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Lancashire libraries invest in digital for the future Lancashire libraries are set to receive an upgrade to their computers and equipment. Starting in November and continuing during the next few months the rollout of over 500 new public access computers with the latest Windows 10 software will be installed in some libraries to replace the current equipment, whilst the remainder will have their software upgraded. Most libraries will get new computers. The most recently reopened libraries already have modern computers but will have their software upgraded. This will happen at Lytham, Cleveleys, Chatburn, Pike Hill, St. Anne's and Bamber Bridge libraries. Minimal disruption is expected as the work is planned to take place when libraries are closed as far as possible. Public Wi-Fi and broadband speed will also be improved, to cope with increasing levels of use. New flatbed scanners will also be fitted to improve printing capability. Members of the public will be able to use a range of low-cost network printers at all libraries as well as enabling them to use their own devices to print using public Wi-Fi. Library staff and Digital Champion volunteers will be on hand to help people to use the new software. Libraries will continue
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to offer weekly sessions supporting people to learn digital skills. The improved software will also benefit activities including pop-up 3D printing workshops and maker sessions with robotics, coding and electronics. County Councillor Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for community and cultural services, said: "This is a really exciting time for our libraries. It is vital they adapt to meet the demands and needs of how people want to use them. "An increasing number of customers are using library computers or bringing their own devices and using our
libraries as a work space. Our computers are used about 45,000 times every month so we need to make sure that the computer equipment is up-to-date with fast internet connectivity and good WiFi availability. "The county council's library network enables everyone to have free access to a computer and the internet – something that is essential in the modern age. When the new computers and printers are installed, we hope that even more people will visit and use our much valued libraries. "Libraries are so much more than somewhere to go to borrow a book." Pauline Dawber, a customer
at Leyland Library, said: "I had never used a computer, and didn't know how to, when a friend suggested that I go to my local library to learn. "I initially joined the basic digital course and quickly learned how to use the keyboard, how to search for jobs, how to keep safe online and to use email. "I've really enjoyed learning in such a friendly environment. I've not had to learn something that was so daunting to me alone and have felt really supported to learn. "It's fantastic that I'm now able to email my family who live overseas, and I'm also using the internet to try to find my sister. "This just wasn't possible for me to do before I learned how to use the internet." Anyone who lives in the UK can join a Lancashire library, either online or by visiting in person. Membership is free and there are no age restrictions. For more information, go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Alternatively call 0300 123 6703.
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opens at £3.5 million development in Colne “The transformation of the derelict Oak Mill site is almost complete,” announced Pendle Council’s Leader, Councillor Mohammed Iqbal. “And we’re opening a show home for the attractive new housing development. “The old mill site had been an eyesore for years at a key gateway in and out of Colne and local councillors worked hard to give the area a new lease of life,” he explained. The mill was demolished in 2013. PEARL, the joint venture company of Pendle Council and contractors and developers Barnfield Construction, stepped in to buy the industrial site. PEARL, which stands for Pendle Enterprise And Regeneration Ltd, is about to celebrate 10 years of regeneration projects in Pendle. “We’re very proud of PEARL’s track record in bringing new housing, commercial and leisure developments
to Pendle,” said Councillor Iqbal. “PEARL has invested £3.5 million to totally transform the former Oak Mill site,” he explained. Called Langroyd Place, it’s now a culde-sac development of 32 two and three bedroom family homes and bungalows on Skipton Road. “It’s in a prime position between Colne town centre and some of Lancashire’s most beautiful countryside,”said Barnfield’s Managing Director Tim Webber who is also a PEARL Board member. The show home opens on Saturday 19th October from 11am – 4pm and people who’ve already expressed an interest will get a VIP preview before the official opening. The show home will then be open every Saturday
and Sunday between 11am – 4pm. Help to Buy is available for house buyers who meet the criteria and staff will be on hand at the show home to discuss this government scheme. Tim Webber said: “We’ve had unprecedented interest in Langroyd Place, with over 350 enquiries! “These will be great homes to live in and we urge people to come and see inside the show home – it certainly has the WOW factor!” Reservations have already been taken off plan so anyone interested is being urged to contact natalie. bond@barnfield-homes.co.uk or call her on 01282 442304. Tim Webber added: “We have breathed new life into the former Oak Mill site with a scheme which will enhance the area and provide great places to live. “Developing a range of quality housing is a top priority for PEARL,” stated Councillor Iqbal.
“Langroyd Place is a culde-sac which means it’s a perfect setting for families to put down roots. “We’ve also built six bungalows which are popular with older people,” he said. “Many developers do not build bungalows as the financial return is lower,” he explained. “But PEARL does because we are driven by a determination to offer local people a great range of housing choices, not by the bottom line,” he stated. The new homes have been named after trees, as some beautiful mature trees border the development. And the culde-sac enjoys a sunny position with views of the historic hilltop town centre. “Demand is high thanks to
the development’s prime location,” explained Tim Webber. “The beauty spots of Lake Burwain and Noyna Rocks, which have views of Pendle Hill, are within walking distance of Langroyd Place,” said Councillor Iqbal. The neighbourhood is also a short walk away from Foulridge Wharf on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and there are great opportunities for sport and leisure including sailing, golfing, walking and cycling. Langroyd Place is handy for town centre shops, restaurants, bars and theatres whilst being close to Colne’s thriving North Valley Retail Park. Councillor Iqbal added: “It really does offer the best of both worlds!”
Schoolchildren catch the 'litter bug' Eco-friendly children from Wigan have been inspired to take action against litter and plastic pollution. Pupils from Newfold Community School in Orrell are now regular litter pickers after hearing about the damage caused by single-use plastics to the environment. Aged 6-11, the team has been litter picking since March and regularly fill four big bin bags of rubbish in an hour. They have now backed the council’s new Our
Town campaign in a bid to help make the borough cleaner and greener. Councillor Jenny Bullen joined the group this week and praised them for getting involved from such an early age. She said: “It’s fantastic that Newfold Community School is committed to looking after the borough. Their efforts are a welcome reminder to us all that what we do now will impact on future generations. “Already in just an hour we saw a big improvement down some of the roads and paths that were cleared of rubbish which shows what a big difference the children made.” Combatting litter remains a
top priority for the council and the recent Litter Strategy proposed by council bosses is aimed at involving children and young people in key decisions. It’s hoped that by inspiring people to be good citizens and to be proud of the areas they live, work or play in the borough, that Wigan and Leigh can be litter free by 2030. The litter pick is just one way in which the council’s Deal 2030 aims to make Wigan Borough the best place it can be over the next decade. Developed by residents, community organisations, businesses and public bodies, Deal 2030 outlines how everyone can work together
to create a world class place to live, work and visit for the next 10 years. The children and teachers at Newfold plan to head out in the town again armed with their litter pickers. Councillor Bullen, cabinet member for children and young people’s services, added: “If we are to become litter free and enjoy a cleaner borough for years to come then engaging with young people and encouraging them to become passionate about the environment is vital. “I would like to thank the teachers and pupils at the school for their selflessness in giving up their time to clear rubbish from our streets.”
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Appeal after ‘shocking’ fly-tipping in Hoddlesden
Blackburn with Darwen Council is appealing for information after a ‘shocking’ amount of construction waste was fly-tipped in Hoddlesden. A local farmer had to step in and use his tractor to help clear the debris after the haul was dumped in Long Hey Lane – close to the bus turning area. Grey sacks filled with building waste had been left strewn across the road as well as piles of wood and materials. It’s believed that the incident is one of the worst cases of fly-tipping that’s been reported on a road in the borough. Councillor Jim Smith, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive
Member for Environment Services, said: There is no other word to describe this incident other than shocking. Our out-of-hours team were called out at around 8:30pm on Sunday evening and what they were met with is just disgusting. There were bags and bags of construction waste and piles of wood, plaster board and materials and it’d all been dumped in the road in the dark. Not only did it cause a blot on the landscape and a significant cost to the taxpayer for cleaning it up, but more seriously it could have resulted in an accident and someone getting hurt. Luckily, a local farmer saw
our team on-site and stepped and offered to help move the debris from the road using his tractor. I’d like to thank him for his help. Given the amount of waste found dumped, it’s believed that the culprit must’ve been driving a caged vehicle or least at 7.5 tonne lorry. The Council is now appealing for anyone in the area who may have spotted anything suspicious to come forward with information. Councillor Smith added: Someone somewhere will know who is responsible for this. It looks as though the waste has come from work to a kitchen and it appears that a wall has been pulled
down given the amount of plaster board. We take a zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping in Blackburn with Darwen and we want to find the people responsible and see them prosecuted like we have done in the past. I feel strongly that this cannot be allowed to happen in our borough – our residents deserve better. Anyone who fly-tips faces a £50,000 fine, six months imprisonment or both and we will investigate cases and bring those responsible to justice. Local residents are being asked to check their CCTV and dashcam footage or report any information they have to help the investigation. Volunteer Janet Pearce, the founder of Keep Darwen Tidy, visited the area on Monday morning and provided these pictures. She said: I’m shocked at such reckless behaviour which could have resulted in a serious accident. Anyone with information can contact the Council on: 01254 585921 or send a message to the Council’s Facebook page – Blackburn with Darwen Council. You can find more information about Blackburn with Darwen Council’s waste services at: Blackburn.gov.uk/ waste. To read more about the work of Keep Darwen Tidy, join their group now on Facebook.
Takeaway director fined for noise nuisance A company director has been ordered to pay a total of £2,650 after a court heard an Indian takeaway shop had “made life hell” for one of its neighbours. Muhammad Jahid Miah, a director of Hawali Indian Ltd, pleaded guilty to 19 charges relating to failing to prevent a statutory noise nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. He was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to the resident, as well as £1,370 costs, a £30 victim surcharge and a £250 fine. The prosecution, which was heard at Burnley Magistrates’ Court, was brought by Burnley Council. The court was told that the
council had received a complaint from a resident about noise from the extraction system at the Hawali takeaway in Burnley Road, Padiham. The resident said the noise usually began around tea-time and lasted until approaching midnight and was a “humming, buzzing and whirring” type noise. The noise was so bad that it kept him awake and he was prescribed sleeping pills and used ear plugs to drown out the din. The council contacted the takeaway’s owners and was told that part of the extraction system had recently been replaced. A council environmental health officer visited the takeaway and the resident’s home and took noise level readings but the problems continued and further complaints were made by the resident to the Pennine Lancashire night-time noise nuisance
service. In June a notice was served on Hawali Indian Ltd requiring it to stop the noise from the extraction system but the problem persisted. There were further complaints from the resident.who kept a diary which showed noise nuisance on a daily basis between 3rd18th August. The court was told that Mr Miah had disputed the complaints with the council and said he had turned down the power on the extraction system to try and solve the issue.
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Domestic abuse can be happening right under our noses with victims suffering in silence or simply not knowing
that they are victims. In a world where photos are constantly posted on social media, GMP are encouraging
friends, family and colleagues to look beyond the lens, the filters and the emojis to find out if the person they love and
care for needs help. Domestic abuse includes coercive and controlling behaviour, financial and emotional abuse as well as violence and can affect anybody, regardless of gender, age, race, sexuality or social background. It is not acceptable in any circumstance. Detective Superintendent Gwyn Dodd from Greater Manchester Police said: 'We want to encourage victims, friends and family to report domestic abuse and put an end to it. We are here to help and want victims or those with concerns to know they can turn to us. Domestic abuse has potentially devastating consequences and it’s important people are aware of how to spot the signs. Trust your instincts, if something doesn’t feel right it might not be. If you can tell that they are being controlled, are in a violent relationship or are being stopped from meeting friends and family report it. We know that one in three women will be a victim of abuse in their lifetime, as will one in six men. This is a sad statistic which highlights the scale of the problem across Greater Manchester. Always dial 999 where there is a threat to someone’s life or a crime in progress. By
encouraging reporting we can reduce the number of incidents of domestic abuse and save lives.' It’s never easy to come to terms with knowing that someone is suffering. While every domestic abuse case is different, there may be telltale signs that indicate abuse is taking place. These include: Injuries Bruising, cuts or injuries or walking stiffly or appears sore. These injuries may come with explanations that don’t fit with the description. Excuses The victim may excuse their injuries by claiming they are clumsy or gives the same explanation each time. Stress Displays physical symptoms related to stress, other anxiety disorders or depression, such as panic attacks, feelings of isolation and an inability to cope. They may even talk about suicide attempts or selfharming. Absent from work Often off work, takes time off without notice or is frequently late. Personality changes You may notice personality changes when the victim is around their partner, appears to ‘walk on eggshells’, may be jumpy or nervous. Low self-esteem Low self-esteem or lack of confidence regarding their relationship or life in general and may seem sad, cry or be depressed. Lack of opportunity to communicate independently Perhaps their partner talks over them, or for them. Their partner may appear controlling or regularly belittle the victim. Self blame May take the blame for anything that happens, whether it’s at work, with the kids or with friends. They may blame themselves for the abuse. Lack of money Never seems to have any money because their partner is withholding money to control them. Stops socialising Makes excuses for not going out with friends, or suddenly pulls out of social meets at the last minute.
Partner displays irrational behavior Their partner is jealous, irrational or possessive. Their partner may accuse them of having affairs, flirting or may read their emails, check their phone or constantly phone to check up on them. Unwanted pregnancy/ termination Pregnancy often triggers the start of domestic abuse. A individual may be unhappy at being pregnant, not wish to continue with the pregnancy, or be forced into having a termination. Substance abuse May use alcohol or drugs to cope or even prescribed drugs such as tranquillisers or antidepressants. Damage to property There may be damage to the home or even harm to pets. Unwilling to give out personal details – may not give friends and colleagues their address or telephone number and may insist that they contact you, so that you don’t turn up on their doorstep. Honour Based Abuse (HBA) includes Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation are harmful practices which we know affects not just the most vulnerable people of society but also those who we would ordinarily believe to be empowered enough to come forward and seek help but unfortunately don’t. The concept of dishonour exists in all walks of minority communities including Asian, African, Middle Eastern and European societies. The victim can be male or female made further vulnerable because they are a child. Other vulnerabilities can be mental health, learning difficulties or physical disabilities that the globe of perpetrators can exploit. A victim may be a UK citizen, a foreign national or a probationary spouse unable to speak English. Report it Call us on 101, or, if it's an emergency, if you think someone's life is in danger, call 999. You can also call the Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0161 636 75 25.
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Levenshulme residents’ award-winning ‘Our Active Neighbourhood’ plan moves forward A community-led project which aims to create the most cycling and walking-friendly area in Greater Manchester has picked up a prestigious award at a national summit. The Levenshulme Bee Network project, supported by Manchester City Council, scooped the ‘Community Project of the Year’ award at the 2019 Healthy Streets Summit, held in Glasgow. An initial capital budget commitment has been put forward for approval to fund the engagement, design and trials process for the scheme, using money allocated from the Greater Manchester Mayor's Challenge Fund. The Healthy Streets award was collected on behalf of Levenshulme Bee Network by Peter O’Hare and Pauline Johnston, who said: “We’re delighted the community
has been acknowledged for pioneering the approach to developing people-friendly streets working together with Manchester City Council. "We’re looking forward to getting even more people involved in the design and delivery of our active neighbourhood projects over the next year and building on local people’s enthusiasm.” Residents from the Levenshulme Bee Network group have led the proposals for this scheme, with the support of the council and Sustrans. They intend to create an active ‘filtered’ neighbourhood in Levenshulme, reducing traffic in the area through changes such as modal filters, "school streets" that are closed to traffic when children are arriving at and leaving school, improving crossings and adding green spaces. This approach helps to reduce the amount of through-traffic experienced and encourages residents to use other forms
of sustainable transport particularly walking and cycling. The project is expected to include a series of junction upgrades, parallel crossings, traffic filters and improvements to the look and feel of local streets - connecting community centres, GP surgeries and schools to create a better, safer environment for trips on foot or by bike. 9,000 households are to receive leaflets inviting them to take part in an online engagement exercise, which will allow them to highlight issues in their local area and suggest improvements. This will be supported by robust data collection on air quality, traffic counts and speed monitoring, to help assess where changes should be made. After the initial design has been produced with input from the community, a public consultation process will be launched to ensure that all residents can have their say on the plans. A budget of £2.5m for the project has been
Residents warned about rogue traders and scammers
Trading standards experts are urging people to beware of pushy and aggressive driveway cleaners, bogus green grants and email and text scams this month. One lady in the Colne area was asked to pay £500 up front by a man offering to power wash and remove moss from her drive. When the job was finished, the trader became aggressive, demanded £3,000 and drove her to the bank to get the cash. There have been complaints about traders in the Burnley, Hyndburn and Fylde areas who purport to offer work covered by eco funding under a Government scheme. Whilst some funding may still be available, Trading Standards urges householders to do their own research and always say no to cold callers. People are also being warned to beware of fake emails, which look as if they are being sent by EE asking for payment details. This is a scam. The message states there is an issue with the direct debit instructions of EE accounts and asks them to verify the details. People must be suspicious of emails
like this, not verify any details and check independently with their service provider. Often scam emails will contain grammatical errors. Residents should check the address the email is sent from, often the address has nothing to do with the company it is purporting to be from. If people receive a text from Tesco saying that they have won an IPhone this is a scam. A supermarket will never randomly contact them for information in exchange for a prize. The advice is not to click on any links and never give personal details. County Councillor Albert Atkinson, cabinet member for technical services, rural affairs and waste management, said: "People should always beware of cold-callers and say no to work that is being offered on their doorstep. "These traders can appear professional and act like they're providing a legitimate service, but we receive reports of people being intimidated and asked to drive to the bank to get cash. "Sometimes householders may receive flyers displaying official looking logos, offering free energy saving services
under eco funding initiatives when this may not be the case, or may only be partially available or in limited circumstances. "Our advice would be to always carry out research to find the best traders to help you. Our Safe Trader scheme is a great way to find approved traders in your area. "People should not provide personal information in response to scam texts and phone calls. Anyone who is unsure should always contact the company separately to check." Information on the latest scams and other consumer updates is available at the county council's Scambuster Stan page https://en-gb.facebook. com/StanleyDards/. Anyone wanting to find a local trader can use the Lancashire Safe Trader Scheme by visiting www.safetrader.org.uk or calling 0303 333 1111. People can contact the Trading Standards team via the Citizen's Advice helpline, 03454 04 05 06. Anyone wanting to report a scam to Action Fraud can visit www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.
identified and is being chiefly provided through the GM Mayor’s Challenge Fund, plus a £100,000 contribution from Manchester City Council. Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, Councillor Angeliki Stogia, said: “We are delighted to support Levenshulme residents with the development of this important scheme, which will help to address concerns about air quality and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, while creating a more pleasant local environment for the whole community. "Our long-term plan is to promote a number of these schemes across Manchester, to get more people walking and cycling. This will help reduce reliance on car travel for short trips, which will help us meet the city's ambitious goal of becoming zero-carbon by 2038 at the latest. "This is an inspiring example of a resident led, ground-up approach where local people
are putting forward their ideas on how to tackle issues on their doorstep. By doing so, they are leading the way in terms of taking action to reduce emissions and tackle climate change." Greater Manchester Commissioner for Cycling and Walking, Chris Boardman said: “This project is an excellent example of what happens when residents lead the way and are given the opportunity to design their neighbour hood in a way that best serves their needs. With the support of the council, this project will enable local people to
move around more easily and safely without cars, and that benefits everybody.” The Bee Network is a proposal for the UK’s largest fully joined up cycling and walking network in Greater Manchester, covering 1,800 miles.
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The Library of Lost and Found
chosen as the Great North West Read 2019 A giant book club is about to take over the North West - and you're invited to join. The Great North West Read transforms the North West into one massive, interactive book club and this year's chosen novel is The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick. The book will be available at local libraries throughout the region, including in e-book and audiobook formats. Taking inspiration from Phaedra’s own love of libraries, the story tells of volunteer librarian Martha Storm, who finds a mysterious book of fairy tales. Within its pages lies a surprising dedication that stirs up family secrets and sparks her own emotional journey of discovery. In November, Phaedra will also visit libraries across the region to read from her book, sign copies, answer questions and share stories about her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Readers are also
encouraged to get involved on social media using the hashtag #GNWR. Phaedra said: “As a child, I used to visit my local library in Oldham and dream that one day my own book would sit on the shelves. The Library of Lost and Found celebrates the power of stories and I’m delighted it’s been selected as the 2019 Great North West Read.” Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Skills, Culture and Leisure, Councillor Luthfur Rahman, said: “Now it its second year, the Great North West Read's
goal is to be the North West’s largest community read and it is supported by public libraries across the region, including in Manchester. "It is a wonderful opportunity to bring readers in the North West together through online and in-person book discussions. The novel has received huge support from librarians, making it a fantastic choice to engage adult readers across the region.” GNWR is supported by the Time to Read North West Reader Development Network.
West Lancashire Borough Council works hard to tackle flytipping offences and has prosecuted a local businessman after rubbish was found dumped in the area. Wigan Magistrates Court heard that a trailer full of waste including construction waste, internal doors, general building materials and bin bags of household waste was found on a grass verge by Grimshaw Road, Skelmersdale. Council officers traced this back to Robbie Williams of Enstone, Skelmersdale and his rubbish removal company JC Group Services Ltd. At the court Mr Williams pleaded guilty to failing to
comply with a legal notice which required him to explain to the Council why the waste had been dumped. He had also been asked to provide the address of the site where it was meant to be taken to. He was fined £120, and was ordered to pay £576.46 costs and a £30 victim surcharge, a total of 726.46. Councillor Kevin Wright, portfolio holder for Health and Community Safety, said: "Flytipping is a criminal offence and the Council will take strong action to crackdown on this important issue." Householders and businesses need to make sure any waste they have removed is disposed
of legally. Anyone removing waste as part of a business must have a waste carriers licence and give waste transfer notes to whoever they collect waste from. Householders can check if someone has a waste carriers’ licence by contacting the Environment Agency on 03708 506506 or at Environment Agency (https:// www.gov.uk/government/ organisations/environmentagency). If you think waste has been disposed of illegally then you can report this to the Council on our website at fly tipping. https://www.westlancs.gov. uk/environment/keepingwest-lancs-tidy/fly-tipping. aspx
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UK Corporate Games launches in Lancaster The University of Cumbria recently hosted the launch event for the UK Corporate Games, which will be held in and around Lancaster from the 23rd – 26th July 2020. The University of Cumbria recently hosted the launch event for the UK Corporate Games, which will be held in and around Lancaster from the 23rd – 26th July 2020. Businesses and members of other institutions were invited from all over the region to hear about what the Games has to offer for the participants and local economy. Guests were welcomed by the Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, Rob Trimble, who highlighted the benefits of participating in regular exercise for both physical and mental health and the positive impact this can have on a more productive workforce. The Leader of Lancaster City Council, Coun Dr Erica Lewis, reiterated these comments and added her enthusiasm at
the opportunity of how local businesses can benefit from the influx of visitors to the region next July, saying: “The timing of the UK Corporate Games coming to the Lancaster district could not be better. It provides us with the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that the district is open for business while showcasing the outstanding attributes that we enjoy such as the historic city of Lancaster, natural beauty of Morecambe Bay and splendour of the surrounding countryside.” Games Director, Doug White, gave a short presentation on the success on previous Games highlighting that the Corporate Games is “open to all for the benefit of all” meaning that regardless of age, gender, race, sporting ability or level of fitness anyone is free to compete in the Games. There are 24 sports on the programme from running, cycling, badminton and table tennis to poker and
dragon boat racing meaning that there is something for everyone to enjoy over the weekend. The Games weekend kicks off with a registration event being held at the LICA Building at Lancaster University. This event will include the Grand Athletes Parade where teams will have the opportunity to gather and parade in to the event to be officially welcomed in to the Games. Some sports will begin on the Friday 24th, with most commencing on the Saturday and continuing through to Sunday afternoon. One of the highlights of the Games will be the Great Games Party held on the Saturday evening where teams will have a chance to get together and enjoy live music with a licensed bar, which will create a real festival atmosphere. Anastasia Bligh, the team leader for Places for People who have entered a team
since 2012, summed up her company’s experience at the Games by saying that their dragon boat team “came as strangers but left as friends, which is a fantastic example of the team building opportunities the Corporate Games provides”. Places for People were also pleased to confirm that they have opened an account for 150 entries to next year’s Games in Lancaster. It was announced during the presentation that EDF Energy have signed up as Platinum Sponsors for the UK Corporate Games in 2020 which has given the company up to 250 entries to the Games. IBM, Paragon Group and Air Products have also recently opened accounts for entries for next year’s Games which at this early stage is a very promising prospect of making the Games in Lancaster one of the biggest events for corporate sport in the UK to date. Early entry discounts will
apply to entries up until 31st January 2020 and there is currently a 15% on all discounts (excluding event with supplements) until 31st October 2019. If your company is interesting in sponsoring the event in Lancaster the team is on hand to discuss this further. You can c o n t a c t the office on 01733 83444 or alternatively via email u k @ corporategames.com Key dates: • Entry deadline – We d n e s d a y 24th June 2020 • Early A t h l e t e
Registration – Thursday 23rd July • Athlete Registration & Grand Athlete Parade – Friday 24th July 2020 • Great Games Party – Saturday 25th July 2020
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY & ARMISTICE DAY EVENTS 2019
Hyndburn Council is pleased to support the Royal British Legion and invite local people to the upcoming
Remembrance Sunday events taking place across the Borough on 10th November and also to the Armistice
Day event taking place at the Church Street War Memorial, Accrington on Monday 11th November.
Businesses in Nelson town centre have joined forces with Pendle Council to urge people not to feed the pigeons. They’re concerned about the number of birds in the town and the problems infestations cause from risks to public health, damage to buildings and attracting other pests. The amount of food being left is being described as ‘excessive’. Philip Mousdale, Pendle Council’s Corporate Director, said: “People may think they’re being kind feeding the pigeons but it’s creating a real problem. “Pigeon poo carries a range of diseases including salmonella and E Coli which can be spread to humans and because it’s so acidic, it’s damaging our buildings. “The excessive amount of food being left is also attracting pests such as rats, which bring a host of other problems with them.” Posters and signs are
being displayed reminding people not to feed the pigeons. Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council, added: “We understand people like to feed wild birds but they probably don’t understand the problems they create. “If we’re really going to tackle this issue we need information from the public about who is feeding them. “We need days, times and descriptions of the people so that we can try and identify and educate them on the nuisance, health risks and damage pigeons cause. “They will not starve if we don’t feed them. Pigeons are wildlife and are not dependent on us to feed them. They will just breed less often.” A local business said: “We’re sick and tired of the amount of food which is being put down for pigeons. “We want Nelson town centre to be a pleasant place to visit rather than somewhere to avoid!” If you
have any information about who is feeding the pigeons, contact Audrey Drinkwater, Senior Localities and Policy Officer, on (01282) 661339 or email audrey.drinkwater@ pendle.gov.uk Problems associated with pigeons: • Diseases and parasites spread quickly among pigeons • Droppings and leftover food can cause people to slip and injure themselves, especially during wet and cold weather • Pigeons carry mites that can cause skin diseases among humans • Nests, dropping and feathers block air vents and gutters
Pendle Council urges people not to feed the pigeons
Remembrance Sunday, 10 November events: ACCRINGTON – Service at cenotaph at Oakhill Park at 10.45am followed by parade. Free transport available at 10am at Accrington Bus Station (Bay 11). ALTHAM – Service at 10.00 am at St James Church, Altham followed by Act of Remembrance at the war memorial. CHURCH – Parade departs at 10.30am from Bank Street. Service and wreath laying at war memorial in Gatty Park at 11am. Gt HARWOOD – 10.35 am parade from Town Gate to the war memorial in Memorial Park. 10.55am service and wreath laying at the war memorial. HUNCOAT – Assemble at the corner of Burnley Lane and Lowergate Road at 2.10 pm. Procession to the war memorial for wreath laying at 2.30pm. BAXENDEN – St John’s Church service at 3pm. OSWALDTWISTLE – Thwaites Street 2.10pm,
parade along Union Road to the war memorial on Rhyddings Street for combined service and laying of wreaths at 2.30 pm. CLAYTON-LE-MOORS – Procession starts at 9.30am from the Arthur Wilson Centre followed by service at All Saints Church and wreath laying at memorial. RISHTON – 9.45am Service at St Charles Church followed by parade to war memorial at 10.30am. Please be aware that there is likely to be some delays in traffic flow during the parades. Traffic should in particular avoid Union Road, Oswaldtwistle between 2pm and 3.15 pm, where a section
of the road will be fully closed around the War Memorial during the service. Armistice Day Monday, 11 November At 11 am on Day 11 of the 11 month, the nation will pause for two minutes to reflect on the sacrifices of our service men and women from conflicts past and present. Members of the public are invited to join the Mayor, Councillor June Harrison and Members of the Royal British Legion and Council at Church Street War Memorial at 10.45 am to mark the two minutes silence, which will start and finish with a maroon flare at 11am.
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A new play area is coming to Rising Bridge thanks to a funding boost The project will involve new play equipment for children aged 0-16 including a zipwire, new safety surfacing, drainage for the play area and a football pitch and a picnic area, to replace the old and worn play equipment. New pathways will be installed meaning that the Play Area will be accessible to all.
A funding partnership has raised £72,000 for the play area, with money coming from Lancashire Environment Fund, Rossendale Borough Council, Tesco, Awards for All, Rising Bridge Play Area Group, Newground, Local Government Pocket Parks Funding, Jacks, Winfields and Lancashire County Council Member Grants. Local people were asked how they thought the play area should be improved, and their ideas informed the plans that were submitted. The design is currently being finalised, and it is hoped that the contractor will be confirmed by the end of the year. Works on the ground are set to begin in January, with the pay area opening in the spring. The project involves working alongside Rising Bridge Community Association and Proffit’s, Investing in Communities, and will provide the local children with an exciting new Play Facility. Adrian Lythgoe – Portfolio Holder for Operations and Development Control, said: This is great news and will be fantastic for the children and families in the area. It did need work as the old equipment isn’t in a great state so I am looking forward to seeing the finished plans and the work as it happens.”
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£200k final piece of jigsaw
approved for Blackburn’s Blakey Moor New lighting and re-surfacing work have been approved to enhance the redevelopment of Blackburn’s historic Blakey Moor. The Council has approved the £200,000 additional funding from the Local Transport Plan Fund, to finalise the works for the surrounding Jubilee Square. The works will cover resurfacing and street lighting
pieces to help enhance the Blakey Moor National Lottery Heritage Fund initiative. The wider project aims to bring back into use the historic terrace and reinvigorate the cultural, leisure and evening economy around King George’s Hall. Cllr Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: This is an important piece
of the jigsaw in terms of delivering this key development. Improving the leisure economy is one of the driving forces behind the regeneration of Blakey Moor. Attractive new public spaces are part of the new offer and they are fundamental to the whole project around that part of the town. King George’s Hall and the new cinema will be at the heart of the leisure economy and Blakey Moor is a key part of connecting it all together. The work is expected to complete by December 2020.
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Council leader delight
at opening of new cycleway
The Leader of Rossendale Council has expressed her delight after the latest section of the Valley of Stone was officially. A procession of over 400 cyclists and walkers celebrated the opening of a new section of the East Lancashire Cycleway in Waterfoot. Work has recently been completed to reopen two railway tunnels which have been out of use for decades,
and extend an existing path, to create a safe and interesting off-road link between Stacksteads Riverside Park and Newchurch Road. Councillor Alyson Barnes, who attend the event with the Rossendale Mayor Councillor Barbara Ashworth and Deputy leader Councillor Jackie Oakes, said: “This is another really positive thing happening in Rossendale,
one the council has supported since its inception. We have worked with our partners to successfully deliver this superb scheme and the latest section of the Valley of Stone route, incorporating the iconic Glen tunnels. “It’s just another great and unique feature for our borough and another great reason for people to get out and about in Rossendale and to get active.”
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BOWGREAVE LAUNCH EVENT FOR LUXURY NEW HOMES SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Typical interior of a Duchy Home
Calder Park Street Scene
Visit the special launch event taking place at the new Duchy Homes development in Bowgreave near Garstang on Saturday 2nd November to reserve a luxury new home with fantastic offers. Award-winning housebuilder Duchy Homes is excited
to announce the launch of its exclusive Calder Park development in the beautiful Lancashire village of Bowgreave as sales open for these executive 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom detached homes with a luxury specification as standard.
Doors will open at the Calder House Lane site from 10am on Saturday 2nd November when interested buyers are invited to visit and be amongst the first to reserve. Enjoy a delicious menu of freshly-made food and treats as you discover the eight
styles of luxury homes being built. Plus, a special launch offer will include ÂŁ500 towards legal fees and stamp duty paid on selected plots when buyers reserve on or before 31st December 2019. A sophisticated mix of stone and brick gives the
development a bespoke-feel while attractive features such as bay windows and stone detailing offers a befitting country charm. Fused with contemporary living styles and a luxury specification as standard - including AEG appliances, quart worktops, bi-folding doors and builtin wardrobes - Calder Park will provide generous, highquality family homes, priced from ÂŁ339,995.
Typical interior of a Duchy Home These stunning new homes are expected to be in high demand, so an early visit to the launch event is highly recommended. Visit the Calder Park development on Calder House Lane on Saturday 2nd November or email salesnw@duchyhomes. co.uk to make an appointment. More information can be found online at www.duchyhomes. co.uk/bowgreave
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Celebrating Oldham's foster carers We’ve said a big thank you to our foster carers who look after some of the borough’s most vulnerable children and young people. The council recently held a special celebration night to acknowledge what a great job our foster carers do. The highlight of the night was when a special award was given to Lynda and Ron Bibby, who have been fostering in the borough more than 30 years. Lynda said: “We have been fostering for more than three decades and have loved it. “Don’t get me wrong, fostering is quite challenging and there have been many highs and lows, but overall it has been very rewarding. “We have fostered all ages from new born babies to young people over 18. “If you are thinking of fostering, we would definitely
recommend it. You will need lots of patience, time, understanding and a big heart to welcome someone into your home.” Deputy Mayor Councillor Jenny Harrison, her consort Councillor Shaid Mushtaq, along with the Youth Mayor, Samah Khalil, attended the evening at Oldham Event Centre and handed out the awards to the dedicated carers who have given between five and 30 years of support. Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our foster carers for the amazing work they do, day in, day out. “Fostering isn’t just a job, it’s a vocation. Our carers welcome children and young people into their homes and treat them as a member of
their family. We are truly grateful to them.” Oldham Fostering Service would like to hear from anyone thinking about becoming a foster carer. Life experience and personal qualities make all the difference to a child or young person. If you are a good listener, have a great sense of humour, plenty of energy and always see the bright side of life, you already have the qualities we are looking for. All we ask is that you are over 21, enjoy working with children and have room in your home. Carers receive a generous support package, including a competitive financial package, extensive support and ongoing training. Call 0161 770 6600 or go to www.oldham.gov.uk/ fostering to find out more.
Lancashire libraries take part
in the Great North West Read 2019 Throughout November, libraries across the county are taking part in the Great North West Read with the aim of bringing adult booklovers together, encouraging group discussion and sharing a love of reading. The book that has been chosen to read this year is The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick. This book is about volunteer librarian, Martha Storm, who finds a mysterious book of fairy tales. Martha finds a surprising dedication in the book that stirs up family secrets and a personal emotional journey. County Councillor Peter Buckley, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member
for community and cultural services, said: "This gives us a great opportunity to bring readers in Lancashire together as a community to spark conversations about books and to celebrate their shared love of reading. "We want as many adult readers across the county as possible to take part." Anyone who wants to take part needs to reserve a copy in the library catalogue by visiting capitadiscovery. co.uk/lancashire/home Alternatively, participants can visit Lancaster Library on Monday November 11 at 11.15am and take the opportunity to meet the author, Phaedra Patrick. The Great North West Read
is supported by the Time to Read North West Reader Development Network. More information is available at www.time-to-read.co.uk To find out about all the events and activities that are available in libraries for the Great North West Read 2019 visit www.lancashire.gov. uk/events/ The Great North West Read is now in its second year. Anyone who lives in the UK can join a Lancashire library, either online or by visiting in person. It's free and there are no age restrictions. For more information, go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/ libraries. Alternatively call 0300 123 6703.
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3 Decor Tips For A Chorley's Santa Express Luxe And Cosy Christmas Dress up the home for Christmas in 3 easy ways - by using velvet, opulent marble, and DIY place settings for an occasion to remember. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, shares tips on how to achieve a luxurious and cosy ambience for the Christmas season. 1. Reach for a luscious material like velvet. “Invest in a statement piece like a lush velvet sofa that will continue to impress long after the holidays are over,” says Rebecca. “Velvet is a gorgeously rich and sensual material that instantly evokes a luxurious vibe. And it really shines in a jewel tone like emerald green for a touch of glamour in a modern living room.” With such a show-stopping sofa, a few simple accents are all that’s needed to cosy up the space. “Add a soft throw to warm up those chilly nights and some cushions for extra comfort. Guests will also look forward to lounging around with the addition of a handy drinks cart,” she adds. “Stock up on favourites like whisky, mulled wine and spiced rum that are great for sipping by the fireplace.”
2. Lighten up a room with opulent white marble. Take Christmas dinner parties up a notch with a bold, beautiful marble dining table that adds a layer of luxury to any setting. “White marble not only brightens up a room, it’s incredibly durable and its beauty will never go out of style,” explains Rebecca. “Smaller homes may want to consider a round table with a central pedestal to free up leg room when gathering over festive meals.” When it comes to dressing up a table for the holidays, look at little ways to add glitz and shine. “There’s no better time than the Christmas season to accessorise with metallics use candle holders, napkin rings and even cutlery in gold or brass for glamour and warmth. A fresh green wreath as a table centrepiece sets the tone and is a beautiful contrast against
metal finishings and creamy marble.” 3. DIY personalised place settings for a memorable party Finally, DIY personalised place settings with guests’ names or photos, as fun décor touches that also show you care. “Luxury is in the little details. Print photos of each guest to be used as part of their gift wrap, or make a simple name display for individual place settings - they’re sure to be remembered and appreciated,” says Rebecca. For those who prefer using natural elements, tie sprigs of holly with ribbon or scatter a few pine cones to create a festive and elegant setting. “This season is about enjoying the holidays, spending time with loved ones, and revelling in all the merry, festive vibes that come with it,” says Rebecca. “Remember to have fun while preparing your home, too!”
Chorley's Santa Express will be back to whisk families on a magical journey from Chorley town centre through Astley Park to meet Father Christmas at Astley Hall. The Santa Express will be running regularly from its new stop on Market Street in Chorley town centre, opposite the town hall, between 9.30am and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday in December from Saturday 30 November until and including Sunday 22 December to take families to meet Father Christmas as he takes up residence in Astley Hall's Inlaid Room in the run up to Christmas. Every child who meets Father Christmas will receive a special Christmas gift and there will be some festive fun too. The time slot you book for is to meet Father Christmas at Astley Hall so please allow up to 30 minutes before your time slot to travel on.
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Christmas is the most
wonderful time of the year
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year in Chorley with so much to check out that you’ll never want the celebrations and Christmas cheer to end. There’s everything from Chorley’s very-own Winter Wonderland to festive market
stalls to lots of independent shops for unique Christmas presents, cheeky elves, Christmas crafts and not forgetting opportunities to meet the main man – Father Christmas! Get your skates on this Christmas and glide, pirouette
and whirl across Chorley’s real ice rink and then enjoy some festive drinks in Betty’s Tipi when they return as part of Chorley’s fantastically festive winter wonderland on Cleveland Street in Chorley town centre.
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Riverside Deli - Plant based foods As Andrew and Karen reflect on the success enjoyed by The Riverside Deli in Barrowford in 2018, they can feel more than satisfied. When the business opened more than a year ago, it was about much more than simply showcasing the wonderful flavours of plant based foods and their many exciting possibilities. They wanted to introduce these delicious dishes to everyone and challenge the stereotypes about the limited choice and versatility of plant based ingredients. And it is mission accomplished. Last
year, we all became more aware of the potential harm our conventional eating habits and meat consumption could cause to the planet. While that didn’t mean countless numbers turning to a plant based diet (although there has been a sharp rise due to the recent publicity and documentary’s), it did alert us to the benefits of a plant based diet. For those committed to such dietary or lifestyle changes this new year, The Riverside Deli is the perfect destination. Despite being a store committed to the vegan
principles upon which it was established, it certainly isn’t a ‘vegan only’ venue! Whatever your dietary balance, you are welcome to find out more about potential alternatives and their nutritional benefits. It’s also ideal for anyone with vegan friends or family members. Thanks to its range of products, you’re sure to find a birthday or anniversary gift that wouldn’t be available on the high street. The Riverside specialises in takeaway food of exceptional quality, including wraps, stews, curries and sandwiches, all of which demonstrate the incredible range of options available using only plant based ingredients. And it’s not just the quality and taste that has attracted customers from across Lancashire and beyond; more and more people are discovering that plant based foods are healthier,
more filling, and don’t leave them feeling bloated. This year we have also gone into partnership with just eat offering a unique vegan street food range delivered stright to your door. In addition to its extensive range of foods and ingredients, 2019 will see the introduction of 5 events licences, allowing The Riverside Deli to sell vegan beers, wines and spirits. on selected dates throughout the year. 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, so they can answer questions about 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’s vegan beauty care products from Tropic proved to be another exceptionally popular range among customers in 2018. This demand is likely to continue into 2019 too, with the new clothing and accessories – all made using only natural materials – also gathering rapid momentum. This range includes innovations such as T-shirts
made from recycled natural fabrics, and a stunning range of leaf leather shoulder bags, wallets and purses. In addition to the tropic and leaf leather products, this years xmas range includes a variety of chocolate products, rum & traditional minced pies, turkey style roasts, nut roats in three fabulous flavours, salt lamps and lanterns (perfect alternative gift) not forgetting our dairy free advent calendars. 131 Gisburn Rd, Barrowford, Nelson BB9 6EP - 07484 776299
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Book your tickets now for Beauty and the Beast – The Victoria Theatre Halifax’s spectacular family pantomime for 2019! This production has all the ingredients for a magical trip to the theatre, with hilarious slapstick humour, plenty of audience interaction, not to mention some fabulous song and dance routines that will delight audiences of all ages. Beauty and the Beast will be sure to make you laugh, cry
and fall in love with a host of hilarious and hairy characters – so book your tickets for a fun filled panto and to discover if Beauty can see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast! Integrated signed performances and relaxed performances also available – please ask for details. Best value tickets available on To book your tickets call Saturday 14 December at just 01422 351158 or visit £16 each! www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
To win a pair of tickets to see the show, on either 2, 3 or 4 Jan answer the question below In the story the beauty and the beast, an enchantress casts a spell on a flower and warns the prince that the curse will only be broken if he learns to love another, and earn their love in return, before the last petal falls, or he will remain a beast forever. What flower was used in the spell? Send your answer with your name to competitions@wilcopmedia.co.uk Closing Date: 30/11/2019 T&C’s - Only one pair of tickets up for grabs - Tickets are subject to availability
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Winter Lights 2019 Combining a magical mix of light, colour, sound and nature, Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights is back with another breathtaking experience. Perfect to share with family, friends and foodies our sell out event, Winter Lights, returns for its ninth year. Illuminating highlights such as the Winter Garden and Silver Birch Grove, Lode Mill and the Riverside Path, as well as Anglesey Abbey itself, with lots more effects around every corner of the 1½ mile route, it's set to be an amazing evening for everyone. Nature by Night. Nature by Light. Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights. New for 2019…. A brand new route, brand new stage
hosts and brand new attractions. This year our renowned Winter Lights will feature an all new route, all new food and all new features so you can experience the estate after hours in a way you never have before. Absorb the magic of the natural beauty within our grounds with a new look and feel to what will be our most spectacular event so far. We are excited to announce that this year’s live music will be hosted by Cambridge Folk Festival and Cambridge International Jazz Festival. Also new this year will be film screenings and projections developed specifically for the event by Cambridge Film Trust, creators of the Cambridge Film Festival. We can’t wait for you to be a part of it! Anglesey Abbey’s Winter Lights - nature, night, music and light.
Dates: Friday 29 November - Sunday 1 Dec Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 December Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 December Prices: Adult - £16.50 Child - £11.15 Under 5s - Free (You will be asked to confirm how many Under 5’s you need at checkout) Family (2 Adult 3 Children) £56.00 Carer - Free (To book, please call 0344 249 1895) Please note that your booking fee is now included in the price, there are no hidden fees at payment. The ticket price allows entry into the event only. Hot Food & Drinks will be available to purchase in the Orchard and the Redwoods Restaurant. To book your tickets call the Box Office on 0344 249 1895.
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Breakfast with Santa at Anderton Boat Lift Experience the magic of Christmas by the water at Cheshire’s awardwinning Anderton Boat Lift… This year, the Boat Lift are inviting you to celebrate the beginning of the ‘Santa Cruise season’ by hosting an exclusive ‘breakfast with Santa’ experience, on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December – the perfect way to start a month full of festive family fun! On arrival, you’ll be shown to your seat in the Treetop Coffee Shop and served drinks by Santa’s helpers. Then it’s time for breakfast, all whilst enjoying a Christmas song or two. Santa will be working his way around every family, finding out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, before escorting you out to the Edwin Clark trip boat to join him for a cruise on the River Weaver with lots of storytelling, songs and a special present for each child! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW NB: Day starts at 9am and breakfast is served at approximately 9:15am. There are a limited number of tickets available on each day so be quick, as we are expecting this event to be extremely popular!
A fairytale Christmas Mansion Nostalgic family favourites are brought to life as we join the Fairy Godmother on an enchanting journey through dark magical woodlands and enchanting forests. Be our guest... Find out who is the fairest of them all in the Dining Room and explore the Beast’s magnificent Library before being whisked away to Aladdin’s golden palace. Meander through the grand staterooms into a stunning Winter Wonderland where you’ll find Cinderella’s magnificent pumpkin coach and see if
the slipper fits! Guests can follow the sweetie trail through woodland towards the servants quarters where they’ll enter the Witches gingerbread house. Before you go, be sure to say a fond farewell to our resident fairy godmother who will have a tasty treat waiting for you! Christmas Mansion Opening Times • 26 Nov - 29 Nov 11am - 3pm • 30 Nov –1 Dec 12pm - 4pm • *3–6 Dec 11am - 3pm • 7- 8 Dec 12 - 4pm • 13 – 15 Dec 12pm – 4pm • 20 – 22 Dec 12pm - 4pm • 27–29 Dec 12pm - 4pm • 31 Dec – 5 Jan 2020 –12pm - 4pm *6 Dec is also Festive Friday enjoy free car entry from 4pm and later Mansion opening times and festive fun 4pm 8pm
Adults £10, Children £7 (aged 4-15). £7 vehicle park entry charge also applies. We welcome larger groups at Christmas (over 15 people) who can benefit from a special group discount - please contact our Group Bookings on 01625 374 416 if you would like to book for your friends and family. Please note that prices also apply to National Trust members for this special seasonal event
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Five Christmas markets to fill
your stockings and your stomach
Windermere Christmas Celebration 8th & 9th December Windermere is hosting its second Christmas celebration this year with a wide range of festive stalls selling seasonal gifts from creative ceramics to handcrafted soaps. There will be delicious food and drinks offerings available all day, as well as live music and on street entertainment. The festivities will continue into the evening in the bars and pubs in the area so why not make a weekend of it and book accommodation in the area. Carlisle Christmas Artisan Market 28th November – 2nd December Held in the heart of the historic city of Carlisle, underneath the formidable fortress of
Carlisle Castle and on the door step of the world heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall, this annual event will boast an array of food and drink stalls by local producers as well as independent arts and crafts. Soak up the atmosphere at this festive event and stock up on Christmas essentials. Yew Tree Barn, near Cartmel 30th Nov - 2nd December Escape the cold and head into the warmth of the converted barn and heated marquee at this festive Christmas market where you can stock up on gifts from an array of stalls selling antiques, art, food and drink. Listen to live music and treat yourself to hot roasted chestnuts whilst enjoying the festive spirit. Explore nearby Cartmel, the ultimate foodie destination with the village being the
home of the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding a range of delightful independent artisan shops, a brewery and even a two Michelin star restaurant. Askham Hall & Gardens 30th November - 2nd December Askham’s newly refurbished medieval ‘banquet hall’ will be just one of the locations to come alive with the sights and sounds of a traditional Christmas market. Around 45 stalls will be taking residence selling an array of festive produce, crafts and giftware from local Cumbrian businesses and suppliers. Holker Winter Market 2nd, 3rd & 4th November Stock up on local Cumbrian produce and artisan gifts at the Winter Market at Holker Hall and Gardens.
With over 50 stalls all showcasing the best produce on offer for the festive season, exquisite home decorations and perfect presents for all the family. There’s also live music and street entertainment along with children’s activities so there’s something to give everyone the festive feeling. With an array of markets and foodie festivities going on in the region over the festive period why not make a holiday of it, stay in one of our 1000s of accommodations and visit our many attractions and restaurants.
This year there will be TWO CRUISES provided by Windermere Lake Cruises. The MORNING CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier, Ambleside at 11.00am prompt to search for Father Christmas in the morning mists on the lake. Boarding will start from 10.30am for holders of the special tickets. If we are really lucky we may even find some of Santa's helpers!
The AFTERNOON CRUISE departs from Waterhead Pier at 2pm prompt to search for Father Christmas in the afternoon mists on the lake. Boarding will start from 1.30pm for holders of the special tickets. If we are really lucky we even find some of Santa's helpers! There will be entertainment on the boats for the children, with the Snow Queen and attendants to make the journey
pass quickly and happily. When the steamer finds him, Father Christmas will come aboard to meet the children. The wonder of Christmas will entrance all the young children as Father Christmas gives them each a small present on the journey back to Waterhead. After the afternoon cruise Father Christmas will wander along the promenade at Waterhead switching on the
lights before boarding his sleigh which will take him to Ambleside to meet up with the lantern bearers. Ticket prices will be a flat rate of £12.50 per person. Tickets for each cruise go on sale as from 1st October 2019, from: Stiles Coffee Bar, Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ
The Father Christmas Cruise 2019
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Santa Cruise Join Santa and his helpers aboard this magical cruise through a wintry Windermere wonderland.
• Aboard a heated modern launch, Santa is there throughout the cruise to join in with the fun and deliver a wrapped present to each child. • With Christmas games, music and loads of festive cheer, it's a great cruise that the whole family can enjoy. • There is also sherry and mince pies for the adults. Our modern launch departs Bowness Pier for a 90-minute cruise at two times each day: • Saturday 7 December, 11:30am - 1pm Sorry, fully booked! • Saturday 7 December, 2pm 3:30pm Sorry, fully booked! • Sunday 8 December, 11:30am - 1pm • Sunday 8
December, 2pm - 3:30pm • Saturday 14 December, 11:30am - 1pm Nearly fully booked! • Saturday 14 December, 2pm - 3:30pm Nearly fully booked! • Sunday 15 December, 11:30am - 1pm Nearly fully booked! • Sunday 15 December, 2pm 3:30pm Tickets for this special Santa cruise always sell out very fast make sure you book your place (normally before October), so early. To book call 015394 43360 and give us information including your child’s name and
age. (Sorry, you can’t book online for this special cruise) Cruise prices (includes a gift for every child) Adult & Children aged 3 & over - £12.50 Children under 3 - £6.25
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Travelling to the Lake District?
You will receive a friendly welcome at 19 The Wine Bar with it’s newly appointed facelift, formerly known as Burgundy’s to the people of Kendal. This iconic bar is the oldest wine bar in Kendal, now has a new feel and a new team. Cafe bar by day and wine bar by night. Serving an array of old and new wines, cask ales from £3, a selection
of cocktails and their fabulous sharing gin trays. They also have delicious chees and meat boards available all day and the kitchen officially opens for an array of freshly made food and simply scrumptious home-baked cakes from 11.30am to 7pm at the beginning of October. The team are putting on events every week including live
music every Tuesday night on their beautiful rooftop terrace from 7pm; on the 1st and 3rd week of every month there is an open mic: PLUG & PLAY headed up by Eva Grace. 19 The Wine Bar are also excited to share with you the wonderful talent of Iona Maclean Management, based in London and los Angeles. She will be presenting Open
Audition and Actors workshops which will include actors and managers from London who will teach and guide new and/or experienced actors. There will also be the opportunity to work with their inhouse photogropher on headshots and self-tapes. Trying something new they are also launching “Chitter Chatter” evenings where you can come along and chatter away to practice your French/Spanish in the presence of a teacher and bar staff. It’s hard to retain your ability to converse when you don’t get the opportunity to practice! If you are interested in any of the above, please contact the team through their Facebook page: 19 The Wine Bar
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Top Tips on Toys this Christmas With Christmas rapidly approaching and children already circling their musthave gifts this year, Smyths Toys Catalogue has published their list of the top toys for Christmas 2018. Smyths reveal their broad range of gifts for children of all ages, from old classics like LEGO to the newest plush toy collections. Paw Patrol Sea Patroller PAW Patrol returns to the top toys list with this year’s Sea Patroller. Kids will love saving the day with Ryder with the land-tosea rescue vehicle featuring flashing lights and a working
crane for all rescue missions. Also includes a Ryder figure and his Rescue ATV. PJ Masks Deluxe Talking Figure 4-Pack. The PJ Masks Deluxe Talking Figure 4-Pack is the perfect gift for little superheroes. Smyth’s set features Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and Romeo as 15cm poseable figures. Hear iconic phrases from the show by pressing the characters’ amulets! Luvabella Doll. The unique Luvabella is making an impact this year! Luvabella is a lifelike interactive doll who responds affectionately to love by
changing her expression just like a real baby. Luvabella is capable of over 100 words and phrase, giggles when tickled, plays peeka-boo and responds to her accessories. Cozmo by Anki. Cozmo is an intelligent little robot with a mind of its own and a one-of-a-kind personality that grows the more it is played with. Cozmo responds to its environment and will nudge you when it wants to play! Drag and drop blocks help to make coding Cozmo’s functions accessible and fun for all children and adults alike.
Imaginext DC Super Friends Batbot Xtreme. The Batbot Xtreme is over 2 feet tall and packed with several epic features! The Batbot Xtreme boasts projectile launchers, extendable wings, a hidden Batcycle, a lift for the included Batman figure and an awesome voice changer. Squeeze the trigger to unleash a super-charged one-two punch! Fur Real Roarin’ Tyler the Playful Tiger. FurReal’s adorable Roarin’ Tyler the Playful Tiger loves to play—as much so that when kids roar, he roars back! With over 100 sound and motion responses, he’s incredible play value. The soft plush fur makes Tyler a super huggable friend for your child. Bush Baby World Dream Tree. Bush Babies is the newest line of collectible plush toys. The toys wiggle their ears, waggle their eyes, and come in their individual delightful hanging sleepy pods, and the Dream Tree helps kids give Bush Babies a home for their collection. The Dream Tree playset has seating for 5 Bush Babies and hanging loops for even more. It also has a basket lift, swing seat and light up flower crown for your inhabitant Bush Babies! The
Bush Baby World Dream Tree comes with exclusive Bush Baby Niki in her sleepy pod. Toilet Trouble Game. A new family board game which is a game filled with suspense… Hasbro’s Toilet Trouble allows players to take turns s pinning the toilet paper roll, flushing the toilet handle in the hope that they don’t get sprayed with water from the game’s loo! Who doesn’t love toilet humour?! Our Generation Healthy Paws Vet Clinic. Our Generation’s take on a classic veterinary clinic is a stunning, high quality playset for your children’s favourite dolls. The Our Generation Healthy Paws Vet Clinic features a waiting room, an exam table, and an X-ray light box that really lights up! It contains over 50 accessories, leaving the kids enjoying hours of imaginative role play fun. Sky Viper Stunt Drone Drones are at the top of every techie’s wish list. The Sky Viper Stunt Drone is a highquality model which is able to perform 8 breathtaking stunts at the touch of a button! Flight assist features include auto take-off, hover and land, while the included guardrails protect the drone whilst learning to fly it. Thomas & Friends Super Station. Thomas & Friends impresses
once again with their Super Station, featuring over 10 metres of track, as well as iconic Sodor locations such as Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks, Knapford Station and the Search and Rescue Centre, all in one set. With endless opportunities for different routes and, with room for over 100 engines and a new track design that will work with any Thomas engine, the Super Station is sure to impress! L.O.L. Surprise Big Surprise. The L.O.L. Surprise Big Surprise is a gift in which kids can discover 50 layers of surprises as they unbox their L.O.L. Surprise, uncovering new accessories and clues at every layer. The glittery outer container can act as a purse or a display case once the gift has been unraveled, while the exclusive (or maybe rare) dolls inside have secret features, for even more surprise fun! NERF Modulus Regulator NERF blasters allow children to create a blaster for any mission with the fully motorised Regulator. Three different firing modes can be chosen due to the SwitchFire Technology, while the included swivel handle and the 2 versatile barrelscopes allow for blastercustomisation.
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Great British Food Festival
Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PZ THE GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS SHOP! Set inside the beautiful college, join us for a Christmas shopping experience like no other. Food, drink, gift and craft stalls a plenty. Chef demos and Christmas cheer a plenty! This event is mostly a Christmas shopping experience inside the buildings, with only a selected number of hot food and bar options outside. Opening Times. Great British Food Festival Christmas 14 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2019 Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 Prices Ticket Type Ticket Tariff Adult Ticket £6.00 per person per day Child Ticket £3.00 per person per day Concession £5.00 per person per day Family Ticket £19.00 per person per day
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Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets: The Last Drop Village The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Hospital Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, Great Manchester, BL7 9PZ Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets returns to the spectacular Last Drop Village with an eclectic mix of vintage wares, handmade crafts, art and quirkiness from some of the finest makers, creators and
collectors in the land all with a festive twist of course! Opening Times Open 8 Dec 2019 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 Prices Limited free online tickets £2 admission Further details at craftyvintage.com
Lancaster Christmas Market Returns! Every year, we celebrate the season to be jolly with a big, beautiful Christmas market in Lancaster. And, every year, it just gets better and better! It’s almost unbelievable how quickly this year’s Lancaster Christmas Market has come around, but November is almost here and the Lancaster Brewery team has put months of hard work into this fabulous seasonal event once again. This year’s dates and times are 22nd - 24th November 2019 from 3 pm until 9 pm at Lancaster Brewery. If you’ve been to us before, you know what you expect but, if you haven’t, think along the lines of top-quality food, drink, gifts, and fun and entertainment, and you’ll have scratched the surface. Santa Claus will be making an appearance, and you’ll also find plenty of mulled wine and Lancaster Brewery beer flowing. As always, Lancaster Christmas Market is family-
friendly and dog-friendly event, but we do ask that you keep your pups on a lead at all times when you’re on-site.
If you’re interested in showcasing your food and drink or crafts at the event, call us on 01524 848537 (option
1) or fill out the enquiry form on the Lancaster Christmas Market website. https:// lancasterchristmas.co.uk/
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Crafty Christmas Market The Boo's Christmas Art Market The Boo, 679 Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Lancashire, BB4 7HB. Looking for Christmas present inspiration? Head down to The Boo's Christmas Art Market on the last weekend of November for unique gifts and handmade
decorations. The ever-popular Art Market is not one to be missed! If that wasn't enough, there'll be homemade mince pies and mulled wine to get you in the festive spirit. For all The Family
Trinity Methodist Church, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0LD Lots of stalls selling unique handcrafted goods, ideal Christmas gifts!Visit Father Christmas and Elves in their Grotto. Breakfast, lunches, cakes, snacks, hot lunches in our pop up tea room, with waitress served, Childrens craft room,take a snap in the festive selfie booth, prize everytime tombola, hamper raffle, general raffle,name the ted,book stall, and more! FREE ADMISSION!
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burymarket Market Why do hundreds of thousands of satisfied shoppers visit the leading Market in the North West every week? For over five hundred years, Bury Market has dominated the consumer retail sector in the area. Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week. Quite rightly as the World Famous, Bury Market oozes charisma and atmosphere. The ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall. The range of products and facilities is second to none. Bury Market is a very large traditional market in a modern setting. It's a unique shopping experience and great day out for Individuals and
Groups. Bury's World Famous Market is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, for bargains galore. Quite simply It is the biggest and best market in the North West! Located close by the Metro Station and next door to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Bury Market has great people and great characters and is fully accessible for disabled visitors. Bury Market is a big town centre attraction with free coach parking. From exotic indulgences to everyday necessities you'll find what you are looking for at Bury Market. There is always something to see and do. Bury Town Centre is a great day out for everyone, so why not come along... It's a fun way to shop and it's all there waiting for you. Whilst in Bury you might also like
to visit the Rock Shopping Centre, Bury Art Gallery, The Fusilier Museum or the East Lancs Railway. Bury Markets Management Bury Markets Management also operate a Market Hall in Radcliffe (Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday) and a Saturday market in Ramsbottom. They are also responsible for the licensing of other markets and car boots within the borough.
Marine Hall Christmas Market 2019 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 6HF Come along to this annual Christmas market where the best local independent traders will be selling handmade gifts and delicious food and drink. Entrance is FREE. Stock up on presents for the family as well as tasty treats
for the festive season. Bring the kids to meet Santa in his grotto and enjoy some fun Christmas themed activities. Don’t leave without treating yourself to some delicious food from one of the street vendors outside in the gardens. Take a look what’s happening on the day…
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Giant regional book club takes over St Helens A giant book club is about to take over the North West and St Helens is invited to join in. The Great North West Read (GNWR) transforms the region into one massive, interactive book club — and this year’s chosen read is Phaedra Patrick’s charming novel, The Library of Lost and Found. Now in its second year, the GNWR’s goal is to be the North West’s largest community read and is
supported by public libraries from Cheshire to Cumbria. It is a wonderful opportunity to bring readers in the North West together through online and in-person book discussions. Taking inspiration from Phaedra’s own love of libraries, the story tells of volunteer librarian Martha Storm, who finds a mysterious book of fairy tales. Within its pages lies a surprising dedication that stirs up
family secrets and sparks her own emotional journey of discovery. During November Phaedra will visit libraries in the region, and will be at Newtonle-Willows Library on Wednesday 6 November at 2pm. Afternoon tea will be served and Phaedra will read from her book, sign copies, answer questions and share stories about her journey to becoming a best-selling author.
The event is free but places must be booked by contacting Newton-le-Willows Library on 01744 677885 or email newtonlewillowslibrary@ sthelens.gov.uk. Phaedra said: “As a child, I used to visit my local library in Oldham and dream that one day my own book would sit on the shelves. The Library of Lost and Found celebrates the power of stories and I’m delighted it’s been selected as the 2019 Great North West Read.” Councillor Anthony Burns, St Helens Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, Leisure and Libraries, said: “The Great North West Read
is a great time to visit our libraries and get involved, and I’m proud to welcome bestselling author Phaedra Patrick to St Helens to discuss her life and works.” Sue Lawson, who leads Time to Read, said: “The novel received huge support from librarians who enjoyed
Young people from across St Helens Borough will benefit from a new IT programme that will see schools receive computers for free. The project is part of a St Helens Council scheme to update its current IT hardware as part of a modernisation programme which will help staff be more agile and improve productivity. As part of its commitment to recycling and supporting schools through its new IT contract the council will donate the computers to schools in need of equipment. The computers will be restored to their original settings for safety purposes and will then be put to good use for young people across the borough. Nicola Kearney, Headteacher at Eaves Primary School, added: “The council’s IT department have developed this wonderful scheme that will see many schools being able to afford more and/ or better PCs and laptops. The cost of these items are becoming an issue for schools
and the equipment themselves will become luxury items in the future. However we need to teach a quality computing curriculum and this scheme will certainly help us have the right equipment to be able to do so.” Welcoming the move Councillor Sue Murphy, Deputy Leader of St Helens Council and Cabinet Member for Developing Young People, said: “It’s fitting that we can talk about our plans to support schools and our young people in making sure they have access to high quality computers just before National Recycling Week. This is a great way to make sure that everyone benefits from our modernisation plans that will help our staff work more efficiently while also making a real difference to the education and go towards supporting our young people.” Councillor Kate Groucutt, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, added: “The council has carefully considered its options in
this warm-hearted story. We believe it’s a fantastic choice to engage adult readers across the region and it’s sure to touch the lives of those who participate.” Readers are also encouraged to get involved on social media using the hashtag #GNWR.
Computers boost for schools
relation to replacing out of date devices and recognises that, although replacing large numbers of end of life kit is a significant one-off investment, it is essential in order for the council to exploit fully the opportunities that digital advancements allow, and to ensure that the council is modern and fit for purpose going forwards. “In some cases schools are using devices that are eight or nine years old, are no longer sustainable and badly need replacing. Since the council now provides the IT support for 58 of the borough’s 66 schools, it is in a unique position to offer these devices on an upgraded basis to these schools for use within the classrooms to replace their aged estate.”
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Winter Warmer campaign heats up in St Helens Winter is upon us and while for most people it’s just a matter of turning up the heating, for some it can be a far more dangerous time of year. Older people who may be frail or who have existing health conditions and respiratory illnesses are particularly at risk from the cold, as are younger children. That’s why each year St Helens Council, Age UK Mid Mersey and local partners undertake the annual Winter Warmer campaign, handing out free winter survival packs and information to residents on the best ways to stay safe, warm and well – while saving money and becoming more energy efficient. 4,500 survival packs will be handed out this year, containing some handy winter essentials and a 2020 calendar packed full of information. The campaign launched at St Helens Town Hall today, where over 30 services were on hand to give the hundreds of residents that attended help and advice with
their winter preparations. Packs will be available to collect at informative library events throughout November. Collect yours on: • Monday 11 November, 10:00am - Chester Lane • Tuesday 12 November, 11:00am - Parr • Thursday 14 November, 10:30am - Rainford • Friday 15 November, 2:00pm - Billinge • Monday 18 November, 2:30pm - Newton-le-Willows • Tuesday 19 November, 2:30pm - Peter Street • Thursday 21 November, 2:00pm - Garswood • Friday 22 November, 10:30am - Eccleston • Monday 25 November, 10:30am - Haydock • Wednesday 27 November, 10:30am - Thatto Heath • Thursday 28 November, 2:15pm - Moss Bank • Friday 29 November, 10:30am - Rainhill And here are some top tips to stay warm and well. For more information and support call
the Cold Weather Advice Line on 08000 355 878. • Heat your rooms to at least 18°C • Get your flu vaccination if you’re eligible – it’s free
• Keep an eye on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be vulnerable to the cold • Stay tuned to the weather forecast and plan ahead • Check whether you meet
the criteria and register for priority service with your energy and water suppliers • Have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day, and keep active to help you stay
warm • Wear a few layers of thinner clothing rather than one thick layer, and wear shoes with slip resistant, good grip soles when you go outside
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Planning for your Wedding Day 2020 As couples plan for their big day for 2020 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough. You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there? Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels. Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’ You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order
the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size. Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day! 12 months before… Choose a wedding date Decide on a budget Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your Church/Ceremony location. Book your reception venue/caterers. Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man. Start looking for The Dress!. Choose and book your photographer 8 months before… Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Book entertainment Choose and order your wedding cake Make an appointment with your chosen florist
6 months before... Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear Select your wedding rings 4 months before... Send out your wedding invitations Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear 1 month before... Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man. Enjoy your hen and stag parties! 2 weeks before... Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people 1 week before... Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear Have all your beauty treatments Drink plenty of water and have some early nights Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!
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How to get an upgrade on your honeymoon! Getting married isn’t just to the whole shebang! But how do you upgrade and if you about going on honeymoon, go about milking the special occasion can’t get one when but it sure is an exciting plus for all its worth? Everyone loves an you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over. Calling first class! There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight. This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency. If you’ve booked flights and accommodation separately then turning up at the
airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great way to find yourself boosted up to First or Business class. This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early. This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades. Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checkedin. Another hot tip for making it more likely to receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition. Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the
next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your honeymoon! It’s important to do this at the right time though. Telling businesses that you’re going on your honeymoon when you make the booking tends to hike the prices up. So, you’re better off waiting until you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon. If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable. Then as you go about making your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up. Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon. You never know, it might lead to a couple of
free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit! The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away. Live like an A-lister Of course, before you even get to this stage you need to decide on where to go! If you’re at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @ RocknRollBride’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’
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Join the Highfield Family today!
Nestled away in its rural setting, it is easy to miss Fulwood’s best kept secret: Highfield Priory School
As you enter the gates and walk down its leafy driveway, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that you are just 10 minutes from the M6 and Preston city centre. Highfield is its own little world: with a Nursery and School; Allweather pitch and Sports Hall; Science Laboratory
and Art Studio; ICT Suite, and Performing Arts Studio; Library and Outdoor Haven. Highfield’s location and facilities “create a secure and happy environment which enables children to be highly successful learners” (ISI Inspection Report 2019). Highfield’s children are
indeed ‘highly successful’. Their academic results place Highfield as the top Independent School in the North in The Sunday Times listings and their recent Inspection Report noted, “The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Throughout the
school, pupils achieve highly across the wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities available to them.” Headmaster, Jeremy Duke, is understandably very proud of his pupils’ success but he is equally proud of other characteristics that make up a Highfield Pupil. “Our children are incredibly articulate and well-mannered with a confidence and selfbelief that make them ready to tackle any new challenge. I am proud of their resilience and their determination to succeed both academically and in their extra-curricular endeavours.” Highfield places a great deal of emphasis on helping children to be selfassured and confident. It has created its own system of Public Speaking exams for all pupils in the Junior School. These have been designed to help children to speak in public for any given purpose. Pupils also work on
their communication skills and their ability to problem solve and work together in teambuilding activity days. Good manners and selfrespect are encouraged and rewarded throughout the children’s time at Highfield, including designated lessons in Table Manners. ISI Inspectors noted that, “Pupils are extremely polite and wellmannered. There is a respectful friendship in the approach that pupils take to helping each other and adults.” Highfield Priory School enjoys a long tradition of academic success. In June, it received a glowing Inspection Report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate which can be read in full on the school’s website. Mr Duke said that of all the positive feedback he had received, it was this observation
that he felt truly summed up Highfield and its community: “Pupils’ strong moral and social attitudes are rooted in the strong family atmosphere that suffuses all age-ranges and supports a major aim of the school: to provide a safe, secure and happy environment within which all can thrive.” Contact Highfield today and see how you and your child can join the Highfield family. Highfield Priory School & Nursery, 58 Fulwood Row, Fulwood, Preston PR2 5RW 01772 709624 schooloffice@ highfieldpriory.co.uk www.highfieldpriory.co.uk
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Barkhuizen Shortlisted For PFA Championship Player Of The Month
Magpies stung by Bees’ fightback THE Magpies surrendered a half time advantage to go down 2-1 to Barnet in filthy conditions at The Hive. The constant wind was joined intermittently by driving rain as both teams went at early. The frantic pace made for exciting watching. Ntumba Massanka and Marcus Carver tested Scott Loach with decent efforts, but the hosts were the more fluid going forward. The quickfooted duo of Mauro Vilhete and David Tutonda caused a number of problems down both flanks, with both creating chances close to Matt Urwin’s goal that were wasted by Josh Walker and Medy Elito. The Bees continued to press and looked the most likely to break the deadlock, until a Jake Cottrell corner on 31 minutes was headed back in by Martin Smith, nudged on by Lewis Baines and spectacularly overhead kicked home by Carver. That was as good as it got for the visitors, however, as Barnet hit back after the break. The equaliser came from the penalty spot after an hour following a Matt Challoner foul on Medy Elito;
Sub Jack Taylor dispatched past an unlucky Urwin. Then, with 10 minutes remaining, and the conditions as worse as ever, Mauro Vilhete was in the right place at the right time to beat Urwin after the ‘keeper had initially thwarted Walker one-on-one. Barnet: Loach; Alexander, Johnson, Reynolds (c), Dunne, Boucaud (Taylor, 46′), Vilhete, Elito (Fonguck, 81′), Walker, Tutonda, Sweeney (Mason-Clark, 53′). Subs not used: Matrevics, Akinola. Chorley: Urwin; Challoner, Meppen-Walters, Carver (A.Newby, 60′), E.Newby (O’Keefe, 78′), Ross, Cottrell (c) (Almond, 83′), Smith, Baines, Nortey, Massanka. Subs not used: Dodds, Eccles. HT 0-1 / FT 2-1
Goals: Taylor (pen, 62′), Vilhete (80′); Carver (31′) Cautions: Dunne (33′), Walker (68′); E.Newby (26′), Nortey (54′), Massanka (85′) Dismissals: None Referee: James Durkin Assistants: Shaun Farrer & Craig Green Fourth official: Scott Williams Attendance: 1,040 Coming up: The Emirates FA Cup first round proper. We travel to EFL League Two’s Mansfield Town next Saturday, with tickets only available in-person at Victory Park (on the day tickets only if our allocation doesn’t sell out) priced £15 adults, £10 65+/ under-18s & £5 under-12s. Away travel costs £20 and is available to book online or in person.
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North End forward Tom Barkhuizen has been nominated for the PFA Championship Player of the Month for October. The 26-year-old has been in fine form for North End this season, and scored four times in the last four games of October to help the Lilywhites climb the Championship table. Two of his goals came in the 3-2 win over local rivals Blackburn Rovers, which included a stunning winner in front of the Alan Kelly Town End. Barky was also in fine form in the 5-1 win over Barnsley at Deepdale, scoring one and setting up Ben Pearson for his goal as North End ran riot. You can vote for Tom now by clicking here or vote below. Voting closes at 8am on Wednesday 6th November.
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Decisions went against us “I think there’s been a bit of uneven decision making today. It’s disappointing but I guess that’s football” Gemma Donnelly felt key decisions did not go Rovers’ way in Sunday’s Continental Cup defeat at Sheffield United. Rovers were reduced to 10 men just 14 minutes into the game when Chelsey Jukes was adjudged to have handled the ball on the line. United scored the resulting penalty and used their player advantage to find the net a further three times either side of the break. Saffron Jordan then rounded Blades ‘keeper Emily Batty in the second-half, and when her goalbound shot was blocked on the line by Leandra Little, no penalty was given. “We should have had a penalty,” Donnelly said speaking after the game. “I think there’s been a bit of uneven decision making today. It’s
disappointing but I guess that’s football. “The sending off, I’ve watched it back and it’s inconclusive. I can see why it may have been given but it completely changes the game. “They’ve gone 1-0, we’ve gone down to 10 players. We’re on the back foot, it’s just so hard to get back into it. “We got a penalty in the end but we should have had one before that for exactly the same and we haven’t got it. “We can make all the excuses in the world but the fact is we’ve been beaten by a strong team. “Well done to Sheffield and good luck for the next games.” The Rovers boss reserved praise for her team, who battled until the end and finally got a reward for their efforts when Saffron Jordan converted a 78th minute penalty. “I’m as proud as I could be of the girls
for putting in a shift today and limiting 11 Sheffield players to the chances that they had. “We’ve had our backs against the wall for a good portion of
that game but we did not lay down and let them just walk all over us. “We’ve created our own chances, we’ve got a goal at
the end and I don’t know how many consecutive corners we had at one stage. “I’m not suggesting we could have won the game, but it
could have been 4-2 or 4-3 at some point.” Tickets for Rovers’ home games against Liverpool and Crystal Palace are now on sale!
Assistant boss Farrell delighted with returning midfielder as U23s bag another point. Andy Farrell praised the contribution of Mace Goodridge as the midfielder’s comeback went full circle. Goodridge helped the U23s continue their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday. It was the 20-year-old’s first start in the Professional Development League since he faced the Owls almost exactly 12 months ago.
And Farrell was delighted with Goodridge’s performance following his recovery from knee surgery and only one previous start this term in the Lancashire FA Senior Cup. “I’m pleased for him. He’s been out for a long while with his knee,” said assistant boss Farrell, who again took charge of the Clarets’ side. “I said to him that if he felt 80 or 90 minutes was too much to let us know. “But he just got on with it. His appetite for pressing and getting around the ball is first-
class and he can play as well. “His energy levels – along with Josh Benson in midfield – were superb.” Burnley trailed to a goal from former Blackburn Rovers and Scotland striker Jordan Rhodes at the Tameside Stadium. But Ali Koiki’s eighth goal of the season quickly levelled the scores and a much-changed line-up was well worth the point that came from an eighth draw in 12 league games to lift the Clarets up to second in the table.
“The boys played well. It was pleasing because we made six changes and then mid-game we had to make more changes but we still moved the ball really well with good pace and good composure,” added Farrell. “We picked up a lot of second balls – particularly in the second half – and they got around each other and worked so hard. “And again, the lads came from behind to keep the run going. Jordan Rhodes has done that for years. He
knows where to play – off the shoulder. “But our goal was excellent to get back into the game. That was us all over, winning the ball high up the pitch and countering and Tunde (Bayode) got in behind to deliver a good ball. “Again, it was simple, nothing complicated, but when the ball is coming in like that people are going to get into the box and Ali was there again. “We’ll have a look at the lads now over the next couple of days and go again on Thursday.”
The Clarets face Crystal Palace in the Premier League Cup on Thursday, looking to build on the draw they gained at Middlesbrough in their opening group game.
Mace The Ace As Clarets Keep Run Going
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