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For the retirement you deserve A development of 14 one and two bedroom spacious apartments for the over 60’s, providing a safe, secure and comfortable lifestyle for buyers who wish to retain their independence but with the certain knowledge that help or assistance is just a call away.

Each energy efficient spacious apartment features: • Full gas central heating and double glazing throughout.

• Monitored secure entry system with 24/7 Emergency Care line.

• Fully fitted eye catching kitchens with a range of integrated Hoover appliances that include fridge/freezer, induction hob, grill and oven.

Washer/dryer Dishwasher, Combination microwave.

• Bathrooms feature the timeless elegance of Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware and Porcelanosa tiles.

• Built in wardrobes to all bedrooms.

• Lift to all floors.

• Fitted carpets to all apartments.

Retirement Living - Redefined At Melrose Living, we understand the need to find the perfect property is never easy, especially in later life. That is why, at Park Lodge, we have redefined retirement living. The need to retain independence is crucial, whilst also offering additional assistance if required. It truly is the epitome of the independence you desire for today but opening the door to a lifestyle that you never thought was possible.

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As well as your own private apartment there is a beautifully furnished Owners’ Lounge at the heart of the development. See photo above. It has a large flat screen TV and sound system and its own kitchen. A perfect venue for a get together with visiting friends, family or neighbours.

Our Duty Manager Steve is around for limited hours during the working week, adding that little extra touch of reassurance that help is on hand in the unlikely event of an emergency. When Steve is absent then the 24/7 Emergency Care line clicks in and will be answered promptly by our service partners, Bolton at Home - Security and peace of mind are our watchwords!

A separate twin-bedded Guest Suite can be found on the 2nd floor of the development. It features a luxury en-suite bathroom, built-in wardrobe, sitting area, TV and coffee/tea making facility. A solution (subject to availability and a small charge) for an overnight guest or visiting member of the family who may want to stay for a few days.

Recent sales have exceeded even our own high expectations so; please therefore check availability before travelling to view our Marketing Suite.

Prices range from £143,950 - £147,950

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Reserve now and on selected apartments we will contribute £2,000 towards your moving costs. Call our

Sales Line 07492 060134 for more details.

For an appointment to view call our Sales Advisor Joanne on 07492 060134 or Freephone 0800 622889

Our landscaped gardens and sitting out area add the finishing touch to this remarkable development.

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Twittering On WITH TYLER GRUNDY

nation’s favorite grandma, as she has been coined, announced her leave as well, Twitter and the nation went into meltdown. Just a note, if my Gran was known to party the night away on the isle of Ibiza, as Mary is known to do, I must admit I am not too sure how I would feel.

It seems as though we are in luck. While surfing the realms of Twitter compiling this article for you lucky readers today, I came across some telling statistics.

Now it is not my intention to bore you with mindless numbers and figures, although I have been called a ‘Statto’ numerous times over the years. Just this one will do;

As one Twitter user put it and many seemed to agree;

Literally no one is going to watch ‘Paul Hollywood’s Great British Bake Off’.

51% of adults aged between 5564 regularly use social media.

This is according to the Office of National Statistics. So, at the conclusion of this article do not hold back your desire to post a Tweet on a topic of your choosing. Let your voice be heard, after all that is what Twitter is all about.

Anyway, let us get into it.

Paul Hollywood & Mary Berry on the Great British Bake Off

shows. However, viewers have recently been handed a pie to the face.

I imagine it failed to pass the majority of you by, that the BBC had sold the show to Channel 4. The uproar soon followed. And it soon became clear that Channel 4 had purchased a tent and a bread maker. By that, I mean the silver fox Paul Hollywood.

“Breadxit” Undoubtedly, many of you will recognize the two figures above.

Indeed, for many a Brit they have become synonymous with Wednesday evenings. The Great British Bake Off or GBBO as commonly abbreviated (and hash tagged on Twitter) is one of the BBC’s most popular and well-watched

Co-Hosts, the commonly known Mel and Sue, soon after announced they would be departing from the show. I guess you could say the dough was failing to rise for Channel 4. When the

I for one will certainly view with interest the Channel 4 version of the show to see what they can squander together.

If the show does become a dead loss, I will certainly miss 9pm in our house on a Wednesday evening when the cake goes in the oven, having spent the previous hour drooling over bake off wonders.

How to spot a Brit?

It came to my attention that while writing this piece for you, Britain was celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Now, due to my historical background I feel obliged to bring this up. So please do bear with me. In case you did not know, the battle

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TWITTER was fought between William of Normandy (the invader) against the English King Harold.

Admittedly, I am not here to give you a history lesson, no doubt you already know this. And I am certain, even if I had not told you it was the 950th anniversary then you would know the year. Here lies the essence of how to spot a Brit.

Twitter seems to be in unanimous agreement about this.

Hastings Direct has long been advertising on our television screens with the catchy jingle and memorable phone number. If you are struggling to recall, it is the one with the seagull if I am not mistaken. The jingle goes, 0800… wait for it…1066. The point being calling out 0800, if one would reply with 1066 then you most certainly have found yourself a fellow Brit.

Together Again.

I am sure, all of you will be familiar with the comedic and indeed, genius double act that was Morecambe and Wise. Now for the first time, they stand together again in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

The statue that has been unveiled just this month is the first of the two together while the two men, have their own individual statues respectably in Morecambe and Leeds.

Blackpool is really the spiritual home of the pair. They performed numerous times at the seaside resort before their real shoot to fame. Myself being a massive fan of the pair, I feel I should take this opportunity to regale you with my own personal favorite sketch. I think it was the first clip I saw of the two and hence why it has stuck with me and I still find it hilarious to this day. ‘The Banana Boat song’, I would recommend a quick search on YouTube if you are failing to recall the sketch. A smile and a laugh I can guarantee.

Standard tickets for the festival, which holds 135,000 amongst its vast grassy plains, have all been snapped up. Although, many of them will now find their way upon the Internet black market selling for ludicrous amounts of money.

So let us say, you were one of the lucky ones who managed to get tickets. Well currently, not one act has been announced. Oh, I do love a risk taker. Come that faithful weekend in June that band you have always wanted to see and quite possibly just sold half your material belongings for, just to get that Glastonbury golden ticket might not even be there.

Here is the real risk though, relying on the Great British weather to provide the sort of sun and warmth of the likes of Costa Brava over a bunch of fields in Somerset. It very rarely happens. The festival campsite soon becomes a bog. You can keep the bikini and speedos in the draw for this weekend more often than not, a rain mac and a pair of wellies is usually the safest attire.

Get yo’ Wellies Out. Glastonbury, the famous British festival has sold out…again.

Now do not get me wrong I understand the buzz of seeing your favorite music act up close and personal…but with Glastonbury it just is not that simple.

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JANUARY 19 Jan

13 Jan

29 Jan

DUMFRIES - Burns Weekend 3HB £138 £35 Cairndale Hotel LLANDUDNO - Decades Break 4HB £149 £12 Queens Hotel BABBACOMBE - Reunion Break 5HB £149 NOA Anchorage Hotel

FEBRUARY 03 Feb

05 Feb

10 Feb

19 Feb

21 Feb

27 Feb

27 Feb

BLACKPOOL - 3HB £139 NOA Weekend including Sunday lunch Park House Hotel BLACKPOOL - MOCK CRUISE 6HB £269 NOA Park House Hotel CUMBRIA - Line Dance Weekend 3FB £189 £12 Gilsland Hall Hotel TENBY - ALL INCLUSIVE PLUS 5 £295 NOA Belgrave Hotel COTE D’AZUR - MEDITERRANEAN COAST 10HB £829 £230 The Van Der Valk Hotel LLANDUDNO - Decades Break 5HB £249 £16 Queens Hotel LOCH LOMOND 5 £299 £56 Snowdrop Tour - ALL INCLUSIVE Winnock Hotel

MARCH 10 Mar

20 Mar

APRIL 02 Apr

07 April

07 Apr

10 Apr

BLACKPOOL - Long Weekend 4HB £199 NOA Park House Hotel PARIS FLOATING HOTEL MS Renoir 6 £528 £165 MEDITERRANEAN COAST(3FB on Renior)

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28 Apr

CUMBRIA - April Break 5HB £299 £25 Gilsland Hall Hotel BABBACOMBE - Spring Break 5HB £219 NOA Anchorage Hotel VOLENDAM Kings Day in Holland plus Dutch Bulbfields 6HB £649 £190 Art Hotel, Spaander LLANDUDNO - Extravaganza 4HB £239 £12 Queens Hotel

MAY

01 May LLANDUDNO - Spring Break 5HB £299 £16

Queens Hotel £519 £90 01 May JERSEY BY AIR 6HB

The Mayfair Hotel, St Helier 03 May FRANCE - Beautiful Brittany 8HB £795 £151

Hotel De L’Ocean 07 May NORTHUMBERLAND DINER TOUR 6HB £469 NOA Bamburgh & The Rugged Coast

Victoria Hotel 14 May SCARBOROUGH 6HB £425 NOA

Esplanade Hotel 19 May HAWORTH 1940s WEEKEND 4HB £269 £6

Best Western Cedar Court Hotel 22 May CUMBRIA - Spring Break 5HB £329 £25

Gilsland Hall Hotel 26 May GLOUCESTER 4HB £319 £75 Tall Ships Weekend at Gloucester Docks

Cheltenham Chase Hotel 30 May ISLE OF ARRAN & AYRSHIRE 7HB £549 £50

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Hallmark Hotel/BW Kinloch Hotel JUNE

TORQUAY 6HB £375 £40 01 Jun Belgrave Sands Hotel

CUMBRIA - Line Dance Weekend 3FB £189 £12 10 Jun Gilsland Hall Hotel

COTSWOLDS - Long Weekend 4HB £275 £68 11 Jun Holiday Inn, Bromsgrove

LINCOLNSHIRE - Pies, Plants and Planes 5HB £289 NOA 17 Jun (LOTS OF SINGLE ROOMS)

Wyndham Garden Hotel

CORNISH SPLENDOUR & Doc Martin 6HB £449 NOA Rosemundy House Hotel DUNOON - DINER TOUR 6HB £439 £48 Hallmark Hotel/BW Kinloch Hotel ISLE OF WIGHT - Shanklin 6HB £449 NOA Channel View Hotel LLANDUDNO - Summer Holiday 8HB £469 £30 Queens Hotel

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OCTOBER TORQUAY 5HB £365 NOA Headland Hotel 02 Oct JERSEY BY AIR 6HB £499 £90 BARMOUTH - DINER TOUR 5HB £339 £25

The Mayfair Hotel, St Helier Arbour Hotel 06 Oct CUMBRIA - Line Dance Weekend 3FB £189 £12

JULY 02 July

04 July

08 July

16 July

16 July

24 July

30 July

31 July

BOURNEMOUTH - DINER TOUR 6HB £449 NOA Suncliff Hotel ISLE OF MAN - Douglas 5HB £389 £40 Rutland Hotel SEINE RIVER CRUISE - MS Renoir 7 £925 £245 (4FB on Renior) TENBY - Drinks Inclusive 6HB £349 NOA Belgrave Hotel CUMBRIA - DINER TOUR 6HB £439 £45 Gilsland Hall Hotel WARNER LEISURE HOTELS 5HB £399 NOA Cricket St. Thomas PAIGNTON 7HB £459 NOA Summer Time in the English Riviera The Marine Hotel IRELAND 6HB £629 £120 Killarney Towers Hotel

AUGUST 05 Aug

11 Aug

14 Aug

14 Aug

19 Aug

JERSEY BY AIR - Battle of the Flowers 8HB £709 NOA The Mayfair Hotel, St Helier EDINBURGH TATTOO 3HB £319 £65+ Kings Manor Hotel WARNER LEISURE HOTELS 5HB £385 NOA Motown and Cilla Black Tribute Alverston Hall, Cheshire SCENIC SHROPSHIRE 5HB £339 £50 Buckatree Hall Hotel EASTBOURNE - plus Airshow 8HB £499 NOA Haddon Hall Hotel

22 Aug

28 Aug

EDINBURGH TATTOO 3HB £319 £65+ Kings Manor Hotel TORQUAY 7HB £539 NOA Corbyn Head or Livermead Cliff Hotel

SEPTEMBER 03 Sept

04 Sept

10 Sept

13 Sept

19 Sept

18 Sept

24 Sept

24 Sept

SCOTTISH BORDERS - PEEBLES 5HB £399 £80 Barony Castle Hotel & Spa BABBACOMBE 5HB £249 NOA Anchorage Hotel NORTHUMBERLAND - DINER TOUR 6HB £469 NOA Bamburgh & The Rugged Coast Victoria Hotel CORNISH SPLENDOUR & Doc Martin 6HB £449 NOA Rosemundy House Hotel SPAIN & PORTUGAL 15HB £1575 £275 Los Infantes/Regua Douro Hotel Bosque Mar Hotel Many extras inc.

BLACKPOOL -September Breaj 5HB £299 NOA Park House Hotel LLANDUDNO 6HB £389 £20 Queens Hotel SCARBOROUGH 6HB £425 NOA Esplanade Hotel

For full details of each tour visit our website or call for your FREE FULL COLOUR 2017 BROCHURE

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22 OCT

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Gilsland Hall Hotel ROMANTIC HIGHLAND RAILWAYS 6HB £419 NOA Balavil Hotel, Newtonmore SIDMOUTH 5HB £395 NOA The Royal York & Faulkner Hotel BLACKPOOL - Illuminations 4HB £225 NOA Park House Hotel WARNER LEISURE HOTELS 4HB £409 NOA Holme Lacy Hotel SECRET ISLANDS AND (ALL INCLUSIVE) 5 £419 £56 WATERWAYS OF SCOTLAND Winnock Hotel, Lock Lomond £379 £40 TORQUAY 6HB Belgrave Sands Hotel

NOVEMBER 03 Nov LLANDUDNO - Turkey & Tinsel long weekend 4HB £234 £20

Queens Hotel 03 Nov TAUNTON - Bridgwater Illuminated Carnival 3HB £195 £40

Holiday Inn, Taunton 05 Nov TENBY - Turkey & Tinsel - Drinks Inclusive 5HB £295 NOA

Belgrave Hotel 08 Nov THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SHOW 4HB £380 NOA

Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel 13 Nov CUMBRIA - Turkey & Tinsel 5HB £299 £25

Gilsland Hall Hotel 13 Nov BABBACOMBE - Turkey & Tinsel 4HB £235 £20

Anchorage Hotel 19 Nov LUDLOW - Pre Christmas Party 4HB £309 NOA

The Feathers Hotel 24 Nov VALKENBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS 5HB £399 £85

Hotel Schaepkens 30 Nov LOCH LOMOND Plus Edinburgh Christmas Markets 5 £319 £56

The Winnock Hotel (ALL INCLUSIVE) DECEMBER 08 Dec

14 Dec

23 Dec

23 Dec

23 Dec

30 Dec

30 Dec

SCARBORUGH - Turkey & Tinsel plus 3HB £149 NOA Flower of May Christmas Show Esplanade Hotel THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SHOW 4HB £380 NOA Best Western Le strange Arms Hotel CUMBRIA - Christmas Package 5SMA TBC TBC Gilsland Hall Hotel DUMFRIES - Christmas Package 5SMA £395 £60 Cairndale Hotel LLANDUDNO - Christmas Package 5SMA £610 £20 Queens Hotel DUMFRIES - Hogmanay Package 5SMA £420 £60 Cairndale Hotel CUMBRIA - Hogmanay Package 5SMA TBC TBC Gilsland Hall Hotel

DINER TOURS on these tours our hostess will serve a freshly prepared light lunch with tea & coffee on day excursions, and morning coffee and biscuits on the outward and return days. All freshly made on board.

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sponsored by just like you. There’s an extra bonus too – a tour manager who ensures that all the logistical hassles are taken care of and that the group ‘gels’ together.

And then there are local guides, who share their inside knowledge and help bring destinations alive. On sporting trips, coaches are on hand to match up players, so you enjoy your games and improve too. Some of the major coach tour companies organise singles only trips around the UK and Europe too, which provides yet another option!

Beach and hotel holidays

Singles holidays

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If you’d like to flop and drop, with company when you choose, there is a wide range of places to go, around Europe or beyond. Singles’ specialists, Solos Holidays have an extensive range of places to get away to where the sun shines, the beach is glorious and the pool all yours. Quite often, the hotels they use are exclusively theirs, so everyone is a fellow solo traveller.

And if activities are on offer, you’re free to join in or not. Sometimes a day on the sun lounger is just too tempting. In the UK, Solos Holidays, Warner Leisure Hotels offer hotel breaks with zero or limited supplements. Go on, why not spoil yourself?

Top Tips Singles travelling on holiday can celebrate! You are a fast-growing group of people and the options are getting more plentiful by the month. Tour operators and cruise lines are now vying to bring you the perfect trip. What could be better?

We know it seems daunting when you think about taking your first trip alone – we’ve been in the same shoes.

However, from all reports, once you’ve taken the first brave step, there is no looking back. You might even wonder what took you so long!

Cruises I recently spoke to a single lady in her 60s who told me she loved cruising because it is safe, she knows that the ship is secure and that should anything happen, she’ll be missed. More and more cruise lines are re-fitting or building with single cabins, all just as comfortable as doubles! And what’s more, coffee mornings and activities are organised for those travelling alone, so you can meet others in the same

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situation. At dinner, singles’ dining tables are allocated, so if you’d like to be sociable, you can be. Excursion companions and dancing partners are often available too. So you can cruise around the UK coast, voyage to Antarctica or visit sites around the Mediterranean, comfortable in the certainty that you’ll be included in all the activities and well looked after. Saga Holidays have now started offering river cruises just for singles too!

Escorted tours and activities holidays These are a real joy for the solo traveller. You’re joining a friendly group, all who have a similar interest, whether it be going to historic British houses and gardens, playing tennis, walking on islands, visiting ancient Greek ruins or meeting pandas in China. There really is a holiday for everyone. And interestingly, many tour companies tell us that between a third and a half of everyone travelling this way are holidaying on their own, which means that you’ll meet others

We are frequently asked about single supplements, which can be a barrier to those travelling alone. Several cruise lines, escorted touring companies and activities holiday specialists offer same sex sharing to avoid the supplement.

Just ask when booking, and if no else wants to share, you then have the room to yourself. However, many companies have great offers with no or low supplements, it’s just a question of enquiring. Always be willing to request the best price or the latest deals – you may be surprised at what’s available.

These are sometimes missing from websites and brochures. Ask and you just may receive!

Fact Box: Silver Travel Advisor has produced a useful mini guide for the Solo Silver Traveller, with advice, recommended companies and contact details. To receive your free copy, go to www.silvertraveladvisor.com and type ‘Guide solo’ into the search box, top right hand side. We’ll post a one out to you, or it can be downloaded electronically.

TRAVEL

Travelling through airports by Jennie Carr from Silver Travel Advisor Airports can be heaven or can be hell, so Silver Travel Advisor have teamed up with Your Service Centre Gatwick in partnership with Sky Break, to make life just that little bit easier. You can receive a printed copy of The Silver Travellers’ Guide to Gatwick Airport, free of charge through the post or electronically, by going to www. silvertraveladvisor.com and typing Gatwick guide into the search box, top right hand side.

If you are flying from another UK airport and wish to familiarise yourself with the lie of the land, you can find real maps and terminal diagrams at www. airportguides.co.uk or by visiting the airport’s own website. From Aberdeen to Southend, with many in between, this information can really help you plan your airport experience. And this is particularly helpful if you prefer to use a lift instead of the escalators, or require an accessible toilet. Many special features of the airports are

clearly marked so when you do arrive, you can confidently get to where you need to go. And should you be spending time in transit, it’s a good idea to take a look at the facilities at this airport too.

It’s always worth remembering that you are entitled to special assistance, should you need it, from the door of the airport to the foot of the aircraft steps, and this should be provided by the airport. You can call well in advance to advise of your mobility requirements, talk to the airline or travel agent if you can’t find the airport number on line. You might also decide to take advantage of a ‘Meet and Assist’ service which will make certain you are well looked after, on arrival and departure.

medication in your suitcase for the hold, so you have extra in case of an emergency. And remember not to exceed the maximum of 100ml for any liquids otherwise they will be confiscated as you pass through security, which would not be a good start to your journey.

Should you need to take medication in your hand luggage, it’s worth having a doctor’s letter explaining what this is and what it is for so there is no misunderstanding in a foreign country. It is also worth packing spare

And our absolute top tip, is to leave yourself plenty of time to clear security and the find the departure gate. Having an extra 20 minutes for a cup of tea is so much better than getting stressed whilst you rush through the terminal.

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Located on the south coast within the historic county of Sussex, lies the elegant seaside resort of Eastbourne. Renowned for its top sunshine records and award winning beaches, Eastbourne is understandably a popular holiday destination for all.

With a sprinkling of high street shops, centrally located, a Victorian pier and a rich history boasting a variety of castles, museums and galleries, Eastbourne is sure to cater for your every need.

Imperial Hotel Located just a stone’s throw away from the promenade and band stand, this grand Victorian hotel is full of character and home to a number of spacious, comfortable bedrooms, all accessible via lifts.

Guests are able to unwind in the relaxing lounge area before an evening meal in the Majestic Restaurant, offering hearty, home cooked food.

Hotel facilities l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television and hairdryer l Free WiFi in Public areas l Premier rooms available* l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Waiter service l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Table d’hôte menu l Optional a la carte menu available l Live entertainment most evenings l Ballroom/Dance floor l Two lifts serving all floors l Porterage.

Take a short boat ride across the Solent and discover the Isle of Wight, an island of astounding natural beauty with a variety of attractions to suit all ages.

Located on the south east coast of the island, the traditional seaside resort of Shanklin is home to golden sandy beaches and a quaint collection of shops housed in traditional thatched cottages. It is understandably one of the most popular resorts on the island with plenty to entertain.

Ocean View Hotel Situated in a premier location with an idyllic seaside position, the charming, well-appointed Ocean View Hotel boasts uninterrupted panoramic views across Sandown Bay. The hotel also offers a large sprung dance floor and provides live entertainment most evenings.

Hotel facilities l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television and hairdryer l Free WiFi in Public areas l Premier and sea views rooms available* l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Waiter service l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Licensed bar l Table d’hôte menu l Optional a la carte menu available l Live entertainment most evenings l Ballroom/Dance floor l Heated indoor swimming pool l Indoor bowling green, table tennis and snooker room l Lift serving all floors l Porterage.

Please note that on each floor of the hotel, some steps may need to be negotiated.

19/12/2014 Located in the heart of the English Riviera, Torquay is renowned for its mild climate, award winning sandy beaches and secluded coves and has been a popular holiday destination since the early 19th century.

With its distinctive European atmosphere, sophisticated environment and beautifully varied scenery, Torquay remains a popular holiday destination.

Abbey Lawn Hotel If you’re looking to unwind in style, this elegant Georgian hotel is the place to stay. Located in the grounds of the former Torre Abbey with stunning views of the bay, the Abbey Lawn hotel offers an exceptional standard of comfort throughout.

The hotel comprises superb facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and a conservatory lounge overlooking the bay, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink.

Hotel facilities l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television and hairdryer l Free WiFi in Public areas l Premier and front facing rooms available* l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Waiter service l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Licensed bar l Table d’hôte menu l Optional a la carte menu available l Live entertainment most evenings l Ballroom/Dance floor l Heated indoor pool l Lift serving all floors l Porterage.

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Your Groups’ Specialist for coach holidays in the UK and Europe

We can tailor make tours to your specific requirements, if you want more information then contact our groups department on 0800 7851025 or email groups@robinsons-holidays.co.uk

With over 90 years of experience in tailor making holidays, we at Robinsons offer a personal service. Whether you need help with part or all of your groups holidays we can lend a hand in organising, booking and everything in-between.

We are flexible in our approach and can offer destinations found in this brochure or we can tailor make to your specification, whether in the UK or Europe. We offer all of our group’s excellent benefits: • 1 FREE place for every 10 paying passengers • Special interest and activity groups catered for • Complete financial security-BCH Bonded

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HOLIDAYS...

WITH A DIFFERENCE

WHEN our children are younger, family holidays fall into very distinct categories – usually at some seaside venue or busy resort with enough to keep young minds and bodies occupied.

As we grow older, though, and our children become independent adults, possibly with families of their own – or as we simply opt to be a little more experimental in our choice of destinations – we start to look further afield at more adventurous and unusual holiday choices.

Exotic India For an exotic adventure, why not consider India by rail? Packed with beautiful landscapes, diverse architecture and amazing people – India truly offers something for everyone.

The “Palace on Wheels” starts and ends its journey in Delhi and takes in Jaipur, Rathambore National Park, Udaipur ad Jodhpur, allowing passengers to experience the sights of India in a relaxed atmosphere.

Or, you can climb aboard the Trans Siberian Express, the Eastern and Oriental Express, the Rocky Mountaineer or, closer to home, enjoy a short journey on the luxurious Venice Simplon Orient Express.

If the train is not for you, though, and you would rather spend time on the high seas, there are several cruise lines that offer an all-inclusive luxury experience.

And if you want to go somewhere different than the Mediterranean on your cruise, experience the splendour of Alaska or the South Pacific.

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If you’re wanting to escape the often dreary UK Winter, where better to head than “Down Under” and experience the vibrant cities, beautiful beaches and awesome mountain vistas of Australia and New Zealand?

Accommodation ranges from good-value motels and campgrounds to luxurious fivestar hotels or lodges.

The Orient or USA? Experience the Orient in Singapore, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur, kick back on a South Pacific island or visit San Francisco or LA. All these are possible these days and great destinations, with a great range of first-class airlines available.

Looking for somewhere quite different?

Many people favour the Green Season (May/June and November) when the seasons are changing. The land is verdant and the National Parks are quieter, giving you the opportunity to experience the forests, beaches and volcanoes without the crowds.

Far, Far Away?

The Far East has also become a greater attraction to Western travellers with amazing tours available. Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are popular for temples, beaches and the inspiring stories of human resilience.

Experience the splendour of Angkor Wat and Siem Reap, the World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam has some gorgeous beaches, too.

Winters can be cold in Hanoi but further south the climate is kind throughout the year, although tropical downpours are common. The most popular time to visit is between November and April, with the heaviest rains between June and September.

For a completely different culture, how about a private tour of China? Travel from Beijing and visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall before heading to Datong, Taiyan to marvel at the sandstone statues in the Yungang Caves.

TRAVEL At Pingyao visit the walled Ming and Qing dynasty town before heading on to the Shaloin Temple and Xian to see the famous Terracotta Warriors. Spring and Autumn are generally the favourites times for tours of China, avoiding the harsh Winter and searing Summer heat experienced in some of its regions.

Archaelogical Adventures Closer To Home It is said that travel broadens the mind, and especially when we explore the history and archaeology of the places we visit. The past, like a foreign country, is full of difference and interest. It underlies the character and identity of every destination, and yet it is also the wider story of humankind, and so holds familiarity and relevance for us all. This is why archaeological travel is so fascinating. It unites culture with adventure and adds value and meaning to our travels.

Hidden History Travel provide the opportunity for a richer travelling experience where history comes to life.

The world’s historic and ancient sites are a ‘wonderbox’ of interesting things, and a veritable ark of profound insights, unsolved mysteries and great discoveries. They are often in beautiful locations too, and visiting them can get us off the beaten track to see more of the country. A useful starting point and source of inspiration are the country profiles by Hidden History Travel who describe the archaeological and historical interest of various travel destinations.

Ancient Greece Ancient Greece, for example, may seem like a distant, unfamiliar place but a tour of the ancient sites can be a profoundly satisfying experience. It’s not just the warm weather and good food; it’s an intellectual and emotional connection, a return to the cradle of our modern European world. A Greek temple, with marble columns rising into a clear blue sky, is an abiding symbol of western civilisation, and it is more than just the architecture that feels familiar; it’s the thoughts and actions of its creators, the people whose philosophy, science, art and politics laid the foundations of European culture. Well-conducted tours, offered

by Hidden History Travel bring out these wider contexts for us all.

It isn’t necessary to be a history buff; holidays are available which bring it all together for you, so you don’t have to do all the planning and research yourself. The best tours have a balance of leisure and interest, and knowledgeable guides who bring the sites to life. As someone once said; “a tour without a guide is like a movie without a soundtrack”. Everywhere has a story to tell, and the breadth of interest is endless; from simple everyday life to cultural beliefs, and the rise and fall of great civilisations.

Prehistoric Malta On the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta, there are Stone Age temples that predate the pyramids and which were expressions of prehistoric beliefs similar to those held by the builders of England’s famous Stonehenge. Whatever strange rituals were practised at such places, they still fascinate us today as reminders of the bigger picture; the human journey and our continuing attempts to understand life, death and the cosmos.

Recent archaeological research has made fascinating inroads into our understanding of the prehistoric world of our ancestors.

A great archaeological tour of Malta is available through Hidden History Travel.

The Real Atlantis The physical remains of the past create landscapes of memory that still resonate in our modern minds. Everyone has heard of the myth of Atlantis but how many people have actually visited the most likely site of the original city? Many scholars agree that the Aegean island of Santorini is the very place. This volcanic island erupted around 3500 years ago with devastating effects on the Bronze Age civilisation of the region, including the palaces of Minoan Crete. It is simply amazing to stand today on the rim of that volcanic crater and realise the scale of the event, and marvel at the antiquity of the island’s ancient city, incredibly preserved in ash like a prehistoric Pompeii. Then sail across to Knossos on Crete, home of King Minos and the Minotaur, to discover Europe’s earliest civilisation.

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TRAVEL as an alternative, you could be sleeping in a stunning treehouse, a few yards away from the main property. Whatever you pick, tents, mobile homes, wooden lodges or apartments, you can have as many properties as the family needs or if you like, all share together!

Holidays - with how many members of the family?

By Jennie Carr of Silver Travel Advisor Multi-generational holidays are becoming seriously popular: think grandparents, adult children and grandchildren all travelling together. And indeed, following the example of The Queen and Prince Philip, with their several greatgrandchildren, you might even holiday with four generations, although most of us don’t have Sandringham to accommodate everyone! No matter, here are some suggestions for you to take a look at if you’d like to go away with your wider family.

Cruises Ships these days are absolutely bursting with activities: ice rinks, cinemas, discos, climbing walls, cookery demonstrations, choirs, running tracks and enough restaurants for every discerning foodie or faddy infant. And that’s before you’ve stepped on shore for the fascinating excursions. We’ve heard of family groups of sixteen people or more taking a Caribbean voyage, with Granny and Grandpa comfortably settled on deck, whilst parents take a bridge class or enjoy a spa session as teenagers sleep in and the little ones have fun at a kids’ club. Then they’d all meet up for lunch or dinner, sharing tales of their day, however it was spent. A cruise can offer a superb range of things to do whatever your age: no complaints and no boredom!

Villas Renting a place in the sun, with a pool, offers endless opportunities for

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spending quality time together. And many larger properties have an annexe or separate floor, which is ideal for teens or grandparents who’d like a bit of privacy.

We all love our families, however getting an hour or two of peace and quiet can be vital, especially at siesta time. Villa companies often provide lovely add-ons: a cook, who will shop as well (what bliss!), motorboats if you’re near the sea and even a nanny or babysitter for adult-only moments. With a villa, all options are covered: exploring the local area on foot or by car, relaxing by the pool, leisurely sundowners, and trips to the beach in many cases. This is communal living of the easiest kind.

Self-catering We have a long tradition of holidaying in rental properties around the UK and in Europe: you and your family can enjoy the freedom this brings. Mealtimes when you fancy, movies all day if you like and interesting attractions close by to keep everyone busy. Modern campsites and holiday parks provide entertainment and sports all day long, with evening entertainment too. Some have golf courses, spas and fishing lakes as well.

Standards have dramatically improved since the days of Hi-de-Hi. Comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchens and barbeques often come as standard. And cabins in woodland are rather luxurious

Skiing Now, this has to be for more active families, who love the mountains. And it’s true that skiing, once over a certain age, can be tiring, however, with proper preparation and fitness you can enjoy some great times with all ages. And for non-skiers, many resorts are charming places to spend a few days, with iceskating, snow-shoeing and sledging as winter alternatives. A hot chocolate taken outside in sunny, cold, crisp air, surrounded by mountains is a great joy everyone delights in. And cosy evenings, sleepy by the fire, are hugely relaxing.

When it snows, the child in each of us surfaces, for snowball fights and snowman building – perfect bonding moments in a winter wonderland!

Sssh….Father Christmas Time and again, people tell us that one of their best holidays ever has been taking their grandchildren to meet Father Christmas in Lapland. Smiles of delight and disbelief light up their faces as they talk to the living legend in the far north.

Naughty elves making toys and reindeer outside bring the traditions of Christmas to life in a unique way. A night or two in comfortable hotels in the forest combined with the remarkable ‘Santa’ experience will be remembered forever.

Mini Guide If you’re out and about having day trips in Great Britain you might enjoy our mini guide especially for grandparents, filled with suggestions of where to take your little darlings for a treat. From castles to lochs, the National Football Museum to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway or the Harry Potter Studio Tour, there is a wealth of attractions for every member of the family. To get your free copy go to www.silvertraveladvisor.com and type Grandchildren Guide into the search box, on the right hand side.

Factbox Cruise: www.silvertraveladvisor.com and select from a wide range of cruise companies Villas: www.cvvillas.com or call 020 7563 7900 Self-catering Forest Holidays : www.forestholidays.co.uk or call 03330 110495 Skiing: www.inghams.co.uk or call 01483 79 11 11 Santa’s Lapland: www.santaslapland.com or call 01483 791 945

Door to Door Coach Tours with Ellen Smith Membership No: 10228

TRY to describe the ideal holiday and it’s a fair bet it would start right at your front door and simply whisk you away for a fantastic experience.

Well, at Ellen Smith Coach Tours, that’s exactly what we do.

We’re proud of our efficient door-to-door service that picks you up at your home address at a pre-arranged time in a taxi or small minibus. We take you straight to one of our two meeting points: Birch Services near Heywood or Poplar Services near Lymm, where there’s no hanging around as you’re usually on your way within 15 to 20 minutes.

This is just the start of a memorable holiday or break that’s packed with attention to detail – because we know from experience what works for people, and we want to give them the best.

Our business was started in 1900 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, so we’ve got a long and distinguished history of providing top-quality, value for money coach holidays. In fact, as managing director Paul Targett says: “We get it right – that’s certainly what our customers tell us, and they choose to come back again and again.”

Ellen Smith Coach Tours wants clients to completely enjoy the experience of their chosen holiday or break – whether it’s to the picturesque Highlands of Scotland or the rugged beauty of Cornwall. We choose the best hotels and inject genuine creative thought into putting together interesting and enjoyable itineraries Your driver will always be very experienced, pleasant and helpful. “Many of our drivers know our regular clients by their first names, which all adds to the family atmosphere,” states Mr Targett.

No need, either, to worry about carrying heavy cases as the vast majority of our hotels offer a porterage service. On your return date, the reverse of your original journey is all in place.

Your taxi is waiting for you at one of the two service stations and you’re usually back through your own front door with a cuppa and feet up to watch “The Chase”!

Our whole holiday experience is worry-free. All our holidays are fully bonded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport Bonding Scheme – a Government-approved consumer protection scheme ensuring your money is protected. We also offer popular “Mature Singles” holidays where all the hotel bedrooms are sole occupancy, offering a brilliant break for the solo traveller.

We also run some excellent Continental coach holidays to wonderful destinations like Lake Como, Lake Garda, Alpine trips and Normandy for the D-Day landing beaches. And, for that touch of extra luxury, we offer Fred Olsen cruises from Liverpool at unbelievable prices, plus a variety of Air, Cruise & Worldwide holidays.

In fact, Ellen Smith Coach Tours is simply all about the best of holidays – brought to your door.

Our coaches are executive standard with toilets, air conditioning and reclining seats. On the journey to your hotel, we tend to avoid motorway services and visit some of the glorious villages, towns and cities dotted around our lovely country.

We always plan to arrive at our destination around 4.30 – in time to give you plenty of opportunity for a quick snooze and to settle in your room before dinner. As we normally only use 3 and 4 star hotels, with the occasional family-run 2 star hotel that we’ve used for many years, you’re in for a comfortable and relaxing stay with the very best in catering.

We also use a range of hotels to suit specific tours. Many of our tours are themed, like “Royal Sandringham and the Sport of Kings” or “An Irish Country House Experience”. All our tours have day excursions at no extra charge, including canal or train journeys or visits to historic castles or country estates.

“We try to showcase the best of what our country has to offer,” added Mr Targett.

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Why not join one of our Quality Door to Door Coach Tours?

We pick- up at your door in most of the Greater Manchester area. We visit every part of the UK from the Shetland Islands to Cornwall. Our drivers are very experienced mature individuals with a wealth of knowledge about our wonderful country. We do city breaks, historic adventures, scenic tours, train rides, boat rides, canal trips, not forgetting our numerous costal resorts.

On your first day of travel we pick you up at your front door at a pre-arranged time in a minibus or taxi. You are then transferred to a central meeting point, either Birch Services or Poplar Services dependant upon where you live, where the coach is waiting for you. Within 15 to 30 minutes you’re on your way aboard our luxury coach travelling directly to your holiday destination, making suitable stops en-route.

The hotels that we use are of a 3 or 4 star standard or occasionally a good quality family run 2 star hotel. Upon your return to either Birch Services or Poplar your taxi or minibus is waiting to whisk you home.

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Rod Stewart

THAT rich raspy voice, the little red rooster haircut and the cheeky grin – you immediately know it’s Rod Stewart. The enduringly popular singer at 71 is still pulling in the crowds, the hits and the accolades.

In fact, he’s just been knighted!

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CELEBRITY INTERVIEW Sir Rod is in the middle of of a major sellout national tour that starts and finishes at the Liverpool Echo Arena and takes in major venues from Belfast to Birmingham, including London’s O2 Arena. And if you thought that decades of touring had made him jaded, you’d be wrong.

“What a great line-up of venues!” he stated. “These are some of my favourite buildings in my favourite cities. “I give you fair warning – fasten your seat belts.

I’ma pulling out all the stops!”

It’s fair to say, though, that the singer’s career has always involved pulling out all the stops.

He was born in Highgate, London, the youngest of five children of a Scottish father. Young Rod had a happy childhood; there was a household interest in football and it spawned a love of the game, and a love of Scottish football specifically, that has been a hallmark of Rod’s life.

The following year was pivotal in his career. The Faces released their second album, Long Player, which did better than the first, and Rod released his third solo album, Every Picture Tells A Story, which made him a household name.

The track Reason to Believe was taken from the album and became a minor hit in both counties but when DJs started playing the B side, Maggie May, the fun really started. It became No.1 in both the UK and the US. By the time Rod released his fourth solo album, it looked like his time with the Faces was coming to a close and he later moved to America.

In the intervening years since those early heady years, his music has evolved much like the man himself and his hits are equally legends.

As fate would have it, along came the Small Faces and at the same time, Rod signed a solo record contract.

The Faces, as they became, built a solid fan base in the UK and America, releasing an album in 1970. In the meantime, Rod released his second solo album, Gasoline Alley, and supported it with an American tour.

His love life has been almost as famous as his music, and certainly as flamboyant as his appearance. He has been married three times, previously to Alana Stewart and Rachel Hunter, and is currently married to Penny Lancaster. He has eight children.

“I think it’s absolutely marvellous being famous. I love it. I like walking down the street and being recognised. I don’t go out of my way to be recognised.”

Fortunately, music was another love in his life and he was influenced by top soul singers then like Otis Redding and Sam Cook. This was the early ‘60s and pop music was sweeping the nation. Rod joined Birmingham-based rhythm and blues group Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions and toured the UK.

Early in 1966, the group disbanded and Rod joined Shotgun Express, before becoming a member of better known the Jeff Back Group. This heralded a rise to stardom and where he honed his style as a dynamic, sexy lead singer. Hit records followed but, sadly, the group began to fall apart.

Rod recognises that people have certain sartorial expectations of him. As he commented: “I don’t think people expect Bruce Springsteen to come out in a pink satin jacket but Rod Stewart they do. And I like doing it, I don’t wear it just because I think I have to. I’m a very flamboyant person.”

He has never shrunk from publicity, but never particularly courted it, either. His philosophy on this is simple: “I don’t know anybody that doesn’t like being famous in the first place.

He was talented in the sport, too, and had trials at Brentford FC, in the Third Division at the time, but he was never signed.

Back in London again, he then joined Long John Baldry’s band, the Hoochie Coochie Men, which later became Steampacket and toured as support for The Rolling Stones and the Walker Brothers.

Mod clothes to the tight tartan trousers and often eye-popping fashions that helped establish his sense of style.

That Scottish heritage also makes him canny about cash. “I don’t mind buying one round of drinks,” he stated, “but I am b****y well not going to buy another.

“I’m a very flamboyant person.”

The days of raw rock like Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? gave way to a smoother, very different repertoire and in the early 2000s he released a series of successful albums interpreting the Great American Songbook.

In spite of changes in musical fashion, Rod has always had his fans and been a major star, probably because he has been able to adapt. And it’s worked - he’s sold more than 200 million records worldwide and is viewed as being able to sing virtually any type of song.

He has always been a snazzy and contemporary dresser, from his early trademark upright hairdo - kept in place by hairspray and determination - and his

“I don’t miss a penny. I get a daily statement about where every penny is going and every investment. I wouldn’t say I worry about money, but you never know what’s around the corner.

“I worry more about my children’s views on money sometimes. They’ve grown up privileged and it’s an ongoing battle they know the price of everything and the value of nothing.”

His great, deserved success might have meant a lessening of his enthusiasm for getting onstage. But, as the tickets leap from the box-office for this latest tour, From Gasoline Alley to Another Country – the title of his latest album - Rod is as enthusiastic as ever about performing for the fans, who can expect plenty of his chart-toppers.

Generously, though, while he is always honest about his talent, he insists that he is not the main man.

“Elvis was the king,” he stated. “No doubt about it. People like myself, Mick Jagger and all the others only followed in his footsteps.”

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The market has over 200 stalls to choose from located both indoor and outdoor which are all under cover. Customers travel for miles just to visit the famous fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetable halls, lifestyle hall and food court seating area.

The outdoor, undercover market compliments all our halls on Bolton Market.

The Lifestyle section offers everything from furniture to flowers, bedding to broomsticks. Plus much, much, more along with a friendly service, hints and tips.

There are plenty of eateries to choose from and a food court for the more leisurely where you can sit and watch the world go by whilst eating and drinking both continental and traditional foods.

Bolton Market provides everything you need for your weekly shop and more, all at fantastic value. Fruit and vegetables can be plain or exotic, but always fresh and healthy.

The famous fish and meat market is considered to be the best and largest in the north west, offering outstanding variety, low prices and excellent quality fish, meat, eggs, poultry & frozen foods. So there is only one place to be when planning for great shopping and free family fun, Bolton Market.

How To Find Us

Bolton Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton BL1 1TQ Tel: 01204 336825

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Open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm

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Customer Services: 01204 336825 Business Enquiries: 01204 336824 or 336823 email: bolton.markets@bolton.gov.uk

If you are interested in becoming a trader at Bolton Markets call 01204 336825

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Bolton's award winning market is a great day out and has everything you need for a freshly prepared Winter meal.

With everything under one roof at good prices and from all local businesses.

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FOOD & DRINK

Antonio Carluccio’s PASTA Antonio Carluccio shares his love of Italy’s favourite food, providing innovative and exciting recipes. Here we share three from the ultimate book on pasta from the master of Italian cookery!

Minestrone di Verdure Vegetable and Pasta Soup This version of minestrone is influenced by those served in Lombardy and Liguria, but you will find similar soups – and some surprisingly different kinds – throughout the country. Most minestroni use bits and pieces of vegetables left in the fridge, such as courgette, aubergine, carrot, celery, cabbage, quartered Brussels sprouts, etc.

You could add some potatoes as well, to add thickness.

SERVES 4 4 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 litres chicken or beef stock about 1kg vegetables (see above), prepared and cubed 150g dried tubettini pasta 1 x 400g can borlotti beans, drained 3 tbsp fresh pesto salt and pepper, to taste 40g Parmesan, freshly grated

Put the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and onion for a few minutes. Add the stock and prepared vegetables, and cook for about 12 minutes. Add the pasta and drained beans, and cook until tender, about another 6–7 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Mix in the pesto and salt and pepper to taste, and heat very gently. Serve straightaway, sprinkled with Parmesan.

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ALTERNATIVES If you don’t want to have a vegetarian soup, you could add some Parma ham, prosciutto, cooked ham or bacon chunks. You could also use rice instead of pasta, or any other shape of pasta.

FOOD & DRINK Ravioloni Dolci con Marmellata ~ Baked Pastry Squares Stuffed with Jam In our household, when I was a child, this was the best way of using up some of the huge amounts of jam my mother used to make during the season. It was always a delight to come home from school and find these stuffed baked parcels for tea. With six of us to cater for, huge quantities were made each time. The addition of butter to this basic pasta dough (flour and eggs) makes the dough shorter, which makes it more like a pastry and enables it to be baked.

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MAKES 24 PARCELS PASTRY 300g Italian ‘00’ flour a pinch of salt 3 medium eggs, beaten 75g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra for greasing TO FINISH 400g jam of your choice icing sugar, for sprinkling

To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl with the salt, and make a well in the middle. Put the eggs in the middle along with the melted butter, and start to mix the flour from the sides into the liquid ingredients. Mix with your fingers until everything is amalgamated, and you have a smooth pastry. Wrap in cling film, and let the dough rest for an hour in the fridge.

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.

With a rolling pin or a pasta machine roll the dough out to sheets 3mm thick and as long as you can. Cut into bands 12cm wide and position a tsp of jam at 5cm intervals (each tsp placed closer to one edge of band than the other). Brush some water around the jam.

Cover the dollops of jam by folding the other long side of the pasta over the filling and press with your hands all round the jam dollops to seal the ravioloni. Cut with a pastry cutter and put the parcels on a greased baking tray.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkled with icing sugar, or leave to cool. Either is delicious.

Bury Market, winner of BBC Radio 4’s Food and Farming Awards (Best Food Market) really has it all.

With over 350 stalls open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday you will find our friendly traders sell everything you need for making delicious home-cooked meals.

Great quality produce at great value prices, brought fresh to market every day!

Bury Market Tel: 0161 253 6520

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Culurgiones ~ Plaited Sardinian Ravioli Every region has some sort of stuffed pasta on the menu, which is often made in order to use up leftovers. Sardinia has a different kind of stuffed pasta, a so-called raviolo whose filling can vary from potato to cheese. Also known as culurzones (and a number of other names), these ravioli even look different from those of other regions. They are delightful anyway, despite the fact that a little more work is involved.

SERVES 4 fresh egg pasta salt and pepper, to taste 60g pecorino cheese, freshly grated FILLING 30g unsalted butter 200g spinach, blanched, squeezed dry and finely chopped 300g fresh ricotta cheese 2 medium eggs, beaten 80g pecorino cheese, freshly grated 1 sachet powdered saffron a pinch of ground cinnamon SAUCE 50ml olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely sliced 120g minced beef 120g lean minced pork 50ml dry Vernaccia white wine 500g canned crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves

Make the filling by melting the butter in a wide pan, and frying the dry squeezed spinach for a few minutes.

Let it cool, then add the ricotta, beaten eggs, grated pecorino, saffron and the cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and work everything thoroughly together to a well-mixed paste.

the tomatoes, parsley and sage. Cook slowly for 30 minutes, then taste for salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. First of all, heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for about 5 minutes to soften. Add the two meats and brown a little, about 5 minutes, then add the Vernaccia followed by

Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until al dente. Drain, mix with the sauce and serve sprinkled with pecorino.

Meanwhile, roll the pasta dough out thinly, by hand or machine, to 1mm thickness, and cut into 8cm circles.

Make and fill the culurgiones .

Pasta by Antonio Carluccio (Quadrille ÂŁ10) Photography: Laura Edwards

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How to give your home that contemporary look WHENEVER we see those posh glossy magazines showing upmarket homes and interiors or watch TV programmes featuring fabulous houses most of us wonder “how can I give my home that contemporary look?”

Actually adapting the latest home interior ideas when you’re working on a realistic budget is not as impossible as it might first appear.

And it’s completely possible to create a new look for your home to bring it completely up to date.

As interior designer Allyson Houghton of Ideas Interior explains: “There are always alternative ways and tricks to get the style you want.”

Unusually, though, sometimes buying bespoke rather than opting for readymade chain-store items can work out cheaper. “For example, if you want gorgeous pelmets and drapes for your home, you may well be better off getting them made than buying them off the shelf,” adds Allyson. “They will fit better and last much longer, and you

will be getting exactly the design you want.”

The same principle applies to wallpaper. “You don’t need to invest a fortune to get wallpaper for a feature wall,” she says. “But good wallpaper often comes in wider sizes than the average roll which means it will have fewer joins and look better overall.

“The average wallpaper lasts around four years in most homes before you want to replace it but really good wallpaper is still there in 10 years time, and you will probably still like the way it looks.”

Shop around for smaller items of furniture like bedside tables. “You can pick up cheaper copies in high street stores,” she says. The same applies to

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While it’s always possible to get bargains on the internet, Allyson advises that it’s always best “to see and feel” soft furnishing items in particular.

“Colours and textures aren’t always right when items arrive in the post,” she concludes. “Shop local – you can see everything yourself and still get plenty of bargains.”

Sam Ablard from Brand Interiors knows the wisdom of this advice. The company has 10 stores across the North-west of England selling furniture from famous high street names at discounted prices.

This market also allows them to monitor the latest trends and styles, and Sam reports that the key trend developing this season is an uplift in retro styles. “These are from periods like the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘70s,” she states. “Choosing a statement piece from one of these eras can totally change the look of a room.” cut-glass drawer and door handles. “Often, just changing the handles on furniture or buying new window poles can update the room.

“Clearance light fittings can be painted or sprayed, and you can add diamantes or beads on lampshades. Also, if you have throws on furniture already, invest in some really smart cushion covers and trim the existing throws with the same material.”

If you are updating your home interior, Sam suggests one clever way –

“Add an oversized mirror – it creates a statement and enhances the light in your room.”

And she points to one range, Gallery Direct’s, fresh and exciting new range of accent mirrors “that will transform any room into a 1920s dance hall.”

Other bang on trend ideas that can be replicated at home include turning alcoves in your lounge or living room into stylish additions. While made-to-measure bookcases installed either side of a fireplace in a traditional lounge will really enhance it, you could instead group pictures on shelves for an elegant display.

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Tuck away the TV, music system and other media in an alcove to add to available space and integrate them with modern cube units or fitted cabinets. And if you have an alcove space in your home-office, they’re a great place for built-in cupboards for your files and stationery.

Kitchens are often the heart of the home so if you’re looking to update yours consider making it into a kitchen-diner.

Providing the space to cook, eat and entertain together as a family or with friends makes for a more relaxing atmosphere.

In some homes, taking out a downstairs wall frees up muchneeded kitchen space to provide open-plan layouts and a place to socialise all year round.

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Cover an existing headboard in fabric to match curtains to update the room.

Go for a more streamlined look in the kitchen with handleless kitchen units and stainless steel worktops. Add clever lighting for a touch of drama and colourful chairs to soften a contemporary colours-scheme. Consider deep blues, white and grey in the kitchen and add low-hung pendant lighting over a central island.

Bathrooms can be updated and improved with more efficient use of space. In a small bathroom, use neutral colours that run along the floor, up the walls and even continue onto the bath and toilet to give a feeling of never-ending space.

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Pemberton Lighting is your lighting shop specialist in Wigan and have been trading for over 30 years.

The partners of Pemberton Lighting Allison and Alison will welcome you with a warm smile and above all else they pride themselves on the knowledge and experience of all lighting needs.

Add depth to a narrow bathroom by creating a feature wall with one block colour or exposed brick. Dark colours can work well in a bathroom and can add an elegant and opulent touch.

Consider adding a skylight to open up your bathroom and create a light and airy space. White furnishings may help to bounce light around this room, allowing you to inject more personality with the addition of interesting accessories.

Lighting is particularly important here, too, especially next to mirrors.

For a retro look in your bathroom, try hanging clever storage areas on walls and add pale pastel hues to bring the bathroom to life. If you prefer a hotel-style bathroom, try a black and white colour-scheme inter-mingled with soft grey for a fresh and modern style. Remember, too, that wet rooms are currently very popular and if you’ve got the space they can be a boon to easier living.

The latest looks in bedrooms include large patterns on the walls, even if you have a small bedroom. Invest in good bed linen in the sales to make your bed look extra-special, and look out for headboards which can really tie a bedroom together. Cover an existing headboard in fabric to match curtains to update the room. * For more information go to: www.ideasinterior.co.uk and www.brandinteriors.co.uk

www.pembertonlighting.co.uk Call in to our store at 808 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 8AX

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Affordable Luxury From a Local Manufacturer Rossendale Interiors is owned by furniture manufacturer and appliance distributor JJO, whose history goes back back well over 100 years.

The original company of J & J Omerod in Stacksteads, Bacup, began from humble beginnings as joiners and coffin makers to the local community. The company is now the leading supplier to many kitchen bedroom and bathroom retailers within the industry, delivering its quality products the length and breadth of the country. The business takes it ‘green’ credentials seriously and only uses timbers from managed forests as well as recycling its waste products. JJO hold a host of awards including Gold Apple Winner for National Best Environmental Practice, and Rossendale Business Award winners. Check out their website for more info!

Quality never goes out of fashion.

Rossendale Interiors is part of a multi-million pound operation and it attributes its success to the excellence of its kitchens, bedrooms and more recently bathrooms. It also prides itself on maintaining a very realistic pricing structure due to the fact that they are owned by the manufacturer.

Sharon Mawdesley, the showroom Manager, has a very loyal and experienced team of craftsmen working alongside her and emphasised the

importance of the synergy that results from that teamwork. Rossendale Interiors stress that all budgets are catered for and, as well as their premier ‘Colonial Kitchens’ range, they offer a wonderful ‘Eco’ range of kitchens which can cost as little as £3,000 plus fitting. These kitchens are excellent value for money with many of the same same high quality features as the premier range. They also have a lovely selection of traditional and modern bedrooms, including sliding and mirrored doors, and a co-ordinating range of bathroom / en suite furniture, with quality pottery ranges such as Vitra, Britton and Burlington, and a huge selection of tiles, showerwall panels, Karndean and shower cubicles. With all this to choose from, this really is a ‘one stop shop’, and having everything under one roof eliminates the complications of putting together all the separate pieces that go to create your perfect room.

Sharon explained: “After an initial enquiry we measure the room and the design is drawn up based on the customer requirements. It is passed to Sophie our CAD designer. An image is created of how the room will look and emailed to the customer. We then price the project on a no-obligation basis.

We also offer 12 months Interest Free Credit or Buy Now Pay Later, to make the purchase easier on the pocket.

We offer extra discounts to anyone looking at doing more than one room, and loyalty discounts to anyone coming back for future work. Approximately 35% of our customers are either returning clients or people referred by previous customers. There are pictures on Facebook of some of our fits, and anyone can look at our previous customer icloud photo album if they e-mail me on smawdesley@jjoplc.com.”

The installation team is headed by Tony Gray, an ex-fitter himself, who oversees the project through to completion. Tony can arrange the input of joiners, gas fitters, plumbers, qualified electricians, tilers, and builders on the customer’s behalf. This approach is designed to keep costs down and ensure a consistently high standard of finish.

Excellence and responsibility are key to this company.

Sharon added: “We do it right and we never compromise on the standard of customer service and quality of goods.

We offer care, attention to detail and fabulous quality at realistic prices.”

A visit to the stunning showroom at Stacksteads to see at first hand the remarkable and extensive array of traditional and contemporary kitchen and bedroom furniture is a must. The welcoming showroom manageresss, Doreen, is knowledgeable, friendly and ready to offer any assistance. Rossendale Interiors also have a satellite showroom in Oswaldtwistle Mills, and another at Blackburn Market Hall. Thankfully there is no hard sell approach, indeed none is needed, as the quality installations in the showrooms speak for themselves. They all reflect the company’s philosophy of complete service and attention to detail.

352-358 Newchurch Road Stacksteads, Bacup OL13 0LD T 01706 252122 Owaldtwistle Mills T 01254-304068 Blackburn Market Hall T 01254 669215

www.rossendaleinteriors.com smawdesley@jjoplc.com

One stop shop, tiles and flooring available, everything under one roof • Massive choice of traditional or modern • Fabulous showroom with 60 displays open 7 days

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• Owned by JJO Furniture Manufacturers offering very keen prices and a quick turnaround.

Financially solid.

• Project-managed installation. All aspects covered • Established over 150 years with four experienced designers plus CAD designer for outstanding visual aids.

• 'Buy Now, Pay Later' subject to status

Bacup - 352-358 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup. OL13 OLD Tel: 01706 252122 Oswaldtwistle - Oswaldtwistle Mills, Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle. BB5 3DE Tel: 01254 304068 Ulverston - Kitchen House, Brogden/Market Street, Ulverston. LA12 7AH Tel: 01229 581028 Blackburn Market Hall - Church Street, Blackburn. BB1 6AF Tel: 01254 669215

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CELEBRATING COLOUR IN ACTIVE AGEING Have you ever considered the impact of colour as we age?

Helen Venables, Managing Director of House of Colour does; every day with her clients and 100-person team in fact.

COLOUR - THE POWER OF BEING POSITIVE “Colour is key to every part of our lives and we see every day how what you wear can affect how you feel. For example, the right colours make us feel positive and full of vitality whilst the wrong ones drain us and can alter our moods negatively. This becomes increasingly obvious in how we dress as we age and in my view the more we embrace our true colours, the more we can influence how we feel and how others feel about us.

“Given that, whether we like it or not, we make decisions about someone and the way they look within seconds of meeting them, we need to consider what message we want to give others - perhaps that we are stylish, fun or professional? Many clients come to us because they are on emotional journeys, perhaps they are having a milestone birthday, have lost their style confidence or something significant has happened in their lives such as divorce or retirement.

“Whilst most of us know being active is important to combat heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, how many of us think about the link between positive emotional stimulation and good ageing?

Our levels of dopamine and serotonin naturally increase when we are happy and energised, and cortisol is suppressed. In fact, a positive outlook in life is thought to be able to add up to eight years to a life, so if we know colour affects our moods and outlook, then we know that colour is important as we age.”

So how else do we know colour is important in ageing? Psychologists have documented that colour does more than appeal to the senses. It also boosts memory by helping us to process and store images more efficiently than black and white would. People suffering from dementia may have visuo-perceptual difficulties, for example they may mistake a blue coloured floor as water or may

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have problems telling the difference between blue and purple.

AGEING STYLISHLY Venables argues every decade or so, we change the way we dress because the psychological drivers to keep us feeling attractive and healthy change with age.

“For women in their 50’s in particular, there is often a stark realisation that weight, skin and physical appearance are changing. For those in their 60’s, many will be coming to the end of a career. In our 70’s plus we may feel most positive through the gift of grandchildren.”

Our skin also changes, intrinsically because it may become more dry and atrophied, with loss of elasticity and new fine wrinkling because of hormonal changes and a decline in tissue function; and extrinsically because of exposure to ultraviolet light including altering pigmentation and collagen degeneration. Whilst we don’t change so much as we age that our colour seasons alter, we can apparently shift within our season. “We suggest that clients get re-rated every five to seven years to check that their wow colours haven’t shifted slightly because, as we age, we lose some of the contrast in our natural colouring which fade with time.

The right coloured make-up is a good way of adding the contrast back into natural colouring.

“Essentially wearing the right colours, feeling great about ourselves, and shining rather than becoming increasingly invisible is a vital part of active and positive ageing.”

THE PROCESS OF COLOUR ANALYSIS House of Colour personal stylists use a selection of either yellow or blue based colours to test what suits each client.

Fabric drapes are held against the face to determine the most appropriate range of colours, aptly labelled: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Accessories and make-up are also discussed as part of the programme to assess what really suits the client and what makes them look healthy.

The process consists of wearing a white cloak, facing the mirror with hair tied

back in natural daylight to stop any distractions. Colours are compared with the pigments that sit underneath someone’s skin to determine which colours of clothing and accessories lift the face, and which ones are more unflattering.

HISTORY OF COLOUR ANALYSIS In the 20th century the Swiss artist Johannes Itten, who worked and taught at the Bauhaus School of Art in Germany, is attributed with being the first person to associate colours with four types of people and the twelve point colour wheel which is widely used today on paint charts for home decorators, in dyeing kits and in hairdressers' colour charts.

Itten and others, through their involvement with colour, established that each individual has a basic skin pigment which falls into one of four groupings which are defined by the unique combination of depth, hue and tone; in colour analysis these have become known as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter because of the pattern of colours found in each group. Two of these groups reflect warm-based colours which complement Spring and Autumn; the other two reflect cool-based colours which enhance Summer and Winter.

Robert Dorr, an artist who knew of Itten's theories of colour groupings, questioned his medical friends who confirmed that the make-up of the skin's layers can be tinged slightly blue or yellow. The base colour or undertone gives the hue while the surface colour is known as the overtone hence someone can be blue-based with yellowish overtones or yellow-based with a bluish look. The 'Image Consultant' was born.

FASHION KNOW YOUR NEUTRALS It is always sensible to ground most of your core investment pieces (suit, skirt, trousers, jacket) in a darker neutral and add your best colours for impact through your tops, jewellery, bags, lipstick, shoes or other accessories.

Don’t be shy. Neutrals are a wonderful foundation for work but colour is likely to make you more memorable than if you were in just black and white.

Psychologists reckon you are up to 10 per cent more memorable if you pick a colour, even in its neutral tone.

If you’re a winter palette, consider silver, charcoal, indigo, navy, mole and stone.

They are a simple but a fun variation to the typical black, white and grey.

If you’re a summer colour theme, pink beige, mushroom, rose brown, winter white, french navy, dark blue grey, light blue grey, airforce blue and burgundy.

Burgundy also works wonders as a bold lipstick or can be blended into a smokyeye for a change to typically bare-faced, work make-up look.

For those with an autumnal palette, pick dark brown, tan, oyster, coffee, camel, beige, khaki, lizard grey, dark olive, bronze and a marine navy. Particularly for accessories like shoes, belts and coats. This will add diversity to a classic work wardrobe and help to make you stand out and increase your confidence at work.

Spring colour themes can be made neutral with choices like chocolate, beige, dove grey, light dove grey, bright navy, oxford blue, tan, honey, oatmeal and cream. Blues work well as flattering skirts or trousers and creams look lovely on top as a blouse, jumper or cardigan.

Don’t be afraid to mix in current colour and fabric trends with traditional business wear as long as they fit within your style. It’s all about adding your own twist to your outfit. Be confident and comfortable and be visible for all the right reasons.

When you want to add colour and make your outfit more memorable, a bright scarf or tie can add a pop of colour to a predominantly neutral outfit.

A great way to inject colour and add impact is to wear your neutral seasonal colours but carry a statement colour tote handbag or bag. See what reaction you get.

At work, perhaps wear a bold colour or pattern in just one item of your outfit.

For example, without being over-the-top or flashy, you could pair a red dress with a neutral cardigan, tights and shoes.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WINTER COAT 1. See a coat as an investment rather than a typical clothing purchase; you will be wearing it more than any other item during the cooler months. Take your time to find exactly the right one.

2. A classic coat in your seasonal neutral colour never goes out of style and you can create different looks with scarves, boots, or an amazing hat and of course a fabulous handbag!

Accessorising is an easy way to change the look of your coat in an instant. If you are a warm coloured person for example, try a pop of the right shade of orange as a scarf with a dark brown coat or lift a grey coat with a splash of red if you are a cool palette!

3. Choose a colour that lights up or adds warmth to your face and do not be afraid of patterned fabrics that include more than one colour. Winter coats do not need necessarily need to be dark. If you can afford it, I recommend having one classic neutral coloured coat from your seasonal palette, perhaps chocolate, camel, grey or dark blue, depending on your season and a second coat in red or another of your brighter wow colours. Match the coat to your mood, outfit and where you are going.

4. Be practical rather than being overly concerned with trends when buying a coat. The weather at this time of year is why you need a coat in the first place so

you need one that can put up with most varied conditions. Will you be swishing around elegantly at Christmas parties or doing the school run and supermarket sweep?

5. What shape suits you? If you have a tall, narrow frame you are likely to be able to pull off a long, tailored coat with button detail. If you’re smaller than average, a knee-length coat will suit you perfectly and is great for showing off your legs too.

6. There are no set rules of course, but if you have a larger frame, opt for smooth, less bulky fabrics that offer lots of movement and hang well.

7. If you find the perfect coat but you don’t like the buttons, simply change them to something that better suits your style.

8. Don’t forget, you could be wearing layers and chunky knitted jumpers under your coat so make sure there is enough room – especially in the sleeves.

9. Colourful winter wear can lift your mood and energise you when its dull and dark outside. To help you find the right colour, do an online search for your favourite coloured coat but make sure you go in to the shop to try it on.

10. Think about how it makes you feel.

If you look fabulous and feel a million dollars when it’s wrapped around your body, then it’s the right coat. Now for a matching handbag…! www.houseofcolour.co.uk

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29th January 2017. 10am-12noon

Saturday 19 Nov 2016 - Saturday 28 Jan 2017, All Day Ticket Price: Free

The Big Garden Bird Watch. Join Mark Champion on Wigan Flashes to record what birds are out and about for input into the RSPB's nation wide scheme.

“Old age is a privilege denied to many.” (anonymous)

A traditional market with over 200 stalls.

A shopper’s paradise for gifts, clothing and household goods.

Bag a bargain today! /FleetwoodMarket

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday all year round from 9am - 4.30pm Also open all Bank Holidays and Tram Sunday

Creativity helps people to face challenges like loneliness and failing health, to celebrate and share their memories, and to respond to the world around them. The works in this exhibition have all been produced in 2016 by residents of Lymm in the later years of their lives. “Lilies of the Field,” was created at an event hosted by the Baptist church for people living independently: the other artists all live in residential care, where they have gathered together for workshops, many protesting that they have never been any good at art, and enjoyed contributing towards collaborative collages, or producing their own unique masterpieces.

At these workshops, residents often enjoy reading or listening to poems while their paint dries. A favourite is Jenny Joseph’s “Warning,” from which this exhibition takes its title. Our illustrations attempt to capture the spirit of that poem, of taking delight in the freedoms that can come with advancing age. Inspiration has also come from residents’ memories of the hardships of wartime and the pleasures of dancing.

The organisers of this exhibition hope to stage similar exhibitions in the future, and to include work from older people living all over Warrington.

Pyramid Arts Centre, Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

Read 2 Relax Group 28th October 2016 29th September 2017. Every week

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Ken Dodd Happiness Show Sunday 29 Jan 2017, 5:00pm Ticket Price: £21 (£22.75 inc online booking fee) The Master of Mirth is here to tickle audiences with the ‘longest standup routine ever’. Oh yes, Doddy is guaranteed to amaze audiences with hilarious joke-telling, boundless energy and non-stop entertainment all night long…literally!

An evening full of plumptiousness is promised from a true comedy legend who has been honoured with countless awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious British Comedy Awards, and is also in the Guinness Book of Records for telling 1,500 jokes in three and a half hours. That’s more than seven jokes a minute!

You don’t want to miss this fantastic show with Ken Dodd so book early to avoid disappointment!

Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

Ancient Egypt as seen on BBC TV Our popular Ancient Egypt Rediscovered exhibition is now on permanent display.

Get up close and personal with ancient coffins, grave goods and a spectacular gold mask. This amazing collection covers over 3000 years of Egyptian history.

• Time: 13:30 - 15:00 • Cost: Fees may apply

Museum Of Wigan Life 41 Library St, Wigan WN1 1NU 01942 828128

Be as interactive as you like, or just sit back and be read to.

Chinese Celebrations

For any more information please contact Sue Hogan or Pete Regan on 01925 444133 or email creativeremedies@warrington.gov.uk No groups on Bank holidays or some school holidays.

Victoria Street / Adelaide Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6AB Tel: 01253 887651

Wigan Flashes. Meet at Wellham Road

Pyramid Arts Centre, Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

The Big Garden Bird Watch

Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd February. 1pm – 3pm Price: Free drop in No booking required Half term is packed full of family fun with our traditional Chinese craft and costume. Try your hand at painting, calligraphy and paper cutting then get dressed up in traditional Chinese clothes. Supported by Confucius Classroom, Wigan and Leigh College.

Museum Of Wigan Life 41 Library St, Wigan WN1 1NU 01942 828128

Let's Celebrate - Let's Connect

bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray – The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense campaign to re-Great Britain in his brand new show.

Sat, 11th February 2017 Sun, 12th February 2017 19:00 – 01:30 Free We are hosting an event to launch our new 5 year Big Lottery funded project - Let's Connect. This project is looking to help reduce social isolation and loneliness throughout the borough. We are also celebrating all our amazing and loyal volunteers as well as the achievements of our Duke of Edinburgh and Adventure Service Challenge groups. It will be a fantastic night with live entertainment, supper and disco.

Marquee Suite, DW Stadium, Wigan, Loire Drive , Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0UH

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Let’s Go Backwards Together Friday 17 Feb 2017, 7:30pm Ticket Price: £27.50 (£29.25 inc online booking fee) Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed

We live in troubling times. Europe. The NHS. Whatever the hell is going on in the Middle East. The gathering storm of fortnightly bin collections? Who knows where it will all end?

Watch the one man who will answer the call of destiny even though it’s an unlisted number. Watch the one man who will call time on tyranny even though he isn’t quite sure what it means. Watch the one man who isn’t afraid to say no to women ordering anything other than a glass of white wine (or fruit based drink).

Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

Peter and Suzy, are living in Provence in idyllic isolation, far, it seems, from the rumblings of the coming war. Their peace is shattered from within when Suzy discovers she has been betrayed: Peter is not the man he claims to be and Suzy's life is thrown into turmoil.

When a Scotland Yard detective arrives, events become even more complicated and frightening. Lies, subterfuge and murder make this fast-moving thriller a dark and disturbing roller coaster of bluff and double bluff.

This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD Wigan Little Theatre 44 Crompton St, Wigan WN1 3SL Box Office on (01942) 242561

The Spanish Civil War and Wigan

Strictly Murder 22nd February – 4th March A plot full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

A Murder Mystery Drama Written by Brian Clemens Directed by Paul Leffler It’s April 1939 and an English couple,

Tuesday 28th February 12 noon – 1pm Price: £2.50 per person booking required We mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Jarama when the International Brigades helped stop Franco’s advance on Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. What made local people up

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OUT & ABOUT sticks and fight for democracy and socialism in another country? What was the background to this international conflict? Find out more about the passion and sacrifice of the young volunteers of the International Brigades and their supporters both here and in Spain.

Museum Of Wigan Life 41 Library St, Wigan WN1 1NU 01942 828128

G4 – Live in Concert Thursday 2 Mar 2017, 7:30pm Ticket Price: £75 VIP Package/£32.50/£28.50 (£76.75/£34.25/£30.25 inc online booking fee) Featuring exciting new songs from their brand-new album – G4 Love Songs released on 3rd February 2017!

Due to the overwhelming demand for G4, the multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group will be back on the road in 2017 with special guests and their trademark harmonies that wow audiences wherever they go.

Having reformed in 2014 they have continued to transport their loyal following right back to the moment they first fell in love with the groups trademark harmonies.

“Hail the kings of Popera!” Daily Mail “A 5* masterclass in delivery, tone and performance” Celebrity Radio “A pitch-perfect performance” Frost Magazine

G4 are excited to take their classic releases of Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way and Nessun Dorma on the road and are also thrilled to showcase some of the greatest love songs of all time as they tour the songs from their hotly anticipated album, G4 Love Songs for the very first time. This new album features songs including Your Song, Amigos Para Siempre and I’d Do Anything For Love.

Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

An evening of Classic and Romantic music that will surely transport you away for the evening with these consummate entertainers.

VIP tickets include a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6pm, where you’ll be served a glass of wine and have the chance to meet the guys up-close and take photos & autographs.

“The entire audience was on their feet” Entertainment Focus

Brass for St. Rocco’s – Leyland Band Sunday 12 Mar 2017, 3:00pm Ticket Price: £15/£12 (£16.75/£13.75 inc online booking fee) The world famous Leyland Band bring their own unique style of top class brass band entertainment back to Warrington’s Parr Hall to raise money for local charity St. Rocco’s Hospice.

From traditional marches and classical overtures, through to all your stage and screen favourites, this promises to be an afternoon of quality brass music to suit all tastes.

Parr Hall, Palmyra Square S, Warrington WA1 1BL

Enjoy swan spectacular a WWT Martin Mere

Every year up to 2000 Whooper swans migrate from Iceland to spend the winter at WWT Martin Mere in what has become an amazing spectacle of feather and flight called Swan Spectacular.

Everyday the swans are fed at 3pm from the new Discovery Hide and 3.30pm from the Raines Observatory. Both feeds include a wardens talk about the birds, why tyhey fly here, the dangers they face on migration and through years and years of research, what we know about individual swans including their family history and where they spend their time away from Martin Mere. Reserve Manager, Tom Clare, said: “It is hard to describe how incredible this experience is. The noise is deafening and getting up close to so many birds is an experience not be missed. All ages can enjoy it as you can sit in comfort watching the feeds and we have plenty of wheelchair access as well as small seats for children to sit on.”

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9.30am to 4pm during winter months and parking is free of charge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6. The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough Rail Stations.

Visit the web site www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere/ to find out what’s on all year round at Martin Mere and the other eight WWT Wetland Centres.

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Winter wildlife spectacle Everyday until end of March See the spectacle of thousands & thousands of birds feed everyday at 3pm & 3.30pm.

wwt.org.uk/martinmere t) 01704 891220 Burscough, Lancashire

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A whole new adventure for the Alice in us all.

JEAN GENIE - THE BEST OF DAVID BOWIE. Amazing David Bowie Tribute 18th March 2017, 7.30pm.

Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993.

An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring has been signed by numerous record companies throughout his career - twice with Warner Bros. In the 1980s David Bowie's world famous producer Tony Visconti produced some of John's songs when he was signed to WEA. John has worked with many household names such as with Jarvis Cocker on his Bad Cover Version single, singing and starring in the video. His latest achievements have been writing 3 songs for Tony Christie's million selling album The Definitive Collection, plus numerous theme tunes for BBC Radio.

Music by Frank Wildhorn Lyrics by Jack Murphy Book by Gregory Boyd & Jack Murphy UK adaptation by Ava Eldred

Bury Market has a well deserved reputation for friendly service, fantastic produce and great value.

Located off J2 of the M66 and with over 350 stalls open every Full Market Day it’s easy to find and even easier to enjoy!

Bury Town Centre is also home to the Fusilier Museum, East Lancashire Railway, Bury Transport Museum and Bury Art Gallery.

In the late 1990s John was approached

by David Bowie's most famous band of the 1970s, 'The Spiders from Mars' and was asked by them if he'd front the band and tour with them. Obviously John's answer was "Yes" and John remains to this day to be one of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist's band.

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The Wigan 10k organisers are pleased to announce the #runwiganfestival that will incorporate the Wigan5K and Wigan Half Marathon.

The HW Moon Toyota Wigan Half is a UK Affiliated race.

All runners will be allocated a race number and individual timing chip. We will start sending out race packs and numbers from February 2017. You will receive an email from us informing you when to expect these, or when they are available for collection. Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter too, to keep up to date with any event news.

The event's chosen charity is Joining Jack, which is one of Wigan Half Marathons Supporting Partners. www.joiningjack.org www.wiganhalfmarathon.co.uk

Bury Market Hall: Open every day except Sunday Full Markets Open: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays “Winner National Coach Tourism Awards” Coach Friendly Shopping Destination of the Year “Winner NABMA’s” Best Market Attraction

Bury Market Management: Tel: 0161 253 6520 Email: burymarkets@bury.gov.uk Web: www.burymarket.com : @BuryMarket

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Complete Denture Service

Summary 1. Clean your dentures daily with a denture brush and denture cream.

2. Have your dentures inspected every two years, and re-lined or ultrasonically cleaned.

3. Have a new set made every 5 years if possible.

The eyes, nose and teeth are the focal points of every face; they give the first impressions of your personality.

Natural teeth grow in proportion and in harmony with your facial features and your dentures should be made accordingly.

Your teeth, or your dentures, have many important functions: to support your facial muscles, to help formulate your speech, and most importantly to chew your food and start the digestive process.

It is very important to chew food properly, as poorly chewed food will take longer to digest, especially for the elderly who could risk problems in the digestive system.

4. Keep a spare set for emergencies.

5. Remember, dentures do not have to hurt and do not need to be uncomfortable.

This article was written by 50 Plus journalist Sheila Alcock.

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Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is the most difficult task in dentistry. We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also lost tissue matter and bone. In other words, we have to re-create your facial features as they were before the loss of your natural teeth.

In most cases we do not know what your teeth looked like, what size they were or what position they were in originally.

We have a few indications but mostly we have to rely on our visual and artistic judgement. At the same time we have to use our technical expertise in order to make the denture stable and functional. Denture construction is more art than science.

Choice of Dentures

There are three main quality standards in denture materials: Denture Base Acrylics: standard quality, ultra impact much stronger non brittle and the latest thermoplastic.

Denture Teeth: 2-layer acrylic very basic and inexpensive, 3-layer acrylic re-enforced much harder, 4-layer composite extra hard and natural looking.

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