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Inside this issue: St Helens | Getaways | Christmas

More than 1,300 packs of

illegal tobacco seized from Nelson Trading Standards officers from Lancashire County Council have seized a large haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco from a shop in Nelson.

The illicit products, which would be worth around £13,000 if sold as genuine, were found in a number of hiding places around the shop. These included the cellar, the bottom of the stairs and in stock rooms.

Two large postal sacks stuffed with tobacco were seized, although the shop is not a post office. They were found together with numerous cardboard produce boxes full of tobacco, some of which were hidden under a table of fruit and vegetables on the shop floor.

Because of previous seizures from this trader and a current ongoing prosecution against the shopkeepers, Trading Standards mounted this operation with the welcome assistance of Lancashire Police.

The shop had been the subject of intelligence from members of the public and from other enforcement agencies and has previously sold illicit tobacco to test purchasers sent in by Trading Standards.

This is the latest of a number of tobacco seizures and prosecutions by Lancashire Trading Standards in recent months.

Up to the waist in

mud on Hyndburn’s Local Nature Reserves!

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Hope that £250K bid is ‘towering’ success for Darwen

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Moon shines bright over

More than 180,000 illicit cigarettes and over 1000kg illicit tobacco have been taken from Lancashire traders in 55 seizures in the last 12 months. During this period, the service has obtained 15 criminal convictions for the supply of illicit tobacco.

Dawn Robinson, principal officer for Lancashire County

Council’s Trading Standards service, said: “The number of cases we are dealing with demonstrates the value of the illegal trade in tobacco, with some unscrupulous retailers refusing to comply with the law on tobacco sales, despite previous enforcement action against them. “Cheap illicit tobacco is readily available to

young people and encourages them to smoke and become addicted.

“The sale and manufacture of illegal tobacco has a negative impact on legitimate local businesses, and on our communities and young people. We are determined to tackle this type of crime.”

If you would like to report any businesses you suspect of supplying illicit tobacco, contact Lancashire Trading Standards team via the Citizen’s Advice helpline on 03454 04 05 06.

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Up to the waist in mud on

Hyndburn’s Local Nature Reserves!

Hyndburn Borough Council has teamed up with Ribble Rivers Trust and Prospects Foundation to run a series of weekend volunteer days in and around two of Hyndburn’s local nature reserves; Peel Park and the Coppice, and Woodnook Vale. The volunteer days are part of a new programme of activities for Hyndburn’s fantastic Local Nature Reserves.

Anne Hourican, Hyndburn’s Environmental Initiatives Officer, said: “We have such fantastic places for nature in Hyndburn and local people are very passionate and knowledgeable about these places. Hopefully running weekend activities will allow more people, especially those with busy work and family lives during the week, to do this.”

The idea behind the trial is to get as many people from the local community involved and enthused about their local environment as possible, whilst also helping to look after it. The volunteer days kicked off at Platt’s Lodge at

the beginning of October and are planned to continue twice a month until March 2020.

If the trial is successful it is hoped that the volunteer days will continue past this date, building up an enthusiastic group of volunteers.

October’s water themed activities, run by Ribble Rivers Trust, saw a group of eight volunteers create a small wetland area planted

with native wildflowers as well as cleaning up litter and clearing an overgrown path at Platts lodge. On the second volunteer day volunteers took the plunge and donned waders to get stuck in opening an area of clear water and cutting back overhanging trees shading a pond near Plantation Road.

The next two volunteer days are to be run by Prospects

Foundation in November and coincide with National Tree Week. The two days are Saturday 23 November and Saturday 30 November; volunteers are welcome to get involved at Rothwell Heights and Plantation Woods respectively for family friendly tree planting and woodland activities.

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, contact Ribble Rivers Trust on 01200 444452 or email admin@ribbletrust. com or Prospects Foundation on 01254 230348 or email info@psospectsfoundation. org.uk.

Pendle Council signs declaration to promote healthy weight Pendle Council has signed a local government declaration to promote

healthy weight across the borough through improved food and drink provision.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern in Pendle with 22.2% of children aged 10-11 classified as obese. This is the second highest figure in Pennine Lancashire.

And as Pendle is one of the 20% most deprived areas in England it’s significantly associated with overweight and obesity.

By signing the declaration, Pendle Council’s Chief Executive and Leader have demonstrated the Council’s commitment to

tackling this important issue and improving the health and wellbeing of local people and staff. The Local Government Declaration on Healthy Weight includes a number of pledges that the Council will meet to help people make better choices.

These include: • Working with the local food and drink sector to encourage them to offer healthier food and drink options • Increasing access to fresh drinking water in Council buildings • Removing marketing by the food and drink industry near schools • Ensuring food and drinks served at public events include healthy options.

The Council will also develop a package of incentives to encourage food businesses in Pendle to take up the Pennine Lancashire Recipes for Health scheme. Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of

Pendle Council, said: “It’s so important that we make it easier for people, young and old, to make the right choices when it comes to choosing food and drink. “We want to make the healthy option the easy option which very often isn’t the case.

“By signing this declaration we’re making a commitment to doing all we can, including developing and implementing policies, which promote healthy weight. “It builds on

work already underway in Pendle to encourage people to ditch junk food and move more!” Dean Langton, Chief Executive, added: “Pendle is part of a Trailblazer area to tackle childhood obesity and we’re also involved in a Sport England pilot which aims to increase physical activity.

“These two national programmes dovetail well, bringing healthy weight to the fore.”

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New contact centre C o n t a c t Burnley has moved from its former offices on the corner of Parker Lane and Red Lion Street to new offices, just 50 yards along Parker Lane.

The contact centre houses staff that deal with inquiries from the public, as well as issues such as benefits claims and council services.

The council’s m a i n switchboard is also based there.

The new offices are also in Parker Lane, opposite the gable end of the Central Library, and were formerly used by the council’s revenues and benefits staff.

Before the council took it over the building was used

by Burnley Building Society and then the National and Provincial Building Society.

The move is part of wider rationalisation of council accommodation which will lead to savings.

Councillor Margaret Lishman, the council’s

executive member for resources and performance management, said: “The new contact centre is across the road from the existing offices and remains in the town centre, easily accessible and continuing to provide the same face-to-face service.

“Although the council is promoting digital transformation and the increasing use of online services, it is important that we maintain a face-to-face service for residents who need it.”

The council is in discussions with the building’s owner to secure a new user once the council surrenders its lease in December of this year.

Fast-track your career into the

healthcare profession …work as a phlebotomist!

An increasing demand for skilled healthcare professionals has led to a shortage of allied healthcare workers, especially phlebotomists - the skilled healthcare professionals who take your blood. Demand is at an all-time high with hospitals, clinics and GP Surgeries offering a golden opportunity for that “longed for” career change! If you have good people skills and manual dexterity, and like the idea of working in a busy

healthcare environment, a phlebotomist job may be just the job for you!

Many people enter this profession when they are looking for a career change or a fresh start and they often have no previous qualifications or experience in healthcare. Phlebotomists can work part time (usually mornings) but also may choose to work full time as well as weekends, holidays and bank work.

Blood samples are usually

collected before mid-day and then analysed in your local hospital’s Path Lab in the afternoon.

“We train people from all walks of life and all ages” explains Amy, Geopace office manager. “We’ve had school leavers, shop assistants, receptionists, beauticians and dental nurses, as well as telesales staff, unemployed and the retired who are looking for a challenge. We also have referrals from JobCentres (DWP), who can sometimes pay for your course in full if you are eligible” says Amy. Once you are on the healthcare career ladder there are often opportunities to progress into other areas, such as working in the hospital path lab or other departments. Promotion is much easier once you are “on the ladder” and have some experience behind you.

Many Geopace students are now working as phlebotomists throughout

the UK and a few have even chosen to work abroad where there is often a similar shortage and growing demand for this specialised skill. An interesting booklet featuring student’s “Success Stories” is written by the student’s themselves and looks at how they have made the move from wide and varied backgrounds to find themselves now working as phlebotomists. A copy can be downloaded from the Geopace website’s testimonials page.

If you like the idea of a challenging career in healthcare and particularly in phlebotomy then this may be the perfect move for you!

The comprehensive training course last a full two days and culminates in the award of a nationally recognised and accredited certificate.

“We practice taking blood from artificial arms”, says Lauren “and everyone on our course has a lot of fun! We get a great deal of satisfaction later on when we hear from our students that they are working for their local GP surgery or in their local hospital.”

Upcoming courses are running in Preston on 2-3 December and Manchester on 4-5 Deccember.

If you would like to know more about phlebotomy as a career or to book a place on the course visit Geopace Training’s website at www.geopace.net

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New chapter for Northlight -apartments launched at iconic mill A new chapter starts for Northlight as luxury apartments are launched at the former Brierfield Mill, Pendle’s iconic Lancashire cotton mill.

“Our ambitious vision to create a new £32m learning, living, working, leisure and cultural destination for the North West is becoming real,” announced Councillor Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council. “This is a total transformation,” he stated.

Northlight is the flagship project of PEARL which stands for Pendle Enterprise And Regeneration Ltd. PEARL is the joint venture company of Pendle Council and Barnfield Investment Properties which has clocked up 10 years of regeneration and £57 million investment in Pendle. “The new apartments offer urban living in a stunning Victorian mill on a seven-acre site with everything you need

on your doorstep,” explained Councillor Iqbal. “It’s a new way to live, work and play in spectacular surroundings,” he stressed. “When I first visited the derelict mill in 2012 it was a daunting challenge,” he admitted.

“So it’s been inspiring to see the whole mill complex coming to life with a totally new sense of purpose,” he said. Councillor Iqbal, who is a PEARL board member added: “Northlight provides opportunities for a better quality of life for local people and we’re supporting local businesses and creating hundreds of jobs,” he explained.

Lancashire Adult Learning is based at the elegant mill office buildings, Burnley FC in the Community has a state of the art Leisure Box in the high bay warehouse and the new home for InSitu arts is in the converted

historic mill garage. Tim Webber, Managing Director of Barnfield is also a PEARL board member. He said: “With all these facilities on site, stunning Victorian architecture and breathtaking views over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to Pendle Hill – this will be an amazing location to live in!”

“Already half of the 36 apartments in the first phase of converting the main mill building have been reserved so anyone who is interested will need to act fast,” he said.

Anyone interested in Northlight living can visit www.northlightestates.com people can make viewings by appointment by calling 01282 22 22 88 or emailing: enquiries@northlightestates. com People buying a Northlight apartment will get a year’s free membership of the new gym currently being

built at Burnley FC in the Community’s Leisure Box at the site.

Tim Webber said. “As Pendle developers with our HQ within sight of Northlight, working to transform this historic landmark has been a labour of love for us.

“Barnfield Construction has a highly experienced team working on this complex and challenging project.

“We use Pendle contractors too – from plumbers to electricians, painters and decorators,” he explained.

Northlight is supported by a range of funding including £4.95m from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Growth Deal Funding, £2.15m from Lancashire County Council and £1.5m from Pendle Council.

Steve Fogg, Chair of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, said: “It is great to see this milestone in the development of the Northlight project, which is creating leisure facilities, apartments, offices and a home for Lancashire Adult Learning in what was an abandoned and disused former mill site. “We invested £4.95m in Growth Deal funds to help unlock the investment to enable this project to go ahead and drive regeneration, create jobs and spur local economic growth

in this area of Lancashire.

“Northlight is one of over 40 projects across the county that are being funded by the Lancashire Growth Deal as part of our strategic programme to transform Lancashire’s economy.”

About Lancashire’s Growth Deal Programme In the last three years the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has successfully secured £320m of Growth Deal investment from the Government’s Local Growth Fund.

This funding, one of the largest Growth Deal settlements to be allocated to a LEP, is designed to help improve and upgrade existing commercial infrastructure, kickstart new economic initiatives, and unlock additional private investment to drive further growth across the county.

Over 40 projects have directly benefitted from the LEP’s Growth Deal Programme.

These include: • New and improved transport connections including the Blackburn-Bolton Rail Corridor; the Broughton Bypass; the Centenary Way Viaduct; and the HyndburnBurnley-Pendle Growth Corridor; • World-class higher education, research

and vocational skills provision and facilities including UCLan’s flagship Engineering and Innovation Centre; the national Energy HQ in Blackpool; Lancaster’s Health Innovation Campus; and Myerscough College’s Food & Farming Innovation Centre; • A wide-ranging package of regeneration programmes specifically for Blackpool including a new international conference centre at the Winter Gardens complex; the development of Blackpool town centre ‘Green Corridors’; traffic management, bridge and road improvements and an extension of Blackpool’s tram network.

The Growth Deal programme will help to generate up to 11,000 new jobs, create 3,900 new homes and attract £1.2 billion of additional public and private investment for Lancashire.

Lancashire’s Growth Deal programme is also fully aligned to other major economic initiatives such as the £450m Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal, the £20m Growing Places Investment Fund, and the Lancashire Advanced Manufacturing and Energy Enterprise Zone Cluster.

For more information visit www.lancashirelep.co.uk

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Hope that £250K bid is ‘towering’ success for Darwen Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has applied for £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to repair and restore Darwen Tower.

The council has worked in partnership with residents and local groups, including Darwen Rotary, to submit the ‘strong’ application and a decision is now due within weeks.

As part of the bid, a new educational video, created

by Darwen-based Northern Heart Films, has also been released.

It documents the history of the tower – opened in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and also the freedom for Darrener’s to ‘roam’ the moors.

Councillor Dave Smith, who represents the Darwen West ward, said: “Darwen Tower is the proud symbol of our town and no matter where you travel, as soon as you see it; you know you’re home.

“The Council has invested in putting together a really strong funding bid for the renovation work to the tower

with the help of groups and individuals from right across Darwen.

“We all want the same thing, to see the tower protected and enjoyed for future generations to come.

“The new film is a brilliant way of celebrating its history and ensuring its legacy continues to run right through the DNA of our town’s youngsters – the tower’s future guardians.”

The script was written by local theatre group ‘Beggars Belief’ – with support from local historian, Harold Heys – and all of the actors are from the town.

John Jacklin from Darwen Rotary said: “We have now raised more than £68,000 which demonstrates the strong sense of feeling to save our tower. “As part of the bid, we undertook a survey and a vast majority of the respondents said that the tower really does represent home. “The funding would be used to repair the tower and also create a legacy – educating future generations and providing virtual tours.”

‘The Freeing of the Moors’ tells the tale of rich landowner, Rev. William Arthur Duckworth stopping walkers, looking to escape the smog of the mills in the town, from enjoying the moorland.

In protest, mill manager, William Thomas Ashton, drove his horse through the barricades and joiner, John

Oldman, organised many mass trespasses.

When served with a writ to appear before court in London, Mr Oldman walked to Bolton, sold his pocket watch and travelled on the mail train to get there in time.

After pleading his case, the judge granted Darrener’s freedom of the moors. Mr Jacklin added: “The video is

a ready-made history lesson and has already been sent out to 50 schools as part of a new educational pack.

“We’ve got a really strong bid, which will hopefully be boosted by the fantastic fundraising efforts, but its fate is now very much in the hands of the adjudicators.”

The bid has three priorities – to repair the tower to

ensure it stays open to the public, improve the paths and physical access to the landmark and a new engagement programme including virtual tours.

Letters of support have been sent from the town’s MP, WEC, Herbert Parkinson and the Rotary.

The decision is due around the beginning of December.

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Location location…Show home

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 cul-desac 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@barnfieldhomes.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 cul-de-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 cul-de-sac enjoys a sunny position with views of the historic hill-top 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!”

ST BEES SCHOOL CEMENTS ITS FUTURE BY OPENING TWO NEW SCHOOLS IN CHINA

A UNIQUE educational partnership between West Cumbria and China has been strengthened with the opening of two new schools.

The historic St Bees School has this week opened two offspring schools in China – a primary school in Shijiazhuang in the Hebei Province and a high school in Dongguan in the Guangdong Province – both of which will take the iconic ‘St Bees’ name. By opening the new schools in China, St Bees and its Hong Kong-based

managers the Full Circle Education Group can pioneer a ‘fusion curriculum’, offering a free-flow of learning which gives St Bees and Chinese-based students the option to exchange schools for parts of their education, allowing them to explore a different culture and experience. The curriculums will run in parallel so allow for a seamless transition. The schools’ opening events were attended by more than 1,000 interested parents, and guests included Roger Sinnett

(Headmaster of St Bees School), Mark George (Head of the Trustees of St Bees) and Mike Starkie (Mayor of Copeland).

Mr Sinnett said: “A number of other British schools have set up international campuses in the East. However, as part of the new St Bees School structure, St Bees UK will be the mothership of an exciting, pioneering venture that’s unparalleled by other institutes.” “The school is leading the way in merging the best elements of Western

education with the foremost elements of an Eastern education. The results are simply phenomenal, and merely a year after reopening, dedication and enthusiasm of our staff, and long may that continue.”

Mr Starkie said: “I was delighted to be invited to China to help launch the two new schools; St Bees Shijiazhuang and St Bees Dongguan.” “My mission was to speak to the two Chinese communities about the very best of what Copeland can offer to their children.” students at St Bees are already performing over two years ahead of their peers.”

“They are loving education and learning and now have even more opportunities for a global exchange so they can truly become international citizens of tomorrow.”

“As we build up our student numbers following our reopening, parents want reassurance that we have the resources in place to deliver our vision. These two openings confirm that we do.”

“With capacities of 1,600 and

500, they are an integral part of the St Bees network and take us on our next step in the further development of the Cumbrian campus, St Bees UK.” “These Chinese schools cannot exist without us, enabling us to demonstrate our long-term commitment to UK-based students and parents.”

“Current parents at the school say that it has already made a difference to their child’s education, and they talk passionately about our innovative curriculum and the “By welcoming more students from China to study at St Bees School and strengthening the links between the countries, it will hopefully encourage students within Copeland to consider

St Bees as an option.” “As part of our growth agenda, we need to provide independent schooling as part of our educational offer. St Bees has been part of Copeland’s fabric since 1583, and I am proud to support this positive and innovative initiative to help it progress and thrive.”

The next open day at St Bees UK is on Saturday 16th November, in addition to a ‘St Bees Question Time’ on Thursday 21st November.

Further details are available at www.stbeesschool.co.uk.

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Moon shines bright over Lancaster

Thousands descended upon Lancaster to enjoy this year’s magical two night festival of light and art in the city.

Brought to you by Lancaster Arts City, Lancaster City Council and Lancaster BID, the city’s seventh Light Up Lancaster event drew inspiration from this year’s theme ‘Into the Skies’ to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing.

Lancaster’s heritage buildings, public spaces and community corners were transformed through art commissions, video mapping, music and performance as

local and national talent rubbed shoulders with international artists. This year’s programme saw the artwork Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram take centre stage. With a diameter of seven metres, the artwork featured 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the moon’s surface. This magnificent installation was hosted in the medieval Lancaster Priory Church with a fusion of lunar imagery and moonlight with an enveloping soundscape

by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award-winner Dan Jones.

Further cosmic related highlights of the 2019

edition included Lightscape

by Italian arts company, mammasONica, presenting an immersive multi-layered experience, in the captivating setting of Lancaster Castle, and the newly commissioned Sun by Alex Rinsler and Prof. Robert Walsh which dominated Sun Square.

As in previous years, visitors could seek shelter from the wintery weather by exploring a fantastic array of more intimate pieces inside Lancaster’s museums and public buildings. The Storey invited visitors to lay back and journey into the skies in a specially commissioned film of Lancaster’s sky at night with Heavens Above and imitating the dog presented Lancashire Electric with archive footage of Lancashire.

Once again, Lancaster University fielded a team of committed and enthusiastic staff to present a wide range of exhibits at Lancaster Library.

Families could explore the breath-taking Aurora, immerse themselves in planetary sounds and

Library competition is the

‘cherry’ on top for new name A Blackburn with Darwen library has now officially changed its name with the help of some very creative students.

The new Cherry Tree Library, once Livesey Library, marked their official name change with a competition which asked local schools to design up a new sign.

A special presentation was held at the library on Saturday to mark the official renaming and to announce the winners.

Leah Westall won the high school category and Marley Nelson won the primary school category.

Runners up were Ebony

Shorrock, Ava Shaw, and George Slater.

The winner’s designs can now be seen on the library exterior.

sights, learn about our atmosphere, discover just how important seabirds are, and get to grips with coral reefs through Minecraft.

Saturday daytime offered a programme of familyfriendly craft workshops, after which the festival finale – the annual Fireworks Spectacular – was launched from the grounds of Lancaster Castle, attracting thousands from across the district to view the uplifting display. Richard Hammond, the council’s Arts Development Manager, said: “It is clear from the number of people that turned out at the weekend to enjoy the

city’s Light Up Lancaster that the event is growing in size and reputation as one of the most popular light festivals across the North of England.

This must-see festival is a highlight in Lancaster’s annual calendar of events and provides a significant boost to the local visitor economy.”

Tony Johnson, Lancaster BID Manager, said: “We were delighted to be one of the core partners involved in Light Up Lancaster again this year. Once again, it was great to see the city centre bustling with both locals and visitors to the city. Footfall in the city centre throughout the

Saturday was 30% up on the week before with the busiest period showing a 200% increase and I was delighted to hear the positive feedback from businesses saying how busy they were as a result of what was another spectacular offer for everyone to enjoy.”

If you attended any of the Light Up Lancaster events and would like to offer your feedback, you can complete an online survey at www.lightuplancaster. co.uk/feedback.

Everyone completing the survey will have the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win highstreet vouchers worth £100.

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What's behind the mask?

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 self-harming.

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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North Wales-based holiday resort company

picks up 9 prestigious travel industry awards Luxury holiday resort company, Darwin Escapes, has received 9 awards at the annual Hoseasons award ceremony which took place on Wednesday 13th November in Brighton.

Six resorts were Diamond Award Winners of their categories whilst their Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, which opened in 2016 and subsequently won Best in Britain in both 2017 and 2018, won the Best in Britain Food Award for 2019.

Darwin Escapes’ new resort Norfolk Woods Resort and Spa which opened in Kings Lynn in January 2019 also won a Diamond Award for their regional category in East of England. Receiving Diamond Awards for best resorts were: Best Relax & Explore Lodges in Devon Somerset & Dorset (Small Park Category) - Beach Cove Coastal Retreat Best Lodge Escape in

Cornwall - Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat Best Relax & Explore Lodges in Devon, Somerset & Dorset - Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa. Best Lodge Escape in Devon, Somerset & Dorset - Bath Mill. Best Relax & Explore Lodges in the East of England - Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa. Best Lodge Escape in the South of England - Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat. Best F&B in Cornwall (Large Location) –

Sandymouth Holiday Resort.

Best F&B in North England (Large Location) – Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat.

Managing Director of Darwin Escapes Lindsey Esse said: “These awards are testament to the hard work put into all of our resorts from our dedicated team to ensure each holiday destination, from the grounds to the lodges and the customer experience, are at a very high standard for our guests all year round. “We

are absolutely delighted to have received 9 awards for our various resorts across the UK, it’s an amazing result for the Darwin Escapes team and we can’t wait to continue this success into 2020.”

The North Wales holiday company also had 6 more of their resorts shortlisted for awards including Talacre Beach Resort which recently had a £1million pound refurbishment of its restaurant and club area.

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

IN BLACKPOOL WITH LOTS OF FESTIVE MAGIC BY THE SEASIDE Christmas comes but once a year – but when it does, there is no better place than Blackpool to get a sprinkle of festive sparkle!

This year, the UK’s favourite beach resort has lined up a fantastic programme of traditional shows, events and entertainment to complement the Christmas shopping and party season. Among the highlights are: Peter Pan. Swashbuckling adventures with Captain Hook, Tinker Bell and the hungriest of crocodiles, as Peter sets sail for Neverland in this traditional panto.

Fabulous family show in the most beautiful of venues.

Blackpool Grand Theatre from December 6 to January 5. Horrible Christmas.

When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it's up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas?

From Victorian villains

to medieval monks, it’s a hair-raising adventure from the producers of Horrible Histories! Opera House in the Winter Gardens from December 13-29.

Pinocchio at the Blackpool Tower Circus. Experience this classic story in the worldfamous circus arena with jawdropping stunts, hilarious comedy capers with Mooky the Clown and that amazing water finale! Runs on selected dates until January 19.

Christmas Lights Switch On. Join Queen of the Jungle and Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt as she switches on the lights in Blackpool Town Centre in the UK’s capital of Illumination. Live entertainment in St John’s Square from 3pm on Saturday 30 November with free parking on most of Blackpool Council’s car parks.

Santa’s Grotto. Blackpool Pleasure Beach creates its very own winter wonderland

with sparkling grotto, Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and complementary ice skating.

Open on selected dates until Christmas Eve. Christmas in the Tower Ballroom. Follow in the footsteps of the Strictly stars and enjoy the magic of the world-famous Tower Ballroom dressed in its Christmas finest! Festive teas and Christmas parties on selected dates during December. Unique Christmasthemed activities in all of the resort’s attractions, including Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, Coral Island, the three piers, Ascent Trampoline Park, as well as a chance to get up close and personal with some real reindeer at Blackpool Zoo. A whole host of party nights at numerous bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Check out the seafront Viva Blackpool show-bar for a full programme of Christmas

events including The Spirit of Christmas spectacular plus lots more entertainment across the resort. Late Night Shopping. Check out the Houndshill Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Blackpool, and benefit from discounted parking in the runup to Christmas to encourage people to shop local and enjoy the festive entertainment on offer. The centre is home to over 60 stores – including Debenhams, New Look, Footasylum, River Island, Disney Store and Build-aBear Workshop! You will also find scores of independent bars, shops and restaurants in the surrounding town centre.

Late night shopping until 8pm on Thursday 5, 12 and 19 December.

Santa & Mrs Claus on the Western Train.

The Western Train becomes Santa’s Grotto and is parked all day at North Pier Heritage Stop from 1030-1230 and

1330-1530 on 7 & 8, 14 & 15 and 21 & 22 December.

And for an additional supplement, ride with Santa at 4pm on these dates on the Western Train. Tickets available on board! Hotels galore. With so much to do over the Christmas period, why not stay a while longer.

Blackpool has got hotel and B&B accommodation to suit all pockets and two of its “next generation” hotels, The Boulevard and the Hampton

by Hilton are already open.

Park for a Pound.

Throughout December, residents and visitors will be able to park for just £1 for any three-hour period on Central, East Topping Street and West Street car parks in the town centre.

The £1 parking offer will run from December 1 to January 1 inclusive.

Further information and updates on Blackpool’s Christmas programme, go to www.visitblackpool.com/ christmas

Top in Lancashire! Success for Pendle businesses at the Lancashire Tourism Awards

Two Pendle tourism businesses have come out top in the county at this month’s annual Lancashire Tourism Awards which were held at the ice rink at Blackpool

Pleasure Beach Arena.

Fence Gate Lodge won the Lancashire Perfect Stay award. The luxury 24 bedroom lodge is a great new place to stay opposite the historic Fence Gate Inn. The Inn has been with the same

company serving Pendle and visitors for nearly 40 years, with more details on www.fencegate. co.uk. The award is a huge coup for the hotel which has only been open for two years. Kevin Berkins, owner of Fence Gate Lodge said: “When the opportunity arose to purchase a building which had been derelict for over four years, we knew it would be the final piece of the jigsaw.

“It has enabled us to complete our full service offering for guests at our sister venue, the Fence Gate Inn across the road.”

Fence Gate Lodge will now go forward to represent Lancashire at the Visit England Awards for Excellence at

the 30th anniversary of the prestigious national tourism awards in spring 2020.

And Thornton Hall Country Park won the Small Visitor Event of the Year for its fantastic Christmas Adventure.

The judges said this was a much-loved event that has made improvements to accessibility, enhanced its links with schools and the community as well as offering great quality and value for money.

Families can join Thornton Hall Country Park for a unique two hour Christmas Adventure this December too. Jo Ogle from Thornton Hall Country Park said: “There are enchanted characters to meet on your journey, take a ride on the Santa Express to find the deer and meet the man in red in his magical grotto!”

For more information and to book tickets visit www. christmasadventures.co.uk The Alma Inn in Laneshaw

Bridge near Colne was a finalist in the Dog Friendly Business of the Year category and was shortlisted for a Lancashire Perfect Stay award.

Rachel McQueen, Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire said: “The Lancashire Tourism Awards are about recognising the quality and talent that we have in our tourism industry.”

Pendle Council’s Tourism Officer Mike Williams said: “We’re proud Pendle tourism businesses have been recognised for being among the best in Lancashire.

“There were over 230 entrants in total across the awards, so this is a big achievement,” he said.

“If you have friends or relatives visiting for Christmas or New Year we have quality places to stay, great places to eat and a wide range of wonderful things to do in Pendle,” said Mike.

“Simply go to www. visitpendle.com to find out

more!”Mike Williams added: “Tourism is important to Pendle and our stunning area has so much to offer, with many inspiring businesses which make a visit or stay a very memorable experience as these awards show.

“Over 2.7 million day and overnight visitors bring over £119 million into Pendle’s economy each year,” he stated.

“We are working on our Visit Pendle guide for 2020.

“To be part of this quality publication and on our website www.visitpendle. com get in touch with me by emailing michael.williams@ pendle.gov.uk or call me on 01282 661963.

“I urge tourism businesses, attractions, restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars to join us in our annual guide so they can make the most of our excellent local and visitor economy.”

More information on The Alma Inn is on their website www.thealmainn.com

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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 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 zerocarbon 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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£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.

Settle down and shop in peace at Vine Mill Furniture's showroom Accrington's vine mill furniture gives the big retailers a run for their money with its huge collection, top discounts and relaxed shopping experience.

Vine Mill Furniture does things a little differently than its larger competitors, Mark Gerrard sales manager at Vine Mill, said “Several customers have commented on their relief at having only a couple of sales staff on our floor to advise them.

“When they've gone to other stores there have been seven or eight people on the floor, which can make them feel uneasy,” And so far, this 'no pressure' approach to customer service has proved successful for the family-run company. Instead of an intimidating sales presence, when you pop into the Brookside street store, in Accrington, you'll find a friendly and relaxed

service and will be left alone to browse the extensive collection.

Unique Collection Vine Mill's building, which it relocated to almost two years ago, boasts 40,000 sq ft of retail space, across two floor, in which to display its selection of sofas, three-piece suites, beds, and much more.

The stunning furniture shop is also home to some unique pieces that will add that special something to your house. Thanks to the owner's jet-setting ways the store regularly stocks unusual pieces, from glasswork to woodwork, that have been inspired by trips abroad.

“We're not like the standard stores you see on retail parks, “said Mark. “ There's lots of unusual pieces and carved antiquities mixed in with the more contemporary displays and this is what really sets us apart.”

Huge savings And the best bit? As a wholesaler to the big retailers Vine Mill Furniture can pass on these discounted prices to its customers – meaning buyers can save an impressive 30 to 40 percent off the retail price.

Top Quality Service The store also offers a 24hour delivery service, which has been known to exceed expectations. “We've had situations where customers have bought a suite in the morning and had it in their home by the afternoon,” explained Mark. “Whatever you see in store, Vine Mill will deliver within 24 hours.”

With customer service at the heart of everything it does, it's no surprise that business is booming. Check out the collection at Vine Mill Furniture, Brookside Street, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3PX. For more information visit vinemillfurniture.co.uk or call 01254 399906 Facebook and Feebo 5 Star Rating Flexible payment plans to suit all budgets, available on home buy packages. When you have paid for each item... your order will be delivered in 24hrs. Working in connection with Lancashire Now.

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Growing awareness of accessible tourism The government’s recently set out its ambition to make announced sector deal has the UK the most accessible t o u r i s m destination in Europe by 2025 and with Purple Tuesday highlighting the growing need for c h a n g e , Cumbria Tourism is

supporting next month’s brand-new Tourism for Everyone Conference.

Held at the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on the 3rd December and with key speakers from VisitEngland, the Calvert Trust and Lakeland Arts, the event will feature presentations and workshops designed to help tourism businesses increase their awareness of the needs of the customers and how

they can change their business practices to better accommodate them.

20% of visits to the county already include at least one member with additional needs and this figure is expected to rise, particularly with the government’s plans projected to increase the number of disabled

international visitors by a third.

Justin Farnan, Sales and Marketing Manager at the Calvert Trust, which won the 2019 Cumbria Tourism Award for Accessible Tourism, will be showcasing the Trust’s disabilityfocused service as a case study for other tourism businesses to take inspiration from. Justin says “As an organisation focussed on providing activity breaks for those with disabilities we’re fully committed to making Cumbria and the Lake District as accessible as possible.

Irrespective of whether the disability is physical, learning or sensory – or a combination of all three – we know that a visit to such a beautiful area can have a real therapeutic benefit. A little thought and understanding into how to make an activity, attraction or accommodation unit supportive of visitors with disabilities, and their carers, goes a long way. With over 40 years of operational experience we know first-hand that making your business truly disability-friendly delivers great levels of repeat business as well as bringing in new customers”. Event organiser and advocate for increased accessibility provisions across Cumbria and beyond Julia Walker from Lake District Mobility says This event is a fantastic opportunity for businesses.

Attendees will have a chance to hear first hand personal and business experiences on seen and unseen disabilities.

“20% of tourism visitors to Cumbria include somebody with a disability and this figure is expected to increase in the near future. Therefore, it’s

vital that hotels, restaurants and attractions right across the county ensure that they’re open and welcoming to all potential customers.

Disability comes in many forms, some more visible than others, and there are many things businesses can do to make peoples’ stays easier and much more welcoming, increasing the chances of them returning again and again.”

Recent successes within the county include the installation of a Changing Places bathroom at the National Trust’s Fell Foot site on Windermere as part of a National Heritage Lottery Fund project within a Grade II listed boathouse – the first of its kind in the Lake District National Park.

Cumbria Tourism will also be increasing awareness around the county’s accessible offering around the event of Purple Tuesday (12th November) for visitors with blog posts and social media highlighting activities suitable for visitors with a wide range of additional needs.

Business representatives can sign up for the event online by visiting www. cumbriatourism.org/shop/ access-for-all-conference or by calling Sam Tollerson on 01539 822 222. Tickets cost £20 + VAT.

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Are you ‘mouthaware’? Know what to

look out for in Mouth Cancer Action Month To support November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, the St Helens Wellbeing Service will be out and about offering advice and support at various community events and activities.

The team will be letting people know what signs and symptoms to look out for,

how they can reduce their risks and the importance of regular check-ups at the dentist in protecting against this life-threatening disease.

Sue Forster, Director of Public Health for St Helens Council said: “Mouth cancer does not have the public awareness that other forms of

cancer does; yet shockingly it claims more lives every year than testicular and cervical cancer combined. We need to change this.

“Regular attendance at a dentist to receive dental examinations, where the whole mouth is checked including the cheeks, lips,

tongue and gums, is vital”.

Organised by the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month aims to reduce the amount of lives lost to mouth cancer by ensuring we are all aware of the symptoms and causes of the disease.

Symptoms to look out for are mouth ulcers which do not heal within three weeks, red and white patches in the mouth, and unusual lumps or swellings. If you notice any of these, please make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.

Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE explains: “Mouth cancer is one of the UK’s fastest increasing cancers, with cases up by almost 40 per cent in the last decade alone. With around

8,300 Brits diagnosed with mouth cancer last year, the disease is one of the UK’s fastest increasing cancers, with cases rising by a third in the last decade alone. Public awareness remains vital to combatting the disease and through us all being ‘mouthaware’ and spotting

mouth cancer early enough, we are giving everyone the best possible chance to be successfully treated and have a good quality of life.”

To find out more information about mouth cancer and Mouth Cancer Action Month, please visit www. mouthcancer.org

St Helens Santa Dash – registration now open Registration is now open for this year’s St Helens Santa Dash.

The festive family-friendly 4k fun run is organised by St Helens Council’s Sports Development team and follows on from the success of last year’s inaugural event which saw 400 people take part.

All proceeds on the day will go to the mayor’s charity which is the care of the elderly department at St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust. Sports Development Officer, Gemma Ireland, said: “We had a brilliant turn out last year despite the horrendous weather and we’re looking to replicate that again. “There’s a great community feel to this event

which is totally inclusive.

You don’t have to run it – you can walk or skip your way around the 4k loop.

You can always walk up the hills and run down the down hills.

“As part of the entry, you get a lovely Santa hat and a Santa medal at the end. You’ll also get a hot drink and mince pie in the bandstand afterwards – so come along.” Entry to

take part in this event is £5 for adults and £2 for children and young people aged 5-18.

Children under 5 can take part free of charge.

St Helens Santa Dash will take place in the borough’s green flag award-winning Victoria Park on Saturday 14 December at 11:00am.

To register visit www. sthelens.gov.uk/ communitysport

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Bulsara and his Queenies to bring a kind of magic to St Helens Christmas lights switch on event You’re gonna’ have such a good time – you’ll have a ball at the annual Christmas lights switch on event in St Helens Town Centre.

Bulsara and his Queenies – a team of world class musicians who deliver the most remarkable musical performances of iconic British rock band Queen – have been confirmed the headline act for this year’s extravaganza.

Joining them on the day will be a whole host of local talented performers from the world of music and dance to celebrate the very best of St Helens. While there will also be appearances from movie characters, including Star Wars and Frozen, with further announcements expected to be made over the coming weeks.

An ice rink and children’s fair will also be in the centre of Church Square to add to the occasion, with hot food and drink available throughout the day.

Councillor Anthony Burns,

St Helens Council’s portfolio holder for events, culture and heritage said: “The annual Christmas lights switch on event in St Helens Town Centre is a joyous occasion and never fails to produce a feel-good atmosphere.

“Santa hats off to our fantastic events team for putting together another excellent bill of entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

“I’m very much looking forward to it and hope to see our communities come together to celebrate the beginning of Christmas 2019 - the most wonderful time of the year.”

All the action will take place in Church Square between 12:00pm-6:00pm on Saturday 30 November.

The countdown to Christmas will then continue with a number of local lights switch on events across the borough.

Times shown below indicate when the Christmas lights will be switched on, so arrive before then to see what else is going on.

Moss Bank Elliotts Field 29 November – 3:00pm Haydock Haydock Library 29 November – 4:00pm6:00pm Newton-le-Willows St Peters Church 1 December – 5:00pm Bold The Pastures 1 December – 6:30pm Eccleston Eccleston Library 5 December – 11:00am Eccleston Park St Helens Road 5 December – 11:00am Thatto Heath Thatto Heath Road 6 December – 4:00pm Parr Derbyshire Hill Road 6 December – 4:00pm Billinge Millenium Garden 6 December – 6:00pm6.30pm Windle Victoria Park 7 December – 12:00pm5:00pm

Rainford Church Road 7 December – 3:00pm There’s so much happening across the borough over the coming months to keep you entertained and get you in the Christmas spirit.

On 29-30 November, Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival will return to St Helens Town Hall for the third time for a festive celebration.

With more than 119 gins to try and live entertainment on offer, it promises to be a brilliant occasion. Purchase your tickets at www.skiddle. com If it’s theatre and art you’re in to – why not check out what Citadel Arts have on offer in their pop-up shop in Church Street, St Helens Town Centre. View their event listings at www.citadel. org.uk – or visit the Heart of Glass’ MadLove Take Over festival exhibition which is on display in the former Argos unit on Church Street until the end of November.

Heading into December a

winter festival is coming to St Helens’ green-flag award winning Victoria Park on Saturday 7 December, where Windle’s Christmas lights will be switched on.

Visitors can enjoy live music courtesy of a brass band and school choirs or pick up some treats at number of Christmas craft and gift stalls – while children can visit Santa in his Grotto and meet Frozen stars, Anna and Elsa.

Tickets for the Grotto – which will be open from 1:30pm-4:00pm – cost £5 and can by booked by emailing fovpinfo@yahoo.com.

And then Father Christmas and his reindeer will return to

Church Square on Saturday 14 December, 12:004:00pm – while earlier that day, hundreds of people are expected to take part in the 2019 St Helens Santa Dash fun run in Victoria Park at 11:00am.

For regular updates on events happening in the town centre and right across St Helens Borough over the coming months like What’s On In St Helens on Facebook, or follow @whatsonsthelens on Twitter.

Don’t forget: parking on all council-run town centre car parks is now free on Saturdays until the end of January 2020.

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3 Decor Tips For A 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 g o rg e o u s l y rich and s e n s u a l 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!”

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Christmas is the most Chorley's Santa Express wonderful time of the year Christmas is the most check out that you’ll never wonderful time of the year want the celebrations and in Chorley with so much to Christmas cheer to end.

T h e r e ’s everything f r o m C h o r l e y ’s very-own W i n t e r 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.

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 At The Yorkshire Air Museum

Did you know in the Christmas Eve of 1944, 200 handcrafted toys were made by the French airmen based at RAF Elvington, York?

First delivered to York Mansion House, then distributed to the sick and needy children in the City of York hospitals and institutions.

This was the result of a flash of inspiration from a French Air Force Lieutenant, Sous Lieutenant Lemarchand, serving in the Mechanics Section with the French Squadron’s based at Elvington, who had seen an L.N.E.R (London & North Eastern Railway) charity Christmas tree whilst passing through York Station. He decided it would be a fine gesture of goodwill to make some toys for the sick

children and was confident his fellow mechanics would agree.

Take a break from your busy Christmas preparations and enjoy a visit to the Museum away from the busy shopping crowds.

Throughout the month of December 2019, we will be bringing a Christmas theme on to the base. Take some time from your busy Christmas preparations and enjoy wartime decorations on the base as well as in some of our main exhibitions.

Visit the French Officers Mess and see how the French airmen who were based here in 1944 celebrated Christmas in between flying missions over occupied Europe.

Support York Children’s Hospital With The Museum This Christmas, in the spirit of the French Airmen of 1944 who c r a f t e d toys, we are supporting the York Hospital Children Ward.

The story of the airmen’s compassion a n d g e n e r o s i t y, far from home and fighting for the freedom of Europe, is a story close to our hearts. When you visit the Museum, you

can donate a new toy to the children of York Hospital and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate and a mince pie from our NAAFI Restaurant (one free hot drink & mince pie per person donating one toy).

Your donations will be taken by the Museum team to York Hospital Children’s Ward on 20st December, to be sure that during Santa’s busy time, no children are forgotten.

You can help us spread the word via social media by tagging #yorkshireairmuseum and #yorkhospital in your posts.

If you would like to donate a toy, here are some guidelines from our friends at York Hospital as due to the nature of their environment, not every type of toy can be gifted.

“Plastic dolls such as Barbie and Action Man, Colouring books and pens, Wipe able hard books, Jigsaws, Wipe able toys such as play telephones, screens and shape boxes” “Please note, sadly we cannot accept anything wooden. We ask that toys are new as they will be used as gifts for the children to take home.”

Christmas Opening Hours Don’t forget, we are open each day over Christmas, only closing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Once you have opened all of your own gifts and eaten your fill, why not enjoy some fresh air in the grounds of the Museum and avoid those busy Christmas sales just for one day?

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Stockeld Park, Themed Attraction, Attraction,

Garden/Environmental Attraction, Entertainment

In the heart of Yorkshire is Stockeld Park, a place where magic is made and adventures begin. Nestled in a woodland within 30 minutes of Leeds, York & Harrogate, Stockeld Park is the home of adventures and original family fun.

Stockeld Park offers wonderful family days out across different adventure seasons and is open every school holiday. The adventure seasons are February Fun, The Easter Adventure, The Spring Adventure, The Summer Adventure, The Halloween Adventure, and The Christmas Adventure.

Each adventure seasons boasts many fun activities meaning no matter when you visit there is always a huge amount to do and see.

Within the park there are themed adventure playgrounds, climbing nets, a covered ice-skating rink (roller blading rink during the

warmer seasons), a big yew tree maze, the Enchanted Forest, a large picnic area, amazing gift shop and café.

Phew! There are also other seasonal activities such as jumping pillows, pedal go karts and laser.

The Halloween Adventure kickstarts the winter season at Stockeld and it is the time when the park comes alive with spooky adventures for the Autumn half term.

Along with the fun activities such as the Enchanted Forest, the adventure playgrounds and the Snowflake Maze, there are a number of special things planned to provide you with lots of Halloween themed entertainment!

Come nightfall during the Halloween season comes Stockeld Dark! Stockeld pump up the scare factor and invite the brave to come and explore their eerier events!

Stockeld Dark is aimed at the slightly older (and braver)

children and parents.

During the Halloween season you can still go ice skating and try out the Nordic skiing.

Stockeld Park’s renowned Christmas Adventure is centred around the exquisite Winter Illuminations, you can see the award-winning Enchanted Forest come to life after dusk. The beautiful, ancient woodland is transformed into a magical winter wonderland filled with dazzling, twinkling lights and becomes one of the country’s largest and most creative light displays.

An enchanting experience for all ages! The yew maze becomes an illuminated snowflake maze in the winter season and is a unique and magical experience as it’s the only illuminated maze in Yorkshire! Along with the covered ice rink it’s certainly a festive day out! What’s more, you can also hire a pair of Nordic skis and glide your way round the Enchanted Forest, it’s great fun and great exercise! Add to that, the wonderful Santa’s Grotto, the gift emporium selling lots of different gifts and dazzling decorations, the tasty café and you are all set for a memorable winter’s day out!

Not to mention the Christmas Trees!

Stockeld Park grow

all their beautiful Christmas trees on the estate and they’re available to buy late November.

Stockeld Park is truly a magical place and is the perfect place for a family fun day out – all year round! For the full details on our events, prices and opening times please visit www. stockeldpark.co.uk

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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!

Cozmo by Anki.

Cozmo is an intelligent little robot with a mind of its own and a oneof-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.

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?!

O u r Generation Healthy Paws Vet Clinic. Our Generation’s take on a classic veterinary clinic is a stunning, high quality p l a y s e t for your c h i l d r e n ’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 barrel-scopes allow for blaster-customisation.

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Unique Gift Ideas for

Someone Who Has Everything We all know someone who simply has it all. When that special person sees something interesting or useful, they go out and buy it, leaving you scrambling for gift ideas when it comes time for special occasions.

Whether it’s a car accessory, the latest tech gadget, or new clothes, people who already have everything don’t leave a lot of choices for wellmeaning gift givers. The trick to getting the perfect presents for the people who have it all is to think up things they wouldn’t purchase on their own – and that can be a challenge.

But even if someone seemingly has everything, you can’t just skip a gift altogether. A low-cost present is still a token of love and appreciation, so try wrapping up some of these surprises.

1. Gift Cards or Certificates Some folks might feel gift cards are a cop-out, but consider this: People who have everything clearly have a picture of what they want, so there’s no shame in getting a gift card or gift certificate for a favorite store or activity.

It shows you’re paying attention to their preferences while acknowledging the fact that they may want to shop for themselves. Whether it’s a gift card to a favorite clothing store or a certificate to a restaurant for your foodie friend, gift cards can actually show a lot of love and thought.

2. Experience If someone already has enough stuff, think beyond items and give an experience instead. When you prepay for an event or experience, your friend or family member gets a fun adventure to remember and possibly gains new skills and memories – all of which are much more valuable than a new iPhone speaker or pair

of shoes.

Consider some of these experiences: • Hot air balloon ride • Cooking class • Staycation in your area (you can be the escort as you check out museums, restaurants, and tourist attractions) • Theater tickets • Photography class • Whitewater rafting • Tickets to a gallery opening at a local museum • Wine tasting 3. Prepaid Service There’s something to be said for anticipating a recipient’s need and paying for it. It proves you’re thinking beyond an item, and considering ways to make someone’s life easier.

You could, for instance, pay for a full car valet, or a few hours of housecleaning. If you’re short on cash, you could be the one to give service – babysitting for a friend who hasn’t had a night out in a while, or making a few freezer meals to keep on hand. Sometimes, the best gifts aren’t things, but the willingness to pitch in and lend a hand.

4. Subscription Service One special gift to give those challenging people in your life is a subscription. Whether it’s to a magazine or a beauty sample box, subscription services can suit any budget and offer the recipient something to look forward to all year long.

The majority of these services offer gift subscriptions at a variety of price points, so you can toggle the number of months your recipient receives something to meet your spending preferences.

If you prefer to gift a magazine subscription, choose one within your recipient’s area of interest, and always check for a discount code or discount subscription – in our

experience, ordering from a third-party site and not the magazine itself is usually the best bet for savings. You might not know it, but even Amazon offers low-cost subscription options and tons of different magazines to choose from.

5. Membership Consider it the gift that keeps on giving. Gifting a membership means your recipient gets access to certain perks, usually for a year. An ideal gift for friends with kids is a membership to a local children’s museum, but a membership to anything from Theme Parks to Netflix could mean the world to someone with few needs.

Not sure where to start?

Choose a club or association that would mean something to your recipient, and then contact that association to ask if there’s a gift membership available for purchase. Every time recipients access those membership benefits, they’re going to think of you.

6. Something Personalized When a friend or family member already has everything, a personal touch might mean the difference between just another gift and something truly meaningful. When you order something that is engraved, embroidered, or otherwise designed specifically for your recipient, you prove that you’ve put a little extra thought and effort into finding the perfect gift.

Think about stuff that you can personalize, from a leather journal embossed with your recipient’s name, to a piece of jewellery with an initial.

Those personalized touches mean a lot to someone who already has everything else.

7. Daily Luxury There’s nothing like gifting something that simply makes your recipient’s day a little

more comfortable, and some of those little luxuries can be surprisingly inexpensive.

You can find soft blankets at discount stores, which are perfect when gifted with a DVD and a box of popcorn for a night in. You can also gift slipper socks wrapped with a few fun treats along with a pedicure set.

Think about your recipients and what little luxuries can make their days more comfortable. A down-filled pillow might be your best bet for the nap-obsessed, while your luxury brand-loving friend might appreciate a fragrance sample box. Even

a soft scarf could be a sweet gesture for a family member who’s perpetually cold.

These little luxuries can be found without spending a fortune and they show that you’re paying attention and want the people in your life to feel both special and comfortable.

8. Charity Donation The idea of donating to charity in lieu of a gift has come a long way in recent years, thanks to services like GoFundMe and IndieGogo.

There are enough charities and causes out there that you can choose one near and dear to your recipient’s heart.

The trick to making a donation really personal is to ask yourself this: What would your friends donate to if they were choosing the organization?

A friend who’s passionate about cancer research would probably love a donation to the Cancer Research UK, while a family member might think a donation to the MakeA-Wish Foundation is sweet.

You can also use crowdfunding sites to find causes that hit closer to home, like giving money for a friend’s medical treatment or gifting a veteran via the Help For Heroes Charity.

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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 gin trays. They also have the kitchen officially opens home-baked cakes from of cocktails and their delicious chees and meat for an array of freshly made 11.30am to 7pm at the fabulous sharing boards available all day and food and simply scrumptious 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 in-house photogropher on headshots and selftapes.

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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Five Christmas markets to fill your stockings and your stomach 2nd December. Askham’s on offer for the festive season, the family. There’s also live activities so there’s something newly refurbished medieval exquisite home decorations music and street entertain to give everyone the festive ‘banquet hall’ will be just one and perfect presents for all ment along with children’s feeling. 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

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.

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 -

1692 Wasdale is a real find!

Situated at the mouth of the Wasdale valley with far reaching views it is the perfect base from which to explore the Western side of the Lake District. Here you will find mountains, lakes, valleys, a fantastic coastline with miles of sand and some great sunsets.

In this exposed and rather rugged part of the National Park, now a World Heritage site, each season brings its own delights. 1692 Wasdale is a small family-run boutique B&B where service and attention to detail comes first. The B&B was created from the barns adjacent to the family home and Faith, Steve and their 2 sons were fully involved in its transformation into a truly special place.

Inside you will find high, beamed ceilings and exposed stonework complemented by under-floor heated

timber and flagstone floors. There is a large comfortable lounge with contemporary open fire and piano, a dining room and the all important boot-room with drying facilities.

There are only 5 bedrooms in this delightful property so the ambience is calm, quiet and intimate.

Whether you are planning a walk amongst the highest mountains in England or just wanting to unwind and re-charge your batteries, 1692 Wasdale is the place for you.

The 5 luxurious bedrooms are each individually designed for comfort and contemporary style with 6ft super-king size beds, crisp white sheets and feather-light duvets.

Bathrooms have heated floors, walkin showers, Egyptian cotton towels and complimentary Bath House toiletries. Two of the bedrooms also have a mezzanine level bathroom including a deep and luxurious freestanding bath.

If your room does not have a bath, you can always enjoy the large hot tub which has fantastic views to the Scafell range and glimpses of

the sunset - weather dependent of course!

1692 Wasdale is a licensed property with a well stocked and very reasonably priced honesty bar including some local favourites. Exclusive use Chalet-style breaks are a speciality and can be fully or partially catered.

To discuss your stay, please contact faith@1692wasdale. co.uk or call 019467 25777

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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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Kens Story “At the time my sight started to go I’d been in hospital and my wife had just died, everything was going around me. I was more or less at the bottom and didn’t know how far I was going down.”

Ken joined the Royal Air Force in 1949 and served for nine years but, like the vast majority of those we support, lost his sight decades later due to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD).

It’s a sad fact that many of the blind veterans we support suffer from social isolation.

It happens as we get older and our families leave us, and partners pass away.

For people with sight loss, that isolation is all the more painful to bear.

It’s not just about losing other people though, with Ken it was also about being isolated inside himself. You are unable to carry out tasks such as going to the shops or even pick up a phone to speak to a friendly voice. For those who can’t see, it often leads to losing your self-belief, and – even worse – your sense of belonging.

Ken says: “The first thing Blind Veterans UK did was to arrange for me to visit their training centre down in Brighton for an intro week. It was only when I came back I realised how low I had been.

Perhaps most importantly though, Ken now attends several Blind Veterans UK events and the charity also connected him with one of our volunteers. Liam now visits Ken several times a month. Ken says: “Just having company again did and still does make a huge

difference.”

We need to recruit more volunteers such as home visitors like Liam, as well as volunteer drivers and social club helpers. This is crucial in helping to combat the isolation experienced by so many of our veterans like Ken. Blind Veterans UK helps ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915 we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

Together we can help rebuild blind veterans’ lives after sight loss. Away from isolation. Towards a life of fulfilment.

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Crafty Christmas Market The Boo's 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!

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

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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 ÂŁ2 admission Further details at craftyvintage.com

bury 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 F a m o u s Market is open We d n e s d a y s , 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.

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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

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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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

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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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At PetStay we welcome dog loving people who feel they could offer the perfect holiday home for our customer’s dogs. PetStay pride themselves on the high criteria of their dog carers.

We have over 530 dog carers nationwide and have all been chosen for their love of dogs and the special care they want to offer each holiday guest.

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Our dog sitters love dogs – it’s that simple!

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Dog boarding isn’t a job for us, it’s a hobby we love. Our carers are just as passionate about dogs and dog care as we are, and treat their guest dogs like a member of the family. All our carers are home-based and will never leave a dog they are looking after alone for long periods of time. Our carers are not only passionate about dogs but take care of a dog they are hosting like a member of the family.

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MANCHESTER STORM SECURE SERVICES

OF MARIO PUSKARICH UNTIL END OF THE SEASON! Your Goodwin Group sponsored Manchester Storm are delighted to announce that they have secured the services of forward Mario Puskarich until the end of the 2019/20 season!

The world of hockey can be a funny place and when Coach Finnerty calls you to say “I’ve just done a deal to keep Mario on and the club will carry a spare import for the foreseeable future”, it proves just that.

Mario is coming off a significant injury that takes time to heal and he will need some maintenance to get through this comeback season.

After lengthy discussions with MD Jamie Tunstall, he has agreed to release the funds to approach Mario with a new deal. Coach Finnerty said “a healthy Mario could be a top player at this level and this is a better situation for both player and club.

Mario has enjoyed his time here and I guess we weren’t ready to say goodbye”.

MD Jamie Tunstall has this to say regarding the Puskarich signing, “The most important thing for the club is sustainability. Saying that, I am a fan and we want to give our group the best chance for success.

I have put pressure on my off ice team to help facilitate this decision through increased ticket and sponsorship sales.

Our fans have been great and we want to provide them with

a team to be proud of. Coach Finnerty loves his teams energy and work rate and convinced me this move is

Preston North End half season cards are now on sale with fans able to commit to 11 games in the second half of the campaign with savings on games. It has already been a fantastic few months at Deepdale, with

some thrilling games and the Lilywhites scoring more goals at home (22 in total) than 20 of the teams in the division have scored home and away combined! And you can guarantee your seat for all the remaining games from

crucial for us going forward.

Rest assured my number one goal is to make this club sustainable for the future for

our supporters and Storm Academy players coming through and we really need our fans to get behind this

group as we look to drive up drums and let’s have a great the table. night!!!”.

Let’s make tonight crazy, #WeAreStorm | #ATTWWY wave those flags, bang those

Photo by All Sports Photography

2019/20 Half Season Cards the Reading fixture (Sunday 29th December) onwards by buying a half season card.

Under 11 tickets will once again be completely free of charge, when accompanied by an over 18 half season card holder, meaning the

young fans of the city can get their football fix and build their passion for the club.

With the team unbeaten to this point in PR1, it looks set to be a thrilling 2019/20 season and this can ensure that you are part of it, also

guaranteeing your seat for any additional game, such as cup ties and giving you a level of priority for away match purchases, with a half season card coming with 130 loyalty points.

Half season cards are

available in person at Deepdale, over the phone on 0344 856 1966 – during office opening hours – and 24/7 online at www.mypne, so help make it ‘Fortress Deepdale’ in the push for promotion.

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Ireland Goal A 'Dream

Come True' For Maguire

Johnny

Wheeler RIP

Sean Maguire described his first senior goal for the Republic of Ireland as a dream come true.

The forward got his first goal in an Ireland shirt in the 3-1 win over New Zealand on Thursday night, with a superb effort from just outside of the box.

Speaking to PNE.Com on Friday afternoon, the 25-yearold reflected on a memorable night at the Aviva Stadium: "When you start playing football when you are four or five years of age, you dream of a moment like scoring for your country so to finally do it is a dream come true.

"I've had two and a half years since my debut and I know it's better than never, to score for your country is a dream come true.

"There is no better feeling than playing for your country and obviously to top it all off by scoring is amazing.

"You see the caps keep building and building and to not see your goal tally increasing is a bit frustrating but to finally get up and running is great and hopefully I can kick on from now.

"The more caps you get, the more pressure you put on yourself and you know that people l will be looking in from the outside because you haven't been scoring goals, so to finally get that goal last night I can hopefully kick on."

What a strike from @Seani_ Maguire_ for his first senior goal in an @FAIreland shirt! #pnefc pic.twitter.com/AfEnfnmcLm — Preston North End FC (@ pnefc) November 14, 2019 On scoring in front of the home crowd in Dublin, Seani continued: "Funnily enough it was my first start at Aviva Stadium, it was my seventh cap but every other one was

either coming off the bench here and I've had two starts away from home so to have my family there made it more special."

As well as getting on the scoresheet, Maguire was also named man of the match after an impressive performance and he's now hoping to have given manager Mick McCarthy plenty to think about ahead of Monday's crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark.

"I was really happy with the way I played, not just the goal but I played off the left where I have been playing all season with the club so I was comfortable.

"I felt that I had to put in a performance, not just for myself but for the Irish fans in general and for the manager because I don't think I've really done that in the last couple of years.

"Since I made my debut I've

been a bit frustrated and a bit disappointed with the way I've played in recent appearances and so it was really important for me to put in a good performance and to top it off with a goal, then it was just an added bonus to get the man of the match as well.

"Hopefully it gives the gaffer some food for thought heading in to a big game on Monday. Obviously we need the three points against Denmark to hopefully qualify for the European Championships next year.

"I think it will be a great occasion for everyone involved, hopefully a packed out Aviva and hopefully I can contribute in any way possible.

On potentially reaching next year's tournament, the Irishman continued: "Having the European Championships in your home city is the stuff of dreams, potentially we could have three games at the Aviva next summer so we will be looking forward to having the European Championships in Dublin and we will be looking for that win on Monday to get there and we will look to kick on from there.

"I'm full of confidence at the moment, the performances from club level I brought in to the game yesterday and hopefully I can just continue that form now heading in to the game on Monday."

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is saddened by the passing of our former player Johnny Wheeler at the age of 91.

Arriving from Tranmere Rovers, Johnny represented Wanderers between 1951 and 1956 and featured in the 1953 FA Cup Final.

Primarily a right-half, Johnny netted a notable hat-trick in a 4-0 victory against Blackpool in January 1953 when he played as an emergency centre-forward at Burnden Park.

He made 205 appearances for the club in all competitions scoring 18 goals before joining Liverpool in 1956.

Whilst at Burnden he won a solitary England cap when the Three Lions took on Northern Ireland in Belfast in October 1954.

The thoughts and prayers of everybody at Bolton Wanderers Football Club are with Johnny’s family and friends during this sad time.

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Rugby League World Cup 2021

Invites Public to Register Interest In

Joining Record Breaking Volunteer Team The largest-ever team of Rugby League volunteers will be out in force during Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), and with just under two years to go until the start of the tournament, members of the public can now register their interest in joining RLWC2021's volunteer workforce.

In two years' time, 23 October, the Rugby League World Cup will get underway in England, signalling a breakthrough moment for the sport, as the men's, women's and wheelchair games will come together for the first time on the biggest stage.

In total, 2,021 volunteers will provide the backbone for all three tournaments, and not only can the public now register their interest in forming part of the record-breaking volunteer workforce, they can also etch their name in history by

proposing the official name for RLWC2021's volunteer team. Anyone who registers their interest in joining the team can suggest a title for the volunteers, who have been known as 'Team 13' and 'The Cup Squad' at previous editions of the Rugby League World Cup. The top suggestions will be put to a public vote in the new year, with the person responsible for coming up with the winning name receiving a pair of VIP tickets to the men's tournament opener at St James' Park in Newcastle.

The volunteer team will form an essential part of RLWC2021, undertaking a number of crucial roles to ensure a smooth delivery and world class matchday experience for everyone involved. There will be a range of volunteer roles available across a number of functional areas, including

spectator services, team liaison and hospitality.

RLWC2021 Chief Executive Jon Dutton said: "Volunteers will be the backbone of what will become the biggest Rugby League World Cup ever," "Previous global events have shown just how integral volunteers are to the smooth running of a tournament. Our volunteers will be the first faces people see when they arrive at stadiums and train stations up and down the country so it's vital they get a warm welcome.

"There will be plenty of opportunities for people to get involved both in 2020 and 2021 and I look forward to welcoming people from all backgrounds and experiences to the team."

To register your interest in joining the RLWC2021 volunteer team and submit your entry to name the team, visit Rugby League World Cup 2021 - Volunteers.

The Big PNE Sleep Out Hits £50,000 Target Just hours after more than 300 people left Deepdale on Saturday morning having completed the Big PNE Sleep Out in aid of the Foxton Centre, the fundraising bid officially hit its £50,000 fundraising target in just online donations alone.

The initiative’s fundraising total has since surpassed £51,000 and will have offline donations, text donations and gift aid to add to the final amount when donations close next month. All monies raised will be used by the Foxton Centre to buy and renovate a house in Preston which will provide shelter and accommodation for homeless

people in Preston. And in the name of raising awareness of rough sleeping, Sleep Out participants bedded down on the floor of the Bill Shankly Kop concourse for the night.

Louis Moult made an appearance at the event and opened up about his own personal story of why he has become such a strong supporter of the work of the Foxton Centre.

There were also speeches from Preston North End’s Head of Community Tom Drake, Blog Preston founder Ed Walker, The Foxton Centre Chief Executive Jeff Marsh and Biffa business development manager

Michael Treadwell.

Participants were also congratulated by the Mayor of Preston David Borrow on Saturday morning as he came down to hand out certificates to those who had completed the overnight stay.

The Trust also wishes to thank Donna Clifford, photographer for the night and following morning, Unistage for providing a free podium where speeches were conducted, and Display Wizard for providing discounted roller banners for the event.

Donations for the cause will remain open for the next few weeks.

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