Local Life - Wigan - November 2021

LocalLife
Wigan Edition
November 2021
WIN a Lancashire
Day hamper!
Pages 76-77
Jack’s Tracks visits
Clitheroe
Pages 73-75
Panto Special
Pages 20-21
Sculpture Trail
Page 46-47
Christmas Markets
Pages 51-54
Bonfire Guide
Page 62-64
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You’ll probably notice a definite Lancashire
bias about this month’s Local Life. To celebrate
Lancashire Day on November 27th, we’ve
included a remarkable sculpture trail from the village
of Barley, in the shadow of Pendle Hill. We have a super
Jack’s Tracks from Clitheroe, the hub of the Ribble Valley,
and we are also giving a lucky reader the chance to win a
hamper stuffed with Lancashire produce.
Forty-seven years after Wigan was dragged out of the
county, many of us still doff our flat caps to Lancashire.
In my view, Wigan has the best of many worlds; the
metropolises of Manchester and Liverpool are wonderful
places to visit and easily reachable too, but a quick trip
up the M6 brings Lancashire in all its glory.
I saw a Yorkshire tourist board poster recently, that had
been cheekily doctored by their Lancashire counterparts.
With a scenic countryside view as a backdrop, the text
read: Lancashire. It’s like Yorkshire, only nicer.
Happy Lancashire Day!
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk
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This month’s highlights
51. Six of the Best Christmas Markets
Contents
28. Health
Six tips for a healthy winter.
36. Education
Tutoring - what to consider.
40. Tech
Brand new retro.
58. Home
Snuggle up and get cosy!
20. Panto - it’s Back! 46. Pendle Sculptures
60. Food
Christmas Mincemeat Slice recipe.
70. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size!
78. Motoring
Eco-friendly advancements.
73. Jack’s Tracks to Clitheroe
82. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders for you.
62. Bonfire Guide 76. Hamper Comp
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Theatre Resumes
Lines are being diligently rehearsed, sets are being
carefully built and costumes are being stitched. It’s almost
curtain up time at Wigan Little Theatre and the stage is
set for a bumper new season at the popular theatre.
2021 marked Wigan Little Theatre’s 75th anniversary at
their Crompton Street home, and the COVID-19 recess
forced the theatre to close its doors for most of the year,
but theatregoers are set to return for the Dick Whittington
pantomime, which runs from 2nd-18th December.
A full programme has been announced for 2022, starting
with the John Godber comedy, Teechers, which runs from
26th January to 5th February.
This is followed by the Agatha Christie drama, Towards
Zero, which runs from 9th March to 19th March.
You can book tickets for Wigan Little Theatre at www.
wiganlittletheatre.co.uk. You can also call into the Box
Office on Crompton Street between 7pm and 9pm on
Friday, Monday and Tuesday before and during each
production, or you can call 01942 242561 during the
same period to reserve tickets.
Artisan Markets
Dean Wood Golf Club are hosting a couple of weekend
Artisan Markets in late November at their Lafford Lane
base in Upholland.
Their Christmas Artisan Markets will take place from
11am-4.30pm on the weekend of Saturday 20th and
Sunday 21st November and also on the following
weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November.
The markets will be held on the car park adjacent to
Lafford Lane, and the clubhouse will be open for food
and drinks during the markets. Santa will be visiting at
2pm on both Sunday afternoons.
Stalls will be selling Christmas gifts of all kinds including
handmade pottery, glass art, soaps, skincare, handmade
gemstones, scents and candles, bathbombs and seasonal
décor.
For those looking to stock up on food, there will be
Christmas fruit cakes, cupcakes, brownies and sweets.
There is a small number of stall spaces still available,
please contact annemolys58@hotmail.co.uk for more
information.
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Bispham Christmas
Bispham Methodist Church, based on the corner of Crank
Road and Upholland Road in Billinge, is inviting the local
community to visit an all-day Christmas Fair on Saturday
4th December from 10.30am to 4.30pm. A fun-packed
day is planned. You can pick up some Christmas gifts from
artisan stalls, there will be activities for children and there
will be street food available, and a Festive Café open all
day.
There will be a Modern Nativity performance, Father
Christmas will be calling in twice throughout the day and
the Trinity Girls Brass Band will perform between 2pm
and 3pm. The event comes to a climax with the Christmas
Tree switch on at 4.00pm.
Other traditional events planned at Bispham this
Christmas include a Christmas Family Service with
toy donations to a local charity on 12th December at
10.30am, followed by a craft corner for the children. The
Carol Service will be on Sunday 19th December at 6pm
with traditional mince pies afterwards. For more details,
check out the website www.bisphammethodistchurch.
org nearer Christmas.
Green Homes Grant
The Greater Manchester Green Homes Grant Local
Authority Delivery Scheme is still open for applications
following an extension to December. The grant allows
homeowners who earn less than £30,000 and whose home
is energy inefficient to apply for grants of up to £10,000.
The grant can be used for low carbon heating measures
such as air source heat pumps as well as different types
of insulation. The local authority scheme is delivered in
partnership with E.ON which will source all installers to
carry out the work. The scheme is also open to residential
landlords to apply for grants of up to £5,000.
To find out more about the scheme, visit www.eonenergy.
com/greenhomesgrant
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Santa’s Zooming In
Wigan Rotary Club have announced that Santa will be
out and about again from the 1st December, both on the
streets of Wigan and appearing online from Santa’s HQ in
the North Pole.
Following last year’s successful launch of their Santa
zoom sessions, children will once again be able to Zoom
with Santa this Christmas. Full details of the sessions
will be available the Wigan Rotary Club’s website and
Facebook page from Monday 22nd November, and you’ll
be able to book your slot there too.
Santa will also be touring the streets of Wigan in December
and will make the occasional guest appearance at the
Tesco Extra at Central Park, Wigan.
Full details of the routes he will cover and the days at
Tesco’s Central Park will be on the club’s website and
Facebook page towards the end of November
All the profit from these events will be used to provide
support for local community and voluntary groups, and to
aid organisations involved in humanitarian work overseas.
If you fancy volunteering to be one of Santa’s Little Helpers
for 2/3 hours during December to help the club with
these events, then please either email wiganrotary1924@
virginmedia.com or ring 07813 471000. The Rotary
would welcome any form of help from individuals and
businesses.
Christmas Fair
Volunteers from the Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in
Holmeswood will be hosting a Christmas Fair at Parbold
Village Hall on Saturday, November 20.
The fair will take place between 11am-3pm and will be a
great way to get yourself into the festive spirit and help
to raise much needed funds for the cats, hedgehogs and
ponies that will be living at the shelter this winter.
There will be plenty of stalls for you to browse around,
delicious festive treats to keep your energy up, not to
mention a Teddy Tombola. So why not get your Christmas
shopping off to a flying start and bring the family for a
day out?
For more information about the fair or Woodlands
Animal Sanctuary please go online at www.
woodlandsanimalsanctuary.org.uk or call 01704 823293.
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Funding Opens
The third round of funding for Wigan Council’s
Community Recovery Fund is now open. The fund gives
community organisations who require support due to
being affected or disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic a
chance to apply for up to £2,000 in funding. The fund will
support projects that aim to promote community spirit
and bringing communities back together.
After the first two rounds of funding, this initiative has
supported an impressive 178 projects totalling a funding
amount of over £84,000. Successful applicants include
Ashton Bears, Ashton Park JFC, Garswood Hall Bowling,
Highfield Grange FC, Hawkley Hall Residents Association,
Cherrybrook FC, The Storehouse Project, Greenslate
Community Farm, Ashton Deaf Club, Friends of Three
Sisters, Brighter Better Orrell and many more.
Applications for the latest round of funding for the
Community Recovery Fund closes on Sunday 14th
November. You can apply for the funding now by visiting
this web address; https://communityrecoveryfund.
wigan.gov.uk/
However, the Deal for Communities Team at Wigan Council
have advised groups to contact them before submitting
an application, just to ensure that it meets the funding
criteria. Their email address is thedealforcommunities@
wigan.gov.uk.
YMCA ORRELL & CRICKET CLUB
‘Proud to be part of Local Life’
Community Family
Bonfire & Firework
Spectacular
Friday 5th November
Gates Open: 5:00pm
Bonfire Lit: 6:00pm
Fireworks: 7:00pm
Burger Van, Treacle Toffee, Children’s Fun House,
Bar and Hot & Cold Drinks
Entrance £6
Children £2 when with parents
Supported by your Local Councillors and Brighter Borough
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The gorgeous Love It Gallery in Billinge has an excellent range of original
gifts to suit all budgets, made by British designer/makers. From Christmas
cards, wrapping, advent calendars and decorations, right through to gifts sets,
accessories, jewellery, ceramics, and soft furnishings, Love It Gallery has got
something for everyone this Christmas.
There’s a huge range of inspirational glass art at the
Love It Gallery, which is also the home of Morpheus
Glass. From seasonal decorations to clocks, bowls,
mirrors, vases, wall panels and more, it’s a great place
to find presents for all the family.
Comfort and style abound in the Bag & Bean coffee
shop, a perfect pit stop when you’re all shopped out.
Excellent coffee, gorgeous cakes and tasty light
lunches are served indoors and outdoors in
a safe, warm and undercover environment.
Love It Gallery, Winstanley Road, Billinge WN5 7XG
Open: 9.30am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday
Telephone: 01695 622 332

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Wrap Up Wigan
Residents are being urged by The Brick to clear their
wardrobes of any unwanted coats and any other
unwanted winter clothing to help the homeless stay
warm this winter. The Wrap Up Wigan campaign has
been launched by The Brick, which supports people
facing homelessness and poverty in Wigan and Leigh.
In particular, The Brick is looking for people to donate
new or good quality coats (adults and children’s sizes),
winter clothing, shoes, toiletries, hats, gloves, scarves,
socks and underwear.
If you have any suitable donations, then please drop
them off at their shops at 160 Gidlow Lane in Wigan or 13
Railway Street in Leigh or you can drop them at The Brick
Works at 4 Hodson Street, Wigan.
If you would like to access a winter coat or other clothing,
then please call The Brick on 01942 236953 or email
enquiries@thebrick.org.uk.
Boogie Bingo
Eyes down and get your dabbers ready for the ultimate
bingo event on Saturday November 6. Boogie Bingo,
organised by Lisa McAllister from the Professionals of
Wigan networking group, will take place at the DW
Stadium from 7pm till late in a bid to raise much needed
funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
You can look forward to an exciting combination of
fun, a live show, a raffle and a serious game of bingo!
Tickets cost £25 per person, and this includes light bite
refreshments on the night.
For more information or to book your tickets go online to
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/20737
Festive Ashton
All roads lead to Ashton-in-Makerfield on Sunday 5th
December when the market square on Garswood Street
plays host to Ashton Christmas Markets. You can enjoy
family fun with festive stalls and music.
One of the many attractions on offer is the chance to visit
Santa in a magical winter wonderland. The event runs
from 1-6pm and the light switch on will take place later
in the afternoon.
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Club Re-Opens
Quiz
First and Last
1. What was the surname of the Vietnam War
veteran who was the main character in 1982
film First Blood?
2. The Last Frontier is the official nickname of
which US state?
3. The 2017 Christmas special of Doctor Who
saw actor David Bradley play “the First Doctor”.
Which other actor originally played this role
when the TV show was first broadcast?
4. The Last Night of the Proms normally takes
place on the second Saturday in which month?
5. Dear Socks, Dear Buddy: Kids’ Letters To The
First Pets was a children’s book written in 1998
by which famous woman?
6. Published in 1956, The Last Battle was the
seventh and final novel in a series set in which
fictional land?
7. The 2018 film First Man starred Ryan Gosling as
which real life person?
8. In which European city would you find Leonardo
Da Vinci’s mural painting “The Last Supper”?
9. Name the last football team to win the old First
Division before the creation of the Premier
League for the 1992-93 season?
10. The TV comedy show The Last Leg was originally
broadcast during which event of 2012, with
each episode looking back at the day’s events
from this?
Wigan Women’s Friendship Club re-opened recently
after being closed for eighteen months due to COVID-19.
The Club celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and a
Founder Member of the club, Joyce Holmes, gave a talk
at the meeting about its inception.
The club is on the lookout for new members to shape
the next forty years. Meetings are held every Thursday
at Penson Street Community Centre on Penson Street in
Swinley, except on the first Thursday of the month which
is set aside for the occasional outing. The doors open
from 1.30pm with notices at 1.45pm followed by a talk or
activity, and there’s also time for tea and a chat.
If you are interested in joining the club, please contact
Margaret Rowe on 01942 247403 or Christine Abbott on
07929 381171, or just come along to the meeting.
Start Well
The Start Well Centre in Ince still have places on a wide
range of their activity sessions – perfect to keep your
little one stimulated and entertained.
On offer are a wide range of children’s sessions and
community events ranging from Bookstart Corner at
Mesnes Park Bowling Green on a Thursday between
11.15-12pm to the Well Baby Clinics at Ince Start Well
Family Centre every Thursday between 9.30am-12pm.
Bookings are available to registered families living in
Wigan. For a full timetable of events or to book a slot,
please call the centre on 01942 767503 and choose
option 2.
Halloween Party
There will be some spooky goings on down at the Wigan
Armed Forces HQ this Saturday, October 30 in the shape
of a family Halloween party!
The party will take place at the HQ on School Lane from
1pm-5pm. There will be a disco, games, food and crafts
for all the family to enjoy. And to help you really get into
the Halloween spirit there will be a prize for whoever
wins the best fancy-dress competition.
Tickets are £3.50 per person, or a family ticket costs £15
and can be purchased from HQ reception. For more
information, please call 01942 821 293.
Quiz solutions can be found on page 88 of this magazine

The Old Courts in Wigan want to hear from you about
their plans to host and support up to 24 new digital radio
stations for Wigan and St Helens.
Wigan and St Helens Community Media CIC is a new,
not-for-profit Community Interest Company led by The
Old Courts and backed by local and community radio
services.
The group are proposing to operate the Wigan Small-
Scale (SSDAB) multiplex for community benefit - to
support the development of local and community
radio in our area, and therefore increase the amount
of volunteering, skills, and social impact opportunities
available for people in Wigan and St Helens.
For many years, it has been difficult for community and
grassroots groups to get onto radio because of the high
cost and scarce availability of FM frequencies. Small-Scale
DAB represents a more affordable opportunity to reach a
high percentage of people across Wigan and St Helens.
Jess Rotherham, Head of Development at The Old Courts,
told Local Life, “We are proposing to bring the UK’s most
Radio Re-Do
Looking for some
listened to platform into our area and manage it in a way
that encourages more local people to create and listen to
locally-led content.
“Making digital radio more accessible for all is important
and doing it in a way where all profits are reinvested
into the local area means that broadcasters and listeners
Wigan and St Helens will benefit long-term.”
The approach to supporting local has already been met
with praise from people and organisations who already
run internet-only stations and want to expand onto DAB,
or who are keen to start something new in their local
area.
In their proposal, the group outline what Small-Scale
DAB is, the communities that stand to benefit and how
they propose to establish the service. Comments and
feedback are invited to support the application for a
licence to Ofcom.
For more information or to leave your comments please
go online to www.theoldcourts.com and search for
broadcasting under the projects tab.
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Read Easy
Did you know that around 16,500 people in Wigan
struggle with everyday life due to their poor reading
abilities?
Read Easy UK is a registered charity that supports
volunteers to set up Read Easy groups in their own
communities. These groups provide free, confidential,
one-to-one support for adults and coaching can be face
to face or remote.
The charity is now working towards establishing a Read
Easy group in Wigan and are looking for a range of
volunteers, from individual reading coaches to someone
to lead the Wigan team.
You can visit the charity’s website at www.readeasy.org.
uk for more information, and to hear from volunteers and
readers the difference this work makes to their respective
lives.
Full training is given to all. There is a huge range of
resources to support volunteers and there is a Regional
Adviser on hand to support volunteers and groups.
For more information contact Karen Wood, the Regional
Adviser 07763 442 924 or email karen@readeasy.org.uk.
Blackhearts in Town
The Blackheart Orchestra come to Wigan this Saturday
(30th October) to perform at Wigan Baptist Church in
Scarisbrick Street in Swinley.
Fresh from their critically acclaimed album Mesmeranto
entering the official rock charts at number 18 , the awardwinning
electronic prog-folk pioneers consists of vocalist
Chrissy Mostyn and multi-instrumentalist Rick Pilkington.
The Blackheart Orchestra are two voices and thirteen
instruments that create a unique musical experience.
The doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £13.20 and are
available from www.seetickets.com.
Beat Stress
Mindfulness classes are now available in Wigan. If you’re
struggling with stress and anxiety in your life, then the
advice from Mindfully Mend is don’t suffer in silence and
instead pop along to one of their sessions. The sessions
are run at Ashton Library every Thursday from 5.30-
6.30pm, and at Shevington Library from 10.30-11.30am
also on Thursday. Sessions are priced at £5 per hour.

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Panto It’s back!
By Nicola Gray
Last year, COVID-19 played the part of biggest panto villain ever and the
Christmas pantomime season was decimated last year as a result. Booooooooo!
Well, its behind you (cue laughter) and Local Life have put together a guide to
this year’s most exciting panto experiences in Wigan and beyond.
Wigan Little TheatrE
Dick Whittington
Wigan Little Theatre, Crompton Street, Wigan, WN1 3SL
01942 242561
www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk
The tale of Dick Whittington features singing, dancing,
comedy sketches and, as usual, there will be a crazy dame
to add to the fun.
• Dates: Thursday December 2 to Saturday December 18
• Ticket Information: Standard tickets from £10 other
tickets £12. Online bookings subject to a 7.8% fee per
ticket.
The Old Courts
Cinderella
The Old Courts, Gerrard Winstanley House,
Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NA
0343 208 6015
www.theoldcourts.com
Get ready to cheer Buttons, the Fairy Godmother,
Cinderella and Prince Charming, but do remember to boo
every time you see the Ugly Sisters up to their evil ways.
• Dates: Thursday December 9 to Thursday December 23.
• Ticket Information: Adult tickets - £17.50 and child
tickets - £13.00
St Helens Theatre Royal
Goldilocks & the
Three Bears
St Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street,
St Helens, WA10 1LQ
01744 756000
www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com
Goldilocks and the Three Bears come to town this
Christmas with a mix of unbelievable circus tricks, madcap
comedy capers and a smash-hit selection of chart hits to
sing and dance along to.
• Dates: Friday December 10 to Sunday January 9
• Ticket Information: Tickets from £16. Online bookings
subject to a 50p fee per ticket.
Octagon Theatre
Peter Pan
Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB
01204 520661
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
This swashbuckling rendition of Peter Pan takes you to
Neverland and join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys for an
awfully big adventure.
• Dates: Friday November 26 to Sunday January 9
• Ticket Information: Adult tickets from £15.00 and under
16s tickets from £15.00

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Albert Halls Bolton
Beauty & the
Beast
Bolton Albert Halls Theatre, Victoria Square,
Bolton, BL1 1RU
0343 208 0500
www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
The Albert Halls spellbinding festive family pantomime
this year is Beauty and the Beast, featuring spectacular
scenery, glittering costumes, amazing special effects and
plenty of audience participation!
• Dates: Saturday November 27 to Friday December 31
Manchester Opera House
Aladdin
3 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP
0161 828 1700
www.atgtickets.com
Aladdin will feature a lamp-load of comedy, jaw-dropping
special effects, sensational song and dance and plenty of
boos and hisses the whole family will enjoy.
• Dates: Saturday December 11 to Sunday January 2
• Ticket Information: Tickets available form £13.00 per
person. Online bookings subject to a booking fee of
£3.65 per ticket.
• Ticket Information: Adult tickets - £20.00, senior citizen
tickets - £16.00, under 16s tickets - £16.00
The Atkinson Southport
Cinderella
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB
01704 533333
www.theatkinson.co.uk
This spellbinding panto pits Cinderella against her wicked
Stepmother and the jealous stepsisters; will Prince
Charming and the Fairy Godmother come to the rescue?
• Dates: Friday December 10 to Sunday January 2
• Ticket Information: Adult tickets from £18, concessions
from £16 & family tickets from £59
Grand Theatre Blackpool
Snow White & the
Seven Dwarfs
33 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HT
01253 290190
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
In true rags-to-riches style, Snow White manages, with the
help of her madcap friend Muddles, to meet a handsome
Prince and make her dreams come true.
• Dates: Friday December 3 to Sunday January 2
• Ticket Information: Adult tickets from £20.50 and under
18s tickets from £18.50

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Feel Good Friday
Wigan & Leigh Carers Centre has set up a new initiative
launched specifically for carers.
One Friday every month, Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre
in Hindley will be hosting their feel-good Friday sessions,
working to boost the health and wellbeing of unpaid
carers.
Feel-good Friday is a concept which fuses many things;
each month the group will be offering a mixture of selfcare
and wellness activities such as relaxation therapies,
mindfulness, exercise and healthy lifestyle practices that
will give a much-needed boost to young and adult carers
across the borough.
The next session will take place on Friday, November 5
at the centre on Frederick Street in Hindley. For more
information or to book your slot, please call 01942
705959.
Bump & Buggy Walks
Calling all new parents, grandparents and furry friends –
Be Well from Wigan Council would like to invite you to
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The walk is free and is ideal for soon to be parents and
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The Bookcycle Christmas Fayre returns this year on
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Bee Network
The GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority)
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The Bee Network aims to transform how people travel
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The Bee Network would be accessible, affordable and
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The Bee Network bus is currently touring Greater
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about the integrated transport plans. The bus will be
visiting Wigan on Wednesday 3rd November and will be
parked up at Queen’s Hall on Market Street from 10am
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Wigan Council and Fylde Coast Runners have joined
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The shorter, darker, colder, wetter days of winter can leave even the fittest and chirpiest of us
feeling mentally and physically run-down. To keep you feeling better through the winter:
1. Reduce your infection risk
Colds and flu are rife at this time of year, and while being
cold cannot give you a cold (only a virus can do that) it
can stress your body and lower your immunity. Take extra
care with hygiene and take antibacterial hand gel with
you when you go out. Sadly, not everyone who touches
shop door handles and uses public transport practises
good hygiene.
If you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine, or are in an atrisk
group for whom the vaccine’s recommended, make
sure you get it early, before flu season gets underway.
Ignore those who claim the vaccine gives you flu; it can’t,
as it contains no live viruses. People who get flu after
the vaccine may have a rarer flu strain not covered by
the vaccine or may have already had a flu virus before
their vaccination became fully active (10-14 days after
vaccination).
3. Get enough daylight, fresh air and
vitamin D supplements!
Tempting as it might be, hibernating indoors isn’t great
for your health. Your body uses sunlight to regulate your
body clock and create vitamin D, an essential vitamin for
building strong teeth, muscle and bone. However, while
daylight helps, between October and early March in the
UK there’s not enough of it for you to make sufficient
vitamin D, even if you regularly spend time outdoors;
nor can you make up the deficit by eating vitamin
D-rich foods like oily fish (e.g. salmon, sardines, herring
and mackerel), red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified
foods like fat spreads and breakfast cereals. So while
getting some winter sun and eating vitamin D-rich foods
can help, the NHS recommends that everyone should
top-up with a daily 10mcg vitamin D supplement during
the autumn and winter.
2. Keep exercising
Exercise can boost your immune system, release
endorphins that make you feel better and warm you up,
too. If you’re normally an outdoor exerciser, cold, wet
weather might put you off. If it doesn’t, bundle up and
stay safe by avoiding exercising when its icy and wearing
bright, reflective clothes if you’re out in the dark.
If the winter weather does put you off, consider indoor
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The NHS has some great free exercise routines. Check
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4. Stay warm
Being too cold puts stress on your body. When the
temperature drops below 8°C, some people are at
increased risk of mental or physical illness, especially if
they’re over 65, disabled, pregnant, have young children
(under school age), have a mental health condition or have
a long-term health condition. Low temperatures increase
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It also increases the symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease,
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pain, numbness, stiffness and pins and needles. It most
commonly affects the fingers, and you may notice them
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good options). Pre-warm clothes on a radiator or in your
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through your nose, as this warms air before it reaches
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5. Eat healthy comfort food
Comfort food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Stews and
soups are great winter foods, but watch your fat and
salt intake and include plenty of vegetables. Homemade
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cooked fruit with low-fat custard makes a great winter
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6. Look after your mental health
Stay active, warm and sociable: exercise, time spent
outdoors and the company of others can all help stave
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Tutoring
What to Consider
After-school tutoring can be an
invaluable part of a child’s education.
A tutor can offer support in areas that
your child might struggle with, such
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to further improve in subjects that
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You can appoint a tutor at any time in your child’s
education, but tutoring can be particularly valuable in the
run-up to exams, such as GCSEs or the 11-plus. As well as
helping with subject-specific knowledge, tutoring can be
useful if your child suffers from exam-related anxiety or if
they’re not used to sitting tests.
The one-to-one basis of tutoring means your child can
learn at their own speed, rather than being led by the
wider needs of the class. It also allows extra time for
questions or diving deeper into a subject.
Tutors usually come to your home, although some
operate out of an education centre. Many also offer video
tutoring, which is helpful if you’re searching for a tutor in
a less common subject.
Choosing a tutor
After-school tutoring can feel like a punishment. Few
children want to add more studying to their weekly
timetable. So look for a tutor who will be able to build a
good rapport with your child. Not only is your child likely
to learn more, they’ll also be happier and will put more
effort into their learning. A good tutor should help to
increase your child’s confidence in a subject and, ideally,
boost their enjoyment for learning.
Before committing to a tutor, you’ll want to check
references, qualifications and ID.
Finding the right tutor
Ask your child’s school if they have any recommendations,
and put the word out in your friendship circle that you’re
looking for a tutor.
You may also want to register with sites such as www.
firsttutors.com, which helps to connect private tutors
with parents. Some of these sites check the IDs and
references of the tutors they promote, which gives you
additional peace of mind.
The cost of tutoring
A tutor’s hourly rate will depend on a number of factors,
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child needs help with. In most cases, you’ll pay between
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Brand New Retro
Classic devices
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reboot
We love our digital devices, our smart bulbs and
our personal digital assistants. But sometimes
we wish our various gadgets and gizmos had a
bit more personality. In the future, few of us are
likely to look back on our Amazon Echos with the
nostalgia we have for the Sony Walkman, and
digital timekeeping is never going to be as exciting
as watching something pop out of a cuckoo clock.
So we’re delighted to see some firms embracing
modern technology with a distinctly retro twist.
Roberts is a great example of that. The £229
Revival iStream 3 looks like a proper old-school
AM radio, complete with faux-leather covering
and a distinctive golden grille. It’s beautiful and
wonderfully old-fashioned, but it’s packed with the
latest digital radio tech: it can play DAB radio and
stream from the likes of Spotify and TIDAL. It even
works with Alexa.
Vinyl has been making a comeback for some
years now and there are some very retro-looking
turntables available, but it might be sensible to stick
with something less tacky, such as the Sony PS-
LX310BT Bluetooth Turntable. This £194 turntable
has proper hi-fi heritage, looks like it was made in
1970 and streams wirelessly to compatible audio
systems and smart speakers.
Cassette tapes are back too, and you can pick up
Bluetooth tape players for as little as £24. Some
include USB drives you can copy your music
onto; others simply connect to your Bluetooth
headphones.
If you would like a rotary phone, Amazon’s virtual
shelves include classic rotary models such as the GPO
746, which is a homage to the enormous phones of
the pre-digital era. Expect to pay around £40.
If you miss the warm glow of filament bulbs,
technology can help: Philips’ Hue smart bulb range
now includes long-life, low-energy LED filaments
that look ancient. And as for the cuckoo clock
mentioned earlier? John Lewis currently sells a
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tweeting refers to its sound: it doesn’t post things to
your Twitter account.
Philips Hue Filament light bulb
Old-fashioned lighting meets modern
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GPO 746 retro
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Phones like this are
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Roberts Revival iStream 3
It looks like it should only play
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RED5 Retro mini arcade
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We hate to break it to you, but the
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Say Ta Ta to Old Tat
If you’re thinking of selling your home in the
New Year, you’ll be interested to know that
there’s a simple way to add thousands of
pounds to the price you achieve – and that’s
to get rid of your clutter. By being a little bit
ruthless with yourself, and those you live with,
you really can achieve a quicker and more
lucrative sale.
Don’t dilly-dally and put this job off until after
Christmas, start upstairs with the bedrooms
and bathrooms now, and once you have
seen the twelfth night of Christmas is in your
rear-view mirror, have another big push and
prepare your downstairs living space for prospective
buyers in 2022.
Here are five ways to say ta ta to your old tat.
Make a start
The first step is often the hardest, especially if you
have a strong emotional attachment to the property.
Make things easier by focusing on a single cupboard
or box – and building up from there. Move on to other
boxes, cupboards or shelves in the same room before
progressing onto other rooms in the property.
Be honest
You don’t have to bin everything, but you do have to be
honest. Will a buyer be impressed by your fishing rod
collection, or your stash of Queen Mum memorabilia?
Probably not. Buyers are looking for a property they
can put their stamp on and might be turned off by your
‘special interests’. Put your beloved items into storage.
When did you last use it?
It’s amazing how many items we never use but keep
‘just in case’. Exercise equipment, camping gear, and
sewing machines top the ‘I swear I’ll use it one day’ list.
If you haven’t used an item for the past 12 months, then
consider selling it online. That way it’s out of the way and
you’ll earn some extra cash – win/win.
Take before and after photos
Before you start decluttering the first room, take a quick
snap of it in all its crowded glory. Once you’ve finished
that room, take an ‘after shot’. You’ll be surprised at how
much more spacious the room looks and this will provide
some useful motivation to crack on with your decluttering
mission until you’ve done every room in the house.
Reward yourself
It can be stressful – and even emotional – getting rid of
things that you’ve had for a long time. When you finish
decluttering a room, reward yourself with a nice meal out,
a walk with a friend or trip to the cinema.
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1st Flag for Flight
The Green Flag Award celebrates its 25th anniversary
this year as the international quality mark for parks and
other open spaces.
After 18 months that have seen green spaces become
lockdown lifelines, playing a vital role for people across
the country as places to relax, exercise and meet friends
and family safely, the news that a record number have
achieved the Green Flag Award standard is testament
to the hard work and dedication of those tasked with
looking after these national assets.
A total of 2,127 parks and green spaces nationwide have
collected a coveted Green Flag Award for 2021,
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Pennington Hall Park in Leigh, which are all looked after
by Wigan Council, and Beacon Park in Upholland, which
is looked after by West Lancashire Council.
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on the Leeds Liverpool Canal stretching from the town
centre up to Top Lock in Aspull.
This stretch is under the control of the Canal & River
Trust, a charity entrusted with the care of 2,000 miles of
waterways in England and Wales.

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Pendle Sculpture
Trail
Contained within Aitken Wood and on the opposite
slope to Pendle Hill, this family tourist attraction brings
together art, nature, and the history of the Pendle area.
There are fifteen unique and intriguing sculptures located
on the wooded trail along with ten plaques symbolising
the ten witches of Pendle. The sculpture trail was inspired
by Pendle’s infamous association with witchcraft,
culminating in the trial of the Pendle Witches at Lancaster
Castle in August 1612.
This association reached a peak in March of that
year when Alizon Device supposedly cast a curse
on a travelling pedlar for refusing her some pins,
and the pedlar later became lame. Alizon was the
granddaughter of Elizabeth Southern, known as Old
Demdike, who had practiced witchcraft for over 50
years in the village of Newchurch-in-Pendle.
Though Lancashire at the time was regarded as a
wild and lawless society with strong affiliations for
the Catholic church, witches were an accepted part
of village life, where they acted as village healers who
practised magic and dealt in herbs and medicines.
The local Justice of the Peace got involved in the case
of the lame pedlar and, when he became aware of the
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investigation quickly ratcheted up,
fuelled by religious persecution, into
a show trial against the use of witchcraft.
Ten people from the Pendle area, along with ten others
from across Lancashire, were sent to Lancaster Castle
to await trial. Two local families were at the centre of
the Pendle case, and both were headed by elderly
widows; Elizabeth Southern and Anne Whittle. By the
time the trial began in August 1612, Elizabeth had died
amidst awful conditions at the castle.
The nineteen remaining prisoners stood trial – nine
from Pendle, eight from Samlesbury, one from Padiham
and one from St Helens. The prisoners were not allowed
to have defence counsel to plead for them, nor could
they call any witnesses to speak on their behalf. The
chief prosecution witness against the Pendle prisoners
was nine-year-old Jennet Device, the younger sister of
Alizon and the granddaughter of Elizabeth Southern.
At the end of the three-day trial, all the Samlesbury
defendants were acquitted, whilst the ‘Padiham Witch’,
Margaret Pearson, was sentenced to be pilloried on four
consecutive market days in Padiham, Clitheroe, Whalley
and Lancaster, and then serve one year in prison.
All nine defendants from the Pendle area, along with
Isobel Robey from St Helens, were sentenced to death
and were subsequently hanged on the moors above
the town.
The nearest parking to the Pendle Sculpture Trail is about a mile away in the main car park in Barley.
It’s a fairly easy walk to the wood, but the start of the trial is a short, fairly steep climb.
For more information about the Pendle Sculpture Trail in Barley, you can visit www.visitpendle.com and download a trail map.

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It’s time to wrap up warm and head off to a Christmas
Market to experience a festive array of sights, smells and
sounds. Nothing gets us in a seasonal mood more than a
visit to the Christmas Markets, partaking in a glass or two of
Glühwein or mulled wine, whilst attempting to decimate
your present list with a bit of Christmas shopping.
Here’s our recommendations for your annual Christmas
Market trip – all tried and tested destinations plus a
surprise debut to the world of Christmas Markets from
the entertainment centre of the North West - Blackpool!
manCHESTER
The original and biggest Christmas market in the
country, Manchester Christmas Markets is the place
to go. Arriving in the city in 1999, the market has
grown every year since, now attracting more than
nine million visitors each year to the heart of the
buzzing city centre.
Its 300 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets
offer a dazzling array of hand-crafted Yuletide gifts
along with a mouth-watering range of international
food and drinks. Follow the market trail as it winds
through the city centre, with stall holders tempting
you with gifts, crafts, jewellery, toys and much more.
And don’t forget the food! Manchester’s Christmas
Markets are known for traditional bratwurst, but
visitors can also try Hungarian goulash, Spanish
paella or a good old-fashioned hog roast.
The Manchester Christmas Markets run from Friday
12th November to Wednesday 22nd December.
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CHESTER
Chester’s Christmas Market, situated outside the
handsome Town Hall in the heart of the city centre, has
a range of over 70 stalls selling Christmas gifts, arts and
crafts goodies, fudge, local spirits, and stocking fillers.
Chester’s food and drink scene really comes alive at this
magical time of the year and the market is no exception
with a small selection of stands selling food ranging from
hot dogs to hog roasts.
The Chester Christmas Market runs from Thursday
November 18th to Wednesday December 22nd
SKIPTON
For a small market town in North Yorkshire, Skipton
punches well above its weight when it comes to their
eight day Christmas Market.
The stalls will be packed full of hand-made gifts including
Christmas decorations, wooden furniture for the home
and beauty products like bath bombs and hand-made
soap. There will also be plenty of food and drink products
from local artisans including baked goods, Belgian
chocolate, craft beer and chilli sauces.
The market stalls can be found throughout the town
centre and live entertainment helps to spread the
Christmas cheer. At 4pm each day, the market closes and
there is a procession up the high street to the church
grounds where a traditional carol is sung to mark the end
of a magical day at a Christmas market.
The Skipton Christmas Market runs from Sunday 5th
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham’s popular Frankfurt Christmas Market
returns to New Street and Victoria Square to bring
some festive cheer back to the city centre, with stalls
selling a tempting array of food and drink, traditional
toys, ornaments and gifts.
In nearby Centenary Square, the big wheel and ice
rink will return and run until 9th January, between
10am and 10pm. To book tickets to these attractions
visit www.iceskatebirmingham.co.uk.
Don’t miss a chance to visit Chris Moose, Birmingham’s
singing Christmas moose, at the Christmas market
who has become a festive attraction in his own right
and a Twitter sensation @thechrismoose.
The Birmingham Christmas Market runs from Thursday
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YORK
The hugely popular St Nicholas Fair returns to York this
year. The charming alpine chalets will once again line
the streets, with local businesses selling everything
from handmade gifts to delicious treats. Soak up the
atmosphere visiting the outlets along Parliament Street
and in Sampson Square , many staffed by traders in
Victorian costume
Many of York’s restaurants, shops and attractions will be
beautifully decorated and will provide a wonderful winter
experience. Don’t miss out on a visit to Shambles with its
cobbled streets for a full festive atmosphere.
The York Christmas Market runs from Thursday 18th
November to Thursday 23rd December.
BLACKPOOL
Making its debut on the Christmas Market list this year is
Blackpool!
The brand-new Winter Gardens Wonderland will host a
Bavarian style Christmas Market within and outside the
magnificent Grade II Listed Winter Gardens, linking the
town centre to the Festival Village.
The Festival Village will feature an Ice Rink, a Magical
Forest, Festive Light projections and more, whilst the
world-famous Illuminations have extended their season
and will stay switched on right through to the New Year.
Blackpool Christmas Market runs from Thursday 9th
December to Monday 3rd January.
Details on these events were correct at the time of going to press – these events are subject to
change or cancellation, should Covid restrictions come back into effect.

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Manchester Christmas Markets
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Skipton Christmas Market
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Altrincham & Festive Lunch
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Pull on your PJs and make a mug of hot
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Lift your interior with a brightly
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Who needs glass baubles when
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Faux-fur hanging bauble,
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Affordable and ethical, this fauxsheepskin
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Faux-fur rug, £34.99, homesense.com.
A graphic pattern makes this cushion
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Madison faux-fur cushion in rust,
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To appreciate the tactile quality
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Faux-fur throw, £20; fur-trim
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The gorgeously shaggy pile
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Mongolian faux-fur cushions,
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Using faux fur in your home
• Faux fur adds a sense of luxury and opulence
without concerns about animal cruelty. Add it to
any space that is lacking in texture for an instant
feeling of cosiness and richness.
• Fake fur in interiors can take various forms, from
small rugs to inviting throws, cushion covers to
bean bags – and even entire stools or chairs. A little
tends to go a long way, however. Just a couple of
furry accents is probably the ideal number, though
at Christmas you may want to go a little more over
the top and add in some fluffy baubles, stockings or
even a furry tree ‘skirt’.
• If realism is an important consideration, look for
longer hair and a variety of tones within the fur.
Natural shades are, obviously, the ones to choose,
bearing in mind that creams and ivories look more
lifelike than bright white. Faux furs also come in a
wide range of interesting artificial colours and, in
winter, brighter, jewel-like tones can add welcome
notes of warmth.
• To make sure your faux-fur rugs, cushions, throws
and other items last as long as possible, always
follow the instructions on the care label. Usually,
you’ll be able to put them in the machine on a cold,
low-spin, delicates cycle, with mild detergent, then
press excess water out and air dry to ensure they
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Christmas
Mincemeat Slice
This delicious festive slice
can be served warm as a
pud with custard, thick
cream or brandy butter or
simply cool completely and
serve instead of mince pies.
Makes 12-14 slices
Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes,
plus chilling and cooling
Ingredients
225g plain flour
165g unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1 egg yolk blended with 1 tbsp cold
water
75g caster sugar
300g good quality mincemeat
50g ground almonds
2 tbsp flaked almonds
Method
1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips
until the mixture resembles very fine breadcrumbs (alternatively pulse in
a food processor until fine breadcrumbs).
2. Remove 100g of the breadcrumb mixture and cover and chill in the fridge.
Stir 25g of the sugar into the remaining mixture, then stir in the egg and
water and mix to a firm dough (adding a little more water if needed).
Knead lightly then wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Roll out the dough on
a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm square tart tin. Prick the
pastry all over with a fork. Line the pastry case with baking paper and
baking beans and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the lining paper and
beans and bake for a further 5-7 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale
golden. Cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/160C fan/gas
mark 4.
4. Spread the mincemeat in the pastry case. Mix the rest of the sugar and the
ground almonds into the reserved pastry crumb mixture and scatter over
the mincemeat to cover completely.
5. Return the tin to the oven and bake for a further 25-30 minutes or until the
crumble topping is pale golden. Scatter over the flaked almonds and leave
to cool before removing from the tin and cutting into 12-14 thin slices.
TIP: Add some finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or walnuts to the crumble topping for an extra nutty flavour.

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Bonfire Guide
Everyone, apart from owners of nervous pets, loves a The top ticketed event in Wigan is held at Haigh
community Bonfire Night! Piling on all those layers, Hall, an event which promises a fantastic night of
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old that accompany the fireworks, the smell and the family entertainment than before. Included in the
warmth of the fire, indulging in seasonal foodstuffs line-up is an award-winning magic and LED Puppet
like black peas and treacle toffee and the sheer fact Show, a high energy light spinning show along
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guide to a few of those community bonfire nights Climax of the night is the colourful musical firework
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Aspull RU’s Bonfire Night also takes place on Friday
5th November. The club on Woodshaw Park will
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firework display starting at 7.30pm. The bar will be
open, food will be served from the BBQ throughout
the night, and there will be sweets to keep the kids
happy. Entry is £5 for adults, £2 for children or £10 for
a family ticket.
Leigh Cricket Club plays host once again to the long
running Fireworks Extravaganza, which is a ticket
only event and takes place from 4pm on Friday 5th
November. Those who attend can enjoy the fun fair
and street food when the gates open at 4pm and
children’s entertainer Louby Lou will appear from
5pm. The kids display starts at 7pm and the main
event starts at 8pm. The after show party then starts
and runs until 1am. Tcket prices range from £7.50 per
adults and £5 for under 14’s plus additional booking
fees. Tickets are now going fast at www.leighcc.org.
Garswood Sports and Social Club will be holding a
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Golborne Parkside Sports and Community Club
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November at Rivington Ave, Golborne. The show
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the club’s Facebook page.
Friday 5th November starting at 6.30pm. This is a fun
event for all the family with the bonfire lit at 7pm and
the fireworks display at 7.30pm. This is a free event,
however donations are welcome on the night for
the Mayor’s charities. On the night there will be a
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As a result of the pandemic, we
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their retirement any longer and
would like to know if they can
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Today, most people’s hopes and
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Retirees now have much grander plans, such as travelling
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grandchildren.
To enjoy all the things on their wish list, retirees need
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the state pension isn’t enough to allow them to achieve
their vision of a comfortable and active retirement. And,
increasingly, income from other pensions is not enough
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The Retirement Challenge
Pensions have been hitting the headline in recent years,
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to save and build a fund for retirement. Not enough
attention has been given to an equally pressing issue that
many approaching (or in) retirement face - making their
pension savings last all the way through retirement.
This is more of a concern now than it has ever been in
the past with interest rates being so low and standard
annuities offering poor value. It is highly likely that the
state pension and other individual pension arrangements
that pay a guaranteed income for life are less likely to
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Building up a pot of money for retirement and making
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By Kieran Fitzgerald MAAT
No, this isn’t an inscription in a heart
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We’ve covered Making Tax Digital (MTD) extensively in our
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and following that success, HMRC are working towards
the next step on their plan, MTD for Income Tax & Self-
Assessment (MTD for ITSA).
So, what does MTD for ITSA actually involve? Individuals
who are subject to income tax on the profits of their sole
trader or property business will be required to keep their
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software or on a spreadsheet) and file quarterly returns
to HMRC with details of their income and expenditure
together with any other information that HMRC specifies.
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Puzzle Pages
CROSSWORD
across
1. Shade of blue tinged with green (4)
4. Japanese movie monster (8)
8. George Lucas film of 1977 (4,4)
9. Vegetable known as lady’s fingers (4)
10. Spencer ___, actor who appeared in many films
with Katharine Hepburn (5)
11. Highly-prized edible subterranean fungus (7)
13. Person who is tricked or swindled (6)
down
2. Arab country which achieved independence
from the UK in 1971 (5)
3. Fruit resembling a small peach (7)
4. Largest and most southerly island in the
Marianas (4)
5. One who runs away from service in the armed
forces (8)
6. In snooker, to pocket the cue ball after hitting
another (2-3)
7. Siren of German legend (7)
12. The food of the gods (8)
14. Popular chilled beverage (4,3)
16. Goat-like antelope (7)
18. Throbs dully (5)
20. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose (5)
21. Support for sails (4)
15. Greek mathematician (the ‘Father of Geometry’) who
wrote The Elements (6)
17. Port city in northern France (2,5)
19. Military chaplain (5)
22. Corrode, as with acid (4)
23. Flavoured with herbs and spices (8)
24. Rotating part of an engine (8)
25. Oil reservoir in an engine (4)
Wordwheel
Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten
minutes to find as many words as possible, none of
which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns.
Each word must be of three letters or more, all must
contain the central letter and letters can only be used
once in every word. There is at least one word that uses
all of the letters in the wheel.
target
Excellent: 35 or more words
Good: 28 words
Fair: 21 words
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WORDSEARCH
Family
ANCESTOR
AUNT
BOND
CHILDREN
CLAN
COUSINS
DAD
DAUGHTER
FATHER
GENEALOGY
HALF BROTHER
HUSBAND
KIN
MARRIAGE
MUM
NEPHEW
NIECE
PARENTS
PROGENY
SIBLING
SISTERS
SON
SPOUSE
TWINS
UNCLE
WIFE
SUDOKU
word LADDER
Change one letter at a time (but not the position
of any letter) to make a new word - and move from
the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the
bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.
BACK
WIGGLE WORDS
CLUE: discuss a
matter without
coming to the point.
Trace a path through all
the letters to find the
word or phrase that fits
the clue.
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All the puzzle solutions can be found
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Clitheroe
by Chris Pearce
Distance: 4.3 miles Difficulty: Easy
This month Jack’s Tracks visits the market town of Clitheroe,
the flagship hub of the Ribble Valley. This delightful 4.3-
mile walk constitutes countryside and the River Ribble,
the thriving town centre and a walk up to the magnificent
centrepiece of the town, Clitheroe Castle. For those who
fancy coupling the walk with a bit of Christmas shopping
and a few drinks, the starting point of the walk is right next
to Clitheroe rail station. Please be aware though, that there
are a couple of very steep stone stiles on the walk, so it may
not be suitable for those walkers with larger dogs.
Leave the car park opposite the Royal Mail building on
Chester Avenue (BB7 0BD), then turn right and bear right
through the semi-pedestrianised area (Corbridge Court).
Once you reach the T-Junction, turn right again, then go
past Albion House onto the single-track Back Commons
Road.
Follow this track and turn right at Commons House. When
you reach the dog-leg bend, you’ll need to take the stile
on the right, and, immediately afterwards, another stile
on the right. Walk along the right-hand perimeter of the
field towards the stile in the corner. Don’t cross the stile
though; instead turn left and follow the footpath around
the same field.
At the corner of that field, cross another stile and head
across the field diagonally towards a manor house
(Waddow Hall) until you hear the rushing sound of water
from the nearby weir. Go down the steps to the right
and follow that footpath for 1/3 mile to the handsome
Brungerley Bridge. Exit the path, turn left and cross over
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Once over, cross the road and turn right down the
footpath that’s signposted West Bradford (look for private
fishing sign). Follow the path and once you have passed
the slurry storage tank, take the left fork uphill. Go round
the left-hand bend just afterwards, and then follow the
well-defined path, ignoring the steel bar gate to the left.
The views open up at this point, all remarkably
picturesque, until you see the eyesore of the cement
works to the right. The trail then runs for over ½ a mile,
through several fields and over a few rickety stiles,
roughly following within 200/300 yards of the (mainly
unseen) Ribble, but always within the same distance from
the cement works.
You’ll end up at the corner of a field with two choices of
stile about 40 yards apart. Choose the one on the right,
and once you pass through a small wooden area, you
carry on in the same direction to the river. Turn left and
head along the river towards Bradford Bridge.
Turn right, cross over the bridge and take the footpath
on the right, returning to the opposite bank of the river.
You’ll follow the path along the winding riverbank for
almost a full mile until you go through a stile just before
you enter Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve.
Immediately afterwards, take the left-hand
path uphill to the otter statue and then turn
right. Follow the path in the same direction
for ¼ mile – there are a number of paths that branch off
the main Ribbe Way path but they all end up at the same
place – Waddington Road.
Once you reach Waddington Road, turn left.
Follow this busy road towards the town centre for 1/3
mile. Once you’ve passed under the railway bridge, turn
right into Railway View Road and then fork left into
Railway View Avenue. Turn left at the junction with King
Street and then turn right into Castle Street. There in the
distance you’ll see Clitheroe Castle, perched proudly atop
the town looking down on its shops and residents.

Once you reach the end of Castle Street, turn
right into the entrance of Clitheroe Castle.
Bear left and take the winding footpath
upwards to the castle, museum, and cafe. The
museum is rated highly on Trip Advisor, and
the views from the top of the castle over the
Ribble Valley is nothing less than spectacular
on a clear day.
For those with the OS Maps
app on your desktop, mobile
or tablet, this walk is named:
JT-Clitheroe
Coplaw Hill
Horrocksford
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Once you’ve finished at the castle go through
the gate below, turn left and take the path to
the left-hand side of the amphitheatre, which
takes you out to Parson Lane. Turn left and,
directly after the railway bridge, take the
immediate right down Castle View.
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Crosshill
Quarry
Castle View continues into a modern culde-sac;
walk on through this road and onto
a footpath and you’ll arrive at the Royal Mail
Brungerley
building, with a clear view of the station on
the right-hand side. Turn left and walk the
few yards to the starting point on Chester
Avenue.
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and footwear whilst walking. Whilst every
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The car
industry’s most
eco-friendly
advancements
Climate change is a hot topic in the car industry and
manufacturers are racing to bring electric cars and plugin
hybrids to market to reduce tailpipe emissions.
But it’s not just the powertrain that’s been the focus. Many
manufacturers have been working to make the whole
car-building process more eco-friendly, whether it’s the
materials used inside or the production process itself.
Here, we take a look at some of the ways cars are getting
greener.
Mini Strip
The Mini Strip is a one-off concept car built in collaboration
with fashion designer Paul Smith. Based on the firm’s
Electric Hatch, it prioritises sustainability above all else.
Features include a body that has not been painted, except
for a film to protect it from corrosion, recycled Perspex for
the panoramic roof, all but the necessary interior trim
removed, and cork used throughout.
Though the Mini Strip will remain as a concept, the British
firm says it can be used as a “catalyst for more sustainable
use of resources in automotive design”.
Synthetic fuel
Although electric vehicles are considered the future, there
are some alternatives being worked on. One example
is hydrogen cars, but a less talked-about alternative is
synthetic fuel.
Also known as e-Fuels, they are essentially no different
from the petrol and diesel that comes from crude oil,
but they are instead produced from carbon dioxide and
hydrogen using renewable energy.
Porsche and Siemens are two big companies working
together on this technology. Although they admit that
currently it is more efficient to use that renewable energy
to charge an electric vehicle, e-Fuels are a sustainable way
to fuel the millions of petrol and diesel vehicles currently
on the world’s roads.
Volvo’s wool interiors
Volvo has been one of the manufacturers most
committed to electrifying its line-up, but it’s also focused
on sustainability elsewhere. We’ve become used to seeing
synthetic or ‘vegan’ leather alternatives from a variety of
manufacturers, but Volvo offers a unique
wool upholstery.
It’s a blend that’s 30 per cent wool and 70
per cent recycled polyester, available as a no
cost extra on some of the firm’s vehicles.
Seaqual Yarn
Volvo isn’t the only manufacturer
experimenting with interesting eco
materials. Last year, Fiat became the first
manufacturer to use Seaqual yarn for its seat
upholstery, with the Cupra Born’s bucket
seats also using the material.
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focuses on fighting plastic pollution in the ocean. Its ‘Yarn’
product is made from 100 per cent recycled materials, with
about 10 per cent coming from upcycled marine litter.
Eco-friendly production
Pretty much every major car manufacturer has
announced plans to electrify its range and set targets for
carbon-neutral production at its factories. This is being
achieved in various ways, such as powering factories with
renewable energy.
Toyota builds more cars than anyone else globally, so
improvements can have a major impact at its factories.
Measures include using water-based paints on cars,
removing pollutants before they are released through
smokestacks, cleaning wastewater on-site before it is
released, and growing forests inside its factory sites.
Last year, the Japanese company announced plans to
build a “prototype city of the future” at the base of Mount
Fuji. It will be fully connected and powered by hydrogen
fuel cells.
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Bentley is a luxury car firm, and it has made it its mission
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Winter
Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets are a great way to create a miniature gardening space with your choice
of colours. Once established they make even the gloomiest back yard look more cheerful,
or the prettiest patio look even more gorgeous.
Plenty of plants make for a colourful basket and your local
garden centre or nursery should have a good selection,
including winter-flowering pansies (I am fond of the
purple and yellow varieties) and heathers, Gaultheria
with its waxy red berries, dianthus for late autumn into
early winter and assorted miniature shrubs, including
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The shrubs will look great in a container for a year or two,
before being planted in the garden.
Although traditionally a summer
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and add three more upright plants such as miniature
shrubs, equally spaced around the edges.
For extra colour, add more winter bedding plants around
the very outermost edge of the basket. Pinch out any
faded flowers and add more compost, carefully filling in
any gaps before watering thoroughly.
Your hanging basket will soon fill out but stand it in
a sheltered spot for a week or two to allow the roots
to establish before hanging it in position, watering if
necessary. Regular deadheading and removal of faded
flowers plus a feed with a high potash fertiliser after about
a month will keep it looking great, well into the spring.
A thicker, almost felt-like liner provides insulation in cold
weather as well as keeping the compost and plants in
place. I suggest a 35cm (14”) diameter basket as it can
take more plants and, because it is larger, resists cold
better. You’ll also need compost.
Stand the basket in a large flowerpot before you start to
prevent it rolling about. Once the liner is in place, remove
the chain at one anchor point to stop it getting in the way.
The liner will protrude above the basket edge at this stage
but this helps to keep the compost in place. Use good
quality multi-purpose compost, firming it gently, and fill
the basket about half full.
Mesh baskets allow for easy side planting. Cut holes in the
liner then insert small plants such as pansies at regular
intervals around the sides of the basket, inserting them
from the outside inwards to reduce damage. Nestle the
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A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
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No.2 The Old Smithy, Church Road,
Rainford WA11 8HD
01744 88 55 14
Bespoke Fl oring is the trading name of WJD Retail
& Online Solutions Ltd – Company Number 1248484
rural Vi lage
NUrSErY
A l staff
paediatric
& first aid
QUALIFIED
oPEN
Mon-Fri
8AM-6PM
FUNDED
PLACES
Available for
2/3/4
year olds
£37.50
per day
LANgUAgE
& SPortS
LESSoNS
pre-schoolers
Large
outdoor
PLAY ArEA
rated by
oFStED
oUtStANDINg
We cater for
CHILDrEN
3 months
- 4 years
NEWLY
rEFUrBISHED
in 2019
Ca l Sarah on 01744 886166 for more information or admin@cranknursery.net
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For more information
Call 01695 627 999
Little Acorns Nursery
QUALITY CHILDCARE YOU CAN TRUST!
Open Mon-Fri: 8am ti l 5.30pm term time
We operate a booking system for the
holidays which saves you money
We deliver 30 hours free entitlement
£29 for a fu l day
Flexible sessions available
We take children from 2 years old
Li tle Acorns Nursery is situated in a beautiful woodland
se ting. It is a safe and vibrant place for your child to gain
lots of wonderful educational experiences.
We are big on the great outdoors & being down in the forest
which is good for your child’s health and we l-being
Little Acorns Nursery
A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
01257 252647
www.li tleacorns-daynursery.com
Central Heating Systems
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07709 490 095
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We also fit full bathrooms!
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a CCTV & Alarms
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W.Hurst & Son Ltd
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For a free quote
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Laminate Flooring
Hard Wood Flooring
www.bespoke-floors.co.uk | bespoke@wjdflooring.co.uk
No.2 The Old Smithy, Church Road,
Rainford WA11 8HD
01744 88 55 14
Bespoke Fl oring is the trading name of WJD Retail
& Online Solutions Ltd – Company Number 1248484
LocalLife
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A l staff
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& first aid
QUALIFIED
oPEN
Mon-Fri
8AM-6PM
FUNDED
PLACES
Available for
2/3/4
year olds
£37.50
per day
LANgUAgE
& SPortS
LESSoNS
pre-schoolers
Large
outdoor
PLAY ArEA
rated by
oFStED
oUtStANDINg
We cater for
CHILDrEN
3 months
- 4 years
NEWLY
rEFUrBISHED
in 2019
Ca l Sarah on 01744 886166 for more information or admin@cranknursery.net
www.cranknursery.co.uk
For more information
Call 01695 627 999
Little Acorns Nursery
QUALITY CHILDCARE YOU CAN TRUST!
Open Mon-Fri: 8am ti l 5.30pm term time
We operate a booking system for the
holidays which saves you money
We deliver 30 hours free entitlement
£29 for a fu l day
Flexible sessions available
We take children from 2 years old
Li tle Acorns Nursery is situated in a beautiful woodland
se ting. It is a safe and vibrant place for your child to gain
lots of wonderful educational experiences.
We are big on the great outdoors & being down in the forest
which is good for your child’s health and we l-being
Little Acorns Nursery
A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
01257 252647
www.li tleacorns-daynursery.com
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All Electrical Installations,
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