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Editor Gary Skentelbery Production Paul Walker Editor’s Comment Advertising I was honoured to be a guest at the Cheshire Police Northern James Balme Awards evening held in Warrington when veteran comedian Tony Record Ken Dodd was on hand to present various commendations to Freephone deserving of 'Afroka' fundraising evening for its partnership school in South Africa. Lucie has also been interviewed by Lucie's back in town! MTV in London, performed at Lee WARRINGTON singing sensation Lucie Evans is back on home Sharpe's charity foundation dinner at turf after a hectic international schedule working towards a the Midland Hotel in Manchester and record deal. also performed at a Heroes awards dinner and at a Mrework display at It's been a busy few months for the Norway. In September, she signed a contract Runcorn, in front of thousands. 16-year-old from Birchwood, who won Readers can follow Lucie's LA a £100,000 internet singing with her management team Erika Lee and 1Click2Fame. Since then she's adventure by watching a video of her competition last April. trip at myspace.com/lucieevans, where After sitting her GCSEs in June, Lucie been concentrating on getting a backing band together ready to they can also download two of Lucie's jetted off to Los Angeles for a taste of songs for free and listen to three more. the rock star lifestyle, recording three perform at record industry showcases songs with guitarists who worked with over the coming months. Her proud Robbie Williams and Avril Lavine. She dad, Rob Evans, said: "She's back and was even interviewed by celebrity forth from London all the time. It's been gossip columnist Perez Hilton. a busy time for Lucie, recording and She landed back in the UK in time to doing photo shoots and interviews." Whites Sports pick up nine grade A and two grade "The next step is for Lucie to work on Warrington Market A* GCSEs then recorded another Mve building up her fan base and 1901 - 2001 – 100 YEARS OF EXCELLECE tracks in London with Dsign Music, from performing with the band so that she Specialists in: Darts, Bowls, can hopefully clinch that record deal. Snooker, Air Guns, Walking Sticks, The latest news is that the backing band Rugby, Cricket, Football, is now complete and they're spending Warrington Town Replica Jerseys Cemetery is ‘shameful’ all their time rehearsing together in On Sale Now Manchester." WARRINGTON Cemetery is in a ‘shameful’ state and disrespects the people GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE But the youngster wasn't too busy to buried in it, according to a senior councillor leading a working group to Telephone/Fax: restore it. remember her school friends at Coun Mike Biggin says £85,000 each year is needed to improve it - with the Birchwood High. She performed at their 01925 631531 aim of providing a peaceful and well maintained public space which could be re-opened for burials. There are currently 15,000 unsafe memorials in the cemetery with overgrown shrubbery, uneven or sinking kerbstones, untidy plots and headstones which have either been propped up or laid Nat to prevent the risk of toppling. The cemetery, on Manchester Road, was opened in 1857 and is the Mnal resting place of more than 130,000 Warrington residents, including war heroes, celebrities and around 9000 in unmarked graves. A working group was set up by the Environment and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee late last year to review its condition after public concern about its decline. The group has spent the last year consulting with the public and piloting some initial renovation work. The working group also hopes to establish a "Friends of Warrington Cemetery Group" which the public would be invited to join and to create a memorial to commemorate all unmarked deaths. 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Michael Hello and welcome to my Mahoney is a monthly column . . . Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has research, and patient trials experience. by Michael Mahoney He is a member ofthe Hypnotherapy Association, an associate of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, he is a non Achievement NHS service provider and Private Health Service Provider I was listening to a few young show), and that their success was a friends talking recently about their result ofmany years ofhard work, Tel: 01925-658322 email goals and aspirations which which they would most likely have to [email protected] included being a pop singer, do ifthey were to be successful. becoming a star, becoming a super I realised I had spoilt their star, winning the X factor. Becoming discussion, and decided to make my my simple question may have started famous in one guise or another excuses and leave. the thought process, and perhaps one seemed the general consensus. But it got me thinking, many ofus day they will recognise I didn’t derail I asked what they were doing to dream about achieving our goals, their dreams, but stoked the fire of achieve their goals and aspirations, many ofus though are less star struck realisation and determination. and suddenly they went quite, one or and simply want to achieve the best Talking about achievement, I am two even looked puzzled. I followed we can for ourselves and our families. going to indulge myself for a few up my question further, what training Many ofus recognise that the word sentences. Many readers will know I are you doing to get to where you achievement is usually accompanied have a history in working with the want to go? Worryingly the silence by the words; planning, common digestive condition, irritable was deafening. I began to think I was determination, perseverance and hard bowel syndrome or IBS as it is using the wrong words, or I had work. commonly known. A recent study from slipped into speaking another Every day ofmy working lifeI see a well known university in the USA language. Then it became clear. They people who have made the decision reported that IBS sufferers would be had focussed so much on what they to achieve something. Whether it be prepared to give 15 years off their selfdevelopment, better relationships, were going to do when they got to be remaining life span to be free of IBS! super stars that they had not worked work matters or something else. They out what steps to take to get there! I have the determination, many have It also cited the importance of pointed out that ifthey listened to the perseverance and many know that recognising the emotional aspects of some ofthe stories contestants on their hard work will be needed. But the fact IBS not just the physical. I got a sense favourite prime time TV show recited, they realise there are many steps to ofachievement reading this, because many ofthem had worked long and take before success is usually my IBS Audio Program 100 has been hard to try to perfect their talents (I am achieved is halfofthe battle, and treating both the emotional and the glad to see there are many less stories makes the eventual achievement much physical symptoms ofIBS since 1998, ofnear death, illness and premature more rewarding. My young friends hence its success. Visit my blog for the bereavement and loss on this years have yet to recognise this, but I think full report, via www.healthyaudio.com November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 5 SellaDeld supports Radio Warrington SELLAFIELD Ltd has donated £500 to purchase two computers for the new Radio Warrington studios based at Cinnamon Brow Community Centre. Radio Warrington is a non proMt making Community radio station, operating since March 2007, broadcasting 24 hours a day only on the internet and operated by unpaid volunteers. They work with many local groups of people including local schools, youth clubs and Warrington Disability Partnership, teaching disabled and disadvantaged youngsters how to present radio shows, interview local people, read the news, or do outside broadcasts from events all over Warrington. They also offer work experience, train schoolchildren to present their own shows, promote local musicians and sports teams, broadcast live match commentary for Warrington Wolves and Warrington Town FC and present live shows at events from their outside broadcast vehicle. Their programmes include lots of local news and information. Pauline Deans, Corporate Responsibility OfMcer from SellaMeld Ltd said: "We are pleased to be supporting this initiative as part of our corporate responsibility programme, which will help to teach and develop a wide range of people and provide a valuable service to the whole community." Anybody with internet access can listen to Radio Warrington by logging on to www.radiowarrington.co.uk and clicking on the "Listen Live" button. Radio Warrington also intends to apply for a licence allowing them to Broadcast on FM for 28 days twice a year. 6 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Three-year mentoring programme A £4.9 million mentoring programme has been launched by the Warrington-based North West Development Agency (NWDA). The three-year scheme will offer West." leaders and senior managers of small Businesses wishing to access the and micro-businesses the chance to mentoring programme should contact access free mentoring, to guide and Business Link Northwest on 0845 00 support them to grow their business. 66 888 or at www.business The high quality service will be linknw.co.uk/mentoring demand-led and delivered in accordance with a regional quality framework. Mentoring support will last between six and 12 months. Scam warning The programme is part of the BUSINESSES in Warrington are Solutions for Business' portfolio. being warned about fraudsters At Mrst, the programme will be staging fake accidents to make illegal delivered by a range of highly insurance claims. qualiMed and experienced mentors. Firms that employ part-timers or Combined with a wider programme casual labour are most at risk, says that will include group and e- Ged Smith, from insurance broker mentoring and support, a total of Jardine Lloyd Thompson. 3,000 high quality mentoring "Criminal gangs have moved to relationships will be established employment fraud after a clampdown across the region. on motor fraud. They focus on Steven Broomhead, NWDA chief dangerous places like building sites executive said: "Mentoring is a key but all businesses that use temporary element of the agency's Leadership labour must be careful. and Management Framework for "Gangs have started taking on part- Action. We understand that by time or contracted work in order to helping businesses to invest in the fake an accident and make a claim." development of their leaders and Businesses are advised to have managers we can help create robust conMdence in their Health and Safety and competitive businesses that will systems, be vigilant when taking on ultimately contribute signiMcantly to the new staff and keep in regular contact economic success of England's North with their brokers. November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 7 Awards galore for the market WARRINGTON Market manager Steve Pickering has picked up his third national award in a year for services to markets. The National Association of British the customer service team at the Market Authorities - the country's market have gained NVQ leading organisation for promoting qualiMcations in customer service. the interests of markets - presented Mr The team completed the course Pickering with the "Outstanding together in record time and all are Achievement Award for Contribution now more conMdent in carrying out to the Market Industry" at its annual their duties knowing the work they do conference in Blackpool in on a daily basis is of a high standard. recognition of his efforts to promote Mr Pickering said: "I was not markets both locally and on a national scale. surprised when the staff completed the one year course months ahead of Steve Pickering (right) receiving his award from Gareth Jones The award was presented by the and below left, the successful customer service team. then president of NABMA, Gareth schedule as they have put so much Jones. time and effort into their studies." Coun Bob Barr, Warrington Anne Worley, training liaison Borough Council's executive member ofMcer for the market team said: "The for planning, regeneration and staff who have completed this course housing, said: "This is the third deserve recognition for their hard accolade the market and its work and their excellent delivery of management have received this year, customer service. It was a pleasure to which is a fantastic achievement." support them through their Meanwhile, all eight members of programme." 8 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Knockout November Comedy! Next month's comedy line-up packs a real punch with stellar performances from Stephen K Amos (Wed, 4), our friends at Comedy Store (Sat, 7) & Sean Hughes (Wed, 18.) So what are you waiting for? Beat off the impending winter blues with a night of fantastic comedy! Re-live the Sensational Sounds of Fleetwood Mac Sat, 7 Nov, 8pm, £15 ovember Rumours of Fleetwood Mac bring back to the masses the classic hits of that legendary band with their meticulously crafted instrumentals and tight harmonies. The band has established itself across the world as the 'Ultimate Celebration Concert' to Fleetwood Mac "What’s On" and tours with Mick Fleetwood's golden seal of approval. They have perfected the legacy of blues, rock and pop classics that made Fleetwood Mac the icons of the music industry they are today. “Don't miss your chance to see this stunning and emotive snapshot of the world's first super group, The Comedy Store Fleetwood Mac". The Times. Saturday 7 ovember More Stunning Theatre for All at Pyramid Pyramid is proud to present yet more high quality theatre for audiences from 3 to 103! orthwest Moves Next month boasts My Grandfather's Great War (Thu, 12) a new solo drama Friday 20 ovember interweaving the First World War diaries of Captain Alexander Stewart with the contemporary perspective of his grandson, actor Cameron Stewart. On Sun 22, we are delighted to welcome Hoof! an enchanting physical theatre show for children aged Circus of Horrors 3 - 10yrs. Monday 23 ovember A Rocking, Shocking New Show from Circus of Horrors Mon, 23 Nov, 7.30pm, £22/18/15/12 Christmas Music Hall The evil ensemble returns to Parr Hall rocking & shocking with a brand new show 'The Tuesday 24 ovember Day of the Dead'. Sean Hughes – Hoof! – Sun 22 Nov The Stylistics Wed 18 Nov Saturday 28 ovember Tickets & Information: Tickets & Information 01925 442345 01925 442345 www.pyramidparrhall.com or book online at www.pyramidparrhall.com November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 9 WM widdows mason WM SOLICITORS WM Established since 1878 HOME INFORMATION PACKS ONLY£199 PLUS VAT Contact us today for a FREE No Obligation Quotation Tel: 01925 632267 www.widdows.co.uk 10 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Ollie the owl wins mascot race! WARRINGTON Disability Partnership’s mascot Ollie Owl showed fellow mascots a clean pair of heels during a special event at a racecourse. Ollie joined 17 other mascots at good heart for the Mrst ever English Uttoxeter Racecourse for their annual Half Marathon which took place in Mascot Race. Warrington when WDP were joined It was the Mrst time Ollie had been by various other charities across the invited to run in the race and members of the charity are delighted town – see centre pages. he won Mrst prize which included a small silver trophy and a certiMcate. Before the 100m race Ollie had a Below: Ollie limbering up for his race with long day, Mrstly meeting all the Port Vale's Mascot Boomer the Hound! children who attended the race and joining the other mascots in the parade ground. Once the parade was Mnished all mascots were taken to the starting post where they waited for a tense minute before the starting pistol was Mred. Ollie put all his efforts into running as fast as he could being chased every step of the way by Boomer the Hound from Port Vale FC. Ollie managed to stay ahead and took the 1st Prize cheered on by WDP's Chief OfMcer Jayne Horton and other members of the WDP team. 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Hot on his heels was runner up Tom Event Director John Martindale Palin from the English International hailed the event a "great success" and team, who defeated the Scottish plans are already being made for International Teams. The Mrst woman next year's half marathon. to Mnish was England team member More than 2,300 runners Holly Rush in a time of 75 minutes. registered for the event, with around Celebrity runners included Mve 1,900 taking part. members of the Warrington Wolves "We aimed to get 2,000 rugby league team, running in aid of registering so we exceeded our the Wolves' Foundation, with skipper expectation and it is always normal Adrian Morley leading the way. to have quite a few no shows," said Various other Warrington charities John. were represented at the event He thanked main sponsors New including St Rocco's Hospice, the Tim Balance, Warrington Borough Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Council and the North West Peace and Warrington Disability Development Agnecy for their Partnership. "fantastic support." eil kelly from the Wolves Foundation. Finishing in a Flash. November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 15 n hailed great success! A torrential down pour just before the start probably put some runners off but it Mnished with glorious sunshine as the route took runners from Victoria Park and back via Latchford, Stockton Heath, Appleton, Stretton, Grappenhall and Westy. Council leader Ian Marks. Counciill lleader Ian Marrkkss.. Adrian Morley crosses the line. Rugby star Terry O’Connor. Town centre manager ick White. 16 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 17 Mark reveals Europe's Roswell WARRINGTON based TV presenter Mark Olly has produced a produced the documentary will be special DVD on Europe's Roswell involving a UFO crash in doing a special signing session at Wales more than 25 years ago. midday on Saturday, November 28 at Warrington Market’s Christmas Best known for presenting the strange Nying craft which hit trees, Market, when he will also have on popular TV programme ‘Lost scattered shiny metal debris over four show a fragment of the UFO! Treasures’ Mark recounts the story of Melds and New off apparently One farmer witnessed the debris when a small village near unaffected. and clean-up operation, one national Aberystwyth was buzzed by a Mark, who has written and newspaper carried the story, one civilian investigation team made it to the crash site and one collection of strange metallic debris remains. Behind the Golden Gates Copies of the DVD can be obtained from the Information Centre WARRINGTON'S links with the slave trade, including trades in the town in Warrington Market or over the which beneDted from the proDts made on Trans-Atlantic slavery, have been Internet from the Reality Entertainment revealed in a new Dlm. Web Site under ‘Films’. "Behind the Golden Gates" was researched, written, presented and Mlmed by Special features of the DVD include pupils from six Warrington high schools. the Director’s Cut / DVD Trailer / It was premiered at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool. Unedited Story Footage / Unedited Last year the Warrington Humanities Network obtained a £17,000 grant Crash Team Interview / Tracks by from the Heritage Lottery Fund to research the town's links with slavery and fund Soul Path, Fastlane, and Freakhouse the Mlm project. including an instrumental only The high schools involved in the project were Birchwood, Bridgewater, available on this DVD. Culcheth, Lymm, Lysander and St Gregory's. Mark presents this Mrst investigation Warrington Museum and the International Slavery Museum were also in an occasional series of, what he involved. claims to be, Internationally important Pupils taking part in the project learned how to conduct historical research, hidden mysteries. how to deal with sensitive historical topics, how to plot, storyboard, script and present a Mlm, as well as how to operate camera and sound equipment and to conduct studio editing. The Mlm touches upon the range of trades within the town which beneMted Sports village clears from the proMts of the slave trade, Warringtonians who directly invested in slave trading voyages, the wide range of buildings and infrastructure projects in Warrington paid for by those proMting from the trade, Warrington Academy's role two more hurdles in the abolitionist movement and how some people in Warrington continued to THE £30 million Orford Park Project has cleared two important hurdles, opening resist slavery up to the time of the American Civil War. the way for an early start on building work. A DVD of 'Behind the Golden Gates' will be available free of charge to Firstly, the Government OfMce for the North West has notiMed the borough schools and community groups. Warrington Museum is in talks to hold an council they will not be ‘calling in’ the ‘sports village’ scheme – which means exhibition about the project and its Mndings, while the International Slavery there will not have to be a time-consuming public inquiry. Museum intend to distribute it as part of their teacher training resources and show Additionally, the board of NHS Warrington has given stage one approval to it globally via their website. their ofMcial commitment to their speciMc part of the project. 18 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Spotlight on Warrington Market November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 19 20 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Lunch with an icon WHEN talented Stylist Chloe Oakes, aged 18, from JAKATA salon won the 2009 L'Oreal Professional Young Colourist Award earlier this year, part of her winning prize was that she could have lunch with any hairdressing icon she wanted – the choice was entirely hers! As a result Chloe, from the Bridge Street salon, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with her all-time favourite and world-renowned hair- dresser Trevor Sorbie at the Bob Ricard restaurant in London's Soho. Winner of the British Hairdressing Awards four times in his career and commemorated an M.B.E. in recognition for his services to hairdressing, Chloe was star struck as he shared stories and advice with her. "I've always admired Trevor and the work he has created over the years" the L'Oreal Professional Colour Trophy This is helping her to become an even she said. "To sit with him and chat 2009 Young Colourist Award and better hairdresser and really demon- about his career and my ambitions saw off stiff competition from over strates the outstanding calibre that was amazing. As a pioneer in the 1200 salons around the country with JAKATA stylists have to offer in 80's of cuts such as The Wedge and her stunning entry. Warrington... our talented young hair The Chop, all hairdressers look to him Adam Carter, JAKATA Style Director as a visionary in the industry – commented "Winning the Trophy trainees have someone to look up to everything he said to me was very means Chloe is getting exposure to and admire but they're going to have inspiring and I intend to make the completely new experiences - meeting to work hard to beat her most of it!" with Trevor Sorbie in London to accomplishments to date!" At only 17 years of age, Chloe is colouring hair live on L'Oreal stage the youngest ever hairdresser to win shows in front of hundreds of people. Picture shows Chloe with Trevor Sorbie. November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 21 Revive your car’s paintwork! Stallholders raise Revive! is one of the country’s are highly skilled and trained and leading mobile car body repair we promise to deliver an expert, specialists who are commited to high-quality repair for a fraction of providing a professional, reliable the cost of a body shop and £1,100 for charity service to motorists in the North without any of the West. inconvenience.” The quick and convenient repair Revive! offers a convenient and service is available for motorists cost-effective way of keeping your MARKET traders in Warrington raised more than £1,100 for the town's who have bumper scuffs, minor car looking good and also adds Alzheimer's Society when they held a charity auction. scratches or scrapes and damage value and appeal for motorists Traders donated goods for the sale. A signed rugby ball from Warrington to their alloy wheels. Revive! will who are thinking of selling or part- Wolves proved a big attraction and was auctioned for £81. happily undertake these repairs at exchanging their vehicles. Visitors were entertained with music, a bird of prey display by local enthusiast the customer’s home or office when it suits them, and this can John Taylor and an art exhibition by Trafford Art Group. be completed within a couple of Present this voucher Market manager Stephen Pickering said: "On the day of the auction there hours. was a great atmosphere at the market and I feel its success reinforced how much North West area manager, Chris and receive 15% OFF the market traders are part of the local community." Webster says, “Our technicians Telephone Revive! on 0800 849 5652 A similar charity auction is planned as part of the market's Christmas programme of activities. Advertiser’s announcement High quality Indian Cuisine THE Spice Lounge in Culcheth is an exquisite restaurant serving high quality Indian cuisine in delightful surroundings. With a 200 cover capacity, modern decor and an exciting vibrant menu this restaurant is likely to delight all customers who visit and enjoy a wonderful and traditional Indian cuisine. Excellent Food is served and the restaurant is superb. The staff are always very friendly looking after all of your needs in a polite and courteous manner. The weekends are always really vibrant, with a great atmosphere and regardless of how busy the restaurant is both service and food are of the highest quality. Watch out also for special theme nights and various events that are held at The Spice Lounge on a regular basis throughout the year. Advanced bookings are recommended as the restaurant is always busy. So why not make your booking today and experience for yourself a unique, sophisticated dining experience. Bookings can be made by email, phone or in person at the restaurant. Why not also visit www.thespicelounge.com where more offer vouchers are available. 22 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 Shop Local Welcome to our special feature which is aimed at encouraging our readers to support local businesses. Any local business wishing to feature in future editions please contact us on 0800 955 5247. Please mention this publication when responding to an advertiser. November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 23 Sharks have four Top Guns! FOUR players at Rylands Sharks Rugby League Club are celebrating after being voted "Top Guns" as the best players in the Warrington Service Area for their age groups. It is the Mrst time four players from the same club have collected the awards. Top Gun in the Under 12s is Joe McLoughlin, Under 13s Joe Ryan, Under 14s Lewis Charnock and Under 15s Ben Moores. Now they are all hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Rylands Shark's player Matty Blythe who is a member of the Warrington Wolves' Mrst team squad. Russian masterclass for students CATERING students at a Warrington college were given a masterclass in cookery skills with a Russian Navour. The Mayoress of Warrington Irina Axcell attended Warrington Collegiate with her Mayoral husband Brian, to help prepare students for a Russian-themed dinner event in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. The Mayoress demonstrated techniques from her native country in the Buckley’s kitchen and gave advice on the preparation of the three-course meal. The Buckley Suite opened in 2007 and is a purpose built fully equipped training facility providing Collegiate students with Mrst class kitchen. The Mayoress in pictured with students. 24 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk November 2009 £inancially yours By David Watkinson Working from home Are your offices big enough? If the • Is the staff member inquestionself answer is no then one alternative to disciplined? renting expensive additional space • Do they work well unsupervised? is to allow your employees to work • Do they have space inthe house from home. As well as saving on where they canwork undisturbed? premises costs there can be other • How will the you ensure that tasks significant advantages, including: are equally divided between office based staff and home David Watkinson and Margaret Black • Increased flexibility workers? security by ensuring, for instance, • Less time lost through transport and • How will you handle staff weather issues meetings and ensure that home that data ondata sticks is encrypted. • Reduced sickness absence workers feel that they are still part • More motivated employees of the team? Finally, you should ensure that all • Improved staff retention legal requirements regarding the • Anenlargedrecruitmentpool If you decide to go downthis route request for, consideration of, and thenyou must issue revised contracts agreement to flexible workings are For employees, advantages can of employment covering such items adhered to. Unfortunately, we do not include: of reporting procedures, breaks, have space to look at these here but • A better work/life balance hours of work, as well as would be pleased to advise upon • Reduced travel costs responsibilities regarding equipment, request. • Increased flexibility insurance, etc. You must also look WatkinsonBlack are pleased to carefully at health & safety issues, advise on these matters. Please note It is not for everyone, however, including a site visit, as well as that these ideas are intended to and some of the key matters to ensuring that there are no restrictions inform rather than advise and you consider when looking at this option imposed by the Council or Mortgage should always obtain professional are: lender. It is also vital to consider date advice before taking any action. Forthcoming Events FRIDAY 13TH OVEMBER ULUCKY FOR SOME DISCO AD BUFFET - £13pp SATURDAY 28TH OVEMBER Lovemoor Hospital New TV Show party nite. Our every popular Murder Mysteries include 4 course meal, Disco and Murder Mystery. All the evenings are themed and fancy dress optional. £25.95pp CARVERY SUDAYS New to the Paddington House Hotel. 3 course £11.50, 2 course £8.95, 1 course £6.25. Please call for details CHRISTMAS 2009 We have a new Christmas calendar for this year. Casino Nights, Buffets, Family Days, Pensioners Parties, Fancy Dress, Post Christmas Parties and much more... Please quote reference VH2 November 2009 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk 25 Soccer ladies host Americans WARRINGTON Town Ladies FC hosted a visiting team from America with a special challenge match at Cantilever Park. With Town Ladies Under 14s trailing 3-0 at the break in appalling weather conditions the Ladies Under 16s faired better in the second half winning 2-1. Mayor of Warrington Brian Axcell and his Mayoress wife Irina were on hand to present a special plque to the visiting team who played the game as part of a tour of the areas organised by the Cheshire FA. Your Town... Your Team! PART-TIME Adults o £5 A SWAarLringEtonS-WPorlEdwRideSanOd its ds G dmissio Ki wit n sister publications are looking for a e h this self motivated person with good Fre6) vo (under 1 ucher people skills who can work on their own and as part of a team. 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