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<strong>Local</strong><strong>Life</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Edition<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>/<strong>Aug</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
Making of Muncaster Hall<br />
Pages 40-42<br />
Days out with the Kids<br />
Pages 44-47<br />
Win tickets to Tom Jones<br />
Pages 36-37<br />
Bold Summer Vibes<br />
Pages 20-21<br />
Olly’s<br />
Haydock<br />
Return<br />
Page 36<br />
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<strong>Life</strong> is always better when you have something to<br />
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Because of restrictions though, it’s been difficult to safely<br />
plan for any overseas travel, big events or family parties.<br />
Whilst everyone is surely grateful for the fantastic and<br />
extremely efficient way that the vaccine rollout has<br />
progressed, full freedoms remain elusive and that may be<br />
the case for some weeks to come.<br />
But as you read through the following pages, you’ll get the<br />
impression that things are beginning to open up again;<br />
village fetes, music concerts and sports matches are<br />
amongst many more events scheduled for this summer,<br />
I’m sure you would join us in saying a big ‘Thank You’ to<br />
those event organisers who have bravely taken a chance<br />
and decided to push forward with their plans. Every event,<br />
big or small, gives us something else to look forward to.<br />
And here at <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> HQ, whilst we’re a bit sad at not being<br />
able to travel easily to our favourite holiday destinations,<br />
we’re all looking forward to doing something different<br />
this summer in different parts of the UK that we haven’t<br />
visited before.<br />
So no matter whether you’re staycationing, birdwatching<br />
in the South Sandwich Islands, or parking up on the front<br />
at Southport with your butties and a flask - it might not<br />
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to look forward to and to be thankful for.<br />
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This month’s highlights<br />
44. Days Out with the Kids<br />
Contents<br />
32. Indoors Out<br />
36. Win Tickets to Tom!<br />
10. Beauty<br />
Skin saviours.<br />
18. Health<br />
Best tech for healthy living.<br />
20. Home<br />
Bold Summer Vibes.<br />
24. Books<br />
Celebrity authors.<br />
48. Recipe<br />
Flaked trout with rocket and lychees.<br />
52. Puzzle Pages<br />
Try these brainteasers for size!<br />
57. Home & Garden Services<br />
Find the best local traders for you.<br />
40. The Making of Muncaster Hall<br />
49. Quinoa Burgers 54. Land Rover Discovery<br />
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Campaigning Carla<br />
Hundreds of UK travel industry<br />
professionals made a stand<br />
outside Westminster recently,<br />
rallying against the government’s<br />
restrictions on global travel.<br />
It is estimated that 195,000 travel<br />
jobs have been lost during the<br />
pandemic and the industry body,<br />
ABTA is demanding that the<br />
government eases the restrictions<br />
on the traffic light system. At the<br />
time of the protest only a handful of<br />
countries had been granted green<br />
status, making it difficult for people<br />
to travel abroad.<br />
Amongst the 800-strong crowd was<br />
Carla Hesketh, owner of Marken Travel in Billinge. Carla<br />
told <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, “I felt that it was important to come here to<br />
show support for the travel industry and all of our fellow<br />
partners.<br />
“I didn’t really know what to expect,<br />
I was a bit nervous, but I got over<br />
my embarrassment and joined in<br />
with the chants for an important<br />
cause.”<br />
ABTA wants the government to add<br />
more countries to the green list<br />
and remove testing and quarantine<br />
requirements for fully vaccinated<br />
people returning from green and<br />
amber countries. It is also calling<br />
for a package of tailored financial<br />
support, including an extension<br />
of the furlough scheme until April<br />
2022.<br />
Carla added, “Our customers have<br />
showed us continued support throughout the last 16<br />
months; they have kept our spirits high, and we are<br />
so thankful for that. As an industry we have carried on<br />
quietly, basically being ignored and now we need help.”<br />
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Comp. Winners<br />
There was a bumper response to the competition in the<br />
last issue of <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> and three lucky <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> readers<br />
each won a pair of tickets to a live show at Liverpool’s<br />
M&S Arena.<br />
Andrea Hurman of Tatton Way in Eccleston won tickets<br />
to X-treme Magic, Sandra Spencer of Pintail Close in<br />
Haresfinch secured tickets to Sleeping Beauty, and <strong>St</strong>eph<br />
Fletcher of Saunderton Close in Haydock won tickets to<br />
Circus Spectacular. Our thanks go to all who entered the<br />
competition.<br />
To enter the competition in this magazine to win one of<br />
two pairs of tickets to the Tom Jones concert at Haydock<br />
Park on Saturday 28th <strong>Aug</strong>ust, turn to pages 36-37.<br />
parkrun Returns<br />
Weekly parkrun events are due to return in <strong>Jul</strong>y after a 15<br />
month pause due to the pandemic.<br />
The popular 5k events, which are held at 700 venues<br />
globally, were due to restart in June but following the<br />
UK Government’s announcement of a delay to <strong>St</strong>ep 4 of<br />
the restrictions, the events in England will now restart on<br />
Saturday 24 <strong>Jul</strong>y in England.<br />
The local parkrun event is held at Victoria Park on City<br />
Road, with the run starting from near the Bandstand. All<br />
parkruns start at 9am every Saturday, runs are timed and<br />
are suitable for all ages and abilities.<br />
To join in the parkrun, first visit the website www.parkrun.<br />
org.uk to register your details. Once you have registered<br />
and have a number, all parkruns are free.<br />
Out on the Floor<br />
Northern Soul nights are returning to Garswood on the<br />
3rd Friday of every month.<br />
Hosted by Brian James, the next Northern Soul and<br />
Motown night will take place at Garswood Sports and<br />
Social Club on Garswood Road in the village on Friday<br />
17th <strong>Jul</strong>y from 7.30pm until late.<br />
Admission is £3. For more information call Brian on 07974<br />
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Outdoor Theatrics<br />
If you have been pining for a curtain call and a trip to the<br />
theatre, why not treat yourself to a bit of outdoor theatre?<br />
The Folksy Theatre company will be giving a rousing<br />
rendition of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at The Cherry<br />
Orchard Tearooms at Inglenook Farm on the Rainford<br />
bypass.<br />
The performance will take place on Sunday <strong>Jul</strong>y 18 at<br />
7pm and is filled with live music, colourful characters,<br />
enchantment and a little touch of magic!<br />
Tickets are £15 per adult and £12 per child, to book<br />
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Kickstart for 16-25’s<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Chamber have been working hard to fill<br />
vacancies on the Government’s Kickstart scheme.<br />
Each of these vacancies are exclusively available to young<br />
people aged 16-25 who are unemployed and claiming<br />
Universal Credit.<br />
Working closely with DWP, <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Chamber aim to<br />
successfully place local young people into these new<br />
roles.<br />
Aaron Unsworth, Kickstart Co-ordinator at <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong><br />
Chamber, commented: “With over 300 approved<br />
vacancies so far, and 42 young people already placed into<br />
roles, it’s really encouraging to see this kind of investment<br />
from businesses as we move out of the lockdown.”<br />
Businesses taking part in the Kickstart scheme benefit<br />
from a range of funding and support, and the young<br />
person benefits from a placement for at least 6 months<br />
to help them boost their employability and get valuable<br />
experience in the workplace.<br />
To find out more about the latest Kickstart vacancies,<br />
email kickstart@sthelenschamber.com<br />
Grants for Junior RL<br />
Grant awards of up to £500 have been made available to<br />
local rugby league clubs by <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Borough Council.<br />
The grants, made up from RL World Cup <strong>2021</strong> Legacy<br />
Funding, can be used by clubs to purchase the necessary<br />
equipment to enable youngsters in Under 7s and below<br />
age groups to play the sport in a Covid-safe way.<br />
The Council has committed to match fund £500,000 to<br />
a ‘Createdby’ RLWC<strong>2021</strong> legacy funding pot to deliver<br />
at least one project at each of the 11 amateur clubs in <strong>St</strong><br />
<strong>Helens</strong> borough.<br />
Blackbrook Royals, Clock Face Miners, Thatto Heath<br />
Crusaders, Haresfinch and Haydock amateur clubs have<br />
all been successful with applications.<br />
Councillor Anthony Burns, the Council’s Cabinet Member<br />
for Wellbeing, Culture and Heritage, said, “If your club is<br />
in a position to help young players become fit and active<br />
while encouraging them to get involved as the RL World<br />
Cup comes to our borough later this year, then please<br />
email sportsdevelopment@sthelens.gov.uk for more<br />
details and an application form.”<br />
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Skin<br />
Saviours<br />
Whether you’re suffering from dry hands, cracked heels or sunburn, we might have the solution…<br />
I was aiming for bronzed<br />
goddess, but I got cooked<br />
lobster…<br />
Ouch! Have a cool bath with a<br />
handful of porridge oats tied up<br />
in a thin cloth. The water will help<br />
to cool your skin and the oats will<br />
soothe irritation. Then apply aloe<br />
vera gel. It’s sticky, but effective.<br />
Don’t have any aloe vera or aftersun<br />
to hand? Use a gentle moisturiser,<br />
such as unscented baby lotion.<br />
Avoid Vaseline and other petroleum<br />
jelly, as it’ll lock the heat in. You’ll<br />
want to drink plenty of water to<br />
avoid dehydration and cover up<br />
outdoors until the burn has gone.<br />
When you’re ready to brave the sun<br />
again, arm yourself with a decent<br />
sunscreen and make sure you<br />
reapply it regularly, even if it’s waterresistant.<br />
Sunscreen<br />
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Sunscreens<br />
are<br />
often too rich<br />
for facial skin<br />
so can lead to<br />
breakouts, redness<br />
and irritation. Try<br />
switching to a<br />
lighter face cream<br />
with a high SPF.<br />
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Help, my hands are really<br />
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First off, switch to a gentler soap.<br />
Look for a more natural one that<br />
doesn’t contain sodium lauryl<br />
sulphate. Generally, bars of soap<br />
tend to be kinder to skin than liquid<br />
ones. You may also want to swap<br />
your hand sanitiser for one with<br />
added botanicals. (It’ll still need to<br />
be at least 60% alcohol to work.) I<br />
like Bramley’s Hand Sanitiser Gel,<br />
which includes rosemary, spearmint<br />
and peppermint essential oils. It’s<br />
kinder to skin and smells gorgeous<br />
(£4, www.bramleyproducts.co.uk).<br />
It can be tempting to pile on the<br />
hand cream, but some lotions can<br />
end up irritating your skin even<br />
more. Look for an unscented cream<br />
designed<br />
for<br />
sensitive skin, or<br />
just reach for a<br />
natural seed or<br />
fruit oil. Almond<br />
oil is ideal, but<br />
olive oil will also<br />
do the job and<br />
we’re<br />
guessing<br />
you may already<br />
have a bottle in the kitchen. Just<br />
massage a few drops of it into your<br />
hands before bed.<br />
My cracked heels look<br />
awful in sandals<br />
Soak your feet in warm water for<br />
fifteen minutes before gently<br />
exfoliating. You can use a loofah<br />
or a homemade foot scrub (mix<br />
a handful of brown sugar with a<br />
tablespoon of olive oil). Avoid any<br />
areas with open wounds.<br />
Rinse and pat dry, then apply a thick<br />
moisturiser or balm. Lyonsleaf’s<br />
Calendula and Marshmallow Balm<br />
(£10.95, www.lyonsleaf.co.uk) is<br />
a good choice, as it’s designed to<br />
soothe and repair dry, cracked and<br />
irritated skin. It can also help skin<br />
complaints such as eczema and<br />
psoriasis. Pull on some thin cotton<br />
or bamboo socks to keep the balm<br />
from greasing up your bed sheets.<br />
Do this every night and you should<br />
see an improvement pretty quickly.
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Friendship for All<br />
As life opens up after lockdown, local friendship group,<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> and Warrington Oddfellows, are inviting people<br />
new to the area to give one of its social events a try. As the<br />
Society returns to holding face-to-face activities, it wants<br />
to help those who have recently relocated to get to know<br />
more people in their neighbourhood, something which<br />
has been difficult to do throughout the pandemic.<br />
The Friendly Society gets together regularly to enjoy<br />
events such as coffee mornings, day trips and meals<br />
together.<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>ie Webster, District Social Organiser said: “The<br />
Oddfellows is all about helping people forge local<br />
friendships and offering others help in times of need.<br />
She added: “Most of our members have lived here for<br />
years and love to meet new people. So, if you’re looking to<br />
explore the area in friendly company, we’re always ready<br />
to welcome new members to our group.”<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>ie added: “We’ve been very busy online during<br />
lockdown, but now we’re able to run face-to-face events<br />
again, we’re excited to welcome more people to the<br />
group.”<br />
Currently the group are meeting at Rhode Island Coffee<br />
in Warrington, The Hotties Café located inside The World<br />
of Glass and the Coffee <strong>St</strong>op Café inside <strong>St</strong> Marys Market<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>.<br />
On <strong>Jul</strong>y 14th and <strong>Jul</strong>y 20th the group will meet at Coffee<br />
<strong>St</strong>op in <strong>St</strong> Mary’s Market and on <strong>Jul</strong>y 22nd they will meet<br />
at Hotties in the World of Glass.<br />
Due to COVID-19 Guidelines for events, booking is<br />
required, so anyone interested in joining in should contact<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>ie for information email <strong>Jul</strong>ie.webster@oddfellows.<br />
co.uk or call 01744 895536. For more information about <strong>St</strong><br />
<strong>Helens</strong> and Warrington Oddfellows, or to find out about<br />
events near you, go to www.oddfellows.co.uk/newstart,<br />
or visit the Facebook page oddfellows.sthandw<br />
Plant a Tree!<br />
Free trees are available in a tree planting initiative to mark<br />
the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Organisers of the<br />
Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative are encouraging<br />
planting to start October <strong>2021</strong>, but you can register for<br />
your free tree/s now.<br />
The Queen’s Green Canopy was launched by Prince<br />
Charles earlier this year and will create a network of<br />
individual trees, avenues, copses and whole woodlands<br />
in honour of The Queen’s service. This will create a green<br />
legacy of its own, with every tree planted bringing<br />
benefits for people, wildlife and climate, now and for the<br />
future.<br />
You can apply for trees as an individual or part of a<br />
community group, school or other organisation, and the<br />
trees can be planted between October to March.<br />
To apply for a free tree pack, visit www.woodlandtrust.<br />
org.uk.<br />
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Park Farm Activities<br />
Now that lockdown restrictions are easing, Park Farm<br />
Community Centre at Carr Mill has something for<br />
everyone!<br />
For the children there is a Dinky Dancers class every<br />
Tuesday from 9.50-10.50am or 11.15–12noon and<br />
Diddikicks pre-school football classes every Saturday<br />
morning from 9am.<br />
For the older children there is after school club for<br />
ages 6-11 every Wednesday from 4.30–6pm, where the<br />
children can get involved with arts, crafts, sports, games<br />
and many more activities.<br />
A youth project session takes place every Tuesday<br />
between 6–8pm for ages 10-15. Over the course of six<br />
weeks your child will be able to get involved with these<br />
fun, creative and recreational sessions, aimed at boosting<br />
confidence, self-esteem and team building skills.<br />
If you’re looking to fill a bit of time and while away the<br />
hours trying something new, there are adult art groups,<br />
fitness classes, gardening sessions and Age UK meetings.<br />
For more information about any of the sessions available<br />
please visit www.parkfarmcommunitycentre.co.uk or call<br />
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Hip Hop ends <strong>St</strong>op<br />
The award-winning Hip-Hop organisation UC Crew<br />
have restarted their Break Games classes at Chain Lane<br />
Community Centre on Hinckley Road in Blackbrook. The<br />
classes are perfect for 4–6-year-olds that are full of energy,<br />
love superheroes, enjoy spinning and want to dance.<br />
The class runs every Saturday from 12.30-1.30pm. For<br />
more details email hello@uccrew.co.uk<br />
Village Fete<br />
Nugent House in Billinge are holding a summer fete this<br />
Saturday (10th <strong>Jul</strong>y) at the school on Carr Mill Road (WN5<br />
7TT).<br />
Attractions for all the family include craft stalls, games,<br />
morris dancing, a bouncy castle and live music from EXS.<br />
Liquid refreshments will be served from a mobile alcohol<br />
bar, and hot and cold food will also be available.<br />
The fete runs from 11am-3pm.
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People are being urged to look beyond lockdown by<br />
making a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for <strong>Life</strong>.<br />
Every year around 42,300 people are diagnosed with<br />
cancer in the North West and one in two people in the UK<br />
born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.<br />
The Race for <strong>Life</strong> event for <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> takes place at<br />
Haydock Racecourse on Sunday 17 October. The event<br />
includes a 3K, 5K and 10K and are open to people of all<br />
ages and abilities.<br />
Siobhan Byrne, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson<br />
for the North West, said: “Race for <strong>Life</strong> offers the perfect<br />
opportunity for people across the area to run, walk or jog<br />
and raise money for life-saving research.<br />
“All 400 mass participation Race for <strong>Life</strong><br />
events across the UK were cancelled<br />
last year to protect the country’s health<br />
during the COVID-19 pandemic. So this<br />
year, more than ever, we need people to<br />
enter the Race for <strong>Life</strong> - for the people we<br />
love, for the people we’ve lost and for the<br />
one in two of us who will get cancer.”<br />
The Race for <strong>Life</strong>, which has been in<br />
partnership with Tesco for 20 years, is<br />
an inspiring series of 3K, 5K, 10K, Pretty<br />
Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events<br />
which raise millions of pounds every year<br />
to help beat cancer by funding crucial<br />
research.<br />
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Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, Cancer<br />
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People can visit raceforlife.org to enter. If any Race for <strong>Life</strong><br />
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Willow Woofers 5k<br />
An innovative new way of raising money for Willowbrook<br />
Hospice takes place later this month in <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>, and<br />
your four-legged friends are invited too.<br />
Willow ‘Woofers’ sponsored dog walk will take place on<br />
Saturday <strong>Jul</strong>y 24 at Victoria Park on Bishop Road.<br />
The 5k walk will start from the bandstand at 11am, with<br />
registration opening at 10am from Gamble Hall for<br />
participants to sign in and sign out at the end of the walk.<br />
There will be a quick pep talk before the walk starts<br />
and then you’ll be set to complete three and a half laps<br />
around the park.<br />
Once the walk is finished you will be welcomed over to<br />
Gamble Hall on City Road to attend ‘Fur on the Field’, a<br />
family-and-dog-friendly fun day run by volunteers from<br />
<strong>St</strong> Mark’s.<br />
You can now sign up online for just £5 per family by going<br />
online at https://willowbrookhospice.enthuse.com/cf/<br />
willow-woofers-5k.<br />
Quiz<br />
Theme:<br />
<strong>St</strong>ars<br />
1. The football team Red <strong>St</strong>ar Belgrade are based<br />
in which European country?<br />
2. What colour is the star on the flag of Israel?<br />
3. Together with his wife, who owns and runs The<br />
Hand And Flowers in Marlow, which, in the 2012<br />
Michelin Guide, became the first ever pub have<br />
two Michelin stars?<br />
4. What type of animal goes before “star” to give a<br />
name by which Sirius, the brightest star in the<br />
night sky, is commonly known?<br />
5. What is the main colour of the stars on the<br />
Hollywood Walk of Fame?<br />
6. What is the Queen’s star sign?<br />
7. Released in 2016, Blackstar is the 25th and final<br />
studio album by which famous singer?<br />
8. How many “lucky star” numbers do you have<br />
to select when you buy a EuroMillions lottery<br />
ticket?<br />
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9. What is the name of the closest star to Earth?<br />
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Quiz solutions can be found on page 60 of this magazine
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The best tech for<br />
healthy living<br />
From fitness to fat<br />
monitoring, smart trackers<br />
and smart tape<br />
APPLE WATCH SERIES 6<br />
Health technology is big business: we all want to live<br />
healthier, happier lives, and gadgets range from the<br />
relatively simple, such as smart scales, to all-singing<br />
devices such as the Apple Watch with its built-in<br />
heart rate monitor, blood oxygen monitoring and<br />
fitness tracking – tracking that can include dancing<br />
as well as more traditional forms of workout. There’s<br />
a wide range of stand-alone health devices too,<br />
such as Omron’s blood pressure monitor, and a<br />
whole host of infrared thermometers that give you<br />
instant results.<br />
You don’t need to be an athlete in training to<br />
benefit from a fitness tracker: a dedicated tracker<br />
such as a Fitbit is a great way to motivate yourself<br />
to walk more, and the kid-focused Fitbit Ace 3 has<br />
our young ones charging around the garden trying<br />
to beat each others’ step counts. More advanced<br />
models for the grown-ups, such as the gorgeous<br />
Fitbit Luxe, include a wide range of health-tracking<br />
features including sleep tracking, menstrual cycle<br />
tracking, GPS route recording and blood oxygen<br />
saturation monitoring.<br />
Smart scales can be a useful way to monitor your<br />
progress, because weight alone is a terrible<br />
indicator: if you start working out you’ll often<br />
find you put on weight because muscle<br />
is heavier than fat. Eufy’s Smart Scale C1<br />
connects to your phone and to fitness apps,<br />
enabling you to measure and track your<br />
body composition over time – and with<br />
support for sixteen different users you can<br />
use it for the entire family. And you can team it<br />
up with a smart measuring tape such as Bagel<br />
Labs’ Pie, which you can use to measure and<br />
track the size of biceps, bust, calves, hips, thighs,<br />
waist and shoulders. It’s not cheap – it’s around<br />
£70 – but it’s clever and there are similar, cheaper<br />
alternatives that do much the same thing. As with<br />
smart scales, smart tapes connect via Bluetooth to<br />
an app on your phone, so you can track changes<br />
over time as you become more buff.<br />
The Apple Watch has evolved<br />
into an elegant, powerful and<br />
very useful health tracking<br />
device thanks to its mix of<br />
sensors and a world of healthrelated<br />
apps. It looks great too.<br />
£379, apple.com<br />
OMRON H4 BLOOD<br />
PRESSURE MONITOR<br />
If you need to monitor<br />
your blood pressure at<br />
home, Omron’s products<br />
are affordable, easy to use<br />
and deliver accurate results<br />
very quickly.<br />
PIE SMART TAPE<br />
£66, currys.co.uk<br />
The Pie is no ordinary tape.<br />
It’s a Bluetooth tape with<br />
an app designed to track<br />
changes in specific bits of<br />
your body, such as your<br />
biceps or your thighs.<br />
£70, amazon.co.uk<br />
ANKER EUFY SMART SCALE C1<br />
Eufy comes from electronics<br />
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£29, shop.bt.com<br />
FITBIT LUXE<br />
Not all Fitbits are plasticky: the Luxe<br />
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Bold<br />
Vibes<br />
Set the mood for summer with<br />
gorgeous furnishings and accessories<br />
in bright and cheerful shades.<br />
Intentionally clashing colours and patterns add drama and interest.<br />
Frida Kahlo-style Flower Crown canvas art, £102; Aziza gold console<br />
table, £255; Marilyn Blush velvet armchair, £545; colourful Berber-style<br />
rug, from £172; all audenza.com<br />
GO ALL OUT FOR COLOUR<br />
• Update any room instantly with some vivid wall<br />
art. There is a huge choice available both in the<br />
high street and online, including very affordable<br />
printable art that you simply download and print<br />
out yourself. Alternatively, you might even want<br />
to make some art of your own: buy blank canvases<br />
from an art shop and choose co-ordinating tester<br />
pots of paint for some modern abstract originals.<br />
This colour collection by Dulux mixes standout pinks and<br />
reds with subtler shades of the same tones – a palette that<br />
will add verve and vitality to any home. dulux.co.uk<br />
A colourful, marbled jesmonite lamp<br />
base contrasts with a bright red fabric<br />
cable. Immediately eye-catching.<br />
Marbled jesmonite table lamp, £60,<br />
nineangels.co.uk<br />
A rainbow vase handmade<br />
from jesmonite.<br />
Brunswick vase, £39,<br />
concretecandy.co.uk<br />
• Accessories such as throws, cushions, vases, plant<br />
pots or lamp bases can make all the difference,<br />
even in a relatively neutral room, adding colour to<br />
liven up your day. Group small items together for<br />
greater impact, and don’t worry too much about<br />
conventional good taste – a few clashing colours<br />
can be exciting and uplifting.<br />
• The floor is one of the largest visible areas in any<br />
room, so a new rug will have a dramatic impact and<br />
can completely change the look and feel of the<br />
space. A flat-woven rug in a single block or colour,<br />
wide stripes or a geometric pattern is a great choice.<br />
• If you are feeling particularly bold, consider<br />
repainting wooden furniture, such as chairs,<br />
wardrobes, chests of drawers or even kitchen<br />
cabinets. To do the job properly, remove handles,<br />
knobs or other hardware first, sand down<br />
thoroughly and prime before painting. Use a mini<br />
foam roller on any large, flat surfaces for a perfectly<br />
flat finish.
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An eye-catching artwork in fresh, modern<br />
colours will look great in any room.<br />
Bold Jungle Tiger art print, £15,<br />
abstracthouse.com<br />
Group houseplants in a variety of pots<br />
against a brightly coloured wall.<br />
The range pictured is from dobbies.com<br />
Add a bold throw to the back of a<br />
sofa or chair for a pop of brilliant<br />
colour and pattern.<br />
Arizona terracotta throw, £23,<br />
albertandmoo.com<br />
A contrast trim helps accentuate vivid<br />
colours.<br />
Mardi Gras cushion in tangerine,<br />
£19.99, dobbies.com<br />
For real impact, add a large item of furniture upholstered<br />
in a colour that you adore.<br />
Reece armchair in orange velvet, £229.99, daals.co.uk<br />
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New First Responders<br />
Two Rainford residents have completed their training as an Emergency First Responder instructor in the<br />
with North West Ambulance Service and are now the Caribbean before returning to Rainford, are the new CFR’s<br />
fully-fledged Community First Responders (CFRs) for the for the village and Peter Gregory is to remain on hand in<br />
Rainford area.<br />
an administrative and advisory capacity.<br />
The rural setting of Rainford and outlying villages of Crank<br />
and Kings Moss means that the contribution of CFRs is<br />
crucial but, after the untimely death of volunteer CFR<br />
(Team Leader) Mike Olley in November 2019 followed<br />
by the planned retirement from front-line service of<br />
CFR Peter Gregory, the area has been without CFR<br />
coverage for over a year.<br />
If you’ve like to find out more about becoming a CFR<br />
please email Peter Gregory at rainfordcfr@gmail.com.<br />
In Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and<br />
Cumbria, the Community First Responder scheme is<br />
administered by the North West Ambulance Service.<br />
Once trained and equipped, volunteer CFRs are<br />
asked to be available for around 16 hours per month,<br />
although in many cases that figure is considerably<br />
exceeded.<br />
Vicky Callaghan, a 41-year-old Mum of two from<br />
Rainford and Christine Ball, who spent some time<br />
Chris Ball, Peter Gregory and Vicky Callaghan.<br />
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We have over 20’000 sq.ft of<br />
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Celebrity authors<br />
Actors and other celebrities often try their hand at fiction writing, with various degrees of success (and often<br />
a lot of help from a ghost writer). The authors we’re looking at this month have all managed to prove their<br />
writing skills to both readers and critics, in some cases carving out a whole new career for themselves.<br />
Neil Patrick Harris – The Magic Misfits 1 & 2<br />
The How I Met Your Mother star has written several books, including a choose your own<br />
adventure-style autobiography. His children’s series follows a street magician who teams up<br />
with other like-minded kids to stop villains in their tracks. Aimed at children aged eight and<br />
up, The Magic Misfits series is ideal for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and Lemony Snicket. It’s<br />
very well-written, very different and very funny.<br />
Us Three – Ruth Jones<br />
Ruth Jones brings her usual Gavin and <strong>St</strong>acey wit and warmth to her second novel. Us Three centres<br />
on a trio of women who became best friends at primary school. We follow their lives over the next 40+<br />
years, through love and loss and all of life’s usual ups and downs. Like any relationship, friendship isn’t<br />
always easy, and this one is stretched almost to breaking point.<br />
Because of You – Dawn French<br />
While Dawn French’s latest novel contains a dash of humour, it’s also heart wrenching, dealing as it does<br />
with stillbirth, abduction and grief. Two women give birth at the same hospital. Only one mother leaves<br />
with a baby. As the baby, Minnie, grows into a teenager, she becomes pregnant herself and discovers<br />
that everything she thought she knew may well be based on a lie.<br />
A Bright Ray of Darkness – Ethan Hawke<br />
The actor Ethan Hawke has returned to fiction writing after a break of almost two decades. A Bright<br />
Ray of Darkness draws on his own experiences and tells the story of a celebrated actor, William, whose<br />
personal life is crumbling around him, much to the delight of the press. William turns to the theatre,<br />
throwing himself into the world of Henry IV. A fascinating glimpse into the world of acting, privilege<br />
and fame.<br />
Troy – <strong>St</strong>ephen Fry<br />
The third book in <strong>St</strong>ephen Fry’s series retelling the Greek myths centres on probably the most famous<br />
myth of them all – the battle of Troy. Whether you think you know the full story or can just recall<br />
something about a queen called Helen and a wooden horse, this book is well worth a read. Fry really<br />
brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix.<br />
Uncommon Type – Tom Hanks<br />
Uncommon Type is Tom Hanks’ collection of seventeen short stories. Most offer a slice of American life,<br />
whether it’s from the viewpoint of a ten-year-old boy or a war veteran. Each one references a typewriter<br />
and some characters appear in more than one story. Other than that, the stories are very diverse,<br />
ranging from one about a bowling whizz who becomes an unwilling celebrity, to time-travelling sci-fi.
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<strong>St</strong>art your Digital Marketing<br />
or Accountancy Career<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Chamber are running two exciting study programmes<br />
starting September <strong>2021</strong> in Accountancy and Digital Marketing.<br />
Ambitious school leavers<br />
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Each study programme is<br />
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The programmes also introduce<br />
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Benefits of study<br />
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• 15 free driving lessons<br />
• All expenses paid study<br />
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• Industry field trips<br />
• Work experience<br />
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• Fundraising opportunities<br />
• Financial support**<br />
• Free travel pass<br />
Places on these programmes are limited, so act fast to secure your place for September!<br />
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Murphy for Mayor<br />
Billinge and Seneley Green ward<br />
councillor, Sue Murphy, has been<br />
sworn in as Mayor of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong><br />
Borough for <strong>2021</strong>-22.<br />
Councillor Murphy, who was born<br />
in Aigburth in Liverpool, moved to<br />
Garswood in 1984 where she brought<br />
her family up which has now been<br />
extended to seven grandchildren.<br />
Husband Mike will join Sue during<br />
her year as mayor by carrying out the<br />
role as consort.<br />
Councillor Murphy has been involved<br />
in local politics for the past 27 years<br />
before being elected to represent<br />
the people of Billinge and Seneley Green on <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong><br />
Borough Council 17 years ago.<br />
Speaking of her pride to be given the opportunity to<br />
represent <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Borough as mayor, Councillor Murphy<br />
said:<br />
“Being mayor is a wonderful honour<br />
for me and my family. When we<br />
emigrated all the way from Liverpool<br />
we never imagined for one minute<br />
that the people of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> would<br />
open their arms embrace us in the<br />
way they have, they are proud strong<br />
hardworking people who I will<br />
represent with great pride.”<br />
During her mayoral year, Councillor<br />
Murphy will look to raise money for<br />
two causes very close to her heart –<br />
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where<br />
her 10-year-old granddaughter<br />
Antonia recently underwent<br />
successful brain surgery, and the Helen Marie Friends<br />
charity which supports sick and disabled children.<br />
This year’s Mayor Making ceremony also saw Councillor<br />
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Win Tickets to<br />
Tom Jones!<br />
Summer just wouldn’t be the same without live<br />
music from Haydock Park and, after a year-long<br />
hiatus due to COVID, live music is back with a bang<br />
with some huge names, including Tom Jones and<br />
Olly Murs, to look forward to this summer. <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Life</strong> have two pairs of tickets for the Tom Jones<br />
concert on Saturday 28th <strong>Aug</strong>ust to give away to<br />
readers!<br />
But first up at Haydock Park this<br />
summer is Olly Murs. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
caught up with the legend<br />
himself earlier his month<br />
for a chat about his return<br />
to Haydock Park on<br />
Saturday 17th<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>y.<br />
Are you looking forward to finally getting back out<br />
on the road again?<br />
Yeah, I can’t wait! I did Haydock Park a few years back,<br />
great energy, great vibe so it will be good to get back<br />
on stage, get my mic out, get my ears in, get my dancing<br />
shoes on, and just get out there and perform. Can’t wait!<br />
This has been the longest period that you’ve gone<br />
without live shows or touring. How are you going<br />
to get rid of the rustiness?<br />
It’s been two years as I hadn’t toured since 2019, but I’m<br />
born ready - there’s no rust here, get the WD40 out! I’m<br />
actually excited to get out there again and start singing<br />
- I think it’s just something that I’m born to do, I enjoy it.<br />
What was it like to go out in lockdown wearing a<br />
mask and not get stopped every five minutes?<br />
I hated it because I like seeing people’s faces, it felt really<br />
eerie. Everyone didn’t really speak and was really quiet,<br />
you couldn’t really see people’s facial expressions, and I<br />
didn’t enjoy it very much to be honest. I just get this<br />
really weird vibe when I go shopping. I know we’re<br />
all doing it for a good reason, but I can’t wait to see<br />
people’s faces again. That’d be nice.<br />
A lot of people know you from The Voice but you<br />
have a new TV show coming soon, <strong>St</strong>arstruck<br />
Yes, I’m hosting the show. It’s something I’ve wanted<br />
to do for quite some time to get back on TV again,<br />
on a primetime Saturday night. It’s pretty much a<br />
modern-day version of ‘<strong>St</strong>ars In Their Eyes’ but it’s got<br />
a new format, it’s got new ideas, we have a celebrity<br />
judging panel on there.<br />
Did you think back when you did your first audition<br />
for X Factor you would, a decade later, become this<br />
all-round entertainer doing television, voiceover<br />
acting and of course singing?<br />
I never expected any of this, I was very lucky. I knew<br />
I was an entertainer more so than just a singer,<br />
I knew there was a few more strings to my<br />
bow, that I was a jack of all trades! Singing is
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obviously what I love doing, I never<br />
chased being a presenter of a TV show<br />
and I never chased being a voiceover<br />
artist. These were things that people<br />
just asked me to do and I was like,<br />
“Yeah, why not? Let’s give it a go”.<br />
So what can we expect from your<br />
Haydock show?<br />
Just a fun, energetic show - I’m going<br />
to give everything, I want people to<br />
be smiling again. I miss seeing lovely<br />
smiles and that’s why we’re on stage.<br />
It’s just so people having a good time,<br />
enjoy themselves. You’ve had such<br />
sadness over this last year, such difficult<br />
times as a nation so it’d be great for me anyway, I’d love<br />
to come to Haydock, have a great night with everyone<br />
enjoying themselves everyone have a good time and I<br />
can’t wait - bring it on!<br />
A stellar line-up talent has been announced for<br />
the Tom Jones concert on Saturday 28th <strong>Aug</strong>ust.<br />
The concert, which will be taking place on a nonraceday,<br />
will see Dublin-born Imelda May and<br />
television personality-turned bona fide star Megan<br />
McKenna joining the bill.<br />
Tom Jones’ career has spanned over half a century and<br />
has seen him win many accolades including a BRIT Award<br />
for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef<br />
Award for <strong>Life</strong>time Achievement.<br />
A global star, who was knighted by Her Majesty the<br />
Queen in 2006, he has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits and<br />
has a continued worldwide reputation as one of the great<br />
vocalists, earning the nickname ‘The Voice’. He continues<br />
to be a coach on the hit ITV show of the same name.<br />
Returning to Haydock Park he will be performing from his<br />
huge repertoire of hits, spanning genres and generations<br />
including ‘Kiss’, ‘Delilah’ and ‘It’s Not Unusual’.<br />
Released last month, Imelda May’s sixth studio album<br />
‘11 Past The Hour’ is a record that brims with sensuality,<br />
emotional intelligence, spirituality and intuition,<br />
marking a new chapter for Imelda and showcasing her<br />
at her most authentic. Imelda has toured extensively<br />
and performed with the likes of Van Morrison and U2,<br />
appeared on multiple shows (notably some jaw-dropping<br />
performances on Later… With Jools Holland), and hosted<br />
her own programme on Irish TV, The Imelda May Show.<br />
Megan McKenna first came to prominence as a television<br />
personality on shows like ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ and<br />
‘Celebrity Big Brother’. After her debut country album<br />
‘<strong>St</strong>ory Of Me’ was released in 2018, two singles from the<br />
album debuted at #1 & #2 on iTunes and the following<br />
year she won ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’. She has proven her<br />
talents in the live arena too, completing two nationwide<br />
headline tours and is booked to play the main stage at the<br />
Isle of Wight Festival this summer.<br />
To enter the competition to win one pair of the two<br />
pairs of tickets on offer, simply visit our website,<br />
www.locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then<br />
on ‘competitions’ and then answer the following<br />
question;<br />
In what year was Sir Tom Jones knighted by the<br />
Queen?<br />
The expiry date for this competition is midnight on<br />
Sunday 8th <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
The winners will be personally contacted within three working<br />
days and the results will be posted on our Facebook account by<br />
13th <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2021</strong>. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. <strong>St</strong>rictly<br />
one entry per household – multiple entries will be disqualified.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> 247 cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not<br />
reach us. Employees of <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> 247 Ltd and their families are<br />
not eligible to enter this competition.<br />
Tickets are on sale now for these concerts via<br />
thejockeyclublive.co.uk. There will be hospitality packages<br />
available to suit all budgets and you can book with<br />
confidence as The Jockey Club Live offers a money back<br />
guarantee if cancelled. Please note that the Tom Jones<br />
concert at Haydock Park is a standalone concert and does<br />
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Know who to Trust...<br />
Trusts can be a very useful tool to protect assets, and to<br />
ensure that the money you have set aside ultimately ends<br />
up with the people you want to benefit.<br />
We recently had an unusual case at the office that<br />
emphasised the importance of partnering with the right<br />
financial planning firm when considering something like<br />
this yourself.<br />
A solicitor referred a client to us last year. She had set up<br />
a trust 15 years ago to avoid inheritance tax. Her adviser<br />
had recently retired, and she wanted someone like us to<br />
check what had been set up and review matters.<br />
The first thing I noticed was how poorly the paperwork<br />
was completed. The trust deed is an important document<br />
and there were numerous mistakes, crossings out,<br />
spelling mistakes and initials all over it.<br />
The investment structure itself wasn’t great, with a<br />
random set of funds that, in my opinion, lacked thought<br />
into how these assets would interact and it was much too<br />
risky for our client.<br />
We managed to create a portfolio for her within the fund<br />
range, which was quite similar to our own, following our<br />
principles for investing safely.<br />
However, during a change of circumstances for our client<br />
it was apparent that a fundamental error came to light –<br />
one that could have had catastrophic consequences for<br />
our client’s family.<br />
The old adviser had completed the trust form for the<br />
client. The trust was a discretionary trust, which gives<br />
flexibility by having a wide potential class of beneficiaries,<br />
but they should either named individuals or detailed<br />
as a wide class of potential beneficiaries, such as ‘my<br />
grandchildren’.<br />
The problem for our client was that the box where these<br />
beneficiaries should have been named was left blank<br />
by the old adviser and not picked up by the insurance<br />
company. This meant that because our client was the<br />
settlor, she was also a beneficiary. As there were no<br />
named beneficiaries detailed on the form after our client,<br />
the trust fund would then pass to children, spouses of<br />
children and then to charity.<br />
The critical point was that our client doesn’t<br />
have any children.<br />
Therefore, this trust fund that our client wanted to give<br />
to her sisters and nephew after her death was at risk of<br />
being left wholly to charity, because of a fundamental<br />
error. To make matters worse, we found out that our client<br />
was about to go into a care home the next day in the<br />
middle of the Covid pandemic!<br />
The solicitor who referred the client to us drafted a deed<br />
of assignment straight away and we needed to have the<br />
deed signed and witnessed. Thankfully, our client’s sister<br />
was able to go to the care home and get this done with<br />
some help from the care home manager.<br />
Our client sadly passed away just two months later, so it<br />
was very fortunate that this was spotted and acted on.<br />
Trusts do have their place in financial planning and can be<br />
invaluable in certain cases. It is, however, very important<br />
that the people you are dealing with know what they are<br />
doing.<br />
At Callisto we have extensive experience in dealing<br />
with complex cases and have the qualifications to back<br />
this up. We also have several law firms, tax advisers and<br />
accountants that we can bring in to help us to create the<br />
right plan and to ensure that everything is completed<br />
properly.<br />
If you have a trust or are considering using a trust in<br />
your financial affairs, then please feel free to call us for a<br />
second opinion. It’s better to measure twice and cut once!<br />
Andrew Platt<br />
CFP TM Chartered MCSI<br />
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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<br />
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The making of<br />
Muncaster Hall<br />
by Nicola Gray<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> has its fair share of listed buildings and<br />
notable properties dotted around the borough,<br />
but the back story of Muncaster Hall, an elegant<br />
Victorian property that once stood proudly on the<br />
outskirts of Rainford village, is more fascinating<br />
than most. This is a story of wealth, love, adultery<br />
and foul play more befitting of an episode of<br />
Downton Abbey, <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> looks back at Muncaster<br />
Hall’s colourful past.<br />
Many Victorian homes didn’t have the modern comforts<br />
that we take for granted today; poorer members of<br />
society lived in cramped conditions in run-down houses,<br />
often with whole families in one room. Homes for the<br />
upper classes were much more accommodating, with<br />
wealthy Victorians decorating their homes in the latest<br />
styles; including flowery wallpaper, carpets and wellmade<br />
furniture.<br />
Driveway and entrance gate<br />
Muncaster Hall lived up to the Victorian stereotype in<br />
its styling and architecture, the origins of the building<br />
however were steeped in somewhat of a scandal. In<br />
1857 a young Richard Pennington, the son and heir of<br />
Muncaster Hall & Pennington Family
Living quarters at Muncaster Hall<br />
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be generous with his time and<br />
money. Richard and Elizabeth had<br />
seven more children throughout<br />
their marriage, but the couple<br />
separated in December 1874.<br />
Three years later, Richard<br />
discovered that Elizabeth had<br />
formed a new relationship with a<br />
former gamekeeper of the estate,<br />
and they were divorced.<br />
a very wealthy cotton mill owner from Hindley, Wigan,<br />
was ordered by his family to find a suitable residence<br />
away from his hometown. Richard was advised to move<br />
away to set up home after he started a relationship with<br />
Elizabeth Cash, a young mill girl he had fallen in love with.<br />
The couple already had a child when they moved to the<br />
Rainford area and their second child was born at School<br />
Brow in January 1858. To accommodate their growing<br />
family, Richard and Elizabeth bought a farm house known<br />
locally as Mount Pleasant in October 1859, and their third<br />
child was born shortly after. The story goes that Richard’s<br />
mother disapproved of the relationship and so the couple<br />
had to wait four years until her death before getting<br />
married in Liverpool in 1861.<br />
Throughout this time Richard continued the management<br />
of the family cotton mills in Hindley<br />
and eventually became the sole owner.<br />
During the next five years he bought<br />
several farms and houses in Rainford<br />
and entertained his wealthy friends with<br />
shooting parties on his land. In a bid to<br />
keep up appearances, Richard started to<br />
build a grand stone mansion house on<br />
the site of Mount Pleasant and used his<br />
neighbouring land to set out the gardens,<br />
lake and parkland surrounding it. The<br />
work on the hall was completed in 1866<br />
and Muncaster Hall came into existence.<br />
Richard died at the age of fiftyseven<br />
on the 10th of <strong>Jul</strong>y 1887<br />
leaving all his estate in trust for<br />
his children until they reached the<br />
age of twenty-one. However, in<br />
January 1895 the Rainford and Hindley properties were<br />
put up for auction and the whole of the Rainford estate<br />
including Muncaster Hall, the farms, cottages & houses<br />
totalling 315 acres were bought by the Earl of Derby for<br />
£37,000.<br />
In February of the same year, one month after the hall<br />
was acquired by the Earl of Derby, the furniture and other<br />
belongings at Muncaster Hall were auctioned off in a<br />
three-day sale which left the house empty and with no<br />
trace of the family who once occupied it.<br />
Plans show that in 1905, alterations were made to the<br />
building, with the whole of the left wing of the hall being<br />
demolished; even with the missing wing, Muncaster was<br />
still a substantial property. Over the next few decades,<br />
the hall and its surrounding parklands were leased by<br />
Richard took an active part in village life;<br />
he was the first chairman of the <strong>Local</strong><br />
Board, he rebuilt the old Church School<br />
in Cross Pit Lane and was reported to<br />
Entrance Hall & <strong>St</strong>aircase
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the Earl to several tenants, the last of which moved out in<br />
1938 and the property was offered for sale. Unfortunately,<br />
there was no interest in the estate, and it stood empty<br />
until 1940, when Richard Heyes, who also owned<br />
Mossborough Hall in the village, bought the estate to use<br />
for poultry breeding and agriculture.<br />
World War II had been begun in 1939 and almost as<br />
soon as the sale went through, the hall was immediately<br />
commandeered by the War Department as an officers’<br />
mess and living quarters for the officers of the military<br />
units which had been set up in the village. Due to the<br />
size of the building, part of it was used as a Ministry of<br />
Food office as well. After the war Richard Heyes and his<br />
son James resumed their poultry business and the stately<br />
home became the most magnificent hen house in the<br />
history of egg production.<br />
Plans were put forward in 1945 as to a number of potential<br />
uses for the hall, and several schemes were considered<br />
including a children’s home, an old folks’ home and even<br />
as an extension to the current Rainford High School. None<br />
of the plans were deemed cost effective and Richard<br />
passed the property to James, who decided to use the<br />
hall as a home for his growing flock of birds, producing<br />
upwards of 12,600 eggs a week.<br />
In the late 1950’s, James started to sell a few plots of land<br />
for the development of homes for the village, and over<br />
Member of the Pennington Family<br />
the following years larger plots were sold until almost the<br />
entire estate was covered with houses and bungalows,<br />
known today as Heyes Avenue and Muncaster Drive.<br />
As the land around Muncaster Hall was developed, the<br />
hall itself and its outbuildings were demolished and by<br />
1966, just 100 years since its foundations were laid, no<br />
trace of the once elegant Victorian residence remains.<br />
With thanks to <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service.<br />
The Archive Service collects, preserves and<br />
provides access to unique historic materials<br />
that relate to different aspects of life across<br />
the borough of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>.<br />
Find out more information here -<br />
www.sthelens.gov.uk/libraries/archive-service/
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We’ve finally re-opened<br />
..and we’re looking forward to welcoming<br />
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New opening times: Mon, Tues, Fri 9am-4.30pm<br />
Thu, Sat 9am-1pm<br />
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Six of the best<br />
DAYS OUT<br />
WITH KIDS<br />
OF THE<br />
SIX<br />
B E S T<br />
Here’s the second part of our ‘6 of the Best’ series, this time highlighting how to enjoy<br />
some of the NW’s best days out with kids this summer without breaking into your<br />
savings. Please note that there may be some COVID restrictions in place so please<br />
check these with the venue before setting off.<br />
MARTIN<br />
MERE<br />
WETLAND<br />
CENTRE<br />
There is a whole host of summer fun adventures for you and your family<br />
to enjoy at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping,<br />
playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal hand<br />
feeding some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife. This 800 acre centre is<br />
home to thousands of rare birds; a cheeky family of otters; an all-star cast<br />
of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few.<br />
Grab a paddle and try the award-winning canoe safari or delve into the<br />
ponds and see what creatures are lurking beneath. You can build a den,<br />
go on a wild walk adventure, brave the stepping stones or get a total<br />
rush from the huge adventure playground with its zip wires, scramble<br />
nets and treehouses.<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Address: WWT WWT Martin Martin Mere, Mere, Fish Lane,<br />
Burscough, Fish Lane, Lancashire, Burscough, L40 Lancashire,<br />
0TA<br />
Website: L40 0TA www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere<br />
Costs Website: from: Child www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere<br />
(4-16) £7.54, Adults<br />
£14.09, Costs Family from: Child (2+2) (4-16) £36.77, £7.54, Under Adults 4’s<br />
go free. £14.09, Family (2+2) £36.77, Under 4’s<br />
Suitable go free. For: All ages. Adventure<br />
Playground Suitable For: is 3-12 All ages. Adventure<br />
Playground is 3-12
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DELAMERE FOREST<br />
A shady oasis amid the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain. Delamere, is a place to let off steam, escape the crowds<br />
and find peace in the heart of the forest and has something for everyone.<br />
There are easy-going walking and cycle trails for all abilities, bike hire is available and you can even hire a Segway for the<br />
best fun you can have off-road without having to pedal!<br />
You can try your hand at Gruffalo Orienteering, following a family map reading challenge to find twelve Gruffalo markers<br />
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<br />
adventure at Go Ape!<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Delamere Forest, Linmere,<br />
Delamere, Northwich, CW8 2HZ<br />
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/<br />
delamere-forest<br />
Costs: Free, certain activities extra<br />
Suitable for: All ages<br />
SCOTMAN’S<br />
FLASH<br />
ACTIVITY<br />
CENTRE<br />
If your kids love water adventure, there’s no need to travel far because<br />
there’s a fantastic outdoor adventure centre just up the road in Wigan that<br />
features lots of exciting experiences for everyone of all ages to enjoy.<br />
The flashes in Wigan are a result of mining subsidence, and Scotman’s Flash<br />
is the largest of the bunch – the perfect place for water sports, whether<br />
you’re brand new to canoeing, sailing, kayaking or paddle boarding. The<br />
site is run by Wigan Council’s Outdoor Adventure Team and the team also<br />
run off-site activities including rock climbing, archery and mountain biking.<br />
Booking the activities online is a bit clunky compared with other<br />
commercialised operations but do persevere – the activities are great value<br />
and just as much fun! Advance booking is essential.<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Rushdene, off Poolstock Lane<br />
in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5HJ<br />
Website: www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell/<br />
Activities-sports/Scotmans-Flash-<br />
Activity-Centre.aspx<br />
Costs From: £11.37 p.p. depending on<br />
activity<br />
Suitable for: Ages 6+ depending on<br />
activity
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HEATON PARK<br />
The 640-acre Heaton Park in Manchester is Europe’s biggest municipal park, which is approximately 25% of the city’s green<br />
space. An iconic outdoor concert and festival venue, Heaton Park can also boast an impressive selection of everyday activities.<br />
A major attraction at Heaton Park is Treetop Manchester, which is an elevated woodland adventure for the whole family,<br />
consisting of walkways, trampolines, treehouses, slides and ball parks. The less brave can visit the Animal Centre, or take<br />
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.<br />
There are a couple of large play areas, a pitch and putt and a packed events programme that takes place each year<br />
including outdoor concerts, dramas and plays.<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Middleton Road, Higher<br />
Blackley, Manchester M25 2GT<br />
Website: www.manchester.gov.uk/<br />
heatonpark<br />
Costs: Free, certain activities extra<br />
Suitable for: All ages<br />
HOVER<br />
FORCE<br />
ACTIVITY<br />
CENTRE<br />
Hover Force is Cheshire’s number one Outdoor Activity Centre,<br />
and can offer a huge range of adventurous activities, including<br />
hovercraft racing, off-road karting, mud buggies, drone racing,<br />
axe throwing, archery, crossbow, a shooting range and an<br />
experience involving a DTV shredder (a cross between a jetski<br />
and a mini-tank). The main activities for children are hovercrafts,<br />
off road karting and axe throwing.<br />
Hover Force welcome group activities such as family days out,<br />
birthday parties and <strong>St</strong>ag and Hen activities, but theirs is no<br />
need to come with a group, and the organisers we will mix you<br />
together with other individuals in groups, depending on the<br />
activity you choose.<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Moorditch Lane,<br />
Frodsham Marsh, Frodsham.<br />
WA6 7BT<br />
Website: www.hoverforce.co.uk<br />
Costs: Varies by activity<br />
Suitable for: Varies by activity
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FACTS<br />
Address: Great House Barn, Rivington Ln,<br />
Horwich, Bolton BL6 7SB<br />
Website: www.goape.co.uk/locations/<br />
rivington<br />
Costs: £28 (10-15) £30 (16+)<br />
Suitable for: 10+<br />
GO APE –<br />
RIVINGTON<br />
Rivington’s rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs, terraced<br />
gardens and woodland bustling with wildlife has been<br />
a major attraction for visitors for over a hundred years,<br />
but the addition of Go Ape has given the location added<br />
impetus for adrenaline junkies.<br />
Go Ape Rivington nestles high up in this open and<br />
spacious site, and with the 13-metre-high platforms<br />
and a free-falling Tarzan Swing, this is the only Go Ape<br />
location in the UK to feature a zip wire over water!<br />
And once you’ve landed back on terra firma, you can<br />
explore the terraced gardens with its hidden paths,<br />
caves, structures and lakes, climb the Pike (or Winter<br />
Hill) or head over to the Great House Barn and Tearoom<br />
for some refreshments.<br />
OF THE<br />
SIX<br />
B E S T
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Flaked Trout with Rocket, Lychees<br />
and Sweet Lime Dressing<br />
Serves 2<br />
Prep time: 10 minutes<br />
Cook time: 30 seconds<br />
Ingredients<br />
225g hot smoked trout<br />
150g mangetout<br />
2 large handfuls of rocket leaves<br />
½ cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds<br />
removed and sliced<br />
10 lychees, peeled, stoned and cut in half<br />
Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped<br />
Handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped<br />
Handful of coriander leaves, roughly chopped<br />
1 red chilli, deseeded and diced<br />
½ red onion, diced<br />
60g toasted cashew nuts<br />
The oily richness of the trout contrasts beautifully with the sweet lychees<br />
and peppery rocket leaves. Hot smoked trout requires no preparation,<br />
making this an ideal speedy healthy lunch or evening meal. Use any<br />
lettuce leaves in this dish and plenty of fresh herbs. You could use<br />
smoked mackerel or hot smoked salmon instead of the trout if wished.<br />
Method<br />
1. Blanch the mange tout in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain and<br />
refresh under cold water.<br />
2. Place the mangetout in a bowl with the rocket, cucumber, lychees,<br />
herbs, chilli and onion. Break up the trout and scatter over the top<br />
with the toasted cashew nuts. Mix together the lime juice, xylitol or<br />
honey and fish sauce.<br />
3. Season the salad with a little black pepper and drizzle over the<br />
dressing to serve.<br />
Lime Dressing<br />
Juice of 2 limes<br />
2 tsp xylitol or honey<br />
1-2 tbsp fish sauce to taste<br />
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories 449kcal, protein 36.6g, carbohydrates 35.8g (sugars 30.5g),<br />
total fat 20.1g (saturates 4g)
Quinoa and Feta Burgers<br />
with Tomato Relish<br />
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Makes 6 burgers<br />
Prep time: 15 minutes<br />
Cook time: 40 minutes<br />
A vegetarian burger packed<br />
with flavour and topped with<br />
a simple tomato relish.<br />
Ingredients<br />
80g / scant ½ cup quinoa<br />
2 tsp bouillon vegetable stock<br />
powder or a vegetable stock<br />
2 tbsp olive oil<br />
½ red onion, finely chopped<br />
2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1 x 400g can kidney beans drained<br />
115g / 4oz feta cheese, crumbled<br />
1 tbsp parsley, chopped<br />
1 tbsp mint, chopped<br />
2 tbsp cornflour<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
Tomato Relish<br />
4 tomatoes, quartered<br />
1 red onion, quartered<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
½ small chipotle chilli, soaked in<br />
warm water for 20 minutes<br />
1 tbsp fresh coriander<br />
2 tsp xylitol<br />
2 tsp balsamic vinegar<br />
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER<br />
BURGER WITH RELISH (NO BUN):<br />
215kcal, protein 8.5g, carbohydrates 24g<br />
(of which sugars 6.2g), fat 9.7g (of which<br />
saturates 3.4g)<br />
Method<br />
1. Add the quinoa to 250ml water with the bouillon powder or stock<br />
cube and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer with the lid on<br />
for 15 minutes until cooked. Keep the lid on and let the quinoa sit in<br />
the pan for another 10 minutes. Place in a bowl.<br />
2. For the relish, preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas mark 4 and place<br />
the tomatoes and onion on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and cook<br />
in the oven for 15 minutes until soft. Place in a food processor with the<br />
remaining ingredients and pulse to form a thick and chunky puree.<br />
Allow to cool.<br />
3. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and<br />
cumin. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and<br />
pepper. Add the beans, feta and cooked quinoa. <strong>St</strong>ir in the herbs and<br />
cornflour and mash with potato masher to break up the beans. When<br />
cool enough to handle, divide into 6 portions and shape into burgers.<br />
4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add<br />
the burgers and cook until browned on each side, about 5-6 minutes.<br />
5. To serve, place the burgers into burger buns and arrange over the<br />
toppings of your choice.
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KEEPING YOU UP-TO-DATE<br />
Newsletter<br />
Quiz Nights<br />
The Village Hall bar, which had a complete refit<br />
just before the first lockdown, will be open for<br />
socially distanced Friday night quizzes on 02, 09 and<br />
16.07.<strong>2021</strong>. Doors open at 7pm and the free quiz<br />
starts at 7.30pm.<br />
Parish Council Meetings<br />
Parish Council meetings are back in the Council<br />
Chamber at Rainford Village Hall. Full meetings take<br />
place on the 4th Monday of the month. Members of the<br />
public are very welcome to attend. Please contact the<br />
Clerk’s office for further information on 01744 884709<br />
or visit the Parish Council website:<br />
www.rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
Residents are encouraged to address members on<br />
matters of concern to them.<br />
The Annual Meeting of the Parish<br />
Council<br />
The Annual meeting of the Parish Council took place<br />
on 24.05.<strong>2021</strong>. Councillor John Long was elected<br />
Chairman of Rainford Parish Council for <strong>2021</strong>/22<br />
and Councillor <strong>St</strong>uart Bardsley as Vice Chairman. The<br />
committee structure was reviewed and members were<br />
appointed to the following committees and Working<br />
Parties:<br />
• Community Liaison Committee<br />
• Finance Planning & Administration Committee<br />
• Executive Working Party<br />
• Health & Safety Committee<br />
Business Around Rainford<br />
This is a forum for Businesses in Rainford and for<br />
Rainford residents who have businesses. The next<br />
meeting will take place on 21.07.<strong>2021</strong> and COVID-19<br />
restrictions allowing, it will be an in person breakfast<br />
meeting at the Village Hall.<br />
If you would like more information, please contact<br />
Victoria Swainbank on 01744 884709 admin@<br />
rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
The Parish Council is currently compiling a Business<br />
Directory which will be available on the Parish Council<br />
website. Paper copies will also be available.<br />
Parking in the Village<br />
Parking continues to be an issue frequently raised by<br />
residents. Please try to park legally and thoughtfully in<br />
and around the Village and remember to display your<br />
blue badge if using the disabled bay.<br />
The Village Hall<br />
Rainford Village Hall is gradually opening up and<br />
is available to hire for classes, meetings, parties,<br />
anniversaries, events and Wedding Receptions.<br />
Please ring 01744 884709 and speak to the Event<br />
Co-ordinator, Victoria Swainbank or email admin@<br />
rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
At present, essential building works are taking place on<br />
the Village Hall. Please take care if you are visiting the hall.<br />
Bench in Memory of Mike Olley<br />
A bench in memory of Mike Olley has been placed on<br />
the lawn in front of the Village Hall. Mike was leader of<br />
the First Responders in Rainford and helped save many<br />
lives. A dedication ceremony took place on 29.06.<strong>2021</strong>.
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Road Safety<br />
The issue of Road Safety has long been of great<br />
concern to the Parish Council, which has requested<br />
numerous traffic calming measures within the Village.<br />
Unfortunately, <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Council have not implemented<br />
any of the initiatives so far. Given the recent tragic<br />
collisions on the A570, Parish Councillors are renewing<br />
efforts to effect changes by joining with the Borough<br />
Councillors and leaders of local organisations to work<br />
with <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Council to make our roads safer.<br />
Everyone can do their part by observing the speed limits<br />
on roads and driving with care and consideration.<br />
Rainford Christmas Fayre<br />
The Parish Council is delighted to announce that<br />
Rainford Christmas Fayre will be back this year on<br />
4th December <strong>2021</strong>!<br />
If you are interested in being a stall holder, please<br />
contact Vicky on 01744 884709 or email clerk@<br />
rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
If you are interested in getting involved, would<br />
like further details of events or have suggestions<br />
for ways the Parish Council can engage with the<br />
community, please contact the Clerk, Sally Powell on<br />
01744 884709 clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
Annual Governance &<br />
Accountability Return<br />
The AGAR for 2020/21 has been submitted to the<br />
external auditor. Further details can be found on the<br />
website: www.rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
Residents can make an appointment to view the<br />
Parish Council accounts by contacting the Clerk,<br />
Sally Powell on 01744 884709 or by emailing clerk@<br />
rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
RAINFORD PARISH COUNCIL<br />
Rainford Village Hall, Church Road Rainford WA11 8HB<br />
01744 884709<br />
clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />
@rainfordvillagehall<br />
@rainfordparishcouncil
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Puzzle Pages<br />
CROSSWORD<br />
DOWN<br />
1. Australian term for a young kangaroo (4)<br />
2. <strong>St</strong>ate of extreme delight or exaltation (7,6)<br />
3. Heavenly body also known as Sirius (3,4)<br />
4. Small canoe made watertight with animal<br />
skins (5)<br />
5. Period of the French Revolution marked by<br />
extreme repression and bloodshed (5,2,6)<br />
6. Sleeveless dress resembling an apron (8)<br />
12. Pile of waste matter from coal mining, etc (4,4)<br />
14. Flower associated with alpine regions (7)<br />
17. Craftsman who works with stone (5)<br />
20. Singing jazz where nonsense syllables are<br />
substituted for the words of the song (4)<br />
ACROSS<br />
7. Spanish dance in triple time (6)<br />
8. Acid found in vinegar (6)<br />
9. Funeral pile (4)<br />
10. Chinese port city on the estuary of the Yangtze (8)<br />
11. Receptacle used by smokers (7)<br />
13. Non-metallic element, atomic number 5 (5)<br />
15. Racing vessel (5)<br />
16. Small falcon that hovers in the air (7)<br />
18. Long-tailed game bird (8)<br />
19. Red eruption of the skin (4)<br />
21. Small, roofed building affording shade and rest (6)<br />
22. Hooded waterproof jacket (6)<br />
WORDWHEEL<br />
Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten<br />
minutes to find as many words as possible, none of<br />
which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns.<br />
Each word must be of three letters or more, all must<br />
contain the central letter and letters can only be used<br />
once in every word. There is at least one word that uses<br />
all of the letters in the wheel.<br />
TARGET<br />
EXCELLENT: 60 or more words<br />
GOOD: 52 words<br />
T<br />
C<br />
O R<br />
N<br />
U H<br />
E<br />
N<br />
FAIR: 43 words
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WORDSEARCH<br />
Sports<br />
ARCHERY<br />
BADMINTON<br />
BASKETBALL<br />
BOXING<br />
CANOEING<br />
CURLING<br />
CYCLING<br />
DARTS<br />
DIVING<br />
FISHING<br />
GOLF<br />
HOCKEY<br />
JUDO<br />
LACROSSE<br />
NETBALL<br />
POLO<br />
ROWING<br />
RUGBY<br />
SAILING<br />
SKIING<br />
SOCCER<br />
SOFTBALL<br />
SQUASH<br />
SUDOKU<br />
WORD LADDER<br />
Change one letter at a time (but not the position<br />
of any letter) to make a new word - and move from<br />
the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the<br />
bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.<br />
B U S H<br />
WIGGLE WORDS<br />
CLUE: Someone who’s<br />
recently arrived!<br />
Trace a path through all<br />
the letters to find the<br />
word or phrase that fits<br />
the clue.<br />
L O C K<br />
B W E N<br />
E K I D<br />
H T N O<br />
T R E E<br />
All the puzzle solutions can be found<br />
on page 60 of this magazine
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This is the history of the<br />
Land Rover Discovery<br />
The Discovery has been a core part<br />
of Land Rover’s line-up for decades.<br />
Incorporating premium touches and a<br />
comfortable interior while retaining the<br />
off-road prowess expected from a Land<br />
Rover model, it’s little wonder why it has<br />
proved so popular over the years.<br />
The most recent Discovery model represents the greatest<br />
evolution of the nameplate yet, but to see how it got<br />
there it’s worth looking at how things have changed over<br />
time. Let’s take a look at the history of the Land Rover<br />
Discovery.<br />
1989: The Discovery arrives<br />
The late ‘80s proved to be a time when SUVs started<br />
gaining in popularity. Though Land Rover already had<br />
some offerings in this segment with both the Defender and<br />
Range Rover, the firm didn’t have an option between them.<br />
To address this, Land Rover introduced the Discovery.<br />
First revealed at the 1989 Paris Motor Show, the Discovery<br />
initially arrived as a three-door model but was quickly<br />
offered with a five-door option too. It was facelifted in<br />
1994 while at the same time a stripped-back Commercial<br />
version was launched.<br />
1998: The three-door version gets<br />
dropped<br />
Though the Discovery had been on sale for close to a<br />
decade, the second-generation arrived looking more like<br />
a mid-life refresh. However, with a comprehensively new<br />
chassis and a five-door-only layout, it represented quite<br />
the change from the earlier version.<br />
This new model had a greater focus on practicality, which<br />
was why the interior was made more spacious than<br />
before. Again, Land Rover introduced a facelifted version<br />
later on in 2002.
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2004: A whole new look<br />
The arrival of the Discovery 3 really got the<br />
motoring industry talking. Though it was still<br />
square and boxy, the look of it represented a<br />
radical departure from earlier models, while<br />
every single component was new.<br />
Incorporating a wheelbase that ran close to three<br />
metres long, it offered plenty of space for seven<br />
people yet was packed with high-end features.<br />
Land Rover also fitted it with its most advanced terrain<br />
response system to date, which meant that despite the<br />
increase in quality the Discovery was no less capable offroad.<br />
2009: Slicker than ever<br />
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