Local Life - St Helens - Jul/Aug 2021

LocalLife 

St Helens Edition 

Jul/Aug 2021 

Making of Muncaster Hall 

Pages 40-42 

Days out with the Kids 

Pages 44-47 

Win tickets to Tom Jones 

Pages 36-37 

Bold Summer Vibes 

Pages 20-21 

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Life is always better when you have something to 

look forward to. 

Because of restrictions though, it’s been difficult to safely 

plan for any overseas travel, big events or family parties. 

Whilst everyone is surely grateful for the fantastic and 

extremely efficient way that the vaccine rollout has 

progressed, full freedoms remain elusive and that may be 

the case for some weeks to come. 

But as you read through the following pages, you’ll get the 

impression that things are beginning to open up again; 

village fetes, music concerts and sports matches are 

amongst many more events scheduled for this summer, 

I’m sure you would join us in saying a big ‘Thank You’ to 

those event organisers who have bravely taken a chance 

and decided to push forward with their plans. Every event, 

big or small, gives us something else to look forward to. 

And here at Local Life HQ, whilst we’re a bit sad at not being 

able to travel easily to our favourite holiday destinations, 

we’re all looking forward to doing something different 

this summer in different parts of the UK that we haven’t 

visited before. 

So no matter whether you’re staycationing, birdwatching 

in the South Sandwich Islands, or parking up on the front 

at Southport with your butties and a flask - it might not 

be the summer break of your dreams but it’s something 

to look forward to and to be thankful for. 

Til next time, 

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This month’s highlights 

44. Days Out with the Kids 

Contents 

32. Indoors Out 

36. Win Tickets to Tom! 

10. Beauty 

Skin saviours. 

18. Health 

Best tech for healthy living. 

20. Home 

Bold Summer Vibes. 

24. Books 

Celebrity authors. 

48. Recipe 

Flaked trout with rocket and lychees. 

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57. Home & Garden Services 

Find the best local traders for you. 

40. The Making of Muncaster Hall 

49. Quinoa Burgers 54. Land Rover Discovery 

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Campaigning Carla 

Hundreds of UK travel industry 

professionals made a stand 

outside Westminster recently, 

rallying against the government’s 

restrictions on global travel. 

It is estimated that 195,000 travel 

jobs have been lost during the 

pandemic and the industry body, 

ABTA is demanding that the 

government eases the restrictions 

on the traffic light system. At the 

time of the protest only a handful of 

countries had been granted green 

status, making it difficult for people 

to travel abroad. 

Amongst the 800-strong crowd was 

Carla Hesketh, owner of Marken Travel in Billinge. Carla 

told Local Life, “I felt that it was important to come here to 

show support for the travel industry and all of our fellow 

partners. 

“I didn’t really know what to expect, 

I was a bit nervous, but I got over 

my embarrassment and joined in 

with the chants for an important 

cause.” 

ABTA wants the government to add 

more countries to the green list 

and remove testing and quarantine 

requirements for fully vaccinated 

people returning from green and 

amber countries. It is also calling 

for a package of tailored financial 

support, including an extension 

of the furlough scheme until April 

2022. 

Carla added, “Our customers have 

showed us continued support throughout the last 16 

months; they have kept our spirits high, and we are 

so thankful for that. As an industry we have carried on 

quietly, basically being ignored and now we need help.” 

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Comp. Winners 

There was a bumper response to the competition in the 

last issue of Local Life and three lucky Local Life readers 

each won a pair of tickets to a live show at Liverpool’s 

M&S Arena. 

Andrea Hurman of Tatton Way in Eccleston won tickets 

to X-treme Magic, Sandra Spencer of Pintail Close in 

Haresfinch secured tickets to Sleeping Beauty, and Steph 

Fletcher of Saunderton Close in Haydock won tickets to 

Circus Spectacular. Our thanks go to all who entered the 

competition. 

To enter the competition in this magazine to win one of 

two pairs of tickets to the Tom Jones concert at Haydock 

Park on Saturday 28th August, turn to pages 36-37. 

parkrun Returns 

Weekly parkrun events are due to return in July after a 15 

month pause due to the pandemic. 

The popular 5k events, which are held at 700 venues 

globally, were due to restart in June but following the 

UK Government’s announcement of a delay to Step 4 of 

the restrictions, the events in England will now restart on 

Saturday 24 July in England. 

The local parkrun event is held at Victoria Park on City 

Road, with the run starting from near the Bandstand. All 

parkruns start at 9am every Saturday, runs are timed and 

are suitable for all ages and abilities. 

To join in the parkrun, first visit the website www.parkrun. 

org.uk to register your details. Once you have registered 

and have a number, all parkruns are free. 

Out on the Floor 

Northern Soul nights are returning to Garswood on the 

3rd Friday of every month. 

Hosted by Brian James, the next Northern Soul and 

Motown night will take place at Garswood Sports and 

Social Club on Garswood Road in the village on Friday 

17th July from 7.30pm until late. 

Admission is £3. For more information call Brian on 07974 

306180. 

Outdoor Theatrics 

If you have been pining for a curtain call and a trip to the 

theatre, why not treat yourself to a bit of outdoor theatre? 

The Folksy Theatre company will be giving a rousing 

rendition of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at The Cherry 

Orchard Tearooms at Inglenook Farm on the Rainford 

bypass. 

The performance will take place on Sunday July 18 at 

7pm and is filled with live music, colourful characters, 

enchantment and a little touch of magic! 

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Kickstart for 16-25’s 

St Helens Chamber have been working hard to fill 

vacancies on the Government’s Kickstart scheme. 

Each of these vacancies are exclusively available to young 

people aged 16-25 who are unemployed and claiming 

Universal Credit. 

Working closely with DWP, St Helens Chamber aim to 

successfully place local young people into these new 

roles. 

Aaron Unsworth, Kickstart Co-ordinator at St Helens 

Chamber, commented: “With over 300 approved 

vacancies so far, and 42 young people already placed into 

roles, it’s really encouraging to see this kind of investment 

from businesses as we move out of the lockdown.” 

Businesses taking part in the Kickstart scheme benefit 

from a range of funding and support, and the young 

person benefits from a placement for at least 6 months 

to help them boost their employability and get valuable 

experience in the workplace. 

To find out more about the latest Kickstart vacancies, 

email kickstart@sthelenschamber.com 

Grants for Junior RL 

Grant awards of up to £500 have been made available to 

local rugby league clubs by St Helens Borough Council. 

The grants, made up from RL World Cup 2021 Legacy 

Funding, can be used by clubs to purchase the necessary 

equipment to enable youngsters in Under 7s and below 

age groups to play the sport in a Covid-safe way. 

The Council has committed to match fund £500,000 to 

a ‘Createdby’ RLWC2021 legacy funding pot to deliver 

at least one project at each of the 11 amateur clubs in St 

Helens borough. 

Blackbrook Royals, Clock Face Miners, Thatto Heath 

Crusaders, Haresfinch and Haydock amateur clubs have 

all been successful with applications. 

Councillor Anthony Burns, the Council’s Cabinet Member 

for Wellbeing, Culture and Heritage, said, “If your club is 

in a position to help young players become fit and active 

while encouraging them to get involved as the RL World 

Cup comes to our borough later this year, then please 

email sportsdevelopment@sthelens.gov.uk for more 

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Skin 

Saviours 

Whether you’re suffering from dry hands, cracked heels or sunburn, we might have the solution… 

I was aiming for bronzed 

goddess, but I got cooked 

lobster… 

Ouch! Have a cool bath with a 

handful of porridge oats tied up 

in a thin cloth. The water will help 

to cool your skin and the oats will 

soothe irritation. Then apply aloe 

vera gel. It’s sticky, but effective. 

Don’t have any aloe vera or aftersun 

to hand? Use a gentle moisturiser, 

such as unscented baby lotion. 

Avoid Vaseline and other petroleum 

jelly, as it’ll lock the heat in. You’ll 

want to drink plenty of water to 

avoid dehydration and cover up 

outdoors until the burn has gone. 

When you’re ready to brave the sun 

again, arm yourself with a decent 

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First off, switch to a gentler soap. 

Look for a more natural one that 

doesn’t contain sodium lauryl 

sulphate. Generally, bars of soap 

tend to be kinder to skin than liquid 

ones. You may also want to swap 

your hand sanitiser for one with 

added botanicals. (It’ll still need to 

be at least 60% alcohol to work.) I 

like Bramley’s Hand Sanitiser Gel, 

which includes rosemary, spearmint 

and peppermint essential oils. It’s 

kinder to skin and smells gorgeous 

(£4, www.bramleyproducts.co.uk). 

It can be tempting to pile on the 

hand cream, but some lotions can 

end up irritating your skin even 

more. Look for an unscented cream 

designed 

for 

sensitive skin, or 

just reach for a 

natural seed or 

fruit oil. Almond 

oil is ideal, but 

olive oil will also 

do the job and 

we’re 

guessing 

you may already 

have a bottle in the kitchen. Just 

massage a few drops of it into your 

hands before bed. 

My cracked heels look 

awful in sandals 

Soak your feet in warm water for 

fifteen minutes before gently 

exfoliating. You can use a loofah 

or a homemade foot scrub (mix 

a handful of brown sugar with a 

tablespoon of olive oil). Avoid any 

areas with open wounds. 

Rinse and pat dry, then apply a thick 

moisturiser or balm. Lyonsleaf’s 

Calendula and Marshmallow Balm 

(£10.95, www.lyonsleaf.co.uk) is 

a good choice, as it’s designed to 

soothe and repair dry, cracked and 

irritated skin. It can also help skin 

complaints such as eczema and 

psoriasis. Pull on some thin cotton 

or bamboo socks to keep the balm 

from greasing up your bed sheets. 

Do this every night and you should 

see an improvement pretty quickly.

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Friendship for All 

As life opens up after lockdown, local friendship group, 

St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows, are inviting people 

new to the area to give one of its social events a try. As the 

Society returns to holding face-to-face activities, it wants 

to help those who have recently relocated to get to know 

more people in their neighbourhood, something which 

has been difficult to do throughout the pandemic. 

The Friendly Society gets together regularly to enjoy 

events such as coffee mornings, day trips and meals 

together. 

Julie Webster, District Social Organiser said: “The 

Oddfellows is all about helping people forge local 

friendships and offering others help in times of need. 

She added: “Most of our members have lived here for 

years and love to meet new people. So, if you’re looking to 

explore the area in friendly company, we’re always ready 

to welcome new members to our group.” 

Julie added: “We’ve been very busy online during 

lockdown, but now we’re able to run face-to-face events 

again, we’re excited to welcome more people to the 

group.” 

Currently the group are meeting at Rhode Island Coffee 

in Warrington, The Hotties Café located inside The World 

of Glass and the Coffee Stop Café inside St Marys Market 

St Helens. 

On July 14th and July 20th the group will meet at Coffee 

Stop in St Mary’s Market and on July 22nd they will meet 

at Hotties in the World of Glass. 

Due to COVID-19 Guidelines for events, booking is 

required, so anyone interested in joining in should contact 

Julie for information email Julie.webster@oddfellows. 

co.uk or call 01744 895536. For more information about St 

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planting to start October 2021, but you can register for 

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The Queen’s Green Canopy was launched by Prince 

Charles earlier this year and will create a network of 

individual trees, avenues, copses and whole woodlands 

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Park Farm Activities 

Now that lockdown restrictions are easing, Park Farm 

Community Centre at Carr Mill has something for 

everyone! 

For the children there is a Dinky Dancers class every 

Tuesday from 9.50-10.50am or 11.15–12noon and 

Diddikicks pre-school football classes every Saturday 

morning from 9am. 

For the older children there is after school club for 

ages 6-11 every Wednesday from 4.30–6pm, where the 

children can get involved with arts, crafts, sports, games 

and many more activities. 

A youth project session takes place every Tuesday 

between 6–8pm for ages 10-15. Over the course of six 

weeks your child will be able to get involved with these 

fun, creative and recreational sessions, aimed at boosting 

confidence, self-esteem and team building skills. 

If you’re looking to fill a bit of time and while away the 

hours trying something new, there are adult art groups, 

fitness classes, gardening sessions and Age UK meetings. 

For more information about any of the sessions available 

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love superheroes, enjoy spinning and want to dance. 

The class runs every Saturday from 12.30-1.30pm. For 

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Village Fete 

Nugent House in Billinge are holding a summer fete this 

Saturday (10th July) at the school on Carr Mill Road (WN5 

7TT). 

Attractions for all the family include craft stalls, games, 

morris dancing, a bouncy castle and live music from EXS. 

Liquid refreshments will be served from a mobile alcohol 

bar, and hot and cold food will also be available. 

The fete runs from 11am-3pm.

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People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by 

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Every year around 42,300 people are diagnosed with 

cancer in the North West and one in two people in the UK 

born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime. 

The Race for Life event for St Helens takes place at 

Haydock Racecourse on Sunday 17 October. The event 

includes a 3K, 5K and 10K and are open to people of all 

ages and abilities. 

Siobhan Byrne, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson 

for the North West, said: “Race for Life offers the perfect 

opportunity for people across the area to run, walk or jog 

and raise money for life-saving research. 

“All 400 mass participation Race for Life 

events across the UK were cancelled 

last year to protect the country’s health 

during the COVID-19 pandemic. So this 

year, more than ever, we need people to 

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love, for the people we’ve lost and for the 

one in two of us who will get cancer.” 

The Race for Life, which has been in 

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Willow Woofers 5k 

An innovative new way of raising money for Willowbrook 

Hospice takes place later this month in St Helens, and 

your four-legged friends are invited too. 

Willow ‘Woofers’ sponsored dog walk will take place on 

Saturday July 24 at Victoria Park on Bishop Road. 

The 5k walk will start from the bandstand at 11am, with 

registration opening at 10am from Gamble Hall for 

participants to sign in and sign out at the end of the walk. 

There will be a quick pep talk before the walk starts 

and then you’ll be set to complete three and a half laps 

around the park. 

Once the walk is finished you will be welcomed over to 

Gamble Hall on City Road to attend ‘Fur on the Field’, a 

family-and-dog-friendly fun day run by volunteers from 

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Michelin Guide, became the first ever pub have 

two Michelin stars? 

4. What type of animal goes before “star” to give a 

name by which Sirius, the brightest star in the 

night sky, is commonly known? 

5. What is the main colour of the stars on the 

Hollywood Walk of Fame? 

6. What is the Queen’s star sign? 

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a wide range of stand-alone health devices too, 

such as Omron’s blood pressure monitor, and a 

whole host of infrared thermometers that give you 

instant results. 

You don’t need to be an athlete in training to 

benefit from a fitness tracker: a dedicated tracker 

such as a Fitbit is a great way to motivate yourself 

to walk more, and the kid-focused Fitbit Ace 3 has 

our young ones charging around the garden trying 

to beat each others’ step counts. More advanced 

models for the grown-ups, such as the gorgeous 

Fitbit Luxe, include a wide range of health-tracking 

features including sleep tracking, menstrual cycle 

tracking, GPS route recording and blood oxygen 

saturation monitoring. 

Smart scales can be a useful way to monitor your 

progress, because weight alone is a terrible 

indicator: if you start working out you’ll often 

find you put on weight because muscle 

is heavier than fat. Eufy’s Smart Scale C1 

connects to your phone and to fitness apps, 

enabling you to measure and track your 

body composition over time – and with 

support for sixteen different users you can 

use it for the entire family. And you can team it 

up with a smart measuring tape such as Bagel 

Labs’ Pie, which you can use to measure and 

track the size of biceps, bust, calves, hips, thighs, 

waist and shoulders. It’s not cheap – it’s around 

£70 – but it’s clever and there are similar, cheaper 

alternatives that do much the same thing. As with 

smart scales, smart tapes connect via Bluetooth to 

an app on your phone, so you can track changes 

over time as you become more buff. 

The Apple Watch has evolved 

into an elegant, powerful and 

very useful health tracking 

device thanks to its mix of 

sensors and a world of healthrelated 

apps. It looks great too. 

£379, apple.com 

OMRON H4 BLOOD 

PRESSURE MONITOR 

If you need to monitor 

your blood pressure at 

home, Omron’s products 

are affordable, easy to use 

and deliver accurate results 

very quickly. 

PIE SMART TAPE 

£66, currys.co.uk 

The Pie is no ordinary tape. 

It’s a Bluetooth tape with 

an app designed to track 

changes in specific bits of 

your body, such as your 

biceps or your thighs. 

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Eufy comes from electronics 

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FITBIT LUXE 

Not all Fitbits are plasticky: the Luxe 

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Bold 

Vibes 

Set the mood for summer with 

gorgeous furnishings and accessories 

in bright and cheerful shades. 

Intentionally clashing colours and patterns add drama and interest. 

Frida Kahlo-style Flower Crown canvas art, £102; Aziza gold console 

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GO ALL OUT FOR COLOUR 

• Update any room instantly with some vivid wall 

art. There is a huge choice available both in the 

high street and online, including very affordable 

printable art that you simply download and print 

out yourself. Alternatively, you might even want 

to make some art of your own: buy blank canvases 

from an art shop and choose co-ordinating tester 

pots of paint for some modern abstract originals. 

This colour collection by Dulux mixes standout pinks and 

reds with subtler shades of the same tones – a palette that 

will add verve and vitality to any home. dulux.co.uk 

A colourful, marbled jesmonite lamp 

base contrasts with a bright red fabric 

cable. Immediately eye-catching. 

Marbled jesmonite table lamp, £60, 

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A rainbow vase handmade 

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Brunswick vase, £39, 

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• Accessories such as throws, cushions, vases, plant 

pots or lamp bases can make all the difference, 

even in a relatively neutral room, adding colour to 

liven up your day. Group small items together for 

greater impact, and don’t worry too much about 

conventional good taste – a few clashing colours 

can be exciting and uplifting. 

• The floor is one of the largest visible areas in any 

room, so a new rug will have a dramatic impact and 

can completely change the look and feel of the 

space. A flat-woven rug in a single block or colour, 

wide stripes or a geometric pattern is a great choice. 

• If you are feeling particularly bold, consider 

repainting wooden furniture, such as chairs, 

wardrobes, chests of drawers or even kitchen 

cabinets. To do the job properly, remove handles, 

knobs or other hardware first, sand down 

thoroughly and prime before painting. Use a mini 

foam roller on any large, flat surfaces for a perfectly 

flat finish.

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An eye-catching artwork in fresh, modern 

colours will look great in any room. 

Bold Jungle Tiger art print, £15, 

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Group houseplants in a variety of pots 

against a brightly coloured wall. 

The range pictured is from dobbies.com 

Add a bold throw to the back of a 

sofa or chair for a pop of brilliant 

colour and pattern. 

Arizona terracotta throw, £23, 

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A contrast trim helps accentuate vivid 

colours. 

Mardi Gras cushion in tangerine, 

£19.99, dobbies.com 

For real impact, add a large item of furniture upholstered 

in a colour that you adore. 

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New First Responders 

Two Rainford residents have completed their training as an Emergency First Responder instructor in the 

with North West Ambulance Service and are now the Caribbean before returning to Rainford, are the new CFR’s 

fully-fledged Community First Responders (CFRs) for the for the village and Peter Gregory is to remain on hand in 

Rainford area. 

an administrative and advisory capacity. 

The rural setting of Rainford and outlying villages of Crank 

and Kings Moss means that the contribution of CFRs is 

crucial but, after the untimely death of volunteer CFR 

(Team Leader) Mike Olley in November 2019 followed 

by the planned retirement from front-line service of 

CFR Peter Gregory, the area has been without CFR 

coverage for over a year. 

If you’ve like to find out more about becoming a CFR 

please email Peter Gregory at rainfordcfr@gmail.com. 

In Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and 

Cumbria, the Community First Responder scheme is 

administered by the North West Ambulance Service. 

Once trained and equipped, volunteer CFRs are 

asked to be available for around 16 hours per month, 

although in many cases that figure is considerably 

exceeded. 

Vicky Callaghan, a 41-year-old Mum of two from 

Rainford and Christine Ball, who spent some time 

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Celebrity authors 

Actors and other celebrities often try their hand at fiction writing, with various degrees of success (and often 

a lot of help from a ghost writer). The authors we’re looking at this month have all managed to prove their 

writing skills to both readers and critics, in some cases carving out a whole new career for themselves. 

Neil Patrick Harris – The Magic Misfits 1 & 2 

The How I Met Your Mother star has written several books, including a choose your own 

adventure-style autobiography. His children’s series follows a street magician who teams up 

with other like-minded kids to stop villains in their tracks. Aimed at children aged eight and 

up, The Magic Misfits series is ideal for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and Lemony Snicket. It’s 

very well-written, very different and very funny. 

Us Three – Ruth Jones 

Ruth Jones brings her usual Gavin and Stacey wit and warmth to her second novel. Us Three centres 

on a trio of women who became best friends at primary school. We follow their lives over the next 40+ 

years, through love and loss and all of life’s usual ups and downs. Like any relationship, friendship isn’t 

always easy, and this one is stretched almost to breaking point. 

Because of You – Dawn French 

While Dawn French’s latest novel contains a dash of humour, it’s also heart wrenching, dealing as it does 

with stillbirth, abduction and grief. Two women give birth at the same hospital. Only one mother leaves 

with a baby. As the baby, Minnie, grows into a teenager, she becomes pregnant herself and discovers 

that everything she thought she knew may well be based on a lie. 

A Bright Ray of Darkness – Ethan Hawke 

The actor Ethan Hawke has returned to fiction writing after a break of almost two decades. A Bright 

Ray of Darkness draws on his own experiences and tells the story of a celebrated actor, William, whose 

personal life is crumbling around him, much to the delight of the press. William turns to the theatre, 

throwing himself into the world of Henry IV. A fascinating glimpse into the world of acting, privilege 

and fame. 

Troy – Stephen Fry 

The third book in Stephen Fry’s series retelling the Greek myths centres on probably the most famous 

myth of them all – the battle of Troy. Whether you think you know the full story or can just recall 

something about a queen called Helen and a wooden horse, this book is well worth a read. Fry really 

brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix. 

Uncommon Type – Tom Hanks 

Uncommon Type is Tom Hanks’ collection of seventeen short stories. Most offer a slice of American life, 

whether it’s from the viewpoint of a ten-year-old boy or a war veteran. Each one references a typewriter 

and some characters appear in more than one story. Other than that, the stories are very diverse, 

ranging from one about a bowling whizz who becomes an unwilling celebrity, to time-travelling sci-fi.

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Ambitious school leavers 

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Each study programme is 

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The programmes also introduce 

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Murphy for Mayor 

Billinge and Seneley Green ward 

councillor, Sue Murphy, has been 

sworn in as Mayor of St Helens 

Borough for 2021-22. 

Councillor Murphy, who was born 

in Aigburth in Liverpool, moved to 

Garswood in 1984 where she brought 

her family up which has now been 

extended to seven grandchildren. 

Husband Mike will join Sue during 

her year as mayor by carrying out the 

role as consort. 

Councillor Murphy has been involved 

in local politics for the past 27 years 

before being elected to represent 

the people of Billinge and Seneley Green on St Helens 

Borough Council 17 years ago. 

Speaking of her pride to be given the opportunity to 

represent St Helens Borough as mayor, Councillor Murphy 

said: 

“Being mayor is a wonderful honour 

for me and my family. When we 

emigrated all the way from Liverpool 

we never imagined for one minute 

that the people of St Helens would 

open their arms embrace us in the 

way they have, they are proud strong 

hardworking people who I will 

represent with great pride.” 

During her mayoral year, Councillor 

Murphy will look to raise money for 

two causes very close to her heart – 

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where 

her 10-year-old granddaughter 

Antonia recently underwent 

successful brain surgery, and the Helen Marie Friends 

charity which supports sick and disabled children. 

This year’s Mayor Making ceremony also saw Councillor 

Linda Maloney MBE, ward councillor for Blackbrook, 

named deputy mayor for 2021-22. 

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Food & Fun 

Families from St Helens that are in receipt of free school 

meals can enjoy a range of fun, free events for their 

children during summer as part of a government scheme 

The Department for Education-funded Holiday Activities 

and Food (HAF) programme will see St Helens Council 

work with several partners, including Saints Community 

Development Foundation, Cabbage Hall, and UC Crew, to 

deliver an action-packed programme of events. As well 

as fun activities, each session will include a healthy lunch. 

Starting Monday 26 July, events have been designed to 

appeal to children and young people aged 4-18, from 

sports camps and arts and crafts – to animation and 

coding classes, as well as treasure hunts, outdoor family 

creative activities, and much more besides. 

For more information, including an activity timetable and 

how to book, visit: www.sthelens.gov.uk/holidayfun 

Volunteers Wanted 

Willowbrook Hospice is searching for volunteers to work 

within their stores in Billinge, Four Acre, Prescot, St Mary’s 

Shopping Centre and Sutton. If you can spare some time 

to help out at any of these stores, then your generosity 

would be appreciated. 

You don’t need to have experience of retail work but 

having a friendly and willing personality helps. If you 

would like to learn new skills and meet new people whilst 

helping Willowbrook then please get in touch with The 

Volunteer Hub on 01744 453798. 

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Bringing the 

Indoors Out 

Get truly comfortable in the garden 

by turning it into a fully functioning 

outdoor living room, warm and well-lit, 

with relaxing seating and lovely 

finishing touches. 

This decorative textured 

rope light has a warm 

white solar bulb with an 

amber filament. After 

charging during daylight 

hours, it works for up to 

eight hours at a time. 

LED solar garden light, 

£65, ellajames.co.uk 

Made from recycled plastic 

bottles, this rug can withstand 

moisture, mildew, mould and 

UV light. Its design is reversible: 

simply flip over for a new look. 

Fab Hab Tokyo outdoor rug 

in burnt orange, £59.95, 

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Woven around a strong metal frame in 

a smooth egg shape, this hanging 

chair is made from durable 

materials that look just like 

rattan. It’s big enough to 

snuggle up in with a book and 

a glass of wine. 

Indoor outdoor hanging chair, 

£425, coxandcox.co.uk 

This tiled table contains its own fire pit (or ice bowl) and is surrounded 

by four low-level dining chairs with weather-resistant cushions. 

Ava four-seater tile firepit outdoor living set, £899, dobbies.com 

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• If you’re planning on spending lots of time outdoors 

this summer, and keeping those sunny days going well 

into the evenings, think first of providing shady spots, and 

then of some form of warmth. Pile up blankets and throws, 

for sure, but consider a gas or electric heater or – more 

romantically – a fire pit. 

• To extend day into night you’ll need outdoor lighting: 

some functional, simply to see what you’re barbecuing or 

pouring into a glass, and some decorative, just to make 

the space look and feel gorgeous. It may be relatively easy 

to add a protected outdoor plug socket (ask a qualified 

electrician), and add a dramatic floor lamp or set of fairy 

lights. Alternatively, there’s a vast range of good-quality 

solar lights to choose from these days and, of course, 

candles and night lights look incredibly pretty, and can be 

protected from breezes with lanterns and jars. 

• Seating is all-important, whether it’s upright seats and a 

table for dining, bar sets for informal drinks with friends 

or sofas and squashy chairs for lounging. These days, 

outdoor furniture can look just like your upholstered living 

room furniture, but of course there are always the classics 

of outdoor rattan, wood and metal. Look for versatile 

furnishings such as rise-and-fall tables that take you from 

coffee to dining, or pieces that are grouped around their 

own fire table. Have fun by adding cocoons, hammocks 

and swing seats as occasional spots for relaxation. 

• Finishing touches pull the whole indoor/outdoor look 

together, from patterned outdoor rugs to piles of cushions, 

plus quirky outdoor eating sets and colourful glassware. 

With imagination and flair you can have great fun setting 

up a welcoming garden ‘room’, a truly special place to 

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A rust-resistant steel frame holds 

a 3m polyester canopy for protection 

from sun and rain. Elegant and practical. 

Sail shade gazebo, £299, dobbies.com 

When a real lawn just isn’t possible, a spot 

of fake turf can add a splash of colour and a 

quirky sense of comfort. 

Bute artificial grass, £14.99 per square metre, 

carpetright.co.uk 

Hand-made in the UK using high-quality 

British steel, this fire pit comes with a 

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Win Tickets to 

Tom Jones! 

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without live 

music from Haydock Park and, after a year-long 

hiatus due to COVID, live music is back with a bang 

with some huge names, including Tom Jones and 

Olly Murs, to look forward to this summer. Local 

Life have two pairs of tickets for the Tom Jones 

concert on Saturday 28th August to give away to 

readers! 

But first up at Haydock Park this 

summer is Olly Murs. Local Life 

caught up with the legend 

himself earlier his month 

for a chat about his return 

to Haydock Park on 

Saturday 17th 

July. 

Are you looking forward to finally getting back out 

on the road again? 

Yeah, I can’t wait! I did Haydock Park a few years back, 

great energy, great vibe so it will be good to get back 

on stage, get my mic out, get my ears in, get my dancing 

shoes on, and just get out there and perform. Can’t wait! 

This has been the longest period that you’ve gone 

without live shows or touring. How are you going 

to get rid of the rustiness? 

It’s been two years as I hadn’t toured since 2019, but I’m 

born ready - there’s no rust here, get the WD40 out! I’m 

actually excited to get out there again and start singing 

- I think it’s just something that I’m born to do, I enjoy it. 

What was it like to go out in lockdown wearing a 

mask and not get stopped every five minutes? 

I hated it because I like seeing people’s faces, it felt really 

eerie. Everyone didn’t really speak and was really quiet, 

you couldn’t really see people’s facial expressions, and I 

didn’t enjoy it very much to be honest. I just get this 

really weird vibe when I go shopping. I know we’re 

all doing it for a good reason, but I can’t wait to see 

people’s faces again. That’d be nice. 

A lot of people know you from The Voice but you 

have a new TV show coming soon, Starstruck 

Yes, I’m hosting the show. It’s something I’ve wanted 

to do for quite some time to get back on TV again, 

on a primetime Saturday night. It’s pretty much a 

modern-day version of ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ but it’s got 

a new format, it’s got new ideas, we have a celebrity 

judging panel on there. 

Did you think back when you did your first audition 

for X Factor you would, a decade later, become this 

all-round entertainer doing television, voiceover 

acting and of course singing? 

I never expected any of this, I was very lucky. I knew 

I was an entertainer more so than just a singer, 

I knew there was a few more strings to my 

bow, that I was a jack of all trades! Singing is

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obviously what I love doing, I never 

chased being a presenter of a TV show 

and I never chased being a voiceover 

artist. These were things that people 

just asked me to do and I was like, 

“Yeah, why not? Let’s give it a go”. 

So what can we expect from your 

Haydock show? 

Just a fun, energetic show - I’m going 

to give everything, I want people to 

be smiling again. I miss seeing lovely 

smiles and that’s why we’re on stage. 

It’s just so people having a good time, 

enjoy themselves. You’ve had such 

sadness over this last year, such difficult 

times as a nation so it’d be great for me anyway, I’d love 

to come to Haydock, have a great night with everyone 

enjoying themselves everyone have a good time and I 

can’t wait - bring it on! 

A stellar line-up talent has been announced for 

the Tom Jones concert on Saturday 28th August. 

The concert, which will be taking place on a nonraceday, 

will see Dublin-born Imelda May and 

television personality-turned bona fide star Megan 

McKenna joining the bill. 

Tom Jones’ career has spanned over half a century and 

has seen him win many accolades including a BRIT Award 

for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef 

Award for Lifetime Achievement. 

A global star, who was knighted by Her Majesty the 

Queen in 2006, he has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits and 

has a continued worldwide reputation as one of the great 

vocalists, earning the nickname ‘The Voice’. He continues 

to be a coach on the hit ITV show of the same name. 

Returning to Haydock Park he will be performing from his 

huge repertoire of hits, spanning genres and generations 

including ‘Kiss’, ‘Delilah’ and ‘It’s Not Unusual’. 

Released last month, Imelda May’s sixth studio album 

‘11 Past The Hour’ is a record that brims with sensuality, 

emotional intelligence, spirituality and intuition, 

marking a new chapter for Imelda and showcasing her 

at her most authentic. Imelda has toured extensively 

and performed with the likes of Van Morrison and U2, 

appeared on multiple shows (notably some jaw-dropping 

performances on Later… With Jools Holland), and hosted 

her own programme on Irish TV, The Imelda May Show. 

Megan McKenna first came to prominence as a television 

personality on shows like ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ and 

‘Celebrity Big Brother’. After her debut country album 

‘Story Of Me’ was released in 2018, two singles from the 

album debuted at #1 & #2 on iTunes and the following 

year she won ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’. She has proven her 

talents in the live arena too, completing two nationwide 

headline tours and is booked to play the main stage at the 

Isle of Wight Festival this summer. 

To enter the competition to win one pair of the two 

pairs of tickets on offer, simply visit our website, 

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

on ‘competitions’ and then answer the following 

question; 

In what year was Sir Tom Jones knighted by the 

Queen? 

The expiry date for this competition is midnight on 

Sunday 8th August 2021. 

The winners will be personally contacted within three working 

days and the results will be posted on our Facebook account by 

13th August 2021. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Strictly 

one entry per household – multiple entries will be disqualified. 

Local Life 247 cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not 

reach us. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are 

not eligible to enter this competition. 

Tickets are on sale now for these concerts via 

thejockeyclublive.co.uk. There will be hospitality packages 

available to suit all budgets and you can book with 

confidence as The Jockey Club Live offers a money back 

guarantee if cancelled. Please note that the Tom Jones 

concert at Haydock Park is a standalone concert and does 

not feature racing prior.

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Know who to Trust... 

Trusts can be a very useful tool to protect assets, and to 

ensure that the money you have set aside ultimately ends 

up with the people you want to benefit. 

We recently had an unusual case at the office that 

emphasised the importance of partnering with the right 

financial planning firm when considering something like 

this yourself. 

A solicitor referred a client to us last year. She had set up 

a trust 15 years ago to avoid inheritance tax. Her adviser 

had recently retired, and she wanted someone like us to 

check what had been set up and review matters. 

The first thing I noticed was how poorly the paperwork 

was completed. The trust deed is an important document 

and there were numerous mistakes, crossings out, 

spelling mistakes and initials all over it. 

The investment structure itself wasn’t great, with a 

random set of funds that, in my opinion, lacked thought 

into how these assets would interact and it was much too 

risky for our client. 

We managed to create a portfolio for her within the fund 

range, which was quite similar to our own, following our 

principles for investing safely. 

However, during a change of circumstances for our client 

it was apparent that a fundamental error came to light – 

one that could have had catastrophic consequences for 

our client’s family. 

The old adviser had completed the trust form for the 

client. The trust was a discretionary trust, which gives 

flexibility by having a wide potential class of beneficiaries, 

but they should either named individuals or detailed 

as a wide class of potential beneficiaries, such as ‘my 

grandchildren’. 

The problem for our client was that the box where these 

beneficiaries should have been named was left blank 

by the old adviser and not picked up by the insurance 

company. This meant that because our client was the 

settlor, she was also a beneficiary. As there were no 

named beneficiaries detailed on the form after our client, 

the trust fund would then pass to children, spouses of 

children and then to charity. 

The critical point was that our client doesn’t 

have any children. 

Therefore, this trust fund that our client wanted to give 

to her sisters and nephew after her death was at risk of 

being left wholly to charity, because of a fundamental 

error. To make matters worse, we found out that our client 

was about to go into a care home the next day in the 

middle of the Covid pandemic! 

The solicitor who referred the client to us drafted a deed 

of assignment straight away and we needed to have the 

deed signed and witnessed. Thankfully, our client’s sister 

was able to go to the care home and get this done with 

some help from the care home manager. 

Our client sadly passed away just two months later, so it 

was very fortunate that this was spotted and acted on. 

Trusts do have their place in financial planning and can be 

invaluable in certain cases. It is, however, very important 

that the people you are dealing with know what they are 

doing. 

At Callisto we have extensive experience in dealing 

with complex cases and have the qualifications to back 

this up. We also have several law firms, tax advisers and 

accountants that we can bring in to help us to create the 

right plan and to ensure that everything is completed 

properly. 

If you have a trust or are considering using a trust in 

your financial affairs, then please feel free to call us for a 

second opinion. It’s better to measure twice and cut once! 

Andrew Platt 

CFP TM Chartered MCSI 

A pension is a long-term investment not normally accessible until age 55 (57 from April 2028). The value of your investments (and any income from them) can go down as well as up, 

which would have an impact on the level of pension benefits available. Your pension income could also be affected by the interest rates at the time you take your benefits. 

The tax implications of pension withdrawals will be based on your individual circumstances, tax legislation and regulation which are subject to change in the future. You should seek 

advice to understand your options at retirement.

Planning for your future is hard if you don’t have the 

necessary financial expertise. 

Callisto Wealth Management will work with you to help you achieve your financial 

freedom once you reach retirement. 

Take the first step today towards enjoying the rest of your life. 

Call us on 01744 881421 to arrange a 

no-obligation consultation at Rainford Hall. 

Remote consultations also available. 

Call us now for your FREE Smart Money guide! 

Callisto Wealth Management Ltd 

Rainford Hall | Crank Road | St Helens | WA11 7RP 

01744 881421 

www.callistowealth.co.uk 

enquiries@callistowealth.co.uk

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The making of 

Muncaster Hall 

by Nicola Gray 

St Helens has its fair share of listed buildings and 

notable properties dotted around the borough, 

but the back story of Muncaster Hall, an elegant 

Victorian property that once stood proudly on the 

outskirts of Rainford village, is more fascinating 

than most. This is a story of wealth, love, adultery 

and foul play more befitting of an episode of 

Downton Abbey, Local Life looks back at Muncaster 

Hall’s colourful past. 

Many Victorian homes didn’t have the modern comforts 

that we take for granted today; poorer members of 

society lived in cramped conditions in run-down houses, 

often with whole families in one room. Homes for the 

upper classes were much more accommodating, with 

wealthy Victorians decorating their homes in the latest 

styles; including flowery wallpaper, carpets and wellmade 

furniture. 

Driveway and entrance gate 

Muncaster Hall lived up to the Victorian stereotype in 

its styling and architecture, the origins of the building 

however were steeped in somewhat of a scandal. In 

1857 a young Richard Pennington, the son and heir of 

Muncaster Hall & Pennington Family

Living quarters at Muncaster Hall 

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be generous with his time and 

money. Richard and Elizabeth had 

seven more children throughout 

their marriage, but the couple 

separated in December 1874. 

Three years later, Richard 

discovered that Elizabeth had 

formed a new relationship with a 

former gamekeeper of the estate, 

and they were divorced. 

a very wealthy cotton mill owner from Hindley, Wigan, 

was ordered by his family to find a suitable residence 

away from his hometown. Richard was advised to move 

away to set up home after he started a relationship with 

Elizabeth Cash, a young mill girl he had fallen in love with. 

The couple already had a child when they moved to the 

Rainford area and their second child was born at School 

Brow in January 1858. To accommodate their growing 

family, Richard and Elizabeth bought a farm house known 

locally as Mount Pleasant in October 1859, and their third 

child was born shortly after. The story goes that Richard’s 

mother disapproved of the relationship and so the couple 

had to wait four years until her death before getting 

married in Liverpool in 1861. 

Throughout this time Richard continued the management 

of the family cotton mills in Hindley 

and eventually became the sole owner. 

During the next five years he bought 

several farms and houses in Rainford 

and entertained his wealthy friends with 

shooting parties on his land. In a bid to 

keep up appearances, Richard started to 

build a grand stone mansion house on 

the site of Mount Pleasant and used his 

neighbouring land to set out the gardens, 

lake and parkland surrounding it. The 

work on the hall was completed in 1866 

and Muncaster Hall came into existence. 

Richard died at the age of fiftyseven 

on the 10th of July 1887 

leaving all his estate in trust for 

his children until they reached the 

age of twenty-one. However, in 

January 1895 the Rainford and Hindley properties were 

put up for auction and the whole of the Rainford estate 

including Muncaster Hall, the farms, cottages & houses 

totalling 315 acres were bought by the Earl of Derby for 

£37,000. 

In February of the same year, one month after the hall 

was acquired by the Earl of Derby, the furniture and other 

belongings at Muncaster Hall were auctioned off in a 

three-day sale which left the house empty and with no 

trace of the family who once occupied it. 

Plans show that in 1905, alterations were made to the 

building, with the whole of the left wing of the hall being 

demolished; even with the missing wing, Muncaster was 

still a substantial property. Over the next few decades, 

the hall and its surrounding parklands were leased by 

Richard took an active part in village life; 

he was the first chairman of the Local 

Board, he rebuilt the old Church School 

in Cross Pit Lane and was reported to 

Entrance Hall & Staircase

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the Earl to several tenants, the last of which moved out in 

1938 and the property was offered for sale. Unfortunately, 

there was no interest in the estate, and it stood empty 

until 1940, when Richard Heyes, who also owned 

Mossborough Hall in the village, bought the estate to use 

for poultry breeding and agriculture. 

World War II had been begun in 1939 and almost as 

soon as the sale went through, the hall was immediately 

commandeered by the War Department as an officers’ 

mess and living quarters for the officers of the military 

units which had been set up in the village. Due to the 

size of the building, part of it was used as a Ministry of 

Food office as well. After the war Richard Heyes and his 

son James resumed their poultry business and the stately 

home became the most magnificent hen house in the 

history of egg production. 

Plans were put forward in 1945 as to a number of potential 

uses for the hall, and several schemes were considered 

including a children’s home, an old folks’ home and even 

as an extension to the current Rainford High School. None 

of the plans were deemed cost effective and Richard 

passed the property to James, who decided to use the 

hall as a home for his growing flock of birds, producing 

upwards of 12,600 eggs a week. 

In the late 1950’s, James started to sell a few plots of land 

for the development of homes for the village, and over 

Member of the Pennington Family 

the following years larger plots were sold until almost the 

entire estate was covered with houses and bungalows, 

known today as Heyes Avenue and Muncaster Drive. 

As the land around Muncaster Hall was developed, the 

hall itself and its outbuildings were demolished and by 

1966, just 100 years since its foundations were laid, no 

trace of the once elegant Victorian residence remains. 

With thanks to St Helens Archive Service. 

The Archive Service collects, preserves and 

provides access to unique historic materials 

that relate to different aspects of life across 

the borough of St Helens. 

Find out more information here - 

www.sthelens.gov.uk/libraries/archive-service/

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Six of the best 

DAYS OUT 

WITH KIDS 

OF THE 

SIX 

B E S T 

Here’s the second part of our ‘6 of the Best’ series, this time highlighting how to enjoy 

some of the NW’s best days out with kids this summer without breaking into your 

savings. Please note that there may be some COVID restrictions in place so please 

check these with the venue before setting off. 

MARTIN 

MERE 

WETLAND 

CENTRE 

There is a whole host of summer fun adventures for you and your family 

to enjoy at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, 

playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal hand 

feeding some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife. This 800 acre centre is 

home to thousands of rare birds; a cheeky family of otters; an all-star cast 

of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few. 

Grab a paddle and try the award-winning canoe safari or delve into the 

ponds and see what creatures are lurking beneath. You can build a den, 

go on a wild walk adventure, brave the stepping stones or get a total 

rush from the huge adventure playground with its zip wires, scramble 

nets and treehouses. 

FACTS 

Address: Address: WWT WWT Martin Martin Mere, Mere, Fish Lane, 

Burscough, Fish Lane, Lancashire, Burscough, L40 Lancashire, 

0TA 

Website: L40 0TA www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere 

Costs Website: from: Child www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere 

(4-16) £7.54, Adults 

£14.09, Costs Family from: Child (2+2) (4-16) £36.77, £7.54, Under Adults 4’s 

go free. £14.09, Family (2+2) £36.77, Under 4’s 

Suitable go free. For: All ages. Adventure 

Playground Suitable For: is 3-12 All ages. Adventure 

Playground is 3-12

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DELAMERE FOREST 

A shady oasis amid the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain. Delamere, is a place to let off steam, escape the crowds 

and find peace in the heart of the forest and has something for everyone. 

There are easy-going walking and cycle trails for all abilities, bike hire is available and you can even hire a Segway for the 

best fun you can have off-road without having to pedal! 

You can try your hand at Gruffalo Orienteering, following a family map reading challenge to find twelve Gruffalo markers 

hidden in the deep, dark wood. Or if you would rather get a bird’s eye view of the forest, treat your group to an outdoor 

adventure at Go Ape! 

FACTS 

Address: Delamere Forest, Linmere, 

Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2HZ 

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/ 

delamere-forest 

Costs: Free, certain activities extra 

Suitable for: All ages 

SCOTMAN’S 

FLASH 

ACTIVITY 

CENTRE 

If your kids love water adventure, there’s no need to travel far because 

there’s a fantastic outdoor adventure centre just up the road in Wigan that 

features lots of exciting experiences for everyone of all ages to enjoy. 

The flashes in Wigan are a result of mining subsidence, and Scotman’s Flash 

is the largest of the bunch – the perfect place for water sports, whether 

you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing, kayaking or paddle boarding. The 

site is run by Wigan Council’s Outdoor Adventure Team and the team also 

run off-site activities including rock climbing, archery and mountain biking. 

Booking the activities online is a bit clunky compared with other 

commercialised operations but do persevere – the activities are great value 

and just as much fun! Advance booking is essential. 

FACTS 

Address: Rushdene, off Poolstock Lane 

in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5HJ 

Website: www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell/ 

Activities-sports/Scotmans-Flash- 

Activity-Centre.aspx 

Costs From: £11.37 p.p. depending on 

activity 

Suitable for: Ages 6+ depending on 

activity

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HEATON PARK 

The 640-acre Heaton Park in Manchester is Europe’s biggest municipal park, which is approximately 25% of the city’s green 

space. An iconic outdoor concert and festival venue, Heaton Park can also boast an impressive selection of everyday activities. 

A major attraction at Heaton Park is Treetop Manchester, which is an elevated woodland adventure for the whole family, 

consisting of walkways, trampolines, treehouses, slides and ball parks. The less brave can visit the Animal Centre, or take 

the tram to the tram Museum, try the sedate sport of bowls or even navigate your way across the lake in a boat or pedalo. 

There are a couple of large play areas, a pitch and putt and a packed events programme that takes place each year 

including outdoor concerts, dramas and plays. 

FACTS 

Address: Middleton Road, Higher 

Blackley, Manchester M25 2GT 

Website: www.manchester.gov.uk/ 

heatonpark 

Costs: Free, certain activities extra 

Suitable for: All ages 

HOVER 

FORCE 

ACTIVITY 

CENTRE 

Hover Force is Cheshire’s number one Outdoor Activity Centre, 

and can offer a huge range of adventurous activities, including 

hovercraft racing, off-road karting, mud buggies, drone racing, 

axe throwing, archery, crossbow, a shooting range and an 

experience involving a DTV shredder (a cross between a jetski 

and a mini-tank). The main activities for children are hovercrafts, 

off road karting and axe throwing. 

Hover Force welcome group activities such as family days out, 

birthday parties and Stag and Hen activities, but theirs is no 

need to come with a group, and the organisers we will mix you 

together with other individuals in groups, depending on the 

activity you choose. 

FACTS 

Address: Moorditch Lane, 

Frodsham Marsh, Frodsham. 

WA6 7BT 

Website: www.hoverforce.co.uk 

Costs: Varies by activity 

Suitable for: Varies by activity

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FACTS 

Address: Great House Barn, Rivington Ln, 

Horwich, Bolton BL6 7SB 

Website: www.goape.co.uk/locations/ 

rivington 

Costs: £28 (10-15) £30 (16+) 

Suitable for: 10+ 

GO APE – 

RIVINGTON 

Rivington’s rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs, terraced 

gardens and woodland bustling with wildlife has been 

a major attraction for visitors for over a hundred years, 

but the addition of Go Ape has given the location added 

impetus for adrenaline junkies. 

Go Ape Rivington nestles high up in this open and 

spacious site, and with the 13-metre-high platforms 

and a free-falling Tarzan Swing, this is the only Go Ape 

location in the UK to feature a zip wire over water! 

And once you’ve landed back on terra firma, you can 

explore the terraced gardens with its hidden paths, 

caves, structures and lakes, climb the Pike (or Winter 

Hill) or head over to the Great House Barn and Tearoom 

for some refreshments. 

OF THE 

SIX 

B E S T

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Flaked Trout with Rocket, Lychees 

and Sweet Lime Dressing 

Serves 2 

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 30 seconds 

Ingredients 

225g hot smoked trout 

150g mangetout 

2 large handfuls of rocket leaves 

½ cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds 

removed and sliced 

10 lychees, peeled, stoned and cut in half 

Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped 

Handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped 

Handful of coriander leaves, roughly chopped 

1 red chilli, deseeded and diced 

½ red onion, diced 

60g toasted cashew nuts 

The oily richness of the trout contrasts beautifully with the sweet lychees 

and peppery rocket leaves. Hot smoked trout requires no preparation, 

making this an ideal speedy healthy lunch or evening meal. Use any 

lettuce leaves in this dish and plenty of fresh herbs. You could use 

smoked mackerel or hot smoked salmon instead of the trout if wished. 

Method 

1. Blanch the mange tout in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain and 

refresh under cold water. 

2. Place the mangetout in a bowl with the rocket, cucumber, lychees, 

herbs, chilli and onion. Break up the trout and scatter over the top 

with the toasted cashew nuts. Mix together the lime juice, xylitol or 

honey and fish sauce. 

3. Season the salad with a little black pepper and drizzle over the 

dressing to serve. 

Lime Dressing 

Juice of 2 limes 

2 tsp xylitol or honey 

1-2 tbsp fish sauce to taste 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories 449kcal, protein 36.6g, carbohydrates 35.8g (sugars 30.5g), 

total fat 20.1g (saturates 4g)

Quinoa and Feta Burgers 

with Tomato Relish 

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Makes 6 burgers 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 40 minutes 

A vegetarian burger packed 

with flavour and topped with 

a simple tomato relish. 

Ingredients 

80g / scant ½ cup quinoa 

2 tsp bouillon vegetable stock 

powder or a vegetable stock 

2 tbsp olive oil 

½ red onion, finely chopped 

2 garlic cloves, crushed 

1 tsp ground cumin 

1 x 400g can kidney beans drained 

115g / 4oz feta cheese, crumbled 

1 tbsp parsley, chopped 

1 tbsp mint, chopped 

2 tbsp cornflour 

Salt and pepper 

Tomato Relish 

4 tomatoes, quartered 

1 red onion, quartered 

1 tbsp olive oil 

½ small chipotle chilli, soaked in 

warm water for 20 minutes 

1 tbsp fresh coriander 

2 tsp xylitol 

2 tsp balsamic vinegar 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER 

BURGER WITH RELISH (NO BUN): 

215kcal, protein 8.5g, carbohydrates 24g 

(of which sugars 6.2g), fat 9.7g (of which 

saturates 3.4g) 

Method 

1. Add the quinoa to 250ml water with the bouillon powder or stock 

cube and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer with the lid on 

for 15 minutes until cooked. Keep the lid on and let the quinoa sit in 

the pan for another 10 minutes. Place in a bowl. 

2. For the relish, preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4 and place 

the tomatoes and onion on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and cook 

in the oven for 15 minutes until soft. Place in a food processor with the 

remaining ingredients and pulse to form a thick and chunky puree. 

Allow to cool. 

3. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and 

cumin. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and 

pepper. Add the beans, feta and cooked quinoa. Stir in the herbs and 

cornflour and mash with potato masher to break up the beans. When 

cool enough to handle, divide into 6 portions and shape into burgers. 

4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add 

the burgers and cook until browned on each side, about 5-6 minutes. 

5. To serve, place the burgers into burger buns and arrange over the 

toppings of your choice.

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KEEPING YOU UP-TO-DATE 

Newsletter 

Quiz Nights 

The Village Hall bar, which had a complete refit 

just before the first lockdown, will be open for 

socially distanced Friday night quizzes on 02, 09 and 

16.07.2021. Doors open at 7pm and the free quiz 

starts at 7.30pm. 

Parish Council Meetings 

Parish Council meetings are back in the Council 

Chamber at Rainford Village Hall. Full meetings take 

place on the 4th Monday of the month. Members of the 

public are very welcome to attend. Please contact the 

Clerk’s office for further information on 01744 884709 

or visit the Parish Council website: 

www.rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Residents are encouraged to address members on 

matters of concern to them. 

The Annual Meeting of the Parish 

Council 

The Annual meeting of the Parish Council took place 

on 24.05.2021. Councillor John Long was elected 

Chairman of Rainford Parish Council for 2021/22 

and Councillor Stuart Bardsley as Vice Chairman. The 

committee structure was reviewed and members were 

appointed to the following committees and Working 

Parties: 

• Community Liaison Committee 

• Finance Planning & Administration Committee 

• Executive Working Party 

• Health & Safety Committee 

Business Around Rainford 

This is a forum for Businesses in Rainford and for 

Rainford residents who have businesses. The next 

meeting will take place on 21.07.2021 and COVID-19 

restrictions allowing, it will be an in person breakfast 

meeting at the Village Hall. 

If you would like more information, please contact 

Victoria Swainbank on 01744 884709 admin@ 

rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk 

The Parish Council is currently compiling a Business 

Directory which will be available on the Parish Council 

website. Paper copies will also be available. 

Parking in the Village 

Parking continues to be an issue frequently raised by 

residents. Please try to park legally and thoughtfully in 

and around the Village and remember to display your 

blue badge if using the disabled bay. 

The Village Hall 

Rainford Village Hall is gradually opening up and 

is available to hire for classes, meetings, parties, 

anniversaries, events and Wedding Receptions. 

Please ring 01744 884709 and speak to the Event 

Co-ordinator, Victoria Swainbank or email admin@ 


At present, essential building works are taking place on 

the Village Hall. Please take care if you are visiting the hall. 

Bench in Memory of Mike Olley 

A bench in memory of Mike Olley has been placed on 

the lawn in front of the Village Hall. Mike was leader of 

the First Responders in Rainford and helped save many 

lives. A dedication ceremony took place on 29.06.2021.

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Road Safety 

The issue of Road Safety has long been of great 

concern to the Parish Council, which has requested 

numerous traffic calming measures within the Village. 

Unfortunately, St Helens Council have not implemented 

any of the initiatives so far. Given the recent tragic 

collisions on the A570, Parish Councillors are renewing 

efforts to effect changes by joining with the Borough 

Councillors and leaders of local organisations to work 

with St Helens Council to make our roads safer. 

Everyone can do their part by observing the speed limits 

on roads and driving with care and consideration. 

Rainford Christmas Fayre 

The Parish Council is delighted to announce that 

Rainford Christmas Fayre will be back this year on 

4th December 2021! 

If you are interested in being a stall holder, please 

contact Vicky on 01744 884709 or email clerk@ 


If you are interested in getting involved, would 

like further details of events or have suggestions 

for ways the Parish Council can engage with the 

community, please contact the Clerk, Sally Powell on 

01744 884709 clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Annual Governance & 

Accountability Return 

The AGAR for 2020/21 has been submitted to the 

external auditor. Further details can be found on the 

website: www.rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Residents can make an appointment to view the 

Parish Council accounts by contacting the Clerk, 

Sally Powell on 01744 884709 or by emailing clerk@ 


RAINFORD PARISH COUNCIL 

Rainford Village Hall, Church Road Rainford WA11 8HB 

01744 884709 

clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk 

@rainfordvillagehall 

@rainfordparishcouncil

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Puzzle Pages 

CROSSWORD 

DOWN 

1. Australian term for a young kangaroo (4) 

2. State of extreme delight or exaltation (7,6) 

3. Heavenly body also known as Sirius (3,4) 

4. Small canoe made watertight with animal 

skins (5) 

5. Period of the French Revolution marked by 

extreme repression and bloodshed (5,2,6) 

6. Sleeveless dress resembling an apron (8) 

12. Pile of waste matter from coal mining, etc (4,4) 

14. Flower associated with alpine regions (7) 

17. Craftsman who works with stone (5) 

20. Singing jazz where nonsense syllables are 

substituted for the words of the song (4) 

ACROSS 

7. Spanish dance in triple time (6) 

8. Acid found in vinegar (6) 

9. Funeral pile (4) 

10. Chinese port city on the estuary of the Yangtze (8) 

11. Receptacle used by smokers (7) 

13. Non-metallic element, atomic number 5 (5) 

15. Racing vessel (5) 

16. Small falcon that hovers in the air (7) 

18. Long-tailed game bird (8) 

19. Red eruption of the skin (4) 

21. Small, roofed building affording shade and rest (6) 

22. Hooded waterproof jacket (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: 60 or more words 

GOOD: 52 words 

T 

C 

O R 

N 

U H 

E 

N 

FAIR: 43 words

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WORDSEARCH 

Sports 

ARCHERY 

BADMINTON 

BASKETBALL 

BOXING 

CANOEING 

CURLING 

CYCLING 

DARTS 

DIVING 

FISHING 

GOLF 

HOCKEY 

JUDO 

LACROSSE 

NETBALL 

POLO 

ROWING 

RUGBY 

SAILING 

SKIING 

SOCCER 

SOFTBALL 

SQUASH 

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. 

B U S H 

WIGGLE WORDS 

CLUE: Someone who’s 

recently arrived! 

Trace a path through all 

the letters to find the 

word or phrase that fits 

the clue. 

L O C K 

B W E N 

E K I D 

H T N O 

T R E E 

All the puzzle solutions can be found 

on page 60 of this magazine

54 

This is the history of the 

Land Rover Discovery 

The Discovery has been a core part 

of Land Rover’s line-up for decades. 

Incorporating premium touches and a 

comfortable interior while retaining the 

off-road prowess expected from a Land 

Rover model, it’s little wonder why it has 

proved so popular over the years. 

The most recent Discovery model represents the greatest 

evolution of the nameplate yet, but to see how it got 

there it’s worth looking at how things have changed over 

time. Let’s take a look at the history of the Land Rover 

Discovery. 

1989: The Discovery arrives 

The late ‘80s proved to be a time when SUVs started 

gaining in popularity. Though Land Rover already had 

some offerings in this segment with both the Defender and 

Range Rover, the firm didn’t have an option between them. 

To address this, Land Rover introduced the Discovery. 

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offered with a five-door option too. It was facelifted in 

1994 while at the same time a stripped-back Commercial 

version was launched. 

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dropped 

Though the Discovery had been on sale for close to a 

decade, the second-generation arrived looking more like 

a mid-life refresh. However, with a comprehensively new 

chassis and a five-door-only layout, it represented quite 

the change from the earlier version. 

This new model had a greater focus on practicality, which 

was why the interior was made more spacious than 

before. Again, Land Rover introduced a facelifted version 

later on in 2002.

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2004: A whole new look 

The arrival of the Discovery 3 really got the 

motoring industry talking. Though it was still 

square and boxy, the look of it represented a 

radical departure from earlier models, while 

every single component was new. 

Incorporating a wheelbase that ran close to three 

metres long, it offered plenty of space for seven 

people yet was packed with high-end features. 

Land Rover also fitted it with its most advanced terrain 

response system to date, which meant that despite the 

increase in quality the Discovery was no less capable offroad. 

2009: Slicker than ever 

The fourth Discovery hit the road in 2009 but, in truth, 

was more of a facelifted ‘3’. The looks remained largely 

unchanged - the headlights were more modern in their 

design while the grille was more complex. Yet these subtle 

updates ensured the Discovery continued to look fresh. 

Land Rover made some big changes to the powertrains 

available with the Discovery, while a range of special 

editions was launched. One highlight was the XXV, which 

was released to celebrate the car’s 25th anniversary in 2014. 

2014: Discovery becomes a subbrand 

The start of the 2010s represented a turning point for 

SUVs. Gaining in popularity, off-roaders and four-wheeldrive 

were being snapped up thick and fast, while all 

manner of manufacturers were producing their own 

high-riding options. 

During this time Land Rover decided to scrap its 

Freelander, replacing it with the Discovery Sport – a more 

compact 4x4 that used the Discovery name to capture 

some of the premium appeal of the larger model. 

2016: The fifth generation arrives 

Land Rover revealed its striking fifth-generation Discovery 

at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, unveiling a car that was 

substantially different to the car it replaced. Sales kicked 

off from the start of 2017. 

The interior made another shift upmarket, while a range 

of Jaguar Land Rover’s latest Ingenium engines provided 

more than enough performance. The level of technology 

on offer was considerably improved, yet the Discovery’s 

off-road abilities were retained, thanks to even more 

complex terrain assistance systems. 

Today, the 2021 Discovery update has brought electrified 

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