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IndependentBOLTONFREEwww.independentnewspapers.co.uk/boltonBAG ABARGAINBURY MARKET HALLOpen Every Day(except Sunday)Issue 47 ASTLEY BRIDGE • BELMONT • EDGWORTH EGERTON • BROMLEY CROSS • WESTHOUGHTON • MIDDLEBROOK • HEATON • SHARPLES • FARNWORTH • LITTLE LEVEROLD HOLTS TURF GARDEN SUPPLIESIndian Stone PavingJan to Feb 2013Special Offer!!Rock Salt £3.20 per20kilo bagDelivery AvailableRing for infoLOGS FOR SALEBulk Bag or Handy Net BagKIND-HEARTED SARAHOLD HOLTS FARM, ROADING BROOK RD,HARWOOD, BOLTON BL2 4JD01204 883733 / 07970 278441Black Border Soil, SandySoil, Indian Stone Paving,Circles & Setts, Turf,Decorative Slates,Gravels, Rockery Stone,Railway Sleepers, WallingStone & Cobbles.WinterSaltRockSaltBUSKS FOR TANZANIAHAPPYNEWBEER...BOLTON’S largest capacitybrewery, DunscarBridge Brewery, haslaunched a new beerto welcome 2013.Resolution is a 4.1ABV golden bitterwith a fruity, pepperyand spicyaroma with awarming, woodytaste.The brewery hasfour main core beers,Steeplejack, Bombay IPA, Rialto 47 andWicketkeeper, which have proved popularin pubs in Bolton and throughout theNorth West and far afield as London.Schoolgirl tunes in for charity cashA BOLTON schoolgirl has been raisingmoney for the LivLife charity bybusking in the Lake District.Sarah Ibberson, who is a Bolton SchoolGirls’ Division Year 10 pupil took it uponherself to give up her time and play hersaxophone outside the Booths Store inWindermere over two weekends beforeChristmas.She played Christmas carols to theshoppers for a total of around 12 hoursand managed to raise £667.Sarah, aged 15 from Heaton, chose tosupport LivLife after learning about thecharity at school.LivLife was founded by Old Boys MaxGriffiths and Sam Yates, and provides freeeducation and vocational opportunities tochildren and adults in Tanzania throughINSIDE:Pupil joins NationalOrchestra – P2Pamper yourValentine – P9the charity’s Meserani Centre.Bolton School has strong links with thecharity and last year a group of Year 10girls went out to Tanzania to see first handthe work the charity does and to offer ahelping hand. A\s the trip was such a success,a group of Sarah’s classmates will betravelling to Tanzania this summer.Sarah said: “My friends are going outto Tanzania in the summer so I thoughtit would be nice to help out in one waywhich I could. Everyone seemed to enjoythe music and I was really pleased to raiseas much as I did.”Teacher, Miss Stephenson, said: “I amincredibly impressed with Sarah’s initiativeand efforts. She isn’t one of the girlsgoing to Tanzania, but she was willingto be so generous with her time.”Makeover forOctagon – P10Netball championson target – P20Charity busker Sarah IbbersonPermanentlylow pricesUnit 1B, King Street Retail Park,Farnworth BL4 7AP01204 395333Also at: Clyde Mill, Stewart Street, off Halliwell Road,Bolton BL1 3PA01204 770049Open 7 days a week - Late nightopening on Thursday until 8pmCROSS STWE AREHEREMARKET STSTBANKKING STLower thanSale prices• Expert Fittingservice available• All accessoriesstockedWE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICEand guarantee to beat any genuine ‘like for like’ quote

2 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47Foster achild in2013AN appeal has gone out for new foster carersto provide loving homes for localchildren and make 2013 a life-changingyear for them.Bolton Council has joined together with22 other councils across the North West topromote the ‘You Can Foster’campaign,which encourages people from all walksof life to consider how they could makea real difference to the life of a child.A series of television adverts, featuringreal carers from across the North Weststarts on ITV1 this week with the target ofexceeding the 1,500 enquiries achievedin 2012.The campaign, which has recruitedalmost 200 new carers, and attracted over4,500 enquiries since its inception in 2010,aims to dispel the many myths about fostering.Foster carers are urgently needed tosupport, help and provide a loving hometo children in Bolton, particularlyteenagers, those with disabilities andbrothers and sisters that need to be homedtogether.Applications are welcomed from thosewho are single, in a relationship, marriedor divorced; from applicants who workfull-time or don’t work at all for example,and regardless of gender or sexual orientation.All applicants are assessed on their ownmerits, and the type of care they couldoffer a child is the most important thing.If you would like to know more aboutfostering for Bolton call 0800 1071564.Alternatively, visit www.youcanfoster.orgor telephone 0800 6347052Young writers arejust word perfectYEAR 13 pupil Erin Taylor iscelebrating success in a prestigiousnorthern writingcompetition, after winningthe poetry category of thePortico Prize for Young Writers.Two other Bolton School pupils,Annie Simon and GeorgiaThurston, were Highly Commended.The Portico Prize for YoungWriters is a regional literary competitionfor promising writers,mirroring the prestigious adultcompetition, the Portico Prize forLiterature, and celebrating theregion through its young writers.In May, schools across theNorth West were invited to nominatetheir three most promisingwriters aged between 14 and 18.Bolton School Girls’ Divisionchose Erin, Annie and Georgia.The girls attended workshopswith professional writers andwere appointed mentors fromManchester Metropolitan University’sCreative Writingundergraduates. They had to producea piece of poetry or prose onthe theme ‘The North’ and judgingtook place in July. Erin’swinning poem was entitled‘Stockton Heath’.Erin was presented with herErin Taylor (right) with school friends Annie Simon and GeorgiaThurstonaward at the Portico Prize Dinnerat Manchester Town Hall,alongside top names from thebook world including authorsfrom the shortlist for the Porticoprize for Literature JoanBakewell, Jeanette Wintersonand Val McDermid. Annie andGeorgia also received theirawards at a celebratory event. Allthree girls received book tokensand will have their work includedin the Portico Prize for YoungWriters 2012 Anthology and onthe website.The Portico Prize for YoungWriters has been running since2010. The main Portico Prize hasbeen running since 1985 and previouswinners include AnthonyBurgess and Sarah Hall. The PorticoPrizes, awarded by thePortico Library in Manchester,are supported by Arts CouncilEngland and The Zochonis CharitableTrust.Concerts atLongfieldHEAVY rock, classical, folk and indie gigsawait visitors to the Longfield Suite inPrestwich.SATURDAY 1 MARCH: DRESSED TO KILLFormed in 1990, Dressed to Kill are theworld’s longest-running tribute to Kiss,playing across the UK, Europe and Japan.They have appeared in Channel 4/RDFmedia ‘Gene Simmons: Rock School’, and‘Gene Simmons family Jewels’at the personalrequest of Gene Simmons.SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 2013:SOUNDS OF SIMONThis tribute to Simon and Garfunkel featuressongs from across the duo’s career,and draws extensively from Paul Simon’ssolo catalogue.FRIDAY 29 MARCH: V-PREST FESTIVAL -INCLUDING THE SMITHS LTDOn Good Friday 2011, some 45 bandsplayed V-Prest across three venues - LongfieldLive, Riley’s and The Railway andNaturalist – and raised nearly £3,000 forBury Hospice. In 2012, the festival returnedand raised £3,500.FRIDAY 26TH APRIL - MANCHESTERCAMERATAAcknowledged around the world as onethe UK’s leading chamber orchestras, ManchesterCamerata are resident at theBridgewater Hall and Royal Northern Collegeof Music.With director/violin soloist Adi Brett,they will play a programme includingGrieg’s Holberg Suite [Op. 40], Mozart’sViolin Concerto No. 2 in D major [K. 211],Elgar’s Serenade for Strings [Op. 20] andMozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A major [K.201].For tickets for all Longfield Live concerts,go to www.ticketline.co.uk/venue/prestwich-longfield-liveVasudha joins National Children’s OrchestraTHIRTEEN year oldVasudha Marthi fromBolton School Girls’ Divisionhas been asked to jointhe National Children’sOrchestra.A thrilled Vasudha said: “Itis a great privilege and I amhonoured to be chosen. I havebeen playing the clarinet forfive years and I am amazed tobe one of only a handful ofchildren chosen for thisnational orchestra. I currentlyplay with the Bolton SchoolConcert Band and theRochdale Concert Band. I amgoing to really enjoy playingat some famous venues.”Vasudha has been offered afull membership place for a12 month period.The Under 13 Orchestra isa full symphony orchestra forchildren up to the age of 13.It offers children their firsttaste of performing in a majorUK concert venue and Vasudhawill enjoy two nine-dayresidential courses, one atEaster and one in the Summer,where she will be taughtby the very best teachers andmusicians and she will get toplay in a number of prestigiousvenues including theRoyal Festival Hall in Londonand the Birmingham SymphonicHall.Her Music teacher, FionaBerry, said: “It is an outstandingachievement. In all mytime at Bolton School I havenot known of another girl whohas made it into the NCO. 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ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 3Authentic food fromaround the worldAt the World BuffetFor lovers of choice. . . AND GOOD FOODThe World Buffet is all about lovingly prepared, good tasting foodthat is cooked live where you can sample tasty dishes fromaround the world.Just grab a plate and get started on your culinary world journey – andthe best thing, you can eat as much (or as little) as you like for justone price.• Food cooked live• World cuisineEnjoy Indian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic andEnglish cuisine• East as much as you like• Vegetarian options available• Party bookings welcomeBook Today – Open 4pm till 11pm01204 559 268Royal Suite@ Bolton Excellency5-6 Carlton StreetBoltonGreater ManchesterBL2 1BTContact:Call for Reservations:01204 559 268 | 01204 775 35107803 168 381 | 07947 898 482www.boltonexcellency.co.uk5★ BUFFETWORLDCUISINE:• INDIAN • CHINESE• MEXICAN• ENGLISH • ITALIANUNLIMITED –EAT AS MUCHAS YOU CAN!ONLY £5.99per person(Special opening offer)MexicanAuthentic food fromaround the worldAt the World Buffet choice and qualityis the order of the day. All the food iscooked at our live food stations,freshly prepared by our internationalchefs. The concept is simple. Just graba plate and try whatever takes yourfancy, maybe try something new and alittle different.Head over to our food stations where youcan choose your dishes and sides fromaround the world, be it Indian, Chinese,Arabic or a mixture.We’re sure we’ll have something to yourliking. Still hungry?Simple, just head back and carry onenjoying great tasting food from around theworld.The World Buffet opens at 4pm until 11pm.We hope to see you soon!

4 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47Independent BUSINESSBolton man buys two hotelsin multi-million pound dealJeremy JonesNext Day NationwideParcel Delivery ServiceLarge or Small, Long or TallWe Deliver Them AllGive us a CallWe are cheaper than the Post Office forthose large or heavy itemsBolton 363737“YOUR LOCAL, FRIENDLY, FAMILY RUNCOURIER COMPANY”Unit 8, Kenyon Business Park,Pilkington Street, BoltonBOLTON businessman JeremyJones has bought two hotels ina multi-million pound deal.He has acquired the 50 roomGeorgian Grade II listed RossettHall Hotel in Rossett, near Wrexham,and the Charnwood Hotel inBlyth, Nottinghamshire, which has45 rooms, which were both inadministration.The hotels will be operated asConvivial Hotels Ltd and the newcompany will be based alongside hisother businesses associated with thelicensed trade at the group’s headquartersat Dunscar Business Park,off Blackburn Road.Both hotels are now undergoinga substantial investment refurbishmentprogramme, which willupgrade the reception areas, publicfacilities, restaurants and rooms.Taking the hotels out of administrationand introducing theinvestment programme will safeguardjobs at both hotels.Work has already begun on refurbishingand expanding the bridalsuites at Rossett Hall.Two experienced managers havealso been appointed to develop thehotels’ conference and wedding business.The move into hotels marks a newDONE DEAL – the Rossett Hall Hotel (above) and the Charnwood Hoteldeparture for Bromley Cross-basedJeremy Jones who has worked closelywith Santander Bank over severalmonths finalising the complex deal.He has successfully managed anumber of hotels but he saw theopportunity to add to his businessportfolio.Managing director of the Convivialgroup, Jeremy Jones, said:“We have experience of operatinghotels in administration for insolvencypractitioners and banks forseveral years.“Now we are looking forwards todeveloping Rossett Hall and CharnwoodHotels into luxury destinationssuitable for tourists, business peopleand the wedding market.“With immediate effect we haveintroduced a substantial investmentplan for both hotels aimed at refurbishingthe public areas, rooms andconference and wedding facilities,to bring them to a high standard.”A chartered surveyor by professionJeremy Jones owns severalcompanies, the largest being ConvivialManagement Solutions.This company operates around 45licensed premises, including pubs,clubs, restaurants and hotels,around the country, on behalf ofinsolvency practitioners and banks.He also has several satellite companiesincluding a health and safetyfirm, which operates a repair andrefurbishment team, a small pubcompany, a brewery, a members’ barand a PR firm.HAD AN ACCIDENT AT WORK?EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWCHRIS MACWILLIAM, a partner and personal injuryspecialist at Clough & Willis answers the ten most frequentlyasked questions about work place accident claimsEVERYONE has the right to go towork each day and return homesafely.And yet thousands of people areinjured at work every year becauseof their employer’s negligence orbreaches of health and safety regulations.Most accidents at work arepreventable and every employer hasa duty to provide their workers with asafe working environment, a safe systemof working, safe workingconditions, suitable equipment, trainingand supervision and competentstaff.Leaving aside the pain and sufferingof the injury, every accident canhave serious financial implications forthe victim. Even a few weeks off workbecause of an accident can cause severeproblems. What happens if youremployer doesn’t pay wages whilst youare off work – how do you pay yourmortgage and other outgoings?What type of accidents can I claimfor?You can claim for many differenttypes of accident at work. Examplesinclude injuries sustained whilst operatingmachinery or whilst lifting,falling from steps/ladders or fallingfrom height, slipping or tripping atwork, stock falling on you, injuries sustainedwhilst driving a fork lift truckor for being hit by a fork lift truck. Thelist is endless.Will I have to go to court?The vast majority of accident at workclaims settle without the need to go tocourt.How long do I have to make aclaim?Normally you have three years fromthe date of the accident to lodge yourclaim at court. The sooner you beginyour claim the better.Will my employer be insured?Almost certainly. Employers musthave insurance to cover claims madeby their workers for accidents at work.So, it shouldn’t cost your employer apenny and their insurance companywill deal with the claim for them.Will I lose my job if I make a claim?Bringing a claim against youremployer should not make any differenceto your job security. You areentitled by law to make a claim. Youremployer should just pass the claimover to its insurers to deal with andthere should not be any repercussionsat all. If your employer sacks you forbringing a claim it will almost certainlybe an unfair dismissal and you cantake your case to an Employment Tribunal.How much compensation can Iclaim?There aren’t any fixed amounts ofcompensation as each case dependsupon the nature of the injury and howit affects you. You can receive compensationfor the injury you sustain,past and future loss of earnings, medicaland care costs, rehabilitationcosts, out of pocket expenses etc. Ifyour ability to work is restricted as aresult of your accident you can alsobe compensated for that.How much will it cost me?It shouldn’t cost you anything. Mostspecialist personal injury solicitorswill recover their fees from youremployer’s insurance company. Yourclaim can be brought on a “No WinNo Fee” basis so you would not haveto pay even if your claim didn’t succeed.How much of my compensationwill I keep?You should be able to keep 100% ofyour compensation.How long will it take?Each case is different but mostcases take between 9 months and 2years to settle. But it is possible toget some payments throughout theclaim to cover things like lost wages,medical expenses etc.If you need further informationabout an accident at workcontact Chris Macwilliam for afree, no obligation interview onfree phone 0800 083 0815 oremail Chris.macwilliam@cloughwillis.co.ukor follow on twitter@TalkToChrisMac

ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 5Students raise bigmoney for charityBURY College Travel andTourism students havetaken part in a number offundraising activities forthe Bury Society forBlind and PartiallySighted People.Students helped pack bagsfor customers in Morrison’sat Whitefield and got intothe festive spirit wrappingChristmas presents in Bury’sMillgate Shopping Centre.Zeeshan Babar, a formerpupil of Falinge Park HighSchool, enjoyed taking part.He said: “I chose to help outto gain experience and Ienjoy helping people. I amglad to have this opportunity,it’s been really rewardingand I’m looking forward todoing more volunteeringthroughout the year.”John Taylor, Administratorat Bury Society for Blindand Partially Sighted Peoplewas delighted with thestudent volunteers. He said:“Bury Blind Society’s bagfilling is just one of ourmany money raising activitieswhich also benefit thelocal community. We’re reallygrateful for theenthusiastic contribution ofthe students from Bury College.The Society raisedmoney, and both studentsand customers enjoyed it.”Shannon Queen, a formerpupil of The Derby HighSchool and Shannon Rigg, aformer pupil of Philips HighSchool took part in the presentwrapping.Jane Deakin, VolunteerCo-ordinator at Bury Societyfor Blind and Partially SightedPeople added: “We havebeen doing this for sevenyears now and it has been agreat success each year. Iwould like to say a big thankyou to the students who havebeen with us today. All of themoney is distributed withinthe Metropolitan Borough ofBury and this is our mainfundraising event. We couldn’tdo it without thevolunteers help.”The students have raisedover £250 for the charity andwill continue their fundraisingin the new year. Traveland Tourism tutorUnmairah Mukhtar helpedorganise the fundraising.She added: “Gettinginvolved with initiativessuch as this enables studentsto contribute tovaluable charities that relyon donations to continuetheir good work.”Wear a scarf likeOlli for sign2singBOLTON schoolchildren takingpart in a charity world recordbreaker next month are beingasked to raise money by wearinga scarf like Olli the monkey.SignHealth, which is organising thesign2sing event, is inviting participantsto wear a scarf like thechildren’s book character in return fora suggested £1 donation on Wednesday,February 6.Steve Powell, Chief Executive at thenational deaf healthcare charity Sign-Health, explained: “sign2sing is ourworld record breaking attempt for themost people signing and singing asong at the same time and takes placeon February 6.“We are asking everyone takingpart to wear a scarf like our mascotOlli the monkey, who is rarely seenwithout his bright blue scarf, to schoolon the day of sign2sing and take inGREENMOUNT CommunityGroup has beenawarded £26,250 toimprove the former siteof Greenmount Station.The money is from ‘CommunitySpaces’, a grantprogramme managed byGroundwork UK on behalf ofthe Big Lottery Fund, whichtheir £1 donation.“Teachers and parents are welcometo join in too. The money raised fromthe event will be used to continue ourwork helping to improve the mentaland physical health and well-being ofdeaf people, including deaf children.”Children who haven’t registered totake part in the world record attemptcan still join in with the fundraiserby wearing a scarf and donating £1each.The project is in its third year andthe current world record is 114,277.So far more than 950 schools, includingEatock Primary School on StGeorge’s Avenue in Westhoughton andThomasson Memorial School onDevonshire Road in Bolton, havesigned up to join in with the event.SignHealth is hoping to smash its previoustwo records and involve morethan 175,000 youngsters.supports communities wantingto improve their localgreenspace.The work will include thinningof the trees and shrubsthat have overgrown the site,the improvement of drainagethrough construction of awildlife pond, path improvementsand improvements tothe Brandlesholme Roadentrance including provisionof a new ‘feature bench’.Work should take placebetween January and April2013 and will be supervisedby Bury Council, which isacting as ‘Accountable Body’for the Community Group.Chair of the GreenmountIN BRIEF . . .PEOPLE in Bolton owe the councilmore than £380,000 in unpaidcouncil tax. Bolton magistrateshave granted the council liabilityorders for 692 residents who havenot paid their council tax — despitenumerous reminders and courtsummons being sent to them. Intotal, £383,477 has not been paid.COUNCILLORS have voted in supportof the demolition of a chimney at StJohn the Evangelist Church inWingates. Listed building consent isbeing sought for the church, which isin Chorley Road, to remove a 1940schimney on the chancel wall on thenorth side of the building.BOLTON’S Ironman triathlon is nowfully subscribed — more than fivemonths earlier than last year’sevent. The triathlons each involve a2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike rideand a 26.2 mile run, and in theBolton event athletes start atPennington Flash before cyclingthrough Rivington, Chorley andAdlington and finish by running toBolton town centre.Station gets Lottery windfallCommunity Group, AlistairWaddell said; “We were overjoyedto hear we’d got themoney to improve the site,which is at the centre of thevillage, as well as being thestart of the Kirklees Trailand entrance to the KirkleesValley Local NatureReserve.”Karen Dowling (Education Support Worker at BuryCollege), Michael Hayley (age 18 from Whitefield, a formerpupil of Parrenthorn High School), Kaleel Rasul (age 18from Whitefield, a former pupil of Castlebrook HighSchool), John Taylor (Administrator at Bury Society forBlind and Partially Sighted People), Shannon Queen (age17 from Bury, a former pupil of The Derby High School),Zeeshan Babar (age 17 from Rochdale, a former pupil ofFalinge Park High School).Retailer joinsDofE schemeDRL Limited, the UK’slargest onlinekitchen applianceretailer, has joined inpartnership withyouth charity TheDuke of Edinburgh’sAward (DofE).Named The Timesfifth best company towork for in 2012, theBolton-based whitegoods company isgetting behind theyouth achievementcharity to give moreyoung people thechance to do theirDofE. At the sametime, a number ofDRL’s employees willhave the chance totake part in the Charity’saward-winningDofE Business programme.DRL employeeswill have the chanceto do their Gold DofEAward as part of theirtraining to developessential skills for thebusiness. Gold participantscontributeat least 50 volunteeringhours to theirlocal communities.They will also take onregular physicalactivity and a fiveday expedition inwild country. 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6 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47Independent TRAVELWHERE TO GO IN 2013Whether you’re looking to book a family break or an adventure of alifetime, take a look at these hotly-tipped spots for the year aheadAMSTERDAMArt fans should head toAmsterdam’s Museumpleinin April when thecity’s national art gallery,The Rijksmuseum, opensafter an epic 10-year renovation,with worksincluding Rembrandt’sNight Watch.The creative theme continueswith the reopening of theVan Gogh Museum, whichalso celebrates its 40th birthday,and special musicalperformances to mark the125th anniversary of the Concertgebouw.In addition,contemporary art museumStedelijk reopened at the endof last year after a renovation.And the anniversaries don’tend there – 2013 also marks400 years of Amsterdam’sCanal Ring, which was designateda UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2010.ECUADORBrazil may be hogging thelimelight for the next fewyears, but the spotlightwill be shining on Ecuadorin 2013.No longer simply a gatewayto the Galapagos Islands, theimpressively diverse countryoffers visitors wildlife, culturalheritage and historicalsights.This year, a new airportopens on the outskirts of capitalcity Quito, offering a saferalternative to the current citycentre terminal, oftendescribed as one of the mostIndependentSudokudangerous airports in theworld.The world’s highest capital– it sits at 2,800m above sealevel in the Andes – is hometo some of South America’sfinest colonial architectureand several new luxury hotelopenings.The resurrection ofEcuador’s railway networkalso offers a pleasant solutionfor exploring one of SouthAmerica’s smallest countries.TENERIFEVery soon, Richard Branson’sVirgin Galactic willlaunch the first passengerflights into space, withtickets costing 200,000 USdollars. But you don’t haveto travel so far, or spend asmuch money, to admirethe beauty of the sky atnight.Better known as a beachdestination, Tenerife, in theCanary Islands, is home toone of the best locations foryear-round stargazing. Therugged volcanic landscape ofTeide National Park, dominatedby Spain’s highestmountain, Mount Teide(3,718m), is considered one ofthe most important solarobservation sites in the world.Thanks to low levels of lightpollution, it’s possible to seethe Milky Way, gas clouds,globular clusters, Saturn’srings and even satellites thatorbit Jupiter.From April 1, British Airwayswill be operating fivePUZZLESWordsearchVENUSEARTHMARSCERESASTEROIDJUPITERSATURNNEPTUNEURANUSPLUTOflights per week to the island.SRI LANKAWhen Sri Lanka’s CivilWar ended in 2009,tourists began to floodback to the country. Lastyear, it was named bestvaluelong hauldestination by the PostOffice, and its popularitylooks set to continue.Improved infrastructurewill also make the island easierto explore; in April BritishAirways launches new flightsto Colombo and a new highwaylinking the capital to thesouth has cut road journeysto southern beaches andwildlife in Yala National parkby half.New hotel openings on theeast coast, such as the BeachHouse at Pasikudah, will alsoopen up an area little visitedsince the Seventies.KOSOVOFairly new to the touristmap, Kosovo was onlydeclared a country in 2008.Now peace has returnedto the region, it’s a goodtime to explore a largelyundiscovered corner ofEurope.Highlights include Pizren,a small town with mosques,monasteries and narrow cobbledstreets, and the SharrMountains National Park,blessed with scenic walkingtrails.Also worth visiting is theDecani Monastery, whichhouses some excellent frescoesand examples of Orthodoxart.CROATIAIn 2012, the number of visitorsto Croatia increasedby 20% and figures lookset to continue as the EasternEuropean countryprepares to join the EU.There are more than 1,244islands to explore along theAdriatic coast, making acruise a great way to discoverthe region.The pretty town ofDubrovnik, where Venetianinfluence is felt in the picturesqueold town, is anessential port of call. NorwegianAir will be launching anew route to the city fromLondon Gatwick, while easy-Jet are introducing a routefrom Edinburgh.MOZAMBIQUEThe east African countryhas recently emerged asone of the world’s fastestgrowing economies, butthe tourist industry is yetto explode.Fantastic beaches, greatdive sites and idyllic islandsare all key attractions.For the ultimate desertisland castaway experience,venture to the QuirimbasArchipelago. Some of theworld’s finest coral reefs canbe found off the coast of IboIsland, where local womenstill wear painted faces.For great wildlife viewing,head to the uninhabitedMogundula Island, whereDWARFPLANETMOONmany species of bird live inthe mangroves.NANTUCKETIn May this year, BazLuhrmann’s star-studdedadaptation of The GreatGatsby will be released incinemas, with flappergirls and dapper chapsembracing a 1920s revival.Chase the American dreamby planning a trip to NantucketIsland, the billionaires’playground in Massachusetts,USA, where F Scott Fitzgerald’snovel was set. Socialbutterflies may still flutterpast the clapboard houses –Uma Thurman, Bill Gatesand Tommy Hilfiger havesummer residences here – butthere’s still enough to suit theregular traveller.BRAZILWith the World Cupscheduled for 2014 andthe Olympics two yearslater, South America’sparty destination haseven more to shout about.Visit now before prices goup, and take advantage ofimproving facilitiesand new hotelopenings.Rio de Janeiro isstill the jewel inBrazil’s crown –offering culture,beach, and naturalbeauty in oneplace – and is nowmuch safer to visitthanks to governmentprogrammesin the favelas.For an indul-BOLTON’SPREMIER24/7AIRPORT SERVICEgent treat, head to the mountainousregion of Campos doJordao, where boutique hotelBotanique Hotel and Spaopened last year.MADAGASCARPresidential elections in2013 are the beginningsof democracy in this“lost continent” in theIndian Ocean, which hasbeen troubled by politicalinstability for manyyears.More than 80% of wildlifeon the world’s fourth largestisland is endemic, withlemurs and chameleonsbeing the highlights.National parks are welllooked after, with many localstrained as guides. Visit Mantadiato hear the eerie call ofthe Indri (the largest lemur),and continue to Ranomafanato find the highly endangeredGreater Bamboo lemur.Landscapes – ranging fromrainforest to Jurassic rockformations – and welcomingcommunities make this theholiday of a lifetime.M. DALE01204403-46707900-534-744• GOOD OLD FASHIONED SERVICE •• WHERE CLIENTS ARE A PRIORITY •• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE • SAFE, CLEAN, RELIABLE• MINI-BUSES AVAILABLE • ADVANCED BOOKINGS• YOUR INDEPENDENT LOCAL TRAVEL COMPANY •• PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS WANTED •

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ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 9IN BRIEF . . .TELEVISION programme makersfor the History Channel are NEW PAVILION SECURESlooking for owners of unusual,interesting items, either antiqueor modern in Bolton to feature inan forthcoming television series.If you have something of interestOLD BOLTONIANS’ FUTUREthat you would like to either sell OLD Boltonians’ Football number of years has resultedor pawn or would like further Club has secured its futurein the successful completioninformation please contact at Turton Football Ground, of this project. Now the importantemma.furniss@leftfieldpictures.c one of the oldest pitcheswork begins to ensure theom or Tel: 01908 933 902.still in use in England, facility remains sustainablewith the opening of the and benefits as many peopleTHE legendary “rubber-faced” Lee Pavilion.as possible. None of this wouldcomedian, Phil Cool, will perform Over 60 guests attended the be possible without the crucialon Friday, March 1, in hisopening ceremony which saw cash provided by our fundingretirement show, Phil Cool – The Bolton Wanderers’ legend partners the FA, the PremierFinal Curtain Tour. After almost 40 Keith Branagan, who also League and the government.”years in showbiz, this will the last teaches football at Bolton The Lee Pavilion has alsochance to see the stand-up and School, officially open the new been funded by the club itselfimpressionist live on stage. Ticketspremises. He was assisted by as well as from generous donationsfrom former players,are £15 and the show starts atRossendale and Darwen MP,Jake Berry; David Lee, friends and sponsors. By8pm. To book, visitGrounds and Pavilion Managerwho oversaw the building facilities mark 60 years of thehappy coincidence the newwww.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk orcontact the box office on 01204work; Harry Lane, President club’s use of one of the world’s nowadays and, as well as newly formed veterans’ side, Rossendale and334400.of the OBAFC; and Richard oldest football pitches. being a fantastic asset for the but can also provide greater Darwen MP, JakeMorris, Chairman of the club. The club’s Chairman, Club, they provide an opportunityfor wider community ground. As well as the Club’scommunity access to theHIGH-SPEED fibre-optic broadbandBerry; RichardThe funding campaign for Richard Morris, said: “Foris now available to BT customers inMorris, Chairmanthe building was significantlyboosted by a donation from to replace our old unsuitable amateur football locally.” be used by the University ofyears we have been working use to promote and sustain own sides, the ground will nowWesthoughton. Telecoms engineersof OBAFC; Harryhave started work laying cables toLane, President ofthe Football Foundation. Paul changing rooms which were The new sports pavilion Bolton, Bolton Sixth Formmore than 8,300 homes andOBAFC; KeithThorogood, Chief Executive of beyond repair. Without the comprises changing rooms for College, another local veterans’team and by local schools.businesses in the town, which willBranagan; andthe Football Foundation, said: grant aid from the Football four teams and for officials,take place over the next fewDavid Lee“I am delighted to see this Foundation we would never and toilet and refreshment Bolton School will coordinateweeks. Westhoughton follows tremendous new facility completehave been able to achieve the facilities for spectators and vis-the educational use of theAstley Bridge, which already hasand ready for use by the building we now have and itors. Its completion will ground on behalf of the Inde-access to fibre-optic broadband, local community.which secures the future of our ensure that the Old Boltonianspendent Schools’ FA, with onewhile Daubhill and Horwich are The dedication and hard Club and its historic ground.can maintain their four of its aims being to support thescheduled to follow later.work of Old Boltonians and It means that our facilities successful Lancashire Amateurdevelopment of the game forthe Lancashire FA over a meet the standards expectedLeague teams, and theirgirls.IndependentPAMPER YOURVALENTINEVALENTINES Day is fast approachingand it is a special day tocelebrate the most beautiful emotionin the world - love.This is the best time when you canexpress your deep love and affectionand make the day memorablefor that special someone.Your mind maybe cluttered nowwith thoughts of various valentinesgift ideas to impress him/her. Sometimesour budgets don’t allow forextravagance but simple gesturescan speak volumes and let that specialsomeone you Love know thatthey’re in your thoughts.When out shopping pick them up theirfavourite magazineRun them a bubble bath and lightsome candles and pour them theirfavourite tipple and let them have anhour or so in peace and relaxation.Cook them their favourite meal andsurprise them by having it all ready(and yes maybe not burning it)If you can ask someone to look afterthe children so you can have the nightto yourselves and a well deserved lie in.Take a drive to the country or thecoast and blow the cobwebs away, havea long walk and then maybe a nice lunchin a cosy pub.Spend time talking to your specialperson, turn all phones off and givethem your undivided attention.Watch a romantic or funny DVD.Laughter releases endorphin, the feelgood hormone to help us feel happierHEALTH & BEAUTYBy Angela Closeand content.These are just a few simple things ofhow to show the one you love just howmuch they mean to you and of courseyou may have lots of ideas of your own.All these ideas are very simple and costeffective, however there is nothing moresoothing than the power of touch.The Beauty Lounge in Bolton is anexcellent way to give someone a specialtreat for some well deserved pampering.I have put together some affordablevalentines pamper packages to treat theone you love. 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10 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47PLAYGROUND DESIGNSARE BROUGHT TO LIFEJake Nolan, 10, and Agathe Phiri, 8, along with some of their classmates in front of one of the new structuresPUPILS from St Stephen’s (KearsleyMoor) CE School are celebratingafter a team of students from BoltonCollege brought their playgrounddesigns to life.Last year, the young children designedbench and plant concepts as part of anexciting eco school playground project.Level 3 students from Bolton College’sCarpentry and Joinery Diploma courseconstructed the outdoor structures,which have now been installed at theschool.The project was part of a celebrationWE STOCK A LARGE RANGEOF STOVES, FIRE BASKETSand OPEN FIRESAlso suppliers of ESSE,FRANCO BELGE, BROSELEY,FIREMASTER.of the school’s centenary year, and educatedchildren about the environmentand sustainability, with the structuresmade from ethically-sourced timbers. Itwill also see the creation of a storyteller’schair, made out of 100-year-old oak.The chair will be installed in April,along with a commemorative plaque inremembrance of Norman Mort – a memberof staff at Bolton College and ex-pupilat St Stephen’s School, who sadly passedaway in 2012.Tony Quick, lecturer in timber tradesat Bolton College, said: “This has beenAccessories & spares available: grates,glass, thermometers, moisture meters,paints, ropes and cleanersWE NOW SELL IRISH PEAT BRIQUETTES PACK OF 20 JUST £6.99COME AND SEE THE AMAZINGBRITISH SHOW TRUCKLIVE WORKING DISPLAYS OF BRITISHSTOVES AT FANTASTIC PRICESFRIDAY 1st & SATURDAY 2nd FEBRUARYFROM 11AM - 5PMCOCKERS FARM, LONG LANE,LIMBRICK, CHORLEY PR6 9EETELEPHONE 01257 231880/07596 993939shop online at: www.stovestoreaccessories.co.ukan ongoing project between the schooland the College over the past year, so it’sgreat to finally see the designs come tolife. We hope the pupils enjoy cultivatingtheir new ‘eco corridor’ and we lookforward to visiting again in the nearfuture, when the flowers will be blooming.”He added: “Our students thoroughlyenjoyed having the opportunity to developtheir skills in a practical way and gainhands-on experience, which will hopefullystand them in good stead when they Silver award winner Neil Campbellstart looking for employment at the endof their course.“We hope this will be the first of manymore collaborative, practical projectsthat Bolton College undertakes in partnershipwith schools and organisationsin the community.”St Stephen’s School headteacher,Tony Lasan, said: “The children areabsolutely thrilled to see the final creationsin the playground. We lookforward to a continued relationshipwith the College and the next stage ofthe project, when the storyteller’s chairis installed at Easter.”Bronze award winner Jack WimbushOctagon to get faceliftARTS Council England hasawarded the Octagon TheatreBolton a capital grant of£384,799 that will go towardsfunding an exciting improvementproject for the Theatrewhich will modernise thestage equipment and improvecustomer facilities.The Octagon was awarded thefull amount it applied for, in theface of stiff regional and nationalcompetition.Further funding will berequired to complete the improvementsthat are planned to takeplace later this year. An additional£100,000 will be used fromOctagon reserves and a further£100,000 will need to be raisedby the Octagon through othergrants as well as a series offundraising activities and events.The Octagon Theatreimprovement project has threemain strands. The replacementof the auditorium grid, fromwhich lights, speakers andeffects are rigged above thestage, is the first area that is inneed of an overhaul. The gridCONSTRUCTIONSTUDENTS ONTOP FORMCONSTRUCTION trainees atBolton College were recognisedat the national final of SkillBuild– the UK’s largest multi-tradecompetition.Neil Campbell, 23, and JackWimbush, 21, competed in theroof slating and tiling category,up against the best traineesin the country.Silver was awarded to Neil,who works for Crescent Roofingin Alkrington. Jack, who isemployed by Jackson-Jacksonin Rochdale, took home theBronze.Award-winning trainee, NeilCampbell, said: “The competitionwas extremely tough, sowe’re both really pleased tohave been recognised. We definitelyfeel proud to be winningawards for Bolton College.”and electrics are now over fortyfiveyears old and no longermeets modern standards.To keep costs down they wereinstalled by former studentsworking with Octagon founderRobin Pemberton-Billing, andmuch of the original equipmentwas donated. Original wiring willbe replaced and electrics broughtup to date. To reduce energy consumption,new eco-friendly lightswill be installed in the auditoriumand front of house areas.The front of house area will beThe three day competitionwas staged by CITB-ConstructionSkills,the Sector SkillsCouncil and Industry TrainingBoard for the constructionindustry.Over 100 talented individualsbattled to be crowned thebest in their field, in a range ofskills including Bricklaying,Joinery, Painting and Decoratingand Carpentry.Marie Gilluley, Principal ofBolton College, said: “We’reextremely pleased that Neil andJack’s hard work has beenrecognised. The awards are testamentto the quality of thetrainees that attend Bolton College.It also affirms the highstandard of the teaching staffand the benefits of the outstandingfacilities available.”modernised, including improvementsto the café and bar tocreate a more welcoming environment,with more space andimproved facilities. As part of theplans, the Octagon are alsoimproving the food and drink serviceat the theatre to create abetter dining and socialisingexperience.Work will be undertaken duringthe theatre’s summer closurethis year, between June and September,with no disruption to theOctagon’s normal programming.

ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 11Slashyourfuel billsRESIDENTS in Bolton are being urgedto start the New Year by slashing theirfuel bills by up to £250.Residents are being encouraged tojoin a ground breaking collectiveenergy switching scheme that couldmean massive reductions to the costof heating their homes.A similar scheme run by OldhamCouncil in the autumn attracted morethan 8,000 residents, with manyhouseholds saving hundreds fromtheir annual bills.The project was so successful it isnow being repeated, with peoplefrom across Greater Manchester invitedto register their interest incombining their purchasing power.Under the scheme, the groupthen enters a ‘reverse auction’ andgets a cheaper deal together ongas and electricity from energycompanies.To register interest in the collectivebulk buy scheme visit www.gmfairenergy.comor call the freephonenumber 0800 009 3363.Residents just need to produce acopy of their current energy bill toregister an interest before thescheme closes on January 28, andanyone who enters will receive anoffer for a new rate which they do nothave to accept.The scheme is also open to residentswho use pre-payment meters.Contractorappointed for£4.5m BoltonMarket revampA CONTRACTOR has beenappointed to deliver the£4.5 million Bolton Marketrefurbishment scheme.Bolton Council has appointedWillmott Dixon as its contractorpartner for the project.Willmott Dixon has extensiveexperience with retail andrefurbishment projects and thecompany has delivered morethan 30 retail and 110 refurbishmentprojects in the lastfive years.Work to redevelop the marketwill start this month withcompletion of the refurbishmentplanned by late 2013.Work to the car park and servicingarea will finish in 2014.Indoor market traders inthe non-food section will bemainly affected by the refurbishment,and they will berelocated temporarily on tothe current outdoor marketduring February.The market’s fruit and vegsection and the fish market willbe open for business as usual.The Bolton Market schemebuilds on the quality andstrength of its food offer.Improvements that will takeplace include: refurbishing theroof on the fish market; replacingthe roof on the eastern hall,which houses the non-food section;introducing additionalindoor food stalls and a seatingarea in the eastern hall;and repairing the roof over thewestern hall, which containsthe fresh fruit and vegetabletraders. The outdoor marketwill be moved to New Streetcloser to the planned newtransport interchange.Bolton Market opened in the1930s and is one of Britain’s oldestfood markets. The markethas a growing reputation as thepremier food market in thenorth of England.It has won a number ofawards including Best FoodMarket in the BBC Radio 4Food and Farming Awards2011; Best Indoor Market2010; and Tourism Retailer ofthe Year 2009.Up to three million peoplevisit the market annually. Theindoor and outdoor market isopen Tuesday and Thursdayto Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Thecar boot market is open Sunday,7.30am to 2pm. SALE NOW ON!Free Design ServiceFree QuotesFree AdviceFree DeliveryFriendly Service88-90 Whitworth Road, Rochdale 4 Moorgate, BuryTel: 01706 525926 Tel: 0161 761 5926www.borobathrooms.co.uk sales@borobathrooms.co.uk

12 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47HUGE CLEARANCE SALEOF OAK, PINE AND CANE FURNITURE20% OFF ALL NEW CANE FURNITUREORDERS PLACED BEFORE END OF FEBRUARY- SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILSPART-EX SERVICE AVAILABLE ON ANY CANE, OAK OR PINE FURNITURE4 PIECEMGM BUDEEXAMPLEDARO 3PIECE SETEXAMPLENATURALDINING SETEXAMPLEONLY ONLY ONLY£399.00£399.00£199.001 SET ONLY 1 SET ONLY 2 SETS ONLYCORONA2 DOORWARDROBEEXAMPLEOXFORDEXTENDING SETEXAMPLECORONAMERCHANT CHESTEXAMPLEONLY£189.00ONLY£349.00BEST SELLERONLY£139.00CHUNKY OAKCONSOLE TABLEEXAMPLECHUNKY OAKCORNER TV UNITEXAMPLECHUNKY OAK2 DOOR SIDEBOARDEXAMPLEONLY ONLY ONLY£229.00£229.00£229.00NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY CANE FURNITURE AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICESWE CAN STORE ANY ORDER PLACED DURING THE SALE UNTIL YOU REQUIRE DELIVERYvisit: www.worldofwicker.co.ukWORLD OF WICKER19-23, MANCHESTER ROAD, BOLTON BL2 1EH TEL: 01204 521968OPEN: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM, SUNDAY 11AM - 4PM

ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 13Sleigh raises £7000WESTHOUGHTON Ro-taryClub’s Christmas Sleigh tourof the town raised a magnificent£7031.Westhoughton Rotary Treasurer,Ken Wood, had themammoth task of counting theThe same family business since 1898Ye Olde Pastie ShoppeTHE LITTLE SHOP WITH THE BIG REPUTATION31 Churchgate, Bolton. Tel: 01204 524834ORDERS BEING TAKEN FOR OUR SPECIALLARGE VALENTINE PASTIES – £3.00Ithousands of coins and somenotes which were collected. Everypenny we raise helps supportlocal people either through donationsto local organisations andcharities or defraying costs ofcommunity events.’ULOOK OUT FOR OURFROZEN SPECIAL OFFERS!• 6 Pasties £5.40 • 6 Meat Pies £5.40• 6 Whist Pies £2.70 • 6 Mini Pasties £2.40FOR OUR VEGETARIAN CUSTOMERSNew recipe pastry on the potato, cheese and onion pastiesHomemade vegetable broth with barleyHomemade pea soup with carrotsBlack Peas • Mushy Peas (made with vegetable stock)OPENING HOURS MON-FRI 9.30am – 2.30pm Closed Sat & SunCharlie tothe rescueFIVE-years-oldCharlie Broughtonhas been praisedby the PetRehome charityfor his fundraisingefforts.Charlie raised£330 from hisartistic impressionof Sammy, arescue dog thathas been adoptedby Mr and MrsWalsh who runthe Pastie Shoppein Churchgate,Bolton.Charlie is picturedwith hisdrawing, hasgranddad, sisterand Sammy.Choc surpriseKIND-HEARTED staff and customers at Mon Amie owner, Joel Lever, said: “ItMon Amie in Prestwich brightened the was a great day at the shop and I wantlives of staff and patients at The to thank all my staff and loyal customerswho brought loads of chocolateChristie with a ‘choc-fest’.In the lead up to Christmas the shop gifts. On Christmas Eve we went to Thestaff dressed in fancy dress and customersdonated chocolate to take to to staff and kids. It was greatly appre-Christie to distribute the chocolate giftsthe world famous cancer hospital. ciated.”Chorley Bottle Gas Ltdwww.chorleybottlegas.co.ukBBQ Propane - Butane - Beer - Balloon - Camping - IndustrialAll Cylinder Sizes AvailalableMobile Heaters (sales, service and hire)• Autogas • Premium Paraffin • Red DieselBeer & Beverage gasBulk LPGBalloon & Gas Expresswww.theballoonshop.co.ukWholesale balloons & party goods.Public & Trade welcome. Balloon printing specialistsBalloon gas in easy to use cylinders - 5 sizes - FREE DeliveryAll areas covered / 6 days a week - open to the publicMobile: 07903 061661Compound 1,Enterprise Centre Coppull Chorley R7 5BWCompoTel: 01257 795700, erpr se Centre CoppuR7 5BWCharitydancingDESPITE the icyweather more than25 dancers attendeda MyelomaCharity Zumbathonat SunnybankCommunity Centre,Bury.Dianne Mehrfrom Zumba International,whoorganised theevent said: “We hada great eveningand it was good toknow that at thesame time we wereraising money for agood cause.”Joan Smith, whohas myeloma said:“It was a greatevening. Everyoneseemed to enjoy itI’m very grateful toDianne for organisingthe event anddelighted that weraised over £200for Myeloma UK.”STONE FLAGSWANTED(not concrete flags)We lift & collect, backyards, driveways,house floors, cellars and pathways!Top CashCall Roy on0161 945 3373Mob: 07971 852066

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18 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47Independent MOTORINGSNOW JOKE FOR DRIVERS!ALL the weather forecastsseem pretty ominous so nowwould seem an appropriatetime to remind drivers of someof the tips and warnings thatcome at this time of year andunder these conditions.It is so often annoying and unbelievablesome of the types of drivingthat people do without taking intoaccount the road conditions. At bestdrivers are foolish and at worstdownright reckless, not only endangeringlives but also riskingprosecution.So with this is mind these are thepointers that you should follow tominimise the chance of problemsfor you and fellow motorists:1. DO THE WINTER CHECKS ONYOUR CARCheck the battery strength. Lowtemperatures can flatten weak batteriesovernight. If the battery isweak then re-charge OR replace it.Top up your screenwashers withcold weather screen wash to enableyou to clear your windscreens.Ensure you have enoughantifreeze in your radiator system,it could save you the cost of areplacement engine!Check your tyre pressures. Overinflated tyres will lose grip easieron slippery conditions.Doing these checks first canmean the difference between gettingto work or having a costly snowbound car awaiting repair.2. BEFORE DRIVING OFF:Ensure that you have cleared thedirt and frost from all your windowsnot just the front windscreen. It isa criminal offence not to be able tohave full visibility whilst drivingand the penalties for such anoffence is heavy fine or five yearsimprisonment. Also your insurancecompany may refuse to pay out if acollision occurs whilst your car iscovered in snow.Ensure that all your car lightsare clear of snow and that indicatorsare clearly visible so that otherdrivers can see your intentionsclearly.If it is snowing do not put on yourrear fog light. They distract followingdrivers and will obscure yourbrake lights, increasing the chanceof a rear end collision. It is also anoffence.When warming the car in themorning do not leave the car runningunattended. Many opportunistcar thieves look out for cars left ondrives or roads with engines running.3 DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE:When driving in snow and ice youshould always drive in accordancewith the road conditions. It maysound ridiculous but many driversneed to told to slow down on theseroads.You may feel that your carcan stop as normal, but try tellingthat to your tyres as you slide oninvisible black ice into oncomingtraffic at a junction.Slow down and allow a greaterstopping distance from the car infront, this will allow you plenty oftime to steer clear of trouble if thedriver ahead hits problems.Put on your side or headlights ifvisibility is reduced, it allows otherdrivers to clearly see you and foryou to see them.Drive in a low gear when settingoff. Many drivers will rev thewheels fast when losing grip butthe best thing to do is set off slowlyand build up momentum andgrip, especially on untreated roadsor if travelling up hill.Drivers should also use theirgears to slow down rather thanheavy braking which may cause thecar to skid. If your car begins to skiddo not brake, put turn into the slideand attempt to steer the car to asafe stop.Do not ignore this advice anddrive as you usually do. It couldprove dangerous and costly to you.For more motoring news and tipsyou can tune into my radio show'The GT Driver'' every Thursday at8pm on 96.5 BOLTON FM.Jack MarsdenMotoring CorrespondentTHORNTREES GARAGEHigh Quality UsedWheelchair Adapted CarsSpeed up, slow down• Large choice with over 60 vehicles in stock• Wheelchair friendly premises with disabledtoilets and restroom• Home demonstrations throughout theNorth of England• Just off the M6 Junction 28• Use your DLA payment to finance yourpurchases01772 622688www.thorntreesgarage.co.ukjulie@thorntreesgarage.co.ukWigan Road, Leyland, Lancs PR25 5SBWE'RE constantly told that speedis important to getting thingsdone – in work, in life. Wedemand ever faster broadbandspeeds and want to be servedquicker at the supermarket, sowhat's the big deal over an extra10mph?Modern cars are more capableof coping with higher speedsthan those that saw the introductionof the national speed limitmany years ago.It figures, then, that suchprogress should herald anincrease to 80mph. We all livefast-paced lives, so it stands toreason that we shouldn't be heldback on some of our safest roads.And then there's the elephantin the room, or rather the countrywith derestricted highways –Germany.If German drivers can manageto play nice with each other athigh speeds, why can't we?It's not a watertight argument,though.Opponents point to the UK's'arm's length' approach to drivertraining as an area of concern.Our cars might have all the latestsafety kit, but are driversequipped to deal with the higherspeed? Remember, there'scurrently no mandatory motorwaytraining for learners.And then there's the cost ofmotoring at a time of high fuelprices. Running at 80mph burnsconsiderably more fuel than drivingat 70mph. The green lobbyisn't happy either, as more fuelburnt means more exhaust emissions.For or against, you can't avoidthe enforcement issue. Wouldraising the limit introduce a morerigid enforcement culture tomaintain a good safety margin?Will it be a blanket figure forall motorways, or will it dependon traffic volumes or weather?Will two-lane roads be excluded,for instance?It's a can of worms waiting tobe opened.

ISSUE 47 Bolton Independent 19Car sales up in 2012LAST year can only be regarded as a successfulyear for the UK motor industry.Figures from September 2012 showedyear-to-date new car sales were up by4.35% on the same period in 2011, and thatwas in a year that has been generally seenas a tough one in many other industries.Consumer confidence has been in relativelyshort supply, yet the car market has provedto be resilient and relatively buoyant.Paul Everitt, chief executive of the Societyof Motor Manufacturers and Traders(SMMT), says: "The important Septemberplate change market outperformed expectationswith new car registrationsincreasing more than 8% on 2011 to359,612 units."Although the economic outlook remainschallenging, we are starting to see a tentativereturn of consumer confidence asmotorists explore new products and thelatest fuel-efficient technologies."That leads to the inevitable questionsconcerning 2013; how will it fare comparedto last year, and what will consumers belooking for?There's certainly good news coming fromthe car manufacturers. For one thing, theamount of diversity coming from the carmanufacturers is definitely a good thing.The increased use of platform and componentsharing brings a higher level oftechnology to cars that would ordinarilybe too far down the pecking order toreceive such luxuries. That also means bettervalue for the consumer.The other piece of good news for the carbuyer is that the manufacturers are puttingmore effort into cars in the very lowest pricebrackets. 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20 Bolton Independent ISSUE 47Independent LOCAL SPORTHARRIERS PAINT TOWNIN X-COUNTRY RED!Sisters play forrival counties!DECEMBER saw thefourth and final round ofthe Red Rose Cross Countryseries take place inLeverhulme Park andsuitably, a number ofBolton United Harriersrose to the challenge anddrama of their home fixture.Literally first and foremost,2011 champion Tom Carsonwas looking to retain his titleafter coming under pressurefrom Chris Fell last month.His tactics were simple: finishahead of the Rossendaleman. After his customarystarting burst, Carson kepthis nerve over the three lapcourse by allowing Salford’sGary Priestley (36:13), whowas not a contender for theoverall title, to overtake andgradually stretch away for theline. It proved decisive as Carsonhad saved his legs for asurge over the final half lap,edging second position (36:33)from Cambridge’s Alex Youngwith Fell in fourth (36:48).Frazer Jardine (37:17)erased his out-of-sorts turn atHyndburn with a brilliant displayto take fifth position,whilst Marc Tillotson’s seventh(38:08) capped anincredibly quick comebackfrom summer injury to collectthe series’ Bronze. With MarcZeller (12th) impressing againand Tony Valentine making arare x-country appearance(17th), Andrew Cafferky’s battlefor 39th marked him assixth counter for the Team.This was crucial as it gave theSenior Men (60) victory overRossendale (72) in the race,and importantly claim theSeries Team prize (again fromRossendale) by the slenderestof margins (248-250).Tom Carson produced a latesurge to clinch second placePerformances of the dayundoubtedly belonged toChris Povey, Dean Johnsonand Andrew Doyle. After selflesslyrushing to aid anotherinjured runner, they foundthemselves nearly 1km awayas the starting gun was firedfor the Men’s race. Strongmindedcommitment thensaw the trio scamper back tocommence the race with 8minutes already on the clock.Working as a team, theypicked their way through thefield to finish in creditablethird quarter positions,despite having prior highhopes for the top 50. The mainrace itself was delayed by 20minutes and may not havegone ahead but for their assistance,so Dave Hanson’s debutand Eric Ranicar’s M60 2ndwould also have been missed.A poignant note was alsostruck by life member KenCottam who completed therace alongside outgoing clubChairman Scott Whittle. Hewas honouring an agreementto compete with fellow Boltonveteran Brian Mawdsley, whopassed away earlier this year.Disappointingly for JonnyKay, the pre-race favourite forthe u20 title having led theseries contest from the start,shin splints forced him towatch from the sidelines asLeigh’s Liam Moore pippedhim by a single point to inheritCarson’s under 20 title.In the Women’s race,Leigh’s Laura Riches confirmedher class with anotherrace victory (21:51), repeatingTom Carson’s 2011 feat of aJunior and Senior title double.Shannon Johnson’s 23:31for overall sixth position gaveher the Silver medal in theu20 series competition. Shewas joined by Sarah Saxon(26:42), Julie Lomax (30:42)and Heather McEwen (39:39)on the team (8th of 13).Unusually for a home fixture,the junior teams had alow turnout. Joe Gande narrowlymissed a medal in theu13 competition (4th) after his9:26 (6th) in the race, withLuke Entwistle (9:54) close intow. For the girls, GeorgiaGreenhalgh (10:57) led homeLeah Rushworth (11:57),Shannon McClarence (12:37),Ellie Forrest (14:23) andSophie Green (14:29). Excellenteighths in the u15 raceand series were claimed byKatie Oakley (19:06) andMatthew Walker (16:29),whilst Will Grimshaw (21:49),Hywel Scourfield (23:21) andMegan Robinson (33:10)showed improvement for theu17s. The u11s had AliceTonge (8:14 – 13th) leadingthe way, with Molly Philbin(8:36), Amelia Thornley(10:13) and PatrickMcClarence (9:08) appearing.It capped a highly successful2012 in which Boltonbecame Team championsacross in all the main leaguecompetitions of Endurance,Track & Field and now X-Country disciplines. If youwant to be part of the Harriersattempts to defend theirtitles in 2013, or just fancysome exercise in a friendlyatmosphere, the Harriersinvite new members to experiencetheir training nights atLeverhulme Park on Tuesdaysand Thursdays nightsfrom 7pm. 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