Local Life - Chorley - July 2019

LocalLife Chorley Edition

July 2019

Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside Page 24 - 26

Win Tickets To Southport Flower Show Pages 36 - 37

Salt Trail Walk Pages 40 - 42

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Smelling of Roses It’s an exciting time to be alive and well in Chorley.

At a time when towns across the UK are struggling to attract people to their town centres, Chorley’s future blooms.

The council’s investment into the Market Walk complex was slated by many a keyboard warrior, but now looks positively inspired as the new M&S and the Reel Cinema are due to welcome residents

by Christmas. The latest news that they could be followed into the Market Walk extension by a new 18-hole adventure golf course and bowling alley is yet another piece in a very exciting leisure and entertainment jigsaw for Chorley.

Thanks to the council’s timely investment in Market Walk, the town is pulling ahead of neighbouring towns in the race to survive.

Away from the centre, the Strawberry Fields digital hub on Euxton Lane is a brand new, state of the art, hi tech business centre for digital and creative businesses. Funded by Chorley Council with an £4.1m contribution from the European Regional Development Fund, the centre will attract outside investment as well as providing a home for hundreds of local companies.

And finally, who can forget Chorley FC’s achievement is getting themselves promoted to the National League? Season tickets for 2019/2020 are now available from Victory Park and the club has a hectic pre-season schedule in July that includes visits from Preston North End and an Everton X1 too.

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It’s all happening in Chorley, but first, it’s time to take a deep breath and smell the roses at the Chorley Flower Show at Astley Hall on the 27/28 July. Tickets now available from www.chorleyflowershow.com Have a great summer,

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Litter Picking Two Litter Clean Up days are arranged in Chorley for July and August. Could you spare a few hours of your time to help make your local area prettier, and help clear up grot spots? Recently a litter pick in Buckshaw Village saw over 1750 litres of rubbish collected for proper disposal and recycling.

The first event takes place on Saturday, July 20, meeting at the far corner of Buckshaw Village Tesco car park at 10:30am. The second meets in Euxton on Saturday, August 31 at the same time – venue details are still to be confirmed.

A litter picking kit is available for community groups to borrow to help clean local areas, and consists of hi-viz jackets, litter rings, gloves, pickers and bags.

If you’d like to get involved, contact Euxton Parish

Council Clerk at clerk@euxtoncouncil.org.uk or 01257 234004.

Hard Knock Life Chorley Youth Theatre’s latest production of Annie the musical takes place this month.

Follow little orphan Annie through 1930s New York as she’s taken in by Daddy Warbucks – featuring classic songs like Tomorrow, Maybe and It’s A Hard Knock Life, the family-friendly musical will have you tapping your feet in your seats.

Tickets cost £10 for adults or £8 for children, and can be obtained from Ebb & Flo Bookshop or Malcolm’s Musicland, or on 01257 264362. The performance runs from Wednesday, July 10 until Saturday, July 13 at 7:30pm at Chorley Little Theatre.

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Pear Tree Lane Plans A proposed housing development has been put forward for land at Pear Tree Lane in Euxton.

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Plans for up to 180 new homes of varying sizes have been drawn up by developer Gladman, along with sustainable drainage solutions and new public green spaces in the form of play areas, woodland and footpaths. Access to the site is proposed off School Lane, to the left of the development site. It is hoped the plans will boost Euxton’s local economy and provide new outdoor public spaces for local people to enjoy.

Gladman invite public consultation on the proposal – you can get in touch via email on comments@your-views.

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Pick A Pocket Or Two! Amateur theatre group Buckshaw VAMP present their latest production this month: Oliver!

Featuring all the classic songs including Food, Glorious Food and You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, the production promises fun for all the family, with tickets priced at £8 per adult or £6 per child.

Showings take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at 7pm, with an additional 3pm matinee on the Sunday, at Buckshaw Village Community Centre.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The group are always looking for new members, and everyone who auditions is guaranteed a role in Buckshaw VAMP’s shows. The not-for-profit theatre group use proceeds from ticket sales for costumes, set design and rehearsal space hire, and is open to all age groups. For more information, visit www.buckshawvamp.wordpress.com

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Euxton Allotments Euxton is finally getting its own allotments thanks to its Parish Council.

The new allotment site is located along the western edge of Euxton Lane’s new housing estate, and can be accessed via a right turn into Stansfield Drive and another into Copland Place.

Although at the moment the land is still only a field, plans are in place to have the Pear Tree Allotments ready for the 2020 growing season.

The waiting list for allotments is expected to open around September – please do not contact the Parish Council until then as details have not yet been finalised.

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Chorley Flower Show returns once again this July. The weekend of July 27-28 sees Astley Hall illuminated with bouquets of every colour – plus some delicious fruit and veggies.

Amateur competitors can enter a huge variety of classes in the categories of Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables and Floral Art. Whether you’re growing dahlias, cacti, chilli peppers or potatoes, there’s a category just for you! Special classes just for children will have juniors creating monsters made from recycled items, summer flowers or a bowl of floating flower heads.

Cash prizes are awarded for placing first, second and third in each class, and range from £7.50-£2.50.

Along with the flower competitions, you’ll also have the chance to meet growing enthusiasts including representatives from the Rose Society UK and the National Sweet Pea Society. Also in attendance is the Chorley & District Gardening Society.

Of course, you won’t want to miss the chance to browse trade stalls and professional horticultural displays which will be spread across Astley Hall and

Park. The hall itself is offering regular tours featuring a spectacular floral photography exhibition. Plenty of entertainment is offered across the two days, including flower arranging and gardening demonstrations, children’s activities and loads of food and drink vendors.

Weekend tickets cost £14 per adult or £2 per child, with carers going free. Tickets can also be obtained in exchange for time credits.

For a full schedule, application forms and more information about the Chorley Flower Show, visit their website at www.chorleyflowershow.com

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Competition Winner Congratulations to the winners of our May competition to win a pair of tickets to see Nile Rodgers live at Haydock Park!

The competition winner was Dave Tootell from Euxton (pictured).

We hope you have an amazing night at the gig!

Don’t forget to see pages 36-37 for your chance to win tickets to Southport Flower Show.

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An Euxton 11-year-old has managed to secure a sponsorship from Italian automotive website Enzari.

Leon Barlow has been karting since he was just nine years old, competing at various tracks across the North West including Team Karting in Rochdale and Three Sisters in Wigan. He and his dad Mick have always had a passion for motorsport, and it was only natural that Leon would end up owning his very own kart – a 2015 Project One, which uses a Honda 160 RPM SP engine.

Enzari formally announced the new sponsorship at this year’s Leyland Festival – their very first in grassroots karting.

Founder Jason King said: ‘Leon is a very talented young driver and we think it will be very exciting to support him in his karting. Everybody is aware of Formula 1, World Rally Championships and such, but very often it is the grassroots that struggle.

Karting is an exciting form of motorsport both to watch and participate in, and it’s something we are keen to support at Enzari.’

Now Leon competes in races across the country and blogs about each championship at his racing blog, Monkey Motorsports. He’s already taken part in the Indikart Championship at Hooton Park, Cheshire, where he placed second and won his first ever trophy. This year, Leon’s goal is to continue honing his driving skills out on the track.

Leon commented: ‘I am really happy that Enzari have sponsored me and excited about my future in karting.’ Indeed, if Leon’s success at such a young age suggests anything, it’s that his sporting future is a bright one.

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Bike Coding The Euxton Neighbourhood Policing Team are providing free bike security coding on Wednesday, August 28 from 1pm-3pm.

If your bike gets stolen, adding your details to the database at a security coding session can help you reunite with it in the event it is recovered. You’re also welcome to take along scooters and skateboards to Euxton Library for coding on the day.

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Village Show The Brindle Village Show, first established in 1976, returns to Brindle Community Hall on Saturday, August 31.

Entrants have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes across a huge number of classes, including home-grown produce, flower arranging, handicrafts and baking. Children are also encouraged to get involved in junior baking and art categories.

Adult entries cost 40p each, and children’s are free.

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Theatre in the Park What better way to bask in the summer sun than with some outdoor theatre in the park? Catch Heartbreak Production’s performances of Romeo & Juliet and Wuthering Heights as they head to the Walled Garden in Astley Park this August.

On Tuesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 22, recline in a beautiful setting to enjoy classic works produced in a vibrant new style.

Tickets cost £14 per adult or £9 per child, and are available from www.checkoutchorley.com or from Café Ambio in Astley Park. Performances start at 5:30pm.

Buckshaw Bible Club Buckshaw Village Church hosts a holiday Bible club this August to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays. The theme is Pirates, as they set sail to find the greatest treasure of all.

The club is open to children aged 5-11 who are already in primary school, and runs from Monday, August 19 to Thursday, August 22 each morning from 10am-12:30pm.

There’ll be an additional family pirate fun session from 6pm-7:30pm on the Thursday. Sessions take place at Trinity School on Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, and the entire cost for the club is £10 per child.

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Busy Bees The Busy Bees Gardening Club invites children aged 6-11 to join free gardening sessions this summer.

On Saturday, July 20, kids will learn how to tend to a small garden, ahead of a session which delves into various species of bird on Saturday, August 17.

These take place from 10am-11:30am, and booking is essential at Chorley Library.

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Free health and blood pressure checks are available on Friday, July 5 at Euxton Library. Jane from Rowlands Pharmacy will conduct the check-ups as part of Health Information Week, beginning at 2pm.

CADOS are holding an audition for their October play Woman In Mind this month.

For more information, call the library on 0300 123 6703.

Summer Showings Family theatre comes to Worden Park this summer, with showings of Alice Through the Looking Glass, Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz and more!

Take along a picnic and a blanket to sit on and enjoy enchanting performances for all ages in the beautiful parkland setting.

Tickets cost ÂŁ8 each or ÂŁ16 for a family of three, with performances taking place every Monday from July 22 until August 26. To book, call 0800 788 0526 or visit www.wordentickets.co.uk

A dark comedy from Alan Ayckbourn, the play delves into the mental collapse of Susan, who, starved of affection from her own family, conjures an imaginary one instead. Auditionees will present a monologue and may take part in a duologue. Seven roles are available.

The audition takes place on Sunday, July 14 from 10am-12pm at Chorley Little Theatre. To get involved, email davereid38@gmail.com

Edinburgh Previews Rising stars of comedy head to Chorley to preview their material ahead of the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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Then, on Tuesday, July 23 at the same time, Lancastrian comedian James Meehan and observational stand-up Alun Cochrane visit the theatre for their warm-up performances. Tickets £5.

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Chorley FC are holding a soccer school for children aged 5-12 at Victory Park this summer.

The biggest annual fundraiser for St. Catherine’s Hospice in Lostock Hall takes place this month.

Players of all abilities are welcome to attend and brush up on their soccer skills – while having plenty of fun along the way.

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The Library of Lost and Found – Phaedra Patrick :: Librarian Martha Storm finds a book containing a dedication from her grandmother. But the dedication is dated several years after her grandmother supposedly died. The book sets Martha out on a quest that will rock her safe, predictable life and remind her of who she really is. A hugely enjoyable, warm hug of a book.

Stone Mothers – Erin Kelly :: Marianne is back in her home village, and desperate to keep a secret hidden that could destroy the life she’s built over the last 30 years.

A secret that ties her to her childhood sweetheart, Jesse, as well as the MP responsible for shutting down the local asylum. This chilling psychological tale is a slow-burner but well worth sticking with.

Internment – Samira Ahmed :: Set ‘15 minutes into the future’, Internment tells the story of 17-year-old Layla, who is sent to a Muslim-American internment camp in the middle of the Californian desert.

Similar to the real JapaneseAmerican internment camps of World War II, this camp is a dangerous place to stand out. Layla’s parents want her to keep her head down and not attract the attention of the vicious camp director. But Layla is prepared to risk her life for her freedom. A powerful page-turner about the price of turning a blind eye to bigotry.

The Dollmaker – Nina Allan :: Andrew and Bramber start writing to each other because of their shared interest in dolls. As their friendship grows, Andrew decides to visit Bramber at the institution she calls home.

Andrew and Bramber’s story is interspersed with tales written by another doll-lover, Ewa Chaplin, which Andrew reads on his journey. A beautiful, strange, multi-layered book you’ll want to keep reading long after the sun has gone down.

A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World – C. A. Fletcher :: Griz is growing up in a postapocalyptic world where mass-infertility has decimated the human population. His community is tiny and life is difficult. When a stranger steals the family’s dog, Griz sets out to get her back, on a journey that will take him from his tiny island on the Outer Hebrides across Scotland and Northern England. Perfect for fans of The Road and Station’s Eleven.

Outlander – Diana Gabaldon :: If your idea of the perfect holiday is spending several days on a sun lounger with a good book, then the Outlander series could be just what you’re looking for. On a trip to the Scottish Highlands, Claire Randall steps through a circle of stones and finds herself transported from 1946 to 1743, where she’s taken prisoner by Scottish outlaws. The hit TV show is now into its fourth season and the books are even better.

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Oh I Do Like To Be Beside

The Seaside

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For fourteen days – around the first two weeks in July – shops and factories across town closed for business, and the masses trooped to the seaside for a fortnight away from work: Wakes Weeks. The tradition in Chorley dates back to the nineteenth century, when cotton mills would close for a couple of weeks to allow for machinery to be serviced. It wasn’t until 1905 that Wakes Weeks were properly established, and only after WWII that workers began to receive holiday pay. Although the tradition has since petered out, the shores of Blackpool, Southport and Rhyl will always conjure up good memories for Chorley’s baby boomers.

Whether you were catching a charter train from Chorley Station to Blackpool or embarking on a coach holiday with neighbours to enjoy standard seaside fare, Wakes Weeks promised a fortnight of fun and frolicking. From traditional donkey rides on the sand to penny slots and bingo games, the seaside holiday offered a chance to relax and unwind from the everyday stresses of cotton milling and factory work. Many Chorley folk will remember

the quintessentially British ‘Jugs of Tea for the Sands’ sign – a surer reminder than the Tower that you’d arrived in Blackpool! And it meant what it said: you never had to be afraid of running out of hot tea, and just had to fill your flask to take onto the beach with you.

If you were lucky, you might be heading off to stay in one of the popular holiday camps at your resort of choice. The ever-popular Pontins – whose Blackpool site closed its doors for good in 2009 – and Butlins (with sites in Skegness and Pwllheli in Wales) attracted keen holidaymakers throughout

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The chalets of Butlins and Pontins would be packed to bursting, with Bluecoats and Redcoats doing their best to stay on top of jam-packed entertainment schedules. Usually centred around an iconic boating lake, chalets were arranged in a Panopticon-like structure (make of that what you will) where ‘a rainy day simply produces more striking evidence of how well a summer holiday programme can function indoors!’. Or so declares the Southport Pontins brochure in 1972, anyway.

And if that programme proved disappointing, not to worry. There was always plenty to do outside of the camps too. Blackpool was prolific for hosting comedy performances from the likes of Ken Dodd and Jimmy Clitheroe (A.K.A. The Clitheroe Kid) as well as musical guests like Cilla Black and The Beatles. Couples could head to the Winter Gardens or Tower Ballroom for an intimate waltz, while any superstitious folk could get their fortunes read along the Golden Mile. That’s without mentioning the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus and Menagerie!

Southport also had its own fair share of memories.

Peter Pan’s Pool & Playground opened to the public in 1930, on the site where Ocean Plaza stands

today. Boasting tall slides, flying aeroplanes, a Helter Skelter and a model railway, the playground was a great base for families wanting to keep the kids entertained. It also afforded the opportunity to visit the nearby boating lake for a trip on the steamer or rowboats, and was ideal for a trip to Southport’s very own lido – perhaps a tad colder than the popular paddling pool over at Rhyl!

Peter Pan’s Playground eventually changed its name to Happiland in the early 1970s, ahead of its closure and demolition in 1989.

Of course, if you were hankering for something a bit more thrilling, the larger amusement parks offered a bit more bang for your buck.

Both Blackpool Pleasure Beach and its sister park Southport Pleasureland boasted a mix of classic British rides. A fan favourite, the humble funhouse probably wouldn’t win any health and safety awards nowadays, but many an hour could be whiled away on the Social Mixer

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Blackpool’s funhouse burned down in 1991 and was replaced by white-knuckle water ride Valhalla.

If you didn’t fancy travelling too far afield, Wakes Weeks fun could always be found closer to home. Astley Park’s paddling pool was the ideal spot to recline with a jam butty picnic and a bottle of cordial – although you did have to be mindful of broken glass at the bottom! It could be tricky to find somewhere to buy bread and milk for those staying in Chorley – worse, if you developed toothache, chances were you wouldn’t find an emergency dentist until they returned from their own holiday!

In the late 1970s, tastes moved on to package holidays in sunnier climes just a few short hours away by plane. Wakes Weeks have today faded into almost complete obscurity, although some areas of neighbouring towns – including Wigan – managed to cling onto the tradition until the early 2000s.

Now, no matter where we spend our jollies this year, we’ll always have the memories of spending Wakes Weeks at Lancashire’s seaside resorts in their heyday.

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Green is the

New Black

‘Neo mint’ is set to take over the worlds of fashion and interiors in 2020, say trend forecasters, aligning the world of nature and technology at the dawn of a new decade. Check out our must-have products below.

The thoughtful design of Rollo is complemented by a durable, powder-coated stainless steel finish.

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The slender arms are space saving, but there’s enough depth in the seat to snuggle comfortably.

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These highly decorative ceramic tiles are inspired by ancient pottery, rugs and tapestries.

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How to decorate with neo-mint • Pale shades of green work beautifully with soft pink or dove grey - a great combination for a restful bedroom, for example. If, on the other hand, you prefer more drama, add a jolt of colour in the form of fuchsia, orange or acidic yellow.

• Keep things calm and fresh by using mint as a A durable, luxurious and silky fibre, alpaca wool is known for its warmth and hypoallergenic qualities.

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backdrop on walls or floors, whether painted or papered. On wooden floors, why not add a feelgood, fresh green rug or two?

• Include some natural textures for a delightful contrast. Pale wood goes beautifully, as do stone, marble and rattan.

• This green works particularly nicely on glossy wall tiles. Bear it in mind when renovating a bathroom or kitchen.

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Made from 100% polypropylene, these carpets combine luxury and practicality, and come with a lifetime stain warranty.

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Health & Fitness

Fun in the

Sun

The last thing you want when you’re enjoying a week or two of relaxation or adventure is to suffer bad sunburn or heatstroke.

Here are tips for a safe, healthy holiday in the sun!

Watch out for heatstroke.

Heatstroke starts with heat exhaustion - the symptoms of which include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, appetite loss, excessive sweating, pale clammy skin, cramps in the arms, legs and stomach, fast breathing or pulse, a temperature of 37°C or above and intense thirst.

If you think someone is suffering from heatstroke, lay them down in the shade and raise their feet.

Remove unnecessary clothing and give them cold drinks. If they’re no better after 30 minutes or they feel hot and dry, have a temperature of 40°C or above, are breathless or breathing rapidly, are confused, lose consciousness or have a seizure, call the emergency services.

Beware sunburn and prolonged sun exposure By now, we should all be aware of their link to skin cancer, even years later. If children are repeatedly exposed, they could develop skin cancer in later life.

- Cover your skin (remember fabrics allow UV light through to varying extents).

- Choose sunscreen with a UVA rating of at least 4 stars and a UVB rating (indicated by the SPF or Sun Protection Factor) of at least 30 (50+ for children).

- Apply sunscreen liberally and frequently. Apply at least two teaspoons of sunscreen to cover your head, arms and neck and two tablespoons to cover your entire body while wearing a swimming costume, 30 minutes before going out and just

before going out. ”More is better,” says the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD).

- Water can make you feel artificially cool, and the BAD warns that water and sand can increase the sun’s radiation. Apply sunscreen straight after you leave the water, even if it’s ‘water-resistant’. It can be compromised by sweating or towel drying.

- Keep children under 6 months out of strong sunlight completely.

- Take extra care if you have pale skin, freckles, red or fair hair, many moles (look out for new moles, growths or lumps, and size, shape or colour changes to existing moles, freckles or skin patches), skin problems relating to a medical condition, a family history of skin cancer or a tendency to burn rather than tan.

Sunburnt? Apply plenty of cold water as soon as possible, then a soothing product like aftersun or calamine lotion. An antiseptic cream that contains local anaesthetic, plus painkillers such as ibuprofen, can help. if you feel unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help. Avoid the sun until all redness has gone.

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Leisure

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Gin & Poetry

UKES3 Performance

Friday, June 28, 7pm-10pm

Thursday, July 4, 10:30am-11:30am

An evening of poetry and spoken word performed by local poets, writers and entertainers – join in the free entry open-mic or sit back and enjoy a gin.

There’ll also be a raffle on the night – for info, visit www.friendsofchorleylibrary.co.uk

Local ukulele band UKES3 invite you to enjoy an afternoon of folk music. Free entry.

Chorley Library, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB

Family Bingo Saturday, June 29, 2pm-3pm Join the Friends of Euxton Library for some family bingo games! £1 per game, and 3 games will be played. Refreshments available.

Euxton Library, St. Mary’s Gate, Euxton, PR7 6AH

Eccleston Summer Fest Fri, July 5, 5:30pm-10pm & Sat, July 6, 12pm-10pm Enjoy live music, bouncy castles, festival hair & makeup, games, a barbecue and sumo wrestling!

Everyone welcome – tickets £6 on the gate, available from Eccleston Post Office or school office.

Eccleston Primary, Doctors Ln., Eccleston, PR7 5RA

Euxton Library, St. Mary’s Gate, Euxton, PR7 6AH

Live Life Festival

Stress Free Talk

Saturday, July 6, 11am-8pm

Monday, July 1, 3pm-4pm Author Dean Fraser presents a talk on being naturally stress free and taking control of your life.

Free entry.

Coppull Library, Spendmore Coppull, Coppull, PR7 5DF

Julia Chapman Book Club Monday, July 1, 6:30pm-8pm Author of the popular Dales Detective series Julia Chapman discusses her new book, A Date with Poison. Tickets £9 including the book and drink on arrival, available from Ebb & Flo Bookshop.

Chorley Library, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB

Experience live music across two stages, a comedy tent, theatre, crafts, games and much more at this inclusive festival! Tickets £5 with proceeds to My Life charity.

Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Lane, Standish, WN6 0PP

Euxton Gala Saturday, July 6, 12pm Enjoy family fun and games at Euxton’s annual gala day, including an inflatable assault course, fairground rides, a ‘chuck a welly’ competition and a stage full of entertainment. The Great Euxton Cake Off also takes place on the day, while barbecue food is available.

Euxton C of E Primary, Wigan Rd., Euxton, PR7 6JW

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Strawberry Evening Saturday, July 6, 7pm Betsy the Scullery Maid is back – and she’s been promoted to Housekeeper! Enjoy entertainment from Betsy herself, and delicious strawberries and cream with shortbread. Tickets £6 including refreshments from 01257 463407, 425330 or 426252.

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Country Crafts Sunday, July 7, 12pm-4pm Arts and crafts stalls, history tours and restoration updates about Bank Hall. Refreshments and ice creams available. Admission £2 (adult), children free.

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Bank Hall, Liverpool Road, Bretherton, PR26 9AT

Country Music Afternoon Sunday, July 7, 12pm-4pm Enjoy an afternoon of country music and line dancing with Rhiolas Country Disco and Chris Bannister. All donations to Derian House.

Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Heskin, PR7 5PA

Nurses in WWI Talk

Annie Wednesday, July 10 – Saturday, July 13, 7:30pm (2:30pm Saturday matinee) Chorley Youth Theatre present Annie the musical – follow little orphan Annie around 1930s New York.

Tickets £10 per adult or £8 per child.

Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Ln., Chorley, PR7 2RL

Sunday, July 7, 2pm

Charity Fashion Show

WWI historian and author Sue Robinson presents a talk on Nurses on the Front during the Great War. Entry £2.50 – for more info, visit www. chorleyinthegreatwar.org.uk

Thursday, July 11, 11:30am-2:30pm

St. Laurence’s Church, Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EBL

Pet Service Sunday, July 7, 4pm Companion animals are welcomed into Chorley Methodist Church to be blessed. For more information, email revgyulafiak@gmail.com Chorley Methodist Church, Gillibrand Walks, Chorley, PR7 2HF

A charity event in support of High Five - enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping and a fashion show with up to 70% off high street prices! There’ll also be a vintage afternoon tea with entertainment from Dani Wallace. Tickets £22.50 from www.trybooking. co.uk/JVG Victory Park, Duke Street, Chorley, PR7 3DU

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Win tickets to Southport Flower Show

Southport Flower Show celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer with one of Britain’s biggest garden parties - and Local Life readers have a chance to join in the fun free of charge.

We have THREE pairs of tickets to give away for the 2019 show in our exclusive reader competition.

The lucky winners will enjoy an event that’s now a permanent fixture in the north west’s social calendar.

open the show on Thursday 15th August, launching a packed programme of entertainment.

Kids go free to the show and children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is bringing his stage act to amuse the show’s younger visitors.

And Gardener’s Question Time star Christine Walkden is among the experts from TV and radio who are on hand to share advice with visitors.

every year to the prize blooms in the Grand Floral Marquee and star turns by top celebrity gardeners.

Meanwhile, some of the nation’s top growers will compete for the prestigious prizes while leading designers demonstrate their creative talents with their stunning show gardens.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli will

Organisers aim to turn the show into a giant garden

Southport attracts tens of thousands of visitors

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party spread across the 34-acres of Victoria Park close to the centre of Southport.

Southport Flower Show general manager Ray Roukin said: “We look forward to welcoming Local Life readers to celebrate our anniversary year with us this summer.

“The show has something for everyone and is a perfect family day out”.

The competition winners will be given a pair of standard tickets granting admission to Southport Flower Show for one day. The show runs from Thursday, August 15th to Sunday, August 18th.

To enter our competition to win a pair of tickets

to the Southport Flower Show simply visit our website, www.locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and on ‘competitions’ and then just complete the following statement: The ‘Strictly’ judge opening the Southport Flower Show this year is _ Tonioli.

The expiry date for the competition is midnight on 31st July 2019 and the winners will be notified within five working days of this date. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. One entry permitted per household. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter this competition.

For more information about the Southport Flower Show, visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk

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Heritage Day

Oliver!

Friday, July 12, 12pm-4pm

Saturday, July 13, 7pm - Sunday, July 14, 3pm & 7pm

Celebrate the heritage of the Brothers of Charity Services, with loads of games, a sing & sign choir, the BOCS production of Joseph, homemade cakes, a pets corner, live music and much more! Everyone welcome.

Lisieux Hall, Dawson Lane, Chorley, PR6 7DX

Cheese & Wine Evening Friday, July 12, 7:30pm-11pm

The classic musical comes to Buckshaw Village, performed by Buckshaw V.A.M.P! Tickets £8 per adult or £6 per child, available at www. buckshawvamp.eventbrite.com Buckshaw Village Community Centre, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7HZ

A Touch of Brass

A night of fabulous wine, nibbles, music and a fun quiz in support of Rainbow House. Tickets £25 including 5 glasses of wine to taste and a pate & cheese platter – bookable on 01704 823276 or h.scholes@thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com

Sunday, July 14, 7pm-10pm

Croston Sports Club, Westhead Road, Croston, PR26 9RR

Chorley Town Hall, Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DP

Sports Day

Tudor Festival

Saturday, July 13, 11am-4pm

Sunday, July 14, 10am-4pm

Challenge yourself at the South Ribble Sports & Wellbeing Day – have a go at the TRY-athlon, take part in a spin bike challenge or junior park run, or relax with yoga and crafts! There’s so much to get involved in – all events are free. To register, visit www.southribble.gov.uk/tryathlon

Delve into interactive history, with blacksmithing demonstrations, medieval falconry displays, archery, Tudor cooking and guided tours. Tickets £8 per adult or £5 per child, under-5s free – bookable on www.hoghtontower.digitickets.co.uk

Worden Park, Worden Lane, Leyland, PR25 1DJ & Leyland Leisure Centre, Lancastergate, Leyland, PR25 2EX

50s/60s Extravaganza Saturday, July 13, 7:30pm Join Phill Phillips as Buddy Holly and Gordon Halsall with a tribute to The Shadows! Tickets £8 in aid of Tracy’s Wish at East Lancashire Hospice including a hotpot supper – bookable on 07506 131267.

St. Chad’s Club, Town Ln, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7EH

Celebrate 5 years of the Red Admiral Music Academy, with performances from various brass bands. Tickets £7 per adult or £5 concessions, bookable by contacting Mark on 07554 609024.

Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, PR5 0SH

Fun Day Sunday, July 14, 12pm-3pm Keep the kids entertained with a magic show, games, dancing and life-sized characters! There’ll be plenty of stalls for the grown-ups, with a raffle and cake sale to raise money for Mind. Tickets £3 per adult or £5 for children, available in advance from the venue.

Coppull British Legion, Springfield Road, Coppull, PR7 5EJ

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999 Family Fun Day

Wuthering Heights

Saturday, July 20, 10:30am-4:30pm

Thursday, August 22, 5:30pm-8pm

An emergency services fun day, with representatives from various organisations showing you the tools of the trade! There’ll be old fashioned fire engines and ambulances, an inflatable obstacle course and live music! Free entry but must be booked on Eventbrite.

An outdoor performance of Emily Bronte’s haunting novel about two restless souls on the Yorkshire moors. Tickets £14 per adult or £9 per child, blankets recommended.

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Training Centre, West Way, Euxton, PR7 6DH

Charity Ball

Fire Station Open Day

A Disney-themed charity ball in aid of Mind UK and the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Enjoy dance performances, vocal entertainment, a Disney quiz and a raffle. Tickets £25 including food and a free raffle entry, fancy dress encouraged.

Saturday, July 27, 10am-4pm Meet the crew at Leyland Fire Station, see the fire engines and watch some firefighting demonstrations!

Leyland Fire Station, Broadfield Drive, Leyland, PR25 1LB

Chorley Flower Show Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28, 10am-5pm Lancashire’s biggest amateur gardening competition brings floral experts together, along with an abundance of family entertainment, live music and stunning show gardens. Tickets £10 per adult or £1.50 per child.

Walled Garden, Astley Park, Chorley, PR7 1XA

Friday, August 23, 7pm

St. Joseph’s Social Club, School Lane, Brinscall, PR6 8QP

Murder Mystery Friday, August 23, 7:30pm-9:30pm Untangle the villain’s riddle in this Sherlock Holmes themed multi-room murder mystery and enjoy a buffet meal. Tickets available on 01772 451011.

British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland, PR25 2LE

Astley Hall, Chorley, PR7 1XA

Comedy Night

Romeo & Juliet

Friday, August 30, 7:15pm-11pm

Tuesday, August 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm Catch the classic tale of star-crossed lovers in a beautiful walled garden setting, performed by Heartbreak Productions. Suitable for younger audiences, blankets recommended! Tickets £14 per adult or £9 per child.

Walled Garden, Astley Park, Chorley, PR7 1XA

Enjoy a night of hilarious stand-up from headliner Duncan Oakley, plus comedy from Peter Brush and Cal Halbert. Tickets £10 including food, available in advance from the venue or online at www. wegottickets.com/WhoDaresGrins Croston Sports Club, Westhead Road, Croston, PR26 9RR

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Salt Trail

by Chris Pearce

This month’s Jack’s Tracks visits Northwich, a place that today fits nicely into the pigeonhole of genteel and leafy Cheshire, but it wasn’t always this way. Back in 1670, the Smith-Barry family of Marbury Hall were searching their land for evidence of coal which they could extract for commercial gain, but instead discovered huge resources of rock salt, a remnant from the Triassic period when seawater moved inland, creating shallow salt marshes.

By the 1830’s, the salt mining industry in Northwich had ceased and the industry moved to nearby Winsford, leaving behind a mass of industrial wasteland and collapsed pits. This easy four-mile walk demonstrates the amazing ability of Mother Nature to renew even the most scarred of landscapes.

Follow the brown signs to the Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6FW) and park up in the pay and display car park. Take the path leading off from the centre of the car park, directly across from the pay machine.

Go through the pretty butterfly barriers and then bear immediate left. At the next fork bear right

and, just after the stone artwork a little further on, bear right once more and go past the wooden gate, heading downhill through a wooden area.

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yards, but whilst you’re on this path do take the chance to check out the bird hide.

Once you go through the steel gate at the end of the path, take the path on the left. Follow this path for approximately 200 yards, take the foot bridge on the right and you’ll eventually end up on the road, where you’ll arrive, 300 yards later, at the Salt Lion Works. You can walk through the Salt Lion Works to get to the Trent and Mersey Canal and then turn left down the towpath.

can take either fork to end up at a wooden bridge.

Cross the bridge and carry on in the same direction until you arrive at another bridge by reed beds, cross here and, once again, go in the same direction.

After 750 yards on this path, which runs parallel to Witton Brook, you’ll arrive at the eastern entrance to Anderton Nature Park; turn right towards Marbury Park and a few yards later when you arrive on a single track road (Marbury Road), turn right and follow the road for almost 700 yards until you arrive at a collection of steel and wooden gates on your left.

Aim for the path that represents a 90 degree left turn from the road, so go through the gates and pick up this path. Follow this path for a further 700

Follow the towpath for almost two miles, past tranquil Cheshire countryside and an attractive marina, passing the coffee boat and the fudge boat en-route, until you reach the Anderton Boat Lift and its car park from where you started the walk. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/ anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre http://lionsaltworks.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/

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Pets

Fleas, ticks and worms – Oh My! Choosing between the plethora of products on the market can give even the professionals a headache.

Unfortunately, there’s no one product that does it all.

Just applying a flea treatment during the warmest months is unlikely to be enough to protect your pet.

Beyond fleas – which can be present all year round - there are roundworms, tapeworms, lungworm and tick prevention to consider.

And if you’re planning to take your pet abroad, things can become even more confusing.

varies according to which part of the UK they live in (although nowhere is totally safe).

Not all parasite treatments are created equal. Products which can be purchased off-the-shelf may not always be as effective as over-the-counter or prescription-only medications. It’s false economy to use a product that

Your lifestyle and your pet’s lifestyle, as well as the area of the country you live will all influence the parasites you may need to protect against.

It’s best to speak with your vet when deciding what to use.

They will take into account the animal’s risk as well as any risk to people in contact with your pet, and recommend a schedule which you can follow.

For example, it is typically recommended that you treat animals for tapeworm and roundworm every three months but young animals, those who are avid hunters or those who live with young children or vulnerable adults may need to be treated more often. Conversely, animals which do not leave the house or hunt may be at lower risk and we may recommend less frequent treatment.

Geography is important too – a dog that regularly accompanies their owner to the lake district will be at increased risk of ticks, whilst the risk of lungworm also

isn’t right for your pet. Your vet will be able to advise whether a product should be effective, as well as giving guidance on dosage and method of giving. They will also able to take into account other information they may have about them such as ongoing conditions or medications.

Most vets will be happy to administer any parasitic treatments they prescribe to your pet free of charge.

There’s no point paying for a worming tablet if you have no chance of getting your cat to swallow it!

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Motoring

I’d Miss My Home Comforts Summer’s here, meaning more caravans and camper vans are on our roads.

To give the manufacturers their due, I have noticed that each season’s new models get more luxurious, some probably better appointed than their owner’s home. Air conditioning is common, entertainment systems rival the best in home-cinema, Wi-Fi and all mod-con kitchens are included. Given an arm twist I could, possibly, ‘rough it’ in a modern caravan. Well, for a night at most.

But the VW T2 Combi-van sub-culture leaves me baffled. This love of a minimalist vintage motor’home’, last made in Europe in 1979, with its push-

up roof, twee curtains and no loo, just leaves me completely cold (probably literally if I had the misfortune to spend a night in one).

It’s the vehicular equivalent of a 1960s seaside B & B. You know the type? Run by a dragon of a landlady.

“Boiler goes off at eight. The bathroom’s down the corridor. The front door is locked at ten and no overnight guests either.”

Admittedly, they do have certain cool, hipster charm. Some are beautifully restored, I grant you, and to a higher standard and specification than when it came off the production line. But surely that appeal has to evaporate when you are caught short and trudging to the campsite facilities on a rainy British summer’s night?

I guess the cool-hipster campers will say I am missing something.

I know, I am: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a modcon kitchen, a loo…

By Iain Betson

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Fine & Points Five Motoring Misdeeds

As a motorist, it can be easy to pick up a few bad habits over the years, but you’d be forgiven for not having a good look at the Highway Code on a regular basis.

that can land you with up to nine points as well as severe financial penalties.

However, there are some driving misdeeds that can take an unwitting toll on your wallet – here are five of them…

Section 3 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act states that driving “without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road” is an offence. The act rightly considers pedestrians to be road users, and driving through a puddle without looking to see if there’s anyone on foot and in the firing line can result in a fixed penalty posted through your door.

Eating at the wheel It’s a situation many will be familiar with. You’re halfway through a long journey and when you stop at the services for some food you’re asked if you want to eat in or take away. You’re in a hurry, so you take it with you and start eating it as you pull back on to the motorway.

While this will save you a few minutes, it also means you’re driving without due care and attention – and

Splashing pedestrians by driving through a puddle

Driving too slowly Being a cautious road user is – in most cases – quite a good thing. However, it’s possible to drive too slowly in the eyes of fellow road users – and, more importantly, the law.

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Beeping your horn Road rage is something that should be kept in check for various reasons, and that includes the Highway Code.

In general, you are only supposed to use your horn to make other drivers aware of your vehicle’s presence. However, regardless of the circumstances, using your horn between 11.30pm and 7am in a built-up area can leave you liable to be fined up to £1,000.

Driving with an overly dirty number plate Keeping a car clean is always a good thing to do, but there are in fact legal ramifications that should

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It is amazing what a difference it can make to your garden space. First of all consider what shape would best suit your plot. A circular lawn makes a real statement and adds movement, drawing the eye.

They are great for small gardens because they make the space feel larger. Curves are good for creating a calming feel in the garden and for dealing with slopes. Don’t be tempted though to make the curves too tight as they can make the garden look fussy – go for sweeping curves which will also be easier to mow.

Straight lines can form bold geometric patterns which are more suited to a contemporary style but can look equally as good. Square stepping stones laid through turf can be a practical and eye catching way of navigating from one part of the garden to another and children love them! If you have a wide but short plot, try shaping the lawn so that the grass gets narrower as it gets further away from the house. It creates the illusion that the garden is

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Consider installing a brick mowing edge to give further definition and to stop plants which outgrow their border space from spilling out over the lawn and killing off the grass.

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As for my lawn – I’m a curvy kind of girl (Hubby chuckles to himself ) and have circles and curves which create a meandering feel to my little haven and give me more border space for planting. Yes, I have to admit it - I love my lawn.

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