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Registered Charity No. 1106123 SUMMER 2015

Welcome to the 27th edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and distributed voluntarily by local residents - many thanks to them. The Parish Plan ‘Getting Around and ‘Recreation and Leisure’ action groups have been busy analysing their recent questionnaire results. These can be viewed on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 01925 813298 A reminder that any parish related issues can be reported to either 07851 267891 01925 633139 07815 561372 07932 343438 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 0161 775 2340 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07582 719725 01925 251221 your Parish Council, Borough Council or local police - see p. 22-25 07594 954647 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 07530 895677 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 for contact details. Community groups have been busy planning for the festive season and into 2016 - see p.14-17 for dates and times of Christmas and New Year activities. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Wishing you all the very best for 2016 Mandy

CONTENTS Introduction 2 Austin Lynn Linda Ogden Neil Fairfax Marilyn Lowe Helen Weight The Ranger Debra Adderley Jackie Bellfield Rev. Brenda Jeffrey Linda Ogden Bookings Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young John Gildea Rev. Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Beckett Tony Karen Ward McCarthy Tony Cllr. Reception Mike and Neal Michele News and Announcements 3 - 4 Achievements, Highlights, Successes 5 - 7 Parish Plan updates 8 Community Involvement 9 (Leisure Centre)

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Hollins Green Community Shop staff and volunteers are thrilled to have won the Palmer and Harvey’s Retailer of the Month award. The shop was recognised for championing the independent sector and its committment to providing extra value to its customers. Shop Manager Julie Atkinson has a team of four paid staff and 30 volunteers. Julie said: “Winning the Retailer of the Month award means so much to us. 0161 775 7022 0161 775 2935 0161 775 2802 0161 775 5600 01925 813298 074636 24773 07763 420035 0161 777 8484 0161 775 4372 0161 775 9360 0161 775 3538 0161 775 6843 0161 775 9934 0161 775 0524 07926 255263 0161 777 8921 0161 775 7248

0161 775 4925 07703 449667 0161 775 2842 0161 775 4134 363831 07711 We have already received positive customer feedback on the lines we currently stock and winning this prize of 90 lines will give us a fantastic opportunity to expand on this. Not only does the shop offer convenience products, it has also become a real hub for the village, where people can enjoy a friendly conversation over a hot drink and a slice of homemade cake.” The staff are looking for ideas of what customers would want to see the shop stock for Christmas - suggestion slips are in the shop. Christmas orders for turkeys, meats and hampers are also being planned. The committee have been busy with fundraising activities,

Kelly Pendlebury Margery Green Joan Hill Atkinson Julie Leanne Sheehy Alan Domville Jenny Shaw Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd Ann Farrin Judith Barnard Rachelle Ian Austin Anja Brooks Harold Bate Jonathan Ridge Doreen Herridge Reception Reception Nelson Lynn including a raffle and the introduction of a 200 Club lottery. Lottery numbers are drawn monthly and the winning numbers are posted in the shop. To register for the lottery please ask a member of staff. More volunteers are needed - you can call into the shop and leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for shop address and opening times.

CONTACT DIRECTORY CONTACT Coming to a Village Green Near You! The Rixton-with-Glazebrook Carnival is to be held on Saturday 25th June 2016. Committee members are needed to help plan and run the event. Please contact Neil on 0161 777 6957 if you are interested in joining the group. Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve have consent from Natural England for a large scale conservation project that includes opening up an area of scrub woodland to reclaim lost areas of species rich grassland and reclaim several ponds currently shaded out where the Great Crested Newts once bred. The end result should increase the population of newts still further, resulting in the Claypits being one of the best places in the world for Great Crested Newts and right on our doorstep! The Rangers are in the first stages of putting together a development plan

All Creatures Veterinary Centre All Creatures Veterinary Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Community Shop - Hollins Green Fitness Class C.E. Church Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Friends of St. Helen’s Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Glazebrook Badminton Club Glazebrook Methodist Church Glazebrook Post Office Action Group Glazebrook Residents’ Institute Glazebrook Women’s Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Hollins Green Scouts Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Hollybank Caravan Park Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Karate for this carbon landscape project which, due to its scale, would take five years to complete. Monies are available from the Heritage Lottery Fund. 30 3

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Having added splashes of colour throughout Irlam and Cadishead as part of their ‘In Bloom’ project the Rotary Club of Irlam then turned their attention to the festive season and their Santa’s float, which will be touring our streets in the run up to Christmas. See p.15 for times and dates and p.9 for Rotary contact details. Sunday The Community Hall, Hollins Green has more availability for morning

bookings, due to Pre-school moving premises. Contact 07851 267891 or 07851 267891

07487 698952 or email [email protected]. 0161 222 4444 0161 775 1314 Rixton-with-Glazebrook HS2 Action Group is still active, although there is not much news to report at the moment. No final decision about Saturday our section of the route has been made as yet. The information that the group has is that there is still a lot of work to do on phase 2 (which is our phase). The government intended to make an announcement Friday

later this year and that may still be the case, but the group feel that it 19.00 - 20.45 could well be into next year before we hear anything. The group are 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Bookings Leanne German Colette Fairfax 0161 777 6957 0161 775 2340 Paul Ogden Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Mike and Neal still in contact with the HS2 representative and also our local MP Helen Jones and will post any further details as they get them. For the latest updates visit www.warringtonstophs2.co.uk. The group can Thursday be contacted at [email protected] or via their facebook 18.30 - 20.00 page warringtonstophs2 or on Twitter @warringtonhs2 Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled has changed venue and now operates from Lymm Riding School. Riding sessions are run by Hall qualified instructors with assistance from trained volunteers. To find out Wednesday more about what the group offer and for contact details see p.9. The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village

Glazebrook Methodist Church have a change of minister. A warm welcome to Rev. Clare Stainsby who can be contacted on 0161 278 2762. Tuesday 18.30 - 19.30 To help the ‘Shine the Light’ project, which aims to gently uplight the cenotaph in Hollins Green, the group are looking for anyone who knows of any living relatives of the soldiers named on the war memorial. If you can help please contact Sharon on 07584 497183. Monday ollins Green Scouts 19.00 - 19.45 The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting: Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Church Methodist Rixton Church House St. Helen’s Olde Red Lion Ye Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net visit: offer to has venue each what on details For Zumba Style Exercise Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs H The Cheshire Police are looking to introduce a Community Speed THE SCOUT CENTRE Watch Scheme in our area. If interested please email [email protected] 4 29

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES St. Helen’s Church thank everyone who donated produce to their Harvest Festival service, which were gifted to the Homeless Centres in Warrington and Manchester. Refurbishments to Church House are nearing completion. Works did not stop the Friends of St. Helen’s Church hosting several social events including a hot pot supper, quiz Sunday evening, day trip to York and a talk by Lymm historian Joe Griffiths. St. Helen’s Sunday School re-opened after the summer holidays with their best first day attendance for some years, welcoming 12 boys and girls. Children from 3-14yrs can attend - contact Alan on 0161 775 9360.

Saturday Irlam and Cadishead Community First Responders (CFR) were first deployed 10 years ago and have been covering the Rixton-with-

Glazebrook area since June 2011. CFR are volunteer First Aiders trained by the North West Ambulance Service to support emergency

Friday responses. There are currently only 3 responders, so more are needed.

Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 If you are interested in becoming a responder please contact: Keith Hanson on 0161 776 2371 or email [email protected]. Free training of British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ emergency life support can be arranged for sport, community or social groups. Thursday 18.30 - 19.30 13.30 - 15.30 14.00 - 16.00 20.00 - 22.30 Doreen’s Sequence Dancing class thoroughly enjoyed a dancing weekend in Llandudno and are looking forward to their Christmas parties, dinner dance and a mid-week break in St. Annes in 2016. Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30 Every 2nd Wednesday Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00 Every last Wednesday Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August) Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except The Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society hosted another successful 14.00 - 16.30 19.30 - 22.00

Wednesday Village Show in September. The show has been going since 1948 and the group are always looking for new members and exhibitors.

Despite number of entries being down this year the quality was still Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August) Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and

high and the hall was awash with colour. The group would love to see

Tuesday

more jam makers and bakers next year! If you would like to share 17.45 - 18.45 19.00 - 20.00 20.00 - 22.30

your views on the show you are most welcome to go along to their next Annual General Meeting on 10th February at the Community Hall or

contact Paul Ogden on 0161 775 2340 or email [email protected].

Monday enjoyed a fun packed activity

19.30 - 22.30 14.00 - 16.30 Hollins Green Scouts and Cubs RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL HALL COMMUNITY RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK Karate Fitness Class Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Parish Council Social Dance Institute Womens WI Craft Session cater for can hall The weekends. and mornings hire for available is Hall Community The parties from 72 people for sit down meals up to 160 buffet functions. Licensed bar and catering facilities are available on request. weekend at Scout Camp in July and Beavers and Cubs are looking forward to a sleepover at Sea Life in January. To find out more about what the Scout groups can offer your child see p.10 for contact details. 28 5

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school completed their move to school thanks to the hard work of the staff and support and warm welcome from the school. The children have quickly settled in and enjoying their new learning environment. For contact details for Pre-school see p.10. Sunday St. Helen’s School children have been busy with a host of events and Sunday 10.30 - 11.30 activities. Key Stage 2 performed ‘Spywatch’, a play they had written 10.00 - 11.00 themselves, much to the delight of a thoroughly entertained audience. The spirit of sportsmanship was on display at this year’s Sports Day and at the Manchester United Foundation’s weekly sessions held to Saturday help develop children’s football, teamwork and leadership skills. Saturday Sporting opportunities are also on offer as part of the before and after school activities including Contact Rugby, Super Heroes Sports Club, Fencing course and Fusion Dance. Children’s Health and Friday Safety awareness was raised with Bike Ability training and a one day Friday emergency First Aid course. Children were treated to a range of different music and songs from other schools when they hosted the Culcheth Festival of Choirs and during their African drumming sessions. At the end of year school service, Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30 Every 2nd Tuesday Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Thursday Thursday school leavers shared their fondest memories of school and their 19.30 - 22.30 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Glazebrook Lane, WA3 hopes and dreams for the future. After the summer holidays as a of each month 13.30 - 15.30 Every lst Tuesday new school year began, 21 children were welcomed into the reception

class, with all settling well. For images and further information of the 6HG Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk 09.30 - 11.30 Wednesday Over 40 Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery volunteers enjoyed a meal Wednesday together to celebrate their achievements over the past 5 years. Thanks to their hard work and the many supporters of the Friends, the group were

able to raise the Green Flag in the cemetery for a fourth year running. Tuesday Tuesday

18.30 - 19.30 Glazebrook WI members and guests are looking forward to a trip to the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn to see ‘Sister Act’. Christmas flower arrangements will take place in November at their monthly craft sessions, which are open to non members. See p.13 for contact details. Monday Monday Religious Worship Rixton Tots Bikers Church Chapel Crafts Coffee Morning Religious Worship Dancing Class Adult Tap Badminton Club Coffee Morning RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH RIXTON The competitive season at Rixton Tennis Club has come to an end GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH with the mixed 1st team finishing third in Division 2. The club are looking to recruit new members for the 2016 season - see p.11 for contact details. 6 27

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook.

Since July 2015 HDT has provided Rixton-with-Glazebrook community rn groups with various support with literature and publicity for their Sunday Sunday activities and events. These have included: 09.30 - 10.30 09.30 - 10.30 • Community Shop posters • Beavers, Cubs and Scouts registration and camp literature • ‘Shine the Light’ posters and tickets • Pre-school prospectus and policies Saturday Saturday • Advertising activities, news and events in ‘in the know’ and on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Community Shop volunteers have provided an incredible number of hours supporting the shop over the last 12 months and HDT recently Friday Friday helped them to find some additional support by advertising and finding 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 a part time book-keeper and shop assistant. If any other community groups would like help with finding volunteers, please let HDT know -

Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 they can’t promise to find the right person, but are very happy to try. HDT’s popular iTea & Biscuits sessions continue to support local Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Thursday Thursday 12.00 - 13.00 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00

FACILITIES residents in learning about the wonderful world of online, helping them to improve their IT and digital skills and understanding of social media. The next 8 week course commences on Thursday 14th January 2016 at Hamilton Davies House. To book a place contact David

Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 Taylor on or 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 16.30 - 17.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 0161 222 4003 [email protected] Wednesday Wednesday As part of their Christmas Lights programme HDT, with help from NC Developments, have been busy checking and maintaining all the tree lights throughout Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook in Tuesday Tuesday readiness for the light up on the 1st December. Last year a permanent 13.30 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 tree was installed at Irlam Leisure Centre and this year one is also being sited on the green at the back of St. Helen’s Church in Hollins Green. Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help - phone Monday Monday 0161 222 4003 or email [email protected] To 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Religious Worship Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds) Chill & Chat handicraft sessions Coffee Morning Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Fusion Dance Class Breakfast Club WASPS After School Club WASPS ST. HELEN’S C.E. AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL AIDED PRIMARY HELEN’S C.E. ST. download a grant application form visit www.hamiltiondavies.org.uk Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held the middle of November. 26 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO) Look of the Parish Action Group has been busy during the summer PCSO Bethan Roberts continues to patrol our village. Joint police maintaining flower planters and beds, bringing a flourish of colour to and local ward councillor surgeries provide opportunities for you the parish. The three dog pooh bag dispensers have proved popular to discuss any issues or concerns which are affecting you or your with dog walkers and the group are looking into funding to provide community - see diary dates. A monthly news bulletin is produced another one. The group thank all residents who have helped with the by Cheshire Constabulary which highlights community engagement litter picks to date BUT more volunteers are needed please. The next and priority action taken in our area - visit www.cheshire.police.uk litter pick is on Saturday 6th February - see p.17 for details. then click on Warrington East > Rixton & Woolston or visit the police page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net Getting Around Action Group has analysed the data from the ‘Local Residents can also sign up for Cheshire Police Alert, a community Bus Service Questionnaire’ resulting in the following comments and messaging system, by visiting www.cheshirepolicealert.co.uk recommendations:- for more information and to register. By registering you receive news • The Rural Rider and 100 bus services are invaluable for the village and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice and surrounding residents to help with their independence and direct as an email, text or voice message. To contact Cheshire Police social activities. call 101 - this is a non-emergency police number which should be • There needs to be a review/revision of the present Rural Rider used to report less urgent crime, for general enquiries or to speak route and timetable to incorporate a wider area of the village to a local officer. In an emergency dial 999 to accommodate more residents with limited mobility to access IMPORTANT CONTACTS the service. The group could help to identify areas of need. Non-emergency calls to Cheshire Police...... 101 • More publicity of the service / revised service is required via notice Crimestoppers...... 0800 555 111 boards, ‘In the Know’ and the community website. (see p.19) Warrington Borough Council...... 01925 444400 Recreation and Leisure Action Group held a successful sweet stall NHS Direct...... 111 at the Parish Carnival and an exhibition / consultation stand to show Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline...... 08454 04 05 06 proposals for improvements to the Village Green. The stand was very Contact Warrington (traffic and road safety issues)...... 01925 443322 well attended and the group thank all the residents who filled in a NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME questionnaire. Results have been analysed and are available to view To find out if there is a current scheme in your area residents should on Members from the group attended www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net leave a message for the Warrington East PCSOs at Warrington Local the October Parish Council meeting. They are pleased to report Policing Unit (LPU) on 101 with their contact details and name of the that the Parish Council have voted to fund and refurbish the 0 to 8 years road in question or email [email protected]. If play area and create an under 10’s football pitch. The group have you are interested in becoming a Homewatch co-ordinator and would offered their support to the Parish Council with the delivery of these like to chat to someone already in the role, you can contact Karen improvements. A community notice board has now been erected in Armstrong (co-ordinator) on [email protected] the Rixton Claypits car park and keys are available from either the Rangers on 0161 777 9726 or John Eccles on 0161 777 9685. GOLDEN GATES HOUSING - Neighbourhood Housing Officer Next meeting - Weds 13th January, Rixton Methodist Church 7.30pm Deal with estate and tenancy management, anti social behaviour and Parish Plan Secretary - Helen Weight - 07530 895677 the reporting of hate crime. For any related enquiries or to report repairs Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - [email protected] call 0800 252627 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or email [email protected]. 8 25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS updates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT “We would like to update residents with the news that we have recently Time to get involved? The following would welcome your help. asked for carriageway repairs to be carried out on Dam Lane, Dam Head Lane and Bank Street and we are happy to confirm that these Hollins Green Community Shop is a not for profit shop managed repairs have now been carried out satisfactorily. You may have also by a small team of staff and supported by several local volunteers. noticed a new H marking on the road outside the main entrance to St. This important village amenity needs continuous community support Helen’s Church, Hollins Green. We requested this action on behalf in order to succeed. It is never too late to offer your services - simply of the church who were concerned that inconsiderate parking was contact shop manager Julie Atkinson on 0161 775 7022 or email resulting in difficulty in accessing the church for occasions such as [email protected] or pop into the shop, 533 Manchester weddings and funerals. We hope that this will now alleviate this Road, WA3 6JU for a chat or to pick up a volunteer form. problem. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place We continue to report day to day issues that require attention such as in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. street sweeping, lighting and highway maintenance and would like to All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days remind residents that we continue to hold residents’ surgeries at St between 10am - 1pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson Helen’s Church House in Hollins Green at which council related or on 0161 775 2802 or email [email protected]. policing issues can be discussed. The final surgery for 2015 is set The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of for Saturday 14th November - see pages 14-17 for dates and times.” the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For Bill Brinksman 01925 821922 [email protected] more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Paul Bretherton 01925 852403 [email protected] Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 [email protected] Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group take up causes to promote the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host community events on Glazebrook Village Green. Contact Ann EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth Farrin on 0161 775 6843 or email [email protected] or the Chair Peter Fillery on 01925 765708 or email [email protected]. East Area Neighbourhood has funding available for local community groups, with applications up to £1,000. The next deadline for The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from volunteers and application is Wednesday 13th January 2016. For more information on applications for support from local community groups - visit www. how you can apply email Ruth on [email protected] phone irlamrotary.org.uk To apply contact Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, 07827 232563 or visit: www.warrington.gov.uk/neighbourhoods Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG, phone 07932 343438 or email East Neighbourhoods hold community get togethers – the next one [email protected]. To join the Club contact David is on Tuesday 10 November at 2pm at Woolston Rangers Cabin. For Fairclough on 07889 912680 or [email protected] more information email [email protected] Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, Funding is also available from the WBC Community Chest fund for provide pony care sessions on a Monday evening at Lymm Riding applications up to £400. The next deadline is 8th February 2016. School, Agden and rides on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm To apply contact Diane White on [email protected] or - 7.45pm for 4yr olds plus. The group are keen to hear from anyone 07827 232561. For more information about how you can apply for willing to volunteer their help. If interested please contact Denise funding visit: www.warrington.gov.uk/neighbourhoods Shaw on 08452 414311 or visit: www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk 24 9

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES The following Scout Groups are all open to both boys and girls: Parish Councillor’s names and addresses (all residing in Warrington) Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath Vice Chair Cllr. Maureen Banner For enquiries about a place contact Ian Austin on 07926 255263. 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 13 Margaret Avenue Cubs for 8 -10 year olds is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm. 0161 776 1486 Woolston Contact Anja Brooks on 07463 624773 for more information. [email protected] Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds is on Friday evenings from 7pm - 8.45pm. Cllr. E. Clarke Cllr. D. McLachlan Contact Jonathan Ridge on 0161 777 8921 for more information. 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green Scout Group Leader James Taylor can be contacted on 07793 002025. 0161 775 7838 0161 775 2186 Rixton Tots parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every Cllr. D. Mee Cllr. M. Johnson Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A 11A School Lane, Hollins Green 56 Dam Lane, Rixton chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and join in Cllr. J. Barnard crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional 106 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places available for children RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor now attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside from 2 - 5yrs. The 3 hour morning sessions run from 9.05am - 12.05pm and full day care from 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term the Borough Councillors and police officer (see p.24) providing an time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. additional opportunity for you to chat with a Parish Councillor face to If interested in a place or to find out more about what Pre-school face about any parish related issues you wish to share. can offer contact Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or visit the Next Surgeries - Sat 14th November 10.30am - 11am Held at St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green Pre-school’s page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. All dates for 2016 will be posted on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net WASPS Breakfast Club offers weekday places for children aged 3-14yrs from St. Helen’s School, during term time. Costs are £5.50 LIBRARIES from 7.30am - 9am or £5 from 8am - 9am. The After School Club The Library Book Exchange is now housed in the Community sessions operate from 3.15pm - 6pm. Costs are £7.80 from 3.15pm - Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 4.30pm or £9.80 from 3.15pm - 6pm. Activities include arts crafts, For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: outdoor play, homework area, role play area, construction, baking, Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 board games, playstation, reading area and team games. Contact Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 Karen Ward on 07582 719725. Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £2.50 per class (open to non pupils). FLY TIPPING Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: and their families - see p.13 for details and contact. [email protected]. 10 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) SPORTS CLUBS Message from Chair Dave Trenbath Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, “Warrington Borough Council (WBC) and Rixton with Glazebrook Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, Parish Council (PC) distributed questionnaires to homes around the confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons Village Green in September. Their purpose, to gain the opinions of the are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes are proposed developments on the lower portion of the Village Green required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Call Lynn or owned by WBC. These proposals included an adult outdoor gym, Sarah on 0161 775 0737 or 07788 660055 or visit www.sskarate.com dog exercise area, multi-use ball court and on the PC land refurbishment Glazebrook Badminton Club welcome newcomers of mixed age and of the present play area and re installation of the football pitch. ability from 16yrs plus on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm - 10.30pm Following the return of the questionnaires the preferred choices were; at Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane. If interested refurbishment of the present play area, reinstallation of the junior please contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600 before turning up. football pitch and creation of a new play area for 8 to 14 year olds. The least preferable being the new adult gym, paths and installation Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and of multi-use ball court. over, to join them at The Community Hall. Bowling takes place on Following appraisal of the questionnaire and its associated comments Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday the PC voted against proposals, but as there was strong support evening 7.30pm - 10pm and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the for the present play area to be refurbished and junior football pitch year. Places available in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change reinstated, the PC will move forward to ensure these works are of soft footwear 10 minutes before the start time or contact Harold undertaken. Bate on 07763 420035 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). The PC with WBC recognise and thank the Parish Plan Group for Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from the time and effort put into these proposals.” April - September all day except Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Dave Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. Social tennis PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS The Parish Council meeting is a meeting in public for residents to takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and coaching can be attend as observers. Parish Councillors acting on your behalf meet made available. Membership is open to all ages. Fees per season on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) from 7.45pm at are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and in full time education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs - £15 and under 10yrs free. There is The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see diary for monthly dates. Questions for discussion should be put in writing to the Parish currently two month’s free trial - racquets and balls provided. Players Clerk at least 7 days prior to the meeting at which the letter will be are welcome for the 2016 season - ladies, gents and mixed double discussed. matches. For enquiries contact Brenda Jeffrey on 01925 813298 or Parish Clerk - Marilyn Lowe email [email protected]. 5 Hartley Close, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JJ. For information on adult and youth sports and leisure activities and You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings swimming in the neighbouring local areas visit: on the Parish Council website: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net for links or contact: www.rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk Woolston Neighbourhood Hub 01925 813939 Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 0161 775 4134 22 11

GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE Zumba Style Exercise Class held at the Scout Centre on Monday MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE evenings 7pm - 7.45pm - sessions, £3.50 each. Beginners welcome The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a - contact Michele on 07525 456291. Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitor Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Beginners welcome - contact Liz Rainford Centre. See diary dates on pages 14-17 for Ranger led organised events. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from on 07723 093920. the Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Fitness Classes held weekly at the Community Hall for both men and Post Office, Hollins Green Village Shop and local churches. Information women of various ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays at 7pm and on what’s on in Warrington’s Parks and Green Spaces’ is available by Thursdays at 6.30pm - £4 for an hour. First session free. Contact visiting: www.warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks) Leanne Sheehy on 07703 449667. Facebook: She&He Fitness Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitor Centre can If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go along contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email: to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays 2pm - 4pm [email protected] in The Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits provided. If The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, or contact please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage wildlife to the area. Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. Fancy your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or line OUTDOOR PURSUITS dancing - then why not go along Monday 7.30pm or Tuesday 8pm Walking to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing classes at The Community The area has several footpaths - for details on local walks see p.19. Hall. No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook 0161 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets from 8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic artwork Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 2124 - check some of these out when you are next in the Community Hall. Strictly Members Only:- Classes run from September - July on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. Contact Rachelle on 0161 775 0524 if you wish to know more. Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 There is currently a waiting list. River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches Prince Albert Angling Society - www.paas.co.uk ‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church every Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench. St. Helen’s Church House. No need to book, simply go along with your handicraft - cost £1 includes tea/coffee. Contact Joan - 0161 775 4925. Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office Belly Dancing taster sessions are available at Hollins Green Scout or on line at www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence Centre, Monday evenings 7.45pm. Contact Michele on 07525 456291. 12 21 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane is open 8.30am - Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday apart from Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help owners understand and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. their pooches and kitties problems. Same day appointments are Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For more information, questions, advice or to book a place contact Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings are held regularly each month at the following venues on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12noon: Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. dog pooh. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by help Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive • Where does the dog foul anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Description of dog Chapel Crafts hold card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday • Description of dog walker 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) £2.50 per session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners most HORSE RIDING welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, The group also hold a more informal gathering on the last Tuesday provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more of each month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. information and contact details see p.9. 20 13

VILLAGE AMENITIES DECEMBER M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 6 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS Hollins Green Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and Scout groups close Tues 22nd 07.00-19.00 08.00-13.00 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Doreen’s Dance Classes close Mon 21st 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Glazebrook Post Office,100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 28 29 30 31 Merry Christmas to one and all 07.30-13.00 08.00-12.00 closed Saturday 5th 10am - 2pm 14.00-17.30 closed closed Black Swan Christmas Farmers Market including real reindeers, The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Santa’s grotto and free presents for all the children visiting Santa. 12.00-23.30 12.00-00.30 12.00-22.30 Stalls are also available for the market - phone 0161 222 4444. Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday Saturday 5th 2pm - 4pm Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT Christmas Fayre, St. Helen’s School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. 12.00-24.00 12.00-23.30 Various festive stalls, games, refreshments plus a visit from Santa. Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.00 Sunday & Bank Hols Saturday 12th 7.30pm LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd Christmas Celebration in St. Helen’s Church including the ceremony 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks 07.30-13.30 closed of St. Lucia and a performance of carols by the Chrystal Handbell Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU Ringers. A popular event that has been going for more than 10 years. 09.00-18.00 09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00 Everyone welcome - to find out more contact Alan on0161 775 9360. All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, Warrington WA3 5BL Sunday 13th 4.30pm 08.30-18.30 08.30-12.00 closed Christingle Service, St. Helen’s Church, Hollins Green. All welcome to this candlelit service which raises funds for the Children’s Society. To check opening times during Bank Holidays see p.30/31 for contacts. Sunday 13th 2.30pm and 6pm Glazebrook Post Office now offer ‘Click & Go’ an internet collect service ‘Handel’s Messiah’ performed by Glazebrook Choral Society at Glazebrook as well as a full banking service for all banks and building societies Methodist Church. Everyone welcome, no admission charge, and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds programmes on sale. Simply turn up or contact Mylvia on . TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, Yorkshire Bank, HSBC, First Direct 07759 149712 and free cash ATM machine. Pete also stocks an extensive range of basic Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th 6.15pm - 8.30pm food items (enough for an all day breakfast!), milk and cold drinks as Listen and look out for Rotary’s Santa float as it tours the district. well as non- food essentials and newspapers. He also operates the Health Mon 14th - Hollins Green and Claydon Gardens Lottery. On line purchases can be allocated to the Post Office for collection. Tue 15th - Glazebrook and Carlton Way LA Cafe is well placed for local residents visiting the Rixton Claypits Wednesday 16th 6.30pm Nature Reserve and as an alternative starting point to some of the Carols on Glazebrook Green, hosted by Glazebrook Residents‘ Action ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ walks. The family friendly eatery offers hot Group. Large marquee, so weather no object! Free mince pie and and cold food and drink. See above for opening times or contact mulled wine. Cadishead Band, Culcheth Village Choir, singer Simon Lynn on 07594 954647. Roscoe and Father Christmas. (more December dates overpage) 18 ------www.hollinsgreen.net------15

DECEMBER diary dates continued FEBRUARY M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 Thursday 17th 7.45pm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and Scout groups 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Sunday 20th 1.30pm - 3pm close 12th and re-open 22nd Rixton Claypits FREE Ranger led activity - ‘Winter a time to survive’. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Meet at the Visitor Centre, Manchester Road, WA3 6ED. 29 Tuesday 22nd 10.30am Saturday 6th 10am - 12noon Pre-school coffee morning including festive songs from the children Look of the Parish Litter Pick - volunteers required. Meet at the Black and a surprise visit from someone special! Event is to be held at Hollins Swan car park. Grabbers and bags provided, bring your own gloves. Green Scout Centre, Village Green Manchester Road, Hollins Green. Wednesday 10th 7.30pm Thursday 24th 6.30pm Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society ‘s Annual General Meeting at the Carol Singing around Hollins Green Christmas tree - all welcome. Community Hall - everyone welcome. The group would love to hear your views on the annual Village Show - simply go along to the meeting For dates and times of church Carol Services and regular services or contact Neil Trownson on 0161 775 0302. during Christmas week visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net ...... Thursday 18th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22. Best Wishes for 2016 JANUARY Friday 26th 7.30pm M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 1 2 3 Talk by Mike Kenwright, hosted by the Friends of St. Helen’s 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS Church, on the ‘Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal’. Everyone 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 and Scout groups re-open Weds 6th most welcome - £2 for non members. The talk is followed by the 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 St. Helen’s Sunday School starts Sun 10th Friends Annual General Meeting. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Doreen’s Dance classes start Mon 11th Saturday 27th 10am - 1pm Wednesday 13th 7.30pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day, volunteers welcome. Tools, Parish Plan Implementation Group meeting, Rixton Methodist Church. equipment and gloves are provided along with a warm welcome and The meeting is open to all residents and interested parties. guidance from the Friends on where and how you can help. (see p.9) ...... Thursday 14th 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm The popular iTea & Biscuits sessions commence at Hamilton Davies Not all dates for events are known at the time of going to print, so make House and run for 8 weeks finishing 3rd March. If you are looking sure you regularly check post office windows, community notice boards to learn about the wonderful world of online, improve your IT and and posters around the parish, or visit: www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net digital skills or understand social media then contact David Taylor to Digital Information Board (DIB) book a place on or 0161 222 4003 [email protected] Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE Thursday 21 st 7.45pm on the DIB near Tesco lights. To register and submit a message visit: Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p.22) www.irlamandcadishead.net ------www.hollinsgreen.net------16 17

. NOVEMBER GETTING AROUND M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 1 By Bus St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. and Scout groups re-open Tues 3rd 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 on 01925 450687 or 07702 006000 or email [email protected]. A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Remembrance Sunday - 8th timetable can be downloaded from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net 30 The No.100 Bus serving Warrington to Manchester stops in Hollins Sunday 8th 9.45am Green. Visit the online timetable on www.gmpte.com/info or Remembrance Service, St. Helen’s Church followed by a short service phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further information.or check and 2 minutes silence around the cenotaph at 10.45am. www.tfgm.com (Transport for Greater Manchester). First Manchester Buses now operate a half hourly bus service to and from Hollins Tuesday 10th 8pm - 10pm Green stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester. Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery AGM - everyone welcome to go along. Hamilton Davies House, 117c Liverpool Road, Cadishead M44 5BG. By Train Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane Thursday 12th 7.30pm - 9.30pm WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on services ‘One Man’s Legacy’, an illustrated presentation for Remembrance week, visit www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or by Keith Thompson, to raise funds for the ‘Shine the Light’ project which www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 aims to gently uplight the cenotaph in Hollins Green. Talk held at 484950. The latest timetables are available at Glazebrook Post Office. Hamilton Davies House, tickets £2.50 from Sharon on 07584 497183. On Foot Saturday 14th 10.30am - 11am Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House. (see p.23 for details) to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, Thursday 19th 7.45pm Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, Ye Olde Red Lion or Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green. (see p. 22) by downloading from www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks, varying in length from 1½ - 4 miles, are all easy walking on level terrain. Saturday 21st 12noon - 2pm Rixton Claypits has waymarked trails of differing lengths - see p.21. Christmas Fayre, Glazebrook Methodist Church - everyone welcome. Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmers’ land Home-made lunch includes tasty savouries and mouth watering by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing desserts. Various stalls including bric-a-brac, tombola, cakes and raffle. fields and by bagging and disposing of dog pooh safely - see p.20. Friday 27th 6.30pm start Children’s panto ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Black Swan. Tickets ROAD SAFETY £10 for adults, £5 for children available from behind the bar. For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages call Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 or email Saturday 28th 10am - 1pm [email protected] weekdays 9am - 5pm. The police are Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - MORE volunteer hands looking to introduce a Community Speed Watch Scheme in our area are needed to help gather up the blanket of autumn leaves. (see p.9) - if interested contact [email protected] 14 19 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane is open 8.30am - Doreen’s Social Dance is held at The Community Hall, Manchester 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12noon Saturday apart from Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help owners understand and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. their pooches and kitties problems. Same day appointments are Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. For Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in The Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For more information, questions, advice or to book a place contact Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July and August) at Debra Adderley on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along or visit www.rixtondogschool.wix.com/rixtondogschool and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings are held regularly each month at the following venues on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12noon: Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. dog pooh. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and and Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by help Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive • Where does the dog foul anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Description of dog Chapel Crafts hold card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday • Description of dog walker 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) £2.50 per session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners most HORSE RIDING welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, The group also hold a more informal gathering on the last Tuesday provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more of each month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. information and contact details see p.9. 20 13