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Hello lovely readers and welcome to the latest edition of our magazine, as ever packed full of lovely things to read and great suppliers on your doorstep. What is not to love about this time of year? The weather can be amazing, I always think it’s nicer than in the school holidays. Everywhere is looking so pretty, the trees are fully green, gardens blooming, my first earlies nearly ready in the allotment. Even the weeds can be looked at in a different way, after all “A weed is but an unloved flower” (Ella Wheeler Wilcox). And lastly but certainly not leastly, TWO bank holidays! Have you had your first BBQ yet this year? We’ve had a few get togethers with friends and family at ours - there is something magical about eating outside. Even the humble banger tastes different. ‘Til next time, if we do get the promised good weather… as Baz Luhrmann advises, “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it”.
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Contents Gardening P34 Make It Minimal
Home Interiors P24 The Modern Bedroom
Motoring P60
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Local Groups & Events Local Groups
Warrington Bridge Club Meet at Belong, Loushers Lane, Warrington Contact: Carol Bingham 01925 262534 Monday… Birchwood Lions Club CIO (inc Culcheth) 2nd & 4th Monday – 7.30pm to 9.30pm A group of community minded people who, work voluntarily, for Lions Club International. A Charity whose motto is “WE SERVE”. Visit to see what they do and have loads of fun! Meet at Cinnamon Brow Community Centre, Fernhead. Contact 01925 417294 for more info. Culcheth Players Every Monday-8.00pm At Culcheth Sports Club New members always welcome Contact Culcheth Sports Club for more details 01925 763096. Dimentia Light Lunch Club Every other Monday - 11am to 1pm Meet new people; laugh along at the quiz questions. Everyone welcome and sandwiches or soup will be served with tea, coffee and a sweet treat. £2.50 per person. Held at Fearnhead Community Centre, Insall Road, WA2 0HD. For more information contact Nikki on 07583 029 724. Girlguiding in Culcheth Rainbows (aged 5 - 7) Mon, Tue, Wed or Thur Brownies (aged 7 - 10) Mon, Tue, Wed or Thur Guides (aged 10 - 14) Mon or Wed Senior Section (aged 14+) Wed New members always welcome For more information, to add girls to waiting list or to volunteer, contact Justine Doyle, 01925 733952 .
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Whist Drive Every Monday -1.00pm Over 55’s Age Concern Club, Jackson Avenue, Culcheth. £2 including cup of tea & biscuits. Call John Goodwin 01925 763531 for more information. Warrington District Camera Club Every other Monday Held at Winwick Lesuire Centre, Myddleton Lane, WA2 8LQ Contact David Edwardson 07946 583069. Tuesday… 3rd Warrington East Scout Group Beavers (aged 6 to 8) Tuesdays - 6.00pm to 7.00pm Cubs (aged 8 to 10) Fridays - 6.30pm to 8.00pm Scouts (aged 10 to 14) Tuesdays- 7.30pm to 9.15pm New members are always welcome. For more information please contact Christine Housby, Scout Leader: 07729 784121. Held at Jackson Avenue. Culcheth W I Third Tuesday of Every Month (except July) – 2.00pm Held at Newchurch Parish Hall. Visitors are always welcome. Laudate Community Choir Every Tuesday (in term time) 10.45am to 11.45am Open to everyone, no previous experience necessary. Phone: 01925 569735. Held at St Mary’s Church, Smith Street, WA1 2NS. Newton & District Jubilee Rotary Club Tuesday evenings, except after Bank Holidays – 7.00m for 7.30pm Serving Culcheth, Croft, Winwick, Birchwood & Glazebrook areas. Meetings held at Culcheth Sports Club (Daten). New members welcome. Call 01925 733893 or 01942 671563 for more details.
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North West Casual Classics 2nd Tuesday each month - 7.30pm A family friendly multi manufacture car club with over 100 active members with cars from 1920 through to 2000. New members welcome! Held at the Penketh Conservative Club, Meeting Lane, WA5 2BG. For more info ring Bob 07749 100007. Soroptimists of Warrington Third Tuesday of Every Month 7.15pm to 9.00pm An international women’s service organization. For more details about this almost 100 years-old group, contact Jackie Alexander on 0753 105 8013. Held at Statham Lodge Hotel, Lymm. Tuesday Morning Art Group Every Tuesday - 10.30am All welcome to dabble! Bring your own paints etc. Held at the Centre at Jackson Avenue. Cost is £2 a week. Tuesday Tots Every Tuesday (term time only) 10.00am to 11.20am Fun play incl snack for children 0-4 years with parent/grandparent/ carer. £2 first child, 50p each additional. Culcheth Methodist Church. Trefoil Guild 1st Tuesday – 2.00pm & 3rd Tuesday – 8.00pm Meet at the Methodist Church Hall. For details call 01925 764752. Warrington Round Table 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Every Month New members always welcome. Contact Colm Buteux 07775 540059.
Wednesday… Culcheth Probus Club 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Each Month 10.00am This club is for retired professional and business gentlemen.A variety of speakers, speaking on a wide range of topics. Held at Culcheth Sports Club. Contact Roy on 01925 823098. Culcheth WI 3rd Wednesday- 2.00pm Meetings held in the Parish Hall. Culcheth Wine Circle Third Wednesday of Every Month - 8pm Held at “The Snug”, Culcheth Sports Club. New members welcome, contact Tim Yates 01925 762761. Daten Scottish Dancers Every Wednesday – 8.00pm to 10.00pm (September to June) Beginners always welcome, for more details contact Louise Telfer on 01925 817647. Held at Culcheth Sports Club, Ariel Lounge. Dementia Drop-in Every Wednesday - 1pm to 2pm Light refreshments available, visit for support and a friendly chat! For more information contact Nikki on 01925 819017. Held at Culcheth Community Centre, Jackson Avenue, WA3 4EJ. The cost is £1 pp Thelwall Morris Men Every Wednesday 8pm to 10pm Traditional English morris dancing group. New members welcome - try this energetic activity. Call/ Text 07479 266907, for more information. Held at Thelwall Parish Hall, Thelwall, WA4 2SX Newchurch WI Every Second Wednesday -7.30pm Held at Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth WA3 5ET. Contact: June Cope 01925-767128 (Secretary) or Eileen Griffiths 01925763924 (President). Thursday… Art Group Every Thursday 10.15am to 12.30pm. All enquiries to Rod Brackley on 01925 764513.
Culcheth Art Group Every Thursday - 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Any one interested in joining us please contact Sally Rigby, 01925 763729. Held at the Day Centre, Jackson Avenue. Culcheth Village Choir Every Thursday - 7.30pm to 9.00pm A mixed voice adult choir. Sing for fun but also for local community events, and the occasional competition. No audition and no requirement to read music. Just a love of singing is required. Held at Culcheth Sports Club (The Daten) Sunday… Culcheth & District Horticultural Society Every Sunday – 10.30am to 12.00pm Many events and visits throughout the year, membership only £3.00. Held at “The hut” in Church Lane. All details from Celia Crow 01925 762299. Daten Bridge Club Sun - 7.15pm & Wed -7.30pm Held at Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road, Culcheth. For more information ring; 01925 767187. NMC Ramblers Association Warrington Group Every Sunday Like walking? Join us on one of fortnightly coach outings. Ring Peter Hathaway 01925 262340.
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Mum2Mum Market Nearly New Baby & Children’s Sale Sunday 9th June -11.00am to 1.00pm Baby, Children’s & Maternity Nearly New Sale. Held at Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane (Next to Sainsbury’s), WA3 4EH. Contact Michelle; 07740 285864 for more info.
Beer, Gin & Prosecco Festival Friday 14th June – 6.00pm to 11.00pm & Saturday 15th June – 12.00pm to 11.00pm Held at Croft Village Memorial Hall, all proceeds are split 50/50 between the Memorial Hall and CYAC, in support of the maintenance of each buildings. Bents Enchanted Charity Ball Saturday 15th June – 7.00pm to 1.00am In aid of Once Upon a Smile. The evening will include arrival drinks, 3-course meal, charity auction, raffle & entertainment throughout the evening including Capital FM DJ James Hall. To purchase tickets email events@bents.co.uk . Early Years Open Day Saturday 15th June 10.00am to 11.30am Held at Glazebury C Of E Aided Primary School. Leigh United FC Presentation Night Saturday 18th June – 7.00pm Held in Culcheth Sports Club. Starlight Ladies Walk Friday 21st June A NEW ROUTE! We will be walking past St. Rocco’s where you will have the opportunity to place a tealight. Start from the Orford Jubilee Hub and will then wind through Orford, Warrington Town Centre, through Bewsey, via St. Rocco’s and then finishing back at the Hub Risley Moss Green Safari 30th June – 12.00pm to 4.00pm A fun packed day of crafts, creatures and entertainment for all the family. Small entrance fee applicable. Further details to be announced. Held at Risley Moss visitor centre Birchwood Ordnance Avenue WA3 6QX.
Magnum - UK Rock Band Thursday 13th June - Doors 7.30pm Held at Parr Hall, Warrington. Call the Box Office; 0844 249 1000 for tickets.
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Plan Your Summer Escape From The Kitchen With Ovenu! Ovenu Warrington is calling on homeowners from across the town to enjoy their precious time with family and friends this summer! One of the toughest – and time consuming – jobs in the house is cleaning the oven, and Paul and Andrea Clark, owners of Ovenu Warrington, are urging people to leave this most-hated chore to the professionals. With people working long hours throughout the week, free time is a precious commodity, and on a nice summer’s day homeowners would much prefer taking advantage of the weather out and about in the sunshine, as opposed to tackling the oven. Paul said: “People want to spend as much quality time with their loved ones as possible, instead of cleaning the oven when the weather is nice. It is one of the most hated household chores, and our service is there to literally take the heat out of the kitchen!” The Ovenu valeting process involves dismantling key components of an oven such as the door, interior panels, fan and shelves and placing them into design-registered equipment, which uses environmentallyfriendly, non-caustic products to clean the oven parts. The whole process takes approximately three hours and leaves the oven, hob and exterior in immaculate condition. Ovenu is accredited by the British Accreditation Bureau and all cleaning products used by Ovenu are environmentally friendly, biodegradable and conform to 10
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the latest government REACH regulations. Ovenu’s Carbon Remover is also approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association. The experienced team of oven valeting specialists is also warning people not to neglect their ovens at any time of year, but especially in the summer. Paul added: “If not properly maintained, and, in extreme cases, a dirty oven can pose a number of health and safety
risks, not least, cooked on grease can become the possible cause of a house fire. It may be barbecue season, but the oven still requires a little TLC. “The oven is one of the most important appliances in the home and a regular oven clean can improve its performance and prolong its life and, in the long run, can save people money because their current oven will last longer.”
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Plus! Cider, Lager, Food & Entertainment Fri 14th June 6pm - 11pm & Sat 15th June 12noon - 11pm Following the success of our inaugural event in 2018 which saw some 700 visitors over two ‘sessions’ enjoy a wide range of drink, food, entertainment and a warm village welcome, here we are doing it all over again! It’s a pleasure to put on a socialising opportunity and at the same time raise funds in support of the upkeep of community buildings. This year we have 12
made a number of small enhancements to the event so that the drink, food and entertainment are even better. Please do join us : Friday 14 June (6pm - 11pm) & Saturday 15 June (12 noon - 11pm). Croft Village Memorial Hall. £5 entry on the door. Barrel sponsors very much welcome – contact me, Peter McCartney, on 07703 363201, for details. See you in June!!
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Open Gardens 2019 July 13th and 14th 1-5pm Gardens open: Heather Viv and Dave Morag and Bob Ann Jean and John Andrea and Jackie Gill Linda Jane and David Elspeth and Phil
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Exhibition In the past we have had some sort of exhibition at the Church and Morag has offered more of her paintings to display and sell. This is a great asset as her work is very popular. The display will be open on Saturday from ten until later in the afternoon. The exact time to be decided later. The Choir will sing during the morning and Open Doors coffee morning will operate as usual. Plant Stall As before Morag and Bob will have this stall in their garden. Tombola This will be in Heather’s garden.
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Teas As usual these will be provided in Viv and Dave’s garden. Jane and David have offered to serve cream tea in their garden and this was agreed to be a good idea. With ten gardens people may want to stop twice for refreshments! Tickets £5 in advance (from Poyntons Florist, Culcheth) and £6 if bought on the day – covers both days. All money raised will be equally divided between St. Rocco’s and Culcheth Methodist Church.
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SUMMER reads Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans, who incidentally also wrote “Their Finest Hour” which was recently made into a film, is a heart-warming story of improbable friendships, with the most moving finale. Set at the start WW2 we meet Noel an orphaned evacuee paired up with the unscrupulous Vera – a very reluctant foster Mum. But, as time passes the unlikely duo realise they make a good team as they navigate the opportunities and tragedies of war.
Extraordinary People by Peter May. I love to discover an author I’ve previously not read; Peter May came highly recommended and did not disappoint. This is the first novel in the Enzo Files series, introducing Enzo MacLeod, a Scottish, forensic expert now living in France who has taken on a wager, he can ill afford, to solve seven of France’s most notorious murders. The pacey novel races through the French countryside, Paris and its un-nerving Catacombs as we follow MacLeod on the trail of a series of very deliberately set clues to discover the truth behind Jacques Gaillard’s disappearance ten years earlier. Love and Ruin by Paula MacLain, This book picks up a number of years after The Paris Wife left off. Based on a true story we follow Ernest Hemingway and his third wife, writer Martha Gellhorn as they meet and fall in love against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Gellhorn is a courageous and fiercely independent war correspondent striving for success in a man’s world. As the relationship develops we observe Martha as she struggles with the conflicts of living in the shadow of Hemingway’s enormous fame and forging her own career, a dilemma that will ultimately break both their hearts. Published 13/06/19. Lethal White is the forth novel from Robert Galbraith, pen name of JK Rowling, in the Cormoran Strike series. We find the notorious Strike and his now business partner and newly married Robin Ellacott investigating Billy, a deeply troubled young man who turns up unannounced at Strike’s office distressed about a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child. When Billy disappears, Strike and Robin are set on a trail that leads them into the heart of parliament and London’s East End, can the pairs highly charged relationship survive the strains of their latest tricky case.
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Our speaker was Joanne Halliwell who told us about her fictional character ‘Betsy Pickering’. Joanne lives and breathes her character and appeared in housekeeper’s black dress and bonnet with a
After WI business, Christine told us about the trips she has arranged for the summer. We are visiting the theatre 4 times from April to September, going on a boat trip instead of our July meeting, and
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having afternoon tea out at a farm shop. Then Roma told us that we would be visiting Oswaldtwistle Mills twice before Christmas. The ladies were thanked for all their hard work. Osteoporosis testing for all is arranged for 18th April. The lunch club will meet on 24th April and the 29th May. At our next meeting on 21st May, our speaker will be Morag Burton on 7 Adventures of Wild Life.
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Decide on the plants you like and that will suit your garden but keep to as few different types as possible. The biggest impact will be achieved if you are selective, for example concentrating on ornamental grasses. Also key is clever use of straight lines, ideally with a few right angles too. Edges must be sharply defined, perhaps using sleepers, other timber or angled metal. Keep plants well back from the border edging so these lines are not interfered with. Colours should fit your preferences and the surroundings but restrict the number of colours for a calmer and simpler effect. Existing features such as sheds or fences can be recoloured or painted to fit in with the colour scheme – otherwise, their current colour will have to be included in that scheme. A stunning minimalist effect can be achieved by using a single type of plant and container – for example, conifers in terracotta containers. The only variation is in the size of the conifer: all colours, textures and plants are the same. Buy different sizes of the same conifer type and clip regularly to maintain the size difference or buy one size and trim lightly to achieve the desired look. Green, in the form of foliage, helps add a feeling of tranquillity to a minimalist garden so include it, perhaps
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Newchurch WI April 2019 Report Newchurch’s meeting on 10th April had an unusual start. The speaker, John Stirling, began the evening with a fascinating account of his life in “ Buckingham Palace and Toys”. The toy connection began when he was 9 and Enid Blyton chose him to play Noddy in a stage production for 12months. He even produced his original Noddy costume! John was a pupil at the famous Italia Conti Stage School in Soho and came from a theatrical background – a film star mother and an operatic tenor father. He had a long acting career working on radio and TV beside Jimmy Edwards, Jack Warner, Sid James and Morecambe and Wise. He also wrote plays and moved to television directing. Through this work he inherited 12 neglected
donkeys, thanks to his wife Annie, and this became a major focus of their lives . They have saved many donkeys which have provided companionship for disabled and handicapped children. Annie walked one donkey from Balmoral to Buckingham Palace and this led to a meeting with the Queen, who chose to feature them in a Christmas broadcast. The Stirlings’ work for donkeys and children continues and Barbara Delve thanked them heartily. John judged the April competition( A Dialect Poem) and chose Lesley Lloyd as winner, followed by Ann Langridge and Pat Fisher. The usual business meeting began after tea, served by Rose Collins and Joan Evans. 4 “ birthday
girls” were greeted and Ann Langridge was thanked for the pretty flower arrangement on the President’s table. The Luncheon Club will meet on 16th April at the Horseshoe and there will be a walk around Salford on 24th April. The coffee morning had been very successful and the National AGM in June has chosen a resolution supported by Newchurch on rural bus services. The visit to the Brindley theatre will be on 16th May and the group trip to York will be on 22nd June. Vice-President Doreen Procter hoped to arrange an extra autumn trip to Boundary Mill and the Calf’s Head in addition to the September visit to Ferraris. Newchurch’s next meeting will be on 9th May when Hazel Griffiths will talk about “Santa Evita”.
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Fresh Cherry & Almond Cake This delicious fruity cake can be served warm as a dessert or cold as a classic afternoon tea cake. Makes 8 Ready in 1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling time INGREDIENTS 225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 225g golden caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 4 medium eggs, beaten 300g fresh cherries, pitted and halved 100g ground almonds 150g icing sugar Extra fresh cherries, to decorate TIP The fresh cherries will mostly sink during baking but this is perfectly normal, giving a moist fruity layer at the base of the cake. It’s best eaten within 2 days of baking. 40
1 Preheat the oven to 170C, fan 150C, gas mark 3. Grease a
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my Awards. I had lessons once a week and regularly practiced which led up to me performing with a band at a summer concert. This was a big step for me as, before DofE, I have never played the guitar and preforming to a mass audience petrified me. The Skill part of DofE is my favorite as it helps develop skills or be introduced to a new one. Skills can be learning a new instrument, like me, or something creative or even baking which I can imagine would be very tasty! The next component of DofE is the Physical section, I am not a very active person so I took up walking for my Bronze Award to help me train for the Expedition and also ease myself into exercise. Then for my Silver and Gold awards I went to the gym which benefited me in my Expedition part of DofE. The dreaded Expedition: the length and difficulty increases through the awards starting at
2 days, 1 night for Bronze to 4 days, 3 nights for Gold. We plan our own walks (with guidelines of where our camps are), walk by ourselves and cook for ourselves. This helped me gain independence and a sense of accomplishment when I got to the top of the hill with a sense of joy indescribable. Throughout the Expeditions I walked in Snowdonia, The Lakes and Peak District whilst battling all the weather conditions the earth could throw at us. I met loads of amazing and inspirational people and have made friends for life. I wouldn’t have been able to complete this award if it wasn’t for Girlguiding and Simon and Pam from Challenge Expeditions, a big thank you to you! I also want to say a big thank to my family who supported me through this with all the highs and lows. The biggest thank you goes to Sara Isles, from Girlguiding Culcheth District who made all this happen, she organised all this and helped me maintain my eDofE (where you put your evidence to complete your award). Finally, all I can say is if you’re 1424 and are yet to do DofE, what are you waiting for?! Girlguiding Culcheth District offers the DofE Awards to all members aged 13+. If you would like more information then register your interest via www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus
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News From Your Local Rotary Club The carnival Season is here again. Newton & District Jubilee Rotary Club, serving Culcheth, Winwick, Croft, Birchwood, Locking Stumps and Glazebury will be present at Culcheth Community Day on Monday 6th May and later in the year at the Croft and Winwick Carnivals. You can “PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT” at Culcheth and Winwick, and try our “COCONUT SHY” at Croft. Please call in for a rest and chat at the Rotary tent (see Photograph). You can also inspect a SHELTER BOX which contains a 10 person tent, a solar light, a stove with cooking utensils, thermal blankets, a water purification unit, mosquito nets, tools and children’s toys etc. These various items cost anywhere
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between £7.00 & £300.00 and we offer YOU the chance to donate an item to a Shelter Box and help give vital relief to A FAMILY SUFFERING IN A DISASTER AREA somewhere abroad. The PURPLE FOR POLIO project supported by the Bill & Malinda Gates Foundation is another Rotary cause now close to eradicating this terrible disease from our planet. You may have seen swathes of purple crocuses by the roadside in Croft, Culcheth and Winwick. Planted by the children of those villages in aid of this project, we are sure that, with justifiable pride, they will have watched them multiply and flower, year on year. We thank them all for their support and for brightening our springtime (see photograph taken at Warrington Road, Culcheth). The recent provision of a covered Sand Table at Croft Nursery and two Bench Seats for the new Playground at Glazebury Primary School
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are small examples of Rotary helping in societ, but these and many major projects, at home and abroad, will always need funding. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce that the 2019 CULCHETH BEER FESTIVAL will take place on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th September, as usual, at the Culcheth Sports Club. We invite the usual enthusiastic support of Hop, Cider Gin & Wine connoisseurs. So please make a note of the dates, come, Eat, Drink & be Merry whilst helping us to help others. Now meeting & eating at the Culcheth Sports Club (Daten) on Tuesday evenings, we are looking for new members to help with our important and enjoyable work. Join us, make new friends and extend your social life whilst putting something back into society. Our details are on Facebook, Twitter and the Rotary District 1285 web site. Otherwise, contact Bernard Groom 01925 733893. You will be most welcome.
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Cub Camp Excited Cubs arrived at ‘The School for Spies’ or rather a Scout Camp site for a weekend of fun and adventures. Saturday kept the Cubs busy finding out more about Baden Powel as a spy and how he started Scouts; whilst using radios was fantastic as they took it in turns guiding another Cub, wearing a blindfold around an obstacle or two and under a chair. Outside they had a challenge to go around the adventure playground and a game or two of footie. Sunday’s adventure was the
caving bus along with another go on the playground. All too soon it was time to close the camp with the presentation of the Communicator Badge.
Scout Camp Two weeks later and it was the Scouts turn to have a busy camp. Friday evening saw them practicing their map reading skills plotting the route for Saturday’s hike; for the four Scouts taking part in the Cheshire Hike it gave them more practice using grid references to plot the hike route. After all the recent rain it was great to wake up on Saturday to see the sun shining. Breakfast, butties made and packed and we were of on the hike. Split into two groups, one going clockwise, the other anticlockwise there was a bit of friendly competition as to who would arrive back first! A great hike, enjoyed by everyone with the Scouts on the Cheshire Hike helping the younger members with map reading. Archery was on the agenda on Sunday with all the Scouts having a great time then back to the kitchen to make pizzas for lunch. Pack, camp closed
and time for home. No specific badge for the weekend but links to other badges which with the weekend activities go towards helping to achieve the top award for Scouts, the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Cheshire Hike An annual two day event with teams of two Scouts taking part in it. The Saturday after the camp saw the two teams having one last practice with their rucksacks packed with all the kit required for the actual hike, they set of on a circular hike. Returning to the start point, the Scouts practiced pitching their hike tent and cooking tea. Two weeks later it was time for the Cheshire Hike, an early start saw their kit being checked and weighed then route planning before being allowed to start on the hike. An overnight camp followed by a second hike to the end point. They had a great time with one team being placed 6th in Cheshire and 2nd in our District. Congratulations. Girls and boys fancy joining us? Why not come along to a meeting so you can see for yourself how much fun you can have. And adults there is so much in it for you too, not just the immense satisfaction of seeing the young people grow in confidence and their smiles as they achieve another badge or just have a fantastic meeting but for yourself too.
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Local business supports a local family in need Small businesses are an integral part of any local community and those that give back to their community are considered as local heroes to many. One Warrington family who is very grateful to local company Bumblebee Plumbing and Heating Ltd are the Olliers from Culcheth. Their old boiler had been malfunctioning for two years leaving them with intermittent heating and hot water. John was diagnosed with Leukaemia in November 2018 and has undergone extensive chemotherapy in Whiston Hospital during the past five months. “It was during this time,’ says Anne, his wife, “that our boiler got worse, switching itself off several times a day. This
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wasn’t good for John as he feels the cold and the house needs to be kept warm.” Ross Coen, from local Warrington Company Bumblebee Plumbing and Heating Ltd heard about John and Anne’s plight, and offered to help. Thanks to the generosity of Ross and his colleagues at Intergas Boilers, the family now has a new boiler, and a warm home with a continuous supply of hot water again and an up to date thermostat meaning that the Olliers can easily control the heat in every room. Anne and John are thrilled with their new boiler. “This has taken away some of the stress and worry from our situation and has already made such a difference to us,” says John. John may be a candidate for a
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bone marrow transplant and during his chemo treatments Anne and the family worked tirelessly to encourage more people to register to be a bone marrow donor. As a direct result of their campaigning at least 29 people have added to the register. 75% of patients won’t find a matching donor in their families. More bone marrow donors are required for the 2000+ people who are in need of bone marrow or stem cells every year. Getting on the register is simple. If you’re aged between 17 and 55, just register at www.dkms.org.uk and request a cheek swab. This will be sent in the post, and you can do it in seconds in the comfort of your own home. It’s a much simpler process to donate than it used to be, and donors are usually back to work the next day.
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Culcheth Village Choir support Poppy Appeal Last year 2018 saw the 100th Anniversary
Commemorating the end of World War One. Culcheth Village Choir held an Anniversary Concert and at the same time raised a donation o £123 in support of The Poppy Appeal. Choir Chairperson Alan Freeman and Choir Secretary Anne Skinner representing the Choir recently presented a cheque to John Hughes Chairman of the Culcheth and District Royal British Legion. Thanking the Choir for the wonderful donation John says, ‘This wonderful support for our Poppy Appeal will go towards helping Service personnel and their families locally and around the world through the ongoing work of the Royal British Legion.’ The photo was taken in the new updated Memorial Hallway at The Culcheth Village Club
with the presentation being made to John Hughes by the Culcheth Choir Chairman Alan Freeman and the Choir Secretary Anne Skinner. Also present is Paul Campbell, Chairman of the Culcheth Village Club. The Culcheth Village Choir meets every Thursday at the Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Road.
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Finance
Could debt snowballing be the quickest way to get out of debt? Debt snowballing is a term used to describe a particular method of dealing with debt, which in some ways goes against ‘traditional’ thinking. It’s commonly advised to deal with the most expensive debt first in terms of interest rates and charges, which is a natural and effective approach to paying down debt. But one issue that isn’t taken into account when repaying debt in this way is the psychology that can sometimes influence a successful outcome. Here’s how to debt snowball • Make a list of all your debts – the one with the smallest balance at the top. • Pay off the minimum amount on all your credit cards and other debts, apart from the one with the smallest balance. • Pay as much as you can off this debt and repeat each month until you’ve paid it off in full. • Cross it off your list of debts and use the money released towards the next debt. • Continue in the same way down your list (the second smallest next), making the minimum payment on all other borrowing. • If you’re able to earn more money, putting it towards the debt you’re currently repaying increases the snowball effect and reduces your overall level of borrowing.
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• When the debt you’re focusing on has been paid off, cross it off your list – rinse and repeat until you’re debt-free. Human psychology when paying off debt Debt snowballing is a system that applies a little human psychology to paying down debt, and acknowledges that we all lack motivation at times. The method only works if you have sufficient funds to make the minimum payments on all your debts, however, so if you don’t, you would need to look at alternatives. The sense of accomplishment when you can cross a debt off your list is invaluable in encouraging you to carry on, and could in fact be one of the main reasons for the success of debt snowballing. Advantages of debt snowballing • It offers vital motivation. • It’s a simple and straightforward system that’s easy to maintain. • You’re forced to focus on one
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debt at a time, and as long as you keep up the minimum payments on other debts you can forget about them for a while. • It helps you manage your money for the long term and introduces good money habits. Are there any downsides to debt snowballing? The main downside of debt snowballing is the extra interest you pay on your debts when compared with the debt avalanche method, and when considered only from a mathematical point of view it clearly isn’t the most obvious option. Repaying debt is a little like dieting, however – small wins offer the motivation that many people need to continue and succeed. One important issue is to make sure you dedicate any money released when a debt is repaid to paying off the next one. Without this, the ‘snowball’ effect of increasing amounts being available to tackle your next debt doesn’t materialise, and the system will stall.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport Price new: £45,810 Price one-year: £32,444 This baby Discovery is a desirable family car, mating a superbly practical sevenseat body with Land Rover prestige, albeit with a dated interior and lack of top-end technology. At £12,000 off list price, a one-year old example is a bargain.
BMW 3 Series GT Price new: £38,280 Price one-year: £19,890 The 3 Series GT is pitched as an all-occasion car. It’s parthatchback, part-saloon, partexecutive, but this vehicle trying to be three hasn’t proved very successful. That said, it offers a high level of quality along with that premium badging. A new 320d M Sport Gran Turismo is £38,280, but with 10,000 miles on the clock and last year’s plate it costs around £19,890.
Jaguar XF Price new: £36,495 Price one-year: £27,500 The XF drives nicely and has a decent engine range, but hasn’t sold well. We found a 2018-reg R-Sport car fitted with the 2.0-litre 178bhp diesel engine for £27,500 with 4,000 miles on the clock – a huge saving.
Infiniti QX30 Price new: £29,720 Price one-year: £17,000 This combination of Mercedes platform, Nissan interior and Renault diesel engines was a reasonable mix until you looked at the price. However, at around £17,000 for a year-old example, the QX30 becomes easier to recommend.
Vauxhall Astra Price new: £21,760 Price one-year: £9,799 With £12,000 or 54% off a sporty-looking Astra SRi with the excellent 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine at just a year old, we wonder why anyone buys a new Vauxhall!
Toyota Yaris GRMN Price new: £26,295 Price one-year: £21,995 The Toyota Yaris GRMN may be a bargain buy at £21,995 and with less than 1,500 miles on the used market, particularly as its limited numbers and widely-hailed driving experience may make it a future collector’s item.
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 6.2 Price new: £63,995 Price one-year: £38,995 It’s the Grand Cherokee’s monstrous 6.2-litre V8 engine that puts buyers off, but for performance, power, and sheer noise on a budget, this is a great way to go.
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