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LocalLife
Wigan Edition
February 2022
Life & Times of
Wigan’s
Mr Pic
Pages 39-42
Get Active in 2022
Pages 48-52
On the Streets
Pages 24-25
Reducing Meat
Pages 34-35
Get in the Zen
Pages 54-55
Used Car Bargains
Pages 68-69
Photo Credit: Dave Green
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An influx of street furniture has hit the streets
of Wigan ahead of the launch of the Greater
Manchester Clean Air Zone (CAZ). As it stands
from when Local Life went to press (6/1/22), from May
this year buses, coaches, taxis, PHV’s, HGV’s and vans
over a certain age/fuel type will be charged up to £60 per
day to operate within the borders of Greater Manchester.
Before you turn the page and dismiss this as irrelevant,
allow me to make two points. One, any cost increase for
businesses is invariably passed onto customers, so GM
residents will indirectly end up paying more for some
products and services.
And two, the infrastructure of the GM CAZ has now
been installed, so changing the future parameters to,
say, include cars, would be straightforward. The new
Birmingham CAZ already charges certain car owners £8
a day with fines of up to £120, and Bristol will follow their
lead from June 2022.
The implementation of Clean Air Zones was brought
about when the government told councils to curb air
pollution levels. The decision on how to do this was left to
the discretion of individual local councils. York opted to
ban diesel buses from the city centre. Birmingham opted
to, and have since set up, a tight CAZ of approximately 5
square miles and other councils followed a similar route,
targeting city centres where pollution levels are high.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, made up
of the ten local councils including Wigan Council, went
in a completely different direction and decided that the
whole of Greater Manchester, all 493 square miles of it,
should be within the GM CAZ.
Clean air is vital, and modelling carried out by the GMCA
in October 2018 (www.cleanairgm.com/clean-air-zonemap/)
shows that the city centre, along with Wigan,
Bolton, Bury and other main town centres in GM have
issues with air pollution.
Outside of town/city centres, it just isn’t an issue apart
from a few pollution hotspots such as Poolstock and
Pemberton, long-standing problems which are being or
have already been addressed by Wigan Council.
The words ‘sledgehammer’ and ‘nut’ spring large.
Was the decision made by the GMCA for the health
benefits, for the extra revenue or for different reasons
entirely? Whatever the case – it’s
time for a rethink.
Chris Pearce, Publisher
chrisp@locallife247.co.uk
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This month’s highlights
39. Life & Times of Wigan’s Mr Pic
Contents
16. Beauty
Resolutions you’ll want to keep!
34. Reducing Meat
48. Active 2022!
44. Fresh New Year
18. Books
Fresh starts!
28. Health
Is sitting the new smoking?
36. Baking
Blueberry custard tarts.
37. Recipe
Chilli and lemon seafood spaghetti.
64. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size!
68. Motoring
Used car bargains.
73. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders for you.
54. Get In The Zen
58. Icelandic Adventure
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Dance to Fitness
Wigan Council are offering free weekly dance sessions
to help those in need of support to improve fitness and
manage their weight.
Those residents of Wigan Borough aged over 18 years of
age with a BMI of above 25 can register for 12 free dance
sessions.
You’ll enjoy easy-to-follow steps combined with upbeat,
recognisable music to get your heart rate up and get you
singing along. You’ll also be provided nutritional advice
and the right tools to help you lose weight safely.
The dance classes are delivered by professionally trained
dancers with experience in choreographing dance for
any ability.
Classes are being held at various venues, including Robin
Park, Wigan Life Centre and Ashton Leisure Centre, and
are staged from Monday to Thursday at varying times of
the day.
For more details or to register, visit this section of the
Council’s website; https://www.wigan.gov.uk/BeWell/
Active-health/Weight-management/Dance.aspx
Artisan Market
Mix and mingle with designers, makers and producers at
the Parbold Artisan Market on Sunday, February 6 from
11am-4pm. On sale are gifts including ceramics, art,
fused glass, hand printed cushions, fashion, jewellery, art,
speciality plants and much more.
This promises to be a great day out for all the family with
a visit from rescued Birds of Prey. So, make a date in your
diary and head on down to Parbold Village Hall, where
entry and parking is free!
Pram Plea
The Storehouse Project in Wigan have made a plea for
unwanted prams and pushchairs. The Wigan-based
charity has been approached to help supply any donated
items to evacuees arriving in Greater Manchester from
Afghanistan.
If you have a pushchair gathering dust in the garage and
would like to donate it then you can drop it off at Unit
10 on the Pagefield Industrial Estate, off Miry Lane. If you
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Wedding Fayre
If you heard wedding bells at Christmas and Santa left an
engagement ring for you under the tree, then you’ll be
interested in the Bridal Fayre that takes place on Sunday,
January 30 at the stunning Lancashire Manor Hotel on
Prescott Road, Pimbo, near Skelmersdale.
This is a great chance to view everything weddingrelated,
including the beautiful banqueting suites and
bridal suites at the hotel.
There will also be a chance to have a chat with the team’s
preferred suppliers who can help you with everything
from photography, venue dressing, hair, make-up,
entertainment and not forgetting the all-important
bridal gown!
On the day, there will be a fashion show put together
by Trudy Smith Bridal Boutique, to give you all the latest
ideas and trends in bridal gowns and grooms wear.
Pop down between 12/3pm on the day and make your
wedding dreams a reality.
For more information, please call the hotel on 01695
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Couch to 5K
If the thought of running to catch a bus, let alone a 5k
route, fills you with dread then you are not alone.
Thankfully, the Be Well Couch to 5k groups have been
organised to offer support to those people unable to face
this task on their own. The concept is designed to get you
up off the couch and running 5k within 10 weeks, all you
need to bring is your trainers, a water bottle and some
willpower.
Sessions are suitable for all abilities, including complete
beginners, and take place at 10am every Monday at Orrell
Water Park, 12.30pm every Wednesday at Standish Leisure
Centre, 6.30pm every Thursday at Robin Park Leisure
Centre and 10am every Sunday at Wigan Life Centre.
Sessions cost £1.50 per person and there is no need to
book, just turn up to your chosen venue and introduce
yourself to the run leader.
For more information, please email wellbeing@bewell.
org or call 01942 488481.
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Get Active in 2022
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On the Streets
Pages 24-25
Fresh New Year
Pages 44-45
Adventure of a Lifetime
Pages 58-60
Life & Times of
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On the Streets
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Reducing Meat
Pages 34-35
Get in the Zen
Pages 54-55
Used Car Bargains
Pages 68-69
New Choristers Appeal
If pursuing a new pastime is your goal in 2022, you might
be interested to know that Haydock Male Voice Choir are
looking for potential new members? This award-winning
choir celebrate their centenary next year in 2023.
No previous experience is required and it’s an excellent
opportunity to get fitter and healthier, and to have some
fun along the way with this friendly group.
The choir rehearse on Tuesdays at Haydock Conservative
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The Jockey Club Live have announced three 2022 dates
for the return of their popular live music nights at
Haydock Park Racecourse.
Paloma Faith will be appearing on Friday 1st July, Olly
Murs will return on Friday 5th August and iconic 80’s
band Madness will be appearing on Saturday 16th July.
2021 saw a season of incredible live shows at The Jockey
Club racecourses, ranging from a sold-out show for
Tom Jones at Haydock Park to an afternoon of joyful
singalongs with McFly at Newmarket Racecourses.
Despite the challenges of staging a season in 2021, the
events marked the return to live music for thousands of
fans.
Having last headlined at Haydock in 2015, Madness have
become one of the music industry’s best loved British
bands.
Fronted by the charismatic Suggs, Madness’ ability to
write songs that sparkle with the stuff of British life, that
find poetry in everyday reality, has led them to their
many hits.
Madness Return
Dickon White, Jockey Club Racecourses’ North West
Regional Director said “We are so excited about our
fantastic line-up of music nights in 2022. With the
addition of Madness to the season, we have something
for everyone for what is set to be a wonderful summer of
music and racing at Haydock Park.”
Tickets for the events at Haydock Park are now available
at www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/live/
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Parkside Plans in Motion
Almost thirty years since its closure in 1993, Parkside
Colliery in Newton-le-Willows is about to be transformed
as a major industrial estate and logistics hub.
The Parkside development has been hailed as a project
that will bring ‘significant economic benefit’ by the
Government. In his response approving the plans,
Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up,
Housing and Communities, agreed with the inspectors
that the first phase of the regeneration of the former
colliery site in Newton-le-Willows would help deliver
great benefits for the entire region.
The announcement also saw approval of the Parkside
Link Road, which will create a direct link between the
site and the nearby M6. This, says the Government, will
be pivotal in unlocking the sites full potential for future
development and help to support the local environment.
The first phase will cover a 93,000 square metre site,
bringing almost 500 jobs during the construction and
the potential of more than 1,300 new jobs offering a
variety of skills in the completed buildings.
St Helens Borough Council’s Cabinet have approved the
next steps for the development which will see Balfour
Beatty start work on the site imminently to create the
Parkside Link Road which will prove a real benefit for the
local community and commuters by creating a direct link
to the M6 from the site.
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Project wins Award
A heritage project spearheaded by Wigan Council has
been recognised for its potential to transform the town
centre. The King Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) won
the Future Cities Forum’s 2021 ‘High Streets’ award last
month.
The accolade acknowledges how regeneration projects
use heritage aspects to improve the high street from
economic and aesthetic perspectives. Judges referenced
the HAZ’s work in reusing and reviving historic buildings
such as the Royal Court Theatre and its links with the Fire
Within cultural manifesto.
Strengthening the relationships between culture,
communities and historic places is at the heart of the
HAZ initiative and the council is working closely with
The Old Courts, and a consortium of borough-based
organisations, to deliver some fantastic arts and cultural
activities on the street.
The Future Cities Forum awards highlight projects that
‘show real vision in their concept and design’ and use
‘sustainability in how they will be delivered’. Awards
judge Claire McColgan from Culture Liverpool, said:
“Wigan’s King Street is important because it is about
using the arts to regenerate a high street using brilliant
story-telling.”
For its King Street HAZ plans, Wigan Council is providing
match funding which, along with private sector and
other sources, will see investment of around £2.5m.
As part of the project, Wigan Council is now working
with Historic England to develop and deliver schemes
that will transform and restore disused and dilapidated
buildings into new homes, shops, workplaces and
community spaces, restoring local historic character and
improving public realm.
56 Miles for CRUK
Cancer Research UK is challenging joggers to run 56
miles in February to raise money for cancer research.
Those accepting the challenge, equivalent to 2 miles
a day, can register for a free t-shirt online and sign up
for a Facebook group aimed at supporting all those
undertaking the challenge.
For further details and to register for the challenge, visit
the website www.cancerresearchuk.org.
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Use SPF
Your skin doesn’t need to be at risk
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Alternatively, you can just opt for a
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Give your nails a break
Gels and acrylics
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Try something new
It’s all too easy to get stuck in a
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Switch to green beauty
It’s simpler than you might think
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Check that the brands you use are
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Fresh starts
Give your New Year’s resolutions a helping hand…
Running Made Easy – Lisa Jackson and Susie Whalley
Whether you’ve got your mind set on running a marathon this year, or you just want to
complete Couch to 5K, this book could prove as invaluable as the right pair of trainers. Within
its pages, you’ll find plenty of tips, running plans and advice, mainly aimed at beginner
runners. Perhaps most importantly, however, you’ll also find lots of motivational real-life
stories of people who’ve used running to dramatically improve their lives..
The Book of Hopes – Edited by Katherine Rundell
This book brings together poems, short stories, essays and illustrations – all designed to ‘comfort,
inspire and entertain’. It’s perfect for dipping into on a coffee break or when you’re in need of a moment
of solace. While it’s aimed at children, there’s no reason why The Book of Hopes can’t be enjoyed just as
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Everyday Cook – Donal Skehan
Is your New Year’s resolution to cook more meals from scratch? Most of the recipes in Everyday Cook
are designed to take you from fridge to table within half an hour. (Some dishes can be whipped up in
just fifteen minutes.) There are also meals to freeze for days when you really don’t have the energy to
cook. The recipes might be simple, but they’re far from boring. Think Cheat’s Spring Risotto, Kung Pao
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The Wildlife Gardener – Kate Bradbury
British wildlife has declined dramatically over the last few decades. Once common species, such as
the hedgehog, are under threat. If you want to play a role in helping to reverse the decline, this book
is a good starting point. It’s packed with practical tips on encouraging all manner of wildlife into your
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you’ll also be taught how to identify some of your new garden visitors.
Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating – Joa Studholme
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and inspiration from the experts. Farrow & Ball’s no-nonsense guide covers everything from creating
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The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide – Jen Gale
Going green can feel pretty daunting, but this book sets out small steps we can all take to help combat
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The Wigan Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts in December
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Restrictions introduced in December meant that the
club were prevented from carrying out a full range of
fundraising activities in the run up to Christmas, but
despite these restrictions, Santa and his helpers toured
many Wigan housing estates on a float throughout
December and also raised funds via Santa Zoom sessions
for Wigan’s toddlers.
Wigan Rotary President Santi Nandi was delighted
with the efforts, “I would like to thank all the parents,
grandparents, children and friends who met Santa via
Zoom or on the float.
“Thank you for the generosity in supporting us in this
second year of the zoom venture.
“Along with the takings from our famous float collection
this will enable Wigan Rotary Club to continue their
support for local, national and international charities to
which we are committed.
“The comments we received along the routes are heartwarming,
an amazing testament to the organisation put
in to bring it all off”.
Hamper Winner
The competition to win a Lancashire Day hamper, featured
in the November issue of Local Life was won by Gemma
Walls. Gemma’s mother Joan Walls (pictured) of Coniston
Avenue in Ashton-in-Makerfield collected the hamper on
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Footy for Her
Women’s Walking football sessions are now up and
running at Wigan Athletic’s Academy on Stadium Way,
off Scot Lane in Newtown.
These indoor sessions take place at 2pm on Fridays at
the venue and are hosted by Age UK Wigan Borough,
assisted by Winstanley Walkers FC, Be Well and Wigan
Athletic Community Trust.
Potential footballers of all abilities are welcome, even
complete beginners, and these sessions represent a
great way to have fun, meet new friends and keep fit.
In addition, free refreshments are available after each
session.
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email steven.edwards@ageukwiganborough.org.uk
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Wrightington Pensioners Association would like to invite
you to their weekly meetings.
The group meets every Tuesday afternoon at the
Pensioners Hall at St James the Great Church on Chisnall
Avenue in Wrightington (WN6 9RR) between 1.30-4pm,
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Faith on the Streets
By Nicola Gray
When people say, ‘charity begins at home’ they often
mean that you should look after your own circle first
and then extend your kindness to people in the wider
community. This isn’t the case though for local charity,
Wigan Street Pastors; their mission is to come to the
rescue of vulnerable people on the streets of Wigan and
in turn make their community safer.
Wigan Street Pastors are led by a local coordinator and
have support from local churches and community groups
in partnership with the police, Wigan council and other
statutory agencies. Street Pastors is basically the Church
in action on the street, responding to a crisis. It is about
volunteers rolling up their sleeves and getting involved
in practically responding to the problems of crime and
safety in their area.
The overall mission is to provide a calming presence, a
listening ear and practical help to vulnerable people in
the night-time economy of Wigan, showing God’s love
to anyone and everyone they meet. Being a street pastor
can look like so many things, but what does this help look
like in a practical sense?
The volunteers often find themselves being a listening
ear for someone who in that moment really needs it; or
just providing some practical help by giving out water,
flip flops, space blankets to help keep people warm and
spikeys, which can be placed into bottles to help prevent
drinks being spiked.
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pastors are
often able
to sign post
people to
services that
can really help
them; and other
times they are
just making
sure that people
get home safely.
Ultimately their
caring services
are used as a tool that they use to be the hands and feet
of Jesus; to show kindness and compassion and the love
of God to everyone they meet.
The Wigan faction is a growing team of volunteers from
local churches, the group currently stands at 6 active
members and is growing all the time. The team undertook
their first patrol in November 2017, and they are still
patrolling on Friday and Saturday nights four years later
reach more and more people in a vulnerable position.
Up until last year the team had been patrolling the town
centre streets from 10.30pm to 4am and then COVID
hit, and everything stopped. The pandemic obviously
stopped teams from going out as we the nature of the
role puts volunteers up close with the people they are
trying to help, and they couldn’t put their volunteers at
risk. The team were efficient when it came to re-training
when restrictions were lifted, and they have been back
out on the streets over the Christmas period.
The charity largely runs on donations from the church
and with services being stopped during lockdown, like
many other organisations, they have felt a real financial
hit, and any donations or financial support would be
greatly appreciated.
The aim for the future is to recruit and train more
volunteers, requirements are simple, to be a Street Pastor,
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you must be 18+ and you must have been a member of a
Church for 12 months or more. You will be required to fill
in an application form and your church leader will also be
asked to provide a reference for you.
All Street Pastor volunteers must undergo a full DBS check
and commit to 42 hours of training including dealing
with drugs and alcohol, listening skills, knowing your
community, first aid, mentoring and police awareness.
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1. Which computer pioneer and codebreaker
features on the new Bank of England 50 pound
note that entered circulation in 2021?
2. Before later admitting it was an April Fool’s joke
to help promote its upcoming electric cars,
which car manufacturer said in a press release
that it was changing the fourth letter in its name
to a “t”?
3. At the 2021 Brit Awards, who became the first
ever all-female group to win the Best British
Group award?
4. Which online fashion retailer bought the brand
Debenhams in January and the brands Burton,
Wallis and Dorothy Perkins in February?
5. Name the only two players to score for England
in the penalty shoot-out of the UEFA Euro 2020
Final.
6. Which British city was stripped of its UNESCO
World Heritage status in 2021 due to
developments along its waterfront?
7. In 2021, El Salvador become the first country in
the world to make what legal tender?
8. Instead of its usual course on the River Thames,
the 2021 University Boat Race was held in
Cambridgeshire on a stretch of which river?
9. 2021 saw which 83-year-old become the oldest
ever person to win an Academy Award for acting?
10. Name the three countries who finished above
Great Britain in the medal table at the 2020
Summer Olympics.
Quiz solutions can be found on page 71 of this magazine
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Hospice Homeless Care
Wigan and Leigh Hospice have been awarded a grant
of £25,000 by The Masonic Foundation for a project to
support people who have palliative and end of life care
needs and do not have a permanent home.
Initially the project, led by the Hospice in your Care Home
team in partnership with Wigan Council, is focussed on
getting as many staff as possible who work with homeless
or vulnerably housed people onto the hospice’s 12-week
training course in palliative care.
Debbie Jones, Manager of Hospice in your Care Home,
said, “We want to ensure that the wishes and preferences
of the homeless and vulnerably housed are heard and
respected, so that they have equal access to palliative
and end of life care.
“We also want to identify people with health problems
earlier on, rather than reach them only in the last 12
months of life, so support is in place before it is needed.
“These are people who rarely access hospice services and
we want to remove barriers to improve end of life care
and promote choice and dignity.”
Organisations working with the hospice and Wigan
Council’s Homelessness Services include The Brick;
Health Outreach team; and the Drug and Alcohol Service.
Debbie added, “We feel that hospice care should be
available to anyone who needs it, and we are excited that
this project will help us to reach these harder to reach
communities but also educate staff who work with these
vulnerable individuals.
“Therefore, even if they don’t access to hospice care
directly, they will have benefitted from our expertise in
palliative and end of life care.”
Councillor Keith Cunliffe, cabinet portfolio holder for
adult services and deputy leader of Wigan Council, said,
“We are really pleased that Wigan Council is able to
work alongside Wigan and Leigh Hospice to deliver this
important service.”
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Is sitting the
new smoking?
According to a growing number of experts, sitting is
the latest health hazard to look out for. But why is a
sedentary lifestyle so bad for us, and what can we do
about it?
Working from home, online shopping and periods of selfisolation:
since the first lockdown, many of us will have
noticed that we’re sitting down more than ever before.
Unfortunately, this change of lifestyle comes at a cost.
Evidence suggests that excessive sitting can expose us to
a range of health issues, from backache and varicose veins
to diabetes. The reason? Humans were built to stand, with
the heart, cardiovascular system and bowel functioning
far more efficiently when we’re upright.
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Now, this isn’t great news for the thousands of us that
have desk-based jobs – but don’t lose hope just yet. There
are lots of things you can do to help:
Invest in a standing desk
If you work in an office or from home, one of the easiest
ways to reduce your sitting time is to invest in a standing
desk.
Standing is certainly better for us than sitting. However,
there is evidence to suggest that standing still for long
periods of time isn’t hugely beneficial to our bodies either.
Balance is key; start by standing for 30 to 60 minutes a day
and gradually increase until you’re alternating between
standing and sitting every hour.
Take regular breaks
It can be hard to motivate yourself to leave your desk
during the working day. However, taking regular breaks
– even if it’s just to grab a cuppa – can make a world of
difference.
In the office and need to send an email? Get away from
your desk and relay the message in person. Working from
home and fancy a coffee? Treat yourself by taking a walk
to your local cafe. And on days when you’re too busy to
take a lunch break, set a timer to remind you to stretch or
have a little walk around.
Sit the right way
If you’re spending much of your working life at a desk, it’s
important to invest in an office chair that will help you
perfect your posture.
Choose a chair with lumbar support to ensure your lower
back curves to the shape of the chair, and make sure it’s
adjusted so your feet are resting on the floor. You should
also avoid crossing your legs and try to keep your back
straight as much as you can. Doing so will make the hours
you do spend sitting as comfortable as possible.
Get some exercise
Evidence suggests that we need between 60-75 minutes
of moderate-intensity activity per day to combat the
dangers of excessive sitting – but the more frequent the
better. You’ll be glad to hear that this doesn’t mean you
have to hit the gym every day. Moderate exercise could
be a brisk walk on your lunch break, a light bike ride or
even those slightly more exerting cleaning duties, such as
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Reducing your
Meat Intake
The headlines about meat-eating are
all about why you shouldn’t. The main
focus is on how rearing animals for
food is a major contributor to climate
change, but you don’t have to look far
to understand that animal welfare and
personal health are also significant
motivators for the increased adoption
of a more plant-based food intake.
It was recently reported that over the last decade, the UK’s
meat consumption dropped by 17%. That’s a great start,
but although we know why we should consider this new
way of eating, the how seems to have less attention. Let’s
look at some simple changes that might help in making
your diet less focused on animal products.
Cooking from scratch
The easiest option is to eat pretty much as you always did,
but to use meat-free alternatives.
Mince, burgers,
sausages, fish and
chicken all have
vegan substitutes
available and in
some cases it’s really
quite difficult to spot
the difference. Even when it’s not a perfect replication
of meat, it’s just as tasty so you won’t mind the change.
Beyond Meat burgers are a good example of this and are
available in some supermarkets and in many pub and
restaurant chains.
Giving up dairy and eggs takes a bit of getting used to.
Oat milk is the winner for its sustainability credentials,
with almond milk now generally frowned upon. Butter
substitutes have been around for years; vegan cheese is
available but is a bit of an acquired taste. Replacements
for eggs depends on the recipe, so you’ll have to do your
research.
If this way of eating is going to stick, you’ll want to try
some new recipes. The internet is full of vegetarian and
vegan cooking ideas, but you’ll notice they typically have
considerably more ingredients than meat-based meals
do, including herbs and spices. If you love cooking and
have lots of jars of flavourings in your cupboards you
won’t mind this. Otherwise, you might want to consider
a ready-to-cook option.
For this, the booming market of recipe boxes is a great
start. British company Gousto offer around 60 recipes
each week, with 20% vegan and a further 30% vegetarian
(meaning over half the meals don’t contain meat).
Around 80% of HelloFresh meals contain meat so they are
not a great choice but their sister brand GreenChef and
another company Mindful Chef are both worth a look.
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Ready-to-eat
The supermarkets have a selection of plant-based ready
meals, which is particularly good if you need something
quick or are eating alone. Frozen meal deliveries are
available from a number of companies, including Planty
and Allplants.
Take-away food is a bit more challenging – chicken,
pizza and kebabs feature at the top of the list of the most
popular purchases. It is possible though and the online
menus should offer a clear indication of which of their
options are vegetarian and vegan.
Eating out
What you don’t want is to go to a pub or restaurant where
there are just a couple of non-meat choices tucked away
at the bottom of the menu. You should be offered many
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Be realistic
Like any new regime, a wholesale overnight change will
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Blueberry
Custard
Tarts
These fruity tarts have a rich
creamy custard filling with a
crisp pastry case. If you prefer
you can use shortcrust pastry.
Makes: 8
Ready in: 1 hour, plus cooling
Ingredients
75g caster sugar
3 medium egg yolks
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp vanilla extract
350ml milk
500g puff pastry, thawed if frozen
Flour, for dusting
100g fresh blueberries
Method
1. Whisk the sugar, egg yolks, cornflour and vanilla extract together
in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Heat the milk in a pan over a
medium heat until almost boiling. Whisk the hot milk into the egg
mixture then pour back into the pan. Gradually bring the mixture to
the boil, stirring all the time, until a smooth custard forms.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and cover the surface closely
with greasproof paper to prevent a skin forming. Leave to cool
completely.
3. Meanwhile roll the pastry out on a lightly dusted surface to a 3mm
thickness. Stamp out eight 12cm rounds of pastry and use to line
eight 8cm fluted tartlet tins. Prick the bases with a fork and chill in
the fridge whilst the custard is cooling.
4. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6. Divde the cooled
custard mixture between the pastry cases and scatter over the
blueberries. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and
golden. Serve warm or cold.
TIP: Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up then place the filled tartlet tins on it for baking. The extra burst of
heat will help to ensure a crisp pastry base.
Chilli & Lemon Seafood
Spaghetti
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Serves: 4
Ready in: 20 mins
Ingredients
400g spaghetti
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Small pinch of dried crushed chillies
2 whole dried chillis, halved lengthways
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
100ml dry white wine
150g raw king prawns
150g squid rings, thawed if frozen
Handful fresh mussels, cleaned (see TIP)
2 tbsp fresh finely chopped coriander,
plus extra sprigs to garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Handful fresh basil leaves, to garnish
On the table in less than 30 minutes, this is a a great
speedy supper to serve any day of the week. Serve
with slices of toasted ciabatta and a rocket salad.
Method
1. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook
for 12 minutes, or according to the packet instructions, until just tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep pan over a medium heat. Add
the garlic and stir for 2–3 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add the chilli
flakes and whole chillies and cook for 1 minute then stir in the lemon
zest and juice and wine. Bring to the boil and let the liquid bubble for 1
minute.
3. Add the prawns, squid and mussels to the pan and cover and simmer for
5-6 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the prawns are pink and
the mussels have opened (discard any that remain closed).
4. Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the chopped coriander. Toss well
to coat the pasta in the pan juices. Season to taste with salt and freshly
ground black pepper. Serve in warmed pasta bowls garnished with the
coriander sprigs and basil leaves.
TIP: Scrub the fresh mussels clean and pull away the straggly ‘beards’. Discard any that don’t shut tightly when
firmly tapped.
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Life-Changing
If anyone doubts the value of the inspirational quote
‘With one kind gesture
you can change a life’
then Dave Green’s story might give you cause to re-consider.
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When Dave’s dad was with the
RAF in Aden in the late 50s, he
bought an AGFA camera that he
later passed onto a 10 year old
Dave in the early 70’s, together
with instructions on how to
use it. That kind gesture set
Dave on a path to developing a
talent that has not only brought
lifetime enjoyment but has also
enhanced his career.
Brought up in the area around
Ashton Heath, Dave’s early years
included spells at St Thomas’
Primary and Ashton Grammar
School, and one of his first jobs
was working for Manchester
City Council as a Land Surveyor.
When Wigan Council were working on Atherleigh Way
in the early 1980’s, the call went out for a computerliterate
surveyor to help with the project. Dave secured a
secondment onto the project, and later moved to Wigan
Council in the Engineers Department.
Dave said, “It was the time when PC’s appeared overnight
on peoples’ desks and later I was the designated lead
officer for IT liaising with Central IT. So I was helping to
install PC’s and setting colleagues up on the network etc”.
He also spent time developing his graphic design skills
and worked on an in-house magazine for the Engineering
department, before moving to the Planning Department
as a Graphic Designer, a job title he took with him to the
newly-formed Communications Department in 2008 and
quickly becoming the go-to guy for council photography.
On the home front, Dave has lived in Winstanley with
his wife Lorraine for the past thirty years, and the couple
have two daughters and a son.
In early April 2020, Dave’s world stopped when he
caught Covid-19 and he ended up in Wigan Infirmary. It
was a grim time for the photographer and
his family as he was moved from ward to
ward. After seeing fellow patients die, he
volunteered to try the C-PAP treatment
which was undergoing trials, where patients
are subject to continuous positive airway
pressure via very tight and bulky mask.
Suffering from a shoulder and hip injury
from his martial arts days, Dave found the
C-PAP mask unbearable at night as patients
are required to sleep on their fronts. After
speaking to the doctor, Dave recollects that
he received a stark warning “You can sleep
on your front and we’ll fix up your shoulder
and hip for you later on, or you can sleep on
your back and probably die – it’s up to you.”
After ten days, he went home but
faced months of outpatient treatment
at Wrightington Hospital undergoing
physical therapy and counselling, even
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now, he estimates he’s only 90% the man he used to be.
“It’s changed my life in quite a number of ways”, states
Dave. “It brought home what is really important in life.
Your health and your family.”
a small selection of the thousands of Dave’s images that
have brought pleasure to Wiganers over the years – thank
you Dave and enjoy that retirement!
Dave recently retired after spending 32
years with Wigan Council. The ubiquitous
presence of Dave and his camera was felt
at pretty much every main Council event of
the past couple of decades, and if there was
an award for most recognisable face from
the council, he’d surely be up there with the
nominations.
“The Council have been so supportive of
me, I can’t speak highly enough of how I was
treated by everyone there, and they gave
me a fantastic send-off too”, said Dave.
So, what now for Dave?
“I have some freelance work lined up over
the next few months, some for the council,
but I’m going to enjoy my retirement and
spend more time with my grandson, Oliver,
who is just 8 months old”.
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Photo Credits: Dave Green & Wigan Council
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Fresh New Year
January is a great time to catch up on all those household
chores and get going with an early ‘spring’ clean. Make
it more enjoyable and planet-friendly by choosing goodlooking
tools and eco-conscious supplies.
This coconut fibre scourer
has a bamboo handle, both
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Bambaw reusable bamboo
dish brush, £6, beaumonde.
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Good-looking storage makes organisation
more enjoyable.
Matt black steel and bamboo caddy, £10;
all-purpose hob cleaner, £3; bamboo and
plastic scrubbing brush, £2; bamboo round
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Make light work of house cleaning
• If you can’t bear the thought of tackling all the
cleaning at once, divide it into manageable tasks,
and devote perhaps an hour a week – or else tackle
one room at a time, maybe over a weekend.
Generously sized and made from pure
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Long-handle dustpan and brush, £25,
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• Be prepared. Have a thorough clear-out and tidy,
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gather the necessary equipment and products.
This is where a sturdy caddy, a tool belt, or an apron
with plenty of large pockets becomes invaluable –
keeping everything with you as you go will save lots
of time.
• As you work, try to be organised, whether it’s one
room at a time or one task at a time. The chores will
generally divide into five main areas: vacuuming,
dusting, mopping/scrubbing, washing and wiping,
and polishing, so bear this in mind when planning,
so as not to miss anything out.
• Don’t forget specific tasks such as turning
mattresses, spot-cleaning upholstery, deepcleaning
the oven, defrosting the freezer, descaling
the shower head and steam cleaning carpets.
• Work from the top of a room to the bottom (in other
words, dust the pendant light before polishing the
table beneath it). Prioritise the hardest-to-clean
item in the room to do early on – then the rest of
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These heavy-knitted cloths can be used, washed, and used again.
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What Will House Prices
Do In 2022?
When Boris and Co won the election in December 2019, it was
a turning point in the housing market. A new Government
with a sizeable majority meant certainty for the markets,
and estate agents nationwide reported an immediate
increase in prices and interest, dubbed the ‘Boris Bounce’.
Just 50 days later, on 31st January, a very unwelcome
visitor landed in the UK – the COVID-19 virus - and by the
time the country was subsequently locked down on 23rd
March, there were fears that the growing housing market
activity would be curbed again as a result.
Instead, we have seen one of the busiest 18-month
periods in the housing market in more than a decade.
Around one in 16 homes in the UK changed hands this
year, fuelled by a mix of the pandemic-led reassessments
of lifestyle, the need to work from home and maximise
living space, and the tax break of the stamp duty holiday.
The demand in the market has caused a tightening
of housing stock levels, and put upward pressure on
house prices, with the annual rate of house price growth
now at 6.9%. House prices in Wigan have increased by
approximately 8% in the last 12 months, but the number
of new properties coming to the market in Wigan is
slowing. House prices are still increasing but at a slower
rate, suggesting the property market may be starting to
moderate.
My housing market prediction for 2022?
I expect buyer demand to climb again as we move into
Q1 of 2022. While the stamp duty holiday has ended,
demand from buyers remains 28% higher than average,
suggesting that the property market has further to run
this year. Supply levels will also begin to rise again, as new
listings are typically 50% higher at the end of January
compared to the beginning of December.
As we move through 2022, supply pipelines will have a
chance to rebuild after the busy early year market and the
balance between supply and demand normalises. This is
one of the factors that will ease the upward momentum
on pricing.
Alongside this, next year will mark the emergence of
economic headwinds as the rising cost of living, and
potentially mortgage interest rates, creates an impact on
household finances.
Even with several quarter point interest rate rises though,
mortgages will remain relatively low compared to longerterm
norms, and the fact that many homeowners with
mortgages are on fixed rates will shelter parts of the
market from any immediate impact.
It remains to be seen how many properties will be sold in
2002, but I do not expect as many will be sold as this year,
but still more than previous years.
To summarise then, I expect more properties will be sold
in 2022 than average, though not as many as 2021. House
prices will continue to rise in value, but I expect a slowdown
in the rate of growth and by the end of 2022, I expect house
price growth to be running between 3% and 5%.
Alan Batt is a member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has
worked within the Wigan property market for over 40 years.
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Active
2022!
It’s been almost two years since Covid-19 entered our lives and changed them
for the worse. A Covid-free world doesn’t appear to be happening any time
soon, so we’ve been out and about looking for some inspirational activities for
you to try in 2022. As the saying goes, life is not a dress rehearsal, so let 2022
be the year when we embrace activity, healthiness, and happiness!
A
rt
Where better to start our 2022 awakening
than art? Ashton Art Group is a great place to
discover your inner artist. The group meets weekly every
Tuesday at 8pm-10pm at the Community & Childcare
Centre in Hilton Street in Ashton-In-Makerfield (formerly
the YMCA).
There is no formal tuition, but the group runs
demonstrations and workshops which help to develop
skills and ideas and run regular life model sessions.
www.ashtonartgroup.co.uk
Back to Sport
Whether you are looking to play recreational
sport, meet new friends, access coaching or play
competitive sport, then get in touch with The Back to
Sport team. As part of Wigan Council, they can help you
to enjoy a wide range of leisure and sporting activities.
If you are an individual or a group interested in taking
up regular sports activities including netball, walking
football and badminton then get in touch with the team
on 01942 828535 or go online at www.wigan.gov.uk/
BacktoSport
C heerleading
Give me a C, give me an H – you get the idea
but on a serious note Cheerleading classes can
be a whole lot of fun! The Wigan Vipers Cheer squad is a
fun and friendly place, filled with family values!
They offer classes in cheerleading, pom dancing, urban
cheer and tumbling, they even have a masters pom dance
class for anyone over 25. www.wiganvipers.co.uk
D iving
Discover the world of scuba diving with Mid
Lancs Sub Aqua Club; formed in 2005 this
group trains divers from the age of 12 and upwards, as
well as organising interesting scuba diving expeditions in
the UK and overseas.
Pool sessions take place at Wigan Life Centre every
Tuesday from 8pm-10pm and the club meets every
Monday night at 8pm in Standish at the Unity Club on
Cross Street. www.divemidlancs.co.uk
E
ducation
There’s a whole host of opportunities to further
your education and expand your knowledge
with Wigan & Leigh College, Wigan Council and further
afield with St Helens College!
With everything from digital skills, short online courses
to floristry and photography on offer, there’s never been
a better time to take up lifelong learning. Check out the
websites for more details.
www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Adultlearning-course
www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/adult-courses
www.sthelens.ac.uk/adults/adultcourseguide
F oraging
You can take part in foraging and other
sustainable activities with the team at the Carbon
Landscape Partnership, who look after the wetlands in our
area. Brass rubbing, hedge planting, making birdboxes,
bug hotels and nature art are just some of the actions
undertaken by the group.
For more information about the group or how to get
involved in their events please go online at www.
facebook.com/carbonlandscape
G eocaching
Geocaching is a hi-tech treasure hunt for the
digital generation; individuals and groups set
up caches (hiding places for small items) and you try
to find them using the GPS location coordinates. With
hundreds of caches in Wigan alone you won’t be lost
for places to hunt. And the best bit – the treasure hunt
is always in your pocket should you travel further afield.
www.geocaching.com
H iking
Wigan & District Ramblers are a seasoned
group of walkers who love to get out and about
walking for their health, pleasure and appreciation of our
wonderful countryside, including everything from family
footpath walks, 12-mile coach rambles and weekends away.
For information and bookings, feel free to contact Geoff
Stanley on 01257 482799 before 9.00 p.m. or email
info@wigananddistrictramblers.org.uk
In Bloom
This horticultural competition has been running
across British villages, town and cities for almost 60
years. But In Bloom is more than a competition, it gives
residents a chance to make their neighbourhood a more
aesthetically pleasing place.
There are groups already established in Appley Bridge,
Shevington, Orrell and Ashton, but if you want to set
up a group in your area, you can do this via the RHS at
www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/britain-in-bloom/register
www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Leisure/In-Bloom
J ogging
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You’ve spent the entire Christmas holiday binge
watching Netflix and finishing off the Quality
Street. Now it’s time to get moving! For many people
Couch to 5K is the beginner plan of choice.
However, if you’re not in great shape, you might want to
try a ‘lite’ version of this idea called None to Run, which is a
free alternative that takes things at a slower pace. There’s
also a paid-for app which can guide you through each run
on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-byweek/
www.nonetorun.com/
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K arate
Wigan Goju Ryu Karate Club was formed in
1999 and has introduced hundreds of students
to karate and produced many adult and cadet black belts.
But if your ambitions aren’t that lofty, that’s fine too, most
members share goals of fun, exercise, and fitness at their
base at Robin Park Leisure Centre. Adults and children
welcome – check out the website for details.
www.wigankarate.co.uk
Litter Picking
If you’re looking to make your community tidier
by picking up litter, just check out the Wigan
Litter Pickers group on Facebook. The group consists of
over 1,500 members from across the borough who take
pride in their own little patch of town.
If you are interested in getting involved in litter picking
or to book litter pickers, bin bags, and a waste collection,
please request online at www.wigan.gov.uk just search
for ‘volunteering’.
M ovies
Wigan Cinema Discussion Group is a
monthly club that brings together film
fans to talk about the many aspects of cinema. Agreeing
in advance which films to watch, the group meet every
month at a chosen location for evenings of informal
discussion that can be as serious, moving, light-hearted
or technical as you would like it to be.
www.facebook.com/groups/wiganfilm/
N etball
If you know your Goal Attack from your Goal
shooter then you’ll know how to play netball,
but did you know that there’s a thriving Netball league
in Wigan? The Wigan Roses Netball league has 10 teams
playing in the league, meeting at Newbridge School
in Platt Bridge and Dean Trust Wigan in Orrell every
Wednesday night.
www.wiganroses.co.uk
O rienteering
If you’re a keen walker who wants a bit of a
challenge, then you might like to take a peek
at the world of orienteering. With more than 60 courses
popping up within a 25-mile radius of Wigan, including
parkland, virtual and wheelchair accessible routes, you’re
sure to find something that takes your fancy.
www.goorienteering.org.uk
Pedalling Power
If you’re new to cycling or looking for moderate
exercise only, then check out Wigan Borough
Community Cycling Club. This group enjoy the great
outdoors without an abundance of Lycra. They cycle
every Tuesday and Thursday from Trencherfield Mill,
covering up to 20-miles, with mandatory café stops.
If you’re looking for a more high-powered challenge, then
check out the Wigan Wheelers and Triathlon Club, which
operates racing events and weekly time trials as well as
swimming, cycling and running sessions.
www.wbccc.uk
www.wiganwheelers.org
Quiz Nights
Not the most active of pursuits admittedly,
but the return walk to the local pub, and the
mental efforts in recollecting the year when the Warriors
won their first Challenge Cup etc. is better than sitting on
the couch watching Corrie.
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Roller Skating
Getting fit can be a tedious slog sometimes, but
there’s one imaginative way to achieve fitness
and have fun too! Roller-skating has wheeled through
many dips and rises since its beginnings in the 1880’s but
is undergoing a new surge in popularity.
Wigan Roller Rink boasts Europe’s biggest indoor wooden
rink and is a destination the whole family can enjoy.
www.wiganrollerrink.com
S inging
If you would like to take your vocal cords out for a
spin in 2022, then Wigan Community Choir is the
choir for you. They believe that if you can talk, you can
sing!
Working under the musical direction of Imelda Shirley,
they sing anything from traditional choral and foreign
language songs to folk and pop.
For more information about rehearsal times and
venues please go online at www.facebook.com/
groups/276111479794
Table Tennis
A recent study showed that table tennis
improved more brain function than dancing,
walking or gymnastics. Not only that, it’s a great way
to keep fit all year round. Wigan Table Tennis Club is
a competitive but friendly setup, whose members
practice and hold coaching sessions at Platt Bridge
Community Centre on Victoria Street. So, whether you
want to play in the local leagues or take advantage of
their bat and chat sessions for the over 55’s, get in touch
www.wigantabletennis.com
U 3A
If you take one thing away from this feature it’s
this: If you’re no longer in full time work and
you want to get (or stay active), then join the Wigan U3A!
U3A is a UK-wide movement of locally run groups that
provides a wide range of activities for its members.
The Wigan U3A, has hundreds of members and acts as a
gateway to dozens of activities taking place across the
town. Members also can enjoy social events and coffee
mornings. Membership is just £10 a year and you can join
as many interest groups as you like, for which there may
be an additional charge. www.u3asites.org.uk/wigan
V olunteering
There are dozens of groups in the Wigan area
that are looking for volunteers to help them
do their good works. You can help support a range of
schemes including youth justice, mentoring, community
work and more.
Check out the website below to help you choose from a
selection of local volunteering opportunities.
www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/The-Deal/Volunteering
Forget the jam-making, today’s
Women’s Institute is a modern
organisation suitable for all ages.
During the pandemic, members
rushed to support foodbanks, arrange book deliveries
and create craft kits for families home-schooling their
children. Local WI’s meet in Appley Bridge, Standish,
Parbold, Newburgh, Aspull & Haigh. www.thewi.org.uk
X-perience Days
Fancy ticking off a few things on your bucket
list in 2022? This website contains a glut of
active experiences. Fancy a flying lesson, doing Britain’s
highest bungee jump, rock climbing, quad biking… you
can find these and thousands of other experiences on the
website below. www.experiencedays.co.uk
Y oga
The benefits of Yoga are well documented, and
you too can improve your strength, balance
and flexibility in 2022 by giving yoga a try. Hot yoga is
supposed to increase these benefits and can leave you
feeling calmer – and you can try it in Standish at Yogatown
on Almond Brook. www.yogatown.co.uk
Z zzz
Experts believe sleep and exercise have a
bidirectional relationship. In other words, the
more active you are during the day, the better quality
of sleep. And getting an adequate amount of sleep may
promote healthier physical activity levels the day after.
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Get in the Zen
Help yourself make it through
the final stages of winter with a
home refresh that includes natural
materials, uplifting colours, snuggly
textures and delicious scents.
Every year, Dulux colour experts
translate global design trends into the
new Colour of the Year. The shade for
2022 is Bright Skies, an airy and fresh
tone that opens up and breathes new
life into any space. dulux.co.uk.
Prioritise Comfort and Calm
• Let in the light! Clean your windows, pull your
curtains back and make sure blinds don’t hang
down and obscure the sunshine. There’s no greater
feel-good factor than natural light, especially
necessary at this time of year.
• Choose colours for the way they make you feel.
For cocooning at home, the best bets may be soft,
nature-inspired colours such as sky blue, misty
green and pastel pink.
• Choose natural materials as much as possible.
From wool and linen to bamboo and oak, they look
gorgeous, have an enjoyable texture and don’t ‘offgas’
noxious chemicals into your home.
Complete with Blue Lace Agate
crystals, this hand-poured, luxury
soy wax candle is infused with
natural essential oils to help you
de-stress, with soothing scents of
sweet orange, rose geranium and
ylang ylang.
Time for Calm Blue Lace agate crystal
candle, £32, aroralondon.com.
• Use all your senses. Add snuggly throws and
cushions for the ultimate in comforting texture, and
ensure that your home does not echo unpleasantly
by throwing down soft rugs and, where necessary,
adding wall hangings to dampen down unnecessary
sound.
• Create a feeling of relaxation with careful choices
of home fragrance. Natural wax candles made
with essential oils are better for you than paraffin
candles that use synthetic fragrances, or an electric
diffuser will fill your home with soothing scents and
can safely be left unattended.
Make a statement
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hanging chair.
Nest hanging rattan
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Combining a natural, organic quality with a curvy,
contemporary design, this light would work as well above a
dining table as it would in a living space or a bedroom.
Lark pendant light in natural bamboo, £189, cultfurniture.com.
Fill with water, add a few drops of essential oil, and at
the touch of a button this pretty polyresin diffuser will
infuse the air around you with a fine mist of scented
vapour, as well as emitting a relaxing ambient light.
Made by Zen gem diffuser, £67.99, dobbies.com.
A simple desk, great storage, plenty of light and a gorgeous view: what
could be nicer for your home office?
Vandsted bamboo desk, £149.99; Vasby velvet dining chair, £79.99; both
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Woven from 100% recycled plastic, this
contemporary garden rug is lightweight yet
weather-resistant and durable, perfect for
adding colour and style to your patio, decking
or paved seating area.
Ada Botanical outdoor rug (120 x 180cm),
£17.99, homescapesonline.com.
You won’t be able to resist
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cushion, a lovely addition to a
chair, sofa or bed.
Lia faux sheepskin cushion,
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This extra-deep love seat is soft and cosy,
perfect for settling down with a good
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Adventure of a Lifetime
Experiencing travel in the
past few months has been
like riding a rollercoaster.
The excitement of once
again being able to travel
has been thwarted by the
need to produce passenger
locator forms and adhere
to ever-changing traffic
light guidelines.
If there’s one upside for
those who have reduced their travel in 20/21, it’s that
most have increased funds available to spend on future
holidays. The expectation of the travel industry is that
we’re likely to be more discerning when choosing future
holiday locations.
So, who’s ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Welcome
to Iceland.
One of Europe’s most magical and unforgettable spots,
Iceland is a picture-perfect destination for travellers.
Dubbed the land of fire and ice, Iceland is a captivating
country where volcanoes, glaciers come together to
create a landscape that is like nowhere else on Earth. With
friendly locals, spectacular scenery, lots of adventure, and
a lively party scene, everyone should experience Iceland
at least once in their life.
From the seasoned city
break traveller looking
for something new, to
the adventurous family
set on a road trip round,
and the hedonistic party
lover looking for an
‘Instagrammable’ hotspot
– Iceland is a destination
for all.
Iceland is also becoming
an increasingly popular cruise destination, especially for
those who want to reach Iceland’s natural wonders and
wildlife. A selection of cruises from Fred.Olsen depart
from Liverpool and allows tourists to explore Iceland’s
most incredible highlights.
Here’s eight places that should be on your ‘Must Visit’ list
for Iceland:
Reykjavik blends Nordic heritage with a contemporary,
distinctly unique style, and this lively city is compact,
cosmopolitan and refreshingly different. Its charming
downtown of painted timber homes is watched over by
the soaring and unforgettable spire of the Hallgrimskirkja
church, while oodles of hearty Scandinavian vodka bars
and taverns litter the streets.
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Seljalandsfoss Falls
Twenty-five miles from the capital is Iceland’s most visited
tourist attraction, The Blue Lagoon. Despite its
volcanic nature, the site was formed from the remnants
of a geothermal power plant in the 1970s. The mineralpacked
waters, – the reason for the shimmering, whitish
hue of the lagoon – is the driving force behind the spot’s
famed healing powers.
The majestic Gullfoss Waterfall roaring over the
escarpments and bluffshas long been a highlight for
tourists. It’s famous as one of the world’s most dramatic
waterfalls, and cascades over a series of stepped rocks
and terraces before plunging over a 100ft high gap
seemingly disappearing into the Icelandic subterrane.
The waterfall can often be arched over by rainbows
or shrouded in plumes of mist, added to the graphic
effects.
As the self-proclaimed capital of Iceland’s North,
Akureyri boasts one of the most beautiful harbours
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Husavik
Skaftafell Ice Cave
the Hafnarstraeti shopping street offers up countless
boutiques and craft stores.
An easy 50-minute drive from the capital, Strokkur
Geysir (after which all geysers are named) is the most
popular fountain geyser in Iceland. This highly active hot
spring area lies by the Hvítá River and is a popular stop for
tourists. Boiling mud pits and around 100 other smaller
geysers are waiting to be explored here. ‘Hot Spring’
bread is popular with visitors too, rye bread that’s been
baking in hot springs for 24 hours.
Fully expanding on the multitude of attractions in
Iceland would have filled this issue of Local Life and a
few more besides. If there’s anything that the past two
years have highlighted though, it’s the importance of
making the most of your holiday time. In fact, it’s time
to ditch holidays and go on adventures instead – and
Iceland certainly qualifies as an adventure not to be
missed!
Vatnajökull National Park is one of three national
parks in Iceland and consists of glaciers and stunning ice
caves. The best time to visit Skaftafell Ice Cave is during
winter after heavy rain has washed the top layer of the
glacier away. If seen at the right time, the cave is bathed
in spectacular blue light. If you are in healthy shape, you
might consider doing a glacial trek in the park with an
experienced guide.
Grundarfjördur is approximately 2½ hours from
Reykjavik and is a small town centrally located on the
north coast of Snaefellsnes peninsula. The town lies in
a picturesque fjord, surrounded by mountains, with
Mt. Kirkjufell looming as a striking landmark. Eyrbyggja
Heritage Centre holds exhibitions on Grundarfjördur’s
seafaring history and this is the information centre for the
whole peninsula.
Húsavík is known as Europe’s number one spot for
whale and dolphin watching; in most summers, the tour
operators have 100% sighting rates. This picturesque
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Investment Mistakes
Firstly, here’s to a happy, healthy,
and Prosperous 2022 to all Local
Life readers. Whilst life is slowly
starting to creep back towards
some form of normality, there
remains lots of opportunities
and challenges for both new and
existing investors.
Although there has been concern
around Covid throughout 2021,
markets have generally performed well, and investors will
have enjoyed decent gains. It is really important however
that investors are not swayed by emotion and/or shortterm
market movements as investment fundamentals
remain key for successful long-term investment .
There are several common errors that investors can make
– here’s a few to look out for.
Unrealistic Time Horizons
Usually, investors are far too conservative. With medical
treatment becoming far more effective, most people are
now living far longer than they imagine they will. Clearly,
the danger is that funds will be depleted before their lives
are over. It is important to have a sound financial strategy
that will provide stability throughout one’s life.
Investment Objectives / Portfolio Strategy
Aligning your investment objectives with your portfolio
strategy is critical to determining your long-term
investment success. Generally, the longer the investment
time horizon, the more risk one can take on. Too many
investors focus on short-term volatility rather than
focusing on long-term probabilities of achieving their
objectives. Those with a short time horizon objective that
overly expose themselves to risk can create a real danger
of asset loss during a short-term period of volatility, which
can put their entire financial future in jeopardy.
Overlooking Risk Factors
Managing a diversified portfolio can be fraught with
hidden risks. Too often portfolios are overexposed to
certain risk factors that were never properly recognised.
Factors such as sector, country and currency all play
David Barton
APFS Cert CII (MP)
Chief Executive Officer
a role in a sensibly diversified
portfolio. Quite often two different
securities that, on the face of it,
appear different, can have similar
correlation, and consequently
market factors can affect both
holdings in the same way.
Ignoring Global Markets
If you suffer from a home country
bias (even with diversification
across different sectors) the returns are still in part linked
to the overall economic performance and political climate
of the home country. Geographical diversification is a key
part to building a well-constructed portfolio that will
grow your assets. Investing abroad can help strengthen
your portfolio by creating a larger pool of opportunities
from which to find worthy investments.
Over Confidence
It is only natural to experience emotional fluctuations as
you watch the ups and downs of the market each day, after
all it’s your financial future. Many investors focus on their
successes and forget the mistakes they have made and this
may lead to taking on excessive portfolio risk. That is why
it is vital to create an environment that is detached from
emotion, one that relies on data and impartial analysis to
make the right decisions for your financial future.
Have you made any of these mistakes?
It is very difficult to avoid all investment pitfalls - even for
the most experienced of investors. Many investors simply
do not have the time or resource to process the vast
amount of data available, and then to apply it correctly to
their personal investment requirement.
If you need any guidance please do not hesitate to
get in touch on 01257 423800. The initial consultation
is at our expense and is without obligation.
The value of investment and the income from them can fluctuate which may result in clients receiving
less than initially invested. Past performance should not be seen as an indication to future returns.
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Puzzle Pages
CROSSWORD
across
3. Onyx marble (9)
8. Crack in a lip caused usually by cold (4)
9. Pretending one set of feelings and acting under
the influence of another (3-5)
10. Glacial period in Earth’s history (3,3)
13. Greek muse of love poetry (5)
14. Painfully desirous of another’s advantages (7)
down
1. Copyist, scribe (9)
2. Implanted device that controls heartbeat (9)
4. Milky plant substance that coagulates on
exposure to air (5)
5. Sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol (7)
6. Unwanted email (4)
7. Fencing sword (4)
11. Mental illness in which the mind is dominated
by a single thought or idea (9)
12. Of a triangle, having two sides of equal length (9)
14. Container used to store jam, dried fruit, etc (3)
15. Facility caring for the terminally ill (7)
18. Make cloth by interlacing threads (5)
19. Strong, forceful wind (4)
20. Mammal having partially webbed feet; valued
for its fur (4)
15. Ugly, evil-looking old woman (3)
16. Citizen who has a legal right to vote (7)
17. Devoutly religious (5)
21. Breathe out (6)
22. Early Christian church (8)
23. Bake in a kiln so as to harden (4)
24. Apiarist (9)
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: 20 or more words
Good: 16 words
W
T
N
R
I
E
Fair: 12 words
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WORDSEARCH
Music
Banjo
Drum
Bass
Flute
Bodhran
Guitar
Castanet
Harp
Cello
Mandolin
Chimes
Oboe
Cittern
Pennywhistle
Clarinet
Piano
Cornet
Cymbal
Didgeridoo
Sitar
Tambourine
Trumpet
Viola
Violin
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.
FOOT
WIGGLE WORDS
CLUE: to talk
nonsense and say
things that aren’t true.
Trace a path through all
the letters to find the
word or phrase that fits
the clue.
R I A T
T F H O
O O L L
B E F U
YARD
All the puzzle solutions can be found
on page 71 of this magazine
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CMA Accountancy
Self Assessment - on Time, Saves Fines!
By Kieran Fitzgerald MAAT
We’ve spent the last few editions discussing all things
MTD and Xero, however it’s time to dial in and talk
about the one thing you’ve put off the whole year… Self-
Assessment. The deadline for the Self-Assessment
Return for the Tax Year Ending 5th April 2021 is fast
approaching. You need to ensure you have submitted
your return online by 31st January 2022.
Remember, a Self-Assessment Return isn’t purely for the
self-employed, you need to complete a return if you:
• Are a director of a limited company
• Receive income from renting out a property
• Have earnings relating to your savings, investments
and dividends
• Receive income from foreign sources
• Earn tips or commission payments
If you earn more than £1,000 from these sources then you
fall within the criteria to submit a return, so get in touch
as soon as possible if you think this might apply to you!
If this is your first year submitting a Self-Assessment
Return, perhaps because you finally took the plunge and
set up a side hustle during the COVID lockdowns, you may
be unaware of complexities in the UK tax system for those
who submit Self Assessments, and could find yourself
with a higher tax bill that you were expecting!
In addition to the tax you owe for the current year, you
may be required to make ‘payments on account’ towards
next year if you are a UK taxpayer, who pays less than 80%
of your income tax at source, and your overall tax bill for
the year is over £1,000.
Payments on account are advanced payments towards
your following year’s income tax bill. The amount that you
have to make for each payment on account is equal to half
of your previous year’s tax bill. So, if your tax bill for the
2020/21 tax year is £2,000, then you would need to make
two payments on account of £1,000 (totalling £2,000)
toward the 2021/22 tax bill.
Payments on account are due on the 31st January during
the tax year, and the 31st July after the end of the year.
For instance, you will be required to make payments on
the 31st January 2022 and 31st July 2022 towards your
income tax for the 2021/22 tax year, based upon your
earnings for the 2020/21 tax year, despite the fact that
your Self-Assessment Return will not be due until 31st
January 2023 for the 2021/22 tax year.
If the payments on account you make are greater than
the next tax bill you have, the difference will be refunded,
either via a bank transfer/cheque or by deducting the
refund from your next tax bill.
If you haven’t got all of this in hand, allow us to take the
burden from you and complete this on your behalf. We
might be able to help you claim certain tax reliefs you
have not previously considered, and reduce your tax
bill! Get on top of your Self-Assessment now and allow
yourself a stress-free New Year.
Our expert team of accountants are ready to help with
all aspects of your Self-Assessment needs. Check out
our website at www.cma-accountancy.com for the latest
and greatest tips, and you might want to sign up to our
weekly newsletters whilst you’re there!
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the latest and greatest tips, and you might want to sign
up to our weekly newsletters whilst you’re there!
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Used car bargains:
the models that are escaping
the big price rises
In recent months, with new car production badly affected
by a shortage of components – namely due to limited
supplies of semiconductors, which are used in everything
from reversing cameras to safety assistance systems –
buyers are flocking to used cars like never before.
It’s having a huge knock-on effect on the prices of used
cars too – especially on the models with long waiting
times for a brand-new version. In fact, recent data from
automotive analysts Cap HPI showed that values rose
by 20.3 per cent in a five month period, with some cars
jumping in value by nearly 50 per cent in that time.
It means that used cars are now pricier than they’ve
ever been. However, there is still a range of models that
continue to offer great value for money. Here are the used
car bargains still available.
BMW X3 M Competition
BMW’s M division is best known for its sports saloons
like the M3 and M5, but these days the brand’s sporty
SUVs play an equally important part. Take the X3 M
Competition, for example, the brand’s entry-level M
model in the SUV line-up – though with its 503bhp twin
turbo 3.0-litre engine under the bonnet, it’s far from basic
in terms of performance.
If you wanted a new model it would set you back an eyewatering
£83,000 (and that’s before you’ve chosen any
optional extras). But by looking at used versions instead
you can save a considerable chunk of money. We found
a 2020 car with just 5,000 miles on the clock for £60,000,
which is a vast saving off the original list price.
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Vauxhall Astra
Though Vauxhall’s
Astra might not be
the most aspirational
car in its class, that
has never harmed
its popularity. And it’s this that works to its advantage if
you’re looking for a bargain, as with the huge choice of
models available, it helps to guarantee you a great deal
on a used example.
So while the soon-to-be-replaced Astra might cost you
£20,000 new, by looking at nearly-new versions you can
quite easily save yourself well in excess of £5,000. We
spotted a 2020 car with under 10,000 miles on the clock
for just £13,495 – you’d struggle to find a new city car for
that price. While it’s often overlooked, the Astra is still
good to drive, looks good and has a practical interior that
is ideal for families.
Volkswagen Arteon
Sometimes the best trick to finding a used car bargain is
to choose a car that flies under the radar, and one great
example is the Volkswagen Arteon. It’s the brand’s most
‘executive’ model these days, yet despite its striking
design it’s often cast aside by buyers who favour a more
premium badge.
By doing so they’re missing out on its refined driving
experience, upmarket interior and efficient engines,
though. However, you can use this to your benefit, as
a 2020 car in high-spec R-Line trim with low miles is
available from around £26,000 – an almost ridiculous
£13,000 less than the list price of a new example. So, while
used car values might be rising at a silly rate, there are
most certainly still bargains that can be had.
Audi e-tron
Due to the increased
popularity of electric
cars, it often means
bargains are quite
rare. One exception to that rule is the Audi e-tron – the
brand’s flagship SUV – which, despite its high-quality,
tech-laden interior and comfortable drive isn’t holding its
value quite as well as you might expect.
But that just makes it a terrific used buy, especially as a
2020 car with under 10,000 miles on the clock can be had
for £45,000 – a huge £15,000 saving on what you’d pay
for a brand-new model. Just be aware that this applies to
the ‘50’ model with the smaller battery option, which only
allows for an electric range of around 200 miles.
Mercedes SL
While Mercedes
might be gearing
up to launch its new
‘SL’ as its convertible
flagship, its recently axed predecessor is well worth
your attention. Though more old-school in its character,
this glamorous drop-top is still dripping in class, with a
punchy engine that would prove effortless on the longdistance
trips this Mercedes is meant for.
Though no longer available to buy new, a factory-fresh
version would have set you back upwards of £80,000.
But today, you could expect to find a one-year-old
example with just a few thousand miles on the clock for
around £65,000 - a very generous saving off the original
asking price.
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CROSSWORD
WORDWHEEL
Across: 3. Alabaster, 8. Chap, 9. Two-faced, 10. Ice age, 13. Erato, 14. Jealous, 15. Hag,
16. Elector, 17. Pious, 21. Exhale, 22. Basilica, 23. Fire, 24. Beekeeper.
DOWN: 1. Scrivener, 2. Pacemaker, 4. Latex, 5. Bootleg, 6. Spam, 7. Épée, 11. Monomania,
12. Isosceles, 14. Jar, 15. Hospice, 18. Weave, 19. Gale, 20. Mink.
aNSWER:
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T I
W N
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WORDSEARCH SUDOKU WIGGLE
WORDS
PUB QUIZ
To Be Full of Hot Air
WORD
LADDER
Here is one possible
solution (others may exist)
FOOT
hoot
hood
hoed
heed
herd
hard
YARD
1. Alan Turing
2. Volkswagen
3. Little Mix
4. Boohoo.com
5. Harry Kane and Harry Maguire
6. Liverpool
7. Bitcoin
8. The Great Ouse
9. Anthony Hopkins
10. USA, China and Japan
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What is good
garden design?
Award Winner
Hubby has a favourite saying. It goes something like
“I thought the garden was finished”. Well for me, the
design of your garden is every bit as important as
the interior design of your home, and as your home
is continually undergoing changes in terms of redecoration,
new furniture and so on, so it is with the
garden.
A well planned garden that is good to look at will
make you want to use it all year round and in these
days of limited space the best gardens work as an
extension of the home. The key to success is the
coming together of practicality and good looks.
Garden design is all about making your outside
space work for you by matching your needs and
wants with the constraints of your plot ie. size, aspect, soil
type and so on. These are the things you can’t change.
Gardens also have to fulfil a number of needs – planting
to give texture and colour and to soften hard landscaping;
space for relaxation, entertaining and cooking; room
for childrens’ play, and space for growing some herbs or
vegetables.
Here are my top design principles:
• Use texture to create interest – both in planting and
hard landscaping
• Incorporate a lawn and whenever possible - real grass
if you can - not the plastic variety. A lawn gives a
wonderful foil for planting, it is safe for children to play
on, environmentally sound and good for wildlife
• Use focal points around the garden and in borders to
by Angie Barker
draw the eye and make your garden unique. This can
be something as simple as a large pot or bird bath
• Include more than one seating area wherever space
allows. This will give you the option of viewing the
garden from a different aspect and at different times of
the day in sun
• Decide what style or look you are going for – clean
lines suggest contemporary whereas curves are more
traditional. You should try and blend the look with the
style of your house
• Above all, the garden must meet the needs of your
family and work for them
So as the new year gets underway, give some thought
to your outside space, because now could be the perfect
time to make some changes. (Hubby puts his head in his
hands).
Angie is a qualified awardwinning
garden designer
who will plan your garden
to your needs from start to
finish, supplying reputable
contractors and the ideal
plants.
Call Angie now for your free consultation!
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01744 88 55 14
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oUtStANDINg
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£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
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A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
01257 252647
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Home Security:
How safe is
your home?
The ways in which we protect our homes have changed.
From CCTV systems to good old-fashioned burglar
alarms, the list of home security gadgets is endless. But
just how safe is your home?
Last year there were more than 260,000 cases of home
burglary in the UK, the majority of which were conducted
by amateur thieves. Statistics show that your home is
five times more likely to be targeted if no visible security
measures are in place.
How do I know if my home is secure?
With an understanding of basic theft prevention and
an assessment of your property’s security, you will
be in a better position than most to know if security
improvements are needed.
Keep valuables out of sight
Removing valuables from an outside viewpoint gives
thieves no reason to target your property. This includes
car keys, smart devices, bags and jewellery. Even the
packaging of expensive items shouldn’t be left outside as
this acts as an advertisement to criminals.
Check for vulnerable entry points
Forcing entry to a doorway is the most common tactic
for burglars to enter your property. Ensure all entrance
points are secured with suitable locking mechanisms.
Windowless doors with a minimum of two locks are best.
Keep sheds and garages secure
Thieves will often enter a rear garden to obtain tools from
a shed or garage. Never give an intruder the opportunity
to use your own belongings against you.
Think like a thief
Attempt to gain access to your own home without using
a key. Understanding your home’s weaknesses will help
you to understand what improvements are needed.
Don’t make it easy for them
If you lose your house keys, replace the locks immediately.
You should never leave house keys under the doormat or
flowerpot; this is the first place intruders will check.
The most effective methods for
protecting your home
Under lock and key – the simplest solutions are always
the most effective. Over 70% of home intruders gain
access to properties by entering the front door.
Always ensure it remains locked, along with all other
entrances, windows, gates and garages.
Let there be light – outdoor security lighting on
timers or infrared motion sensors are a low-cost
solution for deterring would-be intruders. Make sure
you focus on dimly lit areas, which are hotspots for
attacks, muggings and altercations with criminals
who can take possession of your house or car keys.
Smile for the camera – an alternative option to a full
CCTV system without breaking the bank is a wireless
doorbell camera. Burglars tend to knock on the front
door before entering a property, to check if anyone is
at home. With a door camera you will naturally deter
intruders, be able to see who is knocking on your
smart device and have the added benefit of recording
their face should future evidence be required.
Home and away – the longer a house is uninhabited
the more vulnerable it becomes. Use automatic
lighting and timers for electronic devices to come on
in the evenings, to give the illusion that your house
remains occupied.
Play it safe – if all of the above fails and an intruder
has managed to enter your property, fear not. With
a simple safe box your goods
stand a better chance of
remaining in your home. Fixing
your safe securely in place in a
hidden spot is the tried
and tested method
for preventing thieves
escaping with your
valuables.
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ALL ASPECTS OF PAVING & turfing
4 Block Paving
Clean & Re-seal
4 Indian Stone
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4 Flagging
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Alarm installations,
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work welcome
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REPAIRS
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Doors of all ages
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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
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& first aid
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oPEN
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FUNDED
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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
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www.cranknursery.co.uk
For more information
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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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• Resin Driveways
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• Indian Stone
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We can also revive
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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
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
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
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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