March 2014 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 1 2 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk March 2014 Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising THERE is plenty of positive It is always sad to see a business James Balme news coming out of which has been part of our town’s of wishing Susan White a happy Nick White Warrington at the moment history disappear and I am sure retirement and thank her and her Tony Record with the town apparently many readers will have fond family for all their support over the Freephone punching above its weight in memories of their visits to the sports years since we first launched our 0800 955 5247 the fight to get the economy shop, which is hoping to be entered magazine. The family business name back on track. into the Guinness Book of records for will live on through her sons Adam Editorial Being listed as one of the “top 10 the longest established Family Sports and Roger who have helped take the 01925 623631 cities” in the UK for private sector Business. business into the 21st century online Email jobs growth with the third highest It is becoming increasingly difficult at www.whitessports.com info@warrington- employment rate and the 10th for small businesses to compete with In the meantime if you want to worldwide.co.uk highest earnings, are just some of the national chains and our buying take a trip down memory lane you the positives for our town. habits have also changed, with still have a chance to visit the stall Websites In Birchwood there has been a 29 more and more people now buying at the back of Warrington Market www.culchethlife.com per cent increase in office lettings online. until the end of April and pick up a www.frodshamlife.co.uk while MEPC Birchwood Park is I would like to take the opportunity bargain! www.lymmlife.co.uk investing £1.3m in road networks. www.warrington.tv Further details on all these positive www.warrington- news stories can be found elsewhere worldwide.co.uk in this issue. 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I was told Thomas Boteler High School, from by the photographer that I am a Latchford, Warrington, was told natural so I am now hoping it may she was “a natural” during a photo lead to a career in modelling.” shoot at the LMI Photographic Studio The event takes place at the in Liverpool, and was encouraged Hilton Hotel in Liverpool on March to enter the competition. 23. She went through her auditions and won through to the final and Any business interested in is now considering a career in sponsoring Lauren can contact her modelling. via dad Jason on 0790 1119305 She will be competing for the or by emailing [email protected] Golden opportunity to ‘Engage Warrington’ WARRINGTON Wolves Foundation has teamed up with Golden Gates Housing to “Engage Warrington” with free activities for children and young people. Youngsters can get a taste or rugby, football, dodgeball, handball, martial arts, art, cricket and much more - all for free. 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Under the guidance of Salon and Academy Director Stuart Callaghan, Academy Director Claire Aldous and Creative Director Andrea Potts, who between them have more than 60 years combined experience in the industry, apprentices will undertake a programme of training tailored to meet their needs, starting in September. They will work towards gaining NVQ’s at level 2 and 3 and qualifications in functional skills Maths and English, Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Equality and Diversity and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.