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Inside this issue: Weddings | what’s on

DIY SOS BBC Children in Need special comes to Blackburn with Darwen See Page 12..

lEARN HOW

TO TAKE blood... see page 3..

INSPIRED

BY NATURE

see page 5..

Property renovation show DIY SOS will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to benefit a local charity which offers help to vulnerable young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

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Plans unveiled for new outdoor play area at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre Plans have been revealed for a brand new outdoor play area and crazy golf course at the award-winning Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.

Subject to planning permission, the new play area will be built on a redundant staff car park and grassed area at the front of the centre.

The playground is aimed at the under 8’s and promotes imaginative and co-operative play using the latest products to the market.

As well as traditional playground equipment including swings, slide, a see saw and trim trail, there will also be a roadway area for balance bikes and scooters.

This area will help develop skills that can lead to learn to cycle programmes.

Both will be free, with no fee to pay, for children to enjoy, while there will be a small admission charge for the crazy golf course.

It’s the latest stage in a £5million project that started in 2016 to transform the centre with new and improved

facilities, to extend and broaden its offer.

This has already seen the creation of an indoor soft play area, climbing wall, spa and revamped gym, which has seen the centre will win multiple awards for quality and innovation.

Another trophy could be added to the cabinet on Thursday, with the centre nominated in the regional club of the year category at the annual UK Active awards.

Coun Jean Parr, Cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said: “We’re all rightly very proud of the work that has already been undertaken at Salt Ayre,

which in just a few short years has been transformed with spectacular new facilities.

“These proposed new outdoor areas are just part of the council’s continued investment in the centre to ensure it is a destination that the whole community can come along and enjoy.”

In total the new play areas and mini-golf course will cost around £100k to build. Subject to planning permission, it is hoped that it will be open by late summer. The council has partnered with playground equipment specialist Kompan to deliver the project. The company is proud of its environmental credentials and is committed to using sustainable resources in its products, demonstrating the council’s commitment to the environment.

The Council has launched a campaign to build a statue of Baroness Castle to celebrate the contribution she made to the borough, which she served as MP for 34 years, and the country as a whole.

The statue will be made in high quality bronze and stand proudly in Jubilee Square, where Barbara would have often passed on her constituency business.

The aim is to have a celebratory unveiling on 6 October 2020, on what would have been her 110th birthday.

Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Finance and Governance, said: “Blackburn is the natural place for this statue; it will be a fitting tribute. I’m very much looking forward to seeing it standing proudly in our town centre.

I’m sure it will be enjoyed by local people of all ages and also tourists with an interest

in high quality statues of exceptional people. Members of the public are invited to contribute to the cost of the statue via gofundme.com/

BarbaraCastle where you can leave a donation. The creation is expected to become a national tourist attraction and a valuable addition to the

borough’s collection of art. If you would like to leave a larger donation or want to share details of memorabilia or special memories, contact Julia Simpson at julia.simpson@blackburn. gov.uk or call 01254 588598.

Proposed new play area at Salt Ayre

Play a part in bringing a statue of Barbara Castle to Blackburn

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Cafe opportunity at new development Owners of a new 65-apartment residential development in Chorley are looking for a business to take on a new café let on its site in the heart of the town centre.

Chorley Council, which owns the Primrose Gardens extra care scheme, is looking for a local business to operate

the café, which will serve the residents and the wider community. It comes with a fully-fitted kitchen, space to seat around 50 people and the potential to expand outdoors.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: “It’s an exciting time as we see another of our major

town centre developments near completion and we are now looking to get a local business to occupy the café.

“There is lots of potential with a dance hall and bookable conference room on site, which means there will be a lot of natural footfall, not withstanding its excellent location in the town centre.

“It’d be great to see a borough-based business take on this opportunity and make a success of it as this will become part off the community, not just an ordinary café.”

The £9 million development, off Fleet Street, has been built by Chorley Council with support from Lancashire County Council and Homes England.

The café is ready for someone to move in straight away and the council is looking for a first-class business to take it on.

“If people want to know a bit more about what’s available then the can get in touch

phlebotomy jobs”.

Geopace instructors are some of the most elite in the industry and the training programme is constantly updated to keep up with new developments and changes, so students receive the most current information and training available.

Students attending the course are very handson, practicing on artificial arms which pump fake blood, with a choice of veins to perform and practise on.

There is also a theory element to complete although there are no exams at the end.

Students complete

modules as they process through the course and it’s almost impossible for anyone to fail. Once completed the course awards a nationally recognised and accredited certificate in phlebotomy (accredited at Level 5 in Ireland). If you like the idea of working in the healthcare profession then why not visit the Geopace Training website for more information at: www.geopace.net Places are very limited.

Courses are scheduled for Lancaster in October and both Preston and Manchester in December.

lEARN HOW TO TAKE blood...

Most have experienced it. A doctor says you need some blood tests and a half a dozen stabs and prods later – sometimes more – the doctor has your blood sample and the patient has a sore arm that resembles a pincushion.

Many healthcare institutions such as GP surgeries and hospitals now employ phlebotomists to perform the role of collecting blood from their in-patients and out-patients. Skilled phlebotomists – the healthcare professionals who take your blood – are the experts who have been gradually replacing nurses and doctors and who specialise in just collecting blood samples. Phlebotomy posts are usually very flexible and can vary from full and part-time

hospital posts to part time work in surgeries and clinics.

Geopace Training has built a nationwide reputation for teaching phlebotomy the right way and Geopace tutors travel from across country and even internationally to be train phlebotomy students.

Each Geopace class lasts two full days and at the end of the course students will have attained an accredited certificate in phlebotomy.

Students need no prior experience in healthcare and come from all walks of life and all ages. The Introduction to Phlebotomy Course provides a very thorough grounding in both theory and practical elements and prepares students up to the point of ‘live blood draws’.

“It’s also a lot of fun” says Amy, admin manager at Geopace Training.

“Many students email us after completing the course to say how enjoyable it was whilst others email us to let us know that they have been accepted for

with us and we’ll show them around,” primrose-gardens.com or call said Councillor Bradley.

01257 515151.

“The facilities inside are top quality and we think this could be a very profitable business for the right business.”

The first residents will be moving into the development in the summer and anyone wanting more information about the café let should visit

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Women lead the way for Pendle Walking Festival!

“There are 57 varieties of guided walks for the 2019 Pendle Walking Festival, announced Tom Partridge, Pendle Council’s Countryside Access Officer.

“And this year we are delighted to see more women volunteering to lead walks than ever before.”

Walks being led by women include an easy three miler exploring Nelson’s industrial

heritage along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with Andrea Smith from Barrowford.

And a tough 13 mile stage of The Pendle Way under Kelbrook Moor will be led by local rambler Kath Edmundson, from Earby.

An eight mile Colne Water walk led by Hungarian Marianna Borbely who lives in Wigan will climb Knarrs Hill and descend to Wycoller.

Walkers will get the chance to explore Wycoller’s atmospheric ruined hall, the inspiration for Ferndean Manor in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

A gentle-paced five mile walk with Helen Thompson will explore Water Meetings.

This Iron Age site is the place where Pendle Water gathered from Pendle Hill meets Blacko Water, with views of intriguing Blacko Tower.

Jennifer Little from Colne, a walk leader for the last eight festivals, said: “It’s an opportunity to meet people from further affield including walkers from abroad.”

Helen Thompson, who lives in Clitheroe and works for The Ribble Rivers Trust, will be leading a walk for the first time. She said: "I've enjoyed getting to know Pendle better and I've been really inspired by the views on my walk."

Tom, who organises the annual walking event said: “Our festival is one of the largest free walking festivals in

the UK and takes the strain out of map reading and route- finding.

“Enjoy breath taking views around every corner as you follow our friendly and experienced guides.

“Many of our walk leaders have taken part in our Pendle Wa l k i n g Festival for years and are keen to share their knowledge of the area, including Pendle’s fascinating history,” he added.

“And 53 out of the 57 walks are completely free of charge.

“Take a look at our programme at www.visitpendle.com/ walks or pick up a copy from the Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford or from the Visit Pendle info point at Boundary Mill in Colne,” he said.

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Council said: “We’re so proud of Pendle and this year’s Walking Festival focuses on the people and places which make our area unique.

“We are grateful to our walks leaders for offering a warm

welcome and a special insight into our history.

Mike Williams, Pendle’s Tourism Officer said: “Pendle is a fantastic place to explore and enjoy some of the most stunning countryside views in the north of England including Pendle Hill, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

“Our wild and wonderful landscape has inspired generations of free thinkers over hundreds of years.

“And this year we have a number of walks which introduce our area’s radical thinkers,” he said.

They include 17th century mathematician Sir Jonas Moore – the father of time - who established Greenwich Mean Time.

The classic climb up Pendle Hill with Tom Partridge

will follow in the footsteps of George Fox whose famous vision on Pendle Hill in 1652 led him to found the Quaker movement.

“Not forgetting the Sabden Chartists and walks which explore the dramatic landscape of the Pendle Witches of 1612,” added, Mike.

Council Leader, Councillor Iqbal added: “As well as being good for the health and wellbeing of our local residents and visitors, walking is also serious business in Pendle.

“Over 2.7 million day and overnight visitors bring over £119 million into Pendle’s economy each year and our network of 100s of miles of footpaths are a big attraction.

“Latest figures from Visit Lancashire show that overnight visitors brought nearly £32 million into Pendle in 2017. This shows that our visitor economy is healthy and growing,” he said.

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INSPIRED BY NATURE Animals, birds, and all things natural are being carved into new entrance features for Woodnook Vale Local Nature Reserve, inspired by the ideas of local school children.

Working alongside local residents, children and young people from the local schools, Fern Gore Residents Association and Hyndburn Council – Community Interest Company Proffitts – Investing in Communities are leading a project to improve three of the main entrances at Woodnook Vale Local Nature Reserve.

The project gives local families the opportunity to get involved in planting trees, shrubs and bulbs and produce environment themed artwork which will define the entrances and make them more welcoming.

Year 5 children from Woodnook Primary School worked alongside local artist Rick Goodwin from Stump Art to design a new, carved seat for one of the entrances close to their school. The children were given an exciting carving demonstration and have designed a seat that has a fox and a deer at either end, with other creatures being included such as hedgehogs, squirrels, butterflies and bees. It was a fantastic workshop that gave the children the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and get back to nature.

Joanne Fisher, of Woodnook Primary School, said; “The children were amazed at the skill. strength and

imagination needed to create animals out of wood. They were thrilled as they saw a fox being created before their very eyes. Rick’s talent and enthusiasm sparked their interest and created a new appreciation for the work of artists and their local area.

They can’t wait to see their ideas actually take shape. “ Cllr Miles Parkinson, Leader of Hyndburn Council, said; “I’m so pleased to see the involvement of children from Woodnook Primary School and see their interest in the nature reserve grow. It’s a great outdoor learning space for all the schools in the surrounding area”.

Martin from Proffitts – Investing in Communities said; “The children are really excited to see their design

ideas come to life. Rick from Stump Art gave a fantastic demonstration and it’s great to see outdoor projects like this inspiring the next generation of woodland workers and nature lovers.’’

The pupils will return to the nature reserve later in the year to see the seat in place and plant some bulbs there.

And in the coming months, improvements will have been completed at 3 entrances from Perth St, Miller Fold and Royds St, Accrington.

For more information about the scheme visit: http://www. proffittscic.com/communityprojects/woodnook-localnature-reserve-entrances/ https://www.hyndburnbc.gov. uk/woodnook-vale/ or contact Martin Proffitt at Proffitts (CIC) on 07989928038 or martin.proffitt@proffittscic. com.

Help for bugs and small

animals at the Penwortham Bypass Log piles have been created near to the new Penwortham Bypass to encourage wildlife.

Situated next to the bypass, space has been created for amphibians, insects and other small animals.

Several of these log piles are now dotted around the site, with more to follow, as the construction work progresses.

County Councillor Keith Iddon, Cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We recognise that while the road is needed to reduce congestion through Penwortham, it will disrupt some wildlife. So we're putting some measures in place to help them, such as these log

piles. "Lots of progress is being made to create the new road, which opens early next year. Along the A59 Liverpool we’re currently creating the new junction with the bypass.

Thank you to people for their patience while the construction work is taking place, especially for any disruption it has caused to your journeys in this area."

Construction of the new bypass is part of the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal - an agreement between the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, Preston City Council, South Ribble Borough Council and Lancashire County Council,

along with central government and Homes England. South Ribble Borough Councillor Bill Evans, Cabinet member for planning, regeneration and City Deal said: “It is good to see the work on the Penwortham Bypass progressing well as it will help the traffic flow in Penwortham and South Ribble.

"The creation of log piles to create a new habitat for insects and small animals alongside the new road is important, as it will help to minimise the impact on local wildlife.”

Follow @LancsCityDeal on twitter for updates on City Deal schemes and ongoing work.

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A Taste of Chorley is top of the menu PEOPLE flocked to Chorley town centre at the weekend to enjoy some delicious treats at A Taste of Chorley, the town’s annual food and drink showcase.

Organised by Chorley Council and local traders, over 50 stalls lined the town centre streets offering everything from local grub and desserts to homemade cakes to food from around the world. Visitors also got the chance to enjoy a whole array of drinks, including a cocktail masterclass from Cosmopolitan, Proseccos from Copa Fizz and the locally made Cuckoo Gin from Brindle Distillery.

There was also the chance to pick up some top cooking tips with everyone from The Bees Country Kitchen to Gobins Family Butchers to Brinscall Baker taking a turn in the demonstration kitchen to cook up a range of dishes that delighted the crowds.

The Great Chorley Bake Off also saw some fantastic entries with prizes awarded in all three categories and The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, talked about his new book and offered advice later in

the evening at St Michael’s Academy. Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council said: “This weekend showed off the brilliant range of food and drink businesses we have here in Chorley, and it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying everything on offer, despite the wet weather on the Saturday.

“The quality of food and drink was outstanding, and people got to learn how to make some delicious dishes with local businesses sharing their knowledge and giving advice in the demonstration kitchen.

“Extending A Taste of Chorley to two days worked really well, giving us a platform to continue building on the event and making it even bigger next year. We’ve had lots of great feedback and we’re

hoping everyone will come back next year with even more varieties of food and drink added to the line-up.” The event was free to attend with people getting some top tips from local chefs, bakers and butchers who gave cooking demonstrations, alongside local artisan producers.

There was also some great family fun, including face painting, a climbing wall and small children’s rides.

The trails around the town centre also proved popular, including the taste trail where participants sampled local foods and a children’s ‘fiver fest’ trail where the younger ones searched for the hidden Totally locally Chorley £5 notes.

To find out more about events happening in the Chorley area, visit checkoutchorley.com

CLAMPDOWN ON LITTER AND DOG FOULING IN LOCAL BEAUTY SPOT Local Councillors have launched a clampdown on litter louts and irresponsible dog owners, who have been picking up after their dogs but then throwing the bag in the woodlands, instead of putting it in the dog waste bins in Spout House Community Woodlands in Huncoat.

Huncoat Ward Councillors, Cllr Dave Parkins and Cllr Eamonn Higgins have liaised with the Borough Dog Warden to tackle the problem in this popular local beauty spot.

Cllr Parkins said; “We’ve had reports that a few irresponsible dog owners aren’t picking up after their dog or picking up and then discarding the bag on the ground or in the trees. Lots of people walk here and it’s the few thoughtless people spoiling the area for the rest.”

Two extra dog waste bins have been installed in the middle entrance to the woodlands.

The Council’s Dog Warden and Litter Enforcement Officers will carry out on the spot patrols and CCTV may also be installed to deter people from failing to pick up

after their dog or fly tipping in the area.

Cllr Higgins added; “The message is clear, if you don’t clean up after your dog, or drop litter in the area, you are responsible for your own actions and you could be landed with a big fine.”

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HYNDBURN GREEN SPACES FORUM RECEIVES THE QUEEN’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Congratulations to the Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum, a group of volunteers based in Hyndburn, who have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum, made up of local community groups, helps to protect and promote the green spaces and parks in Hyndburn, working together to secure external funding for community projects and providing help and assistance to each other on community consultation and community events and also works with the Council to secure Green Flag status for our parks.

Cllr Miles Parkinson, Hyndburn Council Leader, said; “Congratulations to the Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum, this award is richly deserved as the members, who are all volunteers, give their time and energy so freely to make where they live a better place for all. We’re lucky to have this group of community volunteers here in Hyndburn, we really appreciate the great work that they do and it’s marvellous that they are being recognised nationally now with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.”

Cath Holmes, Chair of Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum, said: “We were bowled over and humbled to even be nominated for this award, so to have achieved this accolade is such an honour. Every volunteer involved should be so, so proud and we thank all

of them for their dedication, determination and the work they do freely to benefit the community and Borough of Hyndburn. Thanks must be given to Hyndburn Borough Council, especially the Parks Department, without whom our achievements would not have been possible. It’s a true team effort. We must also thank Murray Dawson for nominating the group and to Tony Grimshaw who came to assess the Forum. And lastly but importantly, thanks to all our families and friends who support us in many ways.”

Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet Member for Parks, added; “The Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum is a real asset for Hyndburn and members have worked with us tirelessly to help bring in excess of £8 million in external funding to improve our parks and open spaces. The work they do is in evidence right across the Borough, from smaller projects like planting crocuses alongside footpaths, to bigger ones like restoring footpaths through woodlands, making them accessible to all, to huge projects like the recent transformation of Rhyddings Park in Oswaldtwistle.

They’ve also worked with our Parks Team to achieve Green Flag status for seven parks and Accrington Cemetery in the Borough and are working with us to achieve even more.”

Cllr Parkinson added; “We’ve also just heard that the 1st Oswaldtwistle Scout Group have also been awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service too! Congratulations to all the young people and leaders involved, they are

yet another brilliant example of how volunteering can make a real difference in your community, well done to them all.” Representatives from Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum and 1st Oswaldtwistle Scouts Group attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May, along with other recipients of this year’s Award. Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum is one of 281 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. The number of nominations and awards has increased year on year since the awards were introduced in 2002, showing that the voluntary sector is thriving and full of innovative ideas to make life better for those around them. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Winners are announced each year on 2 June – the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.

Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse. They include volunteers helping people overcome mental health problems through sport, volunteers using caravans as mobile cafe/information centres in geographically remote locations and another group mentoring children who have a parent in prison.

Representatives of Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum and first Oswaldtwistle Scouts will receive the award from the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire later this summer.

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Travel fund open to help young

people in Padiham expand their horizons Are you 16-25, live in Padiham, and want to travel abroad to learn more about the world, but are stuck for cash? You could be eligible for a scholarship established by the late Mr Arthur Edmondson Quinn, who bequeathed a share of his estate, upon a Trust, to Lancashire County Council for the purpose of establishing

a travel scholarship. This scholarship is designed to provide an opportunity for 16-25 year olds, in full time education whose parents live in Padiham, to travel abroad to expand their education.

For more information on how to appy, please see below. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th July 2019.

Manchester improves

free swimming for under 17s Young people in Manchester are set to benefit from increased access to free swimming at Manchester swimming pools all year round thanks to an extension of the current swimming offer citywide.

From this Saturday, 8 June, Manchester’s under 17s will be able to swim for free every weekend bolstering the current swimming offer which allows them to swim for free during the school holidays.

This new provision for young people will now complement the all year round access to free swimming enjoyed annually by more than 60,000 under 17 and over 60 Manchester residents already. And it is the latest development in Manchester’s swimming provision which has seen numerous changes during the last ten years when the Council committed to significantly improving the swimming offer across the city.

In that time there has been an increase in free swimming provision, an overhaul of the school swimming service, increased swimming lesson provision and changes to the way in which club and competitive swimming is supported by the city.

Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Executive Member for Schools, Culture and Leisure said: “I am delighted that we have been able to extend our free swimming offer for young Mancunians to all year round as it offers increased access and opportunities to take part in healthy good fun activities which contributes to improving their physical and mental health and wellbeing too. It is another welcome

positive addition to the changing face of swimming in Manchester and one which I hope lots of young people will take advantage of.”

The weekend free swimming sessions will be available citywide at selected times throughout the year at each swimming pool - subject to individual pool timetables, so it is advisable to check beforehand.

For details of participating

pools, sessions and how to register, visit: https:// mcractive.com/freeswimming Participating facilities: Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre, East Manchester Leisure Centre, Hough End Leisure Centre, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Moss Side Leisure Centre, North City Family & Fitness Centre, Wythenshawe Forum.

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Final THI blog from the chair

So the £2m Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative has come to an end and I think most people will agree it has been a major boost to the town.

You just have to walk around Bacup to see the difference it has made. I have had many people come to speak to me or through Facebook saying the project has been a huge benefit to the town. I was especially pleased to see the reaction to the lighting scheme we installed in the Coronation Fountain. It does look a lot better. It is worth reiterating though the improvements will not hamper the long term goal of getting water flowing through the fountain again.

Again, I wish the Friends of Coronation Fountain the best of luck in their project.

We have been very clear the THI money is only the start of the journey to transform Bacup. We need to build on the project’s success. We still have plenty of challenges here and a lot of work to do.

We need more money. But the THI shows we can bring in funding and we will continue to search for more resources to complete the work.

The future is bright. Lots of work has gone into creating the Bacup 2040 vision – our masterplan to modernise the town centre. I was really pleased that it has been shaped by residents and businesses.

The vision and masterplan are not final proposals but ambitions on how Bacup

could look in the future.

Despite the challenges we all know, and some cases can see, exist, I think there is lots of positives at the moment.

The Bacup Now community festival was brilliant. The town, its residents and its businesses really came together. It showed what a great community spirit exists here. There are so many great people in the town, who really care about it and its people and I want to thank them for their continued efforts.

We have also seen new businesses, especially food and drink ones, moving into the centre. It is shows confidence in Bacup is starting to build and there is a vibrancy growing around the town. We need to carry on building that buzz and the Council will continue to look for opportunities to bring in the resources needed to do that. While the THI project has been successful, there are lessons we can learn from the process. I will be first to admit, at times, community engagement could have been better, especially in the beginning.

If we are successful in our bid for Future High Street funding, we will certainly

improve on that. We want to use a successful bid for that funding to use as a spring board for developing a new relationship with the residents and business of Bacup.

After all, we all want the same thing – a better Bacup. We can achieve that by working together.

Finally, it would remiss of me not to say a big thank to everyone involved in the project such as the board, the advisors, the Council’s economic development team led by Guy Darragh, the contractors and various other organisations.

I want to thank the residents and businesses who have been involved in making it successful. But most of all I want to thank our project officers, first Megan Eastwood and then later Mhorag Saxon who have worked tirelessly to successfully deliver the THI project.

So here’s to the future. I truly believe if everyone continues to work together we can really build something special here.

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Crowning our borough’s community heroes!

Community heroes from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned this evening at the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.

21 awards were presented to individuals and groups who go the extra mile to support others and help make their neighbourhoods better places to live. Graham Shackleton of Mill Hill FC was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for three decades of dedication to grassroots football. Graham was nominated for not only being a great manager at the club, but also a fantastic ambassador and role model for young players during the last 32 years.

Receiving his award, Graham commented: “We started a football team to prevent boys going down the wrong path – I never dreamt it would grow like it has! We have created something that people from within the community can take part in and be proud of.

Neil Mistry was named Volunteer of the Year for the work he does with Community Spirit, a homelessness charity

he co-founded.

Despite working full-time, Neil spends most of his evenings providing food, shelter and kindness for local homeless people.

The Grass Roots Community Action Award was won by Kay Kareem in recognition of her hard work running not one, but two local community centres – at Accrington Road and Little Harwood. 95 year old Renee Black received the Integration Award for her work with Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum over 20 years, helping to build positive relationships between people from different religious backgrounds.

And the Good Neighbour Award went to Peter Wallace in recognition of everything that he does to keep his neighbourhood safe, clean and tidy and the support he gives to his neighbours – everything from putting bins out, keeping sheds safely locked and picking up litter.

The full list of award winners is below. The Community Volunteer Awards were jointly arranged and hosted

by Blackburn with Darwen

Borough Council and Community CVS, with support from local businesses and community organisations.

Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, said: “I have always said that Blackburn with Darwen is one of the friendliest, kindest and caring places you can find and that is in large part down to the many volunteers that we’re blessed with.

They touch every part of local services and support people in a variety of ways, making such a huge difference to people’s lives. “It was wonderful to give them the recognition they deserve through the awards.

The presentation evening was such a positive, uplifting event and I feel proud to have been in the room with so many dedicated and selfless individuals. Without them, Blackburn with Darwen would not be the great place that it is, and I put on record my sincere thanks to them. Garth Hodgkinson, Chief Executive of Community CVS, said: “We asked the public to nominate their community heroes,

those people who they felt deserved recognition for the volunteering work that they do – and we were staggered to receive over 300 nominations!

Our awards presentation evening recognised a wide variety of people supporting different aspects of borough life – from the sports coaches who’ve spent decades devoted to their clubs, to the charities providing support to vulnerable people.

It’s been fantastic to see them all celebrated and I congratulate all our winners and everyone shortlisted too.

You truly are local heroes.

Denise Park, Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, added: “What an amazing evening!

We are incredibly fortunate to have so many kind hearted and community spirited people in Blackburn with Darwen who are willing to give their time to support others and make the borough a better place.

As a local authority, we value their support immensely. Well

done to them all.

Sponsors of the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards are: Euro Garages, Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, Herbert Parkinson, Blackburn College, East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, Blackburn with Darwen CCG, Blackburn Youth Zone, Age UK, Shelter, Personalising Freedom, McDonald’s, BBC Radio Lancashire, Together a Healthier Future, and Our Community, Our Future.

Many local organisations and businesses also contributed time, effort and resources to make the Community Volunteer Awards presentation evening happen.

They all wanted to give something back and celebrate the valuable contribution that volunteers make within Blackburn with Darwen.

Here’s the complete list of winners in the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards.

Culture, Leisure & Sport Award: Individual winner – G e o r g e Davies of Blackburn Harriers Group winner – Blackburn with Darwen L i b r a r y S e r v i c e volunteers Health & We l l b e i n g Award: Individual winner – Paul Walker of Change, Grow, Live Group winner – Re:fresh volunteers Prosperity,

Learning & Employment Award: Individual winner – Kyle Caulfield of Blackburn with Darwn Carers Group winner – Lasting Powers of Attorney group, Blackburn with Darwen Carers Environment Award: Individual winner – Tariq Mahmood of Keep Blackburn Tidy Group winner – Keep Darwen Tidy Grass Roots Community Action Award: Individual winner – Kay Kareem, of Accrington Road & Little Harwood Community Centres Group winner – St Oswald’s Holiday Club Integration Award: Individual winner – Renee Black of Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum Group winner – Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum Community Involvement Award: Individual winner – Pat McGhee of Blackburn with Darwen Carers Group winner – Community Spirit Lindsay Dunn Award: Individual winner – Neil Mistry of Community Spirit Group winner – Voice Saturday Breakfast Club Young People’s Award: Individual winner – Mumtaz Patel of One Voice Scouts Group winner – Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service Volunteer of the Year Award: Neil Mistry of Community Spirit Good Neighbour Award: Peter Wallace Lifetime Achievement Award: Graham Shackleton of Mill Hill FC

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DIY SOS BBC Children in Need special comes to Blackburn with Darwen Property renovation show DIY SOS will head to Blackburn with Darwen later this year to take on an ambitious build to benefit a local charity which offers help to vulnerable young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

DIY SOS: The Big Build BBC Children in Need Special will see Nick Knowles and his team, with interior designer Gabrielle Blackman, complete the conversion of a rundown church hall, originally built in the early 1800’s, into accommodation and a support centre for Nightsafe: a Blackburn charity which provides support to young people aged 16 to 24 who are homeless or vulnerably housed. The show will air this November during BBC Children in Need Appeal week.

Nightsafe was established in 1990 to meet the growing needs of homeless young people and was set up by a group of local people.

The current Nightsafe accommodation centre offers immediate access for young people who have nowhere else to go but the centre is no longer big enough to cater for the growing demand in the area.

The current building is bursting at the seams; they have an emergency shelter but they need more space to support vulnerable young people in the area and help to get them back on their feet.

The ‘Purple Shirts’ have big plans to renovate St Silas’s Parish Room, which is being leased to Nightsafe by St Silas Church, and turn it into a space that will benefit Blackburn’s young homeless, this September.

The DIY SOS team along with the support of hundreds of volunteers and

tradespeople will have nine days to transform the interior of the building into a purposebuilt support centre and short-term accommodation for vulnerable young people in the community who are homeless, which will be specifically for those aged 16 – 18.

Nick Knowles, Presenter of BBC One’s DIY SOS, said: The team and I are delighted to join forces with the community of Blackburn with Darwen for this special build for local charity Nightsafe, who are at the forefront of helping young homeless. Our ambitious and innovative build will see us with local volunteers transform an old church hall, into a much needed emergency accommodation centre for young homeless.

As ever it’s an ambitious build but with lots of help from the people of Blackburn with Darwen and beyond, together, with a few laughs along the way, we’ll be able to achieve something truly special.

Please get involved.

Speaking of the announcement, Julie Thomas, Chair of Trustees at Nightsafe said: We are amazed and delighted that DIY SOS: The Big Build for BBC Children in Need are coming to Blackburn with Darwen and even more thrilled that they chose to work with Nightsafe. The organisation has, for the last 30 years, supported those most on the margins of society, seeking to alleviate the plight of homelessness and working with those most vulnerable and in need of support.

The upcoming show will give the young people a place to call home whilst they develop independent living skills; and a home that is safe and secure and in the heart of the local community. Somewhere more than just a place to thrive, a place to build new friendships, confidence and have fun as they meet life’s challenges.

Cllr Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, added: We are looking forward to

welcoming DIY SOS to Blackburn. I’m sure that they will get a very warm welcome with plenty of offers of help.

It fits perfectly with what we are about as a Council, helping us with one of our big priorities which is to look after vulnerable people. Our planners are already working closely with the team and are getting fully behind what is a really important project.

Nightsafe do a brilliant job and this is going to give the charity a much needed boost and make sure that even more young people’s lives can be changed for the better.

Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at BBC Children in Need added: We’re delighted that Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team are heading to Blackburn with Darwen, to create another spectacular Big Build for BBC Children in Need. It’s a show that changes lives and will leave a lasting legacy for the vulnerable young people in the town.

Reverend Sheelagh Aston at St Silas’ Church, said St Silas’ Parish Rooms were built in the late 19th century to nurture the young people of the community, first as a day school and then as a Sunday school.

She added: We are delighted Nightsafe’s innovative project is continuing the legacy of the Parish Rooms and we look forward to supporting them as they work to create a safe environment for the young people of this century.

Nightsafe has been funded by BBC Children in Need for a number of years. Currently, Nightsafe uses a grant of £106,481 to deliver the LEAP project which supports homeless and vulnerable young people under the age of 18, by helping to increase their life skills and engaging them in education, training and employment to encourage stability in their lives. BBC Children in Need currently funds 14 projects across Blackburn, with more than £906,000 hard at work to benefit young lives in the region.

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Communities celebrate having #MoreInCommon Hundreds of people came together at neighbourhood events to celebrate everything they have in common as part of the Great Get Together.

Held in June each year, the Great Get Together encourages people from different backgrounds to come together socially.

It’s inspired by the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox who worked hard for community cohesion and integration in her West Yorkshire constituency. In her first speech to parliament Jo declared that “We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us”. The Great Get Together, held around the time of Jo’s birthday, is now in its third year.

The Blackburn with Darwen Youth Forum worked together to organise a silent disco event – Eat, Rave, Repeat!

– to bring young people and their families together, staged in Witton Park as part of the Restricted Rocks tribute bands festival.

Blackburn with Darwen Youth MP Uday Akram, one of the

silent disco’s organisers, said: A lot of people came to our event, people of all different backgrounds and cultures.

We got different people all coming together and we couldn’t really ask for more.

The Youth Forum’s event was funded by Our Community, Our Future, Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme.

Our Community, Our Future also provided some funding to other neighbourhood events aimed at bringing people from different backgrounds together to have fun.

In Darwen, the Great Get Together was combined with a Refugee Week celebration at the United Reformed Church.

This lively event, hosted by Darwen Asylum & Refugee Enterprise (DARE), was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen and saw people of different nationalities sharing food from a wide variety of cuisines, as well as performing traditional music and dance.

The Whitehall Park Supporters group also held a family fun day and barbecue, to give

new residents of the area the chance to meet others living locally.

A Picnic in the Park event hosted by the Blackburn West Health Group in Witton Park brought people together to share food and drink, and take part in craft activities around the theme of belonging.

In Little Harwood Community Centre, a get together saw local families sharing food, enjoying music and having fun.

And Romney Voices staged their third annual Great Get Together event – the Romney Voices Family Shindig – with live bands, fun activities and food.

Hundreds of people came to celebrate together at this wellestablished community event.

Cally Kershaw-Calvert, Vice Chair of the organising committee, commented: This weekend shows what you can do when you celebrate a community and its diversity and how much people have in common.

Councillor Mohammed Khan,

Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: I congratulate all the groups across the borough who worked hard to arrange events to bring people together last weekend.

The legacy of Jo Cox, who believed passionately in

strong, cohesive communities, is very powerful in encouraging groups up and down the country to organise events that celebrate diversity and unity.

Coming together through common interests is a great way of achieving better social

integration. The Great Get Together aims to highlight this and I am delighted that we had a number of groups in Blackburn with Darwen of all ages who took the opportunity to arrange neighbourhood events.

Positive steps made to address funding gap New figures have shown positive steps have been made to address a funding gap which has been forecast at Lancashire County Council.

Members of the Cabinet will be told at a meeting on Thursday that a revenue underspend for the 2018/19 financial year has resulted in a much lower net reduction in reserves than was originally budgeted for.

The final financial outturn position at the end of the 2018/19 showed there had been a net expenditure of £745.375m, which represents an underspend of £19.265m (2.52 per cent).

A report to be presented by Councillor Geoff Driver CBE, leader of the council, shows that at the end of the 2018/19 financial year, £164.254m was available in the transitional reserve, set up to support the revenue budget, which is £24.893m better than previously forecast.

The council has previously indicated it would have sufficient funds remaining in reserves to support its budget until 2022/23, but is working on a number of measures to help it set sustainable budgets

in future years without the use of reserves. The report states there were a number of areas where differences to the expected 2018/19 budget had been recorded. These included: • £27.566m more than expected due to the sale of bonds and lower borrowing costs; • £3.945m underspend by Public Health and Wellbeing due to staff vacancies and a reduced spend across commissioned services; • £4.524m underspend by Waste Services due to a combination of reduced waste and operating costs, and additional income; • £10.234m overspend due to a reduced income from oneoff capital receipts; • £2.908 overspend in Education and Children's Services as a result of agency staffing and child placement costs; Work is still progressing to identify additional savings aimed at reducing the requirement for reserves in 2020/21 and beyond to achieve financial sustainability.

Cllr Driver said: "Like all

councils we face significant financial pressures, which means difficult financial decisions have had to be taken and there is careful monitoring of all spending.

Unfortunately more difficult decisions will be needed in the future. "Our aim is to achieve a balanced budget without a reliance on reserves, to ensure the council is on a stable footing, and these figures show very positive steps have been made to ensuring this happens. "However we also want to ensure we provide the best services possible for the people of Lancashire, particularly our older residents and children who need our help and support.

"Adult Services and Education and Children's Services, where £344.965m and £160.406m were spent respectively in the last financial year, are the largest service areas for expenditure covering almost 68% of our net budget." For more information on the council's financial position visit the cabinet page http://council.lancashire. gov.uk/ieListDocuments. aspx?CId=122&MId=9430

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FLAG RAISED FOR ARMED FORCES DAY The Armed Forces Day flag was raised today outside Accrington Town Hall. Before it was raised the LordLieutenant, Mr Charles Hadcock DL, presented the Armed Forces Day flag to the Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor June Harrison.

Cllr Harrison said; “This is a time to mark Hyndburn’s support for past, present and future Armed Forces. It’s our chance to celebrate and thank our Armed Forces and show our support for all they do to protect us and keep the country safe.”

The flag raising ceremony marks the beginning of Armed Forces Week.

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Vital community asset in Gorton benefits from £10,000 refurbishment

A focal point for the community in Gorton has been given a new lease of life thanks to a five-figure restoration project.

For nearly 40 years the Gorton Community Centre has grown to become a lynchpin for East Manchester Residents.

Supporting pensioners to new mums, the staff of the centre have been able to help generations of Mancunians from the cradle to their twilight years.

A community grocer has also been established at the centre, providing cheap and healthy

food to residents for a fraction of the retail price.

But after four decades the centre had declined into a state of disrepair and ran the risk of no longer being fit for purpose. However, as a result of its partnership work with Manchester City Council and its commitment to corporate social responsibility, construction giant Kier were able to step in to help the community centre.

During April they carried out a full, and completely free refurbishment of the centre which would have ordinarily cost more than £10,000.

On April 12 after a hectic week the keys were handed back over to the centre’s management, who were ready to get back into the busy dayto-day business of running a vibrant community hub.

Councillor Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council said: “Strong communities contribute to a stronger Manchester and places such as the Gorton Community Centre are where life long bonds of friendship and solidarity are made.

“Over the decades Manchester has changed immeasurably but one thing which has remained constant is the spirit of its residents. The work which goes on at the community centre whether it is classes for our older citizens, drop in sessions for new mums, or even somewhere to have a cup of tea and a chat is so important in building a sense of pride in the community.

“It would be fair to say that over the decades the Gorton Community Centre had seen

better days. But, thanks to the time, money and effort of Kier the centre is now fit for the 21st century and a place all residents can be proud of.

“Corporate Social Responsibility is something Manchester City Council takes very seriously, and we are pleased that Kier have been an enthusiastic partner throughout this project.

As well as covering the costs of this refurbishment, apprentices have also been taken on by Kier to help

them develop, and learn core skills needed for future employment.”

Kier’s Regional Director Garry Bowker said: “We’re a Manchester-based company and as a result of that, we like to get involved in community projects. Social value is big on our agenda. We’ve made a commitment to support the local community in Gorton and it’s nice to see everybody here today. It’s clearly a very well used centre and long may it continue.”

Best Afternoon Tea in the UK revealed On the 14th June at Westminster Boating Base in Westminster, the 12 finalists from hotels around the UK gathered to showcase their signature afternoon teas.

Some of the finest hotels and restaurants from around the UK took part in the awards, which recognised the best in afternoon tea service and creativity. This years awards were sponsored by Tipiak, Our regions finest afternoon tea experience has been revealed. The only finalist from Lancashire or Cumbia

was the MacDonald Leeming House hotel which is a boutique hotel overlooking Ullswater, Cumbria. The Macdonald Leeming House has an award-winning restaurant and views of the Cumbrian Fells and only a 15-minute drive from the M6 motorway. The en-suite bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style and all have flat-screen TVs and seating areas. Some rooms have balconies with lake views.

The Regency Restaurant has an AA Rosette Award and

serves modern British cuisine.

The conservatory and terrace offer a more relaxed setting for informal lunches and dinners.

Set in 22 acres of grounds the hotel offers croquet on the lawn and private fishing on the river. Indoors, there is a drawing room, library and sitting room with log fires in the winter. Leeming House features a private helipad.

Penrith is 7.5 miles away and Aira Force, the waterfall Wordsworth wrote about, is 3 miles away.

The Afternoon Tea Awards judged the entire customer experience, from arrival to departure, with a strong emphasis on food, tea and service. Chefs were judged on flair and creativity with their afternoon tea menus combined with high levels of service.

Jill Sayles, editor of Hotel F&B magazine, which runs the awards, said: “It was

great to see so much talent homemade scones, and a brewed tea and coffee. and creativity go into the selection of sweet treats, You can book direct with the presentations. The 12 finalists washed down with freshly hotel on 0344 879 9142. worked really hard and the judges were impressed by how innovative the creations were.”

David Collins, the general manager at the MacDonald Leeming House Hotel said “We are very proud to be the only finalist from the whole of Lancashire and Cumbria. Our staff are really passionate and proud of this achievement.

Next year we will return with a determination to be named as the UK’s best afternoon tea” Why not try The MacDonald Leeming House Afternoon Tea for yourself with a Treat & Sleep special offer. With their specially selected afternoon tea breaks, you’ll enjoy the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and overnight accommodation On arrival settle in to enjoy delicate finger sandwiches,

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Blackpool Bucket & Spade List 2019 Here it is: The ultimate fun guide for those in search of unique, must-do holiday experiences that will create some unforgettable memories.

Not only does the UK’s favourite seaside resort have award-winning beaches, attractions galore, and more shows and entertainment than you can shake a stick of rock at, Blackpool also boasts an extraordinary collection of bucket list ideas!

1. Meet The Breitlings Stand by for the spectacular Blackpool debut of Europe’s premier civilian jet formation team. The world-renowned Breitling team will bring their own jaw-dropping brand of aerial aerobatics to the skies above Blackpool Promenade on both days of the free event on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August.

2. P-P-Pamper A Penguin!

Join the best-dressed residents at Blackpool Zoo - they've got their dinner jackets on and can’t wait to meet you. Join their keeper with a bucket of fish and head to penguin beach where you'll be able to feed them and watch them waddle, dive and swim. What’s not to love? This is just one of many unforgettable animal experiences at the zoo.

3. Go Coaster Crazy Blackpool Pleasure Beach is likely the most ride-intensive theme park on the planet.

The question is: How many white-knuckle rides can you stomach in a day? The famous Big One is 25 years old this summer but, trust us, age has not slowed it down! And if you haven’t yet experienced

ICON, the UK’s first doublelaunch rollercoaster that opened last season, what are you waiting for?

4. Party With Busted If you have never been to a Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Party, then you don’t know what you are missing! It’s the biggest event in the resort calendar when 20,000 people let their hair down in a star-studded outdoor concert in the shadow of Blackpool Tower. Taking place on Friday 30 August, the line-up already includes the likes of Busted, Diversity, Sigma, and Nina Nesbitt, with more to come. For details of how you can enter the free wristband ballot or guarantee your place at the party visit: www.visitblackpool.com/ switchon 5. Ride The Tram Train It’s the ultimate tramway experience and you can only do it here in Blackpool. Climb on board one of our amazing heritage trams and relive the glorious art deco era of the 1930s. Better still, take a ride on one of the extraordinary illuminated trams that run during the autumn season.

Imagine taking a ride on a tram decked out as a trawler or a Great Western train, bejewelled in thousands of tiny lights? Yep, it’s just as magical as it sounds.

6. Take A Leap Of Faith Are you bold enough to take a walk of faith at the top of The Blackpool Tower? Step out of the lift 380 feet up and the thrilling SkyWalk awaits you. It’s a 5cm-thick glass platform where you can look

out over the Irish Sea and look down on the famous Golden Mile below you for a viewing experience you will never forget! Oh, and don’t forget to say a happy 125th birthday to The Tower in this special celebratory year.

7. Laugh Yourself Stupid Take a promenade stroll where every step brings a smile and a giggle. The outdoor Comedy

Carpet is a celebration of comedy on an extraordinary scale. There is nothing like the British sense of humour and the Carpet immortalises the jokes, songs and comedy catchphrases of more than a thousand of Britain’s bestloved comedians and writers.

We defy you not to laugh!

8. Ride The Rapids Picture the scene: You are on the roof of the Sandcastle Waterpark building on South Promenade. Just one thing stands between you and the tropical waters below. Well two things actually: The colossal Montazooma mat slide with 360 degree loops and back-to-back turns, or the Aztec Falls, an electrifying pitch-black descent into a giant bowl. The choice is yours….

9. Marvel At The SuperHeroes It’s the ultimate selfie experience – an opportunity to stand shoulder-toshoulder with a whole raft of Marvel comic super-heroes at Blackpool’s Madame Tussauds. Surrounded by debris and destruction,

confront the Hulk in a New York street and test (quite literally) if you are strong enough to pick up a cab! Or if that’s all too much, stand back and admire the superpowers of Spiderman, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and Captain Marvel.

10. Do Country By The Sea Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens might be a few thousand miles from Nashville, Tennessee, but the autumn of 2019 will bring the sweet sounds of the inaugural British Country Music Festival to the seaside.

Ward Thomas, Catherine McGrath and Sarah Darling will headline an impressive line-up of more than 100 artists over the weekend of September 13-15. Don’t forget to pack the cowboy boots and rhinestones.

11. Sleep With The Fishes Experience a night of oceanic slumber with sharks and tropical fish at a sea-bed sleep over in Blackpool’s Sea Life centre. Get a group of friends together, pack your sleeping bags and enjoy the most incredible night beneath the

ocean. Or, if you dare, enjoy your own exhilarating Jawsstyle adventure when you come face to face with more than a dozen sharks.

12. Ride The Lights Get ready for an electrifying cycle ride under Blackpool’s world-famous Illuminations.

Head for the seafront on Tuesday 27 August and you can join thousands of riders as they travel along the Promenade for a sneak preview of the 2019 Lights in a totally traffic-free environment. This is bike riding – but not as you know it! Keep checking www.visitblackpool.com for updates and to find out what else is happening during your visit or why not make a short break of it and book your accommodation package!

To view the 2019 Blackpool Destination Guide and to view the online version of our 2019 Event Guide, please go to www.visitblackpool.com/ guide To get a feel of what’s coming up this year in Blackpool, watch our video here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wI7TkCRdQ48

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Millionaire’s legacy leads to

prestigious award for Colne housing development

New bungalows designed for older people in Colne have won a national award established by HRH The Prince of Wales to recognise outstanding almshouse developments.

New bungalows designed for older people in Colne have won a national award established

by HRH The Prince of Wales and the National Association of Almshouses to recognise outstanding almshouse developments.

Alan Davies is chair of trustees of the charity and housing association named after Peter Birtwistle.

“Our founder was a jeweller who emigrated from the UK to Canada and left his entire fortune to provide housing for people in his home town of Colne when he died in 1927.

Alan said: “We are continuing to develop his generous legacy by providing homes for life for elderly people in Colne.

“And we’re delighted that our new bungalow scheme, Birtwistle East Lemes, is a winner of the Almshouse Association’s Award for Excellence and Inspiration” The 12 one bedroom

bungalows were built off Keighley Road for the Trust by Pendle Enterprise And Regeneration Ltd, known as PEARL. A l a n explained: “ W e ’ v e worked in partnership to increase the number of affordable bungalows the Trust can offer to elderly people in Colne.

“It’s been a very worthwhile project which gives older residents independent living with all the support of being part of the Peter Birtwistle Trust community.

Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader of Pendle Council and a PEARL board member explained: “PEARL is Pendle Council’s joint venture company with Pendle contractor and developer Barnfield Construction.

“We carry out regeneration in Pendle including developments to offer more housing choice.

“I visited the bungalows when the project was completed in March last year and was very impressed with the development.

“The homes have been designed with wide entrance halls to make them easier to move around in and they’re wheelchair friendly,” he explained. “Our residents are enjoying the stunning countryside views from their balconies and the community spirit here is good, so it’s a great place to live,” added Alan Davies.

Mrs Diane Buckley aged 67, who has lived in Colne for 41 years, was one of the first

residents moving in to the new development, at Number One Birtwistle East Lemes.

She said: “I’d been looking for somewhere to live near town for the last two to three years. “I was so overwhelmed when I saw my new bungalow, it was perfect, with everything I needed!” Tim Webber, Managing Director of Barnfield Construction said: “As a local developer with deep roots in Pendle we’re thrilled with the award and for our part in providing new homes for local people.

“Through PEARL we are building a new quality housing development below the new Birtwistle East Lemes bungalow scheme and off Carry Lane.

“We’ve called it Greenfields View and it lives up to its name,” said Tim. “ It’s an attractive £4.4 million development of 21 three and four bedroom family homes with good sized gardens and lovely countryside views and we’re aiming to complete it this year,” he explained.

Anyone interested in looking for a new home in Pendle can visit www.barnfieldhomes.co.uk with the opportunity to look at other PEARL developments such as Langroyd Place in Colne and sign up for news about Greenfields View.

And the partnership between the forward thinking Peter Birtwistle Trust and PEARL will continue. Alan Davies said: “We can announce that the Trust will be the new owners of flats for older people which are being built

by PEARL on the site of the old Colne Health Centre which is being demolished.

“On Saturday 6th July we’ll be taking a stall during the Comic Colne event and will have a model of the new flats on display.

“They’ll provide an affordable place for older Colners to live – right in the heart of town opposite the market. Do come and have a look at the plans!

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Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture returns to Newby Hall Newby Hall presents return of outdoor Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition with NEWBY 2019 + MatomboThis June sees the return of the Contemporary Sculpture Park sited in the Woodland, Orchard and River Walk at Newby Hall, a Wren designed Stately Home near Ripon in North Yorkshire.Following

a break of 4 years, the exhibition simply titled NEWBY 2019 + Matombo has been carefully curated

by Orlando Compton, the eldest son of owners; Richard & Lucinda Compton. Alongside the works in the woodland, Newby’s summer resident sculptors, Matombo will also be exhibiting their Zimbabwean sculptures within the gardens.

Orlando says: We first started the Sculpture Exhibition in 2001 inspired by Newby’s famous collection of ancient Roman sculpture.

At Newby, we have a passion for sculpture so it isincredibly exciting to be showcasing and supporting contemporary British and Zimbabwean sculpture.Some

by Ben Greenwood, Juliet of the pieces have been especially Gutch, Terence Hammill created for Newby, including works and Emma Stothard. There are 48 sculptures in the Exhibition, which is open until the end of September by 24 different artists, 8 of whom are from Yorkshire.

The sculptures are made from many different media, including wood, steel, bronze, marble, ceramic, brass, copper and glass in a wide range of styles.The pieces have been specifically created to complement its outdoor setting.

Orlando says:

The environment is a huge part of the exhibition. The Landscape and Woodland evolve and become part of the experience... the light, the trees and thesculptures change throughout the season, the exhibition will look very different in the middle of June to how it does at the end of the exhibition in September.

A Champagne & canape Private View of NEWBY 2019 + Matombo with Lucinda Compton, Orlando Compton and several of the sculptors will be available for press on Thursday 20th June from 6.30pm NEWBY 2019 + Matombo are free with the cost of admission to Newby Hall & Gardens and is open from 21st June to 29th September.

Newby Hall & Gardens is open for the 2019 Season until 29th Septemberwww.newbyhall. cominfo@newbyhall.com For more information go to www.newbyhall. comFor any further information, please contact Louise ScottMarketing ManagerNewby Hall and Gardens01423 320412

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Summer reading will be out of this world

Five, four, three, two, one … blast off to your library where the theme of this year’s exciting Summer Reading Challenge is Space Chase.

It promises to be an out-ofthis-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

To take part in Space Chase, children need only to sign up at their nearest library, where they will be given a collector’s folder in which to keep a record of their reading journey.

This year libraries have extended the scheme to include all children aged up to 11 years. They are invited to borrow six library books over the summer. As they read (or are read to by parents and carers) they will team up with futuristic family the Rockets for an exciting space mission.

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Books are vanishing off library shelves and the Rocket family has been tasked with getting them back. Library staff and volunteers need the help of local children to complete the mission.

Participating children can read whatever they like – fiction, factual books, joke books, picture books, audio books or e-books – as long as these are borrowed from the library.

During their reading journey children will collect stickers, bookmarks, a space-themed snakes and ladders game and an alien window clinger.

Certificates and medals are awarded to children who complete the challenge.

Many events and activities will be staged around the county to encourage children to visit libraries regularly during the summer holidays.

Contact your local branch for details. If you’re ready for a galactic adventure, pop into your library to sign up. Space Chase will launch in North Yorkshire libraries on Saturday, 13 July, and will run until Saturday, 7 September.

County Councillor Greg White, Executive Member for Libraries, said: “Celebrating space exploration is topical, so I’m sure young readers will hop on board this exciting adventure. 2019 also marks 20 years of libraries and the Reading Agency working together to keep children reading throughout the summer. Almost 10,000 North Yorkshire children took part in 2018 and this year we’re hoping for even more. We are keen to welcome preschoolers to instill the reading habit early and are also recruiting young volunteers aged 13 to 24 to help children with the challenge.”

To find out more about volunteering, visit your library or email libraries@ northyorks.gov.uk before the start of the challenge on 13 July. Find out more information about the challenge

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VISIT IN NORTH WALES There are over 600 castles in Wales and it is said to have more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Here are the top 5 castles to visit in North Wales: CAERNARFON CASTLE Built in the 1280 by Edward I, Caernarfon is the largest castle in the area and does not disappoint. Having included all the mod cons for its day like toilets, running water and glass in the windows, this vast building is spectatuclar.

A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour-coded stones carefully arranged in bands. The site of

this great castle wasn’t chosen by accident. It had previously been the location of a Norman motte and bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. The lure of water and easy access to the sea made the banks of the River Seiont an ideal spot for Edward’s monster in masonry.

Edward wasn’t one to miss an opportunity to tighten his grip even further on the native population. The birth of his son, the first English Prince of Wales, in the castle in 1284, was a perfect device to stamp his supremacy. In 1969, the investiture of the current Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles took place here.

Whilst you’re visiting this formidable fortress, don’t miss the opportunity to see the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, which is housed in two of the castle’s towers.

CONWY CASTLE Conwy Castle entrance is truly impressive with two fortified gateways and made up of eight enormous towers. The great hall, private chambers and kitchen can still be seen on visiting which gives you a real sense of what it would have been like back in the day.

Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high

towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation.

An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle, the largest sum Edward spent in such a short time on any of his Welsh castles between 1277 and 1307. Money well spent.

Two barbicans (fortified gateways), eight massive towers and a great bowshaped hall all sit within its distinctive elongated shape, due in part to the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands. You won’t find Edward’s concentric ‘walls within walls’ here. They weren’t needed. The rock base was enough security in itself.

Some say it is the most magnificent of Edward I’s Welsh fortresses. To get the full picture, head for the battlements.

Breathtaking views across mountains and sea. If the outside impresses (and it will), wait until you go in. With an outer ward containing a great hall, chambers and kitchen, and a more secluded inner ward with private chambers and a royal chapel, it is very easy to imagine how Conwy functioned when the royal entourage were in town.

HARLECH CASTLE Harlech castle is built on what is said to be the oldest rock in the world. It was impenatrable in its day due to its location.

Originally it would have been white as it was painted in

limestone. The new visitors centre is a wealth of further infomation.‘Men of Harlech.’

The nation’s unofficial anthem, loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is said to describe the siege which took place here during the War of the Roses, wherein a handful of men held out against a besieging army of thousands. Edward’s tried and tested ‘walls within walls’ model was put together in super-fast time between 1283 and 1295 by an army of nearly a thousand skilled craftsmen and labourers.Edward liked to use only the best masons from Savoy and England’s finest carpenters and blacksmiths.

At the time this was one of the cheapest of Edward’s castles.

A snip at a mere £8,190.

The structure, overseen by Master of the King’s Works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers, with an immensely strong east gatehouse.

It was impregnable from almost every angle. Its secret weapon was a 200-foot (61m) long stairway which still leads from the castle to the cliff base. Access via the stairway to the sea and crucial supplies kept the castle’s besieged inhabitants fed and watered. When it was first built, a channel would have connected the castle and the sea. You could have sailed a boat up to the moat. Seven

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hundred years later, the sea has receded and you could say the castle appears almost stranded, waiting for the tide to turn once more.

The newly installed ‘floating’ bridge at Harlech Castle makes access to the castle truly available for all. The bridge connects the castle with the brand new visitor centre in the former Castle Hotel building.

BEAURMARIS CASTLE This was the last of Edward I’s castles and he unfortunatly never saw it complete.

It is said to be one of the most beautiful of his castles. In terms of design and finish, the castle was super high-tech for its time with the ‘walls within walls’ features. Dare we say it, an absolute cracker of a castle with classic proportions and perfect symmetry. The last hurrah of Edward I’s massive building programme in north Wales… just a shame he never got round to finishing it!

With finances stretched to the limit and the Scots now increasingly effective in their resistance to the English monarch, his vice-like grip on Wales was beginning to slip.

Edward or ‘Longshanks’, on account of his extraordinary height, was forced to focus his attention elsewhere and the rest is, quite literally, history…

Technically perfect and constructed according to an ingenious ‘walls within walls’ plan, Beaumaris Castle was the 13th-century hi-tech equivalent of a spaceship landing unceremoniously on Anglesey today. You can usually complain if a neighbour’s extension plans are a bit on the large side.

Seven centuries ago the problem was resolved rather

differently. The population of Llanfaes was forcibly moved 12 miles (19km) away to Newborough to make way for Edward’s new castle.

CRICCIETH CASTLE This castle was built by Llywelyn the Great. The twin tower gate house would have been inimidating for visitors and due to its position, the castle was always in high demand and changed hands on a number of occassions.

Steeped in lots of history, its a very interesting site to visit.

What a picture, what a view!

Perched on a headland with the sea as its constant bedfellow.

Its twin-towered gatehouse intimidates prospective attackers.

So badly did the native Welsh princes and English monarchs want it, that it changed hands more often than a relay baton.

B u i l t originally by Llywelyn the Great, this very Welsh of princes included a very English style of gatehouse.

Edward I’s forces took the castle some 50 years later, undertook their own improvements and remodelled a tower for stonethrowing

engines. Not as much fun for those at the bottom as it sounds for those at the top!

Owain Glyn Dŵr sealed Criccieth’s fate when his troops captured and burnt the castle in the early years of the 15th century.

This was to be the last major Welsh rebellion against the English. Criccieth Castle may also have given the name to the town rather than the other way round. Its suggested origins are ‘crug caeth’ – ‘crug’ (hill in Welsh), ‘caith’ (captives) – the name given to the jail on the hill, a function once held by the castle. Buy an ice-cream, there’s a lot of history to digest.

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Planning a day out?

Discover incredible things to do in North Wales But where to begin?

Well, the north east of Wales has plenty of history and is home to North Wale's only World Heritage Site.

The coastal regions like Colwyn Bay and Conwy have excellent beaches and family attractions.

You’ll find adventure in the mountains of Snowdonia & stunning locations along the Llyn Peninsula.

Picture this. An abandoned quarry, once the world’s largest, turned into the world’s fastest zip zone. Or how about the world’s first manmade surf lagoon delivering consistent two metre waves. You can even scale to Britain’s lowest point, deep beneath the mountain's of Snowdonia.

With all this, it’s no surprise that North Wales has a growing reputation as being the adventure capital of the UK. Underground, on ground or above ground, be prepared for an unforgettable adventure in North Wales.

But it’s not all about flying through the air. There are plenty of things to do in North Wales snd Betws-y-Coed for

example that don't require a helmet or wetsuit. The region has an incredibly rich and eventful history & heritage – which has to be explored.

Medieval castles dominate historic towns, historical structures can be seen across the region & you can even explore a 4,000 year-old mine! For a comprehensive look at the regions history, be sure to visit North Wales’ intriguing museums.

For families, North Wales and Llandudno in particular has a great array of attractions.

Adventure parks provide an array of things to do in North Wales including roller coasters, slides and experiences. For a day of

discovery, head to one of the regions zoos & aquariums – here, the kids can be introduced to animals from all over the world.

With so much going on, you might forget to take it all in so why not make your stay a bit longer? Whether you are looking for seaside hotels, traditional bed and breakfasts, quirky glamping and campsites, family friendly holiday and carvan parks or just basic self catering accommodation, all needs

and tastes are catered for in North Wales! And in terms of dining out, Don’t worry. With a wide variety of excellent

restaurants, pubs and bars to choose from, you can be certain your stay in North Wales will be a fantastic one!

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HITTING THE BEACH?

If you love beaches – then you’ll love North Wales.

With 250 miles of coastline, beaches aren't hard to come by.

You'll discover a fantastic variety of diverse beaches in North Wales, with something to suit everyone. North Wales’

coastal resorts were made famous by their fabulous beaches. Colwyn Bay beach, for example, has a longer coastline than Rio’s world famous Copacabana beach – that’s a lot of beach!

It’s a consistent feature among the coastal resort beaches – long beaches w h i c h p r o v i d e plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves peacefully.

For a day beside the beach with the family, the ever-popular s e a s i d e resorts of Rhyl and Llandudno continue to please. With long beaches there’s plenty of room to enjoy activities whilst the promenades p r o v i d e plenty of entertainment.

If you’re

planning a beach break to North Wales, a visit to one of the Llyn’s beaches is an absolute must. Hidden away, the Llyn’s secluded beaches provide the perfect location for a peaceful getaway.

Popular resorts like Abersoch provide a much livelier day at the beach, with plenty of things to do including a worldclass water sports programme.

The Llyn is even home to one of the best beach bars in the world. Nefyn’s Ty Coch Inn has been voted by users of TripAdvisor as one of top ten beach bars in the world.

Being an island certainly has its advantages.

You’re never too far away from a beach when visiting Anglesey. Scattered along the coast, you’ll discover a great array of beaches, from secluded to historic, Anglesey’s beaches are sure to delight and surprise.

If you’re a fan of history, then Anglesey’s beaches and coastline will be for you.

Anglesey has a rich maritime history, which is partly thanks to areas of water having a high copper content, which would help clean the boats before an excursion.

On Anglesey’s beaches you’ll find an array of historically important buildings including churches and lighthouses.

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Young Litter Heroes in Aberdaron and Llanfrothen

Children in Aberdaron with collected litter

Young children from Aberdaron and Llanfrothen, Gwynedd have been busy recently collecting rubbish in their community.

On a beautiful spring morning in Aberdaron, Arwyr Sbwriel Aberdaron held a sponsored walk and litter-pick in the village to raise money for the local Ysgol Feithrin. With the support of Gwynedd Council’s Tidy Towns scheme, the school’s family and friends went out with the children to get to grips with the litter problem on the beach.

The group came across all sorts of unpleasant items,

such as dirty rags, dog mess and cigarette butts. In addition, there were unusual discarded items, such as a pair of sunglasses and a burnt sun lounger, together with the usual bags, containers and countless plastic bottles.

Sioned Mair Williams, who arranged the event, said: “We succeeded in collecting a fair amount of waste that would, more than likely, have found its way into the sea, and besides the litter collecting we managed to raise over £450 for the Ysgol Feithrin.

“We really hope that we can complete another similar

event on the Llyn Peninsula before long. A big thank you to all who contributed and to Gwynedd Council for providing the equipment.”

Local councillor, Gareth Roberts said: “We are so lucky hear on the end of the Llyn Peninsula to have such a wonderful landscape, but it’s so disappointing to see so much litter of all sorts on the beaches. I’d like to thank Arwyr Sbwriel Aberdaron for arranging such a worthwhile initiative and to the children, of course, for their unique contribution.”

Younger pupils from Ysgol Y Garreg, Llanfrothen have also been busy collecting rubbish around their school, as well as creating awareness-raising posters.

Emma Lewthwaite, their teacher at Ysgol y Garreg, said: “The children were very enthusiastic to help collect litter, and following the event they decided to create colourful posters to help keep the village tidy. Many

thanks to Tidy Towns for their support before and after the event.”

Local councillor, Gareth Thomas said: “It’s good to see Ysgol y Garreg taking this initiative with the young ones. The younger children have great enthusiasm to act and so channelling this into something so worthwhile is wonderful to see. Thanks to all at the school for your efforts and especially the children.”

Councillor Catrin Wager, Gwynedd Council’s Highways and Municipal Cabinet Member, said: “It’s wonderful to see Aberdaron and Llanfrothen’s youngest residents able to go out to help remove litter in their communities.

The environmental quality these children inherit is largely up to us, so very many thanks to all who contributed for their positive awareness in arranging these events.”

Anyone found guilty of littering in any public place could face a court summons and a fine of up to £2,500.

To report any instances of fly-tipping, contact Gwynedd Council’s street enforcement team on 01766 771000.

For more information about Gwynedd Council's Tidy Towns scheme contact the team on 01766 771000 or send an e-mail to trefitaclus@ gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Ysgol y Garreg pupils, Llanfrothen with collected litter

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Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises’ combined ticket offers with other nearby attractions means there are more reasons than ever before to spend a day exploring England's largest lake and the surrounding area - right in the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Among our fleet are the three famous ‘steamers’; the ‘MV Tern’, which is now 128 years old; the even larger ‘MV Teal’ – which in 2013 welcomed Her Majesty the Queen onboard; and ‘MV Swan’ – which last year celebrated her 80th birthday.

Taking a trip with us means passengers can experience the full length of the lake, from Lakeside at the southern tip, right up to Ambleside at the top - while taking in Bowness and other stops along the way.

As one of England’s most popular ‘paid-for’ attractions, Windermere Lake Cruises offers its passengers convenient access to several

award-winning family attractions, including its sister-attraction The Lakeland Motor Museum.

From Lakeside, passengers can jump on the short, free shuttle bus service to the Lakeland Motor Museum to

take a look at a collection of more than 30,000 exhibits – including over 150 cars and motorbikes.

With regular services all yearround and more than 100 daily sailings at the height of the summer season, why

not pick up a popular “Freedom of the Lake” ticket, which offers unlimited cruising over a 24 hour period, hopping on and off at any stop as many times as you like?

More information is available online at www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk / www. lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk or by calling 015394 43360

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Cumbria all set to bid for new ‘Tourism Zone’ status The Government’s announcement of a new Tourism Sector Deal is a real game-changer, according to Cumbria Tourism. The

county’s official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) says Cumbria can now go ahead and bid to become a ‘Tourism Zone’ – potentially unlocking m a j o r investment and strategic p o l i c y support for the county’s t o u r i s m industry.

An official Tourism Sector Deal puts tourism at the top of

the Government’s national policy agenda, with the ambition of driving economic growth and increasing productivity. A select number of newly-created ‘Tourism Zones’ across the country will also play a vital part in helping to improve skills and connectivity, as well as aiming to enhance the visitor experience and helping to extend the annual tourism season.

A competitive process will begin shortly to choose which destinations become ‘Tourism Zones’. There is already a joined-up, county-

wide approach being developed by Cumbria Tourism, Cumbria County Council, the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) and the Lake District National Park to secure the new status.

The news comes less than a day after Cumbria Tourism welcomed high-level speakers from both the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and VisitBritain to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) near Penrith. Last night also saw a special networking event for the keynote speakers with key partners and leading tourism operators.

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Summer Evening Buffet Cruises return for the summer season The sound of cool jazz will make a triumphant return to the warm South Lakeland evenings next week, during the first Summer Evening Buffet Cruise of the year by Windermere Lake Cruises.

The first Summer Evening Buffet Cruise of the season on Saturday 1 June will be followed by

further regular events every week until the end of August, with the musical backdrop once again provided by lake legends, ‘Trickle Charge’.

Each 2 ½ hour cruise will not only be accompanied by a witty repertoire and selection of mainstream jazz and tasteful pop, but freshly prepared food, served in a relaxed atmosphere.

Setting sail at 7pm, each Summer Evening Buffet Cruise will cover the entire length of the lake, treating passengers onboard the ‘steamers’ MVs Teal and Swan to the perfect way to enjoy the summer holiday season.

But don’t take our word for it; One passenger wrote on TripAdvisor, “Wow. We have just returned from a fantastic evening cruise on Windermere. What a beautiful evening. The food was excellent, fresh and tasty and there was plenty to eat.

Service on the boat was also very friendly and professional.

Well worth the money and a fantastic night out.”

Buffet Cruises sail every Saturday from 1 June until 24 August; and every Wednesday from 3 July until 28 August.

All cruises depart at 7pm from Bowness Pier 1.

Tickets must be booked in advance and can be purchased online or by calling 015394 43360. All prices include the full lake cruise, live band, two-course buffet and tea & coffee.

Local Resident Card holders (who live in LA or CA postcodes) can get a 20% discount on any Summer Evening Buffet Cruises up until Wednesday 17 July inclusive.

Alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase from the fully licenced bar, while well-behaved dogs with an appreciation for good rhythms are also welcome onboard.

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Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Be astounded by the spectacular Fantastic Fairground Factory Exhibition at Tullie House this Summer.

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre presents the Fantastic Fairground Factory at Tullie House Museum, a brand-new exhibition exploring the secrets of the fairground w i t h interactive exhibits designed to bemuse, baffle and b e w i l d e r.

This summer the Fantastic

Fairground Factory exhibition brings all the fun of the fair to Tullie House with automata and interactive games to inspire and amaze. Families can explore the well-loved characters and sideshows found at the fairground with a collection of beautiful and amusing automata and aweinspiring optical illusions.

Then get hands-on and discover the science of the sideshow with a shadow puppet theatre, helter-skelter marble run and traditional fairground games in a funfilled exhibition for all ages to enjoy.

Fantastic Fairground Factory opens on Saturday 29 June and runs throughout the summer holidays until Sunday 6 October.

The exhibition will feature 30 stunning, intricate and interactive automata inspired by the fairground, created by renowned and international artists. Large scale interactives will provide visitors with a better understanding of the secrets and science behind the art of automata.

Tullie House are looking forward to hosting another Cabaret Mechanical Theatre exhibition after the success

of Mechanical Circus, an interactive exhibition of historical and contemporary automata which attracted over 12,000 visitors when it was on show at the Museum in 2014.

Sarah Alexander of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre explained “We are delighted to be returning to Tullie House with this exciting new exhibition.

Automata from our collection made by 13 different artists, including Paul Spooner, Ron Fuller and Peter Markey, will be brought to life in a fairground atmosphere, with clever illusions, a chance to test a fairground ride, create a mechanical shadow puppet show and use gears and pulleys to reveal your future on our new Wheel of Fortune. A wonderful collision of art, science and fun!”

The exhibition includes some fairground favourites: Discover the wonders of gravity with an interactive helter-skelter marble run.

Baffle the senses with optical illusions and the Hall of Mirrors.

Discover characters and tell stories with a mechanical shadow puppet theatre.

Get a glimpse into the future and have a go on the Wheel of Fortune.

Impress with games of skill to test reflexes and nerves of steel.

Charli Summers, Programme Manager at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery said: “We are thrilled to be working with Cabaret Mechanical Theatre again following 2014’s Mechanical Circus exhibition. The automata and interactive games really make art, science and engineering fun and accessible for our family audiences. We are looking forward to an exciting summer” Throughout the summer holidays there will be family craft drop-ins between 1.00pm – 4.00pm, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Relaxed craft sessions are bookable between 11.00am – 12.00pm, every Tuesday during the summer holidays, for those who may feel overwhelmed during our usual drop-ins.

The Tullie House learning team have provided several

bookable automata workshops for children. See the Tullie House website for more details.

Admissions Free admission to the exhibition and family drop-ins for Annual Ticket holders and accompanying children. A day ticket is available at £6.50 for adults and £3 per child. *There will be an additional charge for some activities on Sunday 30 June. **The automata workshops will cost £10 per child, booking is essential. Call the Box Office on: 01228 618700 Don’t let the kids have all the fun; Tullie House is hosting two after-hours events for adult visitors, starting with

life drawing in the gallery on Tuesday 2 July, a fun and welcoming drawing experience inspired by the exhibition, with music and drinks to get your creativity flowing. The event will run from 7.00pm until 9.00pm and tickets are £10 (£8 for students).

On Friday 20 September you can explore the dark side of the fairground with a special late opening of the exhibition.

With music, live performances and creative interventions inspired by sinister sideshows, freaky fairground rides and disorientating illusions. The event will run from 7.00pm until late and tickets are £10 (£8 for students).

Lake District Summer Music International Festival Sat 27 July – Fri 9 August There will be 40 events in 11 venues spread across the South Lakes. This includes a Kendal venue we have never used before but we feel will make a welcome addition: Stricklandgate Methodist Church.

In the bicentenary year of John Ruskin, we will celebrate Ruskin's musical passions, illuminated by his own art and those he championed, combining visual elements, poetry and readings, and music he loved and hated – plus a Festival commission. Our unique event, planned in close collaboration with the Ruskin exhibitions at Brantwood and Abbot Hall this summer, will also feature local singer Jess Dandy, making her LDSM début.

Another bicentenary marked

by LDSM is that of the great pianist and overlooked composer Clara Schumann: in her honour we will feature the work of women composers, including a focus on Elena Firsova and Cheryl FrancesHoad. I Fagiolini's Leonardo: Shaping the Invisible marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci and the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, with this innovative vocal ensemble

illuminating projections of his most iconic artworks with complementary choral masterpieces from across the centuries.

Robert Hollingworth and Leonardo expert Martin Kemp will introduce the music and artworks from the stage in a tribute to the greatest polymath the world has ever seen, who famously described music as having the power to shape the invisible. Among the works to be explored, the iconic form of Vitruvian Man is matched by the perfectly-proportioned music of Leonardo’s contemporary, Josquin.

The recently identified Salvator Mundi is paired with sacred settings of the text which inspired it by Thomas Tallis and Herbert Howells.

Leonardo’s famous depictions of women are seen through the prism of Claudio Monteverdi and a sensual ‘aural tapestry’

by Messiaen pupil Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur. Finally, a new commission from Adrian Williams celebrates the inquiring scientific mind of the ultimate Renaissance Man. Following the huge success of the silent film with improvised organ accompaniment last year, we return to St George's for a screening of Metropolis,

the wonderful but rarely-seen 1927 Fritz Lang sci-fi epic.

After 2018's Beethoven composer day, the middle Saturday is dedicated to Shostakovich's music, life and times culminating in a concert by the Brodsky Quartet.

In its centenary year, we have programmed Janáček's The Diary of One Who Disappeared sung by star singers as part of an all-Czech programme at Kendal Town Hall. Flute is 2019's focus instrument, around which we have programmed rarities by William Alwyn, as a flautist turned composer.

Other artist highlights include the Carducci Quartet, Raphael Wallfisch, Tom Poster, the Berkeley Ensemble, the Marian Consort and the National Youth String Orchestra. Our Festival Début artists strand, launched with great success last summer, returns as a long-term fixture.

Free copies of the Festival Diary are available by calling 01539 742620, online at www. ldsm.org.uk, or by post or personal visit to the Festival Office at Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PU. Booking is open online, by post, by phone (01539 742621) and in person at the Festival Office.

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Stickle Tarn trail

that is helping the National Trust in its aim to become a greener organisation.

5. Once you're over the footbridge you'll start to gain height fairly rapidly as the path becomes steeper and, in places, turns into short scrambles over rocky outcrops. Eventually, as the top ridge comes into view you'll cross back over the stream on to its left side.

6. A few minutes later as you come over the final rise, you'll see the rewarding sight of Stickle Tarn below the stunning backdrop of Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark. These summits together with Pike O' Stickle once formed part of the outer rim of a massive volcano.

7. Stick around for a while and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Stickle Tarn. It's a great spot to dangle your bare feet in the water before retracing your steps back down the same path to your start point.

The steep path from the Sticklebarn pub follows Stickle Ghyll all the way up the valley side giving plenty of excuses to take a breather and wonder at the dramatic waterfalls and rock pools cut into mountainside and the striking views across the valley towards Lingmoor.

Route Details Difficulty : Challenging Time : 2 hours Distance : 1.9 miles (3km) Terrain : Steep, well defined, stone pitched path with some short easy scrambling sections Starting Point : Stickle Ghyll Car Park OS Explorer Map OL6 1. Leave from the top end of the car park and head through a wooden gate behind Sticklebarn.

You'll then pass between some stone walls on the left and a bird feeding station to the right.

The stone walls are part of the remains of a fulling mill which was built here in 1453 to clean and felt wool.

The mill would have been powered by water wheel using water diverted from Stickle Ghyll (you can still see a channel further up the path on the left which would have provided water).

2. The trail very quickly heads uphill along a well defined path.

An enormous amount of work has been done over the years repairing this much used path.

The majority of the route is constructed using a technique called stone pitching.

3. The trail continues onwards and inevitably

upwards. The scenery is dramatic so take every opportunity to pause, catch your breath and take in the views.

4. After a while you'll approach a wooden footbridge over the stream. This is the location of the Stickle Ghyll hydro-electric scheme

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World’s finest heading to Blackpool Air Show!

Some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft are heading to Blackpool this summer for two days of fantastic aerial entertainment.

The programme will be headlined by the Breitling Jet Team who will perform over the Blackpool seafront on both days of the free weekend event on Saturday 10 and

Sunday 11 August.

The French-based formation team will be joined by the RAF Chinook Display Team, the UK-based AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers, The Blades Aerobatic Team, a Typhoon, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and more!

The Breitling team, comprising six Albatros jets in distinctive dark blue and yellow colours, will be making their debut at the Air Show and will deliver a jaw-dropping display of formation flying over the famous seafront. They have

performed in front of huge audiences all across the globe. Click here for a taster of what to expect this year at Blackpool Air Show.

AeroSuperBatics have been specialists in display flying for over 30 years and operate one of the best-loved civilian air display acts in Europe. They will perform a breath-taking sequence of acrobatic stunts, all whilst strapped to the top wings of the beautiful 1940s Boeing Stearman biplanes.

The Blades Aerobatic Team comprises extremely skilled and highly-experienced pilots with more than 25,000 hours of flying experience between them. Undertaking aerobatic manoeuvres less than four metres apart in perfect formation and at speeds of up to 200mph, the crowds will witness 30 separate aweinspiring manoeuvres in the 15-minute display.

The Calidus Autogyro will join the show for some up close and personal aerobatic fun! Due to their low speed,

the Gyro Display is cleared to fly just 50 metres from the crowd.

The military part of the programme includes the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, featuring a Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster Bomber, and the RAF Chinook Display Team which will showcase the huge helicopter’s versatility with a stunning range of manoeuvres.

This year, the awesome Typhoon will be flown by Flt Lt Jim Peterson who has designed a display to demonstrate the aircraft’s immense power and acceleration.

Spectators will see just why the team’s catchphrase is #BringTheNoise!

The programme will begin shortly after 1.30pm on both days, with the best viewing points on the promenade between North and Central Piers.

To complement the aerial programme, there will be plenty to see and do on the ground with a wide range of

stalls, attractions and food concessions in the Air Show Village on the Tower Festival Headland.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive in resort early to avoid any traffic congestion. For regular updates, https://www. visitblackpool.com/thingsto-do/events/blackpoolair-show/ to find out more additions to the programme.

A VisitBlackpool spokesperson said: “The Blackpool Air Show is always one of the highlights of Blackpool’s summer.

“This year’s line-up of planes and stunt teams looks brilliant

and with the Breitling Jet Team making their Blackpool debut, it promises to deliver a fantastic two days of free entertainment for all the family.

“We would encourage people to stay over for the whole weekend and take the opportunity to enjoy everything that Blackpool has to offer.”

For more details on Blackpool’s huge range of shows, events and attractions, to book accommodation or for any other enquiries, please go to www.visitblackpool.com or call 01253 478222.

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Lancashire Markets More and more of us go let life rush by in an endless cycle of work, quick shop, eat, bed and repeat. Shopping has become one of the many chores that we carry out on a daily or weekly basis as hectic lifestyles get in the way of allowing ourselves to slowly stroll around one of Lancashire’s famous markets, looking for a bargain and chatting with a knowledgeable local market trader. Why not return to the days where the people whom you buy your goods from become friends who you regularly pop along to see for a chat and advice on anything from politics, sport or which kind of potato to use in a hotpot. 10 Reasons to Visit Your Local Market 1. Market stall holders don’t have the same over head prices as bricks and mortar stores, so you’ll always buy things at a very reasonable price.

2. Great places to spend a few hours wandering around on a sunny weekend. Fun for the whole family.

3. Many markets sell home made food or are located in venues where you can grab a bite to eat. So you can shop and eat! What more could you want?!

4. Learn about Art, craft and design. Kids and adults alike enjoy exploring the creative world of art and design by browsing market stalls and talking to artists and designers.

5. Lots of stall holders are regulars at the markets they attend, so if you fall in love with one of their products, you can always go back and buy it again. Many stall holders also have online stores so you can discover great products that are available online, while still supporting local business.

6. When you buy a product in a department store, you’re never aware of who made it, how it was made and more often than not, all you know is it was probably made in a factory in China. When you buy from the markets, you almost always meet a products’ maker who will

gladly tell you how it was made, what it’s made from and where it was produced.

7. As almost all products you’ll find at art and craft markets are handmade, it’s common to find products made from recycled or upcycled materials, organic ingredients and making processes that are environmentally friendly. Not only will you be supporting local industry but you’ll also be supporting our environment.

8. If you are new to an area or visiting, it’s a great way to meet local characters, eavesdrop on local conversation and find out a little something about what makes the locals tick.

9. If you’re tired of looking at the generic products of Myer, David Jones and other department stores, but still want variety, durability and quality, markets are the place to go.

10. I think this one is the most important. Keep up to date on art and design being created by the people who live in your

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local community. Buy their products and support local artists and designers.

LANCASHIRE MARKETS ACCRINGTON MARKET Tel: Market Superintendent 01254 233816 Market Hall, Blackburn Road Open: Monday , Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8.30am to 5.00pm Wednesday 8.30am to 1.30pm Sunday Car Boot Market Accrington boasts a seventystall, Victorian Market Hall, built in traditional style in 1868 and which has undergone extensive renovation and redecoration. At the rear of the Market Hall is a traditional Open Market of some one hundred and eighty stalls, most of which are housed under two contemporary concrete and glass 'umbrella' roofs.

BLACKPOOL MARKETS Abingdon Street Market Tel: 01253 291874 Open: all year round Mon-Sat 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Sundays during illuminations 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Bonney Street Market. Tel: 01253 627743 or 07766255410 Open: weekends from March-

May, Open seven days a week from May Bank Holiday through to the end of the illuminations. Bonny Street Market is the largest open air market in Blackpool. It is situated right in the heart of the town's tourist area less than 100 yards from the promenade. With the Market being so close to the Town Centre, there is ample car parking. The market sells a variety of goods, within its 75 stalls.

BLACKBURN MARKET Tel: 01254 669258 Open: Monday to Saturday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Those with eye for a bargain will find plenty of opportunity to spot value for money at Blackburn Market. There is a fabulous mixture of fresh food food stalls selling meat, fish and game. Alongside is a new eating area with shared seating so customers can choose.

Fashion, health & beauty, cards and gifts, plus speciality stalls selling latest household goods and technology – its all there.

BURNLEY MARKET Tel: 01282 477188 Market Square, Burnley

Open: Market Hall MondaySaturday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Tues 10 am - 3 pm) Open market Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm The market hall is a large, spacious, modern building creating a bright, light, airy environment for its 119 stalls which, since its completion, has proved extremely popular with shoppers. Adjacent to the market hall is the popular traditional open general retail market boasting 144 stalls retailing just about everything you could possibly imagine.

This together with the market hall provides the opportunity for shoppers to browse over 263 stalls and all under one roof.

CLITHEROE MARKET Tel: Market Superintendent 01200 443012 on market days Station Road, Clitheroe Open: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Flea Market Friday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm Clitheroe's friendly and well established market dates back to the Norman Conquest and can be found in the town centre. The market was rebuilt

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in 1995 and now provides a modern, high quality and thriving institution and is highly recommended to the discerning shopper in search of good quality and down to earth prices. Clitheroe is set in the rural Ribble Valley - an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town boasts ample provision of cafes, restaurants and shopping facilities with plentiful car parking being readily available.

COLNE OUTDOOR AND INDOOR MARKETS Tel: 01282 661240 (Adjacent to each other in Market Street) Open: Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm. (Tuesday - shops to the front open but restricted opening within the Market Hall). Open market Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Open 9:00am - Closes PM when business slows down.

Colne's friendly and well established market has plenty to offer the shopper in search of good quality and down to earth prices. There are a wide variety of fruit 'n' veg stalls and a lot more besides. There is fresh fish and other seafood while the 'good health' stall stocks just about everything

the health-conscious shopper will need.

DARWEN MARKET Tel: Markets Manager 01254 222173 Croft Street, Darwen (Between Union Street & Railway Road) Open: Monday to Saturday from 9.00am til 5.00pm (12.30pm on Tuesdays) 3 Day Market is open every Monday, Friday & Saturday.

Over 130 Stalls under cover.

Amazing Choice, Quality and Value. Many Specialist Stalls including: Arts & Crafts, Collectors and Local Delicacies. FREE Parking.

Everything for the Home, Family & Fashion. Close to Darwen's Tourist Attractions.

Freshest Locally Sourced Produce. Excellent Selection Cafes & Restaurants. All Areas Accessible.

Free Wheelchair Loan.

FLEETWOOD MARKET Tel: 01253 887651 Open: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat all year 9 am - 4.30 pm and Bank Holiday Monday. Fleetwood market has been located on its present site since 1804. Today Fleetwood's Traditional Market has over 250 stalls in its three indoor heated halls

and large outdoor market selling a wide variety of goods from clothes to food and much much more. With thousands of bargains available, the most famous market in the North West is definitely worth a visit. Fleetwood Market is renowned for its variety of goods, traditional values and friendliness.

MORECAMBE MARKET Tel: Market Superintendent 01524 414251 Central Drive, Morecambe Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and BH 9 am - 5 pm (4.30 pm in Winter months). Festival Market is situated on Morecambe's promenade and enjoys stunning views over Morecambe Bay towards the Cumbrian Hills. You can see many interesting sights such as the Tern Project, and Poem Path or you can have your photograph taken with the legendary Eric Morecambe, whose famous statue is situated just a short walk away from the market hall. A traditional covered market with 108 stalls and shops including 2 cafĂŠs, there is a wide choice of goods available such as ladies and

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gents fashion wear, electrical goods, toys and games, bedding and towels, bags and suitcases, videos and DVDs, the list is endless.

NELSON MARKET Tel: Market Manager 01282 661894 The Admiral’s Market Place, Admiral Centre, Leeds Rd, Nelson Outdoor Market, Leeds Road Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9.00am – 5.15pm, Tuesday 9.00am –3.00pm Outdoor Market, Leeds Road - Fridays from 9.00am until market closure (4.00pm to 5.00pm dependant upon weather and season).

Nelson's indoor Market Hall has everything you would expect from a Lancashire market plus a lot more besides.

You can pick up a bargain from 'Computer Games' while dad gets his hair cut at the barbers. There are music stalls, jewellers and giftware.

The delicatessen stall is described as 'the Harrods of Pendle.' It is no idle boast.

ORMSKIRK OUTDOOR MARKET Tel: 01695 585105 Aughton Street, Moor Street

& Market Way, Ormskirk Open: Thursday and Saturday from 8.00am-4.30pm during March to October and 8.00am-4.00pm November to February.

Ormskirk Market - one of the country's oldest and most traditional street markets gives the town an extra buzz each Thursday and Saturday.

Dating back to 1286 when the monks at nearby Burscough Priory were granted a Royal Charter by Edward 1 to hold a weekly outdoor market, it is still a focal point for locals and visitors alike. With around 100 stalls, set in the pedestrianised area in the heart of the town around the famous Clock Tower, the market attracts hundreds of bargain hunters each market day. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it on the market whether its pullovers to pottery or food to furniture.

PADIHAM MARKET Tel: Markets Office 01282 664651. Clitheroe Street, Padiham. Open: Wednesday and Friday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm Every Thursday an Antique/ Bric a Brac Market - 9.00 am - 4 pm. About three miles west of Burnley is Padiham. Every

Wednesday and Friday traders set out their wide variety of goods and wares in the relatively new traditionally designed 50 stall open market.

This gives local shoppers additional outlets from which to buy, suppplementing the local shops on market days, which at the same time, draws visitors to the town.

PRESTON MARKET Tel: Markets Office 01772 906048/257213 Town Centre. Open: Market Hall Monday-Saturday 8.00 am – 5.30 pm. Outside Market Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 am – 4.00 pm Car Boot/Collectors Market Tuesday and Thursday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm The original market charter was granted to Preston by Henry II in 1179 (this was followed by 12 more up to the reign of Charles II in 1685). The advancement of retailing to satisfy the modern day shopper, along with the advancement of good hygiene standards required a modern market complex. A Market Hall was built in 1972 which accommodates 780 units in possibly the best food hall in the area, plus a further 50

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units which offer a miscellany of dry goods.

Also incorporated is an 8 storey car park and shop units.

Under the magnificent listed building the outside market trades on four days a week offering every conceivable item. The market days have been extended to include a Car Boot/Collectors Market on Tuesday and Thursday so that the whole of the markets complex is used for shopping and trading six days every working week.

R AW T E N S TA L L MARKET Tel: Market Superintendent 01706 217777.

Open: Thursday and Saturday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm. The selling of produce from stalls has taken place since 1855 at Tup Bridge, where the Market hall now stands in true Victorian splendour.

Rawtenstall suffered a catastrophe when, on the 26 February 1946, eight shops which formed part of the market hall were destroyed by fire. There is now a market hall and outdoor market on the site which provides a wealth of produce which any supermarket would be proud of.

BOLTON MARKET Tel: 01204 336825 Open Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat 9 am - 5 pm Friday second-hand section and Sunday car boot/flea market 7.30am-3pm Bolton’s main market is located on Ashburner Street, right in the heart of the town centre. Offering over 300 stalls across an indoor and outdoor location with 17,000 sq ft of fresh food from exotic fruit and veg, Mediterranean delis, locally sourced meats and cheeses to the region’s best outlet for fresh fish.

This lively market features an in-store cookery demonstration kitchen with a programme of regular cooking events and seasonal food tastings to add to the shopping experience.

BURY MARKET Tel: 0161 253 6520 Open: Wed and Fri 9 am 4.30 pm- Sat 9 am - 5 pm Why do hundreds of thousands of satisfied shoppers overwhelmingly visit the leading Market in the North West every week?

For over five hundred years, Bury Market has dominated the consumer retail sector

in the area. Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting 250,000 visitors every week. Quite rightly world famous, Bury Open Market oozes charisma and atmosphere.

The ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall.

The range of products and facilities is second to none.

Bury Market is a very large traditional market in a modern setting. It's a unique shopping experience and great day out for Individuals and Groups.

OLDHAM MARKET Tel: 0161 770 4515 Open: Tommyfield Indoor Market. Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.15pm Tommyfield Outdoor Market Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. 9.00am - 4.30pm Tommyfield Mixed Market Wednesday. 9.00am - 3.30pm Tommyfield Car Boot Sale Sunday (not on Bank Holidays or Remembrance Sunday) 6.00am - 12 noon Tommyfield Market Hall is a traditional market with a wide variety of different products.

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Wedding Wonder in Windermere From Cornwall to Cumbria

Holbeck Ghyll, a traditional Country House Hotel in Windermere, is proud to welcome Keira Beattie to the dedicated team. As the Wedding and Events Coordinator she’ll be making their couples dreams a reality.

With over 10 years’ experience within the Wedding Industry you really can lean on her expertise to help you plan your day… your way.

There’s nothing Keira hasn't experienced, from collapsing wedding cakes to chasing Seagulls - it’s safe to say that you’re in very safe hands!

Originally from Montrose, a small town on the East coast of Scotland, Keira worked

for a small family run hotel and was inducted into the hospitality industry at the tender age of 13. Almost immediately she realised her passion to work with people providing unforgettable experiences. From restaurant management to guest engagement she quickly worked her way through the hotels various departments to find the best fit for her. When Keira found herself running wedding and conference events it’s safe to say that it was a Cinderella story - the slipper fit perfectly! …When asked about her own wedding, Keira had this to say; ‘When I got married I remember feeling so pressured to plan the perfect day, not just for me and my husband to be, but for all of our family and friends too. I wanted them to treasure the day and take life long memories away with them. I still remember that feeling now and that's what drives me to help every single

bride and groom have the day of their dreams. Whether it's a regal occasion or an intimate ceremony I pride myself on being your ‘stress reliever’ throughout the planning process and your fairy godmother on the day itself.’

In 2011 Keira and her family headed South to the beautiful Cornish coastline and she found a new home at Tregenna Castle in St Ives. It was here that Keira, with the help of her team, won three awards for the hotel – Simply Wedding Venue of the Year for 2 years running and South West Wedding Venue of the Year 2018.

With an average of 100 weddings a year Keira was doing what she loved whilst successfully leading the department to its best ever year. The saying really is true, when you love what you do it’s not really a job and her results speak for themselves.

During 2018 Keira and her family moved from Cornwall

to Cumbria and landed in Windermere, where Elia Shreiber, the General Manager at Holbeck Ghyll was only too happy to bring Keira on board.

Since starting at Holbeck Ghyll Keira has set about getting to know the 4 red star hotel and all of the beautiful brides to be - how exciting! She’s also revamped the wedding packages and attended several wedding fayres already.

One of the flagship packages Holbeck Ghyll offers, is the ‘Exclusively Yours’ package where couples have full use of the entire hotel and its 28 Acres for 24 hours, the package includes all accommodation, breakfast, wedding dinner with wine, toast drinks and many other premium additions … prices

start from as little at £5,500 for up to 50 guests!

When asked about joining the team at Holbeck Ghyll, Keira said: ‘The hotel is simply stunning; it’s a dream to sell. With acres and acres of beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains for pictures, the amazing food courtesy of head chef William Dimartino, the individual bedrooms….. it really is the dream venue.

I must be drawn to stunning venues with incredible views

as I have been lucky enough to find two I have had the privilege of working in’ Keira has her heart set on an award-winning future for Holbeck Ghyll and can’t wait to set the perfect scene for brides and grooms.

If you’re planning to tie the knot and would like to find out more please contact Keira.

TEL: +44(0)1539-432-375 EMAIL: EVENTS@ HOLBECKGHYLL.COM WEBSITE: https://www. holbeckghyll.com/

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Churchmouse Cheeses Wedding Cakes

Just two weeks before the wedding of Jules and John Natlacen, something happened which changed

their lives forever. Jules tripped over at their home in Manchester, fell and broke both her legs. The wedding went ahead, but the walking honeymoon in Devon was scuppered! So they decided to take a short break to the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. During their "mini" honeymoon, they chanced upon an empty shop and it was here that their dreams were born - to

open a speciality cheese shop, next to the Church - namely "Churchmouse Cheeses" They moved to Kirkby Lonsdale and John started to design and sell Wedding Cakes made out of cheese and since 2004, their Wedding Cheese Cake business has grown and grown. They send their cakes throughout the whole of the UK and the cost of a cake includes all the cheeses, all the decorations, courier delivery the day before the wedding, instructions on how to build your special cake and lots of photographs of similar cakes. "The cakes are easy to assemble, but looks amazing" says John. "We have gone for a rustic, artisan approach and the photos in the box help the person building the cake to recreate what the bride and bridegroom have seen on our website" Most cheeses can be used on the wedding cake, as long as they tier in the correct way.

"We use a lot of Lancashire cheeses in our cakes, including Tasty Lancashire, Blacksticks Blue, Smoked Lancashire and Creamy Lancashire" says John. "We also have a cake called "Piggy in the Middle" which has a delicious Hand Crafted Pork Pie as one of the layers. This cake was designed by me in 2017 and has long been our Bestseller.

What could be more of a Match Made in Heaven? Pork Pie and Cheese" John and Jules also offer their Churchmouse Chutney to complement the Cheese Wedding Cake. A delicious mix of ruby port, fig and apple

in a dark chutney. The store boasts a fine array of Artisan Crackers and Biscuits, such as Three Seed Crackers, Sourdough Crackers, Charcoal Biscuits, Hazelnut and Raisin Toasts to name just a few. They can even offer a rustic cheese board to place the Cheese Wedding Cake on, which is made from a slice of an old tree. "I chanced upon this idea after driving past a logging yard nearby"said John. "We sand them down and the Wedding Cakes look amazing sat atop of a slice of tree" John and Jules even offer a FREE cheese tasting to any Bride and Groom -to- be who have already booked their venue. "Come up and see us in the beautiful village of Barbon, for a leisurely day out and have a cheese tasting with us" says Jules.

"We are 90 minutes North of Manchester and not a traffic light between us and

Manchester Airport" Their store, which they moved too after their children were born, is called The Churchmouse at Barbon and is a heady mix of cafe, speciality cheeses, delicatessen, with outdoor seating on a terrace with great views of the Barbon Fells.

The Churchmouse at Barbon, Barbon, LA6 2LL Tel 015242 76224 Mob 07966 336789 Churchmouse Cheeses Wedding Cakes www.churchmousecheeses. com/weddingcheesecakes/ f a c e b o o k . c o m / churchmousebarbon

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A fantastic drinks initiative is the answer to a memorable day

Trying to make your wedding different from the others you have attended is not easy. Being creative with your venue can often be the start of helping to bring your ideas to life.

Every little detail should say something about the happy couple and your choices of food and drink should be no different to this.

A drink on arrival for guests doesn’t have to be a glass of fizz, ready poured on a table. Why not think

about a quirky Prosecco Van if you are outdoors ?

Also, a simple but delicious glass of fizz can be lifted by the addition of fresh fruit, luxury cordials or liqueurs, even a small cloud of candy floss, so think about how you can ‘pimp that fizz’.

Alternatively, if the happy couple love a G&T, a Gin bar can be curated to reflect artisan gins from the area where the happy couple are from, or are planning to set up home together.

Special gin bottles can even be given as table wedding favours or included into the table plan, as a reminder of the bride and groom. A good mobile Gin and Prosecco bar can provide all these services and we can even create a wedding cocktail, personalised menus and help make your wedding standout and memorable for all the right reasons.

For all your innovative drinks related solutions, please contact: Gillian Bartlett Director, Copa Fizz on 07787867262 or visit w w w. c o p a f i z z . c o . u k 'If Prosecco isn't the answer..... then Gin definitely is!'

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Holbeck Ghyll is THE perfect setting to start your ‘happily ever after’ Holbeck Ghyll is a beautiful private country house hotel set in 28 acres of English countryside with award winning gardens, ancient woodland and babbling brooks.

We pride ourselves on offering first-class service in luxurious but homely surroundings, ensuring a truly memorable occasion. Perched high on a hill, boasting breath-taking views over Lake Windermere, the Langdale Fells and beyond, Holbeck Ghyll is THE perfect setting to start your ‘happily ever after’.

Licensed for civil ceremonies Holbeck Ghyll allows you to hold your special day with us from start to finish.

Our Oak Room, elegant Drawing room and spacious Segrave room can be transformed into the perfect setting to celebrate your special day. Each room offers splendid Lake and Mountain views, creating a timeless backdrop for your photographs. Our beautiful suites create the perfect

surroundings for that ultimate pampering experience for you, your loved ones and closest friends.

Whether you choose a professional hair stylist, make-up artist or a beauty treatment at our health spa, we can guarantee you will feel fabulous as you walk down the aisle.

Champagne reception and tantalising canapés will start your dining experience with us. These can be served on the Terrace so you can take in THE best view in the entire south lakes area.

Our Award-winning fine dining restaurant will then deliver an exceptional wedding breakfast experience for you to share with your nearest and dearest. Holbeck Ghyll celebrates the culinary heritage of North of England.

The quality of locally sourced ingredients and combination of flavours produce exceptional cuisine prepared with passion and flair. Our Sommelier will help you select sublime wines to heighten the

experience…the end result being a delicious gastronomic experience to remember.

Staying at Holbeck Ghyll will be a fabulous experience for both you and your guests.

With 32 exquisitely designed bedrooms, in which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, we take care of the rest.

Guests can choose from our Classic Fell view rooms or indulge in a luxurious lake view Junior Suite.

Should you opt to take an Exclusive package with us you will have all of the rooms in the hotel for your guests to enjoy.

At Holbeck Ghyll we understand that each wedding is as unique as your vows, with three packages available we have something for everyone, from intimate weddings for two, family gatherings of up to 20 and grand exclusive affairs of up to 64, come visit us for a chat and see how a wedding at Holbeck Ghyll will be the wedding of your dreams.

For a day like no other, chose a venue like no other…

Unusual Wedding Venues If you’ve never considered yourselves to be a conventional couple, check out our list of top alternative wedding venues in the U.K. Some are fun and quirky, some are downright odd.

The Gherkin. Boasting the best views over the city of London, The Gherkin is the capital’s most iconic modern building.

The London landmark also offers a very high standard of hospitality with some the biggest companies choosing it as the venue for their lavish parties. A Cave. Wookey Hole in Somerset, who recently appointed a new resident witch, offer couples the opportunity to exchange their vows deep underground in one of their spooky caves.

There are a selection of caves to choose from, the largest can accommodate 120 guests, all of which are fully licensed for civil ceremonies.

A lighthouse. West Usk Lighthouse is situated halfway between Newport and Cardiff in South Wales.

The lighthouse is privately owned and has been restored to a very high standard with a hot tub, four-poster beds, an exquisite spiral staircase and a beautiful roof garden with views across the Severn Estuary.

The building is steeped in history being over 180 years old and grade ll listed; keeps your eyes peeled as many of the local farmers have spotted UFO’s in the area. Editor’s Office. We’re not sure why, but the offer is there. Media enthusiasts (if there is such a thing) can choose to commit themselves to each other in the Editor of If you’re a busy career couple, this maybe the perfect venue as you can tie the knot during your lunch break; even better if you happen to work at The Daily Mirror. Theatre. It’s expected that the newlyweds are the centre of attention on their big day, however privately owned Clonter Opera Theatre in Cheshire offers couples the opportunity to wed live on

stage. They have a selection of 5 separate reception rooms to choose for your reception. The theatre enjoys an idyllic setting surrounded by bluebells woods and lush parkland. London Eye. Climb aboard your own private capsule with your family and friends and hold tight. A full revolution takes half an hour and by the time you’ve reached the highest point of the wheel 135 metres above the city, you’ll be married.

If you choose the Platinum Package you’ll also be treated to a complementary ride on the Eye to celebrate your fist wedding anniversary.

Absolut Ice Bar. Set in the heart of London this sub zero venue will certainly give your guests an occasion to remember. The aisle is constructed out of the purest ice harvested from a river in Sweden. This bar is far from being a novelty venue as they also offer a very high standard of catering courtesy of their award winning chefs.

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CEO & Developer DELIVERES KEYNOTE TO

THOUSANDS AT BIGGEST INVESTMENT EVENT IN UK

LIVERPOOL City Region Renowned Developer, Paul Nicholson was headhunted to speak at the biggest landlord investment show in the country last Thursday 13th June.

Paul spoke in a fully seated room of thousands of people about his success in the property market, how he turned £17k into £22.5m & how he is spearheading the regeneration of St Helens Town Centre.

Paul also spoke on an expert panel chaired by Paul Mahoney on UK Property Hotspot panel. After an intense hour of questions from the audience, Paul didn’t shy away in voicing the great and good about St Helens, its heritage & people.

He spoke highly of the borough, where it was – a working town home to household brands such as Pilkington, Beecham & Gamble, where it currently

is - in the positively changing path of economic climate and where it will be – the multimillion pound regeneration bringing huge employers such as Co-op & Amazon.

In an interview with Vanessa Warrick of Property Tribes, Paul said “we converted the Tyrers building in 2016 into a 4,500sqft retail duplex & 15 luxury apartments which is now fully occupied by the professional market. The next project, Nicholson House was a 1950’s office block previously occupied by a firm of solicitors which was an eyesore to the borough” https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lscZn-GwkhU Gary Maddock, Town Centre Manager added, “It’s fantastic that Paul has seen the great business potential of this town and he is encouraging further investment not just

in residential but in the key areas of town centre growth such as food & drink with The Dean for example. Working in partnership with developers and businesses we wish to build a vibrant town not just for now but for the future. “

Paul also added: “we are currently more than 50% fully let in our latest development Nicholson Plaza which is currently attracting tenants such as doctors, educators & young professionals. We will soon be hosting an open house

where we anticipate being fully let after that event if not before!”

Check out www. nicholsonWA10.com/plaza where you can check out our luxury development & reserve your apartment today.

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FOOD SAFETY, EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

The first ever World Food Safety Day and to celebrate Hyndburn Council is highlighting the work of its food safety team in helping to remove food that is unsafe from sale.

While problems are rare, there are several reasons why food might need to be recalled. For example, if the allergen information on a label is inaccurate, or if there are concerns around food poisoning bacteria such as salmonella.

If there is a recall the team at Hyndburn will work with the food businesses and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to make sure the product is removed from the shelves and recalled.

Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet Member for Food Safety Hyndburn Council, said: “We’re very proud to be supporting World Food Safety

Day. One of the key ways we help ensure food is safe in Hyndburn is by making sure businesses recall food products that may be unsafe.

“Today is an opportunity to strengthen efforts to ensure the food we eat is safe. Food Safety is everyone’s business, whether you produce, process, sell or prepare food, then you have a role in keeping it safe. We would encourage everyone to sign up to the FSA’s food alerts service, to get immediate updates when product recalls and allergy alerts are published.”

Dr Colin Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer at the Food Standards Agency, said: “We are pleased to play our part in making sure people can trust their food, particularly through working with local authorities and food businesses when a recall is required.

“We issued 72 food recalls

and 103 allergy alerts in 2018 and we make every effort to make sure we publish our alerts as soon as we can and with information that is both useful and clear.

Our advice to people is always based on the best science and evidence available.”

Sign up to the food alerts and allergy alerts, so you can be the first to hear if there is a recall. https:// www.food.gov.uk/ news-alerts/subscribe FSA Explains A recall is when unsafe food is removed from the supply chain and consumers are advised to take appropriate action, for example, to return or dispose of the unsafe food.

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Lottery funding bid helps Could you help to change a youngsters get “on yer bike” child’s future by considering fostering?

A Burnley nursery school has been successful in getting National Lottery funding to help encourage their youngster to become more active. Burnley Leisure will help the deliver the project at Taywood Nursery School following a successful bid to the national Awards for All scheme. The funding will be used to improve the outdoor space at the nursery so that the youngsters have space to take part in a Balanceability scheme which helps them to learn to ride a bike. Burnley leisure supported the school’s funding bid and will deliver the scheme. Sarah Darcy, of Burnley Leisure, said: “We recently trialed some Balanceability sessions within the nursery that proved to be a huge success. Balanceability not only teaches children to ride/cycle but also develops general balance skills, hand

eye co ordination, spacial awareness and team work. It teaches skills that will benefit the children for the rest of their lives. “The children enjoyed the sessions and wanted to be able to do more.

Parents were all positive and glad that their children were being able to access bikes through the project and hoped this could be continued. “We also spoke to staff about this project and they are all fully behind developing this within the daily activities in order to promote cycling, fun and develop balance skills.”

Head teacher Gail Murphy said: “We’re really excited to have been successful in our Let’s Ride bid with the National Lottery Awards for All funding. “The children love the sessions. We have targeted our most disadvantaged families or those with children who would benefit

from additional support. We invited parents to join in and they have been surprised how confidently their child has been able to ride already.

“We are investing in bikes and equipment and working with Burnley Leisure to deliver the Balanceability sessions, as well as training our own staff to ensure the project can continue. “We also want to put artificial grass down on a section of the yard in order to make it safer for our children to practice and minimise injuries. We have very limited space indoors so we want to make the most of our outdoor spaces. “We’re also going to link into a recycling scheme run by Burnley Leisure where they will fix old bikes that are left at recycling centres and make them roadworthy. These will be offered to our families as a way of getting more bikes to children at home as well.”

one inspirational Blackburn couple have shared their experiences to help encourage more people to consider giving a child a loving and stable home. At the age of 70, retired caretaker Frank Tomlinson and his wife Bernie, could well be forgiven for wanting to put their feet-up and enjoy a slower-paced retired lifestyle.

But the Tomlinsons say they wouldn’t have it any other way and fostering is one of the “best things they’ve ever done”. Marking the start of Fostering Fortnight, Bernie and Frank are sharing their story to help others consider making a difference to vulnerable children and young people who cannot live with their families.

And whilst becoming ‘empty nest’ foster carers certainly isn’t without its stresses, Bernie says it has quite simply transformed their lives. The inspiring couple are currently caring for a seven-month-old baby, her four-year-old sister and a 15-year-old boy.

I honestly think it’s the best thing we’ve ever done,’ says Bernie, who has four children of her own and 10 grandchildren. ‘It makes us feel young and has definitely brought us closer together as a couple.

Seeing the change in the children is just so rewarding when you get them into a routine you see them thrive.

Bernie said: We had one little lad who wouldn’t come out from behind the settee at first, very quickly he changed and became a lovely, confident little boy because of the support and encouragement we gave him, for some children they’ve just never had that.

For Bernie it was a natural thing to do, having spent her earlier career working as a childminder, she was asked to look after a child in foster care whilst the child’s grandmother continued to work.

I’ve always fancied it and it didn’t take long to convince Frank either, Bernie recalled.

The couple have been fostering for 15 years and have looked after almost 40 babies, toddlers and teenagers.

There’s never a dull moment in this house,” said Frank, who spent 20 years working at Blackburn College. “It definitely keeps you busy, active and your brain working that’s for sure. It was good for our son too, he showed real maturity and empathy and the children related to him as he was closer to their age.

There are many different types of fostering, from providing part time respite care to fulltime fostering arrangements.

Director of Children’s Services Jayne Ivory said: What’s important is not age, but the ability to provide love,

stability and security, as well as having a strong motivation to foster.

There’s a need for all types of foster carers, particularly for teenagers, sibling groups and disabled children but recently we’ve seen an increase the number of babies needing carers. We need to recruit an extra 30 foster carers over the next twelve months.

Jayne added: Foster carers have the capacity to help children who have had a bad start in life overcome their early life traumas, and as such they help improve children’s outcomes in the most significant way.

There are many different types of fostering from longterm fostering, often until a child is 21. Others may prefer the idea of shorter-term care, including short-breaks care, emergency care (where you might get a call in the middle of the night because of a home alone situation) or short-term care (where a single parent might need to go into hospital or someone might be waiting to be adopted).

You can also specialise, for example in, neonatal care, children with disabilities or mother and baby placements.

Approved foster carers receive a generous allowance, full training package and ongoing support is provided with a strong foster carer network to share experiences with.

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Theatre in the Park returns to Chorley The highly anticipated Theatre in the Park is returning to Chorley for another year with performances of the muchloved Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights in Astley Park’s Walled Garden this August.

Organised by Chorley Council, Heartbreak Productions will be bringing their latest adaptions to Astley Park with audiences promised a fantastic evening out filled with laughter, fun and a bit of drama.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley Council, said: “We are very excited to have Theatre in the Park back for another year.

The performances always go down well, whatever the weather and we’re sure that Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights will be just as popular.

“The Walled Garden is a lovely setting and provides a

great atmosphere for everyone attending.

“Tickets are now on sale for this popular event, so I would encourage all to get their tickets, before they’ve all gone.”

People are encouraged to pack their picnics and chairs and come down to Astley for one, or both, of the unique performances.

The first performance, Romeo and Juliet, takes place on Tuesday 13 August and is a modern take on the play, showing how the love story would play out in the 21st century. The adaptation is appropriate for families and has been made accessible for younger audiences.

On Thursday 22 August, Emily Bronte’s haunting tale, Wuthering Heights will take over the Walled Garden with or to buy tickets the adaption recommended at 5.30pm and run for Tickets are £14 for adults, £9 can be purchased for £40. approximately two hours for children or a family ticket To find out more information checkoutchorley.com​. for ages nine and over. (two adults and two children) about the performances Both performances start including an interval.

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Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) approved for British Citizenship, Settlement and visa applications.

Trinity provides Secure English Language taken by people who need Tests (SELTs) across the UK. SELTs are to demonstrate their English language level for the purpose of obtaining British Citizenship, Settlement or a visa for work or study.

The SELTs Trinity offer are: GESE: Graded Examinations in Spoken English – approved for British Citizenship, Settlement and visa applications

A 6 minute (A1), 7 minute (A2), or 10 minute (B1) one-toone speaking and listening test ISE: Integrated Skills in English – approved for Entrepreneur, Student and Minister of Religion visa applications A contemporary four-skills qualification testing reading, writing, speaking and listening For Trinity’s GESE exams,

candidates receive provisional results on the same day and certificates are usually sent within 7 days. For Tr i n i t y ’s ISE exams, results/ certificates are usually sent within 21 days. To help prepare for Trinity’s SELTs we have a wide range of free learning resources and sample papers at trinitycollege.com/SELT. Click on an exam level to view sample videos to see what the exam is like, download preparation activities and Trinity’s exam information

booklets which include the language requirements that the examiner is looking for.

Organisations in the UK that offer preparation courses for people who want to take a Trinity SELT can also be viewed online.

Trinity has 10 SELT centres across the UK with tests available up to 7 days a week.

Information about the SELTs offered by Trinity can be found at trinitycollege.com/ SELT or call us on 0333 358 3183.

Summer Courses and

Workshops For Care Managers Ensuring that your care service is Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliant and achieving the highest standards can be a challenge for managers. Paisley Training and Consultancy can support you with this.

We have some places left on our summer courses and workshops for managers and senior staff. We’d love to welcome you on one of our courses.

Safeguarding For Managers Courses Only £70.00 per Person Wednesday 7th August Kendal Tuesday 3rd September – Bolton Care Quality Commission (CQC) Compliance for Managers Courses Only £70.00 per Person Thursday 18th July – St Helens Wednesday 14th August Kendal Tuesday 10th September – Bolton Quality Audits for Care

Quality Commission (CQC) Compliance Workshop – Only £140 per Person (Breakfast Pastries & Lunch Included) Thursday 12th September 2019 - Blackpool Friday 13th September 2019 Lancaster Wednesday 18th September 2019 - Preston Thursday 19th September 2019 - Liverpool Tuesday 24th September 2019 – Manchester We also provide a range of courses to meet the needs of your team. Please contact us or visit our website for full details of what we provide and how we can support you.

You can also see our new Summer Courses video on our website and on YouTube.

We are so excited to be exhibiting at some events this July so please come along and see us if you can! We will be at

the Disability Awareness Day Event at Walton Hall Gardens in Warrington on Sunday 14th July and at the Lancashire Festival at Avenham Park in Preston on Saturday 20th July.

If you are attending come and say hello!

For more information and to book your place on our courses please contact Mark or Tracey on 01772 305215 or email info@paisleytraining andconsultancy.com.

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Golf's rules but use your feet: It's time for footgolf The game of rugby was born in 1823 when a young William Webb Ellis walked on to a football pitch, picked up the football and ran with it, according to the apocryphal version of events.

Fast-forward almost 200 years, and a child walking to school found a group of friends playing golf on a nearby course. He ran towards them and started kicking the golf ball towards the hole.

And at that very moment, footgolf was born.

This story is also untrue but footgolf, an amalgamation of football and golf, does exist and it is being played across the country in increasing numbers.

The sport of FootGolf originated in the Netherlands in 2009 and quickly gained popularity across Europe.

Under the direction of its governing body, the Federation for International FootGolf, the sport spread to 22 countries including the UK. FootGolf is played on a traditional golf course.

The only difference

lies in the greens. According to FIFG’s 47-page official rulebook, holes are required to be a diameter of 50-53 cm, a depth of 30-40 cm, located at least 50 meters from the tee box. For the most part, FootGolf rules mirror traditional golf rules down to the tiniest details, including the distinction between red and yellow hazard markers and the relief options each allows.

FootGolf provides something different, a wide spectrum of challenges and experiences.

While adults typically play with a size 5 ball, younger competitors may require a size 3 or 4.

Young and old, small and tall, can come together, compete on the same field, and discover something entirely new.

FootGolf can be a humbling experience for some adults (even seasoned football

veterens) once they realize an 80-yard football drive is more difficult that it looks.

Others will have to come to terms with the finer points of the game – the precise chip

shot, the backspin approach necessary for steep sloping greens.

Striking the ball a few inches off-center could spell water hazard, an unplayable lie.

The penalty strokes can accumulate quickly, adding to the realization: Like traditional golf, this is a game that cannot be won, only played.

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The Open set to unlock Northern Ireland’s global golfing potential As Royal Portrush prepares to host the world’s top players in July for golf’s oldest tournament, the scene is set for Northern Ireland to truly make its mark on the international golf scene.

The 148th Open takes place on the celebrated Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14-21 July, only the second time the Claret Jug has been contested outside Scotland or England. The Harry Colt masterpiece was also the venue for The Open in 1951, when Englishman Max Faulkner won a princely £300 out of total prize money of £1,700 for his victory. This year’s winner will pocket almost $2 million.

Such has been the level of interest that tickets for the four championship days sold out months ago, although tickets are still available for hospitality and the four practice days and through golf tour operator packages.

In addition to the 200,000 spectators likely to attend competition and practice days, many of whom will be from overseas, The Open is expected to be watched by a global TV audience of 600 million in 150 countries. It will be the biggest sporting event ever held in Northern Ireland and a showcase for the country’s golf product and other attractions.

A huge spectator village with vending and refreshment outlets is being constructed for The Open on what was formerly the closing two holes of Dunluce Links.

They have been replaced by newly-created 7th and 8th holes “borrowed” from the sister Valley Course as part of acclaimed enhancements ahead of this year’s final

Major.

Royal Portrush lies in the heart of the small Causeway Coast seaside town of Portrush, which has a resident population of just 7,000. Events will take place throughout the entire week in the town to entertain the throng of the Championship attendees. A park-and-ride service will ferry the public to and from nearby car parks to keep traffic out of the town.

Visitors can slake their thirst and try local dishes at several restaurants, cafes and pubs in Portrush and the surrounding area. They can also find traditional music at many establishments, among them the Crosskeys Inn, Ireland’s oldest thatched pub 50 minutes away near Lough Neagh.

There are many other attractions awaiting visitors in and around Portrush.

Those driving from gateway city Belfast can take the spectacular, 120-mile (193km) Causeway Coastal Route that skirts the Atlantic coast to Derry-Londonderry, its historic centre encircled by 17th century city walls.

Highlights along the way include: the myth-shrouded Glens of Antrim, with its 17th century Glenarm Castle and The Gobbins bridge suspended above the sea and below soaring cliffs; Rathlin Island, reached by ferry; beautiful sandy bays with beaches such as Whiterocks Beach and Portstewart Strand; the clifftop Mussenden Temple folly; the Old Bushmills Distillery, the island of Ireland’s oldest working distillery that has been producing whiskey since 1608; and, just inland, the Dark Hedges – one of many Game of Thrones film locations in Northern Ireland and which features as the Kingsroad in the hit TV series.

The undoubted star of the craggy Atlantic coastline is the Giant’s Causeway,

Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and less than 10 miles from Portrush. Created in local lore by mighty giant Finn McCool, the 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns were actually formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. The National Trustmanaged site has a cliff-top visitor centre with interactive exhibits explaining its origins and stories. Visitors can then either walk or take a shuttle bus down to the worldfamous rock formations on the shoreline, using an audio guide available in 11 languages.

Just a 10-minute drive further on is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, suspended almost 100 feet above the sea and originally built by salmon fishermen to access Carrick-a-Rede Island. It is also managed by the National Trust and has timed tickets during busy periods, valid only on the day of purchase.

Close to Portrush and visible from several holes of Royal Portrush are the brooding remains of Dunluce Castle, built on dramatic coastal cliffs more than 500 years ago.

For visitors attending The Open who want to stay on and play golf, there are excellent courses within an easy drive of Royal Portrush.

Just 15 minutes west lies Portstewart Golf Club, offering 54 holes of links golf set amidst dunes and a towering opening tee shot on its championship Strand Course, host of the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Many regard the opening hole, one of 11 created by two-time Open Champion Willie Park Jr in 1894, as the finest in the whole of Ireland.

Across the River Bann from Portstewart is Castlerock Golf Club, its Mussenden Links first laid out by Scottish pro Ben Sayers, who is more famous as a golf club maker, and later reworked by Harry

Colt.

Golfers wanting to combine playing rounds during a resort stay with watching The Open can choose from Roe Park Resort, half an hour from both Portrush and Derry~Londonderry, Lough Erne Resort with its Nick Faldo-designed championship course on the southern shore of Lough Erne, Northern Ireland Open host venue Galgorm Castle Golf Club and nearby Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort 30 miles southeast of Portrush, or the Hilton Templepatrick Golf & Country Club 20 minutes from Belfast.

Northern Ireland’s capital is only 75 minutes by road from Portrush and is a good

option to use as a base for visitors going to The Open.

It has several top-notch golf courses close to the city centre, among them Ireland’s oldest golf club, Royal Belfast Golf Club, that was founded in 1881 as well as Belvoir Park Golf Club, Malone Golf Club, Shandon Park, Knock Golf Club, Dunmurry Golf Club and Holywood Golf Club, where local hero, fourtime Major champion and 2019 Players Championship winner Rory McIlroy honed his skills as a youngster and where a special memorabiliafilled area of the clubhouse celebrates his career.

An hour south of Belfast lies Northern Ireland’s other trophy golf venue that visiting

golfers will undoubtedly want to include, Royal County Down Golf Club. Its iconic Championship Links is the work of three golfing legends – Old Tom Morris, Harry Colt, and Harry Vardon – as well as Donald Steel, who later modified some holes.

Just along the coast is another seaside links gem worth including in a stay, Ardglass Golf Club, boasting the world’s oldest clubhouse built as a castle over 600 years ago.

No matter who lifts the Claret Jug this year, visitors who come for The Open will be onto a winner.

For more information on Northern Ireland and its golf, visit: www. discovernorthernireland.com

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Powering up for The Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix Engineers and fitness trainers at Fort Vale Engineering are going up a gear with just a month to go to the Colne Grand Prix on Tuesday 16 July. Race night, hosted by Colne Town Council and organised by British Cycling Race night starts in the town centre with the Youth Race at 6.30pm followed by the Sprint for Success at 7.15pm.

And the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix starts at 8.15pm with more details on www. colnetowncouncil.org.uk “We’re powering up for

the big race and proud to be headline sponsor for the second year running,“ said Fort Vale’s General Manager, Shaun Laycock.

Councillor Mary Thomas, Chairman of Colne Town Council said: “For the four years from 2014 to 2017 Fort Vale sponsored the earlier race for up and coming riders named Sprint for Success by one of their employees.

“They have stayed loyal to this high speed event and been great supporters and we’re delighted they are our

headline sponsor,” Mary added.

“It’s an adrenaline rush to see world class cyclists from top British teams battling it out on the toughest circuit in the national elite series,” said Shaun. “Our passion for cycling runs right through the company, from our management team to engineers and young apprentices.

“People on our workforce are into triathlons and competitive cycling,” explained Shaun.

And Fort Vale has invested in a new state-of-the-art sport

and fitness centre on-site, just two minutes’ walk from the main factory at Simonstone.

Kelly Armstrong is the Wilson Fort Sports Centre Manager with a typical Liverpudlian friendly but nononsense approach. As well as managing the facilities, she leads high energy boot camp sessions, cycle spinning classes and climbing wall activities.

“Last year was my first Grand Prix and I hadn’t expected such a fast paced race – or so many spectators,” said Kelly.

“I’m now getting my own road bike!” Kelly has seen workers make more and more use of the new facilities through this first year since it opened.

“People use the centre who’ve never used facilities like this before.

“Some workers who came for five-a-side football now use the fitness classes and the gym regularly,” she said.

Engineer Damien Hardman cycles in to work from Burnley and trains in the Fort Vale gym before cycling

home.

“I got a decent bike thanks to Fort Vale taking part in the national cycle scheme. ““I do weight training at the gym three times a week after work. It’s really convenient.

“I’ve worked out at a few different gyms and the facilities at Fort Vale are the best I’ve used,” he said.

Daniel Hosker, like Damien, has worked at Fort Vale for seven years.

A self-confessed fitness addict and keen Colne Grand Prix spectator, Dan uses the new fitness centre every day.

And in summer he cycles into work from his home in Clitheroe. “I do spin classes, boot camp and five-a-side.

It’s great. I love it!

Dan added: “Your mental health is better when you cycle and do fitness training.

“It’s helped me tackle difficult times. It clears your head and helps you focus better.

Mark Hughes from Barrowford has been a designer for Fort Vale for 15 years and is another of the

company’s keen cyclists.

He uses the spinning bikes at Fort Vale and the Steven Burke cycle track in Pendle to train for triathlons.

General Manager Shaun Laycock, just back from a cycling holiday in France, added: “I love the way people right across our company have got into cycling and fitness.

“Our investment in the new centre has been good for the health and well-being of our colleagues at Fort Vale.

“It’s made a big difference to our workforce in all aspects of their lives, at home and at work, he said.

Fort Vale Engineering started life in Colne and is now a world leader, making valves and fittings for road, sea and rail tankers. In business for over 50 years Fort Vale has a proud legacy of supporting apprentices throughout its history. The Fort Foundation Charity not only brings outward bound courses to underprivileged children, but also sponsors potential young Olympians.

Clarets Wear Umbro For 2019/20 Season The Clarets will again wear the Umbro logo for the 2019/20 Premier League season.

The classic claret shirt features a stylized rib-crew neckline, with sky blue sleeves and contrast claret shattered diamond print and panel to sleeves.

It also features a full-colour woven crest with ‘The Clarets’ emblazoned on the neck.

To aid performance, Umbro have built a base-layer, ensuring zonal performance; with natural wicking fabrics working in tandem with zonal mechanical stretch.

Teamed with a lightweight jersey to create a two-piece layering story, brought to life with one-way moisture fabrics, enhanced fit and abrasion resistant trims.

The white shorts include a two-contrast coloured panel side seam, with full-colour woven crest, internal drawcords and elasticated waistband. White home socks with sky blue contrast side leg panel and BFC wording to the back compliment the kit. The 2019/20 Umbro Burnley home kit goes on sale online and in-store on Saturday, July 6.

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