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Welcome to the 31st edition of the Rixton-with-Glazebrook’s ‘in the know’ newsletter produced by the Hamilton Davies Trust and kindly delivered to your door by local volunteers. Congratulations to Jen, our front cover designer for the past ten years, on the birth of her baby girl Lily. To focus on motherhood, Jen has handed over the design of this and future editions to Brian. The Community Hall surveys have now been collected and the results 07851 267891 01925 813298 0161 775 2802 07867 656659 0161 777 9726 07815 855016 01925 752373 0161 775 2340 07815 561372 0161 776 1639 01925 812443 0161 775 2935 0161 775 9360 0161 222 4444 07932 343438 07712 657351 01925 251221 analysed - these have been posted on our community website - 07594 954647 0161 775 2340 0161 777 6957 01925 754770 01925 813939 0161 775 1314 07525 456291 address below. Copies are available in the Hall and Village Shop.

For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: rixtonwithglazebrook.net Mandy

CONTENTS Introduction 2 Austin Lynn Linda Ogden Neil Fairfax Marilyn Lowe Pete Higson The Ranger Debra Adderley Stephen Froggatt Rev. Brenda Jeffrey Linda Ogden Bookings Elizabeth Patten Gladys Young John Gildea Rev. Christine Smith Alan Domville Stuart Wraith Beckett Tony Jayne Norris Karen Ward McCarthy Tony Cllr. Reception Sharon Leicester Michele News and Announcements 3 - 4 Achievements, Highlights, Successes 5 - 7 Parish Plan updates 8 Community Involvement 9 (Leisure Centre)

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Hollins Green Community Shop celebratedn its 2nd birthday recently with great success so far and sales continuing to grow. More volunteers are needed however - if interested, please call into the shop to leave your details or phone 0161 775 7022. See p.18 for address/opening times. This year’s community Garden Safari is planned for Saturday 3rd 01925 827335 0161 775 7022 07723 093920 0161 775 9360 07734 681239 0161 775 2802 0161 775 5600 0161 777 6843

0161 777 8484 0161 775 4372 01925 813298 0161 775 3538 0161 775 9934 0161 775 0524 07926 255263 07793 002025 07763 420035 07427 448026 0161 775 7248 June - see p.17 for details. Anyone wishing to take part in this lovely 0161 775 4925 0161 775 4134 363831 07711 community event by opening up their garden to the public can contact Mandy on 07767 075211. Rixton-with-Glazebrook Carnival 2017 will be held on Saturday 24th June 11am to 4pm - see p.17 for details. Updates of the event will be given on rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The Carnival Committee are encouraging all local groups to get involved. If you would like a stall, please contact Rebecca Medcalf on [email protected] or 07918 054855. Anyone wishing to help with manning an entrance for an hour on the day of the event please contact Neil Fairfax on

Reception Denise Shaw Margery Green Joan Hill Atkinson Julie Liz Rainford Alan Domville Connor Tina Pete Higson Albert Phoenix Ray Jeffrey Peter Dodd David Richardson Judith Barnard Rachelle Ian Austin James Taylor Harold Bate Sam Barker Doreen Herridge Reception Nelson Lynn 0161 777 6957 or at [email protected] Thank you to Sam Barker, our new Hollins Green Scouts leader, who is kindly taking over the role from Jonathan Ridge, who has been the Scout leader for many years - a big ‘Thank You’ from the parents and the hundreds of children Jonathan has supported. CONTACT DIRECTORY CONTACT The Chrysanthemum Horticultural Society agreed at their AGM to once again put on the Village Show - to be held on Saturday 9th September 2017 at the Community Hall. Everyone is welcome to enter one or more of the categories which include flowers, plants, vegetables, baking, knitting and crafts - the more entries the better! If interested in entering or to find out more details, please contact Neil Trownson on 0161 775 0302. Also, if you are interested in lending a hand with setting up the Show, then Neil would love to hear from you. Following the Summer success Rixton Claypits are trialling Winter grazing in the meadows with 84 sheep from the Herdwick and Hebridean breeds. Amphibian and reptile conservation group workdays are lined up in February and March and the Newtopia project, funded All Creatures Veterinary Centre All Creatures Veterinary Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled Chapel Crafts Chill and Chat Social Handicraft Session Community Shop - Hollins Green Class Adult Tap Dance Rhythm and C.E. Church Friends of St. Helen’s C.E. School Friends of St. Helen’s Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery Glazebrook Badminton Club Glazebrook Methodist Church Glazebrook Post Office Action Group Glazebrook Residents’ Institute Glazebrook Women’s Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Hollins Green Scouts Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Karate by a Heritage Lottery scheme, is due to begin this Summer. A full news update from the Claypits can be viewed on rixtonwithglazebrook.net 30 3

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS With Spring in the air it is worth a reminder that Rixton Tennis Club facilities are open to all - see page 11 for details and contacts. Some residents may be interested to know of an existing website that currently 46 local households are using to share information

and news. Nextdoor is a secure website that facilitates communication Sunday amongst neighbours and helps build strong neighbourhoods.

Nextdoor can be used to share local recommendations (plumbers, 07851 267891 mechanics, babysitters etc); give away household items; publicise local 0161 775 1314 events; exchange information about crime and safety issues; ask for advice; view a neighbourhood map or circulate important documents. Saturday 0161 222 4444 If interested, why not give it a try on www.nextdoor.co.uk Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group are looking for new younger residents to join the group, as numbers have dropped lately. To find Friday

out what they do and for contact details see p.9. 19.00 - 20.45 Paul Ogden 0161 775 2340 Paul Ogden Alan Domville 0161 775 9360 Sharon Leicester Harry Hunt 0161 775 2263 Harry Hunt Bookings Bookings Katie Chambers 07766 232734 Places are currently available at Rixton Tots - see p.10 for details.s With funding provided by the Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery and in partnership with WBC, several old memorials have now been re-instated Thursday down the main pathway, vastly improving the look of the cemetery. 18.30 - 20.00 Irlam and Cadishead Volunteer Drivers were proud to recieve the ‘Macmillan Volunteer Award’ for transporting residents from Irlam,

Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook (those registered with GP in Irlam Hall and Cadishead) to Christies Hospital for their radiography treatment. Wednesday This free scheme is a life saver for many residents - in the past 4 The Village Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 6JT Green, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. WA3 The Village

years alone over 250,000 patient miles have been given. However, the number of volunteer drivers has slowly decreased from 12 to 6 and Tuesday

more are needed to continue this excellent service. If you can offer a little 18.30 - 19.30 help please contact 0161 222 4003 or [email protected]. The Rotary Club of Irlam were extra busy in December, both in our Parish and Irlam and Cadishead, as they toured the district with their

Santa float spreading festive cheer. Over £9,000 was collected - to be Monday 19.00 - 19.45 Rixton Methodist Church Methodist Rixton Church House St. Helen’s Olde Red Lion Ye Phone contacts above for availabilty and hire charges. www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net visit: offer to has venue each what on details For The following community facilities are available to hire for a celebration, function activity or meeting: Glazebrook Methodist Church Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall The Black Swan The Scout Centre Z Style Exercise Hollins Green Beavers Hollins Green Cubs Hollins Green Scouts spent on local and international projects. They are now turning their THE SCOUT CENTRE green fingers to filling troughs and baskets for their Summer ‘In Bloom’ project. See p.9 for Rotary contacts. 4 29

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Congratulations to our local team from the Hollins Green Indoor Bowling group who have reached the quarter finals of the Cheshire Villages League - we’ll keep our fingers crossed for them! If interested in a spot of indoor bowling then see p.11 for times and contact details.

Sunday St. Helen’s Church are proud of one of their younger members, Emily Lowndes, who is working as a volunteer with Y Care International in Bang- ladesh until April. Refurbishments to Church House have been signed off thanks to the kind support and funding from Hamilton Davies Trust, Warrington Community Chest, East Warrington and our Parish Council.

Saturday Church has also had a new roof over the exterior boiler house and former choir room costing £3,000. Unfortunately this work was required

because of leaks created by vandals climbing on the roof and breaking the slates. Re-decorating and new carpet in the main hall is to follow.

Friday The next project for Church is the restoration of the Garden of Rest. Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JZ Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 Friends of St. Helen’s Church held a tribute to George Formby at their annual Christmas event joining other Formby society fans in a good old sing song and reminisce. In January they enjoyed their annual dinner held at the Red Lion and their 2017 social calendar Thursday 20.00 - 22.30 13.30 - 15.30 14.00 - 16.00 continues with talks arranged for April and June - see pages 15 and 17. Well done to St. Helen’s Sunday School who raised over £200 for the Children’s Society via their annual Christingle Service and collection box- Every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.30 Every 2nd Wednesday Every last Wednesday of each month from 14.00 - 16.00 Every last Wednesday Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except August) Every 3rd Thursday of each month 19.45 onwards (except es in their homes. The 17 pupils enjoyed a fun Christmas party hosted 19.30 - 22.00 Wednesday by the 3 Sunday School teachers and look forward to more fun in 2017.

Congratulations to the Glazebrook Choral Society on the success of

Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August) Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and their 104th performance of the ‘Messiah’ in December - amazing!

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17.45 - 18.45 19.30 - 22.30 2016 ended busily for Hollins Green Cubs with activities including:

Cub camp in Dunham with lots of singing and hot dogs; forming a guard of honour at Remembrance Sunday; joining 300 Warrington Cubs for a 2hr run, game of bowls and renewal of their Promise on trampolines; and taking part in the Civic Sunday Service. Cubs have also completed Monday 14.00 - 16.30 RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY HALL HALL COMMUNITY RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK Karate Art Class Hollins Green Hollins Green Sequence Dancing Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club Hollins Green Indoor Bowling Parish Council Social Dance Institute Womens WI Craft Session cater for can hall The weekends. and mornings hire for available is Hall Community The parties from 72 people for sit down meals up to 160 buffet functions. Licensed bar and catering facilities are available on request.

lots of activity badges and are looking forward to more challenges in the Spring. Read more of their news on rixtonwithglazebrook.net For Cubs, Beavers and Scouts details and contacts see p.10. 28 5

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school are very proud of their team member Caroline for passing her GCSE Maths exam in January and securing her qualification as a level 3 Early Years Educator. St. Helen’s Primary School were busy in their final half term of Sunday 2016 taking part in the East Warrington multi faith group and sharing Sunday 10.30 - 11.30 some festive cheer! The choir got the chance to perform their 10.00 - 11.00 growing repertoire of songs as they entertained the Senior Citizens Party at the Black Swan and the Christingle congregation in church. Year 4 presented the Christmas Carol Service and families and Saturday senior citizens also enjoyed the Key Stage 1 pupils performance of Saturday ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’. Class 2 children received comments on their excellent behaviour whilst enjoying interactive workshops at All Saints Church in Newton-le-Willows. Friday 2017 kicked off to a busy start too with Key Stage 1 children visiting Friday Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in January and the choir taking part in the Civic Sunday Service at St. Helen’s Church in February, followed by an enjoyable breakfast in the Community Hall. Percussion lessons, led by Mrs Lloyd, continue to be popular with Year 3 as are Samba available Every 3rd Tuesday of each month 12.00 - 13.30 Every 3rd Tuesday Every 1st Monday of each month 15.30 - 17.30 Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 18.30 Every 2nd Tuesday of each month 19.30 - 21.30 Every 2nd Tuesday Every 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Every 1st Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00

Thursday drumming lessons with Year 5 which are taught by Warrington Thursday Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5AY Glazebrook Lane, WA3 Music Service. of each month 13.30 - 15.30 Every last Tuesday Important safety messages have been learnt by Year 5 pupils thanks

to Bike Right road safety training lessons and the Cheshire Fire 6HG Chapel Lane, Rixton WA3 Service presentation, which reminded pupils of what to do in case 09.30 - 11.30 Wednesday of a fire in the home. Wednesday Footballl coaching by the Mancheter United Foundation and rugby coaching by the Warrington Wolves Foundation continue to be popular with the children as have the after school dance classes

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- see p.10 for details. School are now signed up to Twitter – you can 18.30 - 19.30 follow them on @sthelensCEPS To find out more about the various school activities visit: www.hollins-green.eschools.co.uk. Hollins Green Sequence Dancing enjoyed their Christmas Dinner Monday Dance and superb 4 course meal at the Community Hall in December. Monday Religious Worship Rixton Tots Bikers Church Chapel Crafts Coffee Morning Messy Church Religious Worship Dancing Class Adult Tap Badminton Club Coffee Morning Soup and Roll Social RIXTON METHODIST CHURCH RIXTON Entertainment was emotional, as well as enjoyable, as Clare took over GLAZEBROOK METHODIST CHURCH keyboard from her sister Ruth who had sadly died aged only 40 in 2016, after many years as regular organist - both accomplished musicians. 6 27

ACHIEVEMENTS, HIGHLIGHTS, SUCCESSES Hamilton Davies Trust (HDT) aims to provide continued and enhanced charitable support to Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. Community groups are encouraged to apply to HDT for help - phone 0161 222 4003 or email [email protected] To download a grant application form visit hamiltondavies.org.uk. Sunday Sunday

09.30 - 10.30 09.30 - 10.30 Grant applications are considered bi-monthly - the next Trustees meeting will be held 27th April 2017. HDT have supported several community groups with printing for their Winter and Spring fundraising activities and helped to publicise Saturday Saturday their news and events via the ‘in the know’ and the community website rixtonwithglazebrook.net. During 2016 HDT held 8 successful talks at Irlam Station on varying topics including ‘The Way We Were–A Trip Down Memory Lane’ which Friday Friday

09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 proved very popular, with over 50 people attending. Friends of Irlam Station will be organising further talks for 2017 to be advertised via their website, social media and in the Irlam and Cadishead Times. Anyone Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JS Birch Road, Hollins Green WA3 with an interesting topic they would like to share can contact Tony on [email protected] or 0161 222 4003. Every 4th Saturday of each month 10.00 - 12.00 Thursday Thursday 12.00 - 13.00 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00

FACILITIES In January HDT hosted a superb Burns Night celebration at the Black Swan providing an enjoyable evening for many HDT friends from Irlam, Cadishead and Rixton-with-Glazebrook. Guests were treated to music, song and dance from Martin Treacher and daughter Lucy from the Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 16.30 - 17.30 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 Wednesday Wednesday Highlands and amusing and interesting tributes to Robbie Burns. Volunteers continue to support the work of HDT in various ways, e.g. gardening, researching, writing, litter picking. Their input greatly

adds to the work HDT can achieve in the district. If you are interested in Tuesday Tuesday 13.30 - 15.30 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 volunteering, please contact Tony – details above. iTea & Biscuits courses will continue throughout 2017 benefitting many more learners. These popular sessions support local residents in learning about the wonderful world of online, helping them to improve Monday Monday 09.00 - 15.30 09.05 - 12.05 09.05 - 15.05 07.30 - 09.00 15.15 - 18.00 ST HELEN’S C.E. CHURCH Religious Worship Sunday School (3 - 14yr olds) Chill & Chat handicraft sessions Coffee Morning Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Fusion Dance Class Breakfast Club WASPS After School Club WASPS

ST. HELEN’S C.E. AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL AIDED PRIMARY HELEN’S C.E. ST. their IT and digital skills and understanding of social media. The next 8 week course commences Thursday 27th April. To book a place contact David Taylor on 0161 222 4003 or [email protected]. 26 7

Parish Plan - Action Group Update POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER (PCSO) The Parish Plan Group welcome back Jill Eaves as Secretary PCSO Bethan Roberts continues to patrol our village. Joint Police once again having taken over the role from Helen Weight. Jill is no and local ward councillor surgeries provide opportunities for you stranger to the group having been Secretary in the earlier years. to discuss any issues or concerns which are affecting you or your Our thanks to Helen for her support over the past couple of years. community - see diary dates. A monthly news bulletin is produced by Cheshire Constabulary which highlights community engagement Look of the Parish Action Group and priority action taken in our area - visit cheshire.police.uk then In February 19 volunteers braved the bitter cold weather to collect litter. hover over the Warrington area marked on the map and click on An astonishing 62 bags were collected as well as old signage and Warrington East for information for the Rixton & Woolston area. broken car parts. The next litter pick is to be held on Saturday 17th Residents can also sign up for Cheshire Police Alert, a community June, meeting at the Black Swan at 10am - see p.17 for details. More messaging system, by visiting cheshirepolicealert.co.uk for more hands are needed, so please support this if you can. information and to register. By registering you receive news and The group continue to maintain planters and flower beds adding appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice direct seasonal colour to the Parish and help address dog fouling by providing as an email, text or voice message. To contact Cheshire Police call doggy bags - see p.20 for how to report incidents of dog fouling. 101 - this is a non-emergency police number which should be used Getting Around Action Group to report less urgent crime, for general enquiries or to speak to a Following results of a traffic survey carried out on Glazebrook Lane, local officer. In an emergency dial 999 9 new 30mph camera signs have been erected from the A57 traffic lights IMPORTANT CONTACTS through the village to Woolden Road. Police are also looking at specific Non-emergency calls to Cheshire Police...... 101 places and times to locate mobile radar cameras along the lane. The Crimestoppers...... 0800 555 111 Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) on the lane has also been repaired so Warrington Borough Council...... 01925 444400 hopefully with all these anti-speeding actions in place it will be a much NHS Direct...... 111 safer place for pedestrians as well as drivers. Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline...... 08454 04 05 06 Contact Warrington (traffic and road safety issues)...... 01925 443322 Recreation & Leisure Action Group In January 38 people donned their boots to take part in a 4 mile guided NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME walk around the footpaths and lanes of Rixton-with-Glazebrook. The To find out if there is a current scheme in your area residents can leave Group were very pleased with the turnout and the generous number of a message for the Warrington East PCSOs at Warrington Local Policing donated cakes which raised over £70 towards future Parish Plan Unit (LPU) on 101 with their contact details and name of the road in projects. The route took walkers into Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve a question or email [email protected]. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), where they enjoyed rambling If you are interested in becoming a Homewatch co-ordinator and through woodland and beside ponds. Local walking guides called would like to chat to someone already in the role, you can contact ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are free to pick up or download - see Karen Armstrong on [email protected] p.21 for details. GOLDEN GATES HOUSING - Neighbourhood Housing Officer Next meeting - Wednesday 24th May 7.30pm, Rixton Methodist Church Deal with estate and tenancy management, anti social behaviour and Parish Plan Chair - Pete Higson - [email protected] the reporting of hate crime. For any related enquiries or to report repairs Parish Plan Secretary - Jill Eaves - [email protected] call 0800 252627 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or email [email protected]. 8 25

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCILLORS (WBC) updates COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT “Throughout the Autumn/Winter months many of the Parish road Time to get involved? The following would welcome your help. grids and gullies became blocked causing flooding. Problem areas were identified and a list sent to the Council officer, which we are advised have now been cleared. The frequency for clearing gullies Hollins Green Community Shop is a not for profit shop managed is A roads twice per year, B roads once per year and road gullies by a small team of staff and supported by several local volunteers. This important village amenity needs continuous community support on C and Unclassified roads once every 3 years. The new LED street lights have now been installed throughout the Parish. Some in order to succeed. It is never too late to offer your services - simply concerns have been raised that following this there are dark spots on contact shop manager Julie Atkinson on 0161 775 7022 or email certain roads. We have requested for some additional lights, but at [email protected] or pop into the shop, 533 Manchester the moment funding is restrictive. However, we have asked where Road, WA3 6JU for a chat or to pick up a volunteer form. possible if street lights could be adjusted so as to give out maximum Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery aim to make the cemetery a place illumination. Any real problem areas can be reported to the Council in the community that we are all proud of. Volunteers are most welcome. giving the number on the street light and name of the road its on. If All equipment is supplied - simply turn up on any of the action days a lighting column has no number printed on it, then the number of the between 10am - 1pm (see p.14 -17 for dates) or contact Pete Higson house adjacent to it will do.” on 0161 775 2802 or email [email protected]. Tony McCarthy The Friends also offer a Grave Tending Scheme for relatives of You can also report, view or discuss local problems at fixmystreet.com the bereaved who are unable to tend their loved ones graves. For Tony McCarthy 01925 251221 [email protected] more information contact Sheila Breese on 0161 775 5640. Andrew Hill 01925 419481 [email protected] Glazebrook Residents’ Action Group take up causes to promote Pat Wright 01925 823165 [email protected] the interests of Glazebrook and the village environment and host Residents’ Surgeries are held to enable residents another opportunity community events on Glazebrook Village Green. To find out more to go along to discuss any council related or policing issues. contact David Richardson on 0161 777 6843. 2017 Surgery dates - all Saturdays 10.30am - 11am for your diaries: The Rotary Club of Irlam welcome support from volunteers 11th March / 20th May / 15th July / 16th Sept / 18th Nov and applications for support from local community groups - visit Held at St. Helen’s Church House, Manchester Road, Hollins Green. irlamrotary.org.uk To apply contact Tony Beckett, 16 Oban Grove, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 OTG, phone 07932 343438 or email EAST WARRINGTON AREA MANAGER - Ruth Whitworth [email protected]. To join the Club contact “The East Neighbourhoods team are hosting a fun Spring Tea Jane Williams via email at jane.partridge72googlemail.com Dance on 30th March - see p.14 for details. We are also planning to run a 4 week course at Woolston Hub starting 5th April called ‘Ageing Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, Well Feeling Great’ for the over 50s. This will include a dementia friends provide 2 riding sessions on a Monday and Wednesday evenings information session, introduction to digital technology, introduction to at Church Farm, off Glazebrook Lane, 6.30pm - 7.45pm for 4yr olds exercise and more. For further details contact Ruth on 01925 241360 plus. The group are keen to hear from anyone willing to volunteer or email [email protected] their help. If interested please contact Denise Shaw on 01925 The next community meeting is on 29th March - see p.14 for details. 827335 or visit camsleygrangerda.org.uk 24 9

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION / PUBLIC SERVICES The following Scout Groups are all open to both boys and girls: Parish Councillor’s contact details (all residing in Warrington) Beavers for 6 - 8 year olds is on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Chair Cllr. D. Trenbath Vice Chair Cllr. E. Clarke For enquiries about a place contact Ian Austin on 07926 255263. 14 Chapel Lane, Rixton 8 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green Cubs for 8 -10 year olds is on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm - 8pm. 0161 776 1486 / 07921 103452 0161 775 7838 Contact James Taylor on 07793 002025 for more information. [email protected] [email protected] Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds is on Friday evenings from 7pm - 8.45pm. Cllr. D. McLachlan Cllr. Bob Andrews Contact Sam Barker on 07427 448026 for more information. 12 Birch Road, Hollins Green 71 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook Scout Group Leader James Taylor can be contacted on 07793 002025. 0161 775 2186 0161 775 2218 Rixton Tots parent and toddler group for 0 - 3yr olds, meet every [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 9.30am -11.30am (term time) at Rixton Methodist Church. A chance to meet other families in a happy, safe environment and join in Cllr. Tracy Wilson Cllr. Maureen Banner crafts, songs and rhymes. Cost £2 for 1st child and £1 for each additional 7 Briar Avenue, Hollins Green 13 Margaret Avenue, Woolston child, drinks and snacks provided. Contact Linda Ogden on 0161 775 2340. 0161 777 9901 [email protected] Cllr. Andrew Hill Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school have places available for children 01925 419481 from 2 - 5yrs. The 3 hour morning sessions run from 9.05am - 12.05pm Tweet: @andrewhill1993 and full day care from 9.05am - 3.05pm Monday to Friday during term [email protected] time at St. Helen’s C of E Primary School, Birch Road, Hollins Green. To book a place or to find out more about what Pre-school can offer contact RESIDENTS SURGERIES A Parish Councillor attends the Residents’ Surgeries, alongside the Elizabeth Patten on 07815 561372 or [email protected] Borough Councillors and police officer providing an opportunity for you to or visit the Pre-school’s page on www.rixtonwithglazebrook.net. chat with a Parish Councillor face to face about any Parish related WASPS Breakfast Club offers weekday places for children aged issues you wish to share. See p.24 for venue, dates, times of surgeries. 3-14yrs from St. Helen’s School, during term time. Costs are £5.50 from 7.30am - 9am or £5 from 8am - 9am. The After School Club LIBRARIES sessions operate from 3.15pm - 6pm. Costs are £8.20 from 3.15pm - Library Book Exchange Community Shop, WA3 6JU 0161 775 7022 4.30pm or £10.20 from 3.15pm - 6pm. Activities include arts and crafts, For opening times of libraries in the surrounding area contact: outdoor play, role play, construction, baking, board games, playstation, Cadishead Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 5AN 0161 775 3457 painting, drawing and modelling. Also on offer is a comfy zone, book Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, WA3 5SL 01925 763293 area and homework area. Contact Karen Ward on . 07712 657351 Irlam Library, Liverpool Rd, M44 6FD 0161 775 3566 Fusion Dance Classes, run by Warrington Wolves Foundation, Woolston Library, Neighbourhood Hub WA1 4PN 01925 813939 for boys and girls 10yrs plus are on Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm at St. Helen’s School, Hollins Green. £3 per class (open to non pupils). FLY TIPPING Fly tipping can be reported to Warrington Borough Council via the Messy Church is at Rixton Methodist Church for children 0-11yrs customer contact centre on 01925 443322 or by emailing: and their families - see p.13 for details and contact. [email protected]. 10 23

RIXTON-WITH-GLAZEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL (PC) SPORTS CLUBS Message from Chair Dave Trenbath “At the end of January, we held our Civic Sunday which was attended Karate class for adults and children from age 6 at The Community Hall, by the deputy Mayor Les Morgan and his wife along with dignitaries Tuesdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm. The class develops respect, discipline, from our neighbouring Parishes, Borough Councillors and local confidence, hard work, goal setting and self-defence. Lessons community guests. This year’s theme was the acknowledgement are taught by level 3 and level 4 dan instructors. No special clothes of those people who regularly volunteer for activities within our are required to start with. First lesson free - then £5 per lesson. Anyone community. May I again say a big thank you from the Parish interested can simply turn up or contact Lynn on 0161 775 0737 or Council (PC) - without your dedication and involvement our community Sarah on 07788 660055 or visit sskarate.com would not be such a pleasant place to live. Unfortunately, fly tipping Glazebrook Badminton Club, previously held at Glazebrook continues to be a big problem. If you witness or are aware of Methodist Church is not currently running due to lack of players. any tipping please contact Warrington Borough Council (WBC) on However Church would still like to hear from anyone who may be 01925 443322. Flooding of drains following heavy rain on our local interested in playing - contact Albert Phoenix on 0161 775 5600. road network is a major problem. The PC, with support from the Borough Councillors, have been successful in getting the commitment Hollins Green Indoor Bowling encourages all ages, 12 years and from WBC to unblock drains and gullies - we hope this will solve over, to join them at the Community Hall. Bowling takes place on the potential for localised flooding. Every year I look forward to the Monday afternoon 2pm - 4.30pm, Wednesday evening 7.30pm - 10pm spectacular show of daffodils and tulips planted around the Parish and Thursday 8pm - 10.30pm throughout the year. Places available by volunteers and WBC. Last year the Spring show was spectacular in all sessions. Simply turn up with a change of soft footwear 10 and I am sure this year will be just as good. Thanking you all once minutes before the start time or contact Harold Bate on 07763 420035 again.” (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult). Your PC are still looking for volunteers to help manage Glamis Wood, the Rixton Tennis Club, Chapel Lane, Rixton, WA3 6HG is open from piece of wooded land at the entrance to our Parish that most visitors see April - September all day except Tuesday and Thursday evenings on first. If interested in lending a hand please contact Cllr David Trenbath - match nights. Facilities include 3 shale courts and a club house. see p. 23 for contact details. Courts are open every day during daylight hours, weather permitting. Social tennis takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1pm and coaching can be made available. Membership is open to all ages. PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS Fees per season are; adults - £55; students aged 16yrs plus and The Parish Council meeting is a meeting in public for residents to in full time education - £25; juniors aged 10 -15yrs - £15 and under attend as observers. Parish Councillors acting on your behalf meet on 10yrs free. Players are welcome for the 2017 season - ladies, gents the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) from 7.45pm at and mixed double matches. For enquiries contact Brenda Jeffrey on the Community Hall, Hollins Green - see diary for monthly dates. 01925 813298 or email [email protected]. Questions for discussion should be put in writing to the Parish Clerk at least 7 days prior to the meeting at which the letter will be discussed. For information on adult and youth sports and leisure activities and Parish Clerk - Marilyn Lowe , 5 Hartley Close, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0JJ swimming in the neighbouring local areas visit: rixtonwithglazebrook.net for links or contact: You can now email your question(s) or read minutes of meetings Woolston Neighbourhood Hub 01925 813939 on the Parish Council website: rixtonwithglazebrookpc.org.uk Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre 0161 775 4134 22 11

GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES RIXTON CLAYPITS NATURE RESERVE ZStyle Exercise Class - a dance style exercise class using music MOAT LANE, WARRINGTON WA3 6EE from around the world. Held at the Scout Centre on Monday evenings The Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated a 7pm - 7.45pm, sessions cost £4 each. Beginners welcome - contact Local Nature Reserve in 1996. The new waymarked trails, of Michele on 07525 456291. differing lengths, are up and running and all start from the Visitor Centre. Information leaflets are freely available to pick up from the Adult Tap Class held at Glazebrook Methodist Church on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm - beginners welcome. Tots, teens and young Visitor Centre, Black Swan, Ye Olde Red Lion, Glazebrook Post adult classes are also available at the Community Hall - for information Office, Hollins Green Village Shop and local churches. Information on what’s on in Warrington’s Parks and Green Spaces on places available and times contact Liz Rainford on 07723 093920. is available by visiting: warrington.gov.uk (link - Parks) If you enjoy meeting people and a game of dominoes then go Groups wishing to visit the Claypits or utilise the Visitor Centre can along to Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club on Thursdays contact the Ranger on 0161 777 9726 or email: 2pm - 4pm in the Community Hall, Hollins Green. Tea and biscuits [email protected] provided. If interested simply turn up at 2pm and enjoy the afternoon, The Rangers ask that visitors with dogs enjoy the Claypits, but or contact Gladys Young on 0161 776 1639. please keep their pets on the lead at all times so as to encourage Fancy trying your hand at modern ballroom, sequence, old time or wildlife to the area. line dancing - then why not go along on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm OUTDOOR PURSUITS to Hollins Green Sequence Dancing class at the Community Hall. Walking No joining or membership fees, simply turn up and pay on the night, The area has several footpaths some of which can be enjoyed by everyone made welcome. To find out more contact Doreen on 0161 following a series of local walks ‘Footpaths around Rixton’ - see p.19. 775 7248. A Social Dance is held monthly every 3rd Saturday from

8.00pm -11.00pm and there is an annual Dinner Dance trip. Fishing in Rixton-with-Glazebrook Hollins Green Art Class continues to produce some fantastic original artwork. Classes run from September - mid June on Thursdays Blundells Fishery - Prospect Lane (off Moss Side Lane) Day tickets 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the Community Hall. Contact Rachelle on available, 6 well stocked waters. Key species - Carp, Tench, Roach. Contact John Blundell 0161 775 0524 to find out more about the class or to book a place. 0161 775 2124 Strictly Members Only:- ‘Chill and Chat’ social handicraft sessions (male / female adults). Hosted Rixton Claypits - Key species - Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach and Perch. by the Friends of St. Helen’s Church every Tuesday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Contact Warrington Anglers Association, Frank Lythgoe 01928 716238 St. Helen’s Church House. No need to book, simply go along with your River Mersey, Moss Farm off A57 near M6 - Two stretches handicraft - cost £1 includes tea/coffee. Contact Joan - 0161 775 4925. Prince Albert Angling Society - paas.co.uk ...... Cheshire Cheese Angling Club - contact Cheshire Cheese Public Digital Information Board (DIB) House, Latchford. Key species - Barbel, Chub, Bream, Roach, Tench. Voluntary/community groups can advertise their events/activities FREE Please remember - when fishing you must have a current Environment on the DIB near Tesco lights. To register and submit a message visit: Agency Rod Licence. You can buy a licence at any Post Office irlamandcadishead.net or on line at postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence 12 21 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BL is open Doreen’s Social Dance is held at the Community Hall, Manchester 8.30am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12.30pm Saturday Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. owners understand their pet’s problems. Same day appointments Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. are often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested For veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in the Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton, WA3 6DS. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For information, advice or to book a place contact Debra Adderley Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July, August and December) at on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] For latest the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along events visit: www.rixtondogschool.co.uk or their Facebook page. and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings held regularly each month10am - 12noon at: 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of dog poop. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Where does the dog foul Chapel Crafts card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm • Description of dog - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. £2.50 per • Description of dog walker session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. The group also hold a HORSE RIDING more informal gathering on the last Tuesday of each month from Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more Soup and Roll Social every 3rd Tuesday of the month 12noon -1.30pm information and contact details see p.9. at Glazebrook Methodist Church - costs £3 - everyone welcome. 20 13

VILLAGE AMENITIES APRIL M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 2 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS Hollins Green Community Shop, 533 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JU 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and Scout groups close Fri 7th 07.00-19.00 08.00-13.00 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 and re-open Mon 24th 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Glazebrook Post Office,100 Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook WA3 5BE 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Easter Weekend Fri 14th - Mon 17th 07.30-13.00 08.00-12.00 closed 14.00-17.30 closed closed Thursday 20th 7.45pm Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p. 22. The Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6LA 12.00-23.30 12.00-00.30 12.00-22.30 Saturday 22nd 12noon - 2pm Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday and 12.00 - 19.00 Sunday Spring Fayre Luncheon, Glazebrook Methodist Church - all welcome. Simply go along to enjoy home-made fayre including meat and Ye Olde Red Lion, 516 Manchester Road, Hollins Green WA3 6JT potao pie, jacket potatoes, quiche, salads and mouth-watering desserts. 12.00-24.00 12.00-23.30 Food served 12.00 - 21.00 Monday - Saturday & 12.00-19.00 Sunday & Bank Hols Saturday 22nd 4pm - 9pm St George’s Day fundraiser, Scout Centre, hosted by the Carnival LA Cafe, corner of Moat Lane / Manchester Rd Committee. Family fun event including rounders, badminton and a 07.30-14.30 breakfast / lunch / light snacks or drinks 07.30-13.30 closed treasure hunt. Refreshments and afternoon tea, will be available Hollybank Caravan Park, Warburton Bridge Rd, Rixton, Warrington WA3 6HU to purchase and all monies raised will help to fund the entertainment 09.00-18.00 09.00-15.00 11.00-14.00 provided at the Carnival in June (see p.17). Tickets costing £1 per All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane, Warrington WA3 5BL adult and 50p per child will be available soon and details of the 08.30-19.00 08.30-12.30 closed event wil be posted on rixtonwithglazebrook.net Interested in coming along? Please contact Rebecca Medcalf at Village Green Barbers, 524 Manchester Rd, Hollins Green WA3 6JT [email protected] or on 07918 054855. 09.00-17.30 closed 09.00-19.00 09.00-17.30 07.30-14.00 closed To check opening times during Bank Holidays see p.30/31 for contacts. Saturday 22nd 6pm Hollins Green Sequence Dancing annual Dinner Dance, Community offers ‘Click & Go’, an internet collect service as Glazebrook Post Office Hall, WA3 6JZ. Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. well as a full banking service for all banks and building societies and cash service from 7.30am for Barclays, Halifax, Co-op, Lloyds Thursday 27th 10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm TSB, Alliance & Leicester, Santander, Yorkshire Bank, HSBC, First Direct iTea & Biscuits FREE 8 week course commences - see p.7 for details. and free cash ATM machine. Postmaster Peter also operates the Friday 28th 7.30pm Health Lottery. As well as non-food items essentials and newspapers, he Talk entitled ‘The History of the Warrington Glass Industry’ by Mike also stocks a range of basic food items and fresh local farm vegetables. Kenwright, St. Helen’s Church House, WA3 6LA. Admission £2 LA Cafe is well placed for visiting the Rixton Claypits Nature Reserve on the night (members free) or contact Joan on 0161 775 4925. and as an alternative starting point to some of the ‘Footpaths around Saturday 29th 10am - 1pm Rixton’ walks. The family friendly eatery offers hot and cold food and Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. drinks - opening times above. Contact Lynn on 07594 954647. 18 ------www.hollinsgreen.net------15

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 1 2 3 4 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 and Scout groups close Thurs 25th and Scout groups re-open Mon 5th 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 May Day - Mon 1st 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fathers Day - Sun 18th 29 30 31 Spring Bank Holiday - Mon 29th 26 27 28 29 30 Carnival time!

Tuesday 16th 12 noon - 1.30pm Saturday 3rd 10am - 4pm Soup and Roll Social, Glazebrook Methodist Church, WA3 5AY. Garden Safari - a lovely community event. Programmes £7 include An opportunity to enjoy lunch and a chat, cost £3 - no need to book, free entrance to 10 local gardens and art exhibition and an opportunity simply turn up or you can contact Brenda Jeffrey on01925 813298. to purchase plants and enjoy home-made cake, light lunch and This social is held every 3rd Tuesday of each month - all welcome. afternoon tea. Programmes on sale in May from local facilities, Hamilton Davies Trust M44 5BG or by contacting Mandy on 07767 Thursday 18th 7.45pm 075211 or [email protected]. Parish Council Meeting, the Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22. Thursday 15th 7.45pm Saturday 20th 10.30am - 11am Parish Council Meeting, The Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p.22 Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor and local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House - see p.23 for details. Friday 16th 7.30pm Talk entitled ‘Culcheth Workhouse and Pauper Apprentices’ by Zoe Wednesday 24th 7.30pm Chaddock, St. Helen’s Church House, WA3 6LA. Admission £2 on Rixton-with-Glazebrook Parish Plan meeting, Rixton Methodist the night (members free) or contact Joan on 0161 775 4925. Church, WA3 6HG. Open to all residents - everyone most welcome. Saturday 17th 10am Saturday 27th 10am - 1pm Parish Plan Litter Pick - volunteers required. Meet at the Black Swan Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers most welcome. car park. Grabbers, hi vis and bags provided, bring your own gloves. Tools, gloves and equipment provided - for more details - see p.9. Free tea and coffee after the pick, courtesy of The Black Swan...... Community First Responders continue to provide support to the Saturday 24th 10am - 1pm North West Ambulance Service responding to 999 calls, as well as Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome. delivering FREE British Heart Foundation Heartstart courses in Tools, gloves and equipment provided - for more details - see p.9. the community. If any community groups are interested in hosting Saturday 24th 11am - 4pm a course for their members or individuals are wishing to find out Rixton-with-Glazebrook Carnival - Hollinfare Village Green, Hollins more about becoming a responder please contact: Keith Hanson Green. An exciting and fun family day out including a dog show, on 0161 776 2371 or [email protected]. games, competitions, activities, refreshments, stalls, live music, dance ...... and much, much more. Many local community groups and businesses To keep up to date with local events and activities please make sure will be hosting stalls and activities - an ideal opportunity to find out more you regularly check post office windows, community notice boards and about what your community has to offer! For further details or to book posters around the Parish, or visit: rixtonwithglazebrook.net a stall see p. 3 for contact details. ------www.hollinsgreen.net------16 17

MAY JUNE M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13

MARCH GETTING AROUND M T W T F S S For regular group social activities see p.10-13 1 2 3 4 5 St. Helen’s School / Pre-school / WASPS By Bus 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and Scout groups are open throughout Rural Rider local bus service runs all year apart from Bank Holidays. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 For information about the service contact James or Shirley Tormey 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Mothering Sunday - Sun 26th on 01925 450687 or 07702 006000 or email [email protected]. A 27 28 29 30 31 Clocks go forward - Sun 26th timetable can be downloaded from rixtonwithglazebrook.net serving Warrington to Manchester stops in Hollins Monday 6th 7.30 The No.100 Bus Community Hall AGM, at the hall, WA3 6JZ - all welcome. Green. Visit the online timetable on gmpte.com/info or phone Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further information.or check tfgm.com Saturday 11th 10.30am - 11am (Transport for Greater Manchester). First Manchester Buses operate Residents’ surgery with your WBC Councillors, Parish Councillor an half hourly bus service up to 2pm and after 5pm from Hollins and local PCSO at St. Helen’s Church House - see p.23 for details. Green, stopping at the Trafford Centre en route to Manchester. Saturday 11th 7.30pm By Train ‘Dancing through the Decades’ evening with DJ Simon Roscoe, Irlam Trains running through Glazebrook Station, Glazebrook Lane Catholic Club, Liverpool Road, M44 5BE. Tickets £10 (over 18s only) WA3 5BA are managed by Northern Rail. For information on available in Pre-school - see Gemma or phone 07815 561372 email services visit wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazebrook_railway_station or [email protected] or Facebook. Payment required up nationalrail.co.uk/stations or phone Enquiries on 08457 484950. front to reserve tickets - proceeds towards a much needed extension to The latest timetables are available at Glazebrook Post Office. provide even more places for children to enjoy Pre-school in the Parish. On Foot Thursday 16th 7.45pm Rixton-with-Glazebrook has several footpaths. Five mapped out Parish Council Meeting, Community Hall, Hollins Green - see p. 22. circular walks entitled ‘Footpaths Around Rixton’ are freely available to pick up from Cadishead and Irlam Libraries, Rixton Claypits, Saturday 25th 10am - 1pm Friends of Hollinfare Cemetery action day - volunteers welcome - see p.9. Glazebrook Post Office, The Black Swan Pub, Ye Olde Red Lion or by downloading from rixtonwithglazebrook.net. The walks, vary- Wednesday 29th 10am - 11am ing in length from 1½ - 4 miles, are all easy walking on level terrain. WBC East Neighbourhoods community meeting, Woolston Hub, Rixton Claypits has waymarked trails of differing lengths - see p.21. WA1 4PN. If you want to take a more active part in your community Polite message to dog walkers - please respect farmers’ land why not pop along or for more information contact 01925 241360. by keeping dogs on a lead at all times when using footpaths crossing Thursday 30th 11am - 1pm fields and by bagging and disposing of dog poop safely - see p.20. WBC East Neighbourhoods team are hosting a Spring Tea Dance at ROAD SAFETY Padgate Community Centre, WA2 0QS. Admission £2 includes tea, For traffic and general safety issues, for road users of all ages call coffee and light lunch - open to all ages - for details contact01925 241360. Contact Warrington (WBC contact centre) on 01925 443322 weekdays ...... 8am - 6pm or email [email protected]. The police are looking Rixton Dog School have wanderer days planned for the Easter Holidays for volunteers to be involved with a Community Speed Watch Scheme - to find out more information see contact details on p.20. in our area - if interested contact [email protected] 14 19 PET OWNERS MONTHLY GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES All Creatures Veterinary Centre, Glazebrook Lane WA3 5BL is open Doreen’s Social Dance is held at the Community Hall, Manchester 8.30am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am - 12.30pm Saturday Road, Hollins Green every 3rd Saturday 8pm - 11pm (except July apart from Bank Holidays. Behaviour clinics are run daily to help and August). Just go along, no joining fee, simply ‘pay as you go’. owners understand their pet’s problems. Same day appointments Contact Doreen on 0161 775 7248 for more details. are often available, emergency cases will be seen as they arise. Glazebrook Women’s Institute encourage any local ladies interested For veterinary details phone 0161 777 8484 or you can now register in joining them to please contact Judith Barnard on 0161 775 9934 your pet on line by visiting www.allcreaturesveterinarycentre.co.uk or [email protected]. If the group is full at the time Facebook on All Creatures Vets / Follow on Twitter@newts_adventures of calling you will be placed on a waiting list. Meetings are held on Rixton Dog School is a purposely adapted indoor and outdoor the 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm in the Community training and behaviour centre at The Oaks, Brook Lane, Rixton, WA3 6DS. Hall. Non members are welcome to the craft sessions held on the last For information, advice or to book a place contact Debra Adderley Wednesday of each month 2pm - 4pm (except July, August and December) at on 07815 855016 or email [email protected] For latest the Community Hall, Hollins Green. £2 admission - simply go along events visit: www.rixtondogschool.co.uk or their Facebook page. and make some new acquaintances or phone Judith for more details. DOG FOULING Coffee Mornings held regularly each month10am - 12noon at: 1st Saturday - Glazebrook Methodist Church Thank you to all responsible dog owners who pick up their dog litter. 2nd Saturday - Wesley Methodist Church Unfortunately dog fouling continues to be an issue in the area. 3rd Saturday - Rixton Methodist Church The Look of the Parish action group have placed stickers on bins 4th Saturday - St. Helen’s C.E. Church to remind dog walkers that bagged pet’s waste can be disposed of Pop in and enjoy some home-made cakes, a chat and maybe a in any council litter bin. Dog bag dispensers have been sited on bargain at the occasional ‘good as new’ stalls. Everyone welcome. the greens, which hopefully will assist dog walkers in disposing of dog poop. If witnessing dog fouling, residents are urged to contact Messy Church every 1st Monday, Rixton Methodist Church, 01925 443322 or email: [email protected] Chapel Lane, Rixton 3.30pm - 5.30pm for children (0-11yrs) and - all calls are treated confidentially. Lines open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm and their families. A time of fun, crafts, stories and songs followed by Sat 9am - 1pm. By supplying the following information you can help a meal - donations accepted towards the cost of the food. Arrive Warrington Borough Council contact irresponsible dog owners:- anytime. For more information contact Linda on 0161 775 2340. • Where does the dog foul Chapel Crafts card making workshops every 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm • Description of dog - 9.30pm at Rixton Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Rixton. £2.50 per • Description of dog walker session - materials provided for making 2 cards per session, but bring • Distinctive features of dog walker (e.g. always wears a red coat) basic crafting tools i.e. scissors etc. Beginners welcome - simply turn up or contact Margery on 0161 775 4372. The group also hold a HORSE RIDING more informal gathering on the last Tuesday of each month from Camsley Grange Riding for the Disabled, affiliated to the RDA, 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the same venue. provide pony care sessions and rides for 4yr olds plus. For more Soup and Roll Social every 3rd Tuesday of the month 12noon -1.30pm information and contact details see p.9. at Glazebrook Methodist Church - costs £3 - everyone welcome. 20 13

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Saturday Church has also had a new roof over the exterior boiler house and former choir room costing £3,000. Unfortunately this work was required

because of leaks created by vandals climbing on the roof and breaking the slates. Re-decorating and new carpet in the main hall is to follow.

Congratulations to the Glazebrook Choral Society on the success of

Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and August) Every 3rd Saturday each month 20.00 - 23.00 (except July and their 104th performance of the ‘Messiah’ in December - amazing!

Tuesday

17.45 - 18.45 19.30 - 22.30 2016 ended busily for Hollins Green Cubs with activities including:

lots of activity badges and are looking forward to more challenges in the Spring. Read more of their news on rixtonwithglazebrook.net For Cubs, Beavers and Scouts details and contacts see p.10. 28 5

and news. Nextdoor is a secure website that facilitates communication Sunday amongst neighbours and helps build strong neighbourhoods.

years alone over 250,000 patient miles have been given. However, the number of volunteer drivers has slowly decreased from 12 to 6 and Tuesday

For community events taking place see pages 14-17 for dates and times. For further information about facilities, groups and their events visit: rixtonwithglazebrook.net Mandy

Youth Group Activities 10 Sports Clubs 11 Group Social Activities 12 Monthly Group Social Activities 13 Diary - March / April / May / June 14 - 17 Village Amenities (including opening times) 18 Getting Around / Road Safety 19 Pet Owners / Dog Fouling / Horse Riding 20 Rixton Claypits / Outdoor Pursuits 21 Parish Council / Public Services / Libraries 22 - 23 WBC / East Warrington Area Manager 24 Police / Important Contacts / Homewatch 25 Facilities Information / Venues for Hire 26 - 29 Contact Directory 30 - 31 Cafe LA Messy Church Parish Carnival Committee Parish Council Parish Plan Group Rixton Claypits Rixton Dog School Rixton Methodist Religious Worship Club Rixton Tennis Rixton Tots Rixton-with-Glazebrook Community Hall Rixton-with-Glazebrook Pre-school Rixton-with-Glazebrook Thursday Club RC Religious Worship SS Peter & Michael’s Aided Primary School C.E. St. Helen’s Church and Sunday School St. Helen’s The Black Swan The Rotary Club of Irlam Green Barbers Village Out of School Club Wasps Borough Councillor Warrington Neighbourhood Hub Woolston Olde Red Lion Ye ZStyle - dance style Exercise Class 2 31 Unfortunately it is impossible to include all information submitted about each facility in a single newsletter, however all forwarded information will be kept for future reference. The next edition will be distributed July 2017 - any new information will be required by early June latest. If you would like to feature in the next edition, or have any queries regarding the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Eccles at: The Hamilton Davies Trust Hamilton Davies House 117c Liverpool Road Cadishead Manchester M44 5BG

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