Local Life - Ormskirk & Aughton - Apr/May 2013

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Picking a WinnerWe closed the office for the afternoon a couple of weeks ago and set out on our first ever staff trip out - to Haydock Park for the races. It was to be the day of the underdog - there were six races and none of the favourites won – proving how difficult it is, even for the so-called experts, to pick a winner. Hopefully you will have had better luck than they did with your bet on this weekend’s Grand National!

Speaking of winners, we have a few in this issue of Local Life. We interview one of West Lancashire’s most famous residents, someone who is known as football’s Mr Nice Guy, Roberto Martinez. And more importantly, we have the winning team behind the transformation of Gaw Hill, near Aughton, into a notable nature reserve. Do pop down to the reserve with the kids and take a look at the work being done to develop the reserve, which is just a few yards away from the busy A59.

Hopefully by the time you read this, Spring will have finally sprung, and the planning for the summer events will intensify. Remember, if you are involved with planning a Spring or Summer event for a school, charity or community group, you can depend on us to publicise your event free of charge in Local Life – just email details to [email protected].

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In this issue8 20%offroofline!12 Recipe - Buttermilk Scones16 First & Last with Roberto Martinez20 Sky’stheLimit!26 Taste Test - In the Stocks28 WinFamilyTicketstoGulliver’sWorld!32 Aughton’s Best Kept Secret34 What’s On36 Jack’s Tracks visits Hilldale39 Angie Barker’s Garden Diary40 Home Services42 William Charles’ Useful Numbers

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One Voice One Voice West Lancs is a parent-led voluntary organisation which aims to provide a holistic approach to supporting parent carers of children. The group reaches out to parents who are caring for a child with a disability, additional needs and also those that may be going through the assessment process. The group works alongside key agencies and organisations to ensure that the same valuable information and support is available to all parents in the district, as and when they need it. Members also organise and provide regular meeting places for parents to share their experiences, information, advice and support. Fun activities are also organised throughout the year to bring together families of children with disabilities in a non-judgmental environment. For further information about the organisation and details of a drop-in session in your area please contact Victoria on 07423 392694 or e-mail [email protected]

Me & My GirlThe next big show to hit Ormskirk Civic Hall is Me & My Girl, which is running at Ormskirk Civic Hall from Wednesday 24th through to Saturday 27th of April. The Pleasure Folk, the long established Amateur Dramatics and Musical Society, will be staging five performances of this much loved musical. The evening shows start at 7.30pm and there is also a Saturday matinee, which starts at 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at £8 for adults and £6 for concessions, and are available from the LCC Info Centre next to the bus station in Ormskirk, or from www.pleasurefolk.co.uk.

Family Art ClubIf your child is aged between 7-12 years old and loves art, then get involved with the Family Art Club at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool! On the first Saturday of the month, members of the gallery’s education team will help you explore the Gallery, introduce you to new techniques, and help you learn new skills. The Family Art Club runs on 6th April, 4th May, 1st June and 6th July between 11am-12.30pm and 2pm-3.30pm. For more details, call Emma Devlin on 0151 478 4171.


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Big Spring CleanThe Big Spring Clean week is back and bigger than ever for 2013. From the 8th-14th of April you can get involved and help to make your mark on Ormskirk Town centre by helping to keep it spic and span. Love Ormskirk are looking for local residents to volunteer their time for a couple of hours to help with a big clean-up of the town centre.

The group are hoping to tackle the empty units that are currently in the town centre and the surrounding areas. They believe that by making the empty units and the town centre more appealing for potential businesses they can help to create vibrancy that will attract new business into the area and help the town to boom. There will be a warm base to work from, and tea and coffee will be provided. For more information or to get involved please e-mail [email protected]

Aughton WalksFor finding out more about your local area and keeping fit too, you could try this series of walks being held around the Aughton area this Spring. The walks all have a local history theme and feature a new walk in Aughton and Lydiate, as well as some tried and trusted favourites. All walks will start and finish at Aughton Village Hall, Winifred Lane, and are on easy terrain and conducted at a leisurely pace. This Sunday (7th April), starting at 2pm, there is a 5 mile Aughton circular walk via Parrs Lane, Maltkiln Lane and Brookfield Lane. Another 5 mile Aughton circular walk, this time via Back Lane and Butchers Lane takes place on Saturday 4th May, starting at 2pm. Finally, there’s a 6 mile walk through Aughton farmland on Sunday 19th May, again starting at 2pm. For more details, email [email protected].

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Chicago Teddy BearsThe Rotary Club of Ormskirk would like to invite you to their 3rd annual jazz night on Sunday 14th April. The popular jazz evening will feature the Chicago Teddy Bears – a society jazz band that have been thrilling audiences since the 1970’s. Their repertoire ranges from Dixieland through to New Orleans and more mainstream jazz.Held at the Briars Hall Hotel on Briars Lane, Lathom, this promises to be a night to remember. The evening starts at 8pm and entrance costs £8 per person - tickets can be bought by contacting Paul Silcock on 01704 892293 or [email protected]

Big Band go Bang?The West Lancs Big Band is desperately seeking new musicians to join their band as they battle for survival. Several members have recently departed and have left the band unable to fulfil their existing bookings. This popular band, which has a large following, would like to hear from musicians who can play trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano or keyboards. If there is anyone out there who can help, please contact Ruth McDonald as soon as possible on 01695 575816 or 07733 477 926.

Summer FayreFor those who want to bag a bargain or two, there’s a Summer Fayre being held at Ormskirk C of E Primary School on Saturday 15th June from 12pm to 3pm. The school on Greetby Hill will be hosting a hog roast, tombola and many stalls selling goods such as crafts, books & toys. There will also be plenty of family fun available on the day with a dog display team, reptiles, big prize bingo and bouncy castle fun! Admission is free so don’t miss it!

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Creative NibsEveryone’s got a book in them, so the saying goes. If you’d like to write yours, then the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk are here to help by staging an eight week creative writing course starting in April. The course runs on Wednesday evenings from 17th April for eight weeks from 7pm-9pm. To book your place, or to find out more, just call the Chapel Gallery on 01695 571328.

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Health MeetingsResidents living in in West Lancashire will have the chance to meet their Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) at a series of April meetings to launch the fledgling NHS organisation. Clinical commissioning groups are groups of GP's that will, from this month, be responsible for designing local health services, and buying in health and care services for the West Lancashire area.These 60 minute events will allow you to meet some of the local GP's involved in the organisation and some of the management team, and there will be a chance to question the GP's directly. On Tuesday 9th April, the CCG will be at the Ecumenical Centre on Northway in Skelmersdale between 2-3pm. The following day (Wednesday 10th April) the CCG are in the Sports Pavilion in Carr Lane in Tarleton from 5-6pm. On Thursday 18th April, residents of Ormskirk will get a chance to meet the CCG at Brookside Retirement Living Village in Aughton Street in Ormskirk between 6-7pm. The CCG come to Parbold on Wednesday 24th April, meeting villagers in the Village Hall between 5-6pm. Their final event will be held at Digmoor Community Centre in Birleywood, Skelmersdale on Tuesday 30th April between 6-7pm.If you would like further information on NHS West Lancashire CCG. please visit www.westlancashireccg.nhs.uk or call 01695 588000.

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MethodHeat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Sift the flour and salt together. Rub in the butter until the mixture is like fine crumbs. Stir in the sugar and raisins or sultanas if using.

Gently warm the buttermilk (don’t throw away the pot) and vanilla in a microwave or pan. Using your largest bowl, quickly tip in some of the flour mix, followed by some of the buttermilk mix, repeating until everything is in the bowl. Use a knife to quickly mix together to form a dough - don’t over-mix it.

Tip onto a floured surface and lightly bring together with your hands a couple of times. Press out gently to about 4cm thick and stamp out rounds with a 6cm or 7cm cut-ter. Re-shape trimmings, until all the dough is used. Place scones evenly on to a lightly floured baking sheet or two.

Add a splash of milk into the buttermilk pot, and then use to glaze the top of each scone. Bake for 10-12 mins until golden and well risen.

To Make The Fruit Compote:Place as much of the frozen fruit as you need in the sauce-pan, on a gentle heat on the hob on top of your cooker. Simmer the fruit until it starts to soften; stir gently now and again just enough so that the fruit does not stick to the pan; do not allow it to burn.

Now add sugar to taste - not too much at first. Taste the fruit as you add the sugar so that you do not make it too sweet or leave it too tart. Take care not to burn yourself when testing it! Fruit and sugar get very hot.

Once the fruit has softened, but before it turns to a pulp or goes too mushy, it is ready and you should remove it from the heat to cool.

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• ¼ tsp salt

• 100g cold butter, diced

• 85g golden caster sugar

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• Splash of milk

Compote• Frozen fruit of choice – summer fruit mix is good, sour

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• Sugar to taste

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Makes 10-12Preparation time 15 minutesCooking time 15 minutes


Ormskirk Champion wrote that: “The U3A have surpassed themselves with this outstanding show”. Profits from the sale of a booklet of lyrics, programs and from raffles go to Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation. The A&O U3A Musical Theatre Group has around fifty members and all the songs and dances in the show, specially written by U3A member Tony Crimlisk, are original and have never before been performed in public.Further information can be had, and some songs from all the shows can be heard, via a link, at: www.crimlisk.com. Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for children under 16 and can be obtained by ringing 01695 579742 or 01695 421602.

Amadeus ChoirSt Michael’s Church in Aughton will be filled with the sound of music on Friday 19th April and all in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The Amadeus Chamber Choir will be entertaining the crowds in a bid to raise much needed funds for the Trust. The choir’s repertoire covers five hundred years of music and includes both sacred and secular works. You can expect to hear everything from English Madrigals from the 16th Century right through to an arrangement of songs from The Beatles and the Beach Boys. Tickets can be bought on the door or in advance by calling Margaret Ellams on 01695 422050 or Maggie Flodman on 01704 879557

U3A Extravaganza‘Making Waves’, a fun filled, all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza, is the third full-length musical comedy to be specially written for, and performed by, the Aughton and Ormskirk U3A. It will run at the Ormskirk School on Wigan Road in Ormskirk on Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 18-20th starting at 7-30pm. This new production, opens our tenth anniversary celebrations, and follows the success of ‘That Terrible U3A’ (2011) of which one reviewer wrote that it was “the best advert for the University of the Third Age you could ever wish to see” with “beautifully crafted songs (that) deserve to grace much more nationally important stages than the Civic Hall”. Critics were also kind to our next show, ‘Up For It!’ (2012), and the

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Dance the Night AwaySaturday nights are made for dancing! Forget sitting at home watching terrible Saturday night TV you should be at the Aughton Village Hall shaking your stuff. The popular dance nights go down a storm with the locals and it’s high time you dusted off your dancing shoes and joined them. The next dance is on Saturday 27th April and you can take part in Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing from 8pm. For more information about times and costs please contact Mike and Rose on 01704 569224.

Ormskirk ProbusThe Ormskirk Probus Club currently has a few vacancies for retired professionals and businessmen to join their ranks. The club is very active and the range of activities include monthly meetings with speakers on a wide range of topics, active bowling and walking sessions, trips out to various places of interest in the North West an annual dinner.Many of the outings are wrapped up with a trip to a nearby venue for a lovely lunch and refreshing drink. You can go and try out the group through three trial monthly meetings and if you like it you can enquire about joining more permanently. For more information please contact Mr David Jones on 01695 423474.

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Ormskirk UkuleleOrmskirk Ukulele Club is a friendly bunch of ukulele enthusiasts and singers and they are always on the lookout for new members. Their current members range from 16 to 89, who all get stuck in and play a diverse range of tunes from George Formby to Lady Gaga.The club is open to everyone - men and women, young people, family groups, complete beginners to experienced musicians are all welcome. The group meets every Thursday at 7.15pm upstairs in the Arts Centre at Burscough Wharf. Don’t worry if you’re new to the instrument, they even have a couple of spare ukuleles for people to give it a go. For more information please call in and meet the group one Thursday evening or contact [email protected].

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Roberto’s love affair with football started when he was just a nipper. He played his fi rst competitive match for his home town team, CF Balaguer at the age of nine, before moving to Real Zaragoza at the age of 16. In 1995, Dave Whelan brought Roberto to Wigan, where he completed the trio of Spanish players known at ‘The Three Amigos’. Roberto spent six years at the club as a player and was part of the Latics team that won the 3rd Division in 1996 and also played a part in their Football League Trophy win in 1999. After spells at Motherwell, where he met his wife Beth, and at Walsall, Roberto moved to Swansea, a club where he began his managerial career in 2007.In his fi rst season in charge Roberto led the Swans to a League One champions win, and in 2009 he re-joined Latics, this time as Manager. With Roberto at the helm, Latics have managed to confound the pundits by staying in the Premier League, sometimes by the skin of their teeth, and are now looking forward to a historic visit to the new Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup semi-fi nal against Millwall.Roberto currently lives in Hilldale, near Parbold, with his wife Beth.

First memory you haveMy fi rst memory is of playing football with my dad. We always played football together, I remember we played on the beach and I must have been about 2 years old!First school you attendedThis was Carmelitas Catholic School in my home town of Balaguer; I loved school and I was a good student. The only time I ever got into trouble was after PE lessons when we kept playing football instead of going to the next lesson.

First & LastBy Nicola Gray

Last week Local Life caught up with Roberto Martinez, the Wigan Athletic boss, at Sharpy’s Fish & Chip Restaurant at the DW Stadium.

First job you had This was a work experience post when I was training to be a physiotherapist. I worked for 3 months in my local hospital and I only got paid after I took on some private patients after I had fi nished my training.First car you boughtMy fi rst car was a Renault R5; I paid £2,000 for it and I loved it! It had that many gadgets I thought it was just like the Knight Rider car.First house you boughtI bought my fi rst home in Balaguer and I have actually never lived there! I bought it just before I became a Wigan player in 1995.First pub or club you visitedI was 18 when I fi rst visited a pub; I went out with my team mates from Real Zaragoza and I had an orange juice! I have always been tee-total; I think the last drink I had was a glass of champagne at my wedding. I love all the little pubs in Hilldale and Parbold though.First record you boughtThis was the sound track to the fi lm Ghost; I was obviously feeling romantic that day! I like easy listening music really, and anything modern. At the moment I like listening to Emilie Sande.First best friend My best friend was a boy named Joseph Maria. We lived next door to each other and I blame him for always being late for school; we were always too busy kicking a football! I am still in touch with him, but we don’t get in so much trouble these days!

FirstFirst kissMy fi rst kiss was with a girl I went to school with, I can’t remember her name! She was older than me, so I think it’s fair to say she was giving me the kiss instead of the other way round.Last restaurant you visitedI went out my wife Beth to the High Moor Restaurant in Wrightington. We had an outstanding meal and we will defi nitely be going back. I love eating out, it’s fantastic to get out, enjoy great food and spend time together.Last DIY task attemptedI tried to fi x the desk in my offi ce; let’s just say it hasn’t been fi xed! Beth does all the DIY, but I do love to try. When I retire, I am going to fi nish all the jobs I don’t have to time to do now!Last fi lm you watchedI love fi lms; the last one I watched was Looper starring Bruce Willis. I watch all types of fi lms when I get the chance; it’s a great way to switch off, for 2 hours all your problems are gone.Last disagreement you hadMy answer to that would be every day! Whether it’s at the training ground or sorting out schedules, there is always something to sort out and sometimes it ends in a disagreement.Last time you went shoppingI hate to say it but Beth does all that too! I’m not a big fan of shopping really unless it is to buy the latest gadget; I get a bit excited then. I’m not keen on spending money really.Last holiday you hadBeth and I went to Poland last year. I only told her after it was booked that I would be covering the Euros for TV too! We did a bit of sightseeing though in the local museums though and we visited Auschwitz too.Last sporting event you attendedI was at the Wigan vs. Everton match at Goodison Park for the quarter fi nals of the FA Cup; I believe the away team played very well!


Roberto’s love affair with football started when he was just a nipper. He played his fi rst competitive match for his home town team, CF Balaguer at the age of nine, before moving to Real Zaragoza at the age of 16. In 1995, Dave Whelan brought Roberto to Wigan, where he completed the trio of Spanish players known at ‘The Three Amigos’. Roberto spent six years at the club as a player and was part of the Latics team that won the 3rd Division in 1996 and also played a part in their Football League Trophy win in 1999. After spells at Motherwell, where he met his wife Beth, and at Walsall, Roberto moved to Swansea, a club where he began his managerial career in 2007.In his fi rst season in charge Roberto led the Swans to a League One champions win, and in 2009 he re-joined Latics, this time as Manager. With Roberto at the helm, Latics have managed to confound the pundits by staying in the Premier League, sometimes by the skin of their teeth, and are now looking forward to a historic visit to the new Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup semi-fi nal against Millwall.Roberto currently lives in Hilldale, near Parbold, with his wife Beth.

First memory you haveMy fi rst memory is of playing football with my dad. We always played football together, I remember we played on the beach and I must have been about 2 years old!First school you attendedThis was Carmelitas Catholic School in my home town of Balaguer; I loved school and I was a good student. The only time I ever got into trouble was after PE lessons when we kept playing football instead of going to the next lesson.

First & LastBy Nicola Gray

Last week Local Life caught up with Roberto Martinez, the Wigan Athletic boss, at Sharpy’s Fish & Chip Restaurant at the DW Stadium.

First job you had This was a work experience post when I was training to be a physiotherapist. I worked for 3 months in my local hospital and I only got paid after I took on some private patients after I had fi nished my training.First car you boughtMy fi rst car was a Renault R5; I paid £2,000 for it and I loved it! It had that many gadgets I thought it was just like the Knight Rider car.First house you boughtI bought my fi rst home in Balaguer and I have actually never lived there! I bought it just before I became a Wigan player in 1995.First pub or club you visitedI was 18 when I fi rst visited a pub; I went out with my team mates from Real Zaragoza and I had an orange juice! I have always been tee-total; I think the last drink I had was a glass of champagne at my wedding. I love all the little pubs in Hilldale and Parbold though.First record you boughtThis was the sound track to the fi lm Ghost; I was obviously feeling romantic that day! I like easy listening music really, and anything modern. At the moment I like listening to Emilie Sande.First best friend My best friend was a boy named Joseph Maria. We lived next door to each other and I blame him for always being late for school; we were always too busy kicking a football! I am still in touch with him, but we don’t get in so much trouble these days!

FirstFirst kissMy fi rst kiss was with a girl I went to school with, I can’t remember her name! She was older than me, so I think it’s fair to say she was giving me the kiss instead of the other way round.Last restaurant you visitedI went out my wife Beth to the High Moor Restaurant in Wrightington. We had an outstanding meal and we will defi nitely be going back. I love eating out, it’s fantastic to get out, enjoy great food and spend time together.Last DIY task attemptedI tried to fi x the desk in my offi ce; let’s just say it hasn’t been fi xed! Beth does all the DIY, but I do love to try. When I retire, I am going to fi nish all the jobs I don’t have to time to do now!Last fi lm you watchedI love fi lms; the last one I watched was Looper starring Bruce Willis. I watch all types of fi lms when I get the chance; it’s a great way to switch off, for 2 hours all your problems are gone.Last disagreement you hadMy answer to that would be every day! Whether it’s at the training ground or sorting out schedules, there is always something to sort out and sometimes it ends in a disagreement.Last time you went shoppingI hate to say it but Beth does all that too! I’m not a big fan of shopping really unless it is to buy the latest gadget; I get a bit excited then. I’m not keen on spending money really.Last holiday you hadBeth and I went to Poland last year. I only told her after it was booked that I would be covering the Euros for TV too! We did a bit of sightseeing though in the local museums though and we visited Auschwitz too.Last sporting event you attendedI was at the Wigan vs. Everton match at Goodison Park for the quarter fi nals of the FA Cup; I believe the away team played very well!

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Lions RoarThe Ormskirk & Maghull Lions Club are looking for new members to join them in their efforts to help the local community. The club is part of a worldwide organisation of men and women who help people in need, local organisations and other charities. The Lions raise money by holding events, running market stalls, bag packing in supermarkets, and they work with other charities too; helping marshall the local Race for Life and collecting, sorting and distributing the Radio Merseyside Toy Appeal.It isn’t all hard work – the Lions have a thriving social scene, which includes theatre visits and meals out. So if you’d like to give something back to your community - and have a good time in the process, then please give Colin or Carole a call on 01695 421646 for more information about the Lions. The club meets at Hurlston Hall on the second Thursday of the month at 8pm.

Family History If you need help growing your family tree then why not enlist the help of the Tarleton Family History Group? The group meets on the first Monday of every month between 10am-12noon at Tarleton Library on Mark Square. Members hold a free help desk for members of the public interested in researching their family history. With the computer facilities offered by Tarleton Library members are able to access online help from genealogy websites both nationally and internationally.The group have been meeting in Tarleton for the past four years and as a result have a very active group of researchers with a wealth of knowledge on family history in the ancient West Derby Hundred area, which covers much of South and West Lancashire, including Liverpool. There is no need to call and no appointments are necessary – just pop in.

Medieval MayA date for your diary is the 19th May, when Coronation Park in Ormskirk rewinds 1,000 years, with the help of Historia Normannis, a 12th century re-enactment group. From dynamic and exciting massed combat, knights displaying their prowess in the tourney, archery demonstrations, you’ll never forget the sight, smells, sounds and tastes of the past in this fascinating flashback to the 12th Century. Sure to be great fun for all the family, Ormskirk Medieval Day takes place in Coronation Park between 11am-5pm and admission is free.

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Adult Art ClassIf you can’t draw or paint, but wish you could, then the new adult art class at the Lydiate Parish Hall might be right up your street. The classes are due to start soon and will take place every Friday between 9.30am-12noon. You can learn how to draw, paint and visualise how your art will look. You can take part in the friendly informative sessions with like-minded people and experience a wide variety of techniques and materials. For further information about when the classes will start please contact 07976 556270.

Parbold PicturesParbold Picture House will be screening the thriller, Argo (15), on Sunday 14th April. Starring Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston and Alan Arkin, Argo (depending on who you believe!) is based on a true story about the escape of US diplomats trapped in the middle of the Iranian Revolution. Doors at Parbold Village Hall open at 6.30pm and the screenings start at 7pm. The admission change is just £3 and tea and coffee are available. For more details on the Parbold Picture House, call 01257 464533 or check www.parbold.info.

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Ever since it was fi rst invented, man has been fascinated by the hot air balloon. Today, hot air ballooning is an incredibly fun activity enjoyed by many people from all over the world. If you’re looking for tranquillity and a spectacular view then this might just be the hobby for you!It doesn’t just take a pilot and passengers to get things of the ground – there is also a need for a ground crew whose role is crucial to help launch the balloon into the air and help it safely home. Indispensable for every fl ight the ground crew begin by assembling the balloon and laying it out on the launch site. At the fi nish they sometimes help by guiding the balloon gently down to the ground and assisting in packing everything away. In between, they follow the balloons’ path by road, observing the progress of the fl ight and keeping in touch with the pilot by radio.When starting out, retrieve crews usually follow behind the path of the balloon as closely as possible on available roads. More experienced crews will try to get out in front of the balloon, anticipating its path; letting it come to them and watching it land. After the packing away comes the celebration of a successful fl ight, the sharing of the experience, sights and stories.

With a hot air balloon team the sky really is the limit and there is a group in West Lancs that are on the lookout for new volunteers. The team is looking for a driver who must be over 25, able to tow a trailer and have a clean licence. The team would also like to hear from anyone interested in becoming a navigator; all they ask is that you are physically able to help with launch and packing away of the balloon. Full training will be given and you might get chance to go up in the balloon too!Usually the team fl y very locally, but there are opportunities to go away with other aeronauts for a weekend of camping. All fl ights take place at dawn or at the end of the day and are very dependent on weather conditions. If you are interested in getting involved in this fascinating, sometimes challenging and ultimately rewarding sport and would like to know more please contact [email protected]

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April 2013 heralds a new era and many people are not even aware of it. The recession and the resulting government cutbacks will mean that from April this year legal aid will not be available to most people in relation to family law matters such as divorce or unmarried separation & disputes regarding children.

Legal aid will only be available in very limited circumstances and subject to stringent conditions and criteria which will leave many people without access to justice at a time when they probably need the most help. The only exceptions to the new rules will be if you are the victim of relatively recent domestic violence at the hands of your ex-partner and even then proof will have to be given of that violence before legal aid will be granted to you.

As a result of the changes being brought in, many fi rms across the region will not be offering legal aid services to clients. The limited availability of legal aid and the viability of the new arrangements have left solicitors with little choice but to follow this course of action. This may mean that many people will now feel they do not have access to expert legal advice in relation to family law matters at one of the most diffi cult times of their lives.

My name is Mrs Alexandra Fowler and I have been proud to offer legal aid services throughout my career and it saddens me greatly to see so many people now being unable to obtain legal advice, at what is often the most stressful period of their lives.

My fi rm, Dickinson Parker Hill Solicitors, has taken the decision to offer a fi xed fee half hour interview for £30 plus vat (£36 in total) to enable clients to get affordable access to a solicitor when they need it most.

I may not be able to offer much more than preliminary advice at that appointment – but hopefully I can point you in the right direction and give you some indication about what you should consider doing (perhaps pointing out things that you hadn’t even realised you needed to know), what your options are and how much it might cost you.

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Rainbow RambleThe 5th annual Legacy Rainbow House Rainbow Ramble event takes place on Saturday 27th April. Starting and finishing at Bishop Rawstorne High School in Croston, eager runners and walkers will take to the roads of the local villages surrounding The Legacy Centre in Mawdesley. Over 300 people took part in last year’s event and a magnificent £18,000 was raised for the charity.The Ramble starts at 10am, and registration is open from 9am. You can choose from either an 11 or 1 mile route and entry is £15 for adults, £5 for under 18’s and children being pushed in wheelchairs or prams go free. All finishers receive a medal and goody bag too! You can download an entry form from the website www.thelegacy-rainbowhouse.com or via the Facebook page (Legacy Rainbow House).

Walk OnSouthport’s four Rotary Clubs - Southport, Links, Sunrise and Meols – are once again joining forces to organise the Walk4Charity, which will take place in the West Lancashire and Sefton area on Sunday 28th April. The walk, which has raised an astonishing £300,000 for various charities over the past 11 years, will start and finish at Lydiate Parish Hall on Southport Road. Walkers will have a choice of following a 6 mile long or an 8 mile long route, and can raise money for their chosen charity. There’s a registration fee of £7 for adults and £5 for children to cover the club’s administration fees and the Rotary Club are expecting numbers of between 300-500 walkers. For more information, please visit the website www.walk4charity.info

Rambling Rocks!The West Lancashire Rambling Group is a very active rambling club; members organise weekly excursions with the occasional coach ramble thrown in for good measure. Many of the walks are local half day or evening walks and range between 5-6 miles, the full day walks are usually further afield and vary between 8-10 miles.The walks lined up for the next two months look like this; Wednesday 17th April will be an evening walk from Siding Lane Nature Reserve in Rainford from 6.45pm. Sunday 28th April will be an afternoon walk in Wrightington from St John the Great Church from 1.30pm. Wednesday 1st May will be an afternoon walk in Lathom starting from Platts Lane car park in Burscough at 1.30pm. Wednesday 15th May will be an evening walk taking in the sunset over West Lancs, starting from Aughton Village Hall at 7pm. All the walks range from 4-5 miles and are classed as leisurely – all the group asks is that you wear good shoes and suitable clothing for the weather conditions. If you are interested in finding out more about the group please call 01772 812034, email [email protected] or have a look online at www.westlancsscramblers.org.uk


George Osborne presented his Budget on Wednesday 20th March 2013. His main budget proposals are as follows :-Personal taxFor those aged under 65 the personal allowance will be increased from £8,105 to £9,440 from 6th April this year, rising to £10,000 from 6th April 2014. For over 65’s, personal allowances are to remain the same at £10,500.The basic rate of income tax is currently 20%. The band of income taxable at this rate is being reduced from £34,370 to £32,010 so that the threshold at which the 40% band applies will fall from £42,475 to £41,450 for those who are entitled to the full basic personal allowance. The additional rate of tax of 45% is payable on taxable income above £150,000.New scheme for tax free childcare* A working family with 2 children could receive up to £2,400 every year in support. *New tax incentives for childcare have been announced. To be eligible, families will have to have both parents in work, with each earning less than £150,000 a year and not already receiving support through Tax Credits or Universal Credit. The relief will be 20% of the costs of childcare up to a total of childcare costs of £6,000 per child per year. The scheme will therefore be worth a maximum of £1,200 per child. The scheme will be phased in from Autumn 2015.Pensions savingThe annual limit for obtaining tax relief on pension contributions is to drop from £50,000 to £40,000 for tax year 2014 /15 onwards.Annual Investment AllowanceThe AIA provides a 100% deduction for the cost of plant and machinery purchased by a business up to an annual limit. The Chancellor announced in December an increase in the limit from £25,000 to £250,000 for a period of 2 years from 1st January 2013.

Business TaxesThe main rate of corporation tax for companies is planned to drop to :-• 23% from 1st April 2013 • 21% with effect from 1st April 2014• 20% from 1st April 2015 The small company rate will remain at 20%.National Insurance - £2,000 employment allowanceThe Government will introduce an allowance of £2,000 per year for all businesses and charities to be offset against their employer class 1 NIC liability from April 2014. The allowance will be claimed as part of the normal payroll process through Real Time Information ( RTI ).If you would like any advice or help on any of the above matters, please contact Roger or view our website for more information at www.rjanderton.co.uk.

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What the Silicon Valley is to technology, the Douglas Valley is to food, so it’s not surprising that residents of West Lancashire head east when in need of a good feed! The Dicconson Arms in Appley Bridge, The Star in Roby Mill and The Wayfarer in Parbold have all picked up awards for the quality of their food. The newest member of this exclusive club is the Stocks Tavern in Parbold, which was once the haunt of village ne-er do wells, but is now laying down credentials for the rest to follow. It’s been a long while coming, the building has been standing since 1810 on the site where the village stocks once stood and local miscreants were pelted with rotten pears, but the word is out that The Stocks Tavern is the new place to eat in 2013!Local guy Gareth Caunce, who formerly worked across the road at The Wayfarer, was an ex-regular at the Stocks and when he was offered the chance to manage the pub by a well-respected local businessman, he snapped it up. Focusing fi rst on the beer, Gareth has built up the Stock’s reputation for real ales; the pub appears in the Good Beer Guide for 2012 and 2013, and they have just been awarded CAMRA Locale status too. With so much competition, Gareth knew that he needed a top chef to attract local diners, and wee Glaswegian

In the StocksMarti Cameron was top of that list. Marti’s impressive CV includes a spell at the plush Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews and the Head Chef’s position at Rigalettos in Wigan. More recently, Marti was the guy who transformed the fortunes of The Star at Roby Mill and then he joined the staff at Wigan Athletic, working as Head Chef at their Christopher Park training ground.

The grand opening of Sally’s at The Stocks happened a couple of months ago and performing the honours on the night was Latics manager and local resident Roberto Martinez. We waited til the fuss had died down and went

to Parbold to check out The Stocks Tavern.This is the classic friendly village pub; cosy, with open fi res, welcoming smiles, beamed ceilings, great atmosphere and a couple of little private nooks for the romantics amongst you. The choices on offer were plentiful; there’s an a la carte menu, an Early Diners and even a Ramblers menu. Just as we’d warmed up, our starters arrived.

I started the night with Sally’s Scottish Salmon, Chilli and Herb Fish Cake, served with petit coriander salad with a tomato concasse. Spicy, packed with a hell of a kick, this dish wakes up your taste buds with the culinary equivalent of a Glasgow kiss! Don’t forget a squeeze of lemon to add a bit of zest too. Just as you think you can’t take any more, the tomato concasse comes along to add a soothing balm to your palette. Meanwhile, my partner was tucking into her starter – A Wedge of Brie encased in herb encrusted breadcrumbs accompanied by a plinth of salad, and served with plum

and onion chutney. The smooth and creamy Brie was a delight to savour, and the fruity chutney contrasted perfectly. The salad was tasty too and both plates were completely cleared!Like many people, we’d cut back on food after Christmas, and we were spoilt for choice at Sally’s though with so many exciting dishes on offer. In the end I plumped for the Pan Fried Medallions of Pave Beef Rump Steak, which duly arrived stacked in a tower of sweet potato and roast root vegetable mash and surrounded with stroganoff sauce. Reader – it was gorgeous! Please note that if I ever end up on Death Row, make sure this is my last meal. Infused with rosemary, the tender beef was exceptionally tasty, the mash was chunky, but not too chunky and the sauce was rich and juicy. This meal was accompanied by some delicious new potatoes and fresh winter vegetables too. Whilst tucking into my feast of a main course, I did wonder why my dining partner was silent. It turned out that she was completely fulfi lled with her own choice of main course, which was the Oven Roasted Breast of Chicken, stuffed with Mozzarella and Garlic Mushrooms. This was a deceptively large and tender portion of chicken, with the skin crisped up beautifully, and was complemented perfectly with plentiful curls of the most exquisite Parma ham and a very light but tasty pesto sauce. To top it all, she’d ordered an extra side dish of heavenly chunky home cut chips!Stuffed, warm and hugely contented, we sat back in pleasure at polishing off those two delicious main courses. Ahead was dessert, and purely for research

purposes (!), I ordered a single homemade Apple and Honey Crumble with Crème Anglaise.A generous portion arrived, big enough for two, and topped with a strawberry. It was really tasty, the natural sweetness of the honey really shone through, and the Crème Anglaise was super too. But really and truly, we were stuffed.Put aside any perception you had about the Stocks, and make room on your ‘Places to Eat’ list for the Stocks Tavern. But the word is out, so move quickly – this cosy country pub with fantastic, home-made food at very reasonable prices sits just 60 diners at any one sitting and pre- booking is likely to be needed to secure a table!

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*Expiry Date 30th April 2013


What the Silicon Valley is to technology, the Douglas Valley is to food, so it’s not surprising that residents of West Lancashire head east when in need of a good feed! The Dicconson Arms in Appley Bridge, The Star in Roby Mill and The Wayfarer in Parbold have all picked up awards for the quality of their food. The newest member of this exclusive club is the Stocks Tavern in Parbold, which was once the haunt of village ne-er do wells, but is now laying down credentials for the rest to follow. It’s been a long while coming, the building has been standing since 1810 on the site where the village stocks once stood and local miscreants were pelted with rotten pears, but the word is out that The Stocks Tavern is the new place to eat in 2013!Local guy Gareth Caunce, who formerly worked across the road at The Wayfarer, was an ex-regular at the Stocks and when he was offered the chance to manage the pub by a well-respected local businessman, he snapped it up. Focusing fi rst on the beer, Gareth has built up the Stock’s reputation for real ales; the pub appears in the Good Beer Guide for 2012 and 2013, and they have just been awarded CAMRA Locale status too. With so much competition, Gareth knew that he needed a top chef to attract local diners, and wee Glaswegian

In the StocksMarti Cameron was top of that list. Marti’s impressive CV includes a spell at the plush Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews and the Head Chef’s position at Rigalettos in Wigan. More recently, Marti was the guy who transformed the fortunes of The Star at Roby Mill and then he joined the staff at Wigan Athletic, working as Head Chef at their Christopher Park training ground.

The grand opening of Sally’s at The Stocks happened a couple of months ago and performing the honours on the night was Latics manager and local resident Roberto Martinez. We waited til the fuss had died down and went

to Parbold to check out The Stocks Tavern.This is the classic friendly village pub; cosy, with open fi res, welcoming smiles, beamed ceilings, great atmosphere and a couple of little private nooks for the romantics amongst you. The choices on offer were plentiful; there’s an a la carte menu, an Early Diners and even a Ramblers menu. Just as we’d warmed up, our starters arrived.

I started the night with Sally’s Scottish Salmon, Chilli and Herb Fish Cake, served with petit coriander salad with a tomato concasse. Spicy, packed with a hell of a kick, this dish wakes up your taste buds with the culinary equivalent of a Glasgow kiss! Don’t forget a squeeze of lemon to add a bit of zest too. Just as you think you can’t take any more, the tomato concasse comes along to add a soothing balm to your palette. Meanwhile, my partner was tucking into her starter – A Wedge of Brie encased in herb encrusted breadcrumbs accompanied by a plinth of salad, and served with plum

and onion chutney. The smooth and creamy Brie was a delight to savour, and the fruity chutney contrasted perfectly. The salad was tasty too and both plates were completely cleared!Like many people, we’d cut back on food after Christmas, and we were spoilt for choice at Sally’s though with so many exciting dishes on offer. In the end I plumped for the Pan Fried Medallions of Pave Beef Rump Steak, which duly arrived stacked in a tower of sweet potato and roast root vegetable mash and surrounded with stroganoff sauce. Reader – it was gorgeous! Please note that if I ever end up on Death Row, make sure this is my last meal. Infused with rosemary, the tender beef was exceptionally tasty, the mash was chunky, but not too chunky and the sauce was rich and juicy. This meal was accompanied by some delicious new potatoes and fresh winter vegetables too. Whilst tucking into my feast of a main course, I did wonder why my dining partner was silent. It turned out that she was completely fulfi lled with her own choice of main course, which was the Oven Roasted Breast of Chicken, stuffed with Mozzarella and Garlic Mushrooms. This was a deceptively large and tender portion of chicken, with the skin crisped up beautifully, and was complemented perfectly with plentiful curls of the most exquisite Parma ham and a very light but tasty pesto sauce. To top it all, she’d ordered an extra side dish of heavenly chunky home cut chips!Stuffed, warm and hugely contented, we sat back in pleasure at polishing off those two delicious main courses. Ahead was dessert, and purely for research

purposes (!), I ordered a single homemade Apple and Honey Crumble with Crème Anglaise.A generous portion arrived, big enough for two, and topped with a strawberry. It was really tasty, the natural sweetness of the honey really shone through, and the Crème Anglaise was super too. But really and truly, we were stuffed.Put aside any perception you had about the Stocks, and make room on your ‘Places to Eat’ list for the Stocks Tavern. But the word is out, so move quickly – this cosy country pub with fantastic, home-made food at very reasonable prices sits just 60 diners at any one sitting and pre- booking is likely to be needed to secure a table!

The Stocks Tavern16 Alder Lane, Parbold, WN8 7NN01257 462874www.thestockstavern.co.uk

All photos (C) Joel Penn Photography

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Set in 100 acres of woodland around an idyllic lake, with more than ninety rides and attractions that are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement, Gulliver’s World in Warrington is the perfect family day out!Designed for families with children aged between 2 and 13 years of age, Gulliver’s World contains a number of themed areas each containing rides, attractions, shows, restaurants and shops, all of which combine to keep even the most active of children occupied for a full day. With over 90 rides, attractions and shows to see each day, and an entry charge of just ₤15.95, Gullivers World guarantees fun for all the family. Gulliver’s World opens on 23rd March and is then open every weekend until September (plus some weekdays too) and they have some fantastic special events happening throughout the year so be sure to check out all the details on their website www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook and Twitter too!

Win Tickets to Gulliver’s World!Local Life has got over £250 worth of tickets to give away to Gulliver’s World. Our four lucky winners will each receive four tickets, so that the entire family can enjoy a great day out at Gulliver’s World! Simply fill in the crossword opposite and return it to; Local Life 247 Ltd, Unit 8 – Hewitt Business Park, Winstanley Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7XB. Or send an email with the answers, along with your name, full address and contact phone number to [email protected] closing date for entries is Tuesday 30th April 2013 and the list of winners will be published in the June issue of Local Life.If you enjoyed Gulliver’s World, you’ll love the nearby Splashzone! Splashzone is an indoor water play factory where kids go wild and it offers a fun filled two hours for children as they get wet whizzing down the slides, climbing on the frames and shooting from the water cannons. Watch out for the giant water bucket! Parents can sit back, relax with refreshments from our snack bar, and stay dry or get wet by going onto the floor whilst supervising your child.


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Win Tickets to Gulliver’s World!Splashzone also houses the Mickey Mouse Club House Soft Playroom! The first of its kind in the world, the Mickey Mouse Club House Soft Playroom is ideal for toddlers, it promotes active play and fun learning, and gives parents a place to take younger children while older ones enjoy Splashzone. And if you fancy taking in both Gulliver’s World and Splashzone, you can even stay overnight at the nearby Gullivers Hotel, which has 56 lovingly created en-suite contemporary rooms. Gullivers Hotel lends itself perfectly for a relaxing stay. Located in peaceful parkland and away from the main road the hotel is still within easy access of the town centre and motorway network. If you are visiting Gullivers World Theme Park and SplashZone they are conveniently just a short walk from the hotel. Please note that the competition tickets will only admit you to Gulliver’s World. For Splashzone and Gullivers Hotel, you will need to pay the appropriate tariffs.

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Vintage SummerSummer in Ormskirk will be taking on a distinctively vintage feel this year as the Chapel Gallery in the town centre will be organising a number of vintage fairs. The fairs will start on Sunday 26th May and will run on the last Sunday of each month up until August. The Sunday vintage fairs will see stalls set up around the town centre featuring a range of true vintage, reworked vintage and up cycled goods as well as retro designs.There will also be lots of family fun, activities, creative crafts and a line-up of performers, including a Charlie Chaplin impersonator on 26th May and 25th August. There will also be a competition with cash prizes for the best dressed stall and historical costume.The Chapel Gallery would also like to hear from traders who sell vintage goods and contemporary craft workers who are inspired by the vintage theme to take up some of the stalls. Stall hire costs from £20-£25 and all outside stalls are covered – you can book for as many fairs as you like and there is no obligation to book for them all. To reserve your spot please call the Chapel Gallery on 01695 571328.


Murder RoomGet out the greasepaint and set out the chairs because the Douglas Drama Group is back in Parbold with its latest production. The Murder Room, written by Jack Sharkey, is a mystery farce concerning newly-weds Edgar and Mavis. Two days after their wedding Edgar discovers that Mavis, who is by all accounts a nasty piece of work, is being unfaithful. After her first attempt to kill him by poisoning his cocoa fails, Mavis resorts to shooting him and then returning to her lover. But is he dead? The Murder Room runs on the 25th, 26th and 27th April at Parbold Women's Institute, starting each night at 7.30pm. Tickets are just £6 and are available from the DIY Store on The Common or from Parbold Fruit & Veg. For more details, please contact Sandra on 01257 462430.

Cedar CrochetCraft enthusiasts might be interested to hear that there’s a Crochet Course for beginners taking place at Cedar Farm in Mawdesley next month. You can learn how to make beautiful bags and blankets on the three part course, which takes place on Wednesdays (17th, 24th April & 1st May) between 10am-1pm. All materials are provided and the cost of the entire course is £72. For more details and to book your place, call Mary Walton on 07851 062782.

Sing Out!A local male voice choir which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year is appealing for new members to join the group. The Aughton Male Voice Choir would like to hear from any male who is able to hold a tune and would like to enjoy the many benefits of membership of the Choir. If this interests you and you would like to give it a whirl, then make your way along to the Monday night rehearsals which start at 7.30pm at Aughton Village Hall. For further information, do give Tony a call on 07919 446595 or visit www.aughtonmvc.co.uk.

Forum AppealThe West Lancs Pensioners Forum is a group run by retired pensioners for retired pensioners, and they would welcome new members. The aim of the group, which is funded by Lancashire County Council and Age UK, is to get a better deal for pensioners with regards to better pensions and better facilities for older people. The Forum meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at the Community Centre in St Helens Road, Ormskirk (next door to the Chapel Gallery) at 1.30pm. Our meetings usually last for about an hour, and we have a guest speaker for most of our meetings. For more details on joining the group, call Sheila on 01695 575504.

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Gorse Hill Nature Reserve is situated on the slopes of Gaw Hill, a sandstone ridge just yards away from the busy A59 at Christ Church in Aughton. The Reserve is managed by North West Ecological Trust, a local charity which manages and continues to develop the 120 acre site for the benefi t of wildlife. It was established in 1996 and volunteers have created wild fl ower meadows, mixed woodlands, heathland, ponds, wetlands, a vegetable plot, an orchard, native hedgerows and reed beds. These all provide habitats for wildlife. Public footpaths run through parts of the Reserve and are open all year round. From one such path on the sandstone outcrop, there are wonderful views in all directions – Welsh Hills, the Lancashire Plain, the coastline and the Cumbrian Hills.

Aughton’s Best Kept Secret

The meadows have traditionally been managed for hay which is sold to local businesses. They also provide a profusion of wild fl owers including clover, meadow buttercups, cowslips, vetch and ox-eye daisies, attracting a variety of butterfl ies, bees and insects.The native woodland includes beech, oak, rowan, scots pine and willow. These together with over 90 nest boxes provide homes for many birds – tree sparrows, willow tits, yellowhammers and goldfi nches amongst others. Bird surveys have shown over 50 species of bird including several on the RSPB’s red or endangered list. Around the perimeter of some of the woods, volunteers have been learning how to lay hedges to provide better protection for nesting birds. For conservation reasons, some woods are closed to the public and can only be accessed by prior appointment.The grasslands and hedge borders are also home to wood mice, shrews, fi eld and bank voles. With the help of experts from Edge Hill University, it has been possible

to identify some of these species and monitor their populations through regular mammal surveys.An organic orchard was established in 2005 to preserve heritage culinary and dessert apple trees with such names as Keswick Codlin, James Grieve and Howgate Wonder. There are now more than 20 varieties of apple trees in the orchard.The Visitor Information Centre, recently refurbished with the help of Lottery Funding, gives access to the woodland walk in Cabin Wood. This beautiful walk will take visitors to one of many ponds, which is home to smooth, palmate and great crested newts. Great crested newts are a protected species that are fascinating to watch but can only be handled by trained licensed holders.Local school groups , Brownies, Scouts and Beavers all make good use of the Reserve for guided walks, poetry writing, pond dipping and environmental badge work.Various art works can be seen in Cabin Wood too. Local

chainsaw carver Peter Freeman has produced a totem pole depicting some of the wildlife around the Reserve – buzzard, blackbird and newt. Another local artist, sculptor David Woodward is currently working on a sandstone/multi-media sculpture of a tawny owl with funding from the Arts Council. Whatever the season, there is always something magical at the Reserve - the stillness of a cold Winter’s day, the blossom appearing in the orchard in Spring, the wildfl owers blooming in Summer and the red, yellow and orange of Autumn leaves. Come and see for yourself and marvel at what nature can provide!Visitors and volunteers are welcome on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 9.30 am -3.30 pm at Holly Lane in Aughton (L39 7HB) or contact the Reserve Manager Jonathan Atkins ([email protected]) or call 0151 531 0067/1659. See the website www.nwecotrust.org.uk for more details

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Gorse Hill Nature Reserve is situated on the slopes of Gaw Hill, a sandstone ridge just yards away from the busy A59 at Christ Church in Aughton. The Reserve is managed by North West Ecological Trust, a local charity which manages and continues to develop the 120 acre site for the benefi t of wildlife. It was established in 1996 and volunteers have created wild fl ower meadows, mixed woodlands, heathland, ponds, wetlands, a vegetable plot, an orchard, native hedgerows and reed beds. These all provide habitats for wildlife. Public footpaths run through parts of the Reserve and are open all year round. From one such path on the sandstone outcrop, there are wonderful views in all directions – Welsh Hills, the Lancashire Plain, the coastline and the Cumbrian Hills.

Aughton’s Best Kept Secret

The meadows have traditionally been managed for hay which is sold to local businesses. They also provide a profusion of wild fl owers including clover, meadow buttercups, cowslips, vetch and ox-eye daisies, attracting a variety of butterfl ies, bees and insects.The native woodland includes beech, oak, rowan, scots pine and willow. These together with over 90 nest boxes provide homes for many birds – tree sparrows, willow tits, yellowhammers and goldfi nches amongst others. Bird surveys have shown over 50 species of bird including several on the RSPB’s red or endangered list. Around the perimeter of some of the woods, volunteers have been learning how to lay hedges to provide better protection for nesting birds. For conservation reasons, some woods are closed to the public and can only be accessed by prior appointment.The grasslands and hedge borders are also home to wood mice, shrews, fi eld and bank voles. With the help of experts from Edge Hill University, it has been possible

to identify some of these species and monitor their populations through regular mammal surveys.An organic orchard was established in 2005 to preserve heritage culinary and dessert apple trees with such names as Keswick Codlin, James Grieve and Howgate Wonder. There are now more than 20 varieties of apple trees in the orchard.The Visitor Information Centre, recently refurbished with the help of Lottery Funding, gives access to the woodland walk in Cabin Wood. This beautiful walk will take visitors to one of many ponds, which is home to smooth, palmate and great crested newts. Great crested newts are a protected species that are fascinating to watch but can only be handled by trained licensed holders.Local school groups , Brownies, Scouts and Beavers all make good use of the Reserve for guided walks, poetry writing, pond dipping and environmental badge work.Various art works can be seen in Cabin Wood too. Local

chainsaw carver Peter Freeman has produced a totem pole depicting some of the wildlife around the Reserve – buzzard, blackbird and newt. Another local artist, sculptor David Woodward is currently working on a sandstone/multi-media sculpture of a tawny owl with funding from the Arts Council. Whatever the season, there is always something magical at the Reserve - the stillness of a cold Winter’s day, the blossom appearing in the orchard in Spring, the wildfl owers blooming in Summer and the red, yellow and orange of Autumn leaves. Come and see for yourself and marvel at what nature can provide!Visitors and volunteers are welcome on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 9.30 am -3.30 pm at Holly Lane in Aughton (L39 7HB) or contact the Reserve Manager Jonathan Atkins ([email protected]) or call 0151 531 0067/1659. See the website www.nwecotrust.org.uk for more details

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Sunday 14th AprilRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Liverpool Philharmonic family concerts are a great introduction to classical music for children aged 4-10 and their families. Each concert has a theme and you’re

invited to join in by wearing fancy dress. This time bring your favourite teddy in his or her Sunday best for a lovely afternoon of music around the theme of a teddy bear’s picnic. Time: 2.30pmCost: £10, £14, £6 childrenContact: 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.comSat Nav Ref: L1 9BPThe Razzle Dazzle Travelling Vintage FairVisit the monthly Vintage, Antique and Handmade Fair at Cedar Farm Galleries. There will be forty plus fantastic stalls of quality Vintage clothing and home wares, Antiques and Handmade. Time: 10am - 4pmCost: £1 (includes entry to the raffle to win a £25 voucher to spend at the fair)Sat Nav Ref: L40 3SY

Saturday 20th Apr Riverside Steam & Vintage Vehicle RallyOver 500 exhibits, including 20+ full-size steam engines, miniature engines, vintage & classic cars, trucks, tractors, motorbikes & military vehicles. Also on offer is a children’s and vintage fairground with steam gallopers, donkey rides, and new for this year – a ducking stool! Trade stalls and food outlets including ‘Aunt Nellies Tea Room’. Or why not sample the beer tent, with live music from The Lancashire Hotpots (Saturday) and other local folk bands. All entrance money goes to local charities. Also runs on Sunday 21st April.Time: 10am (Free parking)Cost: Adults £6, Child £3 (Free entry for under 11’s)Contact: www.riversidesteamrally.co.ukSat Nav Ref: PR9 8DF

Sunday 21st AprilGreat Lancashire Wedding ShowThe Great Lancashire Wedding Show is a celebration of fabulous wedding businesses of all shapes and sizes. All brides will receive a complimentary show guide and the first 500 brides will receive a luxury goody bag. The Great Lancashire Wedding Show takes place at the Bolton Arena on the Middlebrook retail/leisure complex, which is just off J6 of the M61.Time: 11am - 4pmContact: www.greatlancashireweddingshow.co.ukSat Nav Ref: BL6 6LB

Thursday 25th April Harrogate Spring Flower ShowThe Harrogate Spring Flower Show takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The perfect opportunity to find inspiration for the garden, as well as all the plants, tools and tips you need make the dream a reality. The Spring show will be offering beautiful new show gardens, plus fantastic exhibits from over 100 leading UK plant nurseries. There will be daily demonstrations in the fantastic Plot to Pot Cookery Theatre, specialist foods, unique crafts, gifts and thousands of garden goods to suit every space and every pocket. Runs until Sunday 28th April.Cost: from £12Time: 9.30am - 5.30pmContact: 01423 546157 or visit www.flowershow.org.ukSat Nav Ref: HG2 8NZ

Friday 26th April Craft and Gift MarqueeThere will be a large marquee at the entrance Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport which will hold the Creative Crafts Gift Fair. Runs until Sunday 28th April. Time: Fri/Sat 9.30am - 5pm, Sun 10am to 4.30pmCost: FreeContact: www.creativecrafts-online.co.ukSat Nav Ref: PR8 4HX

What’s on in the North West...


Sunday 5th MayTudor May Day Festival

Celebrate spring in Tudor style at Speke Hall, Liverpool! Join us for a May Day Festival including a range of Tudor inspired activities. Festival with food, music, entertainment, lifestyle interpretations and traders. Have a go at Archery, candle making, coin striking, quill writing, and other activities, make something to take home or browse a range of authentic stalls selling all manner of Tudor treats!Cost: Normal admission applies. Free parking. Also on Monday 6th May.Time: 12 noon - 4pmContact: 0151 427 7231 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/spekehallSat Nav Ref: L24 1XD

Friday 17th MayLight Night Festival LightNight is Liverpool’s annual one-night arts and culture festival. Over 50 city centre galleries, museums and venues open until late, staging around 100 special cultural events for visitors of all ages. This year, visitors can look forward to the launch of Look13, Liverpool’s biennial International Photography Festival, the public reopening of Central Library, spectacular light projections, street theatre, and a vibrant myriad of walking tours, open studios, live music, hands-on workshops and much more.Cost: FreeTime: from 4pmContact: www.lightnightliverpool.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd May Walking With Dinosaurs After a worldwide tour seen by over 7 million people in 206 cities, the stunning theatrical event is back! Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 20 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-Rex! Watch them walk! Hear them roar! Runs until Sunday 26th May.Cost: £25, £35 & £45Time: 11am, 3pm & 7pmContact: 0844 8000 400 or visit www.echoarena.comSat Nav Ref: L3 4FP

Sunday 26th May Great British Food Festival

The Great British Food Festival is being held at Walton Hall and Gardens which is located just south of Warrington on the A49. With live music, chef demos, cake-offs and lots of local producers, foodie types out there will have a fantastic time! Also runs on Monday 27th May.Cost: £4Time: 10.30am – 5pmContact: www.greatbritishfoodfestival.comSat Nav Ref: WA4 6SN

Friday 31st May Southport Food & Drink FestivalThe Southport Food and Drink Festival at Victoria Park has an abundance of fresh produce, a wealth of local restaurants, plenty of drink, plus a selection of the region’s finest chefs demonstrating their kitchen skills. Runs until Sunday 2nd June.Cost: FreeTime: 11am – 6pm (on Friday opens at 12pm)Contact: 01704 533333 Sat Nav Ref: PR8 2BZ

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Hilldale& Hunters Hill

Hunters Hill to Cedar FarmPark up in the car park at Hunters Hill. Enter the site via a horse stile by the wooden gate, turn right then take a direct left and follow the footpath that runs parallel to the wooden fence. The views to the right are fantastic on a clear day and you can see Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool and beyond.Keep to the path which eventually descends out of the site. The footpath changes to a dirt track; follow the track downhill and it eventually becomes Hillside Avenue in Hilldale. When you get to the end of the road, turn right onto Chorley Road, and carry on along the footpath for 400 yards. Once you reach Springmount Farm on the left, cross over the road and hop over the stone stile where the public footpath symbol is. Walk through the small field for 130 yards until you reach Grimshaw Green Lane.Turn right and follow Grimshaw Green Lane for 300 yards until the junction with Malt Kiln Lane. Turn left and follow Malt Kiln Lane for 450 yards ignoring the public footpath sign on the right. Just before you reach a couple of brick semi-detached houses, take a right turn down a dead end road which leads to Sills Farm. Follow this road for 200 yards then take a left turn at the public footpath sign and go across the fields.Follow this path in the same direction for ¼ mile until you cross a stile and take a few steps down to Back Lane. Turn right down and follow this quiet country lane for just over ¼ mile until you reach Cedar Farm. Turn right into the car park at Cedar Farm. Cedar Farm is a good stopping off point on

Parbold is a well-known mecca for local walkers, who frequent the village each weekend from Spring to Autumn, bringing custom to the pubs and cafes in the village. This walk focuses on the area directly north of Parbold; Hilldale, Bispham Green, Mawdesley and the lofty Hunters Hill quarry, from where you can catch some magnificent views of Lancashire’s countryside. The walk isn’t a long one by Jack’s Tracks standards – just 4.6 miles – but there are a couple of killer hills to experience and your calves will be aching come Monday morning!


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the walk; there is a café and also a rather nice coffee house too. Be warned though, the coffee house is that comfortable, that you won’t want to get up after a drink and some cake!Cedar Farm to Hunters HillResume where you left off and head down the path on the right hand side of Cedar Farm. You’ll spot a footpath sign in the far right hand corner. Go left through the gate and follow the path until you reach a track. Turn left again and follow the track for 225 yards until you reach Back Lane once more. As you exit onto Back Lane, turn right and you’ll spot a public footpath signpost 50 yards away. Hop over the stile and follow the path which runs parallel to the line of the trees. When the trees end, carry on in the same direction, heading towards the metal gate. Cross the stile next to the gate and then turn right. You’re now on a quiet country road called Moody Lane. Follow Moody Lane to its conclusion 450 yards later with the

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junction with Bentley Lane. Turn left and then first right, heading up a no-through road in the direction of Lower Gauges House. You’ll follow this road, mainly uphill, for 550 yards. Follow the track as far as you can possibly go; and when it bends to the left near the black metal railings there is a gate. Go through the gate which takes you up a narrow footpath with a stone wall on your left. When you get to the top of the path, hop over the little stream and cross the stile. Once you have crossed the stile, take an immediate left turn uphill and then cross the next wooden stile. Try and spot a well hidden public footpath symbol on the telegraph pole to the left, but in any event stay on the left hand perimeter of the field by the wooden fence, heading uphill all the way. Hop over the next wooden stile, again keeping to the left hand perimeter of the field. Once you’re halfway up the hill, the fence will start to veer to the left; carry straight on the path towards the stile in the distance by the perimeter of the woods. Unless you suffer from vertigo, take a look behind you at this stage – there’s a breath-taking panoramic view of Lancashire on offer! Cross the aforementioned stile and follow the fenced path uphill through the woods. Once you reach the stone wall, bear right and head over the large wooden stile. Once you’ve negotiated the stile, turn right downhill. It’s worth mentioning that if you fancy seeing the disused Harrock Hill windmill, then turn left at this point and it’s a couple of hundred yards distance in the other direction.

So, you’re heading downhill at this point. When the path forks bear right, and cross the wooden stile into a field. Head downhill down the left hand perimeter of the field, dodging the gorse bushes and you’ll end up at the bottom left hand corner of the field. Cross the stile, and head straight on down the concrete path. Bear to the right and follow that path until it meets the public highway 300 yards later.Turn left down Jackson’s Lane. A few yards further on, you’ll come to a fork in the road; bear right and follow Jackson’s Lane for a further 200 yards until you reach the junction with Bannister Lane. Turn left and head up a steep hill, for a calf- straining 500 yards until you reach the car park. If you want a rest (and you will want one at this point, I can guarantee), take a right turn just 40 yards short of the car park entrance and follow the pathway which leads to a couple of benches where you can have a well-earned rest and take in the magnificent views once more!

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.

This popular nature reserve is now under the ownership of West Lancashire Borough Council, who have introduced paths (including one suitable for wheelchairs), bridleways and parking on the site. Since reaching the end of its working life in 1982, the site has naturally regenerated and is now a haven for wildlife. Fossils dating back to the Carboniferous Period (a mere 293 million years ago!) have been found on the site.

The nearby quarry, which is still under private ownership, was worked for its sandstone for 200 years. Since it was flooded through in the 1950’s, the lagoon has attracted day trippers from as far away as Liverpool , particularly in hot weather, and there have been a number of fatalities and serious injuries on the site, which is now fenced off.

There are a number of viewpoints at Hunters Hill; all affording magnificent views over the Lancashire Plain and beyond, so do take your camera along!

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