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Inside this issue: Health & Wellbeing | what’s on

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Barrow gears up for the Super Soapbox Challenge

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People’s Parade needs your vote to win £50k The organisers behind the Blackburn Festival of Light are in the running to win £50,000 to launch a brand new project in the town.

They’ve been chosen as part of ‘The People’s Projects’ scheme, a partnership between ITV and the National Lottery, and are competing against groups from across the North West.

The cash would help to fund the new ‘Let it Shine’ The People’s Parade initiative which would run throughout the summer holidays and work with families – ending in a celebratory carnival.

The participants will get to do everything from helping to make costumes to learning performance and musical skills and they even could even feature in the parade itself. Kerris Casey-St.Pierre, who’s helping lead the bid, said: “We have been running the community lantern parade now for seven years.

“In the winter we run workshops making lanterns, teaching dance and performance and we make

the costumes – it brings the community together to create something fantastic.

“What we really want to do is extend our programme throughout the year.

“A lot of our families struggle, particularly during the summer holidays, and we want to arrange a series of workshops throughout that

time.” Kerris added: “We want a big carnival-style procession at the end of August right throughout the town centre.

“We want the streets to be full of people and there be dancing, singing and drumming, people on stilts – people generally coming together as a community to have a big celebration.”

The group appeared on ITV on Thursday evening with their appeal for votes.

You can watch their video and vote now. https://www.thepeoplesprojects. o rg . u k / p r o j e c t s / v i e w / l e t - i t - s h i n e - t h e peoples-parade?fbclid=IwAR00Kc 6 M RV 6 - k X p o w y w F E p h e U u q w k L M _ n806aUmleltwF6QzfUVt4q0kzI Please help spread the message by sharing the Council’s Facebook and Twitter posts supporting the bid.

Plans to create thousands of jobs

on major Lancashire development site Lancashire County Council has announced new plans for a major North West strategic development site next to the M6 and M65 in South Ribble.

The proposals for the 65 hectare Lancashire Central site at Cuerden, follow extensive analysis of future business needs and discussions with the private sector. The plans would lead to more than £250m of public and private sector investment, around £200m in annual Gross Value Added (GVA) and would create more than 3,000 jobs.

The scheme would create 600,000 sq ft for logistics or other non-retail use, 260,000 sq ft of mixed commercial use such as food retail, a hotel and car sales, 130,000 sq ft for business and industrial hybrid units, and up to 210 homes.

Around 840,000 sq ft has been designated for general

employment, such as logistics, warehousing and light industrial units.

The plans also include improvements to five key road junctions, adding capacity to the road network around this site. The latest proposals for the site were discussed at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet meeting on Thursday 11 April.

All plans are subject to planning approval and could change based on market demand. The county council's ambition is that the first occupiers could be on site by 2021. The estimated timescale for the whole site has also reduced from 10 to 12 years, to six to eight years, due to strong market interest, as well as the new approach to the development of the site.

Since the withdrawal of IKEA last May from the initial plans

for the site, the county council has been carrying out a review, including working with specialist property advisors and the private sector, to reimagine the whole scheme and understand the best ways to bring it forward.

Lancashire Central is a key site for bringing jobs and growth to the area and will generate major economic benefits. The new proposals feature fewer jobs overall, but those created would be higher quality than under the previous plan for the site.

Stephen Young, executive director for growth, environment, transport and community services, said: "The scheme previously included IKEA, but when the company pulled out last year it gave us this opportunity to update our proposals for the site based on changing

market opportunities. "We're also now looking to deliver the development in a shorter timeframe, due to strong market interest.

"While people have only seen some initial preparatory work on site, we've been working at an incredible pace to re-imagine the scheme, plan this ambitious project and prepare it for investment in less than 12 months.

"We've been in discussions with potential partners and businesses who are looking to invest and grow here, so that we can build momentum once work starts on site.

"Now that the Cabinet has given the go-ahead, we'll be working to agree a development partner, who can bring their expertise to this exciting major scheme.

"We are also now in a position to start planning for the major highway work that will be needed to bring access to this site from the M65, as well as other key highway improvements that will add capacity to the network."

The previous plans for this development have already received planning permission, but some of the new proposals need planning approval before work can start.

Find out more about the plans at www. thisiscuerden.co.uk

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what they have in common Young people from different parts of the borough spent the weekend together on a residential aimed at exploring what they have in common and making plans to work together. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Young People’s Services organised and delivered the weekend residential which took 18 young men and women to Coldwell Activity Centre near Burnley for a variety of outdoor teambuilding activities and workshops.

Representing the Council’s Young People’s Service, BRFC Trust, Blackburn Youthzone, IMO and One Voice Blackburn, the young people also took part in youth work curriculum sessions on democracy and workshops exploring identity.

The young people were nominated by their organisations to represent them at the two night residential which had a focus on social integration.

Blackburn with Darwen is one of only five areas nationally that are working

closely with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government to explore innovative ways of building stronger communities.

Jayne Ivory, Director of Children’s Services at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, said: Blackburn with Darwen has one of the youngest populations in Europe, with one in four people under the age of 15. This presents us with a fantastic opportunity in terms of how we approach the borough’s integration challenges. Coming together as a group and working together, as these young people have begun to do, is a great way to change perceptions and attitudes to people from different backgrounds to our

own. It’s heartening to hear these young people say that they started the weekend as strangers, but ended it as friends. I hope they’ll enjoy continuing to work together.

Shannon represented Blackburn Rovers FC Community Trust at the residential weekend. She said: I enjoyed the weekend because it was really good to meet other people that have similar interests, and to also meet people from other organisations and get to know their opinions on what’s going on in Blackburn with Darwen.

Blackburn with Darwen Youth MP Uday Akram took part in the residential. He said: The weekend really brought us together, different people from different backgrounds, giving their opinions. And we can really see that everyone does want integration to happen. During the residential weekend, young people were tasked with putting forward suggestions for a Great Get Together event for others in their age group. The Great Get Together, a national campaign in memory of murdered Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox, aims to bring people together to celebrate what they have in common. Events this year will be held on the third weekend in June.

Working in four groups,

Decision taken to issue a statutory notice at Bleasdale Church of England Primary School, Wyre Lancashire County Council's Cabinet has agreed to issue a statutory notice of its proposal to close Bleasdale Church of England Primary School in Wyre.

Once the statutory notice has been published, there will be a four-week period during which representations can be made about the proposals.

The proposal, if it goes ahead, means that the school would close with effect from 31 August 2019.

Edwina Grant OBE, Lancashire County Council's executive director for education and children's services, said: "I'd like to reassure everyone that all the views that we received during the consultation we ran earlier this year were considered very carefully, before the decision was taken to move to the next stage of the process.

"Unfortunately, we have to acknowledge the reality that the school is no longer financially viable with such incredibly low pupil numbers.

There will only be one pupil attending the

school from September this year and this figure may only increase by a few pupils over the coming years so there really is no other option. Our paramount concern is always to provide the best education we can for all young people."

The consultation period and discussion with the local community ran from Monday 7 January until Friday 15 February.

A consultation event, attended by education officers from the county council and representatives of Blackburn Church of England Diocese, was also held to give parents, staff and other interested parties the chance to ask

questions and express their views.

The final decision about the proposal will be taken in July 2019.

More information about the recommendation is available at www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/ performance-inspections-reviews/childreneducation-and-families/school-organisationreviews/bleasdale-ce-primary-school/

the young people came up with a wide variety of ideas.

They will now work together to develop their ideas and film a video pitch.

The group with the winning pitch will receive funding from the Our Community, Our Future social integration programme to stage their

Great Get Together in the summer.

For more information about Blackburn with Darwen’s Our Community, Our Future social integration programme, watch this short video. https://vimeo.com/ 304607951 /2cbb52c07b

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Towneley Park Riverside play area re-opens The riverside play area in Towneley Park was has been re-opened by local youngster eight-year-old Kenzie Lumsden following a major refurbishment undertaken by Burnley Council's greenspaces team.

Kenzie is disabled and wasn't able to use the previous equipment but the refurbished play area featured equipment that is accessible and open for Kenzie, and others like him, to use. He was put forward to officially re-open the playground and the council was pleased to allow him the honour.

The play area has always been a firm favourite with local families but needed some improvements and so the council worked with the Friends of Towneley on the consultation and design of the play area and the Friends secured grant funding of £30,000 from the Lancashire Environmental Fund towards the cost of the scheme.

Burnley Rotary Club also helped support the project.

Chair of the Friends of

Towneley, Maureen Frankland, said: "Towneley is part of our lives, we played here as children and now we enjoy taking our children and grandchildren to the park and seeing them having fun. We wanted the play area to provide opportunities for children of all ages and abilities and we are very grateful to the Lancashire Environmental Fund and Burnley Council for providing the funding to refurbish the play area."

The council's head of greenspaces and amenities, Simon Goff, said: "We have opened the play area for the Easter holidays so that youngsters could enjoy it during the school break.

It's not quite complete, and we have a couple of large items of equipment, including an interactive sonic arch and a 3m high tube slide with rope bridge still to put in. These will be installed after the holidays are over."

Governors want to be top of the class

for inclusion in Blackburn with Darwen Inclusion was the subject of the day when governors from schools across Blackburn with Darwen joined together for their annual conference.

Held at Blackburn Central High School, around 90 governors from across the borough joined Local Authority officers and speakers to discuss inclusion in all its forms.

Speakers included Director of Children’s Services at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Jayne Ivory, Assistant Director of the Council for Disabled Children, Philippa Stobbs, and

Head Teacher of Blackburn Central High School, Diane Atkinson.

Ms Stobbs has spent the last 30 years playing an integral role in crafting, challenging and championing education policy through her various roles both in the public and voluntary sector.

She outlined the importance of governors setting the ethos of the school and the importance of a whole school approach to inclusion. She was followed

by Diane Atkinson who gave a passionate account of her school, her principles and the values that drive her

personally as a head teacher to support all children to be their very best. Throughout the morning governors were asked to think about how inclusive their school is and how they would know?

Speaking after the event, Director for Children’s Services, Jayne Ivory said: “We know that our schools always strive for the best possible outcomes for all learners and that inclusive practice is so important.

“It was helpful to hear the national perspective and also how inclusion plays out at a local level.”

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Maker’s Market set to return at National Festival of Making If you’re in the market for handmade jewellery, homewares, one-off items of fashion and affordable art – the National Festival Making is just the place for you.

The free two-day event, sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, is set to return in June and will once again boast its very own Maker’s Market.

Set in King George’s Hall, visitors will be able to snap up everything from custard cream cushions to black pepper candles and ‘rock and

roll’ jewellery made from old guitar strings.

More than 50 indie traders will be displaying their wares as well as hosting special workshops – including demonstrations on block and screen printing, willow weaving and yupo paper painting.

Lauren Zawadzki, CoDirector of The National Festival of Making, said: The Maker’s Market is a popular port of call for festival visitors, who come to Blackburn in growing

numbers from around the country to search out oneoff making experiences as well as something special to take home at the end of the weekend.

There’s an emphasis on bringing specifically handmade products and specialist skills to wider attention, as well as recognising and supporting the spirit and hard work of independent, small businesses and the 2019 line-up is no different.

Festival organisers have teamed up with market curators, Hopeful and Glorious to attract many of the UK’s most exciting independent makers to showcase their products over June 15 and 16.

Top names include Manchester’s InkFlo Store, Posner and Posner, String Effects, The Mountain and Me, Uzma Padia, Cushii and The Old Man and Magpie.

Heather Chapman-Fox of Hopeful and Glorious, said: The 2019 National Festival of

Making Maker’s Market has been one of the most exciting to assemble out of all of the three years to date, with so many high-quality, attentiongrabbing artists and designers taking up the opportunity of meeting the festival’s enthusiastic visitors.

It’s a genuine two-way

exchange, not only of beautiful, handmade products, but of curiosity, knowledge and conversation between traders and visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

More than 40,000 people turned out in 2018 to the Festival with more than 10,000 of those taking part

in workshop sessions right across the town centre.

The event, now in its third year, scooped Best NonMusic Festival at the UK Festival Awards as well as Visit Lancashire’s Large Event of the Year.

For more information, visit: FestivalofMaking.co.uk

Changes taking place in Chorley town centre Town Centre Improvements ChorleyCouncil have agreed a £16m package of investment in the town centre that will see a huge amount of work taking place to attract more visitors.

The highlights of the scheme include an extension to Market Walk shopping centre, which will bring a six-screen cinema, an M&S Foodhall with click and collect, high street retailers and restaurants to the town and a programme to improve the appearance of the rest of the town centre streets making it more pedestrian-friendly and

a great place to enjoy your leisure time.

This work coincides with ​ two other major projects – to create a new youth zone for Chorley, which is now open and proving really popular, and to build the Primrose Gardens retirement village on Fleet Street, which is due to open in spring 2019.

Timeline of activity The council have now started the main construction of the Market Walk shopping centre and wanted to update you on what will be happening when over the coming weeks.

The key dates are: • Steelwork construction underway • Minor diversion of footpath linking Flat Iron to by-pass – Monday 28 January for two weeks • Works on Union Street – spring (date TBC) • Extension building looking finished to the exterior –July/ August • Tenant fit out – September – November • Opening of the extension – scheduled for early December 2019

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King of the Jungle Carl races into Blackburn history Blackburn superstar and superbike icon, Carl Fogarty, is being honoured with a road named after him in his home town.

The champion world superbike racer has said he is ‘thrilled’ at the tribute, and plans to open the road with his famous CCM Foggy Edition Spitfire in June.

Carl Fogarty Way will run between Gorse Street and the Red Lion Roundabout, past Burnley Road near the Tesco store.

The 600m stretch of road will link up the Bottomgate and Copy Nook route into Blackburn town centre with the Red Lion Roundabout at Whitebirk/Junction 6 of the M65, bypassing Burnley Road to ease traffic.

The ceremony will take place this summer, with exciting details to be revealed nearer the time.

Carl said: I’m really thrilled and quite honoured to have a road named after me in my home town. I had a sneak peek at the road and I was pleased that it’s a pretty major link road.

It’s also appropriate that it comes off the Red Lion roundabout, as the lion is the King of the Jungle!”

Carl won a total of seven

world championships and was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1998 New Year Honours.

In 2014 he also won the hearts and minds of the British television viewing public when he became the King of the Jungle on ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ show.

Pet grooming shop owner fined over £1,300 following the death of a dog A Rossendale man has been found guilty of eight offences after his boarding establishment for dogs was found to be in breach of licensing rules and for running a boarding establishment without the necessary licence.

Richard Coop pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the conditions of his licence for home boarding under the Animal Establishments Act of 1963 as well as operating a further boarding establishment without the authority of a licence and was ordered to pay a £315 fine, £1,000 in costs and a victim surcharge of £31.

Coop was granted a licence

by Rossendale Borough Council in April 2018 to keep a boarding establishment for animals at Heald Lane Farm, Heald Lane, Weir, Bacup. The second boarding establishment was discovered when a licensing enforcement officer was assigned the renewal of his licence.

In the course of dealing with the application for the home property at Heald Lane Farm, Coop revealed that he and his partner ran a grooming parlour in Rawtenstall called Happy Dogs and Pets and

because of this, they took the boarded dogs to the shop with them all day, five days out of seven.

Coop was advised by the licensing enforcement officer that dogs boarded at the shop would require an animal boarding establishment licence. Coop said that not only could he not afford to licence the shop as well as his home address but he couldn’t run both businesses if he was expected to be present at the home address with the dogs.

Coop did not pursue a licence application for the grooming shop and continued to board dogs at the unlicensed grooming shop.

Coop pleaded guilty to operating a boarding establishment for dogs without the authority of a licence. Coop’s failure to comply with the conditions imposed upon the licence granted to him in respect of Heald Lane Farm, Weir was discovered after the owner of the deceased dog contacted the Public Protection Unit about the death. An investigation by Rossendale Borough Council found that the boarded dogs were not visited at regular intervals and were left unattended for three

hours at a time.

On one occasion, dogs from different households were left unattended in dog cages, for approximately five hours. In this time, two dogs managed to escape the cages and one was attacked and ultimately killed by the other dog.

Coop also boarded dogs from different homes together without gaining written consent from owners, did not get written proof of dog vaccinations, was not registered with a veterinary practice for emergency help and did not keep a register of dogs boarding at Heald Lane Farm.

Other offences included not displaying a copy of the licence at the premises or making it available to each boarder. Phil Morton, Public Protection Manager, said: We take animal welfare very seriously and will ensure any breach of licensing conditions are dealt with rigorously. Boarding in a home environment should not be seen to be any less controlled than any other boarding establishment and the same care must be taken with treatment and statutory controls”

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UCLan student accommodation plans approved

Plans to create student accommodation in Burnley have been given the green light.

Burnley Council’s development control committee granted planning permission for the £9 million 136-bed building on land next to Sandygate Square.

The scheme will be developed in a partnership between the council, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Barnfield Investment Properties.

The purpose-built student accommodation, which will also include common rooms, laundry room, and

a study/resources room and car parking as well as three retail/café units, is part of wider ambitious plans to turn Burnley into a university town.

UCLan plans to expand its student numbers in Burnley from 400 to 4,000 over the next six years.

It forms another important milestone in the transformation of the historic canalside On The Banks development that the council has been delivering as a joint venture with Barnfield Investment Properties.

Councillor Mark Townsend, leader of the council, said:

“This is excellent news and another important step forward in plans to make Burnley a leading university town, attracting students from across the world. It’s a key component in UCLan’s plans for its long-term growth and the creation of a significant presence in Burnley.”

Councillor Asif Raja, the council's executive member for economy and growth, said: "UCLan’s expansion plans will have a massive positive impact on the local economy, attracting new investment and boosting local businesses.

The influx of students to our borough will bring a wide range of benefits."

Dr Ebrahim Adia, Provost at UCLan Burnley, said: “This is an exciting milestone in our plans to deliver an outstanding university experience in Burnley. High quality student accommodation is central to the growth of student numbers in the town, enabling UCLan to recruit nationally and internationally.

“By working alongside our partners at Burnley Council we aim to attract a new

generation of students to the town, providing the skills supply needed to maximise Burnley and East Lancashire’s economic development.”

UCLan has already made a significant investment in Victoria Mill, which is just across the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from the accommodation site, and teaching resources in Burnley to deliver its growth.

Tim Webber MBE, chairman and managing director of Barnfield Construction, said: “We’re delighted to be delivering the next phase of the iconic On The Banks development in partnership with Burnley Council and UCLan. “The new project will make a perfect addition to the established and popular development and provides

student accommodation to complement the facilities in Victoria Mill. The scheme also incorporates retail elements which we’re sure will be popular with the local businesses, students and residents.”

Building work is expected to start shortly with completion expected by autumn 2020 in time for that year’s student intake.

A lot of people take a coffee on a bus but not many will enjoy the coffee with full English breakfast beside an idyllic canal setting.

Inside of a historic Leyland Olympian double-decker bus, you will find The Boatyard Bus Café on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Heath Charnock near Chorley. Lucien Burkhardt and Adam Pope who also own Ellerbeck Narrowboats and P B Mechanical Services opened the Bus Cafe in September 2018. “We are making the most of the space

in the boatyard that we have here” Lucien explained.

“We first looked at buying a railway carriage but finding something reasonably priced was difficult.” It was then that a Leyland Olympian was discovered for sale.

It had already been partly turned into a café which they completed to their own requirements. The bus has been kept as original as possible with the same seating and cream and red paint.

Most of the ground floor is taken up by the kitchen area but there are 30 seats available

upstairs and another 28 seats outside for customers to enjoy breakfast, lunch or simply a house blend coffee and a piece of cake.

The Boatyard Bus Cafe has been awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Chorley Borough Council.

You can visit The Boatyard Bus cafe at The Boatyard, Rawlinson Lane, Heath Charnock, Chorley PR7 4DE. Opening hours are Wednesday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:00pm.

Unique Café on the Canal

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Barrow gears up for

the Super Soapbox Challenge

Barrow BID has teamed up with The Super Soapbox Challenge Company Ltd, a professional event organiser, to host a major soapbox race in Barrow-in-Furness town centre later this year. The event takes place on Barrow’s high street on Saturday 29th June and will become an annual event, attracting crowds that have topped 20,000 people in other locations.

The races will take place throughout the day, with the wild and whacky soapbox carts hurtling down a huge ramp to launch themselves down the course. Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will be starting the event and launching himself down the ramp to set the first time of the day. Prizes will be for the fastest times of the day, but there will also be a number of other prizes including;

‘most innovative cart design’, ‘best turned-out soapbox crew’ and ‘joker of the day’.

Given Barrow’s engineering heritage, it is hoped that the event will attract plenty of well-built carts although entries so far have come from as far away as Manchester. There are two prices for team entry, the first is £400 inc VAT for businesses and companies who will gain significant promotion as part of the event. The second price is £200 inc VAT for; individuals, charities, notfor-profit organisations, emergency services and armed forces, which is an affordable price to provide

access to this prestige event.

As well as the racing itself, culminating in the corkpopping, prize-giving ceremony, there will be a large funfair, live music and lots of food and drink concessions.

If you would like to enter a team in the event visit: www. supersoapboxchallenge. c o . u k / b a r r o w Follow this event and other events in Barrow on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ visitbarrow

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Chorley Council shortlisted for

digital skills and inclusion award AN INITIATIVE, which has seen over a thousand Chorley residents get online and hundreds of local children develop digital skills, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in the seventh annual Digital Leaders 100 list.

Chorley Council has been nominated for a digital skills or inclusion initiative award for it’s Get Online campaign, which has seen 1139 Chorley residents attend sessions in the last 12 months. Residents have received support to show them the benefits of being online and have learned and developed digital skills to support them in everyday life at home or at work. The aim is that everyone in the borough should be able to get online, do more online and benefit from being online. Voting for the awards, which highlights the latest champions of digital transformation across the UK, is now open online at digileaders100.com and local

people are encouraged to vote.

Rebecca Huddleston, Chorley Council’s Director of Policy and Governance, said: “Together with partners and local businesses, we are doing a lot of work to improve digital access, skills and training for Chorley residents, so it is fantastic that this work has been recognised.

“Our Get Online initiative has already produced many success stories with unemployed residents getting into work after completing digital inclusion courses that have allowed them to add skills to their CV. “Elderly and vulnerable resident’s health and wellbeing has improved as they have developed new skills to be able to access health services and public services online.

Work with partners AgeUK has been very successful and has seen a click and chat group set up where residents meet regular to discuss all

things digital and share tips about being online.

“Furthermore, our recent Chorley Hack event saw hundreds of young people developing digital skills that will help them in the future and encouraged them to work with local digital businesses.

“Digital is fundamental to the future and Chorley Council is committed to improving the local digital infrastructure and transforming local services.”

Free training courses take place every month across the Chorley borough, covering everything from getting started with your tablet, save money online as well as courses to receive qualifications for residents looking to add new skills to their CV. The popular Code Club sessions for young people also take place at community centres, schools and Inspire Chorley Youth Zone.

Chorley Council is working with a number of partners

to get more residents online and deliver digital courses, including Lancashire Adult Learning, Preston College, Jobskilla, Lancashire Police,

AgeUK, Lancashire Libraries, DXC Technology, ROQ, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Digital Skills

Partnership and Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub. To find out more about getting online in Chorley, visit chorley.gov.uk/digitalaccess​

BARROWFORD'S PREMIER VEGAN & VEGETARIAN DELI HOT & COLD FOODS

SALADS | WHOLEFOODS | WRAPS | ICE CREAM | CURRIES | SOUPS & STEW & MUCH MORE When Andrew and Karen opened the Riverside Deli in Barrowford earlier this year, it was about much more than simply showcasing the wonderful flavours of vegan and vegetarian foods and their many exciting possibilities.

They wanted to show that the foods that vegans eat are the cornerstones of a healthy diet.

Plant based foods such as Wholegrains, pulses, beans, nuts, seeds, fruit & vegetables and more … are far easier to digest for the simple reason that humans evolved on plant-based diets and are adapted to them. Even foods that are classed as ‘naughty’ treats tend to be healthier than animal based ones – chocolate, sweets, burgers, cheese, pizza cakes and even pies & sausage rolls are guilt free!.

Moreover, vegan food has no cholesterol, plenty of fibre, healthy carbs, fats & protein as well as a wide range of health protecting antioxidants and essential nutrients.

Karen and Andrew wanted to introduce these and more homemade delicious dishes to everyone in order to challenge the stereotypes and falselyheld perceptions about the limited choice and versatility of great vegan and vegetarian ingredients. The Riverside specialises in takeaway

food of exceptional quality, including wraps, stews, soups, curries, paninis, bagels and sandwiches, all of which demonstrate the incredible range of options available using only vegan ingredients.

And it's not just the quality and taste that is already attracting customers from across Lancashire and beyond; more and more people are discovering that vegan foods are healthier, more filling, and don't leave them feeling bloated. Andrew and Karen have arranged The Riverside into specific sections to improve the consumer experience. Customers can find a selection of chilled goods, including burgers, hot dogs, ham style slices, garlic sausage slices, black pudding, everyday style cheeses, handmade artisan cheeses, and steak in the deli area, with nut roasts, beans & sausage, easy egg mix, cooking sauces and pastas located in the dry goods area.

There is also a frozen section containing ice-cream, burgers, sausages, pies, pizzas and many more plus a tinned section carrying a range of essential supplementary ingredients with baked beans & hamburgers being a firm customer favourite! Around 98% of food stocked at The Riverside is vegan, with

vegetarian food making up the remaining 2%. Ingredients and products are sourced locally wherever possible.

All packaging is biodegradable or recyclable.

Importantly, both Andrew and Karen hold university degrees in the related fields of food science and the health sciences respectively.

Thanks to their academic background and passion for vegan food, animal welfare and environmental issues, they can help customers with any questions they may have about the dietary and nutritional benefits of the dishes and ingredients instore.

This knowledge is what sets them apart from others in the field, helping them to develop a genuine relationship of trust with their customers.

Alongside its mouth-watering food, The Riverside also offers the Multi-Award Winning Tropic vegan & gluten free beauty care products in addition to the Ethical Tree Tribe Companies Organic cotton clothing and Teak Leaf accessories - all made using only natural materials. With so much to discover and enjoy, maybe it’s time that you paid a visit to The Riverside Deli, where good food and good health go hand-in-hand.

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mission to cut food waste

How many times have you thrown ‘perfectly good’ food in the bin?

That chicken you just didn’t get around to cooking, the veg that has clearly seen better days and there’s always the odd banana that just didn’t make it into a lunchbox.

You’re not alone.

You may be surprised to know that every year; the average family in the UK throws away around £700 of edible food – enough to pay for a family holiday for some.

Here, in Blackburn with Darwen, shocking figures show that food waste can account for almost half of what we send to landfill – and it costs the Council £100 for every tonne. So, who better to help inspire change than Blackburn’s MasterChef finalist and passionate foodie – Moonira Hinglotwala?

The mum-of-two shot to fame in 2018 when she wowed judges, John Torode and Greg Wallace, with her Indian fusion cooking. She’d

had a very good teacher – her mother, who she used to watch from a stool in the family kitchen. As the eldest of five siblings, Moonira would happily pitch in with the cooking – turning her hand to the families’ favourite Gujarati recipes, which had been lovingly passed down from her grandmother.

Today, despite being a trained pharmacist and running three different businesses plus hosting fine dining events, Moonira stills cooks every day for her family – including husband Riaz, son Ibrahim and daughter Alisha.

And, she’s passionate about reducing food waste.

“It’s such a big problem,” she said.

“And, as well as the huge impact it’s having on our environment, it’s sad to think so much food is wasted when some people don’t have anything at all.”

To cut down on the food she throws away each week, Moonira tries to avoid

supermarkets. “I try my very best to shop local,” she added.

“I use shops that sell loose foods. “Not only can I buy just enough of what I need, I can cut down on plastics and packaging and also support local businesses.”

Moonira, who scooped Woman of the Year at the 2018 Fusion Awards, also plans the meals she’s going to cook and makes sure she buys the right amount of ingredients that she needs. “If there ever is any left over, we use it for lunches the next day,” she said.

“And, if I make a big batch of curry, then I’ll freeze it in case I’m ill or find that I’m really busy.” Moonira also chops her fresh herbs and mixes them with oil to freeze them.

“I don’t tend to use the coriander all in one go and it doesn’t always last very long so I’ll make sure I freeze it rather than having to go out and buy more,” she said. “I also freeze my stocks using an ice cube tray and just pop them out when I need them.”

Sharing her top tips, Moonira added: “People can often feel overwhelmed at the thought of preparing good meals from scratch, but the main thing is to overcome that fear.

“To me, cooking is all about experimenting.

“If you open your fridge, there’ll be ingredients in there that can be thrown together and will create a really good, hearty dish which is full of goodness.

“You don’t need a recipe either – you can rely on your senses – what things look like, what they smell like, what they feel like too – although I do suspect that’s the scientist in me!” “Be adventurous,” she added. “Cooking fresh foods has so many benefits compared to relying on ready meals. “Importantly, it can cost very little. “You can chop veg and throw it into a pot with pasta and it’s a really healthy meal that is delicious and packed full of fibre and vitamins.” Moonira herself admits that she hasn’t always been confident and

it was her son, Ibrahim who really pushed her to apply for MasterChef. “I’ve always loved the show,” she said. “I used to watch it all the time with my husband and I used to love putting myself in the contestants’ shoes.

“My son was absolutely adamant that I should apply – he even downloaded the application form and pestered me for a week to fill it in.

“I only actually did it to keep him happy; I didn’t really think anything would come of it.” Back home, husband Riaz gives John and Gregg a run for their money and Moonira says he’s her toughest critic.

“He’s really helped me refine my recipes,” she added. “He doesn’t believe in cutting corners and he can tell straight away if I have.”

Despite recently taking on a new Post Office in her Granville Road pharmacy, Moonira still dreams of one day owning her own restaurant.

“I really enjoy hosting fine

dining events,” she said. “I hosted one with Lisa-Goodwin Allen at Northcote and it was a fantastic experience.

“I’d love to open my own restaurant – it’s just about finding the right place where I can serve really good, healthy food and provide a great, fine dining experience.”

For now, Moonira is passionate about educating others on food – how they can prepare healthy meals and reduce waste.

“For me it’s about small changes making a big difference,” she added.

“If we all take just a little bit of time to think about the foods we are buying and the meals we are preparing, it could have a really big impact for our families and our futures.”

Moonira’s top tips: Understand food labels Best before: This is about quality and not about food safety. It’ll be ok to eat the food after the ‘best before’ date – it may just not taste its absolute best.

Use-by: This does refer to food safety and the food should not be used after that date. Even if it looks and smells fine, it’s not ok to use!

Plan meals Spend a bit of time before going shopping to plan ahead for meals you’d like to cook.

That way you’ll only buy ingredients you really need – cutting down on waste and cost.

Write a shopping list Keep a notepad and pencil in your kitchen or start a list on your phone so you know exactly what you need.

If you’re dashing out and don’t have time to write a list, why not take a picture of your fridge so you know what you already have?

Shop local Try and use shops that sell loose food so you don’t have to buy a whole packet. Also, avoid putting fresh fruit and veg in plastic bags, if possible.

Use leftovers If you do cook too much, why not use the leftovers for lunch or if you can, freeze them to use at a later date?

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4 Healthy Weight Loss Tips for 2019 Let’s face it: there is a huge amount of information online about how to shed the pounds and get in shape. Wading into this endless stream of advice can be both confusing and overwhelming.

And, when you take into account the new fads that seemingly pop up every day, the situation only becomes more dire. After all, who can

keep up with all the raw food plans, prepackaged menus, and liquid cleanses that are constantly promoted in our social feeds?

The main problem with these very restrictive diets is that they only lead to short-term weight loss at best.

That’s because most people cannot maintain them consistently and end up giving

up after a couple of weeks.

Losing 10 pounds a week on a fad diet may seem tempting, but it often results in unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss.

The real secret to healthy and successful weight loss is to adopt a lifestyle that you can maintain for the long run. This involves changing your diet, following a regular workout schedule, and taking the right supplements for your body’s needs. With that in mind, here are 5 other tips to help you achieve your weight and fitness goals: Eat Better at Breakfast While all meals are important, breakfast is the most crucial one of all. That’s because it helps you start your days on the right track. A hearty, healthy breakfast will fill you up and give you optimal

satisfaction for longer periods of time.

Your goal should be to eat between 400 to 500 calories at breakfast. Build a meal that includes lean proteins (nuts or eggs), fibers (fruits or vegetables), and whole grains.

Say Goodbye to Added Sugar The main reason for most lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is added sugars – especially from sugary beverages and soft drinks.

Processed foods in general contain a lot of added sugars and do not provide any of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Instead, jump on Nutribullet bandwagon and replace sugary drinks with healthier, green smoothie options.

For most people, the fastest way to lose excess weight is simply by cutting out foods that are high in added sugars from their diet. Keep in mind that many “organic” or “healthy” foods can also have very high sugar content, so reading labels should be a regular part of your shopping process.

Start Lifting Weights While changing your diet can help you lose a lot of weight fast, nothing beats keeping your body fit with regular exercise. Your best option is to visit the gym at least three or four times a week, doing some warm up, and lifting some weights. This form of exercise is ideal because it helps you burn off a lot of calories. It also keeps your metabolism from slowing down – a typical

side effect of weight loss. You can also speed this process up with a fat burning supplement such as the range available at www.myelitehealth.co.uk. If lifting weights isn’t your cup of tea, then look for workout plans such as the massively popular Joe Wicks workout to get you moving in the comfort of your own home.

Cook More Did you know that research shows that cooking more meals at home can promote healthy eating and weight loss? Eating out is fun, but it should not be your daily go-to.

Instead, save the restaurants for special occasions and start eating more home-cooked meals. This is a great way of sticking to your healthy diet plan and keeping your weight in check.

Lottery funding bid helps

youngsters get “on yer bike” A Burnley nursery school has been successful in getting National Lottery funding to help encourage their youngster to become more active. Burnley Leisure will help the deliver the project at Taywood Nursery School following a successful bid to the national Awards for All scheme. The funding will be used to improve the outdoor space at the nursery so that the youngsters have space to take part in a Balanceability scheme which helps them to learn to ride a bike.

Burnley leisure supported the school’s funding bid and will deliver the scheme.

Sarah Darcy, of Burnley Leisure, said: “We recently trialed some Balanceability sessions within the nursery that proved to be a huge success. Balanceability not only teaches children to ride/cycle but also develops general balance skills, hand eye co ordination, spacial awareness and team work. It

teaches skills that will benefit the children for the rest of their lives. “The children enjoyed the sessions and wanted to be able to do more. Parents were all positive and glad that their children were being able to access bikes through the project and hoped this could be continued.

“We also spoke to staff about this project and they are all fully behind developing this within the daily activities in order to promote cycling, fun and develop balance skills.”

Head teacher Gail Murphy said: “We’re really excited to have been successful in our Let’s Ride bid with the National Lottery Awards for All funding.

“The children love the sessions. We have targeted our most disadvantaged families or those with children who would benefit from additional support. We invited parents to join in and they have been surprised how confidently their child

has been able to ride already.

“We are investing in bikes and equipment and working with Burnley Leisure to deliver the Balanceability sessions, as well as training our own staff to ensure the project can continue. “We also want to put artificial grass down on a section of the yard in order to make it safer for our children to practice and minimise injuries. We have very limited space indoors so we want to make the most of our outdoor spaces. “We’re also going to link into a recycling scheme run by Burnley Leisure where they will fix old bikes that are left at recycling centres and make them roadworthy. These will be offered to our families as a way of getting more bikes to children at home as well.”

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Dream artist Jaume Plensa to visit St Helens Borough during Decade of Dream celebrations St Helens Borough’s awardwinning Dream sculpture turns 10 years old this summer, and to celebrate this milestone

Spanish artist and creator of Dream Jaume Plensa, will visit the sculpture as part of an evening of community-

focused cultural events.

In 2007, working closely with a group of local ex-miners, Jaume was commissioned to create a new work on the landmark site of the former Sutton Manor Colliery, as part of the Big Art Project, a major national public art initiative linked to Channel 4. Unveiled in spring 2009, Dream consists of an elongated white structure 20 metres (66ft) tall, weighing 500 tons, carved to resemble the head and neck of a young woman with her

eyes closed in meditation, dreaming of a better future for St Helens. The structure is coated in white Spanish dolomite, as a contrast to the coal which used to be mined there. Jaume will speak at both Decade of Dream events on Friday 31 May, which begins with a ticketed event at Chester Lane Library at 5:45pm (book tickets online at www.culturalhubs.eventbrite. co.uk), before the main public celebrations get underway at the Dream sculpture from

7pm-10:15pm. Tickets are not required for this, just turn up with family and friends.

Chester Lane Library will host an exhibition of mining memorabilia, artworks, and a photo gallery of Dream and the Sutton Manor Colliery site, with snacks and drinks provided. Events at Dream feature a full programme of entertainment including: 7pm - Free Yoga session with Julie Doctoryoga 7:45pm - MD dance (Britain’s Got Talent). 8pm - Brian

Salkeld reads the poem ‘Memories’ (as featured on C4 Three Minute Wonder) 8:05pm - Tom Loughlin (classical tenor vocalist) 8:30pm - Rick Ashcroft (Britain’s Got Talent) 9pm - Multi Faith service and blessing 9:15pm - Surprise finale In the meantime, relive the Channel 4 television series about the inception and creation of Dream on www. vimeo.com by searching ‘St Helens Dream’.

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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.

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 Picture this. An abandoned 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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There’s always something great to enjoy in North Wales.

Discover events taking place during your visit.

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If you’re staying in one of North |Wales coastal towns, you’ll be treated to a great selection of events throughout the year.

The summer months are certainly the most lively. Prom Xtra takes place in Colwyn Bay and welcomes thousands of people who can enjoy the rides, live music and games along the sea front. Llandudno

is a town that always seems to have something on! The town hosts air shows, rallies and extravaganzas plus all kinds of unique attractions and things to do.

North East Wales is perhaps best known for being the host of the International Music Eisteddfod, but there’s so much more that goes on. The attractions host great events,

available throughout the year, whilst food festivals and fairs run in popular towns such as Conwy, Mold, Betws-y-Coed and Llangollen.

Anglesey is home to a number of rural events throughout the

year. If you’re visiting the island during the summer months, the historic Anglesey Show is a must visit.

For an array of festivals from music to walking, check out the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia.

With a packed calendar, you can be sure of something great going on during your visit.

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.

North Wales’ coastal resorts were made famous by their fabulous beaches. Colwyn Bay beach, 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 everpopular seaside resorts of Rhyl and Llandudno continue to please. With long 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.

HITTING THE BEACH?

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Slow travel: 5 stunning narrow-gauge 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 narrowgauge 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 awe-inspiring 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 freshly-cooked 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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TOP 5 CASTLES TO VISIT IN NORTH WALES 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 c u r t a i n 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 bowshaped 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.

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

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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

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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 stonethrowing 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 icecream, there’s a lot of history to digest.

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Prom Xtra is a family event taking place on

Saturday 11 May 2019 along Colwyn Bay’s promenade

Prom Xtra has loads of FREE activities to keep the family entertained. Plus a funfair for all of the screamers, stalls for all the shopaholics, entertainment for all, and of course we’ll be making the most of our beautiful beach.

Do you have an active child in your family? Then why not bring them along to try out the hilarious bubble football, or test their bravery on our climbing wall and cave.

There’re also opportunities to have a go at kids’ quads, segways and kayaking for free!

Plenty of exciting entertainment is also available for younger visitors too.

The Wheelie Play Bus is a converted double-decker bus which provides a safe and fun soft play area for children ages 3 – 8.

And after their allotted time is up there’s plenty more on

offer to keep the fun lasting all day. For the more creative types Prom Xtra offers a range of artistic activities, suitable for all ages, such as the sand art workshop, plus other opportunities with View Creative.

Thanks to Eric and Friends, Prom Xtra gives everyone the chance to meet and interact with some exotic guests, the reptiles and insects will be on display for you too to

get acquainted with Eric’s friends!

This year we also have our friends from the Pet Place providing a fun area for dogs, as well as advice and guidance for dog owners.

Other awe-inspiring shows include a Magician’s Act in the Prom Live Zone, as well as an exciting bike show performance from Mobile Bike Events who’ll be showing off their impressive

skillsets in the Adventure Zone! Here is where you’ll also find the Racing Bug, have a go at a giant scaletrix!

Prom Xtra will also feature a wide variety of stalls hosting local charities and businesses.

There’s plenty of choice for you to shop around, and enjoy lunch or a snack from many of our food stalls. Take a break at Prom Live whilst watching many of the live musical performances from

local musicians, singers and schoolchildren throughout the day.

Keep up to date with all major events in Conwy County by following Events Conwy on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Snapchat and/or www.conwy. gov.uk/events Conwy County is the right environment for great events and Prom Xtra is between 10am-6pm, Saturday 11 May 2019 on Colwyn Bay’s promenade.

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It’s that time of the year again when the schools are out and parents find themselves in the position of having to occupy their children without spending a fortune. It can be a challenge especially if the weather is going against you. so if you are at a loose end and wondering what to do then here is a list of ideas for days out in Lancashire with children.

First on our list of days out is an old favourite, the Zoo. Blackpool Zoo will probably be the closest and houses a vast array of animals from all over the world. With over 400 species of animals including big cats, elephants, gorillas, birds and reptiles. Blackpool Zoo provides a great day out for everyone no matter the age.

Martin Mere is the Wildfowl

and Wetlands Trust centre in Lancashire. It is home to over 100 species of geese, swans, ducks and even flamingos from all over the world.

Recent new editions to Martin Mere include Beavers and otters as well as a brand new adventure playground that is extremely popular with the children. If you are feeling a bit more energetic then why

train. Situated at Preston docks it houses a large collection of locomotives and boasts a 3 mile round trip of rail track that takes visitors from one end of the docks to the other pulled by fully restored steam locomotives.

With regular special events the Ribble Steam Railway is a popular attraction for children and adults alike.

not hire a canoe and explore the surrounding waterways on your own canoe safari.

Martin Mere has a regular programme of guided walks, talks and events so it’s well worth a visit.

The Ribble Steam Railway is a small m u s e u m dedicated to the memory of the steam

Another popular choice for parents looking for days out in Lancashire for children is Bowlands Wild Boar Park which is situated near Chipping, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The park offers visitors the chance to see and feed deer, goats and llamas.

Kids love the tractor rides, the pedal tractor play area, animal feeding and play areas. Grown ups will enjoy the scenic

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walks by the river through the Trough of Bowland.

If the weather is wet and gloomy then you can head to your nearest indoor soft play centre. The kids love them and it gives parents the opportunity to sit, chat and relax with a coffee.

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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,

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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 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 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

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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 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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Lake district walks

The Lake District is one huge adventure playground, providing gentle countryside ambles and more serious high level challenges. Whichever path you take, you’ll have much more fun if you plan properly beforehand.

PLAY IT SAFE Decide your route carefully and make sure you have enough time to get back in daylight. Darkness can quickly descend, so it’s also a good idea to pack a torch, just in case. Before you leave, tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to return.

THINK OF OTHERS When planning your day, bear in mind your own capabilities and those of all the others in your group. During your work, be prepared to cut it short if conditions become too difficult or a member of your party begins to struggle.

WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR Take appropriate clothing, equipment, food and drink and a first aid kit. Boots, warm, windproof, waterproof clothing, a hat and gloves and some spare warm clothes plus

a rucksac are all essential.

Regardless of the season.

BEWARE THE WATER If you’re thinking of going for a paddle, be careful, many tarns and lakes shelve deeply, and the water’s chilly even in high summer.

FOLLOW THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE • Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs • Leave gates and property as you find them • Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home.

• Keep dogs under close control • Consider other people CHECK THE WEATHER! The Lake District weather can change rapidly and conditions on the tops can be very different from those in the valleys. So check out the forecast in advance by calling the Lake District National Park Authority’s Weatherline service on 0844 846 2444 IN AN EMERGENCY Ring the police and give a description of the incident and it’s location. Keep injured or exhausted people safe and warm until help reaches you.

Silver How Route details Difficulty: Basic map reading Time: 1 hour 35mins Distance: 3.1 miles (5km) Ascent: 325 metres Dog issues: You may encounter cattle OS Explorer map OL7 The English Lakes South Eastern Area

Sometimes when you’ve only got a couple of hours or so, or want to make the most of a weather window, this is the sort of short walk you want.

Based from the village of Grasmere, you pass by Allan Bank - the temporary home of Wordsworth and now owned by the National Trust, climb through juniper bushes, cross a high plateau, and returning to the village there’s even a handy teashop at the bottom of the path. And like many of the smaller hills the views from the summit of Silver Howe are stunning - on a good day!

The Langdale Pikes, Bowfell and The Band, Pike of Blisco, Helm Crag, Steel Fell, Heron Pike and Fairfield can all be recognised.

1. From the centre of the Village of Grasmere, take the narrow lane signposted to Allen Bank, next to the Miller How Cafe. If you have trouble locating it, find Easedale Road which has a street name and signposted “Easedale” in big letters, then walking towards the church it is the next turning on your right. Follow this lane, over the cattle grid

(bypass through gate on left for dogs).

Through the short avenue of trees and then before reaching the gates, bear right onto the tarmacked driveway signed simply “Path”. Follow this round the wooded knoll and continue climbing gently to the farm entrance. Turn left signposted “Silver How”.

2. Go through the gate into the field and bear left to follow the wall. Climb to where the field boundaries narrow and enter the narrow defile. It feels like you are clambering through a river here with bracken towering over you. After about 100m (110 yards) you can climb out of the river onto the bank and continue on up to another gateway. Go through onto the open fellside and bear left.

3. The path, now on grass, continues to climb with a deep gill coming in on your right.

Here there is a large stand of juniper bushes, they look a bit like gorse. Crush a berry if you can find one to release the aroma of gin!

Above the juniper the path veers left away from the gill.

After 200m or thereabouts you discover the top of the so far unseen Wray Gill.

Bear left on a narrow path to drop down into it and ford the river. In exceptionally wet conditions this might be tricky without wet feet.

4. Continue up the other side and follow the wide path across the plateau to the obvious hill ahead. The last section is quite steep with cairns marking the way. Bear left to the summit cairn.

5. From the summit, retrace your steps about half-way down the steep section to the cairn. Take the narrow path on the right headed towards another sizable cairn this marks the top of the gully marked in Wainwright’s book as “Scree Gully”. Now though after a short rough section most of the way down is by engineered steps. Although tedious it makes the drop

quite easy. At the bottom of the gully, by the wall corner, turn sharp left to follow the path alongside the wall.

6. This section can be pretty wet and feels more akin to a river than a path. Passing some large erratics continue following the wall as it drops to a gate. Go through and continue to the next gate.

Again go through into the field and cross by the well worn path. Another gate leads to a lane which drops down to the road opposite the Faeryland Tearoom - handy for refreshements. Turn left and walk along the road back into the village.

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Tarn Hows Circular Walk and pretty waterfalls before reaching Tarn Hows, the family favourite water feature in the Lake District.

The walk then weaves on paths close to the tarn on a full circular with more woodland sections interspersed with open fell giving access to This walk is very popular all views of the whole tarn. year round.

You will be lucky to have this It begins with a walk through walk to yourself as it is very lovely oak woodland where much loved by many. there is a series of small

1. Start: Tarn Hows Car Park From the car park, cross the road and take the left hand fork following the track down to the lake side. Pass through the gate and continue on the track in a clockwise direction around the Tarn.

2. Follow the track as it continues around the Tarn to a point where a path crosses the main route. Continue straight ahead around the tarn and

back to the car park if a level surfaced path is required.

Otherwise to extend the walk and take in good views, pass through the gate to the left of the track and proceed uphill to an upper track. Continue on this track in the direction signposted to Consiton, Hawkshead and Old Car Park until reaching the Viewing Car Park. Note this extension is unsuitable for mobility scooters and pushchairs.

3. From the car park cross the road and pass through the gate following a footpath across the field, keeping the Tarn to the right hand side.

This path can be muddy in bad weather. An alternative is to follow the road back towards the main car park.

4. Continue on the track as it passes downhill and up again before descending back through a gate into to the main car park.

below 350m until the col of Bracken Hause just before the rather marvelous Helm Crag.

Whilst navigating this walk on a fine day is reasonably straight forward, in mist and poor visibility it would be a very different proposition.

The ridges between Steel Fell and Calf Crag, and then to Helm Crag are at times wide and the path not always clearly defined.

Both are boggy, with many small knolls to skirt, and accurate map and compass work would be required.

The start point is Grasmere village where there are a number of pay and display car

parks dotted throughout.

1. From the centre of Grasmere take the lane towards Allan Bank, just after the cattle grid bear right onto the new permissive path, go through the kissing gate to come out on Easedale Road. This bypasses the narrow and twisty section of Easedale Road.

Cross Goody Bridge, and just afterwards turn right signposted to Thorny How. Continue to the end of the road and turn left. At Ghyll Foot Farm cross the stone bridge and bear left along the private road to Helmside.

There is a public footpath sign hiding on the wall beside the

telegraph pole.

Follow the road to the cottages at the end and bear left to go through the gate with the small footpath marker. This is a National Trust area called Greenburn.

2. Bear right and climb along side the wall to your right. The path goes through a number of sheep pastures.

There is a gate or two, otherwise there are just open gaps in the wall.

The path is largely grass slopes, a little steep in places otherwise there are no difficulties.

Bear left at the first cairn which is adorned with bits of old metal fence post, to the summit cairn of Steel Fell just 70m (77 yards) on.

3. Continue over the summit and descend alongside the fence to your right. When the fence bears off right, you bear left and continue down towards the tarns.

The ground is very boggy, and probably so even in dry conditions. Here the path is

indistinct, keep left and with Calf Crag in sight it is simply a case of finding the best route through the bog.

Climb to the rocky summit of Calf Crag.

4. Turn left from the summit cairn and drop down mainly grass through rocky crags.

Turn right to cross an area of peat hags above Pike of Carrs.

Continue on the path. Keep left. Beware of being drawn to the right down the fell side, remain on the ridge as best as possible. There are many small knolls on the ridge, the main path, such as it is, skirts some of them. A faint path can be found going over the tops.

Gibson Knott appears at the point when you’ve probably had enough of little rocky knolls! It is reasonably distinct complete with a small cairn on a rocky platform.

5. Continue past the cairn, and drop down to the col with Helm Crag. Continue ahead and climb the zigzag path.

At the top bear left to the Howitzer. The true summit

Route details Difficulty : Easy Time (approx): 1 hour Distance: 2 miles (3.2km) Dog issues: None OS Explorer map OL7 The English Lakes South Eastern Area

Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag Route details Difficulty: Moderate (map & compass skills/remote/ indistinct paths) Time: 3 hour 59 mins Distance: 8. miles (14km) Ascent: 710 metres Dog issues: You may encounter cattle.

OS Explorer map OL7 The English Lakes South Eastern Area

Steel Fell and Helm Crag are two iconic fells overlooking Grasmere that guard either end of this walk. Having climbed Steel Fell, the next 5.0km (3.1 miles) of undulating ridge doesn’t drop

is the top of the rock, a good climb up.

Continue along the summit ridge to the Lion and Lamb 300m (330 yards) further along.

6. From the Lion and Lamb, continue south east, bear right on the path through High Raven Crag.

At the bottom on the small plateau bear right at the post, as the grass path straight ahead ends above crags. Follow the signs and obvious landscaping to control erosion. Bear left to continue on the path.

At the wall turn right and descend with the wall on your left. Steep stone steps drop down remarkably quickly and easily.

At the bottom by a wall bear right, and then left into the lane.

At the junction of paths turn left signposted Grasmere.

Bear right through the gate and drop down to the road.

Turn left. Follow Easedale Road back to Grasmere village.

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The Langdale Pikes: Pavey Ark, Thunacar Knott, Pike of Stickle, Harrison Stickle Route details Difficulty: Moderate (map & compass skills/remote/ indistinct paths) Time: 3 hour 16 mins Distance: 5.6 miles (9.1km) Ascent: 869 metres Dog issues: includes stiles or other dog obstacles.

OS Explorer map OL6 The English Lakes South Western Area Seen from the surrounding hills Pike of Stickle is an instantly identifiable lump on the high ground above Langdale. Up close it’s impressive. Jack’s Rake on Pavey Ark is avoided by using an excellent path up the gully on the east ridge. Which paradoxically Wainwright called the North Rake. He also didn’t think much of it!

Its a good long clamber well within the capabilities of any walker. A circuit of the Langdale Pikes has to be high on any walker’s agenda.

1. Starting in Langdale from the New Dungeon Ghyll National Trust car park alongside Sticklebarn Tavern, head up to the back of the car park past the information boards and shelter.

Turn right through the gate, then left through the next.

Cross the grass to the bottom of the Stickle Ghyll path.

Now the climbing begins.

Continue on the path, it’s a mixture of stone pitched path, and rough boulders. Climb the stile, there is a lift up dog gate here. Shortly after the stile is a footbridge, cross it to the other bank.

Continue now on the east bank. The west bank is not such an easy path, and has a stile without a dog bypass.

Follow the pitched path, occasionally there are some lumps of rock that require a bit of clambering over.

Allow yourself to be guided by the path to cross the ghyll again back to the east bank by way of some very large stepping stones. It’s a good idea to note this crossing as it’s not so obvious on the return journey. Turn right and continue climbing, it’s not far now to the tarn.

2. At the tarn turn right and cross the outfall. Follow the path round the bank, bear left at the junction of paths to Blea Rigg, and cross the peaty boggy patch by the stream?

Now leave the tarn shore and bear right alongside Bright Beck. Cross the beck on a path climbing to the bottom of Pavey Ark’s east ridge.

Wainwright calls this route North Rake.

The path is steep and rough, but there are no difficulties.

Rounding a rocky outcrop bear left and continue climbing on the obvious path.

Cross a short plateau and continue climbing the gully ahead. Lots of cairns mark the way although not so many are needed really. It looks much worse than it is. At the top of the gully bear left to find the summit on the other side of the broken down wall.

3. There is an intermittent path to Thunacar Knott that starts just off the summit of Pavey Ark, bear left towards

Harrison Stickle for approx 50m (55 yards), then bear right. In fine weather it is not problematic, in mist the only way is to take a bearing from the map, roughly WNW. Along the way are a few boggy bits. The summit cairn is the northern most.

4. With Pike of Stickle now in view across Harrison Combe another intermittent path may be found from near the southern cairn heading initially to just right of the Pike.

Care will be required for the combe is a morass of soft squidgy bog as is typical of such high gently sloping ground.

There are some inviting looking ramps on the Pike when viewed from afar, but beware as it may end with a precarious move required.

Most straight forward ascent seems to be to bear left just above the base and climb alongside a gully to the summit of Pike of Stickle.

5. Drop down from the Pike by the route of ascent. Turn right, across the head of the gully, and keep right on the path. Bear up right to climb onto the ridge to Loft Crag.

The last bit to the rocky knoll is an easy scramble with many variations.

6. Between Loft Crag and Harrison Stickle lies the small top of Thorn Crag. Continue over the summit of Loft Crag, towards a subsidiary cairn further along the ridge, before reaching it turn left down an easy but otherwise loose scree path. Bear right and climb to

the small cairn of Thorn Crag summit.

7. Continuing over the summit down the other side a little to another cairn has some good views of Dungeon Ghyll and a path to Pike How. Bear left off Loft Crag, to cross the head of Dungeon Ghyll, keep left to the cairn at the foot of the steep slopes up to Harrison Stickle and the junction of paths. Turn right onto the rough path. It soon becomes stone pitched, though breaks in places. An occasional cairn confirms the way ahead. A few

perfect days when you need to ‘blow the cobwebs away’ ... The rocks of the summit area have various names: the southeast pinnacles as seen from Grasmere are “The Lion and Lamb”.At the other end of the ridge is “The Howitzer” or “The Old Lady Playing the Organ” and is regarded as the true summit.

1. Opposite the Cunningham’s Outdoor shop is Easedale Road, on the wall beside the turning is a large slate sign painted “Easedale Tarn” and an arrow. Follow this minor

road past the Youth Hostel, houses and holiday cottages, and Goody Bridge over Easedale Beck. Continue as the road sweeps right, then left and across the pasture to the small hamlet at the foot of Helm Crag.

Between buildings, turn right into the rough lane signposted “Public Bridleway Far Easedale Helm Crag Footpath”.

2. At the top of the lane go through the gate and turn left.

In 50m (55 yards) turn right onto the track signposted “Helm Crag”. Go through another gateway and bear first right, then left up on the zigzag path. Join the path alongside the wall which ascends a flight

of engineered steps.

The NT are working on this section to improve drainage and make it more walker friendly. At the top of the steps it takes a long zigzag, and has a new section of path.

Climb to the col and at the cairn turn left. The path now gets a little scrambly at times, if it’s wet and greasy try the bypasses over to the left. Continue to the summit area which is a rather shattered affair with large blocks strewn around.

3. Return by the route of ascent.

Helm Crag Route details Difficulty: Difficult (pathless/high plateau/ minor scrambling) Time: 1 hour 51 mins Distance: 4 miles (6.4 km) Ascent: 341 metres Dog issues: None OS Explorer map OL7 The English Lakes South Eastern Area

This relatively short and steep, exhilarating, walk is perfect for a fine summer evening walk of a few hours.

Or one of those less than

rocky steps will need to be scaled, some quite energetic, but more of a delightful clamber than a scramble. Bear left to the summit cairn of Harrison Stickle, which is the most northerly of the pair.

8. From the Harrison Stickle summit, return to the col between the two summit knolls and drop right initially on grass overlooking Stickle Tarn. Bear left onto the rough path taking a descending traverse.

At the large cairn bear right and drop down firstly on

rough terraces of rock marked with cairns, and then pitch path. Follow this to the Tarn.

9. Cross the dam, but not the outfall, and bear right to drop down the path on the west bank.

After 200m (220 yards) bear left and cross the ghyll by the large stepping stones.

Continue down on the east bank. Reaching the stile cross it to continue down to the footbridge again.

Cross the footbridge and bear left to return to the car park, or the Sticklebarn Tavern!

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ARTIST ROOMS: ALEX KATZ

30 March – 16 June 2019 - Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery are presenting, for the first time in Carlisle, an important body of work by influential American artist Alex Katz, on 30 March 2019.

The paintings in the exhibition are drawn from ARTIST ROOMS, a collection of over

1,600 works of modern and contemporary art by more than 40 major artists, jointly owned by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. The collection is displayed across the UK through a touring programme, supported by Arts Council England, Art

Fund and Creative Scotland.

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery first collaborated with ARTIST ROOMS in 2015 to bring a critically acclaimed and popular exhibition of works by one of the most renowned artists of the post war era, Anselm Kiefer. This

new partnership provides an opportunity for audiences to engage with the bold palette and distinctive style of Alex Katz, whose practice spans over six decades.

Tullie House Director Andrew Mackay says: “this exhibition is a major coup for Tullie House and Carlisle.

Katz is a towering figure in contemporary painting and one of the most successful and important artists living today.

His work is extraordinarily powerful and extremely influential. We are delighted and honoured to be working with ARTIST ROOMS once again to bring such an internationally important artist to the people of Cumbria.

With a bold colour palette, Katz’s portraits, landscapes and studies of the natural world are strikingly unique and instinctive, reacting to the world around him. Katz is often regarded a forerunner to the Pop Art movement which emerged in New York in the early 1960s. Katz has work displayed in some of the most influential galleries

in the world and we’re really looking forward to showcasing this dramatically modern and colourful exhibition in Carlisle.” Born in 1927 Brooklyn, New York, Katz began working in the 1950s and has become one of America’s most revered living artists.

He initially focused on portrait and figurative subjects and felt compelled to tussle with the Abstract Expressionists, such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. His approach was at odds with the predominant abstract non-representational style of the period.

He used a large-scale, iconic approach to portray aspects of New York’s artistic and cultural scene, the life of its comfortable classes, and the leisure and consumer society of his time. The flawless stylised surfaces of his paintings have a recognisable affinity with the Pop Art movement which emerged at the same time.

Katz has works held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, Tate, and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., among others. The exhibition at Tullie House presents a rare opportunity to view his modern American

take on the classical themes of portraiture, landscapes, marine scenes and flowers.

As well as large-scale paintings, on display will also be examples of his smaller works, considered to be uniquely distinct. They include Tulips 1969 and 3 PM, November 1997, both of which highlight the influence Japanese painting had on Katz. At 91, Katz still paints rigorously.

His huge loft studio in downtown New York is filled with giant paintings as high as the ceiling. Visitors to Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery can immerse themselves in this exhibition of true international significance until 15 June 2019.

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visit Kendal

Situated to the South of the Lake District, six miles from junction 36 of the M6 motorway, and only a few miles from the sea, Kendal is especially well placed to cater for everyone’s holiday needs.

The town is home to a fine selection of shopping arcades, can boast two castles, two museums, a host of historical

buildings and bridges, fine restaurants, a multitude of public houses, excellent local schools, low crime rates, quality hotels and views that would please the most demanding photographer.

The town is fed by the A65 from North Yorkshire to the South, the A591 from Barrow and Ulverston to the North,

the A684 from Sedbergh to the East, the A685 from Appleby to the North East, and the M6 motorway some 6 miles away to the South providing easy access to Penrith and Carlisle and then onto Scotland.

Railway passengers can alight in Kendal from the Kendal to Windermere service, and can travel to the town from further a field by the West Coast main line from London Euston to Glasgow, getting off at Oxenholme, about two miles outside of the town.

Kendal is often seen as the Southern gateway to the Lake District, being only around 9 miles from Windermere and around 30 miles from Keswick.

The other lakes are all within an hour or two’s travelling by car from the town, as are locations for walks and rambles, both gentle and demanding.

Kendal has, at various times in the past, been an important centre for trade and commerce. The town’s traditional trade was in wool,

from which the town’s motto “Pannus mihi panis”, literally meaning “wool is my bread” was taken.

Today the town is home to a thriving retail sector, with no less than five shopping arcades; K Village, the Westmorland Shopping Centre, Blackhall Yard Shopping arcade, the Elephant Yard and Wainwright’s Yard. The Town Centre has recently mostly been pedestrianised and offers a safe connection point for all these shopping areas.

Kendal is home to a multitude of historically exciting buildings, including the parish church on the river side in Kirkland, a number of houses and office buildings designed and built by renowned local architects, the 14th century Castle Dairy, Kendal Castle and Castle Howe, Abbot Hall Museum, Kendal Museum, a host of churches and chapels and rows of houses built from the 1600’s

right through to the present day. From the Romans, who left us with the camp at Watercrook on the banks of the river Kent, to the Normans who left us with not one but two castles and a church that is only a few feet narrower than the mighty York Minster, to the Elizabethans and the Victorians, who left us with a

wealth of architecture that can only usually be found in larger towns and cities, Kendal is a North Western gem that deserves a visit.

Walking around the town amongst the ‘mish-mash’ of building styles can be a delight, and tens of thousands of tourists and locals alike do so each year.

Open Day: Celebrating 50 years of the LHS at Holehird Gardens is illustrated with by the volunteers, and the includes growing information. available for sale at the Open Day. It is 50 years since the LHS was created and It established its home at Holehird Gardens. photographs taken at Holehird description of each plant Many of the plants will be Come along to our Open Day and join us in celebrating this important milestone in our history.

Find out how this unique garden works and learn about the volunteers of the LHS and the work they do to ensure that the garden continues to thrive as a resource for local people and visitors to the Lake District alike.

There will be a chance to look back at how Holehird Gardens has developed since 1969 when the LHS took it over and began to create the gardens we see today.

Holehird will continue to evolve, as all gardens must, so we won't just be looking back but will also take time to consider some of the opportunities and challenges in the future at Holehird, many of which are common to all gardens and gardeners.

We are celebrating the LHS and Holehird Gardens in 2019 through the publication of a book "Gardeners' Choice: 50 Favourites from Holehird Gardens' which is now on sale in Visitor Reception.

Our volunteer gardeners were asked to select their favourite plants from among all those growing at Holehird and their 50 favourites are shown in this book.

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Everyone Should Visit

Yorkshire At Least Once

What do you mean, you haven’t visited Yorkshire?

The sprawling northern county is one of the most diverse and beautiful regions in the United Kingdom; home to cosmopolitan cities, rolling hills and breathtaking coastlines. Need more convincing?

Here are some reasons why you should add Yorkshire to your bucket list.

The countryside is beautiful Anyone who loves the outdoors will instantly feel at home in Yorkshire. One of the greenest counties in England, it’s filled with beautiful moorland, towering peaks and intriguing limestone pavements. You could go hiking every day for a year and find a different spot each time. Head to the moors in late summer to witness a riot of vibrant heather or to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales during spring to admire newborn lambs and scatterings of wild flowers.

It’s full of traditional pubs Every small village in Yorkshire has at least one cosy, traditional pub serving up pints of local ale and hearty food. In summer, everyone sits outside to soak up the fresh air, but come the colder months, log burners make these cosy inns the perfect place to warm up after a long walk. Make sure you fit in a visit to the Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England, located in the Yorkshire Dales.

The connections to classic literature Nowhere else in England is the connection to classic literature so present. From the moors of Wuthering Heights to Whitby Abbey’s link to Stoker’s Dracula, it’s possible to visit famous locations from a selection of iconic stories. Pay your respects

to your literary greats in Heptonstall (Sylvia Plath) and Haworth (the Bronte sisters).

It’s the home of the Sunday roast Any self-respecting foodie will tell you to head to Yorkshire to sample the best Yorkshire puddings in the UK. A classic Sunday roast isn’t the same without a light and fluffy Yorkshire pud on the plate, and where else to sample the very best than the county that they were invented in?

The beaches are breath-taking Rather than white sand and clear water, Yorkshire’s beaches aim to impress with their dramatic cliffs and staggering views. From the rustic sands of Runswick Bay to the unparalleled views from Bempton Cliffs and the quintessentially British Bridlington beach huts, Yorkshire’s coastline can be enjoyed at any time of year.

Leeds is a vibrant city If you’re seeking a cosmopolitan city filled with independent shops, quirky music venues, hip bars and interesting eateries, make a beeline for Leeds. This thriving Yorkshire city is filled with young people, creating a cool ambiance that radiates from its centre to its achingly hip suburbs. Be sure you catch a gig at the Brudenell and check out Belgrave Music Hall’s tasty street food.

And York is rife with history If you’re looking to absorb the local history, head to York to admire the intriguing architecture that lurks within the city walls. The Dungeons and Viking centre are great for captivating the attention of kids, as are the nightly ghost walks that spin spooky tales around the city’s history.

Don’t miss a visit to York Minster and a wander down the Shambles.

The arts scene rivals London Yorkshire is a hotbed for arts and culture, boasting a surprising array of art galleries, museums and sculpture collections. The Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle takes in the outstanding Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

Art Gallery and The Hepworth Wakefield — all located just a 30-minute journey from each other. There’s also the National Media Museum in Bradford and Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery alongside a variety of independent spaces.

You’ll find dramatic ruins Whitby Abbey isn’t the only attraction in Yorkshire for those interested in ancient ruins. There are plenty of castles and ruins in the county to appease those with a keen interest in history, including Kirkstall Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Sandal Castle.

Anyone intrigued by more recently deserted structures can explore the various mills and farmhouses in the area that have been left to decay.

There are three National Parks Yorkshire is proud to boast not one but three National Parks: the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and parts of the Peak District all lie within the county. All offer endless opportunities for hiking, exploring nature and escaping urban environments within easy reach of towns and cities. Take on the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks challenge, admire the night sky in the North York Moors or visit pretty villages in Britain’s first ever National Park, the Peaks.

It’s full of market towns From Skipton to Kirkby Lonsdale, Yorkshire is rife with traditional market towns.

Local farmers markets, foodie markets and even specialist crafts and vintage markets pop up every day of the week all across the county. Head to Barnsley to browse the oldest market in Yorkshire, Malton for the foodies favourite and Leeds Kirkgate to admire the beautiful market hall.

Its home to some of the best waterfalls in Britain You don’t need to travel to Iceland to witness beautiful waterfalls — Yorkshire is home to a staggering array of dramatic cascades. The Yorkshire Dales alone boast the magnificent Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, the impressive Hardraw Force and the tumbling Aysgarth Falls.

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The best parks in Yorkshire to visit with the family

Bolton Abbey Estate 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 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

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 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.

Golden Acre Park

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 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

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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

Oakwell Hall and Country Park

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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Chipping Steam Fair 2019

So here it comes… Chipping Steam Fair 2019…our 21st show!!! We’re very nearly ready to open our gates to you all, just a few final preparations to make and then once again Green Lane Show field will be a hive of activity for 3 days (Sat 25th, Sun 26th & Mon 27th May)! If you’ve never been before then you can expect a combination of sights,

sounds and smells that you only really experience here at CSF. Set in the heart of the Forest of Bowland, aka “the Switzerland of England”, with its stunning 360-degree back drop of rolling fells, woodlands and

picture postcard villages it’s one of the UK’s best kept secrets. Once at the show there is literally something for everyone… if your 3 or 103, from donkey rides to the digger play pen, tea and scones to burger and chips, funfair to food hall. The list goes on… beer tent and live music (until late Sat & Sun), gift and crafts fair, arena entertainment, live commentary of what’s on around the field, competitions and static displays, working machinery and demonstrations, awards, trophy’s and presentations, not to mention the hundreds of vintage vehicles and exhibits. Set up by Mary Harrison in 1998 who is still at the helm supported by her tenacious team of

enthusiastic volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to put on the best show possible for their thousands of regular visitors, with

all proceeds going to local charities and good causes.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter www.chippingsteamfair.com

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Book your Chorley Flower Show tickets in style GARDENING enthusiasts keen to see some of the country’s top floral exhibitors and trade stands are being urged to get their tickets for this year’s Chorley Flower Show in advance at chorleyflowershow.com​ People can save up to 20 per cent on the ticket prices by buying in advance for the Chorley Council-run show, which this year is being sponsored by Book in Style - an independent travel agent based in the North West, with shops across the region.

The spectacular Chorley Flower Show, which scooped a prestigious Lancashire Tourism Award for ‘Tourism Event of the Year, will return to Astley Park for the fifth year on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.

Rebecca Huddleston, Chorley Council’s Director of Policy and Governance, said: “Chorley Flower Show continues to grow in popularity year on year and

we would encourage people to get their tickets as soon as possible to make sure they don’t miss out on the advance rate, which offers up to 20 per cent off.

“After four successful years behind us, which included winning event of the year at the Lancashire Tourism Awards, the show is now firmly on the horticultural map with people travelling from far and wide to see the top-quality exhibitors in the unique setting of Astley Park.

“The support for the show has been phenomenal both locally and regionally and this year we’re delighted to welcome Book In Style as our main sponsor.”

Highlights of this year’s twoday show include: • Displays from the country’s top exhibitors with many gold-medal winners from the top RHS shows, • Gardening celebrities and experts sharing their knowledge and experience in

the gardening theatre • Trade stands offering the best in gardening products and furniture • A spectacular 110m amateur marquee creating a blaze of colour • The show hosts regional competitions for the North West Sweet Pea Society and the Rose Society UK • A chance to see the historic Astley Hall decked out in floral displays • Plenty of family entertainment, including live music from local artists and a chance to walk on our floating bridge • Delicious food vendors selling local produce, afternoon teas, picnic food and more.

“If you enjoy gardening or like plants and flowers then it is definitely worth attending if you’ve not been before,” said Ms Huddleston.

“We have lots of the elements of the big RHS shows but the tickets are more affordable,

Day Out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway Dates for this event • 4th May 2019, • 5th May 2019, • 6th May 2019, • 3rd August 2019, • 4th August 2019, • 5th October 2019, • 6th October 2019 They’re two, they’re four, they’re six, they’re eight…

Calling all little engineers!

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, at the East Lancashire Railway for a train ride unlike any other.

Your one-time entry fee gets you access to all of the weekend's events and activities. There are lots of things to see and do: Rides behind Thomas Thomas really moves! The Little Blue Engine will be steaming along his own private section of track and hauling passengers at regular intervals throughout the weekend. He sets off every 20 minutes or so, so don't worry about missing out! Trips on Thomas are included in your event ticket, take as many as you want!

Meeting the Fat Controller and friends - The number one

engine will be joined by The Fat Controller himself, as well as Daisy.

Performances by Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s cheeky station sweepers - These two cheeky members of station staff will be meeting, greeting, singing and dancing throughout the weekend, so head over to say hello! Unlimited Travel on steam and diesel trains Explore the entire 12 mile line without paying a penny more, your event ticket lets you ride any of the trains, all day!

Thomas themed activities including tabletop games, colouring and Thomas films - No need to pay to enter, your event ticket gets you full access! Pick up a temporary tattoo, create a masterpiece

and more!

Re-enactments of classic Thomas stories - See those mischievous trucks causing trouble up at Ramsbottom Station.

Magic Shows - As if your day out wasn't magical enough already, enjoy a fantastic magic show, no additional payment necessary!

Circus Workshops - Brush up on your circus skills as you learn the basics of juggling, plate spinning and more!

Face Painting - It's not a proper day out until you get your face painted, all covered by your event ticket.

The Fat Controller’s opening ceremony will take place at 9:45am each day. Activities will finish at 4pm.

and we offer free parking too, which we know is really important to visitors.

“There is a real friendly atmosphere and we pride ourselves on giving people a fantastic day out.”

Andrew McKenna, General Manager at Book In Style,

added: “Book in Style is really excited to be supporting the 2019 Chorley Flower Show. As a local, independent travel business we always look to support local events and we’re delighted that our team will be there on both days with our flower-themed

stand to meet visitors and talk about holidays, travel and gardening.”

More information and tickets are available at chorleyflowershow.com with advance tickets from £10 for adults and £1.50 for children plus booking fee.

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Take a guided stroll along the War Horse Route

Come and join walkers and horse-riders on the historic War Horse Route taken by equine heroes from World

War One. West Lancashire Borough Council is working with Lathom Park Chapel and Aughton & Ormskirk U3A

to organise a FREE guided walk of the route for the bank holiday Monday 6 May, 2019, starting at 10am from Ormskirk Railway Station Car Park. On the way local historian Andrew Beeston from the Chapel/U3A will be telling the story of the war horses and the contribution they made during World War One, plus giving information about various local landmarks. At the halfway point horses and riders from Area 18 (Lancashire) Side Saddle Association will join the walk and accompany everyone to Lathom Chapel.

The walk will also be assisted by West Lancashire Borough Council's Parks and Countryside Ranger Service. The War Horse route will mostly follow the route taken by horses that

had been brought from all over the world to Ormskirk Railway Station via Liverpool Docks. Later in the war a railway was built to transport horses directly from Liverpool Docks to the depot.

On the day of the guided walk there are two options: • Take the guided walk from Ormskirk out to Lathom Chapel and once you have reached Lathom Chapel and enjoyed some refreshments walkers can then return to Ormskirk following the outward route. Distance approximately 5.5 miles.

• Take the guided walk from Ormskirk out to Lathom Chapel and stop for refreshments before continuing by one of several routes eg, through Lathom and Ruff Wood before returning to Ormskirk. Distance about 6-8 miles. In addition, the War Horse Route walking leaflet has been re-produced by the Council and will allow walkers to choose and follow a route themselves.

Copies are available from the Council Offices, Customer Service Point at the Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk Library and Southport Eco Centre. The leaflet will also be available to download from DiscoverOrmskirk.com.

John Harrison, Director of Development and Regeneration, said: "We are delighted to be involved with the War Horse guided walk, which is one of our Borough's most popular walks, attracting walkers and visitors to the area. The Council is pleased to be working with Lathom Chapel and Aughton & Ormskirk U3A to tell the fascinating history of the area's connection with the War Horses of World War One, combined within this wonderful guided walk."

Although there is no need to book a place before the day it would be helpful for organisers to know numbers.

Please contact the Council on 01695 712645 between

9am and 5pm to let organisers know you are interested.

Walkers should arrive 15 minutes before departure time, wear suitable footwear and clothing. Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Car parking is available at Ormskirk Station, however, we would encourage people to use public transport where possible. Please see Traveline (external link) for help planning your journey.

Details of other walks, cycle rides and events in West Lancashire can be found at Discover Ormskirk (external link); like us on Facebook @ DiscoverOrmskirk On the same day as the walk Lathom Park Chapel will host a concert by Skelmersdale Brass Band, starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10 with proceeds going towards repair of the magnificent East window. They are available from Wardens Sally Baker 01695 – 722022 or Elizabeth Beeston 01695 574928.

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Dealing with grief and loss Most people grieve when they lose something or someone important to them.

The way grief affects you depends on lots of things, including what kind of loss you have suffered, your upbringing, your beliefs or religion, your age, your relationships, and your physical and mental health.

How does grief affect you?

People react in different ways to loss. Anxiety and helplessness often come first. Anger is also common, including feeling angry at someone who has died for "leaving you behind". Sadness often comes later.

Feelings like these are a natural part of the grieving process. Knowing that they are common may help them seem more normal. It's also important to know that they will pass. Some people take a lot longer than others to recover. Some need help

from a counsellor or therapist or their GP. But you will eventually come to terms with your loss, and the intense feelings will subside.

How to cope with grief and loss. There's no instant fix.

You might feel affected every day for about a year to 18 months after a major loss.

But after this time the grief is less likely to be at the forefront of your mind.

There are practical things you can do to get through a time of bereavement or loss: Express yourself. Talking is often a good way to soothe painful emotions. Talking to a friend, family member, health professional or counsellor can begin the healing process.

Allow yourself to feel sad. It's a healthy part of the grieving process. Keep your routine up.

Keeping up simple things like doing the housework can help.

Sleep. Emotional strain can make you very tired. If you're

having trouble sleeping, see your GP. Eat healthily. A healthy, wellbalanced diet will help you cope. Avoid things that "numb" the pain, such as alcohol. It will make you feel worse once the numbness wears off. Go to counselling if it feels right for you. Counselling may be more useful after a couple of weeks or months. Only you will know when you're ready.

Grieving when you have children When you have children, you may not want to show your feelings. Sometimes this is a good thing. For example, showing anger towards their other parent during a separation can be painful for a child to see. Reassure your child that the separation isn't their fault. Keep their routine as normal as possible, and tell them what's happening so they're less confused by it all.

However, if both parents are

grieving for a loved one, it's sometimes good for children to see that it's normal to sometimes feel sad and cry.

Pay attention if your child wants to share their feelings, whether it's through talking, drawing or games.

Children need to feel they are listened to, so include them in decisions and events if it feels right. Your GP is a good place to start. They can give you advice about other support services, refer you to a counsellor, or prescribe medication if needed.

Or you can contact support organisations directly, such as Cruse Bereavement Care (0808 808 1677) or Samaritans (116 123).

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Ultra Femme 360™ – Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation in Hale, Cheshire

What is Ultra Femme 360?

Ultra Femme 360 is one of the latest innovations that is proving to be a huge hit with women and the aesthetics industry as a whole. The treatment provides a safe alternative to labiaplasty and vaginoplasty that doesn’t involve any of the common risks associated with surgery and anaesthesia.

Using radiofrequency technology, Ultra Femme 360 simulates the growth of new collagen in and around the vagina, restoring and tightening the area. The painless Ultra Femme 360 treatment is changing the lives of women. Katie Alex,

dubbed the ‘Cheshire Fairy Godmother’, is one of the small number of Ultra Femme 360 practitioners in the UK, and the exciting technology has received a lot of attention from the press and media, including an appearance on the popular ITV programme This Morning.

Who is Suitable for Ultra Femme 360?

Ultra Femme 360 is suitable for a wide variety of women.

The procedure is perfect for those who feel they may have lost tone due to aging or as a result of childbirth, and can also be useful for women who have lost sensitivity in

the vaginal area. Additionally, the innovative treatment may also be used by women who may have lost strength in the vaginal muscles or experienced weakened, stretched or torn muscles and tissues in and around the vagina, conditions which often lead to the development of stress incontinence, something Ultra Femme 360 effectively treats.

Ultra Femme 360 has been changing the lives of women, especially for those who may be unable to improve tone or sensitivity with pelvic floor exercises alone. The Ultra Femme 360 is a safe, painless treatment that will restore vaginal tightness and treat incontinence, while improving women’s sexual wellbeing and confidence.

Ultra Femme 360 Can Treat Several Conditions Several conditions can be effectively treated with the Ultra Femme 360 procedure.

The benefits experienced after treatment include: • Improved self confidence.

• Reduction in stress incontinence.

• Increase in blood flow to the clitoris.

• Improved sexual gratification for women and their partners.

• Satisfying visual appearance of the labia.

These improvements are all achieved as Ultra Femme 360 effectively tightens the following areas: • Vaginal walls.

• Perineum.

• Introitus (vaginal opening).

• Labia minora (inner labia) which shrink as a result of the treatment.

• Labia majora (outer labia) is plumped.

What Does Ultra Femme 360 Involve?

With Ultra Femme 360, the vagina is rejuvenated without the need for surgery or painful procedures. Ultra Femme 360 remodels the vagina internally and externally without any down time or recovery time.

The vagina canal procedure involves the insertion of a disposable tip that transmits radio frequencies to the area,

which enhances collagen production and improves blood flow. Before treatment, a gel is applied to provide lubrication, and during treatment, a gentle warmth is often experienced by women.

The radio frequencies are also moved across external treatment areas.

The procedure usually lasts for approximately 30 minutes.

It is possible to arrange different appointments for the internal and external treatments, but most women choose to have both at the same time. A course of 3 treatments is recommended but most women will begin to see improvements after the first appointment.

Daily activities can be returned to immediately after the procedure. However, you are advised not to have sexual intercourse for 1 week after the Ultra Femme 360 treatment.

Why Choose Katie Alex?

Katie Alex is a fully-qualified Aesthetic Nurse, and has over 10 years of experience

in medicine. Her extensive training and experience means she possesses an indepth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and is a specialist in Ultra Femme 360 treatments, so you can be assured that your treatments are as safe, comfortable and effective as possible. Katie understands how to tailor your aesthetic treatments perfectly to you, and the personal service offered at her private Altrincham clinic is second to none. Katie is an advocate for women’s health and the happiness and comfort of all her patients. A market leader in intimate tightening treatments, her passion is creating lasting results that truly make a difference to her patients lives.

So if you live in Hale, Cheshire or the surrounding area and want to find out more about vaginal tightening treatment in Hale, Cheshire or the surrounding area, or to book your free consultation with Katie Alex, call the clinic on 0161 989 1211.

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30 YEARS IN CARE

In May 1989, Mary Lee founded a small company dedicated to providing a personal and person-centred care service in Alcester, enabling its customers to remain in the comfort of their own home while still receiving the support that they needed.

Since then, Helping Hands has opened 97 branches across the UK alongside a dedicated Support Centre in the small Warwickshire town it was founded. With an exceptional

level of carer training and a team of dedicated clinical nurses and dementia specialists, Helping Hands is the only homecare provider that has been endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care, as well as being fully licensed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Whether you need a 30-minute drop-in to help you prepare your meal, or more complex and intensive support that involves overnight or livein care, the Helping Hands team will provide you with a dedicated support plan that is tailored to you and your individual needs.

Regardless of your requirements, the carers at Helping Hands are fully trained and experienced in supporting a range of conditions including cerebral palsy, ADHD and neurological conditions such as MS and motor neurone disease.

Helping Hands is also one of the UK’s leading dementia care specialists, offering extensive knowledge in dementia care and fully-trained carers to support you and your loved ones while enabling you to remain comfortable in the familiarities of your own home.

Since it was founded 30 years ago, Helping Hands remains a family-run business that is now managed by Mary’s sons, Tim and Ben. When asked about the progress of Helping Hands in the industry, Mary said: “I started Helping Hands as I believed there was a gap in care for the community that social services could not provide. I had no idea we would grow to such a large caring family.”

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Sandra Kotecha - Original Hair Loss Clinic I feel my 30 years knowledge and experience in hairdressing has led me to this moment.

I feel privileged to be in this position where I can use my skills to help many people who suffer from Hairloss.

Hair loss can affect women, men and children of all ages, for many different reasons.

Hairloss can be devastating and affect peoples confidence.

Many people I have treated say having their hair back gives them confidence back, making them feel like themselves again.

I work with the Little Princess Trust charity. If a client comes into my salon who has long

hair and chooses to cut it short, if the hair is of 8” in length we donate it to the Little Princess Trust, who will make a wig for a child suffering from cancer.

I am a wig agent for the NHS. I select, fit and cut wigs for people undergoing chemotherapy free of charge with an NHS prescription.

I have spent the last 2 years please contact: samkotecha@ studying Hairloss/wig fitting hotmail.com or call 01204 and cutting, integrated 300325. systems, bespoke wig making and hair thickening solutions.

We also specialise in helping clients that suffer from Alopecia. To book in for a consultation with Sandra or for any further information

the past years experienced a considerable amount of hair PHIL I am a 77-year-old female. loss from the front of my head, I take 19 tablets a day and 2 this has been very worrying. I insulin injections. I have in was recommended to speak to Sandra, a very experienced hair loss expert. I decided on a hair piece and was offered plenty of advice on the choice. The piece I chose, was themed to my exact hair colour.

It feels excellent to wear and I am so delighted with it. There was absolutely no salon pitch, and I was given

at every stage, a chance to change my mind. Sandra made me feel very comfortable and answered any questions or queries with nothing but honesty. I would not hesitate to recommend this procedure to anyone, but especially to people of my age who are probably more nervous. They will defi nitely be put at ease.

I feel very comfortable in my hair piece and the bonus is – people say I look 10 years younger!

DANE CHADWICK My Mum came here a few weeks ago for an appointment with Sandra to discuss getting a wig as she’s current having chemo and had hair loss.

We were recommended this salon with the hospital.

Sandra was fantastic with her and was really welcoming as soon as she arrived. My mum was nervous what to expect and Sandra put her at ease with the whole thing.

Sandra managed to do some fi ttings with her in a private room and matched my Mum with a really nice wig that suited her and she was over the moon with it. The whole family want to thank Sandra for making this process a little easier and giving our Mum some confi dence back and it’s made a huge difference with her everyday life. We would highly recommend Sandra and the salon and we will likely be back to look at other options and advice in the future. Thanks

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LIZZIE I had three hair toppers cut by Sandra, at her lovely Clinic.

What a great job she did. The ends of my toppers had gone terrible, so she shaped them and cut them shorter. They now look great. I will defi nitely be going back when I need another one cut.

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Sniffer dog uncovers illicit

tobacco in Burnley and Preston A sniffer dog has helped Trading Standards officers from Lancashire County Council to find and seize a large haul of illicit tobacco from cunning hiding places at two shops.

The cigarettes and tobacco were confiscated from shops in Preston and Burnley.

The illicit products are worth around ÂŁ12,000 if genuine.

The operation was mounted

with the assistance of Lancashire police, and a dog from Wagtail UK Ltd, which provides detection dogs for government agencies.

After an inspection of the two premises on Wednesday 24 April, the cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco were found hidden in a flat above the Preston shop, and concealed beneath a manhole cover in the back yard of the Burnley

shop. The items were a mixture of counterfeit and non-duty paid tobacco, all in banned colourful childappealing packaging, and most bearing foreign health warnings.

The tobacco dog was brought in after officers had been unable to find stashes during previous inspections, despite both shops having sold illicit tobacco during test purchasing

operations, and a stream of supporting intelligence.

This result is the latest of a number of seizures and prosecutions by Lancashire Trading Standards in recent months. Around 200,000 illicit cigarettes and around 40kg tobacco were taken from Lancashire traders in 50 separate seizures in the last 12 months, resulting in 17 criminal convictions.

Paul Noone, head of Lancashire County Council Trading Standards service, said: "The number of cases we are dealing with demonstrates the value of the illegal trade in tobacco, with some unscrupulous retailers clearly being reluctant to comply with the law on tobacco sales.

Cheap illicit tobacco is readily available to young people and encourages them to smoke.

"The sale and manufacture of illegal tobacco has a serious impact on legitimate businesses, and our communities, and is something we're determined to tackle."

Concerned residents are advised to report all illicit tobacco sales and intelligence to the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline 03454 040506.

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When is the Best Time to Play Golf?

Figuring out what time of the day you play golf best at can be difficult. One day you may play at 7.30 in the morning and shoot under your handicap, but then a week later play the worst you have in a long time.

But, is it all just in our heads?

Is there really a “best” time to play golf? Well, I suppose it depends if we’re talking about competition or social golf.

If you really love golf, whenever someone asks you to play a social golf you tend to accept the invitation. Most of the time this is after work.

The only time I would advise not to play social golf is right behind a competition, as you will be stuck on the course for a long time…a very long time.

If you are new to the sport then avoiding mornings could be beneficial. This tends to be when most golfers play and having a group of established golfers playing behind you may put you off, and you may not enjoy it.

If possible aim for midafternoon, as this is when courses tend to be quieter.

This way you can play at your own pace and maybe even drop a couple of balls down if there is a shot you are struggling with. Overall, this should make your round a little less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.

However in a competition, there may be a “good” time to tee off, although there are many variables that may make this change on a dayby-day basis. For example, if you look back the 2016 Open Championship, it was very apparent that there was a desirable side of the draw.

The players that played late on Thursday and early Friday arguably got the better of the conditions. In fact, the top 14 after 36 holes all played later on the Thursday then early on the Friday. The first half of the draw were a combined 175 over par, with the latter

half over double that at 362 over par. In competitions I have always favoured playing around 10-11am, although you could say my performances over the past few years would suggest I should think about changing that. After looking into my scores compared with the time I teed off, it is apparent that between 3 and 4pm is actually a better time for me to play. And 4pm is a time that Dr Charles Czeisler, the director of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, believes “golfers might perform best.”

But why?

Well, 4pm is the time your body is coming out of a period when the desire to sleep was strong. During the late afternoon, we are catching a second wind, which is actually a real phenomenon.

Czeisler said: “Every study of shift work reveals that people on the 3pm-11pm shift are most productive.”

But what about that person who tees off at 7.30am every Saturday and always seems to be in the prizes I hear you ask?

Well, every golfer is different and many cannot bear to be stood waiting over every shot, hence why an early tee time is more desirable. To add, many club golfers mainly play due to their enjoyment of the sport, not necessarily to compete.

This tee time is also the only time some golfers can get to be able to play in

competitions. Local Saturday/ Sunday tournaments tend to fill up reasonably quickly so taking any available time slot is the only option for some.

However, it turns out that this is possibly the worst time of day that you could choose to play golf, and more so expect a good score.

This is because your body is less flexible, your mind is half asleep and your bodymind connection isn’t quite what it should be when you’re

tired. Dr Czeisler said: “It would be the absolute nadir of performance preparedness,” to play really early in the morning. “You will be less flexible, your coordination will be off a little, your judgement will not be as good and your short term memory would be affected.”

So there you have it. If you want to be at your very best and potentially end up in the prizes, you should play at 4pm.

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LANCS vs DURHAM AT Sedbergh School

Following the announcement that Lancashire will be playing its Specsavers County Championship fixture against Durham at Sedbergh School starting on Sunday 30 June, and the number of Lancashire Members who have shown an interest in attending, the fixture will be an all-ticket match. This will ensure that those Members who wish to attend, and hold a ticket, will be guaranteed access rather than potentially being turned away should the ground be at capacity. The fixture has seen very encouraging and positive

advance sales already, and as such all current ticket buyers, will be contacted and requested to select the actual day of the fixture that they would like to attend.

The Club will then contact Members and invite them to book their preferred days at Sedbergh School either online or via the Ticket Office. At the same time Members will be able to book free return coach travel from Emirates Old Trafford to Sedbergh School for each day. Should any match tickets remain these will be put back on general

sale to non-Members at £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £5 for juniors, along with return coach travel from Emirates Old Trafford at £10 per person. The Club will also be arranging a free shuttle bus service between Oxenholme train station and Sedbergh School before the game, at the tea interval and at the close of play. Communications to all Members will follow soon, so please look out for the updates and the steps to follow to ensure your place at what promises to be a fantastic fixture and occasion.

Graham nets Player of the Year award!

Danny Graham was crowned Rovers’ Player of the Year at the End of Season Awards.

The 33-year-old topped the poll voted for by Rovers supporters and his contribution this season was also recognised by his teammates, as Graham also netted the Players’ Player of the Year prize.

The popular striker has led the line with distinction this season, scoring 15 league goals, including a first career hat-trick in 10 years in the 4-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in December.

He also reached a couple of personal milestones – netting his 50th goal in Rovers colours in the 3-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in March and the 150th league goal of his career in the 2-1 victory at Nottingham Forest earlier this month. Graham, who has netted 16 times in all competitions this season,

has been a model of consistency throughout the campaign and is a worthy winner of both awards. Elsewhere on the night, Joe Rothwell’s stunning strike against Nottingham Forest secured the Goal of the Season award – edging out Harrison Reed and Bradley Dack’s efforts – both against West Bromwich Albion – into second and third place respectively.

Midfielder Lewis Travis, who came second in the Player of the Year vote, was the recipient of Rovers’ Young Player of the Year award, after a brilliant breakthrough campaign in the first team.

Harrison Reed, who scored three goals in 33 league appearances during a season-long loan from Southampton, was named Newcomer of the Year, whilst Darragh Lenihan picked up the Peter Jackson the Jeweller Man of the Match award.

After leading Rovers Under-23s to fifth place in Premier League 2 Division 1, as well as the final of the Lancashire FA Senior Cup, Damien Johnson was presented with the Unsung Hero award, club president Keith Lee, and wife Pat, were given a Special Club Award, whilst Rovers Ladies midfielder Jess Holbrook, who has helped Gemma Donnelly’s side secure a league and cup double, was named Ladies Footballer of the Year.

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Volvo China Open Preview, Picks & Analysis REMEMBER what they used to say about policemen looking younger? Well the same thing is true of golfers. You had better believe it because 14-year-old Kuang Yang is among the field for the China Volvo Open after winning the China Junior Match Play Championship.

Playing for the first time in China's premier tournament for young golfing talent and battling chest pains, he qualified for tournament thanks to a 2&1 final victory over Guangdong's Wu Dian-chao.

For Kuang it means an emotional return to his home town of Chengdu and the chance to compete against the best of the European Tour, including the likes of Chinese star Haotong Li, who is already a national hero.

"This is the first time I've played in such a high-level junior competition – it was like playing in a professional event," said Kuang.

"I didn't think I'd win so I have to thank all the people who have taught me and helped me get to where I am today. I also want to thank my parents for all their support over the years and my dad for teaching me and accompanying me to the tournament this week."

A natural left hander, Kuang has been playing golf with a right-handed swing since first picking up a golf club at the age of two. Let’s repeat that - he first started swinging a golf club at the age of TWO! "My dad put on a golf instruction DVD for me to watch and since the instructor on the DVD played right handed so did I," said Kuang.

"I still do everything else left handed.” He may well know what he is doing. Phil Mickelson is right-handed in everything he does other than swinging a golf club. And he hasn’t done too badly, has he?

"Chengdu is my hometown so I'll be inviting all my siblings and relatives to come see me play. This year has been a great season so I'm going to enjoy it and not look too far ahead into 2019 just yet,” said Kuang.

The Genzon Golf Club, a European Tour Destination, will be the venue for the 25th staging of the Volvo China Open when the event returns to the city in the Longgang district of China, near Hong Kong. It has previously staged the Shenzhen International on the European Tour from 2015-17.

Organised by the China Golf Association and sanctioned by the European Tour, the tournament - the flagship professional golf event of the world’s most populous nation makes a welcome return to the Neil Haworthdesigned course for the first time since Frenchman Alex Levy won there in 2014.

Sven De Smet, Chairman of the Volvo China Open Board, said: “After celebrating the 20th anniversary at the Genzon Golf Club in 2014, it feels particularly poignant to be returning to the venue once again for the 25th anniversary of the Volvo China Open.

“It seems like only yesterday when Alex Levy won his first European Tour title at the 2014 Volvo China Open and since then he has gone

on to become the only player to win twice in the history of the event.

“Today the city of Shenzhen is one of vitality and innovation and I believe that with the full support of the Genzon Group the 25th anniversary of the Volvo China Open will be both successful and memorable at Genzon Golf Club.” Allen Fei, Vice President of the Genzon Group, said: “Genzon Golf Club is committed to supporting the game of golf and the sports industry in China. It’s great to be able to bring the Volvo China Open back to the city of Shenzhen and to the Genzon Golf Club. Our members and golf fans in Shenzhen are looking forward to watching the best international and Chinese players competing here again.”

The 25th anniversary will be a major milestone for the event which, with the support of the China Golf Association, has welcomed a host of players from around the world including twotime winner Levy, former Ryder Cup player and 2011 winner Nicolas Colsaerts and reigning champion Alexander Bjork of Sweden as well as home-grown stars and former champions such as Li Haotong and Wu Ashun.

It was won in 2011 by Colsaerts, in 2012 by Branden Grace, in 2013 by Brett Rumford, in 2014 and 2017

by Levy, in 2015 by Li, in 2016 by Wu and in 2018 by Bjork. The tournament is the last in the schedule before the tour finally arrives in Europe, starting the following week with the much-anticipated British Masters, hosted by Tommy Fleetwood at Hillside Golf Club near Southport.

Unsurprisingly, with the business end of the season about to really get under way, many of the leading players are giving the China Open a miss, but a strong field will still be in evidence.

Levy will relish a return to a country where he has already won twice. He is an explosive talent who is capable of

producing incredible bursts of scoring. The Frenchman finished fifth in the Saudi International but hasn’t played competitively since the beginning of March. He was bitterly disappointed to miss out on the Ryder Cup in Paris and is a man who is desperately looking to kickstart his season with so many lucrative tournaments coming up. Bernd Wiesberger missed most of last season through injury and has seen his world ranking tumble.

A four-time winner on the European Tour and somebody who has contended in majors, he has missed six cuts this season as he struggles to rediscover his best form.

The Austrian has a wonderful golf swing and has worked furiously over the winter but his best form continues to elude him. It is all very different from how things began for the 33-year-old.

He won twice in France on the Challenge Tour in 2010 to rubber-stamp his ascent onto the European Tour, and as recently as 2015 and 2016

he finished ninth in the Race to Dubai and until his injury woes he had been regarded as one of the most consistent players on tour.

Li, aged 23, seems to have everything required to become one of the best golfers on the planet. You may remember that he finished third at The Open Championship in 2017, which is the best-ever finish in a major by a golfer from China. His victory in the 2016 China Open was his first on the European but he went one better last year when he won the Dubai Desert Classic, breaking the tournament record and beating Rory McIlroy in the process and in November last year he lost in a playoff to Justin Rose at the Turkish Airlines Open.

He would be a hugely popular winner and has already shown some sparkling form in 2019.

He is definitely worth a flutter.

To Win: Li Haotong. World-class Each Way:

Alexander Levy. Can go low. Very low Each Way: Ashun Wu. Inscrutable Fantasy Picks: Li Haotong. Would be a hugely popular winner Alexander Levy. Looking forward to returning to course on which he has won before Ashun Wu. Underrated Ross Fisher. One of the most likeable men on the European Tour Aaron Rai. Fantastic prospect Bernd Wiesberger. Desperate to find his best form again Romain Wattel. Frustratingly inconsistent Alexander Bjork. Will relish title defence Jordan Smith. Showing signs of finding his best again Paul Dunne. Time for another big week from the Irishman

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England Squads Update Ben Duckett and Dawid Malan added to ODI squad for Ireland fixture and Vitality IT20 match versus Pakistan James Vince included in England’s squad for the Royal London ODI Series against Pakistan England National Selectors have added Nottinghamshire batsman Ben Duckett and Middlesex batsman Dawid Malan to the squad for the ODI against Ireland in Malahide and the Vitality IT20 versus Pakistan at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

on Sunday.

Hampshire batsman James Vince, who was originally selected for the Ireland ODI and the Vitality IT20 against Pakistan, has been added to England’s squad for the Royal London ODI series versus Pakistan.

Surrey batsman Jason Roy has been withdrawn from the Ireland ODI squad and the Vitality IT20 match suffering with a back spasm. He will not travel to Dublin with the rest of the squad and continue to receive treatment before meeting up with squad ahead of the five-match Royal London ODI series starting

at the Kia Oval on Wednesday May 8.

Durham seamer Mark Wood has also been withdrawn and will play for Durham in two Royal London One-Day Cup matches before joining the ODI squad in London next week. Wood will play a full part in Durham’s away fixture against Nottinghamshire on Friday May 3 at Grantham and versus Yorkshire Vikings at Emerald Headingley on Monday May 6.

MORECAMBE FREEZE SEASON TICKET PRICES Morecambe FC is once again delighted to announce that for the sixth consecutive season there will be NO PRICE INCREASE on season tickets for the 2019/20 season. Our objective is to ensure all Season Ticket holders receive value for money and to make League Football affordable for families.

An adult purchasing a season

ticket in the Ace Scaffolding Stand for example, will effectively receive 10 FREE LEAGUE MATCHES. The popular Young Adult season ticket is once again available for 18-22-year-olds, starting from just £120 for a standing season ticket.

Junior season tickets start at just £50 in the Ace Scaffolding Stand, adults, young adults and concessions can also add one under 11 for free in the standing or seated family area.

New for this season is the option to purchase season tickets 24 hours a day online.

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