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It is not rocket science that this should insist upon seeing what work subsequent damage, caused when water has passed through the is to be carried out before allowing the thaw occurred and water intermediate -oor which, in the the insurance company’s contractor to leaked from your pipes, to your upstairs room, would be made of do any work. insurers. timber -oorboards or water resistant It is absolutely necessary to ensure Your insurers will have appointed chipboard laid on top of timber -oor that concealed areas are exposed by their loss adjusters to come to visit you joists, to which the downstairs ceiling removal of ,nishings, and that you to assess the damage and they may is attached. received a drying out certi,cate from also have contacted their preferred Similarly partition walls are, in the restoration company employed restoration company to come and modern buildings, constructed of a by your insurers. commence drying out procedures. layer of plasterboard attached to These problems will not occur on On the other hand, many each side of a timber frame. cases where Cherry and Grif,ths policyholders are still, two months When water passes through the have been employed because we after the damage occurred, still intermediate -oor or runs down a look after our clients’ interests by waiting to see a loss adjuster due to partition wall, it is absolutely ensuring that repairs are carried out excessive volumes of work and necessary to remove the ceiling to properly, so as not to cause future inadequate numbers of loss adjusters. dry the intermediate timber -oor problems. This, however, is possibly the joists, and to remove a least one side If you believe that you have any beginning of the problems. of the partition wall to ensure that the such problems involving your insurers The secret now is to make sure that timber frame work is dried out or their restoration or building the premises are dried properly, and properly. contractors, please do not hesitate to that the damage is reinstated Similarly when water penetrates a contact us as it is never too late to properly. suspended timber -oor at ground request our assistance. We have come across, over the level, it is necessary to ensure that the years, many cases of restoration sub--oor void is dried out properly “experts” installing dehumidi,ers, and the timber is treated. heaters, etc. and drying out only the If this work is not carried out, there surfaces and internal ,nishes is every possibility that dry rot may (ceilings, partition walls) to premises. developin the concealed areas Many restoration “experts” which should have been exposed instructed by insurers and their loss and dried properly, and this will adjusters are franchise operations create a bigger problem in the future. and in some cases the franchisees’ The insurers’ contractor networks do not have a great deal of do not always provide the experience, coupled with, policyholder with a copy of the sometimes, a lack of adequate speci,cation for work which has education. been agreed, and sometimes the March 2011 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 3 Dave takes the plunge DAVE Thompson - founder and co-ordinator of the internationally acclaimed Disability Awareness Day at Warrington - took the plunge to raise money to avert a funding crisis threatening the 20th anniversary of the event. Warrington Disability Partnership - Dave completed his Professional organisers of DAD - have launched Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) the "Go the Extra Mile" challenge to Open Water qualiMcation in May last raise £10,000 to Mll a funding gap year and then, last October, achieved caused by the impending demise of the Advanced Open Water its main sponsor, the North West qualiMcation. He is now one of only a Development Agency. relatively small number of disabled Dave, who received the MBE for divers across the world. services to disabled people in 2001, His dive buddy is his brother-in-law decided to kick-start the challenge and DAD stewards controller Graham himself - with an ambitious one mile Horton. scuba dive. The DAD team has already The feat - 66 lengths of a standard restructured the event to minimise the swimming pool - would be an ordeal impact of the loss of NWDA funding. for most people, but is more so for But Dave said: "Even after a Dave who has been a full-time complete restructure we are still wheelchair user since breaking his £10,000 short." neck playing American football in Anyone who would like to 1989. organise their own "Go the Extra This left him with only limited use in Mile" challenge to help DAD should his left arm and none in his right arm contact the fundraising team on 01925 240064. or legs. Dave (centre) is pictured with brother-in-law Graham (left) and their sponsor Terry

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New venue for meetings, seminars or conferences WARRINGTON based national charity Making Space can now host meetings, seminars and conferences in @rst class facilities where people can exchange great ideas and information. In Jve individual rooms - Maple, Willow, Oak, Ash and Chestnut - the charity for people with mental health conditions - and their carers - can now accommodate meetings, seminars and conferences for local businesses. From theatre-style presentations for seminars and conferences of up to 100 people, use of a large boardroom (Jtted for up to 26 people) to privacy for a one-to-one appraisal or an interview, can all be easily accommodated. Whatever your room requirements Making Space will be delighted to discuss them with you. Between meeting sessions there is an extensive lounge area where delegates can chat in a more informal atmosphere. Fully-Jtted kitchens are available for making teas and coffees.... and they can also be used as holding areas for food.... for working lunches or post- meeting buffets. Parking is available a short walking distance away.

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Business www.bni.co.ukwww.bni.co.uk BiG Storage team up with Wole! WARRINGTON Wolves and local storage & business centre role model mascot so much so that company BiG Storage have teamed up once again in a new we’re helping Chester FC follow in sponsorship deal for the 2011 season. WolJe’s footsteps with their new It is the third consecutive season and have worked side by side with mascot.” BiG storage have done a BiG Storage over the last two years In addition to sponsorship with sponsorship deal with the Wolves. in many ventures including the the club, BiG Storage also has a Since opening its site in successful Christmas Toy Appeal. strong relationship with the club’s Warrington in late 2007 BiG We are proud to work alongside charity arm The Wolves Foundation Storage has gone all out to build its such a driven local company and strengthening their presence within brand and reputation in town as a look forward to continuing to the community. Over the last 12 community driven business. strengthen the relationship already months BiG Storage have been BiG teamed up with the Wolves in place.” working hand in hand with the in 2009 which became a great Andrew Donaldson, partner at Foundation to bring basketball back If you would be interested in year for both the Wolves and BiG BiG Storage, added: “I don’t know to Warrington and have recruited getting more business contact Storage as they both won major which event I enjoyed more, seeing Delme Herriman, Jfth all-time trophies; Carnegie the Wolves winning at Wembley or Ewan Sturman at capped England International, to [email protected] Winners and Warrington Business winning the local business of the deliver basketball to lots of local year award. It’s too close to call. or on 07834 884 237 of the Year respectively. schools in the community. This season BiG Storage has The Wolves have been a sponsors extended the sponsorship at the dream winning back-to-back club advertising its brand on a Challenge Cups and we’ve really range of club items including the enjoyed working with both the club Engage XVI Jxture and the Foundation. I’m sure this Win a free networking CD cards. year we’ll be doing lots of things EWAN Sturman is one of the UK’s few referral marketing specialists, with a This season will also see the BiG together.” track record of over 10 years in the “word of mouth” marketing arena. Storage brand on the arm of the Donaldson said about the shirt He is widely recognized as one of the UK’s leading word of mouth marketing club’s community mascot WolJe. sponsorship of WolJe: “When I Jrst consultants. Using his previous business experience he helps business people Dave Hutchinson, Wolves’ sales got to know WolJe I could not to develop a referral marketing strategy and obtain more business from people and marketing controller, said: believe what a cult status he has. they know. “Warrington Wolves are committed The mascot is a local hero and all As a specialist in networking and referral marketing, Ewan’s skills are fully to their work in the local community the kids love him. He has become a utilized as a Director of the BNI (the world’s largest and most successful business referral organization). He runs workshops to build skills speciJcally in how to get more business through referrals. He is experienced in working on a 1 to 1 basis with professionals and business people. Ewan speaks on a national and international platform to referral organizations and businesses alike. warrington-worldwide readers can win a free networking CD simply by emailing your contact details to [email protected]

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WAS radioactive waste ever dumped on the former Gatewarth land@ll site at Warrington? Local environmental campaigner and public protection said: "This joint John Mulhall (below) claims to have undertaking with the Environment knowledge of radioactive materials Agency is good news for Warrington. from UKAEA, Risley and from the "Once the study has been Capenhurst uranium enrichment plant completed we hope to be able to use near Chester being dumped at the Mndings to improve the way that Gatewarth years ago. the site is managed." The 132-acre site was run by the Environment Agency environment former Cheshire County Council manager Claire Bunter said: "By between 1971 and 1988. It is working together, we are able to use known to have received a variety of the expertise of both organisations to domestic, commercial and industrial get the best understanding possible of waste from a wide area. the former landMll site". Now a major study, involving the Specialist contractors are drilling borough council and the Environment boreholes into and around the site. Agency is being carried out over a Soil, vapour, gas and water samples period of three months, to Mnd out will be taken from some of the exactly what is there. boreholes and water samples will Cllr Mike Biggin, the council's also be taken from the St Helens executive member for climate change Canal and other watercourses around the site. Your family matters Parts of the site are of special biological interest and because of this, the work is being carried out Ifyou are facing divorce, separation or need urgent advice during the winter months to minimise regarding contact with or custody ofyour children any disruption to natural habitats and You need to be talking to our experienced Solicitors here at the local people that use the area for Frank Howard Solicitors for practical, straight forward advice recreation. Call Laura Harrison on 01925 653481 The Mndings of the investigation will be made known in due course. 10 Winmarleigh Street, 25 Haydock Street, If the council decides the land Warrington WA1 1NB Newton-le-Willows WA12 9AD meets the legal deMnition of 01925 653481 01925 221321 ‘contaminated land’ they will have to decide whether any clean up is [email protected] [email protected] necessary. Fun and frolics at Pyramid & Parr Hall March It’s all going on at Pyramid and Parr Hall over the next few weeks. From utter comedy genius to the enchanting sounds of classical music – a treat for your "What’s On" ear holes! Fri 25 February Fri 25 Feb - Russell Kane Mon 7 Mar - The Kilkennys Fri 11 Mar - Northern Chamber Russell Kane Russell Kane brings Get ready to tear it Orchestra his smash-hit comedy up with The Northern Chamber Sun 6 March show to town with Kilkennys show Orchestra bring their Julian Lloyd Webber guaranteed silliness Fine Girl Ye Are. Four Seasons and prove and high energy contortions. Don’t miss this Named as Ireland’s there’s a very good great comedian on his way to the top. most exciting reason why Vivaldi’s Mon 7 March (£14/£12) young folk-ballad Four Seasons is a great The Kilkennys band – they piece! (£14.50) promise to bring audiences to their Wed 9 March feet time and Fri 25 Mar - We’ll Meet Again Neil Morrissey Sun 6 Mar - Julian Lloyd Webber again. (£15) Our classical music Back by popular demand with the 10th offering is second to anniversary show next month and fabulous Fri 11 March none over the next music from The Martyn St James band. Here few weeks with Wed 9 Mar - Neil Morrissey is an afternoon show with Northern Chamber a recollection of the days Orchestra performances from in Celebrity Stripped Bare Julian Lloyd Webber. - the man behind the TV when the spirit of Britain He brings his Travels persona stripped bare. In was at its highest, and an Sat 12 March With My Cello show this 'audience with' show, era to be proud of. It’s Elkie Brooks to Parr Hall and Neil will answer probing great fun and damp-eyed takes us on an questions, share stories nostalgia that leaves amazing journey and anecdotes from his everyone with a warm Fri 25 March through his amazing illustrious career in and sentimental glow. We’ll Meet Again career. (£21/£19) showbiz. (£17.50) (£12.50 /£10.50)

Tickets & Information This is just a taste of what’s on in 2011 – see www.pyramid parrhall.com for even 01925 442345 more fun and entertainment. www.pyramidparrhall.com Book now on 01925 442345 or call into Box Office at Pyramid, Palmyra Square, Warrington. WA1 1BL March 2011 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 9 £30 million project on schedule DESPITE the recession and the bad weather Warrington's £30m announce a major new retail partner participating in physical activity and Orford Park Project is well on schedule and set to open early in in the near future and because local improve lifelong learning, the local 2012, providing a lasting Olympic legacy for the town. consultation had been maximised he skill base and employability of local Delighted local councillor, "Orford "Despite the bad weather and the was anticipating that the whole people. Champion" Mike Hannon (below) difMcult economy the project is community would buy into the project. says the facility will provide a major moving ahead according to plan," he "Despite the huge building project Boost boost to the town and an area of said. which has obviously caused some The sports village will not only social deprivation. Cllr Hannon said it was hoped to disruption in the neighbourhood, there provide a focal point for the local have been very few complaints." community and boost local pride and Fifty acres of land are being identity, it will also represent a London transformed into a valuable 2012 Olympic Games and community asset providing a wide Paralympic Games legacy for the variety of leisure, health and North West. education facilities on one site. There Partners in the scheme include will be football pitches, library, health Sport England, the Football centre and numerous other facilities. Foundation, Warrington Town FC, The village is designed to promote NHS Warrington, William Beamont healthy lifestyles and independence, High School and Warrington increase the number of people Collegiate.

Wanted: 3,000 women on the run THE annual Race for Life organised by Cancer Research UK will be held at Arley Hall on Sunday, July 17 and local women are being asked to sign up and make it a record breaking event. Last year, 2,183 women took part and raised more than £118,000. This year, the organisers hope to attract 3,000 women and raise more than £190,000. Entry is now open. Women of all ages, Mtness levels and abilities are invited to join in and walk, jog or run 5k, either in groups or as individuals, to raise money to help beat cancer. Cancer Research UK event manager Hannah Thomas said: "Every hour, around four people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West. "When Race for Life started in 1994, many people diagnosed with cancer did not survive. Since then, money generated by Race for Life has supported Cancer Research UK's work and now more people are beating the disease than ever before." Anyone interested in joining the race can do so at www.raceforlife.org or by calling 0871 641 1111. 10 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk March 2011 March 2011 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 11 12 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk March 2011

WM widdows mason WM SOLICITORS WM Established since 1878 Winning team at Widdows Mason WIDDOWS Mason celebrated their ongoing expansion with a special launchparty at their new look town centre premises. Centre piece was the Challenge Cup won back to back at Wembley by the Warrington Wolves. Clients and business associates joined the team to celebrate the occasion which has seen the premises on Rylands Street undergo a major refurbishment, giving the practice a freshmodern new look. Partner Paul Ireland, who is pictured withmembers of the team and the Challenge Cup said: "It seemed appropriate to celebrate our success alongside that of the Warrington Wolves. "We have expanded our team covering Family, Property, Wills & Probate and Commercial and are confident, just like the Wolves, that we have a winning team!" MotoringMarch 2011 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 13

Motoring

MOST drivers believe their cars use more fuel and create more So what is the truth of the situation? pollution at lower speeds - a view perpetuated by car One study, involving Mve different manufacturers who claim that the optimum speed for fuel vehicles ranging from a 1 litre Toyota Is 20 ef@ciency is between 50mph and 60mph. to a 2.2 litre Landrover Freelander, But a number of recent surveys "20s Plenty for Us" campaign, show that the most efMcient speed for indicate that the reverse is the case founded by Lymm resident Rod King all Mve was below 40mph and, in the plenty for and that for some models the highest but now a national organisation, as case of two, was 20mph. Another study found that fuel mileage is achieved at speeds as low further justiMcation for their initiative to consumption increases sharply above as 20mph. make the roads safer for all users - 40mph and by 90mph has halved. you? This has been seized upon by the particularly cyclists and pedestrians. When 30 km/h (18.6 mph) zones were introduced in Germany, it was found drivers changed gear 12 per cent less often, braked 14 per cent less often and required 12 per cent MPVs are getting sportier less fuel. At the same time, cycling THE popularity of the MPV The Mazda5 was introduced last increased by 23 per cent. remains unabated and year, but the New Year has brought Department for Transport guidance manufacturers are moving a 1.6-litre diesel model in addition is that, generally, driving more slowly towards sportier looking models to the petrol options. It is a better at a steady pace saves fuel and to counter claims that multi- drive than most, boasts practical carbon dioxide emissions, unless an unnecessarily low gear is used. purpose vehicles are necessarily sliding doors and has a dramatic vehicle with a 2.0-litre engine and rather dull. style that will impress the kids and will be available in diesel and Evidence A range of new or re-vamped also improve the aerodynamics to petrol versions. models are offered for 2011 help reduce CO2 emissions to just The Toyota Verso S is a stylish, So there is plenty of evidence to including the Mrst ever diesel hybrid, 138g/km - and a yearly road tax supermini-size MPV with a high support the argument that lower the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4. charge of £110. rooNine to make more space for speeds result in lower fuel bills, as This is really a crossover car, Vauxhall's seven-seat ZaMra rear seat passengers. It will come well as reduced pollution and combining SUV feature such as four remains a popular choice due to its improved road safety. wheel drive with the practicality of a Nexible and versatile seating system with 1.0 and 1.33-litre engines producing low running costs and Despite this, the issue is plagued people carrier. and is being given a facelift this by controversy, with many motorists It's stylish, with plenty of load year. little environmental impact which is refusing to accept arguments based space, Nexible seating and CO2 New engines seem likely to be probably why there is no hybrid emissions as low as 99g/km, introduced, possibly including a version on the horizon. on either cost, the environment or making it exempt from both road tax low-CO2 ecoFLEX version. Honda, however, has added road safety. and the London congestion charge. Chevrolet are entering the MPV hybrid technology to its supermini- Locally, the borough council is to By contrast the re-styled Chrysler market with the Orlando, a seven- MPV, aiming it at younger buyers introduce 20mph limits in many Grand Voyager is bigger than most seater with a high roof and a with distinctive colours and fresh residential areas after experiments other MPVs with almost mini-bus massive 1,487 litres of boot space design. Low running costs will give which are claimed to have reduced proportions, seating for seven and with the rear seats folded. it more practicality and space than the accident rate, so drivers are going a reputation for reliability. It's a large, distinctive looking most similar sized cars. to have to show some restraint whether they like it or not.

First Aid workshop

Louise Gee (left) and Laura Miller practice chest compressions STUDENTS from the Health and Education curriculum area at Warrington's Priestley College were involved in a thought provoking workshop session on First Aid. Visiting health practitioner Geoff Wareing, a welfare ofMcer at Preston North End football club put the students through their paces in life saving treatments. Many students will be embarking on careers in Melds relating to the early years and caring industries meaning that such experience is essential. The students looked at the correct way to put people in the recovery position, how to check for signs of life, the kiss of life and the way in which to administer chest compressions without causing further injury. College tutor Rachel Walsh said: "Geoff is a regular yearly visitor to campus and once again his workshop session proved to be very informative. "Many of our students become empowered from such events and it gives them the ability to respond in the correct manner should they encounter a related situation in the future." 14 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk March 2011

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A CELEBRITY soccer match is set to take place in Warrington featuring the stars of hit TV soap Hollyoaks. The game between Hollyoaks and Council and Bridgewater High a Warrington Town XI will take place School. at Cantilever Park on Sunday March On the day, the gates will open at 27. 12:00 noon with a childrens football It is being organised by Pete Barratt match kicking off at 12:30pm. There from Big Red Events with the main aim will be plenty of things going on of raising funds for the BroomMelds around the ground during the day Youth Project and Warrington Town with rafNes, auction, food stalls, music Football Club. and childrens rides all available. Since October 2009 BroomMelds Admission prices are £6 each or Youth Project has gone from strength you can get a family ticket for 2 adults to strength. Set up to address the anti- and 2 children for £20. A VIP social behaviour issues in the package is available at £30 for the Warrington South area, the project is day including an exclusive VIP area, champagne on arrival, meet and managed by Bridgewater Churches mingle with the stars of Hollyoaks, Together. The project started with meal prepared by a specialist chef small numbers of youths playing from Su Casa, wine included on the football on the pitches and has table and exclusive picture developed signiMcantly over the past opportunities. six months. It is the second time Warrington There are now up to 130 young Town have hosted Hollyoaks, with people aged 12 to 17 playing Warrington winning the last encounter football. The partners involved in the on penalties! project are Cheshire Police, Tickets can be bought on line at Bridgewater Churches Together, Youth www.hollyoaksfootball.eventbrite For Christ, Warrington Borough .com 16Shop Local www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk March 2011 Shop Local Welcome to our special feature which is aimed at encouraging our readers to support local businesses. Any local business wishing to feature in future editions please contact us on 0800 955 5247. Please mention this publication when responding to an advertiser.

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