Local Life - St Helens - June 2018

LocalLife
St Helens Edition June 2018
Trolleybus 60
Pages 28 - 32
Hospice Cash Boost
Page 6
St Helens Anniversary
Pages 16 - 17
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Irecently returned from a whirlwind city break in
Madrid, and I’d be lying if I said I couldn’t have
“lost” my passport before I was due to return home.
But alas, afternoons daydreaming in the sunshine
and siestas must come to an end eventually.
That being said, I think we can learn a thing or two
from the Spaniards. The desire to try and take things
at a gentler pace sometimes and relax in the company
of family and friends is something I think we can all
relate and aspire to.
With the summer months fast approaching, it’s a
great time to start this new mantra. And where better
to connect with family and friends than by attend
some of the events going on in the Leigh area over
the next few weeks.
From Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 24 the 14th
annual Prescot Festival will grace the town once more.
It’ll be 10 days of arts, music, heritage, entertainment
and culture. One not to be missed.
Or if you’re looking ahead to July, why not take in
the International Food and Drink Festival on Friday,
July 6, and Saturday, July 7. It celebrates St Helens’
international relationships, particularly with Stuttgart
and Chalon-sur-Saone.
We hope you enjoy all our magazine has to offer.
See you next time!
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fever
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In this issue
St Helens
anniversary
Regulars
8 Class From The Past
22 Planning
24 Puzzle Corner
39 Events2Go
44 Test Drive
16
Trolleybus
60
28
Save your
cervix
32
A very British
addiction
36
Test Drive
Jaguar
E-Pace
44
Sections
6 Local News
32 Health
Publisher: Chris
Sales: Clare
Editorial: Gemma, Niamh
Design: Peter
Distribution: Sally
Accounts: Sam
44 Motoring
46 Home Services
Next issue - July 2018
Advertising deadline - Tuesday, 19 June
Published - Friday, 29 June
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Hospice cash boost
Local Freemasons have
donated £20,000 to help
Willowbrook deliver
additional palliative
services in the St Helens
and Knowsley areas.
Willowbrook Hospice in
Prescot has been chosen
to receive the £20k grant from the West Lancashire
Freemasons to extend and develop pre and post
bereavement support services.
In October 2017, the Masonic Charitable Foundation
in partnership with Hospice UK, invited bids for
funding from hospices who wished to expand
the support they offer for bereaved families and
AtoB Taxis
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West Lancashire Freemasons with hospice staff
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through Whiston palliative care team or palliative
services in the community.
Janet Barlow, family support therapist at Willowbrook
who was involved in submitting the bid, said: “We
are extremely grateful to receive a £20,000 grant
from the Masonic Charitable Foundation which will
enable us to extend and develop our current services
so that we’re able to support even more people.”
Leslie Newman, West Lancashire Freemasons’ Group
charity steward, said: “The Masonic Charitable
Foundation has awarded this grant to Willowbrook
Hospice in recognition and support of the work they
do in the communities of St Helens and Knowsley.
“This is the largest grant we have ever made to
a hospice and shows The Masonic Charitable
Foundation and Willowbrook Hospice working
together for and on behalf of our community.”
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Class from the past
This month’s Class from the Past is from Eccleston
Lane Ends Primary School in Prescot. It’s believed
the photograph was taken in 1948. Can you spot a
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Meet the new Mayor
The new Mayor of St Helens has been
announced.
Councillor Pat Ireland, who represents the Thatto
Heath ward, has been appointed as Mayor for 2018-
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“It’s a great privilege to be appointed Mayor of my
hometown, especially during its 150th anniversary
which makes the honour even more special,” said
councillor Ireland.
“I can’t wait to get started and I’m very much looking
forward to getting out into our communities to
meet so many of the borough’s inspirational people
and groups.”
Born and bred in Knowsley Road, councillor
Ireland was first elected in 1998 to represent the
then Queens Park ward – before becoming ward
councillor for Thatto Heath in 2011 where she lives
with her husband, John, who she married in 1991.
The mum-of-two will look to raise funds for the
Diabetes Centre in St Helens Hospital and the Steve
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Saving the greenery
A group who are campaigning
against St Helens Council’s Local Plan
held a car boot sale to support their
cause.
Rainhill Save Our Green Belt held a car boot sale
at the Manor Farm pub on Mill Lane to raise
funds to save the town’s green belt from housing
development and improve the environment of the
village.
The group’s FB page said: “Just to acknowledge
everybody who supported the first Rainhill Save
Our Green belt car boot sale.
“Thank you to those that sold, those that browsed
and those that bought. And to our group members
and volunteers and the fabulous stall holders.
“It really was lovely welcoming Rainhill’s community
and we will hold another. It was a glorious morning
and summed up why we’re so passionate to protect
our greenbelt.”
St Helens Council is preparing a new Local Plan
which will set how much new development for
housing, employment and other uses should take
place in the borough.
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Support for cancer campaign
An award-winning woodland venue
will hold a special Father’s Day fundraiser
in aid of a teenager with cancer.
GreenAcres Rainford will host a community day
on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17, to help raise vital
funds for the Chris Carberry campaign.
The campaign is to help others fighting cancer and
was set up by 19-year-old Chris Carberry.
Chris has fought a rare form of bone cancer,
osteosarcoma twice and in October 2017 the cancer
returned for the third time.
Devastatingly this time around the cancer has come
back with a vengeance and scans have shown Chris
has two confirmed tumours near his bowel and
prostate.
The teenager has began a gruelling regime of
chemotherapy at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in
order to control and shrink the tumours enough for
surgery. Due to the unlikeness of this happening,
his best hope of survival is through alternative
treatments and clinical trials abroad that cannot be
funded for on the NHS. To support Chris, his family
and others who have or have lost loved ones with
cancer, GreenAcres will invite the community to
their Father’s Day event.
A GreenAcres spokesman said: “The urgency for this
treatment is critical in giving Chris the best chance
of survival.
“Chris has not been given the luxury of time due to
the severity of his relapse and the aggression his
cancer is showing.

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“We have just months to raise a significant amount to get the ball rolling
and to get Chris in to treatment as soon as possible. Time is of the essence,
but with the support Chris currently receives we are hopeful and certain
we can do this.”
The ticketed only event will include a welcome drink on arrival, a bubble
release, tea and cake and the opening of a new lavender memorial garden.
GreenAcres Rainford, which has been instrumental in the UK development
of a concept that has revolutionised the funeral industry, would like to give
a special mention to Dave Bennett Planters who have donated handmade
planters for the memorial garden.
The event takes place from 11am at the centre on Blindfoot Road in Rianford
(WA11 7HX) and will also commemorate fathers who are no longer here.
The event will be held to
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Anniversary special
A hundred and fifty
years ago St Helens was
formed after it received
royal approval.
In 1868 Queen Victoria granted
the charter that incorporated
the municipal borough of St
Helens, bringing together the
townships of Eccleston, Parr,
Sutton and Windle.
To mark the anniversary we have
chosen a selection of nostalgic
pictures which celebrates our
proud town, the famous parade
and more.
The parade through Queens Park Recreation Ground.
Prescot Athletic Club’s First Carnival and Gala 1905.
A parade through St Helens, date unknown, from St
Helens Local History & Archives
This St Helens Local History & Archives image
shows VE Day celebrations at Windle Sunday
School in 1945.

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Rainhill Carnival 1939
This St Helens Local History & Archives image shows the St Helens centenary show carnival procession in 1968.

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Made in Dagenham
The story about women trying to
change the world is making its way to
Rainhill.
50 years ago, on June 7 1968, headlines were made
when female machinists at the Ford Dagenham
turned off their sewing machines, and walked out
in protest over unfair pay grades.
Now, in honour of the 50th anniversary of those
events, Rainhill Musical Theatre Company is
bringing the tale to the village.
The strike lasted three weeks; the women brought
production in the UK to a halt and cost Ford Motor
Company millions of pounds in lost orders.
On the 28th of June 1960 the women met union
leaders, Ford executives, and Barbara Castle, the
then Employment
Secretary.
A deal was struck at
the TUC conference and the women returned to
work. This led to the concept of the 1970 equal pay
act.
Set in the 1960s, and based on the hit movie, ‘Made
in Dagenham’ is an uplifting musical comedy about
friendship, love and the importance of fighting for
what is right.
The show will be at Rainhill Village Hall from
Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16. Tickets are
£10 for adults and £8 for concessions from www.
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A St Helens teacher has been praised for her influential role in helping secure a
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Praising Mrs Wilkinson for her ‘excelente’ work,
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Out of this world
Eccleston is celebrating the world
of science fiction for a special
anniversary.
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ was published in 1818,
and is greatly regarded as being the first work of
science fiction.
To mark its 200th anniversary in 2018, the Smithy
Heritage Centre on Kiln Lane, Eccleston, will be
holding an exhibition until Saturday, September 22.
While taking similar inspirations, H.G. Wells and
Jules Verne conjured other realms; imagining
vehicles that could travel through time and space.
And of course many technological advances have
influenced literature, unlocking possibilities for
authors, artists and filmmakers.
The event will look at the impact science fiction has
had on popular culture, and visitors are invited to
attend and try to spot their favourite characters.
Smithy Heritage Centre will also host Smithy Con on
Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, 10am-5pm,
where visitors can get dress up and join the fun.

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Planning Matters
Rainhill
Loyola Hall, Warrington Road: Demolition of
existing garages and erection of 1no dwelling and
associated works (ref: P/2018/0318/FUL).
Eccleston
Flats at Millwood Avenue: Prior notification for
demolition of 6no blocks of flats (ref: P/2018/0260/
DEMPA).
Flats at Gillars Green Drive and Knowles House
Avenue: Prior notification for demolition of 5no
blocks of flats (ref: P/2018/0257/DEMPA).
Windle
131 North Road: Change of use from dwelling (C3)
to 8 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (ref:
P/2018/0356/FUL).
Sutton
Land to North of St Helens Junction station
entrance, Station Road: Erection of 1no dwelling
and landscaping including alteration to boundary
(ref: P/2018/0234/FUL).
St Helens
63 Duke Street: Change of use from vacant betting
shop (A2) to restaurant (A3) with installation of flue
to rear elevation (ref: P/2018/0291/FUL).
18 Ormskirk Street: Change of use of existing
ground and basement floor A1 retail unit to A3 / A4
food and drinking establishment (ref: P/2018/0373/
FUL).
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Trolleybus
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Niamh Ollerton celebrates an event that marks transport in the
St Helens of yesteryear
From double-decker trams to omnibuses,
there were once so many different ways to
get around Britain’s towns. But did you know that St
Helens was once served by a trolleybus system – a
trackless system powered by overhead electrical
wires?
The system, which proudly served St Helens for
almost 30 years, closed on June 30 1958. A day later
a ceremonial last run was held for civic dignitaries to
Prescot and Rainhill - the last routes in the town.
However exactly 60 years since its closure, the town’s
last remaining trolleybus is making its way back for
a weekend of events at the North West Museum of
Transport on Hall Street in St Helens on Saturday
June 30 and Sunday, July 1. And if you’re ready for
a trip down memory lane, then Trolleybus 60 won’t
disappoint.
Organiser Geoff Sandford said: “St Helens was a
trolleybus town and I remember trolleybuses with
affection. I arranged for the Trolleybus to come back
to us as I have been involved with that vehicle for
many years.
“There are no trolleybuses in use in the UK now so
we’re bringing them back to try and jog people’s
memory. Over the weekend people can go on board
the buses, it won’t be running but you can pop on.”
An early St Helens single deck trolleybus

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Blackbrook Road in 1933 and the then whole trolleybus fleet lined up
St Helens trolleybus was
sold to Bradford City
Transport in 1958 and
last ran in 1971 when
it was purchased for
preservation by a bus
enthusiast for £140.
The event will mark the
closure of the St Helens
trolleybus system 60
years ago with a weekend
of events including
exhibitions and vehicle
displays, rides on restored
ex-St Helens buses along
the trolleybus routes.
Trolleybuses were decorated for several events in the town
The last surviving St
Helens Trolleybus No
387 (BDJ 87) will return
from Sandtoft and will be
on display at the North
West Museum of Road
Transport, Hall Street, in
its old depot which was
once its former garage.
Geoff said: “The only
survivor is coming from
the Trolley Bus Museum at
Sandtoft, near Doncaster
New Sunbeam trolleybus of 1943 painted wartime grey seen on Prescot Road

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which is a big operational
museum. They have a
collection of trolley buses
– the largest selection in
the world.”
On Sunday July 1, there
will also be many former
St Helens diesel buses
visiting the town to give
free rides to the public
on former St Helens
trolleybus routes.
Geoff continued: “We’re
bringing as many
preserved St Helens Motor
Buses to the museum as
we can.
Sefton Place 1938 with trolleybuses bound for Rainhill & Prescot
and on the left one bound for Parr
“They’ll be travelling on what was the trolley bus line
and visitors will have a treat and can ride on them
for free.
“One is coming from York which hasn’t been here for
many years. And hopefully one is coming up from
south of England, which is being refurbished and if
it’s ready it will be a big surprise.”
It’s safe to say an event of this calibre demonstrates
that life moves on.
Geoff said: “St Helens has changed so much. The
trolleybus was the vehicle in the 1950s and the
way people live now you see how much fashion
has changed.”
And what does Geoff’s wife think about trolley
buses?
Geoff replies in jest: “Margaret hates them.
“She used to come with me when we were courting.
Before we got married she put up with it, but now
she will not go to the trolleybus museum, I have to
go on my own. It’s kept me out of trouble.”
When asked how Geoff was feeling about the
upcoming event, he said: “I’m apprehensive in case
people don’t turn up.
Robins Lane 1952 with a
trolleybus passing under
the bridges

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“We actually had a
meeting at the Heart of
Glass in St Helens, and
we’re organising a few
vehicles for parade on
the Sunday for the 150th
anniversary celebrations.”
But there’ll be a special
trip made across the
border for one of the
buses as Geoff explains:
“The farthest travelling
St Helens motor bus is
coming from Scotland
which will be with us all
The old market and trolleybuses waiting for passengers
weekend.
“I used to own that particular bus. It will make me
and my family very nostalgic. Since it’s been in
Scotland my grandkids have ridden it so it still has a
family collection.
“It’s a bus I am fond of. It was saved from going to the
scrap yard and I had it for 11 years.”
Trolleybus 60 will be held from 11am-3pm on both
days. There will also be displays of trolleybus photos
in the museum taken from many collections and
covering every route in the town from 1927 to 1958.
The trolleybus will be on loan for at least two years
and will be on view at weekends from 11am -3pm.
Sefton Place 1956.St Helens trolleybus
bound for Prescot passes a South Lancashire
Transport trolleybus bound for Atherton

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Health & Fitness
Save your
cervix
By Niamh Ollerton
Hearing about the big C is never pleasant. The disease comes in many
different forms, and unfortunately men, women, and children of all ages
are affected by it. The most common cancer in women aged 35 and under is cervical
cancer, with more than 3,200 women being diagnosed every year in the UK, and
nearly 900 die annually.
BBC News reported a charity found: “embarrassment makes women avoid smear
tests.” The report came after a survey of more than 2,000 women in the UK by the
charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust found half of whom either delayed or didn’t attend
their screening.
All women aged 25 to 49
are invited for a screening
test every 3 years, while
those aged 50 to 64 are
invited every 5 years.
But 1 in 4 women skip
the cervical screening,
with the proportion
increasing to 1 in 3
among those aged 25 to
29 and to 1 in 2 in some
more deprived regions of
the UK.
The survey found that
embarrassment about
body shape for between
a third and a half of
women held them back
from attending their smear test. This also highlighted a lack of understanding about
the importance of screening, with a quarter saying they didn’t think they needed
to go because they were healthy and more than a third believing screening doesn’t
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But to show the importance of
this imperative service, the charity
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust will be
running its Cervical Screening
Awareness Week from Monday,
June 11-Sunday, June 17. And
there are lots of ways we can get
involved too!
You can order the charity’s
information materials to create
an awareness stall at your surgery,
workplace or sports centre or
even put up a couple of posters;
organise your own fundraising
event to help raise necessary
funds for the charity to continue
their work; or tell your story to
help spread the word about cervical cancer and
prevention.
In 99.7% of cases, cervical cancers are caused by
Prescot Chiropody Clinic
persistent infections with a virus called high-risk
human papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is a very common virus transmitted through
skin to skin contact in the genital area. Around
four out of five sexually active adults (80%) will
be infected with some type of HPV in their lives.
However, for the majority of women this will not
result in cervical cancer. While HPV infection is
common, cervical cancer is rare.
Cervical cancer forms in the cells that line the
cervix, which is the lower, narrow part of the uterus
(womb) which joins to the top end of the vagina.
Cervical cancer may not have symptoms in its early
stages, but it can be prevented through regular
cervical screening (smear test) (a procedure in
which a sample of cells are taken from the cervix and
examined for abnormalities under a microscope or
tested for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV),
depending on where in the UK you live).
There are some recognised symptoms associated
with cervical cancer that you should be aware of.
These include:
Abnormal bleeding: during or after sexual
intercourse, or between periods; post-menopausal
bleeding: if you are not on hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) or have stopped it for six weeks or

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more; unusual vaginal discharge; discomfort or
pain during sexual intercourse; lower back pain.
Almost all cases of cervical cancer (99.7%) are
caused by infections with certain types of human
papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a very common
infection that four out of five sexually active adults
will come into contact with in their lives.
Most women will clear high-risk HPV infections
themselves without it causing any harm. However,
in a small number of women it can remain ‘dormant’
(inactive) or persistent, sometimes for many years.
In these cases high-risk HPV can cause cervical
abnormalities (changes to the cells of the cervix) to
develop, which, if left untreated, can develop into
cervical cancer over time.
There are usually no symptoms associated with
high-risk HPV infections, which means it is very
important to attend your regular cervical screening
(smear test) when you are invited, so that any
abnormalities in the cells of the cervix can be
detected and treated before they get a chance to
develop into cervical cancer.
If cervical cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, it’s
usually possible to treat it using surgery. In some
cases, it’s possible to leave the womb in place, but
it may need to be removed via a hysterectomy, or
radiotherapy, or a combination of the two.
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Food & Drink
A very British addiction
Forget cigarettes, alcohol and even drugs, snack out of habit or boredom, which shows people
there is a new addiction sweeping the nation are eating without thinking, not out of necessity.
- snackoholism.
“It can be difficult to curb or change snacking habits
We were brought up being told not to eat between as there are many different components involved
meals but now it seems that we literally can’t - sometimes we snack out of hunger, boredom,
help helping ourselves, with four percent of Brits cravings or just pure habit. Identifying our snacking
admitting to being addicted to snacking and finding ways and preparing ourselves is the first step to
it impossible to quit.
snacking success.”
A survey by Diet Chef has uncovered some shocking Caron’s advice to avoiding snacking:
truths about British snacking behaviour - not least * Identify what - Keeping a food diary can help.
that more than one in 10 of us would rather snack
* Identify where - consider where you are most likely
than have sex. And it seems our need to snack is
to snack - then clear out your snack stash.
taking over our lives as six per cent of us even admit
to snacking in bed. A third of us would rather give
* Identify when - Knowing when you snack can
up alcohol than snacks and 13% of smokers said
reveal the trigger..
they’d rather kick their nicotine habit than give up * Find a healthier alternative.
chocolate, biscuits and crisps.
* Distract yourself - Occupy your mind with other
As a nation, the number of snacks we are consuming things - go for a walk, phone a friend, get busy
has reached colossal proportions. Our snack of cleaning etc to get your mind off those treats.
choice is crisps - 61% of Brits admit to eating at least * Avoid tricky situations - Take a packed lunch to
one packet a day and some scoff as many as five or work to avoid the temptation of shops, and cut back
six. This equates to a staggering 48 million packets of on tea or coffee if you usually have biscuits too.
crisps being consumed every day by the UK’s adult
* Cut the portions - You can make anything instantly
population. Add to this 45 million chocolate bars and
healthier by cutting the portions.
the 78 million biscuits and cakes we eat every day
* If you feel yourself reaching for a snack, make it
and it is no wonder we have an obesity crisis.
fruits or vegetables instead.
One in 10 of the people surveyed have either a
* Make small changes - If you deprive yourself of
burger, a pizza or a portion of chips as a snack
everything that you like and that is habitual, it’s much
every day, showing we no longer understand the
harder, and is likely to end in a cycle of deprivation
difference between a snack and a meal. Yet only 14%
and bingeing.
of the people surveyed knew how many calories
something as basic as a portion of chips contained. * Don’t forget drinks - Whether it’s a fizzy drink,
orange juice or the mid-morning caramel latte - they
Diet Chef’s nutritionist Caron Leckie says: “Our survey
add up, so choose a healthier alternative.
shows the extent to which snacking has got out of
control. Most of the people we surveyed said they

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Raisin & Chocolate
Ganache Meringues
Meringues are a light but indulgent treat for any time of year and these
chocolate versions are very decadent without taking too much time. Makes 30
Ingredients
150g egg whites
300g sugar
300g milk chocolate
150g double cream
5g vanilla essence
120g raisins
100g melted chocolate
to coat the base of the
meringue
Method
Heat the oven to 125°C.
Whisk the egg white to a stiff snow.
Add 200g of sugar whilst still whisking - until the meringue is very stiff.
Stir in the remaining 100g of sugar.
Place the mixture in a piping bag and pipe out 30 meringues before placing in
the oven for approx. 30 mins (with the door slightly open to allow moisture to
escape) then turn oven off and leave the meringues inside.
Once dry and light brown in colour take them out of the oven and allow to cool.
To make the ganache, heat the cream and vanilla to 72°C and hold for two
minutes before adding the milk chocolate and mixing well.
Add the raisins and allow to cool.
Take a meringue and brush the base with melted chocolate. Once the chocolate
has set, pipe a disc of ganache on to the meringue and place another on top to
form a sandwich and then repeat until done.

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Tuna Burgers
Tuna is a great staple and part of a healthy diet, so this twist on the traditional
burger makes it a great way to integrate more oily fish into a family diet.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 (170g) can tuna, drained
1 egg
60g Italian seasoned bread
crumbs
55g minced onion
30g minced celery
35g minced red pepper
60ml mayonnaise
15g chili sauce
0.5g dried dill
2g salt
0.3g ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns
1 red onion, sliced
4 leaves of lettuce (optional)
Method
Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red pepper, mayonnaise,
chili sauce, dill, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Mix well.
Shape carefully into 4 burgers as the mixture will be very soft. Refrigerate
for 30 minutes to make the patties easier to handle, if desired.
Coat a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Fry tuna burgers for about
3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. As they are fragile, be
careful when turning them.
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Westfield St Music Festival
Sunday, June 3, 11am-6pm
The fifth Westfield St Music Festival coincides with
the 150th Anniversary of St Helens. There’ll be live
music in all the pubs and bars and kids are welcome
too. There will be lots going on outside with unusual
acts taking place during the day.
Westfield Street Music Festival, Westfield Street,
St Helens, WA10 1QF
Diabetes UK
Wednesday, June 6, 7.30pm
Speaker Prof Kevin Hardy will find out how much
you know about diabetes with ‘A Diabetes Quiz.’
St Helens & District Group would like to welcome
anyone who has been recently diagnosed with
diabetes and has not been to a meeting before. Call
C Bowmaker on 0151 480 0821 for more info.
St Helens United Reformed Church, King Street,
WA10 2JZ.
Coffee Morning
Thurs, June 7, 10.30am-12pm; Thurs, July 19,
10.30am-12pm; Thurs, Aug 16, 1-.30am-12pm
Everyone is welcome to come and join the monthly
coffee morning at The Hotties Cafe inside The World
of Glass. A great way to make new friends and see
what the friendly Oddfellows group gets up to.
Cost: refreshments at own expense. Call organiser
Julie Webster on 01744 453650.
Hotties Café, World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St
Helens, WA10 1BX. Tel: 01744 22766
The Big Wheeze Fundraiser
Friday, June 8, 7pm (doors open)
There’ll be live music, raffle, cake sale, and singers:
Royal Northern College of Music Student Andrew
Lee, and many more!
Haresfinch Rugby and Social Club, 9 Haresfinch
Rd, St Helens, WA11 9NS. Tel: 01744 609020
Summer Fair
Saturday, June 9, 11.30am-2pm
Typical church summer fair, cake, plants, toys, stalls,
light lunches. All manner of things. Free entry. Fun
for all the family.
St Paul’s Church, 75 Chain Lane, St Helens WA11
9QF. Tel: 01744 453181
Pre-School Open Day
Sunday, June 10, 1pm-4pm
St. Mark’s Pre-School Open Day! Come down, have a
look around, meet the staff and reserve your child’s
space at St. Mark’s for September 2018!
St. Marks Pre-school, 162 North Road, St Helens,
WA10 2TZ
Crafternoon
Mon, June 11 Mon, July 7; Mon, Aug 13, 2pm-4pm
Come along with your chosen craft to work on,
share your skills with others or pick up hints and tips
along the way. A great way to make new friends.
The Oddfellows, 17 North Road, St Helens, WA10
2TW. Tel: 01744 453650

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Made In Dagenham
Thurs, June 14, 7.30pm-11pm; Fri, June 15, 7.30pm;
Sat, June 16, 2.30pm; Sat, June 16, 7.30pm
Inspired by a true story, Made in Dagenham
is the uplifting British musical comedy about
friendship, love and the importance of what is right.
Tickets are £10 adult, £8 Concessions from www.
rainhillmusicaltheatrecompany.co.uk (contains
strong language).
Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, L35 4LU.
Tel: 07948 908693 (enquiries)
14th Annual Prescot Festival
Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 24
Prescot Festival - Knowsley Cultural Organisation
of the Year & Prescot Community Group of the
Year 2017/2018. 10 days of arts, music, heritage,
entertainment and culture in the historic Lancashire
town. Visit www.prescotfestival.co.uk to find out
more.
Prescot
Fashion Show / Pop Up Shop
Friday, June 15, 7pm-11.30pm
A must for local fashionistas looking for a bargain.
Tickets are £6.50 (includes a glass of prosecco) from
Carol on 07733 628923; email: treasurerrsogb@
gmail.com Also available from Bridge Barbers and
the Ex-Services Club on Warrington Road.
Rainhill Ex-Services Club, 561A Warrington Road,
Rainhill, L35 4LS. Tel: 0151 426 4625
The Big Band Story’
Friday, June 15, 7pm
The Festival opens in spectacular style with
Swingshift Big Band and vocalist Corinne Andrew,
showing the musical journey through the history
of swing. Enjoy a Cottom’s hot pot in the interval,
included in the £8 ticket price.
Prescot Parish Church, Church St, Prescot, L34 1LA.
Evening with Sir Bradley
Saturday, June 16, 7pm
Why not take the rare opportunity to meet cycling
legend Sir Bradley Wiggins? The evening includes a
four course meal, live entertainment, MC & Comedian
Jamie Sutherland. Black Tie. Tickets are £75 or £700
per table. Contact Martin on 07971 792459 or email
info@steveprescottfoundation.co.uk
Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens RFC, McManus
Drive, St Helens, WA9 3AL.
In Remembrance: 1918-2018
Sat, June 16, 7pm (£5 - under 16s free with adult)
The Prescot Festival Chorus assembles to
commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1,
with a performance of Fauré’s stirring Requiem and
Cantique de Jean Racine in the first half. Haydock
Male Voice Choir will entertain with popular
wartime songs. £5 - under 16s free if with an adult.
Prescot Parish Church, Church St, Prescot, L34 1LA
Junior Open
Sunday, June 17, 11am-2pm
Full Handicap; Individual Junior Medal; Handicap
limit 28 boys 36 girls; age limit: under 18 as at 1st
January 2018; entry fee is £7. For tickets, visit www.
grangeparkgolfclub.co.uk
Grange Park Golf Club, Prescot Rd, St Helens,
WA10 3AD. Tel: 01744 26318
St Helens Chamber Golf Day
Friday, June 21, 8.30am-10pm
An opportunity to network and/or entertain
clients. The day starts with breakfast and optional
9-hole practice. After lunch the tournament begins,
followed by a three course meal and awards. For
tickets visit www.sthelenschamber.com
Blundells Hill, Blundells Lane, Rainhilll, L35 6NA.
Tel: 0151 426 9040

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Armed Forces Day
Saturday, June 23, 10am-4pm
Starting with a grand parade of Armed Forces
Past, Present and Future. There’ll be Army Displays,
vintage Military Vehicles, stalls and funfair. And
a full programme of performances, including
the Lancashire Artillery Pipes and Drum, and the
Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Band, and more!
Victoria Park, St Helens.
Songs from the Shows
Saturday, June 23, 7.30pm
One of the region’s finest musical theatre companies
is back at the Festival in the all-new venue. Expect a
spectacular line-up of tunes from all your favourite
West End and Broadway shows. Hot drinks and bar
available. Tickets are £6.
Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston,
L35 3QX.
The Summer Swing
Sat, June 23, 7.30pm to Sun, June 24, 12.30am
A night of songs performed live by Jamie Somers,
which will be followed by a live Disco DJ to help
dance the night away. £10pp (includes curry and
rice meal). To purchase a ticket please see staff at
Eccleston Park G.C or call 0151 493 0033 or email
Tom at ecclestonpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Eccleston Park Golf Club, Eccleston Park Drive,
Rainhill, L35 4PG. Tel: 0151 493 0033
Festival Finale
Sunday, June 24, 7.30pm
The spirited conclusion to the Festival celebrating
its 40th anniversary. This outstanding community
ensemble ends their Proms-style concert with
patriotic favourites, including Jerusalem and Land
of Hope & Glory. Bring flags or buy on the night! £6;
under 16s free with an adult.
Prescot Parish Church, Church St, Prescot, L34 1LA
Bleak Hill School Gala
Friday, June 29, 4-7pm
Friends of Bleak Hill School present their annual gala
to raise much needed funds for the school. There
will be toy & gift stalls, drinks & chocolate, tombolas,
raffles, BBQ, fairground rides, and much more. Entry
is free, but unlimited fair ride wristbands are £5pp.
Bleak Hill School, Hamilton Road, Windle, WA10
6HG
Barn Dance
Saturday, June 30, 7.30pm
According to Rainford Heritage Society’s Chairman
Ray, “it’s a proper barn dance with a caller.” The
interesting thing is it’s a 150 year old barn which the
society will be raising money through the event to
transform it to a heritage centre. BYOB. Tickets are
£14pp. Call Jill Woods on 01744 635508.
Bridge Farm, News Lane, Rainford, WA11 7JT.
Rut Watch 2018
Wed, July 4 and Wed, July 11, 6.30pm-8.30pm
It’ll just be the group, the Pere David and expert
animal keepers providing you all the info you
need to understand the wonders of this animal
that is now extinct in the wild. For more info
and tickets which are £5pp, please visit www.
knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk
Knowsley Safari, A58, Prescot, L34 4AN. Tel: 0151
430 9009
Food & Drink Festival
Friday, July 6, and Saturday, July 7
The event focusses on the celebrations of St
Helens’ international relationships, particularly
with Stuttgart and Chalon-sur-Saone. 2018 marks
the 70th anniversary of the twinning agreement
between St Helens and Stuttgart, which was the
first of its kind in Europe. Free.
Victoria Square, St Helens.

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4th Birthday Parkrun
Saturday, July 7, 9am-10.30am
It’s time for St Helens fourth birthday parkrun. Grab
your grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, in fact anything
that is summery and join organisers and runners
for the celebration! There’ll be cake...plenty of cake!
(Fancy Dress is optional).
Victoria Park, St Helens
National Chocolate Day
Saturday, July 7, 10am-5pm
The day has arrived when we can eat lots of
chocolate without remorse or guilt! Come and enjoy
some specials that will have a chocolate theme.
The Barn at Fir Tree Farm, Pimbo Road, St Helens,
WA11 8RG. Tel: 01744 894959
Food & Drink / Dog Show
Saturday, July 7, 11am-5pm
Free entry to the festival with the Dog show costing
£2 per class. Food and drink stalls, fun fair, plus
lots more. For info or to book a stall please contact
info@frasersevents.onmicrosoft.com
The Mansion House St Helens, Victoria Park, WA10
2UE. Tel: 01744 752644
‘Modelling in clay’
Wed, July 11, 18, 25 and Wed, Aug 1, 10am-4pm
Liverpool artist and sculptor Philip Garrett will
be running a series of ‘modelling in clay’ 1 day
workshops. Each workshop costs £35 (inc. tuition
and materials). For info / booking, email Tina Ball
at tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk or call 0151 443 5617.
Kirkby Gallery, The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way,
Kirkby, L32 8XY. Tel: 0151 443 5617
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Test Drive
E-Pace
Jaguar
by Tim Barnes-Clay
The E-Pace is diminutive when compared with
the F-Pace, and it doesn’t look much like it. It
has more in common with the Range Rover Evoque,
because it uses the same chassis. There are other
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) models rolled into the mix,
too. The new SUV’s headlights are reminiscent of
the two-seater Jaguar F-Type, possibly hinting at
the athletic potential of the E-Pace.
There are two petrols and three diesels on offer.
I drove the most potent diesel, the D240 twinturbo.
As the numbers in its name suggest, the SUV
churns out 240PS, and it’s fitted with an automatic
transmission and four-wheel drive only.
There are a couple of model line-ups: regular and
R-Dynamic; the latter of which gets twin tailpipes,
front fog-lights and body-coloured door cladding.
Then there are four trim levels within each range. I
drove the ‘S’ trim in R-Dynamic form, which boasts
fat alloys, navigation, electrically-adjustable front
seats and leather upholstery.
Behind the wheel, the E-Pace isn’t mind-blowing,
but it’s very good - as far as small SUVs go. The car’s
steering weights up well at speed and the baby
Jaguar feels planted, inspiring some confidence in
corners. Zero to 62mph is achieved in 7.4 seconds
and the top speed is 139mph. Unsurprisingly, I
found myself enjoying lacing the E-Pace down
Corsican roads; perhaps even more so than if I’d
been at the tiller of a German-made machine.
The jewel in the E-Pace’s crown is undoubtedly its
ride quality. The car feels refined on every road
surface, behaving better than an SUV has any
entitlement to, even at a snail’s pace. Potholes are
soaked up so well that there are times when you
wonder if the Jaguar has metamorphized into a
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The D240 produces just a smidgeon of diesel clatter
on start-up, but it soon settles. Give it the beans with
your right foot, though, and the oil-burning musical
score returns. To be fair, the car’s sound insulation
masks this most of the time, to the point where you
start to question which fuel type the Jaguar drinks.
The E-Pace’s ZF nine-speed automatic ‘box changes
smoothly, and on the R-Dynamic, gearshift paddles
make things more fun. Rather than staying in ‘auto’
mode, you can dance through the cogs yourself
using the shifters behind the steering wheel.
The cabin is a lovely place to spend time. It’s even
grin-inducing at times, with neat touches, like the
‘cub’ image in the windscreen frame helping to
raise a smile. The general effect is elegant enough,
with skilfully placed sections of leather and double
stitching to remind you you’re in a quality motor.
Room-wise, you’re laughing in an E-Pace. The car
will sit four-up, no problem, and tall occupants
in the back seat won’t have cause to moan about
legroom or headroom. There’s plenty of that.
The practical side of things continues to the Jaguar’s
boot. At 577 litres, it offers more cargo capacity
than most other small SUVs. And things become
• 0-62 mph: 7.4 secs
• Combined mpg: 45.6
Fast Facts
• Engine layout: 1,999cc four-cylinder diesel turbo
• Max. power (PS): 240
• CO2: 162 g/km
positively van-like with the rear seats folded down.
In place of human cargo, there’s 1,234 litres.
JLR has every right to look like ‘the cat that got the
cream’ with this fresh product. The E-Pace will be
popular, no doubt about it. It has a near-flawless
mix of comfort, practicality, power and refinement.
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Upvc Windows & Doors I Conservatories,
Soffits & Fascias I Composite Doors I Bi-Fold Doors
Established in 1984 as an emergency glazing service, today Dennis Goulding has grown and moved
forward to offer all you need to maintain, enhance and expand your home. We continually invest in and
embraced the latest changes in energy efficiency regulations, and still remain a local family business that
cares and takes pride in what we do. We don’t employ pushy salesmen, but pride ourselves on working
with and listening to our customers to give them exactly what they want. We will treat you with respect
every step of the way and on that you have my word! Stuart Goulding
Don’t forget, we also offer all of these services daily...
Glass Cut to size, Sealed Double Glazed Units Manufactured on site, Same Day Service, Safety
Glass, Toughened Glass, Mirrors, Greenhouse Glass, Glazing Service, Misted Units Replaced
Unit 16, Ainscough Business Park, Mossy Lea Road,
Wrightington, WN6 9RS
Dennis Goulding
(Drive onto ‘Ainscough Building Supplies’)
Telephone: 01257 427 000
Open Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
www.dglwindows.co.uk
A5209
Standish
B5250
Open:
J27
Shevington
A49
TwinLakesMotorEngin ers
Wind Turbines
Heat Pumps
LED Lighting
.and general
Energy Savings
and we’ l provide you with a
detailed report showing the
returns available from your
own solar panels
(10% typical return)
Visit our showr om at
Unit 4a,
Cricket Str et Busine s Park
off Miry Lane,
Wigan.
WN6 7TP
or
Email: info@docsolarelectrical.co.uk
Website: www.docsolarelectrical.co.uk
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