Warrington West Local - Jan & Feb 2013

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. . . r e d a e r o l l e h ...and welcome to the very latest edition of Warrington West Local.

I’m going to start with my inspirational quote this time rather than end with it... for a couple of reasons. Firstly if the world didn’t end on 21st December (I was writing this just before we went to print on 20th!) as was predicted then it’s very apt and also because I think it’s a good philosophy for the New Year. We can sometimes worry about the little things so much when they either won’t happen or we can’t do anything about them anyway.

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Also worth mentioning is that we are always looking for new writers, so if you’re involved in any community groups and want to contribute to a future editorial feature then drop us a line. We’re particularly keen to get a regular contribution from a local teenager, so if you know someone aged around 14-16 who is keen to get some great journalistic experience then get them to drop us an email or give us a call. It would look great on their statement when they’re looking to apply to universities.

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Potato Passions Pippaby Greenwood February is the time of year to think about perfect potatoes and smashing spuds. Home grown potatoes are an incredibly good value crop and you’ll soon find that the socalled humble spud is actually a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable.

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If you don’t have much space, use a 45cm (18in) diameter pot with a single tuber. Make sure the container is well supplied with drainage holes, fill it two thirds full of compost, pop a tuber in the centre and add a further couple of inches of compost. As foliage appears, add more compost to cover it over and repeat until no more can be added, then keep the container well watered.

Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier and somewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes are allowed to produce small but sturdy sprouts before planting.

Stand the tubers widest end uppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and place these in a cool but frost free spot with plenty of natural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will be about 1cm tall, perfect for planting.

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• New potatoes dripping in chives and butter are wonderful. Try Lady Christl, Charlotte, Juliette, Casa Blanca, Nadine and Nicola.

• If you adore mashed potato then try Dunluce, Valour, Maris Bard, Lady Balfour and King Edward.

• If you love your potatoes in their jackets, then try Cara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel, King Edward, Desiree and Valor.

• For great roast potatoes try Kestrel, Maris Piper, Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue.

• For the best chips, use Kestrel, King Edward, Maris Peer, Accord, Rooster and Edzel Blue.

Potatoes are divided into ‘earlies’ (first to be harvested)

and ‘main crop’, generally larger tubers, harvested later. Try ‘earlies’ if your soil hasn’t been cultivated for several years.

‘Earlies’ are in the ground for less time than main crops and are less likely to suffer from wire-worm attack. ‘Earlies’ are also useful in smaller gardens as they takes less space and are in the ground for a shorter period, giving you the opportunity to grow another fast-maturing crop after the potatoes have been lifted.

No crop is without its share of problems and the fungus responsible for potato blight is sometimes hard to beat, especially in warm, damp years. Generally, ‘earlies’ suffer less with blight and you can select varieties which show resistance to the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleen and especially Sarpo Mira and

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Slugs are also a real menace, tunnelling into the tubers’ flesh and sometimes even hollowing them out completely. The biological control nematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface, has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife.

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Choosing Fabrics for the Home How to choose fabrics Before buying fabric, ask for a swatch or, even better, borrow or buy a length of fabric that can be draped at the window or placed over a sofa or cushion. It is invaluable to see how the fabric looks in situ, at different times of the day and night. Ask these questions before you start: • How wide is the fabric? The wider it is, the better the value, and the less sewing will be required. 140cm is average.

• How heavy is it? Heavier fabrics are usually too bulky for small projects, while lighter fabrics usually wear more quickly.

• How durable is it? Fabric is divided into categories depending on whether it will be subjected to light, general or heavy domestic use.

other fibres).

Nylon, or polyamide, is tough and resists abrasion, but tends to produce static electricity.

Polyester is a very strong synthetic fibre that mixes well with other fibres to produce versatile fabrics.

It can withstand high temperatures and frequent washing.

Silk comes in intense colours and has an attractive, lustrous surface.

Not as hard-wearing as other fibres.

Viscose is made from wood pulp. It is hard-wearing and durable.

Wool is breathable, warm and naturally water-resistant. Available in a wide range of thicknesses and textures, it varies from heavy sheep’s wool to fine cashmere. It will felt if washed at a high temperature.

Patterned, textured or plain, subtle or spectacular, fabrics can transform a room. Our guide will help you sort the silks from the synthetics and the cottons from the corduroys, while giving you the lowdown on what to use where. ...by Katherine Sorrell

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Bouclé has a looped pile.

Corduroy features pile in stripes that may be narrow or wide.

Damasks contrast matt and shiny areas of pattern and are usually rather traditional in style.

Jacquards feature a complex, raised pattern.

Moiré is a water-mark pattern, often found on silks.

Plain weaves have a smooth surface.

Satin is heavy with a lustrous surface, usually made from silk or polyester.

Twill weave produces diagonal or zig zag lines on the surface. Denim is a heavy-cotton twill, for example.

Velvet may be made from a variety of fibres and features a luxurious, soft pile.

• Is it washable? And, if so, has it been pre-shrunk?

• If it is patterned, what size is the repeat? Large patterns require more fabric so that you can match the repeats.

Types of fabric Fabrics are composed of natural or synthetic fibres, or blends of them, and made using a wide variety of weaves.

FIBRES...

Cotton can range from lightweight muslin to heavy canvas. It is the most commonly used fabric for home furnishings as it dyes and prints well, and is easy to care for.

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What to use where UPHOLSTERY...

• Hard-wearing, tightly woven fabrics are best for most upholstery.

Medium-to heavy-weight cottons and cotton mixes, linen mixes and wools are all good, conventional choices, while corduroy, denim and low-pile velvet are interesting as well as usable.

• Avoid deep piles, which may become crushed, and loose or loopy weaves, which are likely to snag.

• Bold motifs should usually be centred on sofa or chair backs. You will need to buy more fabric to ensure everything fits in the right place.

LOOSE COVERS...

• Choose a fabric that is washable and substantial enough to hold its shape yet soft enough to be comfortable: medium-weight cottons, linens or blends, or light wools are all ideal.

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• Curtains can be made of practically any fabric, from cotton and linen to velvet, silk or wool.

• As well as the conventional fabrics, consider unusual ones such as blankets, tweed, fleece, mohair, canvas or madras, or perhaps a sari, a length of vintage embroidery or a lovely chintz quilt.

• Very thick, heavy fabrics will be too bulky for small window openings.

• Sheer fabrics will not hold a crisp fold and will allow light through.

CUSHIONS...

• Choose almost any fabric, within reason.

• You could use remnants from fabric used elsewhere in the room, or choose complementary patterns and colours in a different fabric.

• Use expensive fabrics, as you’ll need such a small amount (use cheaper fabric for the back).

BED AND TABLE LINEN...

• Light to medium weight cottons, linens and cotton or linen blends are best. Avoid pure linen if you don’t like ironing.

• Loose, textured and pile weaves are impractical for these purposes.

• Choose fabrics that will withstand frequent washing

Employ interesting fabrics to make cushions.

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• For outdoor and children’s dining, oilcloth is ideal.

The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers has a list of members from the North of Scotland to the South-West of England – go to www.upholsterers.co.uk

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And this includes an annual boiler service.

This is typically half what you might expect to pay with the big national companies.

Between the team they have over 45 years experience so you can trust that they know what they’re doing. But you don’t have to just take their word for it... they’re backed by the industry governing body GAS SAFE REGISTER which ensures all their work is compliant to gas safety regulations and all new appliances are registered. Not only that but you’re sure to be greeted with a smile and good old fashioned customer service! They genuinely pride themselves on how they look

after their customers. They won’t sell you a boiler unless you need one and can source genuine approved parts for older boilers from an extensive network of suppliers for most makes.

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If you have a bowlful of nuts left over from Christmas then why not make this classic American favourite with a British twist – simply replace half the pecan nuts with walnuts, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts. Serve with a dollop of thick Greek yoghurt or whipped cream.

WHAT TO DO...

• To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl and add the diced butter. Using your fingertips, rub the btutter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Stir in the egg and water and mix to a crumbly dough.

• Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Wrap and chill the pastry for 20 minutes.

• Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 25cm round deep metal pie tin (or a loose-based fluted flan tin).

• Crimp the pastry edge with your fingers and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill for 30 minutes.

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED...

For the pastry: • 225g plain flour • 100g butter, diced • 1 medium egg, beaten with 2tbsp cold water For the filling: • 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

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• 50g butter, diced • 75g golden syrup • 4 tbsp maple syrup • 75g caster sugar • 4 medium eggs, beaten • 175g pecan nuts (or a mixture of pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts)

• To make the filling, melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.

• Remove from the heat and stir in the golden syrup, maple syrup and sugar then whisk in the beaten eggs. Chop half the nuts and stir into the mixture.

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Taxing Times...

Some self-employed people are really organised and keep all their receipts and invoices in a safe place and file them properly and do their books every month and, when it’s time to fill in their tax returns, have everything they need to hand and can sail through it in a morning or less.

have income tax. It was invented in 1799 along with window tax and hearth tax and clock tax and all those other weird taxes that paid for the Napoleonic Wars. At first it was fairly mild – 10% of all incomes above £60 a year – and as soon as the war was over it was scrapped like all the others.

Not me. And quite possibly not you either.

Even when it was reintroduced in 1842 to recover from a financial crisis, like how never happens nowadays – hah! – it wasn’t expected to be permanent. But it turned out to be one of the easiest of taxes to collect because, in the eyes of the voters (most of whom still didn’t have to pay it), it was the fairest, and – well, we still have it. But it was only about 100 years ago that Lloyd George’s Liberal government really started giving it some wellie. In 1874, for instance, it yielded less than 10% of all government income. Then in 1918 Lloyd George whacked the rate up to 30% to pay for World War I, and even though Mrs Thatcher slashed it to 22% it’s still the mainstay of the Treasury’s revenues.

Actually, I do have a system of sorts – the euphemistically-named “dump file” system. Everything related to income tax goes into a big box, and at the end of the year I spend days – two or three, usually – arranging it in some sort of order and turning it into a spreadsheet that bears at least a passing resemblance to what I’ve actually earned and what I’ve actually spent. Then I send it all off to my accountant, who is the rampart that stands between me and HMRC. We all know the quote about death and taxes (although for the life of me I can’t remember who actually said it – Mark Twain?), but in point of fact we very nearly didn’t 22

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Spotlight on... Specs2U Optical retailers Specs2U are aiming to revolutionise how people buy their glasses – and its’ happening right on our doorstep.

Tim Bishop, a qualified optemetrist for over 20 years and director of Specs2U told us more.

“We run a company that makes quality lenses for other opticians across the UK from our factory in Widnes. So many people asked us to make glasses for them that a few years ago we started selling frames as well”.

That retail outlet opened three years ago and has grown rapidly – mainly on the strength of customer recommendations.

“Much of our business comes from word of mouth. Once they’ve experienced what Specs2U has to offer, our customers will then introduce their friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues to us. In a recent survey, 88% of our customers said they’d saved money with us and 100% said they would recommend us to someone else. That speaks volumes about both our service and our prices”.

But what is revolutionary about Specs2U? The most obvious would appear to be the location of its branches – not on the high street but in out-of-town locations like industrial parks.

“We avoid high street rates and rents – and so can pass big savings onto our customers” said Tim. “Our outlets are just like normal opticians – with full ranges of frames, testing room, waiting area...everything you’d expect. But the location means our customers can drive right up to the door and there is plenty of free parking”.

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Specs2U’s aim is to give you the glasses that you want for less than you would pay elsewhere.

Making their own lenses also appears to give Specs2U a definite advantage over the competition.

Tim agreed with us. “We can provide just about any type of lens - we offer four types of varifocals alone – and so can provide our customers with the best quality lenses at affordable prices. No matter what lens our customer needs, we can provide it. And by providing it direct, we pass on major savings” So is Specs2U just about being the cheapest? Tim disagreed.

“We’re all about value for money and want to give our customers the glasses they want – and to pay less for them. In nearly all cases our customers pay less for their glasses – up to half the price of high street opticians.

But we think we provide a much higher quality product for lower prices. We think our customers feel the same.”

“Good customer service is very, very important to us. We want our customers to feel special and ensure they get a friendly and professional service every time they visit us” said Tim. The future for Specs2U certainly looks bright. They opened another outlet in Warrington in 2012 and will be opening new branches in early 2013 – one near to Cheshire Oaks and the other north of Liverpool.

Tim told us “We’re very excited about the coming year. There’s lots to do but the hard work will be worth it”.

Specs2U Widnes 0151 420 0007 Specs2U Warrington 01925 633 433 or 01925 394 691 www.specs2u.co.uk

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Don’t Hesitate... Try Bombay 8 !

I first met the brains behind Bombay 8, business partners Chand and Mofozul back in October, on the very day their contractors had just started on the transformation of a bare shell to the stylish and inviting Bombay 8 Bar and Restaurant that just 6 weeks later opened to the public!

It was fascinating to see, the builders had literally just marked out on the floor where the main walls were going to be and I had to visualise the restaurant area, bar area and where the kitchens were going to be.

Just 6 weeks later we were lucky enough to be invited back along to the opening party of Bombay 8 and I was astounded to see the bare breeze block was now this modern and contemporary restaurant!

I really liked the interior, the furniture, the bar layout, the colour

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scheme and I loved the slate wall that was a real feature. But what was more impressive came out of the kitchen just a little while later!

There were 10 of us in our party and we started with deliciously fresh and crunchy papadoms with a selection of onion, mango, mint and chilli. Then we all had a mixed dish of vegetable and meat starters, including sheek kebab, chicken tikka, garlic chicken, onion bhaji, samosa and pakora, and none of us could decide on our favourite as they were all so tasty.

We all then had our choice from the menu – I opted for the Lamb Shank, which was so tender it had obviously been cooked slowly for hours as the meat just fell away, Phil went for Chicken Afghan, a slightly hotter dish with a two chilli rating, which of course I had to try – it was quite different to mine

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but so tasty without being too hot.

I won’t tell you exactly what we all had as that would be like reading the menu! What I can say is that everyone really enjoyed their meal and there was a real variety of chicken, lamb and fish dishes adorning our table! Along with a selection of wines and beers, and of course soft drinks for the drivers – lots of choice for all.

I’ve been back twice since then – once when I was out shopping in the Gemini Retail Park and we ate from the lunch special menu for less than £6 each! And then again I called in and grabbed a takeaway one Friday night!

All three experiences have been very pleasant indeed, don’t take my word for it – call in and try for yourself?

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UPCOMING EVENTS...

Thursday 10 January 11.30 Health Walk with Livewire Warrington Woolston Park: Meet at Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, Off Hall Road, Woolston WA1 4PN Until 14 January Exhibition: Layered Views by Sabine Kussmaul @ The Gallery at Bank Quay House, Sankey Street Wednesday 16 January 7.45pm Piano recital by Yuanfan Yang (BBC Young Musician Finalist) Friends of Walton Hall Music - in aid of The Warrington Competition for Young Musicians.

For tickets and information: 01925 265146 Saturday 19th January 12.30pm FREE Saturday Lunchtime rectal brought to you by WACIDOM at Holy Trinity Church, Market Gate Warrington Thursday 7 February 11.30am Health Walk with Livewire Warrington Richmond Bank: Meet at Fiddlers Tavern Car Park, Station Road, Penketh WA5 2UJ (Bus #32) 17th February 12-4pm Chinese New Year Celebration in Warrington Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project, Old Fairfield School, Fairfield Street, Warrington, WA1 3AJ. 19 – 21 February 10am – 4pm Creative Holiday Fun for 5 – 15 at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery.

REGULAR EVENTS 2nd Tuesday of month 10.30 – 12noon Reading Group at Westbrook Library Every Tuesday 2.15 – 2.45pm Thyme-time for under 5’s at Padgate Library Every Wed 10 – 12noon OWCH (One Wednesday Cannot Hurt) Pain Support Group @ Fearnhead Community Centre, Station Road south Padgate WA2 0QS Tel: 01925 240064 Email: lrs@disabilitypartnership.org.uk Web: www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk Every Friday 2 – 2.30pm (during term time only) Storytime for under 5’s at Westbrook Library

This information is kindly provided by Warrington Community Calendar. For more events and groups visit: http://warringtonwhatson.co.uk.

To include yours please call: 01925 596333

LOCAL GROUPS Warrington & District Arts Council has been set up to encourage involvement in the Arts and act as a co-ordinator and liaison point for local individuals and organisations.

Meet once a month. For details of next open meeting, please contact the Secretary, Dr Michael Murphy 07730 567138 or mikemm@talktalk.net Oriental Friendship Group is a Warrington based community group for people from China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malay, Singapore, etc. We have monthly meetings and celebrate big festivals such as Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival.

Both oriental and local families with interest of the far east welcome. Meet last Sunday of every month 12 – 3pm at The Palymar on Springfield Street. Contact: Candy Lai 01925 572264 (Cantonese) Email: orientalfriends@btinternet.com The Wednesday Club is a community group who aims to help promote the well-being of people aged 50 or over, by the use of mental and physical exercise. They have a chair based exercise group, crafting group, watercolour painting group, gaming group. Regular day trips are organised for those who are interested. For more info contact: Brian on 01925 573135 or email wedclub2907@aol.co.uk Visual Impaired People’s (VIP) Centre is the new home to the former Blind Society (Warrington, Widnes and District).

The new centre will offer much of its existing programme and more. Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project (Old Fairfield CE Primary School), Fairfield Street Contact: John Taylor Tel: 01925 632700.

Radio Warrington is a community radio station broadcasting on the internet from Warrington for Warrington. Local programmes presented by local volunteers, supporting all local charities, bands and sports, playing a massive selection of songs and specialist shows. No advert and more music. www.radiowarrington.co.uk Warrington District Camera Club welcomes everyone with a camera of all abilities, who want to get more from their photography. The club is very friendly and you will learn much from our more experienced members. Meets throughout the year, every other Monday 7.30pm at the GYCA, Bellhouse Lane Grappenhall. Till 930pm continues in the adjacent real ale bar. See www.thewdcc.org.uk or telephone 01925-653244.

Penketh & Old Hall Angling Society Based in Old Hall with two pools located in Old Hall. Organised matches throughout the year for adults and in Summer for Juniors members.

ClubMark accredited and we have our own Level 1 and Level 2 coaches. All ages welcome. For more info contact Paul Bryan – 07803 662159 web: www.pohas.co.uk Friendship Group is a local group which enable people to enjoy company of other like-minded residents in the Latchford area. The group meet once a week and attend different local events to raise money for good causes.

Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1TA Contact: Sarah Watson on 01925 572072 Email: sarahwatson1@nhs.net Planet Blue Youth Club is a drop-in youth club for young people, meet weekly at The Peace Centre, Peace Drive, Great Sankey. For disabled people, up to age 25 welcome.

A chance for all to interact, make friends, have fun and socialise. Contact: Rachel Hanlon on 01925 240064 Warrington Light Opera is an amateur operatic society, established in 1970. Produce one stage show each year, usually around Easter. Members come from all walks of life.

Some tread the boards and others work backstage as crew, make-up, costumes, front of house and production team.

Welcome new members in any capacity and would love to hear from you. For info call Jackie Moore on 01925 812015.

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

NHS Direct (24hr Helpline) 0845 46 47

Barrow Hall Comm Primary School

01925 728197

Causeway Medical Centre 01925 630282 166-170 Wilderspool Causeway Warrington WA4 6QA

Bewsey Lodge Primary School

01925 632730

Callands Primary School

01925 444795

Stockton Heath Medical Centre 01925 604427 The Forge London Road Stockton Heath WA4 6HJ

Dallam Community Primary School

01925 633927

Latchford Medical Centre 01925 637508 5 Thelwall Lane Latchford Warrington WA4 1LJ

Evelyn Street Primary School

01925 495567

The Medical Centre 01925 417247 Folly Lane Bewsey Warrington WA5 0LU

Great Sankey High School

01925 724118

301 Westbrook Centre 01925 654152 Westbrook Warrington WA5 5FU

Great Sankey Primary School

01925 723445

Park Road Community Primary Schl

01925 723550

Penketh Community Primary School

01925 723719

Penketh High School

01925 722298

Hood Manor Surgery 01925 571858 Winstanley Close Surgery 31 Winstanley Close Great Sankey Warrington WA5 1XR

Penketh South Community Primary

01925 726558

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary

01925 636235

Warrington GP Health Centre 01925 398545 30 Sankey Street Golden Square Warrington WA1 1TD

Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary

01925 659307

St Gregory’s Catholic High School

01925 574888

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

01925 723340

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary

01925 224686

St Philip (Westbrook) CE Aided Prmry

01925 445391

St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School

01925 726544

Sycamore Lane Community Primary

01925 723558

Warrington St Barnabas’ CE Primary

01925 633606

Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

01925 415544

Penketh Medical Centre 01925 725644 Honiton Way Penketh Warrington WA5 2EY Guardian Medical Centre 01925 650226 Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1UD

WARRINGTON MPs Helen Jones MP (Labour) Warrington North House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 01925 232480 Fax: 01925 232239 Email: jonesh@parliament.uk David Mowat MP (Conservative) Warrington South House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 0207 219 7178 Fax: 0207 219 5067 Email: david.mowat.mp@parliament.uk

LOCAL VETS Four Paws Veterinary Clinic Lingley Road, Great Sankey WA5 3ND 01925 723966 Johnson & Wood 7 Green St, Warrington WA5 1TW 01925 413106 Beech House Veterinary Centre Wilderspool C’way WA4 6OP 01925 445 500

SCHOOL TERM TIMES Spring Term First Day: Monday 07 January 2013 Last Day: Friday 15 February 2013 Spring Term First Day: Monday 25 February 2013 Last Day: Thursday 28 March 2013 Summer Term First Day: Monday 15 April 2013 Last Day: Friday 24 May 2013 Summer Term First Day: Monday 03 June 2013 Last Day: Tuesday 23 July 2013

Index of Advertisers Accountants Condliffe Bell Accountants 23 Bathrooms JDC Ceramics 20,31 Bedrooms & Kitchens NYK 15 Building & Construction North West Contracts 11 Carpets & Soft Furnishings Kingsley Carpets & 7 Curtains of Frodsham Cleaning Well Polished 6 Happy 2 Clean 8 College of Further Education Priestley College 32 Skin Clinic Natura Skin Clinic 25 Florist Ronas The Flower Shop 27

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Furniture Branches Warrington 6 Garden & Household Services K&M Jet Washing 8 Golf Club True Fit Golf Ltd 27 Health Products Newlyn Healthcare Ltd 3 Heating & Electrical Engineering Blueshield Heating Care 14 Indian Restaurant Bombay 8 1 Insurance Services NFU Mutual 13 Home Warehouse Raddon Court Warehouse 5 Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters Flag Ship Kitchens 10 Landscaping Landscape World 6

Lawn Treatment Premier Lawncare Opticians Specs to U Oven Cleaning Ovencleaners Plasterer Elite Plastering Plumbing Aquarius Plumbing Print & Media Solutions EverMedia Restaurant Delgado's Roofing PCL Ltd Taxi Services Halton Taxis Windows & Conservatories Widnes Glass

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Have you missed our previous open events? or just want to have another look around the College? come along on 31 January