Hello and welcome to the July edition of Local Choice and, dare I say it, the start of the school holidays for those of you with kids!! But don’t get too stressed, because in this issue we give you lots of ideas on how to keep the little ones occupied and quiet, during those long six weeks.
And, if you do find time to relax and need some holiday reading, then pack your copy of Local Choice and take it away with you. Kind regards, Mark Prada (Editor) CELEBRATING
Home Instead services are tailored to the needs of individual clients and range from companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping and errands. The service is totally flexible to meet client needs and is available from a few hours to seven days a week.
Ex-Royal Navy engineer and owner Sam Hayhurst comments: “I am proud that my caring team and I are able to keep people safe in the comfort of their own homes. We can provide a variety of vital services including medication reminders, escorting to medical appointments, household chores and shopping.
Our care is most importantly companionshipled, which has proven to be key during these times. Care visits can range from a chat and a cup of tea, to taking a walk in the park, or taking a trip to a client’s favourite place”
Home Instead know that quality care cannot be delivered in short, rushed visits so care calls are a minimum of one hour. Time is taken to carefully match CAREGivers to their clients so that they share common areas of interest and can form long and trusting relationships.
CAREGivers are fully trained in the ethos and values of the company, offering only the highest standards of care services.
MANCHESTER OR TRAFFORD CENTRE
Adult £20.00 Child £13.50
Thu - 31st Jul
Sat - 12th Jul, 16th Aug & 30th Aug
LIVERPOOL
Adult £20.00 Child £13.50
Sun - 13th Jul
BLACKPOOL
Adult £17.00 Child £11.50
Sat - 9th Aug
Mon - 25th Aug
Tue - 6th Aug & 12th Aug
BEAMISH *
Adult £24.00 Child £16.00
Sun - 24th Aug
CHESTER/CHESHIRE OAKS OR BOTH
Adult £22.00 Child £14.75 Sat - 5th Jul Fri - 22nd Aug
CARLISLE OR CALEDONIA PARK (GRETNA) & CARLISLE
Adult £19.50 Child £13.00 Thu - 3rd Jul & 7th Aug
HARROGATE
Adult £20.00 Child £13.50 OR YORK
Adult £24.50 Child £16.50 Fri - 8th Aug
SKIPTON & BOUNDARY MILL
Adult £18.00 Child £12.00 Wed - 23rd Jul
BURY MARKET & BOUNDARY MILL
Adult £19.00 Child £13.00 Wed - 20th Aug
SETTLE MARKET & HARROGATE
Adult £20.00 Child £13.50 Tue - 29th Jul & 26th Aug
NEWCASTLE OR GATESHEAD
Adult £25.50 Child £17.00 Sat - 26th Jul
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WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE *
SOUTHPORT
21st Nov - 3 Nights
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£359pp Single Supplement £NIL 23rd Dec - 4 Nights
TURKEY & TINSEL – LLANDUDNO MERRION HOTEL
CHRISTMAS IN WARWICKSHIRE MERCURE WALTON HOTEL & SPA
FULL FESTIVE PACKAGE • Plus Excursions
£569pp Single Supplement £168
30th Dec - 4 Nights
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FULL NEW YEAR PACKAGE • Call for details
£649pp Single Supplement £98
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When talking to the Manager of Cloudy2Clear Darren Thomas it became evident that the value of saving their customers money
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Other Services: • Block Paving
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If this is your birthday please provide proof of your date of birth and all entries will be put in the prize draw to win a birthday cake and £50 cash. Write to us at Local Choice with your name, address and telephone number, c/o Zest Publications, The Old Station, Coastal Road, Hest Bank, LA2 6HN. Closing Date 31st July 2025. Winner must collect prize from the Local Choice office.
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10TH-13TH JULY 2025
The Exchange • The Boardwalk • The Bath Tap
The Brittlestar • The Bull • The Chieftain Hotel
Coffey’s • The Trimpell • Shore Thing
Johnny’s Warehouse Bar • The Joiners
The Masons • Midland Hotel • The Pier
The Royal Bar & Shaker • Station Promenade
Smokey O’Connors • The Old Bank • The Lord Nelson Alhambra • The Platform • Morecambe Hotel
Lewis’s Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Miogelato • Rita’s Cafe • The Palatine Festival Market • More Music • The Winter Gardens
Stone Jetty Cafe • Regent Park Pavilion
The York • Golden Ball Hotel • Harry’s Bar
14-16 Driving Experience Days include a full day of theory and practical sessions at Kendal Rugby Clubgiving under 17's a great start to becoming a safe driver and passenger.
A Fun day of sessions with qualified and insured ADI's in a safe environment - with dates in June, July & August. Either
Accept our invitation•Stimulate your curiosity Indulge in nostalgia•Understand the past Create memories•Eat cake!•Park for free
JULY OPENING
Mill Museum & Gift Shop: 11am - 4.30pm Wed to Sat - 01229 869244
Dusty Millers Tea Rooms: 9am - 5pm Wed to Sun - 01229 869038
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Served in a bun with onions, house relish, salad garnish and chips
Sat 26th July Sun 27th July Gates open 9am
CARK AIRFIELD FLOOKBURGH Nr. Grange-Over-Sands, South Lakeland LA11 7LS
A noisy and vibrant weekend featuring hundreds of vintage vehicles and steam engines
www.steamgathering.org.uk
Tel: 07825 369601
Email: cumbriasteam@gmail.com Car Park FREE * Family = 2 adults & up to 3 children
ADVANCE:
Adults £10
Under 16s £4 Family* £24 ON THE DAY:
Adults £12 Under 16s £5 Family* £25
FOOD SERVED: Tuesday to Saturday 12noon - 2pm & 5pm - 8pm Sunday 12noon - 7pm
Closed all day Monday except bank holidays See our website to view all our opening times TAKEAWAY SERVICE IS STILL ONGOING AS WELL AS EATING IN WALK-INS WELCOME
