Local Life - Wigan - July 2018

LocalLife Wigan Edition

July 2018

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Tears &

Tantrums I

was just eight months old and teething when England won the World Cup. Not that I can remember anything about it, but my mum said it was a time of tantrums and tears, which describes pretty much every World Cup finals and European Championships finals involving England ever since.

As a young football fan, my best memories of the World Cup was the total football played by the Dutch in 1974 when they lost to West Germany in the final, and the 1978 finals with those magical Argentines.

England didn’t qualify for either event, so perhaps there’s a sign that, in order for an English football fan to truly enjoy the experience of the World Cup, the national team needs to spend their summer in the local tattoo parlour or jet-skiing in Marbella.

However that thought won’t stop me, along with about 60 million others, from cheering on the boys to the hilt and hoping with somewhat unrealistic expectations for the England team to finally make up for 52 years of hurt since 1966. According to a sports data company, England has a miserly 4% chance of winning the World Cup and, when you remember we have won around half a dozen matches in the knockout stage of all major tournaments since 1966, that’s probably a pretty optimistic forecast.

You just never know though, do you?

And it’s that miniscule modicum of hope, coupled of course with copious amounts of alcohol, which will drive us nuts over the next few weeks whenever England take to the field.

Tears and tantrums? Bring them on!

Chris Pearce, Publisher chrisp@locallife247.co.uk

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In this issue Going back to

his roots

Regulars 30 Puzzle Corner 35 Class from the past 40 Planning

78 Test Drive 81 Garden Diary

Sections 43 Find the missing

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2 Property 48 Health 52 Travel 56 Legal & Finance 60 Business View

62 Events2Go 70 Food 77 Pets 81 Gardening 86 Home Services

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Rewinding the

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The former Royal Court Theatre is set to receive a new lease of life.

Wiganers could see the theatre on King Street restored to its former glory thanks to the people behind The Old Courts.

The Grade II listed former 3,000 seat theatre opened in 1886 and closed its doors as a theatre/cinema in 1974.

Still largely intact, the Royal Court Theatre will form part of The Old Courts’ aim to further develop heritage space to support the development of culture and the arts in Wigan.

The Old Courts is a not-for-profit multi-arts centre on Crawford Street in Wigan.

A spokesman at The Old Courts said: “We’re very excited that the theatre space will once again be accessible for visitors, and passionately believe that breathing new life into this historic space will be of huge benefit to our town.”

People have been sharing their nostalgic memories of The Royal Court Theatre online including visiting the cinema with loved ones, which films they watched and how the sweet shop on the corner used to look.

Jonny Davenport, one of the directors at The Old

Courts, said: “When the Royal Court Theatre became available at auction we quickly made the decision to go for it!

“Our plan for the building is really simple – we want to return it to its original purpose. The theatre has a fascinating history and was a highly valued asset of the town.

“This is a massive project which will require major fundraising but we passionately believe in both the history of the building and the potential for it to thrive again in the very near future.”

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Police issue warning Greater Manchester Police and fire chiefs have issued a warning to youngsters urging them to stay away from derelict buildings.

This comes after a number of videos were released on YouTube which appeared to show youngsters risking their lives at a number of derelict buildings in Wigan.

One video shows a former pupil of a Wigan school dangling from the top of Pagefield Mill’s 100ft chimney.

The footage has urged police and fire chiefs to issue a fresh plea to youngsters urging them to stay away from the derelict site in Swinley.

A number of videos have appeared on Youtube showing youngsters exploring the abandoned building.

And it’s not just the former cotton mill and cottage

Pagefield Mill in Wigan. Picture by wiganbuildings.co.uk - abandoned canalside ‘Waterways Garden’ on Wallgate in Wigan has also been a popular site as well as the former Winstanley Hall and a number of churches.

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A Wigan community transport service is on the lookout for new volunteers.

The volunteer-led service ‘Driven’ connects people who may be vulnerable or socially isolated to community activities.

Driven was launched in July 2017 and the service currently has around eight volunteer drivers, but more are needed for it to expand.

From left, passenger Mrs Boydell with Joanne, a former volunteer driver

Amanda Caddick, office manager for Driven, said: “Passengers pay a contribution towards their journey, which covers the drivers’ costs. Drivers are paid from leaving their house until returning to their house and get 45p per mile to cover expenses.

“The service is extremely popular. We have a waiting list of people wanting to use the service but to extend the service we need more volunteers.

“A lot of the volunteers are retired so they appreciate that they’re helping other people, and it gets them out of the house and meeting new people.”

Drivers can choose when they drive and can drive their own car; one of the accessible minibuses, or

be a driver’s assistant.

“I love my job, it’s probably the best job I’ve ever had, it’s very rewarding,” said Amanda.

“If somebody contacts us and we cannot do that day, we always offer them an alternative day.

“We have a 90 year-old passenger in Lowton and her daughter lives in a nursing home just outside Wigan town centre.

“She’d need to travel for hours without our service, so this way she can maintain her relationship with her daughter.”

Ian Tomlinson, who runs Driven, said: “The drivers get as much if not more than the passengers. They get a buzz out of it.

“They’re using a skill they’ve already got and they get to be around new people too.”

If you’d like to get involved, call Amanda for more information on 01942 409602 or email enquiries@ bedriven.org The service covers Wigan, Leigh, Ashton in Makerfield, Ince, Hindley, Astley, Atherton, Tyldesley, Standish, Orrell, Pemberton and nearby areas.

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Live from

Orrell

Orrell Live is set to get guests rocking at this year’s event.

Since it began in 2015, Orrell Live has grown to be an anticipated event in the social calendar.

The event on Saturday September 8, at Orrell Cricket Club hopes to accommodate all music tastes, and acts include chart-topping 5ive; Oaces, the UK’s Number 1 Oasis Tribute Act and Beverly Savarin’s Whitney Houston tribute will showcase Whitney’s greatest hits.

of the “Last Night of the Proms.”

Local musicians will also be in the mix, including Reflectionz, a local soul and Motown group; Haze; Olivia Garcia will be back by popular demand and Planet Abba will also be making an appearance.

The management team, including Paul Mottram, Spencer Anglesea, Martin James and John Lawrence, and the goodwill of volunteers continues to see the event grow.

Golborne Brass Band will close the show with some pomp and pageantry, one not to miss if you’re a fan

Refreshments are available on the day. Tickets are available online at www.orrell-live.co.uk.

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Time to

breathe

Wigan Council has approved a plan to improve the borough’s air quality.

The council’s cabinet approved Wigan’s Air Quality Policy at a meeting earlier this month, reaffirming its commitment to maintain a good standard of air quality.

The policy sets out the steps the council will take to improve air quality including: Continue monitoring air quality across the borough and take action when needed;

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The council has supported schools and businesses with travel planning, encouraged staff to reduce the number of cars and journeys by travelling together,

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Storage plans for

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A prominent building in the heart of Wigan city centre could soon come back into use.

Plans have gone in to convert Bryan House, in Standishgate, into self-storage space.

Developers, The Ratcliffe Groves Partnership, are proposing a change of use of part of the basement, ground, second, third and fourth floors to storage, together with external elevation alterations and alterations to the layout of the rear car park.

Over the years a number of applications to convert the building have gone into Wigan Council including, apartments, offices and a hotel.

The proposals to the six-storey building could see new windows being installed on the first floor.

Bryan House Standishgate The building on the Standishgate frontage is also home to the Chinese Buffet. Before the scheme can go ahead a number of external alterations are hoped to be carried out, including making modifications to the goods access arrangements for the Chinese Buffet and to install a new passenger goods lift between the basement and fourth floor, to benefit the storage operation.

Wigan Council Elections Orrell & Billinge Ward After a closely fought contest against two worthy candidates, I emerged successful for the Conservative Party.

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Smooth sounds Wigan International Jazz Festival returns for another year of jazz appreciation.

From Thursday, July 12 to Sunday July 15, venues across Wigan will come alive for the annual festival.

Formed in 1986, Wigan Jazz Festival responded to the region’s growing audience for jazz and big band music created in part by the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Featuring many of the world’s finest jazz artists, some of iconic status, the event quickly gained a reputation for being one of the finest jazz festivals in Europe.

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£3.6m road repairs Wigan Council has revealed a list of roads it intends to improve as part of the 2018-19 highways maintenance programme.

A total of 93 roads and 48 footpaths will be improved by the council as it sets aside £3.6m for road repairs.

Some of the improvement works across Wigan will affect Wigan Road, Shevington, Wallgate and Chorley Road in Standish.

The council is also continuing to fix on average 100 potholes each week.

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Hospital’s double

win

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust has scooped a double award win as part of the CHKS Top Hospitals awards programme.

The trust has been awarded the CHKS national healthcare efficiency award and has also been named as one of the CHKS Top Hospitals for 2018, a prestigious award made on the basis of an analysis of data from all hospital trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The healthcare efficiency award recognises organisations that have achieved high standards of operational excellence and outperform their peers on a range of 14 efficiency indicators that support care quality and patient outcomes.

Robert Forster, WWL’s Director of Finance and

Robert Forster (centre) collects one of the awards Deputy Chief Executive, said; “Both of the awards are testament to the continued hard work of all staff across the trust to deliver safe, effective and caring services and shows that we are able to balance high quality outcomes and effective use of scarce resources in such a challenging environment.”

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After a gruelling selection process Danni Williams has been given a place at the Helsinki Karate Open.

The 13-year-old will fly out with her team to Helsinki in August for the prestigious tournament, which is the biggest karate competition in Finland.

Mum Janet couldn’t be prouder and is now fundraising to help get her daughter to the championships on August 18.

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Helsinki open she will be a European champion at the age of 13. The win will put her in good stead to represent the England Youth Team in the 14-yearold category in September.

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Fundraising

efforts

Wigan Rotary Club has held a number of fundraising events for charity.

The ‘Formula Fun’ cycle event at Three Sisters Race Circuit on Monday June 6, raised vital funds for the Prostate Cancer Research Unit at The Christie Hospital in Manchester.

Now in its seventh year, the event attracted more than 600 visitors to the Three Sisters Race Circuit, with 300 people biking around the track.

Phil Hirst, a member of the Rotary Club, said: “It was very successful, hopefully we raised over £1,000. It was a gorgeous day and the weather was kind to us.”

Wigan Rotary President, Gwyneth Millard said: “There are many people in the Wigan borough who have been affected by this awful disease and Wigan Rotary Club wants to try to help fund more research.”

Riley Jones, nine, hoped to cycle 10K to raise money for Prostate Cancer Research at The Christie.

His MyDonate page said: “I lost my grandad three years ago after a long battle with prostate cancer. The valuable research and trials at The Christie prolonged his life by six years. Without this I wouldn’t have met my grandad as he was diagnosed before I was born.”

Phil Hirst said: “Riley had already raised over £600 for Christie’s and Prostate cancer before the event.

“He wanted to bike 10k around the race track and did over 20K, so he did really well. And his whole family was there supporting him.”

Meanwhile on Sunday May 20, Ian Trencher a member of Wigan Rotary Club, completed the Windermere Marathon to raise funds for the Rotary Club.

Above: The ‘formula Fun’ cycle event Left: Ian Trencher

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Joys of

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A Wigan foster couple have shared their experiences of foster caring.

Wendy and Steve have been fostering for 13 years and are looking forward to their summer holiday to Fuerteventura with their foster daughter Helen* (a pseudonym name to protect Helen’s identity).

The couple are planning to go with two other couples who are foster carers, one of which looks after Helen’s siblings.

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Sporting

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An Orrell St James girls’ rugby team has been selected for the Lancashire hub for England training.

Known as the England talent pathway, girls will start to train to hopefully one day put on an England kit.

It will be four weeks of training sessions in St Helens with other clubs from the North West followed by a festival day on

Orrell St James under 16s Saturday, July 21 in Leeds – with a full England kit given to them – against the Yorkshire side.

Rachel Brannigan, spokesperson for the under 16s said: “The girls are extremely proud. Girls’ rugby is growing and developing at a huge rate and it’s amazing to be a part of it.

“These girls are truly passionate about rugby, they live and breathe it. They’ve only been together since January when the u16s started with nine girls, and we now have 19.

The team going to the England hub are: Steph Riley, Alix Stanley, Olivia King, Bethany Heyes, Charlie Mirrelson, Megan Bragg, Nadia Yates, Lauren Gilham, and Niamh Brannigan.

Rachel added: “We’re always recruiting more girls.

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“There are 18 girls on the u16s books, our women’s open age is in its infancy, nine of our u16s will move up to it at the end of the season as the u14s move up.”

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Tumbling to

success

A Wigan based cheerleading and dance group is set to take to the international stage.

On Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, Wigan Vipers Cheer and Dance will represent the UK at the European Cheerleading Championships in Holland.

The group received £1,000 from Wigan Council’s Brighter Borough pot to help with the cost of sending the 17-strong team to The Netherlands.

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Danielle Knowles set up Wigan Vipers Cheer and Dance with a passion to offer affordable recreational classes for youngsters.

She said: “We were invited to represent the UK following our success on our first national event earlier this year and we couldn’t be more excited to represent Wigan on an international scale.

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“On behalf of Wigan Borough and the council, I’d like to wish the team the very best of luck and hope they come home the champions we know they are!”

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ADHD support group Organisers of a group who support people with ADHD are appealing for more members.

Clair’s Parents Meeting Parents ADHD Support Group is for families who deal with ADHD on a daily basis.

parents and carers who care for children and young people who have ADHD. They hold a day and evening meeting once a month for parents and carers to get together and share experiences. Speakers cover topics including sleep issues, dental hygiene, understanding ADHD and stress reduction.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

The group is run by a motivated committee, headed by the founder Clair, who all have experience of ADHD through caring for children with ADHD and

Although the group is based in St Helens, organisers hope to welcome parents from Wigan and the surrounding areas. The group was founded in 2015 by Clair Hodgson and aims to support

For more information on the group, call 07480 824868 or email Clairsparentsmeetingparents41@ gmail.com

or personally have ADHD.

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Artist’s

joy

Paul Crook.

A Wigan artist will represent the north in a prestigious award exhibition in London.

Paul Crook will be showcasing his pencil drawings Lost Wigan after being nominated for the Derwent Art Prize, an internationally renowned fine art award, which takes place in London in September.

The 54-year-old is over the moon to have his work recognised which depicts a diving board at the old Wigan swimming baths and a butcher’s stall at the old Wigan market hall.

He said: “I think for any artist it is always nice to get something, the industry is so competitive, so it is really nice to be recognised for, it’s a seal of approval.

Paul’s paintings have been exhibited widely, both in the UK and overseas. The Lost Wigan drawings on show at the prestigious Mall Galleries in central London, delve into Wigan’s past.

“The drawings are of places in Wigan that were of an interest to me, I grew up in the town so I am very familiar with the area,” said Paul, who works as an art teacher in Warwickshire.

33 “One drawing is of the old swimming baths in Wigan with the diving board. A lot of my work is modern buildings and sharp lines.”

Another drawing shows a butcher stall at Wigan’s former Market Hall, where Paul’s dad used to work.

“Most of the drawings I’ve created from pictures my dad has given to me or I have had, or from my memories, or pictures I have found on the internet.

“I am really interested in places that have really been lived in and have a lot of history, not looking at anything overly decorated, I like the idea of a fairly stark reality, there are nice shapes and marks in reality.”

His Lost Wigan artwork will be on display at Mall Galleries from September 18 to 23.

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Alongside the chosen artworks being hung in a public display, prizes totalling over £12,500 will be awarded in an awards ceremony on the opening night of the exhibition.

The exhibition will then tour to a number of venues.

Competition winners The winners of our recent competition to win a pair of tickets for The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool were as follows; Louise Septon of Tatham Grove in Winstanley, Cheryl Patterson from Heaton Close in Up Holland and Joyce Whittington from Lodge Road in Orrell.

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all who entered.

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Loving the countryside The “Green Fayre” returns to Beacon Country Park this month.

Widely regarded as West Lancashire’s biggest free countryside festival, this year’s show on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, offers something for all the family.

The working woodlands will showcase a range of woodworking crafts; or visitors could enjoy Regia Anglorum’s living history displays, showing Skelmersdale’s Viking past.

The Vikings will conduct training and battle reenactments, and the Cavalry of Heroes and West

Lancs Dog Display team will be joining them.

There’ll also be a mobile farm display offering an up close experience of farmyard animals.

And if this isn’t enough, there’ll be lots of activities including: climbing/abseiling, archery, and axe throwing, as well as a traditional funfair with lots of stalls.

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Class from the past

This month’s Class from the Past is from Pemberton Primary School. It’s believed the photo was taken in 1959. Maybe you can spot a familiar face?

Do you have an old class photo you’d like to share? If so, why not email it to us on wigannews@ locallife247.co.uk

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Business

mum

A mum from Wigan has reached the finals of The Mpower National Business Awards.

Claire Taylor, single mum of one from Shevington, founded ‘Taylor Made With Love’ which focuses on up cycling furniture.

The business owner gives furniture destined for the tip a new lease of life and runs workshops in Wigan and Manchester to inspire attendees to tackle projects on their own too.

Entrepreneur Claire was thrilled to discover she earned a place in the final line-up of The Mpower National Business Awards, which celebrates parents in the UK who manage the difficult task of juggling business with family life.

Claire Taylor.

Claire has been shortlisted for the Courage category and is also in with a chance of winning Mpower Woman of the Year 2018, which will be awarded to the mum who is an inspiration to women in business.

She said: “I am thrilled to be a finalist for such a prestigious award. I gain such pleasure from transforming unwanted items into new pieces.

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The winners will be announced at The Mpower Gala at the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury in London on Saturday, June 23.

Tickets for the event can be purchased via www. mpowerawards.com To find out more about Claire’s business visit www. taylormadewithlove.co.uk

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For charity Orrell and District Townswomens’ Guild have raised hundreds for a charity which supports people with blood cancer.

The society held a Ploughman’s Lunch on Wednesday, May 23 to raise funds for its chosen charity, Bloodwise, which funds research into various blood cancers.

Margaret Case, secretary for the guild, said: “The event raised approximately £300 and the guild would like to thank their sponsors: Venus Beauty Studio Orrell, The Co-op at Orrell, The Corner House at Wrightington, D & M Deli Skelmersdale, Lakeside Hair Studio Orrell, and England & Sons Butchers at Pemberton who contributed prizes for the raffle or provisions for the lunch.”

Orrell Guild has more than 60 members and welcome new members. The group meets the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm (except bank holidays) at St Lukes Parish Hall, Lodge Road, Orrell, WN5 7AT. Members also organise trips and activities throughout the year. To get involved please email Margaret Case via marg17cass@hotmail.co.uk

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Going back to his

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Gemma Sherlock exclusively speaks to actor Ben Batt who looks back on his fruitful career and hometown

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rom the theatre to our TV screens Ben Batt’s acting career is coming on leaps and bounds yet the humble Wiganer is not letting the glamour of Hollywood affect him.

The star best known for his role in Channel 4’s Shameless has taken a break from the camera to appear on stage. The dadof-one recently spent time on the Sheffield stage starring in The York Realist – playing a gay man in England in the 1960s.

Now, before he heads to Budapest for four months to film Sky period drama Jamestown, Ben makes Wigan a priority – after all, its home.

“I am a Wiganer definitely, my mum’s number is still saved as home in my phone,” said Ben, who chats away to me at The Holts Arms pub in Billinge.

“When I was younger I fell in that trap of saying my home was Manchester because it was easier, now I am really proud and make a point of saying I am actually from Wigan.

44 “Wigan has so much to be proud of because of the football, Wigan Pier, George Orwell, the music, The Verve, Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls. It’s a wonderful place to be from and it’s huge, every time I come back I always forget how big it is.”

Ben often travels back to Wigan from his home in Manchester with his wife, Becky Atkinson, who he starred alongside in Shameless, and their two-year-old son Jack.

His parents live in Pemberton where Ben grew up and attended Shevington High School and later Winstanley College.

The 32-year-old’s passion for acting began in college but it wasn’t without some life lessons first. Ben’s father, Alan Batt, is a well-known estate agent in Wigan and offered his son a work experience placement at the age of 15.

“I didn’t last very long,” admits Ben. “You are supposed to do two weeks, I lasted a day and a half. It was unreal, I told people we had houses on the market that weren’t for sale, I was telling people that I wouldn’t pay the price that these people were asking for; I broke a photocopier, a computer and a telephone.

“On lunchtime on the second day my dad said, ‘Will you go home, help your mum and we will sign it off that you have done your work experience.”

Despite his bad luck at the estate agents Ben moved on to have jobs at the DW Stadium, Holland Hall, JJB Sports and Wickes at Robin Park.

It wasn’t until getting advice from teachers at Winstanley College and a chance to learn from a private drama teacher, Chris Norris, that Ben found his career purpose.

“A lot of the media said I wanted to become a rugby player, broke my leg and

45 overnight I was an actor close but no.

“I did break my leg playing rugby for Orrell and was selected to play for Lancashire but I probably couldn’t have been a rugby player. I did Media and Performing Arts at college and it all centred on that.

“I remember my family telling me when I was young that I was outgoing, me and my cousin and my little sister used to like putting on shows at Christmas, and we would do it for our baby sister, Ethel. My mum instilled in us the power of imagination and that has always stuck with me.”

After finishing his studies at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Ben bagged himself a part in Channel 4’s TV series, Shameless as the villainous Joe Pritchard.

Rebecca Atkinson and Ben Batt at the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards 2012. Picture by Getty Images.

“This has never happened before or since, don’t think it will happen again, but it was the one and only time I found out I got it on the day of the audition, you usually wait days or weeks. I remember calling my mum, she was outside Debenhams and had come up to Manchester with me, we were jumping up and down when we met up and dad joined later, it was lovely.

“Shameless totally changed me, I met Rebecca and it kick-started my career. I don’t know where I would be without it.”

After Shameless, Ben went on to star in ITV series Scott & Bailey, Captain America: The First Avenger, TV series In The Dark and comedy series W1A where he played a cross-dressing footballer, to name a few.

“The cross-dressing footballer clicked with me,” said Ben. “It’s like when you

46 are walking into a clothes shop and you look at ten shirts and think I would look horrendous in that and then you come to a tenth shirt and immediately look at it and be like, I bet that looks really good on!”

Did the Wiganer get some stick back home for showing his feminine side?

“I am hoping we live in a world where things like that will be picked on less, I mean if anybody did ever make a funny comment about the fact that it was a crossdressing footballer (and there weren’t any really) it would be from a slightly older generation,” said Ben. “The lads I still knock around with in Wigan are still my closest friends. My best friend since I was 11 is still my best friend. They are really supportive, a good bunch of lads.

“I will start banging on about a part and they will let me do it for about 20 minutes and then be like right shut up now, we are watching the football.”

Growing up, Ben would often stay at friends in Shevington or Appley Bridge . The local park was a regular hang out, as Ben explains.

“We would get up to daft mischief, like stupid stuff you shouldn’t be doing, knocking on people’s doors and running away, entertaining yourself before technology. I sound like I am 65 now but that was back in the day, in the summer you would go out. When we got older we used to do the same thing but maybe with beer involved.”

Ben is grateful for the support he has received from his family over the years.

He said: “I have been really lucky. My family are really proud and they worked hard for me and never once said to me what are you going to do if this doesn’t work out?

“Anything hard in life is worth doing, act because you love acting not because you want to get famous or rich because it doesn’t work like that. Looking back I am nowhere near finished, there is no retirement in sight, I will do this forever.”

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Health & Fitness

Eliminating hepatitis

together

By Niamh Ollerton

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ccording to the British Liver Trust, in the UK alone there are over 700,000 people affected with viral hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus – there are several different viruses, named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.

All of these viruses cause acute, or short-term, viral hepatitis. The common ones are hepatitis A, B and C. Most people recover from hepatitis A with no lasting liver damage, but the hepatitis B, C, and D viruses can cause chronic hepatitis, in which the infection is prolonged, sometimes lifelong; can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.

However, viral hepatitis isn’t found in just one location or among one group of people; it’s a global epidemic that can affect millions of people without them knowing. Statistics from the World Hepatitis Day website states 90% of people living with hepatitis B and 80% living with hepatitis C are not aware of their status, which can result in people developing fatal liver disease at some point in their lives, and unknowingly transmitting the infection to others.

Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for 1.34 million deaths per year – that’s as many as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria. Together, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C cause 80% of liver cancer cases in the world, causing two in every three liver cancer deaths.

To raise awareness for the disease, World Hepatitis Day is held annually on 28 July which brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global

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50 burden of viral hepatitis and to influence change.

World Hepatitis Day’s campaign for 2018 is ‘find the millions.’ There are 300 million people worldwide who are unknowingly living with viral hepatitis; without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will suffer, and lives will be lost.

One of just four global awareness endorsed by the Organisation, WHD

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organisations, governments and the general public to boost the global profile of viral hepatitis.

World Hepatitis Day calls on people around the world to take action, raise awareness and join in the quest to find the “missing millions”.

The efforts from each and every organisation and individual mean that steps have been taken to transform the lives of the 325 million people living with the illness and help to eliminate hepatitis.

The seventh official WHD took place on 28 July 2017 under the theme ‘eliminate hepatitis,’ with 162 countries taking part and 106 national governments commemorating the day.

With over 1,000 events held worldwide, WHD 2017 was marked with screening and vaccination drives, public seminars, press briefings, marches and health fairs as well as more unusual events such as the illumination of well-known landmarks and music concerts.

Public Health England adapted the #ShowYourFace materials to run a poster campaign with the support of TV doctor Dr Christian Jessen. Posters were sent to all GP practices in England to help find undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C. They launched an awareness video and hosted a hepatitis C quiz that was taken over 2,400 times. They also brought an immunisation roadshow to PHE Colindale to raise awareness of hepatitis.

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Without urgent action, deaths will continue to rise and the epidemic will continue to grow. World Hepatitis Day presents an ideal opportunity: an opportunity to join together and raise the profile of viral hepatitis among the public, the world’s media and on the global health agenda.

Symptoms of viral hepatitis include: jaundice; fatigue; abdominal pain; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea; low grade fever; headache. Although some people do not have symptoms.

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Travel

History & culture in

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Krakow

dorned with picturesque streets unchanged since medieval times, Krakow is reasserting itself as a popular tourist destination.

It’s not surprising that one of Poland’s oldest and second biggest cities is bursting with history and culture. Flanked by colourful architecture Krakow is known for its well-preserved medieval core and Jewish quarter.

There are so many attractions to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start.

Luckily in this month’s travel feature we have compiled a brief snap shot of the city which dates back to the 7th century.

Before we begin lets learn more about Krakow itself. Situated on the Vistula River, Krakow has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural and artistic life – it is one of Poland’s most important economic hubs. During WW2,

53 Krakow was occupied by the Nazis and turned into their capital of governance (more history on this can be found in Oskar Schindler Factory museum).

Krakow now of course is very different and in terms of locations, many are drawn to the stunning Old Town. Ringed by Planty Park and remnants of the city’s medieval walls, the Old Town is centred on the stately, expansive Rynek Glówny (market square).

This plaza is the site of the Cloth Hall, a Renaissanceera trading outpost, and St. Mary’s Basilica, a 14thcentury Gothic church.

You can begin a tour through the Old Town by passing through Florian’s Gate - a huge 14th century tower with the Barbican fortress nearby.

Then it’s a short walk to Rynek Market Square, the largest medieval square in Europe. This massive space has a thriving atmosphere thanks to its cafes, beer gardens and monuments.

You can’t miss Cloth Hall in the centre of Rynek Market Square. Check out the beautiful design and

Krakow Excursions Auschwitz & Birkenau 5½ hrs £34 p.p.

Wieliczka Salt Mine 3½ hrs £35 p.p.

Schindler’s List Tour 2½ hrs £29 p.p.

browse stalls inside. Take a break and treat yourself to coffee and paczek (a Polish doughnut). For amazing views across Krakow, climb to the top of the Town Hall Tower. Remain in the Old Town and marvel at St Mary’s Basilica - you simply have to see the incredible wood-carved altar inside.

Wawel Castle is also just a short walk away for even more impressive architecture. It houses the Polish crown jewels and some stunning Renaissance paintings – look out for the fire-breathing dragon statue guarding a cave.

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54 You can also spend some time discovering Poland’s dramatic past. It’s well worth the half-hour walk to Oskar Schindler’s Factory to uncover the story of the man who saved many Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation. The Auschwitz concentration camp is located an hour away, which is also an emotional visit.

At dusk, the Old Town becomes even more atmospheric. Wander along Florianska Street to find a heady mix of pubs, souvenir shops and restaurants.

If you fancy browsing for more places to eat then join the Royal Route, with delicious delicacies like dumpling soup and sausages with sauerkraut.

There are more than 300 bars in the Old Town – head to Harris Piano Jazz Bar for smooth sounds in an underground cellar. The tiny Wodka Bar is the place to try the national tipple, as it serves up homemade concoctions in every flavour of vodka imaginable.

To learn of the city’s religious heritage then head to the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz, this offers a fusion of fascinating history, street art and authentic eateries.

For all you lovers, Krakow is located on the Vistula

Krakow Checklist Language: Polish Currency: Zloty Time: +1 hour Beer: £1.44 Cappuccino : £1.62 3 Course Meal: £10.27 Prices quoted are approximate

River at Father Bernard’s Footbridge – it’s lit up beautifully at night and you’ll see padlocks left by couples as a symbol of their love.

If you fancy venturing a bit further then Wieliczka Salt Mine is a good place to head to. The underground mine promises to be an enchanting experience, a mystical realm of chapels and chandeliers carved from rock salt. It’s a place of worship and even hosts weddings.

Whatever you decide to do you can be assured that Krakow has plenty to offer, a city Poland can be proud of.

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The Retirement

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Challenge

ost people’s hopes and expectations for retirement are very different from those who were retiring in the past. Retirees now have much grander plans, such as travelling the world, spending more time on hobbies or spoiling the grandchildren.

In order to achieve these things though, they need to have the income to afford a comfortable and active retirement. For most people, the state pension isn’t enough, and increasingly, income from other pensions is not enough either.

Pensions have been hitting the headlines in recent years, but the focus has generally been encouraging people to save and build a fund for retirement. Not enough attention has been given to an equally pressing retirement challenge - making savings that have been built up over the years last all the way through retirement, and this challenge is harder than ever to achieve because of low interest rates and poor value annuities.

In short, there is a good chance that financial wellbeing in retirement could depend to a large extent on sources of income which are not guaranteed for life in the way that traditional pensions are.

Whilst saving for retirement is relatively simple as most people have a fixed retirement date, managing a pot of money and ensuring it lasts for the rest of your life is an altogether more difficult challenge.

Here are the risks you face when managing your pot of money;

Key Risks 1 Will I live longer than expected?

2 How much will inflation eat into the value of my savings?

3 Will my investments be the right ones?

4 What if I take out too much, too soon?

5 Will I need long term care funding?

Planning for retirement when considering all of the above risks can be a daunting task. Sadly the lack of a crystal ball means that the future can be very difficult to predict.

How can we help?

Whilst we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have many years’ experience of dealing with clients approaching/in retirement who were looking for strategies to enable them to achieve their retirement dreams.

If you are moving into retirement please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01257 423800. The initial meeting will be at our expense and is without obligation.

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Pedal to the

by Gemma Sherlock

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man from Billinge will celebrate his 60th birthday year by taking part in a gruelling bike ride from London to Paris.

Chris Maj has always held a special place in his heart for Wigan and Leigh Hospice and now he is preparing for a 300-mile bike ride in their honour.

“I am really looking forward to it. This will be the longest stretch I have been on a bicycle,” said Chris, who retired from the NHS after 35 years of service.

“Who doesn’t love Paris? It’s a wonderful place and the hospice is a terrific organisation so it was a winwin situation.”

Chris is no stranger to the saddle after spending 15 years commuting to work via bicycle.

He still cycles to Appleby Court Nursing Home in Pemberton, where he works part-time.

“I am pretty comfortable health and fitness wise, I have also been running for 30 years,” said Chris, a dad-of-three.

“This is probably the most ambitious cycle ride the hospice has organised - it’s going to be adventurous.”

The challenge, which takes place from September 18-23, will see Chris and others cycle great distances taking in the European scenery.

Cyclists will spend five days travelling through the English countryside into rural France passing by historical landmarks and World War 1 battlefields before reaching the Eiffel Tower.

Chris Maj.

The route takes the fundraisers from London to Calais, to Abbeville, Beauvais and finally Paris.

“I will be using my own bike and will roughly be cycling around 80 miles a day, totalling around seven hours in the saddle,” said Chris, who is also a volunteer for Wigan Samaritans.

“I suppose it depends on how quickly you can peddle for.

59 “As part of my training I will be supporting my friend who is doing a tandem cycle as part of the John O’Groats challenge, she is coming through Wigan and I will join her there, so it’s good practice for that.”

Chris has a target of £2,000 for the challenge, with all proceeds supporting the charity which provides specialist end-of-lifecare.

During his career with the NHS Chris worked with Wigan and Leigh Hospice extensively and knows too well how much they rely on funding from the community.

“The hospice for me is one of those places which is always there, it does that important work that people sometimes take for granted,” said Chris, who has one granddaughter.

“Most people don’t want to particular actually talk about death, it is still a bit of a taboo subject, but when you need it the hospice is there.

“Last year they helped more than 1,000 people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. It costs a staggering £8,700 per day to provide their inpatient and community functions.

“They are almost completely dependent upon the generosity of the community to continue this valuable service. If fundraisers like this didn’t happen it wouldn’t be open.”

The hospice currently has to raise more than £3m every year in order to continue providing all of its services. Last year the hospice supported 1,130 local people who had been diagnosed with a lifelimiting illness.

Maxine Armstrong, fundraising and lottery manager for the hospice, said: “This is the first time we have taken a fundraising event international and it’s a really exciting challenge.

“The route is absolutely stunning and the team will be raising funds to help the hospice care for local people and their loved ones.”

If you would like to donate to Chris’s challenge in aid of the hospice then please visit his JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chris-maj.

To find out more please visit www.wlh.org.uk.

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Making Tax

Digital

by Chris Alcock - CMA Accountancy

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MRC have recently updated the timescale that Making Tax Digital, MTD, will come into effect.

• Increase accuracy: fewer mistakes and errors

If you have a business that is registered for VAT and has a turnover above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000, you’ll be required to keep digital records and submit your VAT return to HMRC through compatible software from next April.

• Better security by keeping all your data on password protected software

Online filing of VAT returns has been in place for a number of years, but now your business will need to also send the audit trail between primary records and the VAT return, details of supplies made and received and more information also. This change represents a major difference in the level of information being sent to HMRC. The best way for a business to prepare for this is to implement a cloud accounting solution that will be compatible with Making Tax Digital, and as this needs to be in place by next April our advice is to take steps now to ensure your business is compliant.

Xero and QuickBooks are two software systems that are MTD-compatible, and CMA are official partners with both these systems, so we are in a good position to help you choose which software is best for your business. For a limited period we are offering all new clients Xero or Quickbooks software free of charge for 6 MONTHS if they sign up for our services.

Many of our clients are already enjoying the benefits of online accounting, which include: • More efficient systems: reduced administration time and cost

• Smarter business tools resulting in accurate reports, real time data and higher tax savings

There are also lots of tools and Apps being developed which dramatically reduce the time spent on bookkeeping and improves accuracy.

For instance, receipts and invoices can be scanned using your mobile phone and these receipts are then sent automatically for processing in your accounts software and matched to a record that has been imported from your bank account.

If you have any questions regarding Making Tax Digital or switching to online accounting systems please do get in touch. We offer a free consultation for anyone that would like to speak to us about these changes. Feel free to drop by the office on Skull House Lane in Appley Bridge and we can discuss these further over a coffee.

Contact Details Chris Alcock ACMA CMA Accountancy 39 Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9DR Tel: 01257 255521 Email info@handsonaccounting.co.uk web www.handsonaccounting.co.uk

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Making Tax Digital Do you have a business that’s VAT-registered and has a turnover of £85,000+?

Are you aware of the Making Tax Digital changes due to start next April?

Would you like your business to enjoy the benefits of online accounting?

Plan NOW for the 2019 changeover and call us today for a free consultation.

Free software for 6 months when you use CMA Accountancy.

Call CMA Accountancy today www.cma-accountancy.com info@cma-accountancy.com Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge. 01257 255521

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Summer Fair

Brass in the Park

Saturday, June 23, 11am-2pm

Sunday, June 24, 1pm-3.15pm (Set 1: 1pm, Set 2: 2.30pm)

Raise money for much needed playground equipment for the school. There’s lots planned including: guest appearances (including Lightning McQueen), barbecue, bouncy castle and slide, donkey rides, face painting, Morris dancers, penalty shoot-out, plus many more stalls and games to play.

Bring along your picnic, set your blanket on the ground and enjoy the music of local brass bands.

An afternoon of traditional brass sounds by Standish Brass Band. A great, free family event. All Woodland Park attractions open as normal.

Marus Bridge Primary School, Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, WN3 6SP. Tel: 01942 248129

Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan, WN2 1PE. Tel: 01942 828280

Ladies Self-Defence Class

Fishing Lake Volunteering

Sunday, June 24, 10.30am-12pm

Tues, June 26, 10am-2pm; Tues, July 10, 10am2pm; Tues, July 24, 10am-2pm

Orrell Ju Jitsu in conjunction with gymetc will be holding the class in support of mental health charity MIND. Open to ladies of all ages, abilities and fitness. A minimum £10 donation is asked. For more info or to register your interest, please email orrelljujitsu@hotmail.co.uk Orrell Ju Jitsu, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8QZ. Tel: 07741 452335

Scrufts Dog Show

Volunteering with the West Lancs Countryside Rangers to bring the conservation and Fishing Lake area back to life. The group is hoping to welcome veterans fishing competitions back on the lake in the future and open it up for all to enjoy.

Abbey Lakes, Orrell.

80’s v 90’s Disco

Sunday, June 24, 11am-4pm

Friday, June 29, 7.30pm to Saturday, June 30, 12.30am

Furry friends will be judged on waggiest tails, biscuit catching prowess, party tricks, cutest outfits, and more. With live music, street food, doggy demos, celebrity judges, and family activities. Entries are £3 from Haigh Kitchen Courtyard, with a percentage of profits going to an animal rescue charity.

Battle it out on the dance floor on a musical journey from the 80’s greats, through to 90’s cheese!

Whether you’re a new romantic, or a new kid on the block, there’ll be plenty of dance offs. It’s £18pp and includes a two-course meal. Telephone 01257 472100 to reserve your tickets.

Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan, WN2 1PE. Tel: 01942 828280

Macdonald Kilhey Court, Chorley Road, Standish, WN1 2XN. Tel: 0844 879 9045

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Haigh Foodie Friday

Midsummer Ball

Friday, June 29, July 27 & August 31, 6pm-10pm

Sat, June 30, 7pm, bar until 1am, carriages 1.30am

Foodie Friday is back at Haigh Woodland Park every month until October. There’ll be food from a variety of street food traders. Free parking after 5pm and free entry; lots of music and dog friendly. Adventure Play, Adventure Golf and High Ropes Course open.

Wigan MS Therapy Centre Ltd will be holding the ball to raise funds for their projects. Tickets are £30 and include live entertainment, DJ and a 3-course meal. Call 07702 025280 or 07759 735301 for details and tickets.

Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan, WN2 1PE. Tel: 01942 828280

The Marquee, DW Stadium, 15 Loire Dr, Wigan, WN5 0UH. Tel: 01942 774000

Country Fair

Masquerade Party Night

Friday, June 29, 2pm

Saturday, June 30, 7.30pm

There’ll be bouncy inflatables, hook-a-duck, face painting, chocolate tombola, spin-the-wheel, summer craft, a mad scientist and football games with Coach Mike, and much more. Or you could even try your hand at baking cupcakes and sponges to be judged at the Great British Bake Off.

DJ Danny returns for another spectacular party night, filled with dinner and dancing until late.

Bring your own liquid refreshments. Tickets are £15, and all profits go to ABCA reg. Charity 515110.

Holy Family School, Cale Lane, Aspull

Appley Bridge Community Centre, Appley Lane North, Wigan, WN6 9AQ.

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Community Fete 2018

Gin Tasting

Saturday, June 30, 11am-4pm

Thursday, July 5, 7.30pm-10.30pm

With stalls, rides, games, live music, food, craft fair, community info and more. Games, tug ‘o’ war, races and entertainment areas will be held on the Recreation Ground. For more info on how to get involved, email elaineellams@aol.com or for stall bookings shevingtonfete@outlook.com

An evening of ‘educationally educating gintoxication’ which explores the history of gin that spans almost a thousand years. Enjoy five artisan gins that showcase the story and development of the favourite tipple. Tickets are limited and priced at £25 from fifteensstandish.com

Gathurst Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8HW

Fifteens at Standish, 73 High Street, Standish, WN6 0HD. Tel: 01257 424795

Young Musician Final Saturday, June 30, 7pm An opportunity for solo performers to compete for the coveted title of Wigan Young Musician of the Year. Tickets available at the door. For more info call 01942 776169 or email musicservice@wigan.go.uk

Special Service Saturday, July 7, 6pm-7pm A special day for Rector Andrew as he celebrates his 25th anniversary to the Priesthood. This is an open invitation for all to attend.

St Wilfrid’s Parish Church, 13 Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA. Tel: 01257 421396

Church of St Wilfrid, 13 Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XA. Tel: 01257 421396

Family Fun Day

Summer Fair

Saturday, June 30, 11am-late

Saturday, July 7, 11am-1pm

This family fun day is in aid of Bolton Armed Forces Centre. There’ll be stalls, live music, games, bouncy castle, army museum, army vehicles, food and bike auction. There’s a £2 donation on entry.

Come on down and support Orrell Holgate Primary School’s Summer Fair. There’ll be food, drinks, face painting and lots of stalls and activities and (hopefully) nice weather. It’ll be a lovely few hours out with the family.

Old Springs Inn, 126 Spring Road, Orrell, WN5 0JJ

Summer Fayre Sunday, July 1, 12pm-3pm This event will raise funds to pay for vets fees, feed & bedding bills, accountants fees, public liability fees, and for maintenance etc. Meet the rescued animals that live here, have a bite to eat & drink. Grab a bargain at the Thrift market stalls and children’s crafts stall. Relax & unwind.

LuckyHens Rescue Wigan, Amberswood Common, Manchester Road, HIndley, WN2 3DR.

Orrell Holgate Primary School, Moor Road, Orrell, WN5 8SJ. Tel: 01942 776670

Roller Dance Workshop Sunday, July 8, 4.15pm-5.45pm Join Roller Girl Gang’s Len and Mel for an energetic roller dance workshop. There’ll be a range of dance steps and sequences; recommended for intermediate level skaters who can skate forwards, backwards, crossover, turn and stop confidently.

Tickets are £8.

Wigan Roller Rink, Unit 2, Eckersley Mill, Swan Meadow Road, WN3 5BD. Tel: 01942 375675

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Grand Opening

Wildflower Walk

Monday, July 9, 1.30pm-3pm

Sunday, July 15, 2pm-4pm

A forest school area grand opening. The Mayor and Mayoress of West Lancs will open proceedings; there’ll be fun forest-themed activities for children; parents and friends will be there too. The Woodland Trust is attending and there will hopefully be a band to provide some light entertainment!

Take a walk around Wigan Flashes to look out for the flowers that are in bloom. Expert Dave Winnard will be on hand to help with identification.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mossy Lea Rd, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RE

Wigan Schools Gala Concert

Barking Mad Dog Festival

The Wigan Schools Orchestra performs Hoedown

by Copland and In the Hall of the Mountain by Grieg.

The Youth Orchestra will perform Peter and the Wold by Prokofiev and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas. Contact 01942 776169 for more info. Tickets available on the door.

Saturday, July 14, 10am-6pm There’ll be displays, an agility race for you and your pooch, Flyball, dog show, Microchipping and health checks with one of the on-site vets. Grab a drink at the bar and your favourite food. Kids can spend their time on the fair and bouncy castle and slide.

Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Lane, Standish, WN6 0PP. Tel: 01257 422618

Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, Poolstock Lane, Wigan WN3 5HL

Monday, July 16, 1.30pm

Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre, Loire Drive, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0UL. Tel: 01942 828550

Wigan Flower Club

Disney Singalong Breakfast

Wed, Jul 18, 7.15pm; Wed, Aug 15, 7.15pm; Wed, Sept 19, 7.15pm; Wed, Oct 17, 7.15pm

Saturday, July 14, 10.15am-12.15pm

Wigan Flower Club meets every third Wednesday of the month. Floral demonstrations are done by a qualified NAFAS demonstrator. There is Tea and Coffee on sale, a raffle and a trash and treasure stall.

Non-members welcome.

With very special guest Elsa; includes breakfast banquet, magical meet and greet and photo opportunity, Disney singalong with songs from Frozen, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Trolls and Moana. Just £8 per child.

Pipsqueaks Play Café, Orrell Road, Orrell, WN5 8QZ. Tel: 01695 229923

NGS Open Garden Sunday, July 15, 10am-4pm The gardens have colourful flower beds, three ponds and a Chinese bridge donated by the Whitworth Art Gallery. The Dedicate a Daisy memorial garden and two courtyards also feature as the gardens. £3 entry.

Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, WN2 3HZ. Tel: 01942 525566

St Michael’s Hall, Shaw Street, Wigan, WN1 2BQ.

Eating disorders Workshop Thursday, July 19, 6.10pm-8pm Learn about Anorexia, Bulimia and EDNS; new skills to support recovery and to notice the signs of refeeding syndrome. There’s a self-help guide to take away, and an online group support to meet other parents just like you. Ticket only event at £20pp from www.blueresilience.co.uk/ Wigan Central, No.1 Railway Arch, Queen Street, Wigan, WN3 4DY. Tel: 01942 246425

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Lakeside Summer Fayre

Parbulele Ukulele Festival

Saturday, July 21, 1pm-4pm

Fri, Aug 3, 6.30pm-late; Sat, Aug 4, 11am-5pm and

Get in the mood for summer! There’ll be a bouncy castle, raffle, face painting, hook-a-duck, tombola, barbecue and music.

6.30pm-late; Sun, Aug 5, 11am-5pm

Lakeside Care Home, Chorley Road, Worthington WN1 2XN

The Parbulele Ukulele Festival features lots of musical events over the weekend. Tickets available from Gary Smith gs.svs-ltd@live.co.uk or phone 07495332770 or pay on the day. Festival entry is £3 per day or £5 for the weekend, and concerts are £15.

Wigan Bike Ride 2018

Parbold

Sunday, July 22, 9.30am

Garden Party

The organisers of the inaugural Wigan Bike Ride are delighted to confirm the event has returned with a 50 mile main ride and a 5 mile family ride.

For more info and to register, please visit http:// wiganbikeride.co.uk/ Mesnes Park, Wigan, WN1 1TU.

ARC Annual Country Fair Saturday, July 28, 10am-6pm and Sunday, July 29, 10am-6pm The second annual country fair with lots to see and do, there’ll be quad bikes, bouncy castles and so much more.

Charity Farm Fisheries, Charity Farm, Smithy Brow, Wrightington, WN6 9PP. Tel: 01257 451326

Peter Rabbit & Friends Tues, July 31, 12pm-2pm (11.30am gates open) This musical adaptation follows some of Beatrix Potter’s favourite characters in their adventures as they roam the countryside. Bring a picnic, blanket/ chairs and imagination! All tickets £7.50, family ticket of 3 is £15, under 3s go free. Book at www. haightickets.co.uk or call 0800 788 0526.

Haigh Woodland Park, Copperas Lane, Wigan, WN2 1PE. Tel: 01942 828280

Saturday, August 4, 12pm-4pm A favourite for both young and old supporters. Pick up a bargain, enjoy a burger from the barbecue and win prizes in the raffles and tombolas. Enjoy games, raffles and stalls selling crafts, bric-a-brac, plants, refreshments and more. Free entry.

Wigan & Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, WN2 3HZ. Tel: 01942 525566

Children’s Holiday Club Wed, August 8 - Fri, August 10, 10am-4pm The holiday club is for children aged 7-11. They can play team games; get involved in art and craft, music, and sports. Application forms available from St. Matthew’s Church and Vicarage. The Holiday Club is free. Places are “first come, first served”.

St Matthew’s Church Hall, Billinge Rd, Highfield, Wigan, WN3 6BL

Wigan Pride 2018 Saturday, August 11, 11am-5pm Wigan Pride is back. It promises to be a free, fun, family friendly event jam packed with artists and local talent on the main stage and a range of different market stalls. This year it’s celebrating growth and community. It’s inclusive, diverse and tolerant for all. Autism Friendly.

Market Place, Wigan, WN1 1

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Win tickets to

Southport Flower Show

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or nearly 90 years gardeners and amateur growers have been flocking to the Southport Flower Show for its fabulous displays and floral competitions, and this year you could be joining them free of charge by winning one of three pairs of tickets to the annual seaside event.

The three competition winners will each win a pair of day passes to the show, which is being held from the 16-19th August at Victoria Park in Southport.

Southport is the UK’s largest independent flower show and is known for attracting some of Britain’s best celebrity gardeners and for putting on a packed programme of family entertainment. This summer’s show is no exception with a string of top gardening experts already confirmed and more big names from TV still to be announced.

Britain’s best known gardening expert, Monty Don, will open the show on 16th August. Monty was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours recently and has been the face of BBC show Gardeners’ World since 2003.

Monty said; “I am very much looking forward to returning to Southport Flower Show this year and sharing the colour, talent and fun of a great local show. I look forward to seeing you there.”

Gardeners looking for tips on how to give their flowers, fruit and vegetables a boost will be able to listen to broadcasters Christine Walkden, Carol Klein, David Domoney and Matthew Wilson during the show and may get a chance to ask the experts themselves.

Children aged under 16 are given free entrance with an accompanying adult and this year’s Southport Flower Show has more entertainment for the kids than ever before. Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher, known to CBeebies’ viewers for his many characters including Mr Tumble, will be leading the family entertainment during the 2018 show.

69 As well a series of kids workshops and events, in the outdoor arena, families can enjoy the shows by dog agility performers Adrian and Caroline Slater and Ben Potter’s eagle and vulture experience.

Popular Countryfile presenter Anita Rani, who entertained fans on the 2015 series of Strictly Come Dancing, will be in the celebrity line-up meeting visitors on the opening day of the event. Anita will speak to guests at Southport’s Celebrity Theatre on Thursday August 16th at 3pm and be present at the Kuoni stand throughout the day.

In the demonstration kitchen, cake Queen Flo Atkins, who starred in TV’s Great British Bake Off, is to demonstrate her cooking talents. Flo found fame as one of the contestants in the first series of GBBO to be screened by Channel 4, charming TV audiences with her traditional family recipes.

General Manager Ray Roukin said: “We’ve got a brilliant show planned for 2018 with something for all the family and even our dogs are welcome this year.” Southport Flower Show takes place at Victoria Park, a 34 acre coastline park a short walk away from Southport town centre.

To win one of the three pairs of tickets for Southport Flower Show, simply visit our website www. locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then on ‘competitions’.

To enter the competition just input your answer to the following question; What’s the name of the BBC Gardeners’ World’ presenter who will welcome guests on the opening day of the Southport Flower Show?

The expiry date for the competition is Friday 20th July 2018. Entrants must be over 16 years of age.

Only one entry per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not reach us.

Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter this competition.

Winners will be contacted by 31st July 2018, and details will be publicised in our September magazines. Advance tickets to Southport Flower Show are available for £20 per person, for the Show’s website at www.southportflowershow.co.uk

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Taste test

The

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Fox

By Gemma Sherlock

t’s that time of year when everybody is looking for the nearest beer garden to bask in the glorious sunshine with a refreshing pint and a bite to eat.

We took advantage of the fabulous rays which showed no signs of dwindling and booked into the newly-renovated The Fox at Roby Mill.

Head chef, William Fitzmaurice was busy preparing for the lunch time rush as me and my colleague Niamh were seated in front of the views of the quaint beer garden.

The historic hostelry has recently undergone a major refurbishment and with that comes a new name and new owners.

Formerly the Fifteens at the Fox, the pub is now owned by business partners Wendy Green and Chris Wilson, who have turned the inn into a contemporary country pub, with a big focus on local produce and drink.

Chris and Wendy turned around the establishment in a month, with a complete overhaul including new furniture, a new bar, new menus, new décor and a brand new name, The Fox at Roby Mill.

We couldn’t decide on the tempting dishes to start so we decided to give into our greed and share two – Black Pudding and Chorizo Fritters with Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Sauce and Warm Goat’s Cheese, Leek and Sunflower Seed Tartlet with herb mayonnaise and seasonal salad.

I often avoid anything too heavy to start and was worried the Blacking Pudding fritters would be too rich and unsettle my palette but that didn’t happen here. The serving came with three fritters which were just enough – the meat inside the crispy shell was soft, textured and light and combined with the cheese sauce it offered a moreish mouthful which left you wanting more. The goat’s cheese tartlet was again not too heavy and the pastry was light and sweet, contrasting well with the citrus salad.

71 like I am a cop out when I order one, a meal that won’t satisfy my hunger. But again I was proved wrong. The size of this salad was enough to feed two.

Packed full with fresh greens and crispy, soft, warm potatoes, topped with succulent chicken breast in paprika and shards of bacon.

Niamh went for the traditional pub lunch: Beer Battered Fish and Chips with mushy peas and tartare mayonnaise. We were told this was a best-seller at The Fox and we could certainly see why. The cod was beautifully cooked and almost filled the plate, the chips came lightly salted and who can’t beat mushy peas? A traditional classic served as a big portion is always a winner.

To finish, I had the Crème Brulee with homemade biscotti and Niamh had Sticky Toffee Pudding with hot butterscotch sauce and Mrs Dowsons vanilla icecream. Crème Brulee is a favourite of mine; I have a very sweet tooth which was certainly catered for with this dessert.

The caramelised top of the brulee offered a fun and interactive crunch as the spoon cracked the surface.

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Roast Pheasant Pheasant makes a nice change from chicken, and this recipe gives a richness to the meat, while madeira gravy adds something special.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

2 pheasants

Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5.

1 apple, chopped

Lay the rashers of bacon over the breast meat and put some apple and pepper into the main cavity of the birds.

4 rashers streaky bacon seasoning For the gravy: 2 tbsp madeira 1-2 tsp arrowroot or cornflour 300ml game or chicken stock

Arrange the birds in a large roasting tin, pour the stock around the outside and roast in the oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the birds are cooked.

When the pheasants are cooked, lift onto a carving board, cover with foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Prepare the gravy. Tip the cooking juices into a jug and skim away excess fat. If necessary, make up to 300ml with water. Return the juices to the roasting tin with the madeira and bring to the boil, simmering for a few minutes until a good flavour is obtained.

Mix the arrowroot or cornflour with a little water and blend into the hot stock. Season to taste with pepper and strain into a gravy boat.

Serve the pheasant with the gravy and a selection of roasted vegetables and/or parsnip chips.

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Low Fat Banana & Yoghurt Cake This low fat banana cake is a sweet treat without too many calories - which can be reduced by using a light margarine and 0% fat yoghurt. It is also a great way to use up over-ripe bananas.

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Ingredients

Method

150g margarine

Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 7cm-deep, 19cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with 2 layers of baking paper.

150g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 3 eggs 450g self-raising flour 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 150g Greek-style yoghurt 225g mashed over-ripe banana Chopped walnuts and sliced banana, to decorate For the Icing 250g packet light cream cheese 40g caster sugar 300g Greek-style yoghurt

Beat margarine, sugar and vanilla for 3 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined. Stir in sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda, yoghurt and banana until well combined.

Spoon mixture into pan and level.

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Make Icing. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until light and fluffy. Fold in yoghurt until well combined. Spread icing over top of cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and top with sliced banana. Serve.

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he last Bank Holiday actually delivered a day of gorgeous sunshine, so it was an early start for this 5¼ mile Jack’s Tracks in picturesque Chipping, located within the Forest of Bowland Area of Natural Beauty. On paper, the route promised much and it ultimately delivered a beautiful walk with lovely views, lots of points of interest and scrumptious bacon butty on completion! If you’re taking your four legged friend though, please be aware that there are lots of stiles to cross and much livestock too, so do make sure you have your lead.

‘Welcome to Chipping’, there’s a bridge; go over the bridge and go through the gate, then follow the path on the left hand perimeter of the field.

Turn left out of the car park (PR3 2QH) and head downhill, past the school and St Bartholomew’s church and then turn right at the Sun Inn pub down Windy Street for almost 1/3 of a mile. At the point that the road bends to the right, by the stone

You’ll arrive at another farm gate which opens onto a rural lane. Turn right at this point and follow the lane for ½ mile, past Leagram Mill, over the stream and then turn left up the wide track directly after Leagram Mill Barn. Follow the track up a slight

Make your way over a stile on the far side of the field, and then bear left, again follow the left hand perimeter of the two adjoining fields dodging through the clumps of grasses. You’ll arrive at Green Lane via a stile; turn left and then immediate right down a concrete road leading to the dairy farm.

Once arriving in the farmyard, bear left and then go through a gate and head uphill away from the farm.

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75 incline for ¼ mile until you reach a clearing; go over the cattle grid and follow the track up Knot Hill. You can either follow the hairpin bend around the hill or clamber up and take in the tremendous views towards Longridge Fell, Totridge and Pendle Hill. It’s a great spot for a picnic, but be careful to stay away from the edge.

Head west at this point across the field and towards the treeline. Proceed through a double stile in the fence and then down through the woods towards a footbridge over a stream. Scramble uphill and over a stile and then carry on in the same direction on the right hand perimeter of several fields for approximately ½ mile, crossing multiple stiles. Once you get to the final field in this series, a large and open one, head towards a hollowed out tree trunk

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in the distance and just beyond that is a concrete track. Turn right and head uphill.

Once you reach Laund Farm, bear left and keep left when it forks. Once you’ve passed the next buildings you’ll arrive at two tracks on the left running parallel, divided by a hedge. Take the second track to its conclusion and then hop over

the stile. Look where the fence and hedge meets in the distance and head directly over the field towards that point. Go through the gate and head over the next field, roughly in the direction of the telegraph poles, dropping down to a stile in the far corner of the field.

Follow the path down the left hand perimeter of

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Make your way over the stile and between the houses to end up on a rural lane.

Turn left downhill and then right when you see the public footpath sign shortly afterwards. Follow the track and then over the stile on the right hand side just before the gate to the house. Bear left and follow the path downhill on the left hand perimeter until you emerge onto Broad Meadow. Turn left and follow the road to the T-junction, turn left and walk along Garstang Road to the car park from where the walk started.

the following two fields, dropping down to a rural lane (Malt Kiln Brow), with a mill pond opposite.

Turn right and walk along the road until you reach a public footpath sign on the left. Hop over the stile and bear left, then cross the footbridge and head uphill. Take the overgrown path to the left behind the trees for a short distance and then follow the

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.

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