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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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Penketh Bowling Club Interested In Crown Green Bowling? The Park, Penketh is looking for new members whether new to bowling or old hands. For more details contact Anita, Secretary. Tel; 01925 724120. The Phoenix Community Choir Held at Penketh South Primary School, Finlay Avenue, off Chapel Road, Penketh Warrington. For info contact: Les 07780 816826 or Jo-ann 07708 189997. Warrington Ramblers The group helps local people enjoy walking and protect the places we all love to walk. Regular walks led by local experts – a great way to get outside, make new friends and discover how walking boosts your health and happiness. Call 01925 212027. Monday… Country Dancing Monday (term time only) - 8.00pm to 10.00pm Make new friends, exercise both body and brain. Held at St Thomas’ School, Parkgate Road. £2 per evening. Contact Keith; 01928 713180 or Ron; 01925 262 356 for more info. Penketh & Great Sankey Painting Group Monday - 10.00am to 12noon New members welcome, from beginners to established painters. Held at Meeting Lane Leisure Centre, Penketh. For more info call 01925 722722. Penketh W.I 1st Monday of the Month – 7.30pm Offer a wide variety of activities and events, visitors welcome. Held at Penketh Community Centre, Meeting Lane. St.Helens Choral Society Monday – 7.15pm to 9.15pm Everyone welcome to rehearsal. No previous experience, but the ability to read music would be an advantage. Held at United Reformed Church, King Street, St. Helens WA10 2JZ. 12
Warrington Athletic Club Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 6.30pm Held at Victoria Park- Contact Dave Spencer 01925 261999. Warrington Bridge Club Monday & Thursday - 7.00pm New members always welcome. Held at BELONG Care Village, Loushers Lane. Contact Mike 01925 268553 or Carol 019252 62534 for more info. Westbrook Readers Group 2nd Monday of Every Month 10.30am to 12noon Held at Westbrook library. Further details available from Westbrook Library on 01925 416 561. Tuesday… Gemini Musical Theatre Company Tuesday 7.30pm to 10.00pm Held at Hood Manor Community Centre, Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1ET. Call Carole Smith on 07968 775296 for further details. New members are always welcome. Halton Fibromyalgia Support Group 4th Tuesday of Every Month 12.00pm to 2.00pm Offers sufferers an opportunity to talk to others who know how they feel. Held at The Art Hub, Runcorn Shopping City. Also search Facebook for Halton Fibromyalgia Support Group for 24/365 support in our secure chat room. National Association of Women’s Clubs Tuesday (except in August) - 7.30pm Held at the Tim Parry Community Centre Centre, Wroxham Road, Great Sankey. Telephone 01925 722722. North Cheshire Speakers Club 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month (September to May) - 7.30pm The group can help with Presentation skills, from a Best Man’s speech to a business pitch. Call Hilary Rylands 01928 712123 for more info. Held at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham.
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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. Penketh Chess Club Tuesday – 8.00pm A friendly game of chess, held at St Josephs Club on Meeting Lane, Penketh. Players of all abilities are welcome. For further details please ring Chris Haggett on 01925 724008. Penketh & Cueardley Cross Resident’s Association 1st Tuesday - 7pm All residents are welcome. Promoting a safer and stronger community for the people of Penketh & Cuerdley. Held at Meeting Lane Community Centre. Penketh & Great Sankey Heritage Group 2nd Tuesday of Each Month -7.00pm Held at Penketh Pool & Community Hall. For more info call 01925 722801. Runcorn Community Choir Tuesday - 7.30pm to 9.00pm A friendly group, held at Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn WA7 1DH. New Members always welcome, no auditions required. Just turn up. Soroptimists of Warrington 3rd 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. Tai Chi Tuesday - 9.30am to 10.30am Newcomers welcome to join our group. Free for your first session. Relax, heal and energise with this complete body and mind art form. Held at Whittle Hall Community Centre. Contact Anna Kiriakoulakis on 07904 186541 for more details.
The Phoenix Community Choir Tuesday - 7.30 pm If you enjoy singing for fun please go along to The Loreto Centre (St Joseph’s) on Meeting Lane, Penketh WA5 2BB. For more info phone Clare on 01925 411234. The Royal British Legion at the Armed Forces Hub Tuesday - 10.00am to 2.00pm & Friday (Breakfast Club) – 10.00am to 12.00pm Info, advice, guidance for serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists, Veterans and their dependants. Breakfast Club - Free tea, coffee and a bacon or sausage sandwich. Held at the Gateway, Sankey Street, WA1 1SR. Call in or ring 01925 246 955. Wire Writers First Tuesday – 10.00am to 12.00pm Gallery Coffee Shop (Bank Quay House) 3rd Friday 7.00pm to 9.00pm - Fairfield & Howley Community Centre (off Manchester Road) A friendly bunch that welcome writers of all ages, experience & genre preference. Call Joanne Delooze 07443 502 781. Wednesday… Penketh & Great Sankey Probus Club 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month For retired men from all walks of life. Held at Meeting Lane Community Centre, William Penn Close, Penketh. Contact Andrew Cook on 01925 482434. Thelwall Morris Men Wednesday- 8.00pm to 10.00pm Traditional English morris dancing group. New members welcome - try this energetic activity. Call/Text 07479 266907 for more info. Held at Thelwall Parish Hall, Thelwall, WA4 2SX We are Life After Stroke Group Wednesday -1.00pm to 3.00pm A social support group affiliated to the Stroke Association. Everyone welcome, fist session free. Held in Alford Hall, Manchester Road, WA1 3NJ. Contact Marjorie Roughley 01925 490219. Thursday… Penketh & Old Hall Angling Society 1st Thursday of Each Month- 8.00pm Matches run throughout the year– New members always welcome. More info contact Frank 07586 341004 or Paul 07803 662159l. Held in the Hoop & Mallet Pub, Callands Road, WA5 9RJ.
Embroiderers Guild Embroiderers Guild 1st Thursday of the Month (except January & August) -7.30pm Not necessary to sew – some of our members come along to appreciate different styles of embroidery. Held at Padgate Methodist Church, Padgate Lane, WA13JU. Contact Kathy Tel: 01925 819243. Allemanders Square Dance Club Thursday - 8.00pm to 10.30pm Alford Sports & Social Club, Manchester Road, WA1 3NJ. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome to join our friendly group 01925 8179221. Saturday… Warrington Bereavement Support ‘Drop In’ Saturday – 10.30am to 12.00pm A trained support volunteer is available for a chat at the Coffee bar, situated at The Holy Trinity Church, Sankey Street. Sunday… N & M C Ramblers Association Warrington Group Every Fortnight Do you like walking, want to get fit or enjoy a day in the countryside? For more info call Margaret McKenzie 01925 816084 or log onto www.nmc-ramblers.org.uk.
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Stockton Heath Methodist Dramatic Society Present The Hound of the Baskervilles Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th May – 7.30pm By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson for Peepolykus. Held at Church Hall, Walton Road. Tickets £7 (£6 concessions) from 01925 264179. Peppa Pig Muddy Puddle Walk Saturday 18th May – 10.00am to 11.00am Hosted by Kids Planet Day Nursery in aid of Save the Children. Held in Dakota Park, Chapelford. Everyone welcome with Peppa Pig also attending! Don’t forget your wellies! Mexican Guitarist Morgan Syzmanski Friday 24th May – 7.30pm Held in Stockton Heath Methodist Church Hall, Walton Road. This year he will be joined by the Irish Mezzo Soprano Dame Ann Murray. Tickets £10 and proceeds will go to P.R.I.S.M.A. Mexico, an outreach charity taking live music to children in remote parts of Mexico.
Craft/Jumble Table Top Sale Sunday 25th May & Sunday 29th June – 10.00am to 1.00pm Held in the Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre (inside the police station on Meeting Lane in Penketh) Proceeds going to the Shannon Bradshaw Trust. Open to all and if you would like a stall, contact Jacqui Houlding on 07734 102299. Cancer Research UK Warrington Pretty Muddy Kids & Pretty Muddy 5k events Sunday 2nd June – 9.30am to 4.00pm Help beat cancer! £19.99 for adults and £10 for children. Contact northewestteam@cancer.org.uk or call 0300 1230770. Held at Victoria Park, Knutsford Road, WA4 1DG. Magnum - UK Rock Band Thursday 13th June - Doors 7.30pm Held at Parr Hall, Warrington. Call the Box Office; 0844 249 1000 for tickets. Great Sankey Summer Fun Day – Come to the Carnival Saturday 15th June – 12.00pm to 4.00pm A fun FREE day for all the family. Held at Tim Parry Recreation Centre. 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. Community Picnic & Summer Fayre Saturday 22nd June – 10.00am to 2.00pm Hosted by Friends Of Penketh Primary, Year 6 will be running their enterprise stalls as well as local businesses. Bridgewater Players present Footlights & Films Monday 24th June -7.30pm Held at Lymm Methodist Church, Eagle Brow. Admission is free and light refreshments included. Retiring Collection in aid of Lymm Methodist Church Access Improvement Fund. Walking Day Friday 28th June At precisely 10.30am the members of the parish church will, by tradition, walk through the beautiful and famous ceremonial gates to begin the procession, followed by other participating churches from inner Warrington. www.essentialguide.co.uk
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I Don’t Know Where The Time Goes! By The Unwidow I simply do not know how I found time to go to work. I find it hard to find enough hours in the day. I still get up at the same time, sometimes earlier and before I do, I list in my mind all the things I intend to do. Not that I get everything done, because I get distracted and it does, I fear take me longer to get through tasks that I would fly through twenty years ago Taking my stairs two at a time, up and down, was second nature, but now I find that not only do I need to pause, but I also need to remember why I am climbing the stairs in the first place. When I get to the top, something else captures my attention, and whatever was my first intention is relegated to ‘maybe later’ Oh, but it is wonderful to be alive. To be able to choose. To not mind a bit if Mr Postie knocks when I am up there, because I can call down…’I’m coming’ and he, unlike other deliverers will call back his agreement to not hare off with my letters before you can say ‘Knock Knock!’ Then we can pass the time of day, and I enquire about his wife’s migraine. That friendly little episode invariably causes my intended expedition to slip un-noticed from my mind, because I had not finished my crossword, and seven across, which temporarily flummoxed me…must be ‘Inebriate!’ How I could have missed that one, I cannot say. (Honestly) Now, where is my pen? A few diligent moments finds it, in the last place I look. Since it is there, there is no need to look in any other places. Better open this mail now There is a reminder that I have to go to the hospital, although I am not at all sure it is necessary. I am perfectly well, and anxious not to cost the NHS more than is vital to my survival, I must ponder upon the matter. Later! Right now, I am busy! There is a lot of junk mail, one promising to look after my funeral with sensitivity and care, 24
which usefully solves another crossword clue…. Seven down is interment. I just wish they had not spoiled a perfectly happy morning with such unsettling mail shots This is indeed a happy morning. The sun is shining, and there are two blue tits playing tag around a very pretty little bush in my garden. One day I will find out the name of that bush, but not now, because I am busy watching Blue tits! Now then, I was about to do something when Mr Postie came. So, it was upstairs, wasn’t it? I will take that letter from the hospital upstairs and file it under ‘lost’. On the other hand, maybe ‘Work in Progress’ No location decision made yet. Ah yes, I was going upstairs to bring down some laundry. That sounds like a plan. That should dry nicely in this sunshine. When I am just about half way up, the phone rings. Another decision! Answer the downstairs or upstairs phone. The distance between them is evenly spaced, when you are half way up, or halfway down, so it matters not. It matters even less because it stops ringing. There was no message. By then I am downstairs again! Gosh, this is a very busy day! Time to make some lunch and count the medication that seems to keep the Funeral Plan sellers at bay. That done, but not the laundry, back upstairs, without the letter from the hospital. Once up there, I see that Blue bins are out for collection, But not mine. Better do that now! No wonder I have no time to go out to work…I have to put my bin out!
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Your bedroom is your own personal space, and the ideal room in which to express your personality, so why not consider a top-to-toe makeover? A pop of colour Bold colours are on trend this spring, often quite dark and moody, and where better than a bedroom to go for this dark décor? Use fuchsia, turquoise, emerald, orange, mustard or deep blue in arresting combinations or perhaps just cover one wall with a strong shade. Even the addition of a bright headboard, rug, throw or group of cushions can make a difference. On the walls Experiment with paint colours by using a tester pot to cover a large sheet of card, then stick it to different walls at various times of the day so you can see how the colour changes. Alternatively use patterned wallpaper, all over or just on a feature wall. Or opt for a wallsized mural of, for example, a wooded glade, tropical palms, a cityscape, oversized flowers or a starry night sky. Beautiful bed linen Introduce sumptuous bed linens that are gorgeous to look at
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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. 34
1 Preheat the oven to 170C, fan 150C, gas mark 3. Grease a
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The original and the best classical cross over group of all time, Il Divo return to the UK in 2019 with their Timeless Tour, which will see them perform all their greatest hits live throughout June and July. They are visiting the Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on Thursday 27th June. Carlos Marin, Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard and David Miller where brought together 15 years ago and spearheaded an entirely new musical genre with their groundbreaking debut album. Il Divo have evolved into the pre-eminent tenor powerhouse vocal group with 160 Gold and Platinum albums in 33 countries to their credit, over 30 million albums sold, and were the firsVt Classical Crossover artists to have an album debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. Next summer Il Divo will be performing new tracks for their 7th studio album Timeless (out now) as well as their much loved greatest hits creating the ultimate fan experience. Tickets are onsale now via www. gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk Find out more at www.ildivo.com
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Make it Minimal There is increasing enthusiasm for a more minimalist garden style, where fewer plants have greater individual impact in a more designed situation with straight lines aplenty, so here are some suggestions for achieving the eect you want. 50
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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
as a neatly clipped box hedging or as a few bay lollipops in angular containers. Containers must be very plain, ideally straight-sided angular styles in a single colour. An evenly spaced trio of pots, each with a single central plant, provides a perfect choice of container planting. If you like topiary stick to simple tightly clipped spheres or ‘lollipops’, cubes or at most spirals; there is no space for a fantastically sculptured creature if you’re going minimalist! Plants with simple or angular shapes such as iris, alliums, conifers, clipped box, canna or palms are an excellent choice, but opt for personal (but simple) favourites available locally. Grass alternatives such as gravel may feature highly. Gravel needs less maintenance than grass, but keep it weed-free and easy-care by installing a weed-membrane (rather like woven, plastic hessian) on to the soil before putting down the gravel. Thoroughly weed the area then firm and compact well before putting the fabric down. Don’t use cheaper plastic sheeting as rain won’t penetrate. Opt for simple, classically styled garden furniture with as few colours and textures as possible and it won’t detract from the minimalist environment and look – now sit back and enjoy!
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Book Reviews
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Want to create show-stopping meals on your BBQ? Fancy growing your own vegetables this summer? Maybe you’re just in need of a new novel for your holiday? We’ve got you covered…
Stepsister – Jennifer Donnelly Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but who stops to consider her stepsisters? Isabelle is neither pretty nor demure. But if she’s brave enough to cut off her own toe to fit her foot in a glass slipper, what else is she capable of? While Stepsister is aimed at young adults, this imaginative story is also likely to appeal to older readers who fancy losing themselves in a twisted fairy tale for a few hours.
The Wych Elm – Tana French One horrific night changes Toby’s life for ever. He retreats to the place he feels safest – Ivy House, to look after his terminally ill uncle. But then a skull is discovered in the garden and Toby has to question everything he believes to be true. Are his cousins hiding something from him? Is his uncle a killer? And, with his own memory damaged, how can Toby be sure he’s not the murderer? While The Wych Elm is a slow-burner, it’s well worth sticking with.
Property – Lionel Shriver Looking for a book to dip in and out of, rather than devote whole sunny afternoons to? This collection of short stories and novellas might be the answer. If you want fast-paced action and loathe long passages of description, it’s probably not for you. If you enjoy wry humour, detailed characterisation and stories that you’re still pondering about hours later, it’s well worth a look.
Weber’s Greatest Hits – Jamie Purviance Over the years, Weber has released a series of books to accompany its bestselling barbeques. The latest, Weber’s Greatest Hits, has more than 100 recipes for starters, mains (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish and shellfish), sides and desserts. Dishes include Chicken Tacos, Salmon Skewers, Zesty Garlic Prawns, Chilli-Rubbed Chicken and, for the traditionalist, Texas Burgers.
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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 widelyhailed 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.
Suzuki Swift Sport Price new: £18,499 Price one-year: £13,999 Last year’s all-new Swift Sport offered a fun driving experience and bags of equipment, but its £18,499 price tag put it into a performance bracket where it couldn’t really compete. Used examples at under £14k make it a real bargain.
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