Local Life - Wigan - December 2020

LocalLife
Wigan Edition
December 2020
WIN
a hamper
for your
lockdown
hero!
Christmas on a Budget
Pages 16-17
Christmas Recipes
Pages 26-28
Hometown Brushstrokes
Pages 38-41
Top Santa Apps
Page 44
Books for Christmas
Page 48
Jack’s Tracks: Carr Mill
Pages 62-63
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The gorgeous Love It Gallery in Billinge has an excellent range of original gifts
to suit all budgets, made from craftspeople, many of them local. From Christmas
cards, wrapping, advent calendars and decorations, right through to gifts sets,
accessories, jewellery, ceramics, and soft furnishings, Love It Gallery has got
something for everyone this Christmas.
As the home of Morpheus Glass, it’s not surprising that
the range of inspirational glass art at Love It Gallery
is huge, with clocks, bowls, mirrors, vases, wall panels
and much more featuring prominently, many pieces
carrying the rainbow theme of 2020.
On site at the gallery is Bag & Bean coffee
shop, where you can enjoy coffee, cake
and light lunches, socially distanced style
- with additional outdoor and undercover
seating with heating.
Love It Gallery, Winstanley Road, Billinge WN5 7XG
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This is the final Local Life of 2020 and I can safely
say that it is a year that everyone is going to glad
to see the back of. The news on the vaccine front
gives us hope that 2021 will be the year the world learns
how to cope with this virus, but in the meantime, we are
facing a toned-down Christmas.
Whilst this is an awful situation for everyone, please
remember in your thoughts those families that will be
facing their first Christmas without loved ones. Christmas
can also be a tough time of year for many who are lonely
and isolated, and sending a simple Christmas card or
making a phone call can mean a lot to them.
With light finally showing at the end of the (admittedly
very long) tunnel, now is the time to look forward to what
you can hopefully enjoy next year; to the party you’re
going to have next Christmas, to next year’s sunshine
holiday, to celebrating birthdays, graduations, proms, to
watching live sport in person or in a crowd down the pub,
going to the cinema and doing all those things that we
have taken for granted for so long.
Never before, certainly in my lifetime, will the sentiment
‘Happy New Year’ be delivered with as much sincerity as it
will be this year. Enjoy Christmas, keep your family close
– but not too close – and from us all at Local Life, a Happy
New Year.
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk
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This month’s highlights
38. Hometown Brushstrokes
Contents
20. Competition Winners
The lucky Rainbow Glass winners.
16. A Budget Christmas
26. Christmas Recipes
24. Beauty
Gift set inspiration this Christmas.
42. Tech
Top ticket Christmas gifts 2020.
44. Top Christmas Apps
Discover the magic of Christmas!
56. Health
Overcome your digestive problems.
58. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size.
60. Motoring
6 health conditions to declare.
62. Jack’s Tracks - Carr Mill
65. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders.
30. Win a Luxury Hamper
48. Books for Christmas
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Hospice Support
Hospice UK, the national
charity which leads Hospice
Care Week, estimates that
UK hospices have lost in the
region of £70m in income
so far this year, with charity
shops closed throughout
the first lockdown and many
major fundraising events
having to be cancelled.
You can help Wigan and
Leigh Hospice face this
unprecedented financial
challenge by supporting
the Hospice’s annual Light
for a Life appeal, which
provides an opportunity to
celebrate and remember those you love and have loved.
A light is lit on the Hospice Christmas tree for every
dedication made each year and every name is featured
in a Book of Dedications
which is printed into a
bound hard-backed book
and is available to view all
year round.
Dedications can be made
to anyone, there does not
need to be a connection
to the Hospice. It is a
simple and moving way
of remembering those
you love or have loved at
Christmas time.
For more details, visit www.
wlh.org.uk.
You can also support the
Hospice by buying any last-minute Christmas cards you
need. The Hospice has a range of eight Christmas cards
and these are sold in packs of ten cards for £2.99 each
online at www.wlh.org.uk.

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Christmas Market
Standish Christmas Market will be a bit different this year
and organisers are hoping that their virtual offerings will
help to keep the Christmas spirit alive.
The hope is that they will be back in Market Place and
the craft halls next year, but for 2020 they have teamed
up with Pedddle.com to host a Virtual Christmas Market
weekend.
You will be able to access the market at www.pedddle.
com - just search for Standish Christmas Market. There
will be a sneak preview of who is going to be trading from
Wednesday 2nd December and it will go live on Friday
4th December and run until Sunday 6th December.
The market will be full of familiar traders from previous
non-virtual markets, along with a few fresh faces. The
same sentiment stands this year - shop local and support
small businesses.
So break open the mulled wine, warm up the mince pies,
curl up on your sofa and have your credit cards handy -
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Festive Night In
Wigan Youth Zone will be hosting a festive night in on
Sunday 20th December. You can join them at 6pm on
Zoom to for a fun-filled evening packed with amazing
performances from the young people of Wigan Borough,
messages from celebrity guests and they will also be
revealing the winners of The Big Christmas Raffle!
Prizes for The Big Christmas Raffle include a diamond
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The Santa float that normally tours Wigan’s estates in
December, staffed by Wigan Rotary Club, will not be
running this year due to the current health crisis.
However, the club have come up with a contact-free way
for the children still to be able to tell Santa what is on their
Christmas list. Via the Wigan Rotary Club’s website, or by
scanning the QR Code on this page, parents will be able
to book a meeting for their child or children to sit in their
house and link up with Santa in his grotto.
Rotary President Rosemary Charles said “We are very
disappointed that children will not be able to see
Santa come down their street or when they go to the
supermarket so we wanted to make sure they could still
have a direct line to Santa with a special meeting we hope
they will treasure.
‘Zoom with Santa’
means they will still
be able to see Santa
this year in his grotto
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chat to him and tell
him what they want
for Christmas. This is
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see Santa speaking
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each child from his
Lapland grotto and
recreate the magic of this festive tradition as best as
possible.’
‘Rosemany adds, “We are not making a charge for this
but we hope everyone will feel able to make a donation
which will cover the costs of the event and help us to
continue all the work we do in the Wigan community”.
Bookings are now been taken via www.wiganrotaryclub.
org.uk with full details of the dates and times available.
You can also scan the QR code on this page for arrange
your very own meeting with Santa
For any queries email wiganrotaryzoom@gmail.com or
ring 07813 471000
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to www.wiganrotaryclub.org.uk and click on the ‘Donate
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Escape to Gulliver’s
With many festive options for family fun closed off this Elf Workshop and, of course, enjoy the festive rides and
year because of COVID-19, those in search of a Christmas attractions.
family adventure can still depend on Gulliver’s World in
The ’Festive Breakfast’ and ‘Cracker’ packages, which start
Warrington. The packages are a little different this year,
from £25 per person (concession prices are available)
but you can still enjoy a classic collection of fabulous
include either breakfast or lunch, and a chance to enjoy
festive treats for all the family.
Gully’s Christmas Show too.
Packages start from £19 per person (concession prices
Gulliver’s World is open in Warrington on every weekend
are available) and all packages include a trip aboard the
up to and including 19/20 December, and also open
North Pole Express to the Winter Wonderland, stopping
throughout Christmas week right up until the 24th
off on the way for special festive sights! Every child will
December. Santa Sleepovers are also available on selected
have the chance to give Santa their Christmas wish list in
dates at the Gulliver’s Hotel on site. For further details and
a socially distant manner, choose their own gifts from the
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New Use for School Site
Wigan Council is carrying out an analysis to re-develop
the former Shevington Community Primary School site
to provide housing for elderly residents and people
living with disabilities. If approved, the site will remain
in ownership of the council and will offer high-quality,
affordable rent homes to those who meet the criteria for
extra care accommodation.
Councillor Terry Halliwell, cabinet member for housing
and welfare said: “Affordable accommodation suitable
for older people has historically been in short supply in
Shevington, so we’re glad to have identified a potential
site to bring a new scheme forward.”
No design work has started, and residents will be
consulted on the proposals before planning permission is
sought. If given the go ahead, it is hoped that the scheme
will be funded by the council with Homes England
support, subject to grant funding.
Councillor Halliwell added: “This is very much an early
proposal, if approved, no work would start on site
before 2022. It’s imperative that we speak directly with
local people to seek their thoughts so we can ensure
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ON A BUDGET
Free and low-cost ideas to make Christmas magical!
Try a digital advent calendar (£3.70)
The Jacquie Lawson advent calendar is a firm favourite in
our house. (I love it as much as the kids.) A new game,
story or creative activity is released each day throughout
December. The calendar is centred around a Christmassy
scene, and many of the activities then become part of
that scene. So your child might decorate the tree, dress
up the snowman or create a wreath to hang on a shop
door, for example. See www.jacquielawson.com/advent.
Look for low-cost elves (£1)
A branded Elf on a Shelf could set you back over £20,
so look for alternatives. I picked up a couple of small
bendable elves for £1 each from Tiger a couple of years
ago, which did the job just as well as a bigger elf – until
the dog got hold of them!
Send a message from Santa (Free)
Santa has been
wishing my kids a
happy Christmas
through a Portable
North Pole (www.
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years. The shorter
personalised video
is free to create
and is pretty much
guaranteed to
delight younger
children. (It’s also
worth looking in
your phone’s app
store for Christmasthemed
apps like
Santa Spy Cam and Elf Yourself.)
Organise a second-hand scavenger
hunt (£10 or under)
Most children enjoy a scavenger hunt around the house
or garden. The most successful one I’ve organised for
my children involved a load of Shopkins and other mini
figures that I picked up second-hand from Facebook
Marketplace for under £10. The elves that I mentioned
above also create a treasure hunt every year, with a series
of clues leading to a craft activity, gift-wrapped sweets or
a small toy.

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Buy in bulk
If you can club together with other families, you might
be able to make savings on stocking fillers and activities
by bulk buying. Baker and Ross (www.bakerross.co.uk)
for example, sell a wide range of craft kits, activities and
small toys. They mainly sell to schools, so if you bulk buy it
works out a lot cheaper. My son adored the Gingerbread
House Kit last year (two for £6.95 or 10 for £22.50).
The Rainbow Wooden Keyring Craft Kits (four for £6.95
or sixteen for £18.40), Racing Reindeers (four for £5.95 or
sixteen for £14.88) and Woodland Friends Stationery Sets
(four for £6.95 or sixteen for £18.40) would all make great
stocking fillers. There’s also usually an offer on whereby
you can save more money if you spend over a certain
amount.
Jewels May is a wonderful independent jewellers.
The shop has recently expanded so as to offer
customers more on site specialist services, one-toone
consultation, specialist design and re-modelling
advice and manufacturing.
Their jewellery range is extensive from antique
and vintage to modern and one-off bespoke luxury
pieces, set with diamonds and precious stones. They
also boast an impressive range of engagement and
wedding rings as well as pre-owned luxury watches.
Look for cost-saving memberships (£1)
Membership cards like Kids Pass offer substantial
discounts on family experiences. You can get up to 40%
off cinema tickets for example, as well as
money off days out to safari parks, theme
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Cash for Culture Recovery
Arts at the Mill CIC has been awarded £945,621 as part pandemic so this money will go a long way in covering
of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund losses incurred in the organisation due to closure”.
(CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus
Rebecca continued “We now broadcast live performances,
pandemic and to ensure that the organisation has a
workshops, tutorials, seminars, vlogs and more several
sustainable future, the Culture Secretary announced
times per week to continue to provide creative output
recently.
and to maintain cultural engagement for all. Doing
Arts at the Mill are one of 1,385 cultural and creative this has meant we’ve been able to continue offering
organisations across the country receiving urgently paid work in a time when opportunities for artists have
needed support.
become extremely limited”.
£257 million of investment has been announced as part She added “In addition, we’ve thankfully been able to
of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants maintain employment for all our staff members with a
programme being administered by Arts Council England. number of them continuing to work and some, having
Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage
been furloughed, using their time to volunteer for the
sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.
Covid-19 Community Response Team. We can’t thank
DCMS and Arts Council England enough for giving us this
The Arts at the Mill Marketing & Communications Director,
incredible lifeline.”
Rebecca Davenport said:
For more inforation about The Old Courts and the role
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Competition Winners
The winners of our Rainbow Glass Art competition in
the October issue of Local Life were recently announced.
Selina Winnard (main picture) from Appley Lane North in
Appley Bridge won the main prize, which was a Rainbow
Arch, Joan Berry from Pepper Lane in Standish was the
first runner up and won a Rainbow Heart and Rachel
Phillips (pictured) from The
Coverts in Wigan won the
3rd prize, a Rainbow Bee.
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Funding for Ideas
Youngsters aged 8-19 looking for funding for big ideas are
being advised to apply to Wigan and Leigh Youth Cabinet.
Wigan and Leigh Youth Cabinet are a group of young
people who help to represent young people’s views
and influence decisions that affect young people locally,
regionally and nationally.
They have £5,000 to spend on young people’s ideas and
they are looking for interesting, imaginative ideas that
will help young people in the area.
Whether you want to get a new kit for your sports group,
to run some training or a workshop for other young
people, get some publicity materials or put on a play with
a positive message, you can apply for funding of up to
£500.
You can apply online from www.wigan.gov.uk/LINC2/
index.aspx, just click on ‘Have a Say’ and then on ‘Youth
Inspiration Fund’.
Or you can also apply by post if you’d prefer (this may be
easier for you if you would like to use pictures as well as
words in your application). To do this simply download
the application form on the site, then apply via post to:
Youth Inspiration Fund, Targeted Youth Support Services,
Wigan Council, Hindley Town Hall, Cross Street, Hindley,
WN2 3AX.
After your application has been reviewed, the Youth
Cabinet will decide whether or not you will be invited
to attend the Youth Cabinet’s board meeting to present
your ideas and a decision will be made at that meeting
whether funding will be granted and the amount.
Virtual Sewing
The Old Courts will be holding their monthly online Stitch
‘n’ Bitch session on Wednesday 16th December from
7.30pm.
This free zoom workshop is a laid-back stitch session run
by artist Lucy Sharkey of House of Sharkey. Lucy will be
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Gifted
Inspiration
There’s something special about a beauty gift set. Here’s some of the best sets this Christmas.
Bobbi Brown’s gift sets are always
a treat and this year’s are no
exception. Top of my list is the Must
Have Essentials set. You get a makeup
bag, full-size Pot Rouge Blusher
and five minis, including a Luxe Lip
Color in Neutral Rose and a Smokey
Eye Mascara. Together, they’re worth
£82, so the set is an absolute steal at
£36.50; see www.bobbibrown.co.uk.
Buying for a teenager? Organic
Young’s My Skin Goals set is likely
to be well-received. It features the
Clear Skin Foaming Face Wash,
Purifying Serum and Cleansing
Moisturiser. Each product has been
specifically designed with teen
skin concerns in mind. Together,
they help to tackle acne, soothe
inflammation and keep skin healthy.
Plus, each purchase supports the
Born Free Foundation. The set is £30
from www.greenpeople.co.uk.
Know someone who could do with
a better night’s sleep? Treat them to
Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Beauty Sleep
Collection. It features the Beauty
Sleep Foaming Bath Gel, Shower Oil,
Body Lotion and Concentrate Serum,
all of which smell heavenly and are
designed to aid relaxation. It’s £40
from www.nealsyardremedies.com.
It can be tricky to find the perfect
gift set, so a few brands now allow
you to create your own. British
brand Noble Isle is one of them.
Select three or four products from
its extensive range, and they’ll be
popped into a gift box and posted
out. And what a range to choose
from… Personally, I love the spicy
Fireside Bath & Shower Gel and
the subtly floral Willow Song Body
Lotion. The bespoke Trio set is £20
from www.nobleisle.com.
Liz Earle (www.lizearle.co.uk ) has
outdone itself with its gift range
this year. The packaging is lush and
many of the sets come with festive
tins or reusable bags. It’s hard to pick
a favourite to be honest. If you’re
looking for a stocking filler, The
Joy Cleanse and Polish set (£12) is
ideal. Buying for a man? You can’t go
wrong with the Shower and Shave
Collection (£30). And I’m personally
lusting after the Together We Shine
Haircare Set (£33).
I think we all deserve a bit of
relaxation this Christmas. Open the
Puressentiel Time to Unwind travel
bag and you’ll find a Rest & Relax
Air Spray, a Rest & Relax Massage
Oil and a Stress Roll-on. Together,
they use the power of essential
oils to promote a feeling of calm,
ease stress and tension, and aid
relaxation. Bliss, at £20 from www.
uk.puressentiel.com.
If you’re looking for a gift with the
wow factor, try Rituals’ The Ritual of
Ayurveda Rebalancing Collection.
All four products (Foaming Shower
Gel, Body Scrub, Body Cream
and Mini Fragrance Sticks) smell
amazing. They’re perfect for
creating an at-home spa experience
on Boxing Day and beyond. And as
they come with a gift box and tag,
you don’t even need to wrap them.
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Cranberry,
orange and
nut loaf
READY
in 1hr 45mins
plus cooling
Makes 8-10
This simple cake makes a delicious alternative to a classic Christmas cake.
Add the icing and fresh cranberry topping on the day of serving.
Ingredients
175g unsalted butter, softened
175g golden caster sugar
225g self-raising flour
2 tsp ground mixed spice
½ tsp baking powder
3 large eggs
75g sweetened dried cranberries
50g walnuts & 50g hazelnuts, chopped
Zest of 1 orange
1 tbsp orange juice
FROSTING
Half of a 400g tub ready-made royal icing
2 tsp snowflake sugar sprinkles
75g fresh cranberries
Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional)
Icing sugar, for dusting
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 170C, 150C fan, gas mark 3. Grease a 900g loaf
tin and line the base and up two long sides of the tin with baking
parchment.
2 Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in a large
bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly
combined. Fold in the dried cranberries, nuts and orange zest and juice.
3 Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Bake for 1hr-1 hr 15
minutes or until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre
of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then
turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
4 Spread the royal icing over the top of the cake. Scatter over the sugar
sprinkles and fresh cranberries, plus the fresh mint sprigs if using. Leave
in a cool place until set. Serve sliced.
TIP: Instead of the fresh cranberries you could scatter over more festivethemed
sugar sprinkles and add a dusting of edible gold spray for a really
sparkly finish.

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READY
in 1 hour
plus cooling
Makes 20
Cinnamon stars
Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible Christmas gift,
these cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
2 medium egg whites
175g icing sugar
250g finely ground roasted hazelnuts
50g mixed peel, finely chopped
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Method
1 Using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a clean,
grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks. Stir in the icing sugar until
thoroughly combined then continue to whisk until thick and glossy.
2 Remove 40g of this mixture and set aside. Fold the hazelnuts, mixed
peel and cinnamon into the remaining mixture to make a very stiff
dough. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
3 Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1. Line 2 baking sheets
with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a surface heavily dusted with
icing sugar to a 1cm thickness.
4 Using a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter stamp out about 20 stars, rerolling
the dough as needed until it is all used up. Place the stars on
the baking sheet, well-spaced apart. Spread a little of the reserved egg
white and icing sugar mixture on top of each star.
TIP: Dust the cookie cutter with icing
sugar frequently to prevent the mixture
sticking.
5 Bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies are still white and crisp on top
but slightly soft underneath. Turn off the oven, open the oven door and
leave the cookies to dry out for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack
and leave to cool completely.

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READY
in 30 mins
plus chilling
Serves 6
Potted
smoked salmon
This is the perfect starter for the lunch on the big day –
the recipe will easily double up if you are feeding a crowd at Christmas!
Ingredients
275g honey roast salmon flakes
250g smoked salmon slices, chopped
100g unsalted butter, softened
125g full-fat soft cheese
2 tsp creamed horseradish
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh dill sprigs and green
peppercorns, to garnish
Slices of toasted brown or granary
bread, to serve
Method
1 Reserve about 25g of the salmon flakes for garnish (cover and chill in
the fridge until required).
2 Place the rest of the salmon flakes in a food processor with the smoked
salmon, butter, soft cheese, horseradish and lemon juice. Process until
smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black
pepper and process for a further few seconds.
3 Divide the mixture between 6 small ramekin dishes and level the
surface. Cover and chill in the fridge until required. Garnish with the
rest of the salmon flakes, dill sprigs and green peppercorns. Serve with
toasted brown or granary bread.
TIP: Most supermarkets sell packs of ready-flaked honey roast salmon but if unavailable just buy ready-cooked smoked salmon
fillets and roughly flake the fish, discarding any skin and fine bones.

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for your lockdown hero!
Rather than offer the hamper as a competition prize as
we have done in the past, this year we’ve decided to
ask you to nominate a deserving recipient of this luxury
Christmas hamper.
This year has brought out the very best in so many people
and, as devastating as the pandemic has been, many of
us have stronger ties and better relationships with our
neighbours and others in the local community as a result.
Who has stepped up to help you this year?
You can nominate a member of your family, a friend or
neighbour, a medical professional or someone else in
your local community who has gone above and beyond
to help others through the pandemic.
To put forward your nominee for the draw to win a
luxury Christmas hamper, simply visit our website,
www.locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then on
‘competitions’. Simply nominate the name of the person
you wish to receive the hamper in the ‘answer’ box.
The expiry date for the competition is midnight on Thursday 17th December 2020
and the winner will be notified within 48 hours. Entrants must be over 16 years of
age. Only one entry per household – multiple entries will be voided. Local Life 247
cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees of Local
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WN6 Property Review 2020
It’s been a bumpy year for the country, but a
bumper year for local house values. Here’s a few
of the highlights and lowlights of the property
market in 2020.
The Boris Bounce
A flurry of activity between the December election
and Christmas 2019, was just a taster for the eruption
of activity that took off in the New Year and carried on
unabated until mid-March. In this period, Wigan agents
saw an amazing sales period, fuelled by the release of
pent up demand for people wanting to move on from the
Brexit uncertainty of 2018/9.
Panic Hits
When the pandemic hit in mid-March, the property
market was put on ice for nearly three months. Panicstricken
economists predicted house price drops in the
order of 10% in the best-case scenario and 25% in the
worst for 2020. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The New Normal
During the spring lockdown, homeowners re-evaluated
their homes and their lives. The ability to work comfortably
from home became more important. It was no longer as
vital to live as close to major cities. Village locations with
good motorway links, larger gardens and closer proximity
to green spaces became more desirable.
According to a survey run by the Institute of Directors,
three-quarters of British businesses say they will keep
increased homeworking in place after coronavirus has
been suppressed. it is gradually becoming clear that
priorities for homeowners have shifted – widespread
homeworking means that the need to locate in or around
city centres is decreasing and buyers are looking for more
spacious properties further afield.
The Recovery
The Stamp Duty Holiday, saving buyers thousands of
pounds of tax if they moved before the end of March
2021, all added fuel to a fiery-hot local property market.
The increased demand for a new home in the WN6 area
meant properties on the market in early summer were
snapped up in days for 100% asking price or more.
The Delays
On the downside though, house completions have
significantly been delayed for several reasons. Some
solicitors, banks and surveyors are struggling to cope with
the demand for their services following the end of the first
lockdown. Many have furloughed staff and others have staff
working from home, and this different way of working has
impacted on the time taken between offer and completion.
What’s Next?
Normally when the UK GDP drops like a stone, the
property market follows. But that has not been the case
this year. However, despite all the scary predictions
earlier in the year, property values in WN6 are set at an
astonishing 4.1% higher compared to a year ago. This
would appear to be a quite remarkable outcome given
the current economic framework – long may it continue!
What is a WN6 property worth today?
Average Overall Value Now
Average Price Paid in the last year
WN6 Detached £312,700 £305,970
WN6 Semi-Detached £169,420 £166,920
WN6 Town House / Terraced £115,240 £124,180
WN6 Apartments/ Flats £143,750 £120,230
Alan Batt is a member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has
worked within the Wigan property market for over 30 years.
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For more of Alan’s tips, guidance and analysis on the Wigan property market, check out
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Artisan Market
Haigh’s popular Artisan Market takes place this Sunday
(6th December) from 10am-4pm at Haigh Hall Woodland
Park (WN2 1PE). The market is run by The Market Co, which
is known for delivering artisan markets in Wilmslow,
Northwich, Urmston and other venues in the North West.
In addition to running the artisan markets, the company
also has a shopping platform for many talented artisans,
small business producers and creators who display at
their markets. This was launched earlier this year to help
the NW’s artisan micro-businesses survive the pandemic.
You can shop for a huge range of goods (including food,
drink, art, crafts, bodycare, homeware and clothing)
online at their impressive site www.themarketco.co.uk.
The site also hosts micro-sites for each individual artisan.
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event from Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd December.
The precise attractions had not been confirmed at the
time we went to press but are expected to include a
Christmas market, live music, children’s activities, food, a
bar and a carol service.
The event will run from 10am-2pm at the venue, which is
based on Cobbs Brow Lane (WN8 7SF). For more details,
visit @CastNorth West UK on Facebook.
Heskin Markets
Heskin Hall are hosting two Christmas events in
December. The Christmas market will run from Wednesday
2nd through to Sunday 6th December, and the Christmas
market incorporating the Steampunk market will take
place on the weekend of 12th and 13th December.
Visitors can browse through artisan and makers stalls,
and enjoy seasonal food and drink including bratwurst
sausages and mulled wine. Live music is scheduled for
4th and 5th December, and there will be an entertainer
on 6th December. There will be children’s rides on site and
a selection of birds of prey too.
Santa will be visiting on the 5th and 6th and you will
be able to make these socially distanced appointments
on Facebook (@HeskinHall) prior to visiting the market.
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Hometown
Brushstrokes
by Nicola Gray
They say a picture paints a thousand words and if this is to
be believed, then Parbold-born artist David Barrow would
never run out of things to say about how truly inspired he
is by his hometown. Throughout his decades long career,
David has skilfully captured the Wigan way-of-life in some
iconic scenes including the memorable Wigan Casino,
Tiffany’s nightclub, the beautiful Parbold countryside and
Wigan walking days.
David was born in Parbold and spent his formative years
there, before moving to the Springfield area of Wigan
when he was eight years old. David said, “I have very fond
memories of growing up in Parbold, surrounded by the
countryside and nature. I have 3 brothers and to this day
we still reminisce about the happy times we spent there.
After we relocated to Wigan, we still frequently visited
Parbold to call in on my Grandad, so truth be known, we
never really left!”
David continued, “The first school I attended was Parbold
C of E School on Lancaster Lane (now Parbold Douglas
Academy), I eventually attended The Blue Coat School
after the move to Wigan, before moving on to Gidlow
Middle and then Whitley High School. Parbold though,
brings back lots of nostalgic childhood memories. The
landscape and quaintness of the village is beautiful, I
have always loved to capture its beauty and the stillness
of the countryside.”
David began painting seriously when he was 19 years
old, but his artistic achievements started much earlier
on in life, as he tells me, “I have always enjoyed drawing
from a young age, my first artistic triumph came when
I was just 5 years old. I won the 1st prize for a TSB Bank
art competition; the prize was a £1 postal order and that
inspired me greatly. I have had an interest in drawing and
painting for as long as I can remember.”
David’s deep affection for the village is very
apparent and can be seen in the striking
and colourful series he has produced
featuring Parbold landmarks. Looking at
the vibrant paintings it is easy to pick out
such scenes as the canal running through
the centre of the village, Parbold Hill, and
the Stocks Pub. David added, “I am always
drawn to Parbold Hill, I like to walk from the
village centre up to the school as I did each
day with my brothers.”
He tells me that he never really had a
dream job growing up he just knew that
it wasn’t his first job at a hairdressers, “Yes,
my first job was working in a hairdressers
and it just wasn’t for me, I feel I achieved
my dream job when I became a full-time
artist. I’m doing what I love, and it has taken
me in many different directions, including
passing on my love of art by occasionally
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David’s first official sale came in 1986
when his paintings of the Market Hall and
Wigan Pier were bought by Wigan MBC
to be added to the Town’s collection.
And this was another winner for him
both personally and professionally as
the painting of the Market Hall won
another local competition. David added,
“I had the painting turned into prints
and it was remarkably successful, so I
produced some more of Wigan Pier and
Central Park, which proved very popular.
The affinity people have with their
hometown is enormously powerful”
David continued, “Alongside creating
my own artwork, I am deeply
passionate about both Art History
and contemporary Fine Artists. In my
spare time I am constantly researching
different Artists and Art styles. I am
creative person and as well as art, I have
always been very much into music and I
enjoy playing classical guitar when I get
the chance. I also really enjoy getting out and about for
family walks in Haigh Hall and Mesnes Park with our dog.”
Some of David’s most iconic work features well-known
Wigan scenes and in contrast to Parbold, David says,
“Wigan is a much busier landscape and I like to capture
the hustle and bustle of town life and to see how this
changes the outcome of my work. Growing up, I used to
love going to Wigan Casino nights and Northern Soul has
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David’s portfolio of work and his representation of
Northern Soul culture has won him world-wide acclaim,
especially his painting of the Wigan Casino. As a teenager
he was a fanatical regular at Wigan Casino, after being
introduced to the music by his older brother and hearing
it around the home. David was known to frequent soul
nights at Blackpool Mecca, the Ritz in Manchester and
even an all-nighter in Burscough.
The Northern Soul genre led to a new direction for David
and he has never looked back, all the pictures in the
exhibition sold and they have become extremely popular.
So popular in fact that they have been collected by
enthusiasts from around the world. Examples of David’s
work are now owned by recognisable names such as, Paul
Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, and institutions such as the
world-famous Tamla Motown Museum in Detroit.
In recent years David explains that he has developed a
different style of working from his traditional oil paintings
and atmospheric club scenes. In his most recent series
of paintings, David brings to life Wigan walking days. He
adds, “My favourite style to paint in is the ‘naive’ style, as I
like to experiment with textures and repetition of shapes
and figures. I like to produce paintings of places that are
personal to me, particularly when I was growing up. The
‘naïve’ style allows lots of excuses for me to show times
and places from my life, with an added touch of fun.”
In addition to his Walking Day series, David is developing
other works based around some familiar local places
including Wigan Baths, Wigan Pier, and the market.
The recent and most current lockdowns have been a
period of planning and research for David and he has
capitalised on this time. David continued, “I have been
producing and planning different collections as a
story board featuring more places and memories
from both Wigan and Parbold. I am in the process of
creating a book featuring paintings that celebrate the
traditional walking days in Wigan.”
He added, “I am working in collaboration with a
writer, together we are combining Wigan speak or
‘Wiganese’ as poems to describe the walking day
marches. This project is going to be produced as an
illustrated book, it will feature different collections,
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tractor rides from the Plantation Gates to Haigh Hall and
all of this will be combined with Wigan speak as poems.”
David’s hope is that the bespoke Wigan dialect will
narrate and compliment the paintings, telling the story of
his most favourite childhood memories.
David’s work has really travelled, and he is proud to be
exhibited in places from the Manchester Academy of Fine
Arts and the Royal Scottish Academy to the O2 Arena
London and the Turn Pike Gallery. David’s paintings
have been featured five times in the summer exhibition
at London’s prestigious Royal Academy; with one of
David’s portrait paintings also being exhibited at the
Royal Society of portrait painters. David credits one of
his proudest moments as walking
up the staircase in the
gallery at the Royal
Academy
Summer show, he continues, “When I exhibited in
London for the first time in 1990, I felt like I was following
in the steps of other great artists and I can’t really put
that feeling into words. I am also hugely proud to be a
member of the Manchester Royal Academy, it’s great to
be acknowledged for doing something that brings you
great joy and for other people to enjoy it as well.”
With such an extensive list of accolades what could
possibly be left on David’s bucket list? When I put this to
him, it is obvious that he isn’t about to rest on his laurels
when it comes to his passion. He tells me, “Well when it
comes to my bucket list, my main aim is to further develop
my career as an Artist and see where that can take
me. I would also like to travel, once the lockdowns
are lifted and create some artwork featuring
the countries and experiences I have, in
the places I visit. The main aim is to be
able to continue what I am doing,
having my collections shown in
exhibitions plus I would love
more involvement in the
London mall galleries.”
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Your
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Many of the gifts we give or get at Christmas are
gadgets, and that means Santa has a few things
to think about in the days before the big
day. For example, if the kids have asked
him for a games console it’s highly
likely that the console will need to
download a big software update
before it can play online; the worst
possible time to do that download
is on Christmas morning when
everybody else in your street is trying
to do the same. If you can, connect any
new console to the internet in advance so
there’s no delay before the kids can play.
Another good idea is to prepare a bit of paper
with your Wi-Fi details and password on it: from
Amazon Echo speakers to Apple iPads and even
many kids’ toys, a Wi-Fi connection is needed
for them to work. Digging out the details in
advance will speed things up considerably on
the day.
It’s worth looking out any USB-ready charger
plugs (such as from iPhones or Kindle Fire
tablets), because to help reduce electronic
waste many USB-powered devices will come
with a cable but not the plug it connects to.
And of course, it’s a very good idea to check
what batteries any gadgets, toys or remote
controllers are going to need. If you don’t
already have one, a battery charger with a
couple of sets of AA and AAA rechargeable
batteries will come in very handy in the next
few days.
Last but not least, we’d recommend having a
multi-tool or a screwdriver set and some really
good scissors handy. We’ve found that many
kids’ toys come screwed to the packaging or
require very small crosshead screwdrivers to
open their battery compartments, and others
come in extremely strong clear plastic that’s
very hard to open.
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APPLE WATCH
Checklist
The top big-ticket Christmas gifts 2020
The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch ever
made. There are now three watches to choose
from, starting at £199 for the Series 3 and rising to
£399 for the Series 6.
£199, Apple.com
This is very geeky, we know, but the
Facebook-owned Oculus Quest delivers
an incredible virtual reality experience
without wires or the need for a computer.
£299, Oculus.com
PLAYSTATION 5
The next-generation PlayStation
is big, beautiful and it isn’t quite
as expensive as we feared: the
standard version is £449 and the
disk-free digital version is £359.
£449, Very.co.uk
FITBIT SENSE
If you or your loved one is a
fitness fan, the new Fitbit Versa
adds clever new features to its
tried-and-tested fitness tracking,
including EKG, temperature
sensing and even stress sensing.
£299, Fitbit.com
DYSON SUPERSONIC
If your time is money, then
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Top Christmas Apps
Help your child or children discover the magic of Christmas by using these popular Christmas apps.
These apps are now available on both Apple or Android platforms and are either free or modestly priced.
Portable North Pole
Through the Portable North Pole (PNP)
app and website, parents can send
their kids personalised videos direct
from the North Pole. Video messages
are free, but for an additional fee parents can buy their
child more detailed personalisations, views of Santa’s
village and news of the naughty or nice list this year.
NORAD
For more than 60 years, the North
American Aerospace Defense
Command has been tracking Santa’s
whereabouts on Christmas Eve using
satellites and jet fighters. The 2020 NORAD Tracks Santa
website and app each offer a Christmas countdown,
games and other activities, in addition to NORAD’s iconic
reports on Santa’s travels come December 24.
Message From Santa
Parents who download the Message
from Santa app get unlimited
personalised calls from Santa and
can surprise their child with video
messages straight from the North Pole. Kids can also
leave Santa special voicemail messages or hold a text
conversation with him.
Elf Yourself
You can star in a series of personalised
videos featuring your face on dancing
elves. Upload up to five photos of
friends and family from Facebook
or your camera. Then select a dance and the app
automatically generates your custom video you can share
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are renowned for combining a fun-filled evening at the
races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal
and relaxed open-air setting of the hallowed turf.
Confirmed events at Haydock so far are Tom Jones (19th
June) and Olly Murs (17th July), and the confirmed event
at Aintree so far is Nile Rodgers & Chic (11th June). Jockey
Club Live events are also held at Newmarket, Sandown
and Carlisle racecourses.
Tickets for all the events are now available at www.
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The Gift of a Great Book
Books to give, add to your wish list or just treat yourself to…
The Thursday Murder
Club
Richard Osman
Retirees Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim
and Ron have a unique set of skills
that they put to good use solving old
murder cases. So when a real murder
takes place rather close to home, the
four are well placed to find the killer. Funny, warm and
with a twist every minute, The Thursday Murder Club will
keep readers guessing right until the end. Best of all, a
sequel is already in the pipeline.
Oliver’s Britain
Oliver Hellowell
From roadside poppies and
native wildlife to lochs, lakes
and waterfalls, the photos
that grace the pages of this
coffee table book are a sight
to behold. Oliver has Down’s Syndrome and a natural gift
for spotting the perfect shot. Alongside the photos are
quotes from Oliver and some of his many fans. A great
present for people who enjoy a good ramble through the
British countryside.
Word Perfect:
Etymological
Entertainment for
Every Day of the Year
Susie Dent
Ever wondered who the original Jack
the lad was? Or where a phrase like
‘turn a blind eye’ came from? Susie
Dent has been a regular expert on Countdown for twentyfive
years. In Word Perfect, she reveals the story behind
some well-known words and phrases and introduces the
reader to a whole load of new ones. (Personally, I might
start calling a hankie by its Victorian slang name – a
snottinger.)
The Boy Who Grew
Dragons
Andy Shepherd
Looking for a book for a seven to nine
year old? The Boy Who Grew Dragons
is likely to be appeal to even reluctant
readers. Tomas discovers a plant when
he’s helping out in his grandparents’
garden. It turns out to be a dragon fruit tree and the fruit is
about to hatch. Before long, Tomas is learning all about his
new pet, from the fact it loves broccoli to the unfortunate
fact that dragon poo is highly explosive.
Flavour
Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage
If you’re buying for someone who
loves nothing more than spending
a couple of hours in the kitchen
cooking up a storm, this is the
gift for them. It is not, however, a
cookery book for beginners or those
wanting to whip up a quick and easy dish. The ingredients
aren’t always easy to come by and most of the recipes are
experimental to say the least. The dishes are not always
vegetarian, but fruit, vegetables or fungi are the star
ingredients, and often used in rather surprising ways.
Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin anyone?
My Garden World
Monty Don
Wildlife fans will adore My Garden
World, which is basically Monty
Don’s personal homage to the
birds, insects and other creatures
that share his garden. The book is
packed with interesting nuggets of
information about British wildlife and is a real pleasure to
read (particularly when sat in the garden with a cuppa). If
you want to really earn some brownie points, team it with
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Is Inheritance Tax
Voluntary?
It was the late Lord Jenkins that said, “Inheritance Tax is a
voluntary tax paid by people who distrust their beneficiaries
more than they dislike the Inland Revenue”.
Inheritance tax was always considered to be a tax on the
rich, but it really isn’t!
Levied at a fixed rate of 40 per cent, it is possible to become
a higher rate taxpayer after you die. If you are single or
divorced, UK legislation allows the first £325,000 (2020/21
tax year) of your estate to be free from Inheritance Tax.
If you are married, or in a civil partnership or widowed,
this amount could rise to £650,000. In addition to this, the
resident’s nil rate band will enable the nil rate band to be
uplifted further if you are living in your own property and
will be passing your estate on to direct descendants.
Inheritance tax can cost your loved ones hundreds of
thousands in the event of your death, yet it’s possible to
legally avoid huge swathes of it, or possibly pay none at
all. How do you manage this? Just by sensible planning.
The main exemptions
• Most transfers between spouses and civil partners.
• The first £3,000 of lifetime transfers in any tax year plus
any unused balance from previous year.
• Gifts of up to but not exceeding £250 p.a. to any
number of persons.
• Gifts in consideration of marriage or civil partnership of:
up to £5,000 by a parent, up to £2,500 by a grandparent
or great grandparent, or up to £1,000 by any other
person.
• Gifts made out of income that form part of normal
expenditure and do not reduce the standard of living.
• Gifts to charities, whether made during lifetime or on
death.
from when the transfer is made for the gift to fall outside
your estate. During the 7 year period the amount of tax
payable reduces each year. This is known as Taper Relief.
However, this relief only applies to the part of a gift which
is in excess of the nil rate band (£325,000).
Trusts
This method allows for the placement of monies out of your
estate into a suitable investment which is then wrapped
within a trust. You as trustee remain in control of the
investments on behalf of the beneficiaries and can decide
when and if any capital will be paid out in part or in full.
There are a wide variety of trust options available and
therefore careful consideration needs to be given to
ensure that the trust is suitable.
• Are you happy to waive your right to income and
capital from the trust?
• Would you prefer to receive a regular income from the
trust?
• Would you like access to capital from the trust?
Clearly, one size does not fit all and therefore further
advice should be taken.
Inheritance Tax is quite a technical area and therefore
before embarking on a course of action I would strongly
recommend that you seek professional advice. We
have advisers with advanced qualifications within the
taxation and trusts arena who if need be will be more
than happy to guide you.
Should you wish to have a chat
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Making Gifts
In most cases, any direct gift either made direct or into
an absolute trust by any one person over the exempt
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This means that you as the donor, need to live 7 years,
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Covid Support
for Businesses by Chris Alcock - CMA Accountancy
It goes without saying that it has been an extremely difficult year for all of us and particularly those that run
a small business. This article will outline the updated measures that have been taken by the government to
support business over the next 6 months.
EXTENSION TO THE CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION
SCHEME
This scheme has now been extended to the end of March
2021. Employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for hours
not worked and can be used for any amount of time worked.
Employers have until the 14th of the following month to make
their claim. HMRC will review the rates at the end of January.
JOB RETENTION BONUS
The £1,000 JRB due on 31st January 2021 has been postponed
and will be re-issued at the appropriate time, presumably after
the CJRS has stopped.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Businesses that have been forced to close will receive grants of up
to £3,000 per month. This should cover monthly rent and is based
on the business properties’ rateable value:-
• For properties with a rateable value of £15k or under, grants will
be available of up to £1,334 per month or £667 per two weeks
• For properties with a rateable value of between £15k and £51k,
grants will be available of up to £2,000 per month or £1,000 per
two weeks
• For properties with a rateable value of £51k or over, grants will
be available of up to £3,000 per month or £1,500 per two weeks
Businesses in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors
that suffered from reduced demand (due to local restrictions
introduced between 1 August 2020 and 5 November 2020) will
also receive help. Backdated grants at 70% of closed business
grants, will be available. Grants will be up to a maximum of £2,100
per month for this period.
Applications for discretionary Local Authority grants will be also
be available. We recommend you contact your Local Authority
now as limited funds are available for the discretionary grants.
SELF EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME – SEISS
This grant for the self-employed has been extended for the period
from Nov 2020 to Apr 2021. Grants will be paid in two lump
sums, each covering a 3 month period, Nov 2020 to Jan 2021 and
Feb 2021 to Apr 2021 and will now be worth up to 80% of their
average monthly trading profit, capped at £7,500 per claim.
Self Employed workers must pay close attention to the deadline
for making these claims once they are published.
TAX CUTS AND DEFERRALS
The temporary reduction of VAT to 5% for the tourism and
hospitality sectors has been extended to March 2021.
Businesses that deferred their VAT payment earlier this year can now
apply to pay this back in 11 interest free instalments from April 2021
rather than in full in March 2021.
Self-assessment taxpayers will also be able to apply from a
separate 12-month extension meaning payments deferred from
July 2020 will now not need to be paid until January 2022.
FLEXIBILITY TO PAY BACK LOANS
Businesses who took out a Bounce Back Loan can use a Pay as
You Grow flexible repayment system to ease the burden of
repayments.
All the schemes introduced have had tremendous impact on
businesses and in many cases have allowed them to retain staff
and manage the obvious impact that the lockdown has brought.
And finally, I just wanted to mention the benefits of cloud
accounting packages. This has proved invaluable over the past
few months as we have been able to offer hands on support,
using up to information, to help clients track their cashflow, apply
for loans and discuss payments plans with HMRC.
If you’re looking to consoli and gro your business in 2021, then we
have a range of solutions to assist businesses of all sizes, starting
with our Essentials package for start-ups and sole traders, the
Growth package to help you take control of your accounts and
the Premier package designed to help you drive your business
forward.
If you’d like a free initial consultation on how
CMA can help your business in 2021, please get
in touch. We can meet in our COVID-safe office or
over a Zoom call to discuss your requirements.
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Digestive problems
and how to overcome them
Bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation and
diarrhoea. These are all common digestive problems that we
all experience and usually they can be treated with ‘over the
counter’ medicines. Some conditions might be as a result of
overindulging or eating the wrong food, but with Christmas
round the corner, what can we do to avoid them?
With more of us working from
home, it’s all too easy to
eat a rushed sandwich in
front of the computer,
skip lunch altogether
or grab a snack while
preparing the kids’ tea.
How you eat is a major
consideration, as eating
too quickly and not
swallowing food
properly can lead to
digestive problems.
As Roberta Baldo,
nutritional therapist
from Baldo & Mason
says “Eat slowly. This
allows time for the
signals from the
senses to get to the
brain and stimulate
the production of
digestive enzymes, muscular
contractions and other
processes necessary for
digestion, before the food
arrives.”
Chewing food properly also
helps with digestion. As
Roberta says, “If food is not
chewed properly, digestion
is impeded and may take
much longer because the
food does not have sufficient
surface area exposed to the digestive juices for digestion
to occur efficiently.”
Taking your time over a meal is also important. At
Christmas, we’ll all have plenty of time to linger over a
meal, but Roberta advises to eat mindfully and “focus on
your meal rather than eat whilst doing other things. How
we eat is as important as what we eat.”
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Digestive problems often settle down by themselves,
but sometimes symptoms persist that could indicate
other conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS). According to The IBS Network, this affects over
twelve million people in the UK. Classic symptoms
include abdominal pain, bloating, change in bowel
habits, diarrhoea and constipation. Alison Reid, CEO, The
IBS Network, says “It is a very individual condition and
symptoms will vary for each person. Other symptoms
can include lethargy, nausea and backache. There is no
specific cause for IBS but the most common risk factors
are a gastroenteritis attack, a traumatic or upsetting
event and courses of powerful antibiotics.”
What causes IBS to flare up? Contributory factors include
the food that we eat and the stress in our lives.
Self-management is the key to living well with IBS, says
Alison. “Once you have a better understanding of what
is happening in your body you will be able to explore
what treatments work best for you. These include dietary
and lifestyle changes, psychological therapies and
medications – see your GP or pharmacist for advice. These
may be used together or on their own depending on the
possible cause and severity of the condition.”
Managing general lifestyle and diet is vitally important
when dealing with IBS, says Dr Simon Smale, consultant
gastroenterologist and clinical director, Manchester
University NHS Trust. “Small meals eaten often rather than
one big meal at the end of the day,” he says. “Ensure you
don’t drink too much caffeine and alcohol as they can have
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the following foods – cauliflower, sprouts (yes
even at Christmas), onions, garlic, chewing
gum and diet drinks. For constipation
sufferers, ensure you have enough fluid and
eat enough fruit and vegetables.”
In terms of lifestyle, Dr Smale advises
adequate sleep and regular exercise – at least
150 minutes of vigorous exercise a week,
such as brisk walking.
Additional advice from The IBS Network
includes: reducing the consumption of highfat,
processed and reheated foods such as
chocolate, butter, cream, cheese, fried foods, cakes, pizza
and burgers; limiting high fibre food such as wholemeal
bread, whole-wheat cereals, brown rice and pasta; and
limiting fruit to three portions a day.
The festive season approaches so how can IBS sufferers
ensure they can enjoy Christmas dinner and reduce
the risk of an IBS flare up? Dr Smale says “Take things in
moderation. Have a drink, followed by an alcohol-free
drink. Similarly with coffee – have a caffeinated one
followed by a decaff. Be mindful. When you’re having
your meal, stop when you feel full.”
The IBS Network suggests identifying your triggers
(foods that lead to a flare up), choosing food and alcohol
carefully, managing stress levels over Christmas and
exercising.
With some careful forward planning you will really be
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Six health conditions drivers must
declare to the DVLA
The DVLA requires drivers to inform it of certain illnesses – and they aren’t always obvious.
If you suffer from illnesses that could affect your ability to
drive, you’re required by the DVLA to inform them.
However, while some might be quite obvious, the DVLA
has a list of health conditions that you might be surprised
to learn put you at risk of a £1,000 fine if you don’t declare
them.
Car hire comparison site StressFreeCarRental has scoured
the full list of conditions to find the less obvious ones you
should know about…
Diabetes
If you have diabetes that is treated by insulin, and the
insulin treatments last more than three months, you
must inform the DVLA. This also applies to gestational
diabetes, or if you are at risk of low blood sugar, known
as hypoglycaemia.
Heart palpitations
This condition results in the sufferer becoming more
aware of their heartbeat, which may feel like it’s pounding
or fluttering, or perhaps beating irregularly. While the
NHS says they are usually not a sign of something serious,
the DVLA requires you to declare if you regularly suffer
from them.
Vertigo
While most people associate vertigo with being at height,
this is specifically known as ‘height vertigo’. Regular vertigo
sufferers can get attacks anywhere, making it feel like the
world around them is spinning. If you suffer from sudden,
disabling, or recurrent vertigo you must tell the DVLA.
Déjà vu
This is something mostly written off as an odd feeling that
you’ve been somewhere before, but it can be much more
serious. The DVLA must be informed if you suffer from
seizures or epilepsy that causes déjà vu.
Sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition that causes the
throat to relax and narrow during sleep, which can cause
difficulty breathing. It’s one of a number of sleeping
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The ideal walk at this time of year comprises of a short route
that is crowded with views, with nature and is mostly firm
underfoot. This three-mile circular walk certainly ticks all
those boxes, and it is a perfect winter walk for all the family.
Look out for the variety of birds and squirrels by the Dam.
Carr Mill
by Chris Pearce
Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy
Park up in the vicinity of the Masons Arms on Carr Mill
Road in Billinge (WN5 7TY). This is a proper old-fashioned
country pub with a roaring fire in winter, a good selection
of real ales and is also dog friendly.
Head to the bottom of Carr Mill Road and take a right
turn at a large stone cottage and go down the signposted
bridle path. Follow this path for almost ½ mile, passing
Otter’s Swift Farm and a couple of other footpaths on
the left. Once you pass the layby on the right, take the
left turn into Carr Mill and you will immediately spot the
viaduct on the left.
Do not cross the viaduct, instead follow the path around
the right-hand side of the Dam.
The Dam is Merseyside’s largest inland body of water
and it used to be a mill pond built to power Carr’s Corn
Mill, part of Lord Gerard’s estate. It was hugely expanded
in the 1750’s to provide water to the
Sankey Canal, located about a mile away.
Carr Mill was used an entertainment
complex in the late fifties/early sixties,
complete with castle and fairground,
but is now used by walkers, anglers, and
water sports enthusiasts.
Once you reach the pub at the far end of
the Dam, bear left round the banks and
follow the rough surfaces of Garswood
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the dam for 375 yards until you reach the entrance to The
Boathouse, home to Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club.
Bear right when you reach the entrance, and then go
through the gates on the immediate left.
Follow this path, running parallel to the railway, for a
further 375 yards and then turn right through the tunnel.
The path skirts the woodland and eventually meets a
concrete path.
Carry on in the
same direction for
almost ½ a mile,
then turn left over
the railway bridge.
left when you emerge onto Carr Mill Road and you’ll see
the Masons Arms.
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.
Chadwick
Green
Goyt
Hey
Wood
Once you pass the
assorted homes
of Hollin Hey, the
road downgrades
Otter’s
Swift
Carr Mill Road
The Goyt
to a path. When
you reach the
wooded area, bear
left downhill and
cross The Goyt.
Follow the path
Caleb’s
Wood
Carr Mill Road
Brown
Health Nook
Caleb’s Rough
Hollin Hey
House
Hollin Hey
Farm
for 150 yards, bear
right and then
take an immediate
Crock
Hey Wood
left 50 yards later
and head for the
housing area in
the distance. Turn
Carr
Mill
Carr Mill Road
Carr Mill
Wood
Carr Mill Dam
For those with the OS Maps
app on your desktop, mobile
or tablet, this walk is named:
JT-Carr-Mill
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