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Lancashire residents thanked for opening up their homes to the people of Ukraine

Kind-hearted residents have been thanked for opening their homes up to people fleeing the war in Ukraine, as our new arrivals settle into life in Lancashire.

Hundreds of people across the county have provided a lifeline to families and individuals from Ukraine through the UK Government's Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The scheme is being led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Home Office. Lancashire Refugee Integration Team and Lancashire Resilience Forum are working together to coordinate

the Lancashire-wide response, which also includes accessing healthcare, welfare and schools.

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme, which launched in March, encourages members of the public to offer rooms in their houses to families and individuals from Ukraine.

As of May 19, 445 Lancashire sponsors have been matched with 895 people via the scheme, with 337 having now arrived in the county.

Support is provided to sponsors and their guests from various organisations. Following their arrival in Lancashire, sponsors and their guests are provided with a Lancashire-specific

Sponsors Handbook and a Guests Handbook.

The Integration Team is hosting a series of online webinars to help guests settle into their new lives. The county council is also working with district councils and community groups to develop a range of integration activities.

County Councillor Phillippa Williamson, leader of Lancashire County Council, has given her heartfelt thanks to residents for their generosity and kindness.

County Councillor Williamson said: "Lancashire has a proud history of helping others in their time of need.

"When the people of Lancashire were asked if they could help those suffering in Ukraine,

thousands came forward without hesitation.

"Through this generosity and kindness, the Government has been able to find homes for hundreds of people who desperately need one "On behalf of everyone at Lancashire County Council, thank you.

"Lancashire stands united with the people of Ukraine, and I am pleased to hear our new arrivals are settling into their new lives."

To find out more about the Homes for Ukraine scheme and how else you can help the people of Ukraine, visit: https://www. lancashire.gov.uk/council/ukraine/

Man jailed after causing death of Accrington pensioner by dangerous driving A man has been jailed for three and a half years after causing the death of a pensioner in Accrington by dangerous driving.

Thuron Miah was driving a white Volkswagen Golf at speed along Blackburn Road at 5.05pm on November 2, 2019, when he collided with 75-year-old Harry Davies as he crossed the carriageway.

Mr Davies suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital. He sadly died there a short time later.

Miah, 24, of Ambleside Close, Blackburn, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing

death by dangerous driving.

An eyewitness described the Golf travelling at excess speed shortly before the collision. This was supported by CCTV enquiries.

Miah was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

He pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving but denied causing death by dangerous driving. He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving by a jury at Burnley Crown Court.

Appearing back at the crown court today (May 16) Miah was jailed for three and a half years and banned from

driving for five years.

Sgt Michael Higginson, of East Tactical Operations, said: “Thuron Miah was driving far too fast, and his actions led to the death of Mr Davies.

“Whilst his conviction will not bring Mr Davies back, I hope it can bring his family some closure.

“Speed is a factor in so many serious and fatal collisions and this incident shows how speeding can have tragic consequences.”

Mr Davies’s family said in a statement: "Although justice has been done, we are still having to live each day

without our beloved Harry. He was such a kind and gentle man. The trial was an awful experience for us to sit through.

“Our sadness and pain intensified when during the trial we found out Thuron Miah had on two previous occasions been caught driving far too fast. He should’ve learned from those that he needed to slow down because put simply, he was an accident waiting to happen.

“We certainly hope after a spell in prison he will understand that such reckless driving sees people like Harry pay the ultimate price, and when he gets out, he’ll drive differently. We don’t want any family to have to go through what we have."

A second man from Blackburn arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving was later released no further action.

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Looked After Children Team are safeguarding stars!

Lancashire Healthy Young People and Families Service's dedicated Looked After Children Team has received special recognition for going the extra mile to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The team, part of the children's community services delivered by HCRG Care Group and funded and commissioned by Lancashire County Council, have been presented with NHSE Safeguarding Star badges.

Michelle Lee, Regional Director of HCRG Care Group in Lancashire, said: "I am extremely proud of the way our teams responded to the pandemic so that we were able to continue to support families across Lancashire during this difficult time.

The additional work that our Looked After Children team carried out made a really positive difference to some of the most vulnerable children and I'm delighted that this has been recognised through this award."

County Councillor Cosima Towneley, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for children and families, said: "This is tremendous news.

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns meant that children and young people faced unprecedented challenges.

The Looked After Children

Team puts in so much work to support them and I'm pleased their efforts have been recognised.

They used their initiative and creativity to work in new ways, focusing on tackling issues such as loneliness, isolation and ensuring young people had the right support to bring out the best in them for future outcomes.

"Congratulations to the team and all the staff who showed great strength and determination when faced with adversity.

"Collaborative working is the way forward and we will continue our close work with HCRG Care Group to deliver projects to support children and families."

The team created a package of support for Looked After Children aged between 16-18 who were living in semi-independent accommodation during lockdown periods.

Some of the young people originated from as far away as London which increased their potential to be lonely and experience increasing anxiety.

They contacted the young people to assess and support their welfare, checking that they were aware of lockdown restrictions and whether they had the ability to self-isolate should they need to.

They organised the collection and distribution of food

Man charged following indecent exposure

A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a series of indecent exposures in Burnley and Padiham.

We launched an investigation after a series of indecent exposure offences were committed in the areas over the last nine months.

On Wednesday night (May 18) a 58-year-old man from Keighley was arrested in West Yorkshire on suspicion of indecent exposure.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Paul Whitaker, 58, of Berrington Way, Oakworth, Keighley, has been charged with six counts of exposure.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court today (May 20).

Two men previously arrested as part of our enquiries have been released with no action.

From left, Rebecca McGeown, Lead for Safeguarding and Looked after Children (Lancashire) at HCRG Care Group, Catherine Randall, National Associate Director of Safeguarding NHSE, Foian Suart Specialist Looked after Children Nurse, Jenny Donnelly Named Nurse for Looked after Children, Sally Whelan Specialist Nurse for Looked after Children parcels from local charities, the Samaritans and the team themselves, and completed doorstep drops of Easter eggs which had been donated by HCRG Care Group staff, using the opportunity to give a welfare check to the older children. They also successfully bid for £2,000 from HCRG Care Group’s innovation fund to purchase

Do you know this person?

Police are appealing for help to find them after an assault in

gift cards to provide a further welfare boost.

Many aspects of the work delivered during lockdown have now become business as usual for the team. Support visits have continued, food parcels are accessed via The Salvation Army and HCRG. Care Group staff continue to provide gifts on special occasions including selection

boxes at Christmas, Easter eggs and toiletry sets when appropriate.

Catherine Randall Associate Director of Safeguarding at NHS England/NHS Improvement presented the team with their badges. She said: "It was a pleasure and honour to present a national safeguarding recognition star to the children looked after

team in Lancashire.

"The team went above and beyond to respond to the pandemic so that they were able to continue to support families during this very difficult time. This work has also been shared across England as good practice. Fabulous work, making a difference and safeguarding lives."

Appeal after transgender assault Great Harwood where a young girl was subjected to transgender abuse and attacked.

We were called at 6.02pm on April 24 to reports of an assault in Town Hall Street, Great Harwood.

It was reported that a teenage girl had offensive comments directed at her by a group of boys and she was then assaulted by one of the group.

Following enquiries we now want to trace the person in the CCTV and we are appealing to anyone who knows him to come forward.

PC Nagina Ahmed, of the East Hate Crime Unit, said: ”This was an appalling incident where a young girl has been abused and then physically assaulted simply because of how she looked.

“I would ask anyone who knows this individual to come forward and speak to us.

“Hate crime causes great distress to its victims and we are committed to investigating all crimes

and incidents motivated by hate, supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice.”

Anybody who recognises the youth in the image should call police on 101, quoting log 1257 of April 24, 2022.

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New Chairman looking to continue Lancashire's growth and build relationships The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council is looking forward to continuing Lancashire's growth and improvements, as well as building relationships with its residents.

County Councillor Peter Britcliffe, who has lived in Oswaldtwistle for all of his life, has served as a councillor since 1984, and also served as the Mayor of Hyndburn between 2017/18.

The former primary school and special education teacher of 25 years had always had an interest and been involved in politics, having followed in the footsteps of his father, who was the chairman of the local Conservative association.

Cllr Britcliffe has served on Lancashire County Council twice, firstly for four years in 1987, before being re-elected in 2009.

Over his time in office, he has supported the improvements to highways and chaired the scrutiny and health scrutiny committee.

He said: "It's a tremendous honour to be elected by my fellow councillors as Chairman of Lancashire County Council.

"I've had the privilege of representing the people of Oswaldtwistle and Hyndburn for many years, and it will be my pleasure to step up and do the same for the whole of Lancashire.

"This is a fantastic county with great prospects, and I am determined to help continue Lancashire's growth, supporting local business and support groups.

"I just want to get out across the county and

meet as many people as possible. It's all about trying to improve the quality of lives for the people of Lancashire."

The new chairman highlighted the importance of communication and working together, praising the efforts of people from all backgrounds, admiring specifically the hard work of volunteers in Lancashire.

Politics runs in the family, as Sara Britcliffe, Peter's daughter, is now the MP for Hyndburn and Haslingden.

She said: "I’m incredibly proud that my Dad became the Chairman of Lancashire County Council yesterday and I am sure he will do a fantastic job in representing the people of Lancashire."

In his free time, County Councillor Britcliffe enjoys spending time with his three cats, watching his football club Blackburn Rovers, and going to Spain on holiday in the summer.

Peter Britcliffe takes over from his predecessor, County Councillor Barrie Yates, while Keith Iddon becomes the new vice-chairman.

Cyclist seriously injured in Blackburn collision Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured following a collision in Blackburn.

Police were called around 4.15pm yesterday (Sunday, May 15) to a report of an accident on Manxman Road.

A man in his 30s riding a bike had been involved in a collision with a parked Vauxhall Corsa. The man, from Blackburn, was thrown from the bike, suffering serious head injuries.

He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

We are appealing for witnesses and urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

Sgt Peter Snook, of Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations, said: “An investigation is underway after a cyclist

was left with serious injuries following a collision in Blackburn.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses but would ask anyone who saw what happened and has yet to speak to police, to come forward.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or email 1574@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1167 of May 15.

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Sex offender jailed after being caught with over 2,000 indecent images of children on hidden phone A registered sex offender who was caught with more than 2,000 indecent images of children on a hidden mobile phone has been sent back to prison.

David Martin Nappin, 38, was released on licence following a previous prison sentence on July 30, 2020.

As part of the previous sentence, Nappin the subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, limiting his contact with children and use of the internet. He was also made subject to a notification requirement.

Those requirements meant that he had to make any device capable of accessing the internet to the police or a probation officer on request.

On November 10, 2020, officers from the East

(MOSOVO) Management of Sexual and Violent Offender Team were contacted by the manager of the probation hostel in Blackburn where Nappin was living to say that an unregistered phone had been discovered in the defendant’s room.

Nappin was arrested, charged and recalled to prison while the investigation progressed.

Nappin had also sent the hostel manager a message on his registered mobile phone which read: “you'll find something, the stuff that got me in trouble last time.”

Officers from the MOSOVO unit attended Nappin’s place of work the same day arrested him and seized his registered and unregistered mobile phones.

On the unregistered mobile phone, experts found 2209

illegal files. Of those 802 were Category A – the most serious examples of child sexual abuse - 491 were Category B and 898 were Category C. There were also eight prohibited images and to extreme pornographic images.

Robert Richards, from the East MOSOVO Team, said: “Following an investigation by Lancashire Police, registered sex offender David Nappin was convicted of possessing over 2209 indecent images of children, including 802 of the most serious category A photographs and videos. The images in this case were described as harrowing, and Nappin by his own admission, not only wishes to view indecent images, but to also act on those desires, and presents a very high risk of serious harm to female children under 10.

“Nappin was sentenced to serve two years and six months in prison to be followed by an extended licence of seven years. He will continue to be subject to sex offender notification requirements and a revised Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely.

“Lancashire Police are committed to bringing to justice, those who commit crimes against the most vulnerable in our society, and will work tirelessly to keep children safe from sexual predators.”

Sex Offender David Nappin

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People in Whalley looking forward to improvements being finished Businesses in Whalley are looking forward to seeing the full impact of the smart new high-quality paving being installed on King Street later this week.

Work is nearing completion on the improvements being carried out by Lancashire County Council which have been ongoing since early March.

Attractive sandstone paving, edged with granite along the kerbs, has been installed between the junctions of Accrington Road and Woodlands Drive.

The work has also involved widening the pavements, particularly outside businesses which have outdoor seating, and in the vicinity of the zebra crossing, to reduce the distance people have to cross the road. The zebra crossing has also been moved further away from the junction with George Street by 5 metres to improve safety.

It has been funded through the planning process as a result of contributions agreed with two housing developers

towards improving highways and transport in the local area.

County Councillor Charlie Edwards, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "I'd like to thank local residents and businesses for their patience and support while these improvements have been ongoing over the past few months, as I know it has been disruptive at times.

"We're now very close to seeing the finished result in full, and I hope everyone will agree that Whalley looks better than ever, with the new paving really adding to the look and feel of the village centre, helping to make this a place where residents and visitors want to spend time and money, and businesses feel confident investing in their future."

County Councillor Ged Mirfin, who represents the area as a county councillor, said: "These improvements will make Whalley an even better place to live, visit and do businesses, and show the value of councils working

closely together to secure investment and ensure that new developments make a real and lasting contribution which benefits all local residents."

Simon Kerins of Athertons Estate Agents, which administers Whalley Chamber of Trade, said: "Whalley is a very

special place and we're proud to live and work here. The last three months have presented a challenge to residents and businesses alike, but we've come through that with great tenacity and are now ready to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at the end of next week. That will give everybody an oppor-

tunity to show off Whalley in all its glory with the bunting, floral displays and other wonderful activities which are planned within the village.

"Improving the quality of the roads and access in Whalley is something which has been an issue for some time and, now that the work

is close to completion, I have no doubt that it will make the village much more accessible for residents, businesses and consumers alike. Many people come into Whalley from outside the area and I think they'll be pleasantly surprised at the difference these improvements have made."

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Green funding boost for Lancashire New funding to help tackle climate change in Lancashire has been announced in the

here in Lancashire to offset their carbon footprint.

"It's also about making our

"Protecting the environment is one of our key priorities and we look forward to

lead up to World Environ-

county more resilient to the

working in partnership with

ment Day (Sunday 5 June).

negative impacts of climate

the business community, the

change.

Environment Agency and

The county council has secured more than £71,000

"Flash flooding has become

other partners on this crucial

from the Environment Agen-

much more common place in

cy to fund a study into how

recent years and we've seen its

• This latest scheme will

businesses can reduce their

devastating impacts on local

build on action the county

carbon footprint by investing

communities and businesses.

council has already taken to

in local projects to improve the natural environment.

project."

"Research into a scheme in

reduce CO2 including:

Yorkshire found that restoring

• Reducing CO2 emis-

Aimed at small and medium peatland in one area reduced

sions from streetlighting by

sized enterprises, the work

the peak volume of water

87% since 2009/10 by re-

will explore how businesses

flowing off the land by 57%

placing old-fashioned lights

can fund local schemes such

and made it three times slow-

with LEDs. CO2 from the

as peatland restoration, tree

er. These properties ensure

county council's streetlights

planting and biodiversity pro- drainage systems can cope

fell from 86,796 tonnes to

jects to help offset their CO2

with floodwaters much more

4,796 in 2020-21.

emissions.

effectively.

•

Installing energy saving

measures in county council

County Councillor Shaun

"There are many other ben-

Turner, cabinet member for

efits of increasing the number

buildings, which has

environment and climate

of trees and ensuring a greater

reduced emissions by 23%

change, said: "This project is

biodiversity too. Invest-

since 2017.

a key part of our plans to en-

ment from local business is

•

courage businesses to invest

crucial to the success of these

from the county council's

in their local environment

schemes.

vehicle fleet by 40% since

Reducing emissions

2009-10 and cutting staff

More information about how

climate change can be found

business travel by 50%

the county council is working

by visiting the climate change

during this time.

with its partners to tackle

webpage.

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Fans handed football banning orders

More than a dozen people have been given football banning orders following disorder in Burnley.

ed: "We know that the overwhelming majority of our supporters behave responsibly and are a credit to the Club and town they represent.

“However, the behaviour of a small number On Saturday, September 18, Burnley FC and of individuals at the home fixture against Arsenal FC fans clashed in the Cricket Field Stand at Turf Moor during a Premier League Arsenal in September last year, was shocking and disgraceful and has no place whatsoever match. at Turf Moor or in society. As a result, 16 inSupporters from the two teams were dividuals were identified for their part in the segregated, but items including bottles and disorder, 13 of which have received football wooden seats were thrown across the line.

No injuries were reported by fans, though a banning orders and subsequent life bans from entering Turf Moor. steward reported being hit.

“This sort of behaviour will never be acceptFollowing a public appeal for information, a able and anybody who behaves in this mannumber of fans were identified. ner is not a supporter of the Club and should Between February 22 and May 17, thirteen not expect to escape punishment. We cannot Burnley fans received banning orders at Burnley Magistrates’ Court. A further fan was stress enough that anybody engaging in any fined, with two teenage boys given communi- unacceptable behaviour at our stadium, will be dealt with in the firmest possible manner. ty resolutions.

“We will continue to work with our match Enquiries to identify Arsenal fans involved day safety team, Lancashire Police and other in the disorder continue. stakeholders, to ensure such behaviour is PC Dan Fish, of Burnley Police, said: “The dealt with appropriately, and that supporting disorder between rival fans was completely Burnley Football Club home and away, conunacceptable and should have no place in tinues to be an inclusive, welcoming and safe football.

“It was only through good fortune that no- environment.”

• Adam Corvino, 27, Ruskin Avenue, one was seriously injured.

Burnley – Convicted of Section 4 Public “These banning orders send a strong mesOrder - Issued with a 3-year FBO, 12-month sage to any supporters wanting to engage in Community Order, fine of £50, costs of £85, such violence.”

In a statement, Burnley Football Club add- surcharge of £95.

• Joel Jeffrey, 19, Greenbank Road, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing - Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £120, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Declan Taylor, 20, Fenwick Street, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing - Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £120, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Jon Abbott, 57, Rosehill Avenue, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of 333, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Daniel Luke, 29, Calder Green Approach, Padiham, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 5-year FBO, fine of £300, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Callum Blundell, 21, Grimshaw Street, Accrington, - Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, finer of £106, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Lucas Roberts, 21, Royd Court, Keighley Road, Cowling, Keighley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £120, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Paul Slack, 39, Kime Street, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £40, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Matthew Abbott, 26, Micklehurst Crescent, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £230, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Miles Pemeberton, 18, Malkin Close, Blacko, Nelson – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £170, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Reece Jolly, 20, Burnley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £135, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Alfie Bennett, 18, Keighley Avenue, Colne – Convicted of Criminal Damage, Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £170, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• Joseph Standley, 18, Wheatley Lane, Nelson – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a 3-year FBO, fine of £170, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• William Baraclough, 21, Airedale Ings, Keighley – Convicted of Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing – Issued with a fine of £100, costs of £85, surcharge of £34.

• A 15-year-old boy was given a community resolution for Section 5 Public Order & Missile Throwing.

• A 14-year-old boy was given a community resolution for Missile Throwing.

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Domestic abuse services Launched An event to showcase the domestic abuse services commissioned by Lancashire County Council has been held.

The Partnership Launch and Celebration Event, held at the Gujarat Centre in Preston, brought local organisations together to promote the new services, which have been introduced to ensure that residents of Lancashire have access to a comprehensive range of services that can support individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse.

These services include providing different types of safe accommodation, including sanctuary schemes, which allow survivors to continue to live safely in their own home.

The county council is also continuing its funding for refuges, which support people in crisis situations.

Other specialised services include: • early intervention

work to prevent domestic abuse escalating, such as the Parachute Programme, which offers support to 14- to 19-year-olds who are displaying abusive behaviour in relationships • the Safe at Home Outreach Scheme, which is for victims who do not want to access accommodation.

It allows people to meet support workers in the community at places such as cafes or outdoors to get the support they need • the Lancashire Perpetrator Programme, to address the behaviour of adult men who abuse their female partners The event was opened by County Councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for community and cultural services.

County Councillor Buckley said: "The county council has commissioned these new services, investing more than £4m as part of its statutory

duties under the domestic abuse act.

"The services complement existing support, such as refuges, which are still hugely important, but we can now offer more targeted support at an early stage to help stop abuse from escalating.

"The event is part of our plans to work together to

ensure we can make the best use of these new services to protect vulnerable people across our county.

"More domestic abuse support services are set to be introduced over the next few months."

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, director of public health, Lancashire County Council,

added: "This event brought together representatives from many different organisations, and we were pleased with the great level of participation.

"It's vital that we can now target specific groups where abuse may be an issue and offer a much greater range of support to either prevent it or ensure it doesn't escalate.

"Domestic abuse has a significant impact on health, and especially mental health, so we'll continue to do all we can to work together with our partners to prevent it."

For more information about domestic abuse and where to get help, visit the county council's Domestic Abuse webpage.

Chief Constable plants a tree for the Queen’s Jubilee To celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Chief Constable Chris Rowley planted a commemorative tree at Lancashire Police Headquarters.

By planting the tree, the Constabulary participated in the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, a unique tree planting scheme which has invited people in the UK plant a tree for the Jubilee.

At the planting ceremony attended by Officers and Staff, Mr Rowley planted a flowering cherry tree to honour 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign.

Chief Constable Chris Rowley said: “In taking part in the Queen’s Green Canopy, we are not only marking her long and glorious reign but also celebrating her lifelong commitment and dedication to public service.

“Therefore, as a Crown Servant, whose duty

alongside all Police Officers, is to uphold the Queen’s Peace, I wanted to ensure that my Force celebrated this significant occasion and by planting the tree to leave a lasting memento of the occasion at our Headquarters base.”

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Man found guilty of murdering Michael Brierley in Nelson and assaulting his partner A man has been found guilty of murdering Michael James Brierley in Nelson.

Naeem Mustafa, 46, was also found guilty of assaulting Mr Brierley’s 67-year-old partner, who tried to intervene during the brutal attack.

In total Mr Brierley suffered 164 separate impact injuries, the vast majority of which are believed to have been caused by weapons.

We were called shortly before 1pm on November 8, last year, to an address on Berkeley Close after the report that a man, later identified as 48-year-old Mr Brierley, had sadly been found deceased within a bungalow.

A post mortem examination carried out by Home Office pathologist Dr Philip Lumb discovered that the cause of Mr Brierley’s death was head, chest, upper and lower limb injuries.

A murder investigation was launched following the discovery of Mr Brierley’s body and it came to light that Mustafa had been staying at Berkeley Close and exercised a controlling relationship over Mr Brierley and his partner. In the months leading up to the murder Mustafa assaulted both victims on numerous occasions, took over the house in which they lived and had Mr Brierley’s disability benefits paid into

his own bank account.

On the morning of Mr Brierley’s murder, the victim and Mustafa walked to a nearby convenience store to buy some alcohol.

On the way to the store, Mustafa was captured on CCTV assaulting Mr Brierley.

While in the store, Mustafa – who was wearing a Burnley Football Club shirt, a light-coloured jacket and grey jogging bottoms - could be heard using expletives towards Mr Brierley and telling him what to do. The pair then walked back to Berkeley Close.

At 12.43pm – two minutes after Mr Brierley’s partner had called for an ambulance to report the victim was lying unresponsive in the hallway – Mustafa was captured leaving the property, followed by a second individual.

Mustafa had ditched the outer clothing he had previously been wearing and was captured on CCTV in a distinctive pair of orange shorts. However, forensic scientists were able to say that Mustafa’s Burnley shirt and light coloured jacket which were found inside the bungalow in Berkeley Close, contained traces of airborne blood belonging to Mr Brierley. That proved the defendant had been in close proximity to the victim

Michael James Brierley, 67

when he suffered the fatal attack. Mr Brierley’s blood was also found on Mustafa’s grey jogging bottoms, which were also recovered from inside the bungalow, close to Mr Brierley’s body. Mustafa’s bank card was in the pocket of these joggers.

While walking back to his own house, Mustafa took his trainers off and gave them to the second individual to carry. She carried them in her hand for a period of time and sat them on a garden wall. Mustafa then attempt to hide them in a stranger’s garden. Those trainers were later recovered by officers and contained traces of Mr Brierley’s blood.

Later the same day, Mustafa went to the bank to withdraw cash. Mustafa had to go inside the bank because he did not have his debit card and was therefore unable to use an ATM. The debit card was later found by officers in the pocket of the blood-stained jogging bottoms, recovered from inside the property in Berkeley Close.

Mustafa was arrested in the early hours of the following morning.

During police interviews, Mustafa denied ever assaulting Mr Brierley, claimed to be his friend.

A jury at Preston Crown Court unanimously found Mustafa, of St Paul’s Road, Nelson, guilty of murder and Section 18 assault.

A 31-year-old woman from Nelson was found not guilty of assisting an offender.

Mustafa will be sentenced on June 16.

DCI Allen Davies, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “This was a barbaric, callous and sustained attack carried out on a kind and extremely vulnerable man. I truly believe that Mustafa identified Michael Brierley and his partner as vulnerable and set about a campaign of physical, emotional, verbal and financial abuse, knowing they would

Naeem Mustafa, 46, found guilty of murder

not and could not fight back.

The level of violence used against Michael in the final hours of his life was truly appalling and the act of an evil and cowardly bully. They are some of the worst injuries I have come across during the course of my career.

“Mustafa has lied throughout this case – from when he was first interviewed at Greenbank Police Station to when he was giving evidence at court. I am pleased the jury saw through those lies and recognised him for the truly remorseless, manipulative individual he is.”

DCI Davies added: “What has sadly become clear during this investigation is that Michael and his partner were victims of cuckooing at the hands of Mustafa. He exploited their vulnerabilities for his own financial benefit, controlling their lives, subjecting them to regular violence and verbal abuse and having Michael’s benefits paid into his own bank account. We know that Michael did confide in friends and neighbours about what was going on – but as you often see in cases of cuckooing - told them not to go to the police for fear of what Mustafa would do to him.

“Today, I want to reach out directly to anybody who may

be the victim of cuckooing or any type of physical, emotional or financial abuse to contact the police and let us know what is going on before it is too late. We will listen to you, we will protect you and we will prosecute your abuser. Similarly, I would like to appeal to the public to look out for their neighbours, friends and relatives, and report anything suspicious to the police. Whether that be shouting coming from a property, a change in somebody’s demeanour, evidence of somebody exerting control over somebody else or unexplained injuries. These may all be the signs of cuckooing and by reporting it to police, you may end up saving somebody’s life.”

In a statement, Mr Brierley’s family said: Today's verdict is greatly received and is a relief to all of us who loved Michael. We thank the jury for the attention they have paid to this case and their guilty verdict “Our thanks go to Detective Chief Inspector Allen Davies, Detective Inspector Bryony Midgley, Mr Paul Reid QC, Miss Emma Kehoe of the Crown Prosecution Service, Family Liaison Officers DC Sarah Whittaker and DC Melissa Chadwick and all

the investigation team who worked so hard to ensure that they left no stone unturned to ensure justice was done for Michael. From the day Michael was murdered they have supported us, and we have felt very much included in the progress of the case.

“From the moment we learnt of Michael’s murder we have struggled to understand how and why this happened. Michael was a gentle soul who put others before himself and was a carer for his partner.

During the trial Naeem Mustafa has told lie upon lie and has never explained why he felt is necessary to inflict over 160 injuries to Michael’s body. We will never know what made him do this. He is a coward and a bully. Michael was murdered in his own home where he should have felt safe by a man who he considered to be a friend.

“Attending Michael’s trial has proved exceptionally difficult having to listen to all the evidence in detail and knowing that in the final moments of his life he would have been frightened and in immense pain.

“The loss of Michael has left a huge hole in our hearts, may he now rest in peace.”

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Local approach the order of the day for school lunches in Lancashire More than half of the £11.5 million Lancashire County Council spends each year to provide nutritious meals for schools and care homes is used to procure food from Lancashire, new figures have revealed.

The county council procures around £13 million of food and food supplies annually, with Schools & Residential Care Catering (SRCC) being the largest purchaser at £11.5m of this value. As the key stakeholder, SRCC operates to a sustainable food procurement strategy that considers the economic, environmental, social and health aims connected to food.

Currently, 100% of the county council's tendered food contracts are consid-

are grown or produced. The SUGARWISE catering mark on school menus means that the menus provide options that are low in “free sugars”. These are sugars and sweeteners that need to be limited in the diet because they are contributors to childhood obesity and tooth decay.

There are four levels of Sugarwise award, ered local – defined as be- on food is grown, reared, released by Lancashire Bronze, Silver, ing within a 35-mile radius produced, or sourced from County Council as counGold and Platinum, with of Preston – of which 75% Lancashire, contributing cillors discuss the imporeach successive award are classified as SMEs. In between £24-28m to the tance of providing children being lower in free sugar addition, more than 50% local economy every year. in Lancashire schools with content. The latest Fresher of SRCC annual spend The figures have been a healthy, balanced diet at Plus Spring Summer menu its full council meeting on was measured at 7.6% Thursday 26 May. of calories coming from The county council's free sugar content, with catering service provides this being lower than the meals for around 90% 10% requirement for the of Lancashire primary Gold award. The Platinum schools and 35% of secaward, which the service ondary schools. will be working towards, Nutritional standards are requires no more than 5% in place for school meals of calories coming from in England, which aim to free sugar content. ensure that food is nutriBoth the Gold and Plattious and of high quality inum award are in correand promotes good health lation with World Health and eating behaviour Organisation guidance for among pupils. the higher and lower target In Lancashire, SRCC levels of calorific intake provides school customers from free sugars. with a published menu The focus of the service range that is compliant is to positively influence with school food standchildren's eating habits by ards and accredited to Soil ensuring the choices they Association Food for Life make are of the highest Silver Award (FFL) and quality products that Sugarwise Gold Award. contain the best macro The FFL accreditation and micronutrient conplaces additional require- tents. The service works ments upon cooking to continuously reduce methods, the freshness of the negative impacts of ingredients and how they foods generally higher in

fats, saturated fats, salts, and sugar content (HFSS foods).

The following items are all procured in Lancashire, for use in primary and secondary schools: • Organic milk • Bespoke school blend cheese • Reduced sugar yogurts • UK Farm Assured fresh meats • UK Farm Assured cooked meats and sandwich fillings • Prepared vegetables • Fresh bread and morning goods • Fresh vegetables, salad items and fruits from Lancashire, when in season The published menus SRCC provides to schools in Lancashire can be adapted locally to tailor choices to pupil preferences.

County Councillor Jayne Rear, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: "Lancashire County Council is fully committed to ensuring that all children and young people have access to healthy and nutritious meals.

"Catering for the county is a huge undertaking, and we are incredibly proud of our service and the nutritious and tasty meals it produces.

"We care deeply about the quality of the food we provide to our schools and where it comes from, which is why we strive to stay local.

"We also recognise the importance of providing a flexible menu that can be adapted by our schools to meet the needs of their pupils, while adhering to the school food standards."

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WINES: SOME AUSTRIAN FAVOURITES Visitors from around the world enjoy the cuisine that Austria has to offer.

Perhaps, after a good time admiring the pretty villages, beautiful architecture and possibly some very impressive lakes and

mountains, food and drink comes to mind and appeals. Certainly, the wines that Austria produce are of high-quality and are now available worldwide, with many gaining awards, in competitions and at events, globally.

Multi award-winning Nastl has a family tradition of wine productions dating from 1656. Located at Langenlois, in the Kamptal area of Austria, their 300-year-old wine cellar creates a lot of interest for visitors, with the old wooden wine press dating from 1824. Renate and Günter Nastl continue the tradition of the family’s winemaking, accompanied by their children Christian, Alexander and Petra., with the whole family team being involved in the production of exceptional wines.

The unique environment, of the Kamptal, enjoys a micro-climate that offers perfect conditions for grape growing and wine productions. The grapes are mainly harvested by hand and are then crushed

gently, with the juices flowing through a membrane press. The flowing is exclusively by gravity, without pumps. The liquid descends three storeys, to tanks, where the resulting wines are aged appropriately.

The different ranges of wines, from Nastl, are all very popular. From the light and easy-drinking productions of the VelKam Series, through Nastl Classics, including Klassik Veltliner, plus Riesling, Merlot and Zweigelt forward wines, to Nastl Premium Wines, which utilise grapes of exceptional quality, the wines have bouquets that are followed, enticingly, by superb pleasures on the mouth, which are extended for the palate’s delight.

Other series of Nastl wines, which have many

‘devotees’, include Gigants (Reserves) and Specials productions. Each range of wines offers the consumer (and Connoisseur) a splendid experience, whether to be enjoyed with friends, pairing with foods or sim-

ply by themselves, during a quiet moment or two.

For more details of Nastl wines and products, information about the company, including tastings, events, ordering, plus wine and dine experiences, please contact or visit their website.

Tel: +43 2734 2903. E-mail: office@nastl. at www.nastl.at Also, www. austrianwine.com Importer: Character Wines.

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Celebrate The Lake District’s 70th Birthday By Going Miles Without Stiles

As part of the celebrations to mark the Lake District National Park's 70th birthday, seven specially selected routes have been relaunched to really show off the variety of landscapes and environments that the Lake District has to offer.

This week marks exactly 70 years since the Lake District National Park was founded and work began to look after this special place.

Chief Executive of The Lake District National Park Authority, Richard Leafe said: “The importance of National Parks for health and wellbeing benefits has been highlighted during the pandemic. It’s been heartening to see so many people helping us look after the Lake District during this time – from litter pickers to other community groups and volunteers – we hope that this will continue for the next 70 years, and beyond.

“Looking forward, we have a commitment to continuing to protect the Lake District, ensuring that nature and wildlife thrive while working closely with our vibrant communities and our farmers, who are custodians of our unique landscape.

“Our immediate key priorities are to implement our new partnership plan, our Authority commitment to reach net zero by 2025, and the delivery of the new Farming in Protected Landscapes funding.

The seven selected

celebratory walks are from the Lake District Miles without Stiles accessible routes. The 49 routes are split into three categories; ‘For some’, ‘For many’, ‘For all’, meaning that users know what to expect when they are planning their walks. It’s hoped they will encourage people to explore those lesser known, yet equally beautiful, areas of the Lake District and make new memories.

From Roman ruins to abandoned railway lines and plenty of lake shores in between, these seven spectacular routes are ideal for first time visitors to the Lake District and for those who want to try something new.

The seven special routes are: • Monk Coniston • Broughton Railway • Walls Drive, Ravenglass • Friar’s Crag • Staveley Riverside • Wray Castle to Loanthwaite • Dunmallard, Pooley Bridge We are asking people to help us celebrate by taking photos while they are on these routes and sharing them with us on social media using #LakeDistrict70 To showcase how accessible our Miles without Stiles routes really are, we have partnered with TGA Mobility to show to their customers how you can still get out and enjoy the Lake District whatever your ability. More information

about these and all of our other Miles without Stiles routes here: https://www. lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/ things-to-do/walking/ mileswithoutstiles Our photo shows one of the 7 for 70 Miles Without Stiles Routes being promoted to celebrate 70 years of the Lake District National Park.

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World of James Herriot - Explore & Discover It’s easy to see why the World of James Herriot visitor attraction attracts visitors from all over the world. There’s so much to see and do here… It’s not just for fans of the books!

worked and wrote his much-loved stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working among the farming community of North Yorkshire.

The 1940s home and surgery

Stepping through the famous red door of 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk is to step inside the World of James Herriot, the fully-restored site of his original 1940s home and veterinary practice (known in his books as Skeldale House, Darrowby) set in the heart of stunning Herriot Country.

The home retains many of the original furnishings in the family rooms, frozen in time.

The dining room doubled as the practice office, where farmers’ bills were typed up at the desk; the sitting room displays original books and family photos; the basement converted to an air raid shelter during the Second World War; the breakfast room favoured for its relative warmth and the reproduction of a typical farmhouse kitchen.

The dining room and practice office The original dispensary containing all poExplore this magical time-capsule, where the tions great and small world’s most famous vet and one of the most As well as a family home, it was also a busy popular writers of the twentieth century lived, surgery with a dispensary crammed with fas-

cinating ancient and bizarre remedies and the The latest addition to the centre’s collection is cramped and primitive consulting room that the original 1938 Austin Seven car, Registrasaw the treatment of many a poorly pet – only tion JK 7443. creatures small were dealt with by Alf in here!

It appeared in the film “It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet” with actor John Alderton as James Interactive Gallery Herriot, when it famously broke down in a There’s no telling children ‘don’t touch’ in this river in the Yorkshire Dales. gallery! Designed to engage children, young and old, the pieces use fun and interaction to Veterinary Science Rooms educate visitors about farm animals and how There’s an incredible array too of veterinary they interact with our lives. paraphernalia from Herriot’s time as a young Full of fascinating facts, the gallery gives vet – in an era before advances in diagnostics, visitors the opportunity to test their skills, modern medicine and agricultural machinknowledge and reflexes whilst learning how ery. It is the largest collection in the world. vets work with farmers to keep animals fit and well. Not just for children!

There is one installation that TV viewers particularly will recognise and that’s the ‘not to be missed’ opportunity to place your hand up a cow’s bottom! An essential skill that every vet has to learn, All Creatures Great and Small actor Christopher Timothy famously did his part on several occasions, much to the amusement of the cast, crew and viewing public!

On display is a 4,000 piece archive showcasHerriot Memorabilia ing veterinary instruments from the past to The World of James Herriot houses the largest the modern day. These items chart the history collection of Herriot memorabilia in the and progress of the profession over the years. world – from books, posters and letters to Some of the instruments appear primitive but ornaments and collectables. were all designed for a particular purpose, The Memorabilia Room is dedicated to dis- since refined and updated for the modern playing items that were instrumental in James vet’s practice.

Herriot’s writing career.

The display reveals the close link with veterinary surgeons and the armed forces, from TV Studios the days of the mounted cavalry and horses Take a close-up look behind the scenes of pulling gun carriages and supply wagons in a reproduced set from the BBC series All warfare. Even today, ceremonial horses and Creatures Great and Small and experience battle-trained guard and sniffer dogs are the the fascinating world of the TV studio and responsibility of the Royal Army Veterinary what was involved in the making of the TV Corp, formed in 1796. program.

Foldyard and The Farrier’s Workshop Much of Alf Wight’s work took place in farms all over North Yorkshire. To the rear of the house you will find the Foldyard and The Farrier exhibits, both with which Alf would have been very well-acquainted.

The Foldyard (described as an enclosure for sheep or cattle) houses a collection of primitive-looking hand tools in everyday use You can be the star of the show! Get in in farms before machinery appeared. In the front of the camera and imagine yourself as hands of skilled workers, however, these tools Christopher Timothy playing James Herriwere most effective. The Foldyard provides ot, Robert Hardy as the eccentric Siegfried an authentic setting for visitors to watch an Farnon, Peter Davison as Tristan Farnon, or exclusive short film of Alf Wight, his family Carol Drinkwater and Lynda Bellingham who and friends and the cast of All Creatures both played James’ wife Helen Herriot.

Great and Small.

The series was a hugely popular show and In the Farrier’s Workshop. the role of the had two runs from 1978 to 1980 (based farrier, which combines skills of both blackdirectly on Alf ’s books) and 1988 to 1990 smith and vet, is brought to life in this inter(filmed with original scripts). The equipment esting exhibit. Before tractors and combine on display shows just how far technology has harvesters, farming relied on manual labour moved on in TV and film, the huge cameras, and what limited mechanisation existed was endless cables, the intense heat from the light- driven by horses. Farriers were an integral ing rigs all making life pretty uncomfortable support to this system until the inevitable march of progress. for the actors involved.

World of James Herriot Ltd, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire,YO7 1PL The Austin Seven Car from ‘It Shouldn’t Tel: 01845 524234 Happen to a Vet’

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The best parks in Yorkshi

Make the most of the warm weather this summer and head off on an outdoor adventure with the family.

Ideal for picnics, nature walks and soaking up some sun, these parks and gardens around Yorkshire offer a scenic spot to relax and unwind.

Bolton Abbey Estate The vast Cistercian ruins of Fountains Abbey provide an impressive backdrop for a picnic Visitors will be spoilt for choice with things to do at the popular Bolton Abbey Estate in Wharfedale.

Put your balance to the test crossing the 60 stepping stones, take a walk to see the Strid in the ancient woodland, enjoy the scenery along the nature trails, or nestle down on the lawns in front of the magnificent 12th century ruins.

Visit: Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AL – www.boltonabbey.com Golden Acre Park Golden Acre Park in north Leeds is popular for its circular lakeside walk and pretty gardens Hugely popular for its pretty gardens and circular lakeside walk, this north Leeds park stretches across 55 hectares, providing plenty of space to bask in the sunny weather.

There’s a huge amount of space to set up a picnic, or you can head to the on-site cafe if you’d prefer.

Visit: Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ – www.leeds.gov.uk Oakwell Hall and Country Park The vast Oakwell Hall estate stretches across 110 acres with a network of footpaths and nature trails for visitors to explore Combine sightseeing with outdoor adventures at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, where you can take a tour of the bautiful Elizabethan manor house, which offers an

intriguing insight into the late 17th century, before heading off to explore the 110 acres of country park which surround it.

The vast estate is home to a network of footpaths and nature trails, where you can expect to find glorious scenery, flowers and wildlife along the way.

Visit: Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG – www.kirklees.gov.uk Manor Heath Park This nineteen acre park in Halfax is perfect for an active day outdoors, thanks to its many exciting on-site attractions.

Alongside woodland walks, a walled garden and wild flower area, children will love playing in the water park and sand pit, or spotting an array of exotic plants and creatures at The Jungle Experience, the park’s tropical on-site greenhouse.

There’s also plenty of spots to set up a picnic and if you’re feeling energetic, there is an outdoor gym where you can work up a sweat.

Visit: Halifax, HX3 0EB – www.visitcalderdale.com Valley Gardens These English Heritage grade II listed gardens in Harroage spread across 17 acres and feature an array of different areas giving

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ire to visit with the family visitors plenty to explore.

Have fun in the playground, skate park, boating pool and games areas, which include tennis, pitch and putt and crazy golf, take a dip in the paddling pool, or simply take some time out to wander the footpaths through the gardens.

Visit: Valley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ – www.harrogate.gov.uk Yorkshire Sculpture Park If you’re looking for a park that is a little more out of the ordinary, Yorkshire Sculpture Park won’t disappoint.

The magnificent open air gallery is home to around 80 sculptures and installations, offering a more unqiue way to appreciate some contemporary art by some of the world’s finest artists.

Visit: West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG – www.ysp.org.uk Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Tucked away in a secluded valley, visitors are guaranteed to be impressed by the vast Cistercian abbey ruins and Georgian water farden at this National Trust site in Ripon.

A medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and Gothic church are also on site to see, while the vast green lawns which lead down to

the riverside provide a wonderful spot for a picnic.

Visit: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, HG4 3DY – www.nationaltrust.org.uk Roundhay Park A firm favourite spot to soak up some sun in Leeds, Roundhay Park stretches across 700 acres of pretty parkland, lakes and woodland, providing a picture-perfect location for leisurely picnic.

Youngsters are well catered for with two playgrounds on site, along with the popular Tropical World visitor attraction where a variety of exotic animals and plants can be seen.

Visit: Mansion Lane, Leeds, LS8 2HH – www.roundhaypark.org.uk Castle Howard This stunning 18th century historic house just outside of York stands within 1,000 acres of glorious landscape, with lakes, fountains, woodland, temples, rolling lawns, an ornamental garden and a children’s playround just a few of the delights which await to be explored in the grounds.

Visit: Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA – www.castlehoward.co.uk Greenhead Park

Nestled just half a mile from Huddersfield town centre, Greenfield Park is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle, and enjoy some time outdoors.

Home to a skate park, tennis courts, play areas, paddling pool and ornamental lake, as well as a miniature steam railway, there’s

a great variety of attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

And visitors can even enjoy horse and carriage rides on weekends.

Visit: Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT – www.kirklees.gov.uk

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CUMBRIA AND THE LAKE DISTRICT

Cumbria is home to the English Lake District and is a predominantly rural county, considered one of the most beautiful regions of the UK. Cumbria includes the whole of the Lake District, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, the Eden Valley, the North Pennines, the Furness Peninsula, and part of the Yorkshire Dales.

Windermere lake, at 10.5 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and in England, and is fed by numerous rivers.

Strictly speaking, Windermere lake is just called Winder”mere”, with “mere” meaning a lake that is broad in relation to its depth.

However here, to avoid confusion with Windermere Village, we refer to it as Windermere lake.

The long thin lake itself forms the central spine of the Windermere lake area of the Lake District. This area is also known as the South Lakes.

Bowness-on-Windermere is Lakeland’s most popular holiday resort. An excellent centre for boating activities, it has over 10,000 boats registered. Until March 2005 Windermere was the only lake in the Lake District without a speed limit. A 10 mph limit has now been imposed.

Steamers and launches operate from Bowness Bay to Waterhead at Ambleside, and Lakeside at the southern end.

At the southern end of the lake is Lakeside Pier, and Lakeside Station of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Another popular attraction here is the Aquarium of the Lakes.

The only car ferry takes around 10 minutes to cross the centre of Windermere lake. It runs from Ferry Nab, just south of Bowness, to Ferry House at Far Sawrey and operates all year round.

The lake is today one of the prime destinations for water sports in the Lake District.

Several marinas and Sailing and Windsurfing Centres are to be found on the shores.

You will also find a large selection of Adventure Activity companies, guides and instructors for all abilities based around the lake. Details of these can be found in our Activities Section. Arthur Ransome based his book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ partly on Windermere lake and partly on nearby Coniston Water.

There’s a superb range of places to stay in the South Lakes, from camping and hostels to luxury spa hotels and holiday cottages.

Private hotels and b&b’s are plentiful in the area. Yurts and shepherd’s huts are at Low Wray, near Ambleside, and Rydal. Wherever you choose to stay you will find a great selection of excellent attractions to visit nearby.

And for the adventurous, the outdoor activity industry in the Windermere lake area offers almost every imaginable opportunity.

Bowness-on-Windermere is on the east shore and the busiest tourist destination in the Lake District. Ambleside, at the northern tip of the lake, is also very popular with visitors. Newby Bridge at the south end of the lake is slightly less well known and consequently a little quieter.

However it also has plenty of accommodation and attractions. It is connected to the lake cruises route via a short journey on the steam railway. Other popular visitor destinations around Windermere lake are the delightful Coniston, Rydal & Grasmere villages. These all have their own smaller lakes of the same names.

Hawkshead, Sawrey and Troutbeck and the majestic

Langdales are all close by.

Visitor Centres in the Lake District & Cumbria BrockholeThe Lake District National Park Visitor Centre Brockhole, situated between Ambleside and Windermere, is the Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Centre. It is set in 30 acres of magnificent terraced gardens and grounds stretching down to the shore of Windermere lake, with splendid views of the surrounding countryside.

The grounds at Brockhole are now home to a large range of outdoor activities and boats and bikes can also be hired. Or you can just relax and enjoy the historic house, grounds and visitor facilities. You can also arrive at Brockhole by water.

Whinlatter Forest :Cockermouth / Keswick / Braithwaite / Lorton Whinlatter is England’s only mountain forest. Planting first started after the first world war to combat the timber shortage. Whinlatter

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history and mystery as well as selected films of interest. Rheged provides an inspiring choice for group visits, an exceptional educational resource and a refreshingly different venue for corporate hospitality, product launches and conferences.

There are a selection of cafes offering fresh food with a distinct Cumbrian flavour made using the best local ingredients, including lamb and beef from Rheged’s farm.

9 individual shops within Rheged aim to

Forest has had considerable investment in order to turn it into a recreational resource with many waymarked woodland paths.

The Visitor Centre is the ideal place to start a visit.

In the centre you will find a seasonal DVD & a live Red Squirrel Camera, which are both shown on screens.

Also when the Ospreys return there is a live camera link showing the nest and all the activity that takes place in it.

This tends to replace the live Red Squirrel camera. During the season there are Osprey staff and volunteers who will answer any questions about Ospreys.

There are also Osprey and Red Squirrel Interpretation Panels.

There is also a book and gift shop and a very popular restaurant. The shop sells a guide to the forest, showing the fourteen miles of road suitable for walkers and cyclists, as well as many other paths for walkers.

Whinlatter Forest Park is home to the longest purposebuilt mountain bike trail in the Lake District. The Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking and has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina. For children there is a adventure forest

playground, and junior trails that start and end at the visitor centre.

There are also Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Go Ape Forest Segway at Whinlatter.

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre Set deep in the heart of the Grizedale Forest, between the lakes of Coniston Water and Windermere, is the Grizedale Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre facilities include a new exhibition space with a full program throughout the year, gift shop, tearoom, adventure playground and picnic tables and is a good starting point for superb forest walks.

7 cross country and downhill mountain bike trails are free to use either with your own bike or hired bikes. There is mountain bike hire at the start of the trails.

There are also Segway treks, Tree Top Junior, Ziptrekking and Tree Top Adventure.

For details of walking and forest trails in Grizedale and a free download for Grizedale Walking Map see the Lake District Forests and Forest Trails page. The shop in the Visitor Centre also sells a guide to the forest, showing the many miles of track suitable for walkers and cyclists, as well as many other paths for walkers.

The Rheged Centre Named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark Ages, Rheged is one of the largest visitor attraction ever to open in Cumbria.

Rheged is an all weather, all year round visitor centre of national importance.

Situated in Britain’s largest grass covered building, Rheged’s centrepiece is a six storey high cinema screen, the biggest 3D cinema screen in the northwest, featuring a dramatic journey back in time through 2,000 years of Cumbria’s

include the best of the region, its activities, crafts people and food producers, and offer a varied collection of gift ideas both from Cumbria and further afield.

For families, there is an indoor and good outdoor play

area and a varied programme of really quite good and imaginative children’s events throughout the school holidays from Mad Science to children’s theatre and hands on workshops

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ON WINDERMERE LAKE Windermere, at 10.5 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep, is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and in England, and is fed by numerous rivers.

The long thin lake itself forms the central spine of the Windermere area of the Lake District. This area is also known as the South Lakes.

Looking north from the foot of Windermere lake, with Fell Foot Park right, and Lakeside Pier left.

On Windermere lake Bowness-on-Windermere is Lakeland’s most popular holiday resort. An excellent centre for boating activities, it has over 10,000 boats registered.

Steamers and launches operate from Bowness Bay to Waterhead at Ambleside, and Lakeside at the southern end.

At the southern end of the lake is Lakeside Pier, and Lakeside Station of the Lakeside

and Haverthwaite Railway.

Another popular attraction here is the Aquarium of the Lakes.

The only car ferry takes around 10 minutes to cross the centre of Windermere lake.

It runs from Ferry Nab, just south of Bowness, to Ferry House at Far Sawrey and operates all year round.

The lake is today one of the prime destinations for water sports in the Lake District.

Several marinas and Sailing

and Windsurfing Centres are to be found on the shores.

You will also find a large selection of Adventure Activity companies, guides and instructors for all abilities based around the lake. Details of these can be found in our Activities Section.

Arthur Ransome based his book ‘Swallows and Amazons’ partly on Windermere and partly on nearby Coniston Water.

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Senhouse Roman Museum Maryport

The museum displays the internationally significant collection of objects discovered at the Roman fort overlooking Maryport and the Solway Firth.

This award-winning museum offers a welcome to visitors who can explore 2000 years of history. The collection, including altars, sculpture and inscriptions, reveals Roman life and beliefs on the edge of the Hadrian’s wall World Heritage Site.

Open; April - October - Every day, 11am - 5pm November - March, Friday to Sunday, 10;30am - 4pm Admission applies www.senhousemuseum.co.uk Email: info@senhousemuseum.co.uk Tel: 01900 816168 | CA15 6JD Registered Charity no 1175131

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Planning a day out?

Discover incredible things to do in North Wales But where to begin?

Well, the north east of Wales has plenty of history and is home to North Wale's only World Heritage Site.

The coastal regions like Colwyn Bay and Conwy have excellent beaches and family attractions.

You’ll find adventure in the mountains of Snowdonia & stunning locations along the Llyn Peninsula.

Picture this. An abandoned quarry, once the world’s largest, turned into the world’s fastest zip zone. Or how about the world’s first manmade surf lagoon delivering consistent two metre waves. You can even scale to Britain’s lowest

point, deep beneath the mountain's of Snowdonia.

With all this, it’s no surprise that North Wales has a growing reputation as being the adventure capital of the UK. Underground, on ground or above ground, be prepared for an unforgettable adventure in North Wales.

But it’s not all about flying through the air. There are plenty of things to do in North Wales snd Betws-y-Coed for example that don't require a helmet or wetsuit. The region has an incredibly rich and eventful history & heritage – which has to be explored.

Medieval castles dominate historic towns, historical structures can be seen across the region & you can even explore a 4,000 year-old mine! For a comprehensive look at the regions history, be sure to visit North Wales’ intriguing museums.

For families, North Wales and Llandudno in particular has a great array of attractions.

Adventure parks provide an array of things to do in North Wales including roller coasters, slides and experiences. For a day of discovery, head to one of the regions zoos & aquariums – here, the kids can be introduced to animals from all over the world.

With so much going on, you might forget to take it all in so why not make your stay a bit longer? Whether you are looking for seaside hotels, traditional bed and breakfasts, quirky glamping and campsites, family friendly holiday and carvan parks or just basic self catering accommodation, all needs and tastes are catered for in North Wales!

And in terms of dining out, Don’t worry. With a wide variety of excellent restaurants, pubs and bars to choose from, you can be certain your stay in North Wales will be a fantastic one!

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TOP 5 CASTLES TO VISIT IN N

There are over 600 castles in Wales and it is said to have more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

Here are the top 5 castles to visit in North Wales: CAERNARFON CASTLE Built in the 1280 by Edward I, Caernarfon is the largest castle in the area and does not disappoint. Having included all the mod cons for its day like toilets, running water and glass in the windows, this vast building is spectatuclar. A brute of a fortress.

Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating.

Picking a fight with this massive structure

would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour-coded stones carefully arranged in bands. The site of this great castle wasn’t chosen by accident. It had previously been the location of a Norman motte and bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby.

The lure of water and easy access to the sea made the banks of the River Seiont an ideal spot for Edward’s monster in masonry.

Edward wasn’t one to miss an opportunity to tighten his grip even further on the native population. The birth of his son, the first English Prince of Wales, in the castle in 1284, was a perfect device to stamp his supremacy.

In 1969, the investiture of the current Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles took place here.

Whilst you’re visiting this formidable fortress, don’t miss the opportunity to see

the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, which is housed in two of the castle’s towers.

CONWY CASTLE Conwy Castle entrance is truly impressive with two fortified gateways and made up of eight enormous towers. The great hall, private chambers and kitchen can still be seen on visiting which gives you a real sense of what it would have been like back in the day.

Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation. An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle, the largest sum Edward spent in such a short time on any of his Welsh castles between 1277 and 1307. Money well spent.

Two barbicans (fortified gateways), eight

massive towers and a great bow-shaped hall all sit within its distinctive elongated shape, due in part to the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands. You won’t find Edward’s concentric ‘walls within walls’ here. They weren’t needed. The rock base was enough security in itself.

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Some say it is the most magnificent of Edward I’s Welsh fortresses. To get the full picture, head for the battlements.

Breathtaking views across mountains and sea. If the outside impresses (and it will), wait until you go in. With an outer ward containing a great hall, chambers and kitchen, and a more secluded inner ward with private chambers and a royal chapel, it is very easy to imagine how Conwy functioned when the royal entourage were in town.

HARLECH CASTLE Harlech castle is built on what is said to be the oldest rock in the world. It was impenatrable in its day due to its location.

Originally it would have been white as it was painted in limestone. The new visitors centre is a wealth of further infomation.‘Men of Harlech.’

The nation’s unofficial anthem, loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is said to describe the siege which took place here during the War of the Roses, wherein a handful of men held out against a besieging army of thousands. Edward’s tried and tested ‘walls within walls’ model was put together in super-fast time between 1283 and 1295 by an army of nearly a thousand skilled craftsmen and labourers.Edward liked to use only the best masons from Savoy and England’s finest carpenters and blacksmiths.

At the time this was one of the

cheapest of Edward’s castles.

A snip at a mere £8,190.

The structure, overseen by Master of the King’s Works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers, with an immensely strong east gatehouse.

It was impregnable from almost every angle. Its secret weapon was a 200-foot (61m) long stairway which still leads from the castle to the cliff base. Access via the stairway to the sea and crucial supplies kept the castle’s besieged inhabitants fed and watered. When it was first built, a channel would have connected the castle and the sea. You could have sailed a boat up to the moat. Seven hundred years later, the sea has receded and you could say the castle appears almost stranded, waiting for the tide to turn once more. The newly installed ‘floating’ bridge at Harlech Castle makes access to the castle truly available for all. The bridge connects the castle with the brand new visitor centre in the former Castle Hotel building.

BEAURMARIS CASTLE This was the last of Edward I’s castles and he unfortunatly never saw it complete.

It is said to be one of the most beautiful of his castles. In terms of design and finish, the castle was super high-tech for its time with the ‘walls within walls’ features. Dare we say it, an absolute cracker of a castle with classic proportions and perfect symmetry. The last hurrah of Edward I’s massive building programme in north Wales… just a shame he never got round to finishing it!

With finances stretched to the limit and the Scots now increasingly effective in their resistance to the English monarch, his vice-like grip on Wales was beginning to slip.

Edward or ‘Longshanks’, on account of his extraordinary height, was forced to focus his attention elsewhere and the rest is, quite literally, history…

Technically perfect and constructed according to an ingenious ‘walls within walls’ plan, Beaumaris Castle

was the 13th-century hi-tech equivalent of a spaceship landing unceremoniously on Anglesey today. You can usually complain if a neighbour’s extension plans are a bit on the large side.

Seven centuries ago the problem was resolved rather differently. The population of Llanfaes was forcibly moved 12 miles (19km) away to Newborough to make way for Edward’s new castle.

CRICCIETH CASTLE This castle was built by Llywelyn the Great. The twin tower gate house would have been inimidating for visitors and due to its position, the castle was always in high demand and changed hands on a number of occassions.

Steeped in lots of history, its a very interesting site to visit.

What a picture, what a view! Perched on a headland with the sea as its constant bedfellow. Its twin-towered gatehouse intimidates prospective attackers.

So badly did the native Welsh princes and English monarchs want it, that it changed hands more often than a relay baton.

Built originally by Llywelyn the Great, this very Welsh of princes included a very English style of gatehouse.

Edward I’s forces took the castle some 50 years later, undertook their own improvements and remodelled a tower for stone-throwing engines. Not as much fun for those at the bottom as it sounds for those at the top!

Owain Glyn Dŵr sealed Criccieth’s fate when his troops captured and burnt the castle in the early years of the 15th century.

This was to be the last major Welsh rebellion against the English. Criccieth Castle may also have given the name to the town rather than the other way round. Its suggested origins are ‘crug caeth’ – ‘crug’ (hill in Welsh), ‘caith’ (captives) – the name given to the jail on the hill, a function once held by the castle. Buy an ice-cream, there’s a lot of history to digest.

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HITTING THE BEACH?

If you love beaches – then you’ll love North Wales.

With 250 miles of coastline, beaches aren't hard to come by. You'll discover a fantastic variety of diverse beaches in North Wales, with something to suit everyone.

for example, has a longer coastline than Rio’s world famous Copacabana beach – that’s a lot of beach! It’s a consistent feature among the coastal resort beaches – long beaches which provide plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves peacefully.

For a day beside the beach with the family, the ever-popular seaside resorts of Rhyl and North Wales’ coastal resorts were made famous Llandudno continue to please. With long by their fabulous beaches. Colwyn Bay beach, beaches there’s plenty of room to enjoy activities whilst the promenades provide plenty of entertainment.

If you’re planning a beach break to North Wales, a visit to one of the Llyn’s beaches is an absolute must. Hidden away, the Llyn’s secluded beaches provide the perfect location for a peaceful getaway. Popular resorts like Abersoch provide a much livelier day at the beach, with plenty of things to do including a world-class water sports programme.

The Llyn is even home to one of the best beach bars in the world. Nefyn’s Ty Coch Inn has been voted by users of TripAdvisor as one of top ten beach bars in the world.

Being an island certainly has its advantages.

You’re never too far away from a beach when visiting Anglesey.

Scattered along the coast, you’ll discover a great array of beaches, from secluded to historic, Anglesey’s beaches are sure to delight and surprise.

If you’re a fan of history, then Anglesey’s beaches and coastline will be for you.

Anglesey has a rich maritime history, which is partly thanks to areas of water having a high copper content, which would help clean the boats before an excursion.

On Anglesey’s beaches you’ll find an array of historically important buildings including churches and lighthouses.

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SLOW TRAVEL RAILWAYS IN WALES

The timeless narrow-gauge railways of Wales are the perfect way to soak up the country's glorious scenery – and enjoy travel as it used to be 1. Ffestiniog Railway Built in 1832 to service the local slate industry, the Ffestiniog is the world's oldest narrow-gauge railway and uses lovingly restored carriages and locomotives that are over 150 years old.

Starting at the harbour in Porthmadog, the train travels 13.5 miles to the slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Along the way it climbs over 700 feet into the mountains past forests, lakes, pastures and waterfalls, clinging to the side of the mountain or tunnelling through it.

The line is popular with railway engineers, apparently.

But that could be because of

the craft beers served in the dining carriage.

2.

Snowdon Mountain Railway Described as one of the most unique railway journeys in the world, the Snowdon Mountain Railway has been offering visitors an aweinspiring and enchanting way to reach the top of the highest mountain in England and Wales since Victorian times.

Starting in the tiny village of Llanberis, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, your carriage will be pushed to the top by a heritage locomotive, past thundering waterfalls, to Eryri, the land of the eagles.

Railway buffs will want to book the Heritage Steam Experience on the Snowdon Lily, a period carriage built from the original chassis and bogey used when the line first opened. Pushed by one of three

working steam locomotives, it offers the opportunity to ride up the mountain like the early pioneers did, but with a little more leg room.

3. The Welsh Highland Railway At 25 miles long, the Welsh Highlands Railway is the longest heritage train line in the UK. It's also the most luxurious, with a First Class Pullman carriage and freshlycooked food brought to your seat.

The scenery is first class too.

The line runs past the foot of Mount Snowdon, from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, taking in the picture postcard village of Beddgelert and the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass.

Check the Loco roster on the Railway's website to see which restored steam engine is pulling the carriages on the day of your visit – the Earl of Merioneth or Linda

4. Talyllyn Railway Another Welsh line built originally to carry slate, the Talyllyn Railway is still very much the railway it always was, a rural byway where the pace of life is gentle, the average speed of the train is still less than nine miles per hour.

Set in the heart of mid-Wales, the train runs from from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, along

the unspoilt Fathew Valley and past the Dolgoch Falls.

Both the original locomotives and all the original carriages remain in regular use 5. Llanberis Lake Railway Situated in the heart of Snowdonia, this line offers a relaxing five-mile ride past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle and along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, offering stunning views of Mount Snowdon along the

way.

Although the journey is short, there are plenty of opportunities to break your journey along the way. At Gilfach Ddu, where you can visit the National Slate Museum. (It's also where the train stops to take on water for the engine and the driver stokes the fire.) Or alight at Cei Llydan, a tranquil spot that is ideal for a lakeside picnic.

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Môr are THE watersports enthusiasts based on the North Wales seafront at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay. Offering Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Lessons through the Water Skills Academy (WSA) for beginners to improvers we are in a fantastic location with excellent facilities and parking, just off the North Wales Expressway, the A55. Only 30 minutes from Chester.

Not only do we run SUP lessons and taster sessions, but we also run demo days throughout the year where you can try out the latest technology in paddleboards and find the best one for you. And we will be starting up SUP hire very soon as the season approaches full swing!

The shop also has the best range of Inflatable SUPs (iSUPs) in the North West of Britain and a great selection of wetsuits and other water sports equipment including everything you need for Wild

Swimming, such as Dryrobe, tow floats and goggles.

Working in the building alongside our friends at Bryn Williams Michelin Star Bistro and Café at Porth Eirias, was no coincidence as we are coffee lovers! This is the perfect spot to unwind and spend the day either taking advantage of the sandy beach, the fantastic paddleboarding, wild swimming or cycling the North Wales Coast path.

There is also a bike shop here and leisure facilities just up ‘The Dingle’ to Colwyn Bay Leisure Centre, where the Wales under 20’s rugby team play.

COME ALONG SOON AND ENJOY THIS BRILLIANT UNIQUE FACILITY! Check out Môr in the following ways: www.morsups.com https://www.facebook.com/ morsups https://www.instagram.com/ mor_sups/

Wonderwool “It’s great to be back” was the comment that best summed up the feelings of exhibitors and visitors after more than 5,000 people flocked to Wonderwool Wales at the weekend.

Following a pandemic-enforced absence of two years, the two-day show that celebrates all that’s great about Welsh wool and natural fibres made a triumphant return to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.

More than 190 exhibitors packed three halls, with many reporting a virtual sell out of their goods, which ranged from hand dyed yarns and fibre to equipment and quality finished products.

Developed to promote the market for Welsh wool and natural fibres, Wonderwool Wales was first held in 2006 and has grown in scale and popularity alongside a knitting, crochet, felting and textile craft making boom.

A series of Woolschool workshops was well attended and Sheepwalk fashion shows, where exhibitors showed off their wonderful creations, were packed over the weekend.

The wow factor was supplied by a special, eight-metre long exhibition entitled Alice in Wonderwool. The eye-catching, hand crafted interpretation of Alice in Wonderland installation featured an array of captivating characters, all crafted from felt and fibre.

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Wales makes a triumphant return after pandemic Show regulars, Alex Johnstone and Kathy Smart, joined forces with felting and fibre art friends, including prolific knitter and crochet enthusiast Terry Moncion, to recreate Alice’s dreamland journey and her marvellously wacky tea party. Janna Turner from Flock2Felts was project lead and felting advisor.

The installation was originally made for Wonderwool Wales in 2020, which was postponed due to the pandemic. Alex, Kathy and Janna used the lockdowns to add extra features to the exhibition which was assembled for the first time at this year’s show and what an impression it made.

“We have been working on Alice in Wonderwool on and off for three years and it’s lovely to see the smiling faces of people when they see it,” said Kathy. “They come up and say ‘Wow’. That makes it all worthwhile.”

Janna added: “It’s a first

time an installation of this size and type has been delivered and we are all very proud of it. We have been invited to other craft exhibitions and clubs, but nothing has been confirmed yet.”

Alex said: “It was quite emotional and overwhelming when we assembled it for the first time.”

The exhibition and various other fundraising ventures at the show raised £706 for the Wales Air Ambulance and £1,000 for NGO Molotok, a Ukrainian project established 13 years ago by Nataliya Cummings near the border with Belarus, to support young people from disadvantaged rural communities.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the project has become a shelter for more than 100 young people and families fleeing the war.

Nataliya, who now runs Experience Ukraine & Beyond based in Pontrilas, near Hereford, had a stand at the show selling posters and bags

printed with the Ukrainian flag for NGO Molotok. She also donated 20% of her profits from hand-spun and handwoven wool rugs and Ukrainian textiles which she sells.

“The response from people has been brilliant,” said Nataliya. “They are donating money, talking to me about Ukraine and supporting in any way they can “It is wonderful to be raising money for this project that I founded and people are really supportive. I set up a JustGiving page and raised £65,000 in the first week which was overwhelming.”

Another feature of the show was a special exhibition of work created by textiles students and graduates at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art throughout the pandemic.

This exhibition gave visitors an insight into their design process as well as beautiful textile outcomes in knit, weave and mixed

media. “People have loved finding out how the exhibits were made,” said Lindsay Williams from the college.

For those seeking creative inspiration, there were demonstrations and havea-go sessions hosted by exhibitors.

The continuing impact of Covid-19 variants caused the late withdrawal of some exhibitors, as newcomers accounted for about a third of the stands at the show, which was supported by the Wales Cultural Recovery Fund.

The show is organised by an industrious group of five people, including three directors. The main organiser Chrissie Menzies, said: “!t was lovely to be back to some kind of normality.

“We had some amazing feedback from exhibitors and visitors, including an American tour group. They absolutely loved Wonderwool Wales, saying it was the best wool show they had ever been to and they would like

Nataliya Cummings from Experience Ukraine & Beyond with one of the bags bearing the flag of Ukraine

to come again. Everything went really well.”

It was first time at the show for Hayley and Nick Dunn from Ducky Darlings, Hognaston, who make hand-dyed yarns inspired by the Derbyshire Dales. “This show puts others to shame,” said Nick. “Everybody is commenting on how good it is. Customers have time and want to listen to what you

have to say. We have loved the show.”

Chrissie Crook, from Woolyknit at Diggle, Saddleworth, who sell Warth Mill yarn and 100% wool socks, said: “The show is fabulous, so well organised. We have been really busy and, like many exhibitors I have spoken to, we have nearly sold out.”

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A Taste Of Chorley Food & Drink Showcase A Taste of Chorley returns on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June 2022 to once again showcase the great food and

drink culture Chorley has to offer. The event will celebrate food and drink related activities, businesses and products

that can be found in Chorley and the surrounding areas, whilst also pointing the way towards a healthier more sustainable future for residents and businesses in Chorley.

Throughout the two days there will be cooking demonstrations, food tasting, advice on healthy eating including on a budget, recipes and cooking tips. There will be a wide range of excellent food to purchase on the day from local producers, whilst visitors will have the opportunity to purchase produce they can take home.

There will once again be competitions for budding cooks and bakers to enter.

Over the two days of A Taste of Chorley there will be demonstrations from local chefs, butchers, and bakers.

Come along and hear how to

prepare dishes, decorate cakes or get recipes with ingredients that can sourced from Chorley town centre’s food and drink stalls and shops.

Come and get a step-by-step guide to making some amazing dishes and pick up some inside tips on cooking them from the experts. You will then have the chance to taste some of the fantastic food once it has been made.

The demonstration kitchen can be found Market Street, where there will also be a seating area for you to view the demonstrations.

There’s lots of FREE and

cheap car parking on the day of the event on all Chorley town centre car parks. On Saturday, you can park for free on long stay car parks from 10am but you will need to get a time of arrival ticket.

All car parks are free to park on after 1pm on Saturday. On Sunday, all car parks are free all day but please remember The Flat Iron car park has a two-hour maximum stay limit on both days and you will need to get a time of arrival ticket.

Find your way

By Car Use junction 8 off the M61 or junction 28 off the M6.

Chorley town centre is easily

accessed from the A6, which passes directly through Chorley.

By Bus Chorley is well-served by bus routes linking the town centre with surrounding villages.

The main bus route is the 125/126, which links Chorley to Preston and Bolton. There are also direct bus routes from Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Lake District.

By Rail Chorley is on the main train line between Manchester and Blackpool. If you are travelling on a long distance service you will need to change at Manchester or Preston.

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LANCASHIRE MARKETS More and more of us go let life rush by in an endless cycle of work, quick shop, eat, bed and repeat. Shopping has become one of the many chores that we carry out on a daily or weekly basis as hectic lifestyles get in the way of allowing ourselves to slowly stroll around one of Lancashire’s famous markets, looking for a bargain and chatting with a knowledgeable local market trader. Why not return to the days where the people whom you buy your goods from become friends who you regularly pop along to see for a chat and advice on anything from politics, sport or which kind of potato to use in a hotpot.

10 Reasons to Visit Your Local Market 1. Market stall holders don’t have the same over head prices as bricks and mortar stores, so you’ll always buy things at a very reasonable price.

2. Great places to spend a few

hours wandering around on a sunny weekend. Fun for the whole family.

3. Many markets sell home made food or are located in venues where you can grab a bite to eat. So you can shop and eat! What more could you want?!

4. Learn about Art, craft and design. Kids and adults alike enjoy exploring the creative world of art and design by browsing market stalls and talking to artists and designers.

5. Lots of stall holders are regulars at the markets they attend, so if you fall in love with one of their products, you can always go back and buy it again. Many stall holders also have online stores so you can discover great products that are available online, while still supporting local business.

6. When you buy a product in a department store, you’re never aware of who made it, how it was made and more often than not, all you know

is it was probably made in a factory in China. When you buy from the markets, you almost always meet a products’ maker who will gladly tell you how it was made, what it’s made from and where it was produced.

7. As almost all products you’ll find at art and craft markets are handmade, it’s common to find products made from recycled or upcycled materials, organic ingredients and making processes that are environmentally friendly. Not only will you be supporting local industry but you’ll also be supporting our environment.

8. If you are new to an area or visiting, it’s a great way to meet local characters, eavesdrop on local conversation and find out a little something about what makes the locals tick.

9. If you’re tired of looking at the generic products of Myer, David Jones and other department stores, but still

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want variety, durability and quality, markets are the place to go.

10. I think this one is the most important. Keep up to date on art and design being created by the people who live in your local community. Buy their products and support local artists and designers.

ACCRINGTON MARKET Tel: Market Superintendent 01254 233816 Market Hall, Blackburn Road Open: Monday , Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8.30am to 5.00pm Wednesday 8.30am to 1.30pm Sunday Car Boot Market Accrington boasts a seventystall, Victorian Market Hall, built in traditional style in 1868 and which has undergone extensive renovation and redecoration.

At the rear of the Market Hall is a traditional Open Market of some one hundred and eighty stalls, most of which are housed under two contemporary concrete and glass ‘umbrella’ roofs.

BLACKBURN MARKET

Tel: 01254 669258 Open: Monday to Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Those with eye for a bargain will find plenty of opportunity to spot value for money at Blackburn Market. There is a fabulous mixture of fresh food food stalls selling meat, fish and game. Alongside is a new eating area with shared seating so customers can choose. Fashion, health & beauty, cards and gifts, plus speciality stalls selling latest household goods and technology – its all there.

BURNLEY MARKET Tel: 01282 477188 Market Square, Burnley Open: Market Hall MondaySaturday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Tues 10 am - 3 pm) Open market Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm The market hall is a large, spacious, modern building creating a bright, light, airy environment for its 119 stalls which, since its completion, has proved extremely popular with shoppers. Adjacent to

the market hall is the popular traditional open general retail market boasting 144 stalls retailing just about everything you could possibly imagine.

This together with the market hall provides the opportunity for shoppers to browse over 263 stalls and all under one roof.

FLEETWOOD MARKET Tel: 01253 887651 Open: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat all year 9 am - 4.30 pm and Bank Holiday Monday Fleetwood market has been located on its present site since 1804. Today Fleetwood’s Traditional Market has over 250 stalls in its three indoor heated halls and large outdoor market selling a wide variety of goods from clothes to food and much much more. With thousands of bargains available, the most famous market in the North West is definitely worth a visit. Fleetwood Market is renowned for its variety of goods, traditional values and friendliness.

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National Festival of Making

THE FOURTH EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MAKING WEEKEND WILL RETURN TO BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE ON SATURDAY 11TH AND SUNDAY 12TH OF JUNE 2022!

The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Presenting a programme of work that combines Art, Manufacturing, Making and Communities, we commission international and national artists to create world class works, a year round programme and a participatory FREE FAMILY festival for all to enjoy.

Working with makers, artists, manufacturers and festival communities we’re

building a participatory festival programme that will encompass making of all scales.

Due to Covid-19, the festival weekend’s in 2020 and 2021 were unable to go ahead. During this time, we developed a new programme of work to bring cultural experiences to audiences. The covid safe programme included the public art project, Of Earth & Sky with artist Luke Jerram and local poets; working with international inflatable makers, Architects of Air, online workshops; and a Graduate Mentoring programme for creative graduates who were affected by lockdown restrictions along with a series of other projects and commissions working with artists, makers and com-

munities throughout.

Whether you’re curious about craft; design; heritage; science, technology or art – we look forward to welcoming you back – put the date in your calendar and let’s get ready to MAKE! Bookable and drop-in making workshops; art and industry commissions; artisan craft and local food producers marketplaces; community embedded projects; and celebratory music and performance, bringing us back together through shared experiences.

Join some of the most recognisable names in fashion, design, art and industry in a series of free talks and panel discussions, curated by the National Festival of Making

in partnership with Creative Lancashire.

The Festival’s Talks programme is a rare opportunity for professional creatives, students,

enthusiasts and the curious to learn more about the challenges, histories and future potential of making industries in their most diverse forms from those

helping to shape them.

All talks and panel discussions are free to attend, but due to limited capacity, booking is advised to guarantee your place.

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Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath was developed as one of England’s first true tourist destinations. It occupies a beautiful position in a limestone gorge on the River Derwent, and boasts attractive riverside gardens and steep wooded hillsides.

Matlock Bath has been a popular tourist attraction since the late 17th Century, when the healing properties of its warm spa waters were first discovered. Access to the area was improved in the 18th Century, and by the 19th Century Matlock Bath was a place for society’s finest to visit.

The town is still a wonderful place to visit, with a long street of shops, cafes, amusement arcades and places of interest, including an aquarium and photographic museum. The riverside walks are great for peaceful, shady strolls, and there is a good children’s playground area to keep younger visitors amused.

Matlock Bath Illuminations

Running throughout September and October, the Matlock Bath Illuminations are well worth a visit. The beautiful riverside park is illuminated and filled with stalls and fairground rides, while brightly-lit and decorated rowing boats parade along the river. On Saturday nights throughout the event there are fabulous firework displays that light up the gorge.

Gulliver’s Kingdom

Matlock Bath is home to this large, family-friendly theme park, which is within walking distance of the town centre.

It is particularly suited to visitors aged 13 and under. The park is located high on a hill overlooking the town, which adds an extra element of thrill to the rides! Please see www. gulliversfun.co.uk/gullivers-kingdom-matlock-bath for more information.

Peak District Lead Mining Museum Located within the Grand Pavilion, the eye-catching pink building at the top of the main street, the Peak District Lead Mining Museum tells the story of the mines and miners of this area. It houses thousands of items from the lead mining industry, as well as hundreds of rock and mineral specimens from around the world. See www.peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk for more details.

Crich Tramway Village Located just a short drive outside Matlock Bath, the fabulous Crich Tramway Village is a fabulous place to spend a day, with plenty to keep the whole family happy. It is home to the

National Tramway Museum, with more than 60 vintage trams for visitors to admire in airy exhibition halls, and it also features a beautifully recreated period village with

a pub, café and olde-worlde shops.

A number of the trams run through the village and can be hailed at historic tram stops. Visitors pay one old penny (original coin included in the admission price) to take unlimited rides for more than a mile into the surrounding countryside, with stunning views of the surrounding Derwent Valley.

There is also a Woodland Walk with a sculpture trail that is perfect for keeping little people interested along the way, as well as a picnic area and a children’s playground.

See www.tramway.co.uk for more information.

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The Royal Welsh show season b A fantastic, fun-filled couple of days has been enjoyed by thousands at the Royal Welsh Smallholding and Countryside Festival in Llanelwedd this weekend. The two-day event was a celebration of rural life, showcasing the real diversity of the Welsh countryside, and proved to be a great day out for young families, smallholders, and anyone with a love for the great outdoors.

With opportunities to benefit from a wide variety of talks and demonstrations at the Smallholder’s Centre, smallholding farmers and garden enthusiasts were able to learn about all sorts of interesting activities, including beekeeping, foraging, sheep management, pig rearing, biodiversity, soil enrichment, and regenerative farming.

Among the highlights of the Speakers' Corner was a talk

by BBC’s Ground Force and Garden Rescue presenter, Charlie Dimmock on Wildlife and the Water, where many gathered to pick up useful

peting to qualify for Crufts 2023.

Attracting competitors and The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is always filled smallholders from near and with exciting entertainment, far, the livestock and equine competitions had an exceland this year was no exceplent line-up of animals in all tion. From woodchopping and forestry competitions to sections, and even a celebrity guest appearance from TV the Medieval Re-enactment presenter, Kate Humble, who Camp, there was a wealth helped to exhibit ‘Eric’ the of different rural crafts on advice and gardening tips.

Television presenter, Kate Humble in the ring with 'Eric' the Highland Bull. display. The Country Life area was bustling with have-a-go activities, such as the children’s cycling course, circus skills from the Panic Family Circus, and the Gower Dog Agility with the opportunity to bring your own dog to take part! The Premier Open Dog Show was also held in the Country Life Area, where we saw hundreds of dogs com-

Visitors enjoying the Smallholding & Countryside Festival

Highland Bull in the Traditional Rare and Native Breed cattle competition. Several livestock sections were added this year, including a new stand-alone Blue Texel Section, a Boer Goat Section, Dairy Cattle Youngstock, and Dairy Young Handler Sections.

Geraint James, the Honorary Festival Director commented on the success of the first RWAS event of 2022; “We have had a fantastic response to the Smallholding and Countryside Festival, everyone was so pleased to be back in Llanelwedd to kick-start the show season.

For many, the Festival was the first event they have attended since the Covid pandemic so there was a real feel-good, positive atmosphere around the Showground, which the sunny weather only contributed to.”

New for this year, The Meirionnydd Shearing Centre was branded as the Wool Zone, showcasing the versatility and fabulous creations which can be made

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begins in style at the Smallholding and Countryside Festival from wool with a variety of displays and tradestands. The wool handling competitions attracted many spectators who enjoyed watching the

the BMX Bike Show and the Rockwood Dog Display. Meirion Owen and his Sheep Dogs performed their comical tricks, along with a

took over the Members Centre for the Tyfu Cymru Growers Market, giving growers the opportunity to showcase and sell their products over the two days. The willow arch from West Wales Willows was decorated with beautiful fresh flowers from Flowers on the Farm and Blue Hill Flora, creating a striking photo opportunity for visitors.

In Hall 1 there was a range of educational activities on A variety of animal breeds were available to show, such as the Cows on see at the weekend-long event.

Tour stand, the NFU Discovery Barn, Ysgol Calon Cymcompetitors battle it out in host of other entertainment, ru’s Dragon’s Den project, the novice, intermediate and including the spectacular and pottery demonstrations. open competitions. vintage display of the Welsh Farming and horticulThere was a busy line-up in Festival of Land Rovers where ture-themed activity sheets the Festival Display Ring to the RWAS Ambassador Lowri were available to download keep visitors entertained. The Williams got to take a ride online from QR codes across crowds gathered to watch the around the ring in! the Showground or printed Show Jumping competitions, Tyfu Cymru once again

copies could be collected from the Show Shop.

No Royal Welsh event would be complete without its offering of food and drink and this year’s Festival didn’t disappoint. As well as the Food Hall which hosts producers all showcasing the very best produce from Wales and the border counties, the popular Street Food Area was bustling throughout the weekend with people taking a moment to relax and enjoy a leisurely tipple and tasty treat.

The Royal Welsh app was relaunched for the Smallholding and Countryside Festival.

Visitors were able to download the new-look app to get a sneak peek at the Festival programme and details before the event.

Looking ahead to the future, Geraint said; “Following my first year as Director, I am looking forward to developing the Smallholding and Countryside Festival further and working with new partners to create more opportunities and to expand the event. We are fortunate to have tremendous backing from all our traders, sponsors, competitors, volunteers,

and visitors - at all our events, and are ever grateful for their continued support.

The Royal Welsh Show is just eight weeks away, and we look forward to seeing everyone again at the Showground in July.

A full list of competition results will be available on the website: www.rwas.wales

Plenty of gardening trade stands across the Showground for all your summer planting needs

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THE SHOW GOES ON! The organisers of the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show are delighted to announce that the event will once again take place within the beautiful grounds of the Salesbury Hall Estate alongside the River Ribble near Ribchester on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th July 2022.

Arrangements are forging ahead and as in previous years, there will be a huge variety of entertainment with a very substantial livestock section including cattle, sheep, rabbits, goats, pigs and poultry and an extremely large Showing section and there will also be top class show jumping.

The very popular and well-established Chil-

The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show, which is one of the oldest in the country, is set to go ahead this summer in the stunning rural grounds of the Salesbury Hall Estate dren’s Village and the Army will be there once again with a large display of vehicles and firearms.

The very popular and well-established Children’s Village and the Army will be there once again with a large display of vehicles and firearms.

Also, at the show there will be: • Cowboy Show • Gundog scurry • Fishing displays • Falconry • Ferrets • Shetland pony Grand Prix • Fusion Extreme Mountain Bike Trials Show • Bonsai displays

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Family dog ring Vintage tractors Classic cars Prosecco and Pimms bar Food hall Craft marquee

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EARLY BIRD TICKETS Friday 30th July: Family ticket - £25 (two adults and two children) Adults - £12 Senior - £8 Children - £3 Children under five - Free

Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August: Family ticket - £30 (two adults and two children) Adults - £15 Senior - £10 Children - £5 Children under five - Free

• Lifestyle marquee • Countryside marquee There are many exhibitors coming to the Show

Alternatively, you could become a society member at a very modest price. This would give you free entrance to the members’ Marquee which is situated by the main arena with its own bar and light refreshments served throughout the day Call or visit the website to join.

so there will be plenty of opportunities to treat yourself. Bowland Brewery will again have a large marquee with live music, serving a selection of their finest beers.

In addition, many of Lancashire’s finest gin distillers will be joining the event. You won’t go hungry either as there will be a wide selection of different food offerings too.

The organisers would be delighted for you to come and join them at one of the of the oldest agricultural shows in the UK.

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Ktwo’s Roadeo Compact And Push Trailer

Ktwo, one of the biggest British manufacturers of farming machinery, has manufactured the Roadeo Compact and Push Trailer which is being hailed the next generation of trailer.

It’s been designed to increase capacity by compacting its contents which can achieve up to an additional 40% per trailer.

The Roadeo Compact and Push Trailer is unique in its design because it doesn’t tip to empty it’s produce, instead it compacts and pushes its contents out. This

increases capacity through compaction and reduces costs by increasing the volume each trailer can take by up to 40%.

The Roadeo Compact and Push Trailer’s success is also based on its safety and reliability.

The chassis and running gear have been designed to provide maximum stability with the very best of on-and-off road handling characteristics as demanded by today’s high-speed tractors. It is fitted with high specification axles and brakes to ensure that the trailer can stop safely in all conditions. ‘’Our Roadeo Compact and Push Trailers are already being

used by farmers and contractors in the UK and worldwide.’’ Explains Robbie Polson, Ktwo Managing Director. ‘’We regularly get praise for their time and cost saving benefits to farming.

The increased capacity and emptying speeds reduce fleet running costs dramatically.’’

The traditional tipping trailer is likely to be replaced by the safer and cost saving pusher design in the future.

For more information on Ktwo and The Roadeo Compact and Push Trailer, visit: www.ktwo. co.uk

Road safety innovation for motorists Modern motorists need new and better road safety solutions. The Be-Seen Screen is designed as a fast and highly effective warning signal for broken down vehicles on busy roads.

Placing the traditional warning triangle 45 metres along the carriageway represents a risk in itself. The BeSeen Screen is a bright and reflective alternative warning sign that can be in place in moments.

By pressing the powerful suction pads to the rear windscreen or boot you can clearly and securely display the distinctive chevrons and ‘broken down’ message. This can provide the vital extra seconds of awareness that prevent accidents.

The Be-Seen Screen is the brainchild of entrepreneur, Richard Edwards, and is

endorsed by a former Senior Policing Area Commander of Thames Valley Police, who knows that the dangers and deaths on our roads need to be radically reduced.

The product has taken three years to perfect and has been extensively tested on a range of vehicles, both indoors and outdoors, at the Millbrook Vehicle Proving Ground in Bedford.

The banner has the same reflectivity as emergency vehicles, day or night, to make other motorists aware of your stranded vehicle. It is suitable for use on cars, vans, caravans, and HGVs. The Screen uses a micro-prismatic method to

achieve high reflective performance in all light conditions, tested at multiple angles. The lime-yellow and red chevron design is immediately recognisable as a warning.

Importantly, the product’s design means that motorists can have full confidence in its effectiveness at any time because it doesn’t use electronics that can degrade, and an energy source isn’t needed.

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Shortlist announced for first NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards Excitement is building for the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards 2022, the first-ever system-wide celebration of apprentices in the region.

Having received almost 300 nominations across 11 categories, including the ‘Above and Beyond’ and the ‘Rising Star’ awards, a team of judges from education, careers and widening participation services from the region have had the tough job of selecting a shortlist of 10 nominees for each award category.

Ruth Keeler, strategic lead for careers and engagement at Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership, said: “We’ve been blown away by the standard of the nominations and I’d like to thank everyone who took the

time to nominate. This is the first time we have come together as one health and care system to hold these awards and recognise and celebrate the contribution our apprentices make to health and care in our region.”

Featuring apprentices from social care, primary care, local authorities, Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) and hospital trusts, the shortlist recognises their outstanding work across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Sarah O’Brien, chief nurse designate for the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, said: “It is important that we take the time to celebrate individual achievement and the role that apprenticeships play in helping to shape and grow our future workforce. By

recognising and rewarding apprentices from all parts of health and care in our region I hope it will show them how valued their role is within Lancashire and South Cumbria.”

The awards ceremony is set to take place at Stanley House in Blackburn on Friday 17 June and will be hosted by The Apprentice’s Aaron Willis. He added: “I am super honoured and excited to be hosting the first-ever Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards.

“These awards are given to people who have gone above and beyond and deserve recognition for their hard work.

I have been so impressed with the award submissions and the incredible work apprentices working in health and

social care do. I can’t wait to see you all soon.”

To view the shortlist for each award category visit: www.nhsappawards.co.uk/ shortlist. Categories include: • Above and Beyond • Perseverance • Promotion • Rising Star • Equality & Diversity • Non-clinical Apprentice of the Year • Team Player • Innovation • Clinical Apprentice of

the Year • Recognition of Contribution during COVID-19 • Employer of the Year Tickets for the awards evening are available at www. nhsappwards.co.uk.

The NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards 2022 are sponsored by the University of Central Lancashire, Blackburn College, Blackpool and the Fylde College, the University of Cumbria,

Furness College, Health Education England, Kendal College, Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, Lancaster and Morecambe College, Preston College, Runshaw College and Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership.

Follow @nhsappawards and #LSCAppAwards on Twitter as the countdown to the evening continues.

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Volunteers praised by health chiefs ahead of Thank You Day Volunteers across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been praised by health chiefs ahead of Thank You Day this weekend.

The national celebration takes place on Sunday 5 June – coinciding with Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) – and recognises the hard work and generosity of people across many different sectors and in every part of the community.

Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership has this year chosen to shine a spotlight on the people who give their own time up to help those in need.

Maggie Asquith, Integrated Voluntary Services project lead for Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership, said: “The

tremendous efforts of those who volunteer should always be recognised, and that’s why Thank You Day is the perfect chance to praise them for their efforts.

“Without the many, many people across the region who have volunteered in the health and care sector over the past 12 months, things like the COVID-19 vaccine rollout would not have been as successful as it has been.

“I would encourage anyone who can volunteer to do so, as your help is always greatly appreciated.”

The Health and Care Partnership recently paid tribute to some of the people who have volunteered throughout the global pandemic with an emotional video that saw local patients, staff, family

and friends shine a light on inspirational stories of gratitude to those who cared for them.

Speaking as part of the #ThankYou campaign Lancashire and South Cumbria’s interim director of nursing, Jane Scattergood praised those that volunteered with the region’s vaccination programme. She said: “I’m extra grateful to the volunteers who have given tens of thousands of happy, smiling, cheerful hours to our programme and really, really helped us out. We couldn’t have done it without them, so thank you.”

The sentiment was reflected by Lancashire and South Cumbria medical director Andy Curran, who highlighted the collaborative efforts

undertaken over the last two years across the health, care and voluntary system: “There are countless stories out there and examples of people going above and beyond to help our population and patients get through this. So whether we look at one, or hundreds, we need to make sure that we’re saying thank you to those staff, volunteers and everyone that was involved.”

During the pandemic, Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) were asked by the NHS to lead on providing volunteer marshals for the vaccination programme in the region. Since then LVP have been working in partnership with the NHS by providing volunteers across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Lancashire Volunteer Partnership manager Joanne Latham said: "It's wonderful to celebrate Thank You Day during National Volunteers' Week because it's an excellent opportunity to recognise and celebrate our volunteers' commitment and hard work, particularly during the pandemic.

“They have played a huge part in helping our commu-

nities cope with the consequences of coronavirus and we are incredibly proud of their generosity and commitment during this difficult time."

Those interested in volunteering in Lancashire and South Cumbria can view opportunities across a number of different sectors at nhscareersnw.co.uk/volunteering.

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Councillor Sue Murphy named Mayor of St Helens Borough for another year At Annual Council, held in St Helens Town Hall today (Wednesday 25 May), Councillor Murphy - who represents Billinge and Seneley Green ward - was formally sworn in for 2022-23.

Despite not being able to attend as many engagements as she would have liked due to Covid-19, Councillor Murphy still managed to raise a substantial amount for her

chosen charities, Alder Hey Children's Hospital - where her granddaughter underwent successful brain surgery - and the Helen Marie Friends charity, which supports sick and disabled children.

This year, Councillor Murphy has chosen to support Willowbrook Hospice.

Having been involved in local politics for the past 28 years, Councillor Murphy has

held a number of high-profile roles on the council, including deputy leader and a number of cabinet positions.

While she has also served as Deputy Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police as well as Chair of Governors at Garswood Primary School.

Speaking of her pride to be given the opportunity to represent St Helens Borough as mayor for another year,

Councillor Murphy said: "Being mayor this past year has been a wonderful honour for me and my family - meeting so many inspirational people and community groups who have done incredible things to make our borough a better place - so I'm delighted that I get to do it all over again for another year.

“The support I have

received, especially for my chosen charities, has been nothing short of outstanding and I'm very much looking forward to going out to meet even more people, groups and organisations, while raising awareness and funds for Willowbrook which is a cause very close to my heart."

Councillor Murphy's husband, Mike, will continue his role as consort.

This year's Mayor Making ceremony also saw Windle ward councillor, Lynn Clarke, named deputy mayor for 2022-23.

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Planning For Your Wedding Day 2022

As couples plan for their big day for 2022 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough.

You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there?

Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels.

Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority

of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’

You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size.

Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!

12 months before…

Choose a wedding date Decide on a budget Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your Church/Ceremony location. Book your reception venue/caterers. Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man. Start looking for The Dress!. Choose and book your

photographer 8 months before…

Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Book entertainment Choose and order your wedding cake Make an appointment with your chosen florist 6 months before...

Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear Select your wedding rings 4 months before...

Send out your wedding invitations Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear 1 month before...

Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man. Enjoy your hen and stag parties!

2 weeks before...

Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant

people 1 week before...

Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids

dresses and the menswear Have all your beauty treatments Drink plenty of water and

have some early nights Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!

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How To Get An Upgrade On Your Honeymoon!

Getting married isn’t just about going on honeymoon, but it sure is an exciting plus to the whole shebang! But how do you go about milking the special occasion for all its worth? Everyone loves an upgrade and if you can’t get one when you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over.

Calling first class!

There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight. This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency. If you’ve booked flights and accommodation separately then turning up at the airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great

way to find yourself boosted up to First or Business class.

This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early.

This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades.

Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checked-in. Another hot tip for making it more likely to receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition.

Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your though. Telling businesses honeymoon! It’s important that you’re going on your to do this at the right time honeymoon when you make

the booking tends to hike the prices up. So, you’re better off waiting until you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon. If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable.

Then as you go about making

your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up.

Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon. You never know, it might lead to a couple of free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit!

The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away.

Live like an A-lister Of course, before you even

get to this stage you need to decide on where to go!

If you’re at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @ RocknRollBride’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’

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Home Improvements That Add Value

If you are looking to add value to your house, why not try out some home improvement upgrades?

Here are two home improvement upgrades that add value…

It can be super exciting to embark on home improvement projects, but it’s even better

when the upgrades you opt for add value to your home. It’s worth bearing in mind, however, that some improvements might be worthwhile to you personally, they may not increase the value of the house to others.

In this article, we’ll sum up our top five ways to add value to your home through

improvements which you — and future buyers — will benefit from. Here are the top home improvement upgrades that add value…

1. Add insulation In addition to increasing the value of your home, installing energy-saving insulation will also reduce your energy bills as well as ensure you’re minimising

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your carbon footprint. If you opt to insulate your loft or basement, this is a job that you can easily do yourself with a little bit of time and patience, but if you’re insulating your walls then we recommend you hire a professional to do it right. Another method of insulation is double glazing — double glaze your windows to further lock in warmth and add value to your home.

2. Upgrade your heating system Next on our list of home improvement upgrades that add value is to upgrade your heating system.

Adding or upgrading your heating system is a failsafe way to add value to your home. You can do this with a few options, such as replacing windows (or add double glazing if possible, as mentioned in tip #1), seal any drafts around doors and windows or replace a boiler.

If your existing boiler is due an upgrade and has passed the point of repair, then it’s a worthwhile investment to get a new boiler installed in your home.

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Rovers win silver at the 2022 Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards!

Rovers took home the silver award at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards, with the club's hospitality offerings being recognised at the ceremony at Anfield at the end of last week.

The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards resumed for the first time after a two-year break, marking the 15th annual awards event and 20th anniversary of organisers, Stadium Experience.

Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 40 football and rugby club

venues across the United Kingdom and celebrated their ‘off the pitch’ successes over the 2021-22 campaign.

With extensive reports from professional Salon Culinaire chef judges, who experience hospitality at UK clubs this season using strict criteria, Rovers took home the silver prize after just being pipped by Southampton, who earned the gold award.

Jason Harvey, the Catering Services Director for Rovers at Sodexo, said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive

silver for our Match Day Hospitality Experience at this year’s Stadium Experience Awards.

"This is testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented and dedicated team who strive to go that extra mile to give our customers the very best experience on every visit."

The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2022.jpg Stadium Experience Chair Person Collette Salmon added: “Every year we go all out to showcase that stadia across

BROWNHILL AND WILSON NAMED PFA COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS! Josh Brownhill and Olivia Wilson have been named as Burnley Football Club’s 2021/22 PFA Community Champions for their contributions in the local community.

The award, which is provided by the Professional Footballers’ Association, is given to a player from every club, with Brownhill and Wilson recognised as Clarets Community Champions.

It aims to raise awareness of players’ community activities throughout the campaign.

Having led by example on the pitch, Brownhill and Wilson are now making valuable contributions off the field by engaging with the community.

They have both been involved with the Foodbank at Burnley FC in the Community Kitchen, making visits to the facility, while BFC Women’s defender Wilson kindly donated hand-made hampers at Christmas and Easter.

Midfielder Brownhill also campaigned for local businesses across Burnley and

Pendle, which highlighted what they have faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

After receiving his award, Josh said: “I’m absolutely delighted to win the Burnley FC in the Community Champion award this year.

“The community is something I have looked to have worked closely with, since joining the Club.

“From helping out the local businesses, to visiting the town centre foodbank at Christmas.

“I think it’s important to keep the local community engaged and connected with the club and that’s something I have enjoyed doing throughout this season.”

Olivia added: “I feel extremely privileged to win the Community Champion award.

“The past couple of years have been really difficult for everybody, with Covid-19 and the cost-of-living increasing, some people are less fortunate than others and many struggle.

“Burnley FC in the Community’s foodbank has done a fantastic job to ease the pres-

sure on those people but it’s not easy and I wanted to help in any way I could.

“By making food parcels and donating treats and gifts to the local community, I hoped to put a smile on the face of those who need it most as-well as helping all the staff who work within the community as they do an incredible job.

“Winning this award makes me so proud and I am incredibly grateful and honoured to receive it. I would however like to accept it on behalf of all the staff and people who go unrecognised in this process of helping out the local community, as they are the real champions.”

Burnley Football Club and Burnley FC in the Community would like to congratulate Josh and Olivia on their Community Champions Award.

To find more about Burnley FC in the Community, please visit: Burnley FC in the Community, the Official charity of Burnley FC (burnleyfccommunity.org)

the UK are at the top of their game when it comes to both hospitality and events.

"After an extremely challenging two years, this has never been more important.

Our member venues are always looking for new and innovative ways to deliver above and beyond customer expectations – Whether on a match day or on a non-match day.

"Our consortium works hard behind the scenes so the customers have a fantastic experience. This year’s awards evening was a fantastic celebration of all of this hard work, and a key mile-

stone in bringing everyone back together to mark the 15th annual awards event, as well as the 20th Anniversary of Stadium Experience."

The event is organised annually by Stadium Experience and recognises the efforts and dedication shown

by the catering, conference and events teams at every football and rugby stadium across the UK. Since the awards programme began, around 450 awards have been presented to the very best in the business.

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Mo returns as first summer arrival

Accrington Stanley have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Mo Sangare from Newcastle United on a two-year contract.

Sangare, who previously had a loan spell at the Wham in 2020, made four first team appearances for the Reds but saw his time in East Lancashire cut short through injury.

Born in Monrovia, he moved to England at the age of 14 and attended Accrington and Rossendale College as a teenager.

The midfielder, who joined Newcastle in 2016, is also a Liberia international and has represented the Lone Stars on five occasions.

John Coleman said: "Mo is a good

lad, he did well for us the first time around until an unfortunate injury.

"We think he'll have the capabilities to be a really good addition to the squad."

Sangare added: "I couldn't wait to come back, it's an opportunity and I took it. This place was like home when I was first here, it all started

here, and it will be good to play in front of the fans.

"I only played four games and I feel I have unfinished business. I need people to see what I am capable of and what I can do and coming back here and being injury free (hopefully) will show the people what they missed."

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