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Throughout the month, we have the usual Christmas markets here and there, the opportunity to sing carols around Christmas trees, lots of opportunities to eat and be merry, and there’ll even be a pantomime or two to enjoy. This month is all about spending quality time with friends and family, indulging a little (but we all know our festive purchases may come close to breaking the bank), and if we’re lucky, catching up on some much needed relaxing after a hectic few weeks or even months. Although ‘tis the season to be jolly, December also gives us time to reflect on the past year and think about the things we hope to achieve in the next. Whether that’s a new job, new home, the holiday of a lifetime, or living life a little better than before. From all of us at Local Life, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let’s make 2018 a great year.

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Church cash plea A Halsall church has laid bare its financial issues in the hope it’ll prompt parishioners to dig deep. St Cuthbert’s – a Grade I listed building – is running at a £10,000 a year loss and does not have any savings to bridge the shortfall. The Rev Paul Robinson, rector at St Cuthbert’s and treasurer Colin Throp have now issued a plea to the community to help the cash-strapped community hub. They said: “We are very aware that over the last few years we have been asking our local community for additional financial support. In particular we have been focussed on the urgent need that arose when we discovered significant problems with the spire

and vestry roof. “With the help of individuals and groups within our community, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Headley Trust we were able to meet a significant proportion of the costs of the necessary work and the remaining costs had to be met from using all of our reserves. If we did not do the work the church would suffer more significant damage and would ultimately not have been able to remain open. “It costs us £62,000 a year to keep St Cuthbert’s open - that is £170 every day. “We are constantly trying to identify how we can reduce our costs and have been able to reduce our insurance costs and gardening costs by not carrying out paid Churchyard maintenance in the winter months. Our costs are kept down by volunteers doing regular maintenance around the church for which we are very grateful. We would not survive without those 80 people who are able to give on a monthly or weekly basis and no matter how large or small every donation matters. “It is however a sad reality that churches generally are struggling. Congregations are dwindling and ours is no different. We would love to be able to open the church up more but at the moment our challenge is to raise enough funds to meet our current running costs. St Cuthbert’s Church is much loved and belongs to the whole community. We hear many people referring to it as ‘our’ Church and if it is to remain so then we have no choice but to seek more recurring financial support from ‘our’ community. Even giving as little as £5 a month would contribute to the problems that we face.” To donate, you can make a bank transfer to Nat West Bank Sort code: 01-06-45 Account no: 86998722 Alternatively it is possible to donate on line via the donate button on the website www.halsallstcuthbertshub.org.uk or via www. virginmoneygiving.org.uk

Locals get the

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Residents are divided on plans for road humps on an Ormskirk rat run. Highways chiefs are planning to install seven humps along Cottage Lane and Asmall Lane at a cost of £55,000. This is despite it not getting more than 60% backing from those who took part in a consultation. The area is already a 20mph zone, but some locals called for additional measures to stop speeding motorists. A report from Lancs County Council highways engineers Michelle Davies explained: “Both Cottage Lane and Asmall Lane serve a large population and are vital for the operation of local farming businesses. An informal consultation was carried out in December 2016, asking local residents to comment on a number of proposals for highway improvements on Cottage Lane, Asmall Lane and Halsall Lane. The consultation received a mixed response to the proposals which included implementing one-way systems on both Cottage Lane and Halsall Lane, with the majority of the responses in support of physical traffic calming measures being introduced on Cottage Lane and Asmall Lane only. “As part of the consultation, the scheme received seven supporting responses and 6 responses from objectors. The supporters of the scheme were all local residents and a utility company.”

More litter patrols Extra litter patrols are to take place at Ormskirk’s Two Saints Car Park. Orbit Property Management, acting on behalf of Fairacre UK Retail Properties (Ormskirk), have agreed to increase its frequency of cleaning from twice to three times per week. It follows concerns raised by MP Rosie Cooper.

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recognition for war memorials in the area. The council has been successful in landing seven of the area’s war memorials a place on the National Heritage List for England. The newly listed war memorials include: Burscough, at corner of Junction Lane and Liverpool Road South; Ormskirk Comrades, Coronation Park and Tarleton, in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church, Church Road. Cllr John Hodson, portfolio holder for planning, said: “Recognising the importance of our war memorials to public remembrance is important to us and getting these war memorials listed means that they will continue as lasting reminders of the sacrifice made by our servicemen and women.”

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Claims probed Hospital bosses could be hit with an £11,000 claim after a nurse allegedly hurt herself when a chair she was sitting on snapped. The case, referred to in Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust board papers, is one of two health and safety claims which are currently active. The report says the claimant alleges that she sustained injuries to her lower back, wrist and left buttock when the wooden chair she was sitting on

snapped during a meeting: “She landed heavily on the floor and sustained the aforementioned injuries. The claim is currently valued at £11,000.” Another active claim centres around a clerical officer who alleges that he sustained ligament injuries, muscle and bone damage to his right ankle; when he collided with some boxes in an unlit room. “He averred that he collided with these boxes which had been precariously left on the floor as he was trying to reach for the lights. The claim is currently valued at £28,750”

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College ‘outstanding’ St Mary’s College & Preparatory School has achieved an outstanding inspection result after being given top marks by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Awarding St Mary’s its highest-possible grading in both of the main inspection categories, ISI described the quality of pupils’ academic achievements and personal development as excellent, due to the ‘outstandingly positive attitudes towards learning’ at the school’. A spokesman for the school said: “Academic excellence is a key aim at St Mary’s, and pupils achieve outstanding results at all key stages. However, success is measured by much more

than examination results. The school places great emphasis on the development of the whole person, encouraging achievement in many fields via its rich programme of extra-curricular activities. All of this makes St Mary’s College & Preparatory School a place where children can develop into bright, confident young people who want to make the world better for others, as well as themselves.”

Class from the past

This month’s Class from the Past is from Westhead School. It’s believed this photo was taken in the 1930s. Maybe you can spot a familiar

face? Remember, if you have a photo you’d be willing to share, contact us today by emailing westlancsnews@locallife247.co.uk

Society meetings

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The Cottage Garden Society’s Lancashire and North West Area Group has announced its programme of meetings for this season. Meetings are held at Haskayne Village Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start every third Wednesday.

West Lancashire residents can have their say on an important new study regarding outdoor places where people enjoy spending their leisure time. The Open Space Study will audit existing places in West Lancashire such as parks, recreation grounds, allotments, nature sites and play areas.

Wednesday, December 20: Christmas Social and talk Frankincense and Fortresses by Peter Wiseman Wednesday, January 17: Don’t Go To Sleep in Winter by Kevin Pratt Wednesday, February 21: Practical Trough making by Ian and Carole Bainbridge Wednesday, March 21: Primulas and Auriculas by Ingrid Millington Wednesday, April 18: A Garden Designer’s Portfolio by Anne Britt Saturday, May 12: Plant sale at Lydiate Parish Hall For more information, thecottagegardensociety.org.uk

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It will consider the supply of and future demand for open leisure spaces in the Borough and form an important piece of evidence for the emerging West Lancashire Local Plan by identifying future priorities for open space. An online survey has been produced in order to gather these views which is available for completion via the Council’s website and can be found at www.westlancs.gov.uk/ consultation. There is also a shorter online survey for children of primary school age. Both surveys are available for completion until December 1.

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Education bosses have warned that Lancashire County Council could be accused of breaching the Equality Act 2010 if it only serves up meat which comes from animals which have been stunned prior to slaughter. Schools are currently supplied with both stunned and un-stunned Halal meat, but Lancs County Council has now decided to only supply the former. A report to councillors says the legal position is fraught with issues: “There is debate among Muslims about some aspects of the Halal rules, and there is no single set of national or international standards. In the UK, “Halal” is not defined in law. Instead, there are a range of Halal accreditation agencies who will inspect and accredit firms involved in the production and handling of meat in order for that meat to be described as Halal.” When Halal un-stunned meat was banned from use in Lancashire in 2013, the Lancashire Council of Mosques asked all Muslim families to boycott Lancashire school meals completely, not just the ones who were affected by the ban of Halal unstunned meat. This was followed not just in the schools who were affected by the ban of Halal unstunned meat. The boycott resulted in a significant drop in meal uptake in schools serving both Halal and non Halal menus and thus income and contribution. “The fact remains that slaughter without stunning for religious purposes remains legal in this country, and that government agencies such as the Foods Standards Agency have made it clear that there is no single ‘correct’ definition of Halal.”

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The days of enjoying a pint in your local are numbered for many. Niamh Ollerton looks into West Lancashires’ changing pub culture...

nns on the canal, pubs on the green, even a quaint bistro with a beer garden. All evoke fond memories. Whether we’re enjoying a sunny afternoon, Sunday lunch with friends and family or having some down time in our favourite venue, pubs are very much a part of our culture. But the great British pubs as we know them: the focal point of community life in villages, towns and cities across the country, as a place to catch up with friends and family or grab our favourite tipple, are in fast decline. Many have blamed soaring taxes and

alcohol prices, others point the finger at legislation such as the smoking ban.. It may be a surprise to the residents of Lancashire, but over the years the county has lost 3,308, and the numbers will surely rise. Although there are closures all over the country, rural pubs in particular are closing down more often than you’d think, with around 27 closing nationally per week. West Lancashire has also been hit hard.

22 A roll call of local pubs entered the public domain recently; ironically as part of a planning application to demolish the old Martin Inn in Scarisbrick. It claimed that over 15 watering holes have pulled their last pint in recent years. They include The Ropers Arms in Ormskirk (demolished), the Cockbeck in Aughton (now a convenience store) and The Railway Tavern at Hoscar (now a house). Rob Lyons, author of the recent report ‘Road to Ruin?’ looked at the impact the Smoke Free law has had, saying: “The smoking ban has been a kick in the teeth for the traditional British boozer, especially in our urban inner cities. “Ten years on from the introduction of this damaging policy, the government should order a full review of the impact of the legislation and consider alternatives to the current comprehensive ban.” Almost 1,800 pubs are said to have closed across the North West since the smoking ban at the end of 2006. This only strengthened the opinion the ban ‘damaged’ pubs and hurt local communities.

23 A spokesman for the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said: “The trend in pub closures became severe within 2008 especially due to the smoking ban where around 10,000 pubs were lost. But the government also ramped up tax on beer – the biggest selling point in pubs – and between 2008 and 2014 it rose by 42%.” But heading down to the pub is fast becoming an expensive outing or even an unaffordable luxury to some as new research shows just 15% of UK beer drinkers now think the price of a pint is either very or fairly affordable.

“Pub pint now an unaffordable luxury”

Closed In Recent Years... - Bluebell , Halsall: Converted to flats. - Halsall Arms: Now a business centre - Red Lion, Scarisbrick: Now an Indian restaurant - The Swan, Bescar Lane: Now a sheltered housing scheme - Red Lion, Burscough: Boarded up - The Junction, Burscough: Car park to houses and crèche - The Railway Hoscar: Now a house - The Plough , Ormskirk: Now a Turkish restaurant - Beaufort Hotel, Burscough: Now a care home - The Ropers Arms, Ormskirk - The Windmill, Ormskirk

In the 1980s millions of people stopped going in to pubs when the price of a pint went to 50p, could you imagine the shock on their faces if that was today? Back in 2002 the average price of a pint was around

- The Cockbeck, Aughton: Conversion to convenience store

24 £2.02, but by 2014 the price had soared to £3.23 meaning loyal pub drinkers have felt the pinch of rising beer prices when reaching for their favourite pint, meaning more people are opting to drink at home. A clear example of the detrimental effects felt by local pubs would be The Martin Inn in Scarisbrick. Since 2002, there have been eight different tenants, who have been unable to get the business on track. The Martin Inn was last operated from April 2015 until May 2016 and despite being run on a zero rent agreement was unable to make a profit. The pub has remained closed since May 2016. Many want the rot to stop, as does CAMRA, the independent consumer organisation which promotes real ale, real cider and the traditional British pub. CAMRA Chairman Colin Valentine said: “Evidence shows drinking alcohol in moderation in the company of others is good for people’s well-being, yet the opportunity to get together and enjoy a beer is being taken away from swathes of people on lower and middle incomes, who are increasingly viewing a pub pint as an unaffordable luxury.” But it’s not all doom and gloom for the fateful pub customer as some superb pubs in West Lancashire have been honoured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2018, showing there’s so much to choose from in the area. Parbold remains the Emerald City for real ale lovers with three pubs listed, but there’s more to be found in Ormskirk, Burscough, Aughton, Mawdesley and Rufford. The West Lancs pubs that made it into the Good Beer Guide’s 45th edition include: The Derby Arms in Aughton; Hop Vine in Burscough; The Ship Inn in Lathom; The Red Lion in Mawdesley; The Cricketers in Ormskirk Town Centre; The Railway Hotel in Parbold; The Hesketh Arms in Rufford; Wayfarer Inn situated in Parbold; and the Windmill Hotel in Parbold. There may be hope for us yet…

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31 Featuring 26 chapters divided into her favourite ingredients (rhubarb and kale rank highly), the London-based foodie explains that she set out to “explore the possibilities of the ingredients beyond the obvious”, and “shake people out of their comfort zone”. As a result, recipes for home-made Angel Delight and mini-cheese and Marmite donuts rub shoulders with Guinness jelly (“It’s so satisfying bringing it to the table and having it all wobbly”), and even a Japanese noodle version of carbonara. “I really love Angel Delight, I don’t eat it really any more but I’ve got this nostalgic fondness for it, and I thought it must be possible to recreate it without all of the weird preservatives and emulsifiers you find on the back of the packet,” says Cloake, who went and invented her own version of the classic butterscotch flavour. “I think it might even be - I hesitate to say it, because it’s a bold claim - but more delicious than the original!” When it comes to inspiration, Cloake always reaches for Diana Henry’s books (“I think she’s brilliant, everything she’s done”), Giorgio Locatelli’s Made In Italy and “anything by Nigel Slater”. “He’s the man who got me into cooking in the first place,” she says, recalling the uninspiring recipe books her mum had in the Eighties. “Suddenly, Nigel Slater came along, and he wrote so wonderfully and made it sound fun, and the photography was beautiful. “I was like, ‘Ohh, this is a bit more interesting than I thought it was’.”

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with brandy sauce & berry compote

Rolled Shoulder of Cumbrian Lamb

Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Tart

Grilled Tay Salmon

Roasted Plum & Cinnamon Crème Brulée

Butternut & Rosemary Risotto (v)

Farmhouse cheeses - celery & grape chutney (£2 Supplement)

with Herb crushed potato, roasted root vegetables, port & rosemary jus with buttered new potatoes, glazed asparagus & sorrel hollandaise with toasted pumpkin seeds, tempura cherry vine tomatoes

with almond sauce

with shortbread biscuits

Optional: Filter coffee & mince pies £2.50

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Lamb ‘Porchetta’ with Salsa Verde

Method Serves 6 Ingredients 2tbsp black peppercorns 1/2-1tbsp red chilli flakes 3tbsp fennel seeds 1.5kg boned lamb breast (probably 2 or 3) 6 garlic cloves, crushed 4tbsp chopped thyme and rosemary 1/2tsp bicarbonate of soda Salt For the Salsa Verde: 1 large bunch of basil 1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley 6 anchovies (rinsed if packed in salt)

Between 16 and 48 hours before you want to eat the lamb, depending on how long you have to marinate it, put the peppercorns, chilli flakes and fennel seeds into a hot dry frying pan and toast for a minute or so, or until aromatic. Allow to cool slightly, then crush in a pestle and mortar. Lay the lamb breast or breasts out flat on a board, fat side down, and salt generously. Spread over the crushed garlic (unfortunately, fingers are the easiest thing to use - rub them with lemon juice afterwards to help neutralize the smell), followed by the crushed spices and chopped herbs. Roll up tightly from one of the short ends and tie with string in several places. Rub the skin with bicarbonate of soda and a little more salt, then refrigerate overnight, or for up to 48 hours. Take the meat out of the fridge an hour or so before you want to cook it, to bring it up to room temperature. Heat the oven to 240C/gas 9 and roast the lamb for about 30 minutes, until golden, then turn down the heat to 170C/gas 3 and roast for a further two to two-and-a-half hours, or until the meat is very tender. Rest for at least 20 minutes in a warm place.

Olive oil

To make the Salsa Verde, whiz the herbs, anchovies, capers and garlic up in a food processor (or roughly chop and then pound in a pestle and mortar if you’re feeling more energetic), then beat in the lemon juice and mustard, followed by enough olive oil to make a thick sauce - it doesn’t need to be super smooth. Taste and season or add more lemon juice if necessary.

Salt and pepper

Cut the lamb into thick slices and serve with the Salsa Verde.

2tbsp capers (rinsed if packed in salt) 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of 1/2 a lemon 1tsp Dijon mustard

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t’s party season - but while hangovers are an inevitable punishment if you overdo it with the vino, sometimes unpleasant side-effects from a glass or two are down to something a bit more unusual. We’d all sometimes like to blame our sickly morning-after-the-night-before state on a ‘wine allergy’, but for a very small amount of people, an allergy to wine is a real (and inconvenient) truth. Unlike a sensitivity or intolerance, an allergy is when the immune system reacts to a normally harmless substance. In this case, that normally harmless, though tasty, substance is wine. Fortunately, a true allergy to wine is extremely rare, though as anyone who has ever had a bit of a session will attest, it’s entirely possible to display symptoms of it without being allergic. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? While many of us suffer diarrhoea, headaches and skin flushes after too many drinks, for some, these may be signs of an underlying intolerance to wine and the grapes

37 involved in the production (though the jury is still out on whether skin flushing is indicative of an allergy). Those with the allergy may suffer cramps and difficulty breathing when they drink certain wines - though they may drink others and not have any reactions. WHAT CAUSES IT? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad news for fans of red, as researchers found that those with the allergy tend to suffer more when they drink it as opposed to white wines or roses. Rarely is the reaction caused by alcohol, more often it is the chemicals used in the wine-making process - thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the sulphites and histamines - to keep bacteria at bay and stop the plonk from going sour which are the culprits (though, again, it is very rare to be allergic to sulphites). If you suffer from this allergy, you may also have a similar

reaction to certain products that contain sulphites, like dried fruits, cider and pickled food. And while it is very uncommon, allergyuk.org reports that some people with asthma, urticaria and rhinitis might be more prone to allergies to alcohol than others. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Short of corking your bottles, if you think you might be sensitive to wine, look out for those made using less of the preservative sulphites and histamines. Bear in mind that white wines and roses generally have higher levels of sulphites - as do some lightbodied reds - while reds tend to have higher levels of histamine. Organic wines and biodynamic wines are a good starting point as these tend to be made with fewer chemicals, though many bottles do not display this info. Make a note of any drinks you’ve had including the type of wine, as well as what you’ve eaten, so you can pinpoint the problem bottles, and as always, it’s best to check with your GP if you have any concerns.

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Thursday, November 30, to Saturday, December 2, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee show at 2pm)

Saturday, December 2, 2pm

There’ll be something for the whole family including gags, slapstick and songs. Tickets £8 for adults and £4 for children. Tickets available at www.madsociety.co.uk. Mawdesley Village Hall, Hurst Green, Mawdesley, L40 2QT. Tel: 07557 818803

Spot-On libraries event Thursday, November 30, 6pm Jazz band,the Pat McCarthay Quintet will be performing for the masses with the smooth sounds of jazz and blues at Tarleton Library. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased at the library desk. Tarleton Library, Mark Square, Tarleton, PR4 6TU

Preston Guild Hall Classic

Rangers will use natural materials to make seasonal decorations. Suitable for adults and older children (accompanied by an adult). Free - booking required. Beacon Country Park Visitor Centre, Beacon Lane, Dalton, WN8 7RU

A Christmas Carol Saturday, December 2, 7.30pm This production is adapted from Dickens’ own public reading scripts and eyewitness accounts of him on stage, recreates the spirit of Dickens original performances. Actor John O’Connor faithfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his best-loved ghost story. There’ll be laughs, tears and plenty of Christmas cheer. Tickets are £10 / £8 concessions / £5 EHU Students.

Thursday, November 30, 7pm-10.30pm

The Arts Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP. Tel: 01695 584480

An exciting night of sporting entertainment featuring some of the best pro Darts players around. Tickets range from £25 to £75 via www.prestonguildhall.co.uk

Village Hall Christmas Fair

Preston Guild Hall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Road, PR1 1HT. Box Office: 01772 80 44 44

Cardiac Trust Xmas Tree Friday, December 1, 7pm-8pm There’ll be carols at 7pm, followed by the lighting ceremony at 7.15pm, and of course there’ll be mince pies. Free to attend. Mark Square, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6TU

Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm Lots of stalls selling Christmas Goodies. Christmas activities for children, games, tombola and a great raffle. Refreshments include barms, cakes and mince-pies. Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, WN8 7DN. Tel: 01257 463878

A Magical Family Christmas

Carols around the tree

Sat, Dec 2; Sun, Dec 3; Sat, Dec 9; Sun, Dec 10; Sat,

Wednesday, December 6, 6.30pm

Dec 16; Sun, Dec 17, 11am-4pm Ride a donkey, listen to carols, visit the grotto (must be booked in advance). Free event; normal admission charges apply. For info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk Rufford Old Hall, 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, L40 1SG. Tel: 01704 821254

A traditional Christmas celebration around the tree outside the Village Hall. Refreshments available. For more information call Joan Sanders on 01257 464431. Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, WN8 7DN

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Sunday, December 3, 9am

Wed, Dec 6, 7.30pm, Thurs, Dec 7, 7.30pm; Fri, Dec 8, 7.30pm; Sat, Dec 9, 2.30pm; Sat, Dec 9, 7.30pm; Sun, Dec 10, 2.30pm

A 5½ mile walk around Martin Mere. It’s a medium difficulty walk which may feature some hilly parts. All walks meet at Parbold shops at 9am for Car Share. Call Chairman: Jimmy Kelly 01257 463057 or Secretary: Carole Fishwick 01695 633138 for more info.

Pleasure Folk AMS presents to you the family favourite pantomime! There’ll be lots of laughter, music and audience participation! Tickets are between £8 and £10 and are available from www.pleasurefolk.co.uk or 01695 580755

The Common, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7HA

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

Parbold Ramblers - walk

Christmas Fair Sunday, December 3, 11am-3pm There’ll be lots of lovely stalls with Christmas cards and gifts for sale. Light refreshments will also be available. The Old People’s Club, Lord St, Burscough, L40 4BZ

White Collar Boxing Show Sunday, December 3, 2pm Boxers will be battling it out in eight bouts of boxing. Tickets £39.99, includes hotpot lunch. The Ramada Plaza Hotel, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ. For tickets call 07713 628054

Historical Walk Sunday, December 3, 11am-12.30pm If you find history fascinating and wonder what’s beneath Ormskirk’s buildings this walk is for you. Please contact the organiser to book. Adults tickets £4, children and OAPs are £2.50 via 07734 305222. Coronation Park, 41 Park Ave, Ormskirk, L39 3LB.

Advent Celebration Thursday, December 7, 10.30am The U3A Choir hope to entertain you in Christ Church with seasonal melodies and readings. Join in and start the Christmas Celebrations with a carol or two. Bring your family, friends and neighbours. Free event. Christ Church, 1 Long Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 5AS. Tel: 01695 424459 (U3A answer phone).

Clubbercise Thursday, December 7, 7.30pm-8.30pm (recurring event every Thursday) Are you 16 and over? Are you ready to glow? It’s time to get down and boogy at a Clubbercise class with Clare Wilkinson in Aughton Village Hall. £5 a class. Call Clare on 0795522238. Aughton Village Hall, Winifred Lane, Aughton, L39 5DH. Tel: 056 0364 0425

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Saturday, Dec 16; Sunday, Dec 17; Saturday Dec

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The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP. Tel: 01772 499425

Puppy Party

The Santa railway special has arrived. Advance booking (recommended) fares: adults £5, children £8; on-the-day fares: adults £6, children £9; via www. westlancsrailway.org West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6SP. Tel: 01772 815 881.

Sunday, December 10, 1pm-2pm (recurring event every other Sunday)

Frank Bruno MBE

You, your family and puppy are invited to a Puppy Party. Your puppy needs to be registered with Vets4Pets Burscough, be 8 - 14 weeks old and have had their primary vaccinations. You can also learn about vaccinations, insurance, diet, weight and exercise etc. and it’s £5 per visit.

Sunday, December 17, 2pm-7pm

Vets4Pets Burscough, Inside Pets at Home, Unit 4 Ringtail Retail Park, L40 7SN. Tel: 01704 898890

Ramada Plaza Hotel, Promenade Southport, Southport, PR9 0DZ. Tel: 01704 516220

Short Stories

Carols, Nativity & Prize Giving

December 15, 2017 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Sunday, December 17, 10.30-11.45am

Listening to Claire Dean, Dr. Rodge Glass and James Rice read extracts from the stories that they have been commissioned to write for A Festival of Tales. Tickets are £2.50 each. Contact the Chapel Gallery to book. chapelgallery.org.uk

Families can enjoy favourite carols as the Sunday School perform their nativity, followed by the annual Prizegiving for attendance during the year. This event is free.

Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QR

Jive Sensations Friday, December 15, 8pm Modern jive is a mix of ballroom and salsa. And for this class you don’t need to bring a partner because there’s plenty of dancers to dance with. You’ll have a laugh, and it’s a great way to keep fit! Tickets are £8 including a buffet. Ormskirk Civic Hall, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LN. Tel: 01695 576607

Spend the afternoon with former Heavyweight Champion of the World Frank Bruno MBE. Tickets £64.99 and include 3 course Christmas Dinner, after dinner talk, Q&A session, memorabilia auction, photo/autograph opportunity and raffle. Visit www.skiddle.com

Mere Brow Methodist Church, Mere Brow Lane, Preston, PR4 6JP. Tel: 01704 821057

New Year’s Eve with Kappa Sunday, Dec 31, 8pm to, Monday, Jan 1, 12.30am The staff at The Ship Inn Haskayne invites you to join in the festivities in what hopes to be a thrilling and exciting night as the Kappa Band takes you into the New Year. It’s free entry and you’ll receive a free drink on arrival. Over 18’s only. The Ship Inn, Rosemary Lane, Haskayne, L39 7JP. Tel: 01704 840077

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Your entry MUST be with us by Sunday 10th December, and the lucky winner will receive their hamper by the weekend of 16/17 December 2017. Competition Rules Only one entry per household. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. The winners will be notified within 14 days of the closing date. Local Life 247 Ltd cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd or their immediate relatives are not eligible to enter this competition.

Good luck to all who enter - and a Happy Christmas to all!

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here are hundreds of species of Holly but the English Holly is our most common native evergreen and is often found among ancient oaks or as a marker in hedges indicating a boundary. A species that is commonly used for decorations during the Christmas season, holly has been used for centuries as part of pagan celebrations in the winter. Plants are characterised by glossy dark green leaves, many with spiky leaves, and once pollinated by insects, female flowers develop into red berries which remain throughout winter.

JOBS FOR DECEMBER • Cover up your compost bins with carpet off-cuts to help keep in the heat. • Pop some more manure into your beds and dig in. • Cut back any creeping plants that have encroached too much into space that isn’t theirs. • Continue collecting fallen leaves and add them to your leaf bin. • Cluster together any potted shrubs as this will help protect the root systems from suffering any frost damage. • Plant your tulip bulbs if you haven’t already provided the ground isn’t frozen. • Insulate any outdoor taps or turn them off at the mains.

Holly shrubs are best planted in spring before they begin growing, in full sun. They respond well to pruning – use the cuttings in the holiday season to decorate your home! Choose your location carefully as Hollies can grow from 5-60ft tall dependent on the variety.

TOP TIP When you’re planning your garden for the next year consider colour. Bright, summer light will wash out the cooler colours so think about positioning the blue, purple and green plants in shadier spots and bringing the brighter, primary coloured plants to the forefront.

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