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Inside this issue: St Helens | Christmas | sports and more...

Special Santa delivery for disadvantaged children

Foster carers clock up 200 years of service in Blackburn with Darwen see page 2..

Schools joinedup for writing inspiration see page 3..

Leisure venues seek private sector experience Accountancy firm PM&M have donated another mountain of gifts for underprivileged children in Blackburn with Darwen, which will be given out by Secret Santa Ltd. Secret Santa Ltd runs throughout the year to support the most disadvantaged children across Blackburn with Darwen and surrounding areas. Each year, they give away thousands of “sacks of Joy” filled with presents they have collected

from donations. Overall, businesses have donated over 21.5k presents to Secret Santa Ltd. since they started operating three years ago.

Managing Director of the Secret Santa Ltd charity, Phil Boulding, met with Cllr Maureen Bateson to collect the presents at the PM&M offices at Greenbank Technology Park in Blackburn ready to take them to the Secret Santa shop in King William Street, Blackburn Town Centre.

Councillor Maureen Bateson, Executive Member for Children’s, Young People and Education, said: We’re very grateful for everything that PM&M have done for us over the years.

We are so overwhelmed with their generosity towards the children that need it. Every child deserves a Christmas and PM&M are helping us deliver that.

Helen Clayton, Partner at PM&M, said: We are immensely proud and feel

very privileged to be able to contribute to so many children’s Christmases and lives. With this being our 100th year of Christmas present donations, we wanted it to be our best yet. We all make sure to donate.

This year Secret Santa Ltd. hope to support Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services and others by providing children’s centres across the borough with 1,000 Santa sacks for Christmas 2019.

They are aiming to raise £10,000 this year so please contribute what you can. https:// w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m / c r o w d f u n d i n g / secretsantabwd Read more about Secret Santa Ltd. and what they do for our children. http://secretsanta.ltd/

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Making Invisible Disabilities Visible see page 6..

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Foster carers clock up 200 years

of service in Blackburn with Darwen A group of foster carers have been presented with special long service awards after dedicating more than 200 years to helping youngsters in the borough.

The awards were handed out to 13 foster carers who were invited to meet with the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Jim Shorrock, for a celebration at Blackburn Town Hall.

Between them, the carers have helped hundreds of children – giving them a loving home and a chance when they really needed it the most.

Sylvia and Dave Coulthard are the longest serving foster carers of the group – with 40 years of experience!

Sylvia said: It began when I had to give up full time nursing to look after my young son.

Dave and I felt that fostering could be something that we could both enjoy, and it would help make a difference to the lives of these children.

We found that we really enjoyed being foster carers and have over the years dealt with babies through to young adults. Over the four decades, the couple, who have been

together since they were 15 years old, have helped a staggering 200 youngsters.

Sylvia added: Fostering can be challenging at times but with the training and support we get, we feel we can cope with it and are quite proud that we have.

For us it’s a way of life. We enjoy having young people around and helping them get the most out of life so they can move on with confidence and hope for the future.

We need more people to come forward and start fostering!

You would be surprised at how much it could change a young person’s life, and how much it will change yours too.

The couple received their awards alongside Tracey and Anthony Matthews (30 years), Anne Loughlin (10 years), Gulam and Bilkis Patel (10 years), Sharon and Craig Wakes (10 years), Bernie and Tony Woods

(10 years), Sam Briggs (10 years), and Joan Connelly (10 years).

Jayne Ivory, Director of Children’s Services and Education, said: Helping the young people of our borough to grow and to find their way in life is one of our priorities.

Being a foster carer is challenging, but it can bring many rewards.

It’s amazing to see that these people have cared so much and put so much effort into giving these young people a chance when they needed it most.

To learn more about fostering in Blackburn with Darwen, visit: www.letsfoster.co.uk

Pharmacy opening times

for Christmas and New Year Over the holiday period your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.

First aid treatments for minor accidents such as plasters and antiseptic creams can also be obtained from the pharmacy.

Find out Christmas and New Year opening times for your local Blackburn with Darwen

pharmacist below: Christmas Day 2019 (25th December 2019) • HBS Pharmacy, Barbara Castle Way Health Centre, Simmons Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AX – 10am-7pm • Riaz Pharmacy, 112 Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LG (01254) 674000 – 11am-9pm • Geloo Brothers Pharmacy, 13-14 Union Street, Darwen, BB3 0DA (01254) 705849 – 10am-4pm • Market Street Pharmacy, 29-31 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1PS (01254) 873977 – 4pm-7pm • Whalley Range Pharmacy, 1 Whalley Range, Blackburn.

BB1 6DX (01254) 54988 – 10am-8pm • Beehive Pharmacy, Beehive

Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn. BB1 2EE (01254) 53585 – 11am-11pm Boxing Day 2019 (26th December 2019) • Beehive Pharmacy, Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn. BB1 2EE (01254) 53585 – 11am-11pm • Chapel Street Pharmacy, 62 New Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn. BB2 4DT (01254) 55366 – 9am-12pm • Karims Pharmacy Ltd, 140 Mosley Street, Blackburn.

BB2 3RX (01254) 680890 – 1pm – 4pm • Morrisons Pharmacy, Morrisons Store, Railway Road, Blackburn. BB1 5AZ (01254) 262159 – 10am-4pm • Everest Pharmacy, 21 Cemetery Road, Darwen.

BB3 2LZ (01254) 777230 – 10am-4pm • Market Street Pharmacy, 29-31 Market Street, Darwen. BB3 1PS (01254) 873977 – 4pm-7pm • Whalley Range Pharmacy, 1 Whalley Range, Blackburn. BB1 6DX (01254) 54988 – 10am-8pm New Year’s Day 2020 (1st January 2020) • Pharmalogic Chemist, 62 Haslingden Road, Blackburn. BB2 3HS (01254) 660473 – 10am-7pm • Whalley Range Pharmacy, 1 Whalley Range, Blackburn. BB1 6DX (01254) 54988 – 10am-8pm • Morrisons Pharmacy, Morrisons Store, Railway Road, Blackburn. BB1 5AZ (01254) 262159 – 10am-4pm • Market Street Pharmacy, 29-31 Market Street, Darwen. BB3 1PS (01254) 873977 – 4pm-7pm • Beehive Pharmacy, Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn. BB1 2EE (01254) 53585 – 11am-11pm

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Schools joined-up for writing inspiration Pupils from two local primary schools got some inspiration to write spooky stories during a day spent together at Turton Tower.

The historic 16th century building was the setting for the first Schools Linking day between St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School in Darwen and St Michael with St John CE Primary School in Blackburn.

Year 4 classes from both schools are taking part in the Schools Linking programme, funded through Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme, Our Community, Our Future.

Schools Linking is all about giving schools in different parts of the borough opportunities to meet up and collaborate on learning activities that explore themes around identity and belonging.

At their creative writing inspiration day last week, pupils enjoyed exploring rooms at Turton Tower and listening to tales of spooky goings-on there.

Getting to know you activities in pairs encouraged the eight and nine year olds to think about their identity, which helped them create characters for their own short stories.

Tamzin Royale, Year 4 teacher at St Michael with St John’s, said: The children were a little nervous before we arrived as they didn’t know what to expect.

The set-up of the day helped the children immensely by starting with a shared experience of the mystery tales. This enabled them to have conversations with their new friends when they got

into partners. Our children were disappointed when the day ended, but are excited to meet up with their St Cuthbert’s friends again in the spring term.

Levi Wolfenden, Year 4 teacher at St Cuthbert’s, said: The children really engaged with the whole experience and quickly got to know their new friends. Meeting in a neutral environment was a big help in breaking the ice.

Looking around the building together was a good way to start our first linking day. It’s been a fantastic experience for my class. Young pupil Noorulain from St Michael & St John CE Primary School commented: I feel happy because we got to play with each other and learn new things and talk to different people. Turton Tower is a great place to have fun with other people.

They told us interesting stories. Hear from more pupils from St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School and St

Michael with St John CE Primary School talking about their feelings before and after their Schools Linking experience, in this short video.

The pupils will meet several times throughout the academic year for activities that aim to help build bridges between children from different cultural backgrounds.

In between visits, the schools will send each other pieces of work the pupils have created for their new friends.

St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School and St Michael with St John CE Primary School aren’t the only primary schools meeting up for the first time this term.

A total of 54 schools across the borough are taking part in the Schools Linking programme during this academic year, supported by national charity The Linking Network. The borough’s social integration programme, Our Community, Our Future, is funding the

Schools Linking activities, to help more pupils from diverse backgrounds have opportunities to learn together and form friendships.Jayne Ivory, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Director of Children’s Services & Education, said: It’s so important that children growing up in different parts of Blackburn with Darwen have chances to come into contact to learn from one another, to explore different cultures and religions, and to make friends. Schools Linking activities are a really fun and engaging way to do this, while being relevant to the curriculum and supporting other work pupils are doing in class. Schools Linking has been nationally recognised as contributing to how schools can support their pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

I’m really pleased that we can offer the programme to Blackburn with Darwen schools, and that so many are taking part this year. Schools that haven’t already signed up to the Schools Linking programme can still get involved. Teachers can get in touch with Sharifa Valli in Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services on 01254 666462 or sharifa. valli@blackburn.gov.uk, or Ismail Hasham in the Social Integration team (01254 585577 or ismail.hasham@ blackburn.gov.uk.

New improved white recycling sacks are on their way New, improved white sacks for recycling paper and card are on their way to thousands of homes across Burnley borough.

The new sacks are being introduced as part of wider improvements to the way Burnley Council collects recyclable materials from homes in the borough.

In October the council introduced new ways of collecting recycling – with around half the borough moving to a wheelie bin system and the other half continuing with a blue box

(for glass, cans and plastic) and white sack (paper and card) service.

Those staying on the box and sack system are getting improved white sacks that are larger than the original bags, are sealable, are weighted at the bottom and which have a carry handle.

The improved sacks are being delivered to homes over the next few weeks. Residents can also continue to use the original sacks if they wish.

They can ask for extra new white sacks, for free, if they are needed.

Sean Spencer, the council’s streetscene services manager, said: “The new sacks are designed to deal with some of the issues that have been raised by residents. They’re sealable so their contents won’t escape and they’re weighted at the bottom to reduce the risk of them blowing around.

“They also hold more and the handle makes it easier to hang them up for storage and carry them around when they’re being put out for emptying.

“The new sacks will be delivered before Christmas,

just in time for them to be used to collect all that extra paper and card that gets generated at that time of the year.”

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On 20 November 2019 Halfords Ltd, a national retailer of bikes and car parts, was ordered to pay

a total of ÂŁ213,406.35 by Blackburn Magistrates' Court for breaching a number of health and safety provisions following an accident in which an employee was injured.

The Court heard that on 11 December 2016 an employee was working at the store on Mariners Way, Preston and he had been asked by the store manager to start moving a delivery of boxed bikes from the 'goods in' area to

another location upstairs in order for them to be assembled.

A total of 72 boxed bikes had been delivered to the store the previous day and they had been stacked two or three high on their narrow ends. There was a variety of sizes of bikes, each weighing between 10-20 kg. No supports had been used to secure the bikes or to prevent them from toppling over.

Whist removing a boxed bike from the stack, some of the boxes fell forwards onto other boxes causing a domino-type effect, culminating in the employee being pinned to the wall by a number of heavy boxes.

They fell on his chest causing him difficulty with breathing.

He managed to call to a colleague who helped to free him. It was later learnt that the employee had suffered

a suspected cracked rib.

An investigation by health and safety inspectors from the council revealed that there were a number of failings, including failing to undertake a risk assessment for stacking boxed bikes; failing to provide employees with appropriate training in relation to boxed bikes; and failing to adequately control and manage the stock of boxed bikes.

It was found during the investigation that the store was overstocked by 91 bikes and the bike storage areas were overcrowded.

During the investigation health and safety inspectors were misled by Halfords Ltd who told them that this was an isolated incident.

However, further enquiries by the council found this not to be the case. It was also discovered that Halfords Ltd had not learnt from past incidents in Hemel Hempstead, Letchworth Garden City and Blackburn stores and had failed to implement recommended control measures.

Mr Jonathan Laidlaw QC

defending for Halfords Ltd said Halfords had instructed outside experts to conduct a full manual handling risk assessment, that Halfords had employed a new Group Head of Health and Safety, launched a new training programme and had reviewed its storage arrangements and lowered the numbers of bikes being stored on site.

The Court was also shown evidence that Halfords had reduced bike stock in all stores by approximately 65,000 units. Mr Laidlaw also said that the company had a good health and safety record having never previously been prosecuted for health and safety offences since the company was formed in 1909.

In his remarks District Judge Clarke said that Halfords had substantial health and safety systems in places but they had not been fully adhered to, in that they were shown to be inadequate during the seasonal period. He was concerned by the fact that the company were slow to react to the circumstances. However, he recognised the level of

investment by Halfords in risk assessment and the way in which they have tackled this issue by sourcing outside experts and reviewing their stock management procedures. Craig Sharp, Chief Environmental Health Officer at Preston City Council, said, "We are pleased that the outcome reflected the seriousness of this case and the Court imposed a substantial fine on Halfords Ltd. It was fortunate that more serious injuries were not suffered by the employee.

"Undertaking risk assessments and implementing robust training measures for staff should be priorities for all businesses.

"It is particularly important that retailers carefully control their stock levels during this busy festive period and ensure back-of-house storage areas are not over-stocked and hazardous. "Any employees with serious workplace safety concerns should raise those with their employer, or if necessary contact the council's Environmental Health service."

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‘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 Darwenbased 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

Leave room for gritters when you park Lancashire County Council is urging people to park carefully and leave enough room for a gritting vehicle to get past.

Parts of some gritting routes often go untreated because drivers don't leave enough room for the gritters.

Highways teams have recently put up temporary warning signs on lampposts in areas where poor parking is most problematic.

Ridwan Musa, Lancashire County Council highways manager, said: "We know there is pressure on parking in some areas, but we'd ask people to think carefully about how they park and leave room for a gritter to get past. "It's a real problem in some places, where more often than not the gritter can't get past, with the driver

having no option but to reverse and miss out part of the planned route. "Not being able to grit can leave these roads slippery, particularly when snow is forecast and the grit helps to stop the snow from sticking to the road – it can be the difference between the snow turning to slush as traffic mixes in the salt and becoming much less of an issue, to the snow being compacted into ice and causing problems."

Parked cars are most often a problem for the gritters on residential streets in towns and villages, with drivers saying they can't treat some hotspots around 90% of the time. Parking on corners is a particular problem as it means the gritters don't have room to turn. The gritters typically used in urban areas

are around 3 metres wide and 8m long, however if a plough is fitted to clear snow, the gritter becomes 3.2 metres wide and 9.5m long.

On top of the 1,800 miles of priority roads which are gritted whenever a freeze is forecast, the county council has also identified the second most important roads which are treated during periods of continuous ice and snow, but only during daylight hours and after the higher priority roads have been cleared.

These routes include many residential roads where poorly parked cars could block access for the gritters.

Find out more about gritting routes, and advice on clearing snow, travelling safely, and keeping well. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for news and updates.

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.

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Leisure venues seek private sector experience Some of Rossendale’s best known leisure and tourism venues are seeking experienced business people willing to join their boards as unpaid non-executive directors to share their knowledge and experience.

Guy Darragh, Economic Development Manager, said: We have some outstanding

visitor venues in the borough and their continued growth is really important to our aspirations to grow the Visit Rossendale and Adrenaline Valley brand and continue the increase in trips to the borough.

In order to do this some of our venues would benefit from experienced business

directors joining the boards and offering vital private sector experience.

It is likely that a two hour-permonth commitment would be required as a minimum.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email: guydarragh@rossendalebc. gov.uk

Appeal after robbery Detectives are investigating following a robbery in Broughton.

We were called at shortly before 11pm on Sunday (8 December) to reports that four men wearing balaclavas had entered the Cooperative store on Garstang Road.

The men had knives and tied up the two shop workers with cable ties as they were preparing to close the store.

The men then used a trolley transport cash from the store to a vehicle parked on the car park opposite the entrance.

The offenders stole a substantial amount of money and the shop’s CCTV unit before leaving the area in an

unknown vehicle. DI Fiona Jackson of Preston CID, said: “This is a very serious, seemingly pre-meditated robbery.

The shop workers have been subjected to a traumatic experience which has left them very shaken up.

“We have a number of resources committed to the investigation but need your help.

If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious around the time of the offence, please let us know.

“I understand this will be concerning for local businesses, and I would like to take the opportunity

to remind you to be extra vigilant. If you see anything suspicious or are concerned by something you may have seen, no matter how insignificant you think it could be, please let us know.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log number 1462 of December 8th.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For more information on business crime prevention and advice, visit our website: h t t p s : / / w w w. l a n c a s h i r e . police.uk/help-advice/ keeping-your-business-safe/

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care scheme scoops award A Darwen housing scheme designed to support people over 50 with care needs has won a building industry award.

Riverside Heights, a partnership between Together Housing Group and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, was named as Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development at Local Authority Building Control’s Building Excellence Awards.

In addition to 85 selfcontained apartments, the development features a restaurant and hair and beauty salon which are open to the wider community.

All apartments at the development have now been filled with a waiting list for future applicants. There is a strict assessment criteria for applications, which includes

an assessment of social care and housing needs.

Sue Lewis, Head of Supported Housing at Together Housing, said: Riverside Heights is designed to bridge the gap for people struggling to live on their own and residential care. The service is flexible and responsive, so residents can continue to be supported as their needs change.

We are delighted that the scheme, which offers residents privacy and independence alongside tailored support services, has been independently recognised as an example of best practice.

Sayyed Osman, Director of Adults and Prevention at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, said: The innovative housing development at Riverside Heights extends the range of

housing and care options for older people in the borough.

It offers residents the reassurance of extra support being on hand if needed, helping people to maintain their independence for longer, as well as providing a wide range of modern facilities on site.

The panel of expert judges said: The judges were in agreement that Riverside Heights is a stand-out example of top-quality specialised housing with care for the elderly. This scheme is truly part of the community with a restaurant open to local people and a stepped-up care provision for those who need it so they do not have to move.

LABC Chief Executive, Paul Everall, said: Our building excellence awards are an opportunity for the industry

to celebrate good practice.

Our winners demonstrate how positive working relationships with local council building control teams achieve high quality,

sustainable buildings. Our awards are unique because they recognise how this cooperation improves building standards and professionalism across

the industry. To apply for Riverside Heights contact Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Adult Services team on 01254 587547.

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Man to Man Menswear Help us plant a million trees Man to Man is an exclusive menswear shop situated on Lord Street in the heart of Southport.

Having served the community for over 50 years, Man to Man has become one of the largest stockists of Hugo Boss in the North West of England including the Big and Tall 2-5 XL. Our aim is to make Man to Man one of the top designer shops in the North West catering for all ages with bigger sizes and new fresh brands.

We continue to offer the largest range of menswear from other top labels such as Ralph Lauren, Barbour, Eton, Eterna, Meyer Hosen, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, J.Lindeberg, Bugatti, Digel and many more.

We also stock a great selection of shoes, trainers and loafers from Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Swims, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Goodwin Smith, Android Homme, and Berwick shoes.

We offer a wide selection of accessories including, caps, ties, socks, wallets, cufflinks, scarfs, pocket squares, wash bags, underwear, belts and many more.

Latest Brands in store... Jacob Cohen jeans, and Mancini jeans.

New brand for Spring/Summer 2020Lacoste with sizes up to 6XL. Also new in store.... BIG and Tall Ralph Lauren and Barbour up to 5XL Call 01704537521

Lancaster City Council is asking schools, businesses and communities to dig deep and help to fulfil its pledge to plant one million trees across north Lancashire as part of the Northern Forest project.

As part of its commitment to tackling climate change, the council is working in partnership with the Woodland Trust and Forestry Commission to achieve this goal. Thanks to funding from Defra, the Woodland Trust will contribute up to 85 per cent of the costs to anyone wanting to incorporate trees on their land through its MOREwoods scheme.

The council’s million tree challenge has already got off to a flying start with the planting of more than 1,700 trees during National Tree Week (November 23 – December 1) with the Friends of Barley Cop Woods, Miss Whalley’s Field and Devitre Gardens and horticultural students from Central Lancaster High School. A tree planting event for young people also took place at Newton Beck.

Volunteers needed.

More than 100 volunteers have already signed up to help to plant trees at future events but the council is hoping more people will register to get involved.

Schools are being asked to lend a helping hand too by taking part in planting events within their community or by agreeing to dedicate space within their grounds to plant trees or hedgerows.

Those offering a space will benefit from help in sourcing the trees as well as expertise from a landscape architect who will visit the site and advise on species and where to plant. The council will help to coordinate planting events and offer assistance on the

day. Anyone wanting to know more about how they can get involved in this ambitious challenge or to be added to the mailing list to receive details on future tree planting events, email your contact details to milliontrees@ lancaster.gov.uk and someone will be in touch.

Free tree giveaway.

As a Christmas bonus, the Woodland Trust and the council have more than 800 birch and rowan trees to give away for planting across the district. If you could give a good home to the trees perhaps as a sustainable Christmas gift or to plant as living memorial dedicated to someone, you can pick them up from the following locations: • Shop at Williamson Park (open daily from 10am – 4pm) • White Lund Plant Centre, White Lund Depot, White Lund Road, Morecambe (open weekdays from 10am to 3pm) As stocks are limited, trees will be given away on a first come, first served basis.

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Making Invisible Disabilities Visible

Blackburn with Darwen Leisure Services are supporting a campaign “Not Every Disability is Visible” Crohn’s & Colitis UK launched the campaign around the stigma and misunderstanding that

surround invisible disabilities.

People are often subjected to discrimination just for trying to use the accessible toilet they urgently need.

New signs have been added to accessible toilets and changing facilities at the

Leisure Centres which also has the aim of raising awareness with staff and members of the public.

Kathryn Boyes, who works for Blackburn with Darwen Council as an activity instructor in the re:fresh

Motivate programme, spoke to us about the importance of the campaign.

Kathryn has been using a stoma bag for just over a year after been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis three years ago. She said:

I’ve been challenged by people when I’ve been using disabled facilities, because they don’t necessarily understand that my disability is not visible.” Kathryn added: I had been ill for over 7 years and the last 12 months have been so much better but being challenged when using disabled facilities can be quite distressing.

I try to be honest with people and have even shown my stoma bag to a person who asked me why I was using the disabled toilets.

Attitudes are changing though and hopefully this campaign is another step towards raising awareness of hidden disabilities.”

Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, said: Providing public facilities that positively include people with hidden disabilities is really important.

It allows everyone in the community to participate

equally. This is critically important in venues such as leisure centres because we know that improving our general health by increasing the amount of physical activity we undertake is one of the best ways to manage a long term health condition as it increases our resilience to mental and physical challenges.

I am very proud of the leadership our services are taking on this issue” With over 50% of people living with Crohn’s or Colitis having been challenged or discriminated against just for trying to access the accessible toilet facilities they urgently require, the “Not Every Disability is Visible” campaign is tackling this stigma by encouraging the installation of new accessible toilet signage.

The campaign is hoping to roll out to all businesses across the UK with the new signage making the invisible, visible

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Men fined for fly-tipping related offences Two people are counting the cost of their actions after being ordered to pay a total of £6,728.69 in fines and costs for fly-tipping and waste related offences.

Both were taken to court

by Lancaster City Council on Monday, December 2 2019, as part of its Operation Peregrine initiative, which aims to crack down on flytipping and make those responsible pay for their actions.

Damian Demczuk of 80 Sandylands Promenade, Heysham was fined £523, ordered to pay clean-up costs of £4,898.88 and a victim surcharge of £52 after pleading guilty to knowingly permitting controlled waste to be deposited on land at the rear of his property and operating a regulated facility without a permit. Demczuk also pleaded guilty to failure to clear the land after a Section 59 Environmental Protection Act 1990 clearance notice was served. The waste was being stored during the duration of the investigation

between April to July 2019 and being brought to the site from other properties he was working on in the area.

Dean Cheeseman, of Hestham Crescent, Morecambe was issued with a fine of £440, ordered to pay costs of £770.81 and a victim surcharge of £44 for failure to answer a notice served under Section 108 Environment Act 1990. The notice was served with questions in relation to a fly-tip that occurred on April 8 2019, whereby waste was seen to be taken from a vehicle of which he was the registered keeper.

Cheeseman failed to answer the questions and failed to turn up to court when summonsed. Mark Davies, Director for Communities and the Environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a blight on our communities and we’ll continue doing all we can to stamp it out by investigating and prosecuting offenders who choose to dispose of their rubbish irresponsibly.

“These successful prosecutions should serve

as a warning to others that their irresponsible actions could have a huge financial cost to their own wallets.”

As part of its Operation Peregrine campaign the council is urging residents and businesses wanting to make sure their waste is disposed of legitimately to think S.C.R.A.P.

• Suspect all waste carriers.

Don’t let them take your rubbish until they provide proof of registration. Note their vehicle’s registration plate • Check that a waste carrier is registered on the Environment Agency’s website • Refuse any unexpected offers to have your rubbish taken away

• Ask how your rubbish will be disposed of - seek evidence of this • Paperwork must be obtained: a proper invoice, waste transfer note or receipt, including a description of the waste being removed and the waste carrier’s contact details If you want to join in the battle against fly-tipping and

can offer any information which might lead to an offender being identified and caught, please call Lancaster City Council Customer Services on 01524 582491, email customerservices@ lancaster.gov.uk or use the online reporting form at www.lancaster.gov.uk/flytipping

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Help give young care

leavers a Christmas to remember Could you bring Christmas to life for a young person in need of support?

Any donations are welcome for the campaign to create a Christmas to remember for young people who have been

in care.

The Christmas appeal for care leavers helps transform the festive time for young people who may not have anyone to buy them a gift.

People like Seth Moore

and Becky Slater both benefitted from the appeal last year, which brought them together with businesses and residents who kindly gave something for them through the St Helens Ambassadors

programme. Seth, aged 21, said: “Without this support Christmas would be really bland with no decorations and just being on my own so it’s nice to connect with others. It’s like having a big family. Without it there’s not much you can buy, especially if you’ve just come out of college and don’t have a job so It’s nice to have a bit extra.

“It makes a huge difference to know kind people have donated, it made me really happy to find out people actually care and I’m really grateful to the people who helped out last year and it would be really nice if they could help out again and get more people to help out.”

The hampers are personalised to each young person’s own likes and offers the chance

for them to have Christmas presents that so many people take for granted.

Becky, aged 20, added: “I got Creamfields tickets, my favourite aftershave, some vouchers and a food hamper which I found very considerate because over the Christmas period you struggle for money so the food hamper was very helpful.

“Me and my sister also both helped pack the gift boxes and hampers for the young children and it just makes you feel that it brings people closer together and that made me happy because there are some children who might spend it alone or without their family and we’re given that opportunity to bring us all together means quite a lot.”

They are also invited along

to a Christmas dinner where they can enjoy festive fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

Members of the public and businesses are encouraged to help out by donating whatever they can to help make a young care leaver’s Christmas one to celebrate.

There are 135 young people who will benefit from the hampers this year so every donation is vital.

All donations are needed

by Monday 9th December so that they can be packed and distributed so please get in touch to make your donation quickly to transform Christmas for young people who need our support.

To find out more about donations email lucyparker@ sthelens.gov.uk or call 01744 671810.

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Walton Hall’s Christmas miracle Walton Hall has some new additions after eight tiny ducklings were rescued.

The ducklings along with their mother were discovered in the children’s zoo

by Walton Hall’s zoo ranger Peter Cookson-Dean.

The mild weather had confused the mother and led her to believe it was spring, resulting in her hatching her babies early. If the ducklings hadn’t been discovered they wouldn’t have survived.

The ducklings are being kept in a special brooding box which is heated to keep them warm and dry. All eight are doing well and are expected to survive.

The public will be able to visit the rescued ducklings

Count down to Christmas with St Helens Libraries' literary advent calendar

once they are old enough in the New Year.

Peter said ““Walton Hall zoo is well known for providing the perfect home for all kinds of animals and I’m really pleased that we have welcomed these new arrivals.

We’ll be keeping the ducklings at Walton gardens children’s zoo until spring.

They will then be released back into the wild, up near Appleton. “I was surprised to

find the ducklings as it’s not the season for them but its’s lucky I did as they wouldn’t have survived this cold winter weather. It really is a Christmas miracle!”

You can find out more about everything on offer at Walton Hall & Gardens – including the children’s zoo, outdoor activities and the forthcoming festive film festival – by visiting waltonhallgardens. co.uk

With Christmas just a few weeks away and families ready to begin the advent countdown St Helens Libraries are offering residents an advent calendar with a difference on social media.

There are no chocolates here - let’s face it, there’s already enough chocolate to go round at Christmas. Instead, there are 24 days of fantastic book recommendations behind each door, all available to borrow through local libraries and their digital eBook, eAudioBook and BorrowBox services.

St Helens Council’s Facebook page and the Library Service’s Twitter channel, residents will find a series of good read suggestions, from fiction to autobiographies and books for children.

Follow the advent calendar on Facebook at www.facebook. com/sthelenscouncil, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ STHLibraries, or on the Library Service’s Instagram page www.instagram. com/sthlibrariesandarts.

Look out for the hashtag #STHLibsAdvent.

You can reserve your copy online by visiting w w w. s t h e l e n s . g o v. u k / librarycatalogue and collect from your nearest library or download the BorrowBox app to get books direct to your mobile device.

And one lucky person will win a bumper bundle of books to kick-start 2020.

With each book reveal on the advent calendar, an alphabet letter will be revealed.

Collect all 24 letters and unscramble them to find a

well-known Christmas song.

Email your answer along with your name, address and library card number to libraries@sthelens.gov.uk by midnight on Sunday 12 January 2020 to be entered into the book bundle prize draw.

Don’t worry if you’re not a member of St Helens Library Service, just call in to your nearest library with a piece of ID showing your name and address to join for free.

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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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Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions Christmas is a week to go and people who are on repeat medication such as those with long term health condition, for instance asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions.

GP practices will be closed on Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 December), Boxing Day (Thursday 26 December) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday 1 January). Dr Penny Morris, a GP in Darwen and Medical Director at NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Running out of medication is a real danger for those with long term health conditions as they could end up seriously ill and even in hospital, which is the last thing anyone wants over

Christmas. “My advice is to check your medication is up to date and if necessary contact your GP practice for a repeat prescription.

“I would also urge people to be prepared should you become ill over the winter period. Commonly required medications are: • Paracetamol • Ibuprofen • Cough medicine • An antacid for indigestion • Throat lozenges • Plasters/Bandages for any cuts or scrapes” Your local high street pharmacy can help you deal with minor illnesses and complaints such as coughs, colds, flu, stomach upsets, aches and sprains. To find your local NHS service, go to www.nhs.uk and use the free service finder.

For further information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/ staywell

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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Manchester’s Giant Santa Claus is coming to town…

With Manchester’s Zippy Santa still fresh in the memory, the city’s new giant Santa has arrived.

The latest in a long tradition of Giant Santa, this year’s

biggest red resident has taken his place on Piccadilly Gardens and his thousands of low energy LED lights have been turned on for the first time. Clocking in at 12 metres

high, the new 2.3tonne Santa isn’t just giant in name and is ready to welcome selfieloving visitors to the city through the festive season.

He has joined a new trail of large-scale light sculptures that have already been installed across the city in Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, along with a new crib in St Ann’s Square and a huge LED tree by the Cathedral.

This year’s festive scheme is made from biodegradable sugar cane and recycled aluminium, which means they can be completely recycled at the end of their lifespan. As a thoroughly modern Santa, he will be back on twitter this year wading into all of the Christmas conversation. Follow

him @MCRSanta and keep up with all the festive news.

Follow the conversation using #McrChristmas. Cllr Pat Karney, Manchester’s Christmas spokesperson,

said: “We are Santa’s favourite city, which is why he chooses to come back year after year… “It’s fantastic to welcome him to Piccadilly Gardens for the first time as

the centre piece to our new Christmas lights trail.

“Visit him in his new home from today - it will make all your Christmas wishes come true.”

The place to be between Christmas and New Year in the North West The TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show gets set to offer the perfect entertainment for family and friends with four days of jampacked entertainment, bringing festive fun to the masses, as well as putting on New Year’s Eve entertainment that you will never forget!

The wonderful period between Christmas and New Year when the turkey-crazed madness is dissipating, and the fun of New Year’s Eve is just around the corner is a magical time. For the lucky ones that have managed to secure a few days off, it can often be tricky to work out what to do and the thoughts of traipsing round the Christmas sales is just too much.

Returning for its fifth and most significant year, the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show is back for 2019 with a bigger and better line-up than ever before from 28th – 31st December at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. Even if you don’t know your Piaffe from your Puissance, the world class showjumping and equestrian sport is not to be missed as the show welcomes

some of the finest horses and riders in the World.

Brand new for 2019, is the high tech, high-energy LED Trial Bike Display which will keep guests on the edge of their seats, as well as the premiere of ‘Magnetism’, an electric performance including equestrian arts, acrobatics, dance and aerial stunts from Frenchman, Gilles Fortier. Added to this is an unmissable selection of food and drink, which offers something for everyone, and for those that really can’t miss an opportunity to spend that Christmas cash, the shopping village will ensure you don’t go home empty handed.

There will be also be live music at each show from ‘The Kings’ who are set to put on a spectacular performance alongside the New Year’s celebrations, culminating in a magnificent indoor firework display as the clocks strike midnight.

A number of firm favourites are returning, including Knockout – Battle of the Sexes and the fast and furious Shetland Pony Grand National, which is a top family favourite and not one to be missed. The Kids

Zone, which will be curated and delivered by ParentFolk, is also back and packed with even more equestrianthemed crafts and activities, including screen printing, temporary tattoo station and a family selfie competition, which is set to be one of the highlights.

Show President, Nina Barbour, comments: “The fact that the Show is returning for its fifth year is testament to what it has to offer, with many visitors coming back time and time again.

We’ve really raised the bar for 2019 having made some very exciting changes and additions. Not only with our exceptional food and drink offer, but also with some show-stopping performances.

We can’t wait to welcome new guests and returning guests back next month.”

The Liverpool International Horse Show returns from the 28th – 31st December and tickets are from £17.70 per person for a family (minimum of 4) – 2 adults and 2 children under 14.

For further information or to book, please visit: https:// www.liverpoolhorseshow. com/

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It's Christmas at The Leyland Centre More than 50 people who use Lancashire County Council's adult care services have been celebrating Christmas early with a special party at The Leyland Centre on King St, Leyland.

The party was for older people who are at risk of becoming lonely or isolated, and was organised by the county council's reablement team.

Festive fun included carol singing from the school choir at Leyland St James C of E Primary School, flute performances of Christmas classics and presents for everyone from Father Christmas.

Party-goers had refreshments and a three-course Christmas dinner. After the meal, representatives from Age UK and the library service spoke to people about the services they provide.

The food and presents were

all donated and around 50 volunteers helped with the party.

Dawn Whittle, occupational therapist, said "The party was absolutely brilliant and everyone enjoyed themselves. So many guests said how they don’t see anyone and that it took a lot to summon up the courage to attend, but they were so glad they did.

"One lady told me how she hadn’t left her house for years until the party and she absolutely loved it.

"The party has given people more confidence and motivation to attend a day centre and lots of people said they would like to do it again."

Heather Hesketh, occupational therapy manager, said: "We had the idea that we wanted to do something to help people who might feel lonely or isolated,

and thought a party would be just the thing.

"We asked people from the county council's care services and the organisations we work with to nominate people who they thought would benefit from the party.

"There was a fantastic atmosphere and everyone

had so much fun on the day.

Seeing how much people enjoyed it certainly made it all worthwhile.

"We had so many donations for the presents and food, and we'd like to thank everyone for their support and for giving up their time to help us on the day."

Louise Taylor, executive director of adult services, health and wellbeing, said: "I am proud of colleagues who arranged this social event and I'm delighted that so many older people were able to come and enjoy the festivities. "This time of year can be very difficult for those

who are on their own or feel lonely and what a wonderful way to support them.

"I know the generosity of spirit and time will have been appreciated.

"We can all play our part in our communities by reaching out to those who might feel cut off or isolated."

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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 lowcost subscription options and

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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 napobsessed, 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 w i t h o u t spending a fortune and they show that you’re p a y i n g 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 a n d IndieGogo.

There are e n o u g h 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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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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Takeaway receives huge fine for breaching food hygiene regulations A Lancaster food takeaway business has been fined £15,000 plus victim surcharge of £170 and £1,553.48 costs for breaching food hygiene regulations after the case was heard by Lancaster Magistrates Court on December 2 2019.

N & S (Lancs) LLP which operates Nice and Spicy, Church St, Lancaster was charged with seven offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.

Included within the charges was the sale of an onion bhaji that was considered unsafe and unfit for human consumption. The bhaji was

found to have a 3cm long screw baked inside.

Magistrates heard that food hygiene inspectors from Lancaster City Council visited the premises in January 2019 in response to a food complaint and the inspection confirmed a number of food hygiene offences.

The complaint was in relation to a meal that had been bought from the Nice and Spicy takeaway in Lancaster, in early January 2019. Following delivery of the meal, the customer discovered a metal screw embedded in an onion bhaji and notified the council.

A council environmental health officer carried out an inspection of the premises and found that there was building work being undertaken at the premises and food was not adequately protected from contamination. Open and unlidded ingredients were stored in the dry store goods area which was dusty and dirty and the structure was unfinished. A number of other food hygiene contraventions were found during the visit.

In November 2018 the business had been issued with a written warning after an unannounced inspection revealed similar concerns.

The inspecting officer had

found uncovered food ingredients stored at risk of contamination.

The company did not appear in court and was not represented.

Magistrates agreed to hear the case in its absence and found the company guilty on all seven charges.

The company is a limited liability partnership registered in Oldham but operates the Nice and Spicy takeaway premises on Church Street, Lancaster.

Mark Davies, Director of Communities and the Environment, said: “All food businesses have a fundamental duty to their

customers to operate their businesses in a responsible way to ensure that the food they provide is prepared in hygienic conditions and is fit for human consumption.

“Whilst the vast majority of our food businesses achieve a food hygiene rating of at least 3, and that many of our food businesses have a rating of 4 or 5, where this is not the case and businesses are not able to demonstrate that they are taking steps to improve their practices, the

city council will not hesitate to prosecute.

“I urge anyone thinking of eating out or buying a takeaway to check out the food hygiene rating of the business. You can find out the rating of any food business by visiting www.lancaster. gov.uk/foodsafety”

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10 Things Golfers Love We all play and enjoy this great game of golf for different reasons.

There are lots of things that keep bringing us back for more, some of which are obvious, some of which might not be. We got to thinking about it and came up with 10 of the things that we love about golf. Let us know what it is that brings you back.

Empty courses Who wants to take five or six hours to play 18 holes of golf?

So how good is it when, once in a blue moon, you turn up with your regular fourball and discover that there isn't another soul on the course?

You don't have to wait on every shot, you don't have to lean on your driver in an intimidating manner to let the people in front know that they are holding you up, and you don't walk onto the tee at every par three and find three groups already there.

There can be one downside, however - thinking there is nobody on the course, the steward has shut the bar and locked the clubhouse, inside which are your shoes, mobile phone, wallet and car keys!

Wide fairways We may kid ourselves that we would like to face the challenge of threading drives with pinpoint accuracy through 20-yard-wide fairways surrounded by 3ftdeep rough, but please, let's not kid ourselves - that sort of golf course is no fun at all, all the more so because it encourages the higher handicappers among us to attempt to steer our drives, with disastrous results.

What we ALL want is to stand up on the tee, open up our shoulders and thrash the ball as hard and as far as possible - and still be on the short grass, even if we are 50 yards off line.

Shallow bunkers Nobody likes to find that their perfectly-flushed drive has finished up the face of a hidden fairway bunker. If you have ever played the Old Course at St Andrews you will know what it is like

to wander down the fairway and discover your golf ball lying in a tiny pot bunker that you did not even know was there, and then find it is impossible to take any kind of stance without defying the laws of gravity. So how good is it when you play a course for the first time, hit a drive into a trap and get there to find that it has no lip, that it is filled with “proper” sand and that your ball is sitting up, inviting you to take a rescue club or long iron?

Drivers We lose all sense of reason when it comes to the driver, a club we will use a maximum of 14 times in a round. Why is it that we are all seduced by the claims of manufacturers who suggest that the latest model will hit the ball further and straighter than the one upon which you have just forked out £350?

There is something called the laws of physics which dictates precisely how much performance you are going to get from a driver, regardless of the brand name on the sole.

You can adjust it all you want, but the chances are that it probably won’t hit the ball any further than the one you already have in your possession.

But we all just love to go out and hit that shiny new club, filled with so much hope and promise. And then we wonder why it is that it worked so well on the driving range but we can’t hit it for peanuts the minute we pay for it Cavity-backed irons If you ever thinned a shot

with a blade iron on a cold winter’s day then you should give thanks to God every day of your life for the guy who came up with perimeter weighting and cavity backs to irons.

They helped to make decent golfers of us all, and all but eliminated that dreaded judder that started at the tip of your fingers, went all the way up your arms, down your spine, through your legs to your toes and then all the way back again - and left you with no feeling in your fingers for the next four holes.

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Easy fixes We all love to take short cuts but the truth is that there is no “easy fix” to finding a good golf swing or a sound technique. All of us know this, so why is it that we keep falling for the “miracle cure” to your slice? Or the “three easy steps to playing par golf”? Or the sand wedge that is guaranteed to get your golf ball out of the bunker every time? Or the new driver that will add 40 yards to your drives?

Trees...

To be a little more specific, trees into which a drive disappears, rattles around among the branches for what seems like an eternity and then, lo and behold, the ball miraculously reappears slap bang in the middle of the fairway. Unless, of course, you are having one of “those” days.

Hot weather Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the

midday sun...and Scots, Irish and Welsh. We get more than our fair share of dud weather in the British Isles so when the sun comes out we cannot wait to get out there. Usually, we forget to take enough water with us. Sometimes we forget to take a baseball hat and almost always we don’t apply sunscreen before or during the round.

Four hours later, we stagger off the 18th green looking like ripe tomatoes and head straight to the bar and do the one thing that you should never do when you are dehydrated - consume one or two pints of alcohol.

The career shot Every once in a while we all hit a shot that could stand comparison with those that the world’s best tour professionals manage to accomplish every day of their lives.

It might be a bunker recovery shot, it might be a drive that travels in excess of 300 yards, or a long, snaking birdie putt.

It might be a holed chip or it could be a miracle iron shot over a lake to the heart of a green.

The problem with career shots, or course, is that they are precisely that and the chances of replicating them

are slim - but we always try.

Slow Greens Every time we switch on the TV and watch Tour professionals suffering the screaming heebie-jeebies on lightning-fast greens we long for the opportunity to play on

such surfaces. Except that we don’t. Not really.

Can you imagine a downhill putt on a green so fast that if you hit it just a fraction too hard you know it will end up 50 yards back down the fairway?

And that when you play your next chip, there is every chance that the ball will finish up back at your feet?

No, your humble, average amateur wants a green that is true and slow, so that he can hit the ball hard.

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Community Ambassador Saleha

inspired to set up integration football league An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.

Saleha Bhayat has recently completed the 12 week programme, delivered on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

by Spring North working with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Care Network Hub. The Community Ambassador programme aims to empower local people to take a lead on projects to help build a stronger community in Blackburn with Darwen – and it costs them nothing to take part.

It’s part of the borough’s Our Community, Our Future social integration programme, funded by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Saleha attended a Community Voices event in the summer to get together with other local residents to discuss what it’s like living in Blackburn with Darwen. There she heard about the Community Ambassadors programme – and was so inspired to get involved that she went straight to Ewood Park to join a session!

45 year old Saleha said: It came along at the right time for me. I haven’t worked since 2016 following a breakdown.

I’ve been volunteering to build up my confidence again and to get involved in my local community.

Taking part in the course made me feel like somebody again. I feel more able to voice my opinions now.

During the 12 week Community Ambassador programme, Saleha and others in the cohort explored the multicultural make-up of the borough, went on local

cultural visits, gained an understanding of community development, and developed leadership skills and project management skills to help them set up their own social action projects.

The diverse group also had the chance to visit Belfast, to explore the importance of connected groups and integration, learning lessons from the issues the Northern Irish capital has experienced.

They took a tour of the city’s main attractions including the Peace Wall.

Mum of three Saleha commented: Seeing the Peace Wall was empowering. It made me want to do more for my community back home.

It was also a really good opportunity to get to know the other Community Ambassadors better. We talked about our backgrounds and learnt more about one another.

Now that she’s completed the course – gaining an ASDAN qualification – Saleha is planning her social action project. With support from Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, she’s exploring funding for a football league that will get refugees and asylum seekers mixing with people of different nationalities, and playing against local teams.

She wants to also collect donations of football boots and strips to help the refugee community get involved in local sports opportunities.

Saleha said: I’ve seen refugees sharing football boots, taking it in turns to play because they only have one pair between them.

When my husband came to the UK from Iraq, playing in a football team really helped him to have a purpose while he wasn’t working and to make friends – he’s still in

touch with the friends he made now. I want to help other people who are new to the area to use sport and social activities to integrate into the local community.

Other recent Community Ambassador graduates are working on their social action projects – built around sports, arts and culture, local schoolchildren and multicultural celebrations and tackling issues ranging from loneliness, isolation and wellbeing, to supporting homeless youths, and helping people develop a better understanding of different cultures.

Alysia Moorhouse, Contracts Manager at Spring North, said: Watching the Community Ambassadors grow in confidence each week, and develop some really innovative solutions to the barriers of social integration in our communities, has been an absolute pleasure to see.

We’re looking forward to embedding more ambassadors across Blackburn with Darwen to create projects that will really benefit people of all faiths and cultures.

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Squad quality has shone through Elliott Bennett says everyone has played their part in a week to remember for Rovers Rovers skipper Elliott Bennett believes the ability in Tony Mowbray’s squad has been clear for all to see in recent weeks. The 30-year-old started in one of six changes

made by Mowbray for the weekend win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate, which came just a few days after the midweek draw at Swansea.

Goals from Bradley Johnson and Adam Armstrong ensured a fifth win in the last six games to move Rovers to

within three points of third in the Championship table.

A beaming Bennett is thrilled with the form, and says the squad get more confident with every passing game.

“We’ve come away from this week with four points which is a fantastic return,” he

reflected after the victory at old club Bristol City. “I think we have six wins from the last eight games now, we’re in a really good place and the confidence in the camp is sky high. “The gaffer made six changes, some players have featured quite a lot, some players - like Ben Brereton, Johno and Belly - they’ve not really been involved in recent weeks. “They’ve stepped in and stepped up to the mark, which you have to do to give the manager a headache and push to play every week.

“I just love playing for this football club and I’ll run through a brick wall for this manager. I’m delighted to be playing in this team and wearing the captain’s armband to lead this group, it’s an amazing honour for me. Johnson bagged the first

with a thumping strike that nearly broke the net inside the opening two minutes in the south-west, before the same player set up substitute Armstrong for the clincher against the Robins. And Bennett believes Rovers fans saw the best of the 32-yearold against Lee Johnson’s side. “We worked on the move for the first goal in training,” he revealed “The gaffer, Lowey [David Lowe] and Ben Benson, they are massive when it comes to set pieces and thankfully it came off today because it didn’t work in training the day before! “Snapping into challenges, keeping the ball, scoring a goal, they are the qualities I’ve seen from Bradley Johnson for a long time since our Norwich days.

“He played with aggression

in the middle alongside Trav [Lewis Travis], who keep doing what he does. Corry Evans didn’t play and he’s been one of the best players during our good run as well.

“Johno knows that he has to come to the party and now the gaffer has a decision to make about which two he picks.

“Brad’s done great and the team has done really well to go to Bristol City and win.

“The gaffer has always said it’s a squad game and I felt Ben [Brereton] and Sam [Gallagher] up top did really well. “I’ve said how proud I am to be part of this club and this dressing room. We try our hardest every week and sometimes it doesn’t come off, but I don’t think anyone can ever question the effort, togetherness and spirit that we show.”

a 1-0 success at Chelsea on Saturday – and then Everton on Boxing Day. And Bardsley is hoping to make the Clarets’ third win in six games the start of another productive run.

He added: “It’s up to us to build on it. We have got some good fixtures coming up over the Christmas period and we believe there are plenty of points to be picked up.

“Bournemouth had a good

result, so they will be buzzing.

But it’s up to us.

“We believe we can compete against anybody in this league and we will go there and have a right good go.”

Dream Result For Bardsley Clean sheet and three points ideal outcome as Clarets look to start new run Phil Bardsley described the Clarets’ win over Newcastle as the ‘dream’ result as Burnley got back on track with three more precious Turf Moor points.

Sean Dyche’s men ended a three-game losing run – which had seen them concede 11 goals – with a 1-0 victory over the Tynesiders.

And Bardsley couldn’t have been happier with the outcome on his return to the starting line-up as the Clarets’ fifth home win of the season coincided with a fifth shutout at Turf Moor.

“A clean sheet and three points are what you dream of,” said the Clarets’ rightback.

“It was a difficult game in difficult conditions but one we came through.

“We knew they are a good outfit who’ve had some

positive results in recent weeks.

“But we fancy ourselves at home against anybody.

Collectively, it was an outstanding performance.

“We’d had a couple of tough weeks and it was about getting back together and getting that edge to our game and I think we did that.

“It was a big performance, especially coming off the back of three difficult games.

“Confidence was a little bit low, but everyone had trained with great quality and a great work ethic and the three points were well deserved.”

Chris Wood’s seventh goal of the season – headed home from an Ashley Westwood corner almost an hour in – proved the difference as the Clarets handed Newcastle only a third defeat in 10 games.

The result lifted Burnley to within a point of the 11thplaced Geordies and only

four points behind sixthplaced Manchester United, who are next up at Turf Moor on 28 December.

Before that, the Clarets go to Bournemouth – who ended a five-game losing run with

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