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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Editor’s Comment Paul Walker A lot of hard work is going on behind the scenes to ensure this Advertising year’s annual Christmas Market is a success. there looking at ways of generating James Balme Organised by & Christmas Market event a success more business, give Culcheth life a 01925 631592 opt 1 Glazebury Parish Council, it is, and as always we will continue to try. as always a crucial time for local do our bit helping showcase what the We are much more than just an Editorial businesses. village has to offer. advert in a local magazine. We 01925 631592 opt 2 With a lot of competition from It is important that local residents are literally connected worldwide online shopping plus evidence of turn out in force to support this and can showcase your business in Email people cutting back on spending due community event, not just residents of a high quality publication read by [email protected] to Brexit uncertainty, things never get Culcheth but from surrounding areas thousands of local people and help any easier for local businesses to of Croft, Glazebury and . you reach out to new customers in Websites survive. Finally a big thank you to all the print and online! www.culchethlife.com It certainly never gets any easier local businesses past and present www.frodshamlife.co.uk producing a free community who have supported Culcheth Life - www.lymmlife.co.uk magazine which depends on local without you we couldn’t exist - and advertising to survive. Deadline for the www.- This month Culcheth Life celebrates don’t forget to all local residents worldwide.co.uk its 200th edition and approaching reading this “Shop Local” when you December issue www.warrington.tv 17 years of providing the local can! community with its only dedicated We have a great local community of Culcheth Life is Address news outlet. with plenty on offer in the village, so New Media Centre Like many we have moved with let’s use it before we lose it - and if November 12 Old Road Warrington the times with an online presence there are any local businesses out WA4 1AT via www.warrington-worldwide. co.uk plus social media platforms on facebook and twitter. Culcheth Life is published Over the past 17 years we have monthly by Orbit News Ltd. seen many changes in the village The contents of this magazine but looking back at issue one it is are fully protected by copyright pleasing to see that many of those and nothing may be reprinted who welcomed us are still around or reproduced without prior permission of the publishers. and working hard in the community. I suspect in the coming months The publishers are not liable for and years we are all going to have any statement made or opinion to work a little harder to make our expressed by third parties in this publication. voices heard - but many hands make light work. Printed by TwentyFourSeven Meanwhile Congratulations to Culcheth & Glazebury Council for their endeavours to make the

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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 2019 www.culchethlife.com 3 950 revellers quaffed 2,450 pints of beer THE 9th Culcheth Charity Beer Festival, organised by the local Rotary Club at Culcheth Sports Club raised more than £12,500 for Rotary charities. Some 950 revellers attended consumed, along with 80 bottles the event and enjoyed 40 great of fizz and wine and nearly 400 cask ales from 31 breweries, bottles of lager. draught ciders, gin and tonics and The festival was sponsored by sparkling fizz. Complimentary soft Santander UK, MKM Builders, drinks were provided for drivers. Hunter Healey Accountants, the Five bands provided Raj Indian Restaurant, Roofing entertainment, the Hunter Healey Consultants Group, Broster’s Oomph Band, Evenfall, The Lazy Farming and the CPS shopping River Jazz Band, the Over-the- centre. Hillbillies and the Riff Riders. Rotary is on the look out for A total of 2,450 pints of beer, new members in the Culcheth area 58 gallons of cider, 450-plus and anyone interested should call G&Ts and rum and cokes were Bernard Groom on 01925 733893 • Professional, approachable, affordable • Accounts preparation & tax returns for individuals & companies World class music in Culcheth • Bookkeeping, payroll & vat WORLD class musicians from the Halle Orchestra, and their friends, will • Capital Gains, Estate Planning & Probate Work visit Culcheth on Monday, November 25 for the 15th annual Roy Harrison Memorial Concert organised by the local Rotary Club. • Business start up advice The concert will consist of a selection of popular classics, each preceded • First meeting free of charge by some snippets of background information from one of the musicians. After the interval a mystery “guest conductor” will appear to encourage audience participation. Call Nigel Healey now on 01925 767222 Starting at 7.30 at Culcheth Sports Club (The Daten) there will be a Abacus House, 450 Warrington Road, Culcheth WA3 5QX bar for prior and interval drinks. Tickets, costing £12 each are available from 01925 764370 or from The Daten. All proceeds go to the Rotary www.hunterhealey.co.uk Foundation, a major charity assisting local and international causes. 4 www.culchethlife.com November 2019 A piece of cake for puzzlers A SPECIALLY themed cake provided Culcheth puzzlers with a treat as they celebrated the first birthday of Culcheth Jigsaw Library. The jigsaw group runs every Jigsaw Library has turned out to be Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 at an excellent addition and thanks to Culcheth Library - providing the the local residents who volunteer to opportunity for people to meet to run it.” help complete a jigsaw or borrow Julie Berry, one of the volunteers, one to enjoy at home. said: “The jigsaw group is excellent Christine Smith, a member of the fun and working together on a jigsaw Friends of Culcheth Library (FoCL), often sparks great memories and said: “When Culcheth Library was lively debate. Donations of jigsaws threatened with closure - a group continue to come in - which helps of local residents and councillors keep the stock of over 150 jigsaws worked together to keep it open fresh and appealing to all puzzlers. and formed the FoCL - who took on We welcome anyone to come along board suggestions of groups and - it’s all free - joining Culcheth Library activities to offer at the library. The is all that’s required”. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 5 Planners approve new house on site of old farm THE long-running saga of Eaves Farm House at Croft came to an end when Warrington planning chiefs gave permission for a new house to be built on its site. Members of the borough council’s in the summer after it was decided it development management committee was structurally unsound. decided the principle of residential It was then decided to defer a development on the site in Cross Lane decision for more information after was acceptable. Croft Parish Council – which had They were told the design and size originally opposed the demolition – of the new house would be almost expressed concern. identical to the former farm house, Officers said the principle of which was believed to be more than 170 years old. residential development, including Despite its age, its impact on the Green Belt, was Archaeological Planning Advisory acceptable, the design of the Service – who had earlier expressed proposed house was acceptable and concern about the demolition of the the living conditions of a neighbour house – now said there were no would be protected. outstanding archaeological issues. There were no concerns over the The house was demolished earlier safety of access to and from the site. 6 www.culchethlife.com November 2019 Countess calls to help celebrate charity’s 10th anniversary SOPHIE, Countess of Wessex dropped in at the local centre been president of Brainwave for to run its three permanent centres in of charity group Brainwave to celebrate the site’s 10-year many years. The UK charity does Somerset, Essex and Warrington. anniversary. not receive any government funding To find out more about The Countess opened the centre far, she has raised over £18,000 and relies on voluntary donations Brainwave, visit: brainwave.org.uk at Birchwood in 2009 and since for Brainwave. then it has helped many children The Countess also presented with disabilities achieve greater Phil Edge, former Brainwave CEO, independence by delivering a with a Certificate of Outstanding range of physical and educational Service. Phil, who recently retired therapies. from Brainwave, had been with the There was much to be celebrated charity for over 33 years. He spent as the Countess presented Natalie many of his years at Brainwave as Preston with a Certificate of a physiotherapist, helping hundreds Appointment as an Ambassador of of children with disabilities achieve the charity. their potential. Natalie who is living with In recent years, Phil has been cerebral palsy and has been leading the charity as CEO but attending Brainwave since she was decided it was now time to pass two years old, recently climbed on the baton. A new CEO will be over The O2 Arena with Olly Murs joining the charity in the New Year. to raise money for the charity. So The Countess of Wessex has

Art exhibition THE annual exhibition held by members of Culcheth Art Group will take place at the Culcheth Centre in Jackson Avenue on Friday and Saturday, November 29-30. Paintings in various media will be on show and will be available to purchase and refreshments will also be available. Culcheth Art Group are amateurs who meet weekly at the Culcheth Centre. New members are always welcome and anyone interested should call in at the exhibition or on any Thursday between 1pm and 4pm. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 7 Five storey car park for business park A MULTI-storey car park with room for more than 1,000 cars and 12 motor cycles will be built on the Birchwood Park business estate following the granting of planning consent. Members of Warrington’s raised concerns about speeding development management motorists within the business park. committee gave the scheme the The committee was told there green light after hearing that most were varying speed limits signed of the new parking places would on the estate, 5mph, 10mph and replace existing ones which are 20mph, depending on the type to be closed to enable other of road. All have appropriate development to take place. signage. At present there are 880 parking But to address the concerns of the spaces, all at ground level. After town council it was suggested that the multi-storey car park is built, the total number of spaces will increase fixed speed awareness cameras by 127. should be considered when the car The five-storey building will park was constructed. be built on the site of an existing The multi-storey car park will not surface car park accesed via include spaces for the disabled Reynolds Avenue or Griffith as individual office buildings – Avenue. including those not yet built – are Birchwood Town Council did required to have disabled parking not oppose the development, but in close proximity. 8 www.culchethlife.com November 2019 Make it Magical at Bents Christmas at Bents has been unwrapped and this year’s beautifully themed magical wonderland displays unveiled. Hundreds of customers joined by Cllr Maureen Creaghan, Deputy Bents for the occasion and followed Mayor of Warrington, who helped Father Christmas - who made a with the opening, and actor Daniel special guest appearance for the Jillings from Bents’ Charity of the occasion. Year, Once Upon a Smile who Matthew Bent, Managing drew the raffle for two beautiful Director said: “Christmas has been Christmas hampers. a part of our family business for Bents 2019 centrepiece, Make it as long as I can remember and Magical, is a stunning combination it never loses any of its charm or of blush pink, silver and white excitement, especially when we’re surrounded by such beautiful and decorations and is just one of many inspirational displays. expertly designed show-stoppers, “We have our very own team of which are full of inspiration and set designers and joiners who work ready to be re-created at home. together to create our magical Now that Christmas at Bents scenes and once again they is open there is a full calendar of have delivered another fantastic festive events planned at the Centre, wonderland for our customers to starting with Father Christmas’ enjoy.” Arrival on Saturday 9th November Bents were joined for the occasion at 10am.

It’s all happening on Christmas Market day! IT’S all happening on Saturday, out of the fun. There will be an November 30 – Culcheth’s annual art exhibition and refreshments Christmas Market. – which actually opens on the Organised by Culcheth and Friday - at the Culcheth Centre. Glazebury Parish Council, the The Scout Centre will be offering event will, as usual, see the official refreshments, children’s crafts and “switch on” of Culcheth’s Christmas the Police Museum, along with a Lights at 4.30pm, but the day’s First Aid facility. events start at 11am and continue In Warrington Road, Culcheth throughout the day until 5pm. Library will be staging a children’s The village centre will be alive Santa Hunt at 11 am and with festive activities for all the competition entries. At the Culcheth family. Arms opposite, there will be more There will be colourful gazebos, market stalls, a hog roast and fairground rides and seasonal evening music. activities and fayres both indoor And of course, all the village and outdoor. shops and eateries will be open Virtually every part of the village with plenty of festive fare in Lodge centre will be involved. Drive, Common Lane, Warrington Culcheth Methodist Church Road, Church Lane and in the CPS in Ellesmere Road will have a Centre. Christmas Fayre, Santa’s Grotto, Parking will be available at the children’s crafts, Christmas Carols Village Club on Wigshaw Lane and craft display. and at the Thai restaurant on Lodge Drive will stage a market Warrington Road. and fairground. Before the big day, leaflets Common Lane near Sainsbury’s are being distributed throughout and CPS will also have a market giving and fairground as well as the more details and, importantly, Parish Council Stand and Radio a map to indicate where all the Warrington. At the Parish Hall attractions are – and also the WCs! there will be a Fayre, Market and The day promises to get everyone refreshments. in festive spirit – and hopefully give Jackson Avenue is not left the village a pre-Chritstmas boost. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 9

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Main Advert November 2019.indd 1 16/10/2019 15:53:40 10 www.culchethlife.com November 2019 Words – and the impact they have on lives PUPILS at were encouraged to think about words – and the impact they can have on another person’s life – at a World Mental Health Day event at the school. Theme for the day was “Let’s These are: Talk about Saving Lives and Suicide • Connect - spend time with people Prevention.” who are important to you. Current statistics show that on • Be active - at a level that suits your average, 18 people die by suicide in mobility and fitness. Warrington each year. • Take notice - be more aware of the But when a person is feeling world around you. Be curious. suicide, simple things can make a big • Keep learning - try something new difference – such as someone asking or different, start a new hobby. how they are and taking the time to • Give - do something thoughtful for listen. someone else, or volunteer your It was with this in mind that pupils time. were urged to think about the power The week’s activities ended with a of words and the impact the things “Mental Health Fayre” in the assembly they say may have on another hall, where a range of services and person’s life – in either a negative or agencies linked to the school were positive way. invited to highlight the provision School assemblies throughout available for young people. These the week focused on how words included Culcheth High School Youth can affect mental health and have Health Champions, Children and the potential to detrimentally affect Adolescent Mental Health Services someone’s life. (CAMHS), the School Nursing Team, A key focus was a recent Jesy Child Bereavement UK, Warrington Nelson documentary (available Youth Service, Warrington on BBC i-Player*) “Odd One Out” LiveWire (using a rowing machine which focused on the online trolling to demonstrate the link between Jesy received following her raise to physical and mental health), Youth fame on X-Factor, and the damage to For Christ, Catering Academy (who her mental health done by this. encouraged the link between eating Research has shown that people healthily and positive mental health who regularly include the “Five Ways by encouraging students to cycle for to Wellbeing” in their lives are more a smoothie!) and Warrington Young likely to feel good about themselves. Carers. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 11 12the Pink www.culchethlife.com November 2019 Unsightly signs removed at long last!

e Cherry Tree UNSIGHTLY “no ball games” signs have at long last been 2 meals for £10 served all day Mon-Fri removed from the Newchurch ward of Culcheth. Local parish Cllr Margaret Webber said: “Two years ago residents of the Newchurch ward brought to my attention the many decrepit, neglected Receive £5 o your food bill when you sign up to our and unsightly old WBC “No Ball Games” signs which were blighting most newsletter at www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk of the green areas of this otherwise pleasant part of the village. “It has taken two years to track down the agency currently responsible for these sixty-year-old pieces of street signage and to have them removed. Book now for Christmas, Festive menus from £11.99 “After a good many difficulties, the work has finally been completed and the difference to the environment can clearly be seen, for example, in the www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk accompanying before/after photos of the junction of Downham Avenue with Newchurch Lane. “More work remains to be done on having many street name signs 35 Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington. WA3 4EX refurbished,” she added. 01925 762624 email: [email protected]

Paws for thought at high school! THERE’S a new member of the team at Culcheth High School – and he’s got four legs. Will is a happy, calm and gentle dog who belongs to a member of the school staff. But one day a week he becomes a member of staff himself – as the community dog! He enjoys walking with pupils and doing tricks for treats. And under the guidance of pastoral staff, he meets one-to-one with staff both as an incentive to learning and to calm pupils if they are feeling anxious. He has been attending school since March and has proved very popular with the pupils who meet him. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 13 New application to have historic Raven Inn listed A new application has been submitted to Historic , to views and contributions. The spokesperson added: “The have the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury, Warrington, listed. “Following our public meeting in intention is to hold these drop-in’s in A previous application was not history and thus, this asset must be September we have now arranged both villages on alternate months. accepted, with no right of appeal protected. the first drop-in sessions for Whilst we have to fit in with other unless new evidence could be Meanwhile special “drop-in” Glazebury & Culcheth. bookings for the venues, we intend unearthed, for a fresh application. sessions have been organised as “The idea being that anyone to continue with the drop-in’s for the This latest submission by American part of the ongoing campaign. can literally drop-in and talk about foreseeable future. That way they the present and the future of the based history enthusiast Van A spokesperson for the Save will become self-advertising. Hostetler, contains fascinating new Raven.” the Raven group said: “We are The first drop-in will be outside “Not everybody does social evidence. media, not everybody has been The application is extremely continually looking at different Sainsbury’s, in Culcheth on able to get along to the public detailed with a case made for ways to keep everybody updated Saturday, October 26, between this rare survivor’s importance to on what is going on with regard to 11am and 1pm. meetings. We hope this initiative and within a national saving the Raven Inn. The next will be in the scout hut in will provide the opportunity for context. “In addition, our cause can only Glazebury on Sunday, December 8 more people to come along and It contains new historic benefit from a range of diverse also 11am to 1pm. talk with us.” information and further attempts to demonstrate group value as desired by Historic England. Perhaps most interesting are images which indicate that the Raven Inn, clearly shown on the 1786 Yates Map, had former functions both as an agricultural barn and as a water mill. Many mysteries also remain. Within a national context, this building is a rare example of a purpose-built brick banked mill barn. National interest is also supported by its multiple ties to the feudal manorial estate system of old Lancashire. New information indicates that the building now housing the Raven Inn is much older than previously documented and that it exhibits new evidence of prior agricultural and milling functions. Prior agricultural use is shown by a brick pitching hole clearly seen in its gable in a 1926 photograph. The existence of this pitching hole dictates the former placement of a loading ramp for wagons on the east side of the building’s second story. The 1843 maps also indicate past function as a water mill. It is shown that a mill pond existed adjacent the building. This mill pond was connected to the existing (now covered) mill race which runs along the front of the building. The above findings support medieval origins for the Raven Inn as well as the listed buildings found on the furlongs to its north and south. Its placement shows it to be older than previously documented. Climbing a mountain for charity The Ordinance Survey from [1843] shows that the Raven Inn A TEAM from local firm of was formerly a water mill. chartered accountants Hunter Despite some alteration, Healey battled their way up architectural integrity is retained Mount Snowdon to raise more to a significant degree. This is the than £800 for local charity The most intact structure to survive upon Alice Hiley Trust. the medieval Holcroft estate and Pictured are Nigel Healey, is in much better condition than Kayleigh Richmond and Alicia any of the adjacent listed Holcroft Flint at the summit after climbing structures. The building still exhibits the mountain in horrific weather its original foundation, original conditions. brickwork, original mill race, and The firm has pledged to underneath added overlays, likely complete an annual challenge to its original pitching holes and raise money and awareness for a original timber frame. chosen local charity. When evidence of its prior The Alice Hiley Trust was set up functions is considered, the Raven by a local family to raise much Inn is likely much older than needed funds to help neo natal previously thought. babies and their families. They No other structure in the area can also raise awareness for CDH illustrate multiple ties to the feudal – Congenital Diaphragmatic estate system of old Lancashire in Hernia - a birth defect of the quite the way this one can. Much diaphragm. more must be learned about its 14 www.culchethlife.com November 2019 Man of Steel George in World Championships BIRCHWOOD’S “Man of Steel” George Houghton turned in fine so proud of him.” performances when he took part in the Obstacle Course Racing Next year the competition will World Championships. be held in Vermont, so hopefully It was a day when the weather, obstacles together. Not all 16-year the weather may be better - and at Kelvendon Hatch, Essex, made it olds would be seen out with their George will be working hard to quite an achievement to complete mum, so it meant a lot to me. I am qualify. the course, never mind win anything. George, 16, a student at Birchwood College, was in competition with rivals from all over the world as well as with appalling weather. A number of competitors were taken off the course with various degrees of injury and hypothermia but George battled on to complete his three races. In his 3K race, category 13–19 years, he was placed 34th in the world and 8th in Great Britain. In the 15K he was placed 16th in the world and 9th in Great Britain. His final race was a 7K obstacle course which he completed with his mum, Lynette who said: “We enjoyed being out there with no pressure, running and doing the Cheerleader Mia is on top of the world CULCHETH High School pupil Championships. this announcement, neither teams Mia Hancox has been selected Mia, a former Newchurch will receive any funding from Sport as one of 18 cheerleaders to Primary School pupil, is taking England or our National Governing represent England in the ICU World GCSE PE as one of her options and Body. Cheerleading Championships in Culcheth High School is supporting “Both Red Hot Ignite and Team Orlando next April. her in her cheerleading as part of England are self funded, and Mia Mia dances for Salford-based this qualification. Red Hot Flames, a cheerleading Her Mum, Gill, said: “Mia is and her team mates are reaching club in the area and had to attend working hard each night, and as out to their communities, looking selection trials to quality for Team well as attending training sessions for sponsorship and donations England. all over the country, she has to to raffle etc which would help us Earlier in the year, her team, submit several training videos to fund training venues in the UK Red Hot Ignite, flew to Dusseldorf, each week of high intensity fitness and America, choreography fees, Germany, to compete in the Varsity training, technique and skills drills, costumes, poms, training kit and European Championships. as well as routine /choreo sessions. dance shoes. Any help to cover After two days of competition, Her commitment is second to none. these funds will result in us proudly they came third in Europe “Few people will know, but promoting sponsors on our social and won a place at the World cheerleading has just been granted Championships, also in Orlando Olympic Sport status, as well as media posts as well as on our team next year. Sport Status from Sport Accord. apparel.” They will be making history as Finally, these athletes are being More details can be found at England’s first-ever Junior Pom given the recognition they deserve. [email protected] or team to take part in the World Unfortunately, given the timing of [email protected]

Hunter Healey support Culcheth Pythons for 10th consecutive year Hunter Healey Chartered Accountants are honoured to be supporting Culcheth Pythons for the 10th consecutive year! “The lads are now U15’s with most being with the team since age 5 and have really grown both physically and mentally over the years. “Some are now bigger than me, and I’m 6ft!!” stated Neil Burlinson one of the coaches. “It’s a real pleasure and a privilege to have been involved in their lives and to see them develop into the young men that they have become, not only in terms of their footballing ability but in terms of growing as individuals too.” Culcheth Pythons had a fantastic season last year for the 2018/19 season, winning the league in the first season in the Bolton and Bury District Football League (BBDFL) resulting in a promotion to the top division of the BBDFL. November 2019 www.culchethlife.com 15

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It was a game the young Eagles dominated from start to finish. Promote your business By half-time they were leading 14-0, with tries from Stephen Hall (2) and Jacob Gumbs and a conversion from Jacob Heenan. Nathan Heywood (2) and Nathan Bond added more tries in the second half to thousands of local and Heenan scored three conversions. Man of the match was Nathan Heywood. people with a Firefighters tackle large blaze at Croft farm FIVE fire crews tackled a large fire involving a farm store building at farm in Winwick Lane, Croft, Warrington, on October 14. On arrival the crews discovered that a single-storey farm store at Dolly Bridge Farm measuring approximately 10 metres by 20 metres was well alight. A water relay was set up to get enough water to the timber frame steel clad farm store and crews split the fire into four sectors, due to its size. Four firefighters, including two wearing breathing apparatus, began fighting the fire, each using a hose reel jet. classifi ed for just £72 A number of small gas cylinders were located and cooled down to make them safe. plus VAT for six months. The fire was brought under control at 23.20. Firefighters dampened the farm store down to make it safe and used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots. The number of fire engines at the scene was reduced from five to three. For more details call An investigation into the cause of the fire has begun. The farm is next door to the popular Kenyon Hall Farm which was not affected 01925 631592 and is open for business as usual. 16 www.culchethlife.com November 2019