Local Life - Chorley - August 2019

LocalLife Chorley Edition

August 2019

WIN Wristbands To Blackpool Pleasure Beach Pages 36 - 37

Bringing Wood To Life Page 7

Jamie Frost ‘The Gaslighter’s Comeuppance’, holly, 2017, photo: Georgia Shaw Photography

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Chorley Council’s investment into the Market Walk complex looks positively inspired as the new M&S and the Reel Cinema are due to welcome residents by Christmas. The 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 town centre.

The evolvement of retail-led town centres into new central venues for retail, leisure and entertainment is a necessary step in their survival, and it seems that the town is pulling ahead of neighbourhood 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.

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And finally, Chorley FC are gearing up for the new season with games against an Everton X1 (Tuesday 23rd July) and FC United (Saturday 27th July), before the big National League kick off against Bromley on Saturday 3rd August. All those games are at Victory Park, so pop down and cheer on your local team.

Exciting times ahead then for Chorley, but first a chance to stop and smell the roses – and the other flowers - at the Chorley Flower Show next weekend (27/28 July) at Astley Hall. Tickets now available from www.chorleyflowershow.com Have a great summer,

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Summer Reads

39 Jack’s Tracks 43 Test Drive

Sections 6 Local News 30 Health 42 Pets

10 Stuff For A Rainy Day

43 Motoring 46 Gardening 49 Home Services

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Nostalgia Weekend Eccleston Methodist Church invites you to a celebratory weekend of nostalgia in October – and you’ll want to mark this one down in your diaries!

From Friday, October 11 until Sunday, October 13, enjoy a display of vintage fashion, photographs, memorabilia and local documents in the church.

There’ll be opportunities to learn about the history of local industries, enjoy delicious refreshments and much more.

The event runs from 10am-7pm on the Friday and Saturday, then 12pm-5pm on the Sunday at Eccleston Methodist Church on The Green. Admission costs £2.50, with proceeds to St. Catherine’s Hospice and the church.

Brindle 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.

Entry forms must be posted to Susan Burgess at 6 Ashdown Drive in Clayton-le-Woods by Tuesday, August 27. They can also be handed in at Brindle Community Hall between 6:30pm and 8:30pm on that day.

Exhibits will be staged at 9am on August 31st before they are open for public viewing at 2pm, ahead of the presentations and raffle at 3:30pm. Admission costs £1 per adult, with children going free.

For more information about the show, call Jenny on 01254 852894 or Susan on 01772 311418.

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 £8 each or £16 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

Ribble City Sound A new male voice choir has launched in Preston to help develop your singing skills. Led by Barry Nowell, you’ll travel through the fundamentals of singing in harmony, and learn more about vocal range, singing in tune, posture and matching pitch.

The inaugural meeting, held on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30pm, will culminate in a song sung in four-part harmony.

The session takes place at the Thurly Club on Egerton Road in Ashton-on-Ribble (PR2 1AL). To book your place, email barrynowell@icloud.com

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Bringing Wood to Life Credit: Georgia Shaw Photography

Sculptor Jamie Frost brings his first ever touring show of elegantly crafted wood sculptures to Astley Hall until September.

The Way of All Flesh exhibition brings the art of wood carving into a modern setting, crafting a multisensory experience of sight, scent and texture through bark, saw marks and energetic splinters. The largest sculpture, ‘Unbrush My Hair’ (pictured) stands eight feet high and was carved from a single ash tree.

Jamie commented: ‘Wood is a fleshy material and I want the visitor to have a sense of the figures I make, not just see them. I invite people to identify with these sculptures – an affinity with the material should make that possible.’

The exhibition runs until Sunday, September 1 at Astley Hall; entry costs £1.50 for adults or is free for under-16s. For opening times and more information, visit www.astleypark.co.uk

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Scarecrows at Cedar Farm

To accompany the Mawdesley Scarecrow Festival in July, Cedar Farm is hosting a party weekend filled with family fun on July 20th and 21st.

Capturing the true crafty nature of the venue, the weekend will be filled with opportunities to kick back and enjoy the arts. Watch pottery demonstrations from Steve Kingsford, relax with live music from jazz saxophonist Cian Radcliffe and ukulele band Ukerhythmix before heading over to browse delicious refreshment stalls including pizza and gin.

There’ll also be a teacup ride for the little ones.

Storyteller Mrs Stanley will be on hand to entertain the crowds in the Story Shed, while Mawdesley Church brings a tombola and freshly baked cakes on the Sunday. The best scarecrow – as voted by the public – will win a unique hamper filled with great treats.

Scarecrow Festival maps will be available on arrival, and entrance is free. For more information, visit www.cedarfarm.net

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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.

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Pull up your sun lounger, pour yourself an ice-cold drink and lose yourself in a good book.

Little Darlings – Melanie Golding: Lauren is convinced someone is planning to abduct her newborn twins, so when they go missing it seems her fears were justified.

But when the twins are found, Lauren is convinced they’re not hers. Have they been swapped for changelings like she believes, or is Lauren suffering from post-partum psychosis? Is she the only one who can save the babies, or is she the one who’s putting them in danger? A chilling pageturner that keeps you guessing.

Vegan One Pound Meals – Miguel Barclay: This book proves that vegan food can be as delicious, easy and inexpensive as it is healthy. There are twists on classic dishes, such as ‘artichoke paella’, ‘cashew pesto pasta’ and ‘tomato tarte tatin’, along with plenty of original dishes, such as ‘kimchi tacos’ and ‘sticky aubergine bao’. Most only use a handful of ingredients and all work out at around £1 per portion. Recipes are easy to follow and each is accompanied by a mouthwatering image.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris: If you haven’t yet read the biography of Lale Sokolov, summer could be the perfect time as you’ll want the time to digest this book in peace. Lale was imprisoned in Auschwitz from 1942 and put to work tattooing the other prisoners.

During his time at Auschwitz, Lale witnessed both the brutality of the human race, and its appetite for kindness, self-sacrifice and hope. While The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at times harrowing, it is also a love story. A must-read.

The Perfect Wife – JP Delaney: Abbie wakes in a hospital bed to discover everything she thinks she knows to be true is wrong. She’s an AI who’s been created by her tech genius husband using memories of the real Abbie, who died five years before. As she struggles to come to terms with her life, Abbie starts to question everything she’s been told. But when she has no rights, who can she trust? Suspense, twists and moral quandaries abound in this skilful thriller.

Cleaning the Gold – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child: Looking for a quick read?

This collaboration between bestselling writers Karin Slaughter and Lee Child is just 80 pages long. It brings together two of their best-known characters – Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Will is undercover investigating Jack when they realise there are bigger fish to fry. A perfect slice of fast-paced action to enjoy while you’re waiting for your flight.

The Farm – Joanne Ramos: Golden Oaks farm doesn’t grow tomatoes, wheat or potatoes. It grows babies.

The surrogate mothers (Hosts) are paid to incubate their rich clients’ embryos. While at Golden Oaks, they have to adhere to strict rules, from giving up their phones to following a diet. The Farm is told from the viewpoint of four women: Jane and Reagan are two of the hosts, while Mae is the brains behind the lucrative business. Ate is Jane’s cousin. The Farm is thought-provoking and topical, but above all it’s a fantastic page-tuner of a story.

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New Rec for Croston Croston’s brand new recreation ground was officially opened in June. A joint project between Croston Together and Croston Parish Council, fundraising for the development of the Rec began last year with grants from various sources, including the Lancashire Environmental Fund and the Postcode Lottery.

The old Rec has now been completely transformed from a boggy field into a bright, modern area for villagers to meet, picnic and play.

It has been drained, landscaped, turfed and planted with the aid of volunteers and local contractors The Potting Sheds. The new space includes a children’s playground, a natural play area made from willow and wood, an outdoor gym and picnic benches.

The opening ceremony was held in conjunction with Croston Open Gardens in June.

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We’re all well aware that summer in Britain is no guarantee of sunshine. If the weather’s preventing you from getting out to the park or the beach, why not wait for the clouds to break in one of the North West’s many museums?

Harris Museum

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Housing a vast array of historical artefacts, The Harris invites you to learn more about Preston’s history or view stunning artwork from its industrial background. Heading to The Harris in September is a multimedia exhibition about the internationally recognised Preston Bus Station, which combines photography, sculpture and film to capture the building’s colourful heritage.

From live bugs and tropical fish to a natural history centre where you can touch a hippopotamus skull, the World Museum is not to be missed. Wind through the dinosaur gallery and Ancient Egypt exhibit to find out more about the history of our planet.

Highlights: Catch one of the many planetarium shows to hunt for aliens, join the race to the moon and experience the birth of the sun. Tickets cost £3 per adult or £2 per child.

Free entry www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

Highlights: Visit the museum during the summer holidays for its Fearsome Craftsmen event: this touring exhibition comes from the York-based JORVIK Group, and includes plenty of hands-on crafts.

Free entry www.harrismuseum.org.uk/

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Jodrell Bank

Spaceport & U-Boat

This Macclesfield-based observatory was just made a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the perfect place to take any space enthusiasts. Home to the Lovell Telescope, which has been probing the depths of the universe since 1957, it’s well worth the slightly longer journey to immerse yourself in the science of space next to the huge piece of infrastructure. Try some hands-on science experiments or watch one of the many science shows held on the site.

Taking a ferry ‘cross the Mersey this summer? Why not stop at a Mersey Ferry attraction along the way?

At Spaceport, located in Wallasey, allows you to interact with the stars at its very own observatory, or relax at a planetarium showing. The Cosmic Coaster takes you on a thrilling journey through the cosmos – just be sure to check it’s on before you visit.

Highlights: During the summer holidays, families can get their hands on moon rocks and meteorites, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with crafts and activities.

Adults £8.50, children £6.50, concessions £7.50

Highlights: See your favourite Star Wars characters at Spaceport – from BB-8 to Han Solo, you’ll be able to browse an impressive collection of icons and scenes from the films.

www.jodrellbank.net/ Adults £10, children £6.50, concessions £8.50

Catalyst Discovery Centre Perfect for little ones wanting to discover more about science, the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes takes you through over forty hands-on exhibits. Investigate polymers, make giant bubbles and generate electricity in the Scientrific Gallery, or head up to the rooftop observatory for panoramic views of the River Mersey and Spike Island. There’s also a fun outdoor play area and picnic spot.

Highlights: You won’t want to leave without catching a live chemistry demonstration – they can be rather explosive!

Adults £5.95, children & concessions £4.95 www.catalyst.org.uk

www.spaceport.org.uk/ The U-Boat Story can be found at the Birkenhead ferry terminal, and allows you to experience life aboard a real German U-Boat – U-534. Explore the close quarters of the submarine and try out various interactive exhibits along the way. Entry to the U-Boat Story is free with a Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise ticket.

Adults £8, children £5.50, concessions £7 www.u-boatstory.co.uk/

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Maritime Museum

National Football Museum

Liverpool’s nautical past is well documented; home to the White Star offices, the city was prolific for its association with the ill-fated liner Titanic. The museum, based at the Albert Dock, offers a wealth of interactive experiences for the little ones. Spot signs of smuggling in the museum’s very own ship, take on the Morse Code Challenge or get crafty at the museum this summer.

Home to the first prominent sculpture of a female footballer – St. Helens-born Lily Parr – the National Football Museum in the heart of Manchester is packed with sporting fun. Head down the Football Walk of Fame, snap a picture with a virtual trophy and put your best foot forward at the penalty shootout.

Highlights: Throughout August, make some Titanicinspired crafts or make a Cutter Ship card; listen to the adventures of Polar the Titanic Bear (written by a survivor of the disaster for her son) and catch a performance of Titanic: A Race to the Rescue.

Highlights: The museum is hosting a range of Football Is Art exhibitions until autumn this year; create your own football artwork in virtual reality and browse collections of sporting sculptures and paintings.

Free entry

Adults £10, children £5, concessions £8, under-5s and Manchester residents free

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World of Glass Get to grips with the glass industry at the World of Glass in St. Helens. See what life was like in a Victorian town, discover the history of the coal mining industry in the North West or catch a glass-blowing demonstration with expert commentary. Kids will be enchanted by the huge glass chandelier and mirror maze.

Highlights: Don’t miss the underground tunnels, which wind around the world’s first continuous regenerative glass-making furnace. You’ll need a hard hat for this one!

Adults £8, children & concessions £6 www.worldofglass.com

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Science & Industry Museum Still searching for the sun? Not to worry; Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum is hosting a brand new exhibition this summer where you can explore the incredible beauty and dangerous dark side of our nearest star. Try on sunglasses from different eras and cultures, visit an indoor beach and immersive solar storm – and see a prototype fusion reactor! The exhibition starts on July 20. Visitors can also see industrial delights like Stephenson’s Rocket up close, while the little ones take part in interactive experiments.

Museum of Liverpool Learn all about the history of Liverpool and its people at the Museum of Liverpool at the docks.

Climb aboard a carriage from the old Overhead Railway, delve into local archaeology and follow the history of the King’s Regiment in the City Soldiers gallery. There are plenty of interactive displays throughout to keep everyone entertained!

Highlights: The museum’s Power Up event runs until September 1, and brings retro gaming back to the forefront. Get your game face on to play some of the most famous games from the last 40 years: from Pong all the way to Minecraft. Entrance costs £7 for a 90-minute session.

Free entry www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/

Quarry Bank Mill Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire is an expertly preserved cotton mill founded by Samuel Greg. Become a factory inspector and explore the mill itself, and head through the Right of the Child exhibition to share the experiences of the hundreds of child labourers who worked at the mill. You’ll also have the chance to see a working water wheel! Head out into the beautiful gardens or take a guided tour of the Apprentice House where child workers lived – there’s something for everyone at Quarry Bank.

Highlights: Create music along the River Bollin throughout August, and learn to connect with trees in the woods! Night-time bat walks are also a mustdo if you’re in the area.

Adults £20.25, children £10, National Trust members free www.nationaltrust.org/quarry-bank

Highlights: This summer, little ones can immerse themselves in a hands-on fantasy world, creating their own Liverpool: a city where they are mayor.

The activity is recommended for children up to 6.

Free entry www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/

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Market Walk Progress

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It has been revealed that an 18-hole adventure golf course and six-lane bowling alley could appear as part of the new Market Walk extension in Chorley town centre.

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

Structural work has already been completed on the building, which will also include a Reel cinema and restaurants, along with an M&S Food. It is expected to open to the public around December this year.

There are three blocks of sessions in July and August – the first of which runs from Tuesday, July 23 until Friday, July 26. Registration begins at 9am each morning ahead of the sessions, which run from 10am-2pm. The cost of a 4-day school is £40.

To book or for more information, call David on 07804 145055 or email davidmurgatroyd5@gmail.com

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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Singing Superstars Euxton-based financial planners True Bearing

rousing rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, along

recently hosted the final of their Last Choir Singing competition. 52 school choirs from across Lancashire took part, until just two were left for the final, which took place in Blackburn in June.

with the especially composed song ‘Believe’ by Fylde accountant Simon Cox. Second place went to the Blackpool-based Norbreck Primary Academy, and third to Tarleton Community Primary.

True Bearing’s chairman George Critchley said: ‘It was pure joy seeing the children tonight so happy in performing something they love to do. Last Choir Singing is our way of giving something back to the community. The competition teaches them discipline and team work and they experience the pure joy of singing.’

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Britain’s Ugliest

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Meadow Lane’s railway bridge underwent a refurbishment in October last year, with the addition of bulky steel parapets by Network Rail.

The parapets were approved by Chorley Council and deemed to have met all safety requirements – but residents say they did not consider that the bridge is built on greenbelt land, nor Croston’s conservation village status.

A private meeting was called to discuss the new parapets – which allegedly cost £2.6 million – including MP Seema Kennedy and representatives from Campaign to Protect Rural England. Network

Rail offered to paint the bridge, which would cost a further £98,000, but this was deemed a waste of money. Over 150 local residents attended to show their dislike of the bridge – too many to squeeze into the Old School where the meeting was being held.

Parish Councillor Kath Almond said: ‘It has since been found that other councils in similar circumstances did object to the design put forward

by Network Rail, and were offered more suitable designs. The exact locations are being followed up, and will be included in the next discussion regarding the future of this bridge.’

Kath added, ‘We aren’t asking for the earth. Just parapets which are attractive and in keeping with

Credit: Pat Tack

Dubbed ‘Britain’s Ugliest Bridge’ by outraged residents, Croston’s new railway bridge continues to cause offence in the picturesque village.

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Something we, and Network Rail, could be proud of.’

Since the meeting was held, the bridge has been vinyled over with ‘Welcome to Croston’ and ‘Thanks for Visiting’ signage. Although it is not clear who is responsible for the new addition, Kath hailed them ‘kind’, adding, ‘It must have cost quite a bit of money, and I and many other Crostoners would like to shake his or her hand for having the guts to do it.’

However, other residents have criticized the new vinyl for ‘inexpert application’ which could pose a hazard to drivers if the vinyl were to come loose.

Croston resident behind the initial petition against the bridge Pat Tack stresses that she condemns

‘the illegal actions of any individual who creates a dangerous environment for travellers and fears that these actions will have had a detrimental effect on any chances of further improvements to the bridge.’

For updates on the new bridge parapets, email kathalmond@btinternet.com and keep an eye on Croston Against New Transport Bridge on Facebook.

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Mindfulness has gone from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed by doctors. So what’s it all about?

Mindfulness is…

• Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and outside yourself in a particular moment—both physical sensations and emotions.

• Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling and what sparked these thoughts and emotions.

How it can help Today, many of us rush through our days, reacting ‘off the cuff’ and missing opportunities to take a breath and appreciate what’s around us.

Mindfulness means taking a step back to examine what’s going on rather than just reacting.

“It’s about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly. When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our lives,” says Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, By becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings, you can recognise signs of stress and anxiety earlier and begin to see patterns, recognising those that aren’t helpful. This can make it easier to prevent them overwhelming you or leading you into a spiral of negative emotions or actions that make the situation worse.

We can all benefit from mindfulness, but it’s now officially recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to prevent depression in people who’ve had three or more bouts, and is

31 increasingly recommended by doctors for helping with chronic conditions or pain, as well as stress, anxiety or depression. There’s emerging evidence that it can ease insomnia, too.

Practising Mindfulness The NHS recommends: Noticing the everyday and trying something new: notice the details of what’s going on around you and try a different seat or going somewhere new for lunch to see things in a new way.

Watching and naming your thoughts and feelings: “Mindfulness isn’t about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events,” says Dr Williams.

“Imagine standing at a bus station and seeing ‘thought buses’ coming and going without having to get on them and be taken away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.”

Identify them. “That’s my worry about my Dad’s health.” “I’m stressed because I’ve got a really busy week.” By being aware of your fears and concerns, you’re more likely to recognise when you’re letting them grow disproportionately to the thing they’re about.

Freeing yourself from the past and future: realising that worries about the past or future can dominate, stopping you from enjoying the now. If you realise you’ve been reliving or pre-living negative experiences for several minutes, take a moment to focus yourself in the present, appreciating the day and the moment you’re living now.

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Do you listen to Spotify while your partner still enjoys scratchy cassette recordings? Do you bristle each time he or she switches on the Yesterday channel, or counts out loose change instead of using a contactless card?

Age affects people in different ways and if you’re a forward-looking person who is willing to embrace change, it can be frustrating when your partner seems happier living in the past.

If you can both laugh off your differences and set them aside, there’s no problem, but if your partner’s behaviour starts to affect your lifestyle as a couple, it could be a red flag for your relationship.

At 56, Stephen Adebusi-Jones is two years younger than his wife Mary, but she feels his attitude to life is typical of someone much older.

“Steve always wanted to hear the latest band, experiment with different foods and travel to new places,” says Mary. ”But all that stopped after he turned forty five. These days he prefers to stay in, listening to the same music he played when he was young. He even moans when I suggest something different, like trying out a new recipe.”

That’s a familiar story for Jamie Barber, who has lived with his partner Mimi for the past twenty-five years.

“Mimi’s interest in Sixties nostalgia began when she started buying and selling vintage clothes and jewellery online,” Stephen explains. “She used to enjoy trawling charity shops and online auction sites for vintage buys, but now she just watches reruns of 1960s films and TV shows on YouTube.”

It can be hard to understand how a partner who was once positive, optimistic and adventurous could lose those qualities as they age. While it’s easy to accuse them of being ‘stuck in a rut’, a psychiatrist may take a different view. If your partner is displaying symptoms such as low energy and general loss of pleasure in everyday life, it’s possible they are

suffering from a condition called dysthymia. Also known as ‘Persistent Depressive Disorder’ and closely related to depression, this condition can last for years and, thanks to its undramatic symptoms, often goes undiagnosed.

A person with dysthymia might suffer from low self-esteem, show little interest in daily activities and seem irritable and ‘down’ much of the time.

Avoiding social activities, not getting minor tasks done and losing concentration are also signs of this condition. The good news is that it can be relieved by a combination of talking therapy and medication.

If you believe that your partner’s mental health is at risk, you should encourage them to contact a GP. Alternatively you could find help from Age UK, which runs a free counselling service throughout the UK. Call Age UK’s helpline on 0800 678 1602 to locate a counsellor near you, or visit their website at ageuk. org.uk.

Whoever came up with the wise old adage “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present!” seems to have understood the importance of looking forward, rather than living in the past. If you can communicate that message to your partner, there’s a chance it could transform both your lives for the better.

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Local author Priya Thomas discusses her delightful Spanish language books and puppets, as well as introducing you to some Spanish culture! Suitable for children aged 5-12, free entry.

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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.

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Family Gardening Session Friday, August 2, 10am-12pm Come and earn a SCART badge in this hands-on gardening session! Plant seeds, learn about bees and get your hands dirty! Suitable for children aged 4-12 and their families; free, but booking required at the library.

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Wigan Pride Saturday, August 10, 11am-5pm Show your support for local LGBTQA+ people at this year’s Pride event, with live entertainment from Merry Hell, Josh Robinson and many more! More information at www.wiganpride.com Believe Square, The Wiend, Wigan, WN1 1PF

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Friday, August 23 – Monday, August 26, various times

A community barbecue to celebrate the life of St. Laurence, with children’s games and a bouncy castle. Everyone welcome.

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Romeo & Juliet Thursday, August 13, 5:30pm Catch the classic tale of star-crossed lovers performed outdoors by Heartbreak Productions.

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Comedy Night Friday, August 30, 7:15pm-11pm 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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If you have a head for heights, the UK’s tallest roller coaster, The Big One, offers high-speed drops and breath-taking views. If you like your world to be turned upside down take your pick from Infusion, Revolution or our newest addition to the line-up, ICON. Dare to ride ICON, the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster delivering an exhilarating experience as you’re catapulted forward at speeds of a Formula One racing driver, cutting through The

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4 medium eggs, plus 2 medium egg yolks 100g caster sugar 600ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Orange slices, grapes and raspberries, to serve

2 Remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour the hot caramel into six individual ovenproof dishes (see TIP). Place the dishes in a roasting tin. Preheat the oven to 140C/fan 170C/gas mark 3.

3 Whisk the eggs, yolks and caster sugar together in a large heatproof bowl. Pour the milk into a clean pan and bring to simmering point, then whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract then strain the mixture into a large jug and divide between the dishes.

4 Pour enough boiling water into the roasting tin to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 18-22 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and leave to cool, then remove from the tin, cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

5 To serve, run the tip of a knife round the edge of the set custard. Invert each one on to a small plate. Serve decorated with orange slices, grapes and raspberries.

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Nicky Nook

by Chris Pearce

For this month’s Jack’s Tracks we visit Scorton, near Garstang, the gateway to the Bowland Fells, for an excellent and varied six mile walk with great views. The walk takes you gently downwards through the scenic Grizedale Valley and some rather pretty hamlets, before you’re then faced with the sharp shock of climbing Nicky Nook. It’s only when you reach the peak that you realise it’s a mere foothill amongst the other fells to the east, but nevertheless, the views over the Lancashire coastline were still pretty impressive.

The starting point of Grizedale Bridge is a bit remote, but the GPS Waypoint is SD 535 490. If that doesn’t mean anything to you then take the road to Lancaster going out of Oakenclough. Once you go over the first cattle grid and, shortly afterwards, a small bridge, park up in a small carpark-cum-layby on the left.

Take the slate path leading away from the car park towards the woods. Once you have gone through two wooden gates in succession, take the path on the left and cross the wooden footbridge over the stream and go into Holme Wood.

I’ve never been a big fan walking through woods; it’s often boggy, the poor lighting limits photo opportunities, and accurate mapping can be difficult. However, there are exceptions and Holme

Wood, up near Scorton in Lancaster is certainly one. The well-defined path follows the stream all the way through the woods with creative studded boardwalks over the boggy parts, and you’ll soon arrive at Grizedale Dock reservoir.

The path bends to the right shortly afterwards, following the direction of an inlet and you come to a fingerpost by a gate. You need to take a left here towards Nicky Nook/Scorton and follow the inlet back in the direction of the reservoir. Ignore the uphill path on the right shortly afterwards (signposted Nicky Nook/Scorton) and carry on in the same direction – you’re going towards Higher

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The path continues on a meandering downward trend parallel to the stream for another ¾ mile until you reach a steel bar gate and fingerpost just before a wooden footbridge. Take a 90 degree right turn and follow the footpath (not the bridleway) to Higher Lane. Once you’ve crossed a short piece of open farmland, you’ll enter Peddars Wood and walk uphill until you reach a gate and a single track road.

Turn right up the road for around 250 yards and take the footpath on the left after the farm. Walk on the left hand perimeter of the field for 75 yards or so, and then cut across the field diagonally on the welldefined path. Go through a gate and head across the second field towards the steel circular gate in the distance. Once you’re through, turn left and walk through this pretty hamlet.

Approximately 200 yards before you’re due to go under the M6, there’s a footpath on the right. Take the footpath, then go through another stile and plunge into Ghyll Wood. You’ll cross a wooden footbridge and then clamber up the bank on the other side, walking along the top of the bank until you come to a gate. Take the path through the field and you’ll eventually come out on Snowshill Lane.

Turn right and follow this road until you reach the entrance to Wrysdale Park.

If you fancy a detour at the first-rate Applestore Café (open 9-4pm Weds-Sun) or a look at Wrysdale Lake then carry straight on. Otherwise, follow the road round to the right, across the bridge and uphill to Higher Lane. Turn left and then immediate right for the uphill trek up Nicky Nook. After a steep initial climb, the path will level off somewhat. After you pass the reservoir on the left, there is an option to

fork off and follow the path to the cairn, but for the purposes of the walk we’re following the path right up to the white trig pillar at the peak After a breather, follow the path in the same direction down the hill. As the path bends downwards to the right, you’ll see a gate set in a dry stone wall straight ahead. Go through the gate and head for the brick structure directly ahead, and when you’ve arrived here, head downhill towards the green box at the bottom of the hill.

Follow the path round the green box and once you get to the track turn right and head into the woods once again. After a couple of gates, you’ll arrive at the fingerpost sign by a gate you encountered earlier on in the walk. Turn left here towards Grizedale Bridge and follow the pathway back through Holme Wood until you reach your starting point.

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Pets

“Adopt don’t shop” Things to consider when looking to adopt a pet.

Adopting a pet in need of a new home can be incredibly rewarding, but needs careful consideration and planning.

Adopting a pet which isn’t right can be very stressful for both the owner and pet. Aside from deciding on which species and breed would suit you, there are a few things to consider when deciding if, and how, to adopt a pet.

Animals that come via reputable rescue shelters will usually have had a health check and behavioural assessment as a minimum. They should be vaccinated, up to date with flea and worm treatments, and will usually be neutered or come with a voucher for neutering. Most rescue centres will also insist on a home visit, to check that your family is a good match for the pet before it is placed. Shared adoption schemes are sometimes available to help financially for animals that have ongoing medication for an existing condition.

Try to avoid making private arrangements via trading websites. Whilst animals advertised on these sites can be appealing, it can be difficult to ensure the pet you are getting is healthy, and that you are getting “the whole story”. If you are looking to rehome an animal this way, ensure you have a long chat with the current owner about their circumstances and the animal’s history, including any health problems. Never arrange to meet an advertiser “halfway”, Promised paperwork, to be forwarded later, often never materialises, and should be another red flag.

In recent years, adopting dogs from abroad has become increasingly popular. Whilst the sight of animals living in desperate conditions can be very upsetting, it is important to consider carefully before choosing to

“rescue” a dog from abroad. They are at risk of exotic diseases, such as heartworm and leishmaniasis, which can be difficult to detect and costly and tricky to treat.

These diseases can surface after some time, meaning a dog may appear healthy when imported and adopted. All animals imported to the UK must have the relevant paperwork, for example dogs currently require a microchip, rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment before entering the UK from the rest of the EU. They should also have had their core vaccinations – for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and leptospirosis.

Behavioural problems can also be an issue, especially if they have previously been on the streets.

Remember that anyone who genuinely cares about an animal should be happy to answer your questions, and just as importantly, keen to ask their own questions about your family and circumstances. Make sure you have a realistic idea of the needs of the animal before you agree to take them home.

Hopefully bearing these points in mind will mean your new pet is more likely to have found their “forever home”.

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Honda has done away with its diesel-powered cars What is it? - Honda’s best-selling CR-V SUV is reliable, practical and well-priced, and the latest model is stylish with a bolder, US-inspired look.

petrol engine – and this, the Hybrid. It’s Honda’s first electrified SUV, and aims to offer a good mix of efficiency and performance.

An increased wheelbase means a more practical cabin, with a seven-seat version an option on the petrol-powered model.

What’s under the bonnet? - A 2.0-litre VTEC petrol engine is paired to an electric motor and a lithiumion battery pack, giving a total output of 181bhp and 315Nm of torque.

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Around town, it will exceed the claimed 53.3mpg fuel economy, but on motorways and at higher speeds fuel economy drops below 40mpg – disappointing for a model that claims to be so efficient.

What’s it like to drive?

- The CR-V Hybrid is comfortable rather than sporty, with supportive seats and a well-composed suspension setup.

It’s refined at speed with limited road and wind noise and there’s some roll in corners.

How does it look? - The striking front nose and overuse of chrome give a more American look, resulting in a bold-looking SUV. The new car is wider and more muscular and the angular front end makes it aerodynamically efficient.

All models also benefit from front and rear LED lights to give the CR-V plenty of presence.

What’s it like inside? - Quality is a big improvement, with plenty of soft-touch materials, as well as a clean, clutter-free layout, and wood trim. The absence of a transmission tunnel allows for a spacious centre console, while a traditional gearstick is replaced by buttons.

The seven-inch touchscreen is loaded with features but can be difficult to operate.

For practicality, the CR-V excels, even as the Hybrid.

There’s 491 litres of load space, while the rear seats offer plenty of legroom and headroom for adults.

What’s the spec like? - The entry-level ‘S’ specification is a little disappointing, with satellite navigation and parking sensors missing. However, our high-spec SR grade car came with leather upholstery, keyless start and entry, heated front seats and ambient interior lighting.

The Hybrid costs over £2,000 more than the petrol model, a significant chunk of money considering that running costs aren’t exactly revolutionary.

Prices start from £30,130 for the Hybrid, with our test car costing £34,470 – putting it in a similar ballpark to Toyota’s RAV4.

Verdict - The CR-V Hybrid is the pick of Honda SUV’s line-up, and is ideal for quiet and efficient town driving.

Honda should be admired for pushing ahead with electrification and abandoning diesel in its CR-V – especially as the SUV sector is still dominated by diesel-powered models.

However, for long-distance efficiency, diesels still make sense, but for urban drivers wanting a stylish and practical SUV, the CR-V Hybrid could be ideal.

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What’s in a name? Well with regard to the Latin names of plants quite a lot actually. Part of my job as a garden designer is to think about the plants which will complement a design. This also means choosing those plants which will suit the particular location in the garden in terms of size, colour, texture, flowering season and growing conditions.

(There is more to this garden design milarky than meets the eye). I am often asked why plants have such complicated names and at first sight they can be meaningless.

Gracilis is graceful or slender – as in Deutzia gracilis

We have history to thank for the continued use of Latin plant names in an otherwise ‘dead’ language, but when you delve deeper, you can actually begin to understand the properties of a plant and where it originates from, just by its Latin name. Below are some examples of Latin words used to describe plants - you may recognise some.

Only those of a certain age (yes I include hubby and myself in this) will remember doing Latin at school, but far from being a dead language, it certainly lives on in the plant world. If however you would rather refer to Aquilegia vulgaris as Granny’s Bonnet, or Digitalis purpurea as Foxglove or Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ as Black Lilly Turf, I wouldn’t blame you. On the other hand, if you find Latin derivatives as fascinating as I do, then “carpe diem”. (If you are not of a certain age – google it!)

Mollis means soft and/or hairy – hence Alchemilla mollis Bonariensis denotes that a plant originates from Buenos Aires, Argentina. As in Verbena bonariensis Sempervirens means evergreen – so we have Buxus sempervirens (Box)

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Reptans means creeping – Ajuga reptans Angustus refers to narrow leaves and so we have Lavandula angustifolia Macrophylla means large leaves – Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ for example Niger means black and so we have Sambucus nigra Nanu means dwarf so if you are looking for a smaller version of a Berberis you need to look for Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea-Nana’

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