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Big SocietyIf local people want an idea about the spirit of co-operation needed to be effective in the era of Big Society, they don’t have very far to look. The success of the Billinge Memorial Garden is an example of the Billinge community working with various agencies to convert an eyesore in the centre of the village into a memorial garden that will bring pleasure to all who use it. We’d like to pass on our warmest congratulations to all those who contributed, both in time and money, to this successful project. We can’t wait to see how it looks in summer! Oh, and thanks very much for including a copy of Local Life in the time capsule buried underneath the monument....we were tickled pink at the thought of that!

Spring’s just round the corner and at last the countryside around us has awoken from the deepest slumber of a long hard winter. We’ve got a great issue for you; full of stuff to do! If you fancy getting out for a bit of a wander, then try out Jack’s Tracks on page 29 which takes in the Sankey Canal, which was once a scene of the most horrific urban decay, but is now gradually being restored to a haven for wildlife.

Don’t forget to try the fun competition to win a fish pedicure on page 15! Not only will this get your feet in the best possible condition after a winter encased in thick socks, but it is also guaranteed to bring you a bellyful of laughs, particularly if you’re of a ticklish nature!

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Raise your Glasses!Because the Wigan CAMRA Beer Festival is back in town! Local beer lovers are looking forward to this three day event, which runs at Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre from 3-5th March, where there are over 50 real ales to sample along with a cider bar and fruit wines. There are also US and continental lagers and beers to try too, so you won’t get thirsty! The sessions run from 5.30-11pm on Thursday, 12 noon to 6pm on Friday afternoon, 6pm until 11pm on Friday night and 11.30am-11pm on Saturday. For more information, please visit www.wigancamra.org.uk

Quiz NightThe annual Rainford Cricket Club Quiz Night takes place on Friday 1st April at the Rainford Parish Hall in

Church Road, Rainford. Tickets are £5, which includes a hot pot supper, though you will need to bring your own drink. There will also be a raffle held on the night.Since the last quiz night the club has gone from strength to strength, building a new pavilion at their ground and also achieving promotion to the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition; in 2011 they will be playing the giants of local cricket, such as Ormskirk, Bootle, Lytham and Colwyn Bay. The quiz night starts at 7.30pm and your support would be appreciated. For tickets, please call Susan Pickavance on 01744 886536.

Coffee MorningHaydock Library are celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 28th February to 13th March, by holding a coffee morning at the library between 10am and 12 noon on Monday 28th February. You can find out more about the Fairtrade organization and also take part in Fairtrade quizzes. For more information, contact the library on 01744 677801.


Rick’s Back! Newton-le-Willows star Rick Astley, will be coming home in April to head up Haydock Park’s opening music night of 2011. Rick, whose single ‘Never Gonna Give you Up’ was the UK’s top selling single of 1987, was the first music act confirmed for Haydock Park this year and more acts will be announced over the next few weeks. The concert will take place following a full programme of racing on Saturday April 16th.

In the past few years, Rick has been touring the globe with the ‘Here and Now’ tour, playing with 80’s artists such as ABC, Boy George and Heaven 17. He recently completed a session as a Presenter on Magic FM, and also toured with Bolton comedian Peter Kay last year.

Tickets, which include both the racing and the concert, are now on sale via www.haydock-park.co.uk or call 0844 579 3006. Ticket prices range from £12-£45. Gates open at 3.35pm; the race card starts with the 5.35pm and ends with the 8.05 race, after which Rick will take the stage.

Looking for Love?Are you single, divorced, separated or widowed? Would you like to meet new friends? Then pop down to the Bridge pub in Phipps Lane in Burtonwood on Thursday nights where there is a singles night for those single people over the age of 35. The evening is run by local introduction agency, Go Betweens and starts from 8pm onwards. For more information, call Margaret on 01925 722727.

Singing for SudanThe Rotary Club of St Helens are staging a charity concert at Rainford Parish Church on Saturday 12th March, starting at 7.30pm. The Haydock Male Voice Choir will perform at the concert and proceeds go to support the work of Rainford resident Christine Jones at the Muhabba Children’s Centre in the Sudan. Entry to the concert is £6 and tickets can be obtained by calling 01744 882101 or 01744 882695.

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Walk OnThe St. Helens Ramblers are a voluntary organisation who organise regular coach and car walks from the St. Helens area and also have an active social side for members too. The group enjoys a variety of walks with distances varying from 5 to 12 miles and are looking to attract new members to the club. Walks for the next couple of months include; Marsden in West Yorkshire (travel by coach) next Sunday (6th March), Rivington, Lancashire (travel by car) on Saturday 19th March. Blundellsands (travel by train) on Saturday 26th March.

April sees the Ramblers take a trip to Hebden Bridge (travel by coach) on Saturday 2nd, Parbold (travel by car), Holmes Chapel (travel by car) on Easter Monday – 25th April, and Llandudno (travel by coach) on Saturday 30th. For more information please call or email the membership secretary Carol Walsh on 01744 601608 or at [email protected].

New Play GroupA new play group starts next Thursday (3rd March) at St David’s Church Hall in Eskdale Ave, Carr Mill. Run by the local Wigan & St Helens branch of the NCT (National Childbirth Trust), this is a sensory play group for children aged between birth and 5 years old. The cost per family is just £1, which includes a drink and biscuit. For more details call Christa Price on 0777 634 8277.

Family CyclingA family cycling initiative has been launched at the Three Sisters recreation area in Bryn, near Ashton-in-Makerfield. You can get the whole family involved

with these fun sessions, which are held every Sunday between 11am-12.30pm. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a bike, or you’re struggling to get your bikes up to the Three Sisters, because there are adult and child cycles available to use. The first ten sessions are free of charge. Those interested should meet at the Ranger hut on the front car park. Booking is essential, so call 01942 828569 to reserve your place.

Residents MeetingThe next meeting of the Seneley Green Residents Association will take place on Tuesday 15th March in the side room of the Railway Pub in Station Road, Garswood. The meeting will start at 7.15pm. The Residents Association are trying hard to bring new events to the area and could do with your help and input to make this possible – why not pop along and see what’s going on in your local community?

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Dib, Dib, Dib Rainford Scouts are appealing for new recruits for their Beavers, Cubs and Scout packs. Both boys and girls are welcome to join; Beavers take recruits aged 6-8, 8-11 year olds go to Cubs and those aged 11-14 join the Scouts. The usual organised activities are on offer, where recruits can be awarded badges for their efforts, and the group also undertakes camping and enjoy trips out. The group restricts formal parades to just four a year. If your child is interested, then please call William (Beavers) 07801 799061 or Martin (Cubs and Scouts) on 0779 547393.

Tai ChiIf you’re a chronic stress head with high blood pressure, then head over to the YMCA at Hilton Street in Ashton on Tuesdays to try out their new Tai Chi classes. These classes, Tai Chi and Qi Gong for beginners, should help you learn relaxation techniques to lower stress levels and blood pressure, and should also help those with arthritis. The cost per class is £2.50 and the classes run from 1pm.

Hospice Volunteers NeededThe Ashton charity shop for the Wigan and Leigh Hospice is looking for volunteers with a few hours to spare to help out at the shop, which is based on Gerard Street. The salary package is non-existent, but you will learn new skills, make new friends and all travelling expenses are reimbursed. No experience is required, so if you fancy giving this a go then pop into the shop or call Irene on 01942 525566.

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Anyone for Tennis?17 year old Winstanley College student Chris Blackburn, has given up slotting Local Life through letterboxes in Billinge and now teaches youngsters to slot passing shots down the tramlines at Winstanley Tennis Club. The junior coaching sessions are now running at the club, which is located on Hall Lane off Winstanley Road, and Chris is helping Nicky Butler run the sessions.

On Fridays, the sessions run from 4pm-5pm for children aged 9-12, and on Saturdays the sessions run from 9-10am for those aged 8 and under, 10-11am for those between 8-9 years old and between 11am-12 noon for those aged 10 and over. All sessions are priced at £3 for members and £4 for non members, and everyone is welcome come along, make some friends and have some fun. For more details, call Chris on 0783 722 6317 or Nicky on 0791 955 6121.

Grand AffairThe Rainford Parish Church Amateur Dramatic Society are staging their next play later this month at the Church Hall opposite the parish church on Church Road. A Grand Affair, a comedy which has been written and will be directed by society member Nicky Monk, runs from Wednesday 23rd until Saturday 26th March. Tickets are priced at £4.50 and are available now from Myra Hartley on 01744 883350.


Volunteers Wanted!Newton Community Centre are on the lookout for volunteers who would like to help out doing various activities at the Centre, which is based on Park Road South in Newton-le-Willows. Even if you’ve only got an hour or an afternoon to spare, they would like to hear from you. Main opportunities include the After School club and the Coffee Bar, but they could also do with someone to help with maintenance and people who would be prepared to distribute their What’s On guide every quarter. The centre is run by a registered charity, and a team of over 60 local volunteers help ensure the development and smooth running of the centre. If you’d like to help, please call the centre on 01925 224731 or call in for a volunteer application pack.

Attic SaleThe next Attic Sale at Rainford High School will take place on Saturday 26th March at 10am. The sales, which are organised by the Friends of Rainford High, have proved a big success and the last one raised

over £770, which was doubled by match funding from Barclays Bank. The cost of pitches at the site is £10, so if you’re interested in booking a space for your business please call Janet Hill on 01744 887320. Pitches are limited to 50, so please book in advance. The sale is open to the public at 10am and admission is just 50p. There’s onsite parking and refreshments are available.

Parking ProblemsResidents of Garswood are being asked to report instances of dangerous parking on the bend near the Railway Pub directly to the local police. The Traffic Engineering departments have been made aware of the problem, but if local residents don’t report incidents of dangerous parking, then no action will be taken by the department to resolve the problem. To contact the local police, please call 0151 777 6054.


Rugby SessionsIf your child is of primary school age and wants to try the fast and exciting sport of rugby, then bring them along to the Sports Centre in Carr Mill Road, Billinge. The sessions have been set up by the Billinge Residents Association, with the help of St Helens RLFC and St Helens Council. Boys and girls are both welcome and the session runs from 10.30 to 11.30 every Saturday morning. Sessions are open to all youngsters of primary school age, and you don’t need to live in Billinge to join in.

All your child needs is a pair of trainers and they could be improving their skills, fitness and co-ordination within minutes. Expert coaches from Saints RLFC will be on hand to teach the youngsters the skills needed to enjoy a game of tick rugby. For more information please ring Paul on 01744 892283.

Fete MeetingA definite date for your diary is Saturday 2nd July – this year’s Billinge Fete takes place on this day! If you would like to get involved with the fete, please turn up at the next fete meeting, which will take place next Tuesday (8th March) at St Mary’s Club at Trent Road in Billinge.

Diabetes MeetingThe latest meeting of the St Helens and District Diabetes UK Group takes place this Wednesday (2nd March) at the Town Hall. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and the presentation at this meeting will be Diabetes Patient Education, which will be given by Professor Sarah O’Brien, who is a Diabetes Nurse Consultant. The meeting runs until 9pm and refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting. For further information, please call Cherry Bowmaker on 0151 480 0821.

Irish NightDon’t miss the Charity Irish Night at the Brian Boru club in Bryn Street Ashton next Friday (4th March)! The music will be provided by Michael Coyne and there will also be raffles, bingo and light refreshments. The evening runs from 8pm through to midnight and tickets are priced at £2.50. Proceeds from the night are for HCPT – the Pilgrimage Trust.

Rangers Night OutRainford Rangers football club are holding a Live Band and Comedy night at the Rainford North End club next Saturday (5th March). Tickets are priced at £10 – for details call 07877 666 895.

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Bollywood comes to RainfordA fundraiser with a difference takes place at the Cottage Tandoori on Church Road in Rainford on Monday 7th March! The event, which is in aid of Willowbrook Hospice, is a Bollywood Fundraiser that features Indian style dancing whilst diners tuck into a three-course Indian meal. Tickets for the night are priced at £20 and are available from Cottage Tandoori, the fundraising office on 01744 453798 or from the Willowbrook Hospice shop, which is also based on Church Road in Rainford.

The Cottage Tandoori are happy to help promote other local charities or community groups. If you’d like to hold a fundraiser at the restaurant for your organization, please call into the restaurant for details or call Local Life on 01744 649722.

Ganging UpFor a great night of clean family fun, book your places at the St Helens Scout and Guide Gang Shows, being held this year at the Theatre Royal in St Helens on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th March, starting at 7.15pm.

The show has a cast of ninety members and all are members of the Scout or Guide movement, with ages ranging from 6 to 60+. The show is suitable for all ages with singing, dancing and comedy sketches. Tickets for the Gang Shows are priced at £7 with discounts for groups. Please call Jennifer Tickle for more information and to reserve your tickets on 0774 2383176.


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Zumba CrazeAre you ready to party? Then try the latest dance/keepfit craze – Zumba! Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward health, and having a good time in the process. There are now more than 10 million people in over 110 countries taking weekly Zumba classes.

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United Reformed Church, Higher Lane in Rainford between 7pm-8pm on Tuesdays, and from 11.30am-12.30pm on Fridays. Email [email protected].

Selwyn Jones Sports Centre, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows, starting at 6pm on Mondays and 7pm on Wednesdays. Call 0161 848 8004 for more details.

Ashton Leisure Centre, Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield starting at 8.05pm on Wednesdays and 11am on Sundays. Call 0161 848 8004 for more details.

St Helens Sports Development are also hosting Zumba sessions at the new Grange Valley Youth Centre in Clipsey Lane in Haydock especially for 14-24 year olds. These sessions run from 6.15-7.15pm on Wednesdays and are free of charge. Numbers are limited though, so call Mark Jennings on 01744 675922 or 07765 414970 before you set off.

Attic & Book SalesPark Lane Chapel, next to the Park Hotel on Wigan Road in Bryn, are running an Attic Sale at the church this Saturday (26th February) between 10am and 1pm, to raise money for church funds. There will be several stalls to browse and a raffle will also take place. Light refreshments will be available on the day and there will be parking on site too.

Two book sales will also take place at the same venue on Thursday 3rd March and Thursday 10th March between 10am-12 noon. Again, there will be light refreshments available and free car parking on site.


In the ZoneYouth Only Zones, run by St Helens Council, are proving increasingly popular with young people throughout the borough. Youth Only Zones are free ‘drop-in’ sessions for young people and this runs in Newton’s Selwyn Jones Leisure Centre on Saturdays from 7:30-9:30pm. The sessions provide the opportunity for young people to get involved in sport, use gym facilities or ‘hang out’ with friends in local leisure centres for free. Young people are also offered the chance to receive an accreditation in sports and leisure and to participate in many other opportunities available through St. Helens Council Youth Services – including the Youth Service Football League.

Councillor Susan Murphy, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Safer Communities and Youth said, “Since the introduction of the new Youth Service’s Website we’ve seen more and more young people enquiring about sessions, and wanting to take part. It’s really positive, and YOZ provides a great opportunity for young people to spend some time in their local leisure centre” For details, turn up at the sessions or visit the website www.sthelens.gov.uk/yaz.

Blood, Sweat and TearsIf you think you’re hardcore and can take on any challenge known to man, then pull together three teammates and enter the eXtremity challenge being held at Bispham Hall in Billinge on Saturday 26th March in aid of Willowbrook Hospice. Your team will tackle a challenge at the Scouts HQ that includes archery, air rifle shooting, abseiling, climbing, an assault course and a leap of faith. If victorious, you will be crowned the eXtremity Champions of 2011! Expect blood, sweat and tears though...this course is not for the faint hearted.

The camp fire will be going, along with a BBQ and lots more, so bring all the family to witness your triumph! Entry is just £50 per team of 4 and the hospice are asking teams to raise as much sponsorship as possible. Registration is 11am and eXtremity begins at 12noon. For more details download the entry pack at www.willowbrookhospice.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Team on 01744 453 798.


Here’s Hazel!It’s not every day that a music legend visits the area, but thanks to four Winstanley College students, 80’s rock/punk icon Hazel O’Connor will be performing live at Winstanley College next Thursday (March 3rd). The singer and actress starred in the film, Breaking Glass, and enjoyed success with an album of the same name. Although she’s now 55, Hazel is still an energetic performer, and will bring her band along which comprises of Claire

Hirst (David Bowie, Communards, Mica Paris) on saxophone and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on piano and backing vocals.

The four 18 years olds responsible for the planning and preparation for the gig are Sophie Moffatt, Rebecca Sanderson, Piers Whipp and Hannah Andrews, who have been assisted by tutor Andrew Critchley. The concert will be filmed and streamed online by students and there will be a student support act playing on the night too. Tickets are £15 and are available from www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 08444 771 0000.

Charity RunRunners, joggers, walkers and strollers are all rushing to sign up for the inaugural St Helens 10k run which was launched a couple of weeks ago by the Steve Prescott Foundation. The run, which takes place on Sunday 20th March will raise money for the Foundation and four other charities; the Honey Rose Foundation, Willowbrook Hospice, ABF The Soldiers Charity and Tunza.

The main commercial sponsors for the run are local- based law firm, Hattons Solicitors, and the organisers are hoping that the event will take place on an annual basis. The run takes in the area around St Helens town centre and the Victoria Park area. Entry to the run cost £15 and you can register at www.sthelens10krun.org.uk; the website also carries further details about the run, including training schedules for entrants.

ClassicsA book group with a difference has launched in Ashton’s library. Instead of the usual chick-lit, this group, Discovering the Modern Classics, focuses only on the modern classics, such as Orwell, Kipling, Christie, Kerouac, Steinbeck and Scott Fitzgerald. The group meets on the last Monday of the month from 10.30-11.30am at Ashton Library. Refreshments are provided and the group are looking for new members. The next meeting is this Monday, the 28th February. For more details, call the library on 01942 727119.


Knowsley Hall DateA date for your 2011 diary is Sunday 15th May, when the Knowsley Active Challenge will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Knowsley Hall. Organised by the Knowsley Health & Wellbeing team, the day consists of a number of events;

There will be a 3km walk departing at 9.45am, which will be suitable for all ages. This walk is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. A free taster of Orienteering will follow at 10am, suitable for all the family, and this will be followed by an 8 kilometre walk for all ages departing at 12 noon, which isn’t suitable for people in wheelchairs or pushchairs. All walks will be led by specialist walk leaders who will be able to point out areas of interest within the Knowsley estate and will be free of charge.

The junior challenge, which is a 2k run suitable for children aged 8-16 year old, departs at 10am in four separate age groups. To take part in the run is free of charge; please contact Peter Green on 0151 443 2120 or email [email protected] for an application form. All finishers will receive a medal, a goodie bag and a certificate.

The main challenge is a 5k run for teams and there are three separate categories of workplace teams; workplaces employing 1000+ staff, those employing 100-1000 staff and those employing less than 100 staff. There is also a fourth category of Family and Friends. Teams, which consist of four adults, including at least one female, pay £28 per team to enter the challenge. To enter, please contact Michelle Gilmurray on 0151 443 5894 or email [email protected]. All finishers will receive a medal and a certificate.

Dancers WantedIf jumping about to music whilst shaking pom poms is your thing, then you might be pleased to hear that Ashton Morris Dancers are recruiting for 2011. This dance group has been established for thirty years and travel to dance competitions throughout the summer. The club trains twice a week; dancers up to 13 years train at the Priory Road Day Centre in Priory Road from 6.15pm, and juniors 13+ and adults train at Captains Lane Community Centre off Bolton Road on Thursdays from 5.45pm. For more details please call 01942 724735 or email [email protected]


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Finger of FateEvery so often comes along an illustration that there’s no bond as strong as the one between a mother and her daughter; and one day last summer was a case in point. Haydock residents Jenny Redman and her daughter Jackie Harper returned from a day at work with exciting news to share! That day both Jenny and Jackie had, without consulting the other, resigned from their respective jobs as an Executive Officer for a charity and a finance manager for a nursing agency. Thrown together by fate, the pair began planning together to realise their dream of running a shop together.

Three months later, Cottage Craft and Cards opened up on Newton High Street. Situated next to the Post Office, Cottage Craft and Cards offers residents an excellent range of cards, gifts and other goods.

You’ll be delighted at their prices of their greetings cards! If, like me, you tend to buy a few cards at a time and always resent the amount of change you get for a £20 note, this is the shop for you. They don’t sell cheap and tacky cards either, but focus on selling an excellent selection of quality cards at very reasonable prices, including age cards that go right up to a 100th birthday.

And for those people who like something a little special, they will make original hand-crafted cards to order. So if you want to present your sister with a

birthday card depicting her love of black Labradors, or celebrate your granddads 90th birthday with a card illustrating his interest in local history, just call in or give Jenny or Jackie a call on 07828 128323 and they will discuss your requirements with you.

There’s more to the shop than cards though! There’s a range of exquisite gifts which are ideal for christenings, birthdays, Mother’s Day and lots more. There’s everything to celebrate a special occasion; cards, balloons, invites, banners and gift bags too.

There will always be a special place in my heart for shops that sell second hand books, and this one has a tidy display of the fairly latest bestsellers, with future plans to display many more. There’s also a range of homemade jewellery for sale at extremely reasonable prices, and the pair are on the lookout for other potential craft suppliers based locally.

As with any business in its infancy, Cottage Craft and Cards are keen to develop the shop by selling goods that local people want and would welcome any feedback from their customers. Underpinning it all though is a commitment to customer service that comes from two happy people who are finally realising their dream! Pop in and say ‘hello’ soon, and don’t forget to cut out your voucher.

Cottage Cards & Crafts15 High StreetNewton-le-Willows07828 128323


Phoenix RisesIf your resolutions for 2011 involve getting out more and meeting new friends, and perhaps a prospective life partner, then why not enlist the help of the St Helens Phoenix group? The group, essentially a club for those who are divorced, separated or widowed, meets every Wednesday evening at the Haydock Conservative Club opposite the Haydock Tesco from 8pm. New members are always welcome, so if you’re interested and you would like further details, please call Margaret on 01744 751648.

Park FootballEnthusiastic footballers should make their way to the Windermere playing fields on Saturday afternoons, to have a training session and kick about. The session is suitable for those aged 11-19 years old and the playing fields are situated just off Windermere Avenue in Moss Bank. For more details call 07825 444478. If you want to help out at the sessions then call the number quoted or call into the Park Farm Centre.


One Sunday morning, after a fine full English breakfast, we took off to the outskirts of Newton-le-Willows for a fairly easy four mile walk that takes in a waterway embedded in the gritty history of South Lancashire’s industrial heartlands; the Sankey Canal (also known as the St Helens Canal).

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The Sankey Canal was the first canal built in England, opened in 1757, and ran from St Helens to Widnes. The purpose of the canal was to transport coal from the St Helens’ pits to Liverpool’s chemical industry, via the canal and the River Mersey. The growth of areas like St Helens, Widnes and Earlestown, which were all small villages at the time, can be directly credited to the opening of the Sankey Canal. The canal closed in 1963 and for years afterwards the area was in a sad state of urban decay. Efforts of groups such as the Sankey Canal Restoration Society, together with help of St Helens, Warrington and Halton Councils, have transformed the area somewhat, and wildlife and fauna have returned.

The walk also passes close to Bradlegh Old Hall, a grade 2 listed building surrounded by a moat and protected by a medieval gatehouse. The hall stands on the site of a 15th century manor, though the only remains from that period are the gatehouse and the moat.

Car Park to Bradlegh Old HallTurn off the A572 (Common Road) at Wharf Road and follow the road 350 yards. Park up on the car park on the right opposite Dingle Avenue. For those who have Sat Navs, tap in the postcode WA12 9NZ.

Take the footpath to the left heading toward the viaduct and go through a stile. After 450 yards you’ll go underneath the huge nine arch viaduct, which carries trains to and from Liverpool and Manchester. Carrying along the path, which runs adjacent to Sankey Brook, for a further 575 yards you’ll come to the beginning of the Sankey Canal.

Follow the towpath for a further 325 yards and you’ll come across a swing bridge across the canal. Don’t go over this bridge; instead turn right and after 20 yards you’ll cross a bridge over the Sankey Brook. Head up the path for 450 yards and once you come to a T junction, turn left. After a further 350 yards, you’ll go through a stile; Bradlegh Old Hall is to your right and New Bradley Hall Farm is on the left.

Bradlegh Old Hall to Sankey CanalGo straight on from the junction with Bradlegh Old Hall and New Bradley Hall Farm, and within 150 yards you’ll meet up with Hall Lane. Turn left down the pedestrian section of Hall Lane. You’ll walk down the path for ¾ miles, passing Hall Lane Farm on the left with its enormous collection of rusting commercial vehicles - check out the old Granada TV van.

Walk past Hall Lane Stables and take the path on the left directly afterwards. Cross the bridge over Sankey

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Brook and carry straight on the path which runs parallel to the perimeter of the field. After 250 yards you’ll meet the Sankey Canal once more.

Sankey Canal to Car ParkTake a left turn when you meet the canal. On the left you can see the uniformity of the houses at Vulcan

Village, originally built to house the workers at Vulcan Foundry, and now a conservation area. Beyond Vulcan Village, towards the spire of Winwick Church, lies the fields between Newton and Winwick, which have been identified as a possible location of the Battle of Brunanburh back in approximately 937 AD. This battle is viewed as one of the most important in English history as it unified the country behind King Athelstan, who defeated the combined Norse-Celtic alliance.

Just up ahead by the canal is the picnic site at Hey Lock, perfect for a quick drink and a butty! Don’t miss the information board at this Lock that explains the history of the canal.

Walk ½ mile down the towpath and you’ll arrive at the swing bridge mentioned earlier in the walk. If you cross the bridge you’ll be able to read another information board about the Mucky Mountains (see insert). Carry on up the canal towpath, go under the viaduct once more, and return to the starting point in the car park.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.

Mucky MountainsThe Mucky Mountains, part of the Sankey Valley Country Park, were created back in the 1830’s when chemical waste were dumped by the canal by a company of soda makers, whilst the liquid waste (hydrochloric acid) from the same works was dumped into the canal. Working conditions at the Vitriol Works, which was owned by Irishman James Muspratt, were so poor that their workers’ teeth rotted and the clothes they were wearing corroded whilst they worked. Due to his complete disregard for the local environment, Muspratt faced years of constant litigation right up to 1851, when the works closed.

160 years later nature is reclaiming the Mucky Mountains, and the area is now a home to lime loving vegetation not normally found in the area. Wildlife found on the mountains include Meadow Brown and Red Admiral butterflies, rabbits, foxes, shrews, voles, weasels and the Yellowhammer (pictured).

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Mention Jersey as a holiday destination and people think of mature couples in tea rooms and scenes from TV’s Bergerac . And yes, most of Jersey really is like England in the 1950’s when everyone had an immaculately-mowed lawn with square flower borders, and children enjoyed picnics with lashings of ginger beer.

But hang on a minute, there’s more than one side to this beautiful island, and nowadays, the person sitting next to you on the plane is just as likely to be visiting the island for its night life and chic boutiques as they are for Jersey’s famous cream teas.

With its unspoilt coastlines and mild microclimate, it is a place of undoubted natural beauty which is calling out to be explored. Beyond the sandy beaches, superb shopping facilities and stunning countryside, Jersey boasts a host of visitor attractions too. From museums to castles, sporting and leisure facilities to rural adventures, it can all be found on this wonderful island; there really is something for everyone.

Despite its close proximity to France (the French coast is just 14 miles away), the island is resolutely English; residents speak English, the currency is sterling and they drive on the left. French influence on the island is limited mainly to the Jersey’s reputation for fine gastronomy. If you love food, you will simply love Jersey. Instead of the greasy fare served in all too many British seaside towns, the food is fresh, innovative and delicious, with seafood a speciality.

The wonderful beaches on the south of the island at St Brelade’s Bay and St Aubin are ideal for some serious sun worship, water sports and beach games! Anyone for blo-karting, zorbing or x-sailing? The beaches of Jersey are great fun for all the family!

The island’s busy capital St Helier, is glossy and cosmopolitan; a shopper’s delight, whilst the scenery in the rural north of the island, with its rugged coast, gorgeous little villages and beachside harbours frequently draws comparisons to the very best of Cornwall.

There’s a lot to see and do on the island, but one of the island’s main attractions is the award winning Jersey War Tunnels, which tells the harrowing story, via words, models, old film and photographs, of Jersey’s occupation during the World War 2.

The majestic Mont Orgueil castle has protected Jersey from the French for over 600 years, and you can, with the help of the re-enactment team,

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visualise life in the 15th century. You can climb up to the turrets, where the views are magnificent and the features include the ‘wheel of urine’.

The Living Legend village near St Peter consists of nine acres of fun and entertainment for all ages and a very popular island attraction. ‘The Jersey Experience’ is an award-winning multi-media re-creation of Jersey through the ages, there are two challenging 18 hole adventure golf courses, a go-karting track, craft and shopping village, an outdoor play area plus a full programme of live entertainment.

Highlight of the week for many is a trip to Durrell Wildlife Park. Author Gerry Durrell died in 1995, but his legacy lives on in this beautiful park around Les Augres Manor. So far, the Park has saved six species from extinction, and its work wins awards all over

the world. You can see over 1400 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in 32 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland.

So yes, whilst the genteel Jersey you expect to see is still alive and kicking, but it isn’t as sedate as it used to be. With a raft of things to see and do, its great fun for all the family; truly a holiday with something for everyone!

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Wednesday 2nd MarchMoss Bank and Billinge WalkMeet at the far car walk at the Black Horse in Moss Bank for a 3-6 mile Ranger-led walk lasting approximately 2 hours around Moss Bank and Billinge. This walk also takes place on Wednesday 16th March and Wednesday 30th March – same time, same place.Time: 1pmCost: FreeSat Nav Ref: WA11 7DF

Thursday �rd MarchLadies NightEnjoy a social evening with a difference at the Just Pottering About studio on Beacon Road in Billinge. Free entry and no studio fees – you just pay for what you paint! Wine and nibbles free of charge and lots of fun guaranteed, but you must call the studio first to pre-book your space!Time: 7pmCost: Pay for what you paint.Contact: 01744 892028 or 07751 736 937Sat Nav Ref: WN5 7HE

Comedians, Music Hall & St HelensTom Preston gives an entertaining talk about Comedians, the Music Hall and St Helens at Haydock Library. Refreshments will be served.Time: 1pm-2pmCost: FreeContact:Sat Nav Ref: WA11 0LY

Wigan Food and Drink FestivalBilled by the Guardian as ‘one of the world’s top local events in 2010’, the Wigan Food and Drink Festival takes in the fine food trail of local restaurants, outdoor demos, a CAMRA beer festival, brewery visits and a free outdoor concert. The festival runs from 3rd to 13th March and we just haven’t the space to carry all the events, so visit

www.wlct.org for more details or pick up a guide at your local library.

Saturday �th MarchAntiques & Collectors FairHeld at Aintree Racecourse over 5/6th March, this is one of the largest antiques and collectors events in the north of England, with around 400 stallholders expected.Wide selection of furniture, ceramics, glass, art deco, cards, watches, books, jewellery and much more.Time: 10am-5pmCost: £6Contact: www.nelsonfairs.co.ukSat Nav Ref: L9 5AS

Wednesday �th MarchMesnes Park WalkMeet at the ranger centre in Park Road North, just off Newton High Street for a 3-6 mile Ranger-led walk lasting approximately 2 ½ hours. This walk also takes place on Wednesday 23rd March – same time, same place.Time: 1.30pmCost: Free

The GondoliersThe St Helens Gilbert and Sullivan Society present their 2011 production of ‘The Gondoliers’ at the Theatre Royal. This very entertaining show consists of an evening of singing and dancing, with an intriguing case of mistaken identity and a royal wedding too. Runs until Saturday 12th March.Time: 7.30pmCost: Range from £10 to £12Contact: 01744 25089 or www.sthelensgss.co.ukSat Nav Ref: WA10 1LQ

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Saturday 12th MarchClassical SpectacularThe UK’s greatest classical show outside of the Albert Hall comes to the Liverpool Echo Area. Classic after classic after classic – they are all here, performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and accompanied visually by thundering cannons and indoor fireworks.Time: 7.30pmCost: From £26-£37.50Contact: 0844 8000 400 or www.echoarena.com

Saturday 1�th MarchCentral Library EventTo celebrate National Science and Engineering Week, Central Library will have lots of fun activities based around inventions. You can use the Apple Macs to try online puzzles, make a scientific experiment out of junk or learn about magnets, topology and static electricity.Time: 10am-4pmCost: FreeContact: 01744 676954

Thursday 24th MarchTraditional MarketMouthwatering delicacies from our European neighbours are set to tickle the tastebuds of visitors to St Helens town centre. Market runs from Thursday 24th –Saturday 26th March in Church Square and Church Street.Time: 10am-5pmCost: Free

Saturday 2�th MarchAttic SaleAttic sale at Rainford High School, run by Friends of Rainford High, which consists of up to 50 stalls of bargains galore! Plenty of onsite parking, and

refreshments will be available too.Time: 10am-4pmCost: 50pSat Nav Ref: WA11 8NY

OrienteeringCome and try orienteering – a sport that all the family can get involved in! The South Lancs orienteering club are running an introductory event at the Three Sisters in Bryn, aimed at all levels, and will be on hand to help if needed. Time: 10.30am-12.30pmCost: £2 adults, £1 childContact: 01942 418975 or www.seloc.org.uk

Sunday 27th MarchRainford WalkMeet at the car park opposite the village hall in Church Road for a 2-4 mile Ranger-led walk lasting approximately 2 hours.Time: 2pmCost: Free

Wedding FayreIf you celebrated Valentine’s Day with a proposal then this wedding fayre at Eccleston Park Golf Club is for you! There is complimentary bubbly on arrival, a fabulous range of wedding suppliers and live musical entertainment from West End star Philippa Healey.Time: 11am-4pmCost: FreeContact: 07719 637312Sat Nav Ref: L35 4PG

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Ford’s third generation Focus is at its best when a diesel engine is plumbed under its bonnet. Andy Enright explains why.

Few cars approach the sheer versatility of a diesel Ford Focus. Offering excellent economy, a beautiful standard of fit and finish, some incredible high-tech options and a high quality of ride, the Focus diesel has crept upmarket but still offers something very special at a relatively proletarian price.

Given that diesel cars made up 46 per cent of new car sales in 2010, take a guess at the percentage of new Ford Focus sales that will be accounted for by diesel models. According to Ford, fully 80 per cent of Focus sales will be diesel powered, relegating petrol engines to the role of bit part players. The reasons for this aren’t hard to grasp. The diesels offer better economy, lower emissions and higher residual values.

Ford brings the Focus to market with no fewer than five diesel engine options. First up is the 95bhp 1.6

TDCi, followed by a 115bhp version of the same engine. Also packing 115bhp is a 2.0TDCi when specified with the clever PowerShift twin-clutch gearbox. A more powerful 140bhp version of this unit is available in manual and Powershift guises while the same pair of transmissions is available on the diesel flagship, the 163bhp 2.0-litre TDCi.

Comfort and refinement were the key criteria when designing the chassis of the new Focus and the engineers have certainly succeeded in that task. Ride quality and refinement are massively improved over its predecessor. The front end looks a good deal more aggressive than its predecessor, with gaping triangular front air intakes that wouldn’t seem out of place on an RS model. Between them is what Ford dubs its dynamic shutter grille that can close at speed to improve aerodynamics.

The interior is a massive step forward in terms of materials, quality, fit and finish. The centre console looks busy but it’s fairly easy to figure everything out

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quickly and the Sony stereo in the upper spec models is a very classy touch. Perhaps the most contentious issue surrounding this latest Focus diesel is the price that Ford asks for it. The entry-level Focus diesel is now priced at around £17,000 and a Titanium X 2.0-litre diesel estate with PowerShift is over £25,000.

In each case this is almost Golf money but Ford counters with the claim that the Focus now bests the Volkswagen for standard equipment. Even the entry-level Edge model gets a DAB radio, ESP, torque vectoring, Bluetooth and voice control and the EasyFuel system designed to prevent drivers filling the diesel car with petrol. Zetec trim includes 16-inch alloys, sports seats and a heated windscreen while Titanium adds keyless start, hill start assist and a premium Sony stereo. Titanium X tops that off with 17-inch alloys, active park assist, bi-xenon lamps and heated half-leather seats.

You can usually count on Ford to offer low running costs and the Focus scores in this regard. The engines are certainly both clean and mean on fuel. Both 95 and 115bhp diesel engines are good for 109g/km. The 2.0 TDCi come in 139 and 159bhp outputs and emits 129g/km with a manual box and 139g/km with the optional PowerShift transmission. Fuel economy is decent, with even the thirstiest of the lot, a 2.0-litre TDCi with PowerShift gearbox, seeing over 53mpg on the combined cycle. Insurance groupings seem sensible, too.

This Ford Focus diesel can still entertain on a back road, but its emphasis has shifted towards delivering impressive refinement and quality. Look a little closer at the range and you’ll appreciate the advances Ford has made in economy and efficiency. Whether cash-strapped British customers are prepared to pay the increased prices Ford is asking is another matter. With a whole slew of talented rivals to contend with, the new Focus diesel has its work cut out. Despite being

a hugely better car than its predecessor, its market share looks set to decrease. That’s a tough thing for Ford to come to terms with but a sign of the times.

To arrange a test drive of the new Ford Focus, contact your local Ford dealer;

Gordons of Wallgate, Wigan(01942 823000)

Polar Ford of Winwick Road, Warrington(01925 651111)

Polar Ford of Sherdley Road, St Helens (01744 610600)


Reach for the sky!Most gardens these days are quite small and it makes sense to make the most of your vertical spaces. Walls and fences create planting opportunities for climbers and wall shrubs, you just need to put the right plant in the right place. Covering your fences also makes your garden appear larger.

You should bear in mind that the area at the bottom of a fence (and especially a wall) is dry as it receives little rainfall, so new planting should be helped along by mixing in plenty of compost when planting. Plant the climber away from the fence a little

Aspect is crucial when deciding which climber to buy and there are climbers to suit all. Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ is a good Honeysuckle for shade

The height and spread of the plant should be considered carefully. Ivy is easy and evergreen but boy does it spread so if planted against a house wall you would have to be prepared to keep it away from gutters and windows

Unless you are choosing a self clinging climber, you will need to provide appropriate support and it is worth investing in quality trellis

The correct pruning of clematis can appear to be more complicated than it is. As a general rule spring flowering clematis need only a tidy up to keep in check. Summer flowering plants should be trimmed back by two thirds in late winter. Autumn flowering clematis should be pruned hard in late winter, to just above ground level

Here are some of my favourites:

Jasminum officinale. A lovely climber with very fragrant white flowers in summer so plant it near a path or seating area. (Unless you have a nose like Hubby - he can’t smell a thing!)

Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’. This one is good in semi-shade and is well behaved. (I don’t mean not naughty but easy to keep in check!) It produces large pale mauve flowers in early summer.

Euonymus fortunei ‘Silver Queen’. This is an evergreen wall shrub which will reach 2.5 m (8 feet in old money) with very attractive leaves with creamy margins.

So there you go - get climbing!

Author: Angie Barker Dip GD (Inst GD) BA (Hons)Garden Design For All SeasonsTel: 01942 522 405Mob: 07857 008 383www.angiebarker.co.uk

Our resident gardening expert Angie Barker, provides us with some more gardening hints, tips and seasonal selections.


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Billinge & GarswoodCllr A Bacon 0787 293 8085Cllr S Murphy 01942 743098Cllr J Pearson 01942 743021Billinge Medical Practice 01744 892205Garswood Surgery 01744 621670Billinge & Garswood Police Team 0151 777 6054Billinge Parish Council Clerk 01744 884857Selenley Green Parish Council Clerk 01744 892167Billinge Library 01744 677535Garswood Library 01744 677797

HaydockCllr W Anderton 0787 985 0518Cllr A Burns 01744 676109Cllr J Sheldon 01942 275086Haydock Medical Cen. (Dr Vaughan) 0844 477 8626Haydock Medical Cen. (Dr Roberts) 01744 22272Haydock Library 01744 677801

Moss BankCllr J Fletcher 01744 884984Cllr D Kent 01744 731840Cllr C Kavanagh 01744 678918Windermere Medical Centre 01744 739645Moss Bank Library 01744 677988

Newton Cllr P Astbury 01744 678960Cllr S Knight 01744 676103Cllr N Taylor 01744 678965Newton Community Hospital 01925 222731Dr Pitalia – Comm. Hosp. 01925 220469Dr Pitalia – Bridge St 01925 225755High St Surgery 01925 290311Patterdale Lodge 01925 227111Market St Surgery 01925 221457Newton Library 01744 677885

RainfordCllr D Grice 01744 886022Cllr B Lowe MBE 01744 884891Cllr D Monk 01744 678032Rainford Health Centre 01744 882855K McRae Health Centre 01744 882606Rainford Library 01744 677820Rainford Parish Council 01744 884709

General Medical St Helens Hospital 01744 26633Wigan Infirmary 01942 244000Whiston Hospital 0151 426 1600Minor Injuries Walk in Centre 01744 627400NHS Direct 0845 4647

Police & Councils Merseyside Police 0151 709 6010Greater Manchester Police 0161 872 5050St Helens Council 01744 456789Wigan Council 01942 244991

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