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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Editor’s Comment Paul Walker As you will see in this month’s issue, HS2 has been hitting the Advertising headlines – for all the wrong reasons for many local residents are escalated due to our position James Balme and businesses impacted by the controversial Golborne Link. between Greater and 01925 631592 opt 1 I find it somewhat surprising that impact it will have on the area – Liverpool. this link has not been removed from especially in such uncertain times. As always we will endeavour to Editorial the proposals considering the huge In fact many are questioning the continue to keep you informed but 01925 631592 opt 2 logic of progressing with the whole it is becoming increasingly difficult HS2 project in such times – although to publish through print due to lack Email from the Government’s prospective of advertising revenues. Hopefully [email protected] Cricketers it helps keep the economy going in we will be out again in time for the construction sector. Christmas. Websites triumph over But it’s not going to be much Meanwhile take care and stay www.culchethlife.com use if no one has got a need for safe. www.frodshamlife.co.uk Covid-19 it in the future, with so many www.lymmlife.co.uk THE 2020 cricket season – shortened now experiencing the benefits of working from home using new www.- by Covid-19 – saw some smaller clubs unable to raise teams. technology during the ongoing Deadline for the worldwide.co.uk But they were made of sterner stuff Covid-19 pandemic. December issue www.warrington.tv at Glazebury and the club finished in Being part of Warrington we a respectable mid-table position in a are now classified as a Tier 2 of Life Address reorganised UKFast League High Risk area but at the current New Media Centre which saw them playing against a rate of transmission it may be is November 17 Old Road Warrington number of teams normally in higher only a matter of time before things WA4 1AT divisions. Skipper Jack Warhurst was the leading batsman, hitting 282 runs Culcheth Life is published monthly by Orbit News Ltd. at an average of 35.25 and a top score of 50. Paceman Sam Stanier The contents of this magazine was the leading bowler, taking 21 are fully protected by copyright wickets, twice taking five in a match and nothing may be reprinted or reproduced without prior and recording a best performance of permission of the publishers. five wickets for nine runs. Now the Hurst Lane club is hoping The publishers are not liable for 2021 will have a “normal” cricket any statement made or opinion expressed by third parties in this season – and anyone interested in publication. joining as a senior member should call Jack Warhurst on 07780 Printed by TwentyFourSeven 460500. Prospective junior members should call Nirpal Bansel on 07761 824698.

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Are you looking to make your business life easier? Speak to one of our experts: 01925 761 600 or visit us at: stylesandco.co.uk November 2020 www.culchethlife.com 3 Update on local HS2 issues HS2 has released new new bridge proposal, we must still on parts of their proposals, and proposals to build a high fight to stop the Golborne Spur released further detailed updates, speed line, the Golborne from being built.” that clearly assume the Golborne Spur, also known as the The Golborne Spur is Spur will still be built. Golborne Link, to connect unnecessary. Frank Allen, Chair If you think that the Golborne the HS2 – Manchester of CADRAG (Culcheth And District Spur / Link is unnecessary, a waste line near to the Rail Action Group) said: “The trains of money, and will cause huge West Coast Main Line near that would use the Golborne Spur damage to our community, now is Golborne. can join the West Coast Main Line a really good time to tell people. This line will be built on the at Crewe instead of Golborne. Write to Grant Shapps, Secretary Croft side of Culcheth, crossing Even if there are upgrades of State for Transport, email Wigshaw Lane near the Glaziers necessary to allow the existing line [email protected] and copy Lane junction. to carry more traffic, these will be the email to your MP. The MP for Frank Allen. less expensive and less disruptive Under HS2’s original proposals, Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is The Warrington North MP has the line would have blocked than building the Golborne Spur Charlotte Nichols, email charlotte. and provide much greater benefits also set up a petition to “Say Wigshaw Lane permanently to [email protected]. Please NO To The Golborne Link” at traffic between Culcheth and Croft. to many more travellers. ensure you include your name and charlottenicholsmp.com/say-no-to- Recently, HS2 have released new The Golborne Spur itself is address. the-golborne-link/ proposals which include a new hugely expensive. It is expected bridge over the line which will allow to cost in excess of £3bn and yet Wigshaw Lane to remain open, will carry only 3 trains per hour in connecting Croft and Culcheth. each direction, one seventh of the However, the Golborne Spur number it is designed for and one will still destroy houses, businesses, quarter of the average usage of the farms, and recreational facilities HS2 network as a whole. It is a along the route, and threaten hugely expensive white elephant.” environmental features including In January 2020, Grant Shapps, • Professional, approachable, affordable the Culcheth Linear Park. Secretary of State for Transport, Farther afield, it will affect other commented that the Golborne • Accounts preparation & tax returns for individuals & communities such as Hollins Green Spur was very expensive for what companies which will have a massive viaduct it delivered and could well be 30m high towering over it. scrapped. Since then we have • Bookkeeping, payroll & vat Both Croft Parish Council and heard nothing further on this. • Capital Gains, Estate Planning & Probate Work Parish There has been a consultation Council oppose the Golborne Spur. on the review by the National • Business start up advice Peter Holmes, Chairman of Infrastructure Commission which • First meeting free of charge Culcheth and Glazebury Parish includes this part of HS2, to which Council, said: “We oppose the both the local Parish Councils and Golborne Spur, it will have a CADRAG have responded; this will Call Nigel Healey now on 01925 767222 devastating impact on the local report towards the end of 2020. community, environment, and We understand that other reviews Abacus House, 450 Warrington Road, Culcheth WA3 5QX economy, and bring no benefits are also in progress. Now, HS2 at all to Warrington. Despite the have launched a new consultation www.hunterhealey.co.uk 4 www.culchethlife.com November 2020 Council to delay Local Plan DUE to the impact of COVID-19, along with the Government’s proposed planning reforms and new housing calculation methodology, Warrington Borough Council is pausing work on its Local Plan. The delay aims to give the council transformation in the way the time to reflect and be confident planning system is administered. that the Local Plan submitted for • A separate Government examination is the right one for consultation on a revised method Warrington, given the events of this of calculating housing numbers year and the effects they are likely to when developing a Local Plan. have for years to come. While it is not yet clear how It is anticipated that the council the new methodology would will now be in a position to progress impact on the Local Plan, it could with the Local Plan in the summer of potentially affect the number of 2021. homes required for the borough. Warrington consulted extensively Warrington Borough Council on its ‘Proposed Submission Version Leader, Cllr Russ Bowden, said: “Our now changed. Our efforts to Plan that wouldn’t be the best fit for Local Plan’ in the summer of 2019, Local Plan will shape Warrington’s deliver a Local Plan that works for Warrington’s future. This delay will attracting approximately 3,500 future – and that’s why it’s vital we get Warrington have been impacted by give us the chance to consider our written representations from members it right. We have been working hard developments beyond our control. position, as we wait for the housing of the public, landowners, developers for many months to analyse each and The unprecedented challenges of the and planning picture to become and stakeholder organisations, as every one of the representations we coronavirus pandemic – challenges clearer. well as statutory consultees. have received. This has taken time, which will be with us for some time “We anticipate that we will be in In late 2019, the council informed but it’s a crucial, central part of our to come – have undoubtedly had an a position to resume our plan next residents that taking account of all commitment to balancing the housing impact on the way society interacts, summer. We will keep you updated of the representations and bringing and employment needs of the the way the town moves, and in as our plan progresses, and rest forward the right plan, with the right borough with protecting the green particular the way Warrington does assured we will continue to put the infrastructure, had been a complex belt, while following government business. views of local people at the heart of and challenging process and would policy. “This, combined with two rounds the plan, to help us get it right.” take time. “We have been steadfast that roads of Government consultation on The council is now preparing to While the council has continued to and infrastructure must be delivered planning reform and housing upload all 3,500 representations to make good progress with the plan, a ahead of houses being completed – calculation methodology – mean the Local Plan website so that people number of developments this year are in particular in the proposed Garden that we are currently in a period of can view them. This will include impacting on the work: Suburb area in South Warrington. uncertainty. It would, therefore, be ensuring as many representations as • The global impact of the We’ve been working closely with inappropriate to move ahead with possible are accessible for people coronavirus pandemic landowners and developers to ensure the submission of our current plan to with disabilities, such as visual • The Government’s White Paper that this infrastructure can indeed be the Planning Inspector at this time. impairment. The representations will for a reformed planning system, delivered, and this work continues. “It’s only right we pause. We don’t be uploaded and available to view which may bring a fundamental “However, the landscape has want to rush ahead with a Local over the coming weeks. November 2020 www.culchethlife.com 5 Bents prepare for Christmas after ‘strange year’ BENTS have officially launched for Christmas following a of entrances open and monitored by throughout the store and its dining “strange year” combining the Centre’s beautiful displays and colleagues. Strict social distancing destinations. inspirational themes, with a carefully planned and controlled and one-way systems continue to Bents is now open from 8.30am environment, to ensure the safest possible festive shopping be in place and cleaning stations – 9.00pm, Monday to Friday, experience for customers. are located throughout the store, all which provides more choice as Whilst the layout may look a little since being able to re-open in May in addition to the stringent cleaning to when to visit and the Centre is different this year, the team has we have been committed to making schedules and track and trace working on a new solution for a worked hard to ensure their much Bents as safe and welcoming as system that continues to operate better queuing experience. loved festive experience has the possible and even more so as same magical wow factor, to help Christmas approaches. brighten up homes in a year that “We want our customers to feel has brought many challenges. as safe as possible whilst also Favourite features, such as enjoying our festive environment Bents’ forest of real look trees, and making plans for their inspirational displays and festive celebrations. We’ve made big lighting all return and have been changes but still have incredible relocated throughout the Centre inspiration for both inside and to accommodate the existing one- out, helping make the home an way system and social distancing even more special place to be this measures already in place. Christmas.” Christmas also extends into This year’s themes include the Bents’ Open Skies Glass House Designer Touch safari scene, which will feature a light tunnel as featuring faces from the jungle well as ideas for the festive garden and desert plains as well as Cool and brightening up the outside of Combinations, Sweet as Candy and the home, a place which has grown Through the Woods. Changes have ever more important during the last been made to the way decorations six months. are displayed and packaged, to Matthew Bent, Managing make shopping easier and safer, Director at Bents Garden & Home whilst not impacting on inspiration. said: “It has been a very strange Bents continues to carefully year and one which has brought control the number of customers in many changes and challenges, but store, restricting entry with only two 6 www.culchethlife.com November 2020 Runner raises £2200 after completing charity run for Whizz Kidz FAIRY fundraiser David Smithson, 73, from Culcheth completed his fundraising run around the village raising £2,200 for the Whizz Kidz charity. His charity run, which was taking people at the finish line. It was place to make up for missing out tiring but the response was brilliant. on this year’s London Marathon “With today’s money, we are at due to the COVID-19 pandemic, £2200 raised for the Whizz Kidz he started on Lodge Drive in the charity, which is amazing. centre of the village before heading “Over £200 was raised during up Wellfield Road and on to Twiss the run through Culcheth.” Green Lane. David aims to continue running Dressed in his Whizz Kidz fairy for the charity in the future and costume, David then ran up to Hob ensure that more young people Hey Lane in a circular route waving have the opportunity to have to passers-by and drivers as he mobility. went. “In the next 12 months I want to Those who were out walking raise as much money as possible in the sunshine donated money to so that more wheel chairs can be David for his fundraising efforts. given to young people.” A resident on Twiss Green Lane had made a water station for him The London marathon has been which had a balloon and small a personal one for David and chair with bottles of water on it. has been ever thankful for the Another resident on Common support from members of the public Lane also made a water station for with donations and wonderful him with the union flag a picture comments. of the fairy outfit, a notice with the “A big thank you to everyone RAF crest and the message Fairy who has backed me during the Fuel plus RAF march past music marathon.” playing. In 2021, he will continue his Upon completing the three laps, charity efforts for Whizz Kidz with he jogged back to Lodge drive another run on the 3rd, October. where his charity fundraising run He will also be out running in ended. the fairy outfit until the marathon in “It was wonderful to see so many London takes place.

New community policing model launched Cheshire Police has launched its new approach to community policing, which will see dedicated police officers assigned to each of the county’s 122 policing areas to tackle crime and support communities. The initiative has been developed by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Keane who is striving for Cheshire to be the leading police service for delivering community policing. It builds on the already successfully delivered initiative to provide a dedicated PCSO and police community base for each area. The new community police officers will work with their fellow PCSO, the wider policing team, and key partners to build relationships within the community, sharing the same mission to solve problems at their root-cause before they become more serious. They will spend more time in the heart of their dedicated communities and be given time to deal with issues that matter most to local residents. The officers for Culcheth, Glazebury & Crof are PC Phillip Greaves and PCSO Darren Samuel, who will be based from Culcheth Library on Warrington Road, Warrington, WA3 5SL November 2020 www.culchethlife.com 7

Runner raises £2200 after completing The Gardening Guide charity run for Whizz Kidz Now the winter rains have Report and picture: Michael Berry arrived remember to ensure better drainage in your pots and containers.

Simon Bax, Plant Area Specialist

There are a surprising number of plants that perform well over the winter period, often they are well scented - examples include Sarcococca, Hamamelis and Mahonia

Areas of the border, that are currently empty, can be dug over and enriched with blended manure for next year’s planting

Cut down any herbaceous plants that have finished flowering and that do not have a strong winter structure. Weed and fork gently between them

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Main Advert November 2020.indd 1 14/10/2020 17:40:57 8 www.culchethlife.com November 2020 MP launches petition opposing HS2 Golborne Link WARRINGTON North MP clear alternative available through Charlotte Nichols has launched the West Coast Main Line at a petition over controversial Crewe.’ proposals to retain the Golborne “Residents are tired of empty Link as part of HS2. words from the Government on the Golborne Link- it’s time for action, Ms Nichols has opened a and its removal from the HS2 plans petition to Transport Minister once and for all.” Andrew Stephenson after he The petition is available on announced that The Golborne Link Charlotte Nichols’ website: https:// ‘remains part of the Government’s charlottenicholsmp.com/say-no-to- current proposals.’ the-golborne-link/ This is in advance of a Meanwhile, Warrington of NPR to be constructed from for NPR – it makes sense for the consultation on the plan, which Borough Council has reiterated Liverpool to Manchester Airport government to bring forward a opened this week and will conclude its opposition to the proposed and Manchester Piccadilly, via hybrid bill for NPR to allow this on 11th December 2020. Golborne Link as part of the wider Warrington. The council is pushing section from HS2 to Liverpool, via In response to the consultation, High-Speed Rail (HS2) scheme. hard for this section of NPR to be Warrington, to be constructed in Ms Nichols is encouraging The government has announced brought forward, as it would bring parallel with the Western Leg of residents in Warrington North to that it will be proceeding with real benefits to Warrington through HS2 Phase 2B.” sign her petition to Stephenson to legislation for the HS2 Western Leg more high speed and local rail “Our priority at this point, put on record the outpouring of Phase 2B as a priority. This phase services coming to the town at the however, remains challenging local support against the proposals. is proposed to run between Crewe same time as the western leg of the Golborne Link and we will Fighting for Warrington residents and Manchester, connecting to HS2 Phase 2B. continue to make representations to against these proposals has been the West Coast Main Line south of However, the council continues to government with our concerns for one of her key priorities since Wigan via the Golborne Link, and oppose any plans for the Golborne being elected in December, and the Eastern Leg will connect the the proposed spur.” Link section, which is expected to The government has also, this she raised this in a question to Boris West Midlands with Leeds. still be included in the HS2 Western Johnson over HS2 in February. Bringing forward the Crewe week, announced a further Design Leg Phase 2B. Refinement Consultation for HS2 Ms Nichols said: “It is crucial to Manchester section has been Leader of the Council, Cllr Russ that the voice of Warrington welcomed by the council, which Bowden said: “The proposal for Phase 2B, though none of the four North residents are heard in this includes plans for enhanced the Golborne Link remains a flaky proposed changes directly impact consultation. transport links in Crewe and business case which would bring Warrington. They are: “I will continue to fight tirelessly extra platforms at Manchester little – if any – discernible value To add a Crewe Northern against the Golborne Link and Airport, which will help to support to Warrington. The case for the Connection and change the design want to show the Government the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Golborne Link, in isolation, just of the proposed Crewe North strength of feeling of Warrington services, which in turn will benefit isn’t palatable for our town and Rolling Stock Depot North residents, through this Warrington through improved runs the risk of physically dividing To change the design of the petition. access and connectivity to the town. our communities for scant overall Manchester Airport High-Speed “The Link would be devastating The council also welcomes the benefit. station for the environment and noise government’s response to its 2019 “I am pleased to see other To refine the design around pollution as well as causing Design Refinement Consultation, plans for HS2 which will provide Manchester Piccadilly High-Speed significant disruption to local where it has also been confirmed Warrington with better access station residents. Transport Secretary that infrastructure will be put in place and transport links. I would urge To introduce a new train stabling Grant Shapps admitted the Link for ‘touchpoints’ in High Legh, which the government to use Warrington facility at Annandale, in Dumfries ‘delivers very little’ and there is a would enable future development Bank Quay as a central hub station and Galloway

Residents urged to engage with Scouts receive £10,000 grant SCOUTS in Culcheth have won a Some of Stage 1 was completed HS2 consultation £10,000 grant from Awards for All at home, with camping in the RESIDENTS are being urged to • extending the M62 west which has enabled them to carry garden or indoors, gardening, engage with the HS2 consultation viaduct to incorporate Holcroft out major improvements to their cooking and washing-up. The following revised plans for the route Moss, replacing the previously headquarters building in Jackson badge also ticked a few boxes from Lymm to Culcheth - known as proposed embankment Avenue. for some of the Challenge Badges the Golborne Spur. Daphne Eastburn, project needed to complete the Chief Croft and Culcheth and • realigning the A574 Warrington Road to reduce the impact on manager for the 3rd Warrington Scouts Award for Beavers, Cubs Glazebury parish councillor Val East (1st Culcheth) Scout Group: and Scouts. Allen is encouraging people from the playing fields and listed “We would like to say a big Beavers had a fun online anywhere in Warrington to engage buildings south of Culcheth thankyou to Awards for All for meeting making paper aeroplanes with the public consultation. • building a bridge over the track making this happen. and flying them around as part Cllr Allen said: “There has west of Wigshaw Lane “The projects are now complete of the staged Air Activity Badge. been lots of scaremongering in • changing the size and/or and have made a big difference. Cubs enjoyed taking part in yoga the press and online recently and location of satellite compounds The hall is still being used by our and learning about its origin. The I know that a few petitions have • utility works near Moss Farm, local PCSO and by Slimming Scouts had a walk around Culcheth been established too. As a local World.” with a difference, using an online parish councillor and a resident, Glazebrook, off Slag Lane, The improvement work started in map . I’ve been opposing the Golborne Lowton, off Lightshaw Lane, January when safety flooring was Stage 2 of the Great Indoors Spur for more than six years, Golborne, off Lily Lane, laid at a cost of £4,320. In March, Badge included map reading skills working closely with the community Bamfurlong the heating system was upgraded, for both Scouts and Beavers, there and CADRAG – the Culcheth and • new telecommunications sites with new radiators installed was a talk for Scouts from the District Rail Action Group. • works to public rights of way together with a new fuse box. This charity Dogs for Good and Cubs “I would encourage everyone • auto-transformer stations north work cost £1,550. achieved their Road Safety badges. in the town, whether they are Finally, a new and improved Several members took part impacted by the Golborne Spur of the M62 and east of B5207 front access was built, costing in Camp at Home at the end of or not, to participate in the Wilton Lane £3,792. September. consultation. “ • a pumping station off Carr Lane, At the same time, a leak “The community here in Croft Lowton developed in the roof and had to and Culcheth would be cut off and • realigning the A573 Wigan be repaired. devastated by the Golborne Spur, if Road to bring it closer to the Meanwhile, Scout meetings have it was to go ahead.” West Coast Main Line, including been continuing online, due to the Members of the public can amended access to Lightshaw Covid-19 lockdown with a wide contribute to the consultation, variety of activities. which is open until 11 December Lane The Scout Association has 2020. • changing the railway connections introduced a new staged badge, Changes that have been made to the West Coast Main Line near The Great Indoors Badge, for use include: Bamfurlong. during the lockdown. November 2020 www.culchethlife.com 9 Scouts brighten up park – and say thank you to Covid-19 heroes SCOUTS at Culcheth have been brightening up Culcheth Linear Park – and saying thank you to Covid-19 heroes at the same time. Members of the 19th Warrington There are currently 14 doors to (Culcheth) Scouts, based at the be found along the old railway line Methodist Church on Ellesmere past the second metal gate from Road, have been busy on the former the Ranger cabin. By placing the railway line placing colourful doors in the park the Scouts hope “thank you doors” on trees. they will brighten up the autumn The scouts have designed days and also encourage others to the doors themselves and have add to the displays with their own produced a variety for everyoneto contributions. enjoy. Scout leader Dave Sanderson They thank a variety of said: “We would like to see more occupations for their continued doors in the park so please feel free hard work and support during the to add to the doors on show – the Covid crisis. more the merrier!”

School raises £700 for charity – despite the coronavirus

CULCHETH Primary School has clotted cream or muffins for families raised more than £700 with to order online and enjoy at home its annual Macmillan Coffee Now plans for a virtual Harvest Morning – despite the coronavirus are well under way and alternative pandemic. ways to celebrate Christmas are Delicious scones were baked by being discussed. fabulous baker and Higher Level Mrs Dodd said: “While it’s not Teaching Assistant Julie Daintith quite business as normal, the school and scrumptious muffins were is trying hard to make things seem provided by the school kitchen as calm and normal as possible for staff. the children.” Head teacher Amanda Dodd Pupils have been enjoying said: “The uptake was fabulous mindfulness lessons and yoga as and over £700 was collected.” part of their return to the school The school was determined to curriculum. Some school trips support charities through fund have taken place, after careful risk raising but had to think about new, assessments, so that the children innovative and different ways to do can still take part in a wide range so. of experiences to complement their It was obvious the usual learning in school. Macmillan Coffee Morning could Year 1 went to Knowsley Safari not go ahead, so the school Park and other trips are planned decided to offer cream teas with before Christmas for Years 2, 5 home baked scones, jam and and 6. 10 www.culchethlife.com November 2020

We again thank all in the NHS for their dedication and sacrifice, and all our residents who are working to help others either through their employment or volunteering.

The Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council Christmas Market has been cancelled but we will still have the Christmas Lights in Culcheth and in Glazebury. We have just had our annual invitation to be part of the Newchurch Christmas Tree Festival which starts on December 11th.

HS2- There is a Phase 2b Western Leg Design Refinement Consultation closing on 11th December. The Golborne Link or Spur is still there, and the “update” leaflet and map book for our area - MA05 Risley to Bamfurlong - are on line. Search HS2 MA05 to see both the 2020 and the 2018 map books for comparison. Search the title of this consultation for wider information. We were given four paper copies of the documents and have placed one set in Culcheth Library. We will continue to oppose the Link.

Local Plan News The Borough Council has paused the Local plan until Summer 2021: a number of developments are impacting on the work. The global impact of the coronavirus pandemic plus a number of government consultations on the planning system. These include a revised method of calculating housing numbers and the Government White Paper on the reform of the planning system. This closes on October 29th. We and Croft Parish Council are working with our planning consultant to respond to this. We work to protect our Green Belt, to improve traffic through our villages, retain and improve residents’ ability to input the planning system but also to suggest alternatives. Search White Paper: Planning for the future.

You will have noticed that a number of our roads are being re- surfaced. Notices of the work have been in formal locations and details sent by post to residents. You will also find notices for Licence applications and some planning applications there. They are a useful form of communication. Notice that lamp posts are numbered so that the number and the street are a good way of identifying problems.

The decision to improve the play area on the Green was made some time ago but there has been a delay because of Covid, with the play area first being unavailable and then having to have changes because of social distancing, with some equipment removed. The improvements will happen. We are also looking at placing more seats throughout the villages.

Openreach have been in the village with respect to proposed telecommunications development. They look for the best way to do the improvements, and will engage with residents subject to Covid restrictions. If anyone has difficulty with this let us know and we will contact Openreach

Planning applications continue to come in, contact us if you have a query or an opinion.

Note the contact details for our new parish clerk.

Publication of Information

The Parish Council has adopted a publication of information scheme. Details of who we are, what we do and how the public can access information is published on the main notice boards, Common Lane, Culcheth and Culcheth Library and on our website: www.culchethandglazebury-pc.org.uk November 2020 www.culchethlife.com 11

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