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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising Let us hope common sense prevails over the future of James Balme Warrington Cenotaph which will have to be moved while Freephone emergency works take place to repair the nearby riverbank. 0800 955 5247 Warrington Borough Council’s I can’t think of a better place It would mean every walking Editorial Executive board has sanctioned than in front of the town hall set day and civic occasion we would 01925 623631 £1.3m funding to move the town’s in the middle of the lawn which have the chance of honouring those cenotaph - and are seeking further was once home to a large metal Email who paid the ultimate sacrifice and consultation before deciding fountain, which was dismantled to ensure their memories live on for info@warrington- whether to move it on a temporary make munitions for the war effort. future generations. worldwide.co.uk basis or to a new home. How fitting that something Websites Campaigners have been calling removed to make arms to kill Also on Remembrance Sunday www.culchethlife.com for the cenotaph to be moved to people during the war is replaced the magnificent town hall and www.frodshamlife.co.uk a new permanent home for many by a monument in their memory! golden gates would provide the www.lymmlife.co.uk years – so what a great opportunity Of course there may be a better perfect backdrop and not impact www.warrington.tv to do just that. location – but I can’t think of one. significantly on the local highways. www.warrington- worldwide.co.uk Expense Address It seems completely senseless New Media Centre going to the time and expense of Old Road Warrington moving it to a temporary home and WA4 1AT then back to the heart of one of the most congested traffic highways in the borough.
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Tel 01925 654000 is August 8 www.shellysrestaurant.eu August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 3 Cheeky charity pinup calendar planned by Paul Jackson WARRINGTON business woman Khelsi Price is collaborating on a cheeky war-time pinup calendar to help raise funds for a local veterans charity. Khelsi has joined forces with I’m not making you smile, then I’m local veterans charity, The Blue not fulfilling my purpose in life’. So Apple cafe and warrington- I chose to channel that passion into worldwide photographer Paul The Entertainment Emporium which Jackson to produce a 1940’s/50’s transports people of all ages and cheeky pinup calendar. walks of life to experience magical They hope to raise much needed and memorable moments. After funds to help ex-servicemen and participating in Paint It Black with women. Paul Jackson, and meeting some The part time model and amazing creatives who I now entrepreneur is hoping to find local call friends, I was inspired by my volunteers to dress and pose in the love of retro style and creative classic wartime styles and hopes collaboration to lead a project the project can be a great success. supporting local veterans at Blue Already on board with the project Apple, and highlighting local is Miss Warrington North and Miss historic settings in the town. British Isles finalist Rachel Berwick. “Pin-up emerged on matchbooks, Khelsi, a performer who loves to playing cards and magazines create and inspire a collaborative community, is the proprietor of the during World War II which lifted Entertainment Emporium. It was spirits for the troops on the front created by a group of like-minded line and launched the careers of fun individuals with the aim of actresses such as Marilyn Monroe. bringing high quality entertainment I hope to encourage women of all to the North West at extremely ages, shapes and sizes to be part of competitive prices. this fun and evocative project. And In a short period of time it has hopefully they will take something fast become one of the top party away with them like I did by doing companies in the area. This is Paint it Black.” down to not only having one of the If you would like to volunteer most talented entertainment teams for this exciting project as either around, but also due to a genuine a model, make up artist, props love of children which is evident in supplier, location owner or every member of the team. hairdresser please email Khelsi Regarding the calendar project at theentertainmentemporiumuk@ Khelsi said: “My philosophy is ‘If gmail.com 4 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Council to consult on Cenotaph before making final decision WARRINGTON Borough Council has decided to consult with the and late father was a veteran, was stakeholders. War Graves Commission before making a final decision on the left “gobsmacked” when she heard • If approved, the work would take future of Warrington Cenotaph on Bridge Foot. about a proposed temporary move, place after Remembrance Sunday At a meeting of the Executive Commission on whether the move saying it would be a “complete waste 2017 and the site would be ready Board it was agreed to sanction should be temporary or permanent. of money.” before the same date in 2018. £1.3m funding to move the war A WBC spokesman said: “We The proposed temporary move • The Cenotaph and war memorial memorial while emergency repair need to consider the wishes of was announced when a masonry at Bridge Foot was completed in river wall along the section of the 1925 and has been used as a works are carried out to the nearby stakeholders and the people of Mersey immediately below the focus for memorial events and river bank. Warrington. We will also be speaking Cenotaph was found to be in a poor Remembrance Sunday since that But following concerns raised by to the War Memorials Commission to state during a routine inspection of date. local campaigner Julie Francis and seek their views before proceeding bridge and riverside structures. • Although originally constructed to other residents they have agreed with any work.” High water levels and increased honour the fallen in the Great War, to consult with the War Graves Julie , who has a son in the army river flow have exacerbated this the memorial now commemorates condition in recent years, causing both World Wars and other part of the river wall to collapse. conflicts since that date including It is difficult to accurately predict the Northern Ireland Conflict, Looking to invest in property? the rate of deterioration of the river Palestine and the Iraq War. wall, as this will be heavily influenced On hearing of the proposed by prevailing weather and river flood further consultation Julie said: “If it is Lets Invest... conditions. to remain at Bridge Foot there needs The work would also include to be major improvements and all improved accessibility to the site. 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Business Business Historic moment in history of Warrington Market By Steve Park AN exciting and historic moment in build and fit out the building. There still open for business. The traders the history of Warrington Market is understandable excitement too have a few weeks prior to the move is set to take place soon when it amongst the market traders with when they will be joined by other moves from its current home into its whom we are working closely. The new businesses eager to join the temporary home next door. market fit out is to a high specification Warrington Market success story The current market hall with the and the look and feel of the market and I would encourage you to pyramid roof has housed the market will have a more modern look whilst continue to support and shop in the for 43 years and its demolition will maintaining its traditional feel. market during the transition. start soon after the market moves The building will house the It is certainly exciting times at when work commences in earnest market for two years whilst the new, Warrington Market. on the main build of the scheme; permanent market hall is being Steve Park the cinema, restaurants, new council built opposite. The permanent hall, MD of Warrington & Co. offices and the new permanent when open in 2019, will incorporate market hall. the beautiful, Grade II listed Boots 01925 442 243 Having been privileged enough building facade on Bridge Street to see inside the temporary market and will be a square building www.warringtonandco.com hall it is very exciting to see it taking accessible from all sides. Some of shape as contractors Styles & Wood the stall units currently being built in the temporary market have been designed to move with the traders and be relocated into the eventual permanent market home. The contractor for the next stage build of the Time Square scheme has been appointed and we’ll be announcing who they are later this month. In autumn the 1160 space multi-storey car park will open. It is looking almost complete now with most of its façade in place. I think that it gives a taster as to the dynamic and quality look of the entire project. Warrington Market is very much The recent ComiCon at Warrington Market 8 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 9 End of an era at Warrington Market IT will be the end of an era on Warrington Market when Josephine Butterworth retires later this summer. Mrs Butterworth, has worked at begins on demolishing the current the family business selling bedding building, to make way for a new and linen since the age of 21, with multi-million pound facility on the late husband Michael, also selling current site, as part of the Time carpets from another stall. Square Development. Previously she had worked on Her memories include the her parent’s pet stall on the market “broken biscuit stall” which from the age of 18. attracted lengthy queues. Butterworth’s is one of the oldest During her retirement she plans stalls remaining on the market to put her feet up and enjoy some opening in September 1934. cream teas at daughter Michele Mrs Butterworth, who says she Butterworth’s nearby town centre has had a “wonderful life” working restaurant! on the market, has decided to retire For a video interview with Mrs aged 84, when the market moves Butterworth and her memories into new temporary premises check out www.warrington- later this year, while work then worldwide.co.uk 10 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017
Tennis courts remain open TENNIS fans needn’t worry now Warrington’s Great Sankey Leisure Centre has closed for refurbishment – the all-weather outdoor courts are still open. Despite the closure the courts have stayed open to cater for the annual surge in interest in the sport that follows Wimbledon. The 3G sports pitch has also remained open for business. One year on from their opening thanks to £160,000 funding from the Lawn Tennis Association, the tennis courts now provide a full programme of tennis all year round. Children’s tennis holiday camps will run throughout the school holidays at Great Sankey and also at Birchwood Leisure and Tennis Complex. Adults can also pick up a racquet and enjoy a range of learning and development courses. LiveWire’s Activate programme is tailor-made for beginners, teaching basic tennis skills, while the Aspire programme is targeted at experienced players, who want to continually develop their skills and compete in matches. Individual tuition is also available for beginners and advanced players, and those who just want a casual game can simply pre-book one of the outdoor courts. More information about the tennis courses on offer is available from the tennis co-ordinator on 01925 458213 or [email protected] The work requiring closure of the leisure centre will transform the existing facility into a multi-million pound neighbourhood hub, which will provide integrated leisure, health, library and culture services in one facility. August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 11 New disabled-friendly play area opens WORK has been completed on a brand new, disabled-friendly and I look forward to it bringing are concerned. ‘Play for all’ is our play area on Warrington’s Liverpool Road recreation ground. a great deal of happiness to local motto and that’s our main goal.” Designed to be inclusive for all, designed to break down barriers children and their families for many Grant funding of £50,000 was the £90,000 project has seen the to play and to be accessible to the years to come.” awarded by FCC Environment Chantelle Hurley, trustee at The existing play area fully refurbished widest possible range of young with new equipment and an Bam Project, said: “The future through WREN’s FCC Community outdoor gym, as well as upgraded people. I’m delighted that this for families with multiple needs Action Fund for the scheme, with surfacing and fencing. project has been completed – just is going to be a bright one, the council contributing a further Warrington Borough Council in time for the summer months – especially where our local parks £40,000 towards the project. has been working closely on the scheme with Warrington Disability Partnership, together with volunteers from The Bam Project, a local charity which is promoting “Play For All” within Warrington. The partnership has helped deliver a design for Liverpool Road which features an improved, more accessible layout, together with innovative play equipment, suitable for use by a wide range of visitors. The council leisure chief, Cllr Tony Higgins, joined pupils from Evelyn Street Primary School and representatives of Warrington Disability Partnership and The Bam Project to admire the sparkling new equipment and celebrate the completion of the project. Cllr Higgins said: “The improvements we have made to parks and play areas in recent months have made a real difference in our communities, breathing new life into a number of locations. “The Liverpool Road project is the latest example of how we are helping to build inclusive play and activity into the lives of local families. “What makes this play area Cllr Tony Higgins (centre) is joined by Cllr Jean Carter (2nd from left), pupils from Evelyn Street Primary School, The Bam Project, extra special is that it has been Warrington Disability Partnership and local residents to celebrate the opening.
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2017 Apprenticeships Available Please send your CV to: Lorraine Walker, Johnsons Hairdressing, 51 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SL 01925 630246 12 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Crowds flock to annual Disability Awareness Day OVERCAST skies and rain soon cleared to make way for glorious sunshine as thousands of people flocked to the annual Disability Awareness Day at Walton Gardens, Warrington. Town Crier Peter Powell officially number of disabled artists including opened the 26th consecutive event, nationally recognised performers. which has now become the largest The Main Arena offered visitors voluntary led disability awarenes a range of family entertainment event of its kind in the world. including guide dog display teams, Dave Thompson. The annual event has inspired falconry displays and the ever people from all over the world and popular Katumba samba band. provided advice and support to Also on-site was the fully accessible 100,000’s of disabled people, their Sports Zone. families, friends and carers. Dave added: “The background Founder Dave Thompson MBE story to DAD is a great example of DL, was quick to thank the support just how far a ‘can do’ attitude can of joint principal sponsors St take you. George Healthcare Group and St What started out as a one-off Mark Universal Cots Care and the event is now the highlight of the numerous other community sponsors Town Crier Peter Powell launches the event. who help enure the event takes international disabled community’s place each year. calendar – inspiring similar events “Without the support of our many as far afield as India, Cameroon, sponsors we simply could not stage Uganda and Gibraltar. Radio Warrington’s Steve Lewis. this event,” said Dave. “Our team is also working closely A huge tented village housing with St Mark Universal Copts Care over 250 exhibitors – including teams based in the UK and working equipment suppliers; transport; in Egypt and Sudan”. holidays; leisure and employment Planning will soon start on next providers; and support groups and year’s event. Anyone interested services attracted visitors to travel in getting involved please contact from all over the UK and beyond. Warrington Disability Partnership Inclusive Arts was just one of on 01925 240064 or visit www. the highlights of the event – with a disabilityawarenessday.org.uk warrington-worldwide was on hand to broadcast live from the event – to see highlights and more pictures visit warrington-worldwide.co.uk and search “disability awareness day.” Former GB Fencer Adrian Derbyshire. Wolfie and Ollie. August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 13 Virtual Reality exercise boosts wellbeing at care village VIRTUAL reality exercise equipment, including a machine that The Paris simulation on the SilverFit negotiate obstacles in the game by simulates cycling and walking in locations around the world, Mile allowed her to relive memories stepping to the side and stopping has been introduced into the exercise studio at state-of-the-art of times there and has given her when required, such as at traffic care village Belong Warrington. much more motivation to participate lights. The games motivate people The new equipment has been is programmed to feature locations in cardiovascular exercise.” to exercise by challenging them to boosting customers’ wellbeing by around the world, so users could With the SilverFit 3D system, a push their boundaries and achieve making exercise more fun and camera registers a participant’s higher scores. be cycling through the streets of 3D movements and allows them to Please contact the village’s engaging. Paris or trekking through Patagonia, The SilverFit equipment is interact with games on a television qualified fitness instructor, Sian specially designed for use by older which also makes it a valuable screen in front of them. In one Ryland, on 01925 593800 to people and encourages exercise reminiscence tool. game, the player controls a small find out more about personalised by integrating activities with virtual Sian explains: “One of our cartoon character on the screen by training programmes for older reality computer games. It has been residents used to holiday in Paris. marching on the spot. They have to people. proven to have both cognitive and physical benefits exceeding those of ordinary exercise machines as it increases participant motivation. Following a successful trial at Belong Macclesfield, two specialist pieces of equipment have been purchased for the on-site exercise studio at Belong Warrington. Sian Ryland, specialist fitness instructor at Belong Warrington said: “The new equipment is proving extremely popular with our residents and experience day customers and, because they are engaged in the games or landscapes, they are exercising for longer. We are noting increases in well-being, confidence and physical strength.” The ‘SilverFit Mile’ projects a scene onto a large television screen connected to a cycling or stepping machine. The scene moves at the pace at which the user is cycling or walking, simulating outdoor exercise. The equipment 14 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Warrington remembers victims at annual Walking Day WARRINGTON remembered victims of recent atrocities with a minutes silence at the annual Walking Day. Rector of Warrington Rev. Paul Parish Church. Wilson led prayers and a minutes The Mayor and his Mayoress silence for all those who lost their wife, Gwyn, took the the salute lives in recent terrorist atrocities from a raised dais outside the Town and the London fire. Hall’s famous Golden Gates. Meanwhile the town’s Mayor Cllr. Les Morgan took the salute Then the procession set off on its as the annual walk of Witness set traditional tour of the town centre. off through the Golden Gates, led Despite overcast skies the rain by the contingent from Warrington held off for the procession.
The Mayor & Mayoress take the salute
Former mayor and annual walker Erica Matthews from the Red Rose Band Cllr Steve Wright
Warrington’s MPs Faisal Rashid and Helen Jones
Local youngsters dressed to impress
Sister Act - Latchford Methodist Rose Queen Alice Drury aged 14 and her Rose Bud sister Local youngsters waving to the Mayor Emily aged 11 Check out more pictures and video online at www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 15 16 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Penketh Carnival sizzles in the sun by Paul Jackson GLORIOUS sunshine helped Penketh Carnival go with a bang as hundreds of people joined a carnival parade. A beautiful summers day The parade ended at the welcomed this year’s participants Greystone Recreation Ground and visitors to an action packed where an abundance of Penketh Carnival. entertaining and fun attractions In a welcome change from last awaited the large crowds of locals year’s puddles and umbrellas, who had walked and lined the sun cream and cold drinks were streets. the order of the day. This year’s As well as a large fairground Disney themed parade got under there was also a large car boot way at 11.30 am starting at the market, donkey rides, police and High School and finishing at the army demonstrations, a dog show, Greystone Recreation Ground. dance performances by the Back Amongst those taking part were Step Boogie Club and Viscaria local Penketh South and Great dance, a Wild Wings bird rescue Sankey primary schools, Haydock Valley Brass band, army and police display and many more stalls cadets, cubs and scouts, Crosfield providing fund and refreshment. Junior ARLFC, Viscaria dance troop, David Keene, local councillor and Carters Fund with their Bernese police commissioner explained: mountain dogs and carts and an “This is a great event for the whole amazing 101 Dalmatians display community and the result of a lot by the Warrington Brownies. of hard work from all involved in This year warrington worldwide the planning and running of the produced exclusive live video day by the Penketh carnival events coverage of the whole procession team and helpers. It is great to see along with a gallery of free images. everyone come together for a great Go and see if you can spot yourself day of fun and what great weather online. we had this year too”.
Residents fight to save Penketh Tavern by Paul Jackson LAST orders have been called on clubs, two darts teams, a snooker 1926 when it was bought by the the present owners. the much loved Penketh Tavern pub team, and a bowling club. The Broadbents who owned shops With repairs estimated at at Warrington. Royal Air Force Association also in Warrington and still have a £20,000 there are plans to try to At an emotionally charged hold their regular meetings there as womens wear outlet in Stockton raise money to help towards the gathering recently, locals and do the Stroke Association who are Heath. costs with local tradesmen offering residents of the historic pub met to provided with free use and tea and Many of the original fixtures and their services for free. But it is draw up plans to fight the sudden biscuits. fittings are still in place including feared this will not be enough to announcement by the building’s There is also a very popular the stained glass windows in reverse the decision to close the owners, Warrington Housing bingo evening providing the only the old chapel area and in the community hub. Asssosiation, to call time on there social interaction for several old snooker room which used to be an A potential way forward is for beloved community hub. people and the function room hosts orangery and the cabinets and fire the local people to apply to have In a letter received by leaseholder regular charity events supporting, surround, originally built and fitted the pub registered with the Council Maureen Stephens who has amongst others, St. Roccos and the out by Garnetts Cabinets Works of as an Asset of Community Value. worked at the Tavern for 30 years, Shannon Bradshaw Trust. Warrington, can still be seen. Penketh Parish Council is the owners outlined their plan to A spokesman for the R.A.F.A. Robert Garnett who founded supporting the efforts to save the close the pub with immediate effect said ” Closing the Tavern the furniture company at the site Tavern. at the end of September. will be a huge blow to the which later became Woolworths Check out warrington- Although Maureen only recently annual Remembrance Sunday was himself a Penketh resident. The worldwide’s live broadcast with signed a three year lease for the Celebrations. The memorial garden house was sold again in 1953 to regulars who have rallied to try property there was a built in break here, which locals have placed the Royal British Legion for £6000 and save the Tavern by visiting clause giving the Association legal crosses and wreaths at, is the whole before finally being acquired by warrington-worldwide.co.uk rights to close the building to public focal point for the parade. Not only use. As many bookings had been do we lay our wreath here it is also taken an application for a stay of where everybody meets afterwards execution until January was refused with up to 300 participants coming on safety grounds. In a letter from together at the Tavern. David Cummins, Chief Executive “The Memorial garden contains of W.H.A. the decision to close the ashes of former President of the the pub is final and cites issues of Penketh Legion, Les Murdoch, and ongoing costs as the main reason there are also crosses placed for for closure. Steven Birdsall and Tom Sephton The pub is home for many groups who sadly lost their lives in and societies and boasts the areas Afghanistan.” oldest chess club which can trace The building has been a large its roots back to 1889 and they still part of local history since it was meet on Wednesdays. built in 1880 for the Harrison- It is also home for two fishing Bolton family who lived there until August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 17 18 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Step in the right direction for Priestley’s dancers ELEVEN students from Warrington’s Priestley College have defied the odds by all securing places at the UK’s top dance schools – many the equivalent of Oxford and Cambridge to young performers. Among them is Sophie Burrows At Priestley they honed their who is heading to Stella Mann skills and built their confidence College and is one of only about in preparation for the gruelling a dozen students there to receive a audition process at the colleges. DaDA Scholarship. “First you have to be selected for The award will pay for her an audition and then the audition education as she follows in the can last eight hours and include footsteps of West End performers solos, singing and a monologue,” and various television and film said Molly Paterson, who is actors at the college of performing heading to the Liverpool Institute for arts. Performing Arts. The former Bridgewater High Danielle Burgess, who is School pupil said: “I’ve been heading for the Kate Simmons dancing since I was three-years-old Dance School, said: “We’ve all so this is a dream come true. become more versatile dancers at “What I’ve learnt over the past Priestley because we’ve studied two years gave me the confidence everything from African dance to and versatility as a dancer to get Contemporary. through the auditions and secure “We’ve been pushed really hard this place.” and that helped when we got to Another former Bridgewater pupil Joe Pimlott, who combined auditions.” Dance with Drama and English As well as attending many Literature at Priestley, is going on to professional shows with Priestley, study contemporary dance at Trinity the dancers have also staged their Laban Conservatoire of Dance and own performances in venues as Music in London. diverse as Daresbury Church, a He secured a place ahead of woodland in Grappenhall and dancers from around the world Formby beach. despite an injury that left him Tutor Rachel Leyland said a unable to perform for several combination of the students’ months of his course. dedication and the opportunities Joe said: “It was hard watching offered at Priestley had given them classes from the sidelines, but it just the best chance of progression. made me even more determined to “They have been a phenomenal do well.” year group and have inspired one Most of the students caught the another in ways I don’t think they dance bug early. Some were just even realise,” she said. two when their love of movement “I’m very proud of them and just emerged at various classes around pleased they’ve all achieved the Warrington. success they deserve.” August 2017 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 19
20the Pink visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates August 2017 Peggy Moss MBE 1917-2017 ST ROCCO’S Hospice has paid tribute to volunteer stalwart Peggy Moss, who died recently, just two days after her 100th birthday. Peggy from Padgate, who people to throw change into a celebrated her 100th birthday on pond, which she would then have June 26, was born towards the to clean after it had been dredged. end of the First World War, in She recalled at the time: “I must be Manchester opposite the Palace the only money launderer not in Theatre. She had been invited to prison!” officially open the charity’s new Peggy set up the very first shop, shop in Lymm recently, but was which was an eye opener for her. “I sadly too frail to attend. couldn’t believe that people could In stepped Chairman Norman get rid of so much rubbish – or that Banner who paid tribute to the other people would buy it!” outstanding volunteer. One of her highlights from the It was in 1980 that Peggy last 34 years was watching the became a member of the first foundations being laid for the new Steering Committee for St Rocco’s building on Lockton Lane. Hospice and this was to occupy a On her 100th birthday, Peggy great part of her life for the next 35 was an in-patient of St Rocco’s years. She could tell lots of tales and received a personal letter about helping to set up the charity of thanks for her years of service shops, collecting and selling used and congratulations on her postage stamps and being an avid centenery from the Lord Lieutenant reader herself, sorting and selling of Cheshire, David Briggs and second-hand books! Despite all cards from her many friends. Sadly this, Peggy felt a sense of humility Peggy passed away two days later when she was awarded the MBE and her funeral, a celebration of in 2002 and then became the UK her life, takes place at Padgate Hospice Volunteer of the Year in Methodist Church on July 27 at 2015 on her ‘retirement.’ 1pm. It was Peggy who instigated the relationship with Golden Square and the value of that relationship has been colossal over the years, probably hundreds of thousands. Peggy remembered that every year around Christmas time the shopping centre would encourage