Local Life - St Helens - October 2019

LocalLife 

St Helens Edition October 2019 

Education Special 

From Page 27 

Albert Pierrepoint: 

Hangman Extraordinaire 

Pages 24-26 

Jack’s Tracks: Sandstone Trail 

Pages 51-53 

WIN Tickets to Gulliver’s World! 

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The Power of Dog 

Over where we live, there is a piece of waste ground 

where all the neighbourhood’s dogs and dog 

owners congregate on a daily basis whatever the 

weather. I couldn’t honestly tell you a single name 

of any of the owners or what they do in life; I just 

know them as the fellow with the two Jack Russells, 

or the chocolate Lab lady or the Lancashire Heeler 

couple and so on. 

When we converse, the subject matter ranges from 

the weather, to Brexit, sports and obviously all sorts 

of doggy talk. We listen to each other, have a bit of 

banter, put the world to rights and then we all go 

our own separate ways. 

Would the world be a better place if our leading 

politicians were to walk their dogs and meet up 

on Westminster Green for a similar chinwag every 

day? No tribal politics allowed, just getting to know 

each other and learning to respect each other’s 

views. It would be a welcome change for politicians 

to actually engage with each other face to face, 

without any goading from fellow politicians or a 

running commentary from the media. 

Or would they use their dogs in a power play to 

intimidate, like President Putin allegedly did in 2007 

when he introduced his big black Lab to Germany’s 

Angela Markel, who is apparently terrified of dogs. 

Autumn Arrivals 

Ok, so the answer to the world’s problems may not 

lie with dogs, but after 3½ years of Brexit paralysis, 

surely anything is worth a try to stop our country’s 

politicians dominating the TV schedules. It’s not for 

nothing that politics is known as showbiz for ugly 

people and, if the last few months are anything 

to go by, showbiz luvvies will soon be setting up 

group therapy sessions, heavily traumatised by 

their lack of airtime... 

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In this issue 

Scarecrows 

in Rainhill 

Regulars 

14 Puzzle Pages 

51 Jack’s Tracks 

56 Test Drive 

48 Events2Go 

10 

Pierrepoint: 

Hangman 

Extraordinaire 

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6 Local News 

44 Food 

46 Health 

56 Motoring 

58 Gardening 

60 Home Services 

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Stepping Out 

Rainhill Garrick Society’s October play is Stepping 

Out: a rollicking comedy following former 

professional dancer Mavis as she attempts to teach 

tap dancing to a motley crew of amateurs ahead of 

an upcoming concert. 

The play takes place from Thursday, October 17 

until Saturday, October 19 at 7:30pm at Rainhill 

Village Hall. 

Tickets cost £7 per adult or £6 concessions, and are 

available from Rainhill Post Office or at the Village 

Hall. For more information, call 01744 813429. 

Prescot’s Cash Boost 

Prescot town centre has been selected to receive 

£1.5 million in Historic England funding to protect 

its historic buildings and revive the high street. 

The grant is part of a national scheme worth £95m, 

which will be shared across 69 town centres. 

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With work already started on the Shakespeare 

North Playhouse and various historic buildings 

undergoing restoration, the cash boost is certainly 

a welcome one. 

The venture will complete the UK’s Shakespearean 

triangle of theatres, the others being located in 

London and Stratford-upon-Avon. Construction is 

set to be completed in 2021, and will feature a 350- 

seat Jacobean-style theatre, outdoor performance 

garden and educational facilities. 

It will appear on the site of the current Mill Street 

car park, close to Cockpit House, in the heart of 

Prescot town centre. 

Prescot was in fact the first place in the UK outside 

of London to have an indoor playhouse, so the 

construction of Shakespeare North is quite apt 

indeed. 

Northern Heritage 

Chester Lane Library will host a St. Helens heritage 

exhibition in November and December as a tribute 

to Northern Soul, street and breakdancing. 

Visitors can explore the music and dances of the 

period, the fashion and culture, and how local 

venues linked it all together. 

A launch night takes place on Thursday, November 

21 from 5:30pm-8:30pm with live street dance 

performances, graffiti workshops, DJing practice 

and break dancing battles. The main exhibition 

then runs until Thursday, December 5. 

Gin-Tastic 

Get excited, because the Absolutely Fabulous 

Gin Festival returns to St. Helens Town Hall this 

November! 

With 119 amazing gins to sample, including the 

Absolutely Fabulous Pink Gin created by the 

organisers themselves, you won’t want to miss the 

gin-tastic event, which takes place across three 

sessions on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, 

November 30. 

Tickets cost £14.50 including a gin copa glass, a bag 

and a gin guide, bookable on Skiddle.

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November sees the welcome return of Rainhill’s 

charity Beer Festival. 

The 17th annual festival run by Rainhill Rotary 

Club will offer the usual wealth of ales and ciders. 

Chairman Mal Steward says: ‘We have always been 

complimented on our beer selections and this year 

will be no exception. I can’t say any more under 

the penalty of death, but the variety of ales will be 

amazing.’ 

The Club have been successful in donating over 

£350,000 to local charities from previous festivals 

and Christmas float collections. 

Festival Fun! 

Rainhill’s is the biggest charity beer festival in the 

North West, and all organised by the Rotary Club. 

They’re always looking for more volunteers and 

barrel sponsors – if you’d like to get in touch email 

enquiries@rainhillbeerfest.org 

The event takes place at Rainhill Recreation Club 

on Victoria Terrace on November 7th, 8th and 9th 

(7pm-11pm on Thursday and Friday, then 1pm- 

11pm on Saturday). Entry costs £6 on Thursday and 

£7 on Friday and Saturday. 

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Competition Winner 

Congratulations to the winners of our August 

competition to win a family wristband to Blackpool 

Pleasure Beach! 

The competition winner was Jenni Lavender from 

Rainhill. 

Don’t forget to see pages 54-55 for your chance to 

win a family ticket to Gulliver’s World this month. 

Did you know we also run social media competitions 

exclusively for fans of our Facebook page, Local Life 

Magazines? Give it a like to stay up to date! 

Harvest Lunch 

St. Ann’s Church in Rainhill will host a lunch for all 

ages after their Harvest Service on Sunday, October 

6. Adults receive poached salmon with trimmings, 

with child-friendly meals available for younger ones. 

There’ll also be a quiz and Generation Game activity. 

Tickets are £7.50 per adult or £2.50 per child, 

available from the church or St. Ann’s Centre. 

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Bell Ringers Wanted 

St. Ann’s Tower in Rainhill is looking for bell ringers to 

join them. New ringers are welcome - just drop into 

the Tower on a Wednesday between 7:30pm and 

9pm to have a look around and a chat. 

For more information, call Joyce on 0151 426 3220. 

Photography Competition 

Have a knack for taking photos? Why not enter 

Rainhill Eco Garden’s photography competition? 

You can submit photographs of the Eco Garden, 

portraying how the seasons shape its flora and 

fauna. Whether you’re snapping pictures of trees, 

wildlife, mosaics or plants, they’d love to see your 

best work. 

Entries cost £1 and there’s a maximum of 5 entries 

per person. There are separate categories for adults 

and under-16s. Photographs of up to A4 size can 

be submitted with payment and contact details to 

22 Weaver Avenue, Rainhill before the deadline of 

Friday, November 15. 

Charity Clay Shoot 

A charity clay pigeon shoot will take place in aid of 

Willowbrook Hospice on Sunday, October 13. 

The event at the Rixton & Astley Shooting Club in 

Manchester, is open entry. Beginners can take part 

in a have-a-go clay pigeon shoot (£25), while a fun 

archery session also takes place on the day. 

Entry costs £37 per person, with a £200 high gun 

cash prize available, along with prizes for the 

highest lady and junior guns. All proceeds go to 

Willowbrook, and the day begins at 9:30am. 

To sign up, call 01744 453798 or 07785 995526. 

Scarecrows 

in Rainhill 

Rainhill is getting its very own scarecrow 

festival thanks to local resident Lindsey Smith. 

Anyone who wants to create a 

scarecrow to display can get in touch at 

Rainhillscarecrowfest@gmail.com providing 

your name, address and the name of your 

scarecrow. Houses on the main roads around 

Rainhill are volunteering their gardens for 

scarecrows to be displayed in if you don’t have 

the space yourself – just let Lindsey know. 

Scarecrows can be displayed from Friday, 

October 25, but all must be ready for the 

weekend of the festival, which runs from 

Friday, November 1 – Sunday, November 3. 

Visitors will be able to grab a scarecrow trail 

map to tick off all the scarecrows they spot.

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Arts Awoken 

The closure of St. Helens’ iconic venue The 

Citadel in June was an undoubtedly melancholy 

time for the town centre, but this month 

sees the launch of associated venture Citadel 

Arts, with a programme packed full of art and 

entertainment. 

The new scheme will pop up in unexpected and 

non-traditional spaces across St. Helens, with 

a calendar to interest every young person and 

family in town. It kicks off in October with the 

Big Imaginations Festival, when three whole 

weeks of family shows take over the Winter 

Wonderland Store in Church Street. Following 

this is the Christmas Festival in December, which 

is a truly festive treat for the people of St. Helens. 

Children can also enjoy pre-show crafts before 

many of the productions. 

Citadel Arts’ first show is Emily Rising, which takes 

place on Saturday, October 19 – join Emily as she 

wakes up one morning to discover her feet can’t 

touch the ground! October’s schedule also includes 

iPet, a look into how technology and apps are 

shaping modern society for a young audience, 

Halloween special The Mystery of the Raddlesham 

Mumps, and free production The Musical Botanist. 

Ticket prices start at just £3, with free entry offered 

for adults at certain shows. See our Events2Go 

guide on page for a full list of October’s shows. 

Photography Exhibition 

Explore Rainford’s heritage with an exhibition of 

photographs from a bygone era this month. 

Rainford Heritage Society are hosting the event 

from Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6 at the 

Village Hall on Church Road. Visitors can expect 

plenty of old photographs, a model of the village in 

the 1840s and refreshments. 

Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from 

10am-7pm on Friday and Saturday, then 11am-4pm 

on Sunday. 

Rainford 10K 

The Rainford 10K in memory of Rainford High 

student George Faulkner will see people gearing 

up for a run around the Linear Paths and trails once 

more on Sunday, October 6. 

Proceeds raised from the event are split between 

three charities - Henshaws, TCF and Tommy’s - 

and there’ll be a fantastic carnival atmosphere on 

the day, with stalls, music and family activities at 

Rainford High where the race kicks off. There’ll also 

be a 1K fun run for all ages. 

To enter, head to therainford10k.co.uk

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Puzzle Pages 

CROSSWORD 

ACROSS 

1. Put into code (8) 

5. Salve, ointment (4) 

9. Clench, clutch tightly (5) 

10. Robert ___, Poet Laureate 1913–30 (7) 

11. Trousers that end above the knee (6) 

DOWN 

1. Boundary, rim (4) 

2. Railway carriages (7) 

3. John ___, English painter and decorative 

designer best known for his stained 

glass in Coventry and Llandaff cathedrals (5) 

4. Raise in a relief (6) 

6. Slang of thieves and vagabonds (5) 

7. Reckless or malicious behaviour (8) 

8. Hindu deity (6) 

13. Panel of buttons used to operate a computer (8) 

15. Game played on a court (6) 

17. Former capital of Pakistan (7) 

18. Decanter (6) 

20. Crust-like surfaces of healing wounds (5) 

22. Rice and raw fish wrapped in seaweed (5) 

23. Small area of water-surrounded land (4) 

12. Emerge from an egg (5) 

21. Preposterous (6) 

14. Inferior substitute or imitation (6) 24. Shrub that yields coffee beans (7) 

16. Item that fastens together two 25. Items of footwear (5) 

ends of a belt (6) 

26. Item of crockery (4) 

19. Bowl-shaped vessel (5) 

27. Characteristic of a woman (8) 

WORDSEARCH 

THEME: Vegetables 

Find the hidden words in the word search grid 

Artichoke 

Aubergine 

Bean 

Beetroot 

Broccoli 

Carrot 

Celery 

Kale 

Marrow 

Onion 

Parsley 

Parsnip 

Pea 

Peppers 

Potato 

Pumpkin 

Radish 

Shallot 

Spinach 

Sprouts 

Sweetcorn 

Tomato 

Turnip

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SUDOKU 

All the puzzle solutions can be found 

on page 66 of this magazine 

NUMBER BLOCK 

The numbers in each row add up to totals to the 

right. The numbers in each column add up to the 

totals along the bottom. 

The diagonal lines also add up 

the totals to the right. 

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2 8 

4 1 

7 6 

26 15 17 18 

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18 

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Write On 

The Friends of Victoria Park have launched their 

Young Writer of the Year Competition for 2019. 

Young people aged 5-11 who live or attend school 

in the St. Helens borough are invited to submit up 

to 1000 words for a short story or up to 40 lines for a 

poem on the topic of ‘How Green is My Town’. 

The winner of each section (fiction and poetry) will 

be awarded a £25 book token and a book of poetry 

by author in residence Sue Gerrard, along with 

having their work published on the FOVP website. 

Runner-ups will receive a £15 book token, while the 

top 20 entrants in each category will be awarded a 

special certificate. 

A presentation ceremony will take place at the 

Orangery in Victoria Park on Friday, December 13. 

Entries must be submitted by Friday, October 18 – 

to obtain an entry form, email fovpinfo@yahoo.com 

Cats! 

The Rainhill Musical Theatre Company youth 

section present their version of the classic Andrew 

Lloyd Webber musical Cats in November. 

Watch T.S. Eliot’s famous Jellicle Cats as they take 

over the junkyard, featuring iconic songs like 

Memory and The Rum Tum Tugger. 

You can catch the musical at Rainhill Village Hall 

from Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17, 

with evening performances beginning at 7pm on 

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Winter Feed Funds 

Greenslate Community Farm in Billinge are hosting 

a fundraiser in November to help buy feed for their 

animals during the winter. 

The lavish fundraising dinner event includes 

entertainment from singer James Norton and a 

fundraising auction, with plenty to bid on and funds 

going to an incredibly worthy cause! Resident chef 

Mark is keen to show off just how good Greenslate’s 

food is, offering a sumptuous 3-course meal at the 

black-tie fundraiser. 

The event takes place on Saturday, November 2 

from 7pm, at Greenslate Farm on Greenslate Road. 

Tickets cost £29.50 per person, bookable on 07551 

642001 or from www.greenslatefarm.org.uk 

Christmas Choir 

A choir has launched in Rainhill in preparation for 

the festive season, and they’re currently looking for 

singers to join them. 

Meetings will take place on October 8th, 15th and 

22nd, then December 3rd and 10th at 7:30pm at 

St. Ann’s Church, ahead of the performance on 

December 15th at 6:30pm. 

The ability to read music is not essential, and 

everyone is welcome. For more information, call 

Paula on 07817 036695. 

River of Light 

Liverpool’s River of Light festival returns this 

November, illuminating the city’s waterfront with a 

spectacular fireworks display on Sunday, November 

3. The River Mersey becomes a stage for Titanium 

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In addition, from Friday, November 1 until Saturday, 

November 9, ten pieces of artwork from some of 

the most exciting international light artists will be 

on display across the city. 

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Author Daly Visits 

Thriller author Paula Daly visits Chester Lane Library 

on Thursday, October 24 to discuss her new book 

Clear My Name, the ITV adaptation of her books, and 

her life in the Lake District. 

Two of Paula’s novels, Just What Kind of Mother Are 

You? and The Mistake I Made, were recently adapted 

into hit ITV drama Deep Water. 

It’s sure to be an evening of intrigue, with a free 

prize draw and refreshments available, as well as 

copies of Paula’s books to purchase. Tickets for the 

event, which starts at 6pm, cost £6, £5 for library 

card holders or £3 concessions. Tickets are bookable 

at the library or on Eventbrite.

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Xmas Appeal 

An appeal has been launched in time for the 

upcoming festive season to give less fortunate 

children a happy Christmas. 

St. Helens Baptist Church and the Capstone Project 

are asking for donations of new, unopened pyjamas 

and small selection boxes for children to open in 

time for Christmas Eve. 

Donations can be dropped off at the church on Hall 

Street Thursdays from 11am-2pm and Saturdays 

from 10am-1pm. For more information, call Clare 

on 07851 921471. 

A Polish Story 

Momo’s on Westfield Street will host a lecture 

this month, as Yvonne Taylor details her mother’s 

experiences of Siberian slave camps during WWII. 

It takes place on Tuesday, October 15 at 6pm. 

Crafty Christmas 

Keen crafters will flock to the Mansion House once 

more on Sunday, November 24 from 10am-4pm for 

a Christmas fair like no other. 

In the intimate setting of the mansion in Victoria 

Park, you can expect fabulous stalls offering 

handmade and bespoke gifts, cards and plenty 

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Pierrepoint: Hangman 

Extraordinaire 

By Jess Phillips 

For children considering future career paths, you’d 

generally expect answers of ‘athlete, ‘soldier’ or 

‘teacher’. ‘Hangman’ would be pretty far down 

the list – but that’s exactly what a young Albert 

Pierrepoint – who would later be known as ‘the 

Southport Hangman’ - announced he would 

become when asked at school. In his long career 

as a hangman, Pierrepoint would go on to execute 

one of Wigan’s most notorious killers: Norman 

William Green. 

Both Albert’s father Henry and Uncle Thomas were 

official executioners in the early twentieth century; 

Albert cited the ‘steady hands’ that ran in the family 

as his reason for following in their footsteps. 

Henry Pierrepoint was an alcoholic, removed from 

the list of executioners in 1910 after turning up 

to a prison drunk the day before a hanging was 

scheduled to take place. In 1917 Henry’s health 

declined, leaving him unable to work and forcing 

young Albert to learn a trade as a learner tuber at 

Marlborough Mills. 

Henry began to train Albert in conducting 

executions using rope and sacks of corn, as he’d 

trained his own younger brother Thomas. Albert’s 

own career in executions began in 1931, training 

for four days at Pentonville Prison in London with a 

dummy. He became assistant executioner by 1932 

and assisted in his first execution in Dublin that 

December, under the instruction of his Uncle Tom. 

Albert was promoted to Head Executioner in 1941, 

and became renowned for his accuracy when 

conducting a hanging. Ahead of the execution he’d 

evaluate the prisoner’s build through a Judas Hole – 

a one-way peephole - in the condemned cell, before 

testing the equipment in the execution chamber 

next door. Prisoners were taken to the yard or to 

the chapel so they didn’t have to 

hear the practice runs taking place, 

a dignity Pierrepoint was adamant 

they receive. 

The length of each drop was 

calculated using the Home 

Office Table of Drops, allowing 

Pierrepoint to achieve a nearperfect 

Hangman’s Fracture 

every time. He recorded these 

calculations in a diary that was 

auctioned off along with a plaster 

cast of his face and hands in June 

this year. The collection sold for 

£20,000. 

Thomas Pierrepoint & Albert Pierrepoint 

Following the Second World War, 

Pierrepoint was responsible for

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hanging numerous war criminals including the 

notorious concentration camp commandant Josef 

Kramer – known as ‘The Beast of Belsen’ – and Irma 

Grese, the ‘Hyena of Auschwitz’. Infamous for her 

brutal treatment of female prisoners at Auschwitz, 

Grese would allegedly select only the most beautiful 

women to go to the gas chamber out of jealousy. It 

was also said that she had gruesome lampshades 

made from prisoners’ skin in her quarters. 

Among Pierrepoint’s later hangings was Wigan man 

Norman William Green, known for stabbing two 

young boys to death. The first victim was William 

Harmer, found in a field off Miry Lane in 1954 by a 

passer-by. Harmer later died in hospital from the 

eleven stab wounds Green inflicted. 

Green pleaded insanity in court but was convicted 

after confessing to the murder of the two boys. He 

was hanged by Pierrepoint in July 1955 at Walton 

Jail in Liverpool. 

The last woman to be hanged in Britain also met her 

end at Pierrepoint’s noose. In London, former model 

and club manager Ruth Ellis shot her ex-lover David 

Blakeley five times. Despite her solicitor appealing 

to the Home Secretary, Ellis declared she wanted 

no part in appeal proceedings and regardless, was 

told she would not be reprieved. Her execution was 

carried out in 12 seconds. 

On that same night seven year old William 

Mitchell was also stabbed by a man fitting Green’s 

description, but two men came to his rescue and 

chased the attacker away. Not so lucky was ten 

year old Norman Yates, who Green attacked a year 

later in Back Hope Street, Ince. Yates died from his 

injuries.

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One of the most famous – and most controversial 

– cases in Pierrepoint’s execution history was the 

Rillington case. 25-year-old Timothy Evans was 

said to have the mental age of a 10-year-old when 

he first confessed to the murder of his wife and 

daughter at number 10, Rillington Place in Notting 

Hill, and then later protested his innocence. After 

Evans was hanged by Pierrepoint, it transpired 

that his landlord John Christie was responsible 

for the murders of several women in the area and 

had hidden their bodies in the house. Evans was 

later posthumously pardoned. Both a film and TV 

miniseries about the case were released, in 1971 

and 2016 respectively. 

Pierrepoint resigned from the list of executioners in 

February 1956 and retired to Preston New Road in 

Southport. Locals describe him as a friendly man, 

often passing out sweets to Southport children 

and never short of a smile. For a time he was also 

landlord of the Rose & Crown pub in Much Hoole. 

In total, ‘the Southport Hangman’ executed 

between 400 and 600 people in his career as a 

hangman. Despite this, his friends described him as 

a far cry from the sombre executioner figure; rather, 

they described him as ‘very jovial’ – the ‘life and soul 

of the party’. 

Irma Grese 

One of these friends was a regular at Pierrepoint’s 

first pub, Help The Poor Struggler in Oldham. The 

duo would perform duets together and nicknamed 

one another ‘Tish’ and ‘Tosh’. Corbitt strangled his 

mistress Eliza Woods in 1950 and scribbled the word 

‘whore’ on her forehead; Pierrepoint was tasked 

with executing his friend when he pleaded guilty at 

his trial in Liverpool. In the death cell, Corbitt and 

Pierrepoint exchanged their usual greeting, and 

when leading him to the gallows, Albert said kindly, 

‘Come on Tish, old chap’. 

Of the incident, Pierrepoint wrote in his 1974 

autobiography, ‘[Tish] was not only aware of the 

rope, he had the man who handled it beside him 

singing a duet. The deterrent did not work.’ 

It was perhaps the hanging of his friend that began 

to shift Pierrepoint’s view on capital punishment. 

He declared: ‘I now sincerely hope that no man is 

ever called upon to carry out another execution in 

my country […] All the men and women whom I 

have faced at that final moment convince me that 

in what I have done I have not prevented a single 

murder.’ 

Ruth Ellis 

Albert Pierrepoint died in 1992, aged 87, at Melvin 

Care Home in Westbourne Road, Birkdale. His death 

was registered in Liverpool, though his burial place 

remains undisclosed.

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Get 

Creative 

Whether they’re slaying dragons or discovering new 

worlds, children’s imagination knows no bounds. 

When it comes to creating stories with characters 

and plots though, it can be difficult to get started 

when faced with a blank page. A few props and story 

prompts can really help to get those creative juices 

flowing. 

Creating characters 

Fill a cloth bag with accessories, such as perfume 

and aftershave samples, a silk tie, an old pair of 

glasses, a toy, a brooch, a hat, a watch and other 

personal items. Scour your local charity shops and 

ask friends for donations. You could also add a few 

fantastical items to the bag, like a pirate hat, fairy 

wand, bottle of witch’s potion, toy spaceship and 

so on. 

Ask your child to choose two or three items from 

the bag, without looking. Then ask them to create 

a character based around the items. Ask questions 

to help. What does the character look like? Are they 

male or female? How old are they? What do they 

like doing? Where do they live? Your child can then 

write about their character, or draw a picture of 

them, or both. 

Short Story Prompts: 

• Going to space 

• Getting lost 

• Inventing something 

• A wish comes true 

• Discovering a superpower 

• Finding an injured animal 

• Discovering a secret door 

Creating stories 

If your child is struggling to think of a story, creative 

prompts can help them to get started. You could 

come up with a scenario and ask them to think 

about what might happen next. For example, ‘Your 

character finds a door hidden behind a bookcase. 

It’s only two feet high, so they have to crawl through 

it. What do they find when they do?’ 

Fold each story prompt up so it can’t be read, and 

ask your child to choose one or two. They can then 

use the prompts as the basis for their story. Don’t 

be too rigid. If they don’t like the prompt, let them 

pick another. If they have a different idea for a story, 

even better!

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Extra resources 

There are lots of free online resources to help you. A 

good place to start is www.youngwriters.co.uk, 

which offers downloadable workshops and 

activities. 

Creativity for Kids 

makes fun craft kits, 

including Create Your 

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The kit includes 

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for a good couple of hours, and the results have 

become treasured keepsakes. The kit costs £16.50 

and can be bought from Amazon, Hobbycraft and 

independent arts and craft shops. 

If your child needs a bit of motivation, they 

could enter a competition. Libraries and literacy 

organisations often organise or advertise children’s 

creative writing competitions, as do: 

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Young Writers: www.youngwriters.co.uk 

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How to 

Save and Make Money 

at University 

One of the trickiest but most important parts of 

university life is managing your money. Budgeting for 

food, clothes, nights out, books and study materials 

can be overwhelming at first, but there are ways you 

can help yourself. 

Here are a few tips to help you spend less, save 

more, and earn money at university, so you can stop 

worrying about finances and make the most of this 

precious time in your life. 

Ways to save money at university 

Make use of technology 

All you need is your mobile phone. There are apps 

to help you save on food, that show you how to 

budget, and that keep an eye on your data usage. 

Keep your food costs down by making a list of your 

favourite ingredients, and an app will let you know 

the cheapest places to buy them locally. You can 

also track your expenses with a budgeting app. 

Just type in how much you spend each day, and 

what you’ve bought – at the end of the month, a 

report gives you a round-up of where your money is 

going, so you can adjust your spending if necessary. 

Learn how to cook 

Learning how to cook from scratch is a valuable skill 

for life, but as food is one of the highest student 

expenditures, it’s also a vital part of saving money. 

Apart from the extra cash in your pocket, you can 

still be sociable without the expense of eating out, 

impressing your friends with gastronomic delights. 

It’s a good idea to plan your meals ahead and only 

buy what you need each week, avoiding ready 

meals if possible, as although they’re convenient, 

they’re generally bad for your health. Also, stick to 

buying own-brand products that can usually be 

found on the lower shelves in supermarkets, where 

you might not normally look. 

Ways to make money at university 

Get a part-time job 

Retail, catering, and hospitality are just three areas 

where you could pick up a part-time job with fixed 

hours that fits in with your studies. Although you 

may need to forsake some evenings and weekends, 

payday could make it worthwhile to miss out on a 

few social occasions. 

Another idea for part-time work, and one that’s a 

little more flexible, is mystery shopping. You sign up 

with a mystery shopping agency, or directly with an 

independent company, and get paid for checking 

the level of service provided in their outlets. 

Promotion work and flyers 

Handing out flyers around campus and promoting 

club nights or events on the streets of your 

university town can earn you some extra money, 

but be sure to find out whether you’re working on a 

commission or a ‘per hour’ basis. 

If you’re sociable and good at marketing, you 

could even apply to become an on-campus ‘brand 

ambassador’ for a household brand name. You 

might be able to organise your own promotions 

and events for the brand, and make a name for 

yourself in marketing.

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Feeling the 

Madlove 

St. Helens-based arts organisation Heart of Glass 

is taking over the vacant Argos store in the town 

centre to combat poor mental health. 

Since being labelled ‘England’s suicide capital’ in 

April this year and over 80% higher than the national 

average for people taking their own lives, St. Helens 

authorities have been trying to come up with a way 

to combat the problem. This is where Heart of Glass 

comes in – they’re inviting local people to come and 

celebrate life, love and community with a series of 

exhibitions and performances. 

Artist James Leadbitter commented: ‘By taking 

over the now closed Argos store and producing a 

colourful, exciting and welcoming space together, 

I hope we can create somewhere for people to go 

to try and rebuild that sense of community that has 

been lost.’ 

The takeover space is open for a cuppa and a chat 

throughout November from 11am-6pm, Tuesday- 

Saturday. Everything is free to attend and everyone 

is welcome. 

Over the course of November, 13 local, 

national and international artists will 

head to the former Argos shop in The 

Hardshaw Centre. Project lead artist 

James Leadbitter has experience 

translating mental health into art 

– he’s just completed a 6-month 

project at Great Ormond Street 

Hospital, helping patients maintain 

healthy minds and contribute to a 

healthy society. 

Among the visiting artists are Hana 

Madness, who will cover the town 

in colourful bipolar monsters, Kim 

Noble, who wants to end loneliness, 

and local artist Hwa Young Jung, who 

will be mapping places across town 

where you can experience care – even 

something as casual as a chat at the 

chippy. Opening the festival is writer 

and artist Jess Thom, the Tourette’s 

Hero, with comedy that proves you 

can be both the most persistent 

heckler and the main act.

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APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER 

If you’re thinking about starting an Apprenticeship, there are a few things you should consider. One 

important factor is choosing the correct Apprenticeship provider, which is key to ensuring you get the 

best training and support possible. 

Here’s a few things you should think about when you’re making your choice: 

OFSTED Grades 

You should be looking for providers with a 

“Good” or “Outstanding” rating so you can be 

sure that the provider’s standard of training is 

high. High grades also show that the provider is 

committed to the development of Apprentices. 

Visit www.reports.ofsted.gov.uk 

Customer satisfaction rates 

A high score is a great indication of how a 

training provider really operates. As reviews like 

this are unbiased, you can get a good view of 

how people like yourself found the training to 

decide whether this provider is right for you. 

Visit www.gov.uk/government/collections/ 

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Employers the provider works with 

You want the best possible chance of getting 

an Apprenticeship with a top local company, so 

a provider with strong links to local employers 

is a must. Be sure to ask the provider who they 

work with to see if these companies match your 

career goals. 

How many Apprentices achieve their 

full Apprenticeship 

You should look for training providers who have 

over 75% Apprenticeship achievement rates. 

This means that Apprentices have completed 

all the training and qualifications they need to 

complete their Apprenticeship; a high score 

means the provider is committed to supporting 

Apprenticeships through their training. 

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Specialism in your sector 

Does the Apprenticeship provider specialise 

in your sector? If you want an Apprenticeship 

which requires specific skills or abilities, such as 

Construction or Hairdressing, then you should 

consider whether this provider is equipped to 

teach you all you need to know. 

Visit findapprenticeshiptraining. 

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Our strong links with local employers 

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Making STEM Fun 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are the fastest growing 

industries in the world. Even if your child doesn’t fancy a career in STEM, they will 

need to use elements of it throughout their working life. 

According to The National Science Foundation, “To succeed in this new informationbased 

and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in 

STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” 

So how can you help your child to develop a real 

enjoyment for STEM? 

Science 

There are lots of children’s science sets available 

to buy, but you don’t actually need any fancy 

equipment to conduct simple experiments at 

home, such as: 

• Asking your child to add a few drops of oil to a 

glass of water. Discuss what they think will happen. 

Will the oil and water mix or stay separate? 

• Finding four old, dull two pence coins. Soak each 

one in a different liquid (water, coke, vinegar and 

lemon juice) for a few minutes to see which liquid 

cleans the coin the best. 

Technology 

Computer programming now features in the 

National Curriculum and many schools offer basic 

coding clubs from Key Stage 2. Paul Lyons, IT 

Director at Ebuyer.com, explains, “Even if your child 

has no interest in becoming a software developer, 

they will benefit from skills such as problem solving 

and following instructions - which can be applied 

to other areas. Many parents may not know where 

to begin, but introducing educational aspects into 

children’s technology use at home can have a real 

impact on a child’s ability.”

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There are lots of resources available to help your 

child at home. Useful websites include: 

• scratch.mit.edu, which lets children aged six and 

up learn the basics of creating games online. 

• codecombat.com: while this American site is 

mainly aimed at teachers, you can sign up as a 

parent or student to access a free short course. 

• www.codeclub.org.uk, which lists coding clubs 

for 9-13 year olds across the UK. 

Engineering 

K’Nex model building sets are a fun way to 

introduce engineering concepts. The K’Nex 

Education Introduction to Simple Machines: Levers 

and Pulleys Set, for example, contains more than 

170 pieces, and instructions for building eight mini 

machines. 

You can also help your child to make simple 

structures using household items. Straws and play 

dough are ideal for building model bridges. Or try 

searching www.instructables.com for instructions 

on making structures out of lolly sticks or toothpicks. 

Maths 

Kjartan Poskitt, author of Murderous Maths and 

Ambassador for the National Young Mathematicians’ 

Awards 2017, says, “I always say that maths is like 

broccoli. You either like it or you hate it, but you 

have to have some because it’s good for you. If 

learning the tables is driving your child mad, what 

can you do to sauce them up? The secret is to play 

around with numbers and get to know them. 

Here are a couple of little facts and 

tricks to get you started: 

• If you write out the digits 1 2 3 4, you can turn 

them into 12 = 3 x 4. You can also do this with 

5 6 7 8 because 56 = 7 x 8. 

• Pick any three consecutive numbers (e.g. 4, 5 

and 6). Multiply the smallest by the biggest, and 

then add one. (So here we get 4 x 6 = 24, then 

24 + 1 = 25). The answer is always the same as 

the middle number squared (5 x 5 = 25).” 

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Are you thinking of teaching as a career? 

Become a Teacher with North West Learning Partnership School Direct. 

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North West Learning Partnership School Direct is an 

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As one of only 40 Maths Hubs in the country, we are 

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Secondary Mathematics 

We are excited to offer a School Direct Secondary 

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Secondary MFL 

This course is offered by the lead schools Rainford High 

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Learning through 

Play 

From science kits to marble runs, toys can be 

as educational as they are fun! 

Learning through play sees your child developing 

key mental, physical and emotional skills, as well 

as a real appetite for knowledge. Most toys can be 

educational, whether they’re helping your child to 

learn maths, or just to improve their hand-to-eye 

coordination. 

A simple football can help your child to develop 

their coordination and become better at working 

in a team. If your child isn’t particularly sporty, the 

new Scriball from Mitre (£10) might just tempt 

them. Each kit contains a football decorated with a 

picture to be coloured in. 

Marble runs are fantastic for encouraging a child’s 

creativity, as well as helping to develop their 

problem solving skills, spatial awareness and handto-eye 

coordination. Prices start at around £10 for 

a small kit, but if you fancy splashing out, the Hape 

Quadrilla Space Run is likely to prove a hit. The 176 

pieces allow for plenty of combinations and the 

glow in the dark stickers add extra excitement. £120 

from www.amazon.co.uk. 

While children seem to choose their comics based 

on the free plastic toy, most children’s magazines 

do include educational activities, from craft ideas to 

recipes, puzzles and colouring in. 

• National Geographic Kids Magazine is aimed 

at the ‘explorers, archaeologists, scientists, artists 

and astronauts of the future’. Your child could read 

about endangered animals, lost civilisations, deep 

sea dives and lots more. A subscription costs from 

£36 for 12 issues from www.ngkids.co.uk. 

• Whizz Pop Bang! is a monthly science magazine 

aimed at 6-11 year olds. It’s packed with fun facts, 

craft activities and experiments. Each issue costs 

£3.75, including postal costs. Subscription offers are 

available, visit: www. whizzpopbang.com. 

• The Week Junior is a current affairs magazine 

for children aged 8+. It covers news in bite 

sized chunks, specially written to appeal to 

children. There are also features on a range of 

subjects, from geography to technology and film. 

Subscriptions cost from £22.99 for 15 issues, visit 

www.theweekjunior.co.uk. 

Lots of board games 

have an educational 

element. However, the 

ones by Orchard Toys are 

undoubtedly amongst 

the best. Their games are 

always well-designed, robust and great fun to play 

for children and parents alike. The bestselling Pop 

to the Shops sees players move around a board to 

spend their coins at different shops. Priced from 

just £4.50, games are available from toy stores, 

supermarkets and www.orchardtoys.com.

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44 Food & Drink 

READY 

in 50 mins 

Serves 4 

Sticky barbeque 

chicken wings 

Chicken wings are perfect for a TV dinner or speedy supper, 

Serve with a home-made coleslaw or rice salad. 

Ingredients 

1 kg chicken wings 

8tbsp tomato ketchup 

2tbsp Worcestershire 

sauce 

3tbsp smooth mango 

chutney 

2tsp Dijon mustard 

1tbsp sunflower oil 

FOR THE DIP 

150ml soured cream 

2 spring onions, 

trimmed and finely 

chopped 

1tbsp fresh snipped 

chives 

Method 

1 Preheat the oven to 200C, 180 fan, gas 6. Place the wings on a metal rack set over 

a roasting tin and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. 

2 Meanwhile, make the sticky glaze by mixing together the ketchup, Worcestershire 

sauce, mango chutney, mustard and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and 

freshly ground black pepper. 

3 Remove the roasting tin from the oven and liberally brush the glaze all over the 

chicken wings. 

4 Return the roasting tin to the oven and roast the wings for a further 15-20 

minutes until the wings are golden brown and slightly charred in places. 

5 Mix together the dip ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with the chicken wings. 

TIP: You can cook the wings on a hot barbecue for an al fresco supper. It’s best to 

cook them in the oven for the first 15 minutes then glaze and just place them on the 

barbecue for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time.

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46 Health & Fitness 

Skin Deep 

It began with an insect bite 

on my right cheek. At least I 

thought it was a bite though 

I didn’t remember being 

bitten. I dabbed it with tea 

tree oil and waited for it to 

heal up. It sort of did, but 

then grew a little and flaked 

a little. It was tiny, maybe 

2-3mm across but something 

about it bothered me. I told 

myself that if it hadn’t gone 

in a month, I’d see the GP. 

It didn’t change much over 

that time, but neither did it 

go away so, listening to my 

gut feelings, I went to see my 

GP feeling a little foolish (I 

wasn’t sick after all) and fully 

expected to be dismissed 

as one of the worried well, 

but after inspecting it the GP looked thoughtful. 

“I think it might be a BCC. A basal cell carcinoma.” 

I was shocked. Carcinoma was cancer, right? I was 

only 50. Was I going to die? 

A basal cell carcinoma is indeed a type of skin 

cancer. There are two main types of skin cancer: 

melanoma and non-melanoma. BCC is a nonmelanoma 

type, and accounts for more than 80% 

of skin cancers in the UK. 

As with most skin cancers, exposure to ultraviolet 

(UV) light from the sun or from sunbeds is the 

cause, which is why they often appear most often 

on the face or head of fair skinned people like me. I 

am not a sunbather, nor have I ever used sunbeds. 

I do like to be outdoors, cycling and kayaking but I 

always wear sun protection and a hat. I’m a natural 

redhead though, with freckles so I am in a higher 

risk group. 

BCCs vary in appearance, from small red flaky areas; 

scabs that bleed but don’t heal, or pearly little 

lumps, often with a central depression. They are 

generally painless, although sometimes they can 

be itchy or bleed a little if you catch them with your 

nail. 

I had to undergo a skin biopsy under local 

anaesthetic to confirm the diagnosis. The 

dermatologist was at pains to reassure me that BCCs 

rarely spread to other areas of the body and can be

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cured in almost every case, although treatment can 

be more complicated if the BCC has been present 

for a long time, or if it occurs in an awkward place, 

such as close to the eye or on the nose or ear. 

The commonest treatment for BCC is surgery under 

local anaesthesia. The BCC is cut away, along with 

some surrounding skin. There are generally just a 

few stitches but sometimes a skin graft is needed. 

Sometimes radiotherapy, curettage (scraping), 

cautery (heat treatment), cryotherapy (freezing 

treatment), photodynamic therapy (PTD), or creams 

may be used instead. 

My BCC was removed surgically. I was worried I 

would have a large scar as the wound seemed very 

large in comparison to the size of the lesion but six 

months later it’s faded so much that you can barely 

see it. 

Treatment is easier if a BCC is detected early. So, if 

you notice a new lesion on your face (or anywhere 

on your body) which is growing, or which bleeds 

and never really heals, or if your skin appearance 

has changed in any way don’t wait, consult your GP. 

It’s worth it. 

By Aoife Brennan 

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48 

Leisure 

Upload your event for FREE at 

www.locallife247.co.uk/events 

Waiting for Godot 

Friday, October 4, 7pm 

A production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot 

– a classical piece of absurdist theatre. Tickets £6, £5 

for library card holders or £3 concessions from the 

library. 

Parr Library, Fleet Lane, St. Helens, WA9 1SY 

Quiz Night Fundraiser 

Saturday, October 5, 6:30pm 

Help raise money for DanceBeatz Academy’s new 

costumes with a fun, family-friendly quiz, disco and 

a raffle. Entry £4. 

Rainhill Ex-Services Club, Warrington Rd, L35 4LS 

Motown Charity Night 


Raise money for Willowbrook Hospice with a night 

of Northern Soul and Motown, with guest DJs and 

the Rainhill Soulies. Entry £5. 

West Park Rugby Club, Prescot Road, St. Helens, 

WA10 3AG 

Rainford 10K 

Sun, Oct 6, 9am-1pm (10K at 10:30am) 

Run the 10K route around Rainford and enjoy 

entertainment. Entry £24 per adult. Fun run at 

9:45am, £2 per child, £5 per adult - enter at www. 

therainford10k.co.uk 

Oliver! 

Thurs, Oct 10 – Sat, Oct 12, 7:30pm (2pm matinee 

on Sat) 

Pilkington Musical Theatre Company present Oliver 

the musical. Tickets £17.50 per adult or £15 per 

child,on 01744 756000. 

St. Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St. 

Helens, WA10 1LQ 

Stepping Out 

Thurs, Oct 17 – Sat, Oct 19, 7:30pm 

Follow Mavis on a hilarious adventure as she 

tries to teach tap dancing to a crew of amateurs, 

performed by Rainhill Garrick Society. Tickets £7 or 

£6 concessions, available on 01744 813429. 

Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, Rainhill, L35 4LU 

Beetle Drive 

Friday, October 18, 7pm 

A fun game of Beetle Drive, plus hotpot supper and 

a raffle. Tickets £5 from 07812 373780. 

St. Ann’s Centre, View Road, Rainhill, L35 0LE 

Emily Rising 

Saturday, October 19, 11:30am & 2:30pm 

Emily wakes one morning to discover her feet can’t 

touch the ground. Tickets £5/£3 concessions at 

citadel.org.uk 

Winter Wonderland Store, Church Street, St. 

Helens, WA10 1AX 

Rainford High, Higher Lane, Rainford, WA11 8NY

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Charity Gala Dinner 

Saturday, October 19, 7pm 

Enjoy a 3-course meal with entertainment, a raffle 

and Saints auction to raise money for Merseyside 

Asbestos Victims Support Group. Tickets £35 on 

0151 236 1895. 

Totally Wicked Stadium, St. Helens, WA9 1JJ 

Annual Race Night 


A night of racing in memory of Adam Ellison and in 

support of the #NoMoreKnives campaign. There’ll 

be food, a DJ and a raffle with great prizes. Tickets 

£5 from the venue. 

Rainhill Ex-Services Club, Warrington Road, 

Rainhill, L35 4LS 

iPet 

Sunday, October 20, 11:30am & 2:30pm 

A look into technology and how it makes us 

complacent for a young audience. Tickets £5/£3 

concessions from citadel.org.uk 

Winter Wonderland Store, Church Street, St. 

Helens, WA10 1AX 

Author Talk: Paula Daly 

Thursday, October 24, 6pm 

Family Spooky Walk 


Umbrella Arts invite families on a spooky walk, with 

plenty of jump scares and zombie appearances! 

There’ll also be stalls, a funfair and a spooky choir, 

plus refreshments. Entry to the walk is £1.50. 

Jubilee Park, Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, 

WN4 9BH 

Spooky Murder Mystery 


Big Stage Productions present an evening of 

intrigue, suspense and murder! Tickets £25 

including a 3-course meal, bookable on 07779 

248044. 

The Nelson, Bridge Street, St. Helens, WA10 1NU 

Classical Concert 


Classical violinist and Chernobyl survivor Mischa 

Lindan presents a night of music from The Beatles 

to Bach. Tickets £8 including refreshments with 

proceeds to charity, bookable on 01744 362260. 

St. Helens Baptist Church, Hall Street, St. Helens, 

WA10 1EL 

Thriller author Paula Daly discusses life in the 

Lake District and the new ITV drama based on her 

books. Tickets £6, £5 for library card holders or £3 

concessions from the library. 

Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Lane, St. Helens, 

WA9 4DE

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Autumn Song 


Glorious soprano Lynne Rogers presents a session 

of music accompanied by Angela Thompson on 

piano, in association with St. Helens Sinfonietta. 

Tickets £10, under-16s £1. 

United Reformed Church, King Street, St. Helens, 

WA10 2JZ 

Raddlesham Mumps 

Sunday, October 27, 11:30am & 2:30pm 

A young orphan inherits a spooky house. Tickets 

£5/£3 concessions at citadel.org.uk 

Winter Wonderland, Church Street, St. Helens, 

WA10 1AX 

Patchwork Wonders 

Monday, October 28, 11:30am & 2:30pm 

Be transported into the magical, wonky world of 

the Stitch Brothers. Tickets £5/£3 concessions at 

citadel.org.uk 


WA10 1AX 

Cricket Club Fireworks 

Saturday, November 2, 7:30pm 

Sutton Cricket Club invites you to a fantastic 

fireworks display and laser show. Tickets £4 on 

TicketPole or from the venue. 

Sutton Cricket Club, New Street, St. Helens, WA9 

3UU 

Tales with a Twist 

Thursday, October 31, 10:30am, 12pm & 1:30pm 

Favourite stories from around the world with a twist. 

Tickets £5 per child, adults free at citadel.org.uk 


WA10 1AX 

Paul Harfleet Q&A 

Friday, November 1, 7pm-8pm 

Paul Harfleet plants pansies at the site of 

homophobic abuse to create a photographic 

exhibition. He presents a talk and Q&A. 

Chester Lane Library, Four Acre Lane, St. Helens, 

WA9 4DE 

Stargazing Night 

Friday, November 8, 7pm-9pm 

A free illustrated talk from the Liverpool 

Astronomical Society & Knowsley Rangers about 

the wonders of the solar system, with powerful 

telescopes available for public use. 

Stadt Moers Park Environment Centre, Pottery 

Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG

Sandstone 

Trail 

by Chris Pearce 

Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Medium/Hard 

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A head for heights and a sure-footed nature are 

necessary for this 7-mile walk which, in parts, follows 

part of Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail. The Trail stretches 

for 34 miles through Cheshire, it has been voted by 

ITV viewers as one Britain’s Favourite Walks, and it’s 

easy to see why. On the first half of the walk there are 

a couple of flights of steep steps to navigate, which 

are set in the sandstone cliffs, and some breath-taking 

sheer drops, but you also need to be aware of lots of 

protruding tree roots and random sandstone rocks. 

Park up at the free car park off Simons Lane (WA6 

6HQ) near Frodsham – look for the phone masts. 

At the entrance to the car park turn left and follow 

Simons Lane downhill until you see a bungalow 

(Overhill) and turn left up the shared driveway/ 

footpath. 

Follow the footpath right up to and over the 

driveway to a care home (Heathercliffe), and carry 

on down a wooded path downhill. Once you reach 

Bellemonte Road, turn right and turn left when you 

reach the Bellemonte pub. 

Look out for the footpath sign on the right and 

follow this down into a wooden area. You’re faced 

with a fork almost immediately and you need to 

bear left. You’ll pass a Frodsham Hill Wood sign 

and straight after a fingerpost; head for Delamere/ 

Beeston and carry on in that direction on the ridge 

of the wooden area, ignoring various turn offs 

(including one uphill for the Sandstone Trail). 

Tantalising glimpses of the Mersey coastline appear 

through the trees as you follow the path, and 

uninterrupted view are far and few between at this 

time of year. Shortly after passing Alf and Grace’s 

bench you’ll arrive at a fingerpost, go down the 

wooden stairway and then you’ll come to a fork; 

bear left if you want to clamber down some very 

steep and large steps set in the sandstone cliffs or 

carry straight on if you want to go the much safer 

route and follow the path down two flights of metal

Lane 

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For those with the OS Maps 

app on your desktop, mobile 

or tablet, this walk is named: 

JT-Sandstone-Trail 

Netherton 

Overton 

A56 

Overton 

Hill 

Beacon Hill 

P 

Simons Lane 

Fivecrosses 

Woodhouses 

Woodhouse 

Hill 

Higher Mickledale 

Farm 

Arboretum 

Dobers 

Manley Road 

Newton 

Cliff Farm 

Bushells Lane 

Kingswood 

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure 

that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to 

any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.

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steps. Either way, you’ll arrive at another fingerpost 

and you should follow the sign to Delamere. 

A few yards further on you’ll cross a wooden bridge 

and come to sign number 596, indicating you 

need to climb up the steep cliff steps on the right 

(towards Whitchurch). Once you’ll get to the top, 

you’ll be by the 10th hole of Frodsham Golf Club. 

Follow the path until you come to another bench, 

this one dedicated to David Nicholls. 

At this point the Sandstone Trail itself weaves uphill, 

but instead carry on in the same direction until 

the wood opens up somewhat, and look out for a 

½ fingerpost sign; take a 90 degree left turn here 

and, when you come to a ‘proper tree’ sign, bear left 

uphill and when you arrive at the next fork, bear 

right staying on somewhat level ground. 

Once you arrive at the next fingerpost, take a 

90-degree right turn and follow the Sandstone 

Trail all the way downhill for over ½ mile until you 

reach The Ridgeway Road. Turn left uphill for 150 

yards and once you arrive at the Ridgeway Country 

Holiday Park, look for the footpath opposite. Climb 

up the steps of the footpath, then more steps 

downhill and bear left when you reach a brook 

follow the path parallel to the brook and cross the 

wooden footbridge a little further on. 

Take the path uphill and follow the path round the 

edge of the woods, bearing left until you reach 

Commonside. Cross over and, after a short climb 

up the hill, you’re following a footpath on the edge 

of more woodland. You’ll take a newly created 

diversion round Austerson Old Hall and arrive at a 

single-track road (Yarrangall Green), turn left and 

then turn left again when you get to the main 

Manley Road. Follow this busy-ish road uphill for 

250 yards and then turn right down a track to Claim 

Farm. Once you reach the dog-leg bend to the right, 

take a 90-degree left turn, go through the gate and 

head along the side of field. 

Once you’ve crossed a track/gallops, bear right 

slightly and follow the overgrown path round the 

left-hand side of this field uphill towards a house 

in the distance. Once you’ve reached the road, 

cross and head up Bushells Lane until you reach a 

staggered crossroads; turn left up Waterloo Lane. 

At the end of Waterloo Lane, take a right turn. At the 

back end of a slight right-hand bend, you’ll need to 

take a track on the left and head up towards the 

ridge. Once you reach the next crossroads, take a 

left and follow the track past a covered reservoir 

until you reach Manley Road. Turn right and look for 

a gate built into the hedge approximately 250 yards 

on the left-hand side. 

Take the path which cuts diagonally through a field 

until you reach the driveway to Higher Mickledale 

Farm. Go straight across the driveway to another 

path and follow in same direction all the way to 

Simons Lane. Turn left and walk uphill; you’ll see 

the car park from where you started the walk on the 

right-hand side.

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One lucky family is going 

to win a fabulous day out 

this October half term when 

they experience Monster 

Magic, featuring UglyDolls, 

at Gulliver’s World Theme 

Park in Warrington. 

The last week of October will be filled with spooky 

surprises and treats as Gulliver’s World teams up 

with UglyDolls for a Halloween event like no other. 

UglyDolls will be making special appearances 

alongside all of your favourite Gulliver’s characters. 

Look out for some seriously scary monsters as the 

park is ghoulishly transformed for one week only. 

Gulliver’s World is the ideal day out for families 

with younger children. Rides and attractions are 

designed for kids aged 2- 13. Gulliver’s guests can 

enjoy water rides, indoor attractions and plenty of 

shows. 

Get ready to enjoy one of their biggest ever rides this 

Halloween, Desperado Drop. Located in Western 

World, this brand-new drop tower is a thrilling new 

addition to the theme park, giving guests incredible 

views before a sensational descent. 

If you want to take a break from the Halloween 

activities then don’t forget to visit The Lost World 

area. This Jurassic section of the theme park will 

be open during the spooky season so be sure to 

discover the tail-thrashing, roaring dinosaurs. Hop 

aboard the observation tower for the most epic 

views and join the dino safari tour to get up close to 

the giant dinosaurs. 

Monster Magic at Gulliver’s World Warrington 

will be taking place from 25th October until 1st 

November. For the best value tickets, it’s always 

best to book at least two days in advance. 

For a bigger adventure why not try a stay and 

play short break? Choose from a huge selection 

of themed accommodation including the Swizzels 

Sweetie Suite. Stay and play packages have 

everything you need. Combine theme park entry, 

an overnight stay and resort extras to make your 

Halloween trip the perfect treat.

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To enter the competition, simply visit our website, 

www.locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then 

on ‘competitions’ and then complete the name of 

the new Halloween attractions at Gulliver’s World 

Visit gulliversfun.co.uk 

for details on theme park tickets 

and short break options. 

Ugly 

The expiry date for the competition is midnight on Sunday 

20th October and the winners will be notified within five 

working days. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only 

one entry per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept 

responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees 

of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible 

to enter this competition. Prize is valid for up to 

6 people and includes access to all the rides and 

attractions on the theme park. Valid for visits until 

1st November 2019. There must be at least one adult 

and one child within the group. Valid for Gulliver’s 

Warrington, Milton Keynes or Matlock Bath.

56 Motoring 

Suzuki Swift Attitude 

by Tim Barnes-Clay 

Suzuki’s Swift is a good seller for the Japanese 

automaker. And now it hopes the latest Swift Attitude 

will boost sales even higher. 

The special edition model is anticipated to account 

for up to 40 per cent of all Suzuki Swift sales in Britain 

during 2019 and beyond. 

The £14,599 Attitude is centred around the mid-spec 

SZ-T grade but includes a slightly sportier body kit, a 

new spoiler, a mesh grille and 16-inch alloys. 

However, where the standard Swift SZ-T trim houses 

a 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit, poke in the Attitude come 

from a non-turbocharged 1.2 Dualjet powerplant. 

This has been harvested from the basic SZ-3, driving 

the wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. 

The Attitude’s engine may sound a bit lame in 

comparison with a turbo assisted one, but it’s still 

a fun, nimble hatch to drive. This is because the car 

only weighs 980kg and has a short wheelbase. 

The Swift Attitude is forgiving, too. You can chuck the 

little tyke into corners at the last second without any 

worry that the Suzuki might have a tantrum. Indeed, 

the car almost enjoys being driven hard. 

Of course, the Attitude is not a hot-hatch, but it’s a 

seriously engaging supermini – if burning along 

twisty rural lanes is your thing. Mind you; its off- 

Pros’ n’ Cons 

• Handling √ 

• Ride √ 

• Room √ 

• Straight-line performance X

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Fast Facts 

• Max speed: 111 mph 

• 0-62 mph: 11.9 seconds 

• Combined MPG: 51.4 mpg 

• Engine layout: 1242cc 4-cylinder petrol 

the-line performance isn’t quite so exciting. A zero 

to 62mph time of 11.9 seconds isn’t going to mean 

you’ll be changing your underwear any time soon. 

The Swift isn’t unacceptably underpowered, though 

- its light weight helps with this; you just need to stir 

the gears hard and keep your right foot down to feel 

the speed. The car is also economical, returning over 

50mpg on an average run. 

When it comes to ride quality, you’ll find the Swift 

Attitude comfortable, for four-up. And even though 

the cabin is awash with plastics and the steering 

column doesn’t have reach adjustment, it offers a 

lot for just £14,599. Certainly, for this amount, the 

Suzuki is a sensible second car, or it could even serve 

as the main car for a small family. 

• Max. power (PS): 90 

• CO2: 124 g/km 

• Price: £14,599 

Mobile car valeting 

Tel: 07803 053 715 

e: cjvalet@yahoo.co.uk 

www.cjvaleting.net 

Treat your car 

to the professional touch

58 Gardening 

Pots your style? 

by Angie Barker 

People often underestimate the impact that pots 

can have on your outside space. Whether your 

garden is big or small, or even a balcony, then pots 

can really enhance the look of it by introducing 

colour and style, in terms of the pots you choose 

and the planting. 

There are a few things to remember though with 

container gardening. First of all think big. Two or 

three large pots look so much better than a large 

collection of small ones – and they will need less 

watering. Then choose your style. If your garden 

is more of a cottage garden with lots of perennial 

planting in an informal style, then terracotta is the 

obvious choice. If however you have a contemporary, 

sleek garden perhaps with decking, then stainless 

steel or black ceramic would fit in perfectly. 

You also have to bear in mind that plants in 

containers rely on you for their water. Don’t be 

fooled into thinking that the rain will keep them 

watered. In summer especially you will need a 

watering regime to stop the plants drying out. 

Adding water retentive gel to your compost can 

really help preserve water content. 

Hubby’s favourite is an Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ 

we have growing in a pot by our conservatory door. 

Acers of all descriptions do well in pots because 

they are slow growing. Just site them somewhere 

protected from harsh winds in part shade and they 

should do well. 

It is especially lovely to have a pot or two by your 

front door to cheer you up when you come home 

– even more so in winter when there is little 

happening in garden 

borders. Sarcoccoca 

confusa is a small 

evergreen 

shrub 

which will thrive in 

a shady spot and has 

the most wonderful 

scent during late 

winter to welcome 

you home. 

My latest project this 

summer was to grow 

a Silver Birch tree in a pot! My plan is that by keeping 

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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 

Shevington 

B5250 

Open: 

J27 

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 Business Park 

o f Miry Lane, 

Wigan. 

WN6 7TP 

or 

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Flyers, postcards, brochures 

and distribution service. 

For more information call 

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Nails 

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Lashes 

Spray Tan 

Sunbeds 

Acrylic & Gel Nails 

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Telephone: 07814 619 400 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10AM - 7PM, Saturday 10AM - 6PM 

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Saving money is 

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