Local Life - Wigan - August 2021

LocalLife
Wigan Edition
August 2021
WIN
tickets
to Tom Jones!
Pages 46-47
Canoe Safari at Martin Mere
Days Out with the Kids
Pages 70-73
The Generous Gidlows
Pages 31-34
Camping Special
Pages 38-41
Bella & Brave
Pages 42-43
Tech for Healthy Living
Page 26
Bringing the Indoors Out
Pages 58-59
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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 foreign 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 months 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,
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk
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This month’s highlights
70. Days Out with the Kids
Contents
12. Recipe
Peach and passionfruit ice cream.
16. Beauty
Skin saviours.
26. Health
Best tech for healthy living.
50. Recipe
Flaked trout with rocket and lychees.
38. Camping Special 42. Bella & Brave
62. Books
Celebrity authors.
66. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size!
74. Motoring
History of the Landrover Discovery.
31. The Generous Gidlows
79. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders for you.
46. Win Tickets to Tom!
58. Indoors Out
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Village Fete Returns
Excitement is building in Shevington as
villagers look forward to the return of
the Shevington Village Fete in early
August.
The fete will run from 11am-
4pm on Saturday 7th August
and everyone is invited. The hub
of the show is once again the
Shevington Recreation Ground,
and the surrounding buildings,
namely the Youth Club, St Anne’s
Parish Centre & Shevington Methodist
Church, will also host numerous activities.
There will be lots of stalls, children’s rides and
entertainment, farm animals and birds of prey to keep
are planning the event to current Covid
restrictions and Wigan Council is offering
support to ensure that the fete is run
safely.
Chair Vicky Galligan said: “We will
be ensuring the area is Covid-safe
and will have all the measures
in place to make sure social
distancing can take place.
“We are looking forward to bringing
the community together again and
helping local business and organisations
to reconnect with the public.
“The fete is always a fun day out for all the family —
everyone is welcome!”
everyone entertained.
If you’d like to book a stall at Shevington Village Fete on
Musicians will play live in a music marquee, and there will
be plenty of opportunity to enjoy food and drinks.
Saturday 7th August for your business or organisation
then please email your details to Vicky Galligan at
Organisers Shevington & District Fete Committee shevingtonfete@outlook.com.
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Improvements on Way
Wigan Council have committed £1 million for
improvements to local district centres. The money has
been reserved for 12 district centres, excluding Wigan
and Leigh, the borough’s two main towns.
The funding will be earmarked for public realm, streetscene
and environmental projects, such as better street
signs, more litter or recycling bins and more attractive
shop fronts. The package includes replacement bins and
additional bins, repainting and replacing street signs and
benches, new or improved street lighting and repainting
road markings.
Each area will get a deep clean, including jet-washing,
weeding and pruning to tidy up the streets. New trees will
also be planted in each district and new flower planters
installed.
Work has already started on the schedule and workers will
be at each district centre for approximately three weeks.
Remaining locations where work is scheduled include;
Ashton (June/July), Lowton (July), Hindley (July/August),
Aspull (August), Orrell (August/September), Platt Bridge
(September), Tyldesley (September/October), Standish
(September/October).
Free Trees!
Free trees are available in a tree planting initiative to mark
the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Organisers of the
Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative are encouraging
planting to start October 2021, but you can register for
your free tree/s now.
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
in honour of The Queen’s service. This will create a green
legacy of its own, with every tree planted bringing
benefits for people, wildlife and climate, now and for the
future.
You can apply for trees as an individual or part of a
community group, school or other organisation, and the
trees can be planted between October to March.
To apply for a free tree pack, visit www.woodlandtrust.
org.uk.
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Family Fun Day
Haigh Woodland transforms into Jurassic Park on
Saturday July 10th when two life size dinosaurs – Raptor
and Roxy – arrive along with a brood of baby dinosaurs.
A family friendly event in one of the region’s best loved
woodland parks. Have a roaring good time with life-size
dinosaurs and their rangers roaming the park.
Raptor is the first animatronic Velociraptor in the UK,
measuring just over four metres long, whilst Rexy is a
juvenile T-Rex. She is a handful, but she loves to meet
people and sometime chase them.
The rangers will be on hand to share all their amazing
knowledge and facts for any aspiring palaeontologists.
Song and dance shows with the rangers and baby
dinosaurs will take place throughout the day.
You’ll be able to download an app which will help you
hunt down the dinosaurs on your phone and see them
come to life when you find them. There will be prizes for
the best photos submitted from the day. There will also be
20 dinosaur eggs hidden around the park and woodland.
outside so participants can paint clay models of dinosaurs
and fossils, though charges do apply for this activity.
Otherwise the event is free and car parking for the day
costs just £3.
Parbulele Returns
Parbold will once again reverberate with the sound of
ukuleles as Lancashire’s biggest and brightest ukulele
festival returns to the village this summer. Events take
place over the weekend of 30th July to 1st August at the
village’s pubs: The Wayfarer, The Stocks and The Windmill.
In addition, there will be music at the main festival venue
at Mill Leat and at the community café Café Etc. on Station
Road.
For those who fancy learning or improving their ukulele
skills, workshops will be running throughout the
weekend. All profits from the weekend will be donated to
NHS Charities Together.
For more details about the Parbulele Ukulele Festival,
please visit @Parbulele on Facebook.
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Yogurt Ice Cream
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 2-3 hours
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Ingredients
4 passion fruit
4 fresh peaches (you can use bag
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300g full-fat Greek yogurt (or
coconut yogurt)
1tbsp / 15g honey or maple syrup
Method
1. Scoop out the insides of the passion fruit. Strain the juice into a bowl. You
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2. Place the passion fruit juice, peaches, yogurt and honey in a blender and
process until really smooth. Churn in an ice cream maker according to
the instructions. Alternatively, pour into a shallow container and freeze,
stirring every hour to break up the ice crystals that form.
3. Allow the ice cream to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before
serving.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: calories 148kcal, fat 7.7g, carbohydrates 13.8g, protein 5.1g

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Boundary Blues
Constituency changes proposed by the Boundary
Commission as part of a review into the sizes of
parliamentary constituencies have been unveiled and
have attracted a storm of local criticism. The Commission
was tasked with trying to make every constituency within
5% either way of the average number of electors (just
under 73,400) except for a handful of ‘protected’ seats,
such as Anglesey and the Isle of Wight.
Somewhat bizarrely, the proposed new constituency
boundaries for Makerfield excludes the entire town of
Ashton-in-Makerfield, which moves into a newly formed
Leigh South & Atherton constituency. Going in the other
direction from the old Leigh constituency is the west half
of Leigh. The Firs Lane and Plank Lane areas and half of
Leigh town centre will, as proposals stand, be part of the
Makerfield constituency.
Members of the public are encouraged to go online
to www.bcereviews.org.uk/ where they can provide
feedback before the consultation closes on 2 August
2021. People can comment on anything from where
the proposed new boundary lines are to the names of
the constituencies. There will be a further two rounds
of consultation in 2022 and following this entire
consultation process the Commission will look at all the
evidence received and form its final recommendations.
Community Day
Community groups and charities are being urged to
register for a free stall at the Community Day event in
Wigan town centre. A stall is available on Saturday 18th
September for any local community group or charity as
part of Wigan Rotary Club’s Community Day.
Rotary President Rosemary Charles explained, “We are
providing this ‘free of charge’ opportunity for local groups
to raise their profile, make some money, and recruit new
members. Every participating group will be allocated a
frontage on Standishgate or Market Place to erect a table
or gazebo and benefit from this opportunity”.
More details and a booking form for community groups
can be found on Wigan Rotary Clubs website www.
wiganrotary.org.uk or for more information, just call
07813 471000 or email WiganRotaryCommuntyDay@
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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
sunscreen and make sure you
reapply it regularly, even if it’s waterresistant.
Sunscreen
gives me spots
Sunscreens
are
often too rich
for facial skin
so can lead to
breakouts, redness
and irritation. Try
switching to a
lighter face cream
with a high SPF.
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Help, my hands are really
dry and sore!
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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Pop Up for Jabs
Residents of West Lancashire have been urged to take
advantage of COVID-19 pop up sites and a vaccine bus
that is currently visiting the area.
The local NHS is working with GP practices and West
Lancashire Borough Council to provide the service in
areas where vaccine uptake is lowest in a bid to ensure as
many people as possible are protected against COVID-19.
Councillor Vickie Cummins, portfolio holder for Health
and Wellbeing at West Lancashire Borough Council,
said: “I would encourage anyone who is yet to make an
appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine to pop over and
get a vaccine at one of our pop-up sites or via our vaccine
bus, so they are protected against the virus.
We all want to see a return to normality and to make sure
as many people as possible are vaccinated”.
Bookings are not required for any of the pop-up sites or
vaccine bus and vaccines are available to anyone who is
18 or over.
that this is no less than eight weeks after your first vaccine
dose.
On Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July between 9am-5pm,
there will be a pop up at the Food Court in the Concourse
Shopping Centre in Skelmersdale.
On Wednesday 7 July the Vaccine Bus will be at the Clock
Tower in Ormskirk from 10am–5pm and on Friday 9
July, the Vaccine Bus will be at The Artz Centre (formerly
Upholland Library) in Upholland between 2pm – 7pm.
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.
If you are attending for a second vaccine, please ensure

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Ashton Rocks
1. The football team Red Star Belgrade are based
in which European country?
2. What colour is the star on the flag of Israel?
3. Together with his wife, who owns and runs The
Hand And Flowers in Marlow, which, in the 2012
Michelin Guide, became the first ever pub have
two Michelin stars?
Quiz
Theme:
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?
Indie Rock hits Ashton-in-Makerfield this month when
the Brighton rockers Porridge Radio strut their stuff in the
sedate surroundings of Ashton Library.
Billed by The Guardian as one of the top 40 new artists of
2018, Porridge Radio were planned in for a huge US Tour
after their second album Every Bad was released early in
2020.
With COVID trashing those US plans, the group are due to
kick off a nationwide tour at Ashton Library on Saturday
July 17th, starting at 8pm. Ticket prices start at just £7
+ booking fees. For tickets visit www.seetickets.com or
www.ticketlab.co.uk.
The concert is part of an award winning project called
Get It Loud In Libraries, designed to give people who love
music the chance to see top-notch artists in their local
library.
Artisan Market
Bispham Methodist Church are running an Artisan Market
to support local businesses. The market will be held on
Saturday 3rd July from 10am to 3pm at the church on
Crank Road in Billinge.
On offer for visitors will be a variety of local crafts and
children’s games, food and refreshments will be supplied
too via a barbeque, cafe and cake stall.
6. What is the Queen’s star sign?
7. Released in 2016, Blackstar is the 25th and final
studio album by which famous singer?
8. How many “lucky star” numbers do you have
to select when you buy a EuroMillions lottery
ticket?
9. What is the name of the closest star to Earth?
10. In a 1953 film, what fictional land would you
reach if you followed the directions “second star
to the right and straight on till morning”?
Quiz solutions can be found on page 86 of this magazine
Fete Returns
St Luke’s Summer Fete returns to Orrell this year. The
annual fete, which takes place at the church hall next to St
Luke’s Church on Lodge Road, is scheduled for Saturday
3rd July between the hours of 11am-4pm.
Organisers promise a large variety of artisan craft stalls,
traditional fete fun and games and say that entertainment
will be running throughout the day.
There’s a grand prize raffle with a good variety of prizes
donated by local businesses. Car parking will be available
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Drinks Donation
The Brian Boru
Club has donated
crates of drinks
to residents at
Ashton View
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and residents at
the Care Home
took delivery of
the drinks and
thanked the management team at the Brian Boru for their
generosity.
Demelza James, Care Home Manager, commented,
“These drinks will be used for our next party. Thank
you so much for the donation!” Wellbeing Coordinators
Stacey Sharples and Gary Grimes, along with domestic
Colleague Ann Marie are pictured with the management
team at the Brian Boru.
Ashton View is a welcoming, purpose-built care home
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assist in providing specialised end-of-life care.
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If you’re interested in community gardening and live in
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group have entered this year’s RHS In Bloom under the
‘It’s your Neighbourhood’ category, ideal for bringing
members of the community together to make positive
changes to they place where they live.
The group are expecting the judges to visit Orrell/Billinge
at the end July or early in August and want volunteers
to tidy, litter pick, weed, plant and water over the next
few weeks. If you can spare some time this summer then
please contact the group via the Facebook page ‘Brighter
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The group are also appealing for local businesses to get
involved in their drive to make Orrell/Billinge a cleaner
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Bat & Chat Expands
Wigan Table Tennis
Club are delighted
to announce that
following funding
from Sport England,
the club is expanding
their successful Bat and
Chat programme for
the over 55’s. The Bat
and Chat sessions take
place on Mondays and
Thursdays from 11:00 to 13:00, and now from Sundays
9:30 am to 11:00. These sessions will also include input
from our team of coaches and are open to all abilities.
TV Presenter Dr Miriam Stoppard hailed the benefits of
table tennis in her blog, claiming that “Table tennis is the
perfect activity to keep you happy, healthy, active and
in good spirits”. Dr Stoppard continues “It doesn’t only
keep your body fit; it keeps your brain fit and all that
complicated hand-eye co-ordination works its magic with
brain cells and helps prevent dementia”.
The club also runs
informal general
practice sessions for
players of all ages and
abilities on Saturday
morning (10:00 to
12:00) and Wednesday
evening (19:00 to
21:00), as well as a
junior coaching session
on Wednesday evening
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Community Centre, Victoria Street in Platt Bridge (WN2
5AH) and the friendly group welcomes new members of
all ages and abilities.
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the Bat and Chat sessions, call Paul Clarke on 07932
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On the Ball
A local football club is
appealing for new players to
join their Women’s Walking
Football sessions.
Women Warriors Walking
Football Club, who are based
at the Winstanley Warriors
football complex on Little
Lane in Goose Green,
launched earlier this year
and their Friday afternoon
sessions are now open to all
women, regardless of age
or ability, and sessions are free. Walking football is an
excellent way of staying fit and healthy and is one the UK’s
fastest growing sports.
Sessions are run by experienced female coaches who
are practiced at coaching from beginner level of walking
football. Each session will include a warm-up and
30-minute dedicated coaching session on a 4G pitch to
help you develop skills followed by a small-scale group
game. Free coffee, tea and biscuits are available after the
sessions.
As walking football is played at a slower pace with only
limited physical contact the aim of the club is to make the
sessions safe and enjoyable for all players.
Local Life caught up with Coach Paula Johnson at a Friday
afternoon session, who told
us, “Many of our players were
denied the chance to play
football at school and had
to play netball or hockey
instead. They love football,
they follow football and we
just give them the chance to
play football”.
Paula, an FA Approved
Playmaker Coach who has
played for Manchester
City Ladies, and has also
represented England at Women’s Walking Football, added
“Our hosts Winstanley Warriors have been so helpful and
have provided us with all the equipment we need, along
with a chance to play at these superb sporting facilities
at Little Lane”.
Sessions take place at the Little Lane Complex (WN3 6PZ)
every Friday between 2.30-4pm and all players from the
open age group (18+) are welcome to come along and
join in. For more details join the Facebook Group ‘Women
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And for those men (50+) who would like to try Walking
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Little Lane Complex and their sessions take place every
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The Generous
Gidlows
by Nicola Gray
From The 7th Earl of Balcarres to Margaret Park to
GH Bankes to Martin Ainscough, Wigan has been
blessed with its fair share of philanthropists over
the years. Pre-empting that worthy quartet though
were two sisters, born over 200 years ago, whose
philanthropy made, and continues to make, a huge
difference in improving the health of Wigan people.
Margaret Eleanor and Amelia Gidlow were born at
Derbyshire House, Amberswood, Ince. Their father,
William, was descended from Robert Gidlow of Gidlow
Hall in Aspull. It seems there was always wealth within
the family, but William also owned several collieries in
the town, including a three-storey cotton mill, he also
invested extensively in railway shares.
As a family they were understandably wealthy, the sisters
lived a life of education and refinery befitting of the
era. On his death in January 1851, William passed down
his portfolio of railway shares to the sisters, inevitably
securing them for life. The shares provided large sums
of annual income and gave Margaret and Amelia the
opportunity to donate to charitable institutions.
They later moved to Arley Hall, known today as the home
of Wigan Golf Club, with their brother William in 1856.
The focus, it seems, for Margaret and Amelia was always
their hometown. They ploughed money into various
institutions and services to better the lives of those who
lived around them.
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Wigan Infirmary - 1873
Their first recorded charitable act came in February 1856,
when the sisters gave a £10,000 loan to Wigan Council for
the improvement of the water and sewerage works in the
town. And later in February 1860 gifted more than £6,000
to the building work and redecoration of Christ Church
on Ince Green Lane, with Margaret laying the foundation
stone herself on Easter Monday.
Margaret and Amelia eventually moved out of the Wigan
area and the 1861 census shows them living together at
an address in Newton Abbot in Devon. Wigan evidently
meant a lot to the sisters, and the church opened in
1864 with a full house listening to the sermon of Rev
Canon Fergie. Other gifts to the church included a silver
communion plate, further funds to renovate the vicarage
and contributions to an Easter fund for the curates and
assistants.
Their biggest and most influential donations amounted
to more than £43,000 given to Wigan Infirmary, worth
several million pounds in today’s money. Access to
medical care isn’t something that we think too much
about, if we need help, we can walk into a hospital or be
straight on the phone to our doctor. This hasn’t always
been the case and life had the potential to be very grim,
especially if you were poor and sick.
When all this is considered, the sisters concern for the
health and welfare of the people of Wigan must have
impacted many lives for the better. Margaret and Amelia
made regular donations to The Wigan Dispensary, the
predecessor to the Infirmary, on King Street. It was a
place where the poor could get free medicines but only
if they were referred there
by a priest or other official
person.
There had been talk of
opening a hospital in Wigan
as far back as the 1830’s
and finally in 1866 after
substantial backing by
Margaret and Amelia things
started to happen. The idea
gained momentum and
a committee was formed,
chaired by Wigan MP John
Lancaster, alongside millowner
and Conservative
Party politician, Nathaniel
Eckersley. During one of
the initial meetings a letter
from the sisters was read aloud, in that letter they had
pledged an initial donation of £1,000, further donations
from various individuals amounted to £15,000, half of the
projected total cost of building the hospital.
The letter and promise of funds kickstarted the initiative
and Margaret and Amelia turned out to be the main
facilitators in the building of the Infirmary. Plans were
put into place; the foundation stone was laid by the Earl
of Crawford in 1870 and the hospital was opened by the
Prince and Princess of Wales in 1873.
There were many more additions to the hospital over the
years, including a children’s ward in 1877 and the hospital
also retained the name of The Royal Albert Edward
Infirmary and Dispensary until the creation of the NHS in
1948, when dispensary was dropped.
Little is known about the movements of the sisters during
the following years; Margaret died on 20th December
1877, aged 64 at her home in Eastbourne. Margaret was
brought home to Wigan in a saloon, she was then taken
by horse-drawn hearse to Ince Cemetery, where her coffin
was interred into a vault belonging to the sisters.
Amelia, who was living in Southport at the time, was
named as sole executor of her estate. Obviously not one
to rest on her laurels, Amelia went on to help add more
facilities to the Infirmary in the shape of the Gidlow Wing
extension in memory of Margaret.
In July 1883, Amelia was identified as the anonymous
donor of £6,000 that had been pledged to help build the
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20th August 1885, marked by an opening
ceremony and a garden party in the grounds
of the hospital.
Lord Crawford presented Amelia with a silver
key inscribed with the date of the opening,
telling her that this day, “would be long
remembered, not only in the history of the
Royal Infirmary but in the history of Wigan.
The new building would be a most useful
addition and would add very much to the
comfort of the patients and the nurses.”
Newspaper reports of the day mention that
Amelia accepted the address and gracefully
bowed her head before replying, “It is with
great pleasure that I give the Gidlow Wing
as an addition to the main institution, and I
hope that all sufferers who are brought here
will always find relief, comfort and kindness within these
walls.”
A large marquee was erected on one of the lawns and
guests enjoyed music from The Lancashire Hussars and
The Old Borough Band. Tours were given of the new wing
and other wards within the Infirmary, later that evening
the public were given tickets to be able to go in and view
it for themselves.
In the years to come Amelia, again at her own cost, would
renovate and refurbish the Gidlow Wing, with the local
press reporting that she, “beautified, the whole of the
Wigan Infirmary donation board
fabric, externally and internally giving great evidence
of a generous and sympathetic interest in the great
institution.”
On 29th July 1893 Amelia died at her home, Ince House
in Milverton, near Leamington at the age of 70. As her last
act of compassion, she left in her will, £3,000 to Ince Parish
Church and all her shares in the Manchester, Sheffield
and Lincolnshire railway companies to the Infirmary,
amounting to £32,135.
Amelia was laid to rest in the same vault as her sister
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Due to the enduring kindness
of the sisters, there were
various tributes bestowed
upon them in the places that
they donated to. The Wigan
Local History and Heritage
Society have been trying to
locate these historical pieces.
The Infirmary
In gratitude to Margaret
and Amelia, a stained-glass
window was commissioned,
and installed at the eastern
end of the inner corridor
of the Gidlow Wing. The
window was accompanied by
an inscription in memory of
Margaret from Amelia.
In addition, oil paintings of
the sisters were acquired by
the hospital board and hung
in the Infirmary board room.
Peter Fleetwood, from the
Heritage Society, told Local Life, “Initial enquires with
Wigan, Wrightington & Leigh NHS to locate the above
proved fruitless and the current map of the Infirmary
shows no reference to the name of Gidlow.
Brass plaques Christ Church
Wigan Local History
& Heritage Society
Christ Church Stained Glass Window
“Over the past few months,
we have been in contact with
Infirmary officials to somehow
get the airbrushed Gidlow
name back into the Infirmary.
And we are delighted that
the Gidlow name has been
resurrected by the naming of
the Gidlow Lounge.
“We would also appreciate
any help from the public in
locating the missing paintings
and the stained-glass window.”
Ince Church
In 1888, Margaret’s servant,
William Clayton donated a bell
to Ince Church while Amelia
paid for the renovations of the
church and the vicarage, two
brass plaques commemorate
the date.
In January 1892, a beautiful
stained-glass window was
installed at Ince Church, portraying ‘The Two Sisters of
Bethany’. Canon Fergie commissioned the window, paid
for by the church in recognition of the sisters and their
“substantial aid to the churches and schools in the village”.
For more details about the
Local History & Heritage Society
or to help with their enquiries
please go online at www.wiganlocalhistory.org/
With thanks to Wigan Archives and Wigan
Local History & Heritage Society

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Camping
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Top tips to making sleeping
under the stars a whole lot more
enjoyable…
Fly the flag
If, like me, you have the navigation skills of Nemo’s
best friend Dory, you may find yourself getting lost
occasionally. A telescopic flag pole and windsock is a
useful marker, particularly if you’re planning to give the
kids a bit more freedom.
To wee or not to wee
No one enjoys a 3am trek to the loo, so a portable toilet is
your friend. A potty is fine for younger children, but you’ll
need something a bit more substantial for older kids
(and adults). If you have room, a bucket style loo is ideal.
Otherwise, try a collapsible toilet. We recently bought
the Bivvy Loo, which folds down small, supports up to 23
stone and comes with biodegradable bags and powder
to transform liquid to gel.
Let there be light
You’ll need headtorches for after dark. A rechargeable
camping lantern is also useful for evenings (and 3am
toilet breaks). A string of solar fairy lights around your
door will help you to identify your tent at night.
A decent night’s sleep
If you’re only planning to camp occasionally, air beds are
usually fine. However, they do tend to deflate somewhat
overnight and don’t exactly have the longest lifespan.
While camping beds are more expensive, they can work
out far better value in the long run. And you’re likely to
get a much better night’s sleep.
Dress for the occasion
Even the hottest British summer’s day can turn cool at
night. Close-fitting PJs will help to keep the warmth in.
Make sure you pack plenty of layers. You’ll appreciate a
fleecy jumper when you’re huddled up sheltering from
the rain. Speaking of rain, it can be difficult to get dry in a
tent, so waterproofs are a good idea.
Eat, drink and be merry
A camping stove is essential for anything longer than
a weekend break. Stick to easy-to-cook meals, from
breakfast fry-ups to fajitas. Don’t have an electric hook
up? A cool box with ice blocks makes a useful fridge.
You’ll need to refreeze the blocks each day, which you can
usually do in the site shop.
My kids love ‘camping cereal’ (aka mini variety packs).
Pour the milk directly into the cereal bag. No bowl = less
washing up.
Ideally, start collecting condiment sachets a few weeks
before your holiday, so you have plenty of ketchup,
mayonnaise, vinegar etc. to see you through.
And what camping trip would be complete without
toasting marshmallows?
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• Washing line – string it
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to dry swimming costumes on
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• Extra-thick thermal socks
• Gaffer tape for tackling leaks
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Haigh’s Back!
Ownership of Haigh Hall reverted to Wigan Council on the
18th June, and early proposals its future look promising.
Described as the ‘jewel in the borough’s crown’, early
proposals for the hall’s future will see it restored to its
former glory 150 years ago, say Wigan Council, when the
25th Earl of Crawford, Alexander Lindsay lived there with
his wife, Elizabeth, but unlike Lindsay, the council will
need to secure external funding to turn the proposals
into a reality.
In March the National Heritage Lottery Fund awarded
Wigan Council £256k to explore the second phase of the
Haigh Woodland Park project, which is hoped will result in
a £6m project of improvements to the visitor experience
in the woodland park.
Discussions are being held about the importance of the
Hall alongside that investment.
If funding is agreed, the proposals will reveal hidden
histories and resurrect lost stories.
From the Hall’s library which housed the largest private
collection of precious manuscripts, rare books and bibles
in Britain, all the way down to the underground network
of cellars which are a maze of medieval remains and
tunnels.
The Leader of Wigan Council, Councillor David Molyneux,
welcomed the plans, commenting: “I am delighted that
we’ve got the hall back in the hands of the people and
excited to see what the future holds. The hall is a special
place where many cherished memories have been made
and where they will continue to be made for years to
come.”
Over the next few months, proposals will be developed in
more detail in consultation with residents.
One of the first projects is the creation of a contemplation
garden next to the plantation gates, which if approved
will provide a quiet space for reflection, particularly for
those visiting the hospital opposite.
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Forest
holidays
in north England and Scotland
From the starry skies of Galloway Forest Park to Kielder’s
wildlife-rich woodland, some of our country’s most magical
forests can be found in northern England and Scotland.
We’ve put together three of our favourites, perfect for your
next staycation.
Galloway Forest, Dumfries &
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Where better to start than with the UK’s largest forest?
At 297 square miles, Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park is a
sprawling playground of ancient woodland, magnificent
scenery and an astonishing range of wildlife.
Light pollution is so low here that the forest has been
recognised as a Dark Sky Park – meaning that its skies are
perfect for stargazing. After a night camping out under
the stars, start your adventures from one of the park’s
three visitor centres.
Kirroughtree is your gateway to more active adventures,
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There are around
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When it comes to size, Northumberland’s Kielder Forest
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largest forest in England – and the second largest in the UK.
Kielder is also home to the biggest man-made lake in
Northern Europe, making it a popular spot for water sports
enthusiasts. With miles of beautiful trails, including forest
walks and adrenaline-boosting mountain bike tracks,
Kielder invites you to have your own mini adventure.
The forest is a haven for wildlife too. Around 50% of
England’s native red squirrels call it home, and rare wildlife
including ospreys, pipistrelle bats, roe deer, salmon otters
and water voles can also be found here.
Just like Galloway, Kielder is famous for its dark skies.
The forest’s remote location in Northumberland means
it’s virtually unaffected by light pollution, making
it a stargazer’s paradise. Don’t miss a trip to Kielder
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number of fascinating astronomical events.
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Glen Affric, Inverness, Scotland
A medley of native woods, glittering lochs, snow-capped
mountains and dramatic moorland, Scotland’s Glen Affric
could easily have been plucked out of Canada.
With over 30 miles of ancient pinewoods, the forest has
one of the largest ancient Caledonian pine woods in
Scotland. The woodland is so treasured, it’s become part
of the Scottish government’s regeneration project, with a
target of 25% forest cover to reach by 2050.
Wander amongst the pine trees to the sound of woodland
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Or tackle some of Affric’s hiking trails, punctuated
with thundering waterfalls and jagged canyons. This is
Scotland at its most spectacular.
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Bella & Brave
by Nicola Gray
When we think about rehoming and
rescuing animals we think of homeless
dogs and stray cats; Bella & Brave
Animal Sanctuary have thought
outside the pen and set up a haven for
unwanted goats and sheep in the heart
of Newburgh village.
The sanctuary is a vegan-run
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Alison Dennigan, is to educate the
local community on the true purpose
and potential of these animals. Alison
told me, “We believe that all life
matters and these animals can have a
space without being used by us.”
Alison & Freddie
before I started the sanctuary. There
was nothing particularly special
about Bella or Brave, but that’s
what our sanctuary is all about –
appreciating all animals just for being
themselves.”
She added, “Since February 2017
we have mainly taken on unwanted
pets, you’d be surprised how many
people buy these animals with a view
to having them as family pets. Lots of
people ask me how old sheep usually
live to, and the answer is six months,
but naturally, they can live to 20 years
plus.
Alison, along with a few volunteers, set up Bella & Brave four
years-ago after caring for sheep of her own at home. She
was approached by the widow of an owner who wished to
rehome their animals and with eight elderly Soay sheep, the
sanctuary was born. Alison added, “Lots of people dream
about winning the lottery and starting an animal sanctuary,
but why wait? I already had eight sheep and I wanted to be
able to share that experience with others.”
“I named the sanctuary after two of the sheep that I lost
“My passion is giving the oldies somewhere to live out their
natural lives. It’s easy for people to rehome young sheep and
goats, who are still cute and bouncy, but I want to take the
animals no one else wants.
Most of the animals that come to Alison are old and need
care but along with a dedicated band of volunteers, they
ensure that the sheep and goats are vaccinated, fed, sheared,
receive medical care when needed, and most importantly,
that they live happy and peaceful lives.
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they’re like family. The time they spend with the animals is
important, because that’s how we pick up any problems,
and how we gain their trust.”
There are currently fourteen sheep and nine goats in
residence at Bella and Brave, located in three acres of land
behind the Red Lion Pub in the centre of the village. Alison
added, “We don’t always have someone on site, but people
are free to walk up to the gate to see the animals at any time.
They are free-roaming in the field, so it’s up to them if they
want to come up and have a nosey.”
So, with four years already under her belt, what does the
future hold for Alison and her beloved Bella and Brave?
Alison muses, “Our dream was to move to larger premises,
but I think we’ve found a permanent home in the Red Lion.
The pub has a big vegan menu, so people can go there for
food, and then see the animals. They can even sit on our
benches and eat and drink while watching the animals - it’s
perfect.”
Bella and Brave isn’t your run-of-the-mill animal farm, the
goats and sheep aren’t there to be put on show. It’s evident
that the setup is for the animal’s benefit, and not for human
entertainment, the education surrounding animal welfare is
a happy by-product.
Alison adds, “Rather than expanding into a larger site, I’d like
us to have several small sites, in different places. I want Bella
& Brave to be your local sanctuary, so you don’t have to travel
far to see rescue animals.”
So how can you help? Pop down and show your support,
enjoy the space, or simply make a small donation. Alison
added, “We are always very grateful for donations, shares,
likes and comments, hopefully you like what we do and will
support us to help these beautiful animals.”
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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has
confirmed that it will push ahead with a Clean Air Zone
that would see drivers of heavily polluting commercial
vehicles hit with daily charges. The Clean Air Zone will
cover all 493 square miles of Greater Manchester.
The CAZ was due to come into effect in 2021 but was
delayed due to a funding row. The GMCA have confirmed
that they have received £150m in funding and £120m of
this will help businesses pay for new cleaner vehicles or
upgrade their old ones, while the rest will be spent on
infrastructure such as cameras to monitor the roads.
For more details on the Clean Air Zone visit www.
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Youth Group
Shevington Youth Club is now open every Tuesday
evening for junior club for children in Y3-Y6 from 5.15
- 7pm and seniors club for children in Y7-Y8 from 7.15 -
9pm. Subs are just 50p a week. Organisers run different
activities each week and are currently following the
European Championships. Activities currently include
playing team sports, practicing football skills and trying
new games and challenges.
It’s not all football though, there are lots of different team
games and challenges, so come on and join in the fun.
There are 15 children allowed in each group, so to book
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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 four 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
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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 four
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
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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
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having
First Homes
- An Overview
The Government have recently launched the First Homes
initiative, their latest scheme for prospective home
buyers, and one designed to give first-time buyers in
England, and key workers in particular, a chance to buy
homes within their local area for a 30-50% discount.
This sounded too good to be true, so I took a look over
the scheme and here’s an overview at what this means for
future homeowners in the Wigan area.
The background
First Homes is just the latest in a range of initiatives
that the Government has launched to help people buy
homes. The government’s target is to make 1,500 First
Homes available by the end of 2021, with a total of 10,000
eventually. Some previously frustrated homebuyers will
get lucky and gain a foothold on the property ladder, but
many will not as demand is likely to be fierce.
The first properties available through the scheme have
been put on the market in Bolsover in the Midlands,
and the government has asked developers to ring-fence
25 per cent of all new homes built, so most parts of the
country should have at least a few of these affordable
homes coming on-stream soon.
Are you eligible?
The scheme is only open to first-time buyers. If you’ve
never owned a property but your partner has, then you
won’t be eligible for the First Homes scheme. It must be
your first non-rented home.
The combined annual income of all the buyers can’t
exceed £80,000 (£90,000 in London).
You must have some sort of ‘local connection’. This is
where it gets a little bit hazy, and the criteria will differ
from area to area. It may be something as simple as
family in the area or being employed locally, but
each local authority will be able to set their own criteria
and they are also responsible for setting the discount
levels. However, it is expected that, in all areas, the priority
will be given to key workers, so if you are deemed as a
key worker, then you have a better chance of securing a
property.
Main benefit
According to a recent survey published by Dataloft using
the UK House Price Index, a 30% discount in the North
West would be worth £47,342 to first time house buyers
whilst a 50% discount would be worth £78,903.
These are substantial discounts for any person, but
massively so to a first-time buyer. Effectively this means
that first-time buyers may be able to secure a home for as
little as half the market price.
Main drawback
The discount is ‘for keeps’ – all subsequent buyers of the
property will receive the same percentage discount, not
just the first buyer. When a buyer comes to sell their First
Homes home, they must pass on the same percentage
discount that they themselves received, and the buyer
must also be someone who meets the eligibility criteria
at the time.
Most first-time buyers will not be deterred by this rule,
but it’s something to consider when looking at the longer
term. As there is less scope for making such a big profit,
buyers under the First Homes scheme may struggle to
climb the housing ladder as quickly in future.
Summary
Depending on your personal circumstances and the level
of discount you can secure, the benefits of the First Homes
scheme generally outweigh the drawbacks and any first
time buyer, particularly those already in the rental sector,
should carefully consider the scheme.
For details on this and other Government schemes
targeted at house buyers, check out
www.ownyourhome.gov.uk.
Alan Batt is a member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has
worked within the Wigan property market for over 30 years.
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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,
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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
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Re-Start Funding
There are still around 140 businesses in Wigan Borough
that have been flagged as eligible for Restart Grant
funding that are yet to benefit from their award.
Over recent weeks, Wigan Council have distributed
more than £13m funding to over 2,000 businesses in the
borough to support them to re-open following easement
of the Covid-19 restrictions.
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the
non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and
accommodation sectors with a one-off grant, to reopen
safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
A national criteria has been set meaning Wigan Council
has to gather information from businesses before paying,
and all eligible businesses the council have information
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However, there is a small pocket of businesses across the
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but haven’t been contacted, please check your email
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businessrates@wigan.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Moo Music
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Songs from the Shows
The Unity Club in Standish will be filled with the best
of music from the West End and beyond on Saturday
9th October with Victor Michael and The Two Sopranos
performing a wide range of songs.
The performers are all full time professional singers who
have performed together for several years. And for one of
the sopranos it will be a special night, Pemberton born
Lisa Davis, a former Chetham’s School of Music pupil,
will be singing for the first time at The Unity Club having
performed all over the world.
Lisa said ”It will give all my family and friends the
opportunity to come and hear me sing, for some of them
it will be for the first time and I know that they are in for a
treat with the quality of my fellow performers”.
Organised by Wigan Rotary Club, the Club President
Santi Nandi said “All the singers perform regularly both in
public and at private functions. Just before the lockdown
Victor returned from a season in the Caribbean, so we are
confident of a great night of music”.
All the profits from the concert will go into the Rotary’s
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Wigan community.
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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,
cuckooland.com
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
ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR AL FRESCO LIVING
• 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
spend the days – and nights…

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garden
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traditional peacockstyle
metal frame and
an ultra-chic pattern
in a playful shade of
pink.
Pretty pink metal
garden bench, £195,
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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
detachable barbecue swing arm and in
seven sizes.
Plain Jane fire pit, from £233,
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Startwell Sessions
If you’re struggling to entertain your little one/s then
you‘ll be pleased to hear that the Startwell sessions run
by Wigan Council are now up and running again after the
pandemic.
There is a small selection of classes available to children
aged 8 months to 4 years, see what you fancy and book
your space, it couldn’t be easier!
Bookstart Corner runs at Standish Library on Cross Street
every Monday from 1.30-2.30pm.
The session is aimed at children aged 12-30 months and is
designed to help your child with language development
and pre-reading skills.
If you’ve got a budding scientist in your home then
don’t miss the Supersonic Science sessions being held at
Mesnes Park in the town centre.
This fun and engaging session will suit children aged
2-4 years where they can take part in lots of science
experiments every Thursday morning between 9.30-
10.30am.
Other sessions include forest school, diddi dance and
musical mayhem and as restrictions continue to lift more
sessions will be added.
Booking is essential for all sessions due to number
restrictions, so to book your place, please call 01942
767503 and select option 2.
Makers Market
Lancashire Mining Museum in Astley, near Leigh, will be
hosting a Makers Market over the August Bank Holiday
weekend.
The market will run on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday
August 29th & 30th and is organised by SPG Events, with
profits going to the Museum.
In addition to the makers stalls, there will be children’s
rides and a birds of prey attraction. The train rides to and
from the museum will also be operational on those days.
The event runs from 10am to 4pm on the Sunday and
Monday and Lancashire Mining Museum is based on
Higher Green Lane in Astley (M29 7JB). For more details
about the Lancashire Mining Museum, visit www.
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Family Art Club
Wigan Steam have announced dates for their family art
club throughout July. The art gallery on Marsden Street
are arranging a fun art activity every Saturday, suitable
for all ages. You’ll be getting messy with paint, creating
sculptures, weaving and more – basically anything that
encourages self-expression and creativity is welcome.
Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 people, and
parents are required to stay for the whole session and
are encouraged to join in the fun! For these events,
household bubbles will be needed, each bubble can
consist of a maximum of three participants.
To book your tickets, please email hello@wigansteam.
co.uk.
parkrun Returns
Weekly parkrun events are due to return in July after a 15
month pause. The popular 5k events were due to restart
in June but following the delay to lift the restrictions, the
events will now restart on Saturday 24 July.
The free parkrun events are held at Haigh Woodland
Park, Pennington Flash in Leigh (with both runs starting
near the respective park’s children’s play areas), and the
Tawd Valley parkrun starts outside the Nye Bevan Pool. All
events start at 9am every Saturday, runs are timed and are
suitable for all ages and abilities.
To join in the parkruns, first visit the website www.
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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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Keep Calm
and Carry On….!
2020 was a very challenging year for investors with most
markets falling heavily in March/April on the back of
Covid 19 only to see an incredible recovery assisted by
the vaccine announcement in November.
Covid 19, Brexit worries and the US elections created
significant uncertainty resulting in high levels of volatility
in portfolio values last year. Triggers for market volatility
can come in many different forms - policy uncertainty,
earnings reports, geo-political unrest and how could we
forget, global pandemics.
I fully understand that market swings can rattle even the
most seasoned investors however it is just part and parcel
of longer-term stock market investing. Whilst intuitively
the temptation is to ‘do something’ whether it is to
reduce risk, change the funds or dare I say move to cash ,
often the best advice is to sit tight if you have a properly
diversified portfolio and wait for recovery.
A well-defined investment plan tailored to your goals can
help you navigate the ups and downs of the market, and
to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Market
volatility should be a reminder to review your investments
regularly to ensure that the overall risk in your portfolio
fits your personality and allow you to sleep at night.
Keeping perspective
Market downturns may be unnerving, but history shows
that markets have been able to recover from declines and
can still provide investors with positive long-term returns.
In 2015 and 2016, this general pattern played out. U.S.
stocks experienced sharp drops in August 2015, when
China devalued its currency; in January 2016, as oil prices
dropped; in June of 2016, after the “Brexit” vote; and in
the run up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Still, during that 2-year period, the market was up close to
8% cumulatively.
More recently, despite the covid impact client portfolios
have not only recovered but are indeed showing a very
healthy profit due to the active management and the
strong market bounce. Those investors that ignored
the market noise and held tight have been very well
rewarded.
Be comfortable with your investments
If you are nervous when the market goes down, you may
not be in the right investments. Your time horizon, goals,
and tolerance for risk are key factors in helping to ensure
that you have an investing strategy that works for you.
Do not try to time the market
Attempting to move in and out of the market can
be costly. Studies from independent research firm
Morningstar show that the decisions investors make
about when to buy and sell funds cause those investors
to perform worse than they would have had the investors
simply bought and held the same funds.
If you could avoid the bad days and invest during the good
ones, it would be great - the problem is, it is impossible to
consistently predict when those good and bad days will
happen. The best days typically come very shortly after
the worst days.
The adage goes it’s ‘time in’ the market not ‘timing’ the
market which creates wealth. We’re here to make it as
comfortable as possible but the market’s gains are only
there for those who can ride out a few bumps on the way
The value of investments can fall as well as rise and
you may get back less than you invested
David Barton
APFS Cert CII (MP)
Chief Executive Officer
If you would like more
information, please feel free to
get in touch on 01257 423800.
Remember all investments can fall as well as rise in value so investors could get back less than they invest.

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Puzzle Pages
CROSSWORD
DOWN
1. 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
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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 86 of this magazine

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Coming Soon
MTD for YOU!
By Kieran Fitzgerald AATQB
CMA Accountancy
Making Tax Digital, or ‘MTD’ for short, was instigated by
HMRC to digitise the tax administration process in the UK.
Significant changes have already been made, and will
continue to be made, to how businesses are required to store
and report on their taxes. MTD will make the tax reporting
process more efficient, effective and simpler for taxpayers to
get their taxes right.
Due to the pure size of the change, HMRC have broken
MTD into manageable chunks to allow them to develop
systems and manage queries, but also to give time to
businesses to implement the necessary changes before
the deadlines.
The Story So Far
After successful pilot schemes for Income Tax and VAT in
2018, it became compulsory in 2019 for all VAT registered
business with turnover over £85,000 to keep digital records
and submit returns using MTD compatible software.
MTD for VAT
It was then announced that by 1st April 2020, all VAT
registered businesses regardless of turnover were
required to comply with the requirements of MTD, a date
which has been extended to the 1st April 2022 due to the
impact of COVID-19. This means an end to cut and paste
data for VAT Returns, and a requirement to use functional
compatible software products to submit returns to HMRC.
MTD for Income Tax
Following the full introduction of VAT registered
businesses, the next stage in the MTD initiative is Making
Tax Digital for Income Tax. Self-employed individuals
and landlords with annual business or property income
exceeding £10,000 will need to comply with the
requirements of MTD for Income Tax from their first
account period starting on or after 6th April 2023.
If you are a self-employed business or landlord, you can
voluntarily use software to keep business records digitally
and send Income Tax updates to HMRC as opposed to
filing a Self-Assessment tax return, before the compulsory
deadline on 6th April 2023.
MTD for Corporation Tax
The UK government has published a consultation on the
future design of MTD for Corporation Tax and is actively
seeking views from companies and organisations within
the scope of Corporation Tax, agents and software
developers as to how best to proceed with these changes.
In the future, the government will provide businesses
with the opportunity to partake in a pilot for this stage
of the MTD roll-out, and will not mandate its use before
April 2026.
Our team of VAT experts are well equipped to help
you with your MTD requirements, and our website is
full of handy tips on the benefits of cloud software,
something you’ll need to migrate to in order to be
fully MTD compliant. CMA are cloud accounting
experts, and our Gold partnership status with Xero
allows us to best position you for MTD compliance
now, and in the future!
To keep up to date with the latest changes
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We offer a free consultation meeting to any individual
who would like to speak to us about these changes.
Feel free to give us a call and we can arrange to
discuss this further. Alternatively, stay up to date on
all of the latest developments via our website www.
cma-accountancy.com by checking out our blog,
and signing up for our weekly newsletters.
Kieran Fitzgerald – CMA Accountancy
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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
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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.
First revealed at the 1989 Paris Motor Show, the Discovery
initially arrived as a three-door model but was quickly
offered with a five-door option too. It was facelifted in
1994 while at the same time a stripped-back Commercial
version was launched.
1998: The three-door version gets
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 off-road.
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, though 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.
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Land Rover made some big changes to the powertrains
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2016: The fifth generation
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Land Rover revealed its striking fifth-generation
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