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14 BRING OUT THE BOARDGAMES A brand-new Preston MONOPOLY board game has been launched just in time for Christmas.

56 & 78 SHOPPING LOCAL Garstang and Preston are two great places where you can support the local economy.

70 LOOK AFTER YOURSELF We’ve put together some self-care tips, to help you practise a healthy body and healthy mind.

72 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Are you able give up some time to help the NHS through the difficult Covid winter?

94 GIRLS TOGETHER Women in Sport gives women and girls the chance to benefit from getting involved in sport.

REGULARS 10 EDITOR’S LETTER 16 HOMES INSIDE OUT 44 FASHION 52 HEALTH & BEAUTY 56 LIFESTYLE 84 EDUCATION 88 BUSINESS 92 MOTORS 94 SPORT 96 FOOD & DRINK

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Magazines Editor Welcome to our Christmas edition and while the festive season will be a little bit different this year, we can still make it special.

In our food and drink section we talk about shopping local for all your Christmas Day trimmings. Support your independent butchers and farmers markets for locally sourced produce and you’ll also find some inspiration for some great foodie gifts for friends and family.

Do you remember getting the board games out and playing some old favourites, such as Trivial Pursuit, Charades and Scrabble? Well now you can play Preston MONOPOLY. It has just been launched in time for Christmas and all the London favourites have been replaced by Preston landmarks, such as the Harris Museum, the Flag Market, Deepdale and the University of Centra Lancashire. Give it a go and see how much property you can buy up!

In our area feature, we highlight the town of Garstang. A place which thrives on an array of independent retailers. The town’s community has pulled together to make sure visitors and locals alike feel safe when they are shopping. Stores will hopefully reopen soon, but don’t forget that you can still support local by purchasing from their websites.

Also, in Garstang is our Business Hour interviewee, Salina Somalya an artist who has always had a passion for art and is now making amazing pieces of art from plastics.

And finally, if you need some inspiration for Christmas presents, our gift pages have got it covered.

From all of us at Live Preston & Fylde magazine we wish you a safe and Happy Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in the New year.

Tracy Hargreaves Editor

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ARE BOARDGAMES MAKING A COMEBACK? I remember many a Boxing Day when we got together as a family and brought out the board games or played Charades. It usually ended up with either everyone in stitches or in tears depending on whether someone had lost or won, but that was part of Christmas, writes Tracy Hargreaves

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ut are games still as popular today as they used to be? They have just changed and adapted along the way and are no longer just for children, they can bring out the kid in most of us.

The simple game of Pie Face became a massive hit several years ago.You had to load the arm with whipped cream or the included sponge, then take turns sliding your head through the mask and spinning the spinner. It was even played by many a celebrity on The Jonathan Ross Show!

Other popular games include the classics Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Cluedo, followed

by Pictionary, Battleships and Connect Four,

with many travel versions made so you could take away on those family holidays and play on rainy days.

HAVE A SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX AND GET YOUR MIND INTO SOMETHING ELSE. YOU’LL FEEL COMPLETELY REFRESHED But did you know there are also many benefits to playing a board game. We all enjoy spending time with people and to spend it laughing and joking is a good way

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the traditional London places and properties changed for local landmarks.

The Grade 1 listed Harris Museum and Art Gallery is crowned the new Mayfair of Preston and also included in the board’s most expensive set will be the Winckley Square Hotel, which gets to replace Park Lane from the original.

Other landmarks starring in this edition include Deepdale, the red telephone boxes on Market Street, the University of Central Lancashire and the Flag Market.

to release those endorphins while you interact with each other, whether it’s with your nine year old child or your 90 year old granny.

It encourages teamwork, having to pair up or work together is good experience, especially for the little ones. Plus, they can be educational too. Adding up scores or being the banker in MONOPOLY is a great way to learn to count money to test your maths.

It’s a break from technology. Too many of us now sit in the same room, all on our own phones not speaking to anyone.

Have a social media detox and get your mind into something else. You’ll feel completely refreshed.

However, one game which has never gone away is MONOPOLY. Now available in more than 40 countries and in 25 different languages, it’s played by all the family and now comes in many different versions from Football to Pacman MONOPOLY. And now Preston has its very own edition – Preston MONOPOLY, with all

Several charities ‘Pass GO’ too, including St Catherine’s Hospice,One Voice Community Choir and Dig In. The train stations from the original board are handed over to a ‘travel’ theme including Preston Guild Wheel and Preston train station.

The Mayor of Preston Cllr David Borrow, says: “This is a very tough time for Preston and Lancashire so we need all the good news we can get. Preston’s very own MONOPOLY game highlights what’s special about the

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city and is great for all the family. Just in time for Christmas.”

Mark Whittle, Preston BID manager, adds: “Preston is fortunate to be home to many outstanding landmarks, businesses and charities. MONOPOLY conjures up lots of great memories for so many people – this we are sure will be the perfect gift for Christmas.”

PRESTON’S VERY OWN MONOPOLY GAME HIGHLIGHTS WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE CITY AND IS GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY The board has been produced by Winning Moves UK, under official license from the MONOPOLY brand, owned by Hasbro.

The new edition is now available at stores across Preston including WHSmith, Waterstones, Ryman and The Works – and is widely available online, including on Amazon.

As well as the classics, there will be a new range of games to hit the shelves this Christmas. Whether you want games that test your mental ability, such as Herd Mentality, where the most obvious answer wins or something more physical such as Trapped – Escape Room Game Packs, where you turn your house into an escape room and you need to solve puzzles before you can escape each room.

So, switch off your phone, let your hair down and take part in some family fun this festive season. n

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With winter upon us a greater number of us seek the pleasures that emanate from those cosy moments, writes Anna Souroullas

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othing represents cosy nights more than candles, fluffy socks and blankets paired with a piping hot chocolate. Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is all about creating that warm and cosy atmosphere that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

It is associated heavily with the Danish culture, but it is often a concept that is misunderstood.

The true essence of hygge stems from that feeling stimulated by the smaller things in life, it’s not a feeling that can be forced.

Have you ever enjoyed getting lost in a good book? Or a candlelit bath on a Friday evening? Or have you curled up on the sofa watching films with those you love around you? Did this generate a feeling of fulfilment? Then you have experienced hygge. Even though those hygge feelings cannot be bought, I have a few tips and tricks that can help to promote a calm and soothing space in your home. I hope that they can help in your search for those moments of peace.

IT’S THE SMALL MOMENTS, THOSE NUGGETS OF SERENITY, WHICH PROVIDE A MUCH-NEEDED ESCAPE In uncertain times, it is natural to feel a little overwhelmed, and so bringing a little calm to the storm can often go a long way.

It’s the small moments, those nuggets of serenity, which provide a much-needed escape from your stresses.

Here are the four ways in which you can revamp your living space to induce those coveted hygge feelings: Declutter: Being surrounded by clutter often disturbs that tranquil sanctuary you have envisioned. Set out to abolish clutter in your home and restore your safe haven.

Even small amounts of clutter can often make your living space appear cramped and busy. Purchase storage boxes and baskets to hold your necessities and donate as much as you possibly can. Restore that atmosphere of calm and relaxation and create a space that you can withdraw to.

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homesinsideout Keep it simple: Exploit the most visible spaces such as shelves, windowsills and walls.

Hygge involves furnishing your living spaces with items that truly make you happy.

Surround yourself with framed photographs, items you have collected during your travels, or even a shelf filled with your favourite books, for example. Reminiscing each time you see those memories will engender those hygge feelings through the small smiles – reliving how you felt in that moment, who you were with and what you were doing. Now more than ever, remembering those memories can bring us comfort and help us to look to the future.

HYGGE. CREATING A SPACE THAT YOU ENJOY BEING IN, CREATING GOOD FEELINGS WITH GOOD PEOPLE Create your own ‘hyggekrog’: A hyggekrog is more commonly referred to as a nook. Creating a cosy space that you want to escape to. Warm woollen blankets and cosy, comfy cushions, plants and wooden items to bring a little bit of nature inside with a warm colour palette.

Surround yourself with all of these items to create a safe space to help disconnect with the outside world. Sometimes you may not realise when you need a break the most. Providing a space that compels you to take time for yourself regularly, will help to generate those desired hygge feelings, and ensure they are here to stay.

Create a warm atmosphere: If you are one of the lucky individuals with access to a fireplace, this is a perfect way to establish that cosy atmosphere in your home. To me, there is nothing more relaxing that curling up in front of a fire, whether that’s indoors or outdoors, and hearing the crackling of the flames. If you do not have access to a fireplace, using candles, lots and lots of candles, can achieve the same warmth. How about lighting candles on a Friday night and drawing yourself a bath? Or lighting candles when you are watching a film? Or having a romantic meal with your significant other?

The gentle glow of a candle or two is much more relaxing than the light shining from the ceiling. Just try to make sure it is not a fire hazard!

Hygge. Creating a space that you enjoy being in, creating good feelings with good people. It’s about appreciating the small things, appreciating where you are, finding moments of peace in a frantic world. n

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CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING IS A FAMILY TRADITION AT NEWGATE NURSERIES

Owner Michael Cookson explains: “My grandfather and father started hand making wreaths in the late 1950s and we are still at it today.” Not a lot has changed. All Newgate’s wreaths are hand made on site at the extensive plant nursery which is open to the public and trade seven days a week throughout the year.

We cut holly from sustainable sources, only lightly prune the trees, so we can keep going back. The holly is then trimmed to size by trained cutters and then mixed into handfuls with pre cut conifer. This is then skill fully wrapped onto a circular straw base. Eight or nine handfuls later the wreath is finished and ready for decorating.”

Newgate sell thousands of Christmas wreaths through its Whitestake Nursery and market stall in Clitheroe. On top of this Newgate also produce large quantities of Christmas pots and holly crosses, as well as selling almost 1000 Christmas trees.

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Ivy is a valuable climber or ground cover plant, perfect for a shady spot or for cladding bare fences or garden structures.

However, it must be kept under control with regular pruning to prevent it spreading too far or becoming invasive.

Established ivy carries flowers late in the season that provide valuable nectar for

A GIFT FROM THE GARDEN Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year – allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations

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y using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas season. What better way to celebrate than by bringing festive cheer to your home and garden

with two traditional Christmas favourites – holly and ivy.

They are perfect garden plants, with many boasting beautifully variegated leaves along with fruits and berries that provide seasonal food for hungry birds. Holly is hardy and evergreen, making it an ideal shrub to form part of the backbone or structure that every garden needs. Most holly plants are either male or female, so to ensure you get a crop of berries you’ll need to grow a female variety and ensure there’s a male nearby to pollinate its flowers. With thick evergreen growth and spiny foliage, holly is also a good choice of shrub to form a dense and

late-flying butterflies and bees, as well as great nesting site opportunities for blackbirds and others.

As an alternative to the traditional red colour scheme of Christmas try mixing white and silver for planters inside and outside for a clean and stylish look. Put grey-leafed lavender and senecio together with white cyclamen and decorate with strings of silver beads and small LED white lights. Or go for a beautiful Christmas rose – Helleborus niger – and plant with pale pink or white cyclamen and training ivy around the edges to make the container feel like it’s overflowing. n

December is definitely a time to catch up on some indoor jobs and have a rest, but for those that are out and about, here are some top tips from the Royal Horticultural Society: • Make sure there is food for garden birds • Check that greenhouse heaters are working • Prevent ponds from freezing • Prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas • Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter cabbage, sprouts and remaining root crops • Deciduous trees and shrubs can still be planted and transplanted • Take hardwood cuttings • Keep mice away from stored produce • Reduce watering of houseplants

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ounded in 1991, Burning Desires Limited has grown steadily to become one of the largest retailers and trade suppliers of luxury and bespoke designed fireplaces in the North West: “Within our premier showrooms we have over 70 displays covering an extensive range of fires and fireplaces,” explains Managing Director Sean Treaddell.

“We supply and install fires and fireplaces throughout the country including Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Isle of Man, the Lake

District, Yorkshire and often further afield – having recently installed a fireplace in Kent.”

WE REALLY CAN CREATE THE PERFECT CENTRE PIECE TO ANY HOME OR BUSINESS Not a company to stand still, extensive works had begun on the showroom prior to lockdown and these have now been completed with a new décor and brands in place. They also used local businesses to complete the work, including the aptly named ‘Chimney Pot’ design carpet laid

by Gainsborough Flooring of Preston.

“Our philosophy is to always be pro-active and we are continually looking out for new products and designs. It is important as a business never to stand still,” Sean says.

This approach is epitomised in some of the companies that Burning Desires Limited work with which includes British Fires located on the edge of the New Forest in Dorset.

“British Fires are a leading manufacturer of electric fires, boasting a fantastic wide range,” Sean explains. The electric inset fire is no longer something of the past and the style and engineering of British Fires, using the most advanced technologies easily dispels that myth. Along with the electric stoves which ooze quality and authenticity, the products evoke a feeling of warmth and provide a stand-out feature in any room.

Another leading range is Kalfire, a renowned designer and manufacturer of high quality gas, electric and wood-burning fireplaces established in the Netherlands in 1981.

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never lost their family ethos, Kalfire have endless variations and options within their innovative range, meaning we can help our customers create a fireplace that is perfect for them and their home,” Sean says.

Burning Desires Limited also stocks the high-quality fireplaces, environmentally friendly stoves and unique collection of outdoor heating appliances from Chesneys.

This British family company has 35 years’ experience of providing the highest standards of design, innovation, craftsmanship and service.

“Chesneys have an amazing selection of products including a brilliant range of outdoor heat stoves,” Sean explains. The perfect solution to being able to spend time in the garden all year round.

Stovax & Gazco are the UK’s largest stove and fireplace producer and another key partner at Burning Desires Limited. The range of stoves includes a number of design options, from contemporary to the more traditional. The company has been dedicated to the design and production of stoves, fires and fireplaces for over 38 years and

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CHESNEYS HAVE AN AMAZING SELECTION OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING A BRILLIANT RANGE OF OUTDOOR HEAT STOVES. THE PERFECT SOLUTION TO BEING ABLE TO SPEND TIME IN THE GARDEN ALL YEAR ROUND The experienced installation teams at Burning Desires Limited have many years of collective experience and this enables them to undertake all manner of projects large and small. They have a strong relationship with leading architects, developers and interior designers who they work closely with to achieve the perfect end result for their clients.

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and commercial sectors and has an amazing portfolio of installations within hotels and restaurants. Sean adds: “Our varied projects and experience allows us to install modern gas, electric or solid fuel fires, traditional fireplaces and stoves. In conjunction with fabulous natural stones, marbles and granites, we really can create the perfect centre piece to any home or business.”

Sean concludes: “At Burning Desires Limited we only ever aim to provide the best service and the best products across all sectors, and within all types of properties.

A first-class product and service is what we strive for and hope to deliver.” n

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SAMPLE SERVICE With all safety measures in place in the showroom, home visits, virtual tours and a popular sample service, Gainsborough Flooring has it covered!

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he Gainsborough Flooring home selection service is thriving in conjunction with visitors to the showroom.

And, as the virus situation becomes more challenging, people are finding their home service very appealing, especially as the Gainsborough team try and make the home service as similar as possible to a visit to the showroom.

Many clients have utilised Facetime as well as other platforms such as WhatsApp and Zoom to view the showroom and talk through their ideas with the team.

Vicky Brown from Gainsborough Flooring commented: “It’s actually been fun showing visitors the showroom online and discussing ideas and going through different samples they can consider. Once they’ve selected suitable samples, we have then delivered them to the client’s home so they can see them in situ.”

Colours play a major part in the selection process and the flooring range from Gainsborough Flooring includes so many subtle differences in shades, patterns and textures that customers can tailor their choice to fit in with their particular colour scheme. In some cases it has made clients consider the rest of their furnishings and décor as the new flooring looks so stunning they feel the need to refresh the whole space!

There’s also been a surge in rug sales as people are freshening their rooms up.

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Once the new flooring has been selected the Gainsborough Flooring team works closely with the client to determine when it is best to fit the floor to ensure minimum disruption. Safety of course is of the utmost importance in a client’s home as well as in the showroom and the team wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whether they are delivering samples, measuring up or fitting a new floor.

Vicky concluded: “We’ve found that clients absolutely love our sample service as it provides an added dimension to choosing the most ideal flooring for their space. They get a combination of professional support and advice from us and then can discuss the options and samples with their family and friends before making their final decision. It also saves a trip to the city centre avoiding buses or parking, especially if people are concerned about their safety in the current climate.”

You’ll certainly be spoilt for choice at Gainsborough Flooring with their large range of samples from so many reputable manufacturers such as Karndean, Amtico, Alternative Flooring, Brintons and Jacaranda. n For more details about the Gainsborough home selection service or any other flooring options, please call Vicky at Gainsborough Flooring on 01772 250682 or pop along to the showroom

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Ribble Valley Spas are a premium hot tub and swim spa supplier based in the North West which operates throughout the UK. After sourcing jacuzzis and swim spas for a boutique hotel brand, the company decided it was time to share these outstanding products with everyone.

All Ribble Valley Spas’ hot tubs are made using top-quality materials and components from market-leading suppliers including Aristech Acrylics® and Balboa Water Group® meaning they are able to offer best-in-class warranties on all products.

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THE LUGANO’S THREE TURBO SWIM PUMPS GIVE YOU A PERFECTLY BALANCED CURRENT TO SWIM AGAINST Need a place to catch your breath? No problem – the Lugano’s swimming pool has three seats with 10 hydrotherapy jets so you can sit back and relax. And, when it’s time to wind down, just hop into the Lugano’s very own hot tub, which has a lounger and four seats loaded with 21 hydrotherapy jets, so you can benefit from that welldeserved massage.

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ucked away in the tranquil village of Rimington and with a second shop in the vibrant village of Whalley is Cosgroves – a long-established retailer of women’s and men’s fashion featuring many prestigious, designer names that are world-renowned.

While the Whalley store sells predominately menswear, the beautifully spacious Rimington shop has two floors of stunning women’s fashion.

With ample room for social distancing and hand sanitisers at the entrance, shoppers can be sure of an ultimately safe experience when they visit either shop.

Welcoming, and with a knowledgeable team, Cosgroves has kept ahead of the times, putting Facebook and Instagram fashion displays online, giving live Facetime fashion consultations and sending out gifts, vouchers and garments by post.

As Sue Watson and Helen Watterson explain: “We are very lucky that we have been able to adapt quickly to keep Cosgroves up to date and relevant. We have enhanced social distancing as they are both such spacious stores so customers can be assured, they are in a safe environment. It’s all very positive.”

When visiting Rimington, shoppers will discover that there are some of the great names in accessories too including Dent leather gloves, bags by Abbacino along with a lovely collection of jewellery and fragranced candles, which make great

Christmas gifts!

And, with festivities on the horizon Cosgroves have also adapted their collections to the current times in which we live: “At the moment ladies are opting for a more casual look but maybe with a touch of sparkle.”

Featuring in the Cosgroves’ collection is a new name for the store – Skovhuus, a Danish knitwear brand, as well as sweaters from Eve of Paradise, separates and accessories

by Betty Barclay and stylish tweeds by Spanish brand Bariloche, who produce premium quality, well-tailored tweeds.

Other names include Just White, Latte, Basler, Joseph Ribkoff, Saint James, Gerry Weber, Caroline Biss, Brax and Bianca which has a great collection of casual chunky knits that can be teamed with checked trousers or jeans.

“Ladies are looking for the feel-good factor and you can definitely find it in these collections,” agree Sue and Helen.

At the Whalley store, Paul and Martyn are delighted with the wide range of gifts available and visitors will find international menswear brands offering a total lifestyle look, including Gant, Olymp, Polo Ralph Lauren, Fynch Hatton, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Green Coast and Giordano as well as shoes by Barker.

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Leonard Dews is one of the oldest jewellers in the North West of England and has been delighting its customers with original, high quality jewellery and watches since 1877. Predating even Blackpool Tower our iconic store on Church Street has been a watchword for quality ever since and today our business goes from strength to strength, combining our eye for selecting the best gems on the market and cutting edge technology to offer some of the finest jewellery and watches in the country.

brands, making it the unique business that still thrives today, over 140 years after it was founded.

Michael Hyman, owner of Leonard Dews has over fifty years of experience working in the industry and is a third generation jeweller. His passion and expertise ensure that Leonard Dews continues to stock only the finest jewellery and iconic

look forward to. We have a great history and a bright future with a team of up and coming gemologists and horologists who are constantly training and learning to ensure that their expertise matches the complex and beautiful products on sale.

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Our staff are highly trained and professional. With a variety of skills and qualifications in gemology, horology, jewellery repair and design, our long standing and loyal staff know their stuff and are perfectly placed to help you make the right choice when it comes to significant purchases that we hope will be with you for life.

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s an aesthetic skin specialist with the most advanced training and experience, Emma Pearce specialises in rediscovering clients’ youthful looks with non-invasive, scientifically-proven technology including the astounding Plasma Pen treatments.

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“I had read about Plasma and thought it sounded perfect as it’s non-invasive. I finally found the courage to call and Emma was very professional and understanding of my concerns. Reassured by Emma’s extensive knowledge, experience and passion, I booked jowl, marionette lines and turkey neck treatments. It’s been the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Results have truly beaten my expectations and given me confidence in my appearance.”

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Emma is offering Live readers £150 off the price of each area PLUS a free aftercare skincare kit until 18th December!

“Plasma pen is fantastic for tightening and erasing sagging jowls, turkey necks, marionette lines, smile and smokers’ lines around the lips, crows’ feet, puffy eyes, drooping eyelids and chest lines, so if you are bothered by any of these issues and want to regain your youthful looks and still look like you, it’s the perfect treatment.” n

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A HEALTHY, HAPPY SMILE A dazzling smile is only one by-product of healthy teeth and gums, and this new clinic will help you reap all the benefits of good oral hygiene writes Kate Ford. Photography: Roger Moore

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ne of the first things people notice about others is their teeth. A lovely smile, revealing clean, white teeth and healthy gums, is understandably considered an attractive attribute.

For many, this is incentive enough for taking oral hygiene seriously, but there are also many health-related reasons for keeping teeth clean and gums healthy.

Mint Dental Hygiene is one of the first clinics of its kind in north west England, dedicated to offering expert dental hygiene services without the need for a dentist’s referral.

“This is a rapidly growing area of healthcare, as more people recognise the importance of healthy gums and teeth,” says Diane Washington, a dental hygienist with over 20 years’ experience. “With an independent clinic like ours, you don’t need to be referred, just make an appointment and we’ll look after you.”

Diane and her sister, Debbie Proctor, herself a professional dental nurse, opened Mint in October, with the aim to offer

premium oral hygiene services alongside the best possible customer care. Services include scale and polish treatments of varying intensity, gum disease management, implant maintenance and expert teeth whitening.

“Every treatment includes gum disease screening, oral cancer screening and follow-up advice tailored to the individual client,” says Diane. “Gum disease is linked to a number of other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and dementia, so it’s crucial that it’s dealt with it at the very first signs.”

Bleeding when brushing is the most obvious sign of gum disease and, at Mint Dental Hygiene, many clients get in touch for this reason. Others simply want to keep their teeth and gums super clean as part of their routine personal hygiene and, for them, a visit to the hygienist is as essential as the hair salon or gym.

The atmosphere and ambiance at Mint is certainly more akin to a spa than a dental clinic, with comfortable armchairs, calming décor, relaxing music and mood lighting.

“Patient care is at the forefront of everything we do,” says Debbie. “We know some people have been put off dental hygiene because they’ve suffered discomfort in the past, so we treat people extremely gently to build trust and make it an altogether more pleasant experience.”

It certainly seems to be working because Diane and Debbie are welcoming clients of all ages, including children, and have been doing so throughout lockdown. “As providers of healthcare services, we’re able to continue operating with the strictest of safety measures in place,” says Debbie.

Furthermore, until the new year, they’re offering new clients an initial consultation and scale/polish, for just £45, reduced from £50. Which is good news for anyone who wants to keep their teeth and gums clean, healthy and, dare we say it, in mint condition. n

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THE BEST YOU CAN BE Whatever Christmas and new year have in store, this professional clinic and salon will help you face the weeks ahead looking your absolute best writes Kate Ford. Photography: Kirsten Platt

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obody knows what to expect this Christmas. However, this shouldn’t prevent us wanting to look our best, claims Liv Hindmoor, who runs her own professional clinic, 3D Aesthetics Ltd, in Barton.

“When you look in the mirror and see yourself looking your very best, it really lifts the spirits, and we all need our spirits lifting just now,” says Liv. A fully accredited specialist in non-surgical aesthetics, Liv offers a range of clinically proven, non-invasive treatments for the body and face. Her facial treatments are always popular in the run-up to the festive season and 2020 has been no exception.

“If you’re the kind of person who always wants to look your best, it doesn’t really

matter if Christmas is going to be quieter than usual,” says Liv. “My treatments make people look and feel better and more confident. They’re also an ideal escape, a bit of you-time, when you’ve been stuck at home for weeks. They’re the perfect Christmas present to yourself!”

MANY OF MY CLIENTS ARE PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE SHARPNESS AND MENTAL CLARITY WHICH VITAMIN B12 DELIVERS Liv offers the famous HIFU, non-surgical facelift which uses ultrasound to target collagen and elastin cells, achieving fantastic results which last up to two years. Slightly less intense are her microdermabrasion treatments which polish and buff up the skin, leaving a flawless complexion and providing the perfect base for make-up.

The clinic also provides a range of antiwrinkle treatments, injectables and dermal fillers, delivered by a registered nurse, as well as enhancing treatments including jawline shaping, cheek contouring, smileline lifting, non-surgical nose shaping and lip enhancements.

In great demand at the moment are her vitamin B12 injections, which increase energy levels and strengthen the immune system.

“Many of my clients are professional people who love the sharpness and mental clarity which vitamin B12 delivers,” says Liv.

“It’s hugely popular and perfect for a pre-Christmas boost.”

Liv’s inch-loss treatments are always popular in the new year with people feeling the effects of festive over-indulgence. She uses the most advanced 3D Lipo technology available to break down fat cells, either by freezing, ultrasound or radiowaves, helping clients achieve their desired results.

“A client recently lost six inches from her waistline and was absolutely thrilled,” says Liv. Before and after pictures can be seen on Liv’s Instagram and Facebook feeds, found at @3daestheticsltd, and are great for demonstrating the sorts of results which are achievable. “Results depend on many individual factors, and that’s why I offer fully bespoke treatments which are personally tailored to suit each client,” says Liv. Liv also offers gift vouchers for all treatments which can be purchased from the clinic. “People tell me constantly what a treat it is to come into the clinic for a treatment, so these vouchers are an excellent Christmas present idea.” n

3D Aesthetics Ltd Barton Manor Hotel, Garstang Road Barton, Preston PR3 5AA 07837 589847 info@3daesthetics.co.uk 3daesthetics.co.uk

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Photography: Roger Moore

Photography: Roger Moore

the city. The UK Gift Card Market is worth £5.6 billon per year and Preston wants its share and so is launching its very own local currency gift card to help with the recovery of the centre.

Several businesses have already signed up to the scheme and others such as local shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, leisure attractions, beauty services and hotels are now being urged to sign up to accept the card, for free, thanks to the BID funding the scheme.

The concept is simple, the customer purchases a pre-loaded gift card from the card’s bespoke website, between £10 and £200, which they can then use themselves, or give as a present to a colleague, friend or family. The card can then be spent just like any other card allowing the customer to spread their spend across as many participating businesses as they wish, but

THE BEST OF PRESTON At the time of writing we are in a national lockdown due to Covid-19, however one thing is for sure that once this is all over, Preston will come back stronger than ever

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reston is already a great place to live and work. With a vast array of retail outlets, a market hall, museum, many eateries and a range of events, there is no reason to go anywhere else.

Christmas 2020 will certainly be different for everybody, but it’s important that we try and shop local wherever we can to support the economy.

Normally a busy night and highlight of the event calendar is the Christmas lights switch on which on 21st November, like many others around the country will be a virtual one and while many other attractions

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE WORK WITH LOYAL LOCAL PEOPLE TO KEEP SPEND CIRCULATING IN THEIR CITY CENTRE ECONOMY are going on line, hopefully this will only be temporary and we can get back to some normality.

Preston Bid is getting behind local businesses and coming up with some great initiatives to encourage shoppers back into

they will only be able to be spend it in the city centre.

Mark Whittle, BID manager, said: “It’s important that we work with loyal local people to keep spend circulating in their city centre economy, whilst also providing a wide choice of where to spend their well-earned money. The Preston Gift Card will give shoppers a powerful alternative to existing national cards, especially that are tied to one outlet, and will be key factor in encouraging people to continue supporting their local businesses, in the recovery from this crisis, and beyond.”

Despite being a city, Preston is a community that is pulling together, whether it’s celebrating the Pride of Preston, volunteers working in the city or supporting restaurants offering a take away service, we can still all do our bit to ensure we don’t lose these vital services in Preston. n

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njoy a delicious menu for the festive season in the Harris café in Preston throughout December. Situated in one of the most stunning interiors in Lancashire, the Harris Museum, you can relax and enjoy fabulous food while soaking up the history and the culture.

Our sister café, The Pavilion,

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n recent months we have seen an increase in clients approaching us for advice following a separation from their partner or spouse. Many have stated that the pressures of the lockdown and the restrictions have negatively affected their relationship, resulting in the decision to separate.

Separating from a partner is never easy and emotions will be running high. However, if there are young children there is the additional difficulty of trying to come to an agreement as to who the children should live with and how often they should spend time with the other parent.

cannot be reached, a referral should be made to mediation, with the view of issuing an application to court. In most cases, parents are required to attempt mediation before applying to the court, however, there are some circumstances where a parent may be exempt from attending.

The only option available to parents if mediation is unsuccessful is to make an application to the Family Court. The court will encourage the parties to agree arrangements with the assistance of CAFCASS, who are family court advisors. CAFCASS will speak to both parents and may also speak to

For a parent who is no longer living with the children, they will see the time they spend with them drop significantly from every day, to perhaps a few days each week.

On the other hand, the parent who now has primary care of the children will have the additional stress of being a single parent, and being solely responsible for all of the day-to-day tasks, where they would have previously had help from the other parent.

In some cases, parents can come to an agreement regarding the arrangements for the children and they find that this works well for them. If it is not possible to come to an agreement regarding arrangements, it is advisable to seek independent legal advice as to the options available.

A solicitor will explain and explore the options available when there are areas of dispute. The first step is to communicate with the other side, to see whether an agreement can be reached via negotiation.

There is some level of compromise that must be made by both parents if an agreement is to be reached in this way.

If it becomes apparent that an agreement

the children to ascertain their wishes and feelings. If the parents are still unable to agree, the matter will proceed to a final hearing where a judge will make a decision based on the facts that they have available to them, with the safety and welfare of the children being paramount.

In addition, Forbes have also seen an increase in requests for advice in relation to contact arrangements in light of the current national and local restrictions on travel. The guidelines in respect of contact are, however, quite clear. Children can and should continue to move from household to household for the purposes of contact.

Provided that the children, the other parent or any other member of their household are not in isolation and do not have symptoms of Covid-19, there is no reason why the current restrictions should prevent contact continuing. n

CHILD ARRANGEMENTS UPON SEPARATION Rachael Sutcliffe of Forbes Solicitors explains how separating parents can come to an agreement with regards to the care of their children

For more information contact Rachael Sutcliffe by email: rachael.sutcliffe@forbessolicitors.co.uk or call: 01772 220 022

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS Between The Emporium and the Bowland Food Hall at Holmes Mill they’ve certainly got Christmas all wrapped up.

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rom the gorgeous decorations in this season’s must have ambers, caramels and fudge grey tones to the Scandi-chic home accessories and finishing touches The Emporium has everything you need to make the strangest of Christmas’s the most special of all.

And then there’s the wonderfully indulgent – or maybe even self indulgent – gifts, scented candles, diffusers of all shapes and sizes, lots and lots of body care products from Neom Organics. Perfect for friends, family and of course you.

As The Emporium looks after the home, the Bowland Food Hall looks after the table.

View our fabulous 2020 GIFT GUIDE online at

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A spectacular showcase of the finest food and drink produce from Bowland, from Lancashire and from far, far away.

Everything you can think of…and lots of things you’ve never heard of, brought together and displayed with passion and flair to create a feast for all the senses. This really is food shopping as it should be.

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS CAN STILL BE ENJOYED IN THE FOOD HALL THROUGHOUT THE NOVEMBER COUNTDOWN “From creating the tastiest, and most stylish Christmas feast with the least possible fuss, to choosing the perfect gift - you can call in, phone in or take a look at our website to order online. Personally I’d call in, you can explore the fabulous goodies and hand-pick your favourites,” said Alison Ashworth, Food Hall Buyer.

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The BMW 1 Series is one of the most iconic cars on the road today. It hasn’t been around that long, but it’s helped the BMW bra nd into their new, affo rdable luxury era.

In this, the third version of the sporty hatchback, there’s more space, it’s more economical and easier to handle than its predecessor. That’s all because the 1 Series now comes with either front or all-wheel-drive.

Previously, it was rear-wheel-drive only, meaning when winter came, you’d be sliding around the road akin to wearing socks on a newly-varnished floor. Now, there’s still fun to be had, but you don’t constantly feel as though you’re wrestling a wild boar.

There have been huge upgrades on the quality of the interior, too. The old 1 Series always felt a little dated; always behind the likes of the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. But you can’t say that now. The materials used feel high-quality, the infotainment system is easy to use and packed full of features, and there’s loads of tech and driving aids included to make sure yo u get the driving experience you want.

Under the bonnet, there’s also a good range of engines to choose from. In petro l form, there’s the entry-level 118i - which is great for low-mileage, around-town driving - and then a faster, 306bhp M135i, which will cover 0-62mph in a little over four seconds. If you’d rather diesel, there’s three to pick from, including the top-of-the-range, 2.0-litre, four-wheel-drive model which is perfect for an economical school run.

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in the outdoor area.

“There’s a fabulous festive atmosphere on our Late Nights,” says Becky Hughes, who looks after the marketing at Barton Grange. “With all the lights on and the displays looking their best, it really is the perfect time to visit.”

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he run up to Christmas is always a busy time and this year, with everything else that is going on, it could prove quite a challenge for some. With presents to buy and homes to decorate, people are desperate to get out and browse but, understandably, they’re also keen to avoid crowded areas.

Fortunately, one of Lancashire’s best-known Christmas retailers has come up with the ideal solution, enabling people to avoid daytime queues and shop in the evenings instead. This year, the multi award-winning Barton Grange Garden Centre is offering an unprecedented seven weeks of late-night shopping during November and December and, for the first time, the late nights include Saturdays.

The UK leader in garden centre Christmas displays, Barton Grange is a must-visit for fans of Christmas in the area. The whole centre is transformed into a magical winter wonderland of colours, lights, seasonal foliage and festive characters, guaranteed to wow visitors of all ages.

Alongside the main themed displays, each with its own colour scheme, there’s a toy shop, a fabulous selection of festive dining accessories and tableware, a Christmas food collection and the famous Barton Grange Lemax Village displays.

“There’s a lovely, relaxed feel to our Late Nights,” says Becky. “Whether buying

decorations and lights, or looking for Christmas presents, customers have time and space to browse.

“For a fun family evening, a wind down after work or just for ticking some jobs off your list, it’s perfect.”

Barton Grange is now open until 8pm Tuesday to Saturday, so you can avoid any daytime queues and shop in the evenings when it’s quieter.

The garden centre is committed to remaining Covid secure at all times. The car park is operating at reduced capacity, to limit numbers in the building, and there are full safety measures in place to protect you while you shop. To view all the restrictions that are in place, please visit: bartongrange.co.uk

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LATE NIGHTS AT BARTON GRANGE Called simply ‘Late Nights’, these late openings don’t just provide opportunity to visit when the garden centre is relatively quiet, they also offer a sparkling light display

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Barton Grange Garden Centre Garstang Road, Brock, Preston PR3 0BT 01995 642900 bartongrange.co.uk

LUISA CERANO WOOL MIX JUMPER £279 AND FAUX LEATHER SKIRT £249 Shaws 2b Lynton Road Hillside Southport PR8 3AN 01704 563612 shawsfashion.co.uk

18CT WHITE GOLD CIRCULAR PENDANT AND CHAIN £1,395 leonarddews.co.uk

BRIETLING NAVITIMER BO1 CHRONOGRAPH 46 £6610 Whittles Jewellers 37 Fishergate Preston PR1 2AD 01772 252777 whittles.com

BETTY BARCLAY SCARF £35 Novello 101 Fishergate Preston PR1 2AE 01772 555454 novellos.co.uk

BARBOUR TARTAN 7 TAILORED SHIRT £69.95 Ken Varey Town and Country Wear 2-4 New Market Street Clitheroe BB7 2JW 01200 423267 kenvarey.co.uk

PUR E LUXURY From jewellery to fine artwork, these gifts are sure to be appreciated this Christmas

WOLF CUB BLACK WATCH WINDER £239 Leonard Dews 18 Church Street Blackpool FY1 1EW 01253 754940 leonarddews.co.uk WOLF CAROLINE PINK TRAVEL CASE £99 leonarddews.co.uk

BUZZ £572 Cast in bronze by Frogman, Buzz flawlessly captures nature in motion, from an edition of 1000 worldwide.

Hepplestone Fine Art Ltd Heskin Shopping Village Wood Lane Heskin Chorley PR7 5PA 01257 451121 hepplestonefineart.com While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, all prices and stockists are subject to change.

BARKERS LEATHER SHOE IN ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD WITH NAVY SUEDE £245 Cosgroves 64-70 King Street Whalley BB79SN 01254 823585 cosgrovesfashion.com

MEADOW RED 100% MERINO LAMBSWOOL SCARF £55 (FULL PRICE) ONLINE SALE £30 wallacesewell.com

18CT WHITE GOLD THREE ROW DIAMOND SET HOOP EARRINGS £3885 whittles.com

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CARRERA AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 44MM WATCH £4,695 leonarddews.co.uk

9CT GOLD RUSSELL NECKLACE £645 Tanicia Hayton Jewellery thjewellery.co.uk

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18CT WHITE GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT ON 18CT WHITE GOLD CHAIN £3325 Whittles Jewellers 37 Fishergate Preston PR1 2AD 01772 252777 whittles.com

Indulge in a little luxury this Christmas with these fine accessories WHITNEY COAT £400 gaala.com

OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA £4910 whittles.com

TASKER COACH BROWN BOOTS £230 Lanx Warehouse Shop Unit 25 Mitton Road BB7 9YE lanxshoes.com

MELT CANDLE £23.50 The definitive autumn/winter fragrance. Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, orange, vanilla and spices.

Melt Twitter Lane Waddington BB7 3LQ 01200 443412 themeltco.com

CHARMED I'M SURE SOLID SILVER EARRINGS £39 Precious 33 King Street Whalley BB7 9SP preciousatwhalley.co.uk

DECORATED CANDLE COLLECTION £175 Set the scene with three festive fragrances: Frosted Cherry & Clove, Roasted Chestnut and Sweet Almond & Macaroon. jomalone.com GILPIN GIFT VOUCHERS FROM £30 These make excellent and effortless gifts and can be redeemed against accommodation, lunch, dinner, a bottle of wine or any other Gilpin service.

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One of our favourite comments from our guests is that when they think of Gilpin, they think of love and laughter – both ours, and theirs, which is such a lovely compliment. At the heart of Gilpin is a passionate family and team, dedicated to creating lasting memories for our guests, who return time and again for romance, celebrations and escapes.

For us, hospitality starts with a very warm welcome and ends with a friendly goodbye, with extraordinary service, exquisite décor and stunning culinary experiences in between. We hope to welcome you to Gilpin soon.

If you’re looking for something to read in the meantime...

BOOK REVIEW

If you can’t actually be at Gilpin Hotel in the Lake District, then being transported there is the next best thing.

Instead of a dry, official history, owner John Cunliffe’s memoir charts how idyllic memories of holidaying at Gilpin with his grandmother just after the war turned into a slightly eccentric passion, and finally a thriving business.

Many visitors have been called back to this enchanting spot, but none so powerfully as that small boy, who, following a career in the hotel business spanning New York, Jamaica and the City of London, could eventually, with his wife Chris, buy back Gilpin and create something truly special.

Honest, funny and always clear-eyed about the sheer hard work that goes into this kind of obsession, and full of insights into the unique challenges of sustaining that rarest of spots – a great family-run hotel – Slightly Perfect does justice to Gilpin and a life in hospitality.

Olivia Cole Literary Editor, British GQ Winner of its category and close runner up to Lakeland Book of the Year 2020 “Slightly Perfect by John Cunliffe... an entertaining memoir of a life in hospitality including his time at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House.”

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KEEP SAFE CYCLING The onset of winter shouldn’t stop you cycling. Ex-pro rider Jamie Burrow, Head of Product at Ribble Cycles provides some helpful tips to keep you safe and enhance your all-weather riding experience

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eat the winter blues with these handy tips to keep you motivated, safe and dry during the months ahead.

Motivation

Although the long, dark and cold winter days can seem off-putting, finding motivation at this time of year is key to your coming season and sporting goals. Whether you are a full bloodied road racer, an occasional sportive rider, or simply want to increase your general fitness and wellbeing – the foundations to your training and eventual fitness are often built during the winter months. It is currently a trend to keep your winter miles wrapped

up in warm comfort using home trainers.

Personally, I prefer to be outside and find the cold and dark aid my motivation. Just remember that starting in these conditions, things can only get better.You will notice your form increasing along with the longer brighter days, tempting you to go that bit further and faster.

Staying dry

Keeping dry in winter can simply mean staying comfortable, but also staying healthy.

One of my biggest issues while racing as a professional was getting sick easily. The fitter we are often makes us more prone to silly illness as our immune system struggles

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to keep up. I would always recommend having a rain jacket in your back pocket even if the forecast looks good. With typical UK weather it is so easy to get caught in a shower even just for a few minutes. It’s not even the getting wet that’s the issue. It’s staying wet and subsequently getting cold that causes the problem.

• Take a rain jacket or gilet on all rides.

• If you stop mid-ride for a coffee break put on a dry jacket instead of sitting around in damp clothes.

• Good gloves, hat and overshoes are relatively cheap items that can really save your day if the weather turns bad.

Although your body usually keeps warm from the heat generated during exercise, hands and feet don’t receive the same amount of circulation and are directly in the path of cold wind and freezing hands can be one of the worst experiences on a bike.

Staying safe

With many of us having to fit our winter riding into our daily commute or even after work or school. We are often forced to take on the traffic as well as darkness.

Staying safe in these circumstances is crucial.

Obviously, fitting lights to your bike is compulsory but there are a whole host of gadgets, gizmos and accessories to help keep you seen and safe in winter.

• Reflective clothing – night vision technology is now a common theme across winter clothing with select panels or even entire garments made from 360 degree, fully reflective fabrics that are activated by car head lights.

I’ve been using one of these for three years now and wouldn’t ride without it during my winter commute.

• Bicycle lights have come on a long way since I started riding with the now classic, but not so powerful, battery operated lamps. We are now looking at USB chargeable, super powerful lights that could easily take on any car headlight with the level of brightness they offer. The best lights available are now graded by lumens, with around 200 lumens an acceptable output for a front light, although some manufacturers offer way over

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2000 lumens, which is ideal for off road riding.

• Reflective handlebar tape – this is an often-overlooked accessory.

Bike maintenance

Winter is also the least favourite time of year for your beloved bicycle. Rain, snow, salty roads and hidden pot-holes are just a few of the elements your bike has to cope with during the dark season. Taking care of your machine will prolong its life span and generally keep it in fit working order like yourself.

• Check your tyres regularly for cuts and debris. Run slightly less pressure than you would in the summer for added grip in the wet.

• Use 3-1 sprays on moving parts such as gears and chain after wet weather rides.

(Ideally wash your bike with clean water after all wet rides and then apply 3-1 spray.)

• Keep your chain well oiled. This will keep your gears running smoothly especially in wet conditions.

• Keep an eye on brake pad consumption as wet gritty roads will wear your brakes down faster than dry conditions.

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Spend quality time with the family.

Instead of all watching TV, get out a board game you can all play together.

Have a pamper. Buy a face mask, run a warm bath, light candles the paint your toes.

Try and do one thing a month you haven’t done for a while. Go to the cinema, have a round of golf or contact a friend you haven’t spoken to recently.

Volunteer. There are plenty of organisations that need extra help at the

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF At the minute, we could all do with a little TLC, but some of us find it hard to switch off.

So, we’ve put together a few self-care tips, to help you practise a healthy body and healthy mind, writes Tracy Hargreaves

Instead of scrolling through social media, read a good book. Ask friends for recommendations or even set up a local book club over zoom where you can share your thoughts on the latest novels.

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elf-care isn’t always about treating yourself or spending a fortune at the shops, it’s the little things that count.

Making sure you finish work on time is an important one. Especially at the moment with a lot of us working from home, it can be hard not to check that email when it comes in after hours. Try and set up your computer in a separate room in the house so you can close the door at the end of the day and switch your PC and phone off. Emails will still be there in the morning.

PUTTING YOUR THOUGHTS ONTO PAPER CAN BE VERY THERAPEUTIC AND HELPS TO CLEAR THE MIND Write a daily or weekly reflection journey of what makes you happy and what doesn’t.

Putting your thoughts onto paper can be very therapeutic and helps to clear the mind.

Go for a walk in nature. Just a 20minute walk outside helps with your vitamin D intake and can also lower your blood pressure.

Have a declutter, whether this is old clothes you don’t wear any longer or just items around the house you no longer use, less is more. Sort into piles for charity, rubbish and selling.

moment. Giving something back will not only help others but you will also feel better for it.

Try and do at least one thing for yourself a week. Write a six-month plan to make sure you stick to it. However also be aware of any barriers that might get in the way of you doing something.

If you can, have a buddy who can do their own self-care plan at the same time, so you can incentivise each other and keep you both motivated.

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This includes taking patients from their home to local medical appointments.

NHS Transport Volunteer – to provide essential support across the different NHS services, helping get vital supplies to sites.

Check in and Chat Volunteer – to provide simple yet vital phone support to individuals who may be at heightened risk of loneliness.

Check in and Chat Plus Volunteer – similar to the above but this involves providing regular support to the same individual for 10 weeks (3 phone calls a week). An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS IN PRESTON Volunteers must be over 18, and fit and

Royal Voluntary Service, one of Britain’s largest volunteering well with no symptoms. Those in higher-risk charities, is calling on Preston residents to volunteer for an ‘hour groups will still be able to offer support per week’ or more to see us through the difficult Covid winter over the telephone as a Check in and

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onths on from the start of the pandemic and the groundswell of volunteer support that followed, the charity is urging people to pull together and support one another again by returning to volunteering or stepping forward for the first time.

The call comes on the back of research which finds that more than 4.9 million over 50s, many with health conditions and without family nearby, say they would benefit from volunteer help this winter.

Volunteer roles include everything from Community Response Volunteer – to provide

help by collecting and delivering shopping, medication and other essential supplies that an individual may need.

THE FEELING YOU GET FROM HELPING SOMEONE WHO NEEDS IT IS SOMETHING YOU JUST CAN’T BEAT Community Response Plus Volunteer – similar to the above but to individuals with cognitive impairments or significant vulnerabilities. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list is required for this role.

Patient Transport Volunteer – to provide

Chat Volunteer.

One Preston volunteer is Mark Woodward who works for Lancashire Fire Rescue.

Working in the fire service, Mark is very used to helping out those in need. That’s why when the call up came for NHS Volunteer Responders – Mark was one of the first to apply. Mark also has mental health and wellbeing training so was particularly keen to support those selfisolating with Check in and Chat calls.

He says: “The feeling you get from helping someone who needs it is something you just can’t beat. I have actually struggled myself with mental health and I have found that volunteering as an NHS Volunteer Responder has helped me as much as I have helped others. It’s given me a reason to get out and do something that I know is meaningful which is incredibly rewarding.

“I have a busy job with the Lancashire Fire Rescue Service, but whenever I can, I place myself ‘on-duty’ to help out with whatever I’m needed for. I had a long chat with a lovely man in his 90’s who had sadly lost his wife. I was humbled by the fact that he was able to open up to me and I think we both took comfort in having a friendly conversation while both living alone.” n Recruitment is now open visit: nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk

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Angharad Bentley, family law specialist at Farleys Solicitors, gives her advice to families navigating the festive period and further restrictions

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t the time of writing, England has entered a four-week lockdown expected to end before the run up to Christmas.

This time, educational establishments are set to remain open alongside essential businesses, but as with the uncertain nature of this whole pandemic, the situation could well be completely different by the time you are reading this.

It’s difficult to predict what will happen next, making it an understandably tough time for families, particularly those who have taken the decision to separate this year and those who are divorcing and trying to manage care arrangements for their children via shared care.

CHILD ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOCKDOWN, CHRISTMAS AND BEYOND The Christmas holidays are already a big catalyst for divorce and childcare disputes and this is expected to be exacerbated by current events, creating a perfect storm.

This can, however, be avoided by considering the simple tips below.

Try and keep to a routine

This advice has been given over and over again but keeping your child arrangements in a set routine as far as possible can avoid unnecessary stress, anxiety and disruption for the children.

Of course, with the changing restrictions, this isn’t always possible but where it is, it definitely should be tried.

Stay informed on restrictions

Whenever new restrictions are introduced by the government, the position on child contact and shared care is usually clarified a short time later by Parliament on its website.

This will state whether it is permitted for children to move between households as an exception to any no meeting up rule.

Keep the channels of communication open

It is important that whatever happens, you try and keep each other informed of any changes to your circumstances.

For example, if you or your child/children are forced to isolate, you should inform your ex-partner at the earliest opportunity to discuss how this will affect their contact and for how long it is expected to last.

If your child/children are unable to spend time with their other parent, arranging a phone call or video call can ensure they are still able to communicate.

Seek professional advice

If you are having difficulty reaching an agreement over child contact or need clarification on your legal rights, our family law team at Farleys are on hand to discuss your situation. Throughout the pandemic, we have assisted hundreds of families in Lancashire and across the North West with their legal matters and are committed to continuing to do so. n

To speak to a member of the team please call: 01254 368040, email: info@farleys.com, or visit: farleys.com

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OUTDOOR FUN! Sarah Varley speaks to Roger Wolstenholme about Ribble Valley E-Bikes, a new business offering a fantastic way to enjoy the local area.

Photography: Kirsten Platt

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he idea of hiring electric bikes in the Ribble Valley came from wanting to give people the opportunity to access this amazing cycling countryside,” says Ribble Valley E-Bikes owner Roger Wolstenholme. “The Ribble Valley is one of the country’s most beautiful landscapes and e-bikes are the perfect way for everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery, towns and villages. The option to hire opens up this brilliant activity to more people and offers a great day out on your doorstep.”

E-bikes make light work of hills and allow you to cover more ground easily.

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YOU CAN COME AND TRY OUT THE BIKES SO YOU KNOW IT IS THE RIGHT BIKE FOR YOU – WE TAKE THE HIRE CHARGE OFF ANY PURCHASE if you are visiting the area or want to make the most of a holiday at home. “Anyone can easily cover 25 miles in half a day on an e-bike – it’s a fabulous way to spend time outdoors,” enthuses Roger.

Ribble Valley E-Bikes is located at the old garage in picturesque Dunsop Bridge.

“It’s the perfect base, surrounded by quiet country lanes, so you don’t need to worry if you’re nervous or haven’t cycled for years,” says Roger, who has a new workshop for maintenance and repairs.

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“It is such a popular area – it was famously Bradley Wiggins’ training ground. If you can ride a push bike, you can ride an e-bike”.

E-bikes are restricted to age 14+ for road use because they’re motor-powered so regular children’s bikes are available to hire too.

E-bikes are also available to purchase online or in-store. “Our range offers quality and reliability at a sensible price, including VOLT commuter and hybrid e-bikes, affordable touring e-bikes from Raleigh, and road and mountain e-bikes from Lapierre,” explains Roger. “We are part of the cycle to work scheme and our location means you can come and try out the bikes so you know it is the right bike for you – we take the hire charge off any purchase.”

Ribble Valley E-Bikes set you up with self-guided routes and are partnering with local pubs and accommodations including Browsholme Hall, the Spread Eagle at Sawley and the Red Pump at Bashall Eaves to combine scenic routes, bike storage and charging facilities with exceptional hospitality.

With plenty of safe social distancing and all Covid-compliance measures in place, hiring an e-bike offers healthy outdoor fun while staying in your local area. You can book online and the hire bikes from British manufacturer VOLT include hybrid-style and road oriented e-bikes, which are ideal for enjoying quiet country lanes. Helmets are included and panniers are available to take a picnic, but there are plenty of picturesque pubs, tearooms and cafes to visit on your e-bike adventures. n

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WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT

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Garstang became noticed after it was awarded the world’s first Fairtrade town 20 years ago. In that time the town has grown from strength to strength, thanks to its community spirit and independent outlets

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arstang is a lovely place to visit no matter what time of year, but Christmas has always had a special feel. Obviously it will be different for everyone this year and while Covid-19 has put paid to the popular two day Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival and the Christmas Lights switch on will be a virtual one, it will still be a great place to visit over the festive season.

At the time of writing there are still plans in place for a fabulous festive maker’s market for the whole community on Saturday 6th December at the Garstang Country Hotel

furnishings lampshades and home accessories to enhance your home. Treat yourself to a decorative festive wreath from The Flower Shop by Morgan or Carrs Jewellers will be happy to help you choose a piece of jewellery for that special person in your life. For something creative visit The Artroom Gallery, Garstang, British Art & Craft is a gallery selling art & craft all handmade in the UK with many local Lancashire artists, displays of paintings, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textile pieces.

and Club. Featuring a hand-picked selection of stalls selling unique handmade gifts, yummy treats and perfect Christmas presents.

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WITH A GREAT RANGE OF INDEPENDENT STORES, YOU ARE SURE TO FIND SOMETHING UNIQUE FOR THAT CHRISTMAS GIFT The town’s community spirit is what has kept it going and all the retailers have pulled together to make sure visitors and locals alike feel safe when they are shopping.

While some outlets have had to adapt to do business differently, stores will still be there for customers once they are allowed to reopen and with a great range of independent stores, you are sure to find something unique for that Christmas gift.

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Garstang market is a traditional weekly outdoor market held every Thursday and it dates by to the charter set up in the reign of Charles II. It takes place along Garstang High Street and Church Street and stalls offer everything from plants, clothing, footwear, household goods, fresh produce to name a few.

And once you have finished your shopping, there are lots of lovely walks around the area, visit visitgarstang.com/walks for some inspiration.

Make sure you shop local this Christmas.

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ver the last few months, Booths in Garstang has become even more of a focal point in the local area. This year, having a traditional family Christmas will be on everyone’s list, with people wanting to celebrate with good food and drink and experience the spirit of the season at home.

Like its other stores, Booths Garstang played a major part in supporting the community during the early days of Covid-19.

“One thing that stood us in good stead,” said store manager Adam Slater, “is the relationship we have with our great local suppliers, including Dewlay, Bowland Meats, Lathams and Lancaster Brewery to name a few, who were able to react quickly to the changes that were constantly changing, so we were able to maintain the best possible availability. In return, we supported them by promoting specific ranges in store, it was a win win combination.”

Something the business is proud of is how much innovation it has been able to achieve and how quickly it has been able to introduce it during lockdown. It launched its click and collect operation back in April to help shoppers through the coronavirus crisis.

Staff take payment over the phone and goods can be collected in store or delivered to the customer’s vehicle. It also set up an emergency delivery service for the local community by delivering essential food parcels within a three-mile radius of the store.

Booths has made it easy for customers to give back to the local community while shopping, with its Buy One Give One Free initiative. For every qualifying item that

This Christmas will be different for many, but one thing that will remain the same is Booths’ ethos to provide quality produce served by the best staff and customer service. Photography: Roger Moore customers purchase, they can pick one up free of charge to donate to the store’s food bank. Customers have also been able to take advantage of its partnership with John Lewis, whereby anyone who orders off the department store’s website can collect from Booths in Garstang.

IN A TIME WHERE PEOPLE ARE WORRIED, JUST TO BE WELCOMED WITH A HELLO AND A BIT OF A CHAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE’S DAY The supermarket is renowned for its personal touch and this became more prominent. “In a way,” said Adam, “it feels like we’ve become even more part of the community. We’ve had someone on our front door greeting people as they enter since Covid-19 started. In a time where people are worried, just to be welcomed with

a hello and a bit of a chat makes all the difference to someone’s day.

“However, we couldn’t have done it without our fantastic staff,” added Adam.

As well as several long serving employees, it has recruited temporary staff where retail isn’t their first profession. “A travel agent has joined us along with a professional ballet dancer, to name a couple. They are a great asset to our team as they bring with them their own skillset.”

Booths has once again excelled itself this year for Christmas food and drink. The Booths Christmas book is now available in store or online featuring amazing platters, succulent meats, party foods and delicious puddings all from local suppliers and further afield. What’s more it has just won the Wine and Spirit Retailer of theYear Award.

Booths is so much more than a supermarket. Established since 1847 and still going strong, it must be doing something right. Treat yourself this Christmas, you deserve it. n

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I

t seems straightforward enough, if you have a health problem, you consult your GP and a course of treatment is prescribed to make you better.

Unfortunately, though, for some people, it is anything but straightforward and, despite everyone’s best efforts, they are still living with the pain, discomfort or worry of a lingering health issue.

If this sounds like you, you may be interested to know there is an established clinic near Garstang which offers a different route to tackling the underlying causes of many everyday health conditions and illnesses. The Clinic of Natural Medicine, run by Janet Wrathall, offers natural remedies aimed at harnessing the body’s own healing energy to restore health.

Since lockdown, Janet has been running the thriving clinic, previously in the centre

TAKING NATURE’S COURSE of Garstang, from her home nearby and is seeing patients in the UK and beyond via Zoom or over the telephone.

Janet has over 17 years’ clinical experience in naturopathic medicine and is fortunate enough to have trained under some of the world’s leading practitioners, in the UK, Dublin and New York. She is also a living embodiment of the effectiveness of natural therapies, having overcome several health challenges of her own, including ME, breast cancer, depression and Lyme disease, using naturopathic treatments.

As a registered naturopathic doctor, Janet has trained in anatomy, physiology and pathology (the study of diseases). With additional expertise in herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition and quantum medicine, she endeavours to understand how the body works and tries to piece together the reasons why the system may become imbalanced.

“Our field is surprisingly scientific, combining elements of bio-medical science, bio-chemistry and quantum medicine with the principles of naturopathic medicine, making it an excellent route for treating a

If you’re troubled by a persistent health problem, this local clinic might just help you find the natural answer.

Photography: Roger Moore whole range of health issues,” says Janet.

Cases range from skin conditions and digestive issues to chronic presentations like Tourette’s, Parkinson’s and diabetes.

“As naturopathic doctors, just like our GP colleagues, we don’t have all the answers,” says Janet. “However, through analytical study and daily research of medical data from both realms of medicine, we try to find new solutions to chronic presentations.”

THE WORK IS VERY INTENSE AND FOCUSED BUT ALSO VERY REWARDING, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU SEE PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC DISEASE BLOSSOM WITH GOOD HEALTH AGAIN Current naturopathy research suggests that causes of such conditions can include environmental toxins (including heavy metal toxicity from dental fillings), lifestyle issues, nutrition, emotional trauma and stress.

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Janet also works closely with biological dentists, a very important element in treatment protocols.

“We try to address all these possible causes to get positive outcomes,” says Janet.

“The work is very intense and focused but also very rewarding, especially when you see people with chronic disease blossom with good health again.” n

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EDUCATIONN E W S

TOP STUDENTS Kirkham Grammar School Upper Sixth student, Reuben Bond, has been awarded the Lord-Lieutenants’ Cadet for this year and will accompany the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire to all of his formal events.

In addition, fellow Upper Sixth student, Charlotte Cross, was awarded the Lord-Lieutenants’ Certificate of Meritorious Service for Cadets. A fantastic achievement, Reuben and Charlotte.

MUSICIANS HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES An innovative music project will see a group of University of Central Lancashire students and graduates release four singles in the next four weeks. David Shurr, Ike James, John Kirby and Matt Hall will release their musical works to the world thanks to the UCLan Recordings Group, an in-house record label based on the Preston Campus. Music industry professional Tony Rigg, helped set up UCLan’s music industry masters’ programmes and UCLan Recordings.

STONYHURST PUPIL RELEASES NEW SINGLE

STUDENTS QUIZ HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY

Stonyhurst is thrilled that one of its Year 13 pupils, alongside fellow band members, will be launching a new single ‘Blackbird’ on 20th November. Since launching their first single ‘Taking Over’ in 2018 they have been signed to a national development label, MAS Records. Paddy, a Stonyhurst pupil, is the drummer in the band and has worked incredibly hard to balance his studies alongside band practice and gigs across the region.

A privileged group of writers from UCLan jumped at the chance to quiz some of the biggest names in the acting world. Students on the BA (Hons) Screenwriting and MA Scriptwriting courses took part in an online question and answer session with awardwinning performers Sir Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman CBE. The hour-long live session was organised by BAFTA and involved the actors, plus film director Florian Zeller as they discussed their new film The Father.

HARVEST FESTIVAL Children in Years 3 and 4 at Westholme School took part in a very special assembly to celebrate the Harvest Festival. The week leading up to the event children, staff and parents collected food to donate to the Blackburn Food Bank to help the local community. The students spent time preparing and learning their poems, readings, songs and prayers to celebrate the festival with themes of generosity and kindness.

WESTHOLME WILL REMEMBER Every year, children at Westholme Infant School take part in a poppy competition to raise money for the Royal British Legion.

This year, they were asked to design their own poppies and the staff were amazed and delighted by the entries received in each year group. Children coloured and collaged poppies which will be displayed in school. The event was a great success in helping Westholme to raise money for such a worthy cause.

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CONFIDENCE IS KEY After 100 years, Moorland School is more dedicated to building exceptional futures than ever before

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his year, 2020, marks the 100th anniversary of Moorland School’s operation, coinciding with a decade of achievement and leadership under its current headteacher. As with any anniversary it provokes thoughts of not only celebration but also self-reflection.

Self-reflection is where Moorland are focusing their efforts.

Despite a complicated year for everyone, Moorland School once again achieved Value Added Scores that far outstrips local, regional and national averages, seeing GSCE, BTEC and A-level results topping the region with 100 per cent pass rates. The school is very keen to push forward maintaining this high standard across the board into the next 100 years. Determined not to stand still and let opportunities pass by, Headteacher

Jonathan Harrison says that the whole school operation has doubled down on improving the services they offer even further, highlighting improved communication as just one consideration.

OPERATING AS A SMALLER SCHOOL, WE CAN REALLY GO TO EXTRAORDINARY EXTENTS TO PROVIDE A VERY PERSONALISED SERVICE Moorland School has always prided itself on its family ethos ensuring happiness and social stability for its students as well as forward thinking relationships with parents and carers. Determined to improve this further, they’ve taken the necessary steps to embrace technology and push themselves to the forefront of private schools. Moorland is aiming to deliver a service that goes above and beyond the normal level of interaction provided to parents and carers – something they’ve determined is paramount to another 100 years of delivering academic excellence from a non-selective pool of students.

Jonathan states: “We are already known as a school with a great reputation for parent/carer school relationships, but we have to acknowledge there is always room for some improvement. We will provide our parents and carers with an unparalleled level of interaction during term time.

Operating as a smaller school, we can really go to extraordinary extents to provide a very personalised service.”

Expanding on just how they plan to deliver this, Jonathan didn’t want to give all the secrets away, but explains: “Some of our existing parents have seen the start of this already during our new term. We will be delivering more regular updates and content to parents via several social and direct channels throughout each term, some of which will be heavily influenced by our new website that is launching very soon.”

Moorland School is currently operating on an ‘Every Day is an Open Day’ policy, meaning that you can book an appointment for a guided tour to fit your schedule, any day of the week. This allows you to experience the day to day activity of the school as part of the Moorland family – and as part of the ‘Moorland difference’ – a sentiment and ethos the school proudly stands behind, resulting in students who leave Moorland School having achieved academic excellence and are happy confident individuals. n To book a visit please contact Admissions Manager, Carl Lightbown

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Scholarships are available for talented pupils and girls on the programme will have the opportunity to play with Fleetwood Town Academy teams and against many of

A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN With Christmas celebrations on the horizon and some ground-breaking developments for 2021, the mood is buoyant at this Lancashire school

the year ahead. “There’s always a real sense of anticipation around the campus in January and, in 2021, we have some really exciting developments to look forward to,” says Nancy.

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f 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that in challenging times there is nothing so valuable as the support and friendship of a close community. Nowhere is that embodied more than at Rossall School in Fleetwood, one of the country’s leading independent schools for boys and girls from three months to 18 years old.

Rossall prides itself on its supportive, family-like environment and the unrivalled facilities offered by its stunning campus. A recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report rated the quality of pupils’ personal development as excellent and commented on the real sense of camaraderie between pupils.

“The sense of community really comes into focus at this time of year,” says Head of Marketing, Nancy Fielden. “Every pupil will have plenty of opportunities to get involved in festive events and enjoy some fun in the run up to Christmas.”

Preparations are already underway for socially distanced events such as carol concerts, drama performances and nativities, which will be live-streamed to audiences watching at home.

Following the Christmas break, pupils return in January full of excitement for

WE HAVE SOME REALLY EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO. ONE OF THESE IS THE LAUNCH OF THE SCHOOL’S NEW ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAMME FOR GIRLS One of these is the launch of the school’s new Elite Football Programme for Girls, the first of its kind in the country, which will sit alongside the existing programme for boys. Delivered in partnership with Fleetwood Town Football Club, the programme enables talented youngsters to receive first class, professional football coaching alongside their outstanding education.

“The women’s game has progressed so much in recent years,” says Nancy.

“This programme demonstrates the school’s commitment to be a leading player in delivering equality of opportunity

the country’s leading youth teams. Chelsea defender and England Lioness, Millie Bright, who opened the school’s new £4 million Sports Centre in 2019, is an ambassador for the programme and will provide some mentoring and coaching as well as giving guest lectures.

Rossall’s academic reputation speaks for itself, with pupils excelling in GCSEs, A levels and the International Baccalaureate, but the school is determined to encourage a fully rounded educational experience.

Says Nancy: “Whatever your child’s interests are, there will be something for them to enjoy in our diverse programme of extra-curricular activities. These, combined with our outstanding academic record, enable all our pupils to reach their full potential whilst getting the very most from this dynamic school community.” n

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alina spent her teenage years in London and studied her way across the north of England, finally settling in Lancashire.

She studied for a degree in engineering but decided it wasn’t the career for her and following the completion of her degree pursued an art-based path instead.

Salina is no stranger to education, putting herself through an HND in design crafts in Manchester and then studying a blacksmith course in Swindon. “I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” said Salina, “but I knew I enjoyed working with metals.”

I DIDN’T JUST WANT SOMETHING THAT WAS JUST A LAMPSHADE OR A GLASS JAR, I ALSO WANTED IT TO BE A PIECE OF FUNCTIONAL ART

Salina Somalya, an artist based in Garstang, has always had a passion for art. From an early age, her Asian and African cultural heritage inspired her creativity. Spending her formative years in southern Africa, she remembers watching the roadside artisans making wonderful objects out of a range of materials from copper to tyres

She applied to the then North West Arts Board, as at the time they were setting up a scheme to promote artists within the north west, particularly Lancashire.

“It was a two-year scheme, based at Myerscough College,” said Salina “but I ended up staying there for seven years becoming their resident artist.”

She left in 2009 and began working independently, predominately working on commissions for hospitals and schools and carrying out workshops in schools, which she still loves doing. It was at this time her daughter came along and art took a back seat for a while.

She rekindled her passion for art in 2013 and wanted to look at developing a

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different stream of work. She had always been interested in plastics and went back to education again at UCLan, completing it in 2019, this time studying an MA in Surface Pattern and Textiles.

“I’d always been interested in plastics, their similar qualities to metal and the ways in which they can be worked to develop a wonderful array of objects,” she said “And how we can balance this with helping to make the environment a better place by researching what we can do with waste plastic. So, I started looking at plastics, plastic bags and toys, which led me onto what children use that are safe to use in other contexts, what do they do when they get rid of things they no longer want and what can we do to stop it falling onto ever growing land fill sites.”

She went on to develop designs for lighting through her MA utilising as many recycled or repurposed parts as possible and she approached independent retailer James Kok Lighting about supplying some unique light fittings made out of recycled plastic.

“I didn’t just want something that was just a lampshade or a glass jar, I also wanted it to be a piece of functional art. The lamps are still early on the design process, but James is looking at stocking some and I’m also going to exhibit at Arteria with Gallery 23 in Lancaster between January and May 2021.

So where does Salina get her inspiration from? “I look all around me, but specifically at nature. I like the simplicity of things, how we can connect things together and how they can be interpreted into a surface pattern.

I LIKE THE SIMPLICITY OF THINGS, HOW WE CAN CONNECT THINGS TOGETHER AND HOW THEY CAN BE INTERPRETED INTO A SURFACE PATTERN I want objects to be three-dimensional and have a sense of tactility.”

Salina would love to further this work by taking it into schools and showing the young people what can be achieved with their waste or throw-away items. It is a way to engage them about the environment as well as experiencing how to create from something and nothing. “This is what I love about the school visits, being able to show

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the children what you are doing and them being able to touch and feel it. It’s great for the children,” said Salina. “Their creativity really comes out and they get so much out of it.”

While school workshops will be on hold for a while Salina is carrying on working on individual commissions. Her pubic and private sector commissions include sitespecific artwork for several NHS Trusts, schools and other public bodies.

“All my artworks are unique depending on what the customer wants and are underpinned by the synthesis of art and engineering, combining my varied education with my love of creating something form a spark of an idea.”

Her artwork is certainly impressive, using texture, colour and pattern, she designs her artwork with her clients in mind.

Salina is keen to keep on learning and there are still some materials, which she hasn’t yet worked with. “I’d like to look at resin and other materials that have an elastic quality. I’m lucky to live in an area which gives me so much in the way of inspiration and ideas and it’s just a case of how I’m going to achieve it.” n

To find out more about Salina visit: salinasomalya.com

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NEW GP SURGERY FOR WHITTLE-LE-WOODS

NEW SERVICE LAUNCHED

The plans for the site include a modern GP surgery with nine consulting rooms, three treatment rooms and an onsite car park. The new development will replace the current Whittle GP surgery and provide services for existing and new patients.

The build is due for completion in early 2022. The construction is planned to be carbon-neutral with solar power, and the use of energy efficient materials. The scheme will also benefit from electric car charging points.

It’s been all-systems-go at the RSPB’s Ribble Discovery Centre at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham as the long-established attraction gets ready for a major makeover thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The visitor centre is being completely refurbished along with other facilities and activities at Fairhaven Lake, as part of a Fylde Council project which has already seen the development of the new sea wall and promenade at Granny’s Bay.

MINT Dental Hygiene has opened its doors in times of need.

Where dentists are struggling to provide the necessary routine dental hygiene treatments at this present time, MINT Dental Hygiene is a Direct Access Hygiene Clinic meaning clients do not have to have seen a dentist to benefit from its services. It has gone above and beyond when designing its new clinic to ensure all necessary policies and procedures are in place to provide a ‘COVID SAFE’ environment.

TOP RESTAURANT UNVEILS ELECTRIC CHARGING POINT Porsche Centre Preston has officially unveiled Lancashire’s first Porsche Destination electric charging point in West Lancashire.

The new installation, at Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Aughton, is part of the recently-announced commercial partnership between the two-star Michelin Restaurant and Porsche Centre Preston. It will see Porsche roll out charger installations at selected hotels, airports, museums, shopping centres, sports clubs and marinas.

BLACKPOOL CONNECTS TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC LOOP

DEAL SEES MULTIPLE OPERATOR MAKE ITS MARK

Business and civic leaders met in Blackpool to witness a pioneering new initiative that will give the resort a huge competitive advantage. The much-anticipated connection to a subsea, fibre optic, Irish Sea cable network will have the capability to deliver some of the world’s fastest, most resilient internet speeds, securing Blackpool’s status as a key international route linking the UK to the rest of the world.

North of England operator The Inn Collection Group has added The Lindum Hotel in the vibrant seaside town of Lytham St Annes to its pubs-with-rooms estate. The acquisition of the 88-bedroom site, located on the promenade of the popular Fylde coast resort, takes the group’s site tally to 16. The Lindum Hotel is the group’s first Lancashire site, joining its Lake District, Yorkshire, County Durham and Northumberland award-winning collection.

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t was like attending a glittering film premiere or applauding the arrival of an iconic piece of art at a gallery – either way, it was a red carpet event.

That wonderful moment when a hush settles across the room, excitement spreads throughout the privileged onlookers and expectations soar.

And then the collective gasp as the curtain rises or the wraps come off. The wow factor!

This particular ‘moment’ came on a damp autumn day in mid-Lancashire when the new BMW 4 was unveiled.

BMW want it to be known quite simply as ‘The 4’, but may I be so bold as to suggest an extra word. For this is undisputedly The ‘Fab’ 4, a car with beauty, presence, style and a desire to please, entertain and excite.

I was lucky enough to have first dibs as cockpit companion in the magnificent BMW 420i M Sport Coupé, crammed with instant kerb appeal and genuine charisma.

THE SLOPING ROOFLINE IS A PERFECT FRAME FOR THE MASCULINE, MUSCULAR PROPORTIONS, SLEEK CONTOURS AND ELEGANT LINES OF THIS VISION OF SPORTINESS Just the colour – a stunning metallic Arctic Race Blue – was mesmerising enough with the distinctive front kidney grille, short overhangs, slender pillars and frameless windows adding a sense of athleticism at every turn.

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the grille, a more vertical interpretation of the signature kidney shape and one intended to invoke classic BMWs, such as the pre-war 328. The BMW design experts reckon the bold grille makes the 4 Series look ‘more emotional’ and, to be fair, it is the brand’s most prominent design icon.

The grille links to the very heritage of BMW. It should stand out – it does stand out.

The sloping roofline is a perfect frame for the masculine, muscular proportions, sleek contours and elegant lines of this vision of sportiness.

And the very bravado of the exterior extends to the inside. After being greeted by the rich comfort of Vernasca leather seats and an ultra-smart digital cockpit, you’ll find – amongst a lengthy list of superb features – ambient lighting, 3-zone air

motors conditioning and an acoustic windscreen.

Premium connectivity is a given, with a touchscreen 10.25” central information display including a suite of new digital services, including connected music.

If hi-tech is your thing, you can add the head-up display as an optional extra. It’s a thing of wonder, projecting information relevant to your journey directly into your field of vision on the windscreen.

YOU CAN ADD THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY AS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA. IT’S A THING OF WONDER, PROJECTING INFORMATION DIRECTLY INTO YOUR FIELD OF VISION The content shows not only your speed, but also adds the current speed limit and the upcoming speed limit.You can sit back to simply concentrate on enjoying the drive and the head-up actually changes colour to keep you inside the law.

There is plenty of power and capability and you still achieve around 40mpg which, all things considered, is not at all shabby.

The drive, particularly the finely-tuned steering, is first rate and the looks are great too, with upgraded 18” M light alloy double-spoke style wheels. M rear spoiler, advanced sport braking and adaptive suspension also come as standard too.

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GIRLS TOGETHER

Women in Sport is a charity which was founded in 1984 with the aim of giving women and girls throughout the UK the chance to experience and benefit from getting involved in sport

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he charity researches and educates ways in which girls and women can stay engaged with sport and physical activity at key stages throughout their lives, when they may be more at risk of losing interest, such as puberty, going to university, pregnancy and later on in life, in menopause.

We have recently seen in the media news of bullying in sports such as gymnastics and dance such as ballet, and so the charity aims to change the culture of sport so that

sexism and discrimination become a thing of the past.

One of Women in Sport’s latest campaigns was to encourage mums and daughters to get active together to help build and improve their relationship, both with each other and with exercise.

WE’VE HEARD THAT WOMEN ARE CHANGING THEIR MINDSETS AND WANTING TO PRIORITISE SPORT AND EXERCISE As a mum it is always difficult to put yourself first when you have a busy family life. Only 32 per cent of women said they couldn’t prioritise exercise during lockdown as they had too much to do for others (Women in Sport, Lockdown Research, 2020). So, the aim of the campaign is to

inspire mums and daughters to be active and find something they enjoy doing together.

Currently only 42 per cent of teenage girls meet physical activity guidelines and just under a third of girls (32 per cent) are inactive, engaging in less than average of 30 minutes activity per day (Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People Survey Academic Year 2018/2019).

But what kind of things can you do together? In Lancashire we’re lucky that we’re not too far from the countryside, beaches or parks, so the obvious one is to go for a walk and you can have a good catch up at the same time. But why not try something different? There are many socially distanced dance classes you can join, some offer a free trial lesson to see if you like it before signing up.

Or why not take up a couch to 5k?

Having a running buddy will help you

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motivate each other. Set yourself a goal and encourage each other along the way.

Get on your bike. The first lockdown saw a massive increase in the number of people cycling. Not only is it a great way to keep fit, but there are now an increased number of cycle routes to suit every level of cyclist. From off road biking on Preston’s Guild Wheel, to a leisurely ride along the Lancaster canal. What’s more there are several women only cycling groups making it a sociable activity to meet new people at the same time.

Stephanie Hilborne, CEO of Women in Sport says: “As we come out of the second lockdown, we should not seek to return to the way it was. We’ve heard that women

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are changing their mindsets and wanting to prioritise sport and exercise.” And that can only be a good thing.

Try and establish exercise early on in your child’s life. Girls are traditionally less physically active than boys. However, if they are already used to walking and doing activities as a family, they will be more inclined to get involved in different types of sport as they get older and spend less time on their phones.

THE AIM OF THE CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPIRE MUMS AND DAUGHTERS TO BE ACTIVE AND FIND SOMETHING THEY ENJOY DOING TOGETHER Encourage them to try new sports classes at school, whatever it is. They won’t like everything and they won’t always be good at it, but it’s a chance for them to find out.

As women get older, around menopause, they can start to put on weight and that and age may become a barrier to not doing anything, so it’s equally important that daughters try to encourage their mums to get some regular exercise, at least 150 minutes per week.

Being active together, whether inside or out, can be a positive and bonding experience.

So, take time out for yourself and your daughter and make time together. n

For ideas, webinars, research, podcasts and events visit: womeninsport.org

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS LOCALLY Christmas is almost upon us and in these uncertain times, it will be a time we want to enjoy with our family household and what could be better than being round the dinner table eating fabulous food and tasting delicious drink

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hether you’re all about tradition or looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, cooking for the family on Christmas Day should be an enjoyable experience, so get everyone involved. Don’t just order everything on-line, shop local and you can find some fabulous produce right on your doorstep.

Shopping local can be a lot less stressful than battling the crowds in a busy supermarket. Visit your butcher. Their produce is likely to have come from a nearby farm, thereby less food miles and it will be fresher.

Not only that, butchers can have some great

recipe ideas and cooking tips.You will also get different cuts of meat which you can’t necessarily get in the larger stores.

You will be boosting the local economy and saving someone’s job. At a time when we all need employment security and to keep our towns and villages open and busy, we all need to support this. Some places such as Penwortham, Lytham and Garstang thrive on their independent shops as they also give people a reason to visit, so this in turn helps the tourist industry.

You are more likely to find some unique Christmas presents by shopping locally.

If your local farmers markets are open, pay a visit, you’ll get great ideas for foodie

gifts from homemade cakes, chocolates to local beers and gins.

Local business owners are passionate about what they do and so are more than happy to go the extra mile to ensure you’re a happy customer and enjoy getting to know their customers. Word of mouth goes a long way in recommending a place to go where you know you are going to be guaranteed good customer service with a smile.

If you are not sure where you can find local producers, take a look at the useful website bigbarn.co.uk/places/Lancashire/ Chorley/Farm-Shop where you can type in your postcode and it will highlight local food producers near to you, including Sprout Hall Farm, Heskin Quality Butchers, Honeywells Farm Shop, Pauls Farm Shop and Owd Barn Country Store to name just a few. Many of these businesses are family owned and have generations of experience and lots of stories to tell.

Have a think about what you want to eat over Christmas and make a list.You may have to pre order with your local butcher.

Don’t just think turkey. Gressingham duck, beef or salmon make great alternatives.

However you choose to spend your Christmas, think local and you will be helping out a friend, neighbour, colleague and keeping the economy growing.

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Method Preheat the oven to 200°C. Scrub potatoes clean and then cook in a pan of boiling water over a medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Trim the green beans and add to the pan for final two minutes.

Drain the potatoes and green beans. Halve and add the tomatoes.

Add the olives and half of the basil, along with 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.

Tip into a roasting tray, shake into an even layer and place the salmon fillets on top.

Add 1/2 a teaspoon of olive oil and squeeze in half the juice of one lemon and season with salt and pepper. Cut four slices from the remaining lemon half and lay on top of each fillet. Roast for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.

SIMPLE SALMON AND VEGETABLE TRAY BAKE (credit Lancashirefarm.com) Ingredients 400g baby new potatoes 200g green beans 1 bunch of fresh basil 200g cherry tomatoes 10 black olives (pitted)

olive oil 4 salmon fillets (skin on) 11/2 lemons 1 /2 tsp dijon mustard 4 tbsp Lancashire Farm Greek Style yogurt

For the basil and mustard yogurt, bash the remaining basil leaves in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of salt. Peel and add the garlic and bash again.

Scrape the mixture into a bowl and add the Dijon mustard, 4 tablespoons of Lancashire Farm Greek Style Yogurt and the juice from half of the remaining lemon. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix well. Spoon the yogurt on top of the salmon tray bake and serve.

Method Rub the duck legs with the salt, thyme, juniper and garlic and marinate for 3 hours.

Pre-heat the oven to 120°C / fan 110°C / gas mark 1. Brush the salt off the duck and then place onto a baking tray and cover with the melted duck fat or oil.

Gently cook in the oven for 11/2 hours until tender. It is then best left overnight to cool.

For the pickled red cabbage, half and quarter the cabbage, remove the large stem and finely slice the leaves. Add the cabbage to a colander and salt well, then leave to rest for 1 hour. Then wash all the salt away thoroughly and pat dry.

CONFIT DUCK WITH PICKLED RED CABBAGE AND STICKY FIG GLAZE (credit Booths) Ingredients 2 duck legs 200ml vegetable oil or melted duck fat 6 cloves garlic, sliced 4 juniper berries, crushed 4 sprigs fresh thyme 25g salt For the cabbage 200g red cabbage 1 star anise 1 /4 tsp allspice

200ml cider vinegar 1 bay leaf 3 whole cloves 1 /4 tsp whole black peppercorns 1 /4 cinnamon stick Pinch of dried chilli flakes 100g sugar 10g coarse sea salt For the glaze 25g fig jam 1 tbsp red wine

Place the vinegar and sugar in a pan and bring to the boil. Place all the dry ingredients in a pestle and mortar and grind, then add to the vinegar and simmer for 5 minutes. Place the cabbage in a suitable sealable container, large enough to add the pickling liquor to. Pass the liquid through a sieve over the cabbage. The liquor should just cover the cabbage.

Heat up the fig jam and red wine and keep warm. To assemble the dish, remove the duck from the fat and place onto a roasting tray and bake in a hot oven 220°C / fan 200°C / gas mark 7 for 10 minutes to crisp up the skin.

Brush the skin with the fig glaze for the last 2 minutes. Top with more fig glaze and sit on top of the pickled red cabbage. n

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S E T I B D FO Tuck into our page of Food Bites which brings you the latest news on our restaurants, rural country inns, chefs and local artisan producers who all make Preston and the Fylde a region of outstanding gastronomy If you have any Food Bites news items contact: tracy.hargreaves@live-magazines.co.uk

BOOTHS WIN TROPHIES IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION Family owned, independent food and wine retailer Booths has won two prestigious trophies in the International Wine and Spirit Competition, one of the world’s finest and most meticulously judged wine competitions.

The Booths Sauternes and the Gran Norte Reserve Rioja both received the highest accolade out of thousands of entries, marking these wines as “world class.”

Only 30 wines received this highest award.

FREE PACKED LUNCHES

Two care homes in Lancashire have provided free packed lunches to struggling local families during the half-term holidays to those who would normally qualify for free school meals. Fleetwood Hall Care Home and Longridge Hall Care Home, both part of the Sandstone Care Group, supported local families by offering home-made packed lunches from Monday through to Friday during half term week containing a sandwich, drink, fruit, crisps and a yogurt to those who would normally qualify for free school meals.

MARCO PIERRE WHITE RESTAURANT COMES TO BLACKPOOL

Blackpool Council and Muse Developments, development partners on Blackpool’s flagship Talbot Gateway regeneration project have signed contracts with Black & White Hospitality (owner of Marco Pierre White’s restaurant chain) for the new Holiday Inn Blackpool Hotel.

Holiday Inn Blackpool will boast 144 bedrooms as well as Marco’s New York Italian restaurant and create up to 50 new full-time jobs.

Visitors will now be able to enjoy a mix of Italian-inspired dishes and American classics from a menu created personally by Marco.

NEW BAKERY OUTLET

A new café and bakery has opened in Whittle Le Woods, Chorley.

Independent bakery, All You Knead is open six days a week serving a tempting choice of freshly-made breakfasts, lunches and snacks. All of the bread, pastries, pies and cakes are freshly-made each day, travelling just a short distance from its own bakery facility, which is also based in Chorley.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Ten years ago at Dewlay’s Lancashire Cheese headquarters in Garstang, saw the official launch of its now famous 2 MW wind turbine.Standing at126m (413.4ft) and named ‘Castle of the Clouds’ by a local student, it can be seen from miles around and has been leading the way in the use of renewable wind energy in the cheese industry which is vital in protecting its business for the future.

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LANCASHIRE BEER BOX £12 Bowland Hen Harrier, Moorhouses Blonde Witch, Lancaster Blonde and Bowland Pheasant Plucker. booths.co.uk

SINGLETONS THREE WAXED CHEESES £7 Farmhouse Mature Cheddar, Red Leicester and hand blended Jalapeño and Garlic Cheddar booths.co.uk

CULINARY CONCEPTS WOODEN WINE BUCKET WITH STAG HANDLES £81.55 BOLLINGER £44.95 Bowland Food Hall holmesmill.co.uk

F O O D I E F ES TIV ITIES Making the perfect gift, many of these tasty treats are hand-crafted here in the Ribble Valley STONYHURST HONEY £7.95 Bowland Food Hall holmesmill.co.uk BOWLAND FOOD HALL A TASTE OF BOWLAND GIFT BAG £95 Bowland Food Hall holmesmill.co.uk

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, all prices and stockists are subject to change.

DRINKS BY DAM CRACKER £5.99 (Flavours include: Dalwhinnie – 15 years old, Maxime Trijol, Bulleit Bourbon) The Whalley Wine Shop 63 King St Whalley Clitheroe BB7 9SW thewhalleywineshop.com PICKERING’S BAUBLES £29.99 thewhalleywineshop.com LUXURY CUCKOO ‘WOW’ BOX £55 - £81 Any 2 x 70cl bottles from our range of Cuckoo Gin and Rum, or; 1 x 70cl bottle of any Cuckoo Gin or Rum with a set of 2 x branded glasses Brindle Distillery Sandy Lane Holmes Farm Brindle PR6 8LZ 01772 323313 brindledistillery.co.uk

TOTI CHRISTMAS HAMPER £60 TOTI The Cartford Inn Cartford Lane Little Eccleston PR3 0YP 01995 670166 thecartfordinn.co.uk/shop

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In September, we were overwhelmed to be voted Telegraph pub of the year 2020 in the Sawday‘s Pub Awards. A credit to all of our staff and customers that have supported us through the years.

In October, we proudly unveiled our refurbished bar and fire lounge revealing many of 17th century features that had been lost over the years. It is an adaptation for the present and an investment for the future. We can’t wait to welcome you back.

With Christmas on the horizon, you can now access our Cartford Gallery online. A hub of eclectic and intricate pieces, our new site is your one stop shop for gift ideas and inspiration. We are also hosting a series of socially distanced wreath making workshops hosted by our lovely local florist. Visit our site for more information: www.cartford.gallery

Our deli, TOTI, remains open for essential goods and will be the base for our TOTI at HOME order & collect takeaway service – Check our website for menus & hours of operation.

Our TOTI tea room will re-open as soon as we are able to, and we look forward to welcoming you for a post-lockdown afternoon tea extravaganza.

In the meantime, please explore our online shop where you can find bespoke luxury gift hampers and our range of mouth watering TOTI at home products to enjoy with your Christmas & New year celebrations.

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sense of community is one of the positive aspects of this unpredictable year, as more of us have treasured local businesses and their commitment to producing quality products on our doorstep.

Brindle Distillery, the picturesque home of the award-winning Cuckoo Gin, embodies this ethos. A family business, based at Holmes Farm near Chorley, it is a welcoming community hub and the chance to shop, or grab a coffee in spacious, safe surroundings.

Outside lockdown its Cuckoo’s Nest Bar offers warm hospitality, while its Workshop Experiences and distillery tours have won rave reviews on Trip Advisor. The business supports local and national charities – Cuckoo Solace Gin has so far raised £26k for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and it donates to the renovations of Rivington Terrace Gardens whose Gaultheria berries are included in the limited edition Sloedown Gin.

There are plenty of ways to share Cuckoo Gin this festive season.

Stephanie Sparrow reports and this Christmas, Mark and the team have created fabulous presents.

“We have launched the Luxury Cuckoo ‘Wow’ box,” says Mark. “It has two compartments which can be filled with a combination of our products, and even our beautifully designed glasses.You can design a bespoke gift and be sure that the recipient will say ‘wow’.”

THE GINS ARE EVEN DISTILLED WITH WATER FROM OUR OWN SPRING ON THE FARM. THE WATER HAS A CLARITY AND QUALITY WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PROCESS

From grain to honey, home-grown and locally sourced ingredients are used to craft the award-winning Cuckoo range.

“The gins are even distilled with water from our own spring on the farm,” says master distiller and director Mark Long.

“The water has a clarity and quality which are essential to the process.”

Gin as good as this just has to be shared,

For smaller gifts why not try Cuckoo Christmas Crackers? “They have a 5cl bottle and surprise voucher inside,” says Mark.

Some even contain a ‘golden ticket’ for the Workshop Experience.

The crackers, which can be purchased individually or as a set of six, make witty table settings, tree decorations, or Secret Santa gifts – within age restrictions of course.

Shopping locally makes Christmas shopping easy. Gifts can be collected direct from the

distillery with its free parking, delivered to specific postcodes in the area, or posted directly to the recipient. There are ideas for non-gin lovers too, they can enjoy Cuckoo Sundowner Rum or Spring Vodka (also made from the Holmes Farm spring).

Other unique presents include a range of gift vouchers and e-cards for either the Cuckoo distillery tour or Workshop Experience (which includes the opportunity to make your own gin).

“Our Sloedown Gin was inspired by the events of 2020, and with the vouchers we are offering something to look forward to in 2021,” says Mark. n

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THE WINDSOR AT OAK HILL RISE £695,000 GARSTANG GOLF CLUB PR3 1YE (Stamp duty saving: £24,750, including developer contribution) The Windsor is a five-bedroomed detached home. The interior layout comprises an open plan kitchen/family area as well as a separate lounge.

There are four double bedrooms, all with en-suite, as well as a master suite. This stunning development has been built by Baxter Homes, who have established an enviable reputation for quality, in this beautiful location, overlooking the fairways of Garstang Golf Club. baxterhomes.co.uk

THE OXFORD LIFESTYLE BARROW (Stamp duty saving: £8,249)

£364,995

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FROM £360,995 THE FORGE 5 AT THE HOLLIES, FORTON (Stamp duty saving: £8,049) The ultimate, flexible five-bedroom family home. Internal floorplans can be configured to suit your lifestyle. You can choose vast open plan designs for entertaining, office space for home working or a useful playroom/ teenage retreat. If you don’t need all five bedrooms you can reconfigure the first floor for added luxury to include en-suites to every bedroom or create an upstairs office or spacious dressing room. kingswoodhomes.uk.com/developments/the-hollies-forton

6 CHERRY ORCHARD LONGRIDGE PR3 3PQ (Stamp duty saving: £15,000)

£525,000

This stunning three-bedroom detached property is nestled in the rural Ribble Valley. The master bedroom is like a luxury hotel suite, featuring walk through wardrobes and a generous en-suite. The two other bedrooms also boast an en-suite, completing the impressive specification. Downstairs, there is an integrated garage and a substantial kitchen dining room opening out onto the garden and a separate lounge.

The five-bed property offers spacious accommodation briefly comprising hall, study, cloakroom, lounge, dining room with bay patio doors to garden, open plan living kitchen with a breakfast bar, utility room and conservatory.

Externally there is a block paved driveway offering ample off-road parking and integral double garage. To the rear there is a beautifully maintained garden with patio and lawn.

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A selection of stunning properties across Preston & Fylde and the Ribble Valley illustrating some of the stamp duty savings that can be made* *Stamp duty savings relate to the reduction to 0% as part of the government’s stamp duty holiday. Guidelines suggest that buyers will need to have had an offer accepted by the end of December in order to take advantage of stamp duty savings, which are applicable if a purchase is completed before 31/03/2021

DAM HEAD, LANCASTER OIRO (Stamp duty saving: £15,000)

£550,000

Highly attractive detached Grade II property. This five-bedroom house exudes character and charm with a wealth of period features. Externally there is plenty of outdoor space, with mature gardens, detached double garage workshop and field, in total approx. 0.9 acres. Fabulous views over open countryside and yet only five minutes drive from Lancaster with its schools, shops and university.

THE HATTON – ASH VIEW GARSTANG (Stamp duty saving: £6,449)

£328,995

abarnett.co.uk

Stunning four-bedroom detached home with utility room and garage.

A select plot tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Boasting an extensive open plan kitchen, dining and family area plus a separate lounge.

Upstairs there’s a stylish en-suite to the master bedroom, three further bedrooms and the family bathroom. Reserve now and receive a choice of flooring throughout.

CROSS HOUSE OFFERS OVER £1,00,000 ALSTON (Stamp duty saving: £15,000)

CHARNLEY FOLD WESTBY ROAD, WESTBY (Stamp duty saving: £15,000)

A true grand design, Cross House is a magnificent combination of an imposing traditional bay fronted home with an ultra-modern interior and extension providing four bedrooms and three reception rooms in addition to a two bedroom self-contained annex, surrounded by beautiful countryside and far reaching views. The finish on this property is superb and inspection is a must to fully appreciate what is on offer.

Charnley Fold is a spacious detached family house set in approximately 3/4 acre of landscaped gardens, enjoying open views, located a mile from Wrea Green and close to Lytham. The M55 motorway is also within easy access. Updated and extended by the present owners, it offers beautifully presented and versatile accommodation with the benefit of a self-contained one-bedroom granny flat annexe.

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HOW TO CHOOSE AN ARCHITECT ZMA explain why it is vital to meet potential architects in order for them to understand you, your project and your priorities

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e have been approached by potential clients in many ways including word of mouth, recommendations from past clients or builders, Google search, and the RIBA Find an Architect service.

Selecting the right architect for your project

It is important that you meet your architect prior to making your selection, rather than making your decision based on costs only.

You will work with your architect for a number of months, sometimes over 12 months from the design phase until the end of the construction, and some clients will continue working with their architect for years building a working relationship to use on all of their future projects.

It is therefore important that you feel you

will be able to work together for a long period of time.

YOUR ARCHITECT NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND YOU, YOUR FAMILY OR BUSINESS, THE WAY YOU WANT TO USE YOUR BUILDING AND WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE You need to like your architect, as you will welcome them into your life, home or business and you need to be on the same page. Your architect needs to understand you, your family or business, the way you want to use your building and what you want to achieve. They need to consider your taste, your likes and dislikes, and your priorities and you need to feel that you can ask questions if you are unsure or

if you do not understand.

You will get the best out of working with an architect if you are open-minded, allow them to guide you, take their advice and you are both patient with each other.

If you are choosing your architect from a shortlist, then have a look at their previous designs. Do you like their style?

Do they create the wow-factor? Were they enthusiastic about your project?

When evaluating multiple fee proposals, check if they are a true comparison of services. Make sure you understand the whole process with regards to what is and what is not included. Remember, it isn’t always about choosing the cheapest quotation, as you get what you pay for.

If you haven’t found an architect through a friend, family or colleague recommendation, then view their testimonials, ask to speak to their previous clients, or see some of their drawings or portfolio. So, meet the architect, ask them questions, make sure you like them, and they understand you and your requirements.

If you have a project in mind, contact a member of our team for a free consultation to discuss how to begin your dream project. n

Zara Moon Architects We Transform Sites, Buildings & Lives 13 New Market Street Colne BB8 9BJ 01282 908440 info@zaramoonarchitects.co.uk zaramoonarchitects.co.uk

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Our new homes are situated on the edge of the beautiful Forest of Bowland and within easy reach of Garstang and Lancaster.

A perfect location for commuters and ramblers alike.

S HAPE YOU R H O M E Customise your new home with a revolutionary new design concept from Kingswood. Whether you need a home office, a play room or an extra bathroom to avoid the morning rush, our flexible floorplans allow you to design a layout that works for you.

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kingswoodhomes.uk.com Sales Centre & Showhomes open Thursday to Monday, 10am - 5pm *Help to Buy available on selected plots only. Terms and conditions apply. For more information on all our schemes please speak with your Sales Consultant or go to www.kingswoodhomes.uk.com/ about-us/buying-guide/ YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Prices and details correct at time of going to print. Images representative only.

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Originally the Gatehouse for a large estate, this elegant home has been lovingly extended and improved by the current vendors extending to some 9000 sq.ft. [844 m²)] or thereabouts of accommodation. The property is set within large attractive gardens, woodland and paddock extending to approximately 10.3 acres (4.18 ha), offering excellent levels of privacy and fantastic views over the countryside and up to the Bowland Fells.

Bowgreave Preston Offers Over £875,000

This prominent stone built residence has been beautifully improved by the current vendors and offers spacious accommodation extending to some 4700 sq.ft. (438m²) or thereabouts.

Including 4 reception rooms and 6/7 bedrooms. Tastefully finished, this impressive double fronted elegant home will be an ideal purchase for those looking for a substantial main residence. At the foot of the Bowland Fells, the property is a position for those who want good access to the countryside but also being situated in a position whereby commuting further afield is easy.

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1 East Cliffe 1 East Cliffe Lytham Lytham £315,000 £315,000

Tastefully appointed end terraced period house situated in the heart of Lytham, within close Tastefully appointed end terraced period house situated in the heart of Lytham, within close walking distance to Lytham Green, the town centre shops, cafes and amenities. The spacious walking distance to Lytham Green, the town centre shops, cafes and amenities. The spacious accommodation comprises; on the ground floor is a lounge with stone dressed bay window, accommodation comprises; on the ground floor is a lounge with stone dressed bay window, double opening glazed doors leading to the dining room. Family dining kitchen with cloakroom double opening glazed doors leading to the dining room. Family dining kitchen with cloakroom and WC leading off. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom/study, a and WC leading off. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a third bedroom/study, a large bathroom/WC and useful separate utility. Cottage style garden to the front and a walled large bathroom/WC and useful separate utility. Cottage style garden to the front and a walled patio garden to the rear. Gas central heating and double glazing. No onward chain. EPC Rating E patio garden to the rear. Gas central heating and double glazing. No onward chain. EPC Rating E

Royal Lytham Royal Lytham St Annes St Annes 4 Seafield House 4 Seafield House 23 Seafield Road 23 Seafield Road Lytham Lytham £450,000 £450,000

This outstanding 1st floor apartment is situated in this unique development known as Seafield This outstanding floor apartment is situated in Ribble this unique known House, being just 1st yards from Lytham Green with the Estuarydevelopment beyond. Lytham withasit’sSeafield superb House, being just yards from and Lytham Green with the Ribble Estuary with it’s superb tree lined shopping facilities town centre amenities is close by beyond. together Lytham with Lowther Gardens tree lined shopping facilities and town centre amenities is close by together with Lowther Gardens with its cafe, theatre and gardens, also within a short stroll away. Seafield House is a stunning with its IIcafe, andwhich gardens, withinconverted a short stroll away.

House a stunning Grade listedtheatre building was also carefully approx 11 Seafield years ago into iseight luxury Grade II listed building which was carefully converted approx 11 years ago into eight luxury individual apartments enjoying a highly sought after location. Briefly comprising; spacious lounge individual apartments enjoying a highly sought after dining location.

Briefly utility comprising; spacious lounge with balcony, dining room/bedroom three, modern kitchen, room, master bedroom with balcony, dining room/wc, room/bedroom three, bedroom modern dining kitchen, utility room, with en suite shower 2nd double and shower room/WC. Gasmaster centralbedroom heating with en suiteglazing. shower room/wc, 2ndRating doubleB bedroom and shower room/WC. Gas central heating and double Garage. EPC and double glazing. Garage. EPC Rating B

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8 Lima Road 8 Lima Road St Annes St Annes £339,950 £339,950

This very spacious modern semi detached house was originally constructed by Kensington Developments Ltd This very spacious modern semi detached house was originally constructed by Kensington Developments Ltd enjoying a superb highly residential location at the junction of Lima Road and Beauclerk Road with views enjoying a superb highly residential location at the junction of Lima Road and Beauclerk Road with views looking over ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNES GOLF COURSE. The property has been the subject of considerable looking over ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNES GOLF COURSE. The property has been the subject of considerable modernisation and enlargement of which an early inspection will confirm. Originally the house was built with modernisation and enlargement of which an early inspection will confirm. Originally the house was built with four bedrooms but the fourth bedroom has been incorporated into the master bedroom but could easily be four bedrooms but the fourth bedroom has been incorporated into the master bedroom but could easily be returned to its former bedroom use if required. On the ground floor is an entrance hallway, cloaks/WC leading returned to its former bedroom use if required. On the ground floor is an entrance hallway, cloaks/WC leading off, lounge and dining room, modern dining kitchen and conservatory. 1st floor master bedroom with en off, lounge and dining room, modern dining kitchen and conservatory. 1st floor master bedroom with en suite shower room/WC, two further double bedrooms and bathroom/WC. Gardens front and rear. Garage. suite shower room/WC, two further double bedrooms and bathroom/WC. Gardens front and rear. Garage.

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1 York Road 1 York Road St Annes St Annes £299,500 £299,500

This spacious period end of terraced house stands in spacious corner lawned gardens with This spacious period end and of terraced house family standsaccommodation in spacious corner lawned gardens suite with established privet hedging has excellent including a teenagers established privet hedging and has accommodation including teenagers on the second floor.

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On the ground floor are three reception rooms, cloaks/WC and kitchen.

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On the ground floor are three reception rooms, cloaks/WC andseparate kitchen.WC. On the 1st floor are three double bedrooms and a bathroom/WC together with a 2nd On the floor are three double bedrooms and a bathroom/WC together with a 2nd separate WC. On the 2nd floor is a Lounge/4th bedroom, a 5th bedroom with en suite shower room/WC. Gas central 2nd floorand is adouble Lounge/4th bedroom, 5th bedroom heating glazing.

Garage.a EPC Rating E with en suite shower room/WC. Gas central heating and double glazing. Garage. EPC Rating E

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Our guide to what’s on – in and around the region Prices and details correct at time of going to press, please check with local attractions for individual opening times

SELECTED DATES FROM 28 NOVEMBER FAMILY HOLLY’S FESTIVE FEAST Wrap up warm and venture into Tatton Park’s beautiful mid-winter gardens for a festive feel-good family trail with Holly the Hare and her woodland friends. Children can pick up their party packs complete with animal masks and sweet treat and set off on the trail down woodland paths and forest floors. You’ll have to follow your nose and look out for Pat the jolly Gardener.

3 – 24 DECEMBER FAMILY ALADDIN Aladdin the Pantomime is one of the most magical pantomimes ever written.

It tells the story of a streetwise boy from Peking who finds a strange lamp at the market with hidden powers.

Follow Aladdin’s adventures as he gets entangled in the struggle of good and evil and defies the law to rescue the Princess assisted by his mother Widow Twanky and her hapless assistant Wishee Washee.

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FROM 5 DECEMBER FAMILY CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE

FROM 5 DECEMBER FAMILY SANTA SPECIALS

This year brings a socially distanced experience without taking away from the magic of Christmas. Visit the Thornton Hall Christmas Adventure where you can prepare to immerse yourself in the crazy world of Professor Doolittle and all of his wonderful animals and creatures, made magical at Christmas time with lots of Christmas helpers. There are larger areas to ensure everyone can socially distance.

Take a steam train ride to Rawtenstall and back and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. Meet Santa and his elves as they provide a gift and an activity pack for every child and a mince pie and festive tipple for grown-ups. eastlancsrailway.org.uk/

christmasadventures.co.uk/ a-thornton-hall-christmas-adventure-2

18 – 31 DECEMBER FAMILY THE WIZARD OF OZ

21 DECEMBER CINEMA THE NUTCRACKER

The Atkinson in Southport and LHK Productions announce a wizardly wicked Christmas pantomime for December 2020 – The Wizard of Oz. The Atkinson can’t wait to pull up the curtain and welcome you back into their traditional theatre this Christmas.

This classic tale will be wonderfully reimagined on stage in LHK’s sensational panto production based on L. Frank Baum’s beloved children’s book.

Watch one of the most iconic ballets at the cinema at Lowther Pavilion.

The Royal Ballet celebrated Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his muchloved film production of this beautiful classical ballet, The Nutcracker, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.

First recorded in 2016 you can now watch in awe on the big screen. A film for all the family.

theatkinson.co.uk/events/wiz-of-ozxmas-panto

lowtherpavilion.co.uk/shows/cinemathe-nutcracker-2016-ballet-2

27 DECEMBER MUSIC HOUGHTON WEAVERS

30 JUNE – 4 JULY 2021 MUSIC LYTHAM FESTIVAL

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 45 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.

They will be performing at Chorley Little Theatre and can guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment and their experience – together with their style and professionalism – ensures that, as their motto says, they always ‘Keep Folk Smiling!’

Lytham Festival is back next year and has announced its line-up. Duran Duran, Lionel Ritchie, Snow Patrol and Lewis Capaldi are just a few of the top names amongst the musical stars to take to the stage. The festival is the most popular event on the Fylde coast calendar and with such a stellar international line up for 2021, it has been a big miss this year.

Tickets sell out fast.

chorleytheatre.com/theatre_events/ the-houghton-weavers

lythamfestival.com/tickets

Assessment and Taster Day Thursday 3rd December 2020

Our Assessment and Taster Day is an important part of the school decision-making process for you, for us and of course, for your child.

Children will be able to participate in activities, meet other pupils, gain an insight into school life, often make firm friends, have fun, enjoy lunch and generally have a great time.

For more information or to book a place, please contact the school registrar Suzanne Spencer on 01254 823546 or email spencer.s@oakhillschool.co.uk

Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9AF - Just off the A59