Local Life - Wigan - March 2022

LocalLife
Wigan Edition
March 2022
Title
Orrell RU Vets Mark ’72 Win
Pages 17-20
Upholland GS Through the Ages
Pages 47-50
Labour of Love
Pages 68-69
Jack’s Tracks - Cheshire Castles
New!
Pages 70-72
Alan Titchmarsh Column
Page 74
Colour your Home Happy
Pages 44-45
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I’m far from being a Royal cheerleader, but I have, I
suspect like many readers, an enormous amount of
respect for Her Majesty the Queen.
For someone to pledge, as she did in 1947 to the nations
that make up the Commonwealth, ‘that my whole life,
whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your
service’ was a substantial commitment from a 21-yearold,
and remarkably, one that the Queen has adhered to
in the 75 years that have passed since.
Not sure about you, but I don’t remember much about
being 21 (apart from the hangover from hell the day
after my birthday), but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have
had the presence of mind to promise anything of that
magnitude and still be able to uphold that promise 75
years on. Would you?
There’s lots going on to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee, but if you’re planning to host a local celebration
then we’d love to help you publicise it in our next
issue free of charge. Just email details of the event to
editorial@locallife247.co.uk along with your name and
contact number.
See you next time
Chris Pearce, Publisher
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This month’s highlights
17. Veterans Commemorate Cup Win
Contents
12. Beauty
16 genius beauty hacks.
22. Health
The dangers of ultra-processed foods.
26. Food
Seared lamb fillets with garlic dressing.
28. Baking
Gluten-free chocolate caramel tarts.
44. Colour Your Home 47. Upholland Grammar
52. Home
A facelift for your front door.
56. Tech
Keep taking the tablets.
68. Puzzle Pages
Try these brainteasers for size!
70. Jack’s Tracks - Cheshire Castles
74. Greenfingers...
New!
The Alan Titchmarsh column.
75. Home & Garden Services
Find the best local traders for you.
58. Top 5 Cruises
64. Labour of Love
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Planning a Platinum Party?
There’s a double Bank Holiday weekend being held in
June (2-5 June) to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee. The country and the Commonwealth will be
celebrating The Queen’s 70 years of service.
This event, and the end of those damned restrictions,
give us a great opportunity to party like we never have
before! Street parties have long been associated with
times of national celebrations, and if getting together
with your neighbours at bunting-covered tables laden
with food and drink to chat, laugh, sing, and dance the
day (and night!) away is your idea of fun, then this is an
opportunity surely not to be missed.
Good planning is essential for any party, and the larger
the party, the more planning is needed.
The first thing you’ll need to do is ask the council’s
permission to close your road (or part of your road), so
that everyone can enjoy the celebrations safely, and it’s
best to do this as early as possible.
As long as your road isn’t a major transport route it should
be a smooth process.
Wigan residents should download the application form
here; https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Docs/PDF/Resident/
Parking-Roads-Travel/Roads/Street-Party-Application-
Form.pdf
Residents of West Lancashire should download the
application form here; https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/
more/your-community/roads-and-travel/organising-astreet-party.aspx
Both councils recommend that you take insurance cover
for street parties, and if you plan to do so, then you can
expect to pay at least £50, depending on the scale of the
party. They may also ask you to check with other residents
on the street to make sure there are no objections to the
party.
There are a number of organisations including www.
streetparty.org.uk and www.edenprojectcommunities.
com who can provide free packs offering great ideas,
inspiration, and tips to help you get the party started and
can also help you overcome any obstacles.
Party on!
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Healthwatch Asks
Every year Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh asks the public
what their top concerns are regarding the improvement
of health and care services, and they are waiting for you
to get in touch.
The Healthwatch team are the independent champion
for people who use health and social care services.
They’re here to make sure that the people running health
and care services, put people at the heart of health and
care services.
They would like to know what you think they should
be focusing on over the next 12 months, what your top
three priorities are within health and social care services
and what you feel are the main issues are with those
services.
To get in touch with a member of the Healthwatch Wigan
and Leigh team please call or text 01942 834666, email
info@healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk or complete
the short survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/
M93WMWW
Ashton Pantry
Local businesses, together with St Thomas & St Luke’s
Church in Ashton are working to reduce the amount of
food going into landfill. The pantry at St Thomas’ Church
Hall on Warrington Road is regularly stocked with food
that is near its sell by date but can still be used to feed
bellies, not bins.
The annual membership of the Pantry is £5 with a
minimum donation of £3 per visit and a maximum of 2
visits per week. The pantry is open Tuesday 11am-12pm,
Thursday 3pm-4pm, Saturday 11am-12pm and Sunday
3pm-4pm. Money raised by the initiative, will be used to
build a pantry and kitchen behind the Church Hall. For
more information, please call 01942 727275.
Season Starts
The Orrell YMCA Crown Green Bowling Club opens on
Friday, April 1 for the summer season. The club is open
from 10am-8pm every day up until October and is
located on Winstanley Roadin Orrell behind the YMCA.
New members are always welcome, at a cost of £25 for
the season. For more information about membership,
please contact Brian Atherton on 01695 622138 or
Harold Preston on 01942 519042.
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Title
Orrell RU Vets Mark ’72 Win Jack’s Tracks - Cheshire Castles
Pages 17-20
Pages 70-72
Upholland GS Through the Ages
New!
Alan Titchmarsh Column
Pages 47-50
Page 74
Labour of Love
Colour your Home Happy
Pages 68-69
Pages 44-45
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Clean Air Zone Update
The Clean Air Zone, planned to start in Greater Manchester
on 30th May, has been abruptly delayed after a blizzard
of protests from residents and businesses across Greater
Manchester.
The scheme was put on hold after Boris Johnson branded
the GMCA plan as ‘completely unworkable’ at Prime
Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons and said
that the GMCA ‘must find an alternative that doesn’t
punish local residents’.
A few days later, a joint communique from Jo Churchill,
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Andy Burnham,
Mayor of Greater Manchester and Cllr Andrew Western,
GMCA portfolio lead for clean air included this statement:
“We have agreed to a short time-limited pause. We will
work together to deliver, by the middle of the year, a plan
for clean air for Greater Manchester, one that is fair to the
businesses and residents of the city-region. “
A statement released by #RethinkGM, the 85,000 strong
Facebook group that opposes the Clean Air Zone says
that ‘RethinkGM welcomes the mayor’s proposals, but
stipulates that any charging scheme is not acceptable,
and using new technology, construction methodologies,
transport window modelling, vehicle movements,
highway design and other methods could be utilised to
meet targets, without financial burdens being imposed
on Greater Manchester citizens.’
#RethinkGM also claims that the ‘TfGM, GMCA and
the Mayor’s office created the scheme, imposed it on
residents of Greater Manchester and agreed the financial
subsidies.’
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said that while
it was positive news that the concerns of companies
were being listened to, the measures announced were
insufficient and the entire Clean Air Zone needs to be put
on hold for a comprehensive rethink.
The FSB’s development manager for Greater Manchester
Robert Downes said: “We are pleased to see business
sentiment is at last being listened to be decision makers
within the GMCA, but what they have proposed amounts
to precious little and doesn’t go nearly far enough”.
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Fun on the Farm
It’s ten years since Greenslate Farm in Billinge opened as
a Community Farm, and the members will be celebrating
its 10th anniversary by holding a series of events
throughout the year.
The Farm has a long-standing reputation for staging
vibrant and engaging community events, and members
are promising a return to those type of events now that
Covid restrictions have eased.
The first is a
Family Fun Day,
which is being
held on Sunday
10th April from
10 am to 4 pm.
This will consist
of an artisan
market, an
Easter Egg Hunt
for the children,
live music
throughout the day and many more attractions.
Delicious coffee and cakes, tasty snacks and wholesome
meals will all be available at the Straw Bale Cafe and, of
course, the donkeys and other animals will be welcoming
visitors, just as they do every weekend.
If you are a local person looking to sell your craftwork or
produce at the Family Fun Day, or you’re a musician who
could help to entertain the visitors, please contact the
Greenslate Community Farm Community Nurture Team
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Green Fingers
The social group Ashton Circle has added another string
to its bow after acquiring a little allotment on Bolton
Road. The group hopes to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers
and create habitats for local wildlife.
Group members are currently in the process of clearing
the land but once it is safe and ready, they would love
to welcome members old and new to go help out. To
become a member or get involved with the allotment,
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Anniversary Concert
The Golborne Ex-Miners will be hosting their 43rd
anniversary concert at St Thomas’ Church in Golborne on
Friday, March 18.
The concert takes place in remembrance of the Golborne
Colliery disaster in which an underground explosion led
to the death of ten miners, exactly 43 years to the day on
March 18, 1979.
Joined by the Parkside Colliery male voice choir, this will
be a fitting tribute to those who were killed and those
who survived. The concert will begin at 7.30pm and the
entry fee is £6 per person, payable on the door.
Baby Goods Sale
From cots to buggies and toys to baby clothes, the
Poolstock Pre-Loved Baby Sale will have it all this
Saturday, February 27. The sale will take place at Clifton
Street Community Centre on Poolstock Lane, next to The
Bold Pub. If anyone wants a table, there is still time to
secure yours for a cost of £15 - please contact David on
07487 835489.
Entry is free and the sale will run from 11.30am-1pm.
Refreshments will be available to purchase and there will
be free chicken nuggets and chips for any children who
attend.
St Patrick’s Parade
The Brian Boru Club in Ashton are excited to invite you
to their 36th annual St Patrick’s Day parade On Sunday,
March 13.
After missing the last two parades due to the pandemic,
club members are determined to make this the biggest
and best parade they’ve ever had.
Members will be hosting a St Patrick’s Mass from 12pm at
the club on Bryn Street, followed by the parade around
the town leaving from Ashton market square at 1pm.
You can enjoy the best craic in town with outstanding
Irish entertainment, including the Liverpool Irish Pip
Band, the Comhaltas musicians, Wet the Tea and Michael
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From make-up tips to haircare advice,
these tips could make your life easier.
When you paint your nails, start from your little finger
1 rather than your thumb. You’ll lower the risk of
smudging your freshly painted nails.
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Matte lipstick is on-trend but very unforgiving. Before
using it, mix a dash of olive oil with half a teaspoon of
brown sugar to treat your lips to a DIY lip scrub.
Clean your make-up brushes regularly with facial
3 cleanser or a mild shampoo. Rinse thoroughly and
leave to air dry.
Don’t test foundation on your hand – you won’t get
4 a good colour match. Instead, try it on your jawline.
Wrap a small scoop of porridge oats up in a muslin
5 cloth and tie the ends to secure. Drop it in your bath
while the water is running. The oat oils work wonders on
dry skin.
Leave at least a day between shaving/waxing and
6 applying fake tan. Otherwise, you risk causing
irritation and ending up with a patchy tan.
Not keen on heavily fragranced body oils? Switch to
7 pure almond oil. Add a few drops of essential oil if you
want a hint of natural fragrance.
8
Leave your facial cleanser
to soak in for a few minutes
before wiping it off. It’ll act as a mini
face pack. This works particularly
well with balm cleansers.
Apply eye cream with your ring
9 finger. It’s the weakest so you’re
less likely to pull at the skin. Dab
(rather than rub) the cream in.
If you often forget to apply SPF in the cooler
10 months, try swapping your foundation for a
tinted SPF cream.
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Hair feeling lank or lacklustre? Try switching to a
shampoo that’s free from sulphates and silicones.
Sulphates can strip hair of its natural, healthy oils, while
silicones can build up over time and weigh hair down.
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Put wet hair in multiple plaits before bed for easy
curls the next day. Brush through if you want
looser waves.
Freshly washed hair is
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have a big night out coming up,
wash your hair the day before.
It’ll then hold its style better for
your evening out.
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Rather than splashing
out on expensive travelsized
products (they can be
more than double the price per
ml), decant your usual products
into small reusable containers.
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The Wigan Youth Zone are hosting their annual ball next
Saturday, to bring back some much-needed glitz and
glamour to Wigan’s social scene, and to help the charity
raise funds to help them recover from the damage
caused by COVID restrictions.
Join the team and their army of supporters at Kilhey
Court Hotel, on Chorley Road in Standish next Saturday
5th March, 19.00 till late. The ball will be an evening of
celebration and glamour starting with a champagne
reception, followed by a three-course meal.
During the evening there will be entertainment from
young people and opportunities to raise funds for the
WYZ, before everyone takes to the dance floor at the end
of the evening with a live act followed by a DJ.
The cost is £1000 for a table of ten, with tables already
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Beer Festival Returns
To the disappointment of drinkers from miles around,
2021 was the first year for 33 years that the Wigan Beer
Festival didn’t run, but the good news is that it’s back for
2022!
Drinkers can quench their collective thirsts next weekend
(3rd-5th March) at the festival, which is being held at the
Robin Park Sports Centre in Newtown.
Organisers at Wigan CAMRA are incredibly excited.
Sandy Motteram outlines the selection of drinks available
at the festival, “We have a huge selection of real ale,
craft beer, cider, perry and foreign beers for enjoyment
of festival goers, and our friends from the Wayfarer in
Parbold are joining us to offer a range of gins, prosecco
and rum, so there should be something for everyone.
“You will also discover new food vendors and we’ve laid
on some incredible entertainment too, including Baron
Otto Von Funcke & The Schunkelers, Annette Fairclough,
Andy Mack and the Easystreet Big Band.”
Fellow organiser Brian Gleave added “We wouldn’t
be able to run our festival without the support of our
sponsors including Prospect
Brewery, Swinley Plumbing
& Property Services, Real
Crafty, The Swan & Railway
Hotel, Bank Top Brewery,
Blackedge Brewery, Wily
Fox Brewery, Hophurst
Brewery, the H Taphouse and
the Bobbin Micropub.”
The sessions will run from 5.30-11pm on Thursday 3rd,
noon until 11pm on Friday 4th, and 11.30am -9.30pm
on Saturday 5th March. For those who prefer to enjoy a
quiet drink, the quieter sessions are on Thursday evening
and Friday afternoon.
Wigan Transport Trust will again be running a free shuttle
bus service from Hallgate and Wigan North Western
railway to the festival using their beautifully restored
heritage buses.
For more information, please visit the website www.
beerfestival.wigancamra.org.uk
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Veterans Commemorate
Cup Win
50 years ago, in April 1972, Orrell RU first hit the rugby
spotlight after winning their first-ever Lancashire Cup.
Veterans from the winning team are now organising
an Anniversary Dinner at Houghwood Golf to mark the
occasion.
Chris Pearce sat down with five of the 1972 team; Peter
Bayman, Bill Lyon, Barry Fishwick, Peter Philips and Bernard
Lundy, to get their take on that great day and what life was
like as an Orrell RU player in the 1970’s.
Back in the 1970’s, rugby union clubs in England only
played friendlies and cup competitions, and so the
re-introduction of the Lancashire Cup in the 1971/72
season, after an 80-year long hiatus, was welcomed by
the Lancashire clubs.
Just a few years earlier, in 1968, Orrell became the first rugby
union club in Lancashire to have floodlights installed, and
this move enabled the First XV to play matches in midweek,
in addition to their weekend games. More matches meant
better a standard of fitness for the First XV and, once news
emerged about the re-introduction of the Lancashire Cup,
Orrell fancied their chances.
According to Barry, Orrell’s fitness quest gave them the
edge over their competitors at the time. “Ken Taberner
and Des Seabrook were a great team for Orrell, Ken used
to do the physical stuff and Des was the tactics man, and
along with the floodlight situation, this meant we were
fitter than many of our opponents.
(l-r) Peter Philips, Barry Fishwick, Bill Lyon,
Bernard Lundy and Peter Bayman

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Barry Fishwick, scoring Orrell’s second try
“Training took place twice a week, and, in addition,
matches were often played on Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
“The Lancashire Cup final was my 50th match of the
season, that’s how many games we used to play.”
Bill added, “We all had full time jobs, and then we’d get to
training for 6.30pm and finish at 9.30 at night.”
“All except me, I was a student at the time”, chipped in
Peter Philips, who travelled back from university to play
in the final.
Strange as it may seem today, when some sportsmen and
women earn hundreds of thousands of pounds a week,
the players of this Orrell team played for the pleasure and
the honour.
To emphasise this point, the players shared a story of
one brave member of the team who approached the
Club Chairman, Eric Smith, after the final to ask if the club
would organise a memento of the final for the players,
suggesting something like a commemorative tankard,
and was summarily dismissed by Eric who allegedly said,
‘You might have been one of the 15 who were lucky
enough to be on the pitch, but it was Orrell won the Cup,
not you’.
Club discipline at the time was strict and competition for
places was fierce, stressed Barry, “If you didn’t train, you
were dropped – it didn’t matter who you were or how
long you’d played for Orrell.
“And Orrell had a good second team, so if you were
dropped, those players would step up and you might lose
your place for good.”
Bill highlighted how vital the Lancashire Cup was to
Orrell: “The Lancashire Cup was very important, as the
winners got a place in the following season’s National Cup
(renamed in 1976 to the John Player Cup) and it gave us a
chance to play against the big teams of the time, such as
Coventry or Northampton.”
Peter added, “None of the big clubs wanted to play Orrell,
we were dismissed as a minor team from ‘up North’ but if
we won the Lancashire Cup, they would have to play us.”
The road to the first Lancashire Cup Final was
straightforward. In fact, Orrell didn’t concede a single
point in the Lancashire Cup that year, a great achievement.

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They beat Southport in the first round 23-0, overpowered
the aviation company team Hawker Siddeley 47-0 in
round two. Orrell then scored 40 points without reply
from Ormskirk in the third round and narrowly beat St
Helens’ West Park 6-0 in the semi-final, to qualify for the
Lancashire Cup Final against the mighty Liverpool, to be
played at Waterloo’s ground in Blundellsands on Sunday
16th April 1972.
Orrell, playing their first Lancashire Cup Final, were the
definite underdogs, as Bill admitted, “Liverpool were the
big names, we (Orrell) were the nobodies.”
Liverpool’s team had two internationals playing, one was
Fran Cotton, the Wigan lad who went on to represent
England and the British Lions and is the former co-owner
of the clothing firm Cotton Traders.
The day of the final began like any other match day, Barry
confirmed, “We met, as we normally did, at the Colliers
Arms on Moss Road (now demolished), for lunch and a
chat, then we travelled by coach arriving at Waterloo’s
ground in Blundellsands about 1.30pm.”
One national newspaper put the crowd at 11,000, and
though many of those spectators were from other clubs
rooting for a win for the underdogs, a fair few travelled
from Orrell.
Bill scored the first try and Orrell went into half time 7-0
in front. The second try, scored by Barry, came in the very
closing seconds of the game to wrap up a 16-0 victory
for Orrell.
Orrell’s after-game celebrations at Waterloo went on for
so long, that the crowds waiting to welcome the team
back in Orrell had long since retreated into the Orrell
clubhouse by the time the team arrived.
Bernard confirms, “Three old ladies on the corner of Edge
Hall Road waving, that was our welcome when we arrived
back in Orrell.”
The Lancashire Cup victory in 1972, and the subsequent
wins in 1973, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1982 and 1983 set the
tone for the glory years, when Orrell played and beat
many top teams in the National/John Player Cup.
The fitness regime established by Ken Taberner at Orrell
also helped the club to succeed at 7’s rugby. Over a period
of around 10 years, the squad won 30 major tournaments
all over Britain.
The Lancashire Cup winners of 1972

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The patronising attitude of Rugby’s big boys towards
Orrell still persisted though. This was epitomised by a
comment from a committee member at London-based
Harlequins, who complained after a loss at Edge Hall
Road about being ‘beaten by a layby off the M6’.
When the Courage League was founded in 1987, the
opening season of a national rugby union league, Orrell
joined Waterloo and Sale as the northern representatives
amongst the upper echelons of Division One. In 1992, only
the width of a goalpost stopped Orrell being crowned
English champions; and that season represented the
highest summit of Orrell’s story.
So far.
Despite not being based at Edge Hall Road, Orrell RU
is still a thriving club with three open age teams, nine
junior/kids teams and a girls section. They enjoy the
fantastic facilities at the Drive Medical Arena at St John
Rigby College and have advanced plans to build a
new home with Winstanley Park Cricket Club, next to
Winstanley College. For details visit the club’s website;
www.orrellrugbyunion.com
Fingers crossed, the club’s time for glory will come again,
and that one day, they will emulate the heroes of 1972.
1972 Lancashire Cup Final
Orrell 16 - Liverpool 0
Orrell Team: T.J. Abbott, P. Phillips, W.Lyon,
S.M. Littler, B. Fishwick, S.M. Lockwood, J. Waring,
J.S. Leigh, D. Jones, W.F. Anderson, M.J. Derman,
D.Seabrook, B. Lundy, M. Beattie, P. Bayman
Orrell’s Lancashire Cup Wins
1972 16-0 vs Liverpool
1973 32-7 vs West Park
1975 9-3 vs Manchester
1978 12-3 vs Liverpool
1981 12-6 vs Liverpool
1982 17-12 vs Liverpool
1983 26-3 vs Liverpool
1988 23-6 vs Liverpool St Helens
1989 48-6 vs Broughton Park
1997 27-17 vs Preston Grasshoppers
Edge Hall Road today
The Anniversary Dinner will be held on
Friday 6th May at Houghwood Golf on Crank Road, Billinge.
If you’d like further details about the event or you’d like to book tickets, please call
Bernard Lundy on 07986 825096.

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The dangers of
ultra-processed
foods
More than half the calories we eat in
the UK now come from ultra-processed
foods. But what does this mean for our
health, and how can we cut back?
Ultra-processed food is everywhere, and it probably
makes up more of your shopping trolley than you’d think.
The term is often used interchangeably with ‘processed
food’ but they’re not the same. So, what exactly are ultraprocessed
foods, how are they affecting our health and
what can we do to cut back?
Generally, most of the food we eat has been processed in
one way or another. Milk is pasteurised to make it safe to
drink, beans are dried and canned to extend their shelf
life, and seeds are pressed to produce oils. However, this
doesn’t necessarily make these foods unhealthy. Ultraprocessed
foods, on the other hand, contain ingredients
you wouldn’t typically find in your kitchen cupboard.
Chemicals, colourings, sweeteners, preservatives – ultraprocessed
foods are littered with them.
Some of the foods that fall into this category are
unsurprising. Crisps, fizzy drinks, biscuits and ice cream
are all highly processed, but did you know that even
breakfast cereals, white bread and ready meals are too?
It can be hard to detect highly processed foods, which
unfortunately makes us even more likely to add them to
our shopping basket. But what damage does this do to
our bodies?
Created to be convenient, cheap and tasty, ultraprocessed
foods are typically high in sugars, refined
grains, fats and salt. They also have very little nutritional
value and are highly addictive, which explains why they’re
so prevalent in our diets. They’re hard to resist! Recently,
highly processed foods have also been linked to heart
disease, diabetes, obesity and even some cancers.
As with anything though, moderation is key. There’s
nothing wrong with a biscuit dipped in your cup of tea or
a takeaway every now and again. The trick is to eat ultraprocessed
foods as part of a healthy balanced diet. So,
how can we limit the amount of highly processed foods
we consume?
Check your labels
One of the easiest ways to check whether a food product
is highly processed is to read the ingredients list. A label
full of long words you can’t pronounce is one sign that a
food is highly processed. You can also check the Nutrition
Information Panel to identify foods with high amounts of
saturated fat, sugar and sodium (salt).

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Find substitutes
There are plenty of substitutes to ultra-processed foods
on the market. Instead of crisps try low-fat popcorn,
which is wholegrain and a good source of fibre. Swap
sugary cereals for unsweetened oatmeal, and replace
white bread with a homemade or granary loaf.
Cook more meals from scratch
When you prepare a meal from scratch, you have more
control over the ingredients you’re consuming. You can
also pack in plenty of whole foods, such as vegetables,
beans, legumes and whole grains. Start compiling a list of
quick and easy meal ideas to prepare when you’re feeling
lazy. Salads, omelettes and stir-fries require little effort,
and are super tasty too.
Be wary of false advertising
Don’t be fooled by phrases like ‘fat-free’, ‘natural’, ‘no
added sugar’ and ‘sugar-free’. Foods that are advertised
as healthy often contain artificial ingredients or other
chemical additives, such as artificial sweetener, which
make them significantly more processed – and unhealthy
– than they might first appear. Remember to check the
ingredients list!
Keep healthy
snacks on hand
If you’re in a rush, grabbing
a packet of crisps and a
cereal bar on your way
out the door is tempting.
However, keeping your
kitchen stocked with
portable, nutritious
snacks can make it much
easier to make healthy
choices on the go. Fresh fruit, unsalted nuts and hard
boiled eggs are all good examples of simple but tasty
snacks that’ll keep you energised throughout the day.
Take it slow
If ultra-processed foods constitute a large portion of your
diet, it’s a good idea to reduce your intake of these foods
slowly at first. This is because going cold turkey increases
your likelihood of craving the high-fat, high-sugar foods
your body has become accustomed to. Plus, sometimes
highly processed food is simply more convenient. Start by
trying to enjoy one unprocessed or minimally processed
meal a day, and gradually increase as you see fit.
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Parking Crackdown
A camera car will be used to enforce a Red Route Clearway
to stop parking problems at Fairy Glen in Appley Bridge,
frequently named as one of the UK’s most popular spots
for day-trippers.
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet are introducing
the clearway to stop parking across the entire width of
the highway, including the pavements and grass verges
at the beauty spot. Fairy Glen has seen huge numbers
of visitors, especially in the past two years, with many
people visiting from outside the area.
County Cllr Edwards said that the red route measure was
designed to “discourage inconsiderate parking, remove
the potential damage that can occur on footways and
verges and keep the route clear of potential visual
obstruction due to parked cars”.
Cllr Edwards explained how the council would ensure
that visitors stick to the rules.
“With these red route clearways, we can enforce them
by a camera car, where we have these available. A car
just needs to drive down the road and [penalty charge
notices] will be captured as part of the journey – so
it’s much more efficient and something we would be
[looking] to implement further across the network in the
future”.
Aside from a lay-by opposite, Fairy Glen has no dedicated
parking and the large numbers of cars parked along
grass verges on the A5209 between Parbold and Appley
Bridge has raised serious safety concerns for visitors for
and other traffic on a busy road.
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The classes are aimed at everyone over the age of
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Seared Lamb Fillet
with Beans and Garlic
Minted Dressing
Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Marinate: 1 hour or overnight
Cook time: 50 minutes
Succulent beef served with a delicious
rich and tangy garlic and herb sauce
makes a sensational feast. Any leftover
meat can be served cold with salad the
following day.
Ingredients
500g lamb fillet
1 garlic clove, crushed
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tbsp olive oil plus a little extra for frying
150g green beans or sprouting broccoli,
trimmed
250g mixed green leaves, baby spinach or
rocket leaves
150g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, finely diced
Dressing
1 bulb of garlic
Drizzle of olive oil
200g Greek yoghurt
Handful of mint leaves
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Pinch of cumin
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Method
1. For the lamb, mix together the garlic, lemon zest, cumin and olive oil
and rub over the lamb. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1
hour or overnight.
2. For the dressing, place the garlic bulb in a piece of foil and drizzle
over a little oil. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. Cool slightly
then squeeze out the garlic pulp into a blender. Add the remaining
ingredients for the dressing and blend together. Season to taste.
3. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 7. Sear the lamb in a
frying pan with a little olive oil so that it is brown all over. Place in
the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Slice thinly.
4. Blanch the beans or broccoli in boiling water until al dente, drain
and refresh under cold water. Pile the green leaves on a platter and
top with the beans, tomatoes and onion. Arrange the lamb on top
and drizzle over the dressing to serve.
Nutritional information per serving: 437kcal, fat 33g (of which saturates 15g), carbohydrates 6.7g
(of which sugars 5.7g), protein 28g, fibre 1.9g.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate
Caramel Tarts
Makes 8 or 12 tartlets,
or one 20cm tart
Serves 8-12
Ingredients
Pastry
200g gluten-free plain flour
¾ tsp xanthan gum
100g butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg
Caramel filling
150g pitted soft dates, soaked in hot
water for 10 minutes then drained
40g maple syrup
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond nut
butter
3 tbsp coconut oil
2-3 tbsp boiling water to blend
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache
50ml double cream or coconut cream
200g dark chocolate chips
If you love Snickers this is the dessert for you! With a gorgeous caramel
centre and topped with chocolate, this is a rich indulgent treat. For smaller
portions, use a pastry cutter and line a 12-hole tart tin in the same way as
if making jam tarts.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas mark 5.
2. Make the pastry. Place the flour and xanthan gum with the butter in a
food processor and whiz to form breadcrumbs. Add the egg and a little
water, if needed for the mixture to come together, to form a moist,
slightly damp dough.
3. Roll out the pastry between two sheets of cling film – this will make it
easier to roll out.
4. Line either 8 individual tart tins or a 12-hole tart tin, or one 20cm / 8-inch
fluted tart tin. Ideally use tins with removable bases to make it easier to
remove the tarts when baked.
5. Prick the bases all over with a fork and line with baking paper, then fill
with baking beans and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are just
browning. Remove the baking beans and paper and bake for a further
5-10 minutes or until golden brown all over. Cool completely before
using. If using a 12-hole tart tin bake them for around 5-10 minutes until
golden.
6. To make the caramel filling, simply place all the ingredients in a food
processor and blend to form a thick paste.
7. Spoon the caramel into the tart cases then chill for 1 hour to firm up.
8. Place the cream and chocolate in a small saucepan and warm gently.
Beat well until the chocolate has melted and you have a thick ganache.
9. Pour the chocolate over the caramel filling and place back in the fridge
for 1 hour to set.
Nutrition per serving (one tartlet of eight): 470kcal, fat 30g (of which saturates 19g), carbohydrates
42g (of which sugars 24g), protein 7.6g, fibre 2g
Nutrition per serving (one tartlet of twelve): 314kcal, fat 20g (of which saturates 13g), carbohydrates
28g (of which sugars 16g), protein 5.1g, fibre 1.3g

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Local Vocals Community Choir has earmarked Wigan
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was founded just twelve months ago by Laura Bennett,
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hundred voices across three choirs in Wigan, Rainford
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Research shows that singing in a choir has tremendous
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As well as the weekly rehearsal, Local Vocals have access
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Each term, a charity is chosen by the choir members and
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four thousand pounds for Wigan Stars, Derian House and
Northwest Blood Bikes – something they are very proud
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This year, they are hoping to increase their fundraising
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QUIZ
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2. The 2018 BBC TV documentary series Flatpack
Empire went behind the scenes of which retailer?
3. A 2021 Christmas TV advert for Tesco was
cleared of causing widespread offence after over
5,000 complaints were made regarding a scene
in which Father Christmas proves he is what?
4. In the film Notting Hill, Hugh Grant’s character
owns a shop that sells what?
5. Which well known retailer has a logo that
features a yellow arrow going from the first letter
in its name to the fourth to represent the wide
variety of products it sells?
6. In January 2021, which online retailer bought
the Debenhams brand and website for 55 million
pounds?
7. Specialising in home shopping, the letters in the
name of the company QVC stand for what three
words?
8. In the Harry Potter novels, Ollivanders is a shop
that sells what?
9. Which of the following retailers started life as a
“penny bazaar” in 1884, using the slogan “don’t
ask the price, it’s a penny”?... a) John Lewis; b)
Marks and Spencer; or c) Sainsbury’s?
10. In 2019, who launched an online shop called
Gross Domestic Product, with a disclaimer
saying it “may prove to be a disappointing retail
experience - especially if you’re successful in
making a purchase”?
Quiz solutions can be found on page 85 of this magazine
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Towards Zero, a nail-biting thriller written by Agatha
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Keeping Good Tenants
Rents in the UK are increasing
at the fastest-ever rate as
tenant competition doubles,
according to a recent survey
from Rightmove.
Average asking rents are
now £924 per calendar
month in the North West,
an increase of 12.5% year on
year, and the average yield in
the region is now 6.6%.
Rightmove predicts that asking rents will rise by 5% in
2022. Therefore, it’s not surprising that landlords are
striving to ensure that their rental income is maximised
by keeping hold of good tenants.
As a landlord, some of the reasons tenants move on are
out of your control, while others can be managed. Here
are five of the most common reasons why renters choose
to move on, and how you can possibly prevent that
happening…
Can’t Afford the Rent - Tenants may move out because
the rent has become too expensive for them as some
landlords increase their rental price annually. Another
reason could be a change in their own financial situations.
Sometimes it can be advantageous to keep the rent low
and dodge the void period… just make sure the numbers
add up!
Time to Upscale - A marriage, the birth of a child, starting
a home business, relatives coming to live full-time are just
some of the reasons that can force your tenant to search
for a bigger property. There’s not much you can do to add
space, but if you have a bigger rental available yourself, it
might be worth mentioning it to them.
Neighbours - As the theme tune goes, everybody needs
good neighbours. But what can you do if the neighbours
are annoying your tenants to the point where they want to
move? This might sound like
something that’s out of your
hands, but it is resolvable.
The first thing to do is speak
to the neighbours yourself as
they may not realise they’re
doing anything wrong. If
they’re renting too, the next
step is to have a discussion
with your fellow landlord.
If all else fails, turn to the
council and seek advice on how to address issues such as
noise and poor levels of hygiene.
Ready to Buy - With some rental prices increasing each
year and interest rates low, many are making the leap to
buy homes whilst they can. This could be due to various
reasons, for example, they can finally afford to join
the property ladder, they are expecting a family or are
relocating.
Poor Maintenance – It is your responsibility as landlord
to keep the structure and exterior of the property well
maintained and in good repair and provide your tenant
with a safe place to live in. Landlords are responsible for:
pest control, damp, gas, water and electricity, leaking
roofs etc. By acting quickly and resolving maintenance
issues as they pop up, you’re much more likely to save
money in the long run by keeping a good tenant and
avoiding void periods. If you’re too busy or live far away, a
letting agent is a good solution, able to solve problems as
they arise, especially in emergency situations.
Final thoughts:
There are several reasons good tenants can leave, even if
they like the property they are in. Smart landlords will get
out in front of these issues and find ways to keep those
tenants in their property to avoid turnover costs.
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Old Courts Update
The Old Courts are starting 2022 as they mean to go
and making up for lost time with a packed schedule of
incredible productions.
An Evening without Kate Bush is your first offering on
Tuesday March 1; enter a strange Phenomena and howl
with the hounds of love as acclaimed performer Sarah-
Louise Young explores the music and mythology of one
of the most influential and iconic voices in British music.
Next up is Black is the Colour of my Voice on Wednesday,
March 9 – This production is inspired by the life of Nina
Simone, a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist
seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father.
And rounding up the month at The Old Courts is a
production called Sleepover, which takes place on
Thursday, March 31.
The year is 1990, a time of back combed fringes, Just
Seventeen magazines and White Musk perfume. Go
and join the cast as they discuss all the best things
about being a teenager and leave all your grown-up
responsibilities behind.
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Out & About
BeWell Wigan have announced a series of new activities
for older adults at Haigh Woodland Park. The ‘Out and
About’ sessions are designed to include those living with
dementia and their friends and families.
All the sessions are fully accessible for wheelchair and
walking frames and include nature walks, adventure golf,
arts and crafts, boccia and other indoor activities. Each
session costs £3 per person and tea and coffee will be
provided.
The next couple of sessions will take place on Monday,
March 14 and Monday, April 11 between 10.30am –
11.30am. For a full timetable and to book your place
please email activeinclusive@bewellwigan.org
Funding Support
Community groups hoping to launch a project have
an opportunity to get a helping hand through the
crowdfunding scheme run by Wigan Council, who are
ready to match funds of up to £1,000 or 25% of a project.
Anyone launching a project aimed at benefitting the
people of Wigan Borough can take advantage of the
offer by setting out their funding goals on any of the
major crowdfunding platforms, including JustGiving and
GoFundMe. Once a project has been launched, support
can be applied for through the council’s website.
If you are looking for advice on how to get the best
results, you can attend one of Wigan Council’s bi-monthly
Funding Friday events. The next one is due to be held on
Friday 4th March at Shevington Library between 1pm
and 3.30pm.
Saturday Social
If your child likes to get out into nature and explore their
belongings, then we have the Saturday Social for you! My
Outdoor Classroom will be running a Saturday group at
Greenslate Farm in Billinge for children aged 4-11.
Children will be given the chance to learn forest survival
skills, make new friends, play in the woodlands and wolf
down a few toasted marshmallow treats. The sessions
will take place weekly between 10am-12pm and cost £12
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Pokemon Club
If you’ve got children between the ages of 5 and 16
then chances are you know your Pikachu’s from your
Charizard’s. The Pokémon club event in Wigan takes
place between 10am-12pm at the Geek Retreat on
Standishgate and gives Pokémon fans the chance to get
together and chat about all things Pokémon, trade their
cards and generally have a great time!
The event is for under 16s and entry is £5 per child, which
includes a booster of Pokémon cards. New players are
very welcome, and staff will be on hand to help. There is
also an in-store café with a great selection of hot drinks
and good food to keep the parents happy.
For more information, please search for the Geek Retreat
Wigan Facebook page or give them a call on 07722 265736.
Flower Power
Fresh flowers can lighten the dullest of days, so if you
fancy brightening up your days and delving into the
world of flower arranging, then make sure to contact
the Wigan Flower Club. The group meets on the third
Wednesday of each month at the Pemberton Band Room
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flowers by qualified demonstrators from the National
Association of Flower Arrangers and the arrangements
are raffled at the end of the evening.
Meetings start at 7.15 pm and for more information on
attending or becoming a member, please call Elizabeth
Scally on 07881 483053 or Jennifer Halliwell on 07808
811490.
Band Returns
Upholland Community Band have resumed their
rehearsal schedule after their forced hiatus due to
restrictions. If you know how to play a woodwind or
brass instrument, then the band would like to hear from
you. The group rehearse every Monday at 7:30pm in the
Parish Room in St. Thomas the Martyr CE Primary school
on Highgate Road.
Band members range in age from 13 to 60+ so,
everyone is welcome. If you are interested and would
like more information, please email the band at
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Colour Your
Home Happy
Lift your spirits and freshen up your
space by introducing bold, clear shades
Go for a tropical vibe with a bright and
breezy accent lampshade, featuring
abstract palm trees, a gold lining and
looped fringing.
Ravenala lampshade, £180, mindtheg.com
Use colour in unexpected places – such as on a staircase,
dado rails or skirting boards. This cheering yellow makes
a great contrast to a grey sofa that’s adorned with fun
cushions.
Harlow grey L-shaped sofa, £999.99, furniturechoice.co.uk
This cool lamp, in a ‘mootard’ glaze, would
liven up any desk, table or shelf.
Nellie table lamp, £112, with 35cm
straight empire shade in Heraldic Ikat,
£79, pooky.com
Nothing beats a blanket or throw
as an easy way to introduce fresh
new colour, texture and pattern,
whether over a sofa, chair or bed.
Manhattan reversible super-soft
merino lambswool blanket, from
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Replacing some cushions
is one of the easiest ways
to introduce personality
and pops of colour.
Combine plains with bold
patterns for variety and
interest.
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Choosing and using bright colours
• Choose shades that are fresh and clear rather
than muted or muddy, and neither too pale nor too
dark. Mid-spectrum brights such as sunny yellow,
fuchsia pink, emerald green and brilliant blue will
make your home sing.
• For this look, keep things simple with a backdrop
of white or a pale neutral, which will allow you to
experiment with adding pops of bold colour here
and there as you wish. Some say it’s best to keep
the area that’s covered by bold colours to around
a quarter of the room at most, so as to let the eyes
rest and not be overwhelmed.
• Choose two, or maybe three, bold colours and
add them in gradually – an accent sofa or chair,
a cushion or throw, a vase or candlestick, and so
on. Alternatively, make bold colour part of the
architecture by painting or papering a feature wall,
or even sections of woodwork. See how things look
together, and move them around (or even take
them out again) as necessary.
• Lovers of pattern may feel confident enough to
mix pattern-on-pattern with brights; most of us,
however, will prefer to play a little safer and stick to
plain colours plus the occasional minimal pattern.
Simple geometrics look great with this look, and
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prettiest things – and this
delightful vase is very ontrend,
since Pantone’s colour
of the year 2022 is Very Peri,
a dynamic violet-blue.
Small cushion vase in
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The smallest accessory in
the right combination of
colour and pattern can
make all the difference, and
a distinctive piece such as
this terracotta vase, hand
made in Portugal, is a great
example.
Tangerine Bold pitcher,
£42.99, softstore.co
Bold colour probably won’t
work all around the room,
but used on a small
section can create an eyecatching
feature.
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A sofa, chair or – in this case – loveseat can make a good focal point
in a room, especially in a warming, bold colour such as this.
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Upholland
Grammar
Through
the Ages
by Nicola Gray
Grammar schools have been a part of our educational history for 500
years; their aim was to provide a quality education, defined by their
pursuit of academic excellence and preparing their pupils for life, not
just for testing.
One shining example of the dedication to schooling was Upholland
Grammar School. Many people believe that the grammar school
operated continually from 1661 in a stone building that still stands on
School Lane in the village. But the road to Upholland’s scholarly success
was formed almost sixty years earlier, in 1604, when a rudimentary
version of the school existed in connection with the priory, known
today as St Thomas the Martyr Parish Church.
Little detailed information remains about the original school and the
teaching practices of the day; we do know that pupils would attend
their classes in a number of rooms that were located on top of each
other,in what is now the bell tower of the church, gaining access to
the tower from the now demolished monks’ quarters along a small
corridor. Imagination only can conjure up what the classroom working
conditions would have been, with little in the way of heating and the
only source of light being an oil lamp.
Ladders in Bell Tower to upper classroom
Former entrance to the Bell Tower
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Bell Tower - former lower classroom

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The school records jump to the early 1640s when
headteacher, Adam Martindale was forced to close the
grammar school and cease teaching due to the ‘constant
alarms’ in the village during the civil war period.
Some years after the wars had ended, in 1661, Upholland
Grammar School, with thanks to the generosity of local
benefactors, re-opened its doors to pupils just a short way
down the lane from its priory birthplace.
Some of the rules by which pupils were expected to
conduct themselves makes for charming reading of a
bygone era. The school day started at 7am from February
1st, till the 1st of October and school departed at 5pm,
with ‘the residue of the year we meet at eight and (de)part
at four’. Another rule declared, ‘That offences against God
immediately such as are cursing, swearing lying either
within the school or without as also profaning of the
Lords Day by playing or otherwise and such like offences
be duly and truly corrected’.
During the first 200 years of its history, Upholland
Grammar School endured a roller coaster existence and
the perseverance of all those involved to keep the school
open is testament to the importance of and need for
education in the area. The school found itself in decline
and falling pupil numbers pointed to a curriculum that
needed to move with the times.
Fortune favoured the changes made by Reverend John
Braithwaite, who was headmaster from 1782 to 1812. He
changed the name of the school to Up Holland Academy
Plaque for William Berridge in St Thomas Martyr Church
and offered a more modern approach to learning to
attract children from more middle-class families. Many
pupils boarded with him and his family in one of the old
priory buildings.
In the coming years new headmasters tried and failed
to reinstate a more classical curriculum, dominated by
Latin and for many years the school again struggled for
its existence. In 1864, Reverend William Berridge was
appointed headmaster and immediately began to re-
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vitalise the upper school. He attracted more grammar
school pupils but life on School Lane was congested
and increasingly unbearable. The problem was partly
solved when the junior pupils moved to a new building
in Church Street in 1875, leaving both floors of the old
grammar school to Mr Berridge and his pupils.
Under William Berridge, Upholland Grammar School made
remarkable progress and in 1878 the school moved to new
premises on the Ox House Heyes Estate – the site of the
present Upholland High School. The existing house, which
became Upholland Grammar School had, since the 1700’s
been the home of the Gaskell family of Upholland, and
remnants of the original building can still be seen today in
the high school grounds. The new building was ‘admirably
adapted for scholastic purposes’ with a charming
Government Inspector commenting that the school’s only
‘misfortune is the name of Wigan on the address’. William
Berridge left the school in 1890 and his presence was
missed, and the school standards dropped again.
By 1909 the school was under the financial control of the
Lancashire Education committee and questions were
asked about its ‘uncertain usefulness’. In fact, governors of
the school were advised to consider its closure. In keeping
with the spirt of the school, they appointed Charles Cox,
who turned out to be a remarkable headmaster, turning
round the fortunes of the school. He introduced many of
the facilities, which were later to become common place
in schools – including a library, debating society, games,
museum, weather station, visits and field work.
The school continued to attract increasing numbers
of students, with records of pupils coming from Orrell,
Billinge, Upholland, Wigan, Rainford, Kirkby, Knowsley
and Bickerstaffe. The Ox House Hayes building was
bursting at the seams. As a solution, Lancashire County
Upholland Grammar School locations
1st
2nd
Orrell Road
ORRELL
Church Street
Orrell
Post
M58
Moor Road
Sefton Road
Tontine
St. James Road
Edge Hall Road
Church Street
1st
St Thomas the Martyr Church Upholland
3rd
Orrell
Station
Winstanley Road
Orrell
Water
Park
2nd
School Lane
Higher
End
Upholland Road
Crank Road
Greenslate
Farm
College
4th
Smethurst Road
3rd
Ox House Heyes Estate – Sandbrook Lane
4th
Winstanley Road

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Council proposed the merger of Upholland Grammar School and Ashton
Grammar School on a new site. The outbreak of the Second World War
put these plans on hold and, as we know they were never revisited.
Just before the outbreak of war, Alfred Maggs became headmaster, and
his first task was to steer the school through the difficult war years. He
also had to contend with an influx of pupils, following the Education
Act in 1944 which stated that all grammar school places should be free
to those pupils who passed the 11+ exam. The Ox House Heyes site had
become unfit for purpose and a parent described the classrooms as
‘faintly reminiscent of the dungeons of the Tower of London’.
The local community again stepped in and help for Upholland Grammar
School came in the shape of Squire Bankes from Winstanley Hall. In July
1944 he made ‘a most public spirited and munificent gift’ of 20 acres of
land on Winstanley Road for a new school.
By the time the new facility had been finished it was September 1953
and Alfred Maggs moved all 461 of his pupils to start the next chapter
in the school’s winding history. Brian Ellis was the next headmaster to
take the reins and in true Upholland Grammar School style it continued
to prosper and develop. In 1965 Lancashire Education Committee
unveiled proposals to introduce comprehensive education in the
county, which would mean that Upholland Grammar School could be
changed beyond recognition.
Their fears weren’t unfounded as the borough saw itself as being in the
forefront of educational change and the same fate was befalling other
schools in the area; Wigan Grammar School for boys had disappeared
in 1972, becoming Mesnes High School, with Wigan Girls’ High School
also closing to become Whitley High School and then a housing estate.
In 1974, following local government reorganisation, the control of
Upholland Grammar School transferred from Lancashire County to
Wigan Metropolitan Borough. On 30 August 1977, Brian Ellis became
the first Principal of a new sixth form college opened in the grammar
school buildings. Upholland Grammar School came to an end and
Winstanley College was born.
Winstanley College has navigated its way successfully through the
education tables and is consistently ranked as one of the best sixth
forms in the country. The Upholland Grammar spirit is embedded in
the ethos of the college and continues to pay tribute to the founding
members who endeavoured to provide a top-class education by the
light of an oil lamp.
Collection of Grammar School student photos
With thanks to David Robinson a former Grammar School Pupil and owner of Mugs61.co.uk
a site for all ex pupils and anyone with an interest in up Holland Grammar School.
If you would like to know more about the school or have any information
you would like to share please go online at www.mugs61.co.uk
or email davidrobinson@mugs61.co.uk

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It’s a welcome to visitors, the first thing that greets you
after a hard day at work, and vital security that keeps
out noise, draughts, intruders and the outside world
in general. But is your front door up to scratch? Taking
a long, hard look may reveal ways in which it, too, can
be improved. Both practically and aesthetically, the
difference can be remarkable.
When choosing a replacement door (if, for example, your
door has warped, rotted or shrunk beyond repair), you
may wish to replicate exactly what was there before – or
it may be possible to update it with something better.
It’s important to get it right, as a great front door is an
investment that could even enhance the value of your
home; get it wrong, however, and the reverse could be
the case. Start by researching styles to suit the period
of your property, and consider what material will work
best. Wooden doors are still the most popular, and are
ideal for period houses, while uPVC is usually a cheaper
option that can be complementary for modern homes.
Aluminium, though expensive, combines strength and
stability with a cool, industrial look.
Sometimes it may be appropriate to include some glazing
with your new door – ideal for introducing extra light
into a dark hallway. Consider whether you would prefer
clear, frosted or perhaps even stained glass, depending
on the overall style, how much privacy you require and
whether security is an issue. Double-glazed, laminated
glass is the best option to ensure intruders can’t gain
access. Speaking of security, an upgrade to your locks
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uPVC door should have an anti-snap lock and multipoint
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Any door should fit well within its frame, but it may still be
an idea to improve its energy efficiency by adding seals
around the edges, and a brush strip along the bottom. An
internal letterbox flap or brush is also a great idea.
Good lighting is vital for when you’re struggling to find
your keys or simply need to see the front path on a dark
evening. It should not be too difficult for an electrician
to swap your existing light for a swanky new one – or
perhaps a pair, one on either side of the door. Again,
you will probably wish to coordinate your lighting with
the architectural style of your property, whether it’s
a carriage, lantern or bulkhead model, a decorative
hanging pendant or a sleek and minimal wall washer.
If possible, add a motion sensor and always ensure the
fitting is suitably rated for safe exterior use.
The fastest way to transform an existing timber door is
to give it a fresh coat of paint. What colour? It’s a matter
of personal preference, of course, unless limited by a
planning restriction, but it’s always a good idea to try to
coordinate the colour with the style of your property and
to take account of local approaches. A garish pink in a
historic terrace where everyone else’s door is neutral may
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Remove loose or
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The best tablets for everybody and every budget
Tablets are among our very favourite devices.
They’re fantastic all-rounders, capable of
turning into glossy magazines or movie screens,
children’s games or serious workhorses. And
there’s never been a better time to buy one,
whether you want a budget bargain or a highend
tablet for work.
Amazon’s Fire HD range offers exceptional value
for money, with models starting at just £49 for
the Fire 7 to £149 for the Fire HD 10. That’s less
than half the price of Apple’s iPad, and Amazon
offers big discounts on Fire tablets every time
it has a big sales event. You can’t access the
Apple or Google app stores but Amazon’s own
App Store is very good, and there are models
specifically for children, with features including
tough protective cases and excellent parental
controls, as well as a year’s free subscription to
Amazon Kids books, games and TV shows.
The 500lb gorilla of the tablet world is Apple,
whose iPads are arguably the best tablets
around. The pick of the range for most people is
the standard iPad at £319, but if you need more
power the iPad Air (£579) and its smaller sibling
the iPad mini (£479) are better still. And if you
need the ultimate iPad, the iPad Pro starts at
£749 for the 11-inch and £999 for the 12.9-inch.
If you’d rather have a Windows tablet,
Microsoft’s Surface Pro (£995) is a real rival to
the iPad Pro, while the more affordable Surface
Go (£369) is an excellent alternative to the iPad
and iPad Air. There are also lots of nice tablets
and 2-in-1 laptop/tablet hybrids from the usual
PC names.
Android tablets don’t have a great reputation
– the cheap ones are usually awful – but
Samsung’s tablets are up there with Apple in
terms of quality. Our pick is the Galaxy Tab S6
Lite (£298), which is the best value Android
tablet if you want to run apps from the Google
Play store.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
Like the normal Fire HD, don’t pay
full price for this kids’ tablet: Amazon
discounts them when it has sales.
The Kids edition includes a year’s free
subscription to apps, e-books and
TV shows.
£139, Amazon.co.uk
Microsoft Surface Go 3
Prefer Windows to iPadOS?
Microsoft’s excellent tablet
running Windows 10/Windows
11 is fast, good-looking and very
flexible.
£369, microsoft.com
Amazon Fire HD 8
An ideal simple tablet for
surfing on the sofa, its’s easy
to use, has a good selection of
apps including the big names,
and doesn’t cost much.
£89, Amazon.co.uk
Apple iPad
Apple’s control of the hardware
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Galaxy tAb S6 Lite
It’s not quite up to Apple standards
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Top five
Cruise
destinations
Is there anything more idyllic than waking on a cruise ship and
drawing your blinds to reveal an endless expanse of ocean? Add
in cocktails by the pool, daily entertainment and shopping galore,
and you have all the ingredients for the perfect holiday. That’s not
even touching on the destinations you stop off at along the way!
From the Greek Islands to Scandinavia’s Norwegian fjords, cruises
can take you all over the globe. To give you some inspiration, here
are five of the world’s most popular cruise destinations for 2022.

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The Norwegian Fjords
If you’re more interested in adventure than sun,
sea and sand, Norway’s dramatic fjords are sure to
deliver. These narrow inlets make up the majority
of the country’s northern coast and boast some
of Scandinavia’s most exceptional scenery.
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Exploring from a cruise ship promises to bring
you close to Norway’s tumbling waterfalls and
skyscraper cliffs; keep an eye out for rare seabirds
and sperm whales if you’re lucky! Most cruises
will also stop at remote fishing villages, where
you can sample some of the freshest, most
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The Greek Islands
With more than 6,000 Greek islands
peppering the Aegean and Ionian
seas, it’s no surprise that islandhopping
cruises around Greece are
some of the most popular cruises
around. This is a corner of the world
made for exploring by ship.
Start in Athens and spend your first
couple of days exploring the capital
before embarking on your journey.
Top cruise destinations include
Mykonos with its waterside cocktail
bars and white-sand beaches, Rhodes with its Old Town
and uninterrupted swathes of sand, and Santorini, where
the sunsets are world-renowned. Many cruises will also
take you to the archipelago’s lesser known islands too,
Chania and Thessaloniki being good examples.
European Rivers
For bags of culture, river cruising is a great option. Two
popular cruising choices are the Rhine, which flows from
Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, passing primarily
through Germany along the way, or the stretch of the
Danube between Budapest and Passau, Germany, that
runs primarily through Austria.
A cruise here will make you feel like you’ve walked straight
into one of David Attenborough’s documentaries. Sail
past gigantic glaciers, snap photographs of sea lions from
the ship, take a shore excursion to see brown bears and
witness breaching whales; the cruise itineraries around
Alaska’s largely untamed landscape are hard to beat. You
can also expect visits to Alaska’s state capital of Juneau,
only reachable by air or by water, Glacier Bay National
Park, and Skagway, a compact city saturated with history
from the Gold Rush era.
Cruises along the Rhine and the Danube meander
through a mix of big city culture, small town sleepiness
and a few stretches of genuine rural scenery. On the
Rhine, the big cultural capitals are energetic Amsterdam
and Cologne, with Strasbourg and Basel also included,
whilst on the Danube, you have Budapest and Vienna.
The Caribbean
The Caribbean’s wealth of white-sand beaches washed
by turquoise seas make it an incredibly popular cruise
destination for sun-seekers.
Thanks to the islands’ close proximity, you could be
snorkelling with turtles in Tobago one day and dancing
to reggae beats in Jamaica the next. Although equally
colourful, each island has its own distinct character,
meaning there’s enough to please wildlife lovers, history
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Short Term Noise
It has certainly been an eventful start to 2022.
“Partygate” has dominated the headlines in the UK along
with the military situation in Ukraine and, of course, we
are still navigating our way through the pandemic as
restrictions begin to be lifted again. The cost of day-to-day
living continues to rise – with energy prices in particular,
increasing significantly. This threat of inflation and the
future path for interest rates as a result, has unsettled the
global stock markets, leading to greater volatility – which
can be quite unsettling when you consider the positive
performance of stock markets over the second half of
2020 and 2021.
The global stock market is down by around 7% and the US
by circa 9% at the time of writing this article. Those growth
companies that performed particularly well through the
pandemic, have been impacted the most. In contrast, the
UK’s stock market has performed comparatively better on
the world’s stage. The reason for this is largely due to the
type of companies that are listed in the FTSE (e.g. energy
companies, mining stock and banks – which have been
more resilient).
Naturally, because of all these goings-on, investors start
to feel a little unsettled. It is in our nature to want to “fix”
things when they don’t appear to be going our way.
But a key ingredient to investment success is patience - not
panicking, not ‘fixing’, trying not to let the short-term ‘noise’
distract you from your objectives and the bigger picture.
There’s an old saying: ‘Life knocks you down. Get up’, and
so often, this is how global markets react as well. They
roll with the punches, and sooner or later they tend to
bounce back from adverse events. The trick is waiting for
the storm to pass.
Beyond the ‘Noise’
There are positives too: we have the first indications
of success from our national vaccination programme
and people in England are now able to go about their
business mask-free, if they feel comfortable doing so.
Travel restrictions are easing, making it far easier to
see friends and family and for some maybe even the
thought of a holiday this year (if you can navigate all that
paperwork of course!).
We can all now see that there will be an end to this
pandemic.
Revisiting your financial plan is another way to look
beyond short-term events, to re-focus on your objectives
and look at current events from a wider perspective.
It’s worth remembering that money only takes on true
meaning, only achieves its true potential, when we turn
it into financial security for ourselves and our family, or
turn it into enjoyment, by drawing it out and spending it.
This is where we see the financial plan becomes the most
important thing to focus on. As long as that is still linked
to where you want to be, and what you want to do, you
can start looking beyond the short-term and ignoring the
noise. We’ve built in the lifebelts to ensure you’ll still get
from A to B, no matter how turbulent the journey.
If you need any guidance please feel free to
contact us on 01257 423800. The initial meeting
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Labour of Love
Thirty years ago this month, on Friday 13th March 1992
to be exact, approximately 600 miners reported for their
last shift at the last remaining pits in Wigan Borough –
Bickershaw and Parsonage. The closure of Bickershaw
and Parsonage left just Parkside in Newton-le-Willows as
the last pit standing in the Lancashire Coalfield. Parkside
closed just a year later in 1993.
Careful environmental management, along with Mother
Nature, has hidden the black landscapes, spoil heaps
and other excesses, and nowadays many residents enjoy
the legacy of the Lancashire Coalfield by walking round,
fishing and enjoying a multitude of activities on the
flashes in Wigan and at Pennington.
The largest physical reminder of the Lancashire Coalfield
is in Astley Green, a tiny village off the A580 near Leigh,
which hosts the last surviving headgear and winding
house in Lancashire at the Lancashire Mining Museum.
The museum is on the site of the Astley Green Colliery,
close to the Bridgewater Canal, and was opened in 1908
by Edward and Alfred Pilkington. Astley Green was finally
closed in 1970 by the National Coal Board, who cited
that the pit was uneconomic to operate. The headgear
and winding house, both of which now have scheduled
monument and listed building status, and since 1980, a
group of dedicated volunteers called the Red Rose Steam
Society Limited have run the 15 acre-site.
Currently the site is a work in progress. The winding
house is at the centre of the attraction, with many historic
exhibits and visitors can also browse round the miner’s
cottage, the vintage tea-room and ride the narrow-gauge
railway.
Garden and the creation of an underground experience.
Plans also include the opening up of the area between
the site and the canal to facilitate tourism and to link
up with other attractions, such as the historic Worsley
centre, Spinners Mill in Leigh and the new RHS centre at
Bridgewater.
For the hardworking Red Rose volunteers, many of whom
are retirees, developing the Mining Museum site has
become a labour of love. Bidding for pots of money from
various sources to fund restoration and development of
the site has become an ongoing task, but if future plans
come to fruition, the museum will become a fitting tribute
to those miners who worked the Lancashire Coalfield.
The Lancashire Mining Museum is operating on
winter opening times until 31st March and is open
from 1pm-4pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays. For more details, visit the website www.
lancashireminingmuseum.org
Peaky Blinders
Fans of the hit show Peaky Blinders will recognise the
backdrop of the museum site from series 4 – some
dramatic scenes were filmed there. A Set Dresser for
the show, Alan Shaw, came back after filming was
complete to produce an amazing reproduction of a
miner’s cottage, which is now used as a feature for
the museum.
The museum also hosts an increasing number of events
such as markets, Santa rides, a community bonfire, all
of which raise the profile of the site and raise funds. You
can check on future events on the Facebook page @
TheRedRoseSteamSocietyLtd1.
The far-reaching vision for the Lancashire Mining
Museum is illustrated in a five-year plan which is available
on their website www.lancashireminingmuseum.org, but
highlights include the creation of an archive and library
centre, an heritage education centre, a Miners Memorial

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66
CMA Accountancy
Tax Planning Opportunities for Individuals & Companies
By Kieran Fitzgerald MAAT
Our previous article covered the Self-Assessment
deadline which has now passed for the 2020/21 tax year
submissions. Although the Government allowed some
room for late submissions, if you are yet to file a return
and require some assistance, contact our team without
any further delay.
As is the way with all matters tax, the focus switches now
to the end of another tax year, the 2021/22 period that
ends on the 5th April 2022. Now is a good time to stop
and take a wider view of the actions required to make
good use of the relevant tax planning opportunities that
may apply to your individual and/or companies’ situation.
In a perfect world, you would be making use of relevant
opportunities throughout the course of a year. However,
it is important to stop and take time to reflect and ensure
the correct opportunities are pursued.
Make the most of your ISA allowance
ISAs are free from income tax and capital gains tax.
The overall ISA allowance is currently £20,000 across all
different types of ISA and does not carry over between tax
years. The limits for different ISA types are:
• Stocks & Shares: £20,000 a year
• Junior ISA: £9,000 a year
• Help to Buy ISA: £200 a month (now closed to new
applicants)
• Lifetime ISA: £4,000 per year
Make use of your personal allowances within a couple
If you are married or in a civil partnership, you may be
able to save money by structuring your finances to take
advantage of both spouses’ tax allowances. This can be
particularly lucrative whereby one spouse pays tax at a
lower rate than the other.
Review your buy-to-let profit sharing
Further to the tip above, in a circumstance where one
spouse is a basic rate taxpayer and one a higher rate
taxpayer, it makes sense for the lower earner to receive
a greater share of rental profits so as to legally avoid a
higher rate tax charge.
Utilise your annual allowance for pension
contributions
Investments in your pension are free from income tax and
capital gains tax. Each year you can contribute as much
money as you earn, usually up to £40,000 (although this
tapers down to £4,000 for higher earners). Basic rate tax
relief is obtained at source and higher rate tax relief is
obtained via your annual tax returns. You may also be
able to make extra contributions by carrying forward any
unused allowance from the last three tax years.
Plan for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
This tax charge allows the Government to recover some,
or all, of any Child Benefit claimed where the annual
taxable income or the claimant or the claimant’s partner
exceeds £50,000. To keep your taxable income below that
threshold, you could reduce it by exchanging salary in
return for employer pension contributions, or by making
personal pension contributions.
Our expert team of accountants are ready to help with
all aspects of your tax planning 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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Puzzle Pages
CROSSWORD
down
1. Building for housing horses (6)
2. German submarine in World War II (1-4)
3. Frame supporting the body of a car (7)
5. Appear suddenly or unexpectedly (3,2)
6. Windlass used when weighing anchor (7)
7. Soft yellow substance secreted by aural
glands (6)
8. Expert in art, food or drink (11)
14. Blue-flowered trailing plant (7)
15. Brilliant and showy technical skill (7)
16. Group of people assembled to sing (6)
17. Mary ___, women’s pentathlon gold medal
winner in the 1972 Olympic Games (6)
19. Lofty nest of a bird of prey (5)
21. Mixture of rain and snow (5)
across
1. Ornamental plaster used to cover walls (6)
4. Native North American tribe (6)
9. Pear-shaped fruit with green skin ripening to black (7)
10. Writing material (5)
11. Asian water lily (5)
12. Volatile liquid used chiefly as a solvent (7)
13. Narrow strip of rubber formed into a loop for holding
objects together (7,4)
18. Book of the New Testament (7)
20. Long, narrow passageway (5)
22. Measuring stick (5)
23. Small guitar with four strings (7)
24. Agitated (6)
25. Insect which rests with forelimbs raised as if in
prayer (6)
Wordwheel
Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten
minutes to find as many words as possible, none of
which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns.
Each word must be of three letters or more, all must
contain the central letter and letters can only be used
once in every word. There is at least one word that uses
all of the letters in the wheel.
I
N
R
E
M
target
Excellent: 50 or more words
Good: 43 words
A
T
Fair: 38 words

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WORDSEARCH
Fishing
ANCHOVY
BARRACUDA
BASS
BREAM
CARP
CATFISH
COD
CUTTLE
DACE
DOLPHIN
EEL
FLOUNDER
FUGU
GUPPY
HAG
HAKE
HERRING
PIKE
PIRANHA
POLLACK
SALMON
SARDINE
SHARK
SKATE
SOLE
TENCH
TROUT
TURBOT
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.
LEAF
WIGGLE WORDS
CLUE: The belief or
hope that the third
attempt at something
will be successful.
Trace a path through all
the letters to find the
word or phrase that fits
the clue.
I T D R
M T H I
E S A C
M R A H
STEM
All the puzzle solutions can be found
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Cheshire Castles
by Chris Pearce
Distance: 4½ miles Difficulty: Easy
When choosing Jack’s Tracks to feature in Local Life, we
usually opt to choose the Lancashire area, often to the
Trough of Bowland or the West Pennine Moors. However,
Cheshire has its fair share of notable walks too, and it’s there
that we turn to this month for the Cheshire Castles walk.
At just over 4½ miles, this walk takes in two very different
castles. Peckforton Castle was built in the 1840’s by the
Tollemache family within their 36,000 acres of Cheshire
countryside. It’s now best known as a hotel/wedding venue
and features regularly on TV shows such as Cheshire
Housewives.
But we start the walk from the car park at nearby
Beeston Castle (CW6 9TX). Beeston Castle was
built by Ranulf, the 6th Earl of Chester in
the 1220’s, and the castle ruins and the
woodland park are now looked after by
English Heritage. Members of English
Heritage can use the car park free,
otherwise the cost is £3.
Leave the main car park opposite the castle entrance, turn
right, and head up the footpath between the castle wall and
the overflow car park. Stay left at first as you enter the pine
woods, and the path eventually drops to Tattenhall Lane,
from where you can see Peckforton Castle in the distance.
Turn left on the road, and after a few yards you’ll pass
Tabernacle Cottage; at this point turn right on a footpath.
Follow the footpath into the distance until you come to
a stream. After you cross the wooden bridge, the path
splits. Follow the path denoted by the ‘S’ marker, which
heads away from the stream through a field towards
Peckforton Castle.
After 200 yards, the path splits again; go right
through the steel gate and head towards the
black and white timber framed houses in
the distance. When you exit the field by
the houses mentioned, turn right down
the single-track lane (Horsley
Lane) for 240 yards.

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Elevation
150m
100m
50m
0.0km 2.0km 4.0km 6.0km 7.5km
Lowest 64m
Highest 173m
Total ascent 139m
For those with the OS Maps app on your desktop,
mobile or tablet, this walk is named: JT-Cheshire-Castles
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/11130280/JT-Cheshire-Castles
Castleside
Farm
Beeston
Castle
Tattenhall Lane
Ettley
Hill
Castlegate Farm
P
Beeston
Crimes Brook
Gregory’s
Wood
Peckforton Road
Sandstone Trail
Moathouse Farm
Peckforton Castle
(Hotel)
The
Table Rock
Horsley Lane
Willis’s
Wood
River Gowy
Peckforton
Mere
Pennsylvania
Wood
Stanner
Nab
Stone House Lane
Eddisbury Way
Barracks Lane
Hill Lane
Peckforton
Higher
Burwardsley
Waste Hill
Peckforton Hall Lane

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Just past Ivy Cottage, there’s an entrance on the left to the
Peckforton Estate. Take this path, again denoted by the ‘S’,
and after a bit of a climb, the path flattens out and you’re
treated to great views over the Cheshire plains. Eventually
you’ll arrive at a junction by a black barrier – take the path
that goes straight on.
A little further on, the path forks; take the lower path that
is denoted ‘Cheshire East’ and head downhill. You’ll exit
the woodlands shortly afterwards and head uphill on a
quiet single-track road, which merges into Pennsylvania
Lane. Pass the Pheasant Inn and then turn left at the
crossroads into Fowlers Bench Lane. 40 yards further on
and you’ll take a left into Rock Lane.
Rock Lane forks shortly afterwards; take the right fork
and follow this single-track road for over half a mile.
You’ll pass a barrier as the road becomes a
path going through woodlands, which
eventually bears left as you reach
a disused railway bridge.
Once you’ve
passed under
the bridge,
carry on down the cobbled lane heading towards a
barrier. Forty yards on from the barrier, take a left turn by
the yellow salt bin and then, ten yards after the turn, look
up and take the path on the right that’s on a higher level.
Follow the path downhill, over the stile and directly through
the next field until you reach a stone stile that takes you
down to Stonehouse Lane. Turn left and follow the road for
¾ mile past the grand entrance to Peckforton Castle until
you reach a T-junction. Bear right onto Peckforton Road
and follow the road for a further 1/3 of a mile into Beeston.
Turn left at the Smithy Cottage into Tattenhall Lane, and
then turn right 100 yards later into Chapel Lane. Follow
the road uphill and round a right-hand bend and you’re
back at your starting point.
Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear
whilst walking. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure
that the walk is accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial
contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to
any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions
resulting from negligence, accident or other cause.
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New Starts
Forget January, there’s no better time for a new beginning than spring…
The Meaningful Money Handbook – Pete Matthew
If you need to get your finances in order (that’s most of us then), The Meaningful Money
Handbook could prove invaluable. It’ll help you to cut through the confusion, figure out how
to get out of debt, create a personal financial plan and grow your savings. If you’re already
starting to wince at the thought of reading a book about finances, rest assured that there’s no
jargon or judgement – just plenty of straightforward advice and useful tips.
Atomic Habits – James Clear
All too often, major change feels so daunting that we don’t act, or we give up after a few days. Instead,
James Clear recommends making tiny tweaks to your daily routines. Atomic Habits shows the reader
how to break bad habits and start new ones. James Clear sets out, step-by-step, how to make small
improvements that, over time, become life-altering. His advice is backed by psychologists, but as Clear
says, this book is “not an academic research paper; it’s an operating manual.”
Consumed – Aja Barber
Feel like you shop to fill a void? Uncomfortable with your role in fast fashion? Or do you just want to
learn how to enjoy fashion sustainably and ethically? Whatever your motivation, this book is well worth
a read. Aja Barber shares her story of how she came to understand the systemic injustices in the fashion
industry. You’ll learn about the history of the textile industry, the growing issue of fast fashion and,
crucially, what you can do to bring about change.
Survival Skills for Freelancers – Sarah Townsend
At some point, everyone dreams of quitting their job and becoming their own boss. Whether you’ve
already made the move or you’re just thinking of taking the plunge, this book can help you to ride the
roller coaster that is self-employment. It’s full of helpful advice, from how to avoid burnout and look
after your mental health to how to tackle imposter syndrome.
Decluttering at the Speed of Life – Dana K. White
Clutter can be overwhelming. The more possessions you have, the more time it usually takes to
organise, tidy and clean your home. Unlike other decluttering books, this one isn’t just a ‘how to’ guide;
it also addresses the emotional challenges that make it difficult to let go of unnecessary possessions.
It’s also packed with practical advice and tips. Plus, it’s funny.
30 Day Kick Start Plan – Joe Wicks
It’s hard to make healthier choices in the depths of winter, but lighter evenings and warmer days are
just around the corner. 30 Day Kick Start Plan can help you eat better, move more and stay motivated.
You’ll find 100 recipes to try, along with six workouts and weekly plans to help you stay on track. There’s
also advice on everything from sleep and meditation to goal setting. In short, it’s far more than just
another healthy-eating cookbook.

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Greenfingers…
the Alan Titchmarsh column
He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished
gardener, talented novelist and all-round
horticultural inspiration. This month,
Alan Titchmarsh talks about how our
gardens can move us to a place of peace.
While gardens mean different things to all of
us, it’s when I venture into these tranquil spaces
that I truly get a sense of their calming and healing
power, and I find that hugely enriching. Most gardens
and landscapes naturally come with a real feeling of
gentleness – from the choice of flowers and plants, to
gentle sweeps and curves that guide the eye onwards, to
a softness and subtlety that may be a world away from
some of the physical or emotional struggles we are going
through; and I feel it is this dramatic contrast that really
transports someone back to a place of comfort, even if
just for a little while.
What is also really important for me when I visit gardens
at hospices and hospitals, is the reminder that these
spaces are not just for those who are residents. They also
give hope, clarity, peace and a sense of calm to visiting
families and, most importantly, the people who work
there. Certainly, with everything that has happened
over the past couple of years with Covid, and the
realisation that we need to consider and protect
workers and staff who look after us, I would like
to think those on the frontline can wrestle
back their own sense of contentment
when soaking up the fresh air and beauty
of a garden, where they can move away
from a job that’s very hard and
emotionally draining.
I would like to see more attention given to gardens
and outdoor spaces in our health institutions, and in
workspaces in general. They are more important than we
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Gardens are evolving, living things that are always
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For me, on those days where I feel everything’s a bit
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myself, and it really works!
Life is a compromise, and you can’t always
be on top of things, but gardens truly
prove to me the healing qualities
that exist within nature, and we’re so
fortunate to have them.

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What is the new
Range
Rover
up against?
The new Range Rover has arrived, bringing with it a predictably luxurious take on the SUV recipe. Packed with
technological advancements, the new Range Rover looks set to be the most futuristic to date, while a series of plug-in
hybrid powertrains – alongside traditional petrol and diesel options – means that it’s more electrified than ever.
But the Range Rover’s job isn’t an easy one. There are more rivals for it than ever, so let’s dive in and check out what this
latest Range Rover is up against.
BMW X7
The X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, effectively sitting
as a high-riding version of the firm’s luxurious 7
Series saloon. It’s a hard car to miss, too, with
its ultra-large front kidney grilles giving it
a whole lot of presence out on the road.
It’s also got space for seven, so it does
have a focus on practicality, too. With
a huge amount of interior space, it’s a
really comfortable choice for longer
journeys.
Bentley Bentayga
The Bentayga has proved to be a real hit
for Bentley, encapsulating the luxury feel
of the firm’s saloon and coupe models but
in a high-riding SUV body style. Much like
the new Range Rover, it’s available with a
traditional petrol engine but also a plugin
hybrid option, giving zero-emissions
running at lower speeds.
Bentley recently added a more sporty ‘S’
version too, kitted out with a powerful
4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8.v

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Audi Q8
Though we could opt for the popular Q7 in this list, it’s the Q8 that stands out in Audi’s range of SUVs. Bringing a coupe-like
design, the Q8 looks truly futuristic on the road, with its full-width rear light bar giving the car a really cool appearance at
night.
It’s just as futuristic inside, too, with a good range of materials ensuring that the Q8 feels particularly upmarket.
Aston Martin DBX
Aston’s first SUV – the DBX – has really
made waves, delivering a sporting driving
experience alongside a level of quality that
you’d expect from the firm. Both comfortable
and involving, the DBX is a car capable of
making a twisty road fun while also taking the
backache out of longer journeys.
It’s also got a design in keeping with the rest
of the Aston Martin range, while a 4.0-litre
turbocharged V8 engine means it’s got the
performance to match, too.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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SUVs on sale today. It’s fitted with some of the firm’s latest technology, too,
including a superb MBUX infotainment operating system, accessed via a pair
of 12.3-inch screens set underneath one single piece of glass to create a full
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Outdoor Adventures
Spring Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior
In your home, you’ll realise when maintenance jobs need
doing and rooms need cleaning. But particularly during
the winter months, any deterioration to the outside of
your property is likely to go unnoticed until the brighter
spring days.
The Roof
If any part of your roof is north facing, near trees or both,
you are very likely to see a build-up of moss. This is not
only unsightly, it’s not good for your roof and the moss is
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If your roof is at a low level or can be accessed from an
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The Gutters
Some debris in your
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slimy mess.
A professional will have a camera on a pole to see where
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winter debris. Ask about having gutter guards fitted, too
to help prevent future build-ups.
Facias and Soffits
There are two options if your facias and soffits look tatty
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have a regular arrangement with a cleaning company
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They normally use purified water, meaning that the
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In Summary
There are many jobs around the home that you are
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But these external tasks don’t need to be done very
often and a specialist will have the equipment, the safety
training and the insurance to do the job efficiently and
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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
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A l Saints’ Primary School | Finch Lane | Appley Bridge | WN6 9DT
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