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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising IT was a bitter sweet moment band which had performed at last James Balme when Viola Beach became the first year’s Warrington Festival, with many Freephone Warrington band to have a number predicting success – but not in such 0800 955 5247 one album topping the national charts. tragic circumstances. Bitter because of the tragic I am pleased to say this year’s festival a lot going on in the world of sport Editorial circumstances surrounding the death will involve a tribute to Viola Beach around Warrington, with the Wolves 01925 623631 of the boys and their manager, with other local bands attempting to back at Wembley for the fourth time Email sweet because they will always be aspire to their dreams. in eight years and Warrington Town info@warrington- remembered for their chart topping Following on from last year’s bidding to follow up last year’s historic worldwide.co.uk success, which has hopefully brought successful festival this year’s event looks league title success, now competing at some small comfort to their families and set to be even bigger and better and their highest level in the club’s history in Websites friends. something to build on as Warrington the Evo-Stik Premier Division. www.culchethlife.com Similar to the Warrington bombing aspires to become a UK City of Culture We wish both clubs well and future www.frodshamlife.co.uk tragedy, the loss of Viola Beach – what a legacy that would be to Viola success – as success on the sporting www.lymmlife.co.uk will be one of those moments in our Beach. www.warrington.tv front always brings a feel good factor town’s history which will always be Moving away from music there is to the town. www.warrington- remembered and yet again Warrington worldwide.co.uk has responded to a negative with a Address positive. New Media Centre I will never forget the day I went Old Road Warrington out covering the Warrington bombing WA4 1AT attack and I will never forget having to report on the Viola Beach tragedy, as it sank it that this was the young

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WARRINGTON’S annual VPX they take place every Tuesday event at Victoria Park continues throughout August in Victoria Park, to go from strength to strength, Warrington, from 11.00am to with record breaking numbers of 4.00pm. youngsters attending this year's Event organiser PCSO Tony event. Spruce said: “VPX is now in its With Cheshire Police ninth year and since its inception it encouraging young people to stay has gone from strength to strength. safe by taking part in a whole host Each event is regularly attended of community events and activities, by over 1,000 young people from Police & Crime Commissioner across Warrington, and provides David Keane, got to experience them with the opportunity to take some of those activities for himself, part in a wide range of sports and when he visited the event. activities, many of which they have He said: “It’s great to see some never tried before. of the work that is taking place “I’m proud of the work that we this summer to tackle antisocial have done and I would like to thank behaviour and help keep young all of our sponsors for the support people safe. that they have shown. “The dedication shown by the “Over the past nine years we PCSOs and officers involved in VPX have engaged with more than is outstanding, and I would like to 30,000 young people from across congratulate them on the success the borough, helping to reduce that they have achieved so far, and reports of anti-social behaviour I hope this success continues long and preventing young people from into the future. engaging in criminal activities.” “Engaging with young people VPX, also known as the Victoria is a vital part of the work that Park Xperience, is an annual PCSOs and officers undertake, and event that was initially set up by by encouraging young people to Warrington PCSO Tony Spruce and participate in some of the activities Tom Reid back in 2007. such as VPX, we can make a real The events are sponsored by a difference to local communities.” number of local organisations and Young people who attend VPX charities, including Warrington Live are able to take part in a wide Wire, Cheshire Fire and Rescue range of activities including Service, the Warrington Wolves Football, Zorbing, Archery, face foundation, Warrington Town FC, painting, crafts music workshops Decathlon, Active Cheshire and and much more. Warrington South Area Board, The events are free to attend along with a number of other local and open to children of all ages, businesses. 4 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016

Michael Hello and welcome to my Mahoney is monthly column . . . a Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has research, and patient trials experience. He is a member of by Michael Mahoney the Hypnotherapy Association, an associate of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, Mind Body Connection based at Woolston Surgery, Do you know what you think hypnotherapy helps you to change Neighbourhood Hub, affects the functioning of your your thoughts, even to change the Warrington WA1 4PN. body? Did you know that if inner speak we have. Tel: 01925-658322 email you think negative thoughts, Ask yourself these questions [email protected] over time your body will Am I happy? www.michaelmahoney respond to those thoughts, Am I making the most of my life? hypnotherapist.com and the opposite is true, if you Am I achieving what I want to think positive thoughts, your achieve? enhance presentation skills, writers to body responds appropriately? 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September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 5 £1,000 grant - to put on a town Business chief predicts ‘seven centre show weeks of misery’ for motorists GROUPS prepared to put on town centre-based activities at A BUSINESS leader is predicting Mr Daniels said that at the Warrington could be in line for a seven weeks of misery for yearly budget meeting between £1,000 grant. Warrington motorists when the council and business interests The borough council’s Town structural maintenance work starts he had asked what consideration Centre Partnership Group is on the A50 Knutsford Road on seeking applications to deliver September 19. business was given by the council. town centre activities that benefit Colin Daniels, chief executive of “I have to say the answer is local people. Warrington Chamber of Commerce silence,” he said. Cllr Tony Higgins, the council’s says the announcement of the work The council says once work lead member for culture, leisure will be welcomed by business commences, additional information and community, said: “I would travellers “like a hole in the head.” on phasing and diversion routes will encourage any town centre groups He wants to know why be available at www.warrington. to apply for these grants. It’s a Warrington Borough Council could not arrange for the work to be gov.uk/roadworks great opportunity for us to help you carried out at night. to do something positive for town The council has announced that centre communities.” the work, involving the inward/ Any organisation that is led by or westbound carriageway between in partnership with an organisation Halla Way and Wilderspool belonging to the business, voluntary, Causeway, will be carried out in community or faith sector can apply three phases between 9.30am and for the funding before the deadline 3.30pm and 7pm and midnight. of Monday, September 12. It will involve road closures The last two grants were given between 7pm and midnight and to Warrington Ethnic Communities lane closures during the day. Association towards the Mela event Diversion routes will be and to a group called Blooming Art signposted. for a National Trail Day event. Mr Daniels said: “When will Applications, for up to £1,000, the council acknowledge the cost to business of traffic delays and in are welcomed but if significant the case of these ‘improvements’ impact can be demonstrated, why isn’t ALL the work carried out larger grants may be awarded on between 7pm and midnight.?” a case by case basis. He questioned the likely impact For more information or help with on the works of swing bridge an application, contact Di White closures on the Manchester on 07827 232 561 or dwhite@ Ship Canal and incidents on the warrington.gov.uk motorways. 6 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 August 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 7

Business Business Warrington 13th best ‘city’ to work by Steve Park I’M delighted that Warrington has Warrington & Co have recently more residents into Warrington’s town very recently been recognised by an welcomed four new tenants into the centre, some of the key ingredients independent survey which placed office incubator, The Base, on the necessary for a successful, vibrant and Warrington as 13th highest ‘best Stadium Quarter. Focused on science attractive place. cities to work in the UK’, Warrington and advanced engineering, this The shape and face of Warrington’s is only bettered in the North West by business growth facility in the heart Manchester (11th highest). of the town centre is a real boost town centre continues to move with It was also jointly announced in to entrepreneurs looking to make the times, changing to incorporate the same week by Nesta & Creative a success in Warrington. Coupled modern facilities to meet the needs of England that Warrington has become with the opening of the University today’s and tomorrow’s generations. Steve Park something of a creative hub, with over Technical College Warrington in Work is progressing at relentless pace MD of Warrington & Co. 7,000 people between Warrington September, again focused on science on Time Square, with the multi storey and Wigan in employment in the and advanced engineering, there is a car park now reduced to rubble, ready 01925 442 243 creative industry. The research did real buzz now being created around for the new state of the art, 1140 space point to the proximity of the motorways the Stadium Quarter. Warrington replacement complete with charging www.warringtonandco.com as being a major benefit, but I also & Co are continuing to develop the think this is good news since creative master plan for the wider area that points and family friendly spaces, hubs are often more associated we expect will bring further office ready to rise in its place next year. with growing city centres, so putting investment news in early 2017. This The building which will become Warrington on the national map is an work is directly associated with our the temporary home for the market important step. ambition to bring more workers and is flying up, and traders will relocate there in Spring 2017 bringing with them exciting opportunities to continue an 800-year-old tradition of market trading on the site, before moving to their permanent Market Hall when the Company director completes whole scheme opens in 2019. For those who share a love for history Sales Masters degree don’t miss the opportunity to step back in time at the forthcoming medieval market on September 3.

DAVID Griffiths, a Director at Kingsland Grange based company Sharples Group, has graduated from Middlesex University with an MSc in Leading Transformational Sales. The Toshiba Masters Degree was devised after global research highlighted the fact that only 10% of sales people understand what the client really wants. David, 46, joined the company at the age of 19 and successfully completed a multi-million buy-out with fellow Director Mark Brocklehurst in 2005. He said: “Education, training and people development are recognised as the most effective way of producing sustainable results in business and the Toshiba Master’s Degree Programme is a great example of a transformational education initiative. “Adopting a Sales leader mind-set, I have analysed leadership styles and how we behave as a business. “Working through the seven modules of the programme has certainly influenced the successful Sharples Group company ethos of ‘Principle before Profit’.” The Masters, which recognises David as a professional in Sales Directorship, gives credibility to the Sales profession and aims to put it on a par with Accountancy and Marketing. 8 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016

fun and — SNAP! — the job’s a Social Media game!”). Matters But is your team development All of your Social Media plan ‘just’ an idea – one that Marketing questions you invest in but don’t really answered. use– or one that you put into practice? Knowing more is not the same as being able to do more. If you have spent time, energy and invested in training then that is not the end of your ‘development’ programme. If your team aren’t able to do more as a result, whether it’s through your team’s culture or otherwise, then it’s time and money wasted. Training is a fantastic resource Is your team development and a great way to develop an idea or put into practice? a team – so much so that I “A company’s ability to learn, offer social media training to and translate that learning into individuals and groups – that action rapidly is the ultimate it’s important your company competitive advantage.” – Jack has the culture to allow your Welch team to grow and use their new found knowledge. You already know the ways that you can help develop your So think back to the last time teams, from training for new you invested in training/ skills and conferences through developing your staff (or for to developing a great team yourself). Are you able to culture with lunches and night’s say that they’ve been given a out. You might have even chance to use your investment considered gamification as a in them? way to improve productivity and job satisfaction (the If you’re looking to improve ultimate gamification quote your return on social media from Mary Poppins – “In every give me a call on 01925 job that must be done, there is 550550 and see how my an element of fun. You find the training can help. September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 9 Carpe Diem celebrate being in top 100

WARRINGTON based website on a first come first serve basis, design and marketing agency so companies should contact us Carpe Diem is celebrating being on 01925 299842 or visit our ranked in the Top 100 independent website www.carpe-diem.co.uk for agencies in the 2016 national more details. The grants are also census. available in many other regions The company specialises in around the country, and we can working with companies that are help guide companies through the looking to grow their businesses process, making it quick and easy.” online, and regularly delivers The agency, which has operated benefits of over 200% increase in in the Warrington area since website and app performance and 1999, has recently moved into new engagement for its clients. offices opposite Warrington central Warrington and Cheshire station, called The Base. Carpe based companies can now take Diem has a team of marketing advantage of Carpe Diem’s strategists, designers, technologist services with the benefit of a 40% and developers that work with grant, up to a maximum value of business to develop websites, £6,000. apps and deliver online marketing Bill Carr, Managing Director campaigns. of Carpe Diem said: “The grant The company has recently is great news for local businesses recruited two new members of staff and gives existing and new to support its growth and is looking clients a real head start over their forward to further growth in the competitors. The grant is available year ahead.

LIVEWIRE has introduced a new libraries at community events. for mobiles and tablets and allows library management system at all One of the key benefits to the people to search the library shelves New online libraries across Warrington which public is that any future items library from home, as well as renewing enables members to access more users borrow will be recorded so their books online. services online. they can view their own borrowing Tina Redford, LiveWire strategic management The new system is called KOHA history both in libraries and at which means “gift” in Maori. It home. lead for libraries and learning, system for offers an improved service to both The new system is available to said “This is an exciting time for staff and customers with a more the public anywhere via the new LiveWire Libraries and KOHA will libraries intuitive interface and the ability for Libonline web interface. help us meet the needs of a modern staff to access the system outside of The new website is fully optimised library service for the 21st Century” 10 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 11 Families humbled

THE families of Warrington band Viola Beach say they have been humbled after the band’s debut album made Number 1 in the charts, just six months after their tragic loss. The self-titled posthumous album “The tragic circumstance that met was released as a tribute to vocalist Viola Beach and their manager Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, Craig that fateful night in bassist Tomas Lowe, drummer Jack will not now define their lives. Dakin and their manager Craig What will now define their lives and Tarry by the families and friends what they will be remembered for, of the group who were tragically forever, is the music they were so killed when their car crashed off a passionate about making together. bridge into a canal in , “For that, we will be eternally Sweden, during the early hours of humbled and ever thankful to every February 13 this year. single person who by buying this It is the first time a Warrington glorious album has invested in their band has topped the album charts. The album shot to the top of the lasting musical legacy. The pain charts a week after being released. will never leave us but neither will The families released the the affection shown by every fan. following statement:”The tragedy Maybe one day that affection will that ended Craig, Jack, Kris, River live longer in the memory than the & Tom’s lives in Sweden and the pain. So from us all a simple but pain and sense of loss will never heartfelt ‘thank you.’” leave us. Meanwhile a memorial fund “By sending the Viola Beach set up has topped £20,000. album to number 1 the public have Donations can be made online until sent out an important message to September 30 at www.warrington. the world. gov.uk/violabeach 12 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 Granny and granddaughter have heads shaved for charity A brave care worker from Warrington and her 14-year-old granddaughter both had their heads shaved to help raise over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Trish Bennett and her Carewatch, which has a history of granddaughter Monique said supporting good causes as well as goodbye to their respective blonde providing for the local community. and brunette tresses at the Irish club The company will be match funding in Warrington. donations that Patricia receives up As well as the shave, to the total of £500. entertainment included a bouncy Ria Lyon, Care Manager at castle, cakes and sweets. Together Carewatch Warrington, adds: they raised £1,100 for Macmillan “We are incredibly proud of Trish Cancer Support. and Monique for their bravery. Trish, 51, works for local Delivering care and support home care provider Carewatch services ourselves, we understand Warrington, which looks after the work and research related vulnerable adults in the Warrington charities do and how vital it is to area. help them continue. This is why She said: “I decided to do the we do our utmost to raise funds at head shave as tribute to my family every available opportunity.” and friends who have passed away with cancer and for family who are Trish has been with Carewatch in remission from cancer. for 18 months and loves the work. “My granddaughter wanted to She adds: “My clients are lovely. I do it last year but her mum wouldn’t worked in several jobs but needed let her. This time she thought something different. I’m glad I Monique was old enough to make did care work and I’m hoping I her own decision. continue to do this for some time.” “A good friend, Kelly Delooze If you would like to sponsor Smith, has just passed her Year 3 Trish and Monique, please visit: hairdressing course at college and www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ agreed to shave our hair for us!” Patricia-Bennett. Macmillan Cancer Support Outside of charity, Carewatch is dedicated to reaching and Warrington is dedicated to improving the lives of those living providing the highest level of with cancer and aims to inspire personalised care, helping those millions of others to do the same. who want to live at home regain Raising funds for charity is central to and retain their independence. September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 13 14 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 Charity bidding to break tombola world record A Warrington charity is bidding to break the world record for the biggest ever tombola. Warrington Disability Partnership, To qualify for the record there can who fund-raise regularly around the only by up to 25 of the same item town at various events with their and all items must be new. popular tombola, will bid to break Prizes can be dropped off at any the world record at Golden Square of the charity’s centres, including the on Saturday October 1. shop in Godeln Square, Shopmobility Now they are appealing to local in the Golden Square car park, the people and businesses to help them Independent Living Centre on Beafort break the record by donating prizes. Chief Executive Dave Thompson, Street or at the stall on Warrington who regularly helps out at the fund- Market. Items can also be donated at raising tombolas, said: “Our aim is Tesco Extra on Winwick Road. to smash the current world record by Every business which donates getting over 6,000 prizes.” will get a thank you message on the Now Dave is urging local people charity’s website. and business to get behind the record For more details call 01925 attempt by donating prizes. 240064 and ask for Janis or Mike. September 2016 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 September 2016 September 2016 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 September 2016

W’ton Fest September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 19 20 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 “Phoenix Project” gives a new lease of life to disabled people overseas

Internationally acclaimed local charity, Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP), has collaborated with a youth orientated UK-based charity on a project aiming to provide much needed support to those with a disability or long-term health condition overseas. WDP has teamed up with St countless numbers of older and Mark Universal Copts Care (St disabled people across the UK for Mark), to help provide support in the past 69 years, the established Egypt and Sudan. company are proud to offer a Despite more than 20million diverse collection of new and used disabled people living in Egypt, it daily living aids to help give those is well documented that provisions in need overseas a way to live offered by the country’s health and more independently. Commercial social care services are limited and Director for NRS Healthcare, the “Phoenix Project” has been set Stephen Kennedy, has been the up to challenge this. driving force behind the company Dave Thompson MBE DL, supporting the “Phoenix Project”: Founder and Chief Executive “Since meeting Dave and seeing of WDP has had a working his wonderful passion for helping relationship with Dr Naser Fouad, those who are living with a long- Chairman of St Mark, for over 10 term health condition or disability, years and is excited that their two he has inspired me to join charities can work in partnership something which I believe is very, on such an important project: very special. “St Mark’s charity stands for “NRS Healthcare and everything we value here at WDP Warrington Disability Partnership – including independence, dignity share mutual goals – to push the and confidentiality. Our role in the boundaries of daily living aids “Phoenix Project” will mean co- and continue to raise awareness of ordinating the national collection what is available to make everyday of equipment to be refurbished, tasks easier for disabled people containerised and transported to and their families. St Mark projects overseas. We’re “For almost 70 years, NRS thrilled to be working with such a Healthcare has been proud to dedicated and genuine partner spread the word of daily living aids and together, we hope to achieve and help people throughout the great things.” UK lead a more independent life. Also playing a key role within Now we are proud to support WDP the Phoenix Project is the UK’s and St Mark in their vision to bring leading provider of daily living quality living aids to those in need aids and community equipment, overseas so they can enjoy a more NRS Healthcare. Having helped confident and self-sufficient future.” September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 21 22 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 Starsailor to headline tribute to Viola Beach’s legacy

ONCE hailed as Britain’s best new band, locally based Starsailor Warrington’s James Stelfox (bass) guests, T’Pau coming together for will be headlining a special concert at this year’s Warrington and Ben Byrne (drums) met James one concert on the opening night Festival which will pay tribute to Viola Beach’s legacy. Walsh (vocals/guitar) at Wigan of Warrington Festival 2016. and Leigh Music College. Later The three legendary 80s stars It will be the band’s first outdoor stage.” saw the arrival of keyboardist are set to join forces for a truly headline event in Warrington and Beverly and Ian Piers Dakin, the Barry Westhead, who cemented incredible concert experience on their first appearance in the town father of Jack Dakin, added: “Jack, their sound. Warrington’s Bank Park on Friday since they released their greatest River, Tom, Kris and Craig were all The band’s debut single Fever 16 September. Their appearance hits album last year. very proud and honoured to play at in 2001 earned them the title of will kick off a two week celebration Their headline slot will follow a last year’s festival, supporting Pixie Britain’s best new band. of culture, sport and entertainment full day of performances from local Lott, in their hometown. Their initial run of success saw across the town. bands in tribute to Viola Beach and “It is an honour for all our family both their ‘’ debut Any band or artist from the their manager, who tragically lost that this legacy has been put into album and the 2003 follow-up North West can enter to play at the their lives earlier this year. place and they will be remembered ‘’ hit number two in festival by sending an expression of Local bands are now being asked by their music.” the charts and netted them a total interest via the Warrington Festival to submit expressions of interest to Craig’s parents and sister, Sarah, of three million album sales before website www.warringtonfestival. perform at the event on Bank Park concluded: “Craig was not only a hiatus in 2009. org/contact-us on Saturday 17 September in a their manager but a dear friend Since their reformation in 2014, day that will celebrate the legacy to Viola Beach and he believed in Icons of the 80s: £15. the band has played on the main Bank Park, Warrington of the five lads from Warrington. their talent and enthusiasm. stage at the Isle of Wight festival, The families of Kris, River, Jack, “He was excited to put Friday, 16 September. supported Manchester indie band, Tickets from Tom and Craig say the event will Warrington on the music map and James and toured North America help provide a platform for other he knew Viola Beach would do www.pyramidparrhall.com with Embrace. 01925 442345 emerging talents. exactly that. The Saturday event will be part Ben Dunne, dad of River Reeves, “Craig lived life the way that of a wider weekend of music and Starsailor: £10. said: “River and the band played we all should, passionately and two weeks of events across the Bank Park, Warrington, at Warrington Festival last year wholeheartedly and we are town which celebrate sport, culture Saturday 17 September 2016 and would be so proud to see how extremely proud of Craig and Viola and entertainment. The Friday Tickets from they’ve inspired many other local Beach.” evening will see Icons of the 80s www.pyramidparrhall.com bands to perform on the same Starsailor was formed when Go West, Nik Kershaw and special 01925 442345.

River Reeves’ legacy set to live on THE legacy of Viola Beach those from more disadvantaged guitarist River Reeves is set to live backgrounds. on following a highly successful Working closely with Priestley “RivFest” at Priestley College. College and Bridgewater High Backed by ’s frontman School the Foundation will provide , who sent a special grants to support Priestley’s PETT video message of support which Charity (Priestley Education & was broadcast at the event, organisers are determined to Training Trust). deliver an even “bigger and better” River’s father Penketh Head RivFest 2017. teacher Ben Dunn and his step Family friend Rae Carr, who is mother Sharon and his siblings also a trustee of the River Reeves were all at the RivFest event. Foundation, a legacy to River’s Younger brother Gabriel Reeves “short but wonderful life” said: “If opened the show with his band we can deliver this in two weeks Pink Lady. imagine what we can produce with More than 10 local bands took a whole year to plan it.” part in the event. The aim of the legacy is to River’s father Ben added: provide bursaries and grants for “Having had such a wonderful first young people across Warrington to give them that financial ‘small event thanks to the support of the step’ and help them build a future music industry, the borough council within the arts, whether as actors, and Priestley College, who knows musicians, artists, directors, writers, what we can achieve next year. singers etc. “River dared to dream, so will There will also be a focus on we!” September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 23 24 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016 Black Bear Park blighted by fly-tipping

COUNCILLORS have expressed of responsible and law-abiding their dismay after discovering fly- residents should have to pay tipping had blighted Black Bear through their council taxes to clean Park at Latchford, Warrington. up irresponsible dumping by a tiny The discovery, made by a local minority. woman out walking her dog, was “I was recently supporting a made shortly after members of the group of residents who gave up Victoria Park Residents Association their Saturday morning for a local had taken part in a litter pick in the litter pick – a really positive day for nearby area. everyone involved. Local Cllr Maureen McLaughlin “These are the people who make said: “‘Fly-tipping is a menace and a difference in this town and make a blight, and it is shocking to find it a place to be proud of.” this level of dumping in an area that To report fly-tipping, or to pass is enjoyed by so many people as a on any information as to who might pleasant place to walk and cycle. have dumped this rubbish, please “Having inspected the site with contact the Council at warrington. my colleague Cllr Les Morgan, I gov.uk/flytipping or phone 01925 contacted the council immediately 443322. to push for prompt action to get the area cleaned up and to look for any evidence which might identify Right: Cllrs Maureen McLaughlin and the people responsible. Les Morgan inspect the site where the “It is wrong that the majority fly-tipping took place.

Navy diver completes Top award for specialist training charity worker

A WARRINGTON charity worker has been recognised for his commitment to continuing adult education. Jon Boardman, of health and social care charity Making Space, was highly commended in the Adult Learners’ Week Awards. The human resources advisor is responsible for the learning needs of the A NAVY diver from Warrington has just completed specialist clearance diver training at the Defence Diving School at Portsmouth. charity’s 900-plus national employees, who work across a number of adult Able Seaman Diver Martin Bosson, 24, received his certificate and diving care settings, including respite services,residential care and carer support log from Commander Simon Pressdee, responsible for all Diving and EOD services. Capability in the Royal Navy. Jon received the award for his outstanding contribution to the charity’s Martin, whose family still live in Warrington, joined the Navy for the learning and development programme after the introduction of the Care challenge, the lifestyle and to work with like-minded people. Certificate, a new set of minimum training standards for care staff. He said: “I’ve learnt a lot. Met some great lads and had plenty of laughs.” Rachel Peacock, director of development, Making Space, said: “I The Salford University student, whose Grandad also served in the nominated Jon because he does not recognise any obstacles to what he services, cites the highlight of his career so far as passing his diving course. hopes to achieve. Navy divers are currently serving in a variety of theatres including “He uses every potential setback or difficulty as an opportunity to develop Afghanistan. a solution. As newly trained RN Clearance Divers they will initially be employed in “Jon’s clear commitment to learning and development has created an air either MCM1 based in Scotland (Faslane) or MCM2 in Portsmouth and will deploy in a MCMV as required to support world wide operations. of ambition among his colleagues. As someone relatively new to the care They will then join either an area diving team based in Scotland, sector and coming from a corporate background, Jon has embraced every Portsmouth or Plymouth to conduct underwater engineering tasks and to aspect of the services we provide and uses a desire to have a positive end support ‘Military aid to civil powers (MACP) providing explosive ordinance result for our service users to drive everything he does.” disposal in a conventional sense and after further training, improvised John said: “I’m aware that every single person within Making Space is explosive device disposal. delivering a service that can change people’s lives for the better. I take their During the graduation event the newly qualified divers put on a “real life” learning very seriously”. display for their visiting families and friends. Pictured: Gaynor Chisnall, director of operations, Making Space, Details of career opportunities within the Royal Navy are available online Macaila Finch, programme manager for education commissioning at at www.royalnavy.mod.uk or by calling the recruitment line on 08456 07 Health Education England, Jon Boardman, and Rachel Peacock, director of 55 55. development, Making Space. September 2016 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates 25 26 visit www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk for daily news and sport updates September 2016

£inancially yours Dragons on fire By David Watkinson for St. Rocco’s Changes in taxation Changes in taxation can Hospice sometimes have unexpected consequences, and this applies to the changes in the taxation of bank interest and dividends introduced this year. Previously, interest and dividends were both effectively received net of basic rate tax. However, since April this year they have both been received before the deduction of any tax, and instead individual taxpayers have been given additional tax free allowances of £1,000 David Watkinson and Margaret Black per annum in respect of interest and £5,000 per annum in respect of dividends. Tax on any relevant income received above these allowances THE dragons roared loudly in Warrington on the River Mersey is payable at 20% on interest and 7.5% on dividends as 15 crews took part in the annual St. Rocco’s Dragon Boat These changes have had the effect of: Race. • removing many pensioners and other low earners from the need to The weather was fantastic team at St. Rocco’s and I can’t tell reclaim overpaid tax on interest; and and there was a brilliant family you how strongly I feel about the • removing many taxpayers with moderate investment income from self atmosphere as the teams set up their work that the hospice does. The assessment, or avoiding the need for them to register; whilst at the gazebos at Warrington Rowing Dragon Boat Race is a great event same time Club, bringing along family, friends and it’s a chance for the community • achieving the aim of increasing the tax payable by director/ and even their dogs to join in the of Warrington to come out and shareholders of small limited companies who pay themselves through fun and cheer on the teams. really show their support for St. dividends. It was to be a hotly fought The changes, however, have had another consequence for anyone Rocco’s. It’s always a great day!” competition. Each boat competed she said. dealing with the estate of a deceased person. Tax is payable on any over three rounds to clock up their income received by the estate during the period of administration, but fastest time possible and qualify for It cost £3.7 million for St. Rocco’s neither of the new allowances are available. Therefore, in theory, the the four boat final. to deliver its care last year and the personal representative of an estate receiving any interest or dividends Zachary Daniels boat ‘Z team’ hospice relies on the generosity of should inform HMRC of the liability and complete a self assessment tax skippered by St. Rocco’s trustee the local community for over 70% return. Zac Clements, set the bar in the first of that amount, with events such as HMRC have partially recognised that this will place an unreasonable round with the fastest time of the the Dragon Boat Race making an burden both on themselves and on estates receiving only a small amount day, although the Mighty Loaders, important contribution. of income. They have, therefore, announced a concession that tax of last year’s champions, were only a The final, watched by the Mayor £100 or less due on interest received by an estate in administration tenth of a second behind them with and Mayoress of Warrington, was need not be reported, effectively giving the estate a savings allowance the Row Geeks and the D Team so close that only 1.25 seconds of £500. following closely behind. separated the four boats but it However, there is no similar concession on dividends received. By the end of the third round, was A Team who emerged as this Therefore, all dividends received after April are taxable at the dividend following some very fast races it rate of 7.5%, and the tax must be accounted for to the tax office on year’s St. Rocco’s Dragon Boat was the A Team, Mighty Loaders, Champions! form R185 (Estate Income). When the net income is distributed to the MDS Drinking Dragons and DV8’s beneficiaries it will carry a repayable tax credit of the tax deducted. Event Organiser, Rachel Ingham Row Geeks who had paddled said, “We would like to say a huge Remember, this applies to all dividends received no matter how small! themselves into the final. Many people dealing with small estates are relatives of the deceased Amanda’s Marauders were thank you to every team that entered who are inexperienced in dealing with complex tax situations, and this certainly the best dressed teams, this year for supporting St. Rocco’s certainly qualifies as complex. If they get it wrong then they could face bedecked with pirated accessories and making such a difference to being charged interest on any tax underpaid as well as penalties that and in some cases pirate beards! the lives of those we care for and could be out of all proportion to the tax “lost”. Let us hope that this is not This year there was an all-girls team their families. It really has been a the intention of either the government or HMRC, and that someone sorts captained by Sarah Bennett who fantastic and competitive event this this out in the very near future. has personal experience of the year and we’re already looking WatkinsonBlack are pleased to advise on these and other matters. care that St. Rocco’s offers. forward to seeing everyone back They have considerable experience in all areas of taxation and businesss “My Dad was looked after by the for 2017!” services, including providing a very cost-effective payroll bureau service. If you want to arrange a no-obligation initial meeting on any taxation or accounting matter then please contact us. Please note that these ideas are intended to inform rather than advise and you should always obtain professional advice before taking any action. 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Signings boost as Yellows kick start new season WARRINGTON Town received a major boost as the new season kicked off with infuential midfielder Gerard Kinsella signing a two year deal at the club. Management team Stuart Mellish Meanwhile a familiar face has and Lee Smith also signed a 12 returned to Cantilever Park with month deal following on from one of the club’s FA Cup heroes, the success of the title winning full-back Matt Doughty returning to season, which now sees the join the coaching staff. Yellows competing at their highest Doughty is adamant his playing ever level, in the Evo-Stik Premier days are over, with the FA Cup Division. Kinsella returned to Warrington victory over Exeter City one of the Town in the title run in last season highlights of his career. and has previously been at Everton For the most indepth coverage of and Fleetwood Town, while Mellish Warrington Town during the season and Smith helped the club complete visit www.warrington-worldwide. a record breaking season. co.uk for regular updates.

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