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LocalLife
Wigan Edition
The Wandering
Wiganer
Pages 14-16
May 2021
Orrell’s First Hub?
Pages 27-30
UK Road Trips
Pages 58-61
Making the Switch
Pages 76-77
Jack’s Tracks - Crank
Pages 72-74
Bathroom Special
Pages 48-51
Refresh your WFH Space
Pages 46
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With restrictions easing across the UK, life is
slowly returning to normal. More relieved
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that have had to close their doors during the lockdowns,
in particular those businesses in the hospitality, personal
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Owners of small businesses like these often exist on next
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plan that rewards will follow if the business succeeds.
During the pandemic, many businesses, particularly the
newer ones, were faced with a life-changing ‘stick or twist’
decision. Some opted to close permanently whilst others
are hanging on in the hope that the easing of restrictions
brings a change in fortunes. Your support can help.
Let’s also be patient with our hospitality industry when
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no trading pattern of post-pandemic sales, training new
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This month’s highlights
14. The Wigan Wanderer
Contents
27. Orrell’s First Hub?
48. Bathroom Storage
34. Baking
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38. Food
Asparagus & salmon mini frittatas.
42. Tech
Check out the best kitchen gadgets.
46. Working from Home
Give your home office an uplift.
50. Home
Make your bathroom a relaxing oasis.
64. Puzzle Pages
Try out our new word ladder!
68. Health
Cope with stress and anxiety.
72. Jack’s Tracks visits Crank
81. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders for you.
58. Road Trips UK 76. Switch to Electric
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Litter Pickers
A determined group of litter pickers has racked up 1,000
new members and hundreds of bags of litter.
The Wigan Litter Picker group was created in February,
and the group has gone from strength to strength,
encouraging tidying up discarded litter in areas such as
footpaths, woods, parks, canal and towpaths.
The main aim of the group is to encourage residents to
take pride in their own little patch of the town and show
they care.
Wigan Litter Pickers is backed by Wigan Council’s Improve
a Space initiative. Before undertaking any environmental
volunteering activity on council-owned land, you or your
community group will need to request permission.
Members can also direct you to how you can get your
hands on free litter picking equipment including gloves,
picking stick and bags, that will be delivered to your door.
Search Facebook for Wigan Litter Pickers to join the
group. For further information about the Improve a Space
initiative go online at www.wigan.gov.uk and search
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Wigan Council have launched a public consultation on
the future of Lamberhead Green Library, based at Dean
Trust School in Greenhey, Orrell. The school has identified
the need to create a new onsite Engagement Centre to
support and engage with parents/carers, and the space
currently used for the library has been identified as an
ideal location for this Centre.
To replace the existing library space, the school wants to
provide a replacement, purpose-built facility, which is to
be sited at the front of the school close to the existing
library entrance, with the hope of increasing membership,
participation and volunteer engagement in the library
service.
In 2019/2020, the library had the 7th highest book
lending rate out of the borough’s 13 community libraries
and, though it remains temporarily closed for the time
being, the council insists that the library will not be
permanently closed.
The consultation closes on Sunday 2nd May – to
participate online, visit https://www.wigan.gov.uk/
Council/Consultations/Lamberhead-Green-Library.aspx
Clothes Drive
For those of you looking for an excuse to clear out a few
wardrobes this spring then this is it. Daffodils Dreams,
the Poolstock-based charity that helps local children and
their families living in hardship, recently have launched a
clothes drive for new/nearly new children’s clothing and
footwear.
The charity is looking for high-quality new and like-new
items that you can donate, so that they can put together
and distribute packages for specific children through their
referral process. These would ideally include clothing,
footwear, nightwear, bedding, toys and so many other
nice things that most children take for granted.
Daffodils Dreams will collect donations from your doorstep
– just message Clare Dean on 07568 473694 or you can
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The Concourse in Skelmersdale is aiming to become Plans for WonderWorld have been submitted as Ultra
an entertainment hub after launching ambitious plans Star Cinema completes the final fit out and decoration
for an indoor entertainment venue – just months after of the deluxe, two-screen cinema, the town’s first cinema
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for 38 years. Each 125-seat auditorium will be fitted
If planning is approved by West Lancashire Borough
with comfy, Italian leather high-back chairs, each with
Council, the second floor of The Concourse will be a
1.5-metre spacing between rows, to create a luxury feel
Wonderworld Development, comprising of a cocktail bar,
with additional legroom.
an American-style diner, an artisan-style street food court,
a coffee bar, jungle-themed adventure golf and ten pin
bowling and other attractions. The decision is expected
in May.
David Halliwell, director of Dalton-based Moorgate
Developments, said: “This is a long-awaited development
by many, which is why we took our research to a higher
level, looking at the most popular entertainment centres
from as far away as Australia and America.
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Wigan Council has received initial support from The
National Lottery Heritage Fund for the second phase of
the Haigh Woodland Park project. The project aims to
restore and bring unused areas of the park back to life
while enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Development funding of £256,000 has been awarded by
The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help Wigan Council
progress their plans to apply for a full National Lottery
grant at a later date.
Haigh Woodland Park has become a regional hotspot
for tourism since major changes were made in 2016
following £3.6 million investment from Wigan Council.
Phase one of the Haigh masterplan included car parking
improvements, construction of the play area, adventure
golf and high ropes, conversion of the stables into Haigh
kitchen courtyard and installation of new furniture.
The project aims to address the major restoration needed
to protect the heritage of the site, while expanding the
activities on offer for visitors to enjoy, exploring ways
in which the park can further impact on the health and
wellbeing of visitors, identify ways to boost volunteering
and educational activity and enhance the biodiversity
value of the park, in particular the woodland.
Commenting on the award, Councillor Chris Ready,
cabinet member for corporate assets, said: “Lots of
our residents have fond memories of the park and can
remember the era of the zoo, greenhouses and model
village.
“Sadly, these areas have been closed off for many years due
to a lack of funding. If successful, this funding will help us
to open us these spaces once again, giving visitors even
more opportunities to explore and appreciate what the
park has to offer. Haigh Woodland Park means so much to
so many people in our borough and we’re determined to
get this right for them and our future generations.”
Feedback from a resident’s survey in 2019 helped to
shape the proposal and over the next few months,
Wigan Council will launch a big listening exercise, giving
residents and visitors another opportunity to engage and
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u3a Day
Have you recently retired and have surplus time on your
hands? If so, then Wednesday 2nd June could be the first
day of the rest of your life. It is National u3a Day!
Founded in 1982, the u3a is a movement of 1,057 groups
that provide a wide range of opportunities so that its
450,000 members can explore new ideas, skills and
activities together. The organisation is open to everyone
who’s no longer in full-time work.
Up Holland & District u3a will be hosting an information
display stand by the Co-op store in Ormskirk Road,
Upholland from 10am to 4.30pm. Visitors to the stand can
also pick up details of a heritage trail around the area.
Members and their friends are also invited to attend a
virtual Variety Show in the morning and a virtual Quiz in
the evening. For more information about joining the u3a,
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No Mow May
Wigan Borough residents are being encouraged to leave
the mower in the shed throughout May as part of a
scheme to help the environment.
Wigan Council has been preparing over the winter for
the ‘No Mow May’ initiative on various greenspaces
throughout the borough to attract wildlife and rare
species of wildflowers.
Paul Barton, Wigan Council’s director for environment,
said, “While the pandemic has challenged many of us like
never before, one positive has been shining a light on
how a reduced mowing regime can improve biodiversity
immeasurably and encourage new wildlife into the
borough.
“I’d encourage residents to take up the challenge. Not
only could it result in enough nectar for ten times more
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The Wigan
Wanderer
by Nicola Gray
To travel is to live, and how right Hans Christian Andersen
was! The power of travel is truly underestimated by many;
spending time in other parts of the world and even our own
country, not only allows us to dive deep into the history of an
area, but it also allows us to experience other cultures and
the mannerisms of people we wouldn’t normally meet.
One person who wholeheartedly agrees with the musings of
the Danish author is Wigan resident, Simon Radcliffe. Simon
came to my attention when he popped into my social media
feeds with his hugely riveting series, entitled ‘Si Travels’.
Travel is a way of life for Simon, and he has the tools to
really tell the story of a location. Scrolling through his
Facebook group you will see exactly what I am talking
about. He pulls together the elements of natty writing
with some stunning photography – capturing the places,
people, food and culture of the places he visits.
Simon is a Wiganer born and bred, he grew up in Kendal
Street in Swinley, and now lives in Appley Bridge with
his wife and daughter. His wanderlust started at an early
age and was sparked by a school pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Simon told me, “When I was 13, school took us to stay
over in Paris and Nevers along the way. We visited the
Chapel of Saint Gidard at the Sisters of Charity in Nevers.
“Saint Bernadette’s preserved body is on display there
Copenhagen
Denmark
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Malmo - Sweden
Bolton Abbey
Bratislava - Slovakia
and it triggered a fascination with trying to understand
the cultures and traditions of other countries. Why did
they celebrate the life of someone in this way? What was
the story behind it? It made a young boy see travelling
abroad as a learning experience, not just to escape the
rain of England!”
Simon works for Bupa UK, and his first brush with
blogging came in 2014, he added, “It all began back in
2014 when my mental health was at its lowest. I decided
that whenever I was experiencing negative thoughts and
couldn’t stomach leaving the house, I’d do exactly the
opposite!
“I’d force myself to go outside and travel to places where
I could find some peace and keep my mind occupied,
to investigate a new place and its history and try to
interact with new people. It began with visiting every
place that my regional train pass could take me, then
eventually I broadened my horizons and decided to
venture further afield. After a few years of posting to my
personal Facebook profile, I decided to try and expand
my audience and set up the SI Travels group in 2017.”
Seven years and 26 countries later, and Simon is still going
strong! He adds, “My blog compels me to carry on with
my journeys, document our local heritage and challenge
my lethargy; it has become my second job in many ways.
“Travel is in my DNA. My ancestors were Lathom boat
people, so I get restless if I’m in the same place for too
long! Documenting my journeys gives me great pleasure
and I’m passionate about delivering quality content to
inspire and educate others.”
Being so well travelled I imagine it must be difficult
to choose a favourite destination, but Simon’s answer
comes quickly and with gusto, “Berlin! Nowhere can hold
a candle to Berlin. It’s my second home and the one place
I return to regularly; without question my favourite place.
“Actually, my most memorable encounter happened in
Berlin, when I ran into Nardo, a Belize-born New Yorker.
We originally met in the ‘Schnelle Quelle’ bar in Berlin
back in 2012. I will never forget that he walked in there
and was probably the only American out and about in
the old Soviet Quarter! The German barman Uwe (who
speaks no English whatsoever!) ended up getting Nardo
under the draught pumps and the whole pub ended up
resembling a very drunken United Nations congress!
“After we’d all sank a few Berliner Pils, we ended up
getting completely lost together, as we searched areas
across East Berlin for secret underground bars and pubs!
I kept in touch with him on Facebook thankfully and we
arranged to meet up again. This time in the Big Apple!
Nardo is lucky enough to live in Brooklyn, NYC and is
somewhat of a good luck charm.
“Nardo showed us some of the places that he had fond
childhood memories of, including the docks he visited as
a child with his father. It was great to get off the beaten
track and get some local insight.”
Simon has many memories when it comes to his
globetrotting and I want to know if he has any he would
rather forget. “I have many, Simon laughs. Just ask my wife
and friends! Getting lost in the Vatican, falling down the
steps of Cologne Cathedral, drunkenly singing Karaoke
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in Hamburg to a German language song, is that enough?
“Still though, not as embarrassing as the time my wife and
I were on a guided tour in Edinburgh with a large family
group. The host of the tour said, ‘Now this next bit is for
the little children...’ before pointing to a small boy stood
directly in front of me and saying, ‘would you like to come
forward?’
“Thinking he meant me, I excitedly stepped out and the
whole group sniggered. My wife quickly shot the words
‘Simon! He said CHILDREN’ at me!”
When it comes to travel inspiration, Simon draws in the
wealth of knowledge from Michael Palin, Bill Bryson, Paul
Theroux and Mark Twain. Simon adds, “I prefer to read the
adventures of others and in particular the 19th Century
tales of Isabella Lucy Bird. She was quite the adventuress
and a complex character. I mostly enjoy reading travel
writing from the distant past, as the author takes you to a
place that you can never experience first-hand; the fusion
of travel and history is largely what my blog is all about.”
Simon also tells me that alongside his blog, his camera is
actually something he can’t do without, “I need to be able
to capture every moment. When it comes to what I need
when travelling, I look at this in a less literal sense, I can’t
travel without adequate research and planning being
done beforehand. Don’t waste hours getting lost trying
to find places or queuing for tickets. Get it all organised
before you go!”
Simon continues, “I always strive to tell people that
travelling isn’t all about how far you’ve been or how many
miles you’ve clocked up, it’s all about leaving your front
door and taking those all-important first steps.
“Day to day life is travelling. Going to the next town
is travelling. A day out with your children in the park is
travelling! Don’t see travel as something that requires
large amounts of money to realise. Start small and aim
big if you wish to.”
This sentiment has been real-life for the past 12 months,
with the national lockdown restricting not only foreign
but also regional travel; people have had to rediscover
their local area. Simon tells me, “The pandemic has
crippled the travel industry, but I believe that peoples
love of visiting new places hasn’t diminished.
“Once confidence in safety is restored, I can envisage
normality returning pretty quickly by 2023. I think the
next couple of years will see a slow build up as companies
struggle to recoup their losses, particularly the aviation
industry. We’ll see both cheap fares and price hikes.
Travellers will need to be alert to these changes and
spend wisely.”
To keep up to date with Simon and his travels please go
to Facebook and search @sitravels2018
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Wigan in Bloom
Local communities are being encouraged to take part
in one of the UK’s longest running environmental
competitions this summer. Wigan In Bloom returns for
2021 with lots of opportunities for residents.
The aim is to improve surroundings through the
imaginative use of trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping.
It also helps to create a more sustainable environment.
Running alongside In Bloom is It’s Your Neighbourhood,
a non-competitive scheme for groups who want to help
revamp disused areas or community gardens.
Bernard Pendleton, Chairman of North West in Bloom
said: “For many years we have received numerous In
Bloom and It’s Your Neighbourhood entries from Wigan
Borough and its surrounding areas. These have been very
successful and have supported many improvements to
greener and cleaner communities”.
The categories are based on the size of the entry which
could range from entire towns and villages to hotels,
pubs and shopping centres. The closing date for Wigan in
Bloom entries is April 30.
Applications forms can be downloaded at www.
northwestinbloom.com, or if any groups would like to
speak to a council officer for more information or support
please email Paul Gallagher inbloom@wigan.gov.uk.
Players Wanted
Wanderers F.C are looking to create three brand new
football teams - an under 14’s girls’ team, an open age
men’s team and a Vets over 35’s team.
So, whether you’re looking to get the kids active again
after lockdown or you want to become a valued team
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The club is committed to developing each player, with fair
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disregard all this.”
“Horses have delicate digestive systems and are unable
to be sick, so ingesting something that their body cannot
deal with can often lead to a very painful and distressing
death”.
“Just as you wouldn’t give a child some sweets without
permission or feed a dog a treat
without asking its owner, don’t
feed a horse or pony”.
“Look at the horses and take
pictures, but please don’t touch
or feed them. I know people
mean well but, whilst they can
just walk away after feeding
horses, owners can be left
with vet’s bills for thousands of
pounds because of their actions”.
Fellow horse owner Tracey
Holland, pictured with 11-yearold
Troy, also warned against
petting horses. “If you pet horses
at the gate, they think that
they are being fed, so they can
bite your fingers”, said Tracey,
admitting that her own horse
Troy had even bitten her a few times.
The campaign to stop the public from feeding horses
gathers momentum, with extensive coverage in national
magazine, Horse and Hound, and the campaign has
also reached social media. ‘Stop Feeding our Horses’ is a
Facebook group consisting of almost 10,000 members
and was created by former horse-owner Hannah
Johnstone whose Welsh gelding Lightning died after he
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everything outdoors
The return of brighter days means you’ll notice the
windows need a good clean, and there are plenty of
gadgets to help. We love the Karcher WV5 handheld
window washer (£83; other models are cheaper),
which sucks up the washing liquid and squeegees
the glass clean, while for difficult to reach windows
Lakeland has a long Window Trigger Spray Mop for
£19.99.
If you really hate cleaning outside windows and have
£200 to spare, the Gladwell Gecko Robot Window
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to attach itself to your window and while it’s fairly
slow it’s safer than perching on a ladder.
For tougher cleaning tasks consider a handheld
steam cleaner such as Hoover’s Steamjet Handy
(£49), which gives you 20 minutes of steam from
a single tank. It’s great for cleaning everything
from textiles to tiles, and is particularly useful for
refreshing metal garden furniture and for gently
removing stains from painted surfaces a pressure
washer might be too harsh for.
Pressure washers can be handy, of course and are
a powerful way to clean everything from muddy
bikes to muddy boots. But even those with long
cables need to be plugged in, which limits where
they can go. Wouldn’t it be great – and better for
the environment – to have a pressure washer that
didn’t need plugging in at all? The award-winning
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of a motor so is silent and portable, and is perfect
for bikes, muddy dogs and outdoor cleaning. It uses
much less water than a hose or pressure washer too.
What about drying? Things like bikes and motorbikes
are fiddly to dry, and car fanatics need a scratch-free
way to dry their newly cleaned paintwork. Step
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delivering warm air that is twenty-five degrees
warmer than the surrounding environment, and it
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Great
Impressions
Impressions Uniforms
(formerly Standish
Sports and Uniform) is
a local family business
that now provides
uniforms to schools
far and wide! Mum
and daughter team,
Caeryn and Katie have
owned the business
for 11 years and have
developed a range
of hassle-free ways
to shop for uniform
during that time.
The Standish shop is well stocked and has its own car
park. However, the range of services they provide means
that you can shop with Impressions without ever having
to visit the shop. Not only do they have a website, but
you can also take advantage of their innovative ‘Take Two’
service. Where you can order and pay for uniform in the
size you think you need but have another size delivered
at the same time.
We can hear the mum and dads taking a collective sigh of
relief – gone are the days of dragging your children
to try on uniforms, try on there and then in the
comfort of their own home and you can give the
size you don’t need back. There is no need to pay for
the additional sizes, returns or alternative deliveries!
Deliveries are carried out at pre-arranged times to
make sure there is someone in to try on. It couldn’t
be simpler!
The new string to
Impressions goes
deeper than the
services they currently
offer to stressed-out
parents all over the
borough. Caeryn
explains, “Quality and
durability has always
been important to us,
so we work hard to
make sure the brands
we sell are the best
value on the market.
We have always tested
our garments ourselves (on our own kids) but this year we
also established a customer panel to test garments too.”
You also get the added benefit of knowing that your
uniform purchase won’t harm the planet or people.
Impressions is committed to helping ‘save the planet –
one uniform at a time’. They source ethically made and
sustainable uniforms, actively promote re-using and recycling
and ensure protecting the planet comes into all
its business decisions.
Even in the shop the experience is made less
stressful with things like toys for the younger ones to
play with, sweeties to bribe shy little ones, tissues for
emotional parents and a photographer to capture
the moment! Caeryn is extremely passionate about
what she does, and she is always trying to help
however she can.
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This year Impressions decided to launch their brand-new
VIP scheme. Customers can join a mailing list and be the
first to hear about exclusive discounts, promotions and
have priority booking for the well-loved appointment
scheme. Appointments run from May to August and
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The 12th April not only saw the reopening of the current
two shops but of their new shop in Leyland. All of the
current services will be available in Leyland and Caeryn
and Katie can’t wait to meet lots of new customers over
the coming months.
In 2020 the duo also launched their social enterprise.
The new shop has meant an exciting new venture for
the duo. In March Caeryn and Katie launched their social
enterprise. Smart Futures is a CIC set up to increase the
social inclusion of children across our borough living in
poverty by providing school uniform packages. They do
this by collecting donations of uniform from selected
drop off points around the borough, helping people in
need and helping to cut waste and the amount of clothes
going into landfill.
The pre-loved uniform will be repurposed and then be
put on sale in the Impressions shops, on their website and
at pop up shops in the borough. The money raised from
the sale of the uniforms will then be used to provide full
packages for children whose families can’t afford uniform.
Caeryn and Katie want schools to get involved by
collecting donations from parents twice a year that they
then collect. They then work with that school providing
free uniform packages for those in need. For more
information on any of the services offered by Impressions
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Orrell’s
First Hub?
by Chris Pearce
In this magazine a few months ago, we carried a message
from community groups and a local councillor about the
possibility of using the former Warriors training ground on
Edge Hall Road in Orrell as a community hub and urged
local residents for their views.
In this issue we take you back a century or so, to what
could be called Orrell’s first ever community hub. Tucked
away on a most unpaved side street off Winstanley Road,
lies a plot of land that many today know
as the entrance to the Cricket Club,
the bowling green and the children’s
nursery.
acres of land from G.H Bankes, the owner of Winstanley
Hall, the original YMCA building was erected in 1920 and
was opened by Her Highness Princess Marie Louise, a
granddaughter of Queen Victoria, on 22nd January 1921.
Orrell was a much smaller place in those days. The census
figure for 1921 puts the village’s population at 6,773,
compared with the 12,663-population recorded in the
census of 2011.
Turn back the clock to the 1920’s
though, and this area was the very heart
of the village’s activities.
Made possible by a donation of two
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ways to have a good time’ at the
YMCA in Orrell.
This selection of images
from the aforementioned
programme illustrates just a
few of the breadth of activities
on offer at the YMCA back in
the 1920’s. Space prevents
us from printing the entire
programme, but a common
theme throughout the years
at the YMCA has been the
quality of sport on offer.
The Orrell YMCA Cricket
Club plied their trade in
the Ormskirk and District
League, whilst Orrell Red
Triangle Cricket Club played
in Division 2 of the same
league. Red Triangle also
had two football teams to
their name; the first eleven
played in the Wigan JOC
Welfare League, whilst the
reserve side played in the
league below. Amongst the
more sedate sports on offer
were billiards, tennis and, of
course, crown green bowls
on the green that remains
part of the site today.
Despite that, the first YMCA Building was constantly
in use, six days a week, from 10am through to 10pm
Monday to Friday, 10am-10.30pm on Saturdays and also
on intermittent Sunday evenings. Annual membership
fees ranged from 3 shillings for children over 12 to 7
shillings and sixpence for adult men.
The noble aim of the organisation was stated clearly in
the 1926/27 programme:
Our Aim is to promote the welfare of Orrell and District,
especially among the young people, and to provide a
centre of amenity for all people of goodwill, irrespective
of creed, political opinion, or social position.
And just as the famous song promises, there were ‘many
Whilst there was no
mention of rugby in the
programme, it’s well known that Orrell RU played on
many open spaces in the area at one time or another. A
quick look at the history of Orrell RU confirms that from
1937-1949 the club leased a ground and hut from Orrell
YMCA for the princely sum of £4 a year! The club then
moved to their spiritual home of Edge Hall Road at this
point.
In the 1950’s the YMCA made a further commitment to
their Orrell site when they bought the freehold of the
remainder of the site from the Winstanley Park Estate. This
was approximately four acres in total and was bought in
1953 for the sum of £157.
The 1980’s was a busy decade for the YMCA. The Cricket
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Sir Clive Lloyd opening new clubhouse in 1986
Original YMCA Building in 1992
Club built a brick pavilion
in 1981 and just five years
later, extended it to include a
clubhouse, which was opened
by Sir Clive Lloyd, captain of
Lancashire and of the West
Indies.
Sir Clive brought with him
a Lancashire X1 consisting
of luminaries such as David
Lloyd, Jack Simmons and
Graeme Fowler to play an
Orrell Red Triangle team.
A decision was made in 1989
to replace the original YMCA
building with a brand-new
building. The foundation
stone for the new building
was laid by the Earl of Derby
M.C. in June 1993 and the
new building was officially
opened in October 1994
by the Rev. Canon Frank
Wright.
The building was used as a
youth club until 1990, for
dominoes and whist drives
until 2000, and is currently
used as a children’s nursery
and after school centre,
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Supercaligragilisticeexpialidocious. The Orrell Red
Triangle Cricket Club is thriving with five senior teams
playing in the Liverpool and District Cricket leagues,
the popular junior section has ten teams across six age
groups and the club also runs a ECB-sponsored All Stars
section for children between 5-8 years.
And last, but not least is the Orrell YMCA Crown Green
Bowling Club. This is open seven days a week from 10am
to 8pm during the bowling season. New members are
always welcome to join the club at a annual cost of £25
subscription. For details, contact Brian Atherton on 01695
622138 or Harold Preston on 01942 519042.
One hundred years on, the original Orrell Hub can no
longer claim to have the scale of different activities that
it used to, but it’s still the base of Orrell’s strongest cricket
set-up, the main centre for crown green bowls and hosts
the village’s biggest social events of the year – Orrell
Proms and the annual bonfire.
The Earl of Derby laying foundation stone in 1993
G.H. Bankes
George Hildyard
Bankes inherited
the Winstanley Park
estate in 1907, from
his mother Eleanor.
His grandfather and
great-grandfather,
both named Meyrick
Bankes, had built up
the family’s finances
by investing in the
area’s coal industry
and owned numerous
coal mines in the
Wigan area.
G.H. Bankes pictured outside Winstanley Hall -
© Wigan & Leigh Archives
Both George and his
wife Amy became
local magistrates and
George became the Sheriff of Lancaster in 1921. Both
were heavily involved with local community groups, and
organised and hosted fund-raising events for charities.
George donated land to enable the original YMCA
building to be erected and sat as the President of the
Orrell and District Red Triangle Club. He died in 1949.
Local Life would like to thank David Unsworth for his assistance and most of the images.
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Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme, initially set up in 1927 to
raise money for district nursing, offers visitors access to
over 3,500 private gardens in the UK. The scheme scaled
down somewhat in 2020, but is back with a bang this year.
Funds are raised via donations in gardens and from sales
of plants and refreshments, notable beneficiaries of the
fund raising are MacMillan, Marie Curie and Hospice UK.
Two gardens to visit locally are based at Derian House
Children’s Hospice on Sunday 9th May and Sunday 8th
August, and also Wigan and Leigh Hospice on Sunday
25th July. Other gardens to visit include private gardens
in Mawdesley, Rufford and Burscough. For further details
on the National Garden Scheme visit www.ngs.org.uk
Haigh Up - it’s Back!
The popular Haigh Hall Artisan Market is back and
promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Following the huge success of the first markets, additional
dates have now been confirmed and will consist of over
50 of the very finest artisan market traders.
So, if you are after an afternoon of food, drink and stall
browsing this is the place for you. The markets take place
on the third Sunday of the month and the next market
date is Sunday May 16 from 10am-4pm.
For more information about the markets and the stall
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Rhubarb Sponge Slice
Makes 12 slices
Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes,
plus cooling
Ingredients
300g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
(see Tips)
25g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
175g unsalted butter, softened, plus
extra for greasing
175g caster sugar
3 large eggs
175g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
50g ground almonds
1 tbsp milk
This easy all-in-one almond-flavoured sponge with a sweet and tangy
rhubarb topping can be served warm with cream or custard or enjoy a
slice with a cup of tea or coffee.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm square
shallow cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper. Toss
the rhubarb and icing sugar together in a bowl and set aside.
2. Place the butter, caster sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Sift
over the flour and baking powder. Using a handheld electric mixer,
beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Fold in the ground
almonds and milk.
3. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and gently level the surface
with a palette knife. Scatter the rhubarb evenly over the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is risen
and springy to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes then
transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar.
TIP: Choose thin stems of pink forced rhubarb for this recipe and chop into small even-sized pieces.
Add 1-2 tbsp drained and chopped stem ginger to the sponge mixture, if liked.
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Asparagus & Salmon
Mini Frittatas
Gluten
Free
Dairy
Free
Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 23 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients
125g/4½ oz asparagus
1 handful of frozen peas (30g)
2 spring onions, chopped
60g/2¼ oz smoked salmon, cut into
small strips
4 eggs, beaten
Sea salt and ground black pepper
These colourful savoury muffins are easy to make and are delicious
served warm for breakfast or cold for lunch with a salad. Asparagus is a
fabulous healthy seasonal food to include, being rich in B vitamins and
antioxidants like vitamin A, C and E. For a vegetarian option swap the
salmon for some feta cheese.
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6 and grease and line 8 cups
of a muffin tray with paper muffin cases. Blanch the asparagus in a
saucepan of boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes until just soft. Drain,
then cut into 1 cm/½ in pieces using scissors.
2. Divide the asparagus, peas, spring onions and smoked salmon
among the paper cases – they should be three-quarters full. Beat the
eggs in a jug with some salt and pepper, then pour into the paper
cases.
3. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes or until the muffins are
golden and just firm in the centre. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before
removing them from the tray. Serve hot or cold.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: (2 frittatas) 110kcal, fat 6.3g carbohydrates 1.6g, protein 11.2g
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Chilli Glazed Salmon
With Cucumber, Herb & Lime Salad
Serves 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Wild Alaskan salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fats and protein.
In this dish, fillets of salmon are marinated in a tangy Asian-style dressing
and accompanied by a light refreshing cucumber and bean sprout salad.
Accompany with some seasonal leafy greens.
Ingredients
1 pickled chilli (or ½ fresh deseeded chilli)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
2 tbsp xylitol or honey
2 boneless salmon fillets, skin on
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp xylitol or honey
1 tbsp mirin
Handful of bean sprouts or sprouted seeds
1 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
Small handful of coriander leaves, chopped
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp chopped cashews
Method
1. Place the chilli, garlic, vinegar, tamari, xylitol or honey in a food
processor and process to combine. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow
dish, pour over the marinade and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2. Make up the dressing by mixing the lime juice, xylitol or honey and
mirin together (if using xylitol make sure it has dissolved). Put the
bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, coriander, spring onions, cashews and
the dressing in a bowl and toss until well combined.
3. Preheat the grill to high. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Place
the salmon on a lined baking tray. Grill for 7 minutes or until the fish
is golden and just cooked through. Place the remaining marinade in a
small pan and simmer to form a glaze. Pour over the cooked salmon.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: calories 305kcal, protein 23.4g, carbohydrates 26.9g (of which sugars
24.4g), total fat14.9g(of which saturates 2.6g).
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Libraries Update
Most libraries across Wigan have now reopened in line
with the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions.
Initially all libraries will operate on reduced opening
hours to allow staff to carry out additional work in relation
to operating in a Covid safe environment.
Wigan and Leigh libraries, including Life Centres, will be
open between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Friday, while
the Borough’s community libraries will be open between
10am and 2pm Monday to Wednesday and 1pm until
5pm Thursday and Friday.
Community run libraries in Aspull and Marus Bridge
(Hope) will also remain closed until further lifting of
restrictions have been applied and Ince Library will
remain closed, whilst extensive refurbishment works are
carried out at the community centre.
Lesley O’Halloran, Director of Customer and Culture, said:
“We are really excited to welcome residents back to our
libraries and we are ensuring that we are doing it as safely
as possible and in line with government guidance.
“The libraries will initially be operating on reduced hours
but members will continue to have access to all the
services they would do under normal circumstances.”
Going forward there will be regular reviews of opening
hours in line with government guidance.
Hospice Shop Re-Opens
Willowbrook Hospice will be reopening the Billinge shop
on Saturday 1st May at 10am and volunteers are looking
forward to welcoming back shoppers.
The shop will also be accepting donations, so whether
you are looking for a bargain or wanting to have a clear
out, don’t forget about the Main Street shop.
The shop will open with a sale so there will be plenty of
bargains to snap up, and there will also be an extra day’s
opening - Bank Holiday, Monday 3rd May at 10am.
For more information about opening times, collections
and drop offs, please contact volunteers on 01744 893782
or email shops@wbhtrading.co.uk.
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The best gadgets for
every kitchen
Now that many of us are cooking so much more at
home, there are lots of gadgets that promise to make our
kitchen time better. Some of them enable you to do much
more with much less washing up; others ensure brilliant
results for every meal; and still others enable you to cook
like the pros.
One of our favourite kitchen gadgets is the electric
pressure cooker. The most famous one is the Instant Pot,
but there are lots of rivals. It’s a one-pot machine that you
can use to make soup, stews, casseroles and even yogurt,
and unlike many multi-cook devices it’s good at all of
them. One of the best things about it is that it enables you
to slow cook quickly: pressure cooking means you get all
the flavour and tenderness of slow cooking in less than an
hour. And when you’re done, there’s only one dishwashersafe
pot to clean.
Another firm favourite in our kitchen is the air
fryer, which gives you deep fried taste
without the mess, smell
or unhealthiness. They’ve come a very long way in just a
few years and they’re brilliant for fantastic fried chicken,
amazing chips and quickly reheating takeaways: the only
thing they’re not great at is food with lots of runny batter,
which just falls off.
If you’re feeling really fancy, a Thermomix can do pretty
much everything: it can vacuum cook meat, fish and
vegetables for sous vide cooking; it can slow cook; it can
caramelise, brown, blend, boil, knead, emulsify and more.
It even has a display to show you video tutorials. It’s very
expensive but it’s an incredible device.
If you prefer to cook manually we’d thoroughly
recommend the Thermapen, an instant thermometer
that enables you to test the temperature of things like
large roasts. It takes the guesswork out of cooking times,
ensuring that every roast is perfectly done, and it’s also
really useful in barbecue season when you
don’t want to risk giving people
undercooked meat.
THERMOMIX TM6
The TM6 is incredibly expensive but it’s a truly
extraordinary intelligent cooking machine that’ll
replace many of your existing appliances.
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THERMAPEN
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while clones are cheaper
they’re not as accurate.
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Moving forwards
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Where Hope Comes From – Nikita Gill
Nikita Gill’s poems take the reader on a journey through the stages of grief, onwards to hope. Gill is at
high risk from Covid-19 and lives thousands of miles away from her family. Her poems helped her to
find a way forward. As she explained on Instagram, “When I realised that I needed to honour my grief
and anger, I finally began to work my way through them.” The result is a truly beautiful collection of
short poems to help the reader “… come away with a little more joy and hope than before.”
One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot – Marianne Cronin
A book about two terminally ill friends may not seem like the most uplifting of reads, yet somehow
One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot manages to be just that. seventeen-year-old Lenni and
eighty-three-year-old Margot meet in hospital. They set themselves a challenge of painting a
hundred pictures, one for every year of their lives. As they grow closer, they reveal the stories behind
the paintings. While the original focus in on Lenni, it’s Margot’s life, with all its ups, downs and loves
lost, that ends up taking centre stage.
The Atlas of Happiness – Helen Russell
Helen Russell explores traditions, practices and beliefs from around the world, from the Italian ‘dolce
far niente’ (the joy of doing nothing) to Japan’s ‘wabi-sabi’ (appreciating things as they are, with all
their imperfections). She also offers advice for embracing some of these practices in everyday life.
An enjoyable read to dip in an out of, The Atlas of Happiness might just help you to see life a little
differently.
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Property Report
2011 vs 2021
With all of us completing the Census in the last few weeks it
is a good time to review what has happened in the Wigan
Property Market over the last 10 years. Just to remind you,
2011 saw the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton,
Mr Cameron was the PM, there was the last flight of the
Space Shuttle and Game of Thrones premiered.
Detached
The average price paid for a Wigan detached home in the last
12 months has been £273,500. The average value of a Wigan
detached home has risen by 38.6% in the last 10 years.
That’s an increase in value of £80,400.
Semi-Detached
• The average price paid for a Wigan semi-detached home
in the last 12 months has been £150,100. The average
value of a Wigan semi-detached home has risen by 31.8%
in the last 10 years.
That’s an increase in value of £40,400.
Terraced Home/Town House
• The average price paid for a Wigan town house/terraced
home in the last 12 months has been £110,500. The
average value of a Wigan town house/terraced home has
risen by 31% in the last 10 years.
That’s an increase in value of £35,400.
Apartment/Flat
• The average price paid for a Wigan apartment/flat in the
last 12 months has been £102,500. The average value of a
Wigan apartment/flat has risen by 32.2% in the last 10 years.
That’s an increase in value of £26,000.
And what about Rental Values?
Whether you are a winner or loser in terms of rental
values depends on whether you are a Wigan landlord or
a Wigan tenant.
The average rent for a property in Wigan currently stands
at £654 per month, whilst a decade ago, it was £595 per
month. That’s an increase of 9.9%.
This means private rents have increased by 50p a month
for the past ten years. Interesting, when compared to the
national average of 98p a month whilst in London, rents
have grown by £4.64 a month.
What will the next ten years bring?
Irrespective of any dip in Wigan house prices or transactions
when the Stamp Duty Holiday ends in the autumn, the
increase in property values is a trend that looks set to
continue, Part of the reason for this is that the supply of
new homes is nowhere near keeping pace with demand.
There have only been 2,303 new properties built in Wigan
in the last 10 years, that’s less than 19 a month. Nationally,
the UK has only built just over 180k homes a year over the
last decade, 120k less than the national target of 300k. In the
meantime, the population has grown by more than 4 million.
To try and predict exactly how much property and rental
values will rise over the next ten years be a fool’s game.
After all, who would have believed what the Wigan
property market has done in the last 12 months since the
start of Lockdown 1.0.
The number of transactions and UK house prices having
risen so much in the last year ... all during a worldwide
pandemic and at a time of such mayhem and havoc in the
UK and world economy, is nothing short of remarkable.
But is it sustainable? That remains to be seen.
If you’d like to find out how much your house has
increased in value, call me now on 01942 233999.
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 his blog at
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Computers
for Schools
An industry-wide initiative by estate agents
to supply laptops/tablets to children without
access to a PC at home has been enthusiastically
supported in Wigan by Alan Batt Estate Agents.
The Computers for Schools initiative was spearheaded
by industry figures Stephen Brown at Stephen J Brown
Consultancy and Jerry Lyons at Estate Agent Content
and has raised more than £61,000 since being launched
in January this year. The money is being used to provide
free laptops and tablets to schools around the UK,
helping children without access to a home computer.
So far, 486 free laptops have been delivered to schools
throughout the UK, and Alan has already delivered free
laptops to Standish and Shevington High Schools, and
has 10 more tablets to deliver to these Wigan high
schools in the next few days - The Deanery, Dean Trust,
Hawkley Hall, St Peter’s and Upholland.
Wigan Office
78 Market Street, Wigan WN1 1HX • 01942 233 999
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Working from home may not be
all fun and games, but there is no
reason why your home office has to
be dull. Add some personal touches
and transform it into a space in
which you actually enjoy spending
time.
To take your home office to the
next level, add some abstract
art, with prints featuring organic
shapes and complementary
monochrome colours
Selection of framed prints, all
Desenio.
Give your Home
Office an Uplift
Working from home at least gives you more
time to tend to your plant collection. If you
haven’t got one, now’s the time to start.
Terracotta plant pots, from £2 each,
Scaramanga.
Combine support and style
with an office chair that raises
and lowers to a comfortable
position, swivels easily and
looks good enough to fit into
your overall room scheme.
Calgary office chair in faux
leather, £164.99, Lakeland
Furniture.
A home office need never
be drab. Add some colour
with well-chosen shades
of paint.
Shown here: Greek Blue,
Louis Blue, Giverny,
Napoleonic Blue and
Athenian Black, all £5.95 per
120ml, Annie Sloan.
Add a spot of cheerful colour in the
form of an adjustable desk lamp.
Ginaz table lamp, £25, B&Q.
A HOME OFFICE ‘GLOW UP’
Colour is important. If a particular colour makes you
feel happy – add it! If you don’t want to go as far
as painting the whole room, just refresh the wall
behind the desk (that you spend the majority of
your time looking at) with a small pot of emulsion.
You can also add colour in the form of furniture and
accessories, from an office chair to the essential
adjustable desk lamp, as well as pen holders, clocks
or paperweights.
Personalise the walls with your favourite prints,
posters, paintings and photographs. For a formal
look, frame them identically and hang them
symmetrically. Alternatively, you could peg small
pictures to a string, stick postcards to a corkboard
with coloured drawing pins or prop them, facing
outwards, on a narrow shelf.
It’s all about comfort, so make sure you’re working
at the right temperature. A small desk fan for the
summer may be useful, while in the winter a heater
can be an essential. For an even cosier feel, choose a
woolly throw that looks pretty and feels soft.
A few plants dotted here and there go a long way
to making an office feel more homely. Increase the
sensory experience with a vase of fresh flowers,
scented candles or an aromatic diffuser.
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Clear jars are useful for identifying what’s inside.
These are made from glass, with bamboo lids.
Audley storage jars, £8 and £10, Garden Trading.
Bathroom Storage
Find a place for everything and make your bathroom both tidy and beautiful.
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
• Bathrooms look their best – and function most
efficiently – when clutter is kept out of sight. If
you don’t already have a vanity cupboard below
your basin, you’ll have to think creatively. Can you
mount a slim cupboard on the wall somewhere? If
it has mirrored doors, then above the basin works
perfectly. Inside, adjustable shelving is useful, and it
may even be handy to add a hook or two on one or
both sides. If you have young children and plan to
keep medicines inside, it is best to add a lock.
• Other options for walls – ideal for items you’re
happy to have out on display – include shelves,
racks, hooks and peg rails – all useful options
depending on what you need to store. You could
also add a rack to the back of the door, where its
contents will be a little more hidden away.
• When space is tight, think tall and slender. Ladder
shelves, caddies (perhaps on wheels) and tallboy
cupboards can be squeezed into small spaces and
will hold a surprisingly large amount of bathroom
kit. For very small items, use baskets or small acrylic
boxes to subdivide the storage conveniently.
• Bathrooms tend to be full of glossy white
sanitaryware, so variations of colour and texture can
be very welcome. It’s easy to add these in the form
of small storage items – woven baskets, terrazzo
pots, glass tumblers, wooden boxes and so on –
which can be replaced quite cheaply
when you feel like a change.
A mirror can also function as
a useful small shelf.
Metal mirror with shelf, £99,
Salt and Steel.
Baskets and smaller
containers are handy when
you need to sub-divide
shelving.
This new PEP&CO range is in
Poundland stores now.
Go for dark colours and
interesting textures –
they look great against
white sanitaryware.
Charcoal grey ceramic
storage pot, £28, Ella
James.
A slim, wall-mounted cupboard
with mirrored doors is invaluable
in a bathroom.
Rochester mirror cupboard,
£290, The Dormy House.
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Match pretty storage pots to toothbrush
holders and soap dispensers for a coordinated
look.
Dorma porcelain lotion dispenser, £12;
tumbler, £10; small storage trinket, £10;
and soap dish, £8, all Dunelm.
Peg rails can be used for more than coats –
why not add some useful wall storage to your
bathroom?
Oak hanging hooks, £15, Kinfolk Décor.
The terrazzo look is all the rage, and small
pieces such as this concrete tumbler can
really add character.
Speckled concrete tumbler, £10, House of Flora.
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This hybrid bath is designed for smaller rooms, allowing luxury,
comfort and choice to fit into even a modest space.
Mini Ebb shower bath, £1,495, Waters Baths of Ashbourne.
12 ways to make your bathroom a
Relaxing Oasis
Functionality comes first in the bathroom, but there’s no
reason why you can’t combine efficiency with aesthetics
– and gain all the benefits of a space that looks good and
feels good at the same time. Here are a dozen ideas to
start you off:
• Lighting is vital. Check that the bulbs in your light fittings
are giving off the light you prefer, though try not to mix
different light temperatures (warm or cool) in the same
room. Smart bulbs can be switched on and off and the
colour temperature changed or dimmed using a remote
control or an app. Or, if you have a light switch outside the
bathroom door, consider swapping it for a dimmer.
• Sort out your storage. Slim wall cupboards, shelves,
ladders, caddies, peg rails and over-door hooks are
options, while small storage items – such as wicker
baskets, pretty ceramics or bright plastic tubs – bring
texture, colour and interest.
• If your shower is pathetic, investigate whether you can
add a pump to make it more powerful.
• Add a large mirror – it’s not only useful and a focal point
but increases the feeling of light and space in the room.
• Buy a set of coordinating towels. The fluffier the better, in
clean, bright, hotel-white or a colourful pattern.
• Add plants, large and small, high and low – they usually
thrive in a bathroom’s humid atmosphere. Choose pots
that complement your overall scheme.
• Lay a woven cotton or ‘outdoor’ rug on the floor – it can
easily be washed or wiped down and will introduce a
softer feel, adding colour, pattern and texture, too.
• Change a dated pair of taps for some good-looking,
modern ones. Check that they will suit your water
pressure, and make sure the new spout extends the
correct amount over the bath or basin – they should
reach about as far as the plug hole.
• A chair or stool is always useful in a bathroom, even if it’s
just to throw clothes over or to hold soap and books next
to the bath.
• Get rid of the grunge and scrape out the old grout and
silicone between and around your tiles, especially if there’s
any mould. Redoing them will make an extraordinary
difference.
• Replace a shower curtain with a shiny glass shower
screen – the look is clean and minimally efficient (and
won’t need replacing regularly).
• Jazz up your windows. Options include decorative
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minimal wooden louvres.
Wooden blinds are elegant and practical, and
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Plastic Challenge
The ‘Your River Douglas’ group are backing a national
campaign to clean up our local beaches, rivers and parks.
The public is being urged to clear plastic and litter from
public places as part of a million-mile clean-up to help
combat the litter that has been left during lockdown.
The ‘Your River Douglas’ group was set up to reduce
pollution, to bring plants, insects, fish, birds and animals
back into their habitats, and to make the environment
more resilient to the future effects of climate change.
The group will be organising a host of clean ups. For more
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Free Talk
The Old Courts would like to invite you to join them for a
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Facilitated by the engaging Paul Halfpenny, these sessions
are gently structured in such a way that they feel relaxed,
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All you have to do is log on to The Old Courts Zoom
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Le Strange Arms Hotel is the
perfect venue for the ultimate
relaxing seaside break.
What’s included:
3 Home Pick-up
3 Executive Coach Travel
3 Norfolk Broad Cruise
3 Coach excursions to Wells-
Next-the-Sea, Sheringham and
Thursford
3 Train Journey to Sandringham
for more details about our luxury coach holidays, call 01942 728 960
for a holiday brochure or visit www.memorylanetravel.co.uk
Our SPaCIOuS aND COMfOrTaBLE
LuxurY COaCHES HavE;
3 Full air-conditioning
3 Onboard entertainment system with DVD screens and WiFi
3 Individual Reclining Seats fitted with Seat Belts, Foot & Arm Rests
3 Toilet facilities, fridge, sink and boiler
3 Huge luggage space with driver assistance
day Excursions
Springtime in York
Sunday 30th May ~ £20 p.p.
Arriving in this beautiful city
arriving at 10.30, we’ll have lots
of time to visit the attractions and
shops before leaving at 4pm.
day Excursions
Liverpool Bay
Cruise & Shop
Sunday 4th July ~ £29.50 p.p.
We start the day at Liverpool One
shopping centre and from there, we’ll make our way to
the Pier Head for the Liverpool Bay Cruise.
for more details about our day excursions, call 01942 728 960
for an Excursion Supplement or visit www.memorylanetravel.co.uk
All excursions will pick up from the closest main road to your home.
Please note that this is a tiny selection of our luxury coach holidays and day excursions
available – for more details call 01942 728 960 or visit www.memorylanetravel.co.uk
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ROAD
TRIPS
UK
by Chris Pearce
With foreign travel still very
much in the balance for 2021, the
race is on to find suitable holiday
destination in the UK. According to
the Conde Nast Traveller website,
many UK tour operators are
experiencing a surge in booking,
around 400 per cent higher than
last year in some cases.
But if the thought of spending your summer holiday in
Blackpool, Bognor or Bournemouth doesn’t fill you with
joy, then there are, quite literally, other roads to explore.
We’ve pulled together three of the UK’s top road trips,
along with some stunning visuals on what to expect from
each.
Sand Bay, Applecross
Brough Harbour near Dunnet Head, Caithness
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Wester Ross
NORTH
COAST
500
The daddy of UK road trips since its launch in 2014, the
NC500 takes in 500 miles of stunning scenery, hugging
the northern coastline of the Scottish Highlands.
Described as a jaw-droppingly beautiful road trip route,
the route takes in some of the most picturesque scenery
in the world.
Deserted sandy beaches with Caribbean blue waters,
scrumptious fresh seafood, whisky distilleries, amazing
castles, scenic lochs, , wonderful walking routes, a diverse
range of wildlife and enough activities to tire out even the
most active tourist.
It’s recommended you spend 7-10 days driving the NC500
to experience the route properly. Please note that the
single-track roads that make up much of the route aren’t
that caravan-friendly and that the NC500 is especially
popular in July and August.
For further details, visit www.northcoast500.com
Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross
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Port Issac Beach, Cornwall
THE
ATLANTIC
HIGHWAY
The A39 is a road that meanders from Georgian Bath
down to the south coast of Cornwall, and a 70-mile
section of the A39 between Barnstaple in Devon through
to Fraddon, near Newquay has been dubbed the Atlantic
Highway.
This long and winding road passes through Bude,
Tintagel, Camelford and Wadebridge and you’ll pass near
pretty fishing villages, incredible beaches, and dramatic
clifftop castles as well as some stunning sea views on the
route.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
Those viewers of the long running ITV series Doc Martin
will recognise Port Isaac, and foodies will love the
offerings in this pretty village and nearby Padstow. You
can also discover the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel
Castle, enjoy a cream tea in Bideford and even picnic on
Bedruthan Steps Beach, a dramatic stretch of coastline
where colossal stacks rise from the waves.
www.cornwalls.co.uk/atlantic-highway-a39
Bude, Cornwall
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Portbradden, near Ballintoy, County Antrim
CAUSEWAY
COASTAL
ROUTE
Explore the northern coast of Northern Ireland, from
Belfast to Derry/Londonderry by following the 120-mile
Causeway Coastal Route, where you can experience
seashores to mountain tops and from busy cities to small
hamlets.
Start at Titanic Belfast, an interactive museum, before
moving onto Glenarm Castle, one of Ireland’s oldest
estates. After an overnight stay in Ballycastle, you can set
sail to nearby Rathlin Island to see a variety of wildlife.
Pluck up the courage to walk over a rope bridge between
Carrick Island and County Antrim, before visiting
Bushmills, Ireland’s oldest whiskey distillery.
The magical landscape of Giant’s Causeway itself is
an essential stop for tourists, before unwinding in the
popular seaside resorts of Portrush and Portstewart, with
their championship golf courses, or in the walled city of
Londonderry/Derry itself.
For further details, visit www.causewaycoastalroute.com
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Look before
you Leap
With businesses taking
action to re-organise
their staff to adapt to
new post-COVID trading
patterns, it’s expected
that more people than
normal will be leaving
the UK workforce in 2021.
Since the pandemic hit
in early 2020, we’ve seen
an increase in clients
needing advice around
the multitude of options
that are now available for
retirees when looking to
draw their pensions.
Specifically, we had approaches by clients that had been
offered and had accepted very attractive early retirement
and redundancy terms from their employers. Heinz,
Royal Bank of Scotland, British Aerospace to name
just a few... and for most of them this was the first time
in their lives that they been in possession of such large
capital sums.
Without exception, they all needed to make very
important decisions as to how best they should invest
their lump sums (£200,000 plus in some instances) to
meet their needs in retirement. Unfortunately, quite a few
approached us too late which ended up costing them
many thousands of pounds in unnecessary tax as they
had already taken their redundancy payments.
Any element of redundancy over and above £30,000
will be taxed at the employees marginal rate of tax.
Consequently a redundancy payment of say £100,000 to
a 40% tax payer is likely to result in a net payment of just
£72,000 after tax has been deducted. With some forward
thinking and sensible planning it is likely that in many
instances this tax liability could be avoided or at the very
least significantly reduced.
Additionally, many employees are normally presented
with a number of options as to how they want to draw
their pensions.
Pension with a tax-free lump sum?
Pension without a lump sum?
Annuity - Fixed or escalating with/without widows
pension?
Flexible access drawdown?
It is extremely important that individuals ‘look before you
leap’ as the wrong decision going into retirement could
cost them tens of thousands of pounds.
As soon as you receive your
retirement paperwork from
your pension provider or
you are approached by your employer with
a potential deal to finish, either through
retirement, redundancy or both - you
should contact a financial adviser before
committing to a course of action.
Should you not have a professional adviser and you
would like to speak with one of the team just give us a
call on 01257 423800. The initial consultation is at our
expense and is without obligation.
David Barton
APFS Cert CII (MP)
Chief Executive Officer
Remember all investments can fall as well as rise in value so investors could get back less than they invest.
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Puzzle Pages
CROSSWORD
DOWN
1. Father or mother (6)
2. Daphne du Maurier novel (7)
3. River which flows through Paris (5)
5. Fishermen (7)
6. Follower of a major religion (5)
7. Rough shelter at the side of a house (4-2)
8. Root used in the preparation of a sharp-tasting
condiment (11)
14. Underground prison (7)
15. Japanese paper-folding art (7)
16. French sweet blackcurrant liqueur (6)
17. With hands on hips and elbows extending
outward (6)
19. Compass point at 180 degrees (5)
21. Unprocessed thick sap from a tree (5)
ACROSS
1. Local church community (6)
4. US artist, Andy ___ (6)
9. Leader of a Jewish congregation (5)
10. Fabric made of silk (7)
11. Centre of an atom (7)
12. Spew forth lava and rocks (5)
13. Mythical container enclosing all human ills (8,3)
18. Malicious burning to destroy property (5)
20. Framework erected over an oil well (7)
22. Receptacles for cups (7)
23. Medieval and Renaissance wind instrument resembling
an oboe (5)
24. Statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man (6)
25. Colour of the rainbow (6)
WORDWHEEL
Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten
minutes to find as many words as possible, none of
which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns.
Each word must be of three letters or more, all must
contain the central letter and letters can only be used
once in every word. There is at least one word that uses
all of the letters in the wheel.
TARGET
EXCELLENT: 24 or more words
GOOD: 18 words
M
T
A
R
O
L
FAIR: 15 words
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WORDSEARCH
INSECTS
ANTS
APHID
BEDBUG
BEETLE
BUMBLEBEE
CATERPILLAR
CICADA
COCKROACH
CRICKET
EARWIG
FIREFLY
FLEA
FLIES
HORNET
LADYBIRD
LICE
LOCUST
MAYFLY
MOSQUITO
MOTH
SILKWORM
TERMITE
TICKS
WASP
WEEVIL
SUDOKU
WORD LADDER
Change one letter at a time (but not the position
of any letter) to make a new word - and move from
the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the
bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.
HAND
WIGGLE WORDS
CLUE: an implausible
story used as an
explanation or excuse.
Trace a path through all
the letters to find the
word or phrase that fits
the clue.
T O R Y
S C O C
L B D K
L U N A
FOOT
All the puzzle solutions can be found
on page 79 of this magazine
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The Road to
Financial Recovery
By Kieran Fitzgerald – CMA Accountancy
As we pass the anniversary of the first lockdown there
finally appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel for
business owners. Now is the time to take an in-depth look at
your business and form a plan on how you envisage moving
forward in to a Post-COVID economy.
There are a number of support schemes that are now
available to businesses:
• Job Retention Scheme – The furlough scheme will be
continued for pay periods up to the end of September. The
government will continue to pay 80% of your employee’s
unworked hours until the end of June. From July employers
will have to continue 10% towards this, increasing to 20%
from August until the scheme’s end in September.
• Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – In a
continuation of the SEISS, a fourth grant will be issued
covering the February to April period, with a fifth grant
covering May to September. Eligibility has increased
to support individuals who have filed their 2019/20 tax
returns who were previously ineligible.
• Time to Pay – If you think that you may struggle to pay
your tax bills on time, you can avoid penalties and interest
by arranging a payment plan with HMRC before the tax
is due to be paid. However, if you have still not paid
the 2019/20 tax bill that was due on 31st January 2021,
it is too late to arrange a payment plan - an immediate
payment should be made to avoid further penalties.
• Recovery Loans – A new recovery loan scheme
launched on 6th April 2021, which will allow loans of
between £25,001 and £10million, 80% of which will be
government-backed. For loans less than £250,000 there
will be no personal guarantee.
The continued existence of these schemes has benefitted
businesses extensively over the previous 12 months and
will continue to do so.
Who are CMA and what can we do for you?
Through our partnerships and extensive knowledge of
cloud-based accounting solutions, CMA Accountancy are
able to deliver a hands on, proactive services to our client
base. We specialise in cloud-based systems so clients can
access real-time information and can then liaise with us to
track your cash positions, review the need for a payment
plan with HMRC and apply for any additional business
support.
At CMA Accountancy we are adept at using the powerful
cloud-based tools that our clients love. We offer a service
combining the Xero accounting software with Dext, an
intuitive online receipt capturing software. Utilising a
combination of Xero and Dext will provide you with many
advantages:
• Automated Bookkeeping – by linking Dext directly
to Xero, your purchase invoices can be automatically
captured and transferred into your Xero account. The
software reads the data on the receipt, and over time
builds up a knowledge of how you previously categorized
the expenditure to produce further time savings.
• Invoice Fetching – connect your Dext account with your
online supplier accounts and each week the software will
sign in to your account and automatically retrieve all of
the invoices issued to you in the past week, pulling them
straight into your Dext platform.
• 24/7 Access, from anywhere – Readily available
mobile apps allow you to capture receipts on the go,
without the worry of accidentally misplacing them, and
create a digital record in the cloud. Say goodbye to boxes
of invoices in your loft for years to come!
• Online Sales invoices, automatically chased –
Create simple, professional looking Sales invoices within
Xero, which are able to be sent digitally directly to your
customers. Avoid the delays and awkward phone calls
to chase up payment by utilising automatic reminder
e-mails, taking the stress away from you.
If you have any questions regarding Xero, Dext, other
cloud-based accounting solutions, or the various means
of COVID support on offer at present, please get in touch.
Kieran Fitzgerald – CMA Accountancy
39 Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9DR
01257 255521 kieran@cma-accountancy.com
www.cma-accountancy.com
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Stress and Anxiety
Are you feeling stressed and anxious about the future?
During the pandemic, we are experiencing more stress and
anxiety than ever before. This is caused by uncertainty and
ever-changing information. According to the mental health
charity Mind, 60% of adults said their mental health became
worse during lockdown.
Stress and anxiety can manifest itself in many different
ways. Physical symptoms can include an increased
heart rate or muscle tension, ‘jelly’ legs or tingling in the
hands and feet, breathing too heavily or dizziness. You
may experience feelings that you might lose control,
faint, think people are looking at you and noticing your
anxiety. Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK says “Those who
are usually outgoing may become withdrawn or those
who are reserved may become erratic.
Everyone is different and anxiety can
be triggered by a range of things.”
Other symptoms can include
lack of concentration,
catastrophic thoughts,
poor memory, excessive
alcohol intake, under
or overeating, a short
temper and tearfulness.
A key indicator is
blowing things out of
proportion. As Lorraine
Collins, psychodynamic
counsellor, psychotherapist,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
and member of the British
Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy (BACP), says
“If you’re stressed, how you
view situations can become
altered and distorted due
to the brain not being able
to process information in
a more balanced way. It
can also be a cry for help
in communicating distress
that can be difficult to put into words, so is ‘acted out’ by
slamming doors, banging around, road rage and so on.”
If you are under threat of redundancy as a result of the
pandemic, this is additional stress as a job provides selfesteem,
purpose and a social network. Losing your job
unexpectedly affects all this, so stress accumulates.
Lorraine says “If there is a threat of redundancy, it’s quite
normal to feel stressed and anxious about your security
and future. It can be like a constant feeling of dread and
impending doom. You may experience a sinking feeling
in the stomach. There may be a tendency for catastrophic
thoughts about what the future might hold.”
If you are suffering from extreme stress, it may be difficult
to recognise it. Lorraine advises checking your
‘internal dialogue’, which will reduce the risk of
stress and tension building up. By that she
means asking yourself “Am I tired and
wired?” as a kind of self-monitoring.
“I often suggest to my patients
to use the HALT method – am
I hungry, angry, lonely or
tired? Getting into the habit
of addressing these things
can help to monitor your
levels of stress and keep a
more balanced sense of wellbeing,”
she says.
How To Manage
Stress and Anxiety
The good news is there are
plenty of practical and useful
tools to manage anxiety and
reduce stress:
• Getting back into nature is a
great way of calming your anxiety.
This can be a local park, woodland,
nature reserve or your garden.
Lorraine says “You can practice
naming what’s around you, the
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things you see and hear, and this will interrupt
the constant looping of anxious thoughts.”
• Looking after mind and body: “Go to bed
at a reasonable time without screens and
mobiles or other things that will decrease
the winding-down time we need to settle
into a relaxed state and leave the day behind,”
says Lorraine. “Watch your diet, as excessive
caffeine and refined sugars will only stimulate
an already stimulated body and mind.”
• Learning to relax: relaxation techniques can
include exercises to release the tension in your body by
easing your muscles. The Mind web site lists plenty of
options.
• Switch off the news: if you find it difficult coping with
news coverage, it may make you feel better if you limit
what you read, watch and listen to for a while.
• Connecting with other people: “Plan to have regular
chats with friends and family over the phone,” says
Stephen Buckley from Mind. “This is a vital way of
maintaining wellbeing.”
• Sharing the problem: talking to someone you trust
about what is making you stressed can be helpful. If this
isn’t possible, you could call a confidential helpline such
as Mind’s Infoline or those run by Anxiety UK and the
Samaritans. You could also join a support or self-help group
– talking to people in the same boat can be reassuring.
If these self-care techniques don’t work, it’s best to talk to
your GP about treatment options. This can include talking
therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
www.lccounselling.com
www.mind.org.uk
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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Should you be taking
supplements?
We should be able to get all
the vitamins and minerals our
bodies need from the food we eat.
However, modern day life is making
it increasingly difficult to achieve
a balanced diet. That’s where
supplements come in.
Supplements are considered ‘topups’
for the vital vitamins and
minerals our bodies require to
function. They can take the form of vitamins, probiotics,
herbal products, powders, drinks – and more.
There is still much debate surrounding their effectiveness.
However, although medical professionals insist that
supplements aren’t a substitute for a healthy diet, it’s proven
that some could have a positive effect on your health.
For example, many vegetarians and vegans will benefit
from iron and vitamin B-12 supplements, while those trying
for a baby are advised to take folic acid supplements until
twelve weeks into their pregnancy. It’s also recommended
that children aged between six months and five years take
vitamin A, C and D supplements every day.
Other supplements, however, could be a waste of money.
If you’re wondering whether supplements could benefit
your diet, it’s worth speaking to your doctor or nutritionist
first. But to start you off, we’ve put together a list of the
top five supplements people take in the UK, and what
they are taken for.
Vitamin D
A vital vitamin for regulating our bodies’ calcium and
phosphate content, vitamin D is a key contributor to
healthy bones, teeth and muscles.
We get most of our vitamin D from the sun, but living in
the UK means we have limited daylight hours during the
autumn and winter. For this reason, many people in the
UK choose to take vitamin D supplements between late
September and early April, when the sunlight is weaker.
Zinc
Best known for its ability to boost
immunity and fight off bacteria and
viruses, zinc is another vital mineral
our bodies need to function.
Red meat, shellfish and dairy foods
all have high levels of zinc, as do
chickpeas, lentils and beans. In
supplement form, you can top up
your zinc levels with over-the-counter capsules, tablets
and lozenges.
Magnesium
Found naturally in foods such as pumpkin, spinach,
soy beans and brown rice, magnesium is important for
bone health and energy production. It’s a known stressreliever
too, and studies have proven that it can even help
sleeping problems.
Omega 3
Swallowing fish oil first thing in the morning might not
sound appetising. But, there’s solid evidence to suggest
that omega 3 fatty acids can help contribute towards a
healthy heart and brain, while also reducing inflammation.
That’s why omega 3 supplements, often in the shape of
fish oil capsules, are so popular. Vegans and vegetarians
can also top up their intake with algae oil supplements.
Iron
Iron is responsible for making red blood cells, which
transport oxygen around the body. It’s particularly
important in younger women, but according to the 2018
National Diet and Nutrition Survey, 27% of women are
deficient.
It’s predominantly found in red meat, which is why
many vegans and vegetarians take iron supplements to
make up for any potential deficiencies. However, smaller
amounts can be found in beans, nuts and fortified cereals.
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Crank
by Chris Pearce
Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Medium
The landscapes of most walks have an element of ‘old’
and ‘new’ about them, and this latest Jack’s Tracks has
more than most. Ancient country estates, old railway lines,
attractive churches and beautiful countryside make this 7.5
mile walk around the northern villages of St Helens a real
treat for walkers.
Park up on Crank Hill (WA11 7SD) near the bend at the
higher end of Alder Lane. Follow the footpath away from
the village and up an incline. You’ll pass the reservoir on
the right as you arrive at the top of the hill; carry on in the
same direction downhill. The path bends as you enter the
wooded area and you’ll go slowly uphill again, rewarded
with great views of Billinge as you exit the trees.
Go through two stiles, pass Forsters Farm Shop and turn
right when you arrive at Moss Bank Road. The handsome
alms-houses appear soon after on the right, which date
back to 1725, give you an idea of the rich history of the
hilltop village, followed shortly after by Moss Bank Mission,
which was built in 1855 and donated to the village by Lord
Daresbury for the education of local children.
Take the footpath that runs between the boundaries of 59
and 61. Moss Bank Road, and as you exit through a metal
turnstile you can expect to see great views from your lofty
position. You’re now on the Rainford Hall estate, which
is far off to your right and straight ahead on the top of
A570
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For those with the OS Maps
app on your desktop, mobile
or tablet, this walk is named:
Holiday Moss
Farm
King’s Moss Plantation
JT-Crank
Rainford
Myer’s
Farm
Red Cat Lane
Higher Lane
Rookery
Farm
Mill House
Farm
Alderley
Farm
Rainford
Delph Farm
Rainford Road
Mill Lane
Farm
Crank
Alder Lane
Farm
Fir Wood
Delph Cottage
Crank Hall
Farm
Crank
Farm
Clay Wood
Reed’s Moss
Rainford Brook
Crank House
Rainford
Hall
Shoots Delph
Farm
Moss Bank Road
Crank Road
Winstanley
Wood
Moss Plantation
Dagnals
Bridge
Farm
Poverty Plantation
Moss Bank
Berrington Hall
Golf Club
A570
Windle Park
Wood
Windle Hall
that hillock, you can see the rooftops of Windle Hall. Both
homes were once owned by members of the Pilkington
family.
Follow the path downhill and then turn right down the
wide bridleway, which in years past was the track bed for
the St Helens to Rainford Junction railway, opened in 1858
and closed to passengers 93 years later. Other stations on
the line included Crank Halt, Old Mill Lane, Rookery 1 & 2
and Rainford Village.
Follow the bridleway as it bends to the left and then
cross Rainford Brook via the metal footbridge on the left.
Follow the footpath to Crank Road, cross then turn left for
50 yards, then turn right into Berrington’s Lane.
Berrington’s Lane is just under a mile long and as you walk
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away from the noisy East Lancs Road, the lane becomes
alive with wildlife. It was early morning when we did the
walk and we were lucky enough to spot a couple of deer,
a few rabbits and numerous songbirds.
Pit Lane (the site for the old Rainford Village Station). Turn
right here and walk up to the mini roundabout at the top
of the road. Turn left and just after you pass the Rainford
URC Church, turn right into Muncaster Drive.
At the end of Berrington’s Lane, turn right and follow Mill
Lane for 600 yards crossing Rainford Brook once more.
Look closely for a path on the left-hand side once the
Saint-Gobain site ends and in the vicinity of the bus stop.
Follow the path, which takes you down the back of the
industrial site, for ½ mile until you arrive at Rookery Lane
in Rainford. Turn right, go straight
past the junction for Derby Drive
and then turn left into Rainford
Linear Park.
Once again, the walk returns to the
track bed of the St Helens to Rainford
Follow Muncaster Drive for 650 yards as the walk opens
up to views of Billinge Hill. Once you reach the crossroads
of paths, go straight on for a further ½ mile and then turn
right at Fire Clay Farm and follow the path for a further
400 yards until you emerge on Higher Lane. Turn left.
Follow the road away from Rainford for just over ½ mile
until you reach Mill Lane Farm on a
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turn right and follow the path at the
side of the field. Hop over a couple
of stiles, then turn left and follow the
well-used path around the perimeter
Junction railway. Rainford Linear Park
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to the residents. The park is a real
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An introduction to e-bikes
E-bikes are like normal bikes given super powers: you still
pedal them, but they have an electric motor that gives
you some extra help. It feels rather like having bionic legs:
you can pull away from traffic lights quickly and easily
tackle steep hills.
That makes them brilliant for commuting and urban
cycling, and a great choice for people who want to
improve their fitness and haven’t been on a bike for years.
What kind of e-bikes are there?
Commuter bikes are all-rounders while MTBs are
mountain bikes and road bikes are racing bikes. The
former have big tyres and great suspension, while the
latter use super-light materials and aggressive geometry
to achieve high speeds. Cargo bikes are for carrying loads
that are too big for panniers or a backpack, and usually
have bigger tyres and better brakes.
How do I get the right e-bike size?
E-bike sizes are usually expressed as S, M, L and XL. Small
bikes are generally suitable for riders up to 5’5” while
XL bikes are designed for six footers and above. Some
e-bikes have very adjustable seats and handlebars that
enable them to skip between sizes.
Swifty E-Mountain Bike,
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Is there more than one kind of
e-bike motor?
Crank drives connect directly to the bike chain, while hub
drives sit in the wheel hub – usually the rear wheel. Crank
drives are more energy efficient and feel more natural
when pedalling but hub drives are usually much cheaper.
What about gears?
E-bikes come with the same kind of gear systems as
ordinary bikes and the gears adjust how much pedalling
is needed.
With e-bikes you’ll usually be able to control the
assistance level the motor gives you. You might choose
Turbo for fast pulling away from traffic lights but Eco (or
equivalent) when on a relaxing country ride.
Which battery should I choose?
Most manufacturers provide a battery range estimate,
or you can calculate the range by dividing the battery’s
power by 20 – a battery with a 400Wh rating should give
about 20 miles on full assist, which is when the electric
motor is operating at full power. Most e-bikes have a little
bike computer that shows battery charge and the range
remaining before recharging is needed. When the battery
runs out of power, your e-bike behaves like a normal bike,
albeit a heavier one. Typical recharge time is three to four
hours and batteries typically last for two to four years.
How much should I spend?
You can get perfectly decent e-bikes for around £500,
or you can spend over £4,000 on a carbon road bike.
The more you spend the lighter the bikes become and
the better the hardware: where cheaper e-bikes are
designed for everyday use, the most expensive
e-bikes are serious bits of sporting equipment
with matching price tags. Whatever you buy,
make sure you acquire a very good U-lock:
sadly, all e-bikes are targets for bike thieves.
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Making
the switch
to an
electric
vehicle:
what you need to know
Government announcements mean more EVs will be on
our roads, but what do you need to know about them?
Last year’s announcement by Boris Johnson that sales of
new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by
2030 means that electric vehicles are going to become a
more important part of our driving lives very shortly.
But even with this change, there remains a level of
mystery surrounding all things electric. Fortunately,
we’ve got some of the key things you need to know about
making the leap to an EV.
How much range do you need?
Range is a word which has great importance in the
EV world, as it’s what governs how far you’ll be able to
travel in between trips to the plug. However,
there’s no need to get worried about a car’s
range if you think carefully about how far
you travel.
If you’re someone who only does shorter
trips around town and does fewer than 100
miles a week, for instance, then a car with a
shorter range will suit you down the ground.
However, if you’re a driver who travels further
afield, then a car with a bigger battery might
make more sense. Don’t be scared of cars
with shorter ranges, though, as they’ll still
offer more than most people do on average
each week. Plus, cars with smaller batteries
offer quicker charge times.
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How do I add charge
when I get home?
Home charging is one of the crucial
aspects of owning and running an
electric car. Being able to add energy
to the vehicle while it’s at your home
really does make things a lot more
flexible – and cheaper, too.
Whenever you buy a new car, there
are incentives in place for charging
at home. Government grants and
even manufacturer schemes will
make installing a home wall box
much cheaper. Yes, you can use a three-pin socket, but
this isn’t as quick or as safe as having a wall box.
Will it actually be cheaper to buy
and run an electric car?
Of course, the initial upfront cost for an EV is often more
than an equivalent internal combustion-engined car.
However, as the technology progresses, this is becoming
less common. The new Renault Zoe, for instance, is priced
from £26,495, which though still relatively expensive is
more in line with the segment.
The Prime Minister also outlined up to £582 million in
extra grants to help those buying zero or low-emissions
vehicles to lower the cost.
It’s charging where the cost savings really come into play.
As with petrol, the prices do vary between chargers, with
some costing from around 25p/kWh up to around 35p/
kWh. For around 100 miles of additional charge, you’ll be
looking at about £6-7.
When it comes to charging at home, that really depends
on your own energy tariff. Plenty of companies are now
offering EV-friendly plans that take advantage of lowerpriced
charging times, such as in the middle of the night.
However, for an average EV with around 200 miles of
range and a 60kWh battery, you’ll be looking at around
£8.40 for a full charge. It represents good value compared
with petrol and diesel.
Are there any benefits that aren’t as
obvious?
Though the cost-saving benefits are quite easy to see,
there are some other positives to owning an electric car.
One of them is simply refinement – EVs are quiet and,
therefore, relaxing to drive around in. You’ll notice quite
a difference compared with a petrol or diesel car, in fact.
Another positive is performance. Even lower-powered EVs
really zip away from the line, and they give acceleration
that regular cars simply can’t hope to match.
But isn’t the UK lacking in charge
points?
The number of charging stations in the UK has grown
enormously in recent years. According to ZapMap, there
are over 35,000 connectors across the country, made
up of around 20,000 charge points in about 13,000
locations.
In terms of how they’re spread out across the country, 26
per cent are in central London alone, with 13.5 per cent in
the south east and 12.3 per cent in Scotland. This figure is
only set to rise, too, as government funding looks to make
fast chargers more widespread across the country.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister has stated that an extra
£1.3 billion in investment will be rolled out in order to
improve the country’s charging structure and thus make
charging easier.
Doesn’t the energy for electric cars
only come from fossil fuels anyway?
Of course, an electric vehicle is only as environmentally
friendly as its energy source. However, many energy
and charger unit suppliers are working to ensure that
their energy comes from green suppliers. All of BP
Chargemaster’s charging stations, for example, are
certified as providing renewable energy, while home
energy providers like Octopus Energy provide power that
is completely green.
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£29 for a fu l day
Flexible sessions available
We take children from 2 years old
Li tle Acorns Nursery is situated in a beautiful woodland
se ting. It is a safe and vibrant place for your child to gain
lots of wonderful educational experiences.
We are big on the great outdoors & being down in the forest
which is good for your child’s health and we l-being
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A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
01257 252647
www.li tleacorns-daynursery.com
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Flexible se sions available
We take children from 2 years old
Ca l Sarah on 01744 86166 for more information or admin@cranknursery.net
Li tle Acorns Nursery is situated in a beautiful woodland
se ting. It is a safe and vibrant place for your child to gain
lots of wonderful educational experiences.
We are big on the great outd ors & being down in the forest
which is g od for your child’s health and we l-being
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A l Saints’ Primary Sch ol | Finch Lane | A pley Bridge | WN6 9DT
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Established Over 30 Years
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BROS
• •
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Day: 07961 516 677
Eve: 01942 745 428
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