiatrist may take a different view. If your partner is displaying symptoms such as low energy and general loss of pleasure in everyday life, it’s possible they are suffering from a condition called dysthymia. Also known as ‘Persistent Depressive Disorder’ and closely related to depression, this condition can last for years and, thanks to its undramatic symptoms, often goes undiagnosed.

37 A person with dysthymia might suffer from low self-esteem, show little interest in daily activities and seem irritable and ‘down’ much of the time. Avoiding social activities, not getting minor tasks done and losing concentration are also signs of this condition. The good news is that it can be relieved by a combination of talking therapy and medication. If you believe that your partner’s mental health is at risk, you should encourage them to contact a GP. Alternatively you could find help from Age UK, which runs a free counselling service throughout the UK. Call Age UK’s helpline on 0800 678 1602 to locate a counsellor near you, or visit their website at ageuk.org.uk. Whoever came up with the wise old adage “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present!” seems to have understood the importance of looking forward, rather than living in the past. If you can communicate that message to your partner, there’s a chance it could transform both your lives for the better.

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Friday, July 19, 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 24 – Friday, July 26, 7:30pm

Dance the night away to a live jazz band and enjoy delicious strawberries and prosecco! Tickets £8.

Ormskirk Theatre Company present their latest comedy about four aspiring writers who decide to write a play about the heroic English Queen Boadicea and get more than they can handle! Tickets £10 on www.ormskirktheatrecompany.co.uk

Holy Trinity Church, Church Rd, Bickerstaffe, L39 0EH

Bat & Barn Owl Night

Toby Carvery, County Road, Ormskirk, L39 1NN

Friday, July 19, 8:30pm-11pm A unique chance to visit Martin Mere at dusk – set a moth trap, search for barn owls and bats. You’ll learn all about tracking, recording and identifying bats. Tickets £16, available from www.wwt.org.uk Martin Mere Wetland Burscough, L40 0TA

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Green Fayre Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21, 11am-5pm An annual celebration of the countryside, discover traditional woodcraft techniques through the Working Woodland, experience children’s rides and activities, and browse a variety of traders and exhibitors. There’ll also be folk music in the marquee!

Summer Fete Saturday, July 27, 12pm-5pm A day out for the whole family – play games, browse stalls and enjoy refreshments. Proceeds to the Mayor’s chosen charities.

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Sense & Sensibility

Adventures of Lord Byron

Wednesday, July 24, 7pm-9:30pm

Saturday, July 27, 2pm & 6pm

A performance of the classic novel set in the beautiful gardens of Rufford Old Hall – please bring a comfortable blanket. Tickets £15 per adult or £12.50 per child, bookable on 03442 491895.

An outdoor picnic performance of the mad, bad and dangerous to know Lord Byron! Tickets £12 on 01772 466256 or at Scotch Piper Pub in Lydiate.

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Thursday, Aug 15 – Sunday, Aug18, 10am-5pm

Bring the kids to meet their favourite princesses for an enchanting evening of singing, dancing and audience interaction. Tickets £7 on 01695 576607 or 07709 766108.

You’re cordially invited to SFS’s 90th garden party! Get expert advice from gardeners, enjoy cookery demos from The Hairy Bikers, and have Justin Fletcher entertain the kids! Plus, Strictly’s Bruno Tonioli will be opening this year’s show.

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Bickerstock Festival

Ecological Education Talk

Saturday, Aug 3 & Sunday, Aug 4, 12pm onwards

Wednesday, August 21, 7pm-10pm West Lancs Wildlife present a talk on ecological lessons learned around the globe. Entry costs £2.50 for non-members or £1.50 for members, with Edge Hill students going free. Room B003, Edge Hill University Business School, Ormskirk, L39 4QP

Enjoy a weekend of glorious live music across 2 stages from local bands and artists. Enjoy delicious food, great stalls and creative workshops if you feel like getting crafty! Proceeds to charity. Bickerstaffe Parish Field, Hall Ln, Bickerstaffe, L39 0EH

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Tuesday, August 20, 1:30pm & 3:30pm & Wednesday, August 21, 11am & 2pm

Take a ride on a steam locomotive or drive-a-diesel, plus a vintage vehicle display and model railways. There’ll be a beer tent and live music on the day.

Experience Judith Kerr’s famous children’s book live on stage, and join the tea-guzzling tiger in a production of singalong songs, magic and plenty of chaos! Tickets £13, available on 01704 533333.

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Outdoor Cinema

Burscough Veganfest

Wednesday, August 14, 7pm-11:30pm

Sunday, Aug 25 & Monday, Aug 26, 11am-4pm

Experience the foot-stomping Bohemian Rhapsody on the big screen like never before – under the stars! Refreshments available, blankets/camping chairs recommended.

A family friendly day out supporting compassionate cuisine and sustainability. Find delicious local foods, handcrafted items, ethically sourced gifts and vegan health advice. Free entry.

Hurlston Hall, Hurlston Lane, Scarisbrick, L40 8HB

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Railway Summer Gala Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11, 11:30am-4:30pm

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach! School’s out for summer and we’ve teamed up with Blackpool Pleasure Beach to offer one lucky winner a ‘Family of Four’ Wristband. Family thrills and memories that will last a lifetime are assured and there’s plenty to keep all ages amused on the 42-acre attraction. If you have a head for heights, the UK’s tallest roller coaster, The Big One, offers high-speed drops and breath-taking views. If you like your world to be turned upside down take your pick from Infusion, Revolution or our newest addition to the line-up, ICON. Dare to ride ICON, the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster delivering an exhilarating experience as you’re catapulted forward at speeds of a Formula One racing driver, cutting through The

Big One and twisting around the Steeplechase and Big Dipper. Just when you think you’ve paused to catch your breath, you’re off again, projected forward at staggering speeds giving even the bravest of thrill seekers an unforgettable experience. Get ready to immerse your senses on Infusion, the UK’s only suspended looping coaster completely over water with 5 incredible loops and rolls and a double line twist. Turn your world upside down and get ready to do it in reverse on the 360-degree Revolution. Up once, down once, halfway up and back again for an incredible hair-raising free-fall descent, that’s Ice Blast, a 210ft tower catapulting riders vertically up at 80mph. Be prepared to get wet on Valhalla, voted the best water ride in the world. Take a journey through blazing fires, breath-taking waterfalls, freezing mists, snow and ice and the storms of Thor.

41 Take a ride on Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic, the world’s only Wallace & Gromit ride. Step inside Wallace’s slipper for an adventure of a lifetime. With stunning scenery and amazing special effects, ThrillO-Matic is bound to be a right riveting ride. To win the Family of Four wristbands for Blackpool Please Beach, simply visit our website www. locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then on ‘competitions’. For your chance to win simply answer the question below: What’s the name of the double launch coaster?

For younger visitors, there’s the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land packed with 12 rides, Nickelodeon characters including PAW Patrol, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob Square Pants. Check out SpongeBob’s Splash Bash where you’ll have the opportunity to turn water jets onto your family and blast pesky jellyfish with water for a splashing good time. Take a spin as you hop aboard the Bikini Bottom Bus Tour or soar towards the sky on Diego’s Rain Forest Rescue.

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Ormskirk Motorfest

Last Night of the Proms

Sunday, August 25, 10am-5pm

Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm-10pm A rousing Last Night of the Proms with 90 musicians from the Maghull Wind Orchestra! Refreshments available in the interval, plus a raffle for Queenscourt Hospice afterwards. Tickets £8 at www.trinityarts. org.uk Holy Trinity Church, Hoghton St, Southport, PR9 0TE

Blame It On The Beatles Check out a great selection of cars old and new including fast Fords, British classics and emergency service vehicles. The Concours D’Elegance – a static display of over 300 cars – will be in attendance, plus food, drinks and displays throughout. Ormskirk Town Centre

Bat Walk Wednesday, September 11, 7:30pm-8:30pm Join Charlie Liggett on a walk and talk around Mere Sands Wood using bat detectors. Adults £7, children £3.50 – visit www.lancswt.org.uk to book. Mere Sands Wood, Holmeswood Rd, Rufford, L40 1TG

Thursday, September 26, 7pm-8:30pm John Winter discusses and signs his book ‘Blame It On The Beatles… And Bill Shankly’, which traces the lives of teenagers growing up in Liverpool in the 1960s. Free, but booking required at the library. Ormskirk Library, Burscough St, Ormskirk, L39 2EN

Comedy Night Saturday, September 28, 8pm-11pm A night of stand-up comedy from TV comedians Ian Smith, Robert White and Darren Harriot. Tickets £10 or £8 concessions, available from www.edgehill.ac.uk The Arts Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP

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Pull up your sun lounger, pour yourself an ice-cold drink and lose yourself in a good book. Little Darlings – Melanie Golding: Lauren is convinced someone is planning to abduct her newborn twins, so when they go missing it seems her fears were justified. But when the twins are found, Lauren is convinced they’re not hers. Have they been swapped for changelings like she believes, or is Lauren suffering from post-partum psychosis? Is she the only one who can save the babies, or is she the one who’s putting them in danger? A chilling pageturner that keeps you guessing. Vegan One Pound Meals – Miguel Barclay: This book proves that vegan food can be as delicious, easy and inexpensive as it is healthy. There are twists on classic dishes, such as ‘artichoke paella’, ‘cashew pesto pasta’ and ‘tomato tarte tatin’, along with plenty of original dishes, such as ‘kimchi tacos’ and ‘sticky aubergine bao’. Most only use a handful of ingredients and all work out at around £1 per portion. Recipes are easy to follow and each is accompanied by a mouthwatering image. The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris: If you haven’t yet read the biography of Lale Sokolov, summer could be the perfect time as you’ll want the time to digest this book in peace. Lale was imprisoned in Auschwitz from 1942 and put to work tattooing the other prisoners. During his time at Auschwitz, Lale witnessed both the brutality of the human race, and its appetite for kindness, self-sacrifice and hope. While The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at times harrowing, it is also a love story. A must-read.

The Perfect Wife – JP Delaney: Abbie wakes in a hospital bed to discover everything she thinks she knows to be true is wrong. She’s an AI who’s been created by her tech genius husband using memories of the real Abbie, who died five years before. As she struggles to come to terms with her life, Abbie starts to question everything she’s been told. But when she has no rights, who can she trust? Suspense, twists and moral quandaries abound in this skilful thriller. Cleaning the Gold – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child: Looking for a quick read? This collaboration between bestselling writers Karin Slaughter and Lee Child is just 80 pages long. It brings together two of their best-known characters – Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Will is undercover investigating Jack when they realise there are bigger fish to fry. A perfect slice of fast-paced action to enjoy while you’re waiting for your flight. The Farm – Joanne Ramos: Golden Oaks farm doesn’t grow tomatoes, wheat or potatoes. It grows babies. The surrogate mothers (Hosts) are paid to incubate their rich clients’ embryos. While at Golden Oaks, they have to adhere to strict rules, from giving up their phones to following a diet. The Farm is told from the viewpoint of four women: Jane and Reagan are two of the hosts, while Mae is the brains behind the lucrative business. Ate is Jane’s cousin. The Farm is thought-provoking and topical, but above all it’s a fantastic page-tuner of a story.

Nicky Nook

by Chris Pearce

For this month’s Jack’s Tracks we visit Scorton, near Garstang, the gateway to the Bowland Fells, for an excellent and varied six mile walk with great views. The walk takes you gently downwards through the scenic Grizedale Valley and some rather pretty hamlets, before you’re then faced with the sharp shock of climbing Nicky Nook. It’s only when you reach the peak that you realise it’s a mere foothill amongst the other fells to the east, but nevertheless, the views over the Lancashire coastline were still pretty impressive. The starting point of Grizedale Bridge is a bit remote, but the GPS Waypoint is SD 535 490. If that doesn’t mean anything to you then take the road to Lancaster going out of Oakenclough. You go over

the first cattle grid and, shortly afterwards, a small bridge, then park up in a small carpark-cum-layby on the left. Take the slate path leading away from the car park towards the woods. Once you have gone through two wooden gates in succession, take the path on the left and cross the wooden footbridge over the stream and go into Holme Wood. I’ve never been a big fan walking through woods; it’s often boggy, the poor lighting limits photo opportunities, and accurate mapping can be difficult. However, there are exceptions and Holme Wood, up near Scorton in Lancaster is certainly one. The well-defined path follows the stream all

45 the way through the woods with creative studded boardwalks over the boggy parts, and you’ll soon arrive at Grizedale Dock reservoir. The path bends to the right shortly afterwards, following the direction of an inlet and you come to a fingerpost by a gate. You need to take a left here towards Nicky Nook/Scorton and follow the inlet back in the direction of the reservoir. Ignore the uphill path on the right shortly afterwards (signposted Nicky Nook/Scorton) and carry on in the same direction – you’re going towards Higher Lane on a bridleway. The path continues on a meandering downward trend parallel to the stream for another ¾ mile until you reach a steel bar gate and fingerpost just before a wooden footbridge. Take a 90 degree right turn and follow the footpath (not the bridleway) to Higher Lane. Once you’ve crossed a short piece of open farmland, you’ll enter Peddars Wood and walk uphill until you reach a gate and a single track road. Turn right up the road for around 250 yards and take the footpath on the left after the farm. Walk on the left hand perimeter of the field for 75 yards or so,

and then cut across the field diagonally on the welldefined path. Go through a gate and head across the second field towards the steel circular gate in the distance. Once you’re through, turn left and

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47 walk through this pretty hamlet. Approximately 200 yards before you’re due to go under the M6, there’s a footpath on the right. Take the footpath, then go through another stile and plunge into Ghyll Wood. You’ll cross a wooden footbridge and then clamber up the bank on the other side, walking along the top of the bank until you come to a gate. Take the path through the field and you’ll eventually come out on Snowshill Lane. Turn right and follow this road until you reach the entrance to Wrysdale Park. If you fancy a detour at the first-rate Applestore Café (open 9-4pm Weds-Sun) or a look at Wrysdale Lake then carry straight on. Otherwise, follow the road round to the right, across the bridge and uphill to Higher Lane. Turn left and then immediate right for the uphill trek up Nicky Nook. After a steep initial climb, the path will level off somewhat. After you pass the reservoir on the left, there is an option to fork off and follow the path to the cairn, but for the purposes of the walk we’re following the path right up to the white trig pillar at the peak After a breather, follow the path in the same direction down the hill. As the path bends downwards to the right, you’ll see a gate set in a dry stone wall straight ahead. Go through the gate and head for the brick structure directly ahead, and when you’ve arrived here, head downhill towards the green box at the bottom of the hill. Follow the path round the green box and once you get to the track turn right and head into the woods once again. After a couple of gates, you’ll arrive at the fingerpost sign by a gate you encountered

earlier on in the walk. Turn left here towards Grizedale Bridge and follow the pathway back through Holme Wood until you reach your starting point.

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Vertical Interest Whatever the size or shape of your garden, it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than with an arch or arbour? And, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too… Position an arbour to overlook a good view or attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. An arch or an arbour can divide your garden into one or more rooms, a trick that makes your garden seem larger and more interesting. Chosen carefully, arches and arbours are good looking and a feature in their own right, and if you clothe them with climbers you are adding to their appeal. Plus, those climbers with the added ingredient of scent, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden with their wafting perfume. The area around an arbour in a sunny spot with fairly free-draining soil can be planted with lavenders, so you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and

red cedar or a hardwood such as oak would be my preference, followed by Douglas fir or larch. Alternatively you can choose a softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper. aromatic leaves after a stressful day. In sunny positions, plant thymes or camomile as a lawn on the approach to your archway or arbour; a fantastic aroma will be released when your feet gently crush the plants. Arches and arbours are available in a range of materials, with wood and metal being the most popular, both of which I find fit in with my gardening style. In these materials you can transform them with wood stains or paints to a bright blue, rich red or any colour you fancy! An arch or an arbour can be constructed from scratch, but there is a wide range of readymade arbours and kits for both arches and arbours available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – western

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