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<strong>Local</strong><strong>Life</strong><br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Edition<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>/<strong>Oct</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

Cash for Clutter Ideas<br />

Pages 26-27<br />

Garswood’s Crafty Church<br />

Page 20<br />

Jack’s Tracks to Frodsham<br />

Pages 53-56<br />

6 of the Best NW Museums<br />

Pages 64-67<br />

The Pioneering<br />

Beechams<br />

Pages 29-32<br />

Image courtesy of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service & <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Reporter<br />

LOCAL NEWS | EVENTS2GO | FOOD | HEALTH | WALKS | COMPETITIONS | HOME & GARDEN SERVICES


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This summer has felt more like being out on<br />

parole rather than the promised get-out-of-jailfree<br />

status.<br />

If you ‘staycationed’, you were rewarded with<br />

quintessentially British weather which remained reliably<br />

unreliable, whilst those who went overseas faced holiday<br />

planning tasks that turned out to be as difficult as nailing<br />

jelly to the wall.<br />

Whilst I was sheltering from the rain in Northumberland,<br />

I didn’t really appreciate Facebook reminding me where I<br />

was holidaying on that date in previous years!<br />

Let’s hope that <strong>Sep</strong>tember marks a big step forward in<br />

getting back to some sort of normality, especially for<br />

the travel and hospitality sectors. As you can see in this<br />

magazine, there’s lots going on this month.<br />

Remember, if you’re part of a local community group and<br />

you want free publicity for an event, then just send details<br />

involved to editorial@locallife247.co.uk.<br />

See you next time<br />

Chris Pearce, Publisher<br />

chrisp@locallife247.co.uk<br />

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This month’s highlights<br />

64. Six of the Best NW Museums<br />

Contents<br />

29. Pioneering Beechams<br />

44. Wooden Floors Guide<br />

12. Beauty<br />

Tailor your beauty products.<br />

22. Health<br />

Don’t suffer in silence.<br />

26. Finance<br />

Cash for clutter.<br />

52. Parenting<br />

Teaching kids to be savvy with money.<br />

57. Food<br />

Cooking with the kids.<br />

59. Recipe<br />

Chilli glazed salmon.<br />

62. Puzzle Pages<br />

Try these brainteasers for size!<br />

53. Jack’s Tracks to Frodsham & Helsby<br />

68. Motoring<br />

Hybrid SUV’s.<br />

72. Home & Garden Services<br />

Find the best local traders for you.<br />

58. Paprika Chicken<br />

70. Garden Trends<br />

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Book <strong>St</strong>op Update<br />

The Book <strong>St</strong>op will officially open on Bridge <strong>St</strong>reet in Cage, his latest book, The Importance of Being Interested<br />

<strong>Oct</strong>ober. Work on the community book shop has been – Adventures in Scientific Curiosity, is sure to go down a<br />

ongoing all year since the group were successful in raising storm.<br />

£45,000 through a community share issue.<br />

Discussing the project, Managing Director of Housing<br />

Trustee Brian Leyland told <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, “The build and fit out Maintenance Solutions, Paul Worthington, told <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong>,<br />

has taken longer than anticipated as we encountered a “When we were approached to complete the project, we<br />

few problems, but we are now meeting about the final simply couldn’t say no. It’s such a fantastic project and<br />

design and the fit out and furniture will begin shortly. one that will benefit the community for years to come,<br />

“Everything is really coming together, and we are hoping<br />

creating a place people can go to learn, socialise and have<br />

to have a soft opening at the end of <strong>Sep</strong>tember. We are<br />

fun.<br />

really grateful to our 300 shareholders who helped to “The Book <strong>St</strong>op will be a real asset to the town, and we<br />

raise the money for the project, however if people would think what they stand for is incredibly important - not<br />

like to further support us, they can go to our website and just practically in terms of improving literacy levels –<br />

purchase books via our bookshop.org link and we receive but socially, creating bonds and friendships across the<br />

30% of the proceeds.”<br />

community, which since COVID-19 has never been more<br />

Comedian and broadcaster Robin Ince has been<br />

important.”<br />

confirmed as the first writer to appear at the shop and The Book <strong>St</strong>op has also recently appointed a new<br />

he will kick off a series of regular events at the shop on manager, Laura Goodchild. For more information about<br />

Friday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 8.<br />

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Tea Dances Resume<br />

Lovers of sequence dancing will be pleased to hear<br />

that two fortnightly tea dance events have re-opened<br />

following the lifting of restrictions.<br />

The tea dance at Our Lady’s Social Centre in Downall<br />

Green Road in Bryn, which has been running for over<br />

twenty years, re-started this month, and the next date for<br />

this event is Bank Holiday Monday 30th August and every<br />

second Monday thereafter. The event is mostly sequence<br />

dancing with a bit of line dancing, it runs from 1-4pm,<br />

and the admittance cost of £2 includes tea and biscuits.<br />

A raffle and a bingo session will also take place at this tea<br />

dance.<br />

The second tea dance takes place a short distance away at<br />

the Methodist Church Hall in Victoria Road in Garswood.<br />

This event, which offers strictly sequence dancing,<br />

resumed at the end of July and the next date for this<br />

event is Friday 10th <strong>Sep</strong>tember and every second Friday<br />

thereafter. Admittance to the tea dance, which runs<br />

from 1.30pm-4pm is again £2 and that includes tea and<br />

biscuits.<br />

For more information, call Pat Chisnall on 01942 717883.<br />

Classic Cars<br />

The 4th Classic Car and Bike show will be taking place this<br />

Sunday (5th <strong>Sep</strong>tember) at the Lymewood Country Park<br />

on Vista Road in Newton-le-Willows. The show will run<br />

between 11am-4pm and admission is free, so if engines<br />

and bodywork are your thing be sure not to miss it!<br />

Refreshments will be available on the day. For more<br />

information, please contact Jim Collier on 07799 685583.<br />

Grande Debut<br />

Hariana, dubbed the UK’s biggest tribute show to the U.S.<br />

songstress, Ariana Grande, will be making her debut at<br />

the Theatre Royal in <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> on Sunday 3rd <strong>Oct</strong>ober. In<br />

an afternoon show packed with Ariana’s biggest hits, and<br />

sensational choreography performed by Hannah and her<br />

dancers - you’ll be left starstruck as the hits come to life on<br />

the Theatre Royal stage.<br />

It’s a show that’s perfect for all the family and Hannah will<br />

be meeting all the little ones in the foyer at the end of the<br />

show for photographs. To secure your tickets visit www.<br />

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Free Festival<br />

Citadel Arts are inviting families to <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Town Centre<br />

on Saturday 4th <strong>Sep</strong>tember for ‘In the <strong>St</strong>reet’, a free family<br />

festival.<br />

From 10am – 4.30pm the local charity is presenting a<br />

fun filled day for all the family as they bring some of the<br />

best children’s and family shows to Church <strong>St</strong>reet for a<br />

completely free outdoor theatre experience that you’ll<br />

never forget.<br />

Throughout this special event families can: help create<br />

the pinkiest pink in ‘The Lost Colour’, witness ‘The<br />

Weather Machine’ make magic out of dance and weather,<br />

celebrate classic rave music and nature in ‘Family Bird<br />

Rave Live’, go on a heroic walk about adventure in ‘There<br />

be Monsters’ and for those who love music, they’ll be able<br />

to hear songs about all topics under (and above) the Sun<br />

in ‘Now That’s What I Call A Lot Of Songs About Science’.<br />

Performances start every 30 minutes so bring chairs &<br />

blankets, pack a picnic and spend the whole day with<br />

Citadel Arts. For more information and show times head<br />

to the website www.citadel.org.uk<br />

Chief Executive, Fay Lamb says: “At Citadel Arts we believe<br />

the magic of theatre has the power to change people’s<br />

lives. After what has been such a difficult period for<br />

everyone, we wanted to come back with a bang and<br />

provide the families of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> with a fantastic event<br />

with something for everybody. We can’t wait to bring<br />

the magical world of Citadel Arts back to the streets of<br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>”.<br />

Bouncers<br />

It’s curtains up for Rainhill’s Musical Theatre Company<br />

next weekend as they stage their first performance since<br />

restrictions were lifted. One of the most celebrated plays<br />

of the 20th century, Bouncers, a play that epitomises the<br />

hedonism of Northern nightlife, is set in and around a<br />

nightclub called Mr Cinders.<br />

The action is focused on the exploits of the four doorman<br />

and the nightclub’s customers. Bouncers runs on Friday<br />

10th and Saturday 11th <strong>Sep</strong>tember at Rainhill Village Hall<br />

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Cash Boost<br />

Rainford’s Picnic in the Park team are celebrating after<br />

donating an amazing £6,000 to local sports and community<br />

organisations from this year’s successful festival that was<br />

held in June. The four organisations receiving £1,500<br />

each from the festival’s profits are Rainford Rangers JFC,<br />

Rainford Cricket Club, Rainford Tennis Club and Rainford<br />

Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association.<br />

One of the organisers, Phil Thomas, hailed the success of<br />

the event, “This year was very hard as COVID caused so<br />

many problems and obstacles for us, but we sold out for<br />

the first time and it ended up being our best ever event!”<br />

The Picnic in the Park team have confirmed that next<br />

year’s festival will be held on June 4th 2022.<br />

Soul & Motown Night<br />

Park Road Café in Parr will be hosting a Soul and Motown<br />

night in aid of the Liverpool Women’s Neonatal Unit on<br />

Saturday <strong>Sep</strong>tember 18.<br />

Entertainment on the night will include music from Soul<br />

DJ, Chis Wilson, licensed bar, a raffle and a hot pot supper.<br />

Doors will open 8pm-late, and tickets are £10 per person,<br />

with all proceeds going directly to the charity.<br />

So, for an evening of great music and endless dancing all<br />

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Rainford 10k<br />

Keen runners and charity fundraisers are warming up The event is again being organised by BeUrBest, a local<br />

for one of the Rainford community’s most inspirational training and coaching organisation headed by Terry<br />

events – the Rainford 10K Challenge.<br />

Bates, working closely in association with Rainford<br />

Taking place on Sunday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 3rd, it gives the<br />

High Technology College, which is also the starting and<br />

community a chance to raise money for charity while<br />

finishing location for the race.<br />

remembering teenager George Faulkner, a Rainford High There will be music and a carnival atmosphere to greet all<br />

pupil who died aged just 17 in <strong>Oct</strong>ober 2008 after being finishers crossing the line, along with refreshments, stalls<br />

hit by a car while crossing the East Lancs Road near the and activities for all the family and supporters. The winner<br />

junction with Windle Island.<br />

will see their name inscribed on the George Faulkner<br />

The new route for this year’s race takes in scenic areas of<br />

Memorial Cup.<br />

Rainford, making best use of the Linear paths and trails as A 1k fun run for all ages will be held within the grounds<br />

well as the roads to minimise the disruption to residents of Rainford High School before the main event (children<br />

for the relatively short duration of the road race.<br />

aged under four must be accompanied by an adult).<br />

If you’d like to enter, visit www.therainford10k.co.uk or<br />

www.beurbest.com<br />

The event is being sponsored by Andy Reid and the<br />

‘<strong>St</strong>anding Tall Foundation’, Communications Plus of<br />

Rainford and Alpine Podiatry.<br />

The Rainford 10K’s chosen charities this year are<br />

Henshaws, TCF and Tommy’s.<br />

The newly formed Rainford Runners and Multi Sports<br />

(RRAMS) and <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Tri Club will be helping as<br />

volunteers and marshals for the Rainford 10K.<br />

If you have some time and would like to help the volunteer<br />

team, please get in touch with Terry on 07799 033 323 or<br />

Jill on 0794 684 286.


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Fair Returns<br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Chamber Business Fair returns this autumn,<br />

taking place on Wednesday 17th November at the Totally<br />

Wicked <strong>St</strong>adium, home of the Saints.<br />

With a wide range of businesses exhibiting and attracting<br />

hundreds of visitors, this is a great networking event for<br />

all ambitious businesses who are looking to grow and<br />

prosper.<br />

Whether you’re an existing business looking to develop,<br />

a business in the early stages, or are thinking of starting<br />

your own business – you will find something of interest at<br />

this networking event.<br />

Exhibiting at the Business Fair is a great way to raise the<br />

profile of your company and allows you to meet hundreds<br />

of potential customers or suppliers, build face-to-face<br />

relationships with new and old suppliers, network with<br />

businesses from across the North West and raise your<br />

brand awareness.<br />

For more information on exhibiting at the <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong><br />

Chamber Business Fair, contact the Events Team on 01744<br />

742028 or email events@sthelenschamber.com.<br />

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Bespoke<br />

Beauty<br />

Seven ways to tailor your beauty products so they work for you<br />

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your summer tan? Add a few selftanning<br />

drops to your favourite<br />

body lotion and face moisturiser to<br />

build up a natural-looking tan over<br />

a few days. The more drops you add,<br />

the deeper the tan.<br />

2. Become your own mixologist.<br />

Brands like The Inkey List and The<br />

Ordinary have made it easier to<br />

buy skincare ingredients without<br />

breaking the bank. You can buy<br />

everything from retinol to collagen<br />

and Q10. Do be careful what you<br />

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own. Even now it’s autumn, it’s still<br />

my daily face cream. Squeeze a little<br />

moisturiser into the palm of your<br />

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paste with the powdered clay and<br />

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the oil to suit your skin type (up to<br />

ten drops for oily skin or twenty for<br />

dry skin). Unlike some clay masks I’ve<br />

tried, this one won’t dry your skin.<br />

Instead, it leaves it soft, glowing and<br />

healthy-looking.<br />

5. Mix up your skincare routine.<br />

While brands design their products<br />

to work in harmony, that doesn’t<br />

mean you can’t pick and choose<br />

or mix things up depending on<br />

the season. For example, if your<br />

skin is dry, you might want to go<br />

for a cleaning balm, followed by<br />

a gentle toner and moisturiser –<br />

all from different brands. At the<br />

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twice a day, rather than once, and<br />

follow with a serum.<br />

6. Try DIY. It’s pretty easy to make<br />

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scrub and other goodies. For a bath<br />

and body oil, you just need a carrier<br />

oil (like sweet almond, grapeseed or<br />

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oil. Want to make things even easier?<br />

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customers want bespoke beauty<br />

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Gamers Dream<br />

Rainford village now has a brand-new, state of the art<br />

gaming lounge for enthusiastic gamers, and the man<br />

behind it says that he’s only been able to launch the<br />

facility due to the support his PC business has received<br />

from the village since COVID hit.<br />

Businessman Neil Smith, who lives in Billinge, launched<br />

Tech Guys 360 Ltd back in 2018 after spending 20 years<br />

working for a blue-chip IT company. Tech Guys 360<br />

offers a complete solution to anything IT-related, from<br />

computer problems to phone screen repairs to building<br />

PC’s, and are based in Rainford Village Hall, above the<br />

Parish Council offices and Police station.<br />

When the first lockdown happened, Tech Guys 360<br />

quickly implemented COVID-safe working practices and<br />

carried on trading. Neil takes up the story; “With many<br />

more people working from home, the demand for our<br />

services increased. As a result, our revenue has more than<br />

doubled since COVID hit.”<br />

Earlier this year another office became available at<br />

Rainford Village Hall, and Neil grasped the opportunity to<br />

transform the office into a brand-new gaming lounge. For<br />

£5 an hour, gamers can enjoy a wide range of computer<br />

games on state-of-the-art gaming PC’s. For someone<br />

trying out the gaming lounge for the first time, Tech Guys<br />

360 offers a ‘buy one hour, get one hour free’.<br />

Checks are in place to ensure that all gamers only get<br />

access to age-appropriate games, and any unused time<br />

will roll over until the next visit.<br />

Neil also hopes to attract business from those looking to<br />

organise events, “A birthday party in our gaming lounge<br />

would be a fabulous experience for any gamer and it’s<br />

also an innovative option for anyone looking to organise<br />

a team building event.”<br />

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Church for Crafts<br />

A Garswood church recently<br />

opened its latest community<br />

project, giving a welcome<br />

boost to local craftspeople.<br />

The Independent Methodist<br />

Church, located on Victoria<br />

Road in the village, has<br />

transformed a littleused<br />

part of the church<br />

building into a gift shop<br />

that showcases the work of<br />

locally based craftspeople<br />

and other small businesses.<br />

The shop complements<br />

the community café, The<br />

Orangery, which was opened<br />

three years ago at the side of<br />

the church after securing a<br />

£70,000 grant from Biffa and<br />

is now an established part of village life for Garswoodians.<br />

Lisa Green, the Minister at the church, says that last<br />

year’s lockdown sparked a chain of events that led to the<br />

shop opening; “Once the Orangery community café was<br />

complete, the rest of the church did look a bit tatty by<br />

comparison, but it was only when lockdown happened<br />

and groups weren’t allowed to use the church on a dayto-day<br />

basis that we had the time to think about the<br />

changes we wanted to make”.<br />

Volunteer Alma Cooper takes up the story, “I was made<br />

redundant from Debenhams in May 2020 so I had<br />

more time to volunteer at the church. I ran a few craft<br />

workshops last summer, and from there I came up with<br />

three ideas, one of which was to open up a space for local<br />

craftspeople to display their goods”.<br />

Transforming the room was a challenge, Alma confirms; ”I<br />

had an initial budget of zero. The room was decorated in<br />

1970’s brown and orange, so we painted and decorated it.<br />

“I then had to look for display cases, so I visited charity<br />

shops and Facebook sites for low cost or free display<br />

cases. Once people realised what it was for, they were<br />

very kind and helped all they<br />

could, and so too did local<br />

businesses”.<br />

The shop opened on 17th May<br />

<strong>2021</strong>.<br />

Initially ten craftspeople<br />

agreed to supply stock to<br />

the shop and this number<br />

has now grown to fifteen,<br />

and there is a waiting list of<br />

craftspeople now eager to<br />

display their goods at the<br />

shop. Each craftsperson pays<br />

a peppercorn monthly rent<br />

to the church for their shop<br />

display and many of them<br />

volunteer to work shifts<br />

during the shop’s opening<br />

hours.<br />

Alma said, “Sales trickled in at first but now they are<br />

starting to build up, thanks to publicity on local Facebook<br />

sites such as Garswoodians.<br />

Hopefully when the rest of the church groups return in<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>tember and more people get out and about, the shop<br />

will be more popular”.<br />

The wide assortment of goods sold in the shop includes<br />

gifts and novelties such as greeting cards, wooden toys,<br />

jewellery, children’s knitwear, hand-turned wooden<br />

goods. There’s even a corner for pre-loved clothing and<br />

second-hand books.<br />

Volunteer Theresa White added ”For those who still feel<br />

uneasy about shopping in town centres or big shops, it’s<br />

a great place to pick up handcrafted gifts for Christmas<br />

or birthdays”.<br />

The Orangery Café and Gift Shop is open<br />

every Monday, Wednesday and<br />

Thursday from 10am-2pm and<br />

on Saturdays from 10am-<br />

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Don’t Suffer in Silence<br />

The ability to hear is one of our most important senses.<br />

Hearing enables us to connect to and make sense of<br />

the world. It’s the brain’s main connection to what’s<br />

happening around us and our hearing is always on duty,<br />

24 hours a day, every day.<br />

How do we hear?<br />

Hearing is complex and requires a series of actions and<br />

reactions in order to work. The process involves many<br />

parts of the ear working together to convert soundwaves<br />

into information that your brain understands and<br />

interprets as sounds.<br />

Being able to hear well enables us to enjoy life to the<br />

fullest. We’re adept at being able to quickly differentiate<br />

between myriad sounds, what they represent and how<br />

we should respond. Your sense of hearing also helps to<br />

keep you safe and alert to possible dangers.<br />

Hearing problems<br />

Being able to hear well is something we tend to take for<br />

granted, yet ear problems can develop at any time due to<br />

blockages or infections. You might also find your balance<br />

is affected. The good news is most ear conditions can<br />

usually be treated and don’t lead to long-term problems.<br />

Here are some of the common causes of ear discomfort.<br />

Earwax build-up<br />

Earwax is produced inside your ears to keep them clean<br />

and free of germs. This usually passes out of the ear<br />

harmlessly but sometimes too much wax can build up<br />

and lead to blocked ears. It’s a very common problem<br />

and can often be treated with over-the-counter (OTC)<br />

ear drops. There are several types you can use, including<br />

drops containing sodium bicarbonate, olive oil or almond<br />

oil.<br />

Some people naturally produce a lot of earwax leading to<br />

regularly blocked ears. Other factors that can increase the<br />

risk of too much wax building up include:<br />

• Producing naturally hard or dry earwax<br />

• Having narrow or hairy ear canals (this is the tube<br />

between the opening of the ear and the eardrum)<br />

• Getting older, as earwax becomes drier with age<br />

• Bony growths in the outer part of the ear canal<br />

• Frequently inserting objects into your ear canal, such<br />

as cotton buds or ear plugs<br />

If you have a build-up of earwax, you may experience<br />

symptoms such as earache, hearing loss, tinnitus,


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itchiness, vertigo or develop an infection. Symptoms will<br />

usually improve once the excess wax has been removed<br />

but for this you may need to see a specialist.<br />

Pressure in your ears<br />

Your sinuses and ears are closely connected so when<br />

you have sinus congestion, this can lead to pressure<br />

in your ears. Having clogged sinuses can lead to pain,<br />

dizziness, and a muffled sensation in your ears. Treating<br />

the congestion in your sinuses is the first step. Try using<br />

a nasal saline decongestant spray or hold a warm, moist<br />

muslin cloth to your face – this can help to ease the<br />

pressure and discomfort. Drink plenty of fluids too, as<br />

staying hydrated can help to keep nasal mucus thin.<br />

Swimmer’s ear<br />

Despite the name, you don’t need to have been in the<br />

pool to get this! It has the medical name otitis externa<br />

and is an infection of the ear canal. Swimmer’s ear differs<br />

from common ear infections that can occur in young<br />

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trouble hearing (sound may seem muffled as your ear<br />

canal swells). You might also experience fluid draining out<br />

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This is a common problem that often develops gradually<br />

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Cash for Clutter<br />

eBay once dominated the online selling market, but<br />

nowadays you’re spoilt for choice on where to sell your<br />

unwanted clothes, furniture and homeware.<br />

Whether you’re moving house, redecorating or just trying<br />

to live more minimally, we’ve gathered together some of<br />

the best websites and ways to rehome your clutter.<br />

From sofas and desks to cars, pets and even rooms to rent,<br />

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Gumtree is used to look for items locally, so putting your<br />

postcode in the listing is paramount. If you want your ad<br />

to get some extra attention, you can put some money<br />

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those smaller items that won’t get much attention on<br />

bigger sites like Gumtree or eBay, from cushions to<br />

children’s clothes and everything in between.<br />

It’s completely free to list, unless you want to promote<br />

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to the buyer and seller to arrange delivery and payment.<br />

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shoes and accessories – the quirkier, the better.<br />

Listing your items is free, but once an item sells, Depop<br />

will charge a 10% fee on the sale price. Then there’s<br />

also a small PayPal transaction fee to be aware of.<br />

However, Depop can fetch you a high price and with<br />

over 18 million users, and it’s very popular right now.


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Marketplace<br />

Facebook Marketplace is hot on eBay’s heels as the best<br />

place to swap your clutter for cash. The best part is there<br />

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Like Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace is used to sell locally.<br />

It’s a platform many of us are already familiar with too, which<br />

means you can keep up to date with friends and family, and<br />

clear some space in your house, all from one website.<br />

Similar to Depop, but with a slightly older target<br />

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There are no fees for uploading or selling your items<br />

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The Pioneering<br />

Beechams<br />

by Nicola Gray<br />

If there’s one characteristic<br />

that <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> is known for, it’s<br />

the pioneering spirit that runs<br />

through the town like a thick<br />

coal seam. What other town of a<br />

comparable size could boast of<br />

achievements such as being the<br />

birthplace of modern railways,<br />

the location of the UK’s first<br />

modern canal and the powerhub<br />

of the glass industry?<br />

Decoration above the entrance to the factory - courtesy<br />

of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service & <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Reporter<br />

hard work was always in his blood,<br />

and when he had to leave school<br />

at the age of 8, he started work as a<br />

shepherd’s boy. As fate would have<br />

it, this is where he first learned about<br />

herbal medicines, and he quickly<br />

became adept in curing sick animals<br />

and the occasional person. By his<br />

mid-teens he had established quite<br />

a reputation as an herbalist, one<br />

who could treat all types of ailments.<br />

That pioneering spirit deserves more than just a mention<br />

in the story of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical company<br />

GlaxoSmithKline. Their history runs directly back to a<br />

company that was once the biggest employers in <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>Helens</strong> - Beechams. <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong> looks back at the story of<br />

Beecham dynasty.<br />

The founder of the Beechams business, Thomas Beecham,<br />

was born in Oxfordshire on 3rd December 1820. It seems<br />

By 1840 he had already developed the formula for his<br />

laxative pills but was still working as a postman and<br />

gardener. In 1847 Thomas made his way North where<br />

he married Jane Evans and the couple moved to Wigan,<br />

opening their first shop at 120 Wallgate where they sold<br />

groceries, pills and medicines. The Beecham’s services<br />

were very popular in the town, in part down to the belief<br />

held by Thomas that his pills could cure any ailment.<br />

Men & women in the pill making<br />

section - courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline plc


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Women packing Beechams ‘Hot<br />

Lemon cold and flu sachets’ -<br />

courtesy of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive<br />

Service & <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Reporter<br />

‘guinea’ Beecham slogan was born around this<br />

time, when a customer approached Thomas<br />

at his market stall to tell him that his pills had<br />

done her the world of good and were indeed<br />

‘worth a guinea a box’. The business grew<br />

rapidly over the next few years and Thomas<br />

was able to give up his market stall. In 1863<br />

the company bought premises on the corner<br />

of Westfield <strong>St</strong>reet and Water <strong>St</strong>reet.<br />

Thomas was a great believer in the power<br />

of advertising, and he increased spending<br />

on his advertising to take advantage of the<br />

growing interest that the public had taken in<br />

health products. Records show that by 1890<br />

the firm was making one million pills a day<br />

and spending upwards of £100,000 a year on<br />

advertising; a massive £12 million in today’s<br />

money. Indeed, at the turn of the century, he<br />

was the largest advertiser in the country.<br />

The couple sold<br />

their<br />

laxatives<br />

at local markets<br />

with an unrivalled<br />

sales patter that<br />

included a jar of<br />

intestinal worms<br />

as a visual aid.<br />

Disaster<br />

struck<br />

in 1858 when<br />

Jane<br />

dispensed<br />

allegedly<br />

an<br />

unlabelled<br />

bottle containing opium and as a result a young boy<br />

died. The locals weren’t forgiving, and the couple had no<br />

choice but to move out of Wigan and in 1960 they set up<br />

home in <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>. This was beneficial to the Beechams as<br />

the town had good road and rail links and a huge labour<br />

force, which suited their growing mail delivery service<br />

down to the ground.<br />

Beechams Pills advertisement -<br />

courtesy of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service<br />

Thomas made his pills at their home, 12 Milk <strong>St</strong>reet,<br />

not far from where the Citadel now stands. The famous<br />

Going back to 1863 for a moment - this year<br />

was a momentous year for the Beechams<br />

in more ways than one; Jane and Thomas<br />

separated, their son Joseph had joined the<br />

family enterprise and business was booming.<br />

Joseph was responsible for ramping up the<br />

advertising and was publishing full-page adverts in<br />

newspapers, plastering posters on billboards and popular<br />

songs were given out as sheet music to really drive home<br />

the Beecham name. So effective were Joseph’s campaigns<br />

that the father and son duo started to look at expansion.<br />

The business had grown, and this made it possible to<br />

take on staff, two of the first to be employed were William<br />

Moss, a teenage boy who started as a packer and an<br />

eleven-year-old boy, Tom Oldham. They both remained<br />

with Beechams for many years, with Moss working his<br />

way up to becoming Works Manager and Tom Oldham<br />

became personal groom to the family.<br />

1876 saw Thomas buy up more property in Westfield<br />

<strong>St</strong>reet and work began on his new factory. It was at this<br />

time that Thomas started to take a less active role in<br />

the business; after the death of his first wife in 1872, he<br />

remarried in 1873 to Sarah Pemberton and got married<br />

again to Mary Sewell in 1879. Thomas moved away to<br />

Buckinghamshire with Mary and left the business in the<br />

hands of Joseph, it seemed he had swapped factory life<br />

for the country, but this didn’t last long, and he moved<br />

back to the North to resume his business duties.


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Prosperity for the Beechams soared for the<br />

next decade and by 1884, nineteen staff<br />

were employed in the business, rising to<br />

fifty-seven by August of the same year. In<br />

1887 a new factory was built in Westfield<br />

<strong>St</strong>reet costing £30,000, surmounted by the<br />

now-famous clock tower. Thomas was a<br />

world away from the boy who had a talent<br />

for herbal remedies; he had single-handedly<br />

created the first factory in the world built<br />

specifically to produce medicine and one<br />

that could turn out 3,000 boxes of pills a day.<br />

By 1894 Thomas had left his wife and had<br />

moved to Southport, within three years he<br />

had fully retired and in 1889 Thomas gave Joseph a half<br />

share in the business. He died at his home in Southport<br />

on 6th April 1907 at the age of 86 and is buried in <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>Helens</strong> Cemetery, Windle.<br />

Joseph continued to be an important local figure and,<br />

Advertisement for Beechams Lung Syrup - courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline plc<br />

as well as running the family business, he was Mayor of<br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> between 1889 and 1899 and again from 1910<br />

to 1912. He died just four years later in <strong>Oct</strong>ober 1916<br />

having outlived his father Thomas by a mere 10 years.<br />

After Joseph’s death, the firm was managed by executors<br />

Key Beecham Dates:<br />

1842 Thomas Beecham went into business with Beecham’s Pills. Thomas became a travelling salesman, offering<br />

his pills in different parts of the country.<br />

1875 Beecham was exporting his remedies to Africa and Australia.<br />

1876 Beechams opened its first factory in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Helens</strong> – the factory was the first<br />

to be opened solely to produce medicines.<br />

1885 The Thomas Beecham company acquired headquarters on the corner of<br />

Westfield <strong>St</strong>reet and Water <strong>St</strong>reet.<br />

1887 The company’s new factory was the first in the area to have electricity.<br />

1907 Thomas Beecham died, and his sons Joseph and William took over the<br />

running of the business.<br />

1913 Production of Beecham’s Pills reached one million a day.<br />

1924 The business was sold to Philip Hill<br />

1926 Beecham’s Flu Powders were launched.<br />

1944 The company was renamed Beecham Group Ltd.<br />

Westfield <strong>St</strong>reet looking towards the Beecham’s<br />

Factory - courtesy of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service<br />

1957 Company scientists discovered the penicillin nucleus 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA).<br />

1959 Beecham Group Ltd signed an agreement with Bristol-Myers to market the medicines in the USA<br />

1961 A 35-acre complex was built at Worthing to produce 6-APA and there are 14,450 people now employed in<br />

the business.<br />

1989 The Beecham Group plc and SmithKline Beckman merged to form SmithKline Beecham plc.<br />

1998 Production of “Beecham’s Pills” ceased.<br />

2001 SmithKline Beecham and Glaxo Wellcome merged to form GlaxoSmithKline.


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and in 1924 the firm was sold to entrepreneur<br />

Philip Hill.<br />

Offices at the Beecham Pill Factory - courtesy of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service<br />

The Beechams products continued to expand<br />

both at home and overseas and the factory<br />

was further extended in 1934 and again in<br />

1947 and 1956. Under Philip’s leadership the<br />

business began to buy up other companies<br />

acquiring products and brands such as<br />

Lucozade, Macleans and Brylcreem. Philip<br />

took the company forward by improving their<br />

research and development, after building<br />

a laboratory in Surrey the company was<br />

renamed Beecham Group Ltd.<br />

That pioneering spirit was never far away<br />

where Beechams was concerned and they<br />

hit the headlines again in 1959 when their<br />

scientists discovered a new penicillin nucleus,<br />

This discovery allowed them to focus on<br />

pharmaceutical development and eventually go on to sell<br />

antibiotics worldwide.<br />

In 1989 the Beecham Group and SmithKline Beckman<br />

merged to form SmithKline Beecham and in 2000<br />

they merged again to form what we now know as<br />

GlaxoSmithKline. So embedded is the Beecham brand,<br />

that GSK still uses its name for their over-the-counter cold<br />

and flu products.<br />

Beechams was a major employer for the people of <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>Helens</strong>, for well over a century and the <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> site<br />

continued to produce pharmaceutical products until the<br />

factory finally closed its doors in 1994.<br />

Laboratory at Beechams Pills Limited - courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline plc<br />

With thanks to <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Archive Service. The Archive Service collects, preserves and provides access to unique historic<br />

materials that relate to different aspects of life across the borough of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>. Find out more information here -<br />

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


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Craft & Gift Fair<br />

Memory Lane Fairs will be bringing you their popular<br />

craft and gift fair at <strong>St</strong> Marks Gamble Hall on Sunday,<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>tember 12 from 11am-4pm.<br />

The hall, on the corner of Bishop Road and City Gardens,<br />

will be packed to the rafters with homemade and<br />

handmade goods, including a wide range of craft supplies<br />

for your own craft projects.<br />

The fair is subject to Covid regulations, and you will be<br />

asked to wear a face mask and sanitise your hands on<br />

your way in.<br />

There are still indoor and outdoor spaces available, so if<br />

you are interested in taking a stall, please email marissa@<br />

memorylanefairs.com or call 07460 304327.<br />

Ghost Hunt<br />

Dare you take part in the Rainford Village Hall Ghost Hunt?<br />

The Saturday 2nd <strong>Oct</strong>ober event will be hosted by<br />

Haunted Rooms UK and you can join them for a thrilling<br />

night of real ghost hunting at the 115-year-old hall. Over<br />

the years the hall has been used as a dentist, a baby clinic,<br />

a dance hall and acted as a morgue around the time of<br />

the First World War.<br />

If you’re feeling brave, you can join the Haunted Rooms<br />

team from 8.30pm-2am for an entire night of paranormal<br />

investigation.<br />

For more information about the event and to book your<br />

tickets, please go online at www.hauntedrooms.co.uk<br />

and search for Rainford Village Hall.<br />

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Speak Now for 2023<br />

If you’re involved in or enjoy arts and culture, <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong><br />

Borough Council wants to hear your views.<br />

The Borough is in line to be the Liverpool City Region’s<br />

Borough of Culture in 2023, and the Council have<br />

organised two events for you to share your views on how<br />

to make 2023 a successful year for arts and culture in <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>Helens</strong>.<br />

What would you like the arts and cultural programme to<br />

say about the Borough in 2023?<br />

Both sessions will be facilitated by <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Borough<br />

Council Arts and Library Services in partnership with the<br />

host venues. The first event is on Monday 13 <strong>Sep</strong>tember<br />

from 6pm to 8pm at The Citadel Theatre, and the second<br />

event is on Friday 17 <strong>Sep</strong>tember from 10am to 12 noon at<br />

The World of Glass.<br />

All are welcome to be involved. To reserve your ticket,<br />

please search ‘<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Borough of Culture 2023’ on<br />

www.eventbrite.co.uk. If you cannot attend either<br />

session, please register your interest with cathshea@<br />

sthelens.gov.uk.<br />

Chance to Dance<br />

Linedancers of all ages and abilities are invited along<br />

to Rainford X Sports and Social Club on Bushey Lane in<br />

Rainford Junction for fun on the dance floor. Hosted by<br />

Graham and Jean Troughton, the line dance sessions<br />

take place every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.00pm to<br />

10.00pm.<br />

The club has been running for approximately ten years<br />

on a non-profit basis, and additional social nights are<br />

organised at Christmas and other times of year for<br />

members and their friends.<br />

Complete beginners can be assured that the instructors<br />

take time to teach easy dances too and there are always<br />

people in the class willing to help. Those who have<br />

danced before can expect a mixture of old and new<br />

dances but nothing too difficult. The classes are all about<br />

encouraging people to have some light-hearted and<br />

enjoyable exercise as well as meeting and making new<br />

friends.<br />

The charge per session is just £3. For further details<br />

contact Graham on 01744 883907.


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40<br />

Autumn Quiz<br />

Rainford Heritage Society will be hoping to test your<br />

knowledge with their Autumn Quiz on Friday, <strong>Sep</strong>tember<br />

17. The quiz is open to members and non-members<br />

and will be held at Rainford X Sports and Social Club on<br />

Bushey Lane from 7.30pm.<br />

Tickets are £7 and this will buy you entry into the quiz<br />

and a hot pot supper. There will be a raffle with lots of<br />

great prizes up for grabs. For more information about<br />

purchasing tickets, please contact Ray Waring on 01744<br />

885547 or email rayw91141@gmail.com.<br />

Rotary Plea<br />

The Rotary Club of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> are looking for new members<br />

to join their organisation. There are over 1.2 million<br />

Rotarians worldwide, with club members enjoying a<br />

varied and vibrant range of activities, from organising a<br />

local fun run to helping with global disaster relief efforts.<br />

The club meets every Monday at Grange Park Golf Club –<br />

6pm for a 6.30pm start and you’re welcome to pop in to<br />

find out more about the organisation and its members.<br />

For more information about joining the <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Rotary<br />

Club, visit www.rotarysthelens.org.<br />

Donations Needed<br />

A <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> based charity is on the lookout for some<br />

much-needed donations to enable them to carry on their<br />

work in the community. Teardrops, based on Crab <strong>St</strong>reet<br />

in the town, is a non-profitable organisation set up to<br />

support the homeless within the <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong>, Halton and<br />

other surrounding areas.<br />

Their aim is to support the homeless to give individuals<br />

the chance to move from being homeless to one where<br />

they will have the opportunity to integrate into day-today<br />

society. <strong>St</strong>aff have put the call out for donations of<br />

brand new and packaged men’s and women’s underwear<br />

and men’s trainers in sizes 7, 8 and 9.<br />

All items must be in a good, clean condition and can be<br />

dropped off at the centre Monday to Friday between<br />

9.30am-3pm. If you would like more information about<br />

items to donate or if you would like to help further, please<br />

contact staff on 01744 733233 or go online at www.<br />

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Upcycle<br />

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One of the latest buzz words in the business world<br />

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of discarded objects or materials to continue the<br />

life of the object, which keeps it out of landfill and<br />

adds value.<br />

The story of CASA-ANCORA Furniture began<br />

in 2018 when former teacher Rachel Hayhow<br />

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family were enthusiastically acclaimed, upcycling<br />

commissions started piling up and Rachel took the<br />

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Inglenook Farm.<br />

Walk into the CASA-ANCORA Furniture studio<br />

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extravagance of home décor, gifts and accessories.<br />

The home décor ranges include quirky, industrial<br />

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looking to put an individual stamp on their home.<br />

Fair Trade is a theme that runs strongly through<br />

the store. A selection of products made by Indian<br />

craftsmen using traditional techniques are on<br />

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recycled glass, metal and sustainably sourced<br />

wood. Rugs sold at CASA-ANCORA Furniture carry<br />

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As you browse through the variety of products on<br />

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This is the heart of CASA-ANCORA Furniture.<br />

Rachel takes pride in sourcing high quality furniture,<br />

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CASA-ANCORA also accepts commissions from<br />

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And for those customers looking to try their hand<br />

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A Guide to<br />

Wooden<br />

Floors<br />

Laminate or solid, engineered or<br />

reclaimed, timber flooring is a classic<br />

choice that works in every room of<br />

the house. It’s less cold and hard on<br />

the feet than stone or tiles, better at<br />

repelling stains than carpet and is<br />

endlessly good-looking, whether in a<br />

period property or a new home.<br />

This reclaimed teak, available in random-width planks, has been<br />

repaired and stained.<br />

Woodworks by Ted Todd Rare Finds Dark Colonial Teak, £POA,<br />

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Preparing for a new timber floor<br />

Timber floors can be fitted anywhere in the house, on solid<br />

or suspended floors, although – because wood expands<br />

and contracts according to humidity – they’re often not<br />

advised for bathrooms or other wet areas. In this case, it’s<br />

best to stick to high-quality engineered wood. Insulate<br />

the sub-floor before you start, and consider what effect<br />

the new flooring will have on your final floor level – which<br />

may affect thresholds and require doors to be cut across<br />

the bottom so they will open and close. When fixing the<br />

boards down, make sure to avoid any pipes and wires<br />

that run beneath the existing floor. To keep your final<br />

floorcovering pristine, avoid fitting it until all the ‘wet’ or<br />

dirty building work is complete.<br />

What type of timber floor?<br />

Floorboards laid in a chevron pattern create a stylish base for a<br />

sophisticated room scheme.<br />

Lottie grand sofa in Isla Kingfisher with darkened oak legs, £2,425;<br />

Brompton reading floor lamp in brass, £350; Matilda armchair in<br />

Imogen Holkham Sand with pale oak legs, £795; Keswick square<br />

coffee table, £500; all Neptune: www.neptune.com.<br />

Laminate floorboards are usually made from a resinimpregnated<br />

decorative paper surface layer (with<br />

photographs of real wood), bonded to a thin MDF or<br />

chipboard core. With cheap versions it can be easy to spot<br />

the pattern repeat , and they’re not especially durable,<br />

but more expensive brands are very tough and come with<br />

long guarantees.


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Solid wood is exactly that – whatever type of wood it is<br />

composed of goes all the way through the board, so it<br />

looks and feels entirely natural and can be sanded again<br />

and again.<br />

Engineered wood (sometimes called multi-layer or,<br />

confusingly, laminated) is made from layers of solid<br />

timber or a veneer of solid timber on top of MDF, plywood,<br />

chipboard or softwood, with a balancing veneer beneath.<br />

Most are made up of either three or five layers, crossbonded<br />

for greater stability. A top layer of at least 5mm<br />

allows for limited sanding if necessary. The advantage of<br />

engineered boards over solid ones is that they shouldn’t<br />

warp, gap, cup or bow.<br />

Reclaimed boards have a beautiful patina that simply<br />

can’t be replicated, and are the environmentally friendly<br />

option. They don’t come cheap, as they often require<br />

work to remedy problems such as woodworm, ingrained<br />

dirt and stains, dents and splits, variations in thickness<br />

or colour, broken tongue and groove, and lots of old<br />

nails. When buying, always ask where the wood came<br />

from and how it’s been stored since it was reclaimed<br />

– timber that has stood outside for any length of time<br />

may be useless, and would need to dry out considerably<br />

before it could be used again. As a rule of thumb, pine<br />

is cheaper than oak, and narrower boards are cheaper<br />

than wider ones.<br />

<strong>St</strong>yle and finish<br />

Most timber floors sold in the UK are made from<br />

European oak, which has a lovely grain and is very longlasting.<br />

There are, however, many other choices, including<br />

beech, maple, ash, walnut, merbau, cherry and, of course,<br />

pine. As for finishes, options include stains, waxes, oils,<br />

varnishes and limewashes, each of which can subtly<br />

change the appearance of the final floor.<br />

An important consideration is the form and laying<br />

pattern of the boards. Both solid and engineered wood<br />

flooring is available as boards (in varying widths), strips<br />

(less than 10cm wide), smallish blocks (extremely strong)<br />

and parquet (like blocks, but thinner). While boards<br />

are traditionally laid parallel to one another, designers<br />

are increasingly turning to the contemporary effect<br />

of chevron and herringbone styles, while parquet has<br />

had something of a renaissance in recent years, with<br />

intricately patterned squares that look glamorous and<br />

dramatic.<br />

A white-oil finish creates a clean, fresh look in this bright entrance hall.<br />

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LOOKING AFTER A WOODEN FLOOR<br />

Wood floors don’t need a great deal of special<br />

treatment. The main thing to remember is not to<br />

let them get too wet, to install a good doormat<br />

and take off stilettos, which will punch small holes<br />

everywhere. Remove dust and grit regularly by<br />

vacuuming or cleaning with a soft broom. Mop<br />

occasionally, but don’t soak the wood or leave<br />

water sitting on it – wring the mop head as much<br />

as possible, then wipe over again with a dry mop.<br />

Using a proprietary cleaning product will make your<br />

floor look better and last longer – ask your retailer<br />

for advice. And don’t forget that a new wooden<br />

floor will naturally become darker or lighter as it<br />

matures.


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Daniel told <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, “We offer our clients a wide<br />

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Mismatched cladding may sound like a questionable<br />

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AIM for flexibility in<br />

Inheritance Tax planning<br />

As Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world, nothing is certain<br />

except death and taxes.”<br />

Inheritance tax sums this up perfectly. There is also a<br />

quote from Roy Jenkins, “Inheritance tax is a voluntary<br />

tax paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they<br />

dislike the Inland Revenue.”<br />

Inheritance tax (IHT) when first introduced was intended<br />

to affect only the very wealthy, but over recent decades<br />

more families have found themselves caught in the net,<br />

mainly due to big rises in property prices and investments.<br />

In the last six tax years, over £30bn was paid in IHT, with<br />

the Office for Budget Responsibility forecasting 30,400<br />

estates will be liable for IHT in 2020/21. With both the<br />

Nil Rate Band and the Residential Nil Rate Band frozen<br />

for a further five years, IHT receipts are forecast to rise to<br />

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Therefore, the need for financial advice on estate<br />

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they leave their property to their direct descendants.<br />

There are several well-established tax planning solutions<br />

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AIM investment for Business Relief offers a wide range of<br />

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• In contrast to making a gift and having to survive<br />

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Money<br />

Matters<br />

TEACHING KIDS TO<br />

BE SAVVY SAVERS<br />

Most of us have made mistakes with<br />

money at some point. Help your<br />

children to avoid the same financial<br />

pitfalls by giving them the knowledge<br />

and skills to build on in the future.<br />

Teach them the value of money<br />

Rather than buying your children sweets each week, give<br />

them pocket money, some of which they can use to buy<br />

sweets and some of which they can save for a bigger<br />

treat. It’s good for children to earn at least part of their<br />

pocket money by doing chores. They’ll learn that money<br />

doesn’t come for nothing and be less likely to waste it. To<br />

make life easier, you could use an app and debit card like<br />

RoosterMoney or Go Henry, which were created to help<br />

children get to grips with their finances and earn money<br />

through chores.<br />

Help them to budget<br />

Encourage children to save up for something they really<br />

want rather than just waiting for Christmas or their<br />

birthday. You could start by explaining how much they’d<br />

need to save each week to achieve their goal. Younger<br />

children tend to need quicker results, so start with a small<br />

goal that can be achieved in a few weeks rather than<br />

months.<br />

Give them responsibility<br />

Part of appreciating the value of<br />

money is learning through mistakes.<br />

It’s tempting to step in and stop your<br />

child from spending their pocket<br />

money on things that you know they<br />

will quickly discard. Offer advice but<br />

let them make their own decisions on<br />

low-value items. They may well then think<br />

twice next time they want to buy a blind bag or an<br />

expensive T-shirt. When older children are ready, you<br />

could give them more responsibility for budgeting for the<br />

things they need by giving them an allowance for clothes,<br />

school dinners, travel expenses, toiletries, days out and<br />

so on, and helping them to work out a monthly budget.<br />

Again, they can earn more through chores if they want to<br />

save up for high-value items.<br />

Discuss money<br />

Don’t be afraid to talk about money with your children.<br />

You could share how much you’re setting aside each<br />

month for next year’s holiday for example, and talk<br />

about your own experiences with money. You can also<br />

help your child to see that, while it’s good to shop around<br />

for the best price, cheap doesn’t always mean best value.<br />

However, try not to make your child worried about family<br />

finances. It’s fine to talk about not being able to afford<br />

something or how you’re saving up for a big purchase,<br />

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by Chris Pearce<br />

Distance: 6¼ Difficulty: Medium Plus<br />

Frodsham<br />

& Helsby<br />

Occasionally when I collate a Jack’s Tracks walk, I get a<br />

suspicion that there’s room for improvement. The Sandstone<br />

Trail in spring 2020 was a case in point; the first half of the<br />

walk was a cracker, the back half just ok, so I popped over<br />

the Mersey again recently to scratch that itch. This wellsignposted<br />

6¼ mile walk centres around two prehistoric<br />

hilltops enclosures; Helsby Hill and Woodhouse Hill. There<br />

are lots of climbs and some sheer cliffs on this walk, so<br />

I would recommend that you leave the kids at home and<br />

make sure you wear suitable footwear.<br />

<strong>St</strong>art the walk at the car park for Frodsham’s<br />

war memorial (WA6 6BG) and take the<br />

steep road downhill. Turn left at the<br />

Belle Monte Hotel and look for a<br />

footpath on your right which<br />

plunges you into<br />

the woods. After a few short steps, the path forks so take<br />

the left fork uphill.<br />

After a few minutes walking – follow the yellow ‘S’ sign<br />

and go up the sandstone steps and you’ll arrive at the war<br />

memorial, the first of many impressive viewpoints on the<br />

walk. Carry on in the same direction past the war memorial<br />

and ease downhill for 200 yards – then take the lower path.<br />

The track continues, hugging the side of the hill in the<br />

shadow of sandstone cliffs until you ascend once more,<br />

briefly arriving at an open area at the top and then again<br />

sinking into the woods. You’ll soon arrive at a crossroad<br />

of paths by some wooden steps, turn right here following<br />

the NCW sign and you’ll arrive at multiple flights of steep<br />

steel steps, Take the steps carefully to the bottom of the<br />

sandstone valley and you arrive at a fingerpost – turn<br />

right to Carriage Drive.


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Continue on the path downhill until you reach a<br />

distinctive wall; turn left here and take the steps down<br />

the steep hill. When you arrive at the foot of the<br />

hill where all the ferns are, there’s two options;<br />

turn right at this point.<br />

Follow the path through the woods, close to<br />

its perimeter with farmland for just under ¾<br />

mile until you reach an exit marked Tarvin<br />

Road. Take this exit and walk down to the<br />

road; turn left and then first right into the<br />

single-track Chestnut Lane.<br />

At its conclusion Chestnut Lane<br />

narrows to a footpath: take the<br />

bridge across the stream and head<br />

in the same direction up the<br />

concrete steps. Follow this evernarrowing<br />

footpath until you<br />

arrive out in the open by a<br />

house called Tong Dean. Go<br />

through the gate opposite<br />

and follow the clearly<br />

defined footpath until<br />

you arrive in Helsby on<br />

Bates Lane.<br />

Turn right and then<br />

turn left at the<br />

crossroads on the<br />

Old Chester Road.<br />

Look out for a<br />

footpath sign<br />

for ‘Helsby Hill’ on your left about 50 yards up that road.<br />

Turn up the narrow footpath for a short steep climb<br />

to an opening with three paths and a fingerpost.<br />

Take the second path marked ‘Hill Top’ and<br />

take a gentle enough climb, passing a cliff<br />

top viewpoint on the way, until you reach<br />

the summit of Helsby Hill, which is marked<br />

by a trig point.<br />

The views from the top of this hillfort are<br />

pretty impressive, 360-degree views of the<br />

Mersey Estuary and Liverpool, the mountains<br />

of North Wales and also the Shropshire Hills<br />

to the south.<br />

Exit the summit via the path directly opposite<br />

the path you took to arrive at the summit and<br />

follow that path downhill for approximately<br />

150 yards. Take a left turn at a fingerpost (partly<br />

hidden on the left) towards ‘Harmers Lake’. 350<br />

yards later, you’ll have passed the lake on the left<br />

and arrived at the single-track lane. Turn right<br />

downhill and once you’ve passed a secondary and<br />

the primary entrance to Harmers Wood on the left,<br />

there’s a signpost on the left to Tarvin Road.<br />

Follow this path for 400 yards to Tarvin Road and<br />

then turn left for 200 yards. Look for a signpost on<br />

your right (Alvaney/Burrows Lane), which is partly<br />

hidden behind a tree and take that path. Once you’ve<br />

crossed a bridge, turn left along the field’s perimeter<br />

in the direction of Woodhouse Hill.<br />

Once you reach Burrows Lane turn left and, at the<br />

T-junction, turn right and 350 yards later, take the left<br />

fork down a footpath/bridle path. Follow this long<br />

gentle incline for just under ¾ mile, ignoring<br />

the turn offs to Snidey Moor on the<br />

right and to Woodhouse Hill on the<br />

left. Once you reach the T-junction


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For those with the OS Maps<br />

app on your desktop, mobile<br />

or tablet, this walk is named:<br />

JT-Frodsham-Helsby<br />

Hatley Lane<br />

Netherton<br />

M56<br />

A56<br />

B5393<br />

Sandstone Trail<br />

Beacon<br />

Hill<br />

A56<br />

The Coppice<br />

Helsby<br />

Bates Lane<br />

Hawthorn<br />

Farm<br />

Tarvin Road<br />

North Cheshire Way<br />

Woodhouse<br />

Hill<br />

Higher Mickledale<br />

Farm<br />

Helsby<br />

Hill<br />

Bates Lane<br />

Arboretum<br />

Manley Road<br />

Harmers<br />

Wood<br />

Foxhill<br />

Farm<br />

Foxhill<br />

Wood<br />

Tower<br />

Snidley<br />

Moor<br />

Burrows Lane<br />

Home Farm<br />

Elevation<br />

100m<br />

50m<br />

0.0km 5.0km 10km<br />

Lowest 23m<br />

Highest 141m<br />

Total ascent 425m


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with bench on the right and the fingerpost on the<br />

left, turn left and then bear right at the next fork<br />

taking the path round the edge of the woodlands.<br />

Look for the path encased by a low sandstone<br />

wall on your left and follow this path to the top of<br />

Woodhouse Hill before sharply dropping down steps<br />

to a bench and an info board ‘Ice and Sea’.<br />

Turn right and follow the path gradually downhill,<br />

parallel to the golf course. Just past the tee for the<br />

10th hole, take care when climbing down some steep<br />

sandstone steps. At the base, turn left, walk over the<br />

wooden bridge and you arrive at the fingerpost from<br />

earlier.<br />

Tackle the flights of steel stairs once again and<br />

retrace your steps for 100 yards or so until you<br />

see a turn to the right which takes you through<br />

undergrowth and onto the golf course. You need<br />

to look hard to see a slight dip running diagonally<br />

across the fairway heading to the left of the masts<br />

in the distance. As you cross the fairways, you’ll see<br />

a very apparent footpath in the distance that runs<br />

firstly through undergrowth and then runs onto a<br />

dirt track heading up to Simons Lane.<br />

Turn left when you reach Simons Lane and follow<br />

the road round a right-hand bend that runs downhill<br />

past the Forest Hills hotel back to the starting point.


Cooking with the Kids<br />

Top tips before you start<br />

This is a great time to start teaching your child about food hygiene and safety. Even toddlers can<br />

quickly learn that they need to wash their hands before cooking and not to touch the hob when<br />

it’s on. Older children can learn how to use an oven glove and knife, why it’s important to clean<br />

surfaces and so on. Do always supervise kids when they’re cooking though.<br />

All the recipes should feed four people for lunch or dinner.<br />

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Pepper and<br />

tomato pasta<br />

Bored of baking fairy cakes?<br />

Help your kids’ cooking skills reach<br />

the next level with our easy recipes.<br />

Ingredients<br />

• Half an onion<br />

• Three large red or yellow salad<br />

peppers<br />

• Two cloves of garlic<br />

• One tablespoon of olive oil<br />

• One carton of passata<br />

• One tin of chopped tomatoes<br />

• A pinch of dried basil<br />

• Approx. 400g of dried wholemeal<br />

spaghetti<br />

• Cheese to sprinkle on top<br />

Method<br />

• Chop the onion, peppers and<br />

garlic. Warm the olive oil on a<br />

medium heat in a large saucepan.<br />

Add the chopped vegetables and<br />

lightly sauté for a few minutes.<br />

Add the passata, tinned tomatoes<br />

and dried basil. Pop the lid on and<br />

leave to simmer on a low heat for<br />

15 minutes.<br />

• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in<br />

a large pan of boiling water for 10<br />

minutes (or as long as it says on<br />

the packet).<br />

• Blend the sauce until smooth and<br />

spoon it over the cooked pasta.<br />

Add grated cheese if required. If<br />

there’s any sauce left, freeze it for<br />

another day.<br />

Cheesy egg<br />

muffins<br />

Ingredients<br />

• 8 eggs<br />

• 100ml of milk<br />

• 1-2 slices of ham<br />

• A handful of vegetables, e.g.<br />

sliced mushrooms, chopped<br />

tomatoes, tinned sweetcorn<br />

• Approx. 120g of cheddar cheese<br />

Method<br />

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C<br />

fan/gas mark 6. Lightly grease a<br />

muffin tin with butter.<br />

• Whisk the eggs and milk together.<br />

• Tear the ham into small pieces. Add<br />

the vegetables and ham to each<br />

individual muffin cup. Pour in the<br />

eggs and top with grated cheese.<br />

• Bake in the oven for 20-25<br />

minutes. (Use a skewer or sharp<br />

knife to check they’re cooked.)<br />

• Eat hot with fries or cold with salad.<br />

Cheat’s pizza<br />

Ingredients<br />

• 2 part-baked baguettes<br />

• 4-5 tablespoons of passata (or<br />

just use ketchup mixed with a<br />

dollop of tomato puree)<br />

• Toppings, e.g. shredded ham,<br />

cooked sweetcorn, pineapple<br />

chunks, pepperoni<br />

• Approx. 250g of grated<br />

mozzarella or cheddar<br />

Method<br />

• Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/<br />

gas mark 6.<br />

• Cut each baguette in half<br />

lengthways. Spread passata on<br />

the long cut sides.<br />

• Add your toppings, followed by<br />

cheese, and pop the pizzas in the<br />

oven for 10 minutes.


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Slow-roasted Paprika Chicken<br />

with Lemon and Artichokes<br />

Serves 6<br />

Prep time: 10 minutes<br />

Cook: 2 hours 30 minutes<br />

Ingredients<br />

1 tbsp smoked paprika<br />

1 tsp sumac<br />

3 tbsp olive oil<br />

1 organic chicken, jointed<br />

1 bulb of garlic (separated into unpeeled<br />

cloves)<br />

Sprig of thyme<br />

2 unwaxed lemons, cut into quarters<br />

150 ml chicken stock<br />

Black pepper<br />

1 x 400g can artichoke hearts<br />

This is such an easy recipe. Everything is simply placed in a roasting dish<br />

and slow-cooked in the oven, creating an amazing spicy lemony flavour.<br />

Serve leftovers for lunch the following day cold with salad.<br />

Method<br />

1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/150°C fan/gas mark 3.<br />

2. Mix together the paprika, sumac and olive oil. Put the chicken pieces<br />

into a roasting tin and add the garlic cloves, thyme and lemon<br />

quarters. Pour over the paprika oil and rub all over the chicken pieces.<br />

3. Drizzle over the stock and season with black pepper. Cover the dish<br />

with foil and cook in the oven for 2 hours.<br />

4. Remove the foil from the roasting tin, add the artichoke hearts and<br />

turn the oven up to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Cook for another 30<br />

minutes or until the chicken is golden.<br />

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 387kcal, fat 27.8g (of which saturates 7g), carbohydrate 1.4g<br />

(of which sugars 0.6g), protein 33.2g.


Chilli Glazed Salmon<br />

with Cucumber, Herb & Lime Salad<br />

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Serves 2<br />

Prep time: 10 minutes<br />

Cook time: 7 minutes<br />

Wild Alaskan salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fats and protein.<br />

In this dish, fillets of salmon are marinated in a tangy Asian-style dressing<br />

and accompanied by a light refreshing cucumber and bean sprout salad.<br />

Accompany with some seasonal leafy greens.<br />

Ingredients<br />

1 pickled chilli (or ½ fresh deseeded chilli)<br />

2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar<br />

1 tbsp tamari soy sauce<br />

2 tbsp xylitol or honey<br />

2 boneless salmon fillets, skin on<br />

2 tbsp lime juice<br />

1 tbsp xylitol or honey<br />

1 tbsp mirin<br />

Handful of bean sprouts or sprouted seeds<br />

1 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced<br />

Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped<br />

Small handful of coriander leaves, chopped<br />

2 spring onions, finely sliced<br />

1 tbsp chopped cashews<br />

Method<br />

1. Place the chilli, garlic, vinegar, tamari, xylitol or honey in a food<br />

processor and process to combine. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow<br />

dish, pour over the marinade and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes.<br />

2. Make up the dressing by mixing the lime juice, xylitol or honey and<br />

mirin together (if using xylitol make sure it has dissolved). Put the<br />

bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, coriander, spring onions, cashews and<br />

the dressing in a bowl and toss until well combined.<br />

3. Preheat the grill to high. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Place<br />

the salmon on a lined baking tray. Grill for 7 minutes or until the fish<br />

is golden and just cooked through. Place the remaining marinade in a<br />

small pan and simmer to form a glaze. Pour over the cooked salmon.<br />

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: calories 305kcal, protein 23.4g, carbohydrates 26.9g (of which sugars<br />

24.4g), total fat14.9g(of which saturates 2.6g).


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Rainford Parish Council is made up of 15 Councillors,<br />

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Parish Council Meetings<br />

Community Liaison Committee<br />

01.09.<strong>2021</strong> and 06.10.<strong>2021</strong><br />

Health & Safety Committee<br />

03.09.<strong>2021</strong> and 01.10.<strong>2021</strong><br />

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27.09.<strong>2021</strong> and 25.10.<strong>2021</strong>.<br />

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in Rainford and residents who have<br />

businesses. The next meeting is on<br />

22.09.<strong>2021</strong> from 8am – 9am at the<br />

Village Hall and Gary Maddock will<br />

talk about the new plans for <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Town Centre.<br />

To book a free place call 01744 884709 or email admin@<br />

rainfordparishcouncil.gov uk<br />

The Future of the Library in<br />

Rainford<br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Council is considering the future of the library<br />

service. Rainford Parish Council wants to hear your<br />

views about Rainford library and if you think a library<br />

service should continue in the Village. Let us know<br />

your opinion by calling 01744 884709 or emailing<br />

clerk@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk. We are particularly<br />

interested in whether people use the library and if you<br />

think a community led library would work in Rainford.<br />

The Village Hall<br />

Rainford Village Hall is available to hire for classes,<br />

meetings, parties, anniversaries, events and Wedding<br />

Receptions. Call 01744 884709 or email admin@<br />

rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.


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Craft Fayre<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>tember 12th <strong>2021</strong> will see local crafters and businesses gathering at<br />

Rainford Village Hall for a Craft Fayre. Open between 10am and 4pm with<br />

everything from cakes, cards and candles to wood work and even books and<br />

children’s toys. Supporting local businesses has never been more important so<br />

hope to see you there!<br />

Road Safety<br />

Parish Councillors are continuing to push for road safety initiatives and work<br />

with the Borough Councillors, local organisations, Merseyside Police and<br />

officers from <strong>St</strong> <strong>Helens</strong> Council to make our roads safer. Please do your part<br />

by observing speed limits, driving with care and consideration and parking<br />

legally. Please leave the parking spaces outside the shops for those who really<br />

need them and observe the 2-hour parking rule.<br />

Rainford Christmas Fayre<br />

Rainford Christmas Fayre will take place this<br />

year on 4th December <strong>2021</strong>!<br />

With Father Christmas in his grotto and a<br />

variety of exciting stalls, you’ll have your<br />

Christmas Shopping all wrapped up. You can<br />

also treat yourself to some delicious food and<br />

snacks. Entertainment throughout the day,<br />

will make this a very special fun-filled event for<br />

everyone.<br />

If you are interested in being a stall holder, please<br />

email admin@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk<br />

Christmas Parties at the<br />

Village Hall<br />

Join us at the Village Hall on Friday 17.12.<strong>2021</strong> or Saturday 18.12.<strong>2021</strong> for a great Christmas Night Out with family, friends<br />

or colleagues. Tickets are just £35 per person, for a 3-course meal and entertainment in a beautiful setting. Call 01744<br />

884709 or admin@rainfordparishcouncil.gov.uk for further information and to book tickets.<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 />

ACROSS<br />

1. Closed political meeting (6)<br />

7. Sweet almond paste used on Christmas cakes (8)<br />

8. Black marine bivalve with a brownishblack<br />

elongated oval shell (6)<br />

10. Case for a knife or a sword (6)<br />

11. Long oar mounted at the stern of a boat (5)<br />

13. Drink given to people who are ill (4,3)<br />

DOWN<br />

1. Universe seen as an ordered whole (6)<br />

2. Vehicles from outer space (inits) (4)<br />

3. Extract (metals) by heating (5)<br />

4. Light, plastic disc used as a plaything (TM) (7)<br />

5. Unit of length equal to 1760 yards (4)<br />

6. Large case of strong fabric for sleeping on (8)<br />

9. Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea (5)<br />

12. Heavy, woven fabric used in rugs and<br />

bedspreads (8)<br />

14. Apartments (5)<br />

15. Short preview of a film or TV programme (7)<br />

18. Capital of Zimbabwe (6)<br />

19. Analysis of a substance such as gold<br />

or silver, to determine its make-up (5)<br />

21. Chief port of Yemen (4)<br />

23. Friar associated with Robin Hood (4)<br />

16. Tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes (7)<br />

17. Ngaio ___, writer of whodunnit stories (5)<br />

20. Hindu Festival of Lights (6)<br />

22. Title given to a nun (6)<br />

24. Plant with soothing juice used to treat burns (4,4)<br />

25. A bet on four or more horses in different races (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: 8 or more words<br />

GOOD: 6 words<br />

B<br />

S<br />

E<br />

D<br />

I<br />

E<br />

FAIR: 4 words


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WORDSEARCH<br />

Car Parts<br />

AIR BAG<br />

AXLE<br />

BATTERY<br />

BODY<br />

BONNET<br />

BOOT<br />

BRAKE<br />

BUMPER<br />

CAR SEAT<br />

CARBURETTOR<br />

CHILD SEAT<br />

CLUTCH<br />

DOOR<br />

ENGINE<br />

FUSE<br />

HEATER<br />

HORN<br />

INDICATOR<br />

MIRROR<br />

RADIO<br />

ROOF<br />

SATNAV<br />

STARTER<br />

TYRES<br />

WHEEL RIM<br />

WHEELS<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 />

BEER<br />

WIGGLE WORDS<br />

CLUE: Full of big talk<br />

but lacking action!<br />

Trace a path through all<br />

the letters to find the<br />

word or phrase that fits<br />

the clue.<br />

K R A B<br />

A A L L<br />

N E T I<br />

D N O B<br />

WINE<br />

All the puzzle solutions can be found<br />

on page 76 of this magazine


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Six of the best<br />

MUSEUMS<br />

OF THE<br />

SIX<br />

B E S T<br />

SCIENCE<br />

AND INDUSTRY<br />

MUSEUM<br />

The Science and Industry Museum is devoted to inspiring visitors<br />

through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution<br />

to today and beyond. Located on the site of the oldest surviving<br />

passenger railway station, in the heart of the world’s first industrial<br />

city – today it is alive with innovative discoveries in science and<br />

technology.<br />

Highlights include; the Textiles Gallery charting the history of the<br />

cotton industry that fuelled the Industrial Revolution complete with working mill machines; a working replica of the<br />

“Manchester Baby” – the world’s first stored programme computer; the Experiment Gallery where families can get handson<br />

with experiments and puzzles; temporary exhibitions featuring everything from the early years of Factory Records to<br />

the major new Cancer Revolution exhibition due to open in <strong>Oct</strong>ober; as well as events throughout the year celebrating<br />

the science around us every day.<br />

The museum is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration programme. As well as the now-complete Special<br />

Exhibitions Gallery, the much-loved Power Hall is being renovated, and improvement works are currently being made to<br />

the historic 1830s <strong>St</strong>ation and Warehouse, the world’s first passenger railway station and the oldest existing railway goods<br />

warehouse respectively.<br />

FACTS<br />

Address: Liverpool Road, Manchester,<br />

M3 4FP<br />

Opening times: 10.00 - 17.00, Monday –<br />

Sunday (school holidays), 10.00 – 17.00,<br />

Wednesday to Sunday (term time)<br />

(Please check website for details)<br />

www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk


WORLD MUSEUM<br />

Experience the wonders of life and the universe at World Museum, where millions of years of the world’s history are revealed.<br />

Find out how humans have shaped the planet we inhabit, and how human behaviour is impacting our world today.<br />

We will take you to the farthest reaches of our spectacular world, diving down into underwater life in the newly refurbished<br />

Aquarium and blasting you off into the skies in the Space Gallery and our updated Planetarium.<br />

Visit the Ancient Egypt gallery, which displays items from one of the finest ancient Egyptian and Nubian collections in<br />

Europe, and immerse yourself in Sarah Howe’s magical poetry about survival and loss in the World Cultures Gallery.<br />

Get up close to leaf cutting ants and other animals in the Bug House. Go back in time to see fossil bones and footprints of<br />

animals that inhabited the earth millions of years ago.<br />

Don’t miss AI: More than human (until 31 <strong>Oct</strong>ober), which explores the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Bursting with<br />

interactivity through immersive artworks and scientific developments, the exhibition gives visitors a thrilling vision of the future.<br />

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FACTS<br />

Address: World Museum, William Brown<br />

<strong>St</strong>reet, Liverpool, L3 8EL<br />

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday<br />

10am–6pm<br />

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/worldmuseum<br />

www.facebook.com/worldmuseum<br />

THE MUSEUM OF<br />

LIVERPOOL<br />

The Museum of Liverpool explores the city’s contribution to the world<br />

through its unique geography, history and culture, with more than 6,000<br />

objects and interactives. In 2019 the Museum won a public vote in the Kids<br />

in Museums’ Family Friendly Awards in the large museum category.<br />

The Little Liverpool gallery is a hands-on fantasy world especially for children<br />

under the age of six to play and learn. Inside the gallery our youngest visitors<br />

can create their own Liverpool - a city where they are in charge.<br />

The museum opens its much-loved Wondrous Place gallery in November.<br />

The gallery explores the city’s roll call of entertainers, writers, poets,<br />

performers, musicians, visual artists, comedians and sports people through<br />

around 650 objects, interactives and immersive experiences.<br />

Visitors can also marvel at the land transport collection, which includes<br />

more than 200 vehicles ranging from Lion locomotive, built in 1838, to a<br />

Range Rover Evoque from 2011.<br />

No Liverpool museum would be complete without a nod to the Fab Four.<br />

Our collections includes material chronicling the band’s careers from the<br />

early days to solo projects after the band split up.<br />

FACTS<br />

Address: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head,<br />

Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1DG<br />

Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday<br />

10am–6pm<br />

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/<br />

museum-of-liverpool<br />

www.facebook.com/museumofliverpool


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PEOPLE’S HISTORY MUSEUM<br />

The People’s History Museum’s (PHM) exhibitions, galleries and collections bring together stories of those that have<br />

campaigned for change, progress and equality; these ideas worth fighting for are the lifeblood of the museum.<br />

As the national museum of democracy, it’s no coincidence that PHM’s home is in Manchester. This radical city has always<br />

been led by its progressive spirit and this is seen in its role in campaigns such the right to vote, votes for women and LGBT+<br />

rights – just some of the stories featured.<br />

PHM combines the historic with the contemporary. Recent issues explored include Black Lives Matter, women’s rights and<br />

migration, and it is renowned for its co-curation and the way in which it supports communities to use their voices to share<br />

their experiences.<br />

The museum is suitable and, as a holder of the Family Friendly Museum Award, this includes lots of family focused content. Two<br />

permanent galleries, an active events programme and regular changing exhibitions means there is always lots to do and see.<br />

And finally, look out for the brilliant museum shop and new cafe and bar serving a delicious, ethically sourced menu.<br />

MARITIME MUSEUM<br />

FACTS<br />

Address: Left Bank, Spinningfields,<br />

Manchester M3 2ER<br />

Opening Times: 10am-4pm Weds to Sun<br />

www.phm.org.uk<br />

www.facebook.com/PHMMcr/<br />

Maritime Museum explores Liverpool’s maritime history through the ages. Collections consist of objects and archives<br />

connected to ships, boats, life at sea, the port of Liverpool and its connection to the world. Highlights include ship models,<br />

paintings, works on paper and boats, as well as the largest object in the collection, the Edmund Gardner pilot ship, moored<br />

at the dry dock opposite the museum<br />

Explore the moving and fascinating stories of Liverpool’s seafarers and passengers, at the <strong>Life</strong> on Board gallery and<br />

discover the history behind the tragic sinkings of Lusitania and Titanic.<br />

Enter the dark and unseen world of smuggling, intrigue and danger in Seized! the Border and Customs uncovered. One of the<br />

gallery’s key themes is anti-smuggling, which includes detective work, crime fighting, patrolling frontiers and investigation.<br />

Discover the origin of Liverpool’s fortune, buried underneath Liverpool ONE on an Old Dock Tour Revealed during<br />

excavations on the site in 2001, the story of the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock is explored on this guided tour.<br />

You will discover how a brave idea and an innovative feat of engineering shaped Liverpool’s destiny forever.<br />

FACTS<br />

Address: Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool<br />

Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4AQ<br />

Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am–6pm<br />

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime<br />

www.facebook.com/merseysidemaritimemuseum


IWM NORTH<br />

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Since opening on 5 July 2002, IWM North has welcomed over 4 million visitors. It is the fifth branch of the national Imperial<br />

War Museums and the first outside SE England. IWM North tackles themes of war and conflict in innovative ways, using the<br />

sound, photography and film archives of IWM to great effect.<br />

It was the first building in the UK to be designed by Daniel Libeskind, the internationally renowned architect<br />

of the Jewish Museum, Berlin, and the masterplan for Ground Zero, New York. The Museum’s three<br />

interlocking shards are fragments of a shattered globe that signify conflict on land, water and in the air.<br />

IWM North is also a museum for the people of Manchester. The site that IWM North stands on<br />

today is where the Hovis Grain Silos once stood before they were bombed and burnt<br />

down in the Manchester Blitz during the Second World War. Objects unique to<br />

Manchester, such as a Manchester Blitz Fire Fighting Trailer Pump, are on<br />

display. The Big Picture Show “Mightier Than War” combines the<br />

powerful poetry of Mancunian Tony Walsh with poignant<br />

imagery from our collection.<br />

FACTS<br />

Address: IWM North, The Quays, Trafford<br />

Wharf Road, Manchester M17 1TZ<br />

Opening times: 10am – 5pm. Open daily<br />

from Monday 5 July – Sunday 5 <strong>Sep</strong>tember.<br />

From 6 <strong>Sep</strong>tember IWM North will be closed<br />

on Mondays and Tuesdays.<br />

www.iwm.org.uk<br />

www.facebook.com/iwm.north<br />

OF THE<br />

SIX<br />

B E S T


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Hybrid SUVs: what’s available?<br />

If you fancy a hybrid with more space there are plenty of options<br />

The SUV lends itself perfectly to a hybrid powertrain. With<br />

more space, it means there’s a little more wiggle room for<br />

the batteries and, as a result, it allows for a better boot.<br />

Needless to say, many manufacturers have clocked onto<br />

this, which is why there are so many hybrid SUV offerings<br />

available today.<br />

With such a congested market it can be tricky to find out<br />

which is right for you. Fortunately, we’ve picked out some<br />

of the best options available today.<br />

Kia Sorento PHEV<br />

Kia is on a bit of a roll with its electrified powertrains, so<br />

it came as little surprise when a plug-in hybrid version of<br />

its latest Sorento SUV was announced. It uses a 1.6-litre<br />

petrol engine linked to an electric motor and batteries,<br />

and Kia claims you’ll get around 35 miles of electric-only<br />

driving.<br />

As well as a striking exterior design, the Sorento boasts<br />

a well-made cabin that is fitted with a healthy level of<br />

standard equipment.<br />

BMW X5 xDrive45e<br />

BMW’s X5 has been a core part of the SUV segment for<br />

decades, but more recently it has been added to with<br />

the introduction of a plug-in hybrid variant – badged<br />

X5 xDrive45e. Where this car majors, though, is electric<br />

range; at up to 54 miles, it far exceeds the vast majority of<br />

other hybrids and allows for decent-length journeys to be<br />

completed on battery power alone.<br />

Plus, you still get the premium cabin and sharp looks that<br />

you’d associate with the standard X5.


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DS 7 Crossback E-Tense<br />

As it’s part of the wider PSA Group, DS can take advantage<br />

of all manner of hybrid powertrains. It’s why the 3008 and<br />

the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense appear so similar – they’re<br />

essentially the same underneath. However, that efficient<br />

hybrid setup is contained within a slightly more dramatic,<br />

eye-catching exterior with the DS, while the interior is<br />

flamboyant too.<br />

Mercedes-Benz GLE350de<br />

In a break from the norm, the GLE350de arrives as a dieselpowered<br />

hybrid. Mercedes has a few in its line-up, but<br />

across the wider segment, a hybrid paired with a diesel<br />

engine isn’t a regular occurrence. Mercedes claims you’ll<br />

get up to 256.8 mpg combined, too, which will certainly<br />

help with the fuel bills.<br />

Plus, when you’ve run out of electricity – which should<br />

still give you a decent 54 miles between charges – you’re<br />

left with a smooth and refined 2.0-litre diesel engine.


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Inside outside decor<br />

Garden Trends<br />

WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT<br />

Passion for gardens has probably never been greater. Thanks to the Covid-19<br />

pandemic and the restrictions that we were all obliged to follow, outside spaces<br />

have taken on a whole new vibe. The trend for utilising even the tiniest of outdoor<br />

areas is probably here to stay – at least for the next few years.<br />

This fact is borne out by estate agents who have noticed that at least a quarter of potential property buyers are seeking<br />

more green space. Flats with gardens are now hugely popular, whereas a few years ago most people purchasing an<br />

apartment weren’t interested in owning outdoor space. Working from home has encouraged people to use every room in<br />

their house and to value their garden equally. Many will continue to use their home office rather than commute, because<br />

it makes perfect sense.


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In line with our new appreciation for gardens, many of us<br />

have created garden ‘rooms’, where the inside flows into<br />

an outdoor kitchen and dining area. The lines between<br />

indoors and out have been blurred. It is no longer unusual<br />

for people to install outdoor fridges, cookers, storage,<br />

food-preparation surfaces and, of course, seating. The<br />

latter will probably include a dining table with chairs<br />

but also an outdoor lounge with comfortable furniture.<br />

Sometimes this can take up most of the garden, but<br />

hopefully there will be some attractive planting to<br />

provide screening, perhaps a soothing water feature<br />

and definitely a firepit so that everyone can stay outside<br />

during the evening.<br />

Gardens need life<br />

Treating a garden as an extension to the home is a<br />

developing trend for those who can afford this impressive<br />

display of luxury. But is it good for gardens? Paving over<br />

lawns and restricting planting to very limited zones isn’t<br />

great for biodiversity. Beware of creating a desolate,<br />

cheerless space with little life to be found. Most people<br />

love the softness that plants bring to hard landscaping,<br />

therefore every opportunity should be taken for<br />

prioritising plants over paving. Aim to develop a passion<br />

for the right plants in the right places.<br />

We can all learn from the experts. The re-scheduling of<br />

RHS Chelsea Flower Show invigorated people at a time of<br />

year when interest is generally waning. We were wowed<br />

by the array of plants that look stunning, even though<br />

summer had passed. The show exemplifies the very best<br />

combination of hard and soft landscaping and this is<br />

what we should aspire to. A garden can, indeed, perform<br />

many functions and a seating place amongst the planting<br />

enables us to enjoy it to the full. Above all else we should<br />

make provision for wonderful plants that will attract<br />

pollinators, provide structure, movement, scent, colour<br />

and soak up the excesses that the sky deposits. Plants<br />

absorb pollution, they clean the air and produce oxygen.<br />

Just relax by some lush planting and see how it makes<br />

you feel – plants really are good for us.<br />

The greatest garden trends<br />

during the last two years<br />

• Al fresco dining, often with built-in appliances and<br />

heating and even a retractable canopy.<br />

• Extending interior decor into the garden. People now<br />

decorate gardens with lanterns, ornaments, colourful<br />

accessories, rugs and cushions. Some even sacrifice<br />

kitchen dressers, sofas and throws in a bid to make a<br />

bold outdoor statement that creates a cosy space.<br />

• Grow-your-own is a growing trend. At least fourteen<br />

per cent of adults in the UK are following a meat-free<br />

diet. Almost half the population now grows fruit and<br />

vegetables at home. Not only is it fun and rewarding,<br />

but it can be completely chemical-free too.<br />

• Dry stone walling, gabion walls using wire baskets<br />

filled with stones, and rocks, boulders and pebbles<br />

are all increasing in popularity. These contemporary<br />

features combine style with function and they<br />

provide wonderful nooks and crannies that are<br />

valuable for wildlife.<br />

• Porcelain garden paving is the surface of choice for a<br />

growing number of householders. It’s a rapidly rising<br />

trend. Porcelain can look like stone but is less porous,<br />

therefore it doesn’t turn green quite so easily. It’s<br />

long-lasting, tough, slip-resistant and contemporary.<br />

• Sowing seeds and planting for wildlife. There has<br />

been a record demand for wildflower and other seeds<br />

over the last eighteen months, with sales increasing<br />

more than 600 per cent.<br />

Allow a little rewilding in your garden and consider it a<br />

compliment when spiders and insects populate your<br />

space. Don’t be tempted to prune your hedge every<br />

time it grows beyond the picture-book rectangle. Try to<br />

change the way you see things and avoid the concept<br />

of a tidy garden. These can be hostile places in terms of<br />

nature.<br />

Immerse your seating area within planting


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