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The recipe this month is for Asparagus Bruschetta - have you ever seen anything more temptingly tasty? And ready in minutes, my idea of a perfect dish. Whereas the gardening feature is about my idea of the most unperfect garden visitor - the slug… yugh, they make me shudder. Our competition winner this time is Sylvia Ruscoe, so happy to hand over £100 when someone is so happy when we call to give them the good news! Congrats on your good fortune. Until next time dear readers, have a love and peace filled May and June, Jody and the team
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The Clandestine Cake Club Mon 8th May - 7:30pm to 10.00pm Meet in secret locations only revealed to those who book a place. Bake, Eat &Talk about Cake. Interaction & conversation begin when cutting the first slice. Visit, www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk for more information or to book your space. Weston Community Ladies Keep Fit Group Mon 15th May – 7.30pm Annual display of keep fit, held at Weston Primary School. Free admittance and refreshments. Raffle & tombola etc. All welcome! Art of the Garden Wed 17th May The Eddisbury Artists have taken Art of the Garden as a theme and produced art work of a diverse and individual nature. Not to be missed! Free entry. Held at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham. Forget Me Not Week Mon 22nd to Sun 28th May Hospice supporters across Halton fundraise for the Haven by ‘going purple’, challenging you to Go Purple! Whether it’s a purple-themed dress down day at work, a red wine tasting evening, or making and selling purple cakes, you can do anything purple-related to help the Haven in May. For more information, contact Chris on 01928 712 728 or chris.andrews@haltonhaven.co.uk.
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Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS) Zumbathon Sat 24th May - 12.00pm to 2.00pm Go along and join with this fun fund raising keep fit extravaganza with a professional Zumba teacher and the charity’s Patron, Anna Kennedy OBE. £5. Refreshments available. Church Hill Hall, Cooper Street. For more information about ChAPS and how it can help you contact 0344 850 8607 visit: www.cheshireautism.org.uk. Face 2 Face and Halton Impart Evening Parent Social Group Thurs 25th May – 7.00pm to 9.00pm Scope Face2Face and Halton IMPART would like to invite parent carers who have a disabled child or child with an additional need of any kind to join the joint evening parent group, which will be an opportunity for parents to relax and get together in a social setting. Any questions please contact Tina Taylor, Halton’s Face2Face Co-ordinator, email tina.taylor@scope.org,uk or call 07767 346724. Halton Autistic Family Support Group - Family Fun Day Sun 28th May A Fun Day at The Halfway House Pub gardens on the Bank Holiday weekend. Call 01928 711 412 for more information. Open Garden for NGS Sun 4th June – 10.00am to 5.00pm Norton Priory Museum & Gardens open their beautiful 2½-acre Georgian Walled Garden, with fruit trees, herb garden, colour borders and rose walk. Tea room and plant sales in the courtyard. Admission £3.50, Children £2.70. Call 01928 569895 for more information.
Summer Fayre Sat 17th June – 11.00am to 3.00pm Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Runcorn are celebrating their 125th anniversary of their summer fayre. Lots of stalls, games and refreshments you are guaranteed to find something you enjoy! Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie Friday 23rd to Sun 25th June Get together with friends, family or colleagues for a tea party, bake sale or tea-riffic tea-break. Your tea and cake will help Marie Curie provide vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families. To find out more and receive your free fundraising pack, call 0800 716 146 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty. Brunswick House Men’s Pool Club Every Monday - 10.00am to 12.00pm Held at Brunswick House, Water Street, Runcorn. For more information contact; Linda on 01928 575400. Churchill Hall- Cooper Street Available to hire – has a hall, stage, kitchen and quiet room. Call Reg on 01928 589 848 for more information or to book a date. Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers Tuesday (between May- September) - 8.00pm New members welcome, dancers and musicians. We dance out at local events, fetes etc, and also attend days of dance around the country. We meet in the Milner Institute, Runcorn Road, Moore, and dance out in the Sumer months. Contact Carol on 01925 740150 for more information. Grangeway Youth Club Wednesdays – 6.00pm to 8.00pm For young people aged 13- 19. Find advice and guidance on; sexual health, keeping safe etc. Also; arts and crafts, games and much more. Halton U3A (The University of the Third Age) Second Thursday of the month - 2.00pm Meeting are held at Widnes Masonic Hall, Kingsway, WA8 7QH. General meetings are for all members and anyone who might be interested in joining Halton U3A as a member. There will usually be a speaker and you will also hear of any news and changes taking place, as well as anything of interest in U3A in general such as courses, outings or workshops. Memory Lane Coffee Morning Every Tuesday - 10.00am to 11.30am Remembering yesterday through storytelling, quizzes, singing and guest speakers. Held at Brunswick House, Water Street, Runcorn. For more information contact; Linda on 01928 575400.
North Cheshire Speakers Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (September to May) - 7.30pm With a membership of mixed genders, ages & abilities the group can help with Presentation skills, whether for a Best Man’s speech or a business pitch. Call us/ email for more information. Hilary Rylands 01928 712123/ hilaryrylands@talktalk.net. Held at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham. Runcorn W.I Every third Thursday – 7.30pm Held at Churchill Hall, Cooper Street, Runcorn. TLC (Tea, Laughter and Company) Group Every Tuesday – 2.00pm to 4.00pm Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in, each session costs £4.00 which includes plenty of coffee, tea and cake; bingo, quiz and occasional raffles. If you would like any information, please call 01928 733020.Held at Brunswick House, Water Street, Runcorn. Work Club Every Monday- 10.00am to 4.00pm Drop in sessions to help you improve your CV, job search and apply for employment. Held at Halton Lea Library. St. Helens Choral Society Every Monday – 7.15pm to 9.15pm Always looking for new members, especially tenors and basses. Everyone is welcome to go along to a rehearsal and see if you would like to. You don’t need to have had any previous experience, but the ability to read music would obviously be an advantage. Rehearsals are held at United Reformed Church, King Street, St. Helens WA10 2JZ. Contact sthelenschoralsociety.org for more information. Weston Community Ladies Keep Fit Group Every Monday- 8.00pm to 9.20pm Exercise/dance. All ages and abilities and new members welcome. The First session is free. Held at Weston Primary School. Active Soccer Saturday School Starting 6th May 11am-12pm Brookvale Recreation Centre Fun, healthy and inclusive football coaching and sports for young people aged 10-19. Boys and girls welcome. Programme to run for 8 weeks from 6th May and is free to all attending. For further details please call Dwayne on 07712 637360
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BMW M760Li xDrive Those of you hoping this was BMW’s M7 need to look away now. Although this may be the fastest BMW ever made, if you’re after a fire-breathing, full-blooded M car, the M760Li will leave you a little disappointed. BMW says that’s because this is a car for buyers with something of a split personality. One moment they may be keen on a country road assault so they can enjoy the glorious V12, the next they might want to kick back and relax in the massaging seats and just cruise along. Looks and image The 7 Series has long been a luxury choice for the type of buyer who still enjoys driving, though – and the M760Li is the epitome of that. With several driving modes to choose from, sporty drivers are well catered for when its sport setting is active. With the comfort setting it’s mellower, more relaxed, it eases over bumps and floats along beautifully. The looks of the M760Li won’t be for everyone but inside is a wonderful place to spend time. For those who are chauffeured the back seats are arguably more comfortable than up front. There are multimedia screens to enjoy, cushioned headrests and massaging, reclining seat backs. Space and practicality The 7 Series does feel a little smaller in the rear than rivals from Mercedes and Audi, though. Up front the driving position is a little cosseting too, but it’s easy to get comfortable. What’s under the bonnet? BMW made a lot of noise about it being 30 years since they installed a V12 engine in their 7 Series at the launch. Since then, the 12-cylinder lump has doubled in power: the 2017 6.6-litre unit boasts a whopping 601bhp, a staggering 800Nm of torque and is capable of propelling it to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. That gives
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it the impressive title of the fastest accelerating BMW ever made, but you’ll pay at the pumps; the M760Li will return 22.1mpg and emits 294g/km. Behind the wheel The BMW is a true Jekyll and Hyde car with distinct personalities behind the wheel. On the track it was incredibly swift and that V12 makes a pleasingly sound and, while there may be some body roll, it’s not too intrusive. It’s all helped by four-wheel drive that has a rear wheel drive bias when needed. The steering is a little light in the comfort setting, though, but flick it into sport and it’s far better. Value for money For £132,310, you do get some goodies thrown in. Lightweight 20-inch alloys, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Car Play are included, as is an Advanced Parking System, adaptive LED headlights, a head-up display, and massaging seats. There’s even rear-seat entertainment and a panoramic glass sunroof provided too. There’s also an extensive options list, including night vision and BMW laser headlights. Verdict The fact BMW perseveres with a V12 is a revelation. With downsizing the current buzzword, it seems hard to believe that a manufacturer would launch a 6.6-litre petrol drinking lump. Although the market for it will be small, we’re still very glad it has. OK, so this might not be the M7 that many performance BMW fans crave, but it’s as close to it as we’re going to get. It’s great fun to drive, sumptuously luxurious and wonderfully relaxing when you want it to be - and all in, a very competent and exciting 7 Series indeed.
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The art of display By Katherine Sorrell
If you want to create displays of your treasured possessions that show them off, our top ten tips will help. 1 Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or everyday. Do you wish to admire it from afar or do you prefer it close to hand and perhaps picked up? You may find you can manage with a display on a mantelpiece, shelf or table top, or you can invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, choose pieces that complement the style and proportions of your home. 2 Good lighting makes all the difference. Carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are ideal, but an adjustable lamp may provide a more informal, cheaper fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture.
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3 Group objects together and they can be much more than the sum of their parts. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together. 4 Displays of identical pairs of objects are probably the most simple, and often the most visually powerful, of all. There’s something extremely pleasing about this mirroring and doubling, but you must ensure your objects are placed evenly and symmetrically. 5 When choosing a group of different objects to display, look for ways in which they will work together, whether by colour, size, shape, texture or proportion. It is important to have something that creates coherence and some objects may simply not fit well into the group.
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6 Every time you display more than one object, you need to opt for symmetry or asymmetry. Symmetrical displays tend to appear more classical, considered and refined, and suit traditional rooms. Asymmetry, however, is ideal for making an impact in a contemporary space, and can seem more spontaneous and intuitive.
7 A great way to make an impact with a display is by showing off a single, fabulous, huge object - but ensure there is plenty of space around it in which it can ‘breathe’. 8 Small objects can look lost in most rooms, so be particularly careful about how you display them. Try to ‘frame’ them within their surroundings – maybe in a cabinet or niche, on a side table, or on a plinth rather than a long, wide shelf. 9 If displaying large groups of paintings, prints or flat objects on a wall, start by laying your potential group on the floor. Choose the piece that you wish to be most prominent, then surround it with pieces that work well alongside it. 10 Finally, stand right back - does your display need tweaking? Don’t be afraid to change things around, and try not to make the finished result overly formal or perfect. This is your home, not a gallery, and the important thing is that you love what’s around you.
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Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension? The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement. Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider? Do you want to access your pension before you retire? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot. Tax issues you shouldn’t ignore You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of gaining access to this money. Will it affect your benefits entitlement? If you claim means-tested benefits, withdrawing a lump sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim. What are the costs of accessing your pension? Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. Final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. Be careful about Pension Recycling The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working.
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Even if you do not deliberately set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations. For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more tax-free, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30% The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘taxfree’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and as encouragement to save more for retirement. With so many people now expected to live longer, it can be risky to use your pension to pay off debt. Personal circumstances will dictate whether it’s the right move for you, but it’s crucial that you obtain pension advice from an independent financial adviser before taking any action. You’ll be able to find out the ‘bottom line’ figure once the tax, charges, loss of benefits and other potential deductions have been taken into account, and decide whether or not it’s truly worthwhile.
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Curiosity Bookshop in Runcorn review a handful of reads, all of which are available to buy at their lovely shop…
Queensway and Kingsway road tunnels are together know as the Mersey Road Tunnels. Work started on them in 1925 despite fierce opposition from the rail industry. Princess Mary set the pneumatic drills in motion, with up to 1,700 men working on the tunnel simultaneously. This incredible feat of engineering, the largest tunnel at the time, was dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world”. During the Second World War it acted as a key supply route in the Battle of the Atlantic and Peter Jackson-Lee has illustrated the book with rare historic photographs. (Amberley Publishing, £12.99) We all remember our Nursery Rhymes – or at least we remember the first verse! For example Old Mother Hubbard actually has a total of fourteen verses, eleven of them written by Sarah Catherine Martin in 1804, although Mother Hubbard was known as a character as early as 1591 and there is a suggestion that the first three original verses refer to Cardinal Wolsey’s refusal to grant Henry V111’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon. So if you want to know all the verses and the history of over one hundred popular Nursery Rhymes, Karen Dolby’s “Oranges and Lemons” is a fascinating insight into murder, religion and the bare bones of British history, (Michael O’Mara Books, £7.99) Nothing beats sitting in the garden on a warm summer afternoon admiring the peace and tranquility of your own little patch of paradise. But how much has it cost in strained muscles, bloody scratches and bad backs? “The Deckchair Gardener” by Anne Wareham eliminates most of the hard work by helping plants to help themselves with tongue-in-cheek advice on how to have “easy care” without ten tons of chippings. Written in four seasonal sections, in the autumn chapter, the TV garden expert insists “Rake leaves of the lawn.” The Deckchair Gardeners advice: “If you’re really stuck for something to do then have a go. Otherwise, wait for the wind to blow them onto the beds…” and many other pearls of wisdom. (Michael O’Mara Books, £7.99) Yuval Noah Harari is the author of the best-selling “Sapiens – A Brief History of Humankind” showing us the challenges we face in the not too distant future. “Homo Deus” on the other hand explores the dreams and nightmares probable in the next one hundred years. Written in a very readable style, where Homo Sapiens showed us where we came from, Homo Deus shows us where we are going, from overcoming death to creating artificial life and asks whether we can protect out fragile world from our own destructive powers. The book is shocking, entertaining, and it makes you think! (Vintage, Price £8.99)
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TEETH IN ONE DAY An exciting concept in the treatment of missing or failing teeth… With more than 25 years’ experience in the field of dental implants, the team at The Dental Academy understands the impact total tooth loss can have on personal confidence and quality of life. Everyday functions such as eating, smiling, talking and visual appearance can all be adversely affected. Conventional denture solutions such as removable dentures, often requiring the aid of adhesives, do not adequately address these issues. Over recent years The Dental Academy has been at the forefront in the advancement of, and investment in, dental implants, and its dedication to offering denture wearers more choice has led to a significant improvement in quality of life for its patients. One of the biggest fears people who have lost, or are about to lose, all of their teeth have is the prospect of being without any teeth at all for a period of time.
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Wellbeing
Local Health and Wellbeing Walks Phoenix Park, Runcorn with John OHara-Mee Another lovely morning for a walk with friends. Strangely enough, it’s very rare we have really poor or very wet weather at 11.00 am on a Wednesday and today was no exception. Although there was a cool breeze blowing to start with we were soon unzipping our coats as we got our blood moving climbing gently up from the car park, past the new Urban Café and around the children’s play area then a left turn along a wooded, well maintained foot path which brought us out at the start of Norton Lane. Turning left, we were able to walk in groups again as this is quite a wide tarmac road which has been closed to vehicles for many years now. This road is bordered by woods on either side and the fresh green leaves on the trees and bushes, makes a very pretty picture. It’s good to hear the sound of people chatting and their laughter tells me that they are relaxed and enjoying the experience. Before we knew it we had reached St Bertoline’s school at the brow of the hill and the huge, stone, circular water tower was looming against the blue sky to our right. Having crossed the bus-lane we then turned left again into Norton Village with its blend of old and new properties, many with house names indicating what was originally in the area. At the start of the village the houses are named Smithy Cottage then Smithy House and finally Smithy Forge so this must have been where the blacksmith lived and worked. As we walked down the cobblestone edged village lane, passing some lovely old dwellings with lattice windows, we come to a modern development tucked away in what was originally the large garden to Lodge Farm, now named Norton Village Gardens. Although the farm has made way for modern housing, the name lives on as the Norton Lodge Care Home and Lodge Cottage can still be seen as a reminder of the past. On our left we pass a lovely old white cottage where Wendy has lived for the last 30 years and she has seen many changes but can remember, and I quote, “when all this was fields”, I just love to hear people say this! Wendy has grazed her horses here for the past 50 years and fine animals can still be seen galloping about but
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gradually the land is being taken for housing. Wendy recalls that it was in these fields and local woods that the stone coffins which are on show at Norton Priory were unearthed, so there must be some real history here! Near the end of Norton Village we turn right, for a change, into Gooseberry Lane, cross Windmill Hill Road and with brisk steps we almost run down the steep path to the Bridgewater Canal. Many years ago we did this walk in reverse but found this section far too steep and have never attempted it again. We now have a level tow path to follow and although it can be a bit muddy in places, it makes for a stimulating and satisfying walk as the calm water of the canal reflects the trees and with the abundant wild fowl ever present, there is always something to catch your eye. After passing beneath a couple of bridges which span the canal we arrive at the bridge that is located at the far end of Phoenix Park and we take the slip path onto the bridge itself but keep our eyes open in case we get a glimpse of the ghostly White Lady, who according to legend, haunts this bridge. This is all relevant because on our right is Big Wood which surrounds the famous Norton Priory and even today there are sightings in the area of monks in their flowing robes, long dead but still around! With the Urban Café in sight we quicken our pace again as we pass through the very well maintained grassy areas and return to our starting point safe and well. If you would like to join our happy group, please ring 0151 511 8550 for more information.
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Childhood Mischief? Wasn’t it fun?! Did you ever tie two front doorknockers together, knock loudly and urgently on both doors and then run like mad to a safe hiding place to watch the sport as both householders tried to open their door to see who was so urgently requiring attention? This was much more fun than simply knocking on the door and running away. Maybe you were not such wicked children as my friends and I must have been. Our neighbourhood consisted of row upon row of terraced house, with a cobbled back street running the length of each street. Some of the women would hang their laundry to dry on washing lines across the back street. It was our idea of a huge joke to swap a few around, so that an elderly spinster lady would find a pair of Long John pants and man’s vest hanging on her line and another laundry doer would find two pristine white sheets hanging where her husband’s greyish un-mentionables should be. Each street had its own ‘status’. Ours was one of white stoned front steps and net curtains, starched within an inch of their lives, and changed every Friday, ready for washday on Mondays. The street that backed on to ours was very different. Every house seems to have far more children than space to keep them. White stoning of steps did not occur and there were few curtains
of any discernable colour covering windows, which my mother declared had ‘never seen a bucket of water’ My brother and I were not officially sanctioned to play with the children of that street. We had our work cut out to migrate quietly ‘over the border’ in order to fraternise with the enemy, before my mother or an aunt could rumble us and haul us back to decent society and boredom. These boys and girls had such imaginative ideas of play. Not for them a skipping rope and merry little songs. No, they would tie the rope around a lamppost to create a Tarzan-like swing, whooping and kicking with glee with perhaps another hanging precariously onto their legs, until that is the local police officer on his beat put an end to the fun. Only, however, until he had left the street on his way to thwart another game. Constable Rosthorne, this fine, upstanding member of the constabulary, with his round red face and huge hands patrolled with alarming regularity and was not averse to delivering a sharp clip around the ear, if crossed. He seldom exercised that authority, except on such an occasion when he discovered us smearing dripping over the door handle to the telephone box on the corner of the street. The prank was more likely to upset him, because he did not discover what we were up to until he tried to open the door in order to inspect inside. This, he fancied, probably the area of our misdemeanour since we were so riveted to the spot by our own, doubled up laughter, several greasy swipes at the heads of some of us duly found their mark before we fled. It may gladden your hearts to know that Constable Rosthorne never grassed on us to our parents, ever! We, on the other hand would never report his physical admonishments, for we knew we would suffer another from our parents for our sins. This arrangement worked well for everyone. To contact The Unwidow then please email her at: unwidow thelocalmags.co.uk
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